The snacks on display are walnut cakes, which should be mixed with jujube paste. It will be very moist and comfortable to eat with tea, and people in the yamen will also enjoy it. On the table, there are some thread-bound books, newspapers and other sundries.
For people to read.
After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, I heard footsteps coming from the corridor outside. A young man in a long robe walked over. He looked like a normal Qin provincial man, and there was nothing unusual about him on the street. His whole appearance
The person's spirit is very high, and he seems to move without any scruples. Unlike most people, he probably gave up some things because he studied abroad.
These make his features look very tough, as if he was being chopped with a knife or an axe.
At a glance, you can tell that he is a military cadet and his demeanor is different from others.
Bai Gui heard the footsteps and stood up to greet them.
As he got closer, he could see more clearly. It was General Zhang who had cut off his braid, and there was still some hair on his forehead. He had a very smart look, and his whole person was different.
Yes, I cut my braids.
Most of these students studying abroad will cut off their braids. After returning home, no one will question them about these behaviors, as if they have tacitly approved of this kind of thing.
At the same time, after the defeat of the Sino-Japanese War, new troops generally cut off their braids for the convenience of training.
"First..." Bai Gui was about to call him sir. He felt that this wording was a bit inappropriate. The term "sir" used by the waiter to greet customers was a bit humble. Students respectfully addressed Mr. teacher with admiration. He now calls General Zhang "sir", which is not appropriate.
, not a teacher yet.
There is no established teacher-student relationship.
He put it in a different way, a novel way of saying it.
"Senior Zhang, I am Mr. Zhu's student. Because I have to take the government examination, which has a new subject of translation, Mr. Zhu wrote a letter and asked me to come and ask you for Japanese lessons..."
Bai Gui said first.
There was a little hidden thought in his words. He was also a student who was about to be eligible to study in Japan at public expense. This title of senior was perfect. If General Zhang asked, he could tell the truth.
Senior, at this time, is also appropriate for his status. General Zhang was also a scholar, and he pursued the same pursuit in the imperial examination. It is natural for him to call himself a junior or a junior.
"He is Brother Mengzhou's favorite disciple!"
General Zhang's tense expression relaxed a little. He sat on a chair and opened the letter that Bai Gui handed him. When he saw the signature on the cover of the letter, he had already read half of it. It is difficult to fake calligraphy these days.
An old friend will know the truth and falsehood at a glance.
After hurriedly browsing the contents of the letter, he smiled. The look he looked at Bai Gui was not cold, but like the look he looked at his own nephew and descendant...
"My Japanese is pretty good. If you come here every three days in the afternoon, I can give you some pointers."
General Zhang said.
He was not surprised by Mr. Zhu's request. Although he had already recommended his juniors to enroll in a crash course in Japanese, it was they, the students studying in Japan, who had the most say in how to learn Japanese from scratch.
I don’t know how much hard work can be saved if the right teacher gives guidance.
The status of master and apprentice was confirmed.
Bai Gui also took the opportunity to give General Zhang the Parker pen he had prepared as an apprenticeship gift.
"Yes, there is a line of English engraved on it. It is Amei Kenguo's pen. You must be careful."
Originally, General Zhang thought that Bai Gui was a traditional Confucian scholar, and even though he had some new ideas, he was not much higher. Although he did not feel contempt and had a condescending attitude, he was still a bit strange after all.
But after seeing this Parker pen, he took a good look at Bai Gui, and his first impression was overturned. Moreover, this Parker pen was exquisite and beautiful to hold in his hand, which made him feel quite comfortable.
Five ocean coins, for him, is not too much, but it is not too much.
Studying in Japan cost a lot of money. Even though I was studying in Japan at public expense and I was a military cadet at Zhenwu School, I had a stipend. However, with such a small subsidy, my life was extremely difficult. After returning to China, as a writer, my salary was not very high.
"Sir, these are some of my doubts about Japanese..."
Bai Gui didn't know the principle of climbing up a donkey and hitting a snake and following the stick. He directly took advantage of this opportunity to ask for advice. He spread out the handout and asked General Zhang for advice on every point that was not "clear".
These issues were sorted out by him in advance.
For things like asking others to teach you, you must prepare yourself in advance. Otherwise, when you are waiting for others to teach you, you will slowly flip through the books and search for them. No matter how close you are to the person who teaches you, you will be impatient. This is taking advantage of others.
Time does not matter.
In addition, relationships are something that can only happen after you come and go and get acquainted with each other.
A friend who borrows money and repays it on time will definitely have a stronger relationship than a friend who is usually polite.
According to psychology, this means that there are too many sunk costs, and there will be corresponding hints in the heart, so that you can continue to interact with them in the hope of getting more rewards...
The same goes for teaching students.
But don't be too clumsy. A vigilant person will stop the loss immediately.
"You can teach me, listen to my pronunciation, this word is like this..."
Seeing Bai Gui's rapid learning speed, General Zhang was surprised for a while and then continued teaching. After all, anyone who sees a smart, polite, and motivated student will be happy to teach him.
Not long after, General Zhang also tired of talking and said, "That's it for today. You can come back in three days. It will also be around this time today."
With that said, he left the wing. Although writing this position was only an official position, there were many daily tasks. This was also an observation period, and he had to work hard every day, so as to be able to get a good official position.
But after General Zhang left, Bai Gui did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he went to the government officials, borrowed some paper, and wrote down the essence of what General Zhang had just said in the penthouse.
No one will notice this day's habit.
But every time it happens, it’s not that difficult to reach people’s ears.
After receiving General Zhang's promise to teach Japanese, Bai Gui decided to go to the provincial government office every three days to study Japanese. During this period, thanks to the teachings of Fujino Hachiheji, General Zhang also praised his accent and inspired him.
The martial arts school was opened in Tokyo, and the accent in Tokyo was Kanto accent. At this time, Japan was not far away, and the shadow of the Edo period was still affecting Japan. Kyoto accent was a Gyeonggi dialect, which was superior to Kanto accent.
Shiwuzhai’s daily classes are compact, but also extremely practical.
But Bai Gui still did not give up studying the Four Books and Five Classics. Confucian knowledge needs to be viewed dialectically and regarded as a way to live in the world. There are not many people in the world who are better than it. Moreover, he also has to prepare for the imperial examination, government examination and
Although the proportion of Confucian knowledge in the college examination has declined, it is still quite large.
Time passes slowly in this constant learning.
What is worth mentioning is that the Gourd Chicken restaurant they opened in the provincial capital has also achieved great success. The supply exceeds demand. Every day, diners order early in advance. It is very popular in the provincial capital, making money every day...
