The old governor lived with Zhang Yu in Pucheng when he was young. After Zhang Yuzhong became a Jinshi in the first year of Jingyou, he moved to Suzhou with his family. The Pucheng dialect is close to Wu dialect, and twenty years after the old governor arrived in Suzhou, I have already learned the local dialect. Although Suzhou also speaks Wu dialect, it is very different from Pucheng Wu dialect.
Nowadays, the Pucheng dialect spoken by Laodu Guan still has some Suzhou accent, which makes Zhang Yue feel weird.
Of course, the other party's attitude was friendly and impeccable. Zhang Yue couldn't help but wonder what the other party's intention was. Could it be that he was here to clear up the relationship? He had no other motive when he came.
And the old governor was also looking at Zhang Yue.
Wearing a neat and clean white t-shirt and cloth shoes, he looks very clean. He doesn't seem to have anything to pick on. He can be said to be outstanding at first glance, but he is far from as good as his second brother.
From then on, the other party's expression and movements when he returned home were no different, unlike his brother who was so happy just now. But when he spoke to me, the other party's brows were always furrowed, showing a deep sense of wariness.
Thinking of this, Laodu said: "Sanlang must be thirteen this year."
“I’m sorry for you, but I am indeed thirteen this year.”
His smile seems friendly at first glance, and you can also feel a little bit of the arrogance of a young man.
Lao Duguan made another comment on Zhang Yue.
“Uncle, how are the two old men doing?”
Seeing that Zhang Yue didn't go straight to the point and asked his second brother, but instead greeted his elders first, the old governor couldn't help but praise him from the bottom of his heart and said with a smile: "Thanks to Mr. Sanlang, sir, my great master is quite strong. Now he can still eat two kilograms a day." mutton."
Zhang Yue smiled and said, "My uncle still loves meat so much."
Lao Duguan smiled, and everyone laughed too.
Zhang Shi smiled and said, "How about standing? Let's sit down and talk."
The old man said with a smile: "My dear, what he often thinks about now is the days when he lived in Pucheng. He always thought that when people get old, they will always fall back to their roots. But now that the family has moved to Suzhou, they have no choice but to put down roots." .It’s true that the master didn’t think about it that much, but my wife often remembered the days when she lived in Pucheng, when our two families were very close!”
Speaking of this, Lao Duguan carefully observed Zhang Yue's expression.
Zhang Yue said politely: "I didn't remember anything at that time, but I often heard my brother talk about my uncle and his family."
“Then Sanlang is interested in going to Suzhou to meet his uncle, uncle and his wife?”
Zhang Yue was slightly surprised.
But Jian Laodu said: "Madam misses you very much from the bottom of her heart, but she really wants to see you."
Zhang Yue glanced at his brother, but saw that his eyes were slightly red, obviously thinking of his second aunt.
"I wanted you brothers to go with me, but Dalang Jun still can't get away, so Sanlang has to go."
Zhang Yue thought for a while and then said: "May I ask the old man, is it my uncle or my wife who asked me to go to Suzhou?"
The old Du Guan's eyes flashed when he heard this, and he looked hesitant and said with a smile: "Mr. Sanlang, what do you mean?"
“Is it my uncle’s or your wife’s wish to let me go to Suzhou?”
"Mr. Sanlang is overly concerned. Of course he asked me to come here because he and his wife wanted to be together. Why does Sanlang ask this question?"
Zhang Yue smiled and said to the other party: "I don't care, let me hear what my brother and sister-in-law think first."
The old governor took another look at Zhang Yue. At this age, he should be a young man who knows no worries, but he was not expecting this gentleness and firmness.
"I don't mean it. Third brother makes all the decisions himself." Zhang Shi said in a panic.
Zhang Yue looked at Mrs. Yu again. If there was anyone in the family who was the most knowledgeable, it was definitely his sister-in-law.
Yu Shi said with a smile: "Uncle, since your uncle and aunt have promoted you, it would be a good idea to go to Suzhou. Yes, I have been thinking about my aunt. I wonder if she has a letter home?"
The old man laughed and said: "That's not true, but the madam asked me to ask the eldest lady."
Mrs. Yu said with a smile on her face: "Thank you, aunt, for remembering me. Thank you, mother. She asked me to bring some medicinal materials when she came to Pucheng last time."
Lao Duguan said with a smile: "That's just in time. Let's take advantage of the third brother's trip to Suzhou and take him with him."
“That’s the best, I really have to worry about it all.”
“Haha, madam, you are so polite. My family members say anything out of the ordinary.”
Zhang Yue didn't like others arranging him in this way, but then he thought of Mrs. Yu, why she asked about the second aunt and Xu's mother. Yes, if it were true that the second aunt's suggestion would at least send a letter to the family, she would also give such an understanding to Xu's mother.
own people.
However, the second aunt has no family letters, and she is not a considerate person like Xu's mother. This does not mean that it is the uncle's idea alone.
As soon as he can remember, Zhang Yue knew that his second aunt had absolutely nothing to say to his family. If she wanted to see him, Zhang Yue would definitely go to Suzhou without saying a word. No matter what, he wanted to kiss his second aunt.
But what about uncle?
Zhang Yue has no impression, but I heard that he is an extremely frugal person. Of course, frugal is a complimentary word, but righteousness has another meaning.
“When I go to Suzhou, will I be able to meet my second brother?”
The old man laughed and said: "I don't know if your second brother will stay in Beijing to do summer classes and autumn papers, but he will definitely return to Suzhou before winter."
Xia Ke refers to those who failed the spring examination and stayed in Beijing. The lessons were read as essays, which is called Xia Ke. Autumn scrolls refer to the articles written during this period.
Anyway, the idea is the same. I asked a famous teacher in Beijing for advice and studied it for a few months in preparation for taking the exam again in the future.
But everyone else passively failed the exam and took the exam again, but the second brother took the initiative to fail the exam and take the exam again.
Zhang Yue said: "So, it's not my second brother's intention to let me go back to Suzhou."
The smile on Lao Duguan's face disappeared at this moment and he said: "What does Sanlang mean? Do you have any concerns?"
Zhang Yue said: "The old man is in charge of Rong Geng. My uncle and his wife care about my nephew. I am really flattered. But now that my nephew has just entered the county school, his coursework is very heavy, and he really can't get away for a while."
The old governor was stunned when he heard this, and then smiled and said: "Blame me, blame me. I was in a hurry and didn't explain clearly at the moment. This is what the master told me, 'Sanlang is a young scholar. You must not delay it. You tell him that he will
Once he comes to Suzhou, he will be arranged to study in Suzhou to study, and his family will also invite famous scholars for him."
Let’s learn from Suzhou!
Zhang Yue couldn't help but be moved, this is a world-famous state school.
Suzhou Prefectural Studies is famous because of Hu Yuan’s Suhu teaching method. He created the teaching method of dividing fasts in Suzhou and Huzhou. Fan Zhongyan established it as a model for Taixue and Prefectural Studies all over the world.
In the provincial examinations, four to five out of ten students came from Hu Yuan's disciples. His students included famous officials such as Fan Chunren and Sun Fu.
As a result, Suzhou Zhouxue has become an existence that is second only to Taixue and Fuxue.
But Zhang Yue felt that there was something fishy behind this.
At this time, Zhang Shi said: "Suzhou's state studies may not be as good as those in Pucheng County."
The old capital officer laughed and said: "Young Master, you don't know. If you can go to Suzhou Prefecture School, all the scholars in the world would like it. It's just that the prefecture school generally doesn't accept scholars from outside. It's because the local officials are accommodating for the sake of the Grand Master and the Old Master."
.Of course, we will bear all the expenses for Saburo’s studies in Suzhou.”
Zhang Yu was the governor of Wu County, which was also the administrative seat of Suzhou. Not to mention an old man who had risen to the official position from the position of Prime Minister of Dali Temple. Although he could not be said to have had a hairpin for generations, he was still an official of two generations.
Local officials must be selling their face.
"I won't talk about it anymore...it's up to the third brother to decide." Zhang Shi sighed and looked up and down the house.
“I’m going out for a walk!” Zhang Shi’s voice was choked and he stood up.
Zhang Yue looked at Zhang Shi's back and seemed to feel a little bleak and sad. He didn't know what to say for a moment. At this moment, Zhang Qiu took Zhang Yue's hand and said: "Uncle, how can Suzhou be as good as my own? This golden nest and silver nest are not as good as mine."
nest."
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Yu couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "You kid, when did our house become a doghouse?"
Zhangqiu pouted unhappily and said, "I can't bear to see my third uncle leave."
Laodu said: "The young man is so handsome. Come, I have some interesting utensils here. Take them."
Zhangqiu retreated to Yu's side, shook his head and said, "Mom taught me not to accept things from others."
“Your parents and I are all members of the same family. Can you accept the things your parents gave you?”
Zhangqiu shook his head and said, "You have to listen to what others say when you accept their things. It's okay for me to listen to what my parents say, but I may not necessarily listen to what others say."
The old governor was startled and said: "Except for this big man, all the men in the Zhang family should not be underestimated."
The sister-in-law smiled and said: "Uncle, you see you have just been admitted to the county school. It's not that I won't let you go to Suzhou to study, it's just that you are still young and have to travel all the way to Suzhou, so you might as well wait a moment or two
It’s not too late to go there when you are strong again. This way you will not disappoint your uncle and aunt’s kindness!”
“My lady is right!”
At this moment, Zhang Shi walked in without knowing it, his eyes sparkling.
Laodu piped up: "Sanlang, what do you mean?"
Zhang Yue was about to speak, but the old governor had already said: "Sanlang, I heard before that you were admitted to the county school with the first place in the exam. The day of admission was when your second brother released the results. I guess it was probably because of the county magistrate.
For the sake of Erlangjun becoming a Jinshi...hehe, I was just talking nonsense, if I am wrong, I must first apologize to Sanlang."
"That's not the case..." Zhang Shi was eager to explain, but Zhang Yue held out his hand to stop him.
At this moment, Zhang Yue had stood up. For some reason, tears rushed to his eyes, but he held them back.
"Whether the county magistrate is doing it for the sake of my second brother, no one knows, and there is no way to guess. But the boss asked me to go to Suzhou to make up for the guilt my uncle and second brother felt towards our family. This is unnecessary. Now we are living well.
It's very good. Life at home is getting better day by day. As for my uncle, uncle, and second aunt, we miss them, but it's enough to have my second brother to perform filial piety on our family's behalf."
"It doesn't matter what my uncle, second brother, or I think of me, but studying is ultimately my own business. I will go to Suzhou to find my second brother in the future, but you won't invite me, but I will go out on my own. This Fujian
No matter how high the mountains of the earth are, they are not as high as the sky. That’s it!”
“Please, Mr. Duguang, say hello to my great-uncle, uncle, and second aunt for me.”
Lao Duguan looked a little apologetic and said: "Look where you said it, but I said it wrong. Sanlang, I can see that you are a smart person. If a smart person doesn't run out of ideas, you won't think about it anymore."
One or two?”
Zhang Yue shook his head, then walked upstairs.
At this moment, he wiped his tears with his sleeve and cursed: "We'll see, don't bully young people into poverty!"
