Finally, Lin Bonian stood still, raised the wine cup in his hand and said: "Everyone, Bonian has not been back for ten years. When I came back today to see all the clansmen, I was very emotional. Time flies, and the years pass by. Although people are old,
, although I am in the capital, Bonian is always thinking about his family and everyone. I just found out that several elders I knew well back then have passed away, and I feel very sad. However, because of this, time is short and difficult, so we just
More efforts are needed. The Lin family is what it is today because of the hard work of generations of people surnamed Lin, regardless of selfish motives. Hundreds of years ago, our ancestors established the family, and it can be said that it has gone through hardships for a hundred years. You must have seen the Lin family.
Genealogy, you should know what happened to our Lin family. Our Lin family has prospered many times, and has been on the verge of extinction several times. However, to this day, our Lin family is still standing in the southeast, with a prosperous population and not falling. Why is this?
This is the spirit of the descendants of the Lin family who have been constantly striving for self-improvement and unwilling to be inferior to others. We all have the blood of the Lin family’s ancestors’ struggle flowing in our bodies, and we cannot humiliate our ancestors.”
Lin Bonian's words were extremely inspirational, emotional and provocative. All the disciples at the table were filled with excitement and excitement. Lin Jue, who was standing at the back with a cup in his hand, not only admired Lin Bonian's good eloquence, he was indeed
A person who has passed the imperial examination and gained a foothold in the officialdom is both organized and provocative in his speech. If Lin Bonian had been the head of the Lin family, perhaps the situation of the Lin family would be much better than it is now.
"Our country, the Great Zhou Dynasty, is now prosperous and prosperous. How can our Lin family be willing to be merchants? To revitalize the family, the Lin family must have status. Where does the status come from? It is to return to the court. Scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, scholars come first. So
, what the head of the family has been promoting for so many years is to require the children of the family to study to take exams and study to become officials. This is the basis for revitalizing the family. I know that this move has made many of you unhappy, because studying will cost you a lot of money.
It makes your life difficult. Moreover, the imperial examination is very difficult. In the past ten years, only six of my descendants from the Lin family have entered the officialdom, which makes you lose confidence. I know all this. Therefore, after coming back this time, the head of the family and I discussed
, hereby announce several major events.”
Everyone listened with their eyes wide open. Every word the second master said struck a chord in everyone's heart. It was obvious that he had gone through some research. At this moment, when he said that he was going to announce several major events, he must be targeting these.
The changes made.
"Brother, you can announce those things." Lin Bonian turned around and said with a smile.
Lin Boyong said: "That's what you say, this is your proposal. I would also rather them be more grateful to you. I am a bad person in their eyes, so be bad."
Lin Bonian smiled and said: "Brother, what are you talking about? Okay, let me tell you."
Lin Bonian turned around and said loudly to everyone: "The first big thing is that starting from today, the living expenses of each house in the Lin family will be adjusted. I know that many people are unwilling to study for fear of wasting time and affecting the family life.
Livelihood. Therefore, from now on, the children of the family can voluntarily decide whether to study after the age of fifteen. Those who do not want to study can work in the family industry and will not be forced to do so. But if they are willing to continue studying, each member of the family who studies will receive a monthly payment.
Send out more than three taels of silver to make up for the burden it brings to the house. One person has three taels, two people have six taels, three people have nine taels, and so on, depending on how many people there are to make up for the number of people."
The people of all tribes were overjoyed and started talking about it. This subsidy is quite generous. Even if you don't go to school and go to work to earn money, according to normal standards, your monthly salary is only three to five taels. And if you study, you can get a subsidy of three taels of silver.
One person can help a few people, which can solve the family's livelihood worries.
"Secondly, before the end of this year, we will expand the school and renovate the buildings. After I return to Beijing, I will spend a lot of money to hire famous teachers from the capital to teach at the school. I will never let studying become a formality. Under the guidance of famous teachers, the standard of the school will be greatly improved.
Improve. Students no longer need to complain about the incompetence of their tutors and their wasted time."
"Article 3: All the children of the Lin family who pass the imperial examination will be rewarded heavily. Anyone who passes the Qiu Palace will be rewarded with thirty taels of silver. Those who pass the Spring Palace and enter the palace will be rewarded with two hundred taels of silver and a share of the family industry.
The Lin family will do their best to pave the way for it. Whether it is money or connections, we have it now. As long as you become an official, the Lin family will be your strong backing. Whatever you want, you will support it. Of course, no matter what time, you will
Remember, you are a member of the Lin family, and all your words and deeds must consider the honor and interests of the Lin family."
The field was blown up. This was a great incentive. Qiu Wei's thirty-tael reward was nothing more. After all, he may not be able to pass the exam, but once Chun Wei succeeds, he will get a lot of resources from the Lin family.
With support, your career will be much smoother. And no matter how poor your family is, as long as one person in your family is lucky, then the whole family will have enough food and clothing, and the rewards will be extremely generous. You can even get shares in the boss's family, and you will be able to
The status within the Lin family will also be raised to a higher level.
The first is encouragement for reading, and the second is encouragement for the quality of reading. It can be said that the two are echoes and thoughtful.
"There is something I want to say here. The monthly subsidy of three taels of silver for students who are studying just mentioned is to prevent some people from studying for the money, but not working hard to make progress, just to use the money subsidized by the master's family.
Behavior. Therefore, there is a supplementary rule. Any student who is not good at school and is not motivated can be ordered to drop out of school and work after consultation with the head of the family, and the subsidized silver will also be cancelled. In addition, any student who is over thirty years old will be ordered to drop out of school and work.
Those who have not yet passed must also drop out of school and work. Because you cannot just study without achieving anything, nor can your family support you all your life without getting anything in return. Of course, you don’t need the family’s money and material resources to spend your own money to study.
It's possible. As long as you can pass the exam, the rewards promised before will still be valid. Even if you pass the imperial exam in your thirties, forties, or fifty, it's still the same."
Lin Bonian's words poured cold water on many people. It is true that many people are pretending to be Xiaojiujiu and want to take advantage of the opportunity to get subsidies. But now they understand that if their children do not study hard and think about making money, they will be kicked out.
Come home. At this moment, the seven or eight people over thirty who are still studying hard to take the exam feel even more sad. Lin Hu's father, Lin Youde, is already over thirty, and it seems that he will be ordered to quit the private school. If
Without the benefits of a private school, it would be impossible for him to continue studying. For these people, this autumn is their last chance.
Lin Bonian waited for everyone to stop talking, then smiled and said loudly: "In addition, in addition to the above, the head of the family has agreed to establish a family relief silver in the accounting room. I heard that there was someone in the outer room who was in urgent need of silver and had to go
It is not advisable to borrow money at usury or even go to a gambling house to try your luck. As the head of the house, you naturally have responsibilities. Therefore, the head of the house and I decided to set up this relief bank. If each house is in an emergency, it can apply to borrow from the accounting office.
The upper limit of silver taels is fifty taels. It should be returned to the account within three months without interest. If it cannot be repaid within three months, two taels of silver will be deducted every month until all the silver taels are deducted. No further loans can be borrowed before the silver taels have been repaid.
The purpose is to allow the foreigner to have a place to borrow money in case of emergencies, so that he will not take the risk of borrowing money from loan sharks or trying his luck in gambling. What do you think?"
"Okay! This is great. Thank you, Mr. Er. This time, when there is an emergency, you won't have to cross your arms and be overwhelmed." Everyone shouted. For the outside house, this is a very caring thing for them.
A very heart-warming one.
When Lin Jue heard this, his heart became clear. Obviously, Lin Boyong must have informed Lin Bonian about the incident involving Lin Youde. Lin Bonian immediately responded. He had proposed to Lin Boyong before setting up this relief bank.
There is a way, but there has been no actual action. Apart from this, I don't know what else they said. Probably Lin Bonian knows everything about what he has done in the Lin family in the past year.
Lin Jue also has a good impression of this second uncle. At least from the beginning of their meeting until now, this second uncle's behavior is still very upright, and there is nothing inappropriate. Of course, Lin Jue is not that bad.
Making a final judgment so early, after all, people in official circles may not always have the same appearance and heart. Just judging from the few measures he just mentioned, Lin Bonian is quick to adapt, has a clear mind, and seems to be much smarter than Lin Boyong.
"There is one last great thing I want to announce to you. Do you know what it is?" Lin Bonian gestured towards the door of the hall. Two of Lin Bonian's followers carried out a red cloth-covered bag from the hall.
The square thing came out and stood sideways on the steps.
"What's this?"
"It looks like a plaque."
Everyone murmured while looking around.
Lin Bonian cupped his hands and said, "Brother, please move over and unveil the plaque for everyone to see."
Lin Boyong nodded in agreement, walked quickly back to the steps, respectfully lifted a corner of the red cloth with both hands, and slowly opened it.
It was indeed a plaque, with four gilded characters on it shining like dragons and phoenixes, and the words "House of Loyalty" were written on it. A square seal covered the lower corner, solemn and majestic.
"Have you seen it? This is the plaque given to me by the Holy Spirit to the Lin family, the House of Loyalty and Righteousness. What a great compliment. In today's world, how many families can receive plaques from the Holy Spirit? How many families have been praised for their loyalty?
This is a great honor. As a member of the Lin family, don't you feel a great honor?" Lin Bonian said solemnly.
All the Lin family members were dumbfounded. The Holy Spirit gave the plaque to the Lin family. This was a great honor. Being praised by the Holy Spirit for their loyalty, this incident alone was enough to make the Lin family feel proud in Hangzhou. As a member of the Lin family, even if they are just outsiders.
Brother Fang Fang, how can you not feel a great honor?
"Oh my god, this is actually true." Someone murmured. After the announcement in the morning, some rumors spread that the Lin family had been praised by the Holy Spirit and given a plaque of loyalty. Naturally, the Lin family also heard about it.
There was a rumor, but they didn't dare to believe it. At this moment, when the plaque was shining brightly in front of their eyes, they dared to believe it.
"Tomorrow, the head of the family and I will ask someone to choose a good time to hang the plaque. At that time, our Lin family will be honored throughout the city and will be envied by everyone. Everyone, good days are coming for our Lin family. We must all work hard to live up to the promise given by the Holy Spirit with this plaque.
Looking forward to it. Come, come, come, this is such a happy event, our Lin family should drink this cup together and celebrate it together."
Lin Bonian laughed loudly and raised his wine glass, and everyone stood up to raise their glasses and toast together. At this moment, all the dissatisfaction with the main wife was gone. The Lin family's cohesion and recognition of the Lin family
The feeling reached unprecedented heights after the plaque appeared.
