It is true that Gong Yu seems to be too honest. If nothing else, at such an old age, Wang Tiejiang certainly knows that an honest person does not mean that he cannot be an official, but that it is really difficult for an honest person to get along in the officialdom.
Besides, we should not underestimate the imperial examination. It is difficult to stand out in the imperial examination just by studying hard. After all, there are so many librarians in the country. If you don't have some talent and rely solely on acquired hard work, how can you stand out and achieve fame in the examination?
At first, Blacksmith Wang was just worried that Gong Jian had too high expectations for his younger brother, and would definitely feel sad and disappointed later on.
After hearing Gong Jian's explanation, Wang Tiejiang realized that he had thought too much. From the beginning, Gong Jian had never thought about letting his younger brother study in order to get some merit.
Blacksmith Wang laughed: "You're right, I didn't expect you to think so clearly. You gave me a heads up." Reading is indeed beneficial. Blacksmith Wang had never thought about this before. At this time, Gong Jian heard that
What he said made sense, and something moved in his mind. His son was already five years old. Shouldn't he also send him to a private school for enlightenment?
So, Blacksmith Wang turned to look at Shopkeeper Tian: "Hey, Lao Tian, you said my tiger should also go and read some books?"
Shopkeeper Tian glanced at Blacksmith Wang sideways, "You still have to ask me this, your tiger is such a smart kid, and if you don't let him study, don't you want to delay him for the rest of his life?"
Wang Tiejiang was a little embarrassed. When he thought about going to a private school, he actually thought most about taking the imperial examination and becoming a high official. So he had never associated studying with his youngest son.
After listening to what Gong Jian said just now, reading can make people wise, he realized that maybe he should let his youngest son read some books, at least to increase his knowledge and understand some principles.
At this time, when he heard what Shopkeeper Tian said, he couldn't help but touch the back of his head and smiled naively: "I really didn't have this plan before, but what Brother Gong said reminded me. It's really
, this child really should have studied for a few years before becoming mature."
After saying that, he did not forget to ask Gong Jian: "Brother Gong, you moved your family to the county specifically, do you mean that the two private schools in the town are not good?"
There are two private schools in the town. Wang Tiejiang feels that Gong Jian did not consider these two private schools in the town, but directly sent his younger brother to study in a private school in the county. Does that mean that the level of the two private schools in the town is not good, so
He asked again specifically.
His question stunned Gong Jian. He had never considered the private schools in the town before. So he told the truth: "Uncle Wang, I have not visited the two private schools in this town.
As I said just now, a big reason why we moved to the county was because of my father's illness. I thought it would be convenient to move to the county. We went to various places to find famous doctors to treat my father's illness.
I haven’t considered private schools in town at all.”
At this point, Gong Jian added: "But I think Uncle Wang doesn't need to consider the private school run by Master Yu in the town. I have a relative who studied in that private school in his early years.
I didn’t get much reading from it, so I think Uncle Wang could consider another private school.”
What Gong Jian said about his relative was also true. That relative was the younger son of his uncle’s family. In Gong Jian’s view, after studying in a private school for several years, the younger son of his uncle’s family just kept silent.
He went to town and was idle.
But his uncle and his mother-in-law didn't notice anything at home, and they always felt that their son was doing well in the private school. From this aspect, it can be seen that Master Yu's discipline was not strong enough, so he directly transferred the private school to the school.
It was denied.
When Blacksmith Wang heard what Gong Jian said, and a relative had attended that private school, he felt it was even more reliable. He simply turned to Shopkeeper Tian and said, "Hey, I said Lao Tian, you say,
How about I also move to the county and let Huzi go to a private school in the county? "
Shopkeeper Tian didn't expect that Blacksmith Wang said that wind is like rain. Why did he question Gong Jian's move to the county just now? In the blink of an eye, it turned out that he would also move to the county with Gong Jian.
Already.
"Old Wang, I'm not talking about you. Gong Jian moved because his family had special reasons. Why would you move if you have nothing to do? Why don't you want a good blacksmith shop like yours?"
At this time, Blacksmith Wang felt that his idea was absolutely right. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that moving to the county was also a good choice.
So he said excitedly: "I have wanted to hand over my blacksmith shop to those two apprentices for a long time. They have also left the apprenticeship. As for me, I am not too young now. I can't do the work that requires hammering."
.Besides, after so many years of hard work, I think I should enjoy a few years of peace and happiness."
Shopkeeper Tian was a little dumbfounded. This old Wang was good at everything, but he was so stubborn when he had such a temper. Shopkeeper Tian was not ready to argue with him, "Okay, okay, you are right, you want to enjoy happiness. But you also
No, you have to move to the county to enjoy peace and happiness. Isn’t it nice in this town? You ran away with Gong Jian, and you both ran to the county, leaving me alone in this town.
Yes, are you sorry?"
Shopkeeper Tian knew that Blacksmith Wang was getting angry, so he couldn't fight him head-on. He simply changed his direction and continued to persuade Blacksmith Wang.
Upon hearing what Shopkeeper Tian said, Wang Tie's family replied louder: "Come on, I don't know that your Tian Ji also has several shops in the county. The reason why you stay in the town is not because of you
Do you want to guard that old house? "
At this point, Blacksmith Wang couldn't go on. He had been friends with shopkeeper Tian for decades, so of course he knew the specific situation of Tian Ji's only heir. Naturally, it was not good for him to talk about Miss Tian in front of others.
As for my old friend, Shopkeeper Tian, because of Miss Tian's strange illness, he has always stayed near the old house. He stayed in a grocery store in such a small town and worked as a shopkeeper.
Blacksmith Wang now thinks that moving to the county is the best choice. He also knows that his old friend will not be able to move as long as the lady from Tianji's old house is there. Therefore, Wang
The blacksmith lowered his head and thought about it, how could he persuade this old guy? After a while of silence, he continued to speak.
"Actually, do you Tian Ji also have a house in the county? I remember that there was a time a few years ago when your eldest lady went to the house in the county? It was that time, yes, it was that time I gave it to you
When asking about Brother Gong Jian, you told me about the days when Brother Gong went to the county to do business." (To be continued)