Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 30
Early in the morning, a tall, thin old man came to the gate of Wu County County School. He had gray hair and shiny black skin. He was wearing a blue gown and a sheepskin bijia.
This person was Fan Dachuan, Fan Ning's grandfather. He had just returned from visiting friends in Wuxi, passing through Wu County, and came to the county school to visit his youngest son.
County school usually takes three years, and Fan Tongzhong finished it a few years ago, but his master is Zhang Yi, the chief professor of county school, so Fan Tongzhong still hangs out in the county school circle, and he has his own single room in the county school. dormitory.

Almost every county has a group of scholars like this who can't pass the exam, can't go to government schools, and don't want to go home to work in agriculture.

They are active in the circle of scholars all day long in the name of preparing for the imperial examination, and they live on the support of their families.

At this time, a porter ran out and said to Fan Dachuan: "Mr., I asked for you. Fan Tongzhong is not at the county school these days!"

"let it go!"

Fan Dachuan was a little disappointed. He came all the way here, but his son was not there. If he had known about it, he would have gone home by boat directly from Taihu Lake.

Fan Dachuan turned to leave, but found an old man standing behind him, looking at him with a smile.

Fan Dachuan saw that this person was about the same age as himself, but his face was very strange, so he must have never seen him before.

"Are you Fan Tongzhong's father?"

"Exactly! Excuse me, brother..."

"I am the Xuezheng of this county, and my surname is Zhao."

Fan Dachuan suddenly realized that this old man was Zhao Xuezheng whom his son often mentioned.

He quickly piled up a smile, clasped his fists and said: "Long-awaited! Long-awaited!"

"You're welcome, Brother Fan has a grandson named Fan Ning!"

Fan Dachuan was stunned for a moment before realizing, "It's my third grandson, that kid is not very sensible!"

"Brother Fan is too modest."

Zhao Xuezheng smiled slightly, "Brother Fan, please come in and have a cup of tea!"

Although Fan Dachuan has a withdrawn personality, he also knows that it is very necessary to have a good relationship with Xuezheng, especially for his son, and maybe his eldest grandson and second grandson will also benefit from it.

He hurriedly laughed and said, "Then disturb Xuezheng!"

Zhao Xuezheng is also the teacher of the county school, that is, the principal.

He invited Fan Dachuan to sit down in the room, and asked a boy to serve tea. Zhao Xuezheng poured him a cup of tea himself and said with a smile: "Brother Fan's family has a scholarly fragrance, and there are successors!"

Fan Dachuan was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth, "Where! Where! It's better to learn politics and know the pearl."

"It's not that I praised him. He impressed me too much. This kid is extremely talented and has an unlimited future. He will surely achieve great success in the future!"

Fan Dachuan was a little embarrassed by the praise, and he quickly said: "The main reason is that his studies are not stable. For example, he didn't perform well on the spot in this test, otherwise he must have passed the test."

Zhao Xuezheng was a little strange, "He is so young, he hasn't participated in the solution test yet!"

Fan Dachuan was also stunned, "Didn't Xuezheng mean my son's bronze bell?"

Zhao Xuezheng laughed, "I mean Ling Sun Fanning!"

Fan Dachuan was stunned for a while, and then said after a while, "You mean...my grandson is stupid?"

"If Fan Ning's nickname is Dumb, I'm talking about him, but he's not dumb! This time Yanying Academy took the first place in the exam. Dean Liu regarded him as a treasure, and he was afraid that I would snatch him away. In fact, I think he is more It is suitable to study in the affiliated school of the county school, what do you think, Brother Fan?"

Zhao Xuezheng's words completely overturned Fan Dachuan's understanding. He recalled his grandson's words and deeds since he was a child. He was stupid since he was a child, and he only knew a few words after studying for two years.

Fan Dachuan said cautiously: "He came first in the exam this time, I think it should have something to do with Fan Xianggong's recommendation."

Zhao Xuezheng's face was a little unhappy, he took a sip of tea and said lightly: "Although I have little talent and learning, I am ashamed of the position of Xuezheng, but I will not violate the principle and admit it based on favor. Brother Fan's words are a bit chilling!"

Fan Dachuan was taken aback. It turned out that Xuezheng was the examiner of Yanying Academy.

He quickly waved his hands, "No! No! No! Xuezheng misunderstood, because Fan Xianggong prefers Dumb, so I think..."

Zhao Xuezheng interrupted him, "Who doesn't like pearls? I've already said that Ling Sun's talent is unparalleled. Brother Fan's modesty is a virtue, but if you are too modest and treat pearls as rubble, it will be a pity."

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After leaving the county school, Fan Dachuan became worried. He hired a bullock cart and came to Mudu Town.

He got off the car at the gate of Yanying Academy, wanting to see with his own eyes what his grandson looks like?To be praised by the county Xuezheng like that.

Fan Dachuan always thought that because of Fan Zhongyan's favor, Dumb could enter Yanying Academy.

But today Xuezheng personally denied it, and actually used the compliment of 'excellent talent', which caused the image of Sun Tzu's stupidity in his heart to begin to collapse.

Fan Dachuan lingered at the door for a quarter of an hour, but finally he didn't have the courage to go in.

Fan Dachuan could only sigh, then shook his head and left the school, walking towards the pier.

He had just walked to the pier when he suddenly heard the eldest son's voice.

"Daddy!"

When Fan Dachuan looked up, he saw his eldest son Fan Tiezhou driving a small passenger boat, waving to him in the river.

"Da Lang, why are you here?" Fan Dachuan stepped forward and asked.

"Daddy get on the boat first, let's talk!"

When Fan Dachuan got on the boat, he immediately saw a red carp painted on the boat shed, which was the mark of his son Fan Tiezhou.

Fan Dachuan frowned, "Is this your boat?"

Fan Tiezhou said with some embarrassment: "My boy has changed his career. This is the boat I just bought."

Fan Dachuan suddenly became angry, "You didn't discuss such a big matter with me?"

"Daddy, Ning'er is studying in the town, and fishing alone can't afford his tuition fees. There's really nothing I can do about it."

Fan Dachuan blushed, and said for a long while: "Then you have to discuss it with me!"

"Isn't Daddy not here these days? There just happens to be a suitable boat for sale, and I don't want to lose this opportunity, so..."

"So you decide on your own?" Fan Dachuan glared at his son.

Fan Tiezhou had no choice but to admit his mistake, "This is my fault, I will definitely report it to my father next time."

Fan Dachuan didn't really want to take care of his son's affairs, but he wanted to save face. It didn't matter if his son changed his career, but he had to get his consent first.

Since his son admitted his mistake, he hummed twice, got into the boat tent and sat down.

"I went to Wuxi to visit friends this time, and I happened to miss Ning'er's study. As a grandfather, I always have a bowl of water. I will reward him with five pennies later."

"Daddy, don't use it!"

Fan Dachuan stared, "What do you mean no need, do you want to trap me in injustice? Let others gossip about me behind my back, saying that I, Fan Dachuan, are biased?"

Fan Tiezhou quickly explained, "I heard from the fourth son that Dad doesn't have a lot of money, so why don't we wait a little longer and talk about it after the rent is collected!"

Fan Tiezhou said it implicitly. In fact, he knew that his father's family really had no money.

Fan Dachuan's expression turned slightly better, "I'm quite nervous about money, but I'm still a bit old-fashioned. You can afford it with five pennies, so you don't have to worry about it."

"Thank you Daddy for loving Ning'er!"

Fan Dachuan was really a little anxious, he quickly changed the topic.

"I'm not at home during this time, are you okay at home!"

"There are two things that the child needs to report to Daddy."

"what's up?"

"One is that Sanniang hired a helper, Mrs. Luo from the village. She comes to help mother with cooking and washing every day. We will pay for it."

Fan Dachuan frowned, "It's unnecessary! It's too wasteful."

Fan Tiezhou couldn't bear it any longer, "Daddy, Mommy is getting old too!"

"Okay! Since it's your filial piety, I don't care, what else is there?"

"The other thing is that Mr. Gu from the elementary school in the village went to other places to study, and Zhou Yuanwai agreed to let the fourth child take over from Mr. Gu."

Fan Dachuan stood up abruptly, and when the boat swayed, he hurriedly supported the boat's canopy, and said in surprise and joy: "Is this true? Has it been settled?"

"Zhou Yuanwai has already announced that the fourth child will be attending classes in the primary school for the past two days."

This news made Fan Dachuan far more happy than Fan Ning being admitted to Yanying Academy. The youngest son has something to do and can support himself, greatly reducing his burden.

What's more, I'm still a teacher, teaching and reviewing at the same time, this arrangement couldn't be better.

"Da Lang, thank Yuanwai Zhou well later!"

"Daddy, my son has already thanked you, but there is something Daddy wants to persuade the fourth child."

At this time, Fan Dachuan looked at the eldest son particularly pleasing to the eye, he laughed and said, "Say it!"

"That's right! When Mr. Gu left, he handed over the tuition fees for the next two months and the next year to Yuanwai Zhou. The boy made his own decision and advised Yuanwai Zhou not to give the tuition fees to the fourth child all at once, but pay them monthly."

"You did the right thing! Daddy supports this decision."

Fan Dachuan knew his son too well, and when dozens of pennies were in the hands of his youngest son, he spent them recklessly within a few days, so he really couldn't give it to him all at once.

"But... the fourth child is a little angry with me, and Daddy wants to persuade him."

"Don't pay attention to him, this matter is considered to be my decision, if he dares to mess around, let's see how I deal with him!"

Fan Dachuan was in a good mood, and now he wanted to go home and have a drink.

"Dalang, do you still have the Qiannianxiang wine from last time?"

(End of this chapter)