mortal clerk

Chapter 71

When Li Qingniu heard that the annual optical fee was [-] gold coins, he was stunned.The money that the emotional second father has worked so hard to save for half his life is not enough for one year's tuition.

Old Shen felt that it didn't matter, after all, sixty gold coins were still within the acceptable range, so he asked, "How much is the place where you live?"

Before Master Wang could answer, Li Qingniu asked again:
"Can the tuition fee be reduced or exempted? For example, help the academy with some chores or something?"

Seeing the expressions of the two, Master Wang asked Lao Shen.

"Who are you, Li Qingniu?"

Old Shen replied: "He can be regarded as an elder. His uncle passed away unexpectedly on the way here. Before he died, he entrusted him to me."

Li Qingniu replied: "Uncle Shen, you and I met by chance. Maverick is very grateful for your care along the way. I still have tuition fees, and I have to support myself."

"Hey! You kid, why are you being polite to me? I promised your second dad that I will definitely send you to study here. No matter what the result is, I will do it. Otherwise, how will the world treat me!"

"No, I have to support myself! If I rely on you to pay the tuition today, what will happen in the future? I can't rely on you all the time."

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During the quarrel between the two, Mrs. Wang understood it, so she quickly stopped.

"Okay, okay! You two don't need to argue, the old man's ear hurts and he has a headache! How about this, you can report for miscellaneous subjects!"

Li Qingniu asked: "Father and son, are miscellaneous subjects cheaper?"

"Uh... cheap, you are a vegetable seller in the academy! The basic tuition fee for miscellaneous subjects is only [-] gold coins, but the advantage is that as long as you become an outer disciple, you can sit in regardless of any subjects, but the academy will no longer arrange special courses for you. Master.

In addition, the Miscellaneous Office just happened to have an errand for sending supplies up the mountain. Every day, a batch of goods were sent to the top of the mountain. Not only did they provide food and accommodation, but they also paid a gold coin a month. Their grandson and I have a good relationship. Let me tell you. Said it might work. "

When Li Qingniu heard that there was such a good thing, although he didn't have a special teacher and professor, it meant that he could learn whatever he wanted.As for delivering supplies, isn't it just carrying things and climbing mountains, so what's the matter!
"Okay, thank you, Master, I will study miscellaneous subjects!"

Old Shen still disagreed.

"You kid started late, and now you go to miscellaneous subjects, and there is no special professor, I'm afraid you can't learn anything! I think you'd rather spend more money and study a liberal arts. I'll see your progress in reading and writing along the way." It’s all very fast, and if you study the essay well, you will achieve success in the future.”

Seeing this, Mrs. Wang just took a sip of tea with a smile and looked at Li Qingniu without saying a word.

Li Qingniu said firmly without hesitation: "Old Shen, don't say any more, I've decided!"

Seeing Li Qingniu's firm attitude, Master Wang praised:

"Hahaha, you are ambitious, you study and ask, you care about yourself, the Master introduces you, and you rely on yourself to practice. I also see that it is not easy for you to study thousands of miles, otherwise you would not help you to intercede with Master Sun!"

"Thank you, master, my disciples must study quietly."

"Very good, very good. But you have to be prepared."

Old Shen thought to himself, could it be that he almost paid for the benefits?Quickly hand over a prepared money bag with both hands.

"I hope Mrs. Wang can help me a lot."

Master Wang frowned and glanced at Old Shen, only to weigh the money bag.

"There must be ten gold coins here! Originally, I would be kicked out of my house for behavior like yours, but seeing that you are righteous, I will spare you!"

After saying that, he threw the purse back to Lao Shen, and explained to Li Qingniu:
"What I mean by mental preparation is that you don't enter school until you are 13 years old, so you can only be considered a child, and you have to take an assessment in three months. If you don't pass the test, the tuition fee will not be refunded."

Old Shen looked embarrassed, thinking to himself, Mrs. Wang is quite principled, so he quickly apologized with a smile on his face.

"Master, don't be angry. Master is high-spirited and upright. I admire, admire."

Li Qingniu didn't quite understand what old Shen meant when he sent the money just now, seeing that it was returned and was taught a lesson by Mrs. Wang, he felt that Mrs. Wang was really interesting.But when it was confirmed that there would be a year-end assessment three months later, I couldn't help feeling nervous.

"Please tell me, Master, what are the standards for the end-of-year assessment?"

Mrs. Wang was also happy to teach people tirelessly, took a sip of tea, and replied slowly:

"As long as you are an outer disciple, regardless of civil or martial arts, you must take six subjects in the year-end assessment. Only miscellaneous subjects take five subjects, and you must pass four subjects to pass the assessment."

"Master, which six subjects are you going to take?"

"Civil and military students each choose three subjects, and students of miscellaneous subjects can each choose one subject for civil and martial arts, and then choose three subjects for miscellaneous subjects, so only five subjects are required for miscellaneous subjects. Of course, there are three situations, and you can only take one of them!"
When Li Qingniu heard that he could only take one exam, he immediately asked questions happily.

"Only one test? What kind of test is that?"

Seeing this, Mrs. Wang knew that these first-timers were thinking of only one test, so he shook his head and said:

"In your situation, I'm afraid it's better not to know!"

Li Qingniu is not willing to ask again and again.Master Wang sneered and said:
"Challenge consecutively among the inner disciples! As long as you challenge any disciple who is better than the inner disciples in liberal arts, martial arts, and miscellaneous subjects, you can become an outer disciple. If you successfully challenge the two disciplines of civil and martial arts, you will not only become an outer disciple, but also become an outer disciple." Enjoy the treatment of tribute students and waive tuition fees."

When Li Qingniu heard this, he hurriedly asked:

"What if you succeed in challenging miscellaneous subjects?"

"Then you can move to the top and become an inner disciple. Don't look at the height of the mountain, you boy. With your aptitude, you should think about it carefully and try your luck by choosing three subjects in the miscellaneous subjects!

Although most of the disciples in the inner sect are the children of nobles, they are all taught by famous teachers since childhood and have a long history of family education. They are all amazing and talented.

If you challenge, you will not only humiliate yourself, but you may also lose your life. "

Li Qingniu heard that Mrs. Wang also felt that his qualifications were too poor, and he looked down on him a little bit. He wanted to refute a few words, but what was the point of thinking about it, but now it was just a sneer.Just said:
"Thank you, Master! I'll just choose miscellaneous subjects."

"Well, from today onwards, you will be a child of miscellaneous subjects in the outer sect of Pingshan Academy."

Then he handed Li Qingniu a green jade tablet with some runes engraved on it.

"This is the identity certificate of Mengtong, the outer door of Pingshan Academy. Please keep it. From now on, there will be lectures on civil and military subjects by the master every day. With this jade card, you can go to attend.

As for the courses of miscellaneous subjects, it is not necessary, just pay attention to the announcement on the square.Li Qingniu, it is not easy to study thousands of miles, you have to work hard. "

"Thank you, master, the disciple must follow the instruction carefully!"

Seeing that things had come to this, Lao Shen thought to himself, it seems that miscellaneous subjects are easier.Then he nodded in agreement.

So Mrs. Wang helped Li Qingniu go through the admission procedures, and led Li Qingniu and Lao Shen to find Mrs. Sun at the sundries department, and told what happened.

Mrs. Sun was originally from a small noble family around Guimen County, and he also praised Li Qingniu Wanli's study, so he agreed.And arranged a vacant small house in the utility room of the utility department as a dormitory.

Master Sun led Li Qingniu and Lao Shen around the Shizhi Hall, passed through several lanes, and came to the utility room, handed over a key and said:

"It's here. Although it's a bit dilapidated, it's fortunate that it can shelter from the wind and rain. Since ancient times, those who have achieved great learning have all worked hard and diligently. Even if you study thousands of miles, you should be able to overcome it."

"Thank you, Master, for your teaching. I am originally from a mountain village, so it doesn't matter where I live. I just don't know what to do with the goods I send up the mountain every day."

"It's not urgent. There is another person who is responsible for delivering the goods up the mountain. He is your senior brother. He will come to you later. That's it, you can clean up."

After sending Master Sun away, Li Qingniu opened the utility room, and suddenly a musty smell and smoke came over his face, making Lao Shen cough continuously.

I saw that the utility room was originally a room where all kinds of obsolete old things were piled up. The space was not big, and there was a small window. There was a big locust tree outside the window, but the floor was full of dust.

Seeing the dusty and dilapidated house, old Shen felt bad.

"Xiao Niu'er, it doesn't matter if you study miscellaneous subjects. I understand that you want to find a job. But this place is really too dilapidated.

Otherwise, let's pay some money and choose a dormitory. I just inquired about it. An ordinary dormitory costs only six gold coins a year. "

"Old Shen, when I was at home, I slept in the cowshed. This environment is much better than my cowshed."

"Well, since you insist, it's up to you."

"However, Uncle Shen, I'm asking you again!"

"Huh? What's the matter?"

"When we came, I didn't bring my luggage, books, bedding, etc. How about you go back and run for me. How about I tidy up this room first?"

"What am I supposed to do? Don't worry, you, Uncle Shen, I will take care of it for you. It's still early, so I'll help you tidy up the room before we go."

"Hey! It will take three hours at the earliest for you to go back now, so you should start as soon as possible. As for the room, don't worry, I often help my mother clean up the house when I am at home."

"Really? All right then."

Immediately, Lao Shen was about to go down the mountain, Li Qingniu called to Lao Shen again: "There is still my horse!"

"Don't worry! Pack it up quickly."

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