Xianggui

Chapter 212 Passing the County Examination

The earth returns to spring and the weather is getting warmer.

On the second day of February, Mrs. Zhang took Ding Liren to live in Jiulu Weaving and Embroidery Workshop.The county examination will be held on the [-]th, [-]th, [-]th, and [-]th of February. He will live in the county seat earlier so that Ding Liren can get used to the life there.

On the sixth day of February, Ding Erfu was going to escort his bodyguards to Tuodong Mansion in Central South Province.

At noon on the fourth day of the fourth day, Ding Xiang went to the big room with her grandfather.

This is the third time she has gone to the big room since she grew up.

Ding Erfu is 14 years old this year. He is tall, strong and dark, like a man of eighteen or nineteen years old. He looks more anxious than Ding Lichun.

Ding Zhuang's family has a very good impression of him, and Dafang will rely on him from now on.

Ding Sifu's child is also very good, but he is too kind and weak to control the family.

Ding Xiang gave 20 taels of silver to Ding Erfu, "I heard that there are many Nanyi people in Central South Province, and their costumes are different and unique. Brother Erfu helped me buy some of their clothes and headgear. How long am I?" With knowledge, you may be able to make good-looking clothes."

Ding Xiang wanted to see which ethnicity Li's mother belonged to, and probably delineated where she lived.

There are many ethnic minorities there, and Li's mother may not be in Central South Province, and Ding Xiang doesn't hold out too much hope, she has to try.

Wang pursed her lips and said, "The clothes of the Nanyi people are ugly. They spend so much money on their clothes, after all, they are rich."

Ding Erfu ignored his mother, took the money and said with a smile, "Okay, I will collect more clothes for my sister, but I may not be able to collect all of them. I heard that fruits in Central South Province are rare, so I will bring some back for my sister to try."

The jade and emerald there are better, and he has no money to buy those expensive things.

The distance from Jiaodong to Zhongnan is long, and the terrain is complicated. It takes four to five months to go back and forth.When he comes back, it will be after June.

On the way home, Ding Zhuang said, "The Nanyi people are not civilized, and their clothes don't look good."

For the first time in so many years, he felt that what Wang said made sense.

Ding Xiang smiled and said, "My master said, we want to gain the strengths of all families, what if there is something worth learning?
When Ding Zhuang heard that it was Tao Weng who said it, he must be learned.Repeatedly said, "Yes yes yes."

On February [-]th, before dawn, Ding Zhuang took Ding Xiang and Ding Li to the county seat in a mule cart.

Look at the list today.

Mr. Li has been living in the county these days, and he has five students taking the county exam, including Ding Liren and Xia Wenguan.

After entering the county town, a mule cart took Ding Xiang to Jiulu Zhixiang Workshop, while Ding Zhuang took Ding Li to walk to the county government office to see the results.

Ding Xiang and Mrs. Zhang sat in the backyard and waited anxiously.

Ding Sifu came out with tea, "Brother Liren studied hard and rested after midnight every night. Mr. Li listened to his answers and said that he did well in the exam..."

Put tea and snacks on the stone table and wait with them.

At the end of the time, Ding Sifu went to the alley to wait for others.

After more than two quarters of an hour, Ding Sifu's surprise sound came.

"Overjoyed, overjoyed, brother Liren has passed the county examination."

Everyone went out to welcome him, and the neighbors all ran out.

Ding Sifu limped and ran crazily, his little face flushed with excitement, "Second Aunt, Sister Xiang, Brother Li Ren has passed the county test."

Ding Zhuang followed behind with strides.

He laughed loudly, "Li Ren passed by, he and Li Lai accompanied Mr. Li to the restaurant to celebrate, come back in the afternoon."

Ding Xiang asked, "How many exams did my second brother take?"

Ding Zhuang said, "48, the youngest among all the students. Of Mr. Li's five students, only two have passed, and the other is 29 years old."

A total of 12 students were admitted in the county examination, and this result was on the tail.But it is not easy for a [-]-year-old child who was born in the countryside.

It is said that Mr. Li was moved to tears.

He has taught for more than 30 years, and his students have only had two children, both of whom were born after the age of 12. The [-]-year-old student passed the county test, and he didn't even dare to think about it before.

Mrs. Zhang asked, "Has Xia Wen passed the gate?"

Ding Zhuang's face wrinkled into a steamed bun, "Just him, don't even think about it, his father didn't pass the exam for more than ten years. How can the old Xia family compare with ours? there."

Others thought he was referring to the Xue family.

The Xue family is now flourishing in the provincial capital, not only is it a wealthy family, but some of its children have been admitted to Juren and become officials.

Only Ding Xiang knew that he was referring to the Dong family.The ancestors of the Dong family were prime ministers, queens, and servants, and Grandma An An's inheritance is good.

Everyone congratulated.

Ding Zhuang sent people to go to "Bao Tie" to announce the good news to Ding Zhao, and asked Gong to lead Ding Sifu to distribute wedding candies to the neighbors.

Mrs. Zhang wept excitedly.

Ding Liren is now the most educated person in Beiquan Village besides Tao Weng and Xia Yuan.

At the end of the day, Ding Liren and Ding Lilai brought Li Dalu back.His face flushed as if he had drunk alcohol.

Ding Xiang went up to her and gave her brother a big hug, "I knew the second brother was the best."

The younger sister's encouragement made the young boy happy.

Ding Zhuang looked at his second grandson fondly, "Boy, that's fine."

Grandpa only gave this look to his younger sister, neither his father nor his eldest brother ever got it.

This time it was given to himself, Ding Liren had the urge to cry.

Ding Zhuang bought a lot of wine and vegetables, and they went back to Beiquan Village.

Ding Zhao has returned home, and everyone in Beiquan Village knows the good news.Except for Xia Yuan's family, all the villagers rejoiced that a child prodigy had been born in the village.

Ding Zhuang wants to invite the flowing water banquet.

Ding Zhao disagreed, "There are government examinations in April and college examinations in August. The most important thing is later. Scholars don't dare to think that as long as they pass the government examinations, they will be children. We will invite them then."

Ding Zhuang wanted to curse.

Ding Xiang said, "My father is right."

Ding Zhuang stopped thinking.

At noon the next day, Mr. Li, Ding Shan's family, Ding Li, Ding Youcai, several relatives from Nanquan village, Xia Er's father and son, Xia Lizheng's father and son, and Mr. Hong were invited to dinner, and three tables were set up.

Ding Xiang also asked Ding Liren to invite Tao Weng to thank Tao Weng for guiding Ding Liren.

Tao Weng generally does not participate in the favors and visits of Beiquan Village.But Ding Liren's case was special, and he was very supportive of it.

As soon as the old man came, the Ding family was full of splendor, and the whole family and all the guests came out to greet him.

Mr. Li bowed to Tao Weng and personally helped him to his seat.

Xia Yuanwai didn't have the nerve to take the initiative. His two sons didn't pass the exam this time.Especially the eldest son, who has been studying in a private school in the county seat, has passed this year, and has not passed the exam for three years.

At the end of February, Zhu Qian sent someone to send a secret letter to Ding Zhuang and his son.

The emperor and his courtiers attached great importance to ductile iron, and sent a Yuanwailang from the Yuheng Division of the Ministry of Industry in charge of the Weapons Bureau, a Yuanwailang from the Ministry of War in charge of weapons, a general from the Dudu Mansion, and a servant in charge of the Military Bureau from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Another seven officials and two craftsmen came to Jiaodong. After meeting with Jiaodong provincial officials and weapons bureau officials, as well as him, Lu Zongbing and others, they went to Baoqing Iron Works to visit.

Arrived around the third or fourth day of March.Some officials are acquainted with Tao Weng, and they will definitely visit Beiquan Village...

Hinting to send Lilac out to hide for a few days in early March.

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