Red Mansion Reader

Chapter 40 Classmates
Miserable.

It has been half a month since he has been studying in the academy, and Chen Heng seems to have returned to his busy study time.The heartbroken head of the mountain bought a chicken from some farmer and told the students to get up and start studying when they heard the first crow of the rooster every day.

Pei Huaizhen said with nostalgia: This is called Wenjiqiwu.

This chicken is also interesting, sometimes it crows early, sometimes it crows later, it's not sure.It made many students grit their teeth angrily, wishing they could catch it and cook it.

But this chicken is also very thieves, and it likes to fly to the attic in the academy to crow.That's right, chickens can really fly, but it doesn't take long for them to fly because of their obesity.

Chen Heng can still accept this. When he was in Shanxi Village, he always got up to study at this hour, and his body has long been used to it.What gave Chen Heng a headache was some classes in the academy.

If the Four Books and Five Classics are the established world, high mountains and flowing water, then the remaining subset of classics and history is everything in this world.The flowers blooming in the fields, the fish and shrimps in the stream, and the stars looming between the rising sun and the setting moon.

Like Chen Heng's day, most of the first hour of waking up is spent reading the Four Books and Five Classics. The masters think that this is the foundation of everything, and they have to read it all the time to have continuous insights. The master will also talk about his own understanding.

From the second hour onwards, it is necessary to study history.The world thinks that to open up one's wits one must learn history first.So put it behind the Four Books and Five Classics, and take advantage of the good morning to enlighten the heads of the students.

This class generally depends on what the master who is attending the class is good at that day.For example, Mei Hanlin is good at Hanshu, and generally Hanshu is given to him to give lectures.

The main lecturer of "Warring States Policy" was Xu Jinhou. Although this master was just a juren, he was very talented. Apart from lecturing on history, he was also in charge of calligraphy and painting classes for the children. He was also a native of Xinglin with excellent medical skills.

Pei Huaizhen is really insidious, even the doctor is preparing for it in the academy.In case the students want to find an uncomfortable reason to ask for leave, this master will come to your door very kindly to give you a pulse.

Chen Heng once witnessed with his own eyes that when Master Xu took the pulse of a student who was looking bad in public, he seriously warned the student: do less hand gun work, and read more books if you can't sleep.

God is sorry, Chen Heng really didn't realize what a pistol is.It was only after Qian Dayou returned to the dormitory that he made a few gestures proudly to explain to everyone, Chen Heng only then knew.

Anyway, that senior will walk with his head bowed for the next few days.

That's a shame.

Fortunately, Master Xu is very humorous.His ancestral home is Yongjia County in Zhejiang Province. He was born to be troublesome. He traveled to many places when he was young, and even gave lectures full of wit and wit, which made Chen Heng very enjoyable to listen to.

"Historical Records" and "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" are two major courses, which are taught every five days by Pei Huaizhen herself.Usually it will be placed in the lecture hall, together with the scholar next door.

It’s just that the head of the mountain likes to give lectures rigidly for some reason, and many students complained that they fell asleep after listening.

So after class, it's time to eat a full lunch.The place to eat in the academy is opposite the dormitory. Most of the time, there are a few normal side dishes on a table, and the seats are divided according to the number of people in the dormitory.

If anyone wants to add vegetables to improve the meal, it only needs that the person who sleeps with him has no objection, whether he pays for it himself or everyone pays together.As long as you are willing to give it, it will be served to you the next day.

Now, the people in Chen Heng's room really want to thank Xue Biao.This kid was born with a clever mouth and money in his pocket.He can always try different ways to prepare dishes that everyone hasn't eaten before. After a long time, even Qian Dayou is convinced of his ability.

Beginning in the afternoon, children will attend "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic" on one day, and "Dayong Law" on two days, while Xiucaigong is the opposite.The teacher of the former class was named Jin Shenzhi, and the lecturer of the latter class was Mei Hanlin.

The easiest thing for Chen Heng to learn is the Nine Chapters of Arithmetic, but the Da Yong Law is really a bit difficult.Therefore, he had completely different evaluations from the two masters. One wished to praise him as a genius in arithmetic, while the other scolded him angrily: "Child Chen Heng, studying and taking the imperial examination, is it to go to the execution ground to be an executioner and kill people?"

Chen Heng also had no choice but to hold on to the "Great Yonglu" with the energy of studying hard.

After it is finished, it will be a piano, chess, calligraphy and painting class that makes all students feel more relaxed. Among them, everyone must take books, and the time will not be long.You can choose one of the piano and chess paintings, so Chen Heng naturally chose Go, which is the most trouble-free and cost-effective.

There is nothing shameful about a stinky chess basket, but if you have a tone deafness and draw a picture of a chicken pecking rice or something, that would be really ridiculous.

This kind of day lasted for fifteen days, and finally waited until the rest day.The student who has been holding back for half a month can still hold it. When Chen Heng woke up from the bed, he only saw a Xue scorpion still sleeping in the room.

It's also embarrassing that Qian Da has them, and they have to get up so early on the holidays.Chen Heng put on his clothes and left the room lightly.He also has to go out today to buy some pens, ink, paper and inkstones.

I didn't prepare enough before, and I didn't expect that the guy I prepared would not be enough after a few days.Later, during class breaks every evening, I rushed out of the academy and bought some bits and pieces to supplement.

This time, I just took advantage of this opportunity to re-prepare everything and see if there is any way to make money by the way.

Chen Heng was walking on the streets of Yangzhou City, thinking about his silver.When he left Shanxi Village, the master gave him 30 taels, and the county magistrate gave him another 20 taels, making a total of 50 taels.This is income.

It took 15 taels to buy books when I was admitted to the hospital, and I gave my father 190 taels of silver.In the past half month, I spent [-] wen on pens, ink, paper and inkstone, and about [-] wen on food for the [-]th day.Adding these two together cost him half a tael of silver.

Counting it down, I still have a little more than 24 taels.At first glance, Chen Heng seems to be quite wealthy, at least he will be fine after reading this year.

But when he thought that he didn't know how long he would study in the academy, he couldn't let his family pay for all the expenses.Although Chen Heng is thin and weak, but in Yangzhou, there are always more ways than difficulties.

Chen Heng, who was already thinking about it, walked past Sanyuanfang and went straight to Chengdong Bookstore.The shopkeeper is not here today, and it is the little erhu Yuan who is watching the hall.Chen Heng has met him several times, and they are both acquaintances.

Hu Yuan is a relative of the shopkeeper. He is young, only 13 years old.He is very honest and enthusiastic. As soon as he saw Chen Heng, he greeted him: "Mr. Xiao Lang is here, do you want to buy pens, inks, papers and inkstones again?"

Chen Heng nodded obediently, and said with a smile: "Yes, Brother Hu. Prepare another thirty sheets of the paper I bought earlier. Bring me three more brushes..."

After Hu Yuan listened silently, he immediately turned around to prepare the goods, and only asked when he was picking out the brush, "Do you want good ones, or ordinary ones?"

"It's just normal."

Chen Heng responded, and turned around to look for books on the bookshelf.Without much effort, he saw "Detailed Explanation of the Law of the Great Yong", "Commentary to the Law of the Great Yong" and "Compilation of Cases of Various Counties" on the bookshelf.

He took down the three books and compared them one by one, and finally chose the "Collection of Cases of Counties in Various Regions". This kind of explanation combined with cases made it easier for him to learn.

Walking to the front with this book, Hu Yuan has already prepared things for him.Chen Heng handed over the books and calculated the total price, and it cost another two and a half.

"Brother Hu, do you still have an impression of what I told you last time?" After Chen Heng paid the money, he hurriedly asked while the store was not very busy.

"I remember." Hu Yuan nodded, "After you left that day, I mentioned it to my second uncle at night. But Xiao Langjun, you know that if you want to do this, you have to read your handwriting first. Did you bring the copybook this time?"

"Bring it with you." Chen Heng hurriedly took out the pre-written copybook from his sleeve. After reading it, Hu Yuan also felt that the handwriting was very correct and clear, so he said, "Xiao Langjun, you can directly copy "Three Character Classic" and "Thousand Character Classic" with this word."

For these two books, no matter which bookstore in the world has no worries about selling them.

When Chen Heng heard this, he felt a little settled.The two discussed the price of copying the book, and finally negotiated at a price of five hundred coins.

No matter how small the mosquito legs are, they are still meat. With this income.Finally, Chen Heng felt relieved, took his things and went back to the academy in a rather happy mood.

When he returned to the dormitory, Xue Biao had already woken up and was washing and dressing.Seeing that it was Chen Heng, Xue Biao asked with concern: "Did you eat outside?"

The two have been classmates for half a month. Even if Chen Heng had a slight grudge against the Xue family before, he would occasionally be moved by Xue Biao's sincerity.

This young master from a famous family didn't do anything out of the ordinary except when he was eating.He is very generous and can often protect other people's face.

Chen Heng, who was getting acquainted with him day by day, couldn't help wondering how one of them grew up like Xue Pan and the other Xue Biao, both of whom had the same surname.

"I'm not hungry for the time being." Chen Heng pointed helplessly at the paper in his hand, "I took a book copying job in the library, let's eat after I'm done."

"This is a strenuous job, how about I help you find a way?" Xue Biao fastened his belt, walked to Chen Heng's side with a folding fan, and seemed to be in a good mood.

"Just practice calligraphy." Chen Heng shook his head, tactfully declining Xue Biao's kindness.

Xue Biao nodded with a serious face. When Chen Heng was confused, he said again: "If you are famous for your books in the future, don't forget the friendship of our classmates who study hard."

Chen Heng couldn't help laughing at his mischievous appearance.He had no choice but to nod in response: "At most, write "Gift to Xue Lang of Jinling". Don't think about spending a penny less."

"Thank you, Chen Xizhi." Xue Biao smiled and cupped his hands, then waved his folding fan and left.

Chen Heng just took advantage of the fact that there was no one in the room, and hurriedly copied the "Three Character Classic". After an unknown amount of time, when he was dizzy from copying, a bag of cold noodles appeared in front of him out of thin air.

Chen Heng raised his head subconsciously, and saw Xue Biao who came back at some point.

The young man stood where he was, waving his fan, "You said that things in the world are so coincidental. On the road, I saw a beautiful girl, crying and saying that I couldn't go home if I couldn't sell out the noodles. When I thought that there was still one hungry in the house, I took it as a good deed. Buying it along the way will not only allow the girl to go home, but also save you the trouble of going out."

Chen Heng smiled and thanked, "Thank you, Mr. Tao Zhu."

"It's easy to talk about, but I still have to give five cents."

"Didn't you say to do good deeds?"

Having known each other for half a month, Chen Heng also understood the other party's temper to some extent.Taking advantage of the situation, he took the topic and started joking.

"If you want to do good things, you must have money."

"That won't work. You've taken all the benefits. You drag me to find that pretty girl right now. I have to tell him that I'm the one who eats the noodles."

"Don't worry, I've read it for you. That girl is definitely not a good match for you. You'd better keep copying books, Chen Xizhi."

　Ahhh, I figured out how to upload it, it turned out to be a new chapter.

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　　PS: There are some typos, it’s not that I didn’t change them, it seems that I changed them with Writer’s Assistant, and it hasn’t been updated in the background.I type a lot in a day, and I have a lot of things to do during the holidays.When the 22nd starts, I read each chapter several times before uploading.Thank you for your hard work, book friends.

　　
　
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