The skilled widow is busy farming

Chapter 69 The Master
The next morning, as soon as the sky cleared, Xiu Niang got up, dressed neatly, in the same old-fashioned color, with her hair tied up with a wooden hairpin.

Come to Ethnic Studies in advance. According to the schedule, students should arrive at o'clock in advance. If they are late, they should palm their hands.

The reason why the Li Family Academy has produced so many scholars is because the rules of the clan academy are truly strict and not just for show. The clan elders have dedicated all their talents, knowledge and efforts to the clan academy.

Xiu Niang and the Master took everyone to practice Wu Qin Xi. The younger ones followed the older children to learn and practice in a decent manner. This was to strengthen their bodies. After the imperial examination, they were kept in a narrow pigeon cage for several days. Without a good body, He's really going to die.

Every time the imperial examination came out, someone died of illness. Spring in the capital was very cold. Students went in wearing single clothes. Before entering, they had to take off their clothes and inspect them one by one. No notes were allowed, and laminated cotton was not allowed to be worn. The rules were very strict.

After playing Wuqinxi twice, Xiu Niang and the Master took everyone around the village for three or four miles. After stretching their legs and feet, everyone was sweating slightly, and then it became clear.

Let Xiu Niang go to class first today.

"Today is my first day of class, so I want to teach you something. Let me tell you some common sense, especially some very secretive things in scientific examinations. I will remind you of what happened in the past. Are you willing to listen?"

"willing."

Many children were excited. The imperial examination was not that easy, and many failed.

Xiuniang told them all kinds of strange things that happened to the brothers in Zhoujia Village when they were striving for fame, and they got into trouble with others, especially her eldest brother.

"My eldest brother was bumped into when he came in, and the quilt got wet. It's still very cold in the capital in spring, and the wet quilt can't cover him. The weather will change at night, and it won't be much better than in winter. It's a loss. My sister-in-law prepared a large fox fur cloak in advance, which was quite warm, so I huddled up in a ball and covered myself with the cloak for several days, but my eldest brother still came out on top and was on the list."

"Oh my god, are they getting away with it?"

"Yes, there is no way to pursue it. You have no evidence. Even if you know who did it, it is useless. The Zhou family is just a poor family, and now it is also a poor family. It is far from a noble family."

"But...why?"

"Just because my father and brother are officials in the capital, I can kill you completely with just one letter. Just because I can destroy the hope of your entire family, why do you think so?"

Xiu Niang looked at them with a smile on her face.

The sons and daughters were choked and speechless, but they also understood that what she said was the real reality.

"Everything in Lijia Village can be wiped out in an instant as long as it offends the powerful."

"That's right, I have been in the palace for decades and have seen many flowers blossom and fall. I am used to seeing officials become prisoners. The officialdom is more cruel and bloody than you think. You are too young."

Grandma Wang added at the right time.

"The top five on the list are very dazzling. They will be promoted and used by the emperor. How could such a good opportunity really be taken by the poor families? The emperor supports the poor families to suppress and fight against the powerful clans. This is a game, an opportunity for the poor families. Unexpectedly, the poor families will not be careful. The first one becomes cannon fodder.”

"I say this to tell you that getting fame is only the first step. My eldest brother has suffered many times more hardships than you think. The whole family of Zhoujia Village has worked hard to support him and has given everything. , children, go back and think carefully, Han Xin can endure the humiliation of his crotch, can you do the same?"

Xiuniang then talked about allusions and outstanding historical figures. With her knowledge and talent in telling stories, she could easily tell the story and it was meaningful.

It also made everyone feel for the first time that Xiu Niang’s true strength and talent were so dazzling that the girls could not help but admire and feel ashamed.

This class opened everyone's eyes. Xiu Niang's explanation of historical figures was very lively and interesting, with unique insights. She even talked about outstanding female role models in history, which also opened the eyes of the girls.

"Okay, take a break and drink some water. Let Master teach you in the next class. Write me an article about the content of my lecture today. You are not allowed to borrow from each other and plagiarize. I want your own things. Just choose a character and say Tell me what you think and submit it to me tomorrow. If I find you fooling around, I will punish you."

"Here."

The boys started scratching their heads and scratching their heads as soon as they got down. They enjoyed listening to the story, but it would not be beautiful if they had to write it themselves.

And they couldn't learn from each other, and they didn't dare. One lesson let them know that Xiu Niang was by no means a soft persimmon, and there was a price to pay for deceiving her. With her level of knowledge, it was impossible for them to deceive her without being discovered.Grandma Wang smiled and gave her a thumbs up.

Xiu Niang only gets up early to attend one class every day, so she has plenty of time and does not delay her from doing other things.

After class, she watched the master giving lectures to the children outside the door, and stared at him for a while before leaving.

From this day on, Xiu Niang began to teach the children of the ethnic studies. She was moderately tight and her lectures were very casual. She would talk about whatever came to mind, but she could string it together if she recalled it carefully. She would not be able to connect even if she missed something. I can't do my homework after listening to lectures, and I don't dare to relax at all.

The children admired and feared her, especially the girls. In addition to completing the classroom knowledge, they also had to be housekeepers and trustees to complete their homework and be punished if they failed to complete it.

Don't be afraid of being punished, the key is to be embarrassed.

Xiu Niang is full of tricks and can torture people crazy, which makes the villagers' aunts and uncles laugh and applaud behind her, and they treat her with more respect and courtesy.

At the beginning of April, the messenger from the Yamen came to the village.

Grandpa and several clan elders walked up to the entrance of the village to greet him.

"Congratulations, this time Lijiacun has produced four Jinshi. Li Heng of the Li family is the number one scholar. We have good news for everyone."

"You are serious, you are not trying to trick me."

Grandpa grabbed the policeman's arm and asked in a trembling voice, his eyes straightened.

"How dare you lie to people? There is an official document issued. Look, it's all here. It's clearly written."

This was a very happy event. The policeman who came to report the news would also receive happy money. He happily showed the notice to the Li family.

Several old people read it over and over again carefully.

"God, with the blessings of our ancestors, the Li family has finally come forward. My grandson has a soul in heaven, woo woo woo..."

Grandpa covered his face and burst into tears.

The tragic death of his outstanding grandson, Li Ping, made his grandfather miserable. At this time, he finally ushered in new life and hope. Li Heng lived up to expectations and came out on top, making the whole village happy.

Xiuniang couldn't help but burst into tears. Unknowingly, she regarded Lijiacun as her home for the rest of her life. Everything here was closely related to her, and she shared weal and woe.

In the end, it was Uncle Li who came to his senses first and took the money to reward the policemen one by one.

"Thank you for coming. Thank you very much. You can take it to drink. Please wait a moment. My wine is pretty good. Take some with you to feel happy."

"Then you're welcome. Congratulations. All the hard work has come to an end."

The detectives were all acquaintances of each other for many years, and they congratulated each other sincerely.

"Sir, I'd like to ask, do you believe Zhou Yun from Zhoujia Village?"

"Yes, Zhou Yun is No. 3. Zhoujia Village has six Jinshis this time, and Lijia Village has four Jinshis. There is no mistake. I checked it several times."

"Great, thank you, I'm sorry for causing you any trouble."

Xiu Niang bent down to thank her again and again, she was overjoyed.

(End of this chapter)