I'm in the Red Mansion

Chapter 144 Why do we study (Guess the answer)

Soon, Jia Cong was invited to Prime Minister Kou's study.

After seeing Prime Minister Kou, Jia Cong bowed and said, "I greet Prime Minister Kou."

Prime Minister Kou nodded and asked Jia Cong to sit down.

After the two chatted for a while, Kou Xiang suddenly asked, "Why are you studying?"

Why study?
When Jia Cong heard this question, the first answer that came to his mind was to establish a heart for heaven and earth...

But he quickly rejected this answer in his heart. It was not right, not right!
This plot was used in the previous book.

Of course, the most important thing is that this world exists the Song Dynasty and a person named Zhang Zai.

There's not much point in just repeating what others have said.

After thinking for a moment, Jia Cong couldn't help but say: "I am studying for the rise of Daxia!"

Hearing this answer, Kou Xiang couldn't help but laugh and said, "Good!"

"I have seen all your examination papers and I can see that your calligraphy is unique."

“The articles are well-organized and each one gets better.”

"However, it has become a bit dull and has lost some of its spirituality."

"You haven't received guidance from a famous teacher. If you get guidance from a famous teacher, you will definitely be able to reach a higher level."

"I'm asking you, are you willing to take me as your master?"

Hearing this, Jia Cong's eyes lit up, and he immediately knelt down and said, "Master, please accept my student's greetings!"

Kou Xiang laughed and said, "Good, good! Hurry up and get up and talk."

"Thank you, Master!"

Jia Cong stood up, still feeling somewhat confused.

On the surface, it seemed that he had answered Kou Xiang's question about why he studied, and gained Kou Xiang's approval, and then Kou Xiang accepted him as his disciple.

But this time he came to the Prime Minister's residence because he was invited by Prime Minister Kou.

This made Jia Cong suspect that no matter what answer he gave, Prime Minister Kou would accept him as his disciple.

But why would Prime Minister Kou do this?
Am I really so talented that I could even astound Prime Minister Kou?
And Prime Minister Kou seemed to see the doubts in Jia Cong's heart.

He couldn't help but smile and said, "That's right, this time I invited you to my house, and I am indeed planning to accept you as my disciple."

"Of course, before accepting you as my disciple, I also sent someone to investigate. You have excellent character and talent, and you are definitely a good disciple."

"And the main reason why I accepted you as my apprentice is because you first sued Prince Yi Zhong, and then defeated the Qing Dynasty's number one archer in a competition."

"You are a hero of Daxia, but you have offended many people. I am afraid that someone will harm you and destroy you with dirty means."

"If this is true, it would be a loss for Daxia."

"So, I thought of taking you in as my apprentice. With this status, if others want to touch you, they will have to consider whether it is worth it."

After hearing this, Jia Cong finally understood.

This was the reason why Prime Minister Kou invited me.

Prime Minister Kou really values ​​talents and supports newcomers.

This broad-mindedness made him admire her very much.

Especially the one who cares for and supports others is yourself.

Thinking of this, Jia Cong couldn't help but say: "Students thank the teacher for his support and care!"

Kou Xiang couldn't help but say: "You will definitely become a pillar of our Great Xia in the future! How can I watch you being destroyed by a villain?"

"Well, since you have accepted me as your master, this apprenticeship ceremony is indispensable."

"Ten days later, I will invite all my friends to be witnesses."

How can you ask someone to be a witness?
This is clearly an attempt to hire someone to do publicity.

Jia Cong has already taken me as his disciple, so everyone should give me some face. Anyone who dares to touch my disciple will be making things difficult for me!
Jia Cong thanked him again.

Next, Prime Minister Kou tested Jia Cong's knowledge.

I found that although Jia Cong's articles lack some spirituality, their foundation is very solid.

This made Kou Xiang very satisfied. He took the initiative to accept Jia Cong as his apprentice, of course, because he wanted to support the younger generation and protect Jia Cong.

But wasn't it also because he was impressed by Jia Cong's knowledge and character?
As long as Jia Cong studies with him for a few years, he may be able to become the top scholar in the imperial examination in the future.

At that time, Kou was also the top scorer in the imperial examination.

If in the future both the master and his disciple become top scholars, or even both become prime ministers, it will surely become a story that will be passed down through the ages.

Based on Jia Cong's shortcomings, Prime Minister Kou patiently taught him academically.

Jia Cong suddenly felt that he had benefited a lot and listened to the lecture with an even more humble attitude.

After an unknown amount of time, a young man came in and said, "Father, the banquet is ready. You can invite the guests to the banquet!"

Kou Xiang smiled and said, "Cong brother, come here, I will introduce you to him."

"This is my youngest son, his name is Kou Jie, he is a few years older than you, from now on you can call him Senior Brother."

"Jie'er, this is the last disciple I accepted. From now on, you can call him Junior Brother."

"Yes, master!"

"Yes, father!"

Unexpectedly, I was the last disciple of Master Zhao, and I was still the last disciple of Prime Minister Kou.

It seems that I am destined to be just a junior fellow apprentice!

After introducing the two, Jia Cong couldn't help but ask, "Teacher, where are your wife and brothers? I want to go and meet them."

Kou Xiang couldn't help but say, "Your master's wife is from Suzhou. She is in poor health and can't adapt to the climate of the capital. She is now recuperating in her hometown."

"I have three sons and one daughter. My eldest and second sons are both serving as officials outside the capital, and my daughter has already married."

"Now I only have Jie'er by my side, but he is a loser and has not even passed the examination to become a scholar."

"I'm afraid he'll need your help in the future!"

It turned out that Kou Xiang only had a young son by his side.

Kou probably looked down on his youngest son.

However, as a father, he can belittle his own son, but no one else can do that.

Jia Cong said immediately: "Senior brother is blessed with great fortune. He will surely make a stunning debut and soar to the sky. In the future, I may even count on you to support me!"

Hearing Jia Cong's words, Kou Xiang couldn't help but laugh and said, "You are a man who knows how to talk. Well, from now on, you two brothers should support each other."

Next, Prime Minister Kou led Jia Cong to the front for the banquet.

The rules in Prime Minister Kou's family are extremely strict.

It is important not to talk while eating and not to talk while sleeping.

The meal was eaten in silence, but Jia Cong was not affected at all and ate three big bowls of rice in a row.

This attracted Kou Jie's attention.

After dinner, they chatted for a while and then Jia Cong stood up to say goodbye.

Prime Minister Kou asked Kou Jie to send him out.

Along the way, Kou Jie rarely spoke on his own initiative.

He only answered a few words when Jia Cong asked.

If Jia Cong didn't ask, he wouldn't speak easily.

After some understanding, Jia Cong discovered that his senior brother was a bit introverted.

But he is not a bad person.

After bidding farewell to Prime Minister Kou and returning home, Jia Cong went to pay his respects to Aunt Mei.

Not long after, Jia Cong entered Aunt Mei's courtyard. After paying his respects to Aunt Mei, Aunt Mei could not help but ask:

"Brother Cong, I wonder why Prime Minister Kou invited you?"

Prime Minister Kou was the prime minister, so he would certainly not invite Jia Cong to a banquet for no reason.

(End of this chapter)