Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

Su Mu still maintained a respectful posture, and shouted: "Mr. Shao is really wrong to be born late. Although Su Mu is a must-have scholar, he was taught by his father to be upright and upright, and to have awe-inspiring spirit. How could he do that?" It's a matter of breeding flies and dogs. There is another reason for this matter."

"Why, tell the truth!"

Su Mu intentionally looked terrified, and said with embarrassment: "To tell the truth to Mr. Shao, although he studied with his father for a few years in his early years, he never learned how to write stereotyped essays. After his father passed away, Su Mu wholeheartedly demanded A famous teacher worships under the door, so that he can learn some skills that can be used in the examination field, and he can achieve something. Hearing that the county lord was born in the second list of Jinshi, he thought about asking for advice, just laughing, laughing."

Only then did Mr. Shao's expression soften, he helped Su Mu up, and sighed: "That's right, you are a late bloomer and a late bloomer, without the guidance of a famous teacher, and not knowing how to write stereotyped essays, it is indeed a problem. However, you have this An enterprising heart makes people happy. However, you are wrong about this matter. Although the county lord is a Jinshi on the second list, you are about to take the county examination. Now you are worshiping under him, even if you write well No matter how good it is. To avoid suspicion, the county magistrate will not take you. Besides, if you really win, and you are selected by the county's relatives, you will naturally become the magistrate's student, and you don't need to ask for a teacher."

In fact, Mr. Shao was quite disapproving of the county magistrate.He was used to being arrogant, and he felt that although the magistrate was a Jinshi, he might not be much higher than himself in terms of knowledge.Things in the examination room, three points manpower, seven points luck, entered the examination room, the result, only God knows.

"Wow... the exam is coming soon, but what should I do?" Su Mu deliberately sighed, and then cast his piercing eyes on Shao Tai: "Mr. Jiaoyu, I have a merciless request for late students."

Master Gao was clear-eyed, stroked his beard and smiled: "Mr. Shao, Su Mu wants to worship under your sect! You have such high vision, you actually picked Mr. Shao. Su Mu, to be honest with you, Mr. Shao's moral articles are among the top few in Baoding Mansion, so many people rely on connections to get away, and Mr. Shao is not favored by him."

He glanced at Shao Tai, and said: "Mr. Shao, you have seen Su Mu's calligraphy and talent just now. Famous teachers are rare, but it is even more difficult to find a good disciple who can inherit the mantle. If you accept Su Mu as a disciple."

Mr. Shao shook his head: "That's not right. I'm the teacher of the county school. If a scholar wants to enter my school, he must be a scholar, and he must be a student. This is a public weapon, and there must be no confusion."

Mr. Gao sighed, with regret on his face: "This is indeed the truth, it's a pity."

But Su Mu said: "Mr. Shao is wrong, late students don't want to go to the county school."

Shao Tai was a little surprised: "What do you mean?"

Su Mu: "The late student doesn't want to eat granary rice, and he doesn't need the false name of Xiangsheng. He just wants to serve under the teacher's door day and night, and learn some real knowledge. The late student Jiu Wenshao is a free and easy person, and he has outstanding knowledge. I am yearning for it. I met you today, sir, but why are you sticking to the small details. Not only that, but the student has another bundle of training."

Mr. Shao heard that Su Mu said sincerely, that people like to hear compliments, so he couldn't help feeling relieved, and said with a smile: "Who wants your Shuxiu, if you want to learn real skills, if you are free on weekdays, you might as well come to the county to learn it." Listen in, and no one will drive you away."

But Su Mu shook his head, took out the title deed of the [-] mu of land from his bosom, and offered it with both hands: "Mr. is not greedy for personal gain, and I admire him the most in later life. But the etiquette cannot be discarded, but this ceremony of appreciating a teacher cannot be missed. Please return it to me." Mister is willing to accept it."

Master Gao: "Su Mu has his heart, Mr. Shao will accept it."

Only then did Shaotai nod his head: "If I don't accept it, it would be hypocritical. The sage Confucius accepts his disciples and even asks the students to give him bacon." But when he looked at the gift list, he was shocked: "This..."

Immediately returned the title deed, angrily said: "Su Mu, who do you think I am?"

Seeing that Mr. Shao regards money as floating clouds, Su Mu also admires it in his heart. This old master is pedantic, but his character is quite good.

He smiled and said, "Sir, these sixty acres of land are not given to you."

Shao Tai wondered, "But what do you mean?"

Su Mu explained: "This land was originally my family's ancestral property, and the ancestors had a legacy that they should not be sold or given away without reason. My third and fourth uncles heard that the late students asked for a teacher to study, so they took out the [-] mu of land and said The output of the land is used for tuition. The students will entrust the [-] mu of land to the husband. The husband does not like money, but the county school needs money. If the annual output is used for prosperity Culture and education are the best."

Before coming to the county government, Su Mu had already thought through this matter from beginning to end.The family will open the ancestral hall at noon tomorrow. If Su Ruisheng adopts to the eldest house, the elders in the family will all agree to hand over the land to Su Ruisheng. As a junior, he will be powerless to resist.

That being the case, why not jump out of the small circle of the Su family and think about the problem.As long as this land is entrusted to someone with power or prestige, the third and fourth uncles have nothing to do with themselves.

In this way, it may be delayed for a while.

It only needs to be delayed for two years, and by that time, Su Mu will not be in such a poor situation, and he can freely ask for the land deed back.

Time, what Su Mu needs now is time.Handing over the land deed to Su Ruisheng is equivalent to falling into the hands of the third and fourth uncles. At that time, the two families will change their names, and there is nothing they can do.

It's better to hand over the land deed to Shao Tai for safekeeping. This old man is a gentleman of morality, so it's safe to let him take care of Su Mu.

As for the land rent income, the six or seven taels of silver per year is nothing at all.This is still an ordinary year. If there is a disaster, the government's taxes will be deducted, and some will be compensated if it is not done.

I don't feel bad about handing over the land, the right is to preserve the value of fixed assets, and it is impossible to make a fortune from land rent.

If the weather is bad and you lose money, let old man Shao have a headache!

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Hearing what Su Mu said, Shao Tai's expression was greatly moved, and he immediately became excited.

Speaking of it, the county schools are really poor.Every year, a small amount of granary rice is allocated, and there is not much left at all.The rest has to be used to maintain the livelihood of my family of more than ten people.The paper used for county school exams, a book engraver is invited to engrave books and questions, and he has to host local cultural activities on a daily basis.All these piles cost money, although the county government will pay a little, but after a year, I have to subsidize a lot.

Others become richer and richer when they become officials, but he is getting poorer and poorer when he is upright and rigid. Seeing that Su Mu has such a heart, he is immediately moved.

After thinking for a long time, he sighed and took the title deed: "Okay, well, you are worthy of being a disciple of my famous sect. I will accept you as a student."

Master Gao laughed loudly: "Congratulations, Mr. Shao, for accepting a good disciple. It is better to hit the sun than to choose a date, or to worship you now, and I will be a witness."

Shao Tai was obviously satisfied that he was able to accept such a talented student, with a smile on his serious face, he asked, "Su Mu, do you have a name?"

Su Mu: "Not yet?"

The ancients could take characters when they reached sixteen. He just passed through this world. As for whether there were Biaozi before, the devil only knows.

"Well, I'll pick one up for you as a teacher." Mr. Shao pondered for a moment, then said, "Let's call it Ziqiao."

At that moment, Su Mu worshiped on the ground and recognized Shao Tai as a cheap teacher.Anyway, this old man is also a local cultural celebrity, so it's not a loss to be his disciple.

After saluting, Su Mu said again: "Mr. Shao, the student has an unfeeling request."

Shao Tai was in a great mood: "Say it."

Su Mu: "My third uncle and fourth uncle used so much land for tuition fees, and the family has reduced a lot of expenses. As a junior, I can't bear it. Although the two uncles are generous, they are well-known people. Please also The teacher said in front of the county, can you give them a commendation?"

Before Shao Tai could nod his head, Master Gao immediately shouted: "Sure, subsidizing culture and education is a great act of kindness, and it is also an achievement of the county lord. Needless to say, I will also present this matter to the Elder Master. Mr. Shao, wait until tomorrow When the county magistrate returns to the Yamen, you and I will report jointly."

Shao Tai nodded: "Okay."

When Su Mu thought about the situation when his third uncle and fourth uncle asked him for the land deed tomorrow, he secretly laughed in his heart, "Men, Mr. Gao, can you commend it at noon? My Su family will open the ancestral hall tomorrow. Commendation, the whole family is honored."

Shao Tai and Master Gao laughed at the same time: "If that's the case, it should be the case."