The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 17 Xiaolang Xie Pi
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Xie Shen was naturally very happy to be praised by Mr. Yangming.

Although Xie Shen is not a fan of Wang Yangming, he can be regarded as a loyal fan.

Now being praised personally by Mr. Yangming, even though he is only twenty years old, Xie Shen still feels very gratified.

After finishing a table of delicacies, Xie Shen embarrassedly wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth and said with a smile, "I have a few questions that I would like to ask Shouren for advice."

Wang Shouren had long regarded Xie Shen as a wonderful person, so he naturally said indifferently: "My dear brother, please tell me. As for asking for advice, don't mention it again. Knowledge is only for learning from each other, so why bother to score points."

"Don't be afraid of my brother's jokes. Although I can occasionally compose some poems, verses, and essays, my foundation in Confucian classics is not solid. I will have a county examination next year, and I am worried that I will miss my career."

Xie Shen's frankness made Xie Shen slightly taken aback.He immediately laughed and said, "What's so difficult about this? Your poetry and essays are good enough to prove your talent. The classics and meanings are just the foundation. You still have a year to prepare carefully for the county exam. There is a problem. How about this, I will lend you a copy of my usual annotations on Confucianism, and you can read it over it, and ask me if there is anything you don’t understand. How about reading it, dear brother?”

Xie Shen was overjoyed when he heard the words, who is Wang Yangming, his annotations on Confucian classics must have been bloody.

With this super reading notes, Xie Shen will be much more relaxed when he reads the Four Books and Five Classics.This feeling of long drought and nectar is really refreshing!

Wang Shouwen on the side stared at Xie Shen enviously, Xie Shen was terrified at the sight, and he was shocked.He thought to himself that it seems that Wang Shouren's study notes have not been easily shown to others, and it is estimated that even Wang Shouwen, his own brother, is not qualified to have a look.

"That's why I'm so grateful, Brother Shou."

"What is this, don't say thank you again. Come with me."

The three of them cleaned their hands, got up and went back to Wang Shouren's courtyard.

Wang Shouren came to the study, took out a beautifully carved box, and handed it to Xie Shen.

"Brother Xie, Brother Yu's annotations are all in this box."

Xie Shen took the box and thanked Wang Shouren again.

"Brother Shou's kindness, Xie will never forget it. Xie and Brother Shouwen went back to the academy and copied this note."

Wang Shouren nodded and watched the two leave.

In his eyes, although Xie Shen is only twelve or thirteen years old, he looks like a mature young man who will become a great talent in the future.

He gave Xie Shen the Confucian classics and annotations, but it was just a matter of going with the flow.It would be a loss to the Ming court, and to His Majesty today, if such a student cannot be a Jinshi in high school.

After returning to the academy with Wang Shouwen, Xie Shen locked himself in the room and copied Wang Shouren's notes by himself.

Master is worthy of being a master, even his lower script is so neat and elegant.Such handsome handwriting will increase the examiner's goodwill when marking the papers. Xie Shen also feels that he should practice his handwriting when he is emotional.

Wang Yangming has a lot of reading notes, which is as thick as a book.

It didn't take long for Xie Shen to copy and feel that his wrists were sore.

Wang Shouwen on the side leaned over and said with a smile: "Xie Xiandi, are you tired of copying? How about I help you copy?"

Xie Shen knew that he wanted to take the opportunity to read Wang Shouren's notes, but he spread his hands and said, "Then there will be Brother Lao Shouwen."

Drinking water never forgets the well digger. If he hadn't met Wang Shouwen, Xie Shen would never have known Wang Yangming.Xie Shen is a person who knows how to repay his kindness, so why not give Wang Shouwen a favor.What's more, Wang Shouwen copied the notes for him, and Xie Shen saved himself from exhaustion and suffering.
Wang Shouwen was overjoyed when he heard the words: "Then I will start transcribing now!"

Taking advantage of Wang Shouwen's writing time, Xie Shen opened the door and went out for a walk in the courtyard.

The mountains are empty and rainy, and because of the light rain just now, the mountains in the distance look even more beautiful.

Xie Shen couldn't help sighing, Yuyao, Shaoxing is really a good place.Good mountains and rivers, outstanding people, and so many masters, I don't know if I will be famous in history like these masters.

Walking on the bluestone road to the school, seeing a young man studying aloud, Xie Shen approached him with interest.

"Little brother, are you still studying after school?"

The young man was quite handsome, put down the book in his hand and said indifferently: "Reading is not only available during the school period. My father often told me that only by reading books all the time can I understand the teachings of saints."

Xie Shen nodded and said: "What your father said is very true, it was someone who was abrupt just now. Hey, I don't know who your father is."

Hearing this, the young man patted his chest proudly and said: "My father was a Jinshi in Chenghua for 11 years, and he is currently editing and writing in the Imperial Academy."

Xie Shen heard that it was like being struck by lightning, it couldn't be such a coincidence.If he remembers correctly, isn't Xie Qian the champion of Chenghua for 11 years!

Xie Shen took a deep breath and said in a trembling voice, "Then little brother, you must be Mr. Xie Pi Xie?"

The boy scratched his head and said, "How do you know I'm Xie Pi?"

Xie Pi's strangeness is not unreasonable.After all, although his father Xie Qian was the number one scholar in high school and was compiled by the Imperial Academy, he is well-known far and wide.But Xie Pi is just an 11-year-old child, so it is strange to be called by his name directly.

"That's a long story."

Xie Shen sighed, although this Xie Pi was about the same age as him, his situation was quite different.Xie Pi is a descendant of the four families of Xie's family whose roots are Zheng Miaohong, and his father is Xie Qian. The imperial examination and high school are almost a certainty.

If Xie Shen remembers correctly, Xie Pi was Hongzhi's 18-year prodigy, and he and Xie Qian's father and son were the best friends.

In other words, even if Xie Qian's thigh cannot be hugged, Xie Pi's thigh can still be hugged.This gentleman was the last official to the left servant of the Ministry of officials, and he was also a strong man who went from general to prime minister.

"Xie Shen, I am one year older than Brother Pixian, it is not an exaggeration to call you Brother Pixian."

Xie Pi was completely dumbfounded.Not only did this person know his first and last name, but he even knew his date of birth, and this person was also surnamed Xie, so he couldn't be a distant relative somewhere.

Xie Shen was already in a state of ecstasy at the moment, he had an idea and took Xie Pi's hand and said, "Why don't we set up a branch in this academy, so that we can discuss school examination knowledge with each other."

Xie Pi nodded and said: "This is a good thing, I still listen to Brother Shen."

Xie Shen thought that children are good at communicating. Although he has a 12-year-old body, he has a 20-year-old soul. Of course, Xie Pi can't keep up with his thinking.

"Today, the spring rain is hazy, and the sky is so strange, why not call it Kongmeng Shutang."

Xie Pi tilted his head and thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "That's a good name, brother Shen is really talented."

(End of this chapter)