Author: Loeva

The work of ancestor worship was finished, and both Qin Bai and Niu breathed a sigh of relief.

Niu's condition has improved and he has finished taking the medicine. He is hesitating whether to go to the hospital again.

Qin Hanzhen advised her: "Let's go one more time. Your condition is not over yet, so you can't take it lightly. Even if you don't need to take any more medicine, you can still prescribe some health-preserving prescriptions. Last time we

When we went there, didn’t Doctor Ye say that you had a serious illness last year that damaged your vitality and that you needed to take a good rest?"

Niu thought about it and thought it made sense, so he said, "Then let's go tomorrow. If we can't do it today, I'm not free."

Qin Bai returned to the clan for a few days, and he had to go out almost every other day. He said he was going out for a stroll, and he didn't take anyone with him except Uncle Hu. Niu only thought that he was homesick and let him go. But this

Two days later, he began to think about another thing, that is, there is no clan school in the Qin clan. If his children want to study, they have to find another place to attach a library, which is very inconvenient.

In the past thirty years, the Qin family has not produced a few scholars in total. They only have three or four scholars and two candidates. The rankings of the two candidates in the provincial examination are still very low, and one of them has given up on continuing the imperial examination.

The other person went to study abroad. In addition, there were a few Tong students, but they couldn't pass the scholar examination, so what if they were Tong students?

It was difficult for Qin Bai to accept that the family had fallen into such a situation. In the past, Mrs. Ye paid great attention to the relationship between the children of the family in studying for the imperial examinations, and supported several young children. At that time, there were still a few reading seeds in the family, unlike the

He is so shabby and withered now, and he has good talents. Logically speaking, he should have a bright future. Who would have expected that the Qin family's loss of power would affect these children. They failed the imperial examination back then, and some gave up on themselves, and later failed.

When they resumed their studies, some were framed and injured, while others persisted and never gave up their studies. However, after Qin Song became the head of the Sixth House, he was very indifferent to his clansmen and no longer mentioned the matter of sponsoring their clansmen's studies. Those two

The tribesmen relied on their own efforts and finally passed the exam, namely the two mentioned above.

The one who gave up the imperial examination was because his father died of illness and he had an old mother to support, a weak wife and young children, so he had to go home to support the family business. Qin Bai felt extremely regretful when he listened to the other person talking about his experiences over the years. Unfortunately, that person

The tribe has missed their golden years, and now they can no longer pick up books. They can only pin their hopes on their children and grandchildren.

Qin Bai didn't want to see something like this happen again. He suggested to the clan leader to find an empty house in the clan - for example, the house where Qin Keyong and Xiao Huang's couple originally arranged for him to live would be very good -

-Build a clan school. All children of the clan must go to study when they are six years old. Tuition fees, books, ink, paper and other expenses are paid by the clan leader. The children need to study in the clan school for ten years.

At the age of sixteen, he has not even passed the imperial examination. It can be seen that he has no talent in the imperial examination, so he can be arranged to do other things. After studying for ten years, he can read and understand the principles, so he can do something else instead.

Making a living is better than knowing nothing.

But if someone can make a future in the exam, the clan must work together to support him to continue taking the exam. As long as one of the children can take the imperial examination and become an official, the whole clan will have protection and will not lose the support of Liufang Chengenhou.

, the tribesmen seem to have lost their energy and spirit, and they only know how to calculate and please the nobles all day long.

When Qin Bai said this, he did not specifically point out who it was, but the patriarch and Qin Keyong always felt that he was hinting at Qin Keyong and his wife. The patriarch secretly wiped his sweat, sighing in his heart that this relationship was still forged.

, I still have to keep an eye on my son and daughter-in-law in the future to prevent them from making stupid mistakes again. Qin Keyong is distressed. He is busy with the matter of worshiping the ancestors of Liufang. Why is it that the resentment of Liufang has not subsided?

Qin Bai didn't care about the petty thoughts of the father and son. He just said to the clan leader: "I have been away from the clan for many years and have never fulfilled my filial piety to my parents and ancestors. I feel ashamed and want to contribute to the clan. Please come forward, brother.

Buy 200 acres of fertile land for me as a sacrificial field for ethnic studies. I am just a teacher of ethnic studies, but I also ask my brother to go to the countryside to find talented people. I will devote one day to this matter in Jiangning.

."

The clan leader was suddenly moved: "Are you serious? Do you really want to donate 200 acres of farmland to the clan?!"

Qin Bai paused for a moment: "It is used as a sacrifice to the land, and it is specially used to pay for the clan's education fees."

The clan leader hurriedly said: "Of course, of course. I will definitely use this money well to build a good school for the clan." He also quickly took stock of the scholars in the Jiangning area who might be invited to be teachers.

, he was thinking of old Confucian scholars with a reputation as scholars, or teachers from other schools.

Qin Bai frowned when he heard this, but he didn't say anything. He just asked him: "We still need to invite all the clan elders and heads of each house to come together to discuss this matter. Especially those who are famous in the clan cannot be absent."

The patriarch was also a person who had passed the examination and became a scholar in the past thirty years. Although he could not advance further, he knew that the status of a person with an academic degree was extraordinary, so he immediately accepted Qin Bai's suggestion.

This small gathering was held in the six-room ancestral house. After a while, the prominent members of the clan gathered in the flower hall in the front yard, sitting in rows, and discussing business. It was learned that Qin Bai was going to fund the construction of a clan school.

, everyone agreed very much, and made suggestions for the clan education. After hearing the news, clan members came to listen one after another, and some young people who were interested in studying for the imperial examination were extremely excited, whispering among themselves in private, and discussing endlessly.

Even Qin Jian took Zhao Mo to the front yard to join in the fun.

Mr. Niu listened happily in the backyard and said to Qin Hanzhen: "Let them do their work. Your grandfather didn't sleep well for several days because of the things he learned about this clan."

Qin Hanzhen said with a smile: "This is a good thing. Our family should also cultivate a few reading seeds. As long as a trend is formed and people from generation to generation will take the imperial examination and become officials, the family can prosper for a long time."

Niu said in surprise: "Good boy, it's hard for you to understand this truth at such a young age. Your grandfather often said this when he was in Mizhi." She sighed, "How can such a simple truth be understood in this clan?

How few people understand it? There is no clan school established yet!"

"It's a pity." Qin Hanzhen said, "If clan studies had been established a long time ago, the Cheng'enhou Mansion in Beijing would be willing to sponsor several clan members to study for the imperial examinations, and maybe a few Jinshi would have been trained. Whether it was in the court or

If you want to be an official, you should work at a local level, and the six families in Beijing will not be as isolated and helpless as they are now. Although it is difficult for relatives to hold real power, no one will stop their relatives from studying and progressing. I am not saying that the elders are wrong.

The great uncle always thought about fighting for power and profit, but why didn't he think of taking the right path? He wasted so much time in vain. How did he think the Wang family was so prosperous today? It was not because of carefully cultivating the family's children to study and become officials that they became what they are now.

What’s the situation? Instead of trying to please the Wang family, it’s better to work hard yourself.”

When she said these words, Mrs. Niu immediately looked at her granddaughter in a new light, and Aunt Hu also smiled and said: "We girls are really born with a heart of crystal. Such insightful words are not something ordinary ladies can say.

of."

Qin Hanzhen waved his hands in embarrassment: "I just said it casually."

She said to Mrs. Niu: "Grandma, didn't you say you want to go to the clan house to say thank you to your great-aunt? Yesterday, we were able to worship the ancestors thanks to the help of their clan clan. Anyway, my grandfather was busy in the front yard, so you have nothing to do.

Yes, I just happened to go to the clan house for a visit."

Mrs. Niu nodded: "That's right. The weather is nice today, so I might as well go out for a walk. The clan's sister-in-law is quite a nice person, unlike her second daughter-in-law - although Ke Yong's daughter-in-law also worshiped our ancestors.

She is very powerful, but when I see her, I really don’t like her.”

Qin Hanzhen smiled and said: "If you like it, just like it. If you don't like it, don't like it. What does it matter? Aunt Keyong was also sent by my great-aunt, so she came to our sixth room to help. Let's just go and thank our great-aunt.

.We can also go and see Uncle Keliang on the way. I wonder how his condition is?"

Mrs. Niu then took her granddaughter's hand, led Aunt Hu, Aunt Wei and the two eldest girls, and walked slowly towards the clan house.

People walking around in Qinzhuang are either Qin clan members or Qin clan servants. There is nothing to avoid. There are also young girls or daughters-in-law in the clan who boldly walk out alone. Those who are more timid can bring them with them.

Companions, or wearing curtain hats. Niu and his party went to the clan house in a generous manner. They would also say hello to clan members they met on the way.

Halfway through, Uncle Hu caught up with him: "I heard that my wife went to the clan house, so I was worried and asked me to follow her. If there is any need to send someone to run errands, my old arms and legs can still be used."

force."

When Mr. Niu heard that her husband cared about her so much, he was worried about being just a few steps away, and felt very happy.

Aunt Tiger glared at her husband: "Do you think you are still a young man? Why don't you ask your son to do the errands? Why don't you wear more leather robes when you go out? Look at your thin coat, you are not afraid of catching cold!"

Uncle Hu smiled at her, then glared at her again, and then said honestly: "I'm not cold. If I feel cold, I'll borrow some clothes from someone in the clan house later, and I'll give them back when I get home.

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Qin Hanzhen stared at the road under his feet expressionlessly, thinking that he hadn't eaten dog food for a long time, but he didn't expect that he would get a double portion when he came today.

They walked to the clan house and arrived at the second gate smoothly. A young girl walked out of the second gate. She looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old. She had almond-shaped eyes and peach cheeks, and was quite beautiful. But her beauty was a bit dull at the moment.

I discounted it because the girl was obviously angry and her facial features were a little deformed.

When she met Niu and Qin Hanzhen's group when they went out, the girl was stunned for a moment, but soon realized who they were. She quickly calmed down her anger, smiled broadly, and stepped forward to salute: "But the lady of Yongjia Marquis Mansion

He and Miss? The Nu family belongs to Yiqiu of the Huang family. I had long heard that Madam and Miss were in the Qin clan, and I should have come to see them earlier. I never expected that I would be lucky enough to see them today. I hope Madam and Miss will not blame Yiqiu for being rude.

"

Who is this girl?

Qin Hanzhen looked at her inexplicably, then looked at his grandmother, and when he saw Mrs. Niu also had a blank look on her face, she knew that her grandmother didn't know her identity either. However, since she was said to be Yiqiu of the Huang family, could it be that she was Xiao Huang's natal family?

people?

Uncle Hu, who was standing behind Mr. Niu and Qin Hanzhen, was stunned for a moment. He stared at Huang Yiqiu a few more times and murmured in his heart...

This girl...why does she look a bit like the Queen when she was young?
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