Chapter 64 62. Narrative Practice (asking for monthly votes)

Xi family.

Studying books and studying music were just preparing for breakfast, when unexpectedly guests arrived at home.

But it was the uncle from the main branch.

He congratulated his calligraphy master, saying that his mentor, Mr. Huang Chu, was appointed by the state shepherd as a clerk in the five industries, and the five industries engaged in... was none other than Song Zhongzi and Song Ru.

Naturally, he was unambiguous in his hands. After hearing the news, he immediately brought the gifts prepared by others.

Seeing this, Xi Le was stunned for a while.

Xi Shu just frowned, he was used to this kind of family.

He only thought that once the filial piety period was over and his sister said he was a good family, he would stay with his mentor forever.

However, it is indeed a happy event for his mentor to become an official, and as a disciple, he should also prepare some congratulatory ceremonies.

Then he said, "Uncle, it is my teacher's joy to serve as an official. You should take these gifts and go to my teacher's house."

"Hey, what you said is wrong." The uncle of the Xi family waved his hand, "As a disciple, shouldn't you congratulate me on your young gentleman's official career? Although your family is better off now than last year, you may have something that can be used to congratulate you.

instrument?"

Suspicion flashed in Xi Shu's eyes, "I don't need to worry about it, uncle."

How did he not know the tricks of these people in the clan? They clearly wanted to use him as a stepping stone in the clan.

It is now past the age of 13, and my mentor is already thirteen. Not only is he well-known in Jingxiang, but now he has been conquered by the state pastor, and he will work under Song Ru in the future... It can be said that the mentor's place is a path to success.

There are quite a few people in the clan who want to take this path.

Although he is childish, his parents died young, and my sister was almost sold by these duplicitous beasts... She almost lost her family, how could she trust them?

"You... Anyway, the uncle was kind-hearted, so he put the things down. You..." The uncle of the Xi family looked helpless, put the things in his hands in the yard and ran away. You can't... throw them out.

Bar.

Seeing this, Xi Le sighed and had to put the things away first and return them when the time came.

"Sister, please don't sigh. It is a happy event for my mentor to become an official at the age of thirteen." Xi Shu said, "Where did these people's things come from? Just return them back when the time comes."

"Um."

…

Huang Yueying brought a box of books for Xi Shu, Huang Jun and Gan Ning, and rode a carriage all the way to the west of the city.

Nowadays, due to the warm weather, there are many more scholars and scholars in Xiangyang City. In addition, the news from Zizhou Mufu came out in the morning, which can be said to be the envy of many people.

"The young gentleman will now become an official."

"Song Confucians are engaged in the five industries, and the young masters are engaged in the work of serving as officials. They also supervise the construction of Xiangyang Academy. Isn't that equivalent to working beside Song Confucians? This is like being able to listen to Song Confucian teachings every day!"

"I am envious of you."

"I heard from Brother Sun today that the young gentleman declined them because he was tired from the journey, but he also left a new address..."

"That courtyard is not far from the State Shepherd's Mansion."

"Did the young gentleman tell you when it will be repaired?"

"Not yet, but we will find out in a few days by sending someone to ask."

"makes sense."

"Speaking of which, now I envy the young man of the Xi family."

"Hey... it's true, not only did I get the little gentleman's comment, but I also became my teacher. Now... the little gentleman has become an official at the age of thirteen, so for the young man of the Xi family, isn't there a bright road ahead?

"

"My heart is so sad."

"No comparison."

"Do you just want to admit defeat? The young gentleman is only thirteen years old. If he really talks about the scriptures and debates, how can he be better than us?"

"Brother, what do you mean?"

…

When Huang Yueying and others arrived at Xi Shu's house, they still saw that there were several rooms and there were not many things growing there. Instead, there were some green vegetable seedlings planted in the yard.

"Come forward and knock on the door, Fourteenth."

Huang Jun agreed, straightened his appearance, and then knocked on the door, "Is the young man of the Xi family here?"

Not long after, Xi Shu came out and opened the door. First he saw Huang Jun and was slightly stunned. Then he saw "Huang Chu" standing not far away. He was overjoyed and said, "Disciple Xi Shu has met his mentor.

"

Huang Yueying smiled and nodded, then looked at Gan Ning, "Excuse me, brother."

The latter also smiled and moved a wooden box from the carriage.

"Brother, who is..." Xi Le's voice came from the courtyard. Before he could finish speaking, he saw his benefactor. He was overjoyed and said, "My benefactor is here? Come in quickly!"

…

In the main hall, although the room is small, it is kept quite clean.

Gan Ning placed the wooden box directly on the ground and exhaled. There were more books in this box than the books he had read before. Children today are much happier than he was then.

"Why is my mentor here?" Xi Shu took the tea from his sister and offered it to her.

"I happened to come to Xiangyang, so I brought you some books because I was afraid that you would waste your studies." Huang Yueying smiled, then stood up and opened the box, "These are the books that I have prepared for you to read in the next three years."

"Thank you so much, master!" Xi Shu became happy and went over to take a look, "These books... are they all cut from Chu paper?"

"Yes, the bamboo slips are too bulky after all, and there is not much recorded content. It is much more convenient to use Chu paper." Huang Yueying took out a "Three Character Classic" and handed it over.

Xi Shu took it, and then read the "Three Character Classic". This book, he had only heard his teacher read a few sentences during his clan studies. Then he looked at the signature... Layman Changhua, "Teacher, this layman... really taught Chu

Does Anjun have many abilities?"

"Yes." Huang Yueying nodded seriously.

In fact, without these things she brought from later generations, she wouldn't know how to take the initiative.

"Then Master...have you ever seen this layman?"

"You, don't think so much. Studying well is the real thing." Huang Yueying laughed, "Now that I have become an official, I will be responsible for supervising the construction of the academy together with Song Ru. I will wait until the next year at the latest, and the academy will be completed."

"My teacher means..."

"Now that there is chaos in the north, Taixue has been abolished, and Jingzhou is at peace, and there is a message from the state pastor, there are not many great scholars who are willing to come to Jingzhou." Huang Yueying explained, "You are good at studying, and when the time comes to enter the palace, you will have many great scholars with you.

Opportunities to learn.”

"But the disciple has worshiped his mentor as his teacher."

"That's right. If you worship me as your teacher, won't you be able to listen to the teachings of other great Confucian scholars?"

"this……"

In Huang Yueying's view, these great scholars are nothing more than professors for future generations. It would be no problem to listen to a few more professors' classes.

"Disciple understands." Xi Shu then figured it out.

"By the way," Huang Yueying looked at Xi Le, "I heard that Cai Zhao still comes to disturb you all the time?"

"Well... not really." Xi Le's face turned slightly red, and then he shook his head, "Since last time, the relationship between Mr. Cai and my sister and brother has eased, and he often comes to help me and bring some books for my brother. Sometimes

Also help carry some water..."

Huang Yueying understands that Cai Zhao is not the only one who has the burden of shaving his head. If both parties are interested, it will be a good story.

On the side, Huang Jun was sitting obediently.

He was also curious about the young man of the Xi family. To be honest, this young man was one year older than him.

"By the way, this is my younger brother. He is an expert in the clan. His single character is Jun." Huang Yueying suddenly remembered and then introduced.

Xi Shu nodded silently, and then bowed seriously, "I've met...Uncle Master."

Huang Yueying:...Uncle?

Huang Jun became excited and said, "Young man, you don't need to be polite."

Gan Ning on the side almost laughed.

"You two are talking about your own affairs, don't worry about me." Huang Yueying waved her hand immediately, "To be honest, Fourteen is one year younger than you, Ashu."

Xishu:……

"Studying calligraphy, I have met Mr. Xiao Lang."

Huang Jun:...fallen from a master's uncle to a young master in one fell swoop?

But he doesn't care. After all, he is not too embarrassed to take advantage of others.

"By the way, I haven't congratulated my mentor for becoming an official!" Then, Xi Shu remembered something, took out a stack of land deeds from his arms, and presented them seriously.
To be continued...