Xu Qian gave Master Huang a very bad impression. Master Huang was a grudge-bearing person, but when Xu Qian suddenly mentioned the eldest son of the Zhang family, Master Huang's expression changed slightly.
However, he refused to expose this matter and remained indifferent.
Xu Qian did not let him numb himself, and continued: "The eldest son of the Zhang family seems to be a somewhat charming person. In my opinion, he will not give up easily. I am afraid that it won't be long before this young master is coming.
I’m paying a visit to Magistrate Su County.”
Master Huang's face looked a little unhappy.
Xu Qian dragged him into the water. At least in the eyes of the Zhang family, whether it was Magistrate Su, Master Huang or Xu Qian and his son, these people were their mortal enemies.
But if the Zhang family suddenly came to curry favor with County Magistrate Su, the implications would be profound.
After all, Magistrate Su is a noble person, so he is not afraid of the Zhang family. There is nothing wrong with the Zhang family coming to curry favor. It is just a matter of forgetting the past and looking forward to the future.
But Master Huang is different. What does Master Huang have that the Zhang family should fawn over? Since Master Huang is of no use to the Zhang family, and there is a rift between the two parties, then County Magistrate Su and the Zhang family will be inseparable.
It was revealed that it was his Master Huang’s idea to shackle the young master of the Zhang family. Does Master Huang still want to continue to hang out in his master’s circle?
Master Huang gradually became a little wary, but he was unwilling to reveal his true thoughts in front of Xu Qian. He just smiled lightly and said: "The magistrate Su County needs the help of gentry like the Zhang family to govern the place. The Zhang family can understand the general situation. Then
It couldn’t be better.”
Xu Qian said: "This is a good thing for Magistrate Su, but it is absolutely doomed for Master. Why does Magistrate Su trust Master? This is because Magistrate Su is not from the same town, and the local gentry are all in a group. He is surrounded by people."
As a foreign official, I need the help of trusted people around me, but if Su County Magistrate and the local gentry are inseparable, the master's status will be..."
"Bastard!" Mr. Huang's expression suddenly became righteous and awe-inspiring, and he said: "I entered the Su county magistrate's door, and I am in the same boat with Dong Weng. You, bastard, are here to stir up trouble?"
Xu Qian sighed and said: "This is for Master Huang's benefit. If Master mistakenly thinks that I have any intentions, then I will simply not say anything and ask Master to change my registration for me. I will also ask to see Magistrate Su later."
Master Huang was full of vigilance: "What do you want to see the county magistrate for?"
Xu Qian said: "The county magistrate wants to study in the county school. Since I am a loyal and good person, I naturally have to step forward."
Master Huang squinted his eyes, as if he wanted to see through Xu Qian's thoughts at a glance. He couldn't help but think, do you think Magistrate Su will look at you differently if you give out a little money?
However, Master Huang felt something strange in his heart. He always felt that Xu Qian was planning something else. However, what Xu Qian had just mentioned about the Zhang family made him a little afraid. He was a foreigner, and the Yamen
Most of the servants here are locals, and the gentry has a great influence on these people. It can be said that his status in the county government is indeed inseparable from the trust and dependence of Magistrate Su.
With a long sigh in his heart, Mr. Huang said: "Come on, if you want to see the county magistrate, I will inform you on your behalf."
He stood up and asked Xu Qian to wait here. After a while, he hurried back and said to Xu Qian: "The county magistrate will meet you in the flower hall in the back hall. Please answer carefully."
Xu Qian bowed to him and said, "Thank you, Mr. Huang."
Master Huang just shook his head in his heart. This guy was invisible and colorless when he was tricking people. He wanted to peel off other people's skin when he was trying to torture them. However, he had a good skin. His words and deeds were also polite and he had a damn look on his face.
Such a bookish spirit, what an injustice, what an injustice!
Xu Qian followed a subordinate to the flower hall in the back hall. Magistrate Su was obviously reluctant to see him, but he was currently worried about building county schools. He had proposed it for so long, but the gentry had no reaction at all.
, now someone finally asked for a donation, and finally gave him a step forward.
Xu Qian entered the flower hall, bowed politely and said, "Student Xu Qian, I have met my parents."
He called himself a student, which made Su County Magistrate a little abrupt, but Su County Magistrate just nodded and did not ask any further questions.
"Come and show Mr. Xu his seat."
The archway behind Zhongliang was highly praised by Su County Magistrate. Naturally, Xu Qian could not be allowed to kneel at this time, otherwise if the news spread, Shilin Qingyi would not know what he would say.
Xu Qian sat down unceremoniously and said with a smile: "Your Excellency, you are in good spirits today. This is a sign of good luck."
Xu Qian also took up the fortune-telling business, which made Magistrate Su dumbfounded, but he could not hit the smiling person. After all, Magistrate Su was a noble man, unlike Mr. Huang who was full of men and women who stole and prostituted. In future generations, he was actually an otaku who suddenly became rich.
, studied hard for decades, and became an official in a daze. The shy temperament of the scholar has not been completely washed away by the intrigues in the officialdom, and he retains a bit of innocence.
What Xu Qian likes most is to deal with innocent people.
Magistrate Su County asked: "Master Xu is here for the purpose of studying in the county?"
Xu Qian said seriously: "Exactly, the students are after Zhongliang. Although they are less talented and less knowledgeable than their ancestors, Qiantang is the hometown of villains after all. Now the county school buildings are dilapidated and students can't bear to see them. The world cannot be without politics and education for a day.
Scholars are important matters, and they are related to the rise and fall of a place. Qiantang has been a place where literary stars have gathered since ancient times. Talents have emerged in large numbers. The rise and fall of the county's schools is of great importance. Moreover, there are hundreds of students in Qiantang County, and
The county school is so dilapidated that it is an eyesore. You are diligent and caring for the people, and you have built the county school to show off. In fact, it is to show your determination to promote education. The students are deeply affected, so they are willing to donate two hundred silver to finance the renovation of the county school.
purpose."
These words really touched the heart of Magistrate Su. Magistrate Su cheered up, nodded and said: "If everyone had your knowledge, this county would be able to rest easy. As expected, after Zhongliang,
Do you have any intention of entering school?"
Xu Qian knew that the matter of donations should be stopped at this point. After all, money is a common thing for scholar-bureaucrats, so some things cannot be talked about too much. Now that Magistrate Su has changed the subject and asked about his studies, it is actually the same
One meaning.
Xu Qian said: "Although the student's family has changed, he has enjoyed reading since he was a child. Now the imperial decree is like a long drought, so the student is really motivated to make progress. The county examination will be in February next year, so he wants to try his luck."
Magistrate Su County nodded and said: "Yes, everything is inferior, only good at studying. If you have such thoughts, it is not an insult to your ancestor. It's just that the imperial examination is not that easy. Although it will be in February next year
The county examination, but after all, you are still young, so there is no need to force it. It is not too late to memorize the Four Books and Five Classics first, and thoroughly study Cheng and Zhu's Annotations, and then show your talents."
Magistrate Su meant to tell Xu Qian that the county examination is not that easy, especially in a place like Qiantang where there are so many masters. You just went to a humble place and you probably don’t have much in your stomach. It’s better not to rush to take the exam first.
Okay. In fact, this is Magistrate Su's good intention. He doesn't want Xu Qian to waste time due to his unstable foundation.
Xu Qian said: "My lord, the students have memorized the Four Books and Five Classics and Cheng and Zhu's Annotations."
Magistrate Su was stunned.
He doesn't believe it.
Xu Qian just said that although he was from a humble background, he had been studying at home. Based on this alone, County Magistrate Su did not believe it. After all, people nowadays study with a utilitarian heart, and even Magistrate Su was not exempt from this vulgarity.
, and a boy like Xu Qian, who jumps up and down all day long for fear of chaos in the world, how could he be the kind of person who is indifferent to fame and fortune and only studies for the sake of studying?
Therefore, County Magistrate Su guessed that Xu Qian came here because he had no money in his stomach, but he always wanted to live as a child in the county test, so he came here specifically to hope that he would let him go.
But Xu Qian's tone was too loud, and the anti-religious Magistrate Su was angry and funny. He narrowed his eyes slightly and thought to himself, he had just donated two hundred taels of silver, so it was hard to kick him out at this time. Since he said so
Man, let's just expose him today.
Magistrate Su County took a leisurely time, stroking his long beard, and said slowly: "Since you said you are familiar with classics and history, then this county might as well give you a test or two, how about it?"