The old teacher was stunned, and Mr. Ye’s eyes widened.
Magistrate Wang looked confused.
Chen Ping’s answer was unexpected.
When Chen Ping said earlier that he would give up the qualification if he couldn't do it, Mr. Ye already had cold sweat on his head.
I was thinking about my words in my mind, preparing to cover up Chen Ping's childishness.
Only then did Mr. Ye realize that he had underestimated Chen Ping.
Even Magistrate Wang, who had always been indifferent to arithmetic, guessed the horror of this incident from the atmosphere at the scene.
Everyone looked at Chen Ping, who still looked calm.
The deathly silence lasted for a long time.
Then it was broken by the laughter of the old teacher. The laughter became louder and louder, soaring into the sky.
Even he himself had forgotten how many years he had not laughed so heartily.
The old teacher was like a child, slapping the seat excitedly and laughing loudly.
"Our Yongshun County is really full of blessings. Recently, it has not only repaired the official system, but also produced such prodigies!"
"Yongshun County, which has been unknown for many years, is really going to be famous in the annals of history. It's time to come to light!"
In the words of the old professor, it is obvious that the repair of Yongshun County official roads and Chen Ping were placed on the same level.
Lao Jiaoyu was extremely excited, and Mr. Ye was mixed with joy and sorrow.
Fortunately, my close disciple is really outstanding, and my vision is indeed right.
The worry is that being excellent can be too much.
Chen Ping was able to answer the first question within Mr. Ye’s knowledge.
But even Mr. Ye himself would never be able to solve the second question simply by relying on mental arithmetic without using pen and ink.
Chen Ping looked at everyone's reactions and couldn't help but touch his nose with guilt.
You went too far!
Just when Chen Ping was feeling guilty, Lao Jiaoyu had already written a guarantee.
The road to Tongziju has officially taken its first step today.
County Magistrate Wang took the old teaching's guarantee and looked even more excited than Chen Ping himself. He was overjoyed and said, "Boy, do you know you are lucky?"
"If the old teaching only states that you have passed the examination, you will still be strictly assessed when you reach the government office, and you may even be squeezed out of the quota by the rich and powerful. To those people, my recommendation is nothing."
"Now that I have the guarantee of the old professor, the government won't make things too difficult for you even if it's for his sake."
"You can say that you have passed two major tests in a row. No student in this county has received such treatment for many years."
Hearing what County Magistrate Wang said, Chen Ping looked back at the old teacher in surprise.
It turns out that there are still people like this hiding in the small Yongshun County!
Just a name can make people in the government look at him.
The old teacher rolled his eyes and laughed at himself: "I am not a big shot, and I don't have much face in the government office."
"The ones who really have face are those students who work in the government offices and the provincial governor's office. The old man is just getting some glory."
"But it's a pity that you are not an old disciple. It is rare to reach this point. If you want to get more glory, unless..."
Before the old teacher finished speaking, Magistrate Wang and Mr. Ye shouted in unison.
"Shut up, you old fool!".
Listening to the old guy's loving tone of discussion, Mr. Ye and County Magistrate Wang were already on alert.
Sure enough, he poached the wall in person without any hesitation.
Mr. Ye was so angry that his face twitched.
County Magistrate Wang is angry because I, the magistrate, haven't succeeded yet, so why do you start?
The old teacher didn't care much about being refuted, and reminded him aloud: "In this case, let's forget about it as a disciple."
"But in the future, when you go to Fucheng or Zhoucheng, if you really encounter something that can't be solved, you can use your old name, maybe it will have some effect."
"Of course, I can't guarantee whether it will be useful or how useful it will be."
Even if he is not a disciple, he is a fellow countryman. The old teacher really loves and cherishes talents.
Mr. Ye and Magistrate Wang were shocked when they heard this. They didn't expect such an unexpected gain today.
The old teacher said that he didn't have much face, so he was just being humble.
There are three Jinshi students taught by this old master, and the number of candidates is more than two. These people now have official status.
With such a network of connections, if it is really handed over to Chen Ping, it will definitely benefit him for life.
Although Chen Ping didn't know the weight of these words, he was not really a child, and he naturally knew that human kindness was precious.
He immediately said to the old teacher: "Thank you for your care, senior. If I really leave Yongshun County in the future, I will definitely get closer to my fellow villagers."
"The so-called family members are not close to each other. If you don't look for the hometown party when you go out, who else can you look for?"
The old teacher put his hands on his hands and laughed, and even gave Chen Ping a high look.
This son's talents, aspirations, and temperament are all extraordinary.
The old teacher mentioned several of his disciples with the intention of asking them to take care of Chen Ping, and it was also an olive branch extended to Chen Ping.
But this kind of thing cannot be a one-sided contribution.
Even for the sake of the old teacher, they would at most take care of small things, but they would never take action easily when a big problem happens.
But what Chen Ping said about staying close to the township party when you are away from home actually speaks to the heart of Lao Jiayu.
He was quite relieved to be able to understand this meaning in just a few sentences.
As long as Chen Ping takes the initiative to contact the township party and has the connection of Lao Jiaoyu, they will definitely be able to form a mutually beneficial relationship.
Only mutual benefit is the real long-term solution.
And looking at the talent Chen Ping is showing now, it will be hard to say who will take care of whom in ten or twenty years.
Magistrate Wang and Lao Jiaoyu encouraged each other a few more times, and then they went to handle their official duties.
......
Mr. Ye led Chen Ping to the pavilion of Houya.
He said earnestly and thoughtfully: "It seems that you don't have to worry about your arithmetic as a teacher. You have been busy planning road construction these days. I wonder how your self-study of classics and meanings is going?"
Chen Ping knows his own shortcomings, so he never dares to slack off.
After a period of supplementation, there is still a significant improvement compared to the beginning.
He answered truthfully: "This disciple has been studying when he is free."
"Very good, I will give you a few questions today to test you."
Is this similar to a midterm exam in a previous life?
Chen Ping cupped his hands and replied, "Please give me some advice!"
Mr. Ye pondered for a moment and then asked: "Three hundred poems, can they be summed up in one sentence?"
This question is simple, just to test your proficiency in reciting the Analects.
Chen Ping blurted out without thinking: "Siwuxie!"
"If you don't have faith, you don't know what you can do! What's the next sentence?"
Chen Ping replied: "How can a big cart move without a hook and a small cart without a harness?"
"Not bad!"
There was some approval in Mr. Ye's eyes.
"It seems that you have really studied hard during this period, but you should know that there is a difference between studying and studying. If you just study rote books without knowing their meaning, then you are eating without knowing the taste!"
"Disciples are taught."
Mr. Ye nodded slightly and walked slowly with his hands behind his back.
After a while, continue asking questions.
"Those who fail to do what they do always turn to themselves, what's the explanation?"
Chen Ping frowned when he heard this question.
This sentence comes from the Li Lou chapter in Mencius.
The original text means that if you do not get the expected results, you should reflect on yourself.
But this is only the most basic explanation.
He thought hard for a moment and then slowly said: "A gentleman is cautious in his independence and does not deceive his heart."
It means that even if others can't hear or see, you still have to be careful and don't do things against your will.
If you can be cautious and independent, there is no need to turn to others!
When Mr. Ye heard Chen Ping's answer, his eyes lit up slightly.
"Don't stick to one book or one scripture, use the words of the saint to interpret the words of the saint! It has so much meaning! However... I think there is a better explanation for this sentence. It should be that a gentleman seeks for himself, and a villain seeks for others.
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"Disciple noted it down."
"If you were to write an article with the title "If you are unable to do something, turn to yourself for help", how would you solve the title?"
The so-called breaking the topic is nothing more than deriving the saint's subtle words and great meaning based on this sentence, and at the same time requiring new ideas.
In fact, in ancient imperial examinations, people danced while wearing shackles.
Readers are required to dance beautifully and excitingly in a limited space, so the difficulty can be imagined.
Chen Ping thought for a moment and replied: "A person washes his mind to remove evil, just like bathing his body to remove dirt."
When Mr. Ye heard the sound, he nodded happily.
Although this solution cannot be said to be very subtle, it can be considered fair and balanced, which is the best.
"Yes, there has indeed been great progress."
Chen Ping leaned over and saluted: "It all depends on the teacher's teachings. The disciple will definitely live up to the teacher's good intentions..."
Before he finished speaking, Mr. Ye glared and waved his hand impatiently.