With one move and one word, Chen Mo had offended the three elders of the town to death, and the matter of asking them to participate in the county examination as guarantees came to nothing.
But he didn't feel the slightest bit disappointed in his heart, he just felt like he was letting out a bad breath.
It is said that those who do not die in old age are thieves. Nowadays, it is most hateful to be ignorant of learning.
As for Qin Xianglian, we can just tell the truth now.
Let’s not mention the issue of how to choose between making a living and rushing for exams. Let’s just talk about the purpose of studying. If you can’t apply what you have learned, it is better to break off the pen as soon as possible.
Qin Xianglian is very reasonable. Even if she cannot accept it for a while, she will slowly let go in the future.
"Uncle, did Chen Mo really throw away the floating ticket?"
In Wang Quan's private room, Wang Fuxing had been waiting for a long time. When he heard what happened before, he was both confused and uneasy.
Chen Mo had just contradicted him yesterday morning, and now he was arguing with the third elder in the town. Is he still the poor scholar in Baijiazhuang who was eating soft rice?
You can't. You've become obsessed with reading, right?
"I think he is pretending to be crazy and acting like a fool, forgetting his roots when he sees his wealth." Wang Quan was still angry, and now he said with even greater hatred, "Not only this time, but for the rest of his life, he will not be able to get any more honors."
"But uncle, wouldn't our plan be in vain?"
Wang Fuxing frowned, feeling worried.
Yesterday, because of Mrs. Wang's appearance, he was unable to catch Chen Mo, but he was also concerned about the high-priced charcoal. After returning home, he sent someone to the market to inquire about it.
Facts have proved that Chen Mo did not lie.
And this also means that a huge way to make money has been revealed.
A cart of charcoal costs ten taels. If all the peach groves in Baijiazhuang are put together, it will not be a problem to burn two or three hundred carts. By then, thousands of taels of silver will be brought in.
After realizing this, Wang Fuxing thought of the royal power and planned to use the county to try to make some fuss, thereby forcing Chen Mo to compromise and give up his interests.
Although he is the head of a village, under the current system, scholars have the highest status. Unless it is absolutely necessary, he cannot completely break up with him, so he can only start from the academy.
In a word, Chen Mo must make a choice between making money or rushing for exams.
Unexpectedly, Chen Mo threw the floating ticket directly at Wang Quan's face, making it clear that he was going to be a merciless person.
"As long as the knife is fast enough, there is no meat that cannot be cut." Wang Quan said with a sinister smile, "Since he doesn't know how to lift, then we will teach him how to behave."
"What do you mean, uncle?" Wang Fuxing asked,
"Both roads will be cut off by him." Wang Quan took a sip of tea and said, "Just expel Chen Mo from the academy. Without this identity, he will be a cunning person. Then you can do whatever you want."
"That's very good. My nephew promises to keep him in good shape," Wang Fuxing slapped his chest.
"Mr. Wang, Mr. Huang and Mr. Li, please come over as soon as possible."
A sudden voice from outside the door interrupted the conversation in the room. Wang Quan stood up in response and gave Wang Fuxing instructions.
"You wait here for a moment, I will go and finalize the expulsion with them. After a while, you will go back with the official documents from the academy and break Chen Mo's spine."
"My nephew is waiting for good news from my uncle."
Wang Fuxing nodded happily and tasted the tea happily.
The private room and the public room were not far from each other. Wang Quan left in a hurry, and an evil wind blew up to Huang Zheng and Li Yan before they even entered.
"Two worthy brothers, I have just thought about it again and again and feel that I cannot let Chen Mo off lightly, otherwise it will ruin the atmosphere of the academy."
"The most appropriate solution is to remove him from the list. What do you think?"
Crunch…
After saying that, Wang Quan also opened the door. When he saw two people inside, he suddenly looked shocked.
One of them he knew was the black-hearted princess of Yaxing.
What is she here for?
Wang Quan murmured in his heart, he couldn't stand up for Chen Mo again, could he?
If this is the case, it is even more necessary to remove him.
Also, who is the middle-aged man sitting on Mrs. Wang’s upper hand?
What does it mean to have a stinky face without saying anything?
Huang Zheng and Li Yan were even more outrageous. They winked and smiled dryly, as if they had something to hide.
"Isn't it Mr. Wang who is here?"
The middle-aged man was the first to ask questions, but it was Mrs. Wang who looked at her.
"Who is this?"
Wang Quan was displeased and refused to answer the question.
Mrs. Wang smiled, stood up and answered: "Mr. Wang, let me introduce you. This is Housekeeper Hu from the magistrate's house. I am here to find someone in the academy."
"It turns out it's Butler Hu. I'm disrespectful." Wang Quan was shocked in his heart and hurriedly stepped forward with a smile, "Whoever Butler Hu wants to find, just give him the order."
"Chen Mo." Butler Hu cherishes words like gold.
"Who are you looking for?"
Wang Quan thought he heard it wrong, until Mrs. Wang repeated it, then he rolled his eyes and asked.
"I'd like to take the liberty to ask, what does Butler Hu want from Chen Mo?"
"County Examination."
"Here, what do you mean by this?" Wang Quan was confused.
"Mr. Wang must have heard about Chen Mo writing poems and selling charcoal, right?" Butler Hu's voice was cold.
"Of course I've heard about it." Wang Quan nodded, suspicious, "Did Chen Mo's inappropriate words and deeds conflict with Butler Hu when he was selling charcoal?"
"It has nothing to do with me, it's the county magistrate." Butler Hu raised his hands in the air.
"Zhi, what's wrong with the county magistrate?"
Wang Quan scratched his head and scratched his head when he heard this. If he had something to say, couldn't he finish it directly? He had to keep it secret.
"At that time, the magistrate was making a private visit to the market. Not only did he see Chen Mo dressed like a beggar, he also saw the poem. Finally..."
At this point, Butler Hu paused.
"How did it end?"
Wang Quan's heart and liver were trembling with anger, but he couldn't attack it, so he could only ask patiently.
"In the end, the magistrate bought the cart of charcoal. Mr. Wang should know what that means, right?"
"Clear, clear."
Isn’t this just a charade again because it’s not exciting?
Wang Quan was frantic for a while, and finally came to an idea.
No wonder Butler Hu has a cold face and has been making trouble for a long time just to ask questions.
Rumors had long circulated that the newly appointed magistrate valued scholarly etiquette the most, and most likely he was angry at Chen Mo for breaking the rules and bringing shame on all the scholars in the world.
If that's the case, then why worry about it? Just express your stance and claim credit.
Thinking of this, Wang Quan spoke loudly and excitedly.
"Housekeeper Hu, please tell the Lord, the academy will never tolerate a black sheep like Chen Mo."
"Just like what the old man said just now, Chen Mo will be removed from the academy later, and he will not be given any chance to obtain academic honors in the future."
"What did Mr. Wang say, get rid of him?" Butler Hu laughed after hearing this.
"That's right, get rid of the name." Wang Quan just thought that what he said reached the other party's heart, nodded and smiled, "Of course, Chen Mo also has to come to the county magistrate to apologize."
Apologize?
Seeing that the fire was coming, Butler Hu made it clear what his purpose was.
"Mr. Wang, in Hu's opinion, you are the one who should prepare to apologize to the county magistrate."
"Why, why?"
A blow to the head made Wang Quan turn pale.
"Because the county magistrate said that anyone who is missing from the county examination can be missed, but... Chen Mo cannot be missing."