In the Huang family mansion, Huang Shulang was punching and kicking. When he saw Huang Zheng entering the door, he hurriedly greeted him.
It's not that the relationship between father and son has eased, but that before Chen Mo left, he told Huang Shulang that if he doesn't abide by his filial piety in the future, he won't be able to learn martial arts from his master.
"Shu Lang, you are lucky, our Huang family is very lucky." Until this moment, Huang Zheng's inner excitement still did not calm down.
"Dad, what happened?" Huang Shulang was confused.
"Silly boy, what did dad do just now?" Huang Zheng pretended.
"I went to the academy, and I heard that the results of the county examination will be released today." After saying this, Huang Shulang suddenly realized, "Dad, is my master in high school?"
"No." Huang Zheng shook his head, "Not only no, your Uncle Lu also said that Chen Mo was at the bottom of the county exam this time and was the one with the worst score."
"So, dad is gloating about his misfortune, right?" Huang Shulang directly contradicted him, "I was lectured by my master before, but now I feel like I'm angry?"
"You idiot, what are you talking about?" Huang Zheng lost his mind and said with a smile, "Although your master failed the county examination, he is more worthy of celebration than high school."
"Dad, just tell me, what happened to my master?" Huang Shulang was too lazy to guess any more.
"Jiaoyu has been appointed as a teacher by the county government." Huang Zheng clicked his tongue and said, "And it is the kind that can teach in all academies in the county. In the history of Baihe County, no one has ever had this kind of treatment."
"I understand, then I will continue to practice martial arts." Huang Shulang opened his stance again.
"Wait, aren't you surprised?"
Huang Zheng was suspicious, his son might not be sick.
"Master is so powerful, what's the surprise?" Huang Shulang asked without answering.
"Forget it, what I told you is in vain, hurry up and prepare things." Huang Zheng urged.
"What?"
"What else can you do? Become a disciple." Huang Zheng grabbed Huang Shulang and hurried towards the main hall, "Remember what dad said, after a while, you must be sincere in your words."
"Dad, it seems you should correct your attitude, right?" Huang Shulang muttered.
"I still need you to teach me, so hurry up."
Huang Zheng entered the room and ordered his servants to quickly prepare gifts for apprenticeship.
"Shimei, I didn't bring any gifts this time, so don't mind."
Standing at the door and looking at the low houses, Lu Hanqing felt a little embarrassed.
If I had known that Chen Mo's family conditions were so difficult, I would have had to be considerate no matter what.
"Lu Jiaoyu is so polite. If you're willing to show your appreciation, that's the best gift." Chen Mo said politely and let him in.
"In this case, don't call me "Jiaoyu". Considering my age, it's not a bad idea for you to call me "Uncle Lu," right?"
As the conversation continued, Lu Hanqing became more pleased with Chen Mo as he looked at him.
"Uncle Lu, please."
Being respectful is not as good as obeying orders, so Chen Mo directly changed his title.
The same was true when introducing Qin Xianglian.
"Uncle Lu, please sit down quickly. I will go make tea and drinks immediately."
Hearing that it was a teaching from Baihe Academy, Qin Xianglian was extremely nervous. Many people would never see such a big shot in their lifetime.
"I want to drink tea and wine, but I'm not in a hurry." After Lu Hanqing stopped him, he urged Chen Mo, "Stop hiding it and take out the documents quickly?"
"Xianlian, please put this thing away. My husband will rely on it for food in the future." Chen Mo took out the document and handed it over.
Qin Xianglian hurriedly opened it and took a look, a little crying with joy.
"The Nu family congratulates the officials. I have studied hard for many years and now I have finally made it through."
"Why are you still crying?" Chen Mo stepped forward and wiped his tears, "Xianlian, thank you. Without your support and dedication, I wouldn't be where I am today."
"Official..."
The true feelings were revealed too suddenly, and Qin Xianglian had mixed feelings.
Xiao Xiao burst into laughter and carefully put away the documents.
"My lord, Uncle Lu is here. Aren't you afraid of jokes when you say this?"
"It's not a joke, but it's true that I'm full of envy." Lu Hanqing said sincerely, "In the old man's opinion, it would be better to have another child."
"It's being built." Chen Mo joked.
"Build what?"
Lu Hanqing was puzzled, and Qin Xianglian was also puzzled.
"Of course...creating humans." Chen Mo said close to his ear.
ah?
Qin Xianglian let out a low cry and instantly blushed with embarrassment.
He looked at Chen Mo angrily and hurried to the back room.
"Shimei, what did you say you were building just now?" Lu Hanqing didn't hear clearly.
"Making wine and cooking." Chen Mo directly changed the topic, "To put it crudely, Uncle Lu just needs to be polite later and just open his cheeks and eat and drink hard."
"You, you are losing your voice as you talk." Lu Hanqing shook his head, and then changed the subject, "Shimei, you took the policy exam at home, and I was fortunate enough to review it with the county magistrate. I have to say, you
He is indeed very knowledgeable and talented, so why should he be afraid of fame?"
"Uncle Lu, are you here to be a lobbyist?"
Chen Mo was instantly excited. Could it be that the magistrate had changed his mind?
"Now that the document appointing an edict has been issued, do I still need to be a lobbyist?" Lu Hanqing shook his head, "I'm just out of curiosity."
Chen Mo did not answer directly, but bowed his hands and said, "Student, if you dare, I would like to ask you a question."
"Just ask."
Hearing Chen Mo call himself a student, Lu Hanqing realized the seriousness of the problem and stood up.
"What is the purpose of studying?" Chen Mo got to the point.
"Cultivation of one's character, order of family, governance of country, and peace of the world." Lu Hanqing blurted out without thinking, "After observing things, you will know what you have done, and if you know what you have, then you will have sincerity. If you have sincerity, then your heart will be upright. If your heart is upright, then you will cultivate your body. After you cultivate your body, you will have a harmonious family and your family."
After Qi is unified, the country will be governed, and after the country is governed, the world will be peaceful. This is the true meaning of reading."
"What about teaching?" Chen Mo continued to ask.
"Teaching is naturally the same." Lu Hanqing responded fluently, "In ancient times, those who wanted to bring virtue to the world first governed their country; those who wanted to govern their country, first organized their families; those who wanted to regulate their families, first cultivated their own bodies; those who wanted to cultivate their own virtues first
If you want to rectify your mind, you must first rectify your mind; if you want to rectify your mind, you must first make your mind sincere; to teach is to learn and understand the etiquette and principles we know, right and wrong
Wait, teach others through words and deeds, and help them follow the right path."
"Students are not very talented and have little knowledge. They shouldn't do anything in front of the teacher, but I don't want to express what I think." Chen Mo said in a solemn tone.
"You can just say it, we should discuss it with each other and then let it go." Lu Hanqing encouraged.
"Okay, then I'll tell you." Chen Mo nodded and took a deep breath, "Students think that the true meaning of teaching can best be summed up in one sentence."
"What?" Lu Hanqing asked.
"Establish a heart for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the living and the people, carry forward the unique knowledge of the past saints, and create peace for all generations." Chen Mo's words were like thunder.
As soon as the words fell into his ears, Lu Hanqing's mind roared.
After thinking carefully, the look he looked at Chen Mo also changed.
At this moment, he completely understood Wang Anshi's evaluation of Chen Mo.
This son is like a dragon, I am so lucky to have him!