There are one hill and eight buildings in the Northern Prefecture of the Eastern Jin Dynasty Chapter 2524: Persuading mother to go to Beijing to set an example
Chapter 2524: Persuading mother to go to Beijing to set an example
At night, Jingkou, Lianshan Township, Liujia Village.
Liu Yu's house is still the same as before, with a large courtyard surrounded by loess and several main rooms. The mud house facing it is still Xiao Wenshou's living room. The old lady is over sixty years old and full of years.
He was white-haired but energetic. He was sitting on the couch in the main room, looking at Liu Yu who was kneeling in front of him, with a smile on his face: "Dalang, okay, are you willing to come back and see my mother?"
Liu Yu looked at the room. Only Liu Daogui's wife, Wei Yongzhi's younger brother Wei Fangfang, was still wearing mourning clothes. Standing on one side, three sloppy servants stood behind Wei Fangfang, and he was actually the only one in the room.
A man.
Liu Yu sighed: "The child is unfilial and cannot serve his mother. The second brother and the third brother are now working for the country. The second brother has gone to Pengcheng since he got married and separated the family. The third brother has been fighting abroad for many years, and he relies on his siblings to take care of him at home.
Mother, please accept my eldest brother's respect!"
As he spoke, he stood up and saluted Wei Fangfang. Wei Fangfang returned the salute while wiping her tears: "I rely on my eldest brother to take care of my family's funeral affairs. The whole family is grateful. And since I am now the Liu family's daughter-in-law.
, then it is your duty to serve your mother-in-law and take care of the family, so why should I say thank you?!"
Liu Yu nodded: "I came back this time not only to visit my mother and siblings, but also to discuss with you, please move temporarily and live in Jiankang."
A trace of displeasure flashed across Xiao Wenshou's face: "Dalang, how many times have I told you that your father's grave and the graves of our Xiao family are both in Jingkou. This is our former residence. No matter what you think,
No matter how high an official you have become, this is your foundation. In the future, when you are disarmed and return to your fields, you will also come back. So many brothers who joined the army with you, such as Shugen from Qianhe Village and Yucheng from Houkan Township, haven’t they all returned home?
?Dividing land according to merit, buying a property, marrying a wife, and having a baby are all good, aren't they? I heard that some people sold their family property and went to Jiankang to make a fortune, but ended up accomplishing nothing.
All that savings have been spent.”
"Da Lang, we are all honest country people. This is our ancestral home and our home. If you want to be an official in the court, you can live in the capital temporarily. But I am an old man.
Why should I go to Beijing? When I get there, I can't raise chickens or spin cloth, so how can I survive?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Mom, you are already an old person, and you no longer need to do these farm jobs to make a living. It's all because of the unfilial piety of the child. I never gave you the opportunity to enjoy happiness before, but now, the child should let you
Enjoy your peace and happiness. Now in the capital, according to regulations, my official residence is very large. There is enough space for you to raise chickens, land for you to plant crops, and a spinning wheel for you to weave cloth. You can do whatever you want."
Xiao Wenshou was still a little reluctant and opened his mouth: "Then, what about your father's grave and the graves of our old Xiao family?"
Liu Yu sighed: "Mother, your ancestors are in Lanling, Qidi, Qingzhou. The ancestors of the Xiao family are all there. As for the ancestors of our Liu family, they are in Pengcheng, Suiyu, and later went to
We moved to Chang'an, settled in Guanzhong, and moved here again. Although we Han people have settled down and relocated, we cannot guard our homeland from generation to generation. There will be a day when we leave. As long as we bring the memorial tablets and offer sacrifices at all times, then our relatives will
Just stay with us."
The corner of Xiao Wenshou's mouth curled up: "Dalang, tell me the truth. In the past, you made great achievements in the army early, became a general, and had a government office in Jiankang City, but you never asked me to move in."
Regarding the matter in the capital, why do you have to move me out this time? Is there any reason?"
Liu Yu nodded: "Mother is mother. From childhood to adulthood, I can't hide my thoughts from you. Forget it, I'll tell you the truth. It's because of old brothers like Shugen and Yucheng that they would rather go back to their hometown to farm.
I am not willing to go to the city, nor am I willing to make changes, so I must take the lead. I must be the first to move to the city to settle down, and the first to let my family read and practice calligraphy. Only in this way can I have success.
changed."
Xiao Wenshou nodded thoughtfully: "In the past few months, some prefaces were made in Jingkou City, and some teachers came, saying that they could let the children of the big guys study and learn calligraphy, but almost no one went there.
When enrolling in school, everyone says, what’s the use of learning to read? Those scholars are stepping under our feet now, doesn’t it just mean that you can be rich without being literate?”
Liu Yu sighed: "Mom, you are also the daughter of a county magistrate. You should know that only reading can make people sensible. Only with culture can people's vision and knowledge be stronger. If it weren't for your persistence back then, I'm afraid I would
I can't go home either, just because you understand righteousness well and are more knowledgeable than ordinary village women. Yes, the people of Jingkou are very simple and brave, but it is easy to conquer the world, but difficult to govern the world. In the end, if you want to govern all people, you can't
Just rely on fists and roars like the children used to do, but you still need to rely on knowledge and culture."
"In the past, we Jingkou people had no status, were bullied, and did not even have the opportunity to go to school and learn to read. But now that our children are in power, we will not let such things happen again. The children of meritorious soldiers must go to school and learn to read."
There is no conflict with practicing martial arts to strengthen one's body and serving the country through military service. Only when a soldier is educated can he be both wise and courageous. He can not only charge into battle, but also command thousands of troops and horses to win thousands of miles."
Xiao Wenshou's heart surged when he heard this, and he praised excitedly: "Well said, Dalang. But, if you want me to move out here and live in the capital, what does it have to do with letting the villagers learn culture?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "Because, if I want everyone to learn literacy, I can only set an example and let my children go to school first. Now Xingdi is my only daughter, and she has married Kui Zhi. I
I'm thinking that only by letting you move into Jiankang City first can we free up this ancestral house and let Xingdi and his wife come back to live for a while. Only by letting Xingdi take the lead to study literature, when people look at it, my Liu Yu's daughter is
If they take the lead in going to school, they might be too embarrassed to stop their children from going to school."
Wei Fangfang laughed: "Brother has really thought deeply. I thought you just wanted your mother to go to the city to enjoy the happiness."
Xiao Wenshou frowned slightly, turned to Wei Fangfang and said, "Fangfang, you guys go out first, I have something to say to Dalang."
When only mother and son were left in the room, Xiao Wenshou sighed softly and looked into Liu Yu's eyes: "Da Lang, tell me clearly, how long will you and Aiqin be like this?
?In this life, will I ever have the chance to see my wife again?!"