Seeing that Song Fuxin was still doubtful, Ji Chang'an said again: "Actually, when doing business, you may not see profits at the beginning, but there will be some hidden profits. For example, if six of these eight people can win the imperial examination, they will become officials in the future.
Officer, these are the connections of the Ji family, which cannot be bought with a few thousand taels of silver!"
Song Fujin thought about it and realized that this was also the case. However, in this month, Song Fujin did not see Ji Changan having any contact with any students. Could it be that they were all in the dark, where he could not see?
"Among these students, the person that Master Jin admires the most is you. You have to work hard so that your mother can feel more comfortable!" Ji Changan said again.
Mentioning the Song family, Song Fuxin straightened his back immediately. He nodded and said, "My father passed away, and my mother took care of us all by herself. Although I am the second eldest brother, the eldest brother is honest by nature, so the burden of honoring our ancestors falls on me."
If this happens to me, I will definitely study hard and pass the exam!"
Ji Changan patted him on the shoulder: "Actually, you don't have to be so nervous, just let nature take its course!"
Song Fujin raised his eyes and glanced at Ji Changan: "Mr. Ji, if I win the first prize in the future and become a high official, I will definitely repay you!"
Ji Changan couldn't help but smile, "Okay!"
Song Fujin nodded and went back to the backyard.
Today he will pack up and go back to the academy to conduct final review with everyone.
Song Tuanyuan also planned to pack up and go back to the Tian'an Pavilion branch.
In the past, Ji Changan did not want Song Tuanyuan to have too much involvement with Tian'an Pavilion, but now that there is no way around it, he no longer stops Song Tuanyuan, but still requires her to continue to live in Ji's house and cook for him every day.
Song Tuanyuan thought about Ji Changan's care for Song Fuxin and couldn't refute, so he agreed.
Song Fuchuan basically recovered, but he wanted revenge, which made Song Tuanyuan very worried.
"I asked you to go to the academy to study, not to fight. If you act like this, the master of the academy will not want you to go back to the academy!" Song Tuanyuan had a serious talk with Song Fujian, "What did you tell me before?
Even if you can’t pass the exam as a scholar, you can at least learn to understand things through reading, and now you’re studying like this?”
Song Fujian was still a little unconvinced and couldn't help but muttered: "Books should not be defiled. What's wrong with those local snakes? They actually contaminate books. Look at the books they publish. They are so filthy. They also deprive the book boys.
The hard-earned money I spent on copying books is unfair to me by doing this!"
"If you think there is something wrong with their book, find out the evidence, and then report it to the Yamen for being immoral. Mr. Zhang is an upright official and will definitely make decisions for you. If you are entangled in your own power, that is fighting.
Fighting, and there is also a saying, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake!" Song Tuanyuan said earnestly, "You have been studying for several years, why don't you understand this truth?"
Song Fujian was stunned for a moment, and finally lowered his eyes honestly, "How dare we ordinary people go to the Yamen..."
"There is a profession where you can go to the Yamen and still provide justice for the people!" Song Tuanyuan thought for a while and said.
Song Fuchuan was a rebellious child who didn't like oppression, so he went to the mountains and became a bandit in his previous life. Now he likes to fight against injustice. If Song Tuanyuan keeps suppressing him, he might still cause trouble.
Song Fujian was stunned for a moment: "Mother, are you talking about a lawyer?"
Song Tuanyuan nodded: "It's just that lawyers also need thresholds. If you want to redress the grievances of the people, you must understand the laws and regulations of the Tianji Dynasty and write a petition!"
Song Fuchuan thought for a while; "Mom, then I will become a lawyer from now on!"
Song Tuanyuan looked at him: "Have you thought about it?"
Song Fujian nodded: "I hate the suffering of others. Lawyers can help people, so of course I am willing!"
"But the lawyer must at least be a scholar!" Song Tuanyuan said.
In ancient times, it was not necessary for a successful scholar to kneel before an official. If a lawyer was not even a scholar, he would have to kneel before an official. When a lawsuit was filed, the momentum would naturally be lost.
Song Fujian understood this truth, he hesitated and said: "Mom, I will try my best to test the talents!"
Song Tuanyuan now just wants Song Fuchuan to separate his mind from those cliques and study for a few more years while he is still young. As for whether he wants to be a lawyer in the future, it depends on his own choice.
Song Fuchuan had a goal in mind and became energetic. That afternoon he returned to the academy to study in preparation for taking part in the scholar examination in September this year.
Song Tuanyuan was finally relieved and could treat illnesses and save people in Tian'an Pavilion. The Qihai acupuncture technique was indeed powerful. For several days, Song Tuanyuan used this acupuncture technique to treat several patients.
March soon entered, and it was the day of the spring exam.
The Spring Examination in Taiping City was held in the academy where Song Fuxin studied, and was supervised by the Yamen.
The spring exam requires taking three subjects, each for three days, for a total of nine days and six nights, where you eat, drink, and sleep, and there are requirements for the clothes you wear and the food you bring.
For example, candidates' hats, large and small shirts, robes, etc. can only be made of a single layer. Leather coats must be coated, felt coats must be coated, socks must be single-layered, shoes must be thin-soled, and all cakes brought must be cut into pieces to prevent
Hiding cheat sheets, etc.
Song Tuanyuan had been preparing these things for Song Fuxin half a month in advance.
The weather in March was at the end of spring, so it was still very cold, but single layers were required, so Song Tuanyuan made Song Fuxin a leather jacket and leather trousers out of pigskin to protect them from cold, wind and rain.
As for food, the cakes had already become cold and hard after being stored for three days. They tasted bad and had no nutrition. Song Tuanyuan dried the noodles and deep-fried them, and put them in butter buns without adding spicy food, which became the ancient instant noodles. The most important thing is
It's beef jerky, put it on when it's time, it's definitely more attractive than modern instant noodle advertisements!
At night, Song Tuanyuan was still studying and preparing food for Song Fuxin in the small kitchen.
Ji Changan walked to the small kitchen with his hands behind his back. Looking at Song Tuanyuan who was busy in the kitchen, he couldn't help but curled his lips and walked in.
"Mr. Ji, are you still awake?" Song Tuanyuan met Ji Changan and said hello.
Ji Changan stepped forward and took a bite of the beef jerky, "Don't be too nervous. I didn't prepare anything back then. I went into the exam with only ragged clothes and a few steamed buns. Still, I didn't get the first place in the exam?"
Song Tuanyuan had never heard Ji Changan talk about his previous affairs before, so he couldn't help but ask: "Why didn't you become an official?"
Ji Changan glanced at Song Tuanyuan: "Being an official means you are superior to businessmen?"
Song Tuanyuan shook his head: "That's not true. I would rather be a businessman. The property doesn't need to be too big, just enough for food and clothing!"
"Why can't the industry be too big?" Ji Changan looked at Song Tuanyuan.
"A big tree attracts the wind!" Song Tuanyuan sighed, "I am one of those people who can be content with a small amount of money!"
Ji Changan lowered his eyes and smiled helplessly: "Sometimes you can't help yourself!"