Imperial officials have an assessment system from top to bottom. For example, local officials are tested to see whether the local taxation, population, education, etc. can meet the standards or whether there is any improvement compared with last year. Once the assessment results are too outrageous, they are usually required to
Being punished can range from being demoted, to being demoted or even jailed.
The governor of Huaizhou did a good job in many aspects, but in the aspect of education, he failed to meet the standards for several years. Angrily, he ordered Yan Jiong, the magistrate of Yunhuai County, to help him solve this problem.
However, Yan Jiongping was busy with affairs in Japan, and he regretted that he went to see the governor for a drink that day, but regrets were of no use, as there were only a few days left before the time they agreed.
If he can no longer find suitable enlightenment reading materials, his future life may be very difficult.
Wu Mian, the county magistrate, searched the city for the young man who casually recited the three-character rhyme last time, but to no avail. After much thought, he finally decided to try Tang Ji, who was praised by Professor Chen as the best talent in Huaizhou.
Unexpectedly, the young master standing opposite him was actually the person he had been looking for. Tears filled his eyes and he said excitedly: "It is indeed you!"
Tang Ji gave a brief salute to the two of them with a puzzled face, and asked curiously: "I wonder why the two adults want to see me?"
Yan Jiong coughed lightly and explained: "That's it, I want you..."
But before he finished speaking, Wu Mian rushed forward excitedly and grabbed Tang Ji's arm.
When Tang Ji saw the other party's appearance, he felt a chill in his heart.
Do all officials nowadays have this habit?
"Tang Gongzi, do you dare to ask if this saying, 'It is the father's fault if he is not taught, and it is the teacher's fault if he is not taught strictly' comes from your mouth?" Wu Mian continued to ask.
Tang Ji raised his eyebrows slightly and asked doubtfully: "Isn't this the Three Character Classic?"
After listening to the conversation between the two, Yan Jiong immediately realized what was going on. He didn't care about Wu Mian's mistake of interrupting his speech. He quickly walked up and grabbed Tang Ji's other arm: "Mr. Tang, these three words are really true.
From your hand?"
Tang Ji swallowed, and finally remembered that the middle-aged man in front of him was the drunken official he met in the restaurant that day, and murmured: "I don't know what the three-character code is."
Yan Jiong and Wu Mian immediately showed expressions of "Do you think I'm stupid?" The former continued: "Mr. Tang, I really need this "Three Character Classic", and I hope you can write it. I believe this work will definitely be famous.
Shock the world!”
Tang Ji has no doubt that the "Three Character Classic" can be famous all over the world. After all, even children in future generations can memorize a few sentences. But the crux of the problem is that if he really takes it out, then he will steal someone else's work again.
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Seeing him stroking his chin and thinking, Yan Jiong was so anxious that sweat dripped from his forehead. With His Highness Prince You present, he couldn't speak to him in a commanding tone.
At this moment, Li Yu put down the watermelon juice, stood up and patted his bulging belly. He walked to Tang Ji and pushed Yan Jiong and Wu Mian's hands away, saying: "You guys, please help me a little bit."
No sincerity at all!”
Sincerity?
Yan Jiong and Wu Mian looked at each other in confusion, and then saw Li Yu rubbing his fingers, and then they understood what the other party meant. However, Meng Xue's works will become famous all over the world. Isn't this reputation worse than a few taels of broken silver?
?
Tang Ji glanced at Li Yu, picked up the watermelon on the table and stuffed it into his mouth: "If you can't speak, speak less!"
Li Yu looked like he had seen through the truth. He gnawed on the watermelon and turned towards the house under construction next to the kitchen.
After listening to the conversation between the two, Yan Jiong finally believed the rumors that the two were close friends. He quickly took out a piece of broken silver from his sleeve and handed it over: "Mr. Tang, my monthly monthly payment is not much.
Look at this..."
Tang Ji obviously didn't believe his lies. How could the county magistrate who went to a restaurant for dinner at noon have no money!
But he did not accept the money. After thinking about it, he sighed: "Okay, then I will sort it out and give it to Master Yan. You can send someone to pick it up in two days."
"Okay, this little money is my kindness. I hope Mr. Tang will accept it." Immediately, he stuffed the money into Tang Ji's hand, smiled like a child and bowed to Li Yu, then took Wu Mian with him.
Turn around and leave.
Tang Ji couldn't help but smile bitterly. It was really difficult to make money in the first few days after he was reborn. As a result, now others are stuffing money into his pockets. He shook his head and put a few pieces of silver into his sleeves.
He turned around and found Yue Shuhua already lying on the wicker chair, and asked: "Sister Yue, are you okay?"
"What? Can't you stay a little longer if you have nothing to do? Sister, I finally found time today. I heard from sister Jiang Ran that my brother, the food you cook is delicious. Why don't you show your skills to me?" Yue Shuhua blinked her clear jade eyes.
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Tang Ji trembled as if he was electrocuted, and quickly turned his head and agreed: "Okay, then I'll prepare the food."
It is now June, and the weather is relatively hot. Yuexian Tower has finally done some personnel work. Jiang Ran only needs to stay in the building for half a day and will be back at noon. With Li Yu here, he bought more wine in the morning.
some dishes.
Calculating the time, it’s time to cook.
Jiu'er, who was hiding in the house to enjoy the cool weather, saw him entering the kitchen and quickly followed him in.
Soon after, the sound of cooking came from the kitchen.
Yue Shuhua, who was sitting on the wicker chair, said with a smile: "They say that a gentleman doesn't want to be in the kitchen, but I didn't expect that my younger brother is so different and actually knows how to cook."
"What kind of gentleman is this guy Tang Ji? But I have to say that not only can he cook, but his skills are not inferior to those of the chefs in the restaurant. The key is that he can always make those unheard-of delicacies." Li Yu stood aside and used
I measured the open space in the yard with my hands and planned to buy the yard next door later. Then I would plant two trees and hang a hammock to sleep!
Yue Shuhua chuckled, looked at Li Yu, and asked: "What about His Highness Prince You? Do you plan to hide in Huaizhou for the rest of your life?"
Hearing this, Li Yu's face instantly became serious, and he said in a deep voice: "What do you mean?"
"Hey, I just said casually, please don't be angry, Your Highness. I think it's a bit aggrieved for Your Highness to stay here in Huaizhou!" Yue Shuhua looked relaxed and played with her slender fingers.
Li Yu took a deep breath and said with a smile: "I prefer Huaizhou to the intrigues and intrigues in Kyoto."
Yue Shuhua nodded slightly and did not continue to ask further.
Soon, a carriage stopped outside the door. Jiang Ran walked down from the horse stool and said to Pang Qing: "Uncle Pang, come in and have a seat."
"Okay, I'll park the carriage first." Pang Qing replied politely, dragging the carriage toward the alley ahead.
Jiang Ran raised his foot and crossed the threshold and walked back to the courtyard. He found Yue Shuhua and Li Yu were there. He smiled softly and said, "Sister Yue, His Highness Prince You."
"No need to be polite, Mrs. Sister-in-law, oh no no no, Miss Jiang." Li Yu almost choked on his own saliva because he called her by the wrong name, but he noticed something was wrong with Yue Shuhua sitting beside him and followed her gaze.
Looking around, I immediately noticed something unusual.
The two asked in unison: "Miss Jiang, what's wrong with your face?"
Hearing the sound, Jiang Ran quickly stretched out his hand to cover his left cheek, but it was still a step too late.
This scene happened to be seen by Tang Ji who came out of the kitchen. He walked over in three steps and then gently opened her hand, only to see a red slap on her tender little face.