Lu Song has no plans to invest in the company for the time being, mainly because of his deep-rooted official-oriented thinking.
With an iron rice bowl in hand, he would not consider doing business at all. This was also related to the fact that Zhu Hao was born in the Jinyiwei family. Lu Song originally wanted to get rid of Jinyiwei's control, let alone take the initiative to tie his own interests with Zhu Hao's.
The next day.
Zhu San and Zhu Si came to the school early, even earlier than Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao, Jinghong, and Lu Bingsan came here together.
"Zhu Hao, you said you wanted to bring the skin Cuju to me, did you bring it?" Zhu Si saw Zhu Hao and couldn't wait to come over and asked.
Zhu Hao smiled and pointed at Lu Bing, who hurriedly threw the ball.
This Cuju is indeed made of leather, with a sheep's bladder on the inner layer, so it has good jumping ability. In addition, Zhu Hao found a special boot maker to customize it, so that everything from materials to workmanship are very sophisticated, Ruo Zhu
Hao gathered the masters together and started industrial production.
But obviously Cuju is still too niche in this era. Compared with the income from selling salt, it is really insignificant, so Zhu Hao has no plans to open a leather ball workshop.
But it’s perfect for Zhu Si to play with.
"Is this Pi Cuju?"
Zhu Si took the ball and was so excited that he threw it on the ground. It bounced strongly and rolled without any hindrance. The kick on his foot was no longer as painful as before.
Just before Zhu Si was about to kick, Zhu Hao hurriedly reminded: "You have to be careful when kicking this Cuju. If you use too much force, you may be kicked out of sight."
According to the intensity of kicking Cuju in the past, with this kick, the ball will have to be kicked outside the courtyard wall, and then the ball will inevitably have to run out to find it.
"it's okay no problem……"
Zhu Sike doesn't care about that. Having a new ball to play with is more important to him than anything else.
Zhu San was slightly displeased: "Xiaosi, Mr. Yuan said that today our father will test our knowledge. Do you still have fun? Can't we wait until the test is over?"
When Zhu Si heard that there was an exam, his momentum suddenly faded.
"Okay, hurry up and review your homework. Mr. Gongsun is expected to be here soon. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me. When you pass the exam, we will go out of the city to play Cuju in the wilderness. The sky is vast there, wouldn't it be better?
"
Zhu Hao made new plans for several children.
Go play Cuju on the grass outside the city...
When I think about it, I think the picture is very beautiful.
The children had good self-discipline, and then they all came to the house to study, and the yard quickly became quiet.
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noon.
Prince's study room.
Zhu Youqi personally took the examination of Zhu San and Zhu Si, and there were three people standing in front of him, one was Zhang Zuo, the official of the royal family, and the other two were Yuan Zonggao and Gongsun Yi.
The contents of the examination were the classic meanings and annotations of "Mencius". Memorizing them was completely childish for the two children. Zhu Youqian even asked a pair of children about their understanding of the chapters and sentences of "Mencius" and once mentioned the content of "The Great Learning".
"very good!"
Zhu Youqi gave a general examination and nodded with satisfaction.
The learning progress of the two children was in line with his expectations, especially Zhu Houcong, who was firmly ahead of his sister this time, and there was a vague trend of the latecomer catching up.
Zhu Youqian then looked at Gongsun Yi, nodded and said to his children: "It seems that the new teaching has taught you well."
Yuan Zonggao smiled and said: "Feng Yuan, King Xing is praising you, why don't you go and salute King Xing?"
Fengyuan was Gongsun Yi's cousin. He had been in the palace for a while, and this was the first time he saw Prince Xing. He was so excited that he didn't know how to express his respect.
Just as he was about to go up and salute, Zhu Youqi waved his hand: "You are a tutor in the palace and the prince's husband, so you don't need to be polite."
This means that since you are my son's teacher and are of the same generation as me, you cannot show the difference in status in front of your children, lest the two younger children think that the palace does not respect your husband and cause them to act indiscriminately.
In order to set an example for his children, Zhu Youqi must show respect for Gongsun Yi, even if this gentleman is just a temporary tutor.
"Your Majesty, your fluency in answering questions today is not as good as your brother's. It is very different from last time. You have to work hard." Zhu Youqi was a little dissatisfied with Zhu San's performance today and reminded him with a gloomy look on his face.
Zhu San was unhappy.
Last time, he basically crushed his younger brother in the whole process, but this time he was overtaken by his younger brother. It was obviously because his younger brother listened to Zhu Hao's lectures with him.
Zhu Youqian looked at Gongsun Yi again and said, "I'd like to trouble you to teach you to give more advice to the prince."
"yes."
Gongsun Yi had a troubled expression on his face.
It's not that he doesn't want to teach. He also listened to the content of Zhu Youqi's school examination just now. He thought it was "thrilling" before. How can this level of assessment be used to test children in school? It is almost the level of a child examination, except that it is not eight-legged essay. Other than answering the question, there is no difference.
Just when he thought the two students couldn't answer, they answered almost fluently, as if the question was not difficult for them at all.
But the problem is...
I haven't even taught you this in depth. How did they answer it? Did someone know that the question was leaked in advance and let them prepare?
Now King Xing wants me to raise the crown prince, but how can I raise him?
Gongsun Yi was confused.
Zhu Youqian seemed to have something to discuss with Zhang Zuo, so he hurriedly ended the exam and waved his hand: "Yuan Changshi, please send them out."
"Father!"
Zhu San hurriedly reminded, "My brother and I have passed this exam, right? We promised before that if we can pass successfully, we can go out to the city to play. Does your father still remember this?"
Zhu Youqian looked at his daughter angrily: "Since you want to go out and have a look, my father won't stop you, let Yuan Changshi help you make arrangements."
"Great!"
Zhu San was very excited.
Go out of the city to catch rabbits, find an open space to play Cuju, and then look at the field scenery outside. If you can hunt again... it will be a dream life.
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Yuan Zonggao walked in front and came out with Gongsun Yi and his two children.
"Two princes, you go back to class first. I have something to say to your husband." Yuan Zonggao sent the two younger ones away first.
"yes!"
Zhu San and Zhu Si ran away quickly.
Gongsun Yi felt a little uneasy, fearing that Yuan Zonggao would ask him about his teaching progress in detail. If he was asked about the students' academic status, he didn't know how to answer. Did he want to tell Yuan Zonggao that in fact, I didn't teach that deeply? The two princes Is it self-taught?
"Feng Yuan, what do you think of Zhu Hao?"
The first question Yuan Zonggao asked left Gongsun Yi confused.
After Gongsun Yi hesitated, he replied: "Very smart."
Yuan Zonggao smiled and said: "Have you noticed it too? You may not know that he is a disciple of Tang Yin, who is famous all over the world. If Tang Yin can appreciate him, you should be able to guess how talented he is, right?"
"ah?"
Gongsun Yi was really surprised.
For a scholar, especially a person who has passed the scholar examination, of course he knows Tang Yin's name.
Although Tang Yin never held an official position, his own experience and attainments in poetry and painting are enough to be called a representative of Jiangnan literati. Such a person is destined to leave his name in history.
Compared to a dazzling literary star like Tang Yin, he is an insignificant dust among scholars.
Zhu Hao is Tang Yin's disciple?
Why does it sound so mysterious?
Yuan Zonggao said: "Tang Yin's talent and learning are indeed unparalleled in the world, but it is a pity that his official career is hopeless... Perhaps because of this, he also made outstanding achievements in teaching and educating people."
Gongsun Yi was confused again.
When others mentioned Tang Yin, they all said that Tang Yin was unparalleled in poetry and painting, or how high his calligraphy and writing skills were, but you, Yuan Changshi, praised Tang Yin for his achievements in teaching and educating people?
This statement is really new. Have you ever seen his superb teaching skills?
"I have also heard Zhu Hao teach the two princes. What he taught was taught to him by Tang Yin. It is unusual. If you have leisure, you can also listen..."
When Yuan Zonggao said this, he cleared up Gongsun Yi's doubts.
It turns out that it was not because I taught well, nor were the two princes self-taught, nor was it someone who leaked the test questions in advance, but because they had the "famous teacher" Zhu Hao behind them to guide them. No wonder the two princes were able to answer the questions beyond the syllabus.
If your skills are not as good as others, it is really because your skills are not as good as others.
"By the way, Fengyuan, recently...has anyone looked for you?" Yuan Zonggao mentioned it again intentionally or unintentionally.
"Um?"
Gongsun Yi was confused.
He found that with his IQ, it was indeed not easy to survive in the palace.
Yuan Zonggao smiled and said: "What I want to ask is, has any stranger approached you, mentioned to you that you were working in the palace, and tried to bribe you?"
Those words before were just Yuan Zonggao's warm-up. This was Yuan Zonggao's real purpose in finding Gongsun Yi.
But with Gongsun Yi's mind, he would not think about this.
"Never."
After Gongsun Yi thought carefully, he answered firmly.
Has a stranger been looking for you recently?
Why are you looking for yourself?
Involving Prince Xing’s Mansion?
Want to find out about the palace from me?
Yuan Zonggao said: "There is no best. You also know the status of Prince Xing's Palace in the Ming Dynasty now, and you are afraid that someone with intentions will target the Palace... If anyone comes to you, even if it is someone from the government, you must tell the truth, but don't tell the truth."
I’m sorry to disappoint you when I recommend you in front of King Xing.”
"Yes Yes."
Since Yuan Zonggao mentioned the recommendation, Gongsun Yi quickly saluted Yuan Zonggao and showed enough respect.
In fact, when the palace was selecting temporary teachers, there were many candidates. Gongsun Yi also knew that his qualifications were still low and he was not qualified to teach Prince Xing at all. However, Yuan Zonggao thought that he was young and had potential, and even thought that he could pass the imperial examination or even become a Jinshi in the future.
, will choose him only if he has a bright future.
This is a public statement. What is the situation behind the scenes... Gongsun Yi cannot think of it and will not think about it.
"Teach well."
Yuan Zonggao smiled, as if he admired Gongsun Yi very much, "When the next time the scholar comes to Changshou, I may arrange for him to meet you and test your knowledge personally."
When Gongsun Yi heard this, he almost burst into tears with gratitude.
This kind of recommendation is not an ordinary recommendation. It is related to Gongsun Yi's future status in the County Confucianism Office and whether he can pass the examination in the future.
He was thinking in his heart, the fortune teller said that I will have bad luck after I turn 20. I am not deceiving you. I really have met a noble person.