I slay demons and demons with poetry

Chapter 178 Let's Go Back to Jizhou
"If I'm not mistaken, your master Tao Fengming's real name should be Huangfu Fengming, right?"

Gu Zhifu's words were astonishing, and Song Mu was also a little bit surprised at the moment, not knowing whether he should answer the question or not.

But Gu Zhifu smiled, and there was a bit of admiration on his face.

"I only found out that day when I saw him displaying a strange state. Huangfu Fengming, he was a man of the day, but that's okay, he was dismissed by His Majesty, and now he is just a changed face. No one will trouble him. .”

"He can teach you, um, at least you will have a bright future in the future."

Gu Zhifu said this, but Song Mu was shocked when he heard these words. This was something Tao Fengming didn't tell himself.

But hearing what Gu Zhifu said, and looking at his expression, maybe His Majesty doesn't have too much suspicion against Tao Fengming, otherwise, as Tao Fengming's disciple, he will be frustrated in the future of the imperial examination.

And obviously Tao Fengming's signboard is very useful in Gu Zhifu's place.

It's just that the wish has come to nothing at this moment, and the magistrate Gu is obviously still a little unwilling.

This is the first time Song Mu came to someone's house, and he didn't dare to lose face, so he was given a name in the end.

The magistrate Gu wanted to introduce Song Mu to his granddaughter, [-] Nianhua, named Gu Qingqing, whose father was serving as a general judge in Suzhou, so he will also raise her there.

Song Mu couldn't say anything, he could only bring this matter aside for the time being.

After the meal, Prefect Gu also asked Song Mu about some things, and Song Mu also told the truth.

"You're going to take the provincial exam next year? Isn't that inappropriate?"

The two were drinking tea. At this time, Magistrate Gu heard that Song Mu was going to take the provincial examination next year, and the expression on his face was a little frustrated.

Song Mu also quickly explained with a smile.

"The late student just wants to give it a try, and it doesn't count as much thinking about it."

Hearing these words, Gu Zhifu smiled and waved his hands.

"This matter may not be certain. Although I don't know how much knowledge you have now, but those three poems about chrysanthemums have such a remarkable literary talent, you naturally have some skills."

As soon as Gu Zhifu mentioned this matter, the expression on his face became very excited.

The impression Song Mu left on him that day was so deep that he couldn't calm down for a long time.

Saying this, Gu Zhifu felt even more unwilling, and the idea of ​​recruiting a grandson-in-law could not be dispelled for a long time.

So after the last struggle, Prefect Gu even gave Song Mu a big gift.

"These are some books from when Gou Zi Zhong was juren. I have always carried them with me. My little grandson gave them to Nephew Song Xian before he was old enough."

As Gu Zhifu said so, his servants had already brought up a big wooden box. Seeing this, Song Mu was extremely surprised.

"My lord, this... How dare this late student?"

Song Mu said respectfully, but Gu Zhifu waved his hand.

"Take it away, this old man is also eager for talent. Besides, you will also take the provincial examination next year. These things will help you to some extent."

Saying so, Gu Zhifu sighed slightly at the moment.

"Hey, it's just that you are such a good seedling, why didn't you come from my Shaozhou prefecture? If you weren't a talented person from Jiangnan West Road, I really wanted to take you here."

When Gu Zhifu said this, his tone was firm, and Song Mu also felt a little embarrassed when he heard it.

This has always been the rule of the Wen Dynasty. Each school can rely on its own ability to win some literati students. They only need to be registered as local citizens, and they can refer to them.

This was originally a help for some prefectures and counties that were rumored to be weak, but later it gradually developed into various appearances.

Some provinces with strong imperial examinations, if they feel that they cannot compete with the talents of their own provinces, they will also go to other provinces for naturalization and take imperial examinations in other places.

Some places vowed to compete for a high ground, so they wished to recruit outstanding students from the three states and nine prefectures, so that there would be a lot of flowers.

Fortunately, the imperial court didn't think this was too much, and had always allowed it.

Song Mu was also shocked when he heard this, but if the head of the case in his own government was still poached, it would indeed be a shame to the Jizhou government school.

So at the moment Song Mu had no choice but to reach out to take it, and then saluted the magistrate Gu respectfully.

"Thank you for your kindness, my lord, I will never forget it in my later life!"

"Get up, get up, this is what you deserve, you will be on the rise in the future, and you just have to remember the old man haha."

Prefect Gu said in an open-minded manner, completely gone from the strict look he had in the past.

Song Mu and the two senior brothers left carrying the things, and Gu Zhifu also sent them to the door. Seeing Song Mu leave, he sighed slightly at this moment.

"This kind of true kindness is a beautiful jade, so that it does not violate the virtues of our ancestors."

After returning to the post house, Song Mu immediately returned to the room with his things, and ran to the next room to tell Tao Fengming about the matter. Tao Fengming looked calm and even appreciated the gift from the prefect Gu.

For scholars, knowledge is more precious than any gold, silver and jewels.

On this day, Song Mu and the others rested in the prefectural city, and also participated in the dinner held by Gu Zhifu, but now that Guangdong Province is in turmoil and people's livelihood is dying, this dinner is not considered prosperous.

Song Mu escaped the fate of being drunk because of his body injuries. Early the next morning, everyone was escorted by Gu Zhifu and others on their way home.

All the way from the mountain road to the water road, stepping into the Jiangnan West Road boundary, everyone seems to have a sense of relaxation away from the battlefield at this moment.

The boat sailed all the way north along the Ganjiang River. After a few days of bumps, the familiar Jizhou prefecture city appeared in front of everyone again at this moment.

"We have arrived! We have arrived at Jizhou Mansion!"

Before the boat touched the shore, some students shouted loudly at that moment. Others also looked frustrated at the moment, and some people were even a little moved, and their eyes were a little moist.

This month's trip, everyone has gone through untold hardships. Fortunately, no students died, which makes people feel that it is a blessing.

Song Mu has also walked out of the cabin at this moment, looking outside, there are many boats at the pier in front of him, and people's voices can be heard from a distance, and countless people are busy at the pier at the moment.

The scene of prosperity and tranquility reappeared, making Song Mu very dazed.

Especially after seeing the desolate scene brought about by the war, Song Mu felt more and more that all the things in front of him were worth his efforts to cherish.

"Everyone, let's go, go back to the government school today, and after the registration is over, I will rest with you for three days!"

At this time, Shang Zuliang spoke in front again, and the crowd also cheered.

A boat full of students docked, and countless people also looked up at these high-spirited students at this moment, and entered the city in a row.

Song Mu also followed the team, looking around eagerly at this moment, and felt a little joy in his heart.

It's good to be alive.

The team entered the city all the way, and the voices of people came even more. The Fucheng seemed to be a little more lively than before, and even the surrounding scenes made Song Mu a little speechless.

"This...how do you feel that there are so many people in the mansion?"

Xue Kaiwen, who was walking beside Song Mu, was also a little surprised at the moment, looking around and asking in disbelief.

Song Mu also looked around and saw that there were indeed many people speaking with accents that did not belong to Jiangnanxidao in the surrounding streets.

Perhaps most of them are people from Guangdong Province. Now that they are approaching Jiangnan West Road, in a month's time, there will be many people in Jizhou Prefecture.

It's just that the management of Jizhou Mansion is pretty good now. Although these people are sallow and thin, at least they still have good looks in their eyes. Many of them are doing small businesses on the street.

Many children ran wildly on the street, their eardrums filled with giggling laughter.

Song Mu and the others continued to move forward, all the way to the school in front of them.

Everyone had just arrived at the Fuxue, Song Mu hadn't entered the Fuxue yet, but suddenly there was an excited shout from beside him.

"Mu Geer!"

Song Mu turned around, and saw his second uncle Song Liangda in civilian clothes, who was looking at him with excited eyes, and ran over unsteadily.

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(End of this chapter)