The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

As a lot of things are too late to buy, it will be overnight, and the next morning, Xiao Sui'er and Huan Niang will go to the market to buy the necessary daily necessities and hire a cook; wizard.

Aunt Zhang's small tea shop gets up early and the business is the busiest, but it can climb Su Xiaoguan's family would rather not do business, but they are willing to meet gifts.Old Jiang Suoxing hung the sign of closing business, fell on the bed and went back to the cage. It was the first time that he could sleep comfortably in the cage for so many years. Speaking of it, I would like to thank Su Xiaoguan's family who came from Luzhou. .

Su Jin got up just after dawn, hurriedly ate some snacks with tea, and then urged Xiaozhu to set off in a mule cart; when he got out of the yard, he saw that Mr. Xia in white clothes was just getting ready to go in the car; when Mr. Xia saw Su Jin, his nose was turned upside down Without even looking at him, for some reason, he glanced at Su Jin's car, then suddenly grinned at Su Jin, and then gave a low voice to the coachman, the coachman "cracked", flicked his whip, and the five-flowered horse pulling the cart let out a long neigh. With proud steps, I left the alley and went to South Street.

Su Jin originally wondered if Mr. Xia, who was disguised as a woman, smiled ambiguously at him because he thought he was handsome and had the intention of repairing him?But then he understood that this woman was mocking Lao Tzu's shabbiness.

Take a look at the little green mule who is sullen and rolls his eyes, and then look at the five-flowered horse riding the snow with four hooves, one as slow as an old man pushing a cart, one as light as a stroll in the clouds, and two comparisons, it is simply authentic silk. The gap between Gao Fushuai.

Su Jin was so angry, he leaned out from the carriage, snatched the whip from Xiao Zhuzi's hand, and slapped the mule who tilted his head and mouth and refused to go quickly, and called Xiao Zhuzi so distressed: "Master, be gentle!" Xiaoqing can't bear it, it's a big deal for you to break it a few times."

"Xiaoqing?" Su Jin almost jumped under the car.

"Ah yes, the name that the villain gave me is Xiaoqing, which is quite easy to pronounce, and the name Xiaoqing is also easy to pronounce?" Xiao Zhuzi giggled.

"Don't call me Xiaoqing." Su Jin gritted his teeth and said that Su Jin had a good impression of Xiaoqing in the Legend of the White Snake. As for the White Snake, he didn't have any feelings for it. The main reason was that she thought the White Snake was a fool and liked Xu Xian's bastard, but he thought Xiaoqing was pure and cute. When I was a child, some kind of evil fantasy would always construct a scene where one day I went swimming in the West Lake and met the young girl with high martial arts, strong beauty and elf Su Jin couldn't stand the mule's name Xiaoqing.

"My lord, you are taking too much care." Xiao Zhuzi leaned over and touched the three white marks on the buttocks of 'Xiaoqing' that Su Jin had pulled out, gently as if he was stroking the buttocks of a beautiful woman.

"Xiaoqing, let's ignore my son, I'm going to school today, my son is afraid of books, so I'm in a bad mood, let's not bother with him, so ask Xiaoqing to make a bell for you, hang it on your neck, and engrave the word "Xiaoqing" It's not in vain that we have been partners for several years." Xiao Zhuzi muttered.

Su Jin leaned back dejectedly, sighed and said: It seems that I can't have the dream of meeting Xiaoqing in the West Lake in the future, but when I think of this lazy mule with rolled eyes and neck stuck, Xiaoqing cares about Yin, so I have to spit out the overnight meal A few bowls are not enough.

The mule cart drives out of the south gate of Yingtianfu. There is an open field in front of you. From a distance, you can see the green trees on a sunny day, and the morning breeze blows slightly. A green lake is embedded in the distance like beautiful jade.

All the cars on the main road are driving forward, and there are ordinary youths with bookcases on their shoulders and schoolbags on their shoulders, rushing to the lake. Su Jin guesses that these are all students who are going to study in the academy. Take a look at Mr. Xia's five-flowered horse luxury frame. Long gone.

Su Jin's mule cart made a big circle along the shore of the lake and followed the flow of people to a small island protruding from the center of the lake. After about a quarter of an hour, there was a gate in front of him. At the gate, people dressed as officers and soldiers began to check their identities and recommend admissions. Official letters and search the driver for hidden weapons and other items that are prohibited from being brought in.

Su Jinxin said: This academy seems to have a certain style. On the first day of school, it seems that there are security measures for some important activities; after a lot of trouble, I was finally allowed to enter Dongcheng Lake by crossing a bluestone arch bridge with a width of more than ten feet. Not too far from the island, someone stopped the driver and told the entourage and the driver not to go any further. Students only need to walk in with a letter of recommendation, and the entourage, driver and luggage can stay in the courtyard on the left and wait.

Su Jin became more and more curious about the size of the academy. Not only did a student like himself have to abide by such rules, Su Jin also saw several people in official clothes get out of the car and walk in.

"Young master, Xiaoren and Xiaoqing are waiting for you here. You come here to look for me after school." Xiao Zhuzi got Xiao Sui'er's confession, so he took care of him.

Su Jin had a chill, this guy actually called Xiao Qing so smoothly, it made people smile bitterly, so he straightened his clothes, straightened his square scarf and gently shook his folding fan, walking forward slowly like Zhuge Zhiliang or Tang Bozhi tiger.

After a short walk, the wide stone-step avenue shaded by green trees suddenly came to the end, a majestic and tall gate tower stands in sight. The gate tower is three or four feet high, with eaves and slanted lifting floors. The vermilion tone looks solemn and luxurious. The lintel is a huge blue plaque. There are five handsome gold-plated "Yingtianfu Academy"; but the gate is closed and there are a few old men standing on the porch beside the gate, looking seriously at the students gathered in front of the gate.

Su Jin looked up at the plaque and suddenly found that the inscription on the plaque was a little different. Although it was slightly indistinguishable, a huge red square seal caught Su Jin's mind. He carefully squinted his eyes to identify the eight big seals. He said softly: "Ordered by the heavens, longevity and eternal prosperity." Suddenly, there was a jolt. This is a plaque bestowed by the emperor! .

While Su Jin was thinking, he suddenly heard someone shouting loudly: "Salute...!"

Su Jin was taken aback when he saw that the bustling students all raised their robes and bowed and bowed at the gate of Yingtian Mansion. All the students of Tianshu Academy need to salute this imperial tablet.

Everyone has finished paying their respects. A handsome-looking old man in Confucian shirts beside the pillars said loudly: "All the talents of the Song Dynasty put on your clothes and dust off the dust, and now you are about to enter the academy. After entering this gate, you are the official members of Yingtian Academy. Always pay attention to yourself. The words and deeds must not exceed the rules and rituals. There are more ceremonies in terms of etiquette this afternoon, and you students follow the instructions."

Everyone said in unison: "Follow Master's order."

The old man nodded in satisfaction and stretched out his hand to make a gesture. The door slowly opened, and everyone dressed up and followed the old man in an orderly file.

Thirty steps into the door, a huge screen wall blocks the way. In front of the screen wall, the incense table and cigarettes are lingering. There is a portrait of Confucius hanging on the screen wall. The old man turned around and stood still.

Everyone bowed and saluted the portrait one after another; Su Jin thought to himself that there were so many rules in the ancient academy, but respecting the ancestors and not forgetting to worship is what future generations should learn and admire.

After walking past the screen wall, there is an open space in front of you. A large green brick field makes people feel happy. A temporary bamboo platform has been built in the north corner of the field. Nearly a hundred students are sitting on futon mats. The skinny dozen or so old men presumably belonged to the assistant professors of the academy, the head of the mountain and others.

Under the guidance of the old man, everyone sat down on the futon in a quiet and orderly manner, waiting for the coming students and the approach of the entrance time.

Dozens of students came in one after another. The time has come and the sun is starting to heat up. Su Jin sat under the stage and began to sweat all over. Khan even complained buzzingly.

At this moment, a middle-aged man with a black face and long goatee stood at the front desk, his eyes were shining brightly, and he gestured to the students in the audience, and said in a dissatisfied voice: "Everyone, please stay quiet and the school will advance seriously. How proper is it to be noisy and noisy at the ceremony?"

Seeing his harsh words, everyone shut their mouths consciously. The scene quieted down. The man's face turned slightly and he continued: "I, Cao Min, was appointed by the imperial court to live as a lecturer in Yingtianfu Academy. You new students naturally don't know each other, but it doesn't matter. From now on, you will see me from time to time because your every move, every word and deed, reading, sleeping, eating, drinking and drinking will be fully supervised by me Don’t blame me for being ruthless if the school’s rules are violated in my hands.”

After hearing these words, all the newcomers looked at each other in blank dismay and listened to what the lecturer said. It seems that the future life will not be easy. Su Jin thought to himself that this is the predecessor of the future dean of students. It should be very old-fashioned. Seeing the expressions of those old students who have been in school for several years sitting in the audience, they have suffered from him before.

"The rule is that from today onwards, the members of the academy maintenance committee will go to the entrance of the academy and close the gate, and a few teaching assistants who will welcome the students back. From now on, all latecomers will be deprived of their admission qualifications." Cao Min waved his hand.

Several tall students climbed up from the ground, bowed and promised to run to the gate. After a while, there was a sound of scolding and the sound of closing the door, which was obviously closed according to Cao Min's order, and students who were later late were not allowed to enter. up.

Su Jin rolled his eyes, it seems that this academy is not easy to stay in. This Professor Cao is not a easy person to mess with, and it would be terrible if he got into his hands.

"Just now, some of you were fanning, wiping sweat, and complaining because of the hot weather. It's really unseemly; look at the stage, old gentlemen, are you hot? Are they not hot? Has there ever been a person like you? Out of manner?" Cao Min scolded.

Su Jin turned to the stage and looked at more than a dozen old men in neat clothes and hats, like clay sculptures and wood carvings, sitting on chairs, and none of them was as noisy as the students in the audience just now, especially the man in the middle who looked at least 80 or [-] years old, but his waist was still straight and his eyes were straight. majesty.

"You, you, you, and you..." Cao Min pointed at a dozen students in one breath and said, "Stand aside and stand in the sun for half an hour after the entrance ceremony is completed. I can't even bear it, so how can I talk about him serving for our Great Song Dynasty and sharing the joys and sorrows with the people?"

I was pointed out to more than a dozen students with pale faces. These are the sons of officials and rich families. They are used to being pampered, so they couldn't help but wiped their sweat and fanned their voices to complain. Unexpectedly, it was this kind of punishment. The first day of school was the sun. I never dreamed that it would be like this.

A dozen or so students stood up with their heads down and walked to the side. Su Jin glanced at Mr. Xia, who was dressed in white and snowy.At this moment, the horse can't stand for you, can it?Then he became worried. He knew that Mr. Xia was actually a woman. It would be hard for a man to be exposed to the sun for an hour, let alone half an hour, let alone an hour.

Although Su Jin doesn't want to meddle in her business, after all, living under the same roof is a cohabitation relationship, and he is the only person here who knows that she is a woman. Su Jin still thinks of a way to help her.