Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Cai Rong is a middle-aged man, but he looks younger than his actual age.

Although he looks good, he was almost unable to survive due to poverty before Meng Changqing found him. If it weren't for Lord Ding of Luojiang County who loved talents and often rewarded him with food, he would have starved to death long ago.

After all, this man had passed the provincial examination and had some talent. Ding loved learning and valued talent, so he always wanted to help him. He always wanted to find him an easy job so that he could support himself and save money to go to other states to take exams.

But Cai Rong was a strange person. Although he was dedicated to education, he himself had no interest in imperial examinations. He did not complete the tasks introduced by Ding Aixue very well. He often worked for three days and rested for two days. After barely getting by, he went back to teach children who had no books to read.

The later it got, the more Ding Aixue didn't want to care about him. When he mentioned this man, he would say that he was not smart.

After Zhong Ming went back, Ding Aixue called people over to ask about the situation in Beishan County. Zhong Ming conveyed on behalf of Meng Changqing that Beishan County had opened a county school and was short of a teacher.

When Ding Aixue heard this, he immediately thought of Cai Ronglai, and called him over to explain the situation and asked him if he was willing to go to Beishan County.

Cai Rong heard from Ding Aixiu that Beishan County was poor, and the magistrate was a kind and virtuous man who opened a free county school and wanted to teach the children, but he couldn't find a teacher.

Before Ding Aixue started to persuade him, Cai Rong stood up and said, "I am willing to go to Beishan County!"

Ding Aixue scratched his beard and said, "Okay, go back and pack your luggage, and go to Beishan County with Zhong Ming in two days."

That's how he came to Beishan County.

Wen took Zheng Xidong to visit Cai Rong. On the way, they talked about the talent of this gentleman. Zheng Xidong asked: "Has he passed the provincial examination? Is he a scholar?"

"Those with excellent grades can be called that, but the proper name should be tongsheng." Wen saw what she really wanted to ask, so she continued, "Before the prefectural examination, you must also pass the county examination. Only after passing these two levels can you be qualified to participate in the academy examination.

After the academy examination, there is the provincial examination, then the metropolitan examination, and then the palace examination.

The first place in the palace examination is the champion. These tests are not held every year, some are held every three years, and some are held every two years.

Whenever there is an exam, there will be eliminations. It is not easy to be the top scholar among tens of millions of scholars. One must have sufficient talent and luck to be the top scholar.

Zheng Xidong's mind was a mess, but he understood the last sentence most deeply. Luck, of course you need luck. There are county exams, prefectural exams, so many exams, but if you happen to be born as a woman, you will not pass any exam.

Thinking of this, Zheng Xidong couldn't help but say aloud, "It would be great if women could also take the imperial examinations."

When Wen heard this, she stopped and turned to face Zheng Xidong. "If a woman has enough talent and ability, the people above will always see it. Maybe there will be such a day." Wen thought of her own frustration in the past and Changqing who was in danger. She asked Zheng Xidong out of selfishness, "Are you willing to pave the way for women in the world?"

The sunset was reflected in Zheng Xidong's eyes. Strange thoughts popped into her mind and her sorrow suddenly disappeared. What she saw was a mountain towering into the clouds.

This is her goal. She knows that climbing the mountain is not easy and there will be many difficulties and obstacles on the mountain, but as long as she stands on the top of the mountain, the beautiful scenery will never let her down.

Soon we arrived at Cai Rong's residence. The courtyard gate and the door to his room were open. Standing outside the door, I saw him sticking his butt out to take things out of the box.

Laicai knocked on the door frame.

Cai Rong looked up and saw three people, one old and two young, outside the door. "Who are you looking for? I just moved in today."

Lai Cai introduced at the right time: "This is the mother of the county magistrate, and also a former teacher of the school. She came here specially to say hello to you."

"Mr. Cai." Wen smiled and nodded at him.

Cai Rong quickly stood up, straightened his sleeves, and bowed, saying, "It's Madam Meng. Please come in." (End of this chapter)