Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 313 Xiaozhi's studies

"Oh, look at you, every time you go out you bring things for them.

You don’t need to buy them in the future. They are two naughty monkeys. They just do things every day, climbing up the roof, teasing cats and dogs. They are going crazy.

Whatever you feed them, it will be wasted.”

Lin Ruolan reached out to take the oil paper bags, put them on the table, and then asked Qu Shaoyang to sit down.

"How's it going? You gained a lot from this trip, didn't you?

I heard from Yunhan that you got promoted and became a general manager.

You also reopened the case at your father-in-law's house and found jobs for your two uncles?

Good, good, that's great, that's how it should be. Your father-in-law is so lucky to have a son-in-law like you."

Liu Dongshan was particularly happy to see his apprentice come back. He waved to Qu Shaoyang to sit on the kang and praised him.

“Well, I did get a lot of things done on this trip.

Master, I came to you because I have something to discuss with you. "

There was no need for polite greetings between Qu Shaoyang and Liu Dongshan; they could just get straight to the point.

Therefore, he told Liu Dongshan about his appointment as the general manager of wood tax, his proposal to use explosives to blow up the sentry posts, and his promotion of the new method of crossing the line.

"Master, the soft-threading method must be popularized starting from our own mountain area.

In a few days, I will have to trouble Master to go to the mountain field to look after them and instruct them on how to dress up."

The method of soft penetration was developed by master Qu Shaoyang and his apprentice Liu Dongshan.

Qu Shaoyang is too busy to take care of his own mountain farm, so Liu Dongshan will definitely have to step in.

“Okay, it’s no big deal, I’ll go up the mountain in a few days.

You just lead your people to collect taxes and wait for the purchase of explosives. This winter when the river is shallow, I will go with you to blow up the sentry post.

I know more than you about the temperament of those sentinels and which area is the most dangerous.

With me in front of them to give instructions, they will know where to bomb. " Liu Dongshan agreed without saying anything.

The apprentice has to do these two things, both of which are beneficial to the masters.

Especially the one about blowing up the sentry post. If it succeeds, it won't be so dangerous to release the raft later, which is a great thing for Muba.

"Well, I'm sorry to trouble you, Master. Fortunately, you are here, otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to find a suitable candidate.

I am sorry for causing trouble to Master. At your age, you should enjoy your life."

Qu Shaoyang felt a little guilty. Liu Dongshan was almost in his sixties. At an age when he should be enjoying his life, he still had to worry and work hard.

"I asked you to say this, what? Do you think your master is too old?

I tell you, I'm in good shape, no worse than you young people.

I've worked hard all my life and I'm used to it.

If you let me stay at home all day doing nothing, I would feel uncomfortable all over. " Liu Dongshan laughed when he heard this.

“But, I do have something to discuss with you.

You see, Xiaozhi is thirteen years old this year and has been studying with his teacher for several years. The teacher told me the other day that the child is good at studying and has some talent.

But the teacher can only give enlightenment and teach how to read and write, but he cannot teach people to take the imperial examinations. "

Liu Dongshan laughed enough and suddenly remembered something, so he discussed it with Qu Shaoyang.

"I was thinking, since you know a lot of people now, could you please ask around and we can find a better academy to send Xiaozhi to."

Liu Dongshan treats Tianzhi like his own son, and he sincerely intends for Xiaozhi.

Since Xiaozhi is good at studying, his family will support him well even if they have to sell everything they have.

Qu Shaoyang thought for a while and said, "Master, how about this? I will ask around later about the admission requirements of the academy in Fengtian. Since Xiaozhi likes studying so much, let's send him to the best academy. We will support him well and let him study as far as he can."

Xiaozhi is thirteen this year. The last imperial examination in the Qing Dynasty was in the thirty-first year of the Guangxu period, which is fourteen years later.

If everything goes well, Xiaozhi should be able to achieve something before then.

Of course, even if the imperial examination is not an option, it doesn’t matter. With Qu Shaoyang’s ability, it will not be a problem to arrange a job for Xiao Zhi.

Xiaozhi is still young, let him develop according to his interests.

"Okay, you can arrange this matter. If Xiaozhi can make a name for himself, it will be worthwhile for us to train him.

Even if I can't learn anything, at least I can learn something and be a helper to you in the future."

Liu Dongshan nodded happily. He did his best just to have a clear conscience. As for how far Xiaozhi could go in the future, that was up to him.

The master and the disciple were chatting enthusiastically. Lin Ruolan saw this and decided to prepare some dishes and asked Qu Shaoyang to stay for a drink.

"Master's wife, no need, let's go to my place to eat later.

The family has prepared the meal, and I came here specially to greet you."

Having been away for such a long time, there were a lot of things to do at home and outside, and Qu Shaoyang had a lot of things to discuss with Liu Dongshan.

My family has prepared a welcoming banquet, so why not go over there and chat while eating?

"Okay, let's go to your house. Mom, get two bottles of good wine. Shaoyang and I will have a few more drinks tonight."

Why should I be polite to my own apprentice? Liu Dongshan readily agreed.

Just then, Xiao Zhi came back from school, carrying two dusty kids into the house.

When Lin Ruolan saw that the two children's actions looked like clay monkeys, she became furious and insisted on beating the two children.

Qu Shaoyang hurriedly stopped them and tried to persuade them for a while, and Shuanzhu and Xiaofeng fortunately did not get beaten.

There was no other choice, Lin Ruolan could only take the two children to change their clothes and wash up.

Then he led the children to the west yard.

At the Qu family's side, Chen Xiuyun had long guessed that her husband would invite the master and his wife's family over, so she specifically instructed the kitchen to prepare a few more delicious dishes.

Everyone gathered together, eating and chatting warmly.

During the meal, no one mentioned the affairs of the family after Qu Shaoyang left, and Qu Shaoyang's experiences outside.

Especially the matters of overturning the verdict for the Chen family and proposing marriage to Chen Yunhan, everyone listened with great interest.

"Your father-in-law and mother-in-law keep talking about their two sons' marriages, but they never expected that two daughters-in-law would appear in a flash.

If it were me, I would just hold the wedding together with my brother, double happiness, how great is that? "Liu Dongshan clinked his glasses with his apprentice and said with a smile.

"If you ask me, don't deal with your father-in-law's house in Kuandian. Keep it.

The brothers Yunzhe and Yunhan are already old, so their marriage cannot be delayed.

Keeping the house in Kuandian would be perfect for getting married and would be more convenient.

Another thing, isn't Yunhan the head of the Kuandian militia now? If your father-in-law and his family don't want to live in the house, then Yunhan can live there, which is perfect.

Yunzhe settled in Andong, not far from Kuandian, so the two brothers can take care of each other."

Qu Shaoyang nodded, "Yes, I think so too, but the specific arrangements will depend on what my parents think."

The Chen family had no choice but to settle in Maoer Mountain.

Now the Chen family’s case has been dropped, and Chen Yunzhe and Chen Yunhan are about to get married.

One of the two sons lives in Kuandian and the other in Andong. I think Doctor Chen and his wife will move back to be closer to their sons.

(End of this chapter)