Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 201 The Last Dream in Tokyo 23
"What's the matter, lady?"

"Can't the officials see that Geng Qing's family and that Zhang Qiyuan didn't tell?"

"What?" Zhao Heng asked in confusion.

"Zhongli Zhige divided the maritime case and Jiangning Bank. It's not clear that he is taking the initiative to give in. Wang Zhige is a clever move. Why are you talking about this!" Seeing Zhao Huan's dull expression, Zhu Lian clearly didn't take it to heart, and couldn't help feeling deeply disappointed.

"Miaoqi, I don't think so." Zhao Huan couldn't help shaking his head.

"It's that Zhang Qiyuan who came up with the plan again?" Zhu Lian frowned slightly, feeling very awkward in her heart.

"I want Tang Qing's family to recommend him."

"Enter the East Palace official office?" Zhu Lian's pretty face finally changed.

"That's right, Zhang Qiyuan is gentle and honest, and his intelligence is also top-notch. Such a talent should be in his hands early." Zhao Huan smiled smugly.

"Hey, the concubine is tired, and the officials should take a rest." Zhu Lian lacked interest, leaning lazily on the silk cushion, with loose hair on the temples, exuding a charming charm all over his body.

Zhao Huan looked at Zhu Lian obsessively, with a look of reluctance but helplessness, considering whether to go to bed with Mrs. Jun Guo.

At night, Wang Xiu stayed alone in the study for half an hour, called Zong Liang in, and asked calmly, "Brother, how old are you this year?"

Zong Liang didn't know why Wang Xiu called him to the study alone, and asked this inexplicable question as soon as he opened his mouth, but he had a vague feeling that Wang Xiu had something to tell him, and it must not be a simple matter. He respectfully said: "Sir, The boy is 14 years old, and he is going to be 15 years old."

"Fourteen, fifteen, it's not too young. If you change to a Chinese-funded household, you will be able to marry a wife next year." Wang Xiu was a little embarrassed. She actually forgot the ages of the ten children. It really shouldn't be a low-level mistake. !

He smiled rather self-deprecatingly, and said apologetically: "It's been a year, and I haven't asked them in the few letters I sent, and I don't know how their studies are. Even during the time you came, I didn't think of asking .”

"As a minister of the imperial court, sir, he is busy with official duties all day long, so of course he can't be distracted by other things." Zong Liang's answer was quite satisfactory and quite mature.

Wang Xiu is not satisfied with Zong Liang's answer. What he is satisfied with is that he knows the mean at a young age. This is the inherent safety of being a person, and he can entrust some things. The dissatisfaction is that Zong Liang is too stable and has less pioneering spirit. .

Since these children followed him and regarded him as a relative and elder, but neglected their growth due to various things, he felt very guilty. He made up his mind to teach these children well and get in touch with them as much as possible. They are the expectations of the future. !
"By the way, how's your homework going this year? Oh. Sister Yao doesn't count."

Zong Liang glanced at Wang Xiu, and said honestly: "Since the master came to Tokyo, they dare not neglect their studies. In addition to studying the booklet compiled by the master, they also read the Theory of Mind and the Four Books and Five Classics. Don't dare to relax, but we still have a lot of doubts about chemistry and physics, and we will ask Mr. when he goes back."

Wang Xiu smiled with satisfaction, and said in a gentle voice: "All those laws are given to you. As for right and wrong, it is up to you to prove it yourself. I can't teach you too much, and I can't give you too much. I can’t be sure, I can’t figure it out! However, chemical experiments are somewhat dangerous, and every experiment must not be reckless.”

"Yes. I did a few experiments, and it really works." Zong Liang smiled.

"How are you doing? For example, Sister Yao, and the fourth brother has a sixth brother." Wang Xiu likes Feng Yuan very much. This boy is naturally handsome, and Qin Min is quick-witted. , he likes it the most.

"The old man and the woman are very kind to us. They are helping the eldest sister with work, reading books and practicing martial arts. The fourth brother Xiangsheng lives outside the city every day and learns bow and horse from Qiu Jie. By the way, chubby in the nursing home He was also led out by Sister Youqin, he is so pitiful." A trace of pity flashed in Zong Liang's eyes.

"Hey, at your age, Cheng Huan should be at the knees of your parents and enjoy the family happiness." Wang Xiu looked a little sad, he had long forgotten who Xiaopang was, but Qin Moyan's adoption must make sense.

Zong Liang laughed again: "Sir, Eldest Sister and Eldest Sister Youqin send rice, melons and fruits to the nursing home every month, and even the county magistrate said that the nursing home and Futian Hospital in Shangshui County are the best in the west of Beijing. "

"The intention of the court to set up a nursing home is good, but unfortunately the monks below read the scriptures in a wrong way." Wang Xiu sighed, and his eyes fell on Zong Liang's face. Seeing that sincere face without any falsehood, he hesitated for a while. Said: "You are exposed to the most top-notch knowledge, and my greatest wish is to train you to be the elite of this era."

"Elite of the era." Zong Liang murmured to himself, it was the first time he heard such a noun, he knew what it meant, but no one had ever said it before, Wang Xiu's words were very apt.

"You are the most stable of these children. Although you are still young, you handle things safely and accurately." Wang Xiu seemed to be talking to herself.

Zong Liang was of course very happy to be affirmed by Wang Xiu, but he did not get carried away and think that he is the best.He is self-aware, and it is a clear fact that he is inferior to Li Changsheng and Liu Renfeng in terms of literature and policy theory.

Wang Xiu stared at Zong Liang, and said in a deep voice, "Brother, I have something I want you to do, I wonder if you would like it?"

"Sir, I will obey." Zong Liang didn't hesitate.

"Hey, you didn't know what happened, so you agreed so early?" Wang Xiu laughed.

"I have to listen to other people's words and think about it. Of course, my husband's words are correct." Zong Liang replied honestly.

This kid is not stupid!Wang Xiu was a little surprised. He always felt that Zong Liang was more stable than flexible, but after reading these words, it can be seen that this kid still has some tricks. He was immediately full of confidence, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that. I didn't expect that. Well, since you have this With a little thought, I will rest assured to let you go."

Zong Liang was startled, no matter what he heard, he felt that he was going to travel far away.

"I plan to let you enter Gongmen first, um, follow Zhao Yuanzhen to Jiangsu and Zhejiang Road, and be his book office, would you like it?" Wang Xiu said seriously.

When Zong Liang heard it, his heart was shaken. He wondered whether he had heard it wrong. It was true that he was young, but he also knew that the officials of the imperial court were honest. He followed Zhao Ding to work as a secretary, and he didn't even have an appropriate word.

Shuban, this is the position of a subaltern of Kongmu, in other words, a vulgar official who scholars despise. He couldn't believe that Wang Xiu would let him take on this role.

Although he is not very old, since studying with Wang Xiu, he has gradually developed his own pursuit. He knows that once a scholar takes up the position of a subordinate official, even if he obtains an honor in the future, he will be ridiculed by scholars for his background as a vulgar official. Excluding him from the orthodox scholar-officials, even assuming the power of the two governments, cannot erase this former 'stain'.

Scholars in the Song Dynasty have always attached great importance to family background. Many people would rather tie their hair and study than serve as subordinate officials. The ideal of a scholar is to become an official through the imperial examination.Even if the subordinate officials and warriors worked hard to pass the Jinshi examination and the first rank of official, or the military exploits of traveling thousands of miles and beheading millions, they could not be truly accepted by the scholar-bureaucrat class.

However, Zong Liang heard Wang Xiu's words clearly. Although he is not as good as Li Changsheng, Liu Renfeng, and Feng Yuan, he is not stupid. He acted as the secretary and dealt with it tactfully.He was really unwilling, although he was not very outstanding, but he thought that he would study hard for a few years, no matter how poor his talent and learning were, he could still be awarded Jinshi.

"Am I going to bear the reputation of being a 'vulgar official' all my life?" Zong Liang was completely unwilling in his heart.But he has a deep understanding that Wang Xiu has made such a big circle and let him serve as a subordinate must have his deep meaning, and in Wang Xiu's eyes, Zong Liang can see that ardent hope.

"How long will it take to follow Mr. Zhao?" Zong Liang's expression was a bit bitter, and his voice was somewhat difficult.

Wang Xiu is very worried that Zong Liang will regret it. He never forces the children to do things against their will, but Zong Liang must agree to this. He has his own considerations. This is not sacrificing Zong Liang, but integrating Zong Liang into his own ideals. In the past, only a stable and mature person like Zongliang could take on the heavy responsibility of a guardian envoy. Although this was a sacrifice to some extent, someone had to sacrifice.

"Accompanying Zhao Yuanzhen to Jiangsu-Zhejiang Road this time is to let you familiarize yourself with government affairs, and it won't be too long. I will write to Mr. Zhongli and Shen Shizhi. After you practice for two years, let them transfer you to the sea. For the business case, let you be responsible for writing the text, Mr. Zhongli has a high vision, everything depends on you."

Zong Liang was very upset, but he still respectfully said: "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely practice hard with Mr. Zhao, and I will definitely live up to my master's entrustment."

"Okay, okay, I know the general at a young age, and I will be a pillar in the future." Wang Xiu smiled gratifiedly. How could he not see Zong Liang's grievances? He gave Zong Liang a possible promise. Build on his achievements.

"When I go back this time, I want to set up a small school in Shangshui, and put your name at the top of the list. Remember, you must not only use the knowledge you have learned to do things with your heart, but also learn to see with your eyes and think with your heart." Wang Xiu said with a smile.

Zong Liang looked at Wang Xiu in surprise, but did not speak, his eyes were full of doubts.

There are some things that can only be understood but cannot be conveyed in words. It is impossible for Wang Xiu to hold Pope Zongliang in hand. He has to walk his own way to achieve his own achievements. He said with a smile: "Listen carefully, watch carefully, think carefully, and analyze this every day. The development trend of things, comprehend your own life, and then you will find that this road is not as bad as you imagined."

Zong Liang blinked, his gaze became a little hot.

(End of this chapter)