The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 204 Xing Wenjiao

Alas, this old man lost his son in his later years, and had to farm with his face to the loess and his back to the sky to support his grandson. It was really difficult.

"Brother Shouwen, let me pay the rent owed by this old man."

After thinking for a long time, Xie Shen still sighed.

Although it is inappropriate for him to say this, he can't just watch an old man kowtow until his head is bleeding.

Wang Shouwen was obviously hesitant. Xie Shenchu ​​always felt that this money was inappropriate, but there seemed to be no other way.

Finally Wang Shouwen sighed and said, "Uncle Chen, please thank Mr. Xie soon."

The old man was overjoyed when he heard the words, he quickly turned around and kowtowed to Xie Shen.

Xie Shen immediately bent down to help the old man up and said: "You don't have to be polite, old man, how old is your grandson this year, would you like to start school?"

The old man stared blankly at Xie Shen, without saying a word.

Xie Pi coughed and explained: "Kaimeng Jinxue means to go to school to study, Brother Shen means to ask if you would like to send your grandson to school to study."

The old man's lips trembled slightly and he said in a trembling voice: "Mr. Xie, the old man's family can't afford the baby to study."

Xie Shen explained: "Don't worry about this, I will pay for it."

The old man said again and again: "I can't, I can't. Master Xie has just paid the old man's rent for a year, and he has to pay for the baby's education. How can the old man pay back this kind of love."

Xie Shen said indifferently: "You don't have to worry about the elderly, you don't need to pay back the money, and you don't need to pay back the love. It's a late birth's honor to be able to do something for the elders in my hometown."

The old man wanted to say something, but Wang Shouwen coughed and said, "Since that's the case, Uncle Chen, you should agree. Brother Xie Xian is also for your own good."

With tears in his eyes, the old man said: "It is said that Mr. Xie is the star of Wenqu, this is a good omen for Yuyao!"

Xie Shen's cheeks blushed from his praise, and he said repeatedly: "The old man is too praised."

After the three of them left the wasteland, they went to the city to find a restaurant for dinner.

Xie Shen was thinking about what happened before while eating.

In the Ming Dynasty, for a poor boy like Xie Shen, studying was really the only way out.The old man just now is the proof. If his grandson does not start school, maybe the life trajectory will be the same as that old man, right?

In contrast, the promotion ladder for the children of the aristocratic family has many kinds of upward channels.The imperial examination is only one of the most effective.

Even if they can't pass the imperial examination, they can still go to the Imperial College to study under the shadow of their father and become a supervising student. After completing their studies, they can still be officials.

Of course, this kind of Guozijian can only be the magistrate of the county, and at most it can be the magistrate of the prefecture.There is little hope of going any further.

The six divisions and nine temples of the capital can be described as a radish and a pit, and the Jinshi are fighting for a position. There is no place for the supervisor.

Of course, there are still some nobles who can rely on their father's shade to directly shade a military official and wait to die.

Even if he has no intention of official career, he can rely on the power of his family to enjoy his life and enjoy his life.

But children from poor families can only struggle except struggle. There may not be hope for struggle, but there is definitely no hope for those who do not struggle.

What Xie Shen wants to do is to give hope to these poor children.

Thinking of this, Xie Shen coughed lightly and said, "Brother Shouwen, Brother Pixian, do you think it is feasible to open a private school to teach children from poor families?"

Wang Shouwen wondered, "Why did Brother Shenxian suddenly want to open a private school? Could it be because of that Uncle Chen just now?"

Xie Shen nodded and said: "I plan to recruit children from poor families in Yuyao specifically for this private school, and I will also recruit Shu Xiu, the teacher."

Xie Pi nodded and said: "This idea is indeed good, but the choice of the teacher is a problem. You are not unaware of the current situation in Yuyao, Brother Shen Xian. Most of the people like us are enlightened by the uncles of the clan. You must be sure of this." It cannot be invited."

After Xie Pi finished speaking, he was afraid that Xie Shen might misunderstand, and added: "This is the rule of the clan, Brother Shen, don't take offense."

Xie Shen smiled lightly: "How come, rules are rules, and I don't want to break them. To be honest, the teacher I plan to hire is Zheng Xundao."

"Director Zheng?"

Wang Shouwen widened his eyes and said, "How could it be him?"

Xie Shen said indifferently: "Zheng Xun was born in a poor family, so he naturally understands the suffering of poor children. Besides, Zheng Xun doesn't have a lot of money, so he probably won't refuse to take a bundle in his spare time."

There is another reason that Xie Shen didn't mention, that is, Zheng Xundao used to be the teacher of Ning Yuan's family when he was in Hangzhou, so he is very suitable for this kind of private school model.

After all, what the county school teaches is relatively advanced, and the private school is to play the role of enlightenment.

Of course, doing so is also good for Xie Shen.

He is famous now, but most of it is because of his little Sanyuan and his poetic talent.

If you can gain a reputation for promoting culture and education by opening a private school, that would be great.

For things like prestige, naturally the higher the better, as long as it doesn't overwhelm the county magistrate, there will be no problem.

Among them, Xie Shen thought that he could handle it well.

What's more, Xie Shen's private school to promote culture and education can be said to be strongly supported by County Magistrate Wu, so it can be regarded as County Magistrate Wu's political achievements.

Human beings sometimes just want to be more flexible and not think too narrowly.

"Sir, I have it, but what about the school? Brother Shenxian, you don't plan to open a school in your own yard, do you?"

Wang Shouwen looked at Xie Shen suspiciously, and said quietly.

"You don't have to worry about this. I'll think about the school after I've discussed it with Zheng Xun."

After finishing speaking, Xie Shen added: "You don't want to tell the outside world about this matter, even the students from the county school should not mention it."

The two nodded, they knew that Xie Shen was worried that some of the students in the county school would be jealous and hinder him.

It's always okay to play it low until something's done.

"By the way, I almost forgot to tell you, brother Shenxian, that brother asked someone to bring back a letter and asked me to pass it on to you."

After speaking, Wang Shouwen took out a letter from his body and handed it to Xie Shen.

The boy took the letter and opened it to read.

Wang Shouren's temperament is of the kind that can be strong without desire, so it is rare to see him writing letters to others.

The content of this letter was ordinary, it was nothing more than asking Xie Shen to urge Wang Shouwen to review his papers so that he could pass the examination in August.

But at the end Wang Shouren mentioned that Xie Shen had the opportunity to visit Xu Shilang in Songjiang Mansion.

What does it mean?
Could it be that Mr. Xu Guan and Mr. Xu still didn't give up after the incident, and wanted to call Xie Shen to be his son-in-law?

Thinking of this, Xie Shen couldn't help feeling chills. Does this Wang Shouren still have a habit of being a matchmaker, but he can't tell it on weekdays.

That's all, fortunately now that the scientific examination is approaching, Xie Shen has an excuse to evade it.

At worst, wait until after the scientific examination to go to Songjiang Mansion and explain to Mr. Xu face to face.

　ps: Recommend a book "The Powerful Minister" by the author of the same group, if you are interested, you can go and have a look~
　　
　
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