More than ten people came to Chengjia Village.
The head of the Cheng family stood at the front, with white hair and a long beard.
"Sixth uncle."
Cheng Zhao bent down slightly and bowed his hands.
After all, the head of the Cheng family is the head of the clan, not a messy person like Mrs. Cheng. He touched his beard and said with a stern look: "Zhao'er, you have been talented since you were a child. You have been chosen by the old scholar to teach him personally since you were three years old. , the entire Cheng family has contributed to the expenses for your study over the years. You are the pride of the entire Chengjia Village and our hope for the future. You can’t stop reading just because you say you don’t.”
These harsh words left Cheng Zhao speechless.
The entire Cheng family had indeed contributed to his education. He still remembered that many years ago, the old scholar asked him to go to the town to study. At that time, the town's repair fee was one tael of silver a month, and his grandma could not afford so much. The money was collected by the clan leader from a few pennies from each family in the clan, and he bore the mission of the whole clan.
It was he who failed the patriarch's help and his family's trust... Fortunately, he was still young and he could repay these favors slowly.
Cheng Wanwan walked out and said quietly: "Clan Chief Cheng can say these words. Does this mean that the patriarch has reached a reconciliation with the son of the magistrate of Fenghuang Town and the wife and brother of a wealthy businessman in Baiyun Town?"
Patriarch Cheng was confused. What does Zhaoer's study have to do with the son of the magistrate of Fenghuang Town and the wife and brother of a wealthy businessman in Baiyun Town?
Mrs. Cheng only knew that her eldest grandson was expelled from Nanfu Academy for cheating. Naturally, she would not say that her eldest grandson cheated. She only said that Nanfu Academy could not tolerate her precious grandson. She hoped that the patriarch could come forward and find someone else for Cheng Zhao. A place to read.
The head of the Cheng family is also a man who has studied, but he has not been admitted as a scholar. He has connections in the town. He knows some people in Fenghuang Town. He plans to take Cheng Zhao to the academy in Fenghuang Town. Although it is not as good as Nanfu Academy, it is good every few days. A talented person can be born every year.
"Sixth uncle, I was expelled from Nanfu Academy because the son of the magistrate of Fenghuang Town colluded with the wife and brother of a wealthy businessman in Baiyun Town. They sent people to the academies in nearby towns to warn me not to allow me to enroll in school." Cheng Zhao smiled, "In the circle of scholars, my reputation has been completely ruined. No Tong Sheng will be willing to vouch for me, unless I can get to know Lin Shansheng, but this is obviously impossible."
Linshan students are students in government schools and enjoy food subsidized by the court and receive subsidies. In addition to preparing for the scientific examination, they must also certify the guarantee of the child and sign the guarantee letter.
These people think very highly of themselves. He has never dealt with Lin Shansheng. Even if he knew him, these people would definitely not be able to vouch for him after hearing the rumors.
Without a guarantee, you cannot take part in the imperial examination.
Patriarch Cheng was stunned.
He thought that there was a conflict between the students and the conflict reached the head of the mountain. Zhao'er was unwilling to bow his head, so he was expelled by the head of the mountain.
Why is it related to the county magistrate's son?
There is collusion between county magistrates and county magistrates. Offending one county magistrate is equivalent to offending all nearby county magistrates.
If the son of the county magistrate speaks out, even Lin Shansheng, who has a good relationship with him, will not be able to personally vouch for it.
"How could this happen..." Patriarch Cheng murmured, "The Cheng family finally gave birth to a gifted child, how could it be killed..."
Mrs. Cheng's face turned pale: "Clan leader, is there really no other way?"
Patriarch Cheng smiled bitterly: "Unless Zhao'er can obtain the forgiveness of the son of the magistrate of Fenghuang Town."
"He forced me to be with him. What's wrong with my refusal?" Cheng Zhao said with a cold expression, "I'm afraid of power even before I can read it. There are countless powers on this road. Do I have to continue to grovel and go down? If one day I become an official for my parents, How can I stand up for the people and avenge them?"
The people watching around wanted to applaud. They couldn't express such truth, but they found it inexplicably inspiring.
Cheng Wanwan shook her head and said disapprovingly: "If you don't like these powerful forces, then you should change them instead of running away from them thinking you are sober, watching with cold eyes and lashing out."
Cheng Zhao turned around and said, "Second aunt, you want me to beg for forgiveness from the magistrate of Fenghuang Town?"
Cheng Wanwan said slowly: "If there is only one way, then you can only do this."
In ancient times, fighting against power was seeking death. People should learn to bow their heads at the right time. It is clear that there is a bright and smooth road ahead, and there is no need to destroy the future just because of a moment of anger.
Of course, she felt that Cheng Zhao had a second way.
Old Mrs. Cheng was heartbroken. She couldn't bear to have her precious grandson kneel in front of others and beg for forgiveness.
She grabbed Cheng Zhao's hand and said: "Zhao'er, you don't need to bow your head. Leave these matters to Grandma. Grandma will kneel in front of him and beg for mercy. If she kneels for three days and three nights, he will definitely let you go... "
Cheng Zhao looked complicated.
How could he let A Nai kneel down in front of others at her age?
Furthermore, his intuition told him that even if he knelt down and begged for mercy, those people would not let him go.
Those two people had offended him to death and were definitely afraid that he would come back to take revenge after high school. They would not give him any chance to get ahead.
However, he could also ask for help from County Magistrate Shen.
This is a road paved for him by his second aunt.
He looked at Cheng Wanwan and said word by word: "Second aunt, I understand, I will go find Magistrate Shen."
Cheng Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that this kid would get into trouble and not want to take this paved road. Magistrate Shen had a good personality and had an impression of Cheng Zhao. In fact, as long as Cheng Zhao opened his mouth, Magistrate Shen would definitely solve this problem. One thing... After all, Cheng Zhao is a child from Ping'an Town. If Cheng Zhao is admitted as a scholar, Magistrate Shen's face will be bright.
Mrs. Cheng covered her heart and said: "Zhao'er, what nonsense are you talking about? How could the county magistrate summon you, a scholar..."
She has lived for such a long time and has never seen the county magistrate. The county magistrate is the clouds in the sky, the sky above the heads of the people, a big man who is difficult to touch, and is more shocking than the word emperor...
"The county magistrate is here!"
At this moment, a loud voice sounded over Dahe Village.
Old Mrs. Cheng turned her head in disbelief, and all the onlookers also turned their heads. On the main road on the other side of the mountain, a carriage slowly stopped. There were four government officials in the front and rear of the carriage. The pomp and posture of the county magistrate was instantly revealed.
Behind this carriage, there was also an ox cart. Zhao Da drove the cart, and Li Zheng and his two sons were on the ox cart.
It was also to accommodate the speed of the ox cart, otherwise the carriage would have arrived at Dahe Village more than half an hour ago.
The car curtain opened, and Magistrate Shen walked out of the car dressed in official uniform and a black gauze hat. Master Yuan stood behind the magistrate, and the aura of the two people spread.
At this moment, most people in Dahe Village were watching the excitement in front of Cheng Wanwan's house. As soon as the county magistrate arrived, everyone knelt down.
"I've met the magistrate!"
Everyone was lying on the ground, and the only sound everywhere was quiet.
Master Yuan coughed and said: "The county magistrate came to Dahe Village this time to reward people for their merits. All the villagers in Dahe Village obey the order——"
