Hearing Lin Dazhu's words, Lin Yuanqiu was stunned at first, but when he realized what was going on, he was suddenly pleasantly surprised.
This is really a pillow for sleepiness.
Ever since he traveled through time, Lin Yuanqiu has been worrying about his future.
Lin Yuanqiu felt that since he was destined to take root in ancient times in his life, he must find the most comfortable way to live. He couldn't just be a farmer with his face facing the loess and his back turned to the sky all his life.
In his previous life, Lin Yuanqiu also lived in the countryside. When he was a child, his parents were busy with work and had no time to take care of him and his younger brother, so they entrusted their grandparents to take care of them. It can be said that Lin Yuanqiu spent his childhood in the countryside. Lin Yuanqiu didn't return to his parents until he started junior high school.
Grandma and grandpa's home is in the countryside, where there are fields as far as the eye can see and many simple farmers, so Lin Yuanqiu naturally knows everything about the daily life of farmers.
Cold comes and summer comes, autumn harvests and winter hides.
Farmers are busy in the fields from the beginning of the year to the end of the year, and the income they earn will be enough to maintain the minimum expenses of the family. If you want to live a slightly better life, you must find ways to earn extra money, otherwise you will not be able to do anything. .
This is still in modern society, with hybrid rice, chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and one acre of land can produce thousands of kilograms of rice.
But now, the fields are not fertile, the land is not strong, and the yield per mu is only about 200 to 300 kilograms. After paying the exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes, I am afraid that the remaining food will be hard to even feed, let alone live a good life. Good times.
Furthermore, in ancient society, the imperial power was supreme, and ordinary people had various obligations they had no control over, such as being assigned corvee duties from time to time to dig ditches, carry stones, and build city walls. At that time, they had to go whether they wanted to or not. , it’s really scary to think about it.
If the current situation is turbulent, there may be military service to be performed, and there is a risk of death on the battlefield at any time.
Therefore, in today's world, if he, a low-level commoner, does not want to have difficulty with food and clothing, does not want to be flattened and rounded by others, and if he wants to live with dignity, I am afraid that the only way is to study and gain fame. It also makes life much easier.
Although Lin Yuanqiu studied art design in his previous life, he was not bad at reading. After all, if he could not pass the cultural class, no matter how good his painting skills were, he would not be able to enter the first-class art academy in the country.
Therefore, Lin Yuanqiu is not worried at all when it comes to studies. He believes that as long as he is willing to put in effort and work hard, he will definitely achieve success in his career.
However, it is not an easy task to provide a scholar. Not to mention the repairs that must be given to the master every year, even the pen, ink, paper and inkstone are also a lot of money.
What's more, there are four cousins ahead of me. If they are all sent to study, the family will definitely not be able to afford it.
So, can his grandson, who is at the bottom of the list, get his turn?
Lin Yuanqiu couldn't help but look at the adults at the table. As a result, they were already talking about going to the fields to collect radishes tomorrow.
Judging from their expressions, it seemed that the clan studies were just casually mentioned, and there was no further details on who the family wanted to send and how to sign up.
Looking at the cousins, they are holding bowls, drinking soup, and Zheng Huan is chewing steamed buns in his hands.
It is said that a young man will live in poverty, and this is indeed true.
However, these are not the point.
Because Lin Yuanqiu suddenly discovered that in the whole family, he seemed to be the only one who cared about the opening of ethnic studies.
This situation is completely different from what I thought.
Has it been discussed?
Don't mention it, it's really possible. It's only been half a month since I passed it by myself. The family may have discussed this matter half a month ago.
Lin Yuanqiu looked through the memories in his mind, and he didn't have the slightest impression of going to school, so this person must not be him.
"Fourth brother, do you want to go to clan school?" Lin Yuanqiu patted Lin Yuanbai beside him.
"No, what's the fun in studying? I won't go."
Lin Yuanbai's little head shook like a rattle. Reading is no more fun than catching bugs.
"Brother, are they going to go?"
Lin Yuanqiu continued, he had to find out more clearly, so as not to steal other people's opportunity to study.
"I'm not going. My mother said there is no smoke coming out of our ancestral graves. Only fools put money into it."
Lin Yuanqiu: "..."
My feelings have been entangled here for a long time, and my family has no plans to send the children to school.
This is not possible. If you don't study and can't read, then you will have to work in the fields in the future.
No, no, he must go to school!
Lin Yuanqiu looked at the cheap daddy.
It is said that if the child wants to go to school, he will naturally find a father and mother.
But at this time, Lin Sanzhu was lowering his head, holding a bamboo strip in his hand, and picking his teeth seriously.
He didn't see his son's gaze.
Lin Yuanqiu was puzzled. The only thing for dinner was steamed buns, and there was no pork to stuff his teeth. What kind of teeth could a cheap dad pick?
Forget it, he'd better find a cheaper girl.
Lin Yuanqiu turned to look at Feng again, and was about to shout, okay, when she saw Feng sitting at another table, her eyebrows dancing, and she was chatting with her two sisters-in-law about something in the village. Woolen cloth.
It can be said that there is nothing wrong with eating and gossiping.
Yes, it is better to rely on others than to rely on yourself, otherwise if you miss this village, you will not have this store.
As for whether you can agree to it, you have to ask before you know.
In other words, if you don't throw a pebble into the water, how would you know if there are fish in the pond?
After making up his mind, Lin Yuanqiu did not hesitate. He imitated the tone of speech that a five-year-old child should have, and said directly to the old man Lin above him: "Grandpa, my grandson wants to go to school!"
As a result, the voice was too soft and Old Lin didn't hear it.
Lin Yuanqiu raised his voice and said, "Grandpa, my grandson wants to go to a clan school to study!"
Now everyone in the room heard it, and they all looked over with a "swish" sound.
After seeing that it was Lin Yuanqiu, everyone immediately looked away and asked what they should do.
Pi Wa'er is having fun.
Old man Lin waved to Lin Yuanqiu, "When the dog is done eating, go down to the table and play. Don't disturb the adults."
I thought he was fooling around.
Lin Yuanqiu felt that his way of speaking must be wrong.
So, he quickly moved his little buttocks, got off the bench, walked up to Old Lin in a few steps, raised his little head, and said with great seriousness: "Grandpa, my grandson wants to go to school to study and read."
The voice is loud and clear.
Everyone looked over again.
Before Old Lin could react, Mrs. Wu, who was sitting at the table of women, was unhappy.
"Why study well? Your school is a place for you to tease cats and dogs. Go, go, go. Don't disturb your father and uncle while you go!"
After saying that, Mrs. Wu turned around and glared at Ms. Feng fiercely. No need to guess, the third daughter-in-law must have taught Gouzi to say this.
My stomach is not full yet, but I still want to study. The third daughter-in-law is really confused.
Seeing her mother-in-law glaring at her, Ms. Feng shook her head hastily. She didn't have eyesight about what was going on at home, so how could she mention studying with her son.
Besides, what are the benefits of going to school? Not only does it cost money and energy, but you also have to be slapped by your master from time to time. I am just a little kid like a dog, so what if it gets broken?
Feng and Lin Sanzhu had already discussed it. They planned to send the dog to work as a waiter in a restaurant in town when he got older. They went to the largest restaurant in town, called Zuixiang Restaurant. I heard that the restaurant there The food and wine are expensive and delicious, and his dog will be in for a treat.
Seeing my mother scolding his son, Lin Sanzhu was a little reluctant, "Mom, it's a good thing for a dog to want to study. Why are you scolding him?"
"A good thing? You put it lightly. Studying does not cost money. Our family is still renting other people's land for farming."
If it weren't for being so far away, Mrs. Wu would have wanted to slap her over and read nonsense. She wouldn't even think about the situation at home. Ten acres of the sixteen acres of land are rented from others. Every year, the rent and land are taken away. There is only enough food left to feed the family due to taxes. The eldest grandson will be fifteen at the end of the new year. He will have to get married in a year or two at most. The family has not even saved up the money to marry the granddaughter-in-law. How can there be any spare money to throw at the school? .
What's more, where can Bamboo grow good bamboo shoots? Lao San and Feng are parents who don't have enough to eat and can't do anything. If Gouzi could read, she would write Wu backwards.
Lin Sanzhu was puzzled, "Didn't it say that clan studies don't practice discipline?"
The last time the clan held an ancestral hall, he clearly heard the clan leader saying this.
"You don't need to be repaired, but you still have to buy books and other things, as well as the paper and inkstone. None of these things are cheap. Check your pockets and see how many copper coins you can get!"
"Where did I get the money? Mom, isn't all the money at home in your hands?"
Lin Sanzhu touched his empty pocket, feeling a little unconvinced. Looking at his son's helpless eyes, he couldn't help but turn to look at Old Man Lin, "Dad, my dog is smart. If he is allowed to study, he will not be able to return the favor in the future." I can pass the exam to become a high-ranking official."
He could see clearly just now that when his eldest brother was talking about clan studies, his nephews just held their bowls and ate without even raising their heads. Only his dog was listening carefully with his ears perked up. What does it mean? It means that his son is different from other children. He is smart. If he goes to school, he might actually be able to read well.
Be a high official?
Old man Lin couldn't help but shake his head. The third child couldn't talk more than he thought. If it was so easy to pass the exam for high-ranking officials, Lin Youzhi wouldn't have been admitted as a scholar for more than 20 years.
The old Lin family has been digging in the soil for generations. They never think about the mountains and rivers, so they should just farm the land down-to-earth.
He lowered his head and looked at his little grandson, whose face was full of childishness. He was so skinny and small that he could not be equated with the future high official.
Alas, for children, every thought comes up once and for all, and maybe they will all be forgotten by tomorrow.
Old Man Lin took a puff of dry cigarette and said decisively, "Let's talk about it later!"
So the others continued to eat with their bowls in hand.
When his father spoke, Lin Sanzhu had no idea. He touched Lin Yuanqiu's little head and said, "If you don't want to read, don't read. What's the point of studying? Gouzi, in a few years, father will send you to work as a waiter in a big restaurant, and I will ensure that you are popular." Drink something spicy.”
Lin Yuanqiu's face was full of dark lines. He wanted to eat well and drink hot food when he was a waiter, but your family opened the restaurant.
"If you don't go, I have to study!"
Lin Yuanqiu began to stamp his feet as he spoke, showing off the stubbornness of a five-year-old child.
If it still doesn't work, Lin Yuanqiu is going to try rolling on the ground while howling, since he is still "little" now anyway.
"Go, go, let's go and read. Let's go and read."
Seeing his son looking like he was about to cry, Lin Sanzhu hurriedly picked him up and said, "Daddy will take the dog to sign up tomorrow!"
His own son had just been brought back from hell. Lin Sanzhu couldn't bear to let him cry. Anyway, he didn't need to be handed over to Zhu Xiu, so he sent Gouzi there to hang out for a few days before talking about it. The little kid might not have to read it for a few days. I just don’t want to go.
As for books and stuff, you don’t have to buy them yet. If you really can’t bear it, you can still owe the family money.
Well, let’s do it!
Lin Sanzhu touched his beard and felt that he was too smart.
Wu was furious and said, "Mom, please leave it here. If Gouzi goes to school, it will cost you and your wife your own way. My father-in-law will not spend a penny to supplement it!"
"I know, I know!" Lin Sanzhu, who had already made a plan, responded unequivocally.
Lin Yuanqiu didn't know what Lin Sanzhu was thinking. He just thought that the other party was determined to work hard to earn money for his education in the future. Lin Yuanqiu was suddenly moved and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Although the cheap dad is a bit out of tune, at the critical moment, he is still reliable.
