Xuan'er on the side was a little anxious when he saw it. Uncle seemed to have forgotten his whistle. He couldn't help shouting: "Uncle, there is also Xuan'er's Tao whistle!"
"Yes, yes, there is also Xuan'er's Tao whistle. You want the little tiger one, right?"
"Yeah, it belongs to Little Tiger!"
It turned out that the little uncle had not forgotten it, and Lin Moxuan's eyes suddenly became a line of joy.
Lin Mohao, who had just turned one year old, was currently nestled in Qin Hehua's arms. Seeing his brothers and sisters smiling happily, he also became happy.
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Zhou Zixu, Chen Yutang, and Liu Qingan returned to Fuxue a few days ago.
Because of getting along with each other in the county, Chen and Liu got closer to Zhou Zixu and Lin Yuanqiu. Seeing Lin Yuanqiu coming back, the two of them didn't care that it was almost dark now. After calling Zhou Zixu, the three of them quickly came to find Lin Yuanqiu.
Before entering the dormitory, Zhou Zixu couldn't wait to say: "Brother Lin, let me tell you a great news. Several of us are expected to go to the Imperial College to study."
"Go to the Imperial College to study?"
Lin Yuanqiu was surprised. Didn't it mean that apart from the vice-presidents and proctors, the only ones who could go to the Imperial College were Gongjian students.
Lin Yuanqiu soon realized that the school he was studying in was not an official school that could send tribute students to the Imperial College.
Nowadays, the sources of students in the Imperial College are roughly divided into three types. In addition to those who have passed the provincial examination, there are also those who have passed the provincial examination and those who have passed the imperial examination. The "Ju Jiansheng" refers to those who failed to pass the examination, while the "Gongjian students" are selected by local government schools.
They probably belong to the latter.
However, it has been many years since the Imperial Academy sent tribute students to the Imperial College. I didn’t expect such a good thing to happen this time.
What Lin Yuanqiu didn't know was that the reason why the government school made such arrangements this year was because he did really well in the provincial examination.
In previous years' provincial examinations, at least one or two students from their government schools were successful. But this year, there are actually four people on the list, and one person is on the deputy list, which can be said to be the most in the past ten years, and two of them are still in the middle-to-upper rankings, which is rare for the oracles. Gives birth to a sense of accomplishment. Thinking about it again, if these people are sent to the Imperial College, it is very likely that Jiangzhou Prefecture will have a few more Jinshis in a few years.
The suggestions of the edicts were naturally supported by Magistrate Cui. You must know that if someone is a Jinshi in his jurisdiction, it is not because of his official performance, so Magistrate Cui naturally agreed.
"I think that tomorrow, Han Jiaoyu will explain this matter to you in detail."
Chen Yutang shook the folding fan in his hand as he spoke, his face full of joy. If he had heard before that he was going to study at the Imperial Academy in the capital, he would definitely have some concerns. After all, although the accommodation and food in the Imperial College do not cost money, the capital is far away, and the cost of traveling back and forth in the future will not be a small sum.
Besides, Chen Yutang also wants to participate in the Spring Festival next year. These are all expenses, but now he doesn't have to worry about these anymore.
It is said that there is a golden house in the book, and this is true. After winning the election this time, the family really no longer has to worry about livelihood.
Thinking of this, Chen Yutang asked about Chunwei, "The four of us are ready to take the exam next year. I wonder what Brother Lin and Brother Zhou are planning?"
From Chen Yutang's point of view, he didn't bother to ask more. After all, Brother Lin and Brother Zhou were not yet qualified for the imperial examination. It was rare for them to pass the Jinshi examination at this age. Who would want to miss this opportunity to become famous.
Lin Yuanqiu felt a little uncomfortable being called brother by a classmate who was more than one year older than him, but this was a respectful title among ancient scholars, so he was not surprised.
Hearing that there were four people besides himself and Zhou Zixu, Lin Yuanqiu couldn't remember who the other two were.
Liu Qingan smiled and said, "There are also Brother Zhang and Brother Jia. By the way, there are a total of six tribute supervisors this time, and Brother Zhang and the others are also among them."
Yes, there are two classmates in the government school who passed the exam three years before them. Lin Yuanqiu patted his forehead and felt that he had been too relaxed recently and his brain was almost offline.
Lin Yuanqiu really didn't think about whether Chunwei would participate next time.
To be honest, he still had concerns. First of all, he felt that he was not ready for the exam yet. Secondly, he was worried that he would be on the list by luck, but fall into the top three. This was not something Lin Yuanqiu thought about, because based on his ranking in the provincial examination, this possibility was at least 10%.
It is said that "people with Jinshi are like wives." Compared with Jinshi, the latter is not even the slightest bit different.
So he had to think about it.
After Chen and Liu left, Zhou Zixu and Lin Yuanqiu told him about his plans to take the national examination. This was something that his family had already discussed before coming to school.
As for Zhou Zixu, he also felt that he could give it a try. After all, it only happened once every three years and he didn't want to miss it.
Also, as my grandfather said, if you are lucky enough to be awarded a Jinshi, then the Zhou family will be considered a great success.
Seeing Zhou Zixu talking eloquently, he seemed to be confident about the examination. Lin Yuanqiu could understand. After all, compared to him who took the provincial examination twice, Zhou Zixu passed the examination in one attempt, so he was naturally more confident than him.
Another thing Lin Yuanqiu must admit is that compared to his brains, Zhou Zixu is definitely smarter than him. The only thing that can compare with him is probably his more than thirty years of experience and tireless study in his previous life.
Lin Yuanqiu wanted to ask Zhou Zixu if he knew about the previous blind date, but when he thought about it, it was already in the past and there was no need to mention it again.
However, based on my understanding of Zhou Zixu, the other party should not know, otherwise he would have said a lot of things to him.
Lin Yuanqiu guessed right. Zhou Xing really didn't mention this matter to his son. After all, this was just what he and Lin Sanzhu said in private. He didn't ask a matchmaker to discuss it publicly. If he was stupid or not, anyone would tell him. No. Has it harmed my niece's reputation?
Therefore, Zhou Xing told no one in the family except his own wife.
No, the couple are talking about this right now.
To be honest, Zhou Xing felt very regretful after Lin Sanzhu told his family that they wanted to marry Yuan Qiu a few years later.
Because he really likes Yuan Qiu, a child who is not only steady and down-to-earth, but also a motivated student. No, now he has been elected. If Yurou can marry him, she will definitely be able to do it in the future.
Mrs. Wang knew what her husband was thinking. He was still thinking about missing his nephew and son-in-law, so she thought about it and said:
"Husband, I don't even think about it. With Lin's knowledge and hard work, I can't say he will be a Jinshi. What kind of good marriage can such a young talent want? Our Yurou is indeed good, but we also have to admit that my brother-in-law How could someone like an eighth-grade military attache, so wouldn’t it be normal for him to refuse?”
What Wang wanted to say was, not to mention the distant ones, just take their family as an example. When Zixu passed the exam to be a scholar, his father-in-law said that he would be the one to arrange all Zixu's marriages from now on.
Mrs. Wang knew what her father-in-law meant, and she wanted to give Zixu Xiang a good marriage.
As for what is considered good, it is naturally beneficial to the Zhou family.
In fact, Mrs. Wang can also understand her father-in-law's thoughts. After all, her father-in-law has lived a prosperous life with her grandfather in the capital for more than thirty years. Naturally, she is thinking about how to restore the glory of the Zhou family to the past.
And Wang herself would definitely not object. By the way, who in this world doesn’t want their children to have a good marriage?
No, Mr. Wang shook his head. His husband didn't agree with it, but even if he disagreed, it would be useless. He had filial piety to hold him back.
As for Zhou Xing, after hearing his wife say that his brother-in-law was an eighth-grade military attache, he immediately became unconvinced, "What's wrong with my brother-in-law? It's not like you don't know the situation in the Zhong Mansion. If such a family is considered bad, others You don’t have to live anymore.”
Mrs. Wang did not compete with her husband in a louder voice, but said patiently, "I do know, but no matter how good the Zhong Mansion is, they would have already separated out the brother-in-law. Not to mention other things, the bastard who was separated out like the brother-in-law back then was But there are five or six. You see, after all these years, who can get back in touch with the Zhong family? They have always had their own lives. If you ask me, that old man Zhong is also very wicked. If you don’t want to see a concubine or a concubine, why would you give birth to so many children?”
Speaking of which, my grandfather was so stupid that he actually found such a match for his sister-in-law. Fortunately, Zhong Rong is a good person, otherwise Yun Niang would have suffered a lot.
When his wife said this, Zhou Xing lost his temper. As she said, his brother-in-law and the Zhong Mansion were already two unrelated families.
After thinking about it, Zhou Xing warned, "Please help her pay more attention to Yurou's marriage, and try to choose the best character."
Wang rolled her eyes and said, "Why are you so anxious? You won't forget that your niece is only thirteen years old. I think it will be another two years until Yurou reaches the age of hairpin."
Lin Yuanqiu was not aware of this conversation between Zhou Xing and his wife.
At this time, after washing, he lay down on the bed. After riding in a bumpy carriage for most of the day, he was already a little tired. However, Lin Yuanqiu did not close his eyes and fall asleep, but was thinking about the Imperial College.
Lin Yuanqiu would definitely not give up such a good opportunity. After all, the Imperial College was the highest academic institution in the dynasty.
The most important thing is that there are lecturing doctors with Jinshi status in the Imperial College, which is a rare learning opportunity for students like them who do not have the teachings of famous teachers.
So you must grasp it yourself.
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On the second day, after the classics class, Han Jiaoyu called Lin Yuanqiu to the teaching building and told several other teachers about Gong Jiaosheng.
He also told them that if it was possible, Rifu School would report the list of tribute supervisors soon, so that on January 16th next year, they could report directly to the Imperial College.
Lin Yuanqiu nodded in agreement, then raised his hands and performed a standard student salute to the several teachers present, expressing his gratitude.
For today's lunch, Lin Yuanqiu did not eat at home, but hurriedly went to the inn where Lin Sanzhu and the others lived, thinking that it would be best if his father hadn't gone back yet, so that he could tell him about going to the Imperial College to study.
But when Lin Yuanqiu passed by, the shopkeeper told him that several guests had settled their rent and left as early as Chenshi.
It seems that I can only wait until I go back next month before telling my family. Anyway, going to the Imperial College will be after the new year, so I am not in a hurry.
Now that he has come out, Lin Yuanqiu is going to go to shopkeeper Xiao Hu. It has been more than two months, so he must have a lot of orders.
Lin Yuanqiu's guess was correct. When shopkeeper Xiao Hu saw him passing by, he couldn't hold back the smile on his face. He thought to himself that this man had disappeared for more than two months. He thought that the Taoyuan Mountain people had changed places to make a living again. Fortunately, he was lucky.
No, shopkeeper Xiao Hu shook his head inwardly. He could no longer use the term "making a living". In the past few years, not to mention his brother, the amount of money settled from his shop alone was eight or nine hundred taels.
Earning so much money, how can it be called a living? It should be said that the life is very comfortable.
Speaking of which, this is because everyone's painting techniques are so good that others can't even imitate them. No, now when customers come to order paintings, they all specify the ones from Taoyuanshan.
So there is nothing to be jealous of. On the contrary, I should thank the other party for bringing a lot of business to the shop.
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Chapter 104 Discussing Matters
Seeing the joy on shopkeeper Xiao Hu's face, Lin Yuanqiu was thinking that he didn't know if shopkeeper Xiao Hu's brothers had a calligraphy and painting shop in the capital. Otherwise, when he goes to the capital next year, he might have to find new partners. Partner.
However, Lin Yuanqiu feels that there is a high possibility that he will change partners. After all, it was a thousand miles away from the capital, and Shopkeeper Hu and the others were not doing a big business, so how could they spread stalls everywhere.
Therefore, I might as well take advantage of this period to draw more paintings and earn more money.
After all, not all shopkeepers are as down-to-earth as Shopkeeper Hu and others. We don’t know what will happen then.
Since I haven't come here for two months, shopkeeper Xiao Hu has accumulated a lot of orders. Among them, Kang screens account for the majority, with fifteen shelves, and one shelf is five paintings. After calculation, I will have it in the next time. Gotta get busy.
Sometimes Lin Yuanqiu wonders if these customers are taking the kang screens to resell them, otherwise the demand would be too amazing.
I have to say that Lin Yuanqiu has found out the truth.
Because the Bodhisattvas on the five-part screen are beautifully drawn and their faces are full of compassion, they are naturally liked by many people.
If someone likes it, there will be a market for it, and those outsiders who don't know where to buy it become the money-making target for others. This is why shopkeeper Xiao Hu has more and more orders for Kang screen.
As for individual Bodhisattva portraits, there has never been a downturn in the market.
Therefore, when Lin Yuanqiu and shopkeeper Xiao Hu said goodbye, they carried a large bamboo box out the door.
Because he was in a hurry today, Lin Yuanqiu did not bring a book box with him, so shopkeeper Xiao Hu went to the bookstore opposite to get this box containing pens, inks and paints.
However, Lin Yuanqiu bought it after asking the price, because he found that this bamboo box was very practical. It could not only be carried, but also put on the shoulders. Although it looked like a book box, its structure was smaller than that of a book box. It's simple. Except for a special place for rice paper for painting, there are no other complicated devices like layers and drawers. It's very suitable for carrying around when going out.
Lin Yuanqiu can already imagine carrying it on his back to sell paintings in the capital next year.
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For a period of time after that, Lin Yuanqiu went to the racecourse every morning to practice horse racing and horseback shooting as before.
When the first day passed, Lin Yuanqiu also gave Cui Mafu the persimmons he brought from home.
As for Zhou Zixu, he no longer followed him. After he decided to take part in the examination next year, he spent his time practicing riding and archery on memorizing readings.
The curriculum arrangement of the government school has not changed. It is still half a day in the morning to listen to lectures by the lecturers, and a half day in the afternoon for students to plan on their own.
