With Sheng Wei keeping an eye on the fruit wine workshop, Wei Chen no longer has to worry about it.
Wei Chen's main job is still a scholar, so he cannot do business by himself. He must find a suitable person to run the business on his behalf.
Although Wei Ruyi and Zhang Ming were close to Wei Chen, after all, they were only from peasant families and had low vision, so they could not control such a large business.
After much deliberation, among the people I know, Sheng Wei is the most reliable.
For so many years, although Sheng Wei has been using the banner of Sheng Hong, he has never caused any trouble to Sheng Hong. This alone is very rare.
In the Great Zhou Dynasty, officials were businessmen, and businessmen were officials. Collusion between officials and businessmen was tacitly understood by everyone. However, if one went too far, he would still be impeached by the censor, so it was common to abandon one's official position and title.
Wei Chen didn't want to worry about those bullshit things all day long after he became an official in the court.
Therefore, Shengwei, which is worry-free and trouble-free, has become the best choice.
After leaving Sheng's house, Wei Chen went to the market again, picked up a basket of newly-launched fruits and vegetables, and prepared some sauce and meat. Then he returned to Sheng's Free School and handed the gift to Shi Kai.
Even after accepting Wei Chen's things, Shi Kai still showed no pretense and asked Wei Chen to test his homework at home these days as usual. After a few interrogations, Shi Kai saw that Wei Chen had not studied hard these days.
Then he straightened his face and lectured: "It's natural for people to worry about family matters, but you need to know that studying is the foundation of your life. The county examination is imminent, how can you slack off for one day?"
Seeing Wei Chen lowering his head and looking obediently listening to the instructions, Shi Kai sighed and said: "We are born in a peaceful and prosperous age. For poor people like you and me, the only way out is to take the imperial examination. .
Wei Chen, you are talented and in your prime. You should cherish your time and study hard. Don't waste half your life like a teacher, only to regret it later! "
Speaking of this, Shi Kai seemed to feel something in his heart, and his words were actually choked up.
Wei Chen was filled with guilt. Mr. Shi was not a person who could easily get emotional, but now he actually shed tears for himself. His sin was really too big!
He quickly said: "Sir, please don't get angry. The students have written it down and will never do it again in the future!"
Shi Kai's eyes were slightly red, and he raised his hand and patted Wei Chen on the shoulder: "Good boy, there is no need to blame yourself. I am just expressing my feelings as a teacher, it has nothing to do with you."
Wei Chen said in confusion: "Sir, what are you doing..."
Shi Kai laughed at himself and said: "It's funny to say that I have been studying for my teacher for decades, but in the end I don't even know where the door of the Rural Examination Gongyuan opens.
So what if I got second place in the government examination? Isn't he still a poor old boy?
During the New Year and the holidays, I was hungry and had to shamelessly go to Master Sheng's house to beg for a couplet to be written just so I could make ends meet. My character as a scholar was completely lost in me. "
Wei Chen's heart skipped a beat, feeling that something was wrong in the atmosphere. Why did Mr. Shi suddenly talk about this?
As if he could see the doubts in Wei Chen's heart, Shi Kai waved his hand and said seriously: "I have decided to resign as a teacher. I'm afraid I won't be able to teach you anymore."
Wei Chen couldn't help but turned pale with shock: "Sir, what did the student do wrong?"
Shi Kai shook his head and sighed: "You are very good. It's because of my teacher. I have decided to take another college exam in August. No matter whether I pass or not, I will have no regrets in this life."
Since the academic administration came that day, Shi Kai's long-dead heart has been rejuvenated. After weighing and struggling for more than a month, he has finally made up his mind.
"Sir, I don't want you to leave."
Wei Chen really wanted to say this, but then he thought about it. The pain in Mr. Shi's heart was that he failed in the hospital exam twice and was still just a child.
Now Mr. Shi has finally made up his mind to face this scar head-on. As a student, how can he stop his teacher from making up for his regrets?
When he thought of this, Wei Chen immediately gave up the idea of trying to persuade him to stay. He bowed respectfully to Shi Kai and said, "Student knows that this is your long-cherished wish in your life, and I will not stop you. I wish you the best in the college examination." !”
Shi Kai was startled for a moment, then nodded happily: "Okay, okay, okay! I didn't expect that after two years of studying in a free school as a teacher and teaching countless students, you are my disciple who understands my thoughts best.
Wei Chen, you can be appreciated by Wang Xuezheng, which shows that you are not a thing in the pool. As a teacher, your studies are shallow, so it is okay to introduce you to the school, but as for the Confucian teacher and the professional teacher, you dare not become one. The road ahead is still up to you to walk on your own. "
Wei Chen said quickly: "Sir, please don't say that. Students are truly lucky to have your teachings."
Shi Kai smiled and said: "On the occasion of parting, I don't have anything to give you as a teacher. You can take this book, Chapters of the University, and read it."
With that said, Shi Kai opened the package, took out a book and handed it to Wei Chen.
Shi Kai's gift of the book had the intention of preaching. Wei Chen did not dare to ignore it, so he immediately took the book and bowed solemnly.
Seeing the reluctance in Wei Chen's eyes, Shi Kai said with a straight face: "Okay, all the feasts in the world must come to an end. As a man, don't act like a girl. Wei Chen, do you still remember the prodigy who taught you? poetry?"
The prodigy poems in Shi Kai's mouth are books that are usually read during enlightenment. The language is simple and easy to understand. Reading them makes people feel high-spirited and full of energy. They wish they could pass the Jinshi examination and enter the court immediately.
Wei Chen had long memorized this poem by heart. When he heard it mentioned in Shikai script, he straightened up his chest and read loudly:
“The emperor values heroes, and his articles teach you how to behave;
Everything is of inferior quality, but reading is of high quality.
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In the morning he was a farmhouse man, and in the evening he ascended to the Emperor's Hall;
Generals have no seeds at all, and men should strive for self-improvement.
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Visit the green grassland in spring and enjoy the green lotus pond in summer;
Drink yellow flower wine in autumn and sing poems about white snow in winter. "
"Okay, I recited it word for word." Shi Kai nodded and said with emotion: "Being a farmer in the morning and ascending to the emperor's hall in the evening. This is the lifelong pursuit of many scholars!
When I first came to the voluntary school as a teacher, I thought I had no hope of studying in this life, but I was unwilling to give in. I always wanted to teach a few successful students.
Wei Chen, if you can pass the imperial examination, or even pass the Jinshi exam, you will be considered as living up to the expectations of a teacher! "
"Yes, the student noted it down."
After Wei Chen heard Shi Kai's sincere message, he wished he could hang his head on the beam and prick his buttocks immediately, and study hard from then on to repay his kindness to his husband.
"Okay, go ahead!"
Shi Kai turned his back and choked with sobs.
…
During the evening class, Shi Kai announced in the lecture hall that he was leaving.
The students didn't understand it at first, but after hearing Shi Kai's explanation, they all understood what Mr. Shi Kai meant and expressed their sincere blessings to him one after another.
Shi Kai taught the students the last lesson seriously and assigned everyone their own homework for the next half month.
Finally, the students all solemnly bid farewell to Shi Kai, and everyone said goodbye reluctantly.
