Li Guangmao had Li Changgen's grandfather chatting with him, and his spirits improved significantly.
The old man had an upright temper and refused to accept death. Because of what happened to Li Qiu Sui, he felt guilty for his third son, three daughter-in-law and his family and couldn't sleep. The third son and his wife had complaints and separated early. He is the eldest head of the family, with many children and grandchildren, and he always values this and favors others. It was proposed that all the remaining sons should be separated out, because they were afraid that the separation of the third son's family alone would affect Chang'an's studies, imperial examinations and official career in the future.
This does not mean that he thinks he has done something wrong and wants to make up for it, nor does he blame Li Guangping for asking his tribe to force him to sell his granddaughter. It is simply that he does what he can and hopes that his descendants will live well.
This time, Li Sizhu's gambling almost caused his family to be exterminated. While he hated his younger son for not living up to expectations, he was also depressed about the unkindness of the clan leader and his clan members.
With Grandpa Li Changgen's explanation of the gossip, Li Guangmao somewhat relieved his depression and feeling of being left out by his tribe.
With the old man like this, the family can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Several other families took the initiative to propose branching clans, either because they got along better with the Li Sanzhu brothers, or because they felt sorry for their children. The clan leader, Li Guangping, has frequently interfered in the marriage affairs of girls and boys in the clan in the past few years. Although it is not like what Li Qiu Sui said, the girl married a fool young master from a rich family, but he is suspected of trying to gain relations with outstanding girls and boys in the clan. The explanations are the same, why is it for the good of his own family? If you look at the life of Li Guangmao's family, his little granddaughter is still the one he leads...
Wait, etc., which Li clan member or even other surnamed person in the village did not listen to what Li Guangping and his family were talking about.
In the past two years, Li Changqing, a scholar, has appeared in his family. Most of the time, the clan members have chosen to swallow their anger.
This time, Li Guangmao's family took the lead, followed closely by Li Changgen's grandfather, Li Guangcheng's family. His family, Li Changgen, was also a scholar, and many people's thoughts were loose.
The Li family is the largest surname in Lijia Village. If they are divided into two, no one dares to bully them. This side may be worse than that side.
Li Guangmao began to have a grudge against these tribesmen, thinking that they were too cool in doing things.
Old man Li Guangcheng persuaded, "People are like this, who doesn't plan for their own family? As long as we don't have bad intentions and harm others, why should we worry about others? Besides, the clan rules are there, let's take the initiative to separate them, okay? All the rules have been left, and any additional ones will be added when the time comes.”
Li Guangmao couldn't help but re-examine Li Guangcheng, "Brother, why don't you notice it on weekdays? You have quite a lot of ideas in your mind, and your words and actions are much more organized than mine. When I encounter something this time, I actually know that I am angry, not you. Just talk, maybe I’ll be able to figure it out soon.”
Li Guangcheng snorted, knocked off the ashes, and slowly replaced a pipe of tobacco leaves. He then used the remaining sparks from the ashes to light the new tobacco leaves in the pipe.
He took a sip, exhaled a puff of smoke, then rolled his eyes at Li Guangmao and said: "...Don't think I don't know. You all call me boring hunchback behind my back. Just because I'm boring doesn't mean I'm stupid. My eldest grandson can read, so that's not it. Give me credit!"
"Haha! Yes, my brother is very smart. Your family has roots to support you. My parents are not bad either. My wife often praises him for his talent in reading. My family can produce a talented person even if it is not possible."
Comparing themselves to their grandson, the two old men became more and more speculative as they chatted.
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The matter of dividing the sect was really fast. Li Guangmao was so stubborn that he wished he could get it done in one day.
Li Guangping, the patriarch, hated the betrayal of Li Guangcheng's family and believed that this family had betrayed the family and him. There are also other families who asked to be separated. They don't have much talent at home, and they are very thoughtful! If you divide it, just divide it. It will be a long time in the future, everyone will wait and see!
People on both sides had the intention of splitting up the sect as soon as possible, so they did not choose a good time and started working on the matter of splitting up the sect that afternoon.
In the old house, Li Dazhu and Li Erzhu's family moved into the newly built blue brick houses one after another.
Li Sizhu's family had no money to build a brick house. The day after the casino people came and smashed the house, Li Guangmao drove his younger son's family to Li Qiusui's house to work and pay off the debt.
Li Sanzhu took the time to tell the old man and his wife about Wang Mao's return of more than 500 taels of silver. The two old men did not tell Li Sixhu what they wanted, so that they could continue to work at their house peacefully. Li Sanzhu gritted his teeth with hatred, feeling that the fourth child needed a lesson. He stayed at home to work, and there was no shortage of food and drink. He would just be paid to start work when the time came. Everyone was busy in the past two days, and no one cared about him.
"Chang'an, are you going to the county seat? It's getting dark soon. It's dangerous to walk at night. I'll... ask your father to give you a ride tomorrow morning." Li Sizhu saw that Li Changan was carrying a book basket and was about to go out, and wanted to say I sent it myself and immediately changed my mind.
Li Changan nodded, "Yes, let's go to the county seat. Manager Zhou has tied up the carriage. Master will only let us rest for one day. We will study at five o'clock tomorrow morning. Before that, the road is also dark before dawn, and the whole family has to make a lot of noise."
Li Sizhu came over and patted Li Changan on the shoulder, "You are almost as tall as your fourth uncle. What happened this time is that your fourth uncle almost got you into trouble. Don't take it to heart. I will never do anything stupid again."
In the past, in the village, he was busy with endless farm work all day long. He was slippery and lazy, and at most he did less than some of his brothers. When I take the time to wander around in towns or counties to join in the fun, my pockets are cleaner than my face, and I don’t dare to go to places where I spend money.
Li Changan smiled and gestured at the gap between his uncle and nephew, "Next year, at least by the end of next year, I should be as tall as my fourth uncle. I will start the county examination in February next year, and then the government examination and college examination. I will also be a scholar in the examination. , the life of our family will only get better day by day. My fourth uncle learned to plant fruit trees at my house. In the past few years, there was a drought and the fruit trees did not grow. Then we caught up with the good weather and the weather started to grow in less than two years. "
Li Sizhu nodded, "We are only 12 or 13 years old in Chang'an. If we can pass the exam next year to be a scholar, it will make your father and us proud. From now on, I will leave your family as a long-term laborer, and your father will not have to pay for the wages... …”
He laughed twice, and Li Sizhu said without any shame: "I can't keep money in my pocket, and your fourth aunt is not a troublemaker. In the future, your two younger brothers will marry wives, and your father Just look at it and arrange it so that you can live a successful life."
Li Qiu Sui came to see Li Changan off, and happened to hear everything Li Si Zhu said before and after. He couldn't help but want to roll his eyes, "Fourth brother, Zhou Ping and I will see you off together. Fourth uncle has no time, so why don't you come with us too?" trip?"
(End of chapter)
