Farming and reading lady

Chapter 87: Not Wanting and Not Affording

Gu Xixian had nothing to worry about the three-on-three stage. Although they were all still minors, she and her brother had always cooperated well, and she was also very familiar with Yin Yang's style. In other words, she was quite familiar with the Yin family's style and naturally knew how to cooperate.

The three-person battle was the easiest level for Gu Xixian, and just as she expected, she won this level easily.

The old man nodded repeatedly. It seemed that his worries were unnecessary. The master of this session might be no less capable than the first one. After passing the three levels, the old man did not comment, but said to the three people: "The civil level does not require as much space as the military level. You can follow me."

Gu Xixian thought that although the old man said so, it should be a more elegant and quiet place, such as a teahouse. As a result, they were taken to a private school. The sound of reading aloud came from the private school, which made Gu Xixian's thoughts return to the days when he squatted outside Tong Fuzi's door in Xiaoyuewan Village. However, this private school is much better than the private school in their village at that time. The green bamboos in the yard are handsome, and the bamboo leaves sway in the wind. The faint fragrance of bamboo lingers in the air, which can lift people's spirits.

Are the questions set by the teacher of the private school? Or is it a direct competition with the students of the private school? The old man did not explain to them, and they were patient and did not ask, but followed the old man step by step. Until the sound of the copper bell, the old man led the three people into a room that looked like a private school library. Gu Xihao looked at it quietly, Yin Yang looked at it curiously, and Gu Xixian smiled again. The influence of her ancestors seemed to be huge. Isn't this a postmodern small library? Various books are placed in different categories on the orderly bookshelves, one or two green plants are placed on the leisurely low table, rattan chairs by the window, curling sandalwood... All of these are leisurely book bars moved from later generations.

"You guys just look around for now. I'm going to meet someone first." The old man left these three people and walked out.

"What does he mean?" Yin Yang asked in confusion.

Gu Xihao spread his hands and Gu Xixian shrugged, meaning that they didn't know either.

"Cousin Yang, brother, there are quite a lot of books here, and there should be quite a few rare copies. Let's go and broaden our horizons." Reading is a kind of enjoyment for Yu Gu Xixian. When she has nothing to do, she will stay in the bookstore for a whole day.

Gu Xihao nodded in agreement. He had already spotted several books that were hard to find outside. Although Yin Yang was born in a military family, and no one in the Yin family chose the path of a scholar, this did not mean that they were strong-limbed and simple-minded reckless men. In addition to family education, they also invited various professional talents to help their children gain knowledge. At this moment, the three of them each found a counter they liked and carefully read through it, without any panic or embarrassment brought by the unfamiliar environment.

When the old man came over again, the three were so engrossed in the book that he could not even cough a few times to bring them back to their senses. The old man felt angry and amused, and said in a louder voice: "Three young friends, please follow me to another place. The literary test has begun."

The three of them looked back at him, reluctantly put the books in their hands back to their original places, and followed him out the door. This time they went to a room that looked like a conference room. Except for the empty seat in the middle, many people were already sitting at the large round table in the middle.

The old man pointed to the seats at the table at the entrance and said, "Please choose a seat."

He walked to the empty seat at the top and sat down, then raised his finger and pointed at the people sitting on his left and right: "These are the teachers of our An Ning School. In the exam, they are the ones you have to defeat."

Gu Xihao frowned. These people were really fearless. They had no psychological burden of bullying the weak or winning unfairly. Look at this scene. There were more than ten teachers. How could they be so shameless to his sister, a little girl who was only eight years old? At this moment, he even thought that it was better not to have Ning Anwei.

Yin Yang was also quite contemptuous in his heart, and asked if it was appropriate for you to bully two children like this?

To be honest, Gu Xixian was also very uncomfortable. Regardless of whether she won or not, from the perspective of normal people's shame, she couldn't make such an arrangement. Didn't she just not want to recognize them and return? She was also disdainful. But she still had to pass this level. Whether to be recognized or not was two different things. Her expression became more indifferent as her mood changed. She said coldly: "Draw the line."

Although the old man didn't know why the girl's expression had changed like this, he didn't take it to heart: "If you want to be the master of our Ning'an Guard, you must be brave and wise. As long as you can meet the requirements of these people, you will pass the test."

Gu Xixian laughed in his heart, he acted like he was so rare, he made such a shameless request so high-sounding, no one else could do it: "Let's get started."

"It is recorded in the scroll that the late master was famous for his literary talent. As his successor, I believe he will not be bad in this area either. Just compose a poem on the theme of food, clothing, housing and behavior." The first man with a square scarf on his head on the left hand side of the old man spoke with a stern face.

Gu Xixian muttered dozens of times in his mind, thinking how powerful you are to stipulate that my ancestors' genes must be such and such when giving birth to children. I really want to ask you, have you inherited everything from your mother?

In reality, his face became stiff and expressionless, and he used Bai Juyi's "Living on the West Gate" as an example: "There is a humble house in Yuewan, Yin County. There are ponds and bamboo trees around my house. It is not luxurious or sturdy, but it is more than enough to be well fed and warm. The stove is fragrant in the morning to cook breakfast, and the small garden is warm in spring to pick new vegetables. Yiqi Huangqi praises the ferns, but they are probably not as good as my food. Although the village is small, the door is not closed, and the merchants coming and going are happy. I am attached to the glory and prosperity, and I should also return to my small garden and farmland. The lame turtle disdains the horse's feet, and the injured bird does not love the phoenix's flight. Few people in the world recognize me, and now I am free even though I am stupid."

"Good, sister is awesome!" Gu Xihao cheered immediately. His sister is really, really awesome.

The old man's body was slightly stiff. The girl seemed humble, comparing herself to a lame turtle and a wounded bird, but at the same time she also expressed her disdain and unwillingness clearly. He understood the meaning without even knowing the text.

Why do all the teachers present here feel so uncomfortable? There is an inexplicable emotion brewing in their hearts.

Gu Xixian had a wooden face: "Go on."

The teachers turned their gaze to the old man, who nodded slightly for them to continue.

"The military is treacherous and a man without talent cannot be a commander. I wonder how many strategies the young lady has? Tell me three or four strategies for marching." The first person on the old man's right spoke.

Gu Xixian was so angry that she laughed. A group of wild soldiers actually wanted to consider the commander's plan and the marching strategy. What's the matter? Do you want to rebel? There was a hint of anger between her eyebrows, but she calmed down and answered: "Although I am a country girl, I am uneducated and unskilled, and I am not talented. But I can still tell you a thing or two. First, those who are fast but fail to reach the target will be killed, and those who are slow and fail to reach the target will be punished by death. This is the marching strategy. Second, the army will march for a thousand miles before joining forces. This is the principle of using the terrain. Third, the army will march in many ways and have more food. This is the efficiency of the march. Fourth, the momentum of the army is to take easy routes when encountering dangers and obstacles. This is to stabilize the morale of the army. These are the four marching strategies, you can study them slowly."

As she said that, she stood up and said, "Cousin Yang, brother, let's go."

No matter what the original intention of her ancestors leaving behind this Ning'an Guard, she decided to abandon it. She was unwilling and did not want to investigate why these people made these attempts. Those with ulterior motives are not worth using.

"Girl from the Gu family, what do you mean?" The old man was about to praise her for her insights, but was stunned when he heard her words.

"Old sir, it is none of your business to say what our ancestor is like, because he is your master; it is also none of your business to say what we brothers and sisters are like, because you are not qualified to be our subordinates. Although my brothers and sisters are weak and young now, it does not mean that we brothers and sisters cannot do without you. You have no loyalty or respect for my brothers and sisters, so what is the point of me accepting you? Moreover, my brothers and sisters are just country folk, and we do not have the heart to command the country, nor the mind to write about the mountains and rivers. From now on, do not act in the name given by my ancestors, or there will be no Ning'an Guard in the world." Gu Xixian tightened the wooden sign in his sleeve and threw it away.

Gu Xihao did not say anything, but supported his sister's decision with actions, and the three of them left.

"Grandfather, what does she mean by this?" someone asked in disbelief.

The old man pursed his lips but didn't utter a word. They were abandoned by their master!

The little girl's determination was demonstrated through her actions.