Generals take care of their children: The master mother leads the system to farm

Li Changle proposed to Li Ping the idea of ​​going to look at houses. Li Ping had hired waiters and accountants before the New Year, freeing up his hands a little.

He went to the kitchen and told his youngest son Li Haichuan to look after the front hall, and then he was going to take Li Changle to find the diner.

Li Changle didn't want to ask him to put down what he was doing and go for a stroll with her, wasting his time.

House hunting is just strolling around.

Liping waved his hand and said it was okay.

Li Changle no longer refused other people's kindness.

Li Ping and Leng Yi sat side by side on the shaft of the carriage, talking to Li Changle in the carriage about the owner of the house.

It turned out that the guest's surname was Fang. He made money by doing business in his early years. When he could no longer run, he divided his property among his three sons. The other sons developed on their own, but the eldest son was determined to take the imperial examination.

The eldest son was also a man of talent, having passed the county and prefectural examinations and was awarded the title of scholar. He then took part in the autumn examination held every three years and became a juren.

The Fang family really spent a lot of money for the eldest son. No matter the second or third son, they all supported this brother in studying and making progress.

After all, their brother's success will benefit them all.

The family's land was registered under the name of his elder brother, so he was exempted from most taxes and labor service.

Children at home can find good relatives if they ask for relatives. People will praise them if they go out and say something.

But the problem is, the smoother the beginning, the more difficult the end.

Those who pass the imperial examination are eligible to take part in the spring examination.

When the eldest son took his wife and children to Kyoto in Heian to take the exam, the whole family felt that the future was in sight and the light was just around the corner. After all, the previous exams had gone well.

But the eldest brother, who had been rushing to safety, fell ill with dysentery as soon as he arrived at his destination. He almost lost his life and became extremely emaciated.

Now, let alone taking the exam, my life is almost in danger.

It was at the foot of the imperial city of Kyoto that he promptly asked someone to find a skilled doctor. He took a lot of medicine and recuperated for a long time before he recovered. He spent a lot of money and missed the spring examination completely.

The next exam will have to wait another three years.

Afraid of repeating the same mistake three years later, the eldest brother decided to stay in Kyoto and prepare for the next spring examination.

There is determination and there is diligence.

But maybe I just lacked some luck.

A few months before the second imperial examination, his mother died.

He had to mourn for his mother for three years, and this time it really hit the eldest brother hard.

On the one hand, he was heartbroken because his mother suddenly fell ill and he was unable to see her for the last time. On the other hand, he mourned his own journey to the imperial examination, which was long and difficult.

Three years and three years.

The mourning period ended only last year.

After the New Year this year, the eldest brother said that he would sell the courtyard that was given to him when the family was divided, and when the weather got warmer, he would take his wife and children to Ping'an again.

I sold the house here and bought a small courtyard in Kyoto to live in. I can earn some extra money copying books and writing letters, while preparing for the spring examination in February next year.

When Li Ping said this, he sighed:

"He is a man of talent and learning, and he has the determination to refuse to accept his fate.

If I had a son like this who could pass the exam and make it all the way to Kyoto, no matter who he was, I would support him.

Unfortunately, my eldest son only passed the county and provincial examinations, and was unwilling to take the imperial examinations, as he only wanted to tinker with business."

Li Changle didn't think there was anything wrong with this. If everyone went to take the imperial examinations, who would manage the national economy?

"A gentleman loves money, but he gets it in a proper way. As long as you don't do anything illegal or against discipline, the money you earn cleanly is good anyway.

Who says that only officials can become rich? Don’t officials love money? Isn’t it also fascinating to be rich with gold and silver?

Even in a family with wealth and luxury, the ancestor might have been a smart young man but a pauper.

Not all officials are good and honest. Most of them are corrupt officials who enrich themselves, exploit the people's wealth and pursue money.

"Shopkeeper Li is now also well-off. He is even better off than the Fang family."

Otherwise, why would he sell his big house here just to buy a small courtyard in Kyoto? Perhaps the Fang brothers' confidence in him is not as high as before, and they are not willing to continue to support their brother.

"As for the imperial examination and becoming an official, there is still a long way to go. If my son couldn't do it, I will train my grandsons, great-grandsons, nephews, etc. The imperial examination should be started from childhood!

The whole clan should cast their nets and focus on catching fish. It is not too late. "

Li Ping couldn't help laughing after hearing this. "That makes sense. I've learned my lesson. I'll let my son get married soon and have more children. Hahaha."

Li Changle: "..." No, she didn't mean that.

The carriage went out of West Second Street, passed North-South Street, and then went east to the eastern part of the city.

There is also a large house near the county government office, with five or seven courtyards surrounded by high walls. Those who live there are not just wealthy tycoons, but also powerful people.

Liping pointed at the road and the carriage stopped at a house in the fourth lane of East Fourth Street.

Li Ping went forward and knocked on the door, but did not go into the house. He just explained his purpose to the person who opened the door and waited at the door.

Li Changle and Leng Yi were standing beside the carriage. After a while, Li Ping came over with an old man.

"This is Uncle Fang. The house is not far from here."

Li Changle called Li Ping's uncle "Mr. Fang". After they got to know each other, they went to Lane 3 where the house to be sold was located.

The house is in the middle of the third lane of East Street. There are only three or four households in this lane, and they are all large houses.

The house they wanted to see was the third one.

Mr. Fang took out a bunch of keys and opened the door of the house.

Just like the houses in Leshan Manor in the suburbs of the county, after entering the gate, the first thing that comes into view is a screen wall.

It took them nearly half an hour to roughly look around the entire house.

The house has three entrances and covers a relatively large area.

There are two tall persimmon trees in the second yard. Even in the middle of winter, many bright red persimmons are still hanging on the bare treetops.

There are many trees planted in the house, some of which are now only branches left, and some still have yellowing leaves.

The flowerbed in front of the steps was neglected, with only traces of damage caused by wind, snow and rain.

The third courtyard is similar to the second courtyard, but there is a swing near the wall. It seems that women or children may have lived in the third courtyard originally.

She didn't count how many rooms there were, but judging by the number alone, it could probably accommodate four generations of a family.

In short, my legs were always moving, either walking along the corridor or looking at the houses. When I finished my walk, it was almost noon.

Old Fang's legs were strong enough to walk, and when they returned to the outer courtyard, he still had the energy to negotiate the house price with Li Changle.

"I just told a few people that I want to sell the house. People outside don't know that I want to sell the house yet. Otherwise, if I say it's for sale today, the owner will be changed tomorrow."

"If you really want to buy it, Madam Li, don't bargain with me. It's better if no one comes to buy it, so I don't have to feel bad."

If the boss hadn't said he wanted to sell the house, how could he be willing to do so?

It happened that the eldest brother was not at home today as he was out visiting friends, so he brought Li Changle and a few others here.

Li Changle: "..."

Good guy!

She only had time to catch her breath and relax, but she couldn't even bargain for the price?

Just how much is what you said?