Reborn the wonderful life of ancient times

Prince Jing made several trips to Linjiacun because of Dongmai's affairs.As time went by, the Lin family no longer feared like tigers, and they gradually had something to talk to with the three brothers of the Lin family, especially Lin Zimo, who became more and more in his eyes and became close to him during the day.

In the blink of an eye, the autumn exam of the second year came. Among the 30 people recommended by Qingshui County to take the exam, Lin Zihao and Ouyang Zhi would definitely be able to go. If you don't report it, you don't have to suffer that crime, and you can follow your father to inspect the family property at home.

Lin Zihao and others have been walking with Ouyang's family convoy for several days. Lin Zimo is squatting with his father on the edge of the cotton field, watching the tenants pull weeds.The cotton tree is tall and has just flowered in July. The leaves are a little wilted. Lin Zimo frowned: "Father, did I tell you that the cotton needs to be topped?" Huh? What? Do you need to top the cotton?” Lin Zimo nodded and looked at it carefully: “It’s enough to just cut off the leaves and buds on the top, and the useless branches and leaves under the cotton tree should also be trimmed to save nutrients. Take it."

Originally, there were no chemical fertilizers and other things these days, and the fertility was not sufficient. Now it is taking up part of it, and the cotton production has even decreased.Going over to turn over the drooping leaves, sure enough, there were a lot of cotton bollworms sticking to them: "Father, there are worms." Lin Huaide sighed: "No way, it grows every year, so I can only pull the leaves of the pests, but this way There are too many cotton stalks, and they cannot be picked up."

Lin Zimo was surprised: "Do you just leave it like this?" "Yeah, I can only pray for God's blessing, less pests and diseases, and more cotton, otherwise, the price of cotton will remain high." Beckoning over to Zhuangtou: "Listen! Did the third young master tell you? Tell them to be gentle with their hands and feet when they work."

Lin Zimo raised his hand and said: "Also, immediately soak some dry smoke water and sprinkle it on the cotton tree, it will probably control the pests." Lin Huaide was overjoyed: "Really, this method can also be used for cotton?" Lin Zimo nodded: "Probably It works." Zhuangtou hurriedly ordered people to go, and what the third young master said was usually very effective. When the cotton production increased, the family could make more cotton quilts and make new cotton jackets for the children.

Looking at the useless branches cut by the tenants, Lin Huaide said with emotion: "I never thought of this method before, how simple this is! How much more cotton can be harvested! Most of the people in the village can also make decent clothes for their children." I have lived in the village for a long time, and I have developed feelings. Seeing that many children can't wear a padded jacket in winter, I feel very uncomfortable.

"What are you doing?" A gentle voice sounded, Lin Zimo rolled his eyes, this Prince Jing ran to their house, he ran smoothly, and came here at every turn.They had to turn around respectfully, and the father and son saluted together: "I have seen the prince." Zhu Rui raised his hand and stared at the people working in the field: "Is this another new planting method?" After asking, his eyes Turned to Lin Zimo.

However, Lin Zimo admired Prince Jing's attitude of caring for the common people, and hurriedly introduced it again: "However, this is just an experiment, and the result has not yet come out, so I haven't reported it to the prince yet." For the teaching of the Secretary of Agriculture, specializing in farming, there are new planting methods, but they must be reported to the police.

Waving his hand, Anle came over immediately behind him: "Master, what are your orders?" Zhu Rui said, "Let the soldiers who follow immediately learn the new technology of cotton, and then rush to the counties and counties overnight to spread the word."

Lin Zimo was speechless, can soldiers use it like this?He hurriedly said loudly: "My lord, my father hasn't practiced this method yet, so I can't guarantee that the production will be increased." Although I am sure, I should explain in advance, what if there is an emergency?

Zhu Rui turned around and smiled coolly: "I believe in you, I want to wait until the end of the year, and your father's official position will be promoted again." Lin Zimo's goosebumps all over his body when he looked at the meaningful eyes, and he quickly turned around not to look at him , Pretending to be an ostrich, what the hell, anyway, looking at it now, this Prince Jing is not bad-hearted.

A month later came a big victory, Lin Zihao got the bottom 25th place in the provincial examination, Ouyang Zhi got the 3000th place, while Lin Zihan and Lin Ziwen fell off the list.This is also expected. The city of Boyang is equivalent to a modern province. The number of scholars for reference is 300 per year, and only [-] are selected. This narrow bridge is not easy to rush across.

Firecrackers were set off at home to celebrate that the family surnamed Lin had finally become the Juren lords. All the clansman removed the gate and added a new floor above the gate tower to show that Lin Huaide's family changed their gate and joined the Gaomenlou clan.

No wonder the family of officials and eunuchs is called Gaomenlou. It turns out that the bigger the official, the higher the gatelou. Take a look at the Forbidden City, the gatelou is simply a palace.

The uncle's family also came to welcome the new recruit. The uncle was better, and his nephew was also happy to pass the exam. The uncle's mother was not, she sat in the corner with Lin Yun, who was also listless, without saying a word.On the contrary, the sister-in-law of the lobby is helping around with a six-month-old belly. Regarding the fact that the lobby brother failed the exam, she didn't show any signs at all, and said in her mouth: "Second aunt, are all the relatives here? Tell me what work do you want me to do?" .”

With so many servants, of course she can't be used for anything, but this is her attitude, and it makes people happy to show it.Lin Zimo nodded, not afraid of being powerful, but afraid that she would be unreasonable. If she can keep her aunt in a good manner and keep her from causing trouble, it will be fine if she pulls her.

When Lin Zihao and the others came back, the house had been lively for several days.Now the Lin family is also a family of officials, and the people around have also received the favor of the Lin family, so even the gentry in other counties sent people to congratulate, it is really well-known.

Lin Zimo was very puzzled, the second brother didn't pass the exam, so it's understandable that he looked bad, why the elder brother didn't look good?There was no time to ask questions until everyone calmed down and the whole family sat together. Lin Zimo asked, "What's wrong, brother? I don't think you're very happy?" Lin Zihao hurriedly said, "I'm not unhappy, just go out After a trip, I saw my lack of academics, and I am a little worried about my career next year!"

Of course!The whole country is so big, what people don't have?The whole family looked over, Lin Zimo comforted: "Brother is only 16 years old this year, don't worry, if you feel insufficient, you can postpone the exam until three years later." Whether it's a single-plank bridge, or the extremely thin one, Fan Jin was fascinated by the phlegm and almost went crazy after he hit a juren, that's the biggest proof!

Lin Huaide also comforted: "Zihao, you have already passed the Juren examination, and you are already very good. The family will not put pressure on you. In the future, if we can pass the entrance examination, we will take the examination. It's okay if we fail." Grandma and others also nodded hurriedly. To show support, look at the two children who have lost a lot of weight. This exam is not good. Anyway, the family has food, drink, and affluent land, so it doesn't matter if they pass the exam.

Lin Zihao nodded: "The teacher told me and Ouyang Zhi that there is no new idea for him to continue teaching. He advised us to study in the south with a strong cultural atmosphere and broaden our horizons." Grandma's eyes widened: "What? What? Going to the south? I heard that those southern barbarians are very powerful, eating human flesh and drinking human blood." Zhou was also surprised and looked at her sons.

Lin Zimo laughed: "Grandma, where did you hear about it? It's nothing, the world is peaceful now, and there are connections from Ouyang's family. It doesn't matter where the elder brother goes." Instinctively afraid.

Lin Huaide also said: "It's okay, Ouyang's family's caravan travels around and has a lot of experience." Since becoming an official, Lin Huaide has been in touch with more people, and Lin Huaide has become more flexible.Zhou said: "In the past three years, after the exam, Zihao is already 19 years old. What about his marriage? Many people have come to talk about it these days."

When talking about marriage, Lin Zihao blushed and lowered his head.Before the others could speak, Lin Zimo hurriedly said: "Don't worry, mother, don't answer to any of your family. Wait until you come to Beijing in three years. When the time comes, my father will also go, and our family may have to move. The family property There are more and more people, my sister-in-law must be the daughter of a family who can read and write, and has some management skills."

Lin Zimo knows a lot from TV and novels. The big families in Beijing have many rules, and there is no one who can show their hands when dealing with others.It's okay for my mother to manage a small family. When she enters the capital and compares with the noble ladies, the gap will come out. After a long time, I'm afraid she won't be able to integrate into the official circle.

The family trusted Lin Zimo infinitely. Besides, have you never eaten pork or seen a pig go away?After being reminded by Lin Zimo, isn't it?Not to mention, Ouyang's family's particular habits dazzled him. When he came to Beijing, they were all this kind of family, and he really couldn't handle it.

Lin Huaide made a decision: "Just listen to Zimo, Zihao's marriage will be discussed after he finishes the exam." Turning his head and patted the second son who had been silent: "And Zihan, don't be so downcast, at worst, take the exam a few more times, I will I don’t believe that my son still won’t pass the exam.” Like him, the second son is a quiet person, so it’s inevitable that he will be neglected at ordinary times, and this child is not noisy, which makes people feel distressed.

Lin Zimo also said: "Fortunately, the second brother didn't pass the exam. When I take the exam together in two years, I can still have a companion." Lin Zihao also said: "You have been studying with Mr. Chen for two years. It just so happens that the next exam, Mr. Chen It's time to go back and report on your work, and if you pass the exam, you should also go to the south to study with me."

Seeing that the whole family was worried about him, Lin Zihan said embarrassingly: "I'm fine. I'm usually not as smart as my elder brother. It's not surprising that I won't pass the exam this time. After studying with Mr. Chen for another two years, my younger brother and I will be together." go."

Ten days after the family finished their calculations, Lin Zihao took the book boy Xiaoshu and his long-term follower Liu Yun, together with Ouyang Zhi, and left with Ouyang's caravan.

The atmosphere at home was depressed for a few days, Lin Zihan took Lin Zimo back to Ouyang's school, and continued to study with Mr. Chen.