The elder brother who travels through is hard to do

For some things, it may take a lot of energy from the bottom up to not necessarily get the desired results, but once it goes from the top down, even the most complicated things will become extremely simple and the efficiency will become extremely high.

When Xu Minqing came out of the class, someone was waiting outside, claiming that the head of the mountain had invited him.

All morning, no one dared to get close to Xu Minqing, looking at him with complicated eyes. As for that roommate surnamed Jiang, he was invited out before Xu Minqing pretended to comfort him. He came out early, didn't know the result of the development of the matter, and was still complacent, unaware of the sympathetic eyes of some students who knew the situation behind him.

No one believed that student Jiang was innocent in this incident. Without him, who could break into Xu Minqing's room and wreak havoc, but he still locked the door of the room and wandered outside as if nothing had happened. The large lock on the door and the intactness of his bedroom were enough to reveal his suspicions.

Things turned out as he expected, and even the head of the mountain who rarely showed himself in front of the students was startled. Xu Minqing remained calm, thanked the visitor politely, and left with him.As soon as he left, the students behind exploded, discussing how the head of the mountain would deal with those perpetrators.

Shan Chang is a well-known literati in the north, about fifty years old, with an ordinary appearance, but sitting there has a unique temperament that cannot be ignored, like a landscape painting, faint and distant, ethereal and indifferent.Shan Chang's surname is Liu, and he became famous as a teenager in his early years. Although he is not as good as Jiang Sangong back then, he is still enough to make scholars in the Northland proud, especially his first-hand Danqing, which even picky scholars in the Southland have to praise.

Mr. Liu is indifferent to fame and wealth, he came out to take up the post of mountain chief only because he was invited by the palace and also hoped that there would be more talents in the Northland.Over the years, Mr. Liu has only accepted one disciple, that is Xiao Qian, the fourth son of Prince Xiao's Mansion, but the outside world has little knowledge of it, and Xu Minqing only learned about this fact from Lu Yunzhi, who is often mentioned in lectures by Mr. I have been reminded by him several times, and I have gained a lot. Just like Xu Minqing respects him, he also respects Liu Gong as a gentleman.

Next to Liu Gong, several important people in the academy sat in turn, and the last one was the master who appeared in the morning and asked for a thorough investigation.

After entering, Xu Minqing greeted everyone one by one, very solemnly, and stood up and stood aside waiting for questions after the head of the mountain smiled and nodded.After sweeping his eyes, the page in front of the head of the mountain was a hand-copied page. The dirt on it had been removed, and the torn place could be repaired and repaired, but it was severely damaged and could not be completely restored.

However, although the people here felt regretful, they were not overly distressed, because Xu Minqing's words in the morning had already revealed one point, that is, Lu Yunzhi had a handwritten copy. Although his behavior was a bit out of line, not everyone read it. He is not pleasing to the eye, and the head of the mountain himself is, otherwise he would not have given him pointers at the beginning.

There are two styles of behavior among literati, one is truly indifferent to fame and fortune, only obsessed with poetry, chess, calligraphy and painting; Most people admire the way of nature, and most of the rules and dogmas are dismissive, and they act eclecticly. In the eyes of this kind of people, Lu Yunzhi's behavior of betraying the family is not so deviant, but the latter is different. It is more important than life, every word and deed is to abide by the teachings of the saints, and you must not make a wrong step to become a model for the world to follow.

Influenced by the fourth son and Mr. Xu Minqing, he admired Liu Shanzhang before he met him. When he saw him, he knew that even if he saw through his methods, he would not mercilessly expose them face to face. .

Liu Shanchang smiled and said to him: "You are the student that Yunzhi recently accepted? I also read the entrance examination, and you are worthy of Yunzhi's hard work."

Xu Minqing showed shame: "It is a blessing for the students to be guided by the teacher. The students started late, so they had to work harder in normal times. This time it was the students' fault, which alarmed the head of the mountain and all the masters."

"No way, the academy should be a place where you can study with peace of mind. Hmph, it's because of that guy who turned the entire academy into a mess." Not used to it.

Liu Shanchang did not agree or refute, but still smiled with a gentle temper, which would make people mistake him for being soft-tempered.He also said: "You are not to blame for this incident, but there is no way to repair the manuscript, so you have to go to Yunzhi to borrow another copy after hard work." They also wanted to borrow a copy and read it carefully in their spare time, but they also thought about Lu Yunzhi's relationship with Liu Shanzhang and Prince Xiao's mansion, knowing that they could not rely on their seniority, so they could only cast their hopeful eyes on Xu Minqing.

Xu Minqing stood up and said: "The student listened to the order, and the student had the same intention. Presumably the master will not refute the student. After returning, the student will ask the book boy to send a letter to the master."

Regarding Xu Minqing's approach, someone clapped their hands and smiled: "Okay!"

Liu Shanchang said a few more words of concern before letting him stand aside and listen to the investigation results of this matter. It was the master in the morning who intervened in the whole process, so he knew everything about it.

In fact, the whole thing is very simple. Those people underestimated Xu Minqing. They didn't expect him to have the courage to resist, and he was so ruthless when he made a move. Those people in the past were obediently allowed to be bullied by them, and even some poor families had to leave the academy halfway , because there is really no money to support them to continue reading.Although the academy has financial support from the royal family and other aristocratic families, the expenses on pens, ink, paper, inkstones and books are not affordable for poor families, and they cannot stand being repeatedly ruined by others.

Because they didn't expect to fail at all, their group still acted as before, simple and rude. Xu Minqing's roommate and Lu Yunze's group were all picked out. Come forward, only let the people around him do it, but Xu Minqing is different this time, when he thinks of his half-brother who made the Lu family ashamed, Lu Yunze's anger goes all the way up, so he ran to Xu Minqing's room in person He smashed it, and he left many footprints on the pages of the books scattered on the ground, and some of the pages were trampled to pieces.

At that time, the smashing was extremely enjoyable, and when he thought of Xu Minqing's sad and angry expression when he came back and saw it, he felt refreshed all over.

But this time it fell on Xu Minqing, not only that, because the incident was so serious, the students also saw that the academy would not let it go this time, and many students who were bullied in the past and did not dare to say anything ran to the master to complain So, Lu Yun's group and some people from other aristocratic families like him were unlucky. The more the master who investigated the matter became more angry, even the school supervisor didn't get a good face.

Everyone here frowned when they heard this. Most of the masters were devoted to teaching and research, and the management of students was usually left to the supervisor. I didn't expect that there would be such embarrassment in private.

"What a bastard! This kind of students, including the proctor who protects these students, can no longer stay in the academy and ruin the atmosphere of the academy, otherwise, what will happen in the long run!" Their Yanyang Academy can secure the number one position in the Northland, It is not just the support of the palace, but the talents cultivated by the academy. If all the people from the academy are Lu Yunze and his like, their reputation of the academy will also be affected, and they will be overtaken by other academies who come after them.

"What do you think?" Liu Shanchang asked the silent masters in a good-tempered manner.

The few people looked at each other, and one of them hesitated: "Will those aristocratic families be different? After all, part of the funding for the academy is provided by them."

Liu Shanchang smiled and said: "It's okay, the academy belongs to the whole Northland, not any one."

Those who know Liu Shan's temperament clearly know that on the surface, Liu Shan is calm and calm, but in fact, he is already unhappy with the problems accumulated by the academy. Even Xiao Wangfu will not interfere with the operation of the academy, except for appropriating funds and playing the role of supervision Instead, the aristocratic families that had just been established in the academy were recruited in front of the academy one by one, forcing their own children into it, and among them was someone as ignorant as Lu Yunze.

When they couldn't bear it anymore, they didn't need to bear it any longer. They knew that Chief Liu Shan took this opportunity to attack these aristocratic families, and they couldn't help but look at the young man with a calm face beside him. How could this happen at such a coincidence?Will this young man know the inside story?There is such a city at such a young age, neither happy nor angry, people can't help but sigh secretly.

"Xu Minqing, do you have any objection to the handling of this matter?" Liu Shan turned around and said to Xu Minqing.

Xu Minqing said respectfully: "Students dare not, students obey the arrangement of the academy and the head of the mountain."

Liu Shanchang smiled and said: "Well, you go back first, and I will discuss it with everyone."

"Yes, Master Shan." Xu Minqing withdrew respectfully.

There was a flash of admiration in someone's eyes, and a strange look in Liu Shanzhang's eyes. This calm skill is much better than that of Yunzhi back then. No wonder Yunzhi took a fancy to this child. Not to mention giving them an excellent opportunity to renovate the academy, and he is still young, so the few years he stayed in the academy must be able to turn his temperament around.

He is still very optimistic about this child.

"Look at this child, his handwriting has already shown its sharpness at such a young age." Liu Shanzhang pointed to the words on the page in front of him and smiled.

"That's right," someone clapped his hands and said, "Although he's still too immature, but given time, he won't be able to become a master before he succeeds. I heard that this student is working very hard."

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Jiang Hong was sent a letter saying that his young master had been sent to see the head of the mountain, and immediately ran to the only way to wait anxiously for his young master, and he was not relieved until he saw his young master came out safe and sound.

Seeing his appearance, Xu Minqing smiled and said, "What are you worried about? Am I so useless, your master? I've already said that I'm the one who has something to do. Have the rooms been tidied up?" If you don't tidy up, you can live there.

Jiang Hong nodded again and again: "It's cleaned up, there are still people coming to help." It was other students who sent the book boy to help. Xu Minqing understood that it was someone expressing friendship to him, and of course he would not refuse. Dare to resist and drive Lu Yunze and those scumbags out of the academy, which will surely gain some of his popularity among the poor children. As for whether it will arouse the hostility of those aristocratic children, Xu Minqing smiled. Those who don't like him are still the same. He will not wait to see him, but not everyone may regard him as an enemy, and not everyone may not recognize the situation clearly.

Today, he showed a side of his heart beyond his age. In this academy where talented people come forth in large numbers, there is no need to keep a low profile. He just wants to make himself stand out among hundreds of students and enter the circle of masters and mountain chiefs. in the eyes.

He also breathed a sigh of relief, thinking of his big brother who was busy working on "cement", the corners of his lips raised slightly, not for anything else, but for his big brother, he had to grow up as soon as possible.

Because of this incident, Xu Minqing began to make a name for himself in Yanyang Academy, and one day he will shine brightly.

Xu Bei, who is still in retreat, doesn't know his brother's great achievements. Of course, if he knows, he will applaud him loudly, and even think that his brother's methods are too soft. Anyone who dares to bully his brother just gets out of the academy. lighter.

Two months later, the snow on the mountain began to melt, and the northern land, which had been silent for a winter, began to be green again, showing vigorous vitality.

"Success! We finally succeeded!"

In the center of a certain military camp, warm cheers erupted. After repeated attempts and trials, they finally produced cement that Xu Bei believed could pass the test.Although it cannot be compared with modern cement, he also knows that in this ancient society with backward equipment, it is not easy to make such a finished product.As long as there is a precedent, the craftsmen will continue to study and improve, and the quality of cement will be better and better in the future.

They laid a whole piece of concrete on the open space, coupled with the concept of concrete proposed by Xu Bei, the cement has been proven to be fast, convenient, time-saving and labor-saving, Zhu Kangyan, who has been watching from the sidelines, has to look at Xu Bei differently, this cement is made of raw materials Simple and cheap, but he has been following along and has seen its importance, whether it is in terms of people's livelihood or military, it is no wonder that the fourth son attaches so much importance to this kid and cement, and specially asked him to lead troops to protect it.

The prince brought the four young masters to verify the results in person. Prince Xiao and the prince knew Xu Bei's original contribution to food transportation. Seeing Xu Bei, a typical northern man, the prince couldn't stop praising Xu Bei, regardless of Xu Bei. Bei, covered in dust, patted him on the shoulder and applauded.

"Brother Xu, although some things cannot be publicized now, don't worry, I and my father will keep your credit in mind." The prince promised.

Xu Bei pretended to be silly and smiled. He was disheveled and had no image at all. Unknown people couldn't understand why Shi Zi valued such an ordinary person. If Shi Zi knew what they wanted, he would definitely tell them that it was just such an ordinary person. People, but saved the lives of countless people, not to mention that cement is such an inconspicuous thing, but it is due to the community.

Xu Bei is also observing this son, how should he describe it, that is a typical tall and mighty hunk, and then look at the fourth son who is more "slender" compared to this one, damn it, are they really brothers? ?He felt like his eyes were going to go blind.

However, Shizi's appearance immediately raised his favorability, surpassing the fourth son head-on.

"Everything is what Xu Bei should do." Xu Bei said modestly, the prince found it more interesting, and laughed loudly, with the unique boldness of a general.