whale wave

The crops in the field are verdant and the climate in the south is warm, without any sense of winter. The canal built on one side has brand-new chisel marks on the bluestone slabs laid on it, and the working farmers walk on it.A farmer appeared on the stone bridge carrying a hoe and leading a ox. He couldn't help looking forward. His wife and children who followed him asked him what he was looking at. He pointed and said, "Guardian."

Zhao Shimian, the county magistrate, was accompanied by several people. He was talking with one of the old Confucian scholars. He was talking about the drought in summer, and the crops withered and yellow. The village is like a feud.With one hand behind his back, feeling the wheat wind blowing on his face, the old Confucian scholar praised: "The Ming government repairs the water affairs, eliminates public grievances, kills two birds with one stone, and the people of Ning County are blessed."

"If it weren't for Mr. Sanxi's help, lobbying the country gentry and wealthy businessmen to spend their money, the water conservancy project would not be completed in three to five years. In terms of credit, Mr. has the most credit."

Mr. Sanxi was happy to stroke his beard. He cared about people's livelihood, and he was very pleased to be able to contribute.

Accompanied by Zhao Yousheng, he saw the neat rice paddies, the undulating hills, the clouds and light gathered on the mountain, and felt like being in the mountains and fields. It is not easy to see such beautiful scenery in Quancheng.Even though many people around him were joining in the fun, Zhao Yousheng's cheerfulness remained undiminished, but he noticed that more and more farmers gathered, and his father and Mr. Sanxi were still talking on their own.The people knew Zhao's father and Mr. Sanxi, but they were full of curiosity about this handsome gentleman, pointing and talking about who the young man from the city was.

The soap official Qian Wu was very proud, and introduced to the peasants that this was the magistrate's son, but he could not reach out to touch his clothes, and he should not squeeze too close.

The peasants were dark and rough, wearing patched coarse clothes. They were even more curious when they saw that the noble city people were the sons of their magistrates. They surrounded Zhao Yousheng like they were rushing to the market. They were peasant girls. They also squeezed forward to watch, they unscrupulously looked at this handsome gentleman.

Zhao Yousheng calmed down and let others watch. People looked at him, and he looked at the scenery of mountains and rivers.The conversation between Lao Zhao and Mr. Sanxi came to an end. He raised his head and saw the crowds of people around him. He was shocked and asked his followers to persuade the peasants.

Engage in production well, don't be keen on gossip, and neglect farming.

Zhao's father took his son to move the position, and Mr. Sanxi was originally a guest he invited to come with him, so he left with him.

Zhao's father and a group of people returned to the county office from the countryside, and encountered several waves of onlookers along the way. Ning County is remote and rough, unlike Quanzhou City, where new things happen every day. In the local area, the county magistrate's tour is a worthy friend for them. It's a lively event to call friends, call wives and children to watch together.

Zhao's father had been working in Ning County for two years. He knew the local customs and calmly let his followers lead the way.Zhao Yousheng followed his father without any worries. While he was walking, a child suddenly jumped out and fell in front of him. Zhao Yousheng picked up the child and handed it to him after him, calling for the child's mother.

Mr. Sanxi was already observing You Sheng, seeing his behavior, he knew that he was as approachable as Father Zhao, unlike other clan children who were arrogant and domineering.

Back at the county office, it was dusk, after a busy day, Lao Zhao rested in the hall, drank tea with Mr. Sanxi, and chatted about sending his son to Xihua Academy to study under Mr. Sanxi's door.Mr. Sanxi readily agreed. Although he only met Zhao Yousheng once, he admired you very much.

Zhao's father had just "sold" his son, and when he looked up, he saw his son changing into new clothes, tidying up his appearance and coming from the veranda.Only then did Father Zhao realize that his son had grown up and had a face capable of harming women. Fortunately, he was brought to Ning County. If he were left in Quanzhou City and continued to live his unruly life, his family tradition might be ruined. corrupt.

Of course, Old Zhao really thought too much.

Mr. Sanxi saw You Sheng changing clothes, and Duan Jing was walking towards them, guessing in his heart that he was coming to worship a teacher, he looked at You Sheng on the verandah, and couldn't help but praise: "Xiao Lang is really a good-looking talent."

Zhao's father said: "He is stubborn and reckless, and Mr. Lao will teach him in the future."

As the head of Xihua Academy, Mr. Sanxi has a deep friendship with Zhao's father.Running a school in the county requires the support of the county magistrate. Father Zhao even goes to the Xihua Academy to invigilate the exams, and Mr. Sanxi is like Lao Zhao's staff, often helping him with advice.

On this day, when Zhao Yousheng completed the apprenticeship ceremony, Mr. Sanxi went back to his hometown in Chaxi first. Zhao Yousheng had to stay in the office for two more days, preparing to go to the academy to live and live.

Before You Sheng left Quanzhou City, Zhao's mother proposed to let Wu Chu follow, but Lao Zhao said no, he had other assignments.

This newly appointed servant is called Qian Ning, 17 years old, honest and dull, he is Qian Wu's younger brother.

Qian Wu and Qian Liu went out to run errands, and according to Zhao's father's request, they bought a bunch of things, including pens, inks, papers and inkstones.

In the county town, Zhao's father and You Sheng rarely had the opportunity to talk heart-to-heart, Zhao's father was busy with official business, and since he became an official, the father and son have also become estranged a lot.

On the night of leaving the county seat, You Sheng washed his hands and face and was about to fall asleep. Father Zhao came in and asked him if he had packed his things?You Sheng said it was all taken away.You Sheng moved a chair and signaled his father to sit down, while he himself stood, thinking that his father was here to give a lecture, but instead of sitting down, his father walked up to his son, compared his height, and said with emotion: "It's only two years, it's too late." Catch up with your father's head."

When he left Quancheng to work in Ning County, Zhao Yousheng was 14 years old. At that time, his head was less than his father's shoulders. Two years, for adults, was short and normal, but for children, there were earth-shaking changes.

Zhao's father said that bringing Yousheng to Ning County was not to punish him, but that Quanzhou City was extravagant and impetuous, and the way of religious discipline to discipline students was outdated and rigid, which could not effectively restrain him.The students in Zongxue are all the eldest sons, and when they get together, they often act recklessly and domineeringly.Xihua Academy is located in the mountains and rivers, it is a clean place, and the students who are studying are all common people's children. When you go there, you will treat yourself as an ordinary scholar and concentrate on studying.

"My son has no complaints about going to Xihua Academy." Zhao Yousheng knew that before leaving, his father, who had always been tough and even a little unreasonable, was worried.

Zhao's father patted You Sheng on the shoulder, and said with peace of mind: "You Sheng, that's good. You study hard, and you will get a good name in the exam in the future, so that you can relieve the official (emperor)'s worries."

Knowing a son is like a father, how could Lao Zhao not know that his son is by no means mediocre.

Zhao Yousheng nodded. In fact, he is not interested in obtaining fame, even in his previous life, and he may not want to serve the emperor wholeheartedly. His pursuit is not here, but there is no harm in reading more books.

Early the next morning, Qian Wu and his son picked up Zhao Yousheng's luggage, followed by Yousheng to Xihua Academy in Chaxi, and Zhao's father sent his son outside the city gate.

A tough guy like Zhao's father took his son and told him to respect teachers, love friends, and be kind to others when he went to the academy.

Mr. Sanxi was originally from Chaxi. He built Xihua Academy by the bank of Chaxi, with [-] or [-] students.He does not ask for a large number of apprentices, but focuses on quality.

When Zhao Yousheng's master and servant came to Xihua Academy, Mr. Sanxi personally received him, and knowing that he was coming, he had prepared a fasting room for him.Tired all the way, You Sheng moved into the fasting room, so he asked Qian Liu to fetch a basin of water from the well behind the fasting house. He was very familiar with Xihua Academy.

Qian Wu will be sent by Sheng to Xihua Academy, and he will leave when Yu Sheng settles down, leaving only Qian Liu to be dispatched by Sheng in the future.The student's house slave's room is next to the fasting room. Although the master and servant live separately, they can hear their shouts, and they are separated by the courtyard door, so it is convenient for them to come to serve in the morning and evening.

Qian Liu was clumsy, Zhao Yousheng unpacked the box, made the bed, hung the bed curtain, and when he heard footsteps behind him, he turned his head and saw a smiling face, the man said happily: "The head of the mountain told me that a roommate is coming soon, Little brother Yu Entai."

"Zhao Yousheng."

You Sheng put down what he was doing and returned the gift to Yu Entai.

Brother Yu, we meet again, this is a continuation of the classmate relationship from the previous life.

Mr. Sanxi's disciples have a high percentage of nerds, and interesting people are rare. In his previous life, he was sent here to study by his father, far away from the bustling city. Zhao Yousheng was very resistant. Now he has a different mentality and enjoys a leisurely life.

In the days of Xihua Academy, many newcomers were not used to it, and even suffered terribly. The food here was light, and Mr. Sanxi was a practitioner who enjoyed eating and drinking with one scoop, bending his arms and pillows.Eating coarse rice, drinking tofu and fish soup, the dishes are nothing but fried fish with radish, eggplant, pickles, and poultry, pork and mutton are rare.He is used to the life of rich clothes and fine food, so it is not difficult to change his appetite, for Zhao Yousheng.

Life in the academy is as dull as the lonely stream at the entrance. I go to the mountains and forests early in the morning to listen to Mr. Sanxi's lectures, study in the dormitory in the afternoon, and turn off the lights early in the evening to go to sleep, day after day.

This seemingly boring, but actually fulfilling life has made Zhao Yousheng's academic progress greatly. Mr. Sanxi is rigorous in his studies and tireless in teaching. He is a famous local Confucian.

At first Zhao Yousheng came to Xihua Academy, and Lao Zhao sent Qian Wu to visit him from time to time. Hearing that his son had adapted here, he didn't ask any more questions.Lao Zhao's affairs are very busy. Ning County is located in a mountainous area, intersected with hills and forests. Sometimes cunning people gather to bandit and harm the village.

In the cold winter, the students bought charcoal from the old charcoal seller. It was cold in the mountains, and they had to change hands to carry their pockets from time to time while studying in the room.Only Zhao Yousheng has the best physique. Apart from studying, he also exercises, and he will go climbing in the morning or evening.

In the early morning of this day, Mr. Sanxi was not there so there was no morning class, and the weather was cold. The students huddled under the covers to sleep, and there was silence outside the fasting room.Yu Sitai was the first to get up, walked to Zhao Yousheng's bed, shook his shoulders, and asked, "Brother Zhao is going to improve the food, brother Zhao?"

Most of the classmates are boring people, but this Yu Sitai is a funny and unruly person, and this guy is also You Sheng's roommate.

Zhao Yousheng got up and dressed, took well water to wash his face, and walked out of Xihua Academy, Yu Sitai was waiting for him outside.Yu Sitai has a round face, a son of a rich family, he treats people warmly, and is not tall, sometimes reminds him of Zhao Zhuangdie.

The two went to a village near the academy together. Yu Sitai bought chickens and ducks from the farmers in the village.

Yu Sitai would set up a fat chicken or a fat duck to roast in the forest, and watch him happily add firewood to the fire, but he couldn't tell whether he was really greedy or playful.

Zhao Yousheng went to brew wine. There are wine brewers in the village. They don't mix water, and the wine is mellow and sweet.

The two sat on the mound, warmed and drank wine, and ate barbecue.At this time, Yu Sitai always talked a lot, Zhao Yousheng listened, and occasionally added a sentence.From Yu Sitai's point of view, brother Zhao is a man of few words, making him hard to see through, but it also gives him a feeling of trustworthiness.

Yu Sitai took a roasted chicken leg with a crispy skin in his hand, and took a bite with satisfaction. He said, "Brother Zhao rarely has a smile on his face. At first, I thought Brother Zhao was difficult to get along with."

Zhao Youcheng held the small wine glass, sipped the wine, and smiled lightly.

"It was only after I got to know him well that I realized that brother Zhao is not bad." Yu Sitai lay on the grass, looking at the smoke rising from the farmhouse not far away. There was a school field in Xihua Academy, which was the tenant's house.

Although life in the academy is boring and boring, the surrounding scenery is really good, with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

If it wasn't for Yu Sitai's mention, Zhao Yousheng himself would not have noticed it. In the eyes of others, he is not restrained in his words and smiles. He put one hand on his knees and raised his wine glass with the other. Thinking in the mist, he raised his head and suffocated the wine.

It was dusk when the two returned to Xihua Academy, walking slowly along the tea stream, Yu Sitai was a little drunk, and talked about his family's situation all the way.

He is from Nanxi, his family has a pottery kiln, and he is very rich, but his father believed the fortune-teller, saying that he would gain fame and become a high-ranking official in the future, and because he was stubborn and tired of studying, he was sent to Xihua Academy What a dad.

"My father always said that merchants are not as good as officials, and merchants are not as good as officials." Yu Sitai said quite annoyed, "But in our Nanxi, there is a famous merchant who is respected overseas as a righteous man, and he was bestowed the title of Chengjie Lang by the court. , rich and powerful, where is it not as good as an official!"

Yu Entai gave a thumbs up and praised him greatly.

"Chen Duanli." Zhao Yousheng said the name of the big man that Yu Sitai was talking about.

The neighbors of Chaxi and Nanxi are quite close. In this life, there is no Chen Yu who came back to live in Nanxi Chen's house because of the rumors. You Sheng and Chen Yu are naturally alienated because of the distance.

These days when he came to Chaxi, Zhao Yousheng always thought of Chen Yu and how he was doing in Quanzhou City.Even knowing that he has a good life, is loved by his father, and has other partners around him, he will live well.

The author has something to say: Director: Miss Xiaoyu, she deserves it.Xiaoyu, let's not think about him.

----