Chapter 245 A blind cat meets a dead mouse
"Village head, what are you talking about? I haven't finished my work yet. If I just leave, it would be impolite."
After Chen Zhancai finished speaking, he glanced at Chen Han with the corner of his eye and sneered in his heart.
This little bastard, didn't he realize that he was so lucky that he passed the examination and became a student.
But then again, although this kid is young, he is really smart. Last time the teacher asked a question,
"In today's world, commerce is booming, but the traditional agricultural foundation remains unchanged. If you were a local official, how would you balance the development of agriculture and commerce to ensure local prosperity and the people's livelihoods?"
There were all kinds of opinions at that time, but only this little bastard's argument was well-reasoned and well-founded.
'As a local official, you should give equal importance to agriculture and commerce, and neither should be neglected.
For farmers, food is the most important thing; for business, profit is the most important thing. Agriculture is the foundation and business is the wings.
Agriculture is the foundation of life and is related to the basic needs of the people. It should not be neglected.
To focus on agriculture, we need to promote new farming methods, introduce good varieties of seeds, and improve the quantity and quality of agricultural products.
Promoting commerce is also a priority. Building roads will facilitate the flow of goods, and reducing commercial taxes will encourage business development.
Only when agriculture and commerce complement each other can there be abundance of wealth.
Encourage cooperation between farmers and merchants, and expand the sales of agricultural products to all corners of the country........'
These words are still ringing in my ears. Chen Zhancai looked down on them in front of his classmates, but privately he felt that these arguments were very well-spoken and very reasonable.
So I secretly wrote it down on paper, and with the brute force of rote memorization, I firmly memorized this argument in my mind.
So that he can have the opportunity to show off his literary talent in front of others in the future.
But as luck would have it, it was his turn to catch a fever, a blind cat to catch a dead mouse, and he was hit by a pie falling from the sky.
This is the topic of the college entrance examination.
He was overjoyed and wrote down Chen Han's argument word for word without hesitation.
What is unexpected is that he actually passed the exam.
He secretly felt lucky. If he hadn't memorized Chen Han's argument, he probably wouldn't have achieved anything in his life.
This is what it means when you are blessed, you don’t have to rush, but when you are unlucky, you run around and your heart breaks…
Thinking back to this, Chen Zhancai came to Chen Han with a smile, raised his hand and patted his shoulder.
"Xiao Han, I heard that you also passed the imperial examination. I didn't realize you had such a smart mind. I admire you."
"Thank you for the compliment, senior." Chen Han replied politely.
Chen Zhancai sneered and started to talk at length with foam at the mouth.
"What bullshit senior, I am your third uncle, don't think you can act like a fool in front of me just because you studied for two days, you think it's great to pass the exam and become a Tongsheng,
Let me tell you, I was one year younger than you and passed the examination for Tongsheng, but that was no use. If you want to stand out in the world, you have to pass the examination for Xiucai.
Maybe you are arrogant and will brag about yourself, thinking that passing the exam is easy.
If you think so, you are totally wrong.
I am an example. When I was young, I was smarter than you. I could answer any question clearly and logically.
It's not like your answer to the old man's question. You said that agriculture and commerce should be given equal importance and neither should be neglected. Agriculture takes food as its first priority, while commerce takes profit as its first priority. Agriculture is the foundation and commerce is the wings.
This is all a mess, it's just bullshit."
Chen Han's face gradually darkened as he listened to Chen Zhancai's sarcastic remarks, but his good upbringing allowed him to suppress the anger in his heart.
He smiled calmly,
"Have you said enough? Everyone has their own opinions. You don't have to belittle me if you don't agree with them."
"What's up, Xiaohan? You don't like what I say? Uncle San means that studying is hard work, not as easy as you think.
You know, I took the exam year after year, and I failed every year. I failed every time, but I kept taking it.
After more than 20 years of studying, I finally showed my potential.
How many people in this world have the same perseverance as me?"
Chen Zhancai said, then changed the subject.
"Uncle San said so much just to advise you, just read and learn a few words.
Don’t think you’re great just because the teacher in the academy praises you a few words. They are only praising you for my sake.
If you want to pass the imperial examination and become as glorious as me, that is simply impossible.
Save this money, and when you grow up, you will get married, have a wife and children, and live in a warm and comfortable home.
If you really want to do something, come find Uncle San and I promise to arrange for you to work in the government office and earn you a salary."
Chen Han chuckled, "You don't need to worry about me, just mind your own business!"
Chen Zhancai jumped up like a cat whose tail was stepped on, "Xiao Han, do you know what is good for you? How dare you talk to me like that!"
"For his own good, I think you are afraid that Xiaohan is better at studying than you, and that he will surpass you sooner or later!" Chen Qingqing couldn't help but sneer.
Chen Zhancai's face suddenly darkened. "You, are you talking nonsense?"
Chen Zhancai panicked. He really thought so. Chen Han was indeed more talented in studying than him.
The teacher once said privately that Chen Han was a rare genius that only appeared once in a century, and it was only a matter of time before he would be among the top three.
He was jealous to the point of madness, and had wanted to give Chen Han a good beating today, but he hadn't expected this damn girl to defend him so much.
Chen Zhancai put away the anger on his face and quickly put on a smile.
"Qing girl, actually, Third Uncle is doing this for your own good. It's not easy for a girl like you to make money. Even if Xiaohan doesn't study, I, as your third uncle, can't just watch him do nothing. Don't worry, I will find a good job for Xiaohan in the future."
"No need. I believe my Xiaohan is no worse than anyone else." Chen Qingqing raised her eyebrows, her words full of contempt. "If you really have such good intentions, you should pass the imperial examination first. Don't wait until our Chen Han passes the imperial examination while you are still standing still."
Irony, naked irony. Chen Zhancai really wanted to turn around and leave, but when he thought of the dead girl's sugar-making skills and the large yard where he went in and out three times, he had to suppress his anger.
He chuckled, "Qing girl, judging from your tone, you still have some grievances against Third Uncle!"
Chen Qingqing had come here patiently to congratulate him, but she didn't expect to see the face of a villain who had succeeded. If he hadn't provoked her, she would not have bothered with him.
If he caused trouble, she would naturally not indulge him.
She chuckled and said, "Master Scholar, what are you talking about? I am just an ordinary citizen. How dare I have any opinions about you, a great scholar?"
Chen Zhancai smiled and said, "Okay, as long as you have no objection."
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