Chapter 129 Burning Coal
The Ye family was having breakfast when Ye Yan'an suddenly rushed in, yelling, "It's on fire! It's on fire!"
"What's burning?"
Ye Yanan was so excited that he stuttered, "The black lumps of earth, the black lumps of earth are burning!"
The Ye family dropped their bowls and rushed to the yard to see what was happening.
Sure enough, flames were coming out of the black clay balls in the stove.
"So, this black soil can be burned?"
"Just like firewood, it can be used to boil water and cook?"
"Yes!" Little Dumpling was very calm and directed Ye Yan'an to add two more coals to the burning honeycomb coal.
Ye Yanping brought out the clay pot used to boil water from the kitchen and placed it on the coal stove. "This thing is great. It doesn't require someone to watch over you like burning wood."
"No wonder Xiao Jiuer said there are treasures in the mountains." Luo Qiuyue laughed, "I went to see it yesterday, and the whole mountain is covered with this black soil. I don't have to go so far to chop firewood in the future."
Soon, the news that black soil could be used as fuel spread in Heihe Village.
The village head brought the villagers to see the novelty.
The water in the earthenware pot has boiled and is bubbling out.
Ye Yan'an took the clay pot down, and everyone came over to take a look. The coal balls inside were burning vigorously, and the flames were red.
"I've never heard of using soil as firewood. I've really learned something new today!"
"Xiao Jiu'er said before that black soil is a treasure, but I didn't understand it. Now I finally understand!"
Ye Yan'an made two coal stoves and asked the village head to move the extra one back for use.
"How can I be so embarrassed?" The headman was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.
"Grandpa, the village head, my sister has already told you that this black soil is fine to use in the yard or under the eaves. But when using it in the house, you must open the windows for ventilation, otherwise it will poison you to death!"
"Poisonous wash - obscene!" The little dumpling raised his head and emphasized loudly in a serious tone.
"Okay, okay, the village head will remember it!" said the village head with a smile.
"Remember what? Nisou!" The little dumpling was worried and stared at him with his big round eyes without blinking.
"When using it indoors, make sure to ventilate the room, otherwise it will poison people!" The village head squatted down and touched the little dumpling's face. "Little darling, you are worried about the village head, right? Don't worry, the village head is remembering every word you say, and I promise to do it according to your instructions!"
"Okay!" The little dumpling smiled, revealing two cute dimples above the corners of his mouth.
The headman's two sons went back, one carrying a coal stove and the other carrying two baskets of honeycomb coal, and the others also dispersed.
In the minds of the villagers, this black soil is magical, but not a necessity.
Moreover, if you use it indoors, you have to worry about poisoning people, so it is not as practical as firewood.
Anyway, they felt that the Ye family's spending of 50 stone of grain was not worth it.
The little goddess has done many things that amazed everyone, but this time, it seems that she didn't do very well.
At that time, they would never have dreamed that in the near future, this black lump of earth would save everyone's life...
In the blink of an eye, it was mid-October, the weather began to turn cooler, and the Ye family's new house entered the final stage.
That day, the Ye family was busy at the new house when someone suddenly shouted outside the door: "Yanshun, someone is looking for you outside the city gate!"
"Someone's looking for me?" Ye Yanshun got down from the windowsill. "Are you sure it's me?"
"No doubt about it, they're looking for Ye Yanshun by name!"
"Okay, I'll be right there."
"Mom will accompany you to take a look." Luo Qiuyue said.
"We're going too."
Ye Yanping and Ye Yanan both put down their work.
The third brother has never interacted with anyone outside Heihe Village, so why would someone look for him?
The gate of Heihe Village is not easily opened, and several people came to the city wall to look out.
"Ye Yanshun, it's us!"
Under the city wall, several men who looked like scholars were waving upwards.
"You are..."
Ye Yanshun didn't recognize these people at all.
"Don't you remember us? We are from Mingyu Academy. We met in town because of Huo Zhongnian's incident!"
Ye Yanshun nodded, but was a little confused. "What's the matter with you coming to see me?"
The scholars looked at him with a sense of disappointment.
"Guess why we're here? We're here on the orders of the headmaster!"
"Ye Yanshun, the headmaster asked you to go to the academy, why haven't you gone yet?
"The headmaster is a man who values talent. He has been waiting for you!"
"The scientific examination will be held in March next year. What are you thinking?"
"I..." Ye Yanshun turned his head and looked at Luo Qiuyue, "Mom, I..."
The scholars below shouted, "Ye Yanshun, you don't have to worry about the tuition. The headmaster said it will be waived!"
"Thank you, thank you, Dean. I... I will discuss it with my family." Ye Yanshun pursed his lips.
"What are you discussing?" the scholars were anxious. "Why are you so strange? You possess talents that the rest of us can't even envy, yet you're content to farm? Don't you want to bring honor to your family and go down in history?"
"Ye Yanshun, don't be so ungrateful. Do you know how many people would be so lucky to have this? The headmaster has never valued anyone else so much!"
"Okay, we got it!" Luo Qiuyue said loudly, "Please tell the dean when you go back. Tell him that Ye Yanshun will come to Mingyu Academy in three days to thank him for his appreciation!"
The scholars left after receiving the confirmation.
"Congratulations, Yanshun!"
"The fact that the academy's principal values you so much shows that you are very knowledgeable! Take the exam to become a scholar next year and bring honor to our Heihe Village!"
"That's right, I won't charge you any tuition fees, it's like pie in the sky!"
The villagers guarding the city wall gathered around.
"I know, I will think about it carefully." Ye Yanshun felt a little embarrassed.
"Oh, what else is there to consider?" The villagers really couldn't understand.
The Ye family went down the city wall.
"Mom, Dad has never agreed to me taking the imperial examination. Why did you say that I should go to the academy in three days?" There was some anticipation in Ye Yanshun's eyes.
Have my parents already agreed?
"Whether you go to school or not, you should personally thank the principal for his kindness. It's polite." Luo Qiuyue said.
"Oh." Ye Yanshun lowered his head.
"But Third Brother, you really can't put your matter off any longer. This is a good opportunity to decide on your future path."
In the evening, Zhao Xingjian came to the Ye family.
After everyone was seated, Ye Buwei said, "A Shun, Master Zhao has been conducting examinations from the provincial examination to the palace examination. If you have any questions today, you can ask him."
Zhao Xingjian nodded.
Ye Yanshun bowed to Zhao Xingjian and said, "Master Zhao, I heard that you passed the imperial examination and ranked second?"
"Yes, in fact, with my talent, the top spot should have been mine."
ah?
The Ye family was shocked.
"That year, the eldest princess was choosing a prince consort, and I lost because of this face." Zhao Xingjian said lightly.
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