Chapter 257: Still Need to Continue Reading
I don’t know when the drizzle stopped, and the sunlight shone through the clouds, making the earth full of vitality.
Zhou Huaining and Ye Yanshun were the first to arrive at Heihe Village, followed by a large group of villagers from other villages.
The tall horse and the big red flower were so eye-catching that everyone came to watch the fun.
The villagers on duty on the city wall saw it from a distance and immediately understood that Yanshun had good news.
The gong in Heihe Village sounded.
"Everyone come quickly, Yanshun has passed the exam and become a scholar!"
In fact, scholars did not have the privilege of riding a tall horse and wearing a big red flower, but the villagers did not understand this. In their perception, passing the examination to become a scholar was already the best thing.
The gongs and drums in Heihe Village sounded, and the villagers happily opened the city gate to welcome Yan Shun back.
The village head walked in front, his beard and eyebrows raised with excitement.
He has been the village head for more than 30 years, and this day has finally arrived.
When a scholar appears in the village, it is the honor of the whole village, not just the concern of one family.
Zhou Huaining pulled the reins and waved, "Hello everyone!"
The villagers were about to answer when they suddenly discovered that the person who made the familiar voice was wearing official uniform and hat.
But this look is clearly that of the wealthy young man, Master Ning, whom they are very familiar with!
In a flash, everyone remembered what Mr. Ning had said before, that his twin brother was the magistrate of Xianchuan County.
"Greetings, His Excellency the County Magistrate!"
The village head led the villagers to kneel down.
Zhou Huaining: “…”
What a mistake! What a mistake! I forgot I was wearing my official uniform.
Fortunately, I didn’t say much, otherwise I would have been exposed.
"Everyone, get up."
Zhou Huaining put away his nonchalant look.
Today, he is no longer Master Zhou, but the magistrate of Xianchuan County.
"Yes, Your Excellency the County Magistrate!"
After the villagers stood up, they didn't dare to speak, and could only secretly glance at the county magistrate in front of them from time to time.
Looks like, very similar.
They look alike, sound alike, they are exactly the same.
"What are you all looking at me for?"
The village head said, "Your Excellency, County Magistrate, please allow me to report that we have known your twin brother, Young Master Ning, for a long time. Seeing that you and Young Master Ning look exactly alike, I couldn't help but feel curious."
Zhou Huaining began to feel playful and coughed twice before asking, "What do you think of me compared to my younger brother?"
This question stumped the villagers. Young Master Ning was approachable, so they naturally liked him more.
But they couldn't offend the county magistrate.
There is no other way, I can only let Master Ning suffer.
"The county magistrate is young and promising. He has become a high-ranking official at such a young age. Naturally, he surpasses Young Master Ning. Young Master Ning spends most of his time eating, drinking and having fun. Compared to the county magistrate, I'm afraid the difference is more than a little bit."
"Puchi——" Ye Yanshun couldn't help laughing out loud.
Zhou Huaining: "..."
Is he stupid? Why is he asking this question?
At this time, the villagers from the surrounding villages, who were left far behind by the horses, also arrived.
"This is the newly appointed county magistrate." The village head introduced him to them.
The villagers immediately knelt down.
The county magistrate didn't even take a carriage, but rode a horse to Heihe Village by himself. It seems that the rumors are true, and the county magistrate is indeed an honest official.
Zhou Huaining asked them to stand up. "I came to Heihe Village today because Ye Yanshun performed very well in this year's children's exam and won the first place."
"The top spot?!" everyone exclaimed in unison.
It turns out that it’s not just scholars!
"Yes, Ye Yanshun took first place in this children's exam. It's a truly commendable achievement!"
Zhou Huaining said this, dismounted with a serious face, and helped Ye Yanshun off the horse.
The villagers of Heihe Village applauded loudly, "That's great!"
"I thought being a scholar was already pretty good, but I didn't expect him to get first place. Yan Shun is really amazing!"
People in the surrounding area are so envious of this. It’s so majestic and glorious!
The people of Heihe Village beat the gongs and drums even louder.
At this moment, a carriage came and Shan Chang arrived.
Ye Yanshun hurriedly went to meet him, "Master Shanzhang!"
Yang Shanchang got off the carriage and patted Ye Yanshun on the head. "I was not wrong about you. You have brought honor to Mingyu Academy!"
"I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Mr. Shanzhang!"
Ye Yanshun was truly grateful to the headmaster. If the headmaster had not sent someone to Heihe Village to urge him to enroll in school, he might not have had the courage to propose taking the imperial examination.
When the villagers heard that the old man was the principal of Mingyu Academy, they immediately surrounded him enthusiastically.
"Master Shanzhang, my child can read a few words. Can he go to Mingyu Academy to study?"
"If you don't mind, Master Shanzhang, why don't you come to my house for dinner?"
Yang Shanchang laughed and said, "Are you stupid? My brother Zhao is in Heihe Village, so why would you go so far away?"
Those people said: "But we are not from Heihe Village."
The headmaster then realized that the villagers of Heihe Village had not gathered around him at all and their expressions were very calm.
You can tell at first glance that he has seen the world.
The headmaster said patiently, "Mingyu Academy only accepts students over the age of twelve. If your child wants to attend Mingyu Academy, it's best to find a private school to lay a solid foundation first."
When the villagers from all over the village heard this, they immediately looked at the village head and begged, "Village head, can you please let our children go to the Heihe Village School? We can pay the tuition."
The village head shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't want to, it's just that Master Zhao is already too busy teaching the children of Heihe Village alone."
The villagers in the surrounding villages said, "Isn't there one more Yanshun now? Yanshun is already the top candidate, so he's more than qualified to be a teacher!"
Many scholars, after passing the imperial examination, opened private schools and worked as teachers to make money.
Ye Yanshun said, "I'm sorry, I can't be a teacher yet, because I still have to continue studying and prepare for the imperial examination next year."
"Is there still a test?"
"Of course he has to take the exam!" The headmaster laughed. "Yanshun is only thirteen this year. Unlike those who pass the exam at the age of thirty or forty, he has plenty of time. Next, he will take the exams for Juren, Jinshi, and even the top scholar!"
"So that's how it is."
The villagers were filled with emotion, as they also wanted their children to go to school.
But their ultimate goal is just to become a scholar.
Scholars were exempt from taxes and labor service, and they could farm and harvest their own crops, with every grain going into their own granaries.
Moreover, scholars did not have to kneel when they met officials, they could have servants at home, and scholars with good grades could receive subsidies every month.
They were already satisfied with just passing the imperial examination and didn’t dare to think about anything else.
"Hey, I thought that since Heihe Village had a scholar, the children would be able to go to school? It seems that our joy was in vain. It's really hard to find a teacher like us!"
"It's not difficult to find. It just depends on whether you really want to find it." Luo Qiuyue walked out.
Everyone recognizes Luo Qiuyue. Isn’t this Lord Xiaojiu’s grandmother?
"What do you mean?" everyone asked in confusion.
Luo Qiuyue said: "I mean, female teacher, do you want it?"
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