Chapter 1958: Two No. 1 Scholars
When Su Laosan and Su Laosi saw their sister like this, they couldn't help but laugh.
"My sister is the most righteous." Su Laosan smiled and rubbed Tang Bao's head.
"Sister is the lucky star for the soldiers on the border." Su Laosi also said with a smile: "After all the battles fought on the border over the years, I'm afraid this is the only battle where the soldiers on the border feel the happiest and most comfortable."
I have to say, the truth about Su Laosi has been revealed.
The brothers and sisters spoke frankly in front of Old Man Su and Old Lady Su.
"If these wealthy families in the capital were asked to donate money to buy food and fodder, they would feel as if they were drinking their blood." Su Lao San said with some emotion: "But they don't feel any pity when they spend money on gambling houses."
Su Laosi was very happy and said with a smile: "This is good. They are giving us money. If we pass it on, it can be regarded as a different way of raising funds."
Old Mrs. Su: “…”
OK! No need to ask!
The money for the little girl and two sons was also won from the gambling house.
After hearing what his little girl and two sons said, Old Man Su suddenly felt very ashamed.
He was only thinking about secretly buying jewelry for his wife, but his daughter and son were fully concerned about the soldiers at the border.
Comparing the two, I feel my mind is too narrow.
"Donate! You must donate!" Old Man Su said loudly.
Not to mention that this war concerns the safety of Dayan, his daughter-in-law and three grandsons are also on the battlefield. Only if the court has sufficient supply of food and grass can the lives of his daughter-in-law and three grandsons be better protected.
After Old Man Su finished speaking, he took out the only ten taels of silver he had left from his pocket and handed it to the little girl.
"My daughter, this is a donation from Dad." Old Man Su said, "Although the amount is small, it is a token of Dad's kindness."
I have to say that compared to what my two sons donated, my donation was too little.
"Dad, it's not the amount of money that counts, it's the thought that counts! Dad, you are so righteous!"
Tang Bao quickly gave Old Man Su a thumbs up, then took the silver with a smile.
She knew that this should be the last private money in her father's hands.
I'll have to secretly give Dad some pocket money some other day.
Old man Su felt relieved immediately when his little girl praised him.
Seeing this, Old Mrs. Su couldn't help laughing.
If you ask who can coax the old man best, it must be the little girl.
No one expected that because of the spring examination, the soldiers at the border would have more food and fodder.
Tangbao must never do good deeds without leaving his name.
Anyone who doesn't leave his name is a fool!
She is not stupid!
After all, after donating such a large sum of money, we can’t let our brothers get nothing, right?
Tang Bao took her two brothers and some silver and went directly to the Ministry of Revenue.
When the Minister of Revenue saw Tang Bao, he was as enthusiastic as if he had seen the God of Wealth.
"Hehe... Why is the little princess here? Someone, bring tea!"
The servant brought tea and Tang Bao explained the purpose of their visit. The Minister of Revenue laughed so hard that his beard almost stood up in the air.
He knew that the arrival of the little princess meant the arrival of the God of Wealth!
It has to be said that this was the easiest battle he had fought since he took office as the Minister of Revenue.
Whether it was cold-resistant supplies or medicinal herbs and pills, the Su family took full responsibility.
Look, the silver has been delivered.
"Don't worry, little princess. I will report everything to the Emperor." The Minister of Revenue patted his chest and promised, "The Duke and your brother's noble deeds are truly admirable!"
Tang Bao is very satisfied.
Sure enough, talking to smart people is a pleasure.
Although she could also speak up herself and report everything to her uncle the emperor, but wouldn't it be more meaningful for her to say it herself than for others to say it?
Emperor Zhengde was naturally very happy after hearing the report from the Minister of Revenue.
So, with a wave of his hand, imperial edicts arrived at the Su family one after another.
In his imperial edict, Emperor Zhengde highly praised Su Lao San and Su Lao Si.
And he gave many rewards.
Su Lao San and Su Lao Si were very happy.
With the emperor's praise, it is equivalent to getting a pass, making it more convenient to do business in the future.
Mrs. Su San and Mrs. Su Si were also very excited.
No matter how valuable the things given by the emperor are, they can be regarded as heirlooms.
Although the Su family had received many imperial edicts and rewards, this was the only time it was exclusive to their third and fourth branches.
"This money was really not donated in vain." Su Sisao stroked the imperial jade ruyi in her hand and said with a smile.
Mrs. Su also smiled and said, "My sister-in-law will certainly not let us donate in vain."
After hearing what Su San's wife said, Su Si nodded repeatedly.
"My aunt is the one who protects us the most."
Although it’s no big deal to donate it for free, it’s all thanks to my aunt-in-law.
But it would be more satisfying if I could get some benefits and a good reputation.
Old Man Su was also very happy.
Although Old Man Su donated a small amount of money, Tang Bao also wrote all the money she won under Old Man Su's name.
Her reputation is already great enough, there is really no need to add to it.
Of course, Old Man Su didn't know this.
Therefore, Emperor Zhengde specially praised Old Man Su for his loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness, and for setting an example and educating his children in a good way.
Old man Su was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.
As expected, what my little girl said is right. It’s not the amount of money that matters, but the thought that counts.
The Su family was once again commended by the emperor, which made all the wealthy families in the capital almost unable to react. They were numb.
However, those who knew the inside story felt very upset.
Especially those who had bet a large amount of money in the gambling house were almost heartbroken and suffered internal injuries.
That's their money!
The most frustrating thing is that I feel aggrieved inside but cannot show it on my face.
The Su family was bustling with happy events, but after Su Chengyao's joy, he quickly calmed down and concentrated on preparing for the palace examination.
Yu Zhilan gathered together all the people from Fude Academy who were qualified to take part in the palace examination and gave them a practical training session.
Because the chief examiner of the palace examination was the emperor himself, the content of the essentials was implied according to the writing style that the emperor liked.
It is not allowed to express it explicitly.
Violate taboo.
You can secretly guess the emperor's thoughts and secretly observe the emperor's preferences, but you cannot shout it out loud.
Otherwise, you will be suspected of having ill intentions and ulterior motives.
As a person in a high position, especially an emperor, one must remain unfathomable and must never let his subjects guess what he is thinking.
You can speculate secretly, but the emperor must not know.
Yu Zhilan only gave a brief introduction, and the rest depended on the students' understanding.
This can be considered as sharpening the sword before the battle.
On the day of the palace examination, the same procedure was followed.
Tang Bao touched everyone's head and patted their shoulders one by one.
Those who need to be fed chicken soup should be fed chicken soup, and those who need to be calm should be calm.
Old Man Su strolled at the gate again, while Old Fourth Su ran to the palace gate and waited.
In the Golden Palace, Emperor Zhengde looked at the policy paper written by Su Chengyao and couldn't help but applaud.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Emperor Zhengde said three good words in a row, and with a stroke of his pen, the new number one scholar was announced!
The news came out of the palace, but it did not cause much waves in the capital.
Whether they were wealthy families or common people, they all had a feeling that this was as expected.
If the title of No. 1 falls to another family, they will be surprised.
I can only say that with two top scorers in the imperial examination, the Su family is worthy of being called the Su family!
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