Chapter 766 768. Save some trouble
"Those guys are pretty good," Gu Wenheng praised, "They are not afraid of hardship or fatigue, and they have pretty good personalities. I think you know that they all have their own connections now.
Gu Yi has now passed the imperial examination and I want him to be a clerk by my side."
Gu Shulin suddenly sat up straight. This was undoubtedly a good thing. "Will it have a bad influence on you?"
Gu Wenheng, “There are many clerks around me, and Gu Yi has time to slowly adapt.
But I have to be frank with you. I am always strict with my subordinates and I don’t treat them differently.”
"It's what you deserve," Gu Shulin rubbed his hands excitedly. Being able to follow Gu Wenheng, no matter what he did, was a great opportunity for Gu Yi.
If you can really learn more skills, you will benefit a lot in the future.
"But the old man said that Gu Yi will return to take his place in the future. While she is still young, she can learn from him for two more years, but after a long time, she will have to let him return to the family."
Gu Wenheng looked at Gu Shulin thoughtfully, "Uncle Shulin, have you ever thought about becoming the clan leader yourself?"
"This is inappropriate. I am already the village chief. Besides, we cannot give the position of village chief of Gaoling Village to outsiders." Gu Shulin waved his hand and said, "There are still so many outsiders in our village. The right to speak cannot fall into the hands of others."
Gu Wenheng coughed lightly, "What about concurrent duties?"
Ancient Book Forest, "...there is no such precedent..."
Gu Wenheng, "...It's not impossible..."
Gu Shulin sighed, and then continued, "My energy is limited after all, and I'm afraid I can't handle both tasks.
Gu Yi has been with my father since he was a child, and he knows more about some things than I do.
He is really the best candidate. Let him gain more experience outside, and then let him go back when the time comes."
Gu Wenheng looked at him with a smile, "I heard that the old patriarch also advised my fourth brother before?"
"Your fourth brother is as smart as a monkey. He refused at the time. My father tried his best to persuade him, but he still refused to agree," Gu Shulin looked at Gu Wenheng, "but if you can persuade your fourth brother, maybe this thing can really work out."
Gu Wenheng, "Uncle Shulin misunderstood. My fourth brother is really not suitable. What I mean is that since my fourth brother can be chosen as the patriarch, why can't we choose another one from the clan to assist him?"
It's really a pity that Gu Yi, who is so young, has to go back to guard Gaoling Village.
Even if he takes over as the leader in the future, he can gain more experience outside for a few years. Only after he has gained more experience can he better win the support of the people.
Seeing that Gu Shulin was still thinking, Gu Wenheng prescribed a strong medicine, "In the future, there will be more and more scholars and talents coming out of the mountain village. Gu Yi may not be able to suppress them with just his status as a scholar."
Gu Shulin: "..." They had never thought of this. When he thought of the possible changes in the future, Gu Shulin's face became solemn.
“If a family wants to develop over the long term, it is impossible for me to do it alone.
Many more people will come out of Gaoling Village, and the people taking the lead behind them are very important.
A century-old family is not just talk, we still have a lot to learn."
Gu Wenheng had said this, and Gu Shulin had completely changed his mind. Gu Wenheng was indeed the top scholar, and he thought ten steps ahead before taking one step. He was much better than these old guys.
"I understand," Gu Shulin was so firm in his speech, which was rare. He didn't even mention going back to discuss it with the old man, but just made the decision directly.
"Gu Yi has troubled Wen Heng for these years. When I go back, I will look for a few young men in the village. We are old now, so we can ask them to help with some things."
Maybe he could find a few good talents among them, and Gu Yi would have less worries when he returns.
…
Gu Yi's wedding was held with great fanfare.
Jin Qianqian specially cleaned up a courtyard facing the street in the backyard and opened another door there, which made it very convenient whether one wanted to enter and exit the mansion or have a separate door and house.
Hou Tianer's dowry was also exceptionally generous, with sixty-eight tables filled to the brim.
When they saw the dowry list, Gu Shulin and his wife almost lost their balance, and they felt unsure even when the bride offered tea.
It was Jin Qianqian who helped them hold on to the situation, so they didn't show weakness in front of their new daughter-in-law.
"Aunt, you don't have to be too nervous. Once you marry the bride, we will be a family.
As long as she and Gu Yi live a good life, even if she doesn't have the dowry, it will be our blessing."
"This is too much," Dai Ling said, even though she had prepared herself mentally. She hadn't recovered from the shock even after her daughter-in-law came in. "I'm not afraid that you'll laugh at me. I've been poor all my life. Suddenly seeing such a large fortune, I can't help but feel a little short of breath.
But Tian'er is quite good, she doesn't have the airs of a lady from a wealthy family at all. This is really thanks to your and Wenheng's help.
Your uncle and I will remember this favor. If it is of any use to you in the future, just tell me what you want."
"Don't be offended by what you said, auntie," Jin Qianqian knew that the couple would hurry back after finishing the wedding. "It's rare for someone to come to our house, and I really want to keep you for a while. You come and go in a hurry, and it will be quiet again after the excitement."
Dai Ling was really grateful to Gu Wenheng and his wife, "There is nothing we can do about it, we still have elderly people waiting for us at home.
Gu Yi and his wife are still young, so we'll need your help to take care of them in the future.
If there is anything wrong, you should just teach them a lesson and don’t let them mess around.”
"People will be more stable after they get married," Jin Qianqian said with a smile. Even if Dai Ling didn't tell them, she and Gu Wenheng would teach the couple well.
Gu Yi will learn all aspects from Gu Wenheng, and Hou Tianer and Jin Qianqian have also made arrangements.
Finally, after they politely sent Gu Shulin and his wife away, Jin Qianqian finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Auntie, you are so polite. I can hardly handle it." Jin Qianqian returned to her room and rolled over on the bed without any image. "You always thank me and come here every day."
Gu Wenheng could understand this mentality, "She is just feeling uneasy, always feeling that she owes us too much."
Whether it is this marriage or the wedding, Jin Qianqian has invested a lot in it, and she deserves these thanks.
"But we all have our own goals," Jin Qianqian let out a long sigh, "but we finally see some results, so let's see what happens in the future."
Gu Wenheng, "I'll have to ask you to take care of Gu Houshi more in the future. Although she looks calm, I guess she has learned very little from her mother's family."
Jin Qianqian thought of Wu Houshi's etiquette, and the complexity of the Hou family's backyard, and said seriously, "Gu Yi will follow you to the yamen tomorrow, and I will let Wu Houshi stay with me then."
(End of this chapter)
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