And, won't suddenly bringing out so many things have any impact on my granddaughter?
Tian Guoguo kept her eyes tightly closed.
It's obvious that they don't want to talk about it.
Tian Laosan and the others also came out after hearing the commotion. The old lady couldn't ask any more questions, so she gently kissed her granddaughter on the forehead.
Come out quickly and tell everyone to clean up.
Tian Laosan and the others were all extremely surprised.
Seeing the old lady come out, they all wanted to ask what was going on, but the old lady quickly said, "Shut up!"
"Hurry up and pack!"
Everyone looked at each other.
This doesn't seem to be the first time; last time there were chickens and ducks involved.
Everyone unconsciously thought of "immortals"...
They exchanged glances, as if they instantly understood something, and quickly packed up.
The next morning, the old lady got up very early and had her second and third sons load the sheep and deer onto the cart so they could go into town with her fourth son.
They first went to Doctor Shi's house.
Because they arrived very early, Dr. Shi had just gotten up and was about to get ready to go to the clinic when he heard that Tian Lao Er and the others had arrived.
The old man quickly washed his face and came out to greet the guests.
Upon learning that it was the fourth son who was going to the academy, the old man told them to bring their things to his house, and he would take them to see the academy first.
Tian Lao Er asked worriedly.
"Won't this disturb your work?"
Today is a workday, so Dr. Shi should be at the clinic.
Dr. Shi quickly replied that it was nothing.
Even if he has something to do, he has to say he has nothing to do when he works for his master's family.
Finally, ask them if they have eaten breakfast. If not, have them eat something together at home before going to the academy.
The three brothers were too embarrassed to eat it; they all said they had already eaten.
The last time Dr. Shi mentioned to the old lady was the Qingfeng Academy and the North and South Academy in the outer city.
This is the best academy in Kyoto.
But to get in, everyone has to take an entrance exam.
The only thing Dr. Shi can do to help them is try to get them a spot in the exam, and also take them to see the hospital director today.
The so-called academy selects students, but don't the students also have to choose the academy?
They arrived at Qingfeng Academy first.
The headmaster of Qingfeng Academy was a former Grand Secretary who has now retired and started the academy. The old man is very kind.
Upon seeing that it was Dr. Shi who brought the people, he received them very politely and personally examined Lao Si on several academic issues.
Although the fourth brother had never formally received any education, he answered questions with great clarity and logic.
The Grand Secretary nodded repeatedly as he listened. Afterward, they went to the North and South Academies.
Unlike Qingfeng Academy, which mainly admits students from other places, Nanbei Academy primarily admits local students.
The headmaster of the North and South Academy was once the Grand Tutor of the current dynasty.
Both were once high-ranking officials, but I heard their relationship wasn't good.
Perhaps it's because the two academies are competitors. Compared to the serene demeanor of the Grand Scholar of Qingfeng Academy, the Grand Tutor Wen of Nanbei Academy is somewhat aloof.
When he learned that Dr. Shi and his group had arrived, he personally came to greet them, but there was no tea or snacks; in fact, the first thing he did was to give them a test.
Moreover, his exam questions were far more difficult than those for Grand Secretaries.
Tian Laosi was able to answer the first few questions, but he struggled with the rest.
Both of Tian Lao Er and Lao San couldn't help but feel worried for him.
Fortunately, after the exam, Grand Tutor Wen also gave Teacher Tian a spot in the exam.
The fourth brother didn't know why either...
When he received a place at the North-South Academy, he was even happier than when he received a place at the Qingfeng Academy, and he quickly bowed and thanked them.
He also mentioned that he had two nephews who wanted to study at the academy and hoped that the dean could give them a chance.
Grand Tutor Wen frowned.
He did not reply immediately.
His deep, old eyes stared at Tian Lao Si for a moment, lost in thought.
Until Dr. Shi coughed softly.
He glanced at Doctor Shi with a hint of disdain before speaking, "I can only give you two spots at most. You can choose for yourself!"
Multiple choice question.
If it were someone else, they would probably be furious at this moment.
Even Doctor Shi was so anxious that he got up to say that he was making things difficult for him.
Old Tian, however, remained calm.
He first bowed respectfully to Grand Tutor Wen, then looked up at him and said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone, "But I want three spots."
Grand Tutor Wen raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"
Tian Laosi said, "Since the dean has given me two spots, it means you are willing to accept my two nephews."
"And I"
He paused slightly at this point.
continue.
"I am willing to make a solemn pledge to the dean: as long as the dean is willing to give me a spot, I will do my best to get into the top ten!"
"What if I fail the exam?"
"I will never pursue a career in politics again!"
That's a very strong statement.
Not only did Tian Lao Er and Lao San, as well as Doctor Shi, widen their eyes in surprise, but even Grand Tutor Wen was momentarily stunned.
He intended to make things difficult for this young man, but he didn't expect him to act this way.
Grand Tutor Wen pondered for a moment.
He couldn't help but recall the military pledge he had made to the late emperor back then, when he was just as spirited and ambitious as this young man.
"good!"
He agreed.
Since this young man dared to make a pledge to him, he would like to see what he was capable of.
Tian Laosi bowed and thanked Grand Tutor Wen.
Doctor Shi and the others were nervous.
Especially Tian Lao Er and Tian Lao San, they came to scold Lao Si for acting impulsively.
They even said that if things didn't work out, they could just go to another academy!
Why make a pledge?
Doctor Shi also cursed at Grand Tutor Wen, saying, "What's wrong with that old man? He's actually competing with a young man. If this doesn't work, won't it ruin the young man's life?"
He wanted Wen Taifu to take back the bet!
Old Tian spoke first, "Please believe me."
He didn't explain much, but finally asked about the timing of the exam for Grand Tutor Wen. Upon learning that it was in mid-May, he thanked him and took his leave.
Doctor Shi and the others wanted to persuade him further.
But he left, and they had no choice but to follow.
They arrived at Doctor Shi's house.
In the morning, since we hadn't decided which academy to go to, we left the sheep and the deer at Doctor Shi's house for the time being.
Old Tian unloaded a sheep and a deer from the pile, saying he wanted to give them to Doctor Shi to thank him for making the connection.
If it weren't for Dr. Shi, they would never have been able to meet the deans of the two hospitals.
No way would Dr. Shi accept that.
He was doing this for his master's family, so he absolutely refused to accept the money.
With no other option, Tian Laosi had to put it back in.
Tian Lao Er and Tian Lao San wondered whether they should send two to Grand Tutor Wen.
They could all tell that the fourth brother wanted to go to the North-South Academy.
Old Tian said, "It's not too late to send it after I pass the entrance exam for the North and South Academies!"
He had just made a pledge to Grand Tutor Wen, and if he were to offer gifts now, it would inevitably make Grand Tutor Wen think that he was trying to bribe him.
Tian Lao Er and Tian Lao San thought about it and agreed.
The two of them didn't say anything more.
The three men left Doctor Shi's house and, before leaving, told Doctor Shi to come to their house for dinner if he had nothing else to do, and that they would treat him well.
Doctor Shi naturally agreed with a smile.
None of the things he brought with him today were of any use, so Tian Lao Er decided to go to General Cui's place.
The last time His Majesty issued an edict to demote Elder Tian, it was actually General Cui who went to His Majesty to do so.
However, General Cui is a military officer, and there are some things he can manage, but he cannot be too obvious about them, otherwise he might cause trouble for the Tian family.
Therefore, it was Su Daren who made this public.
But Lord Su secretly told Tian Lao Er.
Tian Lao Er didn't tell his two younger brothers about this, only saying that Lord Su was only helping them because of General Cui's influence.
They should thank General Cui.
The group then prepared to buy more gifts to take to General Cui's residence.
They arrived at just the right time.
General Cui had just returned from his work outside and, as he walked back, he instructed Yang Zhao to prepare the horses, as he was going to Anping Village.
Just as Yang Zhao was about to agree, he looked up and saw Tian Lao Er and the others walking towards him.
Tian Lao Er and his companions bowed to General Cui.
General Cui quickly waved his hand to stop them.
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