Poor Family

  Chapter 59 County Magistrate Inspection (Part 1)

  The next day at five o'clock, Li Yanqing went out quietly. The new little maid, Xi Que, was still fast asleep. She didn't know that little officials had the habit of getting up early and running.

  Li Yanqing has been running for five years with the method taught by Uncle Hu, rain or shine, and his physical strength has gradually become very abundant. He once did an experiment last year, and he ran to Anyang County, 150 miles away, in one go.

After a stick of incense, Li Yanqing ran to the entrance of the inn in Lushan Town, and saw Yue Fei was already waiting there. Yue Fei followed Li Yanqing for running four years ago, and Li Yanqing also taught him the method of breathing. Also gained a lot.

   Li Yanqing also taught Tang Huai and Wang Gui, but these two guys fished for three days and posted nets for two days, and refused to insist on running, so naturally there was no effect.

   "How long has Lao Yue been here?" Li Yanqing ran up to Yue Fei steaming and asked with a smile.

  Yue Fei was warming up, he twisted his body and said with a smile: "I just arrived, but those two guys haven't come yet."

  Li Yanqing looked to the other side of the town, where it was pitch black, and he couldn't see anything clearly. Spring is sleepy and autumn is exhausting. It's the time to sleep well. Can Wang Gui and Tang Huai wake up?

   "Do you think they'll be here today?"

   "I think it should come!"

  Yue Fei scratched his head and said: "Yesterday you told Agui that there are martial arts to learn, he is usually very active, and so is Laotang."

  Yesterday Li Yanqing promised to teach Wang Gui a defensive move. Wang Gui can learn it without too much speed.

  As soon as Yue Fei finished speaking, Wang Gui and Tang Huai also came running out of breath.

"Old Li, quickly show me the martial arts cheats!" Wang Gui grabbed Li Yanqing's arm and began to urge him impatiently. Wang Gui likes martial arts cheats the most. He was so excited last night that he just waited for Li Yanqing to read them. The secret was given to him.

Li Yanqing took out three pieces of paper from his bosom, which he drew from Uncle Hu's booklet last night, and handed them to Wang Gui, "There are three moves in total, one to defend against swords, one to defend against knives, and one to defend against sticks , practice yourself!"

  Wang Guiru got a treasure and took it, opened it in the dim light of the lantern, and Tang Huai also came up. I saw that the above three moves were simple and abnormal, as if they were just taking a few steps back.

   "It's that simple?" Wang Gui was extremely disappointed, he thought it was some brilliant defensive technique, Tang Huai was also disappointed, but he didn't say it.

  Yue Fei looked at it for a while, but he understood, and said to Wang Gui: "This is a move that simplifies the complexity. The key is to be quick in movement and accurate in judgment. I think the premise of practicing it is to practice movement and reaction."

  Wang Gui heard that he needed to practice body skills and reactions, and immediately said listlessly: "I've always moved slowly, so it doesn't make sense to practice any more. Old Tang might be suitable."

  He handed three pieces of paper to Tang Huai, but Tang Huai rolled his eyes and refused to accept it, he thought it was too simple.

   "Don't give it to me!"

  Yue Fei took the blueprint from Wang Gui, "I'll go back to practice and make you two regret it."

   "I won't regret it!"

  Wang Gui stretched his waist and let out a long yawn, "Sleep is the most practical, I'll go to the grocery store for a while, you guys run!"

   "I'm going to sleep for a while, running or something, it doesn't seem to be suitable for me."

Tang Huai followed Wang Gui to sneak away, but Li Yanqing smiled at Yue Fei: "I have inquired, the new instructor of the imperial army is called Zhou Tong, he used to be the instructor of the 800,000 imperial army in Tokyo, that old man we saw yesterday. "

  Wang Gui and Tang Huai couldn't move immediately, Wang Gui turned his head and asked, "Old Li, what kind of test does he usually take to accept apprentices?"

   "I only heard that when he was the coach of the Forbidden Army, he liked to let the soldiers run the most. His requirement for apprentices was to run twenty miles in half an hour to pass."

   "No way! You're teasing us, aren't you?" Tang Huai looked at Li Yanqing suspiciously.

  Li Yanqing spread his hands, "It's up to me to say it or not, it's up to you to believe it or not, Lao Yue, let's go!"

  He turned around and ran, followed by Yue Fei. After less than a hundred steps, he heard the sound of running behind him, "Wait for us!" Wang Gui shouted behind them.

  Li Yanqing and Yue Fei looked at each other, and they both raised their heads and laughed.

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This trip ran from Lushan Town to Zhangji Town, and then turned back. After running for more than 40 miles, Li Yanqing and Yue Fei were full of energy and spirits, and did not feel tired at all, but Wang Gui and Tang Huai were exhausted. Like a dog, they ran back with their tongues out and whirring, and it was finally over. The two immediately collapsed on the side of the road, unable to move anymore.

   "I'm going to get the bookbag!" Yue Fei ran to the inn opposite the official road, where their bookbags were stored.

   "Others are joking, hurry up!"

Li Yanqing kicked the two of them lightly, but they grumbled and refused to move, so he squatted down and smiled at the two of them: "I usually tell you to run, but you won't run. Run for a month according to the method I taught you." , you won’t be tired, at least you can pass Master Zhou’s apprenticeship test, how about you, continue running tomorrow?”

   "Let's talk tomorrow!" Wang Gui struggled to say a word, he felt that he was going to die today.

   "What are you doing?" A familiar voice suddenly came from behind them.

  When Li Yanqing turned his head, he saw Master Yao Ding standing not far behind them, with his hands behind his back, and his eyes were as serious as ever.

  Li Yanqing quickly stood up, bowed to Master, and said, "Master, we just came back from our morning run!"

   "Morning jogging is understandable, but don't lie on the official road like two dogs, making people laugh at you and embarrassing Lushan Academy!"

  Wang Gui and Tang Huai got up in embarrassment, and stood in front of the master with their hands down. Yao Ding glared at them and asked, "Where is Yue Fei?"

   "Master, I am here!"

  Yue Fei had already run over from the opposite side of the official road, holding four schoolbags in his arms, Yao Ding said to him: "Come to my room with you and Yanqing later, and I will talk to you about the exam."

  Yue Fei is different from Li Yanqing, he is Yao Ding's grandson, his life arrangement is basically decided by Yao Ding, even Yue Fei's father can't intervene.

  Yue Fei and Li Yanqing bowed and said: "The students know!"

   "Go back and clean up! Jiang Zhi County is coming to Xiaohe Township for inspection today, and he probably will also come to our Lushan Academy, but it has nothing to do with you. You can just prepare for the exam with peace of mind."

   After Yao Ding finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards the school. It could be seen that he was not concerned about the magistrate's arrival. Anyway, someone would be very enthusiastic about the preparations, so he didn't have to worry about it.

Li Daguang led a hundred students to clean the school early in the morning. He squatted at the door of the school to pull weeds, and washed the stone path with well water. He also sent eight students to stand at the intersection to strictly prohibit small stalls. enter.

  Under the mobilization of Li Daguang, the entire Lushan Academy was on holiday for half a day, and the school was cleaned inside and outside to prepare for the arrival of the county magistrate.

In a school room called "Baihutang" by the students, more than 20 students did not participate in the general cleaning. The exam is not difficult, but half of the students still have to be eliminated every year. Children from rich families can still pay for their studies, but children from poor families have no choice.

In Yao Ding's room next door, Yao Ding slowly said to Yue Fei: "Your level of knowledge is a bit lower than that of Yanqing, so it is unrealistic to go directly to the exam, but your state exam is enough. I want to know more about you. idea."

  Yue Fei lowered his head and said, "Students also want to study in the county school for one year like Yanqing, and then take the state school exam at the end of the year."

  There are two ways to become an official in the Song Dynasty, one is the imperial examination route, and the other is the imperial examination route. Relatively speaking, the imperial examination route is too difficult, while the imperial examination route is much easier.

Especially after Wang Anshi promulgated the Taixue Sanshe Law, the local prefecture schools have promoted the Sanshe Law. The state school is one of the important conditions for entering the Taixue, and the county school is the only way to enter the state school. A rigorous education system.

  Of course, the two paths are connected to each other. Taixue can take the imperial examination and provincial examination. Similarly, if you pass the Fajie Examination, you can also apply for Taixue.

  Based on the level of the two, Yao Ding decided to let Li Yanqing take the imperial examination route and let Yue Fei take the Taixue route. Now that Yue Fei has expressed his willingness to study in the state school, Yao Ding will not restrict Yue Fei in small details.

Yao Ding said with a smile: "That's okay. Last year, after the entire army of county scholars participated in the Fajie Examination, they all went to the prefecture to take the exam. Surprisingly, 60% of the students passed the exam. I believe you only need to study hard for a year, and you will have a chance." Admitted to the state school."

  Yue Fei hurriedly bowed and saluted, "Thank you, Master, for fulfilling everything!"

  Yao Ding smiled, and said to Li Yanqing next to him: "I got news yesterday that there are two students like you in Tangbeixiang Academy, and they are going to take the Fajie Exam this year."

   "Master, is one of them named Zhang Xian?" Li Yanqing still had a vivid memory of the scene of the boy meeting five years ago.

"Seems to be!"

Yao Ding sighed again, "I can understand why excellent students are reluctant to go to the county school to study. Last year's state examination, Tangyin County's scholars were completely wiped out, and none of them passed the exam. This is by no means a coincidence. The county magistrate brutally interfered with the county school, and the consequences have gradually emerged. I originally wanted you to go to the county school for another two years, but now I have changed my mind. You should go to Anyang County to take the exam at the end of this year! One will take the imperial examination, and the other will take the state school exam. .”

  Li Yanqing and Yue Fei quickly exchanged glances, both of them were delighted, Master finally figured it out.

Yao Ding stroked his short beard and smiled slightly at Li Yanqing: "Furthermore, the Fajie Exam is not as difficult as it used to be, and even Jinshi is easier than before. In the past, the Provincial Examination could only pass a hundred people at most each year, but last year To be honest, six hundred and seventy Jinshi were admitted, the difficulty of the provincial examination was relaxed, and the solution examination was the same, so I have confidence in you."

   "Master, what are the shortcomings of the students?" Li Yanqing asked again.

Yao Ding pondered for a while and said: "I have been teaching you according to the subjects of the Jinshi Examination for the past few years, and the Fajie Examination is also within this scope. No matter the new meaning of the Three Classics, Concurrent Classics, Policy or Theory, your foundation is very solid, but You guys are still a bit short in practice, and Yue Fei is the same, even if you take the state school exam, you have to do more questions."

Yao Ding took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then continued: "I suggest that you read more about the previous exam questions, and read more about the answers of the scholars in the exam. If Yue Fei works **** calligraphy, it shouldn't be a big problem. Yes, you still have more than half a year to go, so you still have time."

After a pause, Yao Ding smiled wryly again: "In addition, Yanqing's martial arts skills also need to be practiced. Although we don't need martial arts skills for the test, our magistrate has a request, so I'm worried that the magistrate will trip you up if the martial arts skills are not enough. Son, no matter how good you do in the exam, you won’t be admitted in the Fajie exam.”

   "Master, will this happen?" Yue Fei asked in surprise.

   "Why not?"

Yao Ding sneered and said: "In the past, Liu Zhi County clearly stipulated that if you do not enter the county as a scholar, you will not be guaranteed to pass the Fajie test. Although the Jiang County Magistrate no longer has this requirement, but if you are not good at martial arts, he will still make things difficult. You think Tang Yin Why did the county fail to pass even one Juren examination last year?"

At this time, the bell for emergency assembly rang suddenly, and Yao Ding's face changed. This must be the arrival of the county magistrate. He hurriedly said to Li Yanqing and Yue Fei: "Go and assemble first! Don't neglect the county magistrate, his His temper is like a big knife, offending him is not worth the loss."

Yue Fei and Li Yanqing walked out of the room quickly, and saw the students rushing towards the open space. Yue Fei whispered to Li Yanqing: "Not one of the candidates passed the exam, but because of the martial arts, it's too blatant for the magistrate to interfere in the imperial examination." !"

"I heard that he is a member of Taiwei Tongguan. His background is very strong, and the state government can't afford to offend him. Moreover, the state examination is not a provincial examination after all. It is normal for a county examinee to fail. The examiner says the essay is unqualified. What can you do? ?”

   "You're right. It's like the Jinshi exams before. If the rhyme is out of the prescribed range, no matter how well the poem is written, it will be judged as unqualified. We can't control other people's affairs. We just need to take care of ourselves."

   "Lao Li, Lao Yue, this way! This way!"

  Wang Gui and Tang Huai waved to them in the team. When Li Yanqing and Yue Fei approached, Wang Gui and Tang Huai gave them sticks, "This is the rule from above, you must wear weapons to welcome the magistrate."

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