Li Jin learned from their conversation that the son of Chen Xiran was the only son who had moved to Chen Mansion.
Moreover, judging from Mr. Song's expectations of Chen Xiran, he actually hopes that he can work hard and get a talent in the next February!
Li Jin didn't treat him contemptuously, but he didn't pay too much attention to him. He only regarded him as a passerby who met by the water.
He was a little surprised when he heard Mr. Song's words. This Young Master Chen looks about the same age as him, and he doesn't like studying...
What on earth do you want to take the exam for scholars?
But since Mr. Song said so, this man must be exceptional.
After reprimanding Chen Xiran, Mr. Song turned to Li Jin.
He introduced to the two of them: "You are going to take the child birth test in February next year. You can also get to know each other now, you are classmates."
Mr. Song introduced Li Jin first, and said: "This is Li Jin, who is serious and hardworking and has a good memory."
After a pause, he said, "This is Chen Xiran. This kid has an excellent memory. He is a good student of reading, but he likes to be lazy."
Li Jinqinglang's gaze fell on Chen Xiran and said, "Brother Chen, lucky to meet."
Chen Xiran said: "Let's not speak official words. We have met once in the morning. My name is Chen Xiran. Please go to Baishifang to eat delicious food after class."
Li Jin: "..."
Mr. Song had a hateful expression on his face, and said: "His father had been in the army before, and his ears and eyes were dyed like a vulgar person. He has read books for so many years, and he doesn't know how to write the four words of temperament, but he still wants to participate in the imperial examination. ."
Li Jin smiled and said, "Brother Chen has a hearty character and I admire him."
Mr. Song then tortured what Li Jin had learned in the morning, and told him carefully what he didn't understand.
Chen Xiran was also listening nearby, and it seemed that as long as he didn't need to write, he could put it in.
Finally, Mr. Song asked the two of them to repeat what he had just said.
Because Li Jin transcribed his notes before, and because Mr. Song said it was really good, he was very fluent in retelling and did not stumble.
Chen Xiran looked at Li Jin in surprise, but before he could say anything, Mr. Song looked over.
Chen Xiran straightened his spine and retelled what Song just said.
Although there was a pause, it really surprised Li Jin. After all, Chen Xiran hadn't copied the "Shen Yu Guang Xun" as many times as he did, and even recited the whole text.
Mr. Song was very satisfied with the two of them. He took out a book of classics and handed it to Li Jin, "Take this book back and copy it. I'll tell it to you tomorrow."
As for why all the books have to be copied by Li Jin first, it is because Mr. Song also knows that Li Jin probably has no money to buy books.
After copying it, it is convenient for Li Jin to take notes and to review before the exam.
When Mr. Song was poor, he only survived this way.
He was very considerate of Li Jinde's situation. He was afraid that Li Jin's mind was wrong, so he asked Li Jin to copy the book.
Now that I know more about Li Jin, I simply lent the book to Li Jinchao.
After that, Mr. Song dismissed the two of them. Chen Xiran looked at the half of the blank paper in Li Jin's basket in the morning, and now it is full of writing.
I am very impressed, and I have to take Li Jin to Baishifang to eat.
"I'll treat you, Brother Li, don't be polite."
Li Jin said: "It is true that my husband has just finished giving birth, and there is only him and the child in the family. I really don't worry.
Chen Xiran was even more surprised now: "You not only have a husband, but also children?"
Li Jin didn't intend to conceal it, so naturally he responded, "Yes."
Then Chen Xiran took Li Jinbi to determine his age. Li Jin thought, fortunately, he had seen the original master’s apprentice post in the house, which wrote the original owner’s birth date, family population and address.
After Chen Xiran heard this, he covered his face: "Brother Li Xian, I am one year older than you..."
Li Jin's body is eighteen this year, and Chen Xiran is nineteen.
Li Jin thought, I am ten years older than you.
It's a pity that I can't say this.
Chen Xiran said: "My father said that if I failed the exam, I couldn't marry a wife. I really envy you, Brother Li Xian."
Li Jin said: "Then I wish Brother Chen the title of this child test gold list."
Chen Xiran felt very suspended.
Originally, he felt that with his ingenuity, taking a child test was not a simple matter.
But after seeing Li Jin this time, he realized that this person was no less inferior than himself, and that Li Jin worked harder than himself.
People who are better than you work harder than you, and this world still prevents people from living.
Chen Xiran thought, if any of the two can pass the exam, it is naturally Li Jin.
Chen Xiran said, "I'll tell you that, Mr. Song's "Shen Yu Guangxun" was taught today. I learned it from our talents before moving, so I can answer the questions from Mr. Today.
On the contrary, Li Xian's answer is fluent today, which I really admire."
The two talked for a while, and they agreed to have a meal together on the next day before Chen Xiran said goodbye to Li Jin.
Li Jin was walking on the road while gnawing his own potatoes, thinking that it would be nice to have a partner in study.
Chen Xiran has a good aptitude, and he has learned from other talents before. With him by his side, he is also a much better reference.
Two people compete with each other to make continuous progress.
After Li Jin returned, he gave the twenty-four essays to the young man.
The young man raised his eyebrows and smiled happily. He put the money in the pit in the bed in front of Li Jin, and then flattened the mattress so that nothing could be seen.
After Qin Muwen released the money, he said to Li Jin, "A Jin, can you buy some cloth tomorrow, I will make you clothes."
Today, there are more than 100 items in the family's savings. Not to mention buying a piece of cloth, you only need to pull some cloth to make clothes.
Those who buy cloth and horses are all big families.
Li Jin almost forgot to make clothes.
He now has only two sets of robes that he wears to study, and he washes and wears them back and forth.
There are a lot of short coarse cloths, but they are all made of coarse hemp, and my arms and shoulders hurt when I work.
Thinking of this, Li Jin felt that the worn-out areas on his shoulders didn't seem to be swollen when he pulled the cart before.
But in fact, he often walked away with the basket on his back for more than an hour, and at the end he couldn't feel the pain in his shoulder.
It is only when I stop working on farming that I feel the pain of twitching my shoulders.
Li Jin also knows that this body is too thin and tender, and he has to go through this step if he wants to change from a young master who has never done farm work to a man who takes on the heavy responsibility of the family and supports his family.
He was never hypocritical anyway.
The sun outside is still very big, but it is not as hot as it is at noon.
Li Jin copied the scriptures on the locker. The teenager went to the kitchen to cook some mung bean porridge to cool off the heat and hung in the well on ice.
The boy hasn't grown well now and can't eat cold food. This is for Li Jinbing.
After a while, Li Jin's door was knocked. It turned out that it was Li Dahe's two sons who came in carrying a case.
Li Jin hurriedly opened the door wide so that they could put the case table in the yard.
Li Dahe's eldest son has five in his twenties and three children in his family.
As soon as he saw Li Jin, he smiled and said, "The youngest child in my family ate your braised pork yesterday. After hearing this, my father will give you a quick deal with the case. Let me tell you. It's not easy at home now, don't pay attention to their loach-like children."
Li Jin smiled and said, "Each child only took one piece. My family has enough food."
The man continued: "Li Daniu boasted that it is easy for scholars to make money. In my opinion, it is indeed not as hard-working as our dealer, but it is not easy at all.
Every profession has its own difficulties, so we should not be greedy for your family's advantages."
The villagers were too sincere, and Li Jinzhen couldn't help them.
The brothers moved the case to the back room for Li Jin again, and they just got stuck on the other side of the bed, near the window.
The boy filled the two of them with mung bean soup, and mixed wild vegetables quickly.
Li Jin greeted them in the kitchen, and the teenager went to take the forty essay and handed it to them.
According to the rules of the village, after making new furniture for people, the host’s family invites the people who moved to have a bowl of soup as a token of appreciation.
After all, the people in the village make things for the people in the village, which is much cheaper than in the town, which is basically a hard cost.
The two brothers finished eating and left with the money.
Li Jin cleaned up the remaining dishes and chopsticks by himself. He let the boy sit on the bed: "You can't be so tired just after giving birth, or how can you have a second child in the future?"
The boy wanted to finish the housework, but when he heard the second half of Li Jin's sentence, his whole body wilted.
He still wants to have another child, so he doesn't dare to fool around again this time.
Li Jin cleaned up the kitchen, then swept out the dust when the transport case came in, and finally put his books and papers on the case table.
Standing in front of the window, sunlight came in through the greased window, and Li Jin's front was bright.
He couldn't help feeling, and thought of a few poems--
"The three watch lights and the five watch chickens are when the boy is studying. The black hair doesn't know how to study early, and the white head regrets his late study."
Only then did Li Jin realize that he had turned the cart before the horse before studying.
He studies, the ultimate goal should be to enrich himself.
As for imperial examinations and scholars, these fame and fortune can only prove that his recent studies have been fruitful.
However, Li Jin changed his mind to think that he was a layman.
It is precisely because he can improve his reputation, protect his family, and live a good life because of the talent examination, so he takes these as his purpose and cannot say that he is wrong.
Li Jin copied half of the book, drank a bowl of mung bean porridge, and went to the kitchen to cook a bowl of noodles for the teenager, with a poached egg lying on it.
He said: "I will continue to grow vegetables, and when I am tired, I will go to sleep. The bowl is here and I will come back to clean up, you know?"
The boy nodded obediently. He had also heard in Shang Shufu that his aunt had to rest after giving birth, but he stupidly thought it was a show of squeamishness. In order to prevent Li Jin from disgusting himself, he never dared to laze.
It turns out... I really have to rest after giving birth.
The boy nodded obediently, he thought, if he is not sleepy for a while, he would wash the dishes.Only washing one bowl is not tiring.
Today, Li Jin not only planted new rapeseeds, but also had to water the land that he planted yesterday, so in the end, the vegetable plots only planted half of what they were yesterday.
He thought, I will pick up a few buckets of water tomorrow, otherwise this vegetable field will have to be planted for several days.