The second chapter of the Scholars

It is said that there is a village called Xuejiaji in Wenshang County, Yanzhou Prefecture, Shandong Province. There are more than a hundred families in this episode, all of whom are farmers. There is a Guanyin Temple at the entrance of the village. Apart from three halls, there are more than a dozen empty houses with the back door facing the water. This nunnery is a ten-square incense, and only one monk can live in it. Gather with others, and come to discuss business in this temple.

at that time, at the end of Chenghua, it was the time when the world was rich. On the eighth day of the first month of the new year, all the people gathered in the temple to discuss the dragon lantern. At breakfast time, Shen Xiangfu, the leader, came in with seven or eight people and worshipped the Buddha in the temple. Monks came to see you, and they all paid their respects. Shen Xiangfu had a fit and the monk said, "Monk! You should light the incense sticks in front of the bodhisattva more frequently when you are in the new year! Amitabha! If you accept ten bills, you should also accept them. Also called "Come and see, everyone: there is only half glaze oil in this glazed lamp! "Pointing to an elderly man in a well-dressed room, he said," No one else, but this old man Xun sent you 5 Jin of oil in 3 nights. Cooking for you for nothing, disrespectful to Buddha! "The monk accompanied carefully, and when he had an attack, he took a lead pot, pinched a handful of Ilex kudingcha leaves, filled them with water, burned them on the fire, and gave them to all the people to eat.

father Xun first said, "how much money do we have to pay for going to the temple with the dragon lantern this year?" "Shen Xiangfu said," Stay here until my in-laws come to discuss it together. Just then, a man came in from outside, with two red eyes, an iron face, a few yellow beards, a corrugated hat, and blue cloth clothes like oil baskets; Holding a donkey whip in his hand, he walked in the door, bowed with everyone, and a * * * sat on the table. This man's surname is Xia, who is the general armor of Xue Jiaji's new ginseng in the old year. Xia Zongjia sat on the bench and first told the monk, "Monk, take my donkey to the back garden trough, unload the saddle and feed some grass to the full." When I'm done, I'm going to eat New Year's wine at Huang's house at the county gate. "Commanded the monk, lift one leg, and just beat it with your fist on your waist. Beating his head, he said, "I'm not as happy as you are farming now." Think about this New Year's Day. There are three classes and six rooms in the master's yamen. Who doesn't send a post? How can I not go to the festival? Riding this donkey every day, going to the county and going to the countryside, running dizzy. It mattered, and the blind man made a mistake on the road, and I fell down, and my waist and hip hurt. Shen xiangfu said, "on the third day of the new year, I prepared a tofu rice to invite my in-laws. I think I can't come because of something." "Xia Zongjia said:" You still say it. From the seventh and eighth days of the new year, have you ever had a leisure? I can't wait to grow two mouths, but I can't eat them back. Just like Mr. Huang, who invited me today, he is the squad leader who can stand up in front of his master. He flattered me, and if I don't arrive, I won't make him blame? "Shen Xiangfu said," I heard that he has been sent out by his master since the beginning of the year. His family has no brothers or sons, but who is the master? "Xia Zongjia said," You don't know again. Today's wine is on dad Li's treat. Li's house is narrow, so he put the seats in Huang's hall.

it took a long time to talk about the dragon lantern. Xia Zongjia said, "I'm a little impatient with this now. Once upon a time, I was the boss every year, and everyone wrote the merits, but I didn't take it out. I don't know how much I lost. Besides, in this year's master's yamen, the first class, the second class, the western class and the express class all have dragon lanterns. I don't think I can see them, so I won't have time to see this lantern in the village. But you have had a fight, and I have to build a molecule, no matter which one of you is the leader. Like this old man Xun, he has a wide field and a lot of food, so tell him to have more; Your families follow the molecular pie, and this thing is dancing. "They didn't dare to disobey. Now, half of them were holding the surname Xun, and the rest of the households also sent * * * 232 pieces of silver, which were written on paper. The monk held out tea trays, cloud cakes, red dates, and some melon seeds, dried bean curd, chestnuts and variegated sugar, and set two tables. Zun Xia Torre sat in the chief and poured tea.

Shen Xiangfu added, "When the child is older, we need to hire a gentleman this year. It's this Guanyin nunnery to build a school. "They said," We also have several children to go to school. Only this son of Shen Torre is the son-in-law of Xia Torre; Torre Xia always has the tickets of the county master, and he also needs people to read. It's just that this gentleman needs to be invited to the city. "Xia Zongjia said," Sir, there is one. Who are you talking about? It is a gentleman invited by the general manager of our yamen to charge Gu Lao's "xianggong" family. His surname is Zhou Jin, and his official name is Zhou Jin. He is in his sixties. The former master took his name, but he hasn't been to middle school yet. Gu Lao "xianggong" invited him to stay at home for three years, and his family Gu Xiaoshen went to school last year, winning with Mei Sanxiang in our town. On that day, I came back from the school's touts' home to meet him. The little Scheeren wore a square towel on his head and a bright red on his body? , riding a horse in the master's shed, bragging, came to the door. Everyone in the yamen stopped the street to pass the wine. If you are behind, please bring Mr. Zhou, and Gu Laoxianggong will personally offer him three cups, which is honored by the chief. I ordered a play, which is the story of Liang Hao's 8-year-old champion. Gu Lao "xianggong" didn't like this play very much in his heart, but the student who sang Liang Hao in the backward operas won the top prize at the age of seventeen or eighteen. Gu Lao "xianggong" was only happy when he knew that it was a sign for his son. If you want a gentleman, I'll invite Mr. Zhou for you. "Everyone said it was good. After eating the tea, the monk ate another beef noodle and went their separate ways.

The next day, Xia Zongjia really said for Mr. Zhou that the museum would pay twelve taels of silver every year, and two cents a day to replace meals at the monk's house, and agreed to go to the countryside after the Lantern Festival and open on the 2th of the first month.

on the 16th, everyone sent the molecules to Shen xiangfu's house to prepare wine and rice, and invited Mei Sanxiang, a new student in Jiji, as a guest. That Mei Jiu wore a new square towel and arrived early. Mr. Zhou didn't come until the cards were played. Hearing dogs barking outside, Shen Xiangfu went out to meet him. When everyone looked at Zhou Jin, they wore an old felt hat and yuan color? The old upright, the right sleeve and the back seat are all broken, and there is a pair of old red at the foot? Shoes, black and thin face, gray beard. Shen Xiangfu arched into the main room. Mei Jiu slowly stood up and met him. Zhou Jin asked, "Who is this" xianggong "? "They all said," This is Mei Xianggong, whom we gathered in Yao. "Zhou Jin listened, self-effacing refused to bow to Mei Jiu. Mei Jiu said, "Today's events are different. "Zhou Jin repeatedly refused. They said, "Mr. Zhou is older in terms of age, so please be honest, sir." Mei Jiu looked back and said to everyone, "You don't know the rules of our school. Old friends never talk to young friends. It's just that today is different. Brother Zhou is invited. It turned out that the scholar-officials of the Ming Dynasty called the Confucian students "friends" and the Tong students "little friends". For example, when a boy enters school, he is not afraid of being a teenager, and is also called an "old friend"; If you don't go to school, you will be 8 years old, also known as "little friend." Just like a daughter who marries: when she marries, she is called "bride", and later she is called "grandmother" and "wife", so she is not called "bride"; If you marry someone as a concubine, your hair will turn gray and you will be called a "bride."

idle talk. Zhou Jin refused to give in to him because he said such a thing, and even arrogated to himself to make a bow. Everyone bowed and sat down. Only Zhou and Mei have two raw red dates in their teacups, and the rest are green tea. After tea, two tables and cups were set, with Mr. Zhou as the chief and Mei Xianggong as the two seats. Everyone sat down in turn and poured wine. Zhou Jin took the wine in his hand, thanked everyone and drank it off. Then eight or nine bowls were placed on each table, including pig's head, rooster, carp, belly, lung, liver, intestine and so on. Call out: "Please! "Together for chopsticks, but like aside, early to the half. When I saw Mr. Zhou, I didn't get off at all. Shen Xiangfu said, "Why doesn't Mr. Today use dishes? But not a door-to-door freak? "Picked up and handed it over. Zhou Jin stopped him and said, "To tell you the truth, my student is Chang Zhai. "The crowd said," This is a mistake. But I don't know why my husband is eating fast. "Zhou Jin said," It's only because of my mother's illness that I made a promise at the position of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and now I've eaten it for more than ten years. "Mei Jiu said," I remembered a joke because my husband was eating fast. I heard him say it the day before yesterday in my case in the city. There is a one-word to seven-word poem by a gentleman ... "Everyone stopped to listen to him read the poem. He read, "Foolish, scholar, eat a long vegetarian meal, with a beard all over his cheeks. If you don't open the scriptures, you can arrange it yourself with paper and pencil, and you will come uninvited next year. After reading it, he said, "As my eldest brother is so talented this week, staying is not staying. "Covering his mouth, he said," Scholar, pointing to the sun is; That "eating a long fast and having a beard all over your cheeks" was even mentioned by him! "Say, laughed. They all laughed together. Zhou Jin, I'm sorry Shen Xiangfu quickly poured a glass of wine and said, "Mei Sanxiang deserves a toast. Mr. Zhou is the teacher of Gu Lao's "xianggong" family. "Mei Jiu said," I don't know if I should be punished! But this is not for brother Zhou, he shows that he is a scholar. But this fasting is also a good thing. The year before last, I had a mother-in-law, who ate a long meal. Later, when she went to school, the teacher sent Ding Ji's pork. My grandmother said, "If you don't eat Ding Ji's meat, the saints will care: if it is big, it will cause disaster, and if it is small, it will cause illness." "I had to open a fast. My eldest brother this week, it's only this autumn festival, and there will be a lot of pork, so I'm not afraid you won't open it. "They said that he made a good profit, so they poured a cup together and sent it to Mr. Zhou to congratulate him in advance. He turned Mr. Zhou's face red and white, so he had to thank everyone and take the wine in his hand. Under the kitchen, soup was brought out, a large plate of solid steamed bread and a plate of fried dumplings were set on fire. They said, "This snack is vegetarian. How many do you want, sir? "Zhou Jin was afraid that the soup was unclean and asked for tea to eat snacks.

One of them asked Shen Xiangfu, "Where is your in-laws today? Why don't you come and sit with your husband? "Shen Xiangfu said," He went to Li's house for a drink. "Another humanitarian said," In recent years, Mr. Li has really run in the hands of the new master, and he is afraid that he will find thousands of pieces of silver in one year. It's just that his old man's house is gambling, which is not as good as that of father Huang in Xiban. He was also stubborn in these things at the beginning, and it has become a positive result in recent years. The house at home is built like a heavenly palace, which is very lively. "Dad Xun said to Shen Xiangfu," Since your in-laws became the gateway, your luck has been smooth. In two years, I'm afraid I'll get the meaning of Huang Torre. "Shen Xiangfu said," He's going to be ready. If you think of the situation of Huang Torre, you may still have a dream for a few years. "Mei Xiang just ate the fire and said," It's a bit accurate to dream. "Because he asked Zhou Jin," Did the eldest brother ever get a dream when he was admitted to the school these years? "Zhou Jin said," Not really. "Mei Jiu said," It was a lucky year. On the first day of the first month, I dreamed that the sun in the sky was not bad, but it fell down on my head and surprised me with sweat. Wake up and touch your head, as if it were still hot. I don't know why at that time, but now I want to come, I'm sure! "So after eating the snacks, I poured another round of wine. Until the light was on, Mei Xianggong said goodbye to the others. Shen Xiangfu took out a pair of blue cloth bedding and sent Mr. Zhou to Guanyin Temple for the night. It's agreed with the monk that the museum is located in these two rooms in the back door.

until the opening day, Shen xiangfu led the students with the others, and several children were missing to meet Mr. The crowd dispersed separately. Zhou Jin teaches at a higher level. In the evening, when I went to the students' home, I took apart all the books. I saw that Xun's family was a penny and eight cents instead of tea. The rest are three cents, four cents, and a dozen dollars, and they won't be able to eat for a month. Zhou Jin has got a total package, and I'll give it to the monk to keep it. Those children are like stupid cows. If they can't take care of them for a while, they sneak outside to play football, and they can't be naughty every day. Zhou Jin had to sit and teach.

I don't think it's getting warmer for more than two months. Zhou Jin had lunch, opened the back door and came out, looking at the riverside. Although it is a rural place, there are also a few peach blossoms and willows by the river, which are red, green and green, and look good. After watching it once, I saw that it would get up under the drizzle. When Zhou Jin saw the rain, he turned to the door and watched it rain in the river. The smoke cage was far away from the trees, and the scenery was even better. It is raining harder and harder. Only to see the first boat coming in the rain. The ship was not very big, and it was covered with reed mats, so it was afraid of rain. Near the river bank, when you look at it, there is a man sitting in the middle cabin, two followers sitting at the stern, and a load of food boxes on the bow. When he reached the shore, the man even called the boatman to dock and led the followers to the shore. When Zhou Jin saw the man, he was in his thirties, wearing a square scarf, a straight bow of sapphire satin, foundation soap boots and three moustaches. Go to the door, raise your hand with Zhou Jinju and keep coming in. He said to himself, "It turned out to be a school. "Zhou Jin with bowing in. The man made a half-salute and said, "You think it's Mr.? "Zhou Jindao:" Exactly. "The man asked the follower," Why is the monk missing? "With that, the monk hurried out and said," It's Uncle Wang. Please sit down. Monks come to brew tea. "Towards Zhou Jin, he said," This uncle Wang is a newcomer with a criminal record. Mr. Wang sat with me, and I'll get the tea.

the king was not humble, so he set a stool and sat at the top of the table. Zhou Jin accompanied me below. Wang Juren said, "What's your gentleman's name? Knowing that he was a juren, Zhou Jin claimed to be: "Last born is Zhou. "Wang Juren said," Who built the museum last year? "Zhou Jin said," Look after the old man's family at the county gate. "Wang Juren said," Isn't it the first step that I took an exam in the hands of my white teacher? He said that in recent years, he has worked as a museum in Gu Erge's house, which is neither bad nor bad. "Zhou Jin said:" I am a boss, and the old gentleman is also in harmony? "Wang Juren said," Brother Gu is my second book and a good brother who worships the League. "A moment later, the monk offered tea to eat. Zhou Jin said, "The old gentleman's Zhu Juan was read by late students. The latter two articles are particularly subtle. "Wang Juren said," I didn't write those two articles. "Zhou Jindao:" The old gentleman is too modest again. But who made it? The king said, "I didn't do it, but it wasn't done by people." At that time, the first scene, the ninth day, it was getting late, and the first article had not been finished. I wondered in my heart and said, "I write fastest on weekdays, so why am I late today?" "Just want to don't come out, unconsciously knock off sleep, fell on the number plate to take a nap. I saw five blue-faced people jumping into the horn. One of them, with a big pen in his hand, lit a little on my head and jumped out. Immediately, a man wearing a gauze hat and a red robe and gold belt opened the curtain and came in. He patted me and said, "Please rise, maharaja. "At that time, my brother was startled, sweating all over, waking up, holding a pen in his hand, and unconsciously writing it out. It can be seen that there are ghosts and gods in Hiram's Hospital. My brother once reported this to the examiner, and the teacher told me that my brother should be divided into Ding Yuan and Yuan Yuan.

Just as the talk was going on, a primary school student sent a copy for approval, and Zhou Jin told him to wait in the pavilion. Wang Juren said, "Why don't you just approve the imitation? I have other things to do. "Zhou Jin had to superior batch imitation. Wang Juren told his family, "It's getting dark, and the rain won't stop. Please pick up the lunch box from the boat and ask the monk to cook with rice. The boatman told him to wait on him and leave early tomorrow. "Xiang Jin said," I just came back from the grave and didn't want to stay overnight in the rain. "He said, and suddenly looked back, and when he saw the name on the imitation paper of the primary school student was Xun Mei, he was taken aback. After a while, he smacked his lips and made many monsters on his face. Zhou Jin didn't ask him again. After the imitation, he still sat with him. He asked, "How old was this pupil just now? "Zhou Jin said," He is only seven years old. "Wang Juren said," Is it only this year? You gave him this name? "Zhou Jindao:" This name was not born late. When he was enlightened, his father Yang and his new friends named him. Mei's friend said that his name was "Jiu" and gave him a name next to "Wang", which boded well for him in the future.

Wang juren said with a smile, "Speaking of it, it's actually a joke: my brother dreamed of reading the exam list on the first day of the first month of this year, and it's needless to say that my brother was on it.