Chapter 181 How about we not take the exam
After the Enke exam period is announced, the exam is expected to be fast.
The focus of Zhu Ping'an's studies was on the scientific examination. The scientific examination was based on the curriculum of county schools and government schools. The "Four Books", the "Classic", "The Encyclopedia of Nature and Theory", "Zhu Zi Gangmu" was the center, etiquette, music, books, etc. were no longer read, and books on etiquette and music were not examined in scientific examinations. The types of questions in the scientific examination are generally classics, books, meanings, tables, strategies, etc. Oh, sometimes members are also required to recite. Zhu Pingan conducted targeted exercises based on the above content and question types.
In addition, Zhu Pingan’s study intensity has also become much more intense than before. He gets up about half an hour earlier in the morning and goes to bed half an hour later than before.
Although the scientific examination is generally conducted by the academic officer who goes to each county or prefecture, sometimes the academic officer will also adopt the methods of "taking the exam" and "taking the same exam" to "tour and work hard" , Dugao cited the sun and the moon. When it came to Dabi, the prefecture and county examinations were jointly conducted. "Diaozao means that the academic officials are assigned to the same prefecture and the students from other prefectures are transferred to this prefecture to take the exam. The so-called class examination means that the academic officer currently entrusts county officials to assess the students, and then sends them to the provincial capital for assessment by the academic officer. Retired exams will make students miserable, and because the general exams are assessed by county officials, they are prone to corruption. The ideal method of scientific examination is to have the academic officer visit and preside over it on schedule.
While studying and reviewing, Zhu Ping'an also continued the "Eternal Slaughter of the Snake" that he taught to the dark girl last time and wrote several thousand words. Although it took up a lot of time, it was just for practicing calligraphy.
My mother, Mrs. Chen, also cooked delicious food for Zhu Pingan in various ways. She had mastered all the skills of stewing, boiling, steaming, frying, frying, pickling and boiling, and let Zhu Pingan eat every meal. I'm full, lest I can't keep up with the nutrition.
"Xie'er, how about we not take the exam?"
One day, Mrs. Chen looked at Zhu Pingan at the dinner table and suddenly spoke.
Not only Zhu Ping'an, who was enjoying his meal, was stunned, but Zhu's father, eldest brother and Zhu Pingchuan were also stunned.
A few days ago, her mother, Mrs. Chen, was bragging to everyone that her son was going to take the imperial examination. Her enthusiasm was much higher than that of Zhu Ping'an. Chen loves to show off. Regardless of whether Zhu Ping'an can pass the exam or not, simply taking the exam is enough for Chen to show off.
So, what Chen suddenly said now surprised everyone.
"What's wrong, mother?" Zhu Ping'an swallowed the chicken in his mouth and looked at his mother Chen in surprise and asked, confused.
Mother Chen looked at Zhu Ping'an with great distress, "Mom, I see that you are too tired from studying. These days, Mom tries her best to make delicious food for you, but not only does she not make you fat, she also I’ve watched you lose weight. Let’s not take the exam.”
Hearing this, Zhu Ping’an was moved by his mother Chen’s deep maternal love and couldn’t laugh or cry.
"Why is the boy so fat?" Zhu's father took a bite of the meat pie and said casually.
Then
Father Zhu’s words stirred up a hornet’s nest.
"Zhu Shouyi, it's not the meat that fell from your body, of course you don't feel bad!" Mother Chen put the chopsticks on the table and glared at Father Zhu, and then saw Father Zhu's hand Then he took the meat pie out of Zhu's father's mouth and said, "This meat pie is made for Xie'er and Dachuan, it doesn't belong to you!"
Then, mother Chen took it out The meat pie with a corner missing was placed in front of Zhu Pingan.
Ahem, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but smile when he saw the meat pie that Zhu's father took a bite of.
"Mom, I'm growing. All the fat is growing on my body. Look, my son has grown a lot in the past few days." Zhu Pingan stood up from the table as he spoke. Make two gestures on the top of your head with your hands to show that you have grown taller.
“How can you grow up so fast?” Mother Chen, who was interrupted by Zhu Ping’an, felt much better and said in a fit of laughter and tears.
"Brother He, you have really grown taller." The eldest brother Zhu Pingchuan also spoke at the right time, speaking from the truth. I feel that the second brother has really grown taller in the past two days.
"Really?" Mother Chen's eyes lit up. Her eldest son was as virtuous as his father and would not tell lies.
"Really."
Zhu Pingan and his eldest brother Zhu Pingan said in unison.
Then, mother Chen's mood improved a lot, and she no longer asked Zhu Ping'an not to take the exam.
Zhu Ping'an promptly placed the missing piece of meat pie in Father Zhu's bowl.
Father Zhu looked at the meat pie and Mrs. Chen, but he didn't dare to speak.
"What are you looking at? Eat your cake. Who else will eat what you have bitten?" Mother Chen looked at Father Zhu and rolled her eyes, scolding.
After hearing Mrs. Chen’s scolding, Father Zhu grinned and started eating.
“Look at your potential!” Mother Chen couldn’t help but laugh.
The atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became harmonious, and the family had a delicious breakfast. The living standards of the Zhu family have improved dramatically in recent years. Zhu’s father drove the bullock cart and gained a lot of money. The eldest brother Zhu Pingchuan in the mountains There are also many harvests. Mother Chen's needlework can often supplement the family income. Last year, Zhu's father bought ten acres of paddy fields and ten acres of dry fields in Xiahe Village. Together with the original fields, the Zhu family is now considered a wealthy family in the village. .
Especially after Zhu Ping'an was admitted as a scholar, the Zhu family's status in Xiahe Village has also improved a lot. Now when mother Chen goes out, others rush to say hello, which makes mother Chen happy every day. Haha.
The eldest brother Zhu Pingchuan's marriage is also secure, and he is just waiting for sister Juan'er to come in. For this sister-in-law, Zhu Ping'an has been warmly reading all the year round, but she has never met her, but I heard that she is quite good. Especially the eldest brother, he couldn't be more satisfied with this sister-in-law. He often approaches people in different ways. In the past, the eldest brother's father-in-law often hindered her, but since Zhu Ping'an became a child, especially a scholar, the eldest brother's father-in-law Not only do they turn a blind eye, but they occasionally take the initiative to go out for a walk.
In short, everything in the Zhu family is prospering.
Compared to Zhu Ping'an's family, the Zhu family's old home is a bit sour. Although their grandfather, Mr. Zhu, and his grandmother are complimented when they go out, they can always feel that there is some teasing in the villagers' compliments.
Mr. Zhu often sighs in the yard. It would have been better if the second son and his family had not been separated.
"I heard from the second family that Shi'er is going to take the civil service examination again." My grandfather sat on a chair and talked to his grandmother who was picking vegetables.
"I haven't even written my horoscope yet, and the second child is talking as if I've passed the exam." The grandmother picking vegetables curled her lips.
“What do you know? It’s a big deal to be able to take the exam.” Grandfather took a puff from his cigarette.
"You should smoke less. How long have you been coughing last night?"
My grandmother was stunned for a long time after hearing the words. She raised her head and saw my grandfather lighting another pot of cigarettes, and couldn't help but put down his hand. De Cai dissuaded.
“Just take two puffs.” Grandfather flattened his mouth.
The Zhu family's old house became quiet again, except for the humming of chickens, ducks and pigs.
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