Cai Rong is a middle-aged man, but he looks younger than his actual age.
Despite his good looks, before Meng Changqing found him, he was almost too poor to survive. If Master Ding of Luojiang County didn't love talents and often rewarded him with meals, this man would have starved to death.
After all, this man had passed the government examination and had some talent. Ding loved learning and cherished his talent, and always wanted to help him. He always wanted to find him an easy job so that he could support himself and save money to study in other states.
But Cai Rong was a very strange person. Although he devoted himself to education, he had no intention of taking the imperial examination. He did not do well in the tasks introduced by Ding Aixue. He often fished for three days and dried nets for two days. After barely getting over it, he went back. Teach children who have no books to read.
The further they got to the back, the less Ding Aixue bothered to care about him. When he mentioned this person, he said he had a bad mind.
After Zhong Ming returned, Ding Aixue called people over and asked about the situation in Beishan County. Zhong Ming conveyed to Meng Changqing that Beishan County was opening a county school and lacked a teacher.
When Ding Aixue heard this, he immediately remembered Cai Ronglai, called someone to explain the situation, and asked him if he was willing to go to Beishan County.
Cai Rong heard from Ding Ai that Beishan County was poor, but the county magistrate was very virtuous and kind. He opened a free county school and wanted to teach the children, but he could not find a teacher.
Even before Ding Aixue started to persuade, Cai Rong stood up and said, "I am willing to go to Beishan County!"
Ding Aixue scratched the beard on his chin, "Okay, you go back and pack your luggage, and go to Beishan County with Zhong Ming in two days."
That's how he came to Beishan County.
Wen took Zheng Xidong to visit Cai Rong. On the way, he talked about the gentleman's talent and learning. Zheng Xidong asked: "Has he passed the government examination, is he a scholar?"
"Those with excellent grades can be called that, but the proper name is Tongsheng." Seeing what she really wanted to ask, Wen introduced her: "Before the government examination, you have to pass the county examination. Only if you pass these two levels will you be eligible to take the college examination
I have passed the courtyard examination, and there is also the provincial examination, and then I will go up to the meeting examination, and then go up to the palace examination.
The first place in the palace examination is the champion. These tests are not conducted every year, some are conducted every three years, and some are conducted every two years.
Whenever an exam begins, there will be eliminations. It can be said that this number one scholar is among millions of scholars. It is really not that easy to be chosen. It requires sufficient talent and luck. ”
Zheng Xidong's mind was confused after hearing this, but he understood the last sentence the most profoundly. Luck, of course, depends on luck. There are so many tests, such as county examinations, government examinations, but if you accidentally become a woman, what kind of test will it be? Can't pass either.
Thinking of this, Zheng Xidong couldn't help but read out loud, "It would be great if women could also take the scientific examination."
When Wenshi heard this, she stopped and turned sideways to face Zheng Xidong, "If a woman has enough talent and ability, people above her will always see it, and maybe one day." Wenshi thought of herself back then. Feeling depressed, thinking of Chang Qing who was in danger, she acted selfishly and asked Zheng Xidong, "Are you willing to pave the way for women in the world?"
The sunset reflected in Zheng Xidong's eyes, strange thoughts came into her mind, and her sorrow suddenly disappeared. What she saw was a towering mountain peak reaching into the clouds.
This is her goal. She knows that it is not easy to go up the mountain, and there will be many difficulties and obstacles on the mountain. But as long as she stands on the top of the mountain, the beautiful scenery will never let her down.
Not long after we arrived at the place where Cai Rong lived, the courtyard door and the room door were both open. Standing outside the door, we saw him sticking his butt out and taking something out of the box.
Lai Cai knocked on the door frame.
Cai Rong looked up and saw three people, an old man, two young men, outside the door, "Who are you looking for? I just came here today."
Laicai introduced him at the right time: "This is the mother of the county magistrate and the former teacher of the school. I came here specifically to say hello to you."
"Mr. Cai." Wen smiled and nodded at him.
Cai Rong quickly stood up, straightened his sleeves and said in his hands: "It turns out to be Mrs. Meng, please come in." (End of Chapter)