Chapter 137 Master Zheng Talks About Chapters
Sun Shan nodded, indicating that even if he worked as a farmer in the future, he would not forget to study.
Master Zheng said with relief: "Since you have chosen to take the imperial examination, you will be in a separate class starting tomorrow, and I will teach you specifically about the imperial examination. You have just started learning, so you must study hard. I just checked and you have done well."
After a pause, he continued, "Lay a solid foundation in the next one or two years, and then you will need to transfer to the county town to study under a scholar. You must be prepared, understand?"
Sun Shan nodded and said, "Master, I know."
Master Zheng said with emotion: "I am just a student. I can't pass the exam to become a scholar myself, so I can't teach you how to pass the exam. As for going to the county to study, I have already told your father, and he should have no problem."
Master Zheng was an upright person. He explained to Sun Shan very frankly that he was only a student and did not have good teachers, so he needed Sun Shan to study in a more distant place.
Mr. Zheng also explained the situation to Sun Boming and sincerely asked him if he could support Sun Shan to go to the county town to study.
Fortunately, the answer is yes.
Master Zheng happily told Sun Bomin that Sun Shan had good talent and was a good candidate. He might pass the exam to become a scholar in the future. Even if he failed, he could pass the exam to become a student. Those who read more books always have an advantage over those who read less. If all else fails, he can go to the capital to live with his relatives.
Sun Shan did not expect that Master Zheng would discuss the imperial examination with Sun Bomin in such a simple and profound way. He was deeply moved and said, "Teacher, I understand what you mean. Thank you."
Master Zheng patted Sun Shan's little head and said with a smile, "Okay, the class is almost over. That's all for today. You must study hard in the future and don't waste your time."
Sun Shan hummed and said goodbye to Master Zheng. He walked out of the study and went straight back to the classroom.
Yang Qingbei and De Ge'er had already been reading in the classroom, waiting for the "bang bang bang" sound that signaled the end of class.
De Geer asked anxiously, "Shanzi, why did you take so long? Did the teacher keep checking?"
I glanced at his little hand and it seemed that he had not been hit.
Yang Qingbei also asked in confusion: "Ashan, did the teacher conduct a random check? Did you pass? The random check took a long time."
Sun Shan packed up his bookcase and nodded, saying, "It was a random check, but I can answer all of them."
De Ge'er and Yang Qingbei looked at Sun Shan in admiration, he was really amazing, the teacher had been checking him for quite some time, but he still answered all the questions and passed the test successfully.
Shanzi is still the Shanzi we know, who is great at studying!
De Geer asked fearfully, "Shanzi, did the teacher say when to check on me?"
Since Shanzi was being checked, he would definitely be checked as well. Master Zheng always treated everyone equally.
Sun Shan rolled his eyes at De Ge'er and said, "The teacher said that he will check on you in a few days. Don't be lazy. After class, you must review well and don't play around."
On the first day De Ge'er returned to Sunjia Village, he took his childhood sweetheart Big Head Dog to wander around the village, shooting chickens with their slingshots, and many chickens in the village became victims.
That night, Uncle Sun and Aunt Sun received a complaint, and De Geer was naturally scolded. As for not hitting him, it was entirely because of the gift he bought. If it were any other time, his butt would have been bruised.
De Ge'er shrank his head and looked outside in fear, for he was afraid of Master Zheng in the study.
Yang Qingbei agreed with Sun Shan's words and said gently, "Ade, you have fallen behind in your studies. You must catch up. If the teacher checks you and you can't answer the questions, be careful of being beaten."
De Ge'er stiffened his neck and said, "Humph, I will definitely study hard and I will definitely pass the exam."
Sun Shan said to De Ge'er and Yang Qingbei, "Qingbei, De Ge'er, I will not study with you tomorrow. I will study alone. I have decided to take the imperial examination and become a scholar."
Yang Qingbei and De Ge'er looked at Sun Shan in disbelief. This news was too sudden, like a bolt from the blue.
De Geer attended the banquet to celebrate his eldest cousin's passing the exam, and he understood Sun Shan's meaning better. He widened his eyes and said, "Shanzi, what did you say? Do you want to take the exam to become a scholar like your eldest cousin?"
Sun Shan said seriously, "Yes, I want to take the exam for the scholar, and I have already told the master. So I can't study with you. The master said that taking the exam for the scholar and learning to read are different learning progress, and must be taught separately."
De Ge'er jumped up, clapped his hands suddenly, and said happily: "Okay, Shanzi, go and take the exam for the scholar, I support you. Hahaha, from now on I will have a younger brother who is a scholar, and I will be the older brother who is a scholar. I am your good brother, don't forget me even if you pass the exam for the scholar."
De Ge'er thought it would be great if Shanzi could pass the imperial examination and become a scholar like his eldest cousin.
He will just hang out with Shanzi from now on, and enjoy the good life. Hahahaha.
Seeing De Geer put his hands on his waist, raised his head and laughed, Sun Shan knew what he was thinking, which was nothing more than letting others work hard and reap the fruits of their labor.
Sun Shan looked at De Ge'er with a frown on his face, and he really wanted to slap him a few times.
Yang Qingbei asked in a low voice: "Ashan, why do you suddenly want to take the imperial examination and become a scholar?" Could it be that you went to the provincial capital and saw your eldest cousin pass the examination and became a scholar, so you were inspired and wanted to take the exam too?
Without waiting for Sun Shan to answer, De Ge'er said crisply, "You little brother, you're not even asking. If you pass the exam, you'll have a good life. Who wouldn't want to pass? Hehe, our Shanzi, my eldest cousin who is a scholar, praised us for being smart. Hehe, you'll definitely pass the exam in the future."
Then he nodded his head in front of Sun Shan, full of confidence.
Sun Shan ignored De Ge'er and said seriously, "Tsinghua or Peking University, since I'm already studying, I might as well study towards the imperial examination. My family has the means, so I want to give it a try. Even if I don't pass the exam in the future, it's always good to study more."
Yang Qingbei agreed and said, "Shanzi, you are right. Since you are already studying, you might as well study for fame."
Sun Shan asked tentatively: "Qingbei, have you ever thought about taking the imperial examination?"
Logically speaking, small landlords should have the conditions, but Huangyang County is a poor county with difficult conditions. Even a small landlord may not earn as much as a shop owner in the provincial capital.
Besides, I have an older brother in Peking University and Tsinghua University, so the money issue is very troublesome. Even if my parents are willing, I don’t know if my older brother will object.
Yang Qingbei shook his head and said, "I don't know either. My father sent me here to teach me how to read and never mentioned the imperial examination."
Sun Shan understood that after all, the educational conditions in Huangyang County were too poor, and many people had never thought of letting their children take the imperial examination. Even if they had thought about it, their family conditions would not allow it. If he were an ordinary farmer, he would not have thought of taking the imperial examination.
Sun Shan scratched his head and said, "Qingdao and Peking University, you have to think about whether you want to take the imperial examination. If your family has the conditions, why not give it a try."
Sun Shan also talked about his life plan and the fact that the Master told him not to be obsessed with the imperial examination and to give up when necessary.
Finally, Sun Shan said, "I just want to take the exam. If I fail a few times, I will go home and farm. I won't be a spendthrift and ruin my family's land."
Land is the basis of farmers' survival and must never be sold.
Yang Qingbei looked at Sun Shan with admiration and said, "Shanzi, you are so thoughtful."
De Geer put his arm around Sun Shan's shoulders and said proudly, "Shanzi from my family is the best. You are so lucky, little brother from Peking University and Tsinghua University. When Shanzi becomes successful in the future, he will never forget you."
Sun Shan and Yang Qingbei were speechless. They looked at each other and laughed happily.