Chapter 495: Helping the poor and the needy, doing good deeds and accumulating virtue

Chapter 495: Helping the poor and the needy, doing good deeds and accumulating virtue

The village chief and clan elders thought this was not the right approach, but Sun Shan insisted.

The village chief and the elders also had selfish motives. Since Sun Shan insisted, they would do as he said.

The real owners are willing to suffer losses, and the beneficiaries happily accept them.

The village chief raised another question: "Shanzi, it may be difficult to open a school. Firstly, the tax grain should not be much, and secondly, it is difficult to find teachers. You can't just any scholar teach students. At least someone like Zheng Tongsheng should be qualified."

Sun Shan thought about it and decided that even if he donated half of the tax grain, it would not be much. Besides, it was too difficult to find a teacher. If he required something like Zheng Tongsheng, it would be even more difficult.

After thinking for a while, he suggested: "How about this, village chief, if a kid goes to Zheng's school, the village will give him a food subsidy. Our Sunjia Village is just starting out and it's hard to walk. We don't have that much spare money and can't afford to run a school. So if the kids in the village want to go to school, they still have to rely on their parents to pay for it. Our village will give subsidies to help ease the burden. When our Sunjia Village has accumulated a certain amount of property, we can think about running a school."

Sun Shan also told the village chief and clan elders that their Sunjia Village had a shallow foundation now and they had to take it step by step and there was no need to rush.

What's more, Zheng's School is a ready-made school, so it is more convenient for students to go to school directly. The village can provide food subsidies to reduce the burden on families with students.

The village chief nodded and said, "Let's do as you say. Zheng Tongsheng is your mentor, and his teaching is definitely the best in the area. It's the best choice for the boys from our Sunjia Village to go to school there. If you can pass the imperial examination under Zheng Tongsheng's guidance, other boys will definitely be able to do so."

Sun Shan looked at the village chief's look of longing for the future and did not dare to say anything.

He is different from other boys.

It is as difficult as climbing to the sky to become a talent if you study under Zheng Tong.

However, if one generation doesn’t work, then try two generations. If two generations don’t work, then try three generations.

If three generations fail, that will be a matter for the future, and Sun Shan may have passed away by then.

After discussing the land tax and having lunch, they agreed to register at the county government office early the next morning, and then the village chief and the elders dispersed.

As soon as Uncle Sun and the others left, he immediately jumped up and pointed at Sun Shan's head and said, "Shanzi, tell me, were you cursed just now? Why did you come up with such a suggestion? I worked hard to pass the imperial examination and was just waiting for the land to be tax-free. Shanzi, you only took half of it. What are you thinking?"

Uncle Sun really wanted to yell and swear.

But when meeting with educated people, he still knows to pay attention to his image and restrains his inner urge to curse.

Sun Shan sat on the chair, took a sip of tea, and said calmly: "Third uncle, don't be angry. Even if I collect 20% tax, it is the first wife, not the third wife. If there is any loss, it is the first wife who suffers. Third uncle, you don't have to suffer."

Uncle Sun was so angry that he vomited blood.

What first room, third room, they all belong to the Sun family.

Humph, the first wife has become rich, and sooner or later she will help the third wife to become rich.

When one prospers, all prosper; when one suffers, all suffer.

If the first wife suffers a loss, the third wife will suffer a loss.

If the eldest wife earns a few more buckets of rice, the third wife will also have a place to earn some money.

Uncle Sun pointed and said, "You~you~~~~"

Sun Shan laughed secretly, but considering that his uncle had secretly paid 20 taels of silver for him, he still had to speak nicely.

Sun Shan walked up to Uncle Sun, put his arm around his shoulders, smiled, and said mysteriously, "Uncle Sun, come here, I'll tell you the truth. But what I heard today, just forget it and don't tell it to anyone."

Uncle Sun forgot his anger and asked curiously, "What? Tell me quickly."

Not only was Uncle Sun curious, but Uncle Sun, Sun Boming, and Mrs. Huang were also curious.

What truth does Sun Shan want to tell Uncle Sun?

Sun Shan whispered, "Uncle San, I have my own reasons for doing this."

Uncle Sun was now on guard against Sun Shan, thinking that he was treacherous and cunning, and he would only believe 50% of what he said, and no more.

Sun Shan continued, "Uncle San, didn't I tell you before? I have no confidence that I will pass the exam this time."

This was said, but Uncle Sun asked in confusion: "What does taking the exam have to do with tax fields?"

Sun Shan looked at Uncle Sun San in silence: "Uncle Sun, I'm not talking about taking the exam, I'm talking about passing the exam. I may not be able to pass the exam and become a Jinshi."

Uncle Sun asked again: "Whether you pass the exam or not, what does it have to do with tax fields?"

Sun Shan sighed and said, "Uncle, it's very difficult to pass the Jinshi exam. Not only is it difficult this time, but it will also be difficult next time, and the time after that. If I can't pass it, I will definitely not pass it until I'm old. It's better for me to rely on my status as a juren to seek an official position, don't you think?"

Yes, very right!

Although Uncle Sun didn't understand the imperial examination, he knew that instead of taking exams until he was old, it would be better to choose a job early and get a government position based on his status as a juren.

Although he heard Sun Shan say that he could not get into high school, Uncle Sun was still full of confidence in Sun Shan.

He patted Sun Shan on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Shanzi, you will definitely pass the exam. Believe in yourself. Even if you don't believe in yourself, you must believe in your grandfather, who is also my father. He has received a lot of worship now, and he will definitely bless you to pass the exam."

Sun Shan was very upset and ignored such idealistic words.

He continued, "Uncle San, if I rely on my status as a juren to seek an official position, it will not only depend on connections, but also on character. I have to plan ahead and manage my reputation well. If I have a good reputation, it will be of great benefit to my future career."

Sun Shan patted Uncle Sun San on the shoulder and said earnestly: "Uncle, we should do things one step at a time and look three steps ahead. Every time we do one step, we must know what will happen in the next three steps. Reputation is accumulated bit by bit, and it will take years to explode. Reputation is like studying, you have to be steady and not cram at the last minute."

Sun Shan stared at Uncle Sun and asked seriously, "Uncle Sun, do you understand what I mean?"

I understand, but I don’t really understand!

But Uncle Sun was not a fool, and neither was Sun Shan. Anyone who could pass the imperial examination had already surpassed everyone in Huangyang County.

It is no exaggeration to say that Sun Shan is the smartest person in Huangyang County. He must have his reasons for doing things this way.

As for the reason, although Uncle Sun didn't understand, he tactfully kept his mouth shut.

It is better to follow the smart people and not hold them back.

Sun Bomin and Uncle Sun looked at Sun Shan in confusion. Do they really understand?

But he is a simple and honest person. If he doesn't understand, then he doesn't understand. As long as Sun Shan understands, that's enough.

Just like they didn’t understand how the eldest sister did things at the beginning, but the eldest sister understood it.

Huang thought about it thoughtfully, and said with emotion: "Shanzi did a good job. Just like your grandfather, he helped the poor and the needy, and did good deeds to accumulate virtue. The villagers helped us a lot because of him. Now Shanzi is doing this to accumulate virtue and blessings for future generations."