Chapter 909: The major events of the country are sacrifice and military affairs, and the major event
Sun Shan's objection was invalid; his opinion was unimportant.
In fact, it would be a lie to say that it was not important, it was just that everyone in the village was so eager for it, especially Sun Boming who strongly supported it, and it was difficult for Sun Shan to disobey.
After talking about the topic of erecting a monument, he summoned famous people from all over the country to witness it, and then returned to the original question, which was where the Jinshi monument should be erected.
The village chief and the Sun family all agreed that it should be erected at the entrance to the village, but the monument to the successful candidate had already been erected at the entrance to the ancestral hall, so there was no reason to erect it separately.
Uncle Sun San was a supporter of the position at the entrance to the village. He said firmly, "The monument to honor and honor must be erected at the entrance to the village so that everyone will know more about it. As for the monument to the successful candidate in the ancestral hall, just move it to the entrance of the village."
Elder Bing shook his head and said, "Absolutely not. How can we move the monument that was erected with great difficulty? To put it bluntly, if we move it, Shanzi's fortune will take a sharp turn for the worse. Who will be responsible? Shanzi's becoming a Jinshi is just the beginning. He will still be an official in the future, and maybe even a big official in the court. No, we can't move the monument easily. Our Sun family has finally taken off, and we must not move anything. I don't agree with moving the monument."
What the elder said made a lot of sense and no one could refute it.
The most important affairs of a country are sacrifices and military affairs. The most important affairs of Sunjia Village are the monuments to successful candidates and the monuments to successful candidates.
If it is not necessary, it must not be moved, as it may destroy the feng shui.
The special monument of the successful candidate is erected in front of the ancestral hall for all the ancestors to see. What if the monument is moved away and the ancestors are unhappy?
Many people present fell into deep thought over this question.
Sun Shan brought up Hejia Village again and said, "Grandpa the village head, grandpa the clan elders, the Jinshi tablets should be placed in front of the ancestral hall. I see that Hejia Village has also been placing tablets in front of the ancestral hall. We should do what they do and learn from Hejia Village. Maybe Sunjia Village will also become like Hejia Village in the future, producing many people with achievements and honors, and rows of tablets of honor and honor can be placed in front of the Hejia Ancestral Hall."
Sun Bomin thought about it and this time expressed his support for Sun Shan: "Shanzi is right. Not only Hejia Village, but other villages also put up monuments in front of the ancestral hall to comfort their ancestors. Although it is not as conspicuous as putting it at the entrance of the village, outsiders cannot compare with the ancestors. It is better to put up the monument in front of the ancestral hall to accompany the ancestors, so that the ancestors can be happy and bless our Sun family to produce more scholars."
Uncle Sun wanted to say something, but Sun Boming took a look and Uncle Sun didn't know what to say.
Since the eldest brother has said so, it would be inappropriate to object. Otherwise, outsiders will say that the three brothers of the Sun family are not getting along.
Sun Ershu was Sun Bomin's yes-man, and agreed, "Brother is right. The Juren tablet has already been erected in front of the ancestral hall, and the Jinshi tablet should be erected in front of the ancestral hall even more, so that the Sun ancestors will not be unhappy and will not be able to see the Jinshi tablet."
Since Sun Boming said so, the village chief and the elders thought about it and agreed.
The village chief added, "It is a great joy that Shanzi passed the high school entrance exam. The villagers are happy, and so are our ancestors. Our Sun family's ancestral hall has only been slightly repaired over the years, and it still feels unsatisfactory. Why not give the hall a major renovation this time so that our ancestors can live comfortably."
The village chief actually wanted to say that the shabby Sun Family Ancestral Hall was barely worthy of the Juren Monument, but not the Jinshi Monument.
This time, the ancestral hall must be extensively renovated so that the new ancestral hall can be worthy of Sun Shan’s Jinshi stele.
Sun Shan expressed his support for the renovation of the ancestral hall, saying in agreement: "Our Sun family ancestral hall does need to be renovated. It would be a good idea to take this opportunity to make it better."
Sun Shan looked at Sun Bomin.
Sun Bomin nodded and said, "Shanzi is right. The fact that our village can produce a scholar is largely due to the blessing of our ancestors. Our family is very grateful."
After a pause, he continued, "Our family will contribute the lion's share to the renovation of the ancestral hall this time, and the villagers will contribute money and labor."
Sun Boming also knew that it was impossible to rely on the villagers to raise money to repair the ancestral hall.
Although in recent years, because Shanzi passed the imperial examination, the villagers no longer have to pay taxes on their fields or pay less taxes, their lives have improved a lot.
But a good takeoff is impossible.
If we ask everyone to donate money to repair the ancestral hall, although we are willing to do so, we are unable to do so.
Sun Bomin thought about the income from his family's flower garden and oranges, and Sun Shan also made some money by gardening for others in Beijing. Their family was still relatively wealthy and could afford to pay the heaviest price.
As for the money Sun Shan paid as compensation for the poisoning, Sun Boming would not include it in it.
This was obtained by his family member Shanzi with his life, and can only be used by Shanzi alone, or by Shanzi's descendants.
When Uncle Sun heard that his eldest brother actually mentioned the big head, he was furious. If there weren't so many people around, he would have definitely said it nicely.
Everyone has a share in the ancestral hall, so why does his family pay the most?
Even if you want to pay, it will be a small big head, not a big big head.
Uncle Sun winked at Sun Shan vigorously, hoping that his greedy and cunning nephew could stop Sun Bomin.
Sun Shan saw the look on Uncle Sun's face and knew what he was thinking.
However, for a major event like repairing an ancestral hall, it must be led by a wealthy or powerful person. If it depends on the small contributions of the villagers of Sunjia Village, there is no need to repair it at all.
Sun Shan pretended not to notice Uncle Sun's look and said calmly, "Grandpa Village Head, Grandpa Elder, this time our family will contribute 100 taels to repair the ancestral hall, and the rest of the villagers can contribute as much as they can. If you have any difficulties, you don't have to contribute money, just your labor."
When the village chief and the elders heard that Sun Shan actually offered 100 taels, their eyes lit up like the bright moon in the night sky.
As expected of a Jinshi, he is really generous.
The village chief said cheerfully, "Okay, since Shanzi has offered 100 taels, we won't refuse. Everyone knows the situation in the village. Shanzi must have known that he couldn't count on the villagers to repair the ancestral hall, so he donated so much. Good Shanzi, thank you on behalf of all the villagers."
Sun Shan waved his hand and said, "Grandpa Village Chief, I am very happy to be able to do things for the villagers. Thanks to the support of the villagers over the years, I have been able to go further and faster."
The village chief and the elders looked at Sun Shan with admiration, believing him to be the most promising man in their Sunjia Village.
What you say sounds nice.
Very good, very good. Their children will surely have a bright future.
When Uncle Sun heard that Sun Shan offered 100 taels, his eyes widened like gongs.
What does Shanzi mean? Why are you pretending to be a rich guy here?
This is 100 taels, not 10 taels, let alone 1 tael. How can you so easily say that you are donating 100 taels?
Kuishanzi said that he was the smartest man in Sunjia Village, so how come he was fooled by a few old guys and treated as a fool?
Uncle Sun felt so distressed that he wanted to knock Sun Shan unconscious and take him away, treating Sun Shan's words as a joke.
Not only did Sun Shan's words count, but Sun Bomin also expressed his support.
Honest Uncle Sun also said: "We are very happy to be able to do something for the village. Shanzi did a good job."
When Uncle Sun heard that his two brothers agreed, he was so angry that he vomited blood.
It was decided that after the meeting, Sun Boming, Sun Zhongli and Sun Shan would be severely scolded to stop wasting money like this.