The Red Mansions

Chapter 16 The Book of Wencui Pavilion

To catch up with the conversation, I mentioned the imperial examination to enter school.

Yu Zhen smiled and said, "Brother Jia's talent and knowledge, which academy did he study in?"

In Dahan Shenjing, in addition to official schools, there are also private schools held by some social elites and senior officials who can also participate in the imperial examination.

Jia Heng said: "I invited a teacher earlier, but after my mother left, I was entangled in all kinds of trivial matters at home, so my studies were delayed."

The smile faded from Yu Zhen's face, and he said in greeting: "My condolences to Brother Jia."

Jia Heng sighed and remained silent.

Seeing that the atmosphere was somewhat dull, Han Hui changed the topic and said with a smile, "With Brother Jia's talent, I think he has studied fashion well?"

Jia Heng waved his hand and said: "I'm ashamed to say that I have not worked hard enough on the Four Books and Five Classics, so I haven't started learning today."

Entering school means gaining fame as a scholar. For example, in the original book of Red Chamber, Jia Zhu entered school at the age of 14, and then...married Li Wan.

When it came to the matter of going to school, Yu Zhen took over the conversation with a light smile, and said loudly: "At Brother Jia's age, if you are determined to work hard, it's not too late. If you want to pick a scholar, it's just a matter of finding something! Let's talk about the teacher of a private school in the country, who teaches knowledge. The good and the bad are mixed, if Xiong Jia is studying in the Imperial College, this scholar is nothing."

Many times, many children have been wasted, except for a few who are really innately dull and hard to carve, the main reason is that they have not met a good teacher.

The reason why in Jiangsu and Zhejiang in Ming and Qing Dynasties, the imperial examination level of scholars was better than that in the north is that the culture and education in the south of the Yangtze River is developed and the teachers are powerful.

Han Hui also nodded, and agreed: "For enlightenment, it is enough to find a scholar to be a school teacher, but if you want to gain something along the way, you need to find another famous teacher."

If you want to be literate, it is basically enough to use a scholar as your teacher, but if you want to be a scholar, it is not enough to use a scholar as a professional teacher, so you have to find a juren.

For example, a certain Shen Heigou who lives in the first rank of the official, the teacher is a two-list Jinshi, and the top ten admonitions...

Jia Heng pondered: "It's just that it's hard to find a famous teacher, and I'm too shy."

Famous teachers are not so easy to find, and they are extremely tall.

As far as he knew, one of the better private schools in Shenjing City was retired officials giving lectures to the children of the family. How did he get there?

There is also a private academy, with expensive tuition fees, mainly recruiting children from small and medium-sized landlords and merchants.

Yu Zhen pondered and said, "I do know some lecturers from Yinghua Academy, but Yinghua Academy doesn't accept many students. Brother Han, do you have any famous teachers to recommend?"

Han Hui put down the fragrant tea in his hand, and said with a smile: "There are famous teachers, but I'm afraid it won't suit Mr. Jia."

Yu Zhen's complexion changed, he raised his eyes, exchanged glances with Han Hui, and nodded.

Like Jia Heng, whose livelihood depends on selling papers for money, even famous teachers may not be able to invite them.

As for the gift of silver from Han and Yu, there is no reason to help others even if they are helping others. Besides, they are just acquaintances for the first time, and their friendship is not so deep.

Promote Mi En, fight Mi Qiu, those who help themselves, people will always help them.

Han Hui smiled, and said: "If Brother Jia doesn't give up, Han has a way. He doesn't need to waste money to hire a famous teacher, but also can get a famous teacher to teach him. It may be convenient."

Yu Zhen smiled and said, "Oh, but I didn't know there was such a way to get the best of both worlds. Brother Han, tell me quickly."

Han Hui smiled and said: "The day before yesterday, Song Lushi from the Wencui Pavilion of the Guozijian also said that after the students in the prison middle school borrowed and returned books, they arranged them indiscriminately regardless of the bibliography, making it difficult to find. Literary and ink are too difficult to use... If Brother Jia does not give up, he can go to the Wencui Building of the Guozijian to be a classic book. Although the salary is meager and the talents are condescending, but fortunately, he can invite scholars to teach in the prison and get poems and books from the prison. In Wencui Pavilion, isn't it cheaper for two people?"

Jia Heng was taken aback for a moment, thinking to himself, Guozijian, Wencui Pavilion, Dianshu...

Boy, isn't this the librarian of the National Institute of Higher Education?

Jia Heng was silent for a while, and said: "Brother Han, how can this be done?"

When Han Hui first met him, he was so kind to him, which was puzzling.

If it's just because of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms or the "Linjiang Immortal", well, it's not impossible. He seems to have underestimated the influence of "Linjiang Immortal" and other handed down poems.

In fact, this is Jia Heng's misunderstanding of the post of Dianshu in Guozijianshuge. This kind of post is not something high-ranking like a career establishment or an iron rice bowl.

It would be degrading for a person to do it, but for a scholar to do it, the salary would be meager and it would be difficult to make ends meet.

For Han Hui, it didn't take much effort, maybe it was just something to mention to Song Lushi.

Of course, as far as Jia Heng is concerned, he doesn't know what to do.

Especially after Jia Heng got in touch with Han Hui, no matter from his clothes or demeanor, he knew that this person must be rich or noble, and he had a lot of background. If you don't know, let alone ask.

Han Hui said: "Brother Jia doesn't need to do this, it doesn't matter at all, of course it's because of his determination to study and his talent is not easy to be humiliated, if Brother Jia feels sorry, please finish writing the Romance of the Three Kingdoms earlier, and take it Brother Wendu and I should have a sneak peek, we are like old gluttons sniffing delicious food, our hearts are itching unbearably."

At the end, just laughed.

It has to be said that even if such characters are human beings, they are spring wind and rain.

"Brother Jia, I don't know, but Brother Zisheng is the most philanthropic and righteous man, and he likes the beauty of adults the most. He is known as Chang'an for timely rain." Seeing Jia Heng's grateful expression, Yu Zhen joked with a smile.

Jia Heng's eyes deepened, and he cupped his hands and said, "Brother Han Gao Yi, Jia Heng appreciates it."

While the few people were talking, the food in Linglong Pavilion had already been served, and the few people just moved their chopsticks while eating and talking while being greeted by Han Hui.

In the meantime, Yu Zhen suddenly talked about side matters, whether it was in a hurry or what.

These are also current topics in the ruling and opposition circles at home and abroad. Guozijian students are the country's talent reserves, and they are naturally very concerned about the turmoil of the government.

Yi Yu Zhen continued: "This morning, the residence report has been published both at home and abroad. A group of [-] elite horsemen from the Tartars broke into the pass and broke through Wanping County. Li Ling, the captain of Wanping County, died in battle. Jiang Chun, the county magistrate, committed suicide and died for the country. The Tartars Rolling armor into the city, thousands of riders looting food and fodder, and women and children returning to the north, and all this happened under the noses of the Beiping Mansion, but whether it was the Beiping Guard or the Marshal Tang in Ji Town, they all stood by and watched the Tartars looting and looting. Into No Man's Land!"

When this matter was brought up, the atmosphere became a little heavy. Han Hui sighed: "The [-] soldiers of Beiping Mansion have the duty to guard the city, and they dare not leave without permission. Marshal Tang in Ji Town has few soldiers, so he can only defend the city, and it is difficult to fight against the enemy." Out of town to fight."

As in the previous Ming Dynasty, the magistrates of the Han court also had the responsibility of guarding the land. If a teacher lost his land, he would also be sent to the capital and sentenced to death in prison.

Jia Heng pondered: "Beiping Mansion was the capital of the former Ming Dynasty, with nearly 3 soldiers stationed there. Ji Town is a dangerous pass, with [-] soldiers stationed there, but it can't restrain the [-] Eastern captives?"

Han Hui smiled wryly, and said: "Brother Jia, I don't know, the Tartars are used to being poor, and they are good at riding and shooting. It is said that the Jurchens are not full of ten thousand, and they are invincible. However, I heard that the court has planned to send troops to the northern border for reinforcements." , I think the situation will change soon.”

Yu Zhen drank a few more glasses of wine, his cheeks turned red, and he felt drunk, and said, "Man is invincible? I heard that in the Han Dynasty, Ting Wei Chen Tang once had a Han who was the talker of the five Hu, but he is so weak today. !"

The same country name is Han, but Liu Han hangs and beats Siyi, and now Chen Han is forced to defend the city by the Hulu. But how can anyone with insight in the country not feel aggrieved?
(End of this chapter)