At the beginning of the famine, I became famous all over the world with my useless system

As Gu Changqing listened to Gu Sanmu's description, he couldn't help but imagine the miserable situation of his aunt's family, hungry and staggering, going up the mountain to try their luck.

Looking at the fragrant rice in the bowl in front of me, I suddenly felt a lump in my throat and couldn't swallow.

After a long while, he sighed, "Auntie is really tenacious and open-minded."

The children didn't understand where his words came from, but Lin Qing did.

He must have imagined some tragic plot and created a character for himself.

This kid really forgot how she taught Gu Dahuai a lesson...

However, he is truly impartial and selfless. He can put aside the grudges of his parents and put himself in other people's shoes.

On the other hand, the disputes of their previous generation did not need to involve the next generation. He wanted to persuade Gu Changqing, but heard Gu Sanmu, who went to the kitchen to add more rice, shouting for help:

"Mom, there's a thick layer of rice stuck to the bottom of the pot. I can't dig it out, what should I do?"

Lin Qing stood up suddenly in excitement: "Leave it there, don't move, I'll do it!"

After saying that, she rushed into the kitchen like a gust of wind, and almost drooled when she saw the beautiful golden rice crust on the bottom of the pot.

After searching everywhere for a spatula without success, she decisively picked up a kitchen knife and carefully pried out the rice crust along the edge of the pot, not daring to breathe.

Gu Sihe, who had followed closely behind him, clapped his hands and said, "Wow, Mom, you've made another pot!"

Lin Qing said proudly, "This is called rice crust. Once I've cut it up, share some with everyone. It helps with digestion and keeps your stomach from bloating."

Gu Ermiao was very confused when he heard this.

"If you want to cut it open, then why did you go to such great lengths to dig it out?"

Lin Qing: “…”

Um, how should I tell you, this is called a sense of ritual?

Do you understand the sense of ceremony?

Picking off the complete rice crust with your own hands is a blessing for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder!

Soon, several children added a small spoonful of rice to their bowls, and each got half a bowl of rice crust. Listening to the creaking sounds in the room, they smiled at each other.

I couldn’t help but think in my heart that this life is so happy. It would be great if I could eat such delicious meals every day!

The meal was a delight for both the host and the guests. Seeing that the children's bowls were almost empty, Lin Qing said, "Sanmu, go wash the dishes. Sihe, go turn the sour jujube cakes and flower petals over. After you're done, you two can go to bed and take a nap!"

"Lunch break?"

The two children originally thought that yesterday's lunch break was just an exception, but they didn't expect that they could sleep after meals every day.

At this time in the past, they would all keep a close eye on their mother, take turns fanning her, and keep an eye on her at all times to prevent her from doing something foolish like committing suicide.

But today, mother actually cared about them in every detail.

Gu Sanmu looked at his mother's smiling face, and felt a surge of emotion in his heart.

Gu Sihe was afraid that his mother would go back on her word, so he quickly agreed.

"Mom is the best! Let's get to work!"

After the two little guys disappeared, the house suddenly became much quieter.

Gu Ermiao thought to himself, what plans does my mother have for me?

I am not as well-educated as my elder brother and Changqing, nor can I write articles, and I know nothing about policy papers. Do I want him to pour more tea and water?

Forget it, no matter what his mother asked him to do, he would just do it.

Lin Qing sat down behind the desk and motioned for the children to bring small stools and sit around her.

Gu Damao, who spoke last, spoke first.

"Mom, I've got the answer to your question! If I were the one setting the questions, I'd definitely ask how to manage the drought and appease the refugees, so as to prevent the situation from escalating and affecting a wider audience."

Lin Qing nodded and said, "Yes, where is Changqing?"

Gu Changqing seemed to be thinking about Gu Damao's words, and after a moment he slowly said: "To be honest, Damao and I have different opinions.

“Although the famine and displacement that follow the drought are terrifying, only a few counties and towns are affected by it today, so the current situation is not cause for concern.

"Besides, famine is not new to our dynasty, and there are established models for its management. Before I returned, I heard from the headmaster that the court had sent an imperial envoy to provide disaster relief, and that relief grain was on the way, so this matter should be resolved quickly.

"But right now, every town in Songyang County faces the same challenge: poverty, weakness, and a lack of talent. If I were to set the task, it would be how to attract talent and make them willing to stay and contribute to the development."

Lin Qing looked at Gu Damao, then at Gu Changqing, and thought to himself, as expected, there is a difference between those who have gone to school and those who have learned on their own.

Damao's idea is good, but it is a little shallow; Gu Changqing's idea is much more mature in comparison.

But what made her happy was that the questions for both children were mentioned in "Five Years of Imperial Examinations and Three Years of Simulations".

"Not bad, I can see you all put some thought into it."

Gu Damao and Gu Changqing looked at each other and saw appreciation and admiration in each other's eyes.

"But if you only think about the topic without actually writing, then even the best ideas are useless. I see that you both seem to like each other's topics, so why not spend a day writing the policy essay topics and then review them with each other?

"After you finish reviewing this essay, we'll discuss the next topic. If you keep doing this, your writing skills will surely improve dramatically."

Upon hearing this, Gu Damao and Gu Changqing's eyes couldn't help but sparkle, and they said in unison: "Okay, we'll do as you say!"

Although Gu Damao was very interested in writing articles, he did not forget the other way to make money that his mother had mentioned.

It can be seen that my mother never mentioned it, but she couldn't hold it in for a long time.

"Mom, I have something to ask you, but I don't know if I should ask you..."

Seeing Lin Qing nod, Gu Damao asked, "What does this have to do with the good way you mentioned of making money by replacing copying books?"

Lin Qingxin said, finally asking this question, and said patiently: "In order to pass the imperial examinations, students all over the world must want to know how to improve their policy essay skills, so that they can have an advantage.

"In that case, why don't we collect all possible policy essay questions and then sell them at a fixed price?"

Planning dog Lin Qing seemed to have found his way to the presentation, becoming more and more excited as he spoke. He continued, "How about using the slogan 'Great scholars predict the topic, and the policy opinions are worry-free'?"

Seeing Lin Qing's excitement, the children were still confused and asked in unison, "What do you mean by predicting the topic? The essay is fine, then what?"

Lin Qing stood up, as if there was a PPT of the proposal in front of him, and he was full of passion.

"Of course, purchasing the questions doesn't mean the end of the story. The buyer can choose to complete the work within the specified time and return it to you. Then, a renowned teacher will review it and select the top three."

Lin Qing clapped his hands fiercely and said, "Yes, we can also announce the top three lists. Although this method is not advisable, it can quickly motivate everyone."

Although Gu Ermiao couldn't write policy papers, he had a sharp mind for business. He suddenly understood Lin Qing's intention and couldn't help but stand up and clap his hands:

"Mother, your idea is really good! In my opinion, besides selling questions, we can also conduct another business."