The journey of the only child of a peasant family to take the imperial examination

After attending the Qionglin Banquet, I went to the Ministry of Personnel to handle the formalities and said goodbye to all my classmates and friends.

In the blink of an eye, it was the day of departure.

Qian Youyi had already instructed the housekeeper to pack up everything that was needed.

Half of the people from Heifengdu have also arrived. They are basically young and strong men between fourteen and twenty years old, and there are about forty or fifty of them.

The remaining elderly, weak, women and children still stayed on the farm to live.

Zhang Ping'an promised that once they had established themselves in Ci County, they could bring their remaining family members to live with them.

The two places are not far from each other, and the monthly salary offered by Zhang Ping'an is very generous. If you save up for a few years, you can buy a small yard to settle down. No one would be unwilling!

Although the village chief was uneducated, he was experienced and had his own way of dealing with the world. He told everyone, "You are following Master Zhang to take up this post, not only to make money, but also to pursue your future. Work hard and you will have a good life in the future. Don't have any bad thoughts. No matter what, just listen to Master Zhang. I think Master Zhang is a kind man, and we have a connection. If you follow him, who knows, you will have great fortune in the future!"

At this point, the village chief coughed a few times. He was old and in poor health. He knew that his life was coming to an end, so he wanted to give more guidance to these younger generations while he was still alive.

"Village chief, we understand. Don't worry!" one of them said quickly.

The village chief nodded. "Well, there's one more thing. Once we've become more familiar with each other, you can find a suitable opportunity to ask Master Zhang to help us register our household registration. This is the most important thing! You know? He's the county magistrate now, so this won't be difficult for him. You must hold on to this big tree!"

After eating, he was very moved and said, "Uncle, please stop talking and take a good rest. I will remember this!"

After saying goodbye to their families, the group reluctantly headed towards Shili Pavilion outside Lin'an City.

This is the only way out of the city, and most people say goodbye to their loved ones here.

Master Zhang will meet them here.

On this side, the families of Zhang Lao Da and Zhang Lao San, as well as Daya, Erya, Wuya, Liuya, Xu Xiaojiu, Jinbao and others, as well as Xiao Yifei, Guo Jia and others have come to the mansion to bid farewell to Zhang Pingan.

Everyone exchanged greetings for a while.

Zhang Pingan said, "It's almost time. We should set off. Everyone, take care of yourselves in Lin'an. If there's anything you can't solve, you can go to the Qian family to find my father-in-law, or go to the Lin Mansion to find Lin Junhui. They will both help."

"Okay, I got it. Let's go, let's go!" Zhang said gently.

There is a loneliness on his face!

But she didn't cry or whine.

Jin Bao was the most depressed among them. He forced a smile and said, "Let's go. I'll take you to the Shili Pavilion outside the city!"

Guo Jia and Fang Ziqi also stood up and said, "I'll go too!"

Liu Sanlang silently picked up the bookcase at his feet, which was filled with important books and documents that Zhang Pingan had personally sorted out.

Seeing this, Zhang Laosan secretly kicked his two sons.

Dahe and Erhe quickly stood up and expressed their desire to go together.

Zhang Pingan quickly stopped him: "Brother Dahe, Brother Erhe, you both still have work to do, don't send me off, I appreciate your kindness, but the eldest brother-in-law, the fifth brother-in-law, Guo Jia, Jin Bao, and Yi Fei are enough!"

"This won't do, we have to send him off," Zhang Laosan said anxiously.

Zhang Pingan waved his hand firmly: "We already have quite a few people, why make such a big fuss? Don't send me off! I get your kindness!"

After saying that, he led Zhang Laoer and Xu towards the gate.

Xu has been unhappy since she woke up in the morning and is very reluctant to leave!

Now that I was about to go out, I couldn't help but pick up the handkerchief to wipe away my tears.

After parting at the gate of the mansion, Zhang Ping'an and his party went straight to the Shili Pavilion outside the city.

The weather is very good today. The sun is out, it is neither too cold nor too hot, and there is no wind. It makes people feel happy just by looking at it.

After leaving the city, there was a wide official road. The carriage was moving at a fast speed and soon arrived at Shili Pavilion.

After sending you thousands of miles away, we must eventually say goodbye!

No matter how reluctant everyone is, it is time to say goodbye.

Jinbao was really about to cry. He admitted that he was such a loser. "Ping An, when you get to Ci County and have time, write to me!"

"I will," Zhang Ping'an patted Jin Bao on the shoulder.

He then instructed his eldest brother-in-law, Liu Sanlang, "Brother-in-law, you're doing a pretty good job now, and you've got some respect in the city. You'll need to take care of grandpa and grandma from now on. My eldest uncle and third uncle aren't very capable people, and they're afraid that if I'm not around, they'll get bullied and have no way to seek justice!"

Liu Sanlang nodded seriously: "I will, Ping'an, don't worry!"

"Yes," Zhang Pingan nodded. "Once I have established a firm foothold in Ci County, I will come and settle them down!"

Xiao Yifei continued, "Don't worry, I'm here. I guarantee no one will bully your family!"

Guo Jia also said: "And me!"

Fang Ziqi smiled and said, "I'm safe, don't worry, I'm still here. I'll visit my grandparents more often!"

The people from Heifengdu were squatting not far away with their bags on their backs, waiting.

The sun makes people feel warm and comfortable!

After saying goodbye to everyone again.

Zhang Pingan got on the carriage and called on the people from Heifeng Ferry to follow him and set off for Ci County.

Outside the long pavilion, beside the ancient road, the grass is green and endless!

Liu Sanlang and his companions stood in the pavilion, watching Zhang Ping'an and his group gradually go away, until only their backs were left.

"Let's go," Xiao Yifei patted Jinbao's shoulder.

After saying that, he looked at the remaining people and said, "Are you going to take my mule cart, or?"

This was just a polite remark. Liu Sanlang borrowed a horse from his colleague today and came here on horseback. Fang Ziqi had his own mule cart, and Guo Jia rode a donkey. In fact, no one needed to ride in his cart.

"I'll leave in my own car. I drank too much water just now, so I need to go to the toilet first. You guys go first," Fang Ziqi said with a smile.

"I'll go too," said Guo Jia.

"Okay, then we'll go first," Xiao Yifei said.

After saying that, he drove away with Liu Sanlang and Jinbao.

Fang Ziqi and Guo Jia went to a nearby outhouse together.

Guo Jia was a step behind, and as he was about to leave, he heard someone at the door greeting Fang Ziqi: "I wonder who the person you just saw off was from Scholar Fang?"

"Oh, that's my brother-in-law. He's going to Ci County to take up his new post as county magistrate. I came to see him off," Fang Ziqi said, bowing. "Master Fu, how are you?"

"Okay, okay. Let's have a drink together some other day," the man said with a laugh.

After a while, the man's footsteps faded away.

Guo Jia then came out and looked at the man's receding figure. He asked, "Brother Fang, do you know that man?"

Fang Ziqi said nonchalantly, "Oh, I know him, I guess. He's the new head of the Shili Pavilion. I heard he got the job through some connections and spent some money!"

"Oh?" Guo Jia stroked his chin, his eyes thoughtful.