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

There is meat and oil, and everyone is very active.

The children also became happy and ran around to help get bowls and basins home.

"There's meat to eat!"

"There is also oil, but I like to eat oil residue the most. The last time I ate oil residue was during the Chinese New Year last year, just a little bit," a child sipped his saliva and savored the taste.

Xiao Yuer's cheeks were red from running around and playing. The maid who served him was afraid that he would catch a cold after sweating and being exposed to the wind, so she chased him and wiped his sweat with a handkerchief.

He smiled and coaxed, "Young Master, come, let's wipe the sweat off and drink some water. Look at your face, it's become like a little cat!"

As Xiaoyuer drank water, he asked curiously, "Don't they usually afford to eat meat?"

"That's how people in the country are. As long as they don't starve to death, they're lucky," the old woman explained casually.

"But I think the countryside is more interesting than the city. They can catch dragonflies, climb trees, and are not afraid of insects," Xiao Yuer praised sincerely as he looked at his new friend next to him.

"Do you want more? I can catch a lot of dragonflies. The pastries are so delicious," asked a little boy next to him, sucking his fingers.

Although the words didn't make sense, Xiao Yu'er understood. He shook his head and said crisply, "No need for it today, but I can still give you some cakes. I'm tired of them, so I'll give them all to you. Remember to take me to catch fireflies tonight!"

"Yeah, that's easy, there are plenty of them," the little boy replied, his mind and eyes fixed on the pastries.

Then a group of children gathered around and looked at the serving woman, waiting to share the cakes.

Just by playing with and coaxing the young master, they can get so many delicious foods in return. In their opinion, it is a perfect deal.

Although the children are young, they can tell who is an important person, who can be offended, and who cannot be offended.

From the moment the carriage entered the village, they knew that the people in the carriage were people they could not offend, and that they would only benefit if they coaxed them.

Therefore, when playing, he always gives in to the young master Xiaoyuer.

"Young master, come to the ancestral hall quickly. The master wants us to burn incense for our ancestors together," a servant called out.

After hearing this, the old woman quickly distributed the cakes, carried Xiao Yuer to the door of the ancestral hall, and was then carried in by the male servant.

At the ancestral hall, Zhang Ping'an ordered people to arrange the offerings. After seeing his son arrive, he led the men in the family to burn incense.

The ancestral hall has been in great disrepair during the years of war, and no money was spent on repairs after the war, so it is really only suitable for burning incense.

The roof tiles had long been replaced with straw.

It's difficult to keep out the wind and rain.

Zhang Ping'an felt uncomfortable watching this, so he simply offered some incense and asked the village chief to distribute the meat.

Zhang Laoer just turned around and said, "It will take a lot of effort to repair this."

"Well, that's it. Let's talk to the village chief about it when we have dinner tonight. Our family is going to rebuild the ancestral home in our hometown anyway, so let's rebuild the ancestral hall as well. It won't cost much. Let him find more people. In addition, the village chief will have to help with the ancestral worship process. There will definitely be many important figures in the county coming to the homecoming banquet, so the table must be decent. All these things need to be discussed," Zhang Ping'an replied.

"As long as we have money, everything will be easy," Zhang Laosan said from the side.

Ever since he returned to his hometown and saw how his fellow villagers lived, he no longer had any of his own little thoughts. Now it seems that he really benefited greatly from his nephew.

Days are compared, and only now did he realize what a wonderful life they had lived before.

Old Zhang was happy and didn't worry about it, so he didn't say anything. Zhang Ping'an didn't count on this uncle either.

I just asked a few cousins ​​to run some errands.

"Don't think running errands is troublesome. Now is your chance to show off. Your grandparents will live in the countryside in the future. As the saying goes, it's easier to deal with the King of Hell than with the little devils. Although the title of a second-rank official is useful, it can't be used for everything. Distant water cannot quench a nearby fire. Besides, it will also be a loss of face. You must have your own connections. Good steel must be used on the blade," Zhang Pingan persuaded.

"Don't worry, we all understand and we will definitely not hold you back," Dazhu nodded in response.

"Don't worry, Ping'an, I will arrange it," Erhe said calmly. He is the second most educated person in the family and the most capable among his cousins.

Zhang Ping'an was planning to arrange a position of neither light nor heavy for him in the capital before leaving.

As for Dazhu's cousins, they can't handle the government office, so it's better for them to stay in the county for now. County Magistrate Weng is a kind person, so they can do their job more comfortably.

After a few people discussed it, the meat was quickly divided.

The last one to come was Jinbao.

Zhang Pingan was surprised for a moment, then walked forward and asked, "Jinbao, why are you here? Didn't we agree to have dinner at my house tonight? We have plenty of meat and vegetables, and the butcher will deliver them here tomorrow."

Jin Bao murmured in embarrassment, "Alas, my sister forced me to come here!"

After saying that, he pointed to the long-eyed gourd brothers outside the door and continued, "We Zhangs can go and eat, but the children my sister brought back can't eat them. I have to come and get my share so that they can have a taste of the good stuff too."