The Daily Life of a Rich Peasant's Boy in the Imperial Examination

After the wealthy businessman left, a group of local gentry came to pay their respects.

Sun Shan: ......

The purpose of the local gentry and wealthy businessmen was the same. They also came for the students from Yuanlu to Chenzhou Prefecture to take part in the college entrance examination, and they offered donations.

Sun Shan: ...

What could he do? He had to accept it.

The rich businessmen want it, and the local gentry must also want it. There can be no favoritism.

After seeing off the native gentry, Sun Shan had two more boxes in his hands.

Gui Ge'er quietly watched the guest disappear from the scene, then hurried over and asked, "Brother Shan, take a look, how much money did they donate?"

Emma, ​​the rich people in Yuanlu County are really rich. They will donate money voluntarily even without being asked for it.

Oh, you are so kind-hearted.

Sun Shan opened the box sent by the wealthy merchants and took a look. Oh, there are 200 taels of silver, which is really rich.

Gui Ge'er's eyes sparkled and he said, "Brother Shan, that's a lot of money! Oh my god, businessmen really make money."

Ten wealthy businessmen came and each donated 20 taels, which would make 200 taels. Emma, ​​you are so generous! I am really envious.

Gui Ge'er continued to urge: "Brother Shan, open the other box quickly."

The wealthy merchants and the local gentry overlapped and intersected with each other, but also separated from each other. So they acted separately, you gave yours, I gave mine.

Sun Shan continued to open another box, and wow, there was only 100 taels, half less than what the rich businessmen gave.

Gui Ge'er said uncomfortably, "Brother Shan, you only donated 100 taels. Oh my god, it seems that merchants are still the richest."

At this moment, Gui Ge'er wished that Sun Shan would go into business, so that their Sun family would be able to live a luxurious life, wear gold and silver, and become the richest man in Huangyang County.

Sun Shan smiled and said, "300 taels is already very good. What else do you want? We should not be too greedy."

This was a complete unexpected gain, and I didn't expect to receive donations.

Sun Shan looked at the detailed catalogue, which clearly showed who donated how much.

Gui Ge'er asked cheerfully, "Brother Shan, I'm just talking, don't take it seriously. I'm very satisfied to receive so much money."

Sun Shan chuckled, tapped Gui Ge'er on the head and said, "This isn't your money, what are you satisfied with?"

After a pause, he added, "Of course it's not my money."

Things like money should not be kept in your hands, let alone for a long time.

What if you keep it and put it in your pocket involuntarily?

Sun Shan quickly summoned the important officials of the yamen. One must be open and honest in everything one does. Bringing everything out into the open will definitely reduce the possibility of being tricked.

Sun Shan pointed at the two boxes and said, "The college entrance examination is not far away, and the people of Yuanlu are very concerned about the students. Just now, quite a few people came, expressing their willingness to do their best to help Yuanlu students get to Chenzhou Prefecture."

After he finished speaking, Sun Shan handed the donation list to County Magistrate Wang and said, "Take a look. This time, a total of 300 taels of silver have been donated."

Pointing to the donation post, he said, "The names of the donors are on it. I was very moved when I saw it. Many people in Yuanlu care deeply about our students."

County Magistrate Wang paused when he saw the name of the donor.

Uh----everyone is so familiar, I know everyone.

Aren’t these the rich people in the city?

I looked at another list and it was still very familiar. These were the so-called "prominent families" in the city. I didn't expect them to come out and donate.

County Magistrate Wang handed the list to Chief Secretary Wu and glanced at Sun Shan secretly: This Sun Shan is really amazing. He even made the important people in Yuanlu come to his door to donate money in person.

Tsk tsk---this county magistrate is no simple matter.

When County Magistrate Wang thought of this, he couldn't help but fall into distress.

The arrival of a capable boss would definitely be a disaster for him.

The top and second-in-command often fight for power and profit. County Magistrate Wang has been working in the county government for many years and is a local. Although he is very confident that he can defeat Sun Shan, he does not want to end up hurting the enemy by a thousand and hurting himself by eight hundred.

It would be best if everyone gets along well and makes money together.

County Magistrate Wang prepared to secretly write a letter and ask the courier to take it to his aunt in Chenzhou Prefecture.

My eldest aunt is the smartest in the family.

And last time I asked my aunt to help me find out Sun Shan's background, she should have some information. This time I must ask the brothel to find out after the examination.

Wu Zhubo was also surprised that wealthy businessmen and local gentry actually donated money.

Isn't this just a normal college entrance examination? Why is someone donating money?

Wu Zhubo stealthily took a peek at Sun Shan.

Emma, ​​what method did Lord Sun use to get these misers to donate money?

Normally it is difficult to ask them to donate some money to repair the road, but now they are donating so much money. Emma, ​​the world is changing too fast, and he can't adapt.

After Wu Zhubo finished reading it, he passed it to the next person.

Soon, everyone in the yamen knew that the yamen had received a large donation of 300 taels.

County Magistrate Wang asked cautiously, "Sir, is this money donated to the students coming to Chenzhou Prefecture this time?"

This time, there are 50 students going to Chenzhou Prefecture. If they divide the money, each person can get 6 taels.

Emma, ​​if this money is distributed, it will almost cover the cost of this college entrance examination. Travel expenses are free, accommodation is free, and with another 6 taels, food expenses are also taken care of.

The most you have to pay for the exam is the registration fee and insurance premium.

This time, even the most difficult students will have a chance to enter the examination hall.

Sun Shan nodded seriously and said, "Yes."

Then he said, "Our Yuanlu people are indeed simple and honest, and there are many kind people. Many prestigious and wealthy people couldn't bear to see our Yuanlu students miss the college entrance examination due to lack of money, so they offered to donate. Alas, I really couldn't bear to disappoint their kindness, so I accepted them one by one."

He paused, then looked at his subordinates and said, "Of course, the students are very grateful to you. You provide accommodation and transportation, so that the students don't have to worry about anything. We Yuanlu people should be like a twisted hemp rope, tightly twisted together. If you are good, I am good, and everyone is good."

Officials: ...

In fact, they don't want to get involved! They don't want to donate.

All of this is due to Sun Shan, forcing them to sacrifice their own small self for the greater good!

The officials said in a very hypocritical tone, "Sir, the students should be most grateful to you. Under your rule, Yuanlu will surely get better and better, and there will definitely be a taste of light."

As usual, Sun Shan and the other officials flattered each other for a while.

Sun Shan changed the subject and said, "County Magistrate Wang, Chief Secretary Wu, I'd like you to pass this money on to Instructor Deng. I have only one request: that it be used for the students. As for how it's used, Instructor Deng has the final say."

After a pause, he added, "We also need to let the students know who the donors are. This way, they can express their gratitude to those who funded them."

County Magistrate Wang and Chief Secretary Wu: .....

They looked at each other in bewilderment, not expecting Sun Shan to be so hands-off and hand the work over directly to Instructor Deng.

This is to avoid getting involved at all! Don't let others catch you.

He is indeed a smart and cunning official.

What could County Magistrate Wang and Chief Secretary Wu say? They had no choice but to obey the order and hand the money over to Instructor Deng.