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

After Sun Dingnan left, Mr. Wang came to the door, also with the account book.

As soon as he entered the room, he said, "Sir, the money in this account book is getting less and less every day. What do you say we should do? This guano fertilizer must be sold as soon as possible to make back the money. Otherwise, once the 3000 taels are gone, there will be nothing we can do."

Apart from the government office and Sun Shan, the Wang family is the only three major shareholders and is very concerned about the production of the guano workshop.

Sun Shan thought to himself that if all the money was used up, then it would be used up. If it was not enough, he would raise more funds.

Of course I think so, but I can’t say it that way.

He consoled her, "Don't worry, Master Wang. The workshop is ready. All that's left is to make guano. Look, we don't have a holiday during the Chinese New Year, so we'll have enough guano to sell next spring. Don't worry, our guano workshop is a long-term business. As long as we start selling, we're guaranteed to make more money every day."

Mr. Wang knew about this without Sun Shan telling him.

The boundless huge cesspool in the back mountain represents endless wealth, which is why Mr. Wang would invest in it.

But the Wang family thought further ahead.

I am a local and will stay in Yuanlu forever, but Sun Shan is not. What if he is transferred in two years and a difficult official comes?

It's bad enough that they're difficult to talk to, but what I'm most afraid of is that the children of the powerful come here to gain experience and monopolize the bird droppings. Even if you're a native, you won't even be able to drink the soup, which would be miserable.

While Lord Sun is still here and is easier to talk to, we naturally have to work harder to make money.

Not to mention profit, at least the principal must be earned back.

Thinking about how hard I worked to build the workshop, I absolutely cannot afford not to make any money.

Mr. Wang pointed at his self-perceived, thin figure and said, "Sir, look at me. I've been working day and night to build the workshop this morning. I've become as thin as a bamboo pole. Oh, I'm so anxious."

Sun Shan glanced at Master Wang and saw that he hadn't lost much weight; his belly was still round. He was clearly lying.

But he still praised her, "Master Wang, thank you for your hard work. This workshop was built so smoothly thanks to you. If it weren't for you, I don't know what to do. Master Wang, thank you."

After Sun Shan said this, Mr. Wang was at a loss for words.

Mr. Sun has acknowledged your hard work. If you continue to complain, it would be tactless.

Mr. Wang asked, "Sir, I heard that they will hire a manager to manage the workshop next year. Is this true or false?"

Sun Shan said confidently, "Of course it's true. Steward Sun is only here temporarily. I still need him here, so he won't be coming to the workshop."

Hearing this, Mr. Wang breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Mr. Sun was really upright and would not get involved in the workshop.

If Sun Dingnan was in charge, everyone would have to suspect that the profits would be embezzled by Lord Sun.

Mr. Wang asked, "Sir, who do you plan to put in charge? Is there anyone suitable?"

Sun Shan glanced at Mr. Wang suspiciously, but his real intention was not to drink.

It seems that the ultimate purpose of coming here this time is to get the position of workshop manager.

Tsk tsk, could it be that Master Wang wants to arrange the people himself? This is absolutely not allowed.

If Sun Shan doesn't arrange anyone himself, then Master Wang can't arrange anyone either.

So he announced directly: "I, the workshop manager, will recruit talented people from all over Yuanlu."

Hiring? Mr. Sun actually wants to recruit from the society? How is that possible? He even wants to recommend a family member to go.

Mr. Wang immediately objected, saying, "Sir, we can't trust someone like this with an outsider. The position of manager affects the entire workshop, so we must find someone who knows the business well. If we hire someone unscrupulous and brings disaster to the workshop, the consequences will be disastrous."

Sun Shan waved his hand in disapproval. "Master Wang, don't worry. If you want to become a steward, you have to go through two steps: taking the exam and our silver stock assessment. If you can pass, you are definitely a talent and can definitely do a good job as a steward."

I've heard of interviews, so why do I still need to take exams?

Master Wang asked, puzzled, "Sir, what kind of examination paper is this? The steward isn't taking an examination for a title, so why does he need to take an examination paper?"

Sun Shan replied calmly, "Why not take the examination? Didn't I also have to go through layers of examinations to become an official?"

Mr. Wang shook his head like a rattle and said, "Sir, how can being an official be the same as being a steward?"

Damn it! Do I have to take exams to be a manager?

It's something I've never heard of or seen before.

It is reasonable to work hard to become an official. After all, being an official brings honor to the family and brings power and influence.

Mr. Wang felt that Sun Shan’s comparison was completely different.

Sun Shan smiled and said, "The exam for becoming an official is difficult, but we can make the exam for becoming a manager easier. Just take a test and you'll know exactly what this manager is capable of."

He glanced outside and continued, "My master also had to write papers before he could become my master. The Guano Workshop is Yuanlu County's greatest wealth, affecting the poverty and wealth of the entire Yuanlu. To become the workshop manager, one must pass numerous tests. Writing papers is the best way to verify a person's ability."

Sun Shan's words left Mr. Wang speechless, not knowing how to refute him. He couldn't say that even the test paper couldn't test his ability.

If that were the case, Lord Sun, who had once become an official by writing papers, would definitely be furious.

Sun Shan added, "Master Wang, if you have a suitable candidate, have him prepare well and come over for the exam after the Spring Festival. If he passes, he can become a manager."

He then added: "Anyone who meets the requirements can come and register. I will only look at the test paper and nothing else. It will be fair and just!"

Mr. Wang pursed his lips as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing. He sighed and went home with his head hung.

As for the test paper, no one knows what questions will be on it. It is up to Lord Sun to decide.

Oh, this Lord Sun is difficult to deal with.

It is true that the new wave pushes the old wave out, the old wave is washed away on the beach, and the new generation is better than the old one.

Mr. Wang couldn't help but feel angry and had to go back to complain to his eldest brother.

In a few days, it would be the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month. The government offices began to close for the holidays one after another, and those who worked in other places had to hurry back home.

There was a manager named Wang in Sun Shan's backyard, who was responsible for all interpersonal relationships.

But in Yuanlu County, only Sun Shan accepted gifts; no one gave them out. It felt so good to wield such arrogance.

Especially Grandpa Wang and Father Wang, the gifts they gave were so generous.

Grandpa Wang and his father even asked Sun Shan quietly, "Sir, you studied at Yuelu Academy. Did you learn a lot there? Did you have to pay to get in? What do you think about going in as a pawnbroker?"

When Sun Shan heard this, he understood what Grandpa Wang and Father Wang meant. They wanted to read expensive books.

Sun Shan sighed.

The Wang family was still a decent family in Yuanlu, but they were just a small fry when it came to Yuelu Academy.

The sponsorship fee alone is 1000 taels, not to mention the annual tuition of 500 taels, living expenses, social expenses, etc.

Wang Jiaxing is a local, so he might be able to get some exemption, but it is still a huge amount.

The most important thing is that Wang Jiaxing doesn’t need to study in a prestigious school.

Sun Shan was really afraid that he would not be able to keep up, and he became even more discouraged.

Stay in Chenzhou Prefecture and study hard for two or three years to lay a solid foundation.

It would be better to go to another college to study if you have the opportunity.

The imperial examination is a long road.

There are very few people like Sun Shan who pass the exam at a young age.

Wang Jiaxing cannot go this way.