Chen Jiangui smiled bitterly, "It's a long story, Mr. Zheng. I'll tell you more about it later. Didn't you bring me here to see the Eighteen Bachelors?"
Master Zheng thought of his eighteenth bachelor who was so devastated that he couldn't help sighing, "Come on."
The two stepped into the yard. When the three of them saw them, they immediately became cautious. Tang Feng and Tang Song looked at them at a loss, Tang Shi stepped forward and bowed slightly, "Zheng Good lord, the magistrate is good." The reason why he put Mr. Zheng in front was because he saw that the governor was half a step behind Mr. Zheng, and his face was respectful.
Tang Shi was only thirteen years old. He was white and fat, but not as fat as other fat people. His skin was very delicate, looking fresh and clean, plus his cute smile. , Chen Jiangui's impression of him is even better. If only that mischievous kid in my family could be half as good as Tang Shi.
At a glance, Mr. Zheng saw the camellias that had been planted in flowerpots in the courtyard. They still looked so dilapidated, but after a closer look, they did have some spirit, which was strange.
"I said boy, is it true that you can support this old man's eighteen bachelors?" Master Zheng still had doubts in his eyes.
Chen Jiangui also saw it at this time, and he couldn't help laughing in his heart. This old Zheng said that he would take him to see the top eighteen bachelors. Now it seems that he is indeed "top grade".
Tang Shi replied seriously: "Master Zheng, I will be able to take care of it."
The boy's face was full of determination, and Mr. Zheng could only choose to believe him at the moment.
"Mr. Zheng, I don't know what is the relationship between Tang Shi and these eighteen scholars?" He couldn't understand, Tang Shi was just a country boy, how could he suddenly become a flower gardener
Master Zheng snorted unpleasantly, indicating that he did not want to speak.
Tang Shi smiled at this time, and explained the reason to Chen Jiangui, without adding fuel to it.
After all, Chen Jiangui had experience in handling cases, and he immediately caught the strangeness in it, but since the matter has come to this point, Tang Shi is also willing to support eighteen bachelors, so he can't say anything else.
"If Tang Shi can take care of this flower, it will be a happy event for Mr. Zheng."
In fact, Mr. Zheng is not stupid. What happened may not be as Xiaobeard said. However, since Tang Shi took the initiative to mention that he wanted to feed flowers, how could he not go with the flow, even though he was suspected of bullying children. .
"If you can really take care of the eighteen bachelors, the old man will naturally not treat you badly."
Tang Shi smiled honestly, "Thank you, Mr. Zheng, but the boy still has an unkind request. I hope that Mr. Zheng can agree."
Master Zheng looked at him, a pair of vicissitudes of eyes flashing light, "Tell me about it." If this unkind invitation crosses the line, he will have to consider it.
Tang Shi scratched his head shyly, "Master Zheng, I'm going to stay here for seven days, I'm afraid my family will be worried, so can you send someone to my house to talk about it? I might as well grow flowers here in peace."
Chen Jiangui nodded slightly.
Mr. Zheng was obviously stunned for a moment. He didn't expect this little boy to think of this. It seems that his heart is more pure and kind, and it's the old man who thinks too much.
Of course Mr. Zheng would agree to this extremely simple matter, but he still asked, "Are there any other requirements?"
Tang Shi immediately shook his head.
Master Zheng and Chen Jiangui looked at each other and laughed tacitly.
Master Zheng and Chen Jiangui sat down on the stools in the courtyard, and called San Xiao too, "Sit down."
Zheng Chongqian put his eyes on the faces of the three of them and looked at them carefully.
Tang Shi was born obese, and he couldn't tell by looking at his face. Compared with Tang Shi, Tang Feng is a thin bamboo pole, with a thin face and withered hair, but his face is extremely clean, and his temperament looks more stable, less lively than a child of this age. Tang Song is the smallest, with a very thin stature, a very pleasing appearance, and a pair of eyes that are very smart. The clothes on the three are all patched in the east and the other.
"Do you guys go to school?" When Chen Jian returned to the Tang Dynasty, he spoke well, so he thought he had also read for a few years.
Tang Feng lowered his eyes desolately, Tang Song only stared at Chen Jiangui with big eyes, and Tang Shi smiled shyly, "Master Magistrate, my family is poor, and I can't afford to study for us, so..."
Haven't read a book? Chen Jiangui frowned slightly, and was about to ask him when he heard Tang Shi continue: "However, I am ashamed to say, I often eavesdrop on the outside of the school." He said this, his face was already red. " I don't have the money to pay for the training, but I still steal the teacher. I'm really sorry for the teacher of the school, but..." He seemed ashamed and couldn't continue.
Tang Feng glanced at his uncle vaguely, not knowing what kind of expression to show. Eavesdropping outside the school? This seems to be done by yourself and Xiao Song, right? When did uncle go to school
Tang Song also blinked, blushing for the lying uncle.
It is really not easy to hear this kind of bearing by eavesdropping. Although stealing a teacher is indeed not very appropriate, Chen Jiangui can also understand this strong desire to seek knowledge. Poor families really cannot afford the money for repairs and paper and ink, so when he heard Tang Shi say such words, he was still a little sad. of.
How many poor people are there in the world? And there are even more of those who want to read but can't.
"Then what have you heard?" Chen Jiangui felt that Tang Shi had an indescribable temperament, which was different from the average country boy. After all, it was unusual to be so calm in court.
Tang Shi was embarrassed, and his hands suddenly twisted the corners of his clothes nervously, "I, I didn't learn anything, I just listened intermittently. I haven't heard the whole "Three Character Classic" and "Hundred Family Surnames"..." He His face was flushed, and he bowed his head in shame.
Tang Feng was astonished in his heart. Could it be that the uncle really went to eavesdrop
Chen Jiangui looked shocked, "Then you might memorize a little?"
Tang Shi pretended to think about it, and then began to stumble and memorize the "Three Character Classic". Tang Shi had memorized these most basic things since he was a child. He was naturally gifted and intelligent and had an excellent memory. Coupled with the cultivation of supernatural abilities after the end of the world, his spiritual power became stronger, and these things became even more profound in his mind. It was intentional for him to be unfamiliar. After all, it is necessary for him to hide his clumsiness now.
But even if he had hidden his clumsiness, Chen Jiangui and Zheng Chongqian were extremely surprised. You must know that Tang Shi did not have a book, so he could memorize it just by eavesdropping. Although he made a few mistakes, it was extremely powerful. .
"Did you memorize it after hearing it once?" Chen Jiangui couldn't help asking.
Tang Shi nodded, he still needs to show what he should show, "Yes, I remembered it after eavesdropping outside, and when I got home, I lay on the kang and recited it a few times. If you don't hear it, you don't know."
Tang Feng and Tang Song: Uncle slept so deeply at night, could it be that he was studying in a dream
Chen Jiangui suddenly had some thoughts, and he said to Zheng Chongqian, "Mr. Zheng, why don't you bring a book to test Tang Shi?"
When Zheng Chongqian saw a good seedling, he naturally did not want to miss it, so he ordered his servants to get the book.
Chen Jiangui asked Tang Shi, "Do you recognize the characters?"
Tang Shi of course shook his head, "I don't know." Given his current situation, it would be an exaggeration to say that he knew the words.
Chen Jiangui read a long paragraph to him in person, which was rather awkward, and then motioned for Tang Shi to repeat it.
Tang Shi's memorization was relatively smooth at first, but the more he went to the back, the less smooth he became, and the more mistakes he made, but in the eyes of Chen Jiangui and Zheng Chongqian, it was amazing enough.
Tang Feng and Tang Song also looked at Tang Shi with a dull expression on their faces, isn't the uncle too powerful? They didn't remember at all just now!
Chen Jiangui suddenly asked, "Tang Shi, do you want to study?"