GBP Chapter 1603 Seeking Knowledge
Chapter 1603 Seeking Knowledge
Sun Shan met Jing Yang and Wang Xiancheng's two sons, who were busy with business in Chenzhou Prefecture, at the First Tea House.
Upon seeing Sun Shan, Jing Yang quickly stepped forward to greet him: "This student greets Your Excellency. May Your Excellency be well."
He then added, "My lord, Happy New Year! I wish you a belated Happy New Year."
Sun Shan nodded: "After the New Year, you've grown taller and more handsome. Not bad, not bad."
Jingyang blushed and shook his head rather embarrassedly, saying, "You flatter me, sir."
Old Master Wang was eager to have Sun Shan sit in the main seat, and Jing Yang served Sun Shan on either side of him.
County Magistrate Wang sat opposite Sun Shan, looking at him with a fawning expression.
Sun Shan: ......
Why does this feel like a trap?
If he were an ordinary person, Sun Shan would definitely not have come out for dinner. However, the Jing family is not an ordinary person; they are local bigwigs in Chenzhou Prefecture. Even if you don't respect them, you have to show them respect, so he has to come out and socialize with them.
Of course, more importantly, Dege'er and the Wang family cooperated in business, and the Jing family was involved in many places.
In reality, many transactions don't involve asking others for help, but rather asking them not to interfere.
Because of the Jing family's connections, Dege'er and Wang Jijun were able to do business so smoothly in Chenzhou Prefecture.
Old Master Wang said with a smile, "Sir, this is my sister's grandson. Hehe, you've met him before. My sister came back to visit her family and is very grateful to you."
Sun Shan nodded with a forced smile: "Grandpa, you're too kind."
Wang's aunt was a concubine who had not been officially recognized. Although she held great power in the Jing family's inner quarters, she was never considered to be of high status.
Sun Shan was a seventh-rank official, but despite being a low-ranking official, he held a relatively high social status.
If Aunt Wang is like the eldest daughter-in-law of the He family, it wouldn't matter if the two of them met.
Magistrate Wang laughed heartily and said, "My lord, my son Yang has come to Yuanlu County and his greatest wish is to see you. Oh, he has been thinking of you constantly. Now that we have met, he is overjoyed."
Jingyang was still a teenager, with the clear yet naive eyes of a college student, and he smiled shyly and innocently.
Sun Shan's lips twitched.
Magistrate Wang is already quite boastful in his speech, but he's gone even further today. It seems there's only a lower limit to boasting, but no upper limit.
Master Wang Er echoed, "That's right. What Yang Yazi admires most is your knowledge, sir. Listening to your words is better than reading for ten years."
"Oh dear, Yangya will be studying in Yuanlu County from now on, so he can come and ask you for your guidance anytime."
Sun Shan: ......
With wide eyes and incredulous expression, he asked, "A-Yang, you're going to study in Yuanlu County?"
What kind of monster is this? Why would it choose to study at a poor and remote county school instead of the Chenzhou Prefecture, which has abundant educational resources and strong teaching staff?
This reverse operation is hard to understand.
Jingyang avoided eye contact with Sun Shan, stammering.
Finally, mustering his courage, he said, "Sir, I am of dull mind and cannot understand much of what the Master taught me."
He paused, then suddenly looked up, his eyes shining brightly, and said, "What you teach is different. After listening to you, it's as if layers of fog have been cleared away, and I suddenly understand. One day of your teaching is better than a year of your teaching."
He then added, "If a student's basic academic studies are not good, it's better for them to start from scratch at the county school. The student has chosen Yuanlu County."
Firstly, I've heard that Instructor Deng is highly knowledgeable and diligently teaches his students. Secondly, being at the county school makes it convenient to consult with adults.
Looking at Sun Shan with hopeful eyes, he timidly asked, "Sir, may I ask you for help with my studies in the future?"
Fearing that Sun Shan might misunderstand, he added, "I would never interfere with your official duties. I am already content with the occasional guidance you offer."
After saying this, he solemnly bowed to Sun Shan.
The others looked at Jing Yang without breathing heavily, then at Sun Shan, waiting for Sun Shan's reply.
It's best to agree, but what if you refuse?
County Magistrate Wang and his gang have already devised a countermeasure.
According to Wang Jiaxing, Sun Shan also shamelessly asked the teachers at the prefectural school for help. Even when the teachers were impatient, he followed suit and was not ashamed to ask questions.
Just like Song Lian in "Preface to Sending Ma Sheng of Dongyang Off," hehe, when it comes to asking for knowledge, shamelessness is the right thing to do.
Sun Shan not only begged and pleaded relentlessly himself, but also encouraged Wang Jiaxing to follow suit.
Tsk tsk~~~ Whether brokers will follow suit or not is unknown.
But Old Master Wang and Magistrate Wang have already decided to have their family's brokers and eunuchs follow the same method.
If Sun Shan knew that the methods he had painstakingly taught Wang Jiaxing to become an apprentice were being used against him by the Wang family, he would surely be furious.
What an incredibly filial student!
At this moment, Sun Shan was unaware of Magistrate Wang's Plan B, but seeing Jing Yang's sincere gaze, he couldn't help but feel satisfied.
Sun Shan has many strengths, but his only weakness is his tendency to be a know-it-all.
He was a scholar from a young age, always pursuing De Ge'er, getting him to study at Tsinghua and Peking Universities, and later even Qiang Ge'er and Yun Jie'er.
Later, when he went to study elsewhere, he generously shared his study methods and earnestly encouraged others to study.
He passed the imperial examination with flying colors, reaching the pinnacle of life, and spared no one, not even the smallest mosquito in his family.
His earnest instructions made even the smallest mosquitoes, except for Huma, hide from Sun Shan at the sight of him and cry at the mere mention of his name.
I am delighted to see students who voluntarily approach me to read.
After all these years, there haven't been many young men who are so self-motivated and willing to learn.
Speaking of this, Sun Shan thought of the group of underachievers in Sunjia Village. He would have to write a letter to the supervisor when he had time, so that Zheng Tongsheng would put a lot of effort into managing them.
Sun Shan smiled and gently helped Jing Yang up.
He said in a gentle and refined manner, "You are quick-witted and eager to learn, and you are not ashamed to ask questions. Learning comes from diligence, and you can read thousands of books by the light of a firefly. I admire people who take the initiative to learn the most. In the future, if you study at the county school and encounter anything you don't understand, I will definitely teach you everything I know."
The Wang family, Jing Yazi, and Granny Wang eavesdropping in the next private room: ...
Did Lord Sun agree too quickly?
Normally, wouldn't a scholar test you, gauge your abilities, decline your offer, or even make three visits to your humble abode? Why was Lord Sun so straightforward?
Perhaps he lacks substance but wants to curry favor with the Jing family and receive generous gifts, so he hastily agreed, fearing the Jing family might change their minds?
Then the Wang family and others shook their heads again: Does Sun Shan have any talent? Of course he does! His academic qualifications are there, his track record as a broker is there, how could he not have talent?
There's only one reason for such a quick agreement: Yang Yazi is a promising talent, and Lord Sun is afraid of missing out.
Thinking about it this way, the Wang family was very happy.
Jingyang was also happy!
Unaware of the situation, Sun Shan: ?????
Without saying a word, Magistrate Wang seized the opportunity and quickly pushed his two grandsons, who were originally studying in Chenzhou Prefecture, out of the program.
With greasy hair and a filthy face, bowing and scraping, he said obsequiously, "Sir, my two sons will soon be studying at the county school. Hehe, I beg you to teach them a thing or two."
Old Master Wang quickly added, "Sir, you may beat or kill them as you please. The servants in our household have been away for many years and haven't been properly educated; they're good for nothing. Sir, you can give them orders from now on. It's their good fortune to be by your side."
The two sons of the Wang family bowed respectfully, saying, "We students greet you, sir."
Sun Shan: ......
Screw you, Magistrate Wang! You really know how to take advantage!