"What's this?"

Guo Jia couldn't help but ask.

While Cao Peng was busy, he replied: "Stretcher!"

He asked Wang Meng and Cao Ji to carry one end, and then asked Deng Fan and Wang Mai to carry the other end.

With a cry, four people carried the stretcher and slowly left the ground. Cao Nan lay on it and did not feel any bumps at all, but felt very comfortable.

"Let's go!" Cao Peng said with a smile: "Sister, let's move!"

Mrs. Zhang picked up the baby, while Mrs. Hong found someone, picked up a bundle of mugwort and walked out.

"Aunt Hong, what are you doing with these mugworts?"

Cao Nan asked curiously while lying on the stretcher.

Mrs. Hong smiled and replied: "Afu just said that this thing is of great use. It is used to wash the body. It is very effective. I will find someone to try it."

There was a hint of sweetness on Cao Nan's face.

She rolled her eyes at Deng Ji and said softly: "Ah Fu, you are so smart!"

The implication is that he is blaming Deng Ji: learn from my brother. My brother, although he does not study as much as you, is much better than you.

Deng Ji could only respond with a silly smile to his wife's little arrogance.

Guo Jia admired in his heart, but was not surprised...

I once heard Cao Gong talk about it, saying that Cao Ji had a son who was always able to come up with fantastic ideas. Yin Mo is a bit mysterious in nature. As the son of Yin Mo Juzi, Cao Peng seemed to have some weird things in his head.

It is common sense. There are records in ancient books that Mozi once made a bird that flew continuously for three days... The Mohist family later became famous for its philanthropy, and many people served as heroes. On the contrary, it was the art of mechanism that gradually became unknown. Guo Jia

Looking at Cao Peng's eyes, he felt a little more satisfied, and the smile on his face immediately became thicker...

"Brother, today I have a double wedding. The wine will be served later, so you should stay and have a few more drinks."

The joy of moving to a new house and getting a beautiful child is indeed a double happiness.

But if you include the news that Deng Ji is about to become an official, it will really be a triple blessing!

However, Deng Ji and Guo Jia are both prudent people and will not tell others until they are sure.

Guo Jia also nodded repeatedly and said, "It's just right to bother you!"

While they were talking, he and Deng Ji walked towards the hall. As they walked, Guo Jia said, "Uncle Sun, Ah Fu must be fourteen years old this year."

"Well, it's almost fifteen."

"Then it's time to study."

Deng Ji sighed and said with some disappointment: "Originally Ah Fu had a chance... It's a pity that he fled Jiyang because of the Jiangxia Huang family and missed the good opportunity to learn from his master. Previously, Mr. Pang of Lumen Mountain treated him badly.

I thought highly of him, and wanted to accept him as my disciple, and also gave him a book. A few days ago, Anan also talked about this matter with me, and asked me to find a husband for Afu... But this busy schedule delayed a lot.

day."

Guo Jia, silent!

It's not that he didn't understand the meaning of Deng Ji's words.

Deng Ji clearly wanted to ask him to find a famous teacher for Cao Peng.

But how can this be a simple matter? Yingchuan is a world-famous holy place for learning. Yingchuan Academy is world-famous... Guo Jia, Xun Yu and others all came from Yingchuan Academy. If Cao Peng could enter Yingchuan

The academy will be of great benefit to his future.

The question is, can Yingchuan Academy accept Cao Peng?

It is said that there is no distinction between education and distinction, but in fact there are still three, six or nine grades. Those who are unknown, have no background, and have money may not be able to enter Yingchuan Academy.

Look at the students at Yingchuan Academy. Who is a simple person?

Although Guo Jia comes from a poor family, he has some connections with his ancestors from three generations of court officials. His father is also an official. Although his official position is not obvious, he has the protection of his ancestors. As for Xun Yu, Chen Qun and others, they are all descendants of high-ranking families...

...Cao Peng has no reputation and no background. It is obviously very difficult to enter Yingchuan Academy. Of course, Guo Jia can find someone to help and recommend Cao Peng as Xiaolian, and then he will be qualified to enter the academy. The problem is, Guo Jia will help

Is this a favor? Even if he is willing to help, he may not be able to find anyone willing to recommend Cao Peng.

Even Xun Yu may not agree...

There are only a few places for Xiaolian and Maocai in each county every year.

Not to mention recommending Cao Peng, the Xun family themselves have to fight for this quota every year, so how could they give up the quota to Cao Peng?

Difficult, very difficult!

Guo Jia didn't dare to take this job, but he also felt that it would be very troublesome for Cao Peng to continue like this.

He hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Uncle-Sun, it's not that I don't want to help, but... you know, famous teachers are hard to find!"

It was impossible for Deng Ji not to understand what Guo Jia meant, and he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

In this life, he may not be qualified to enter Yingchuan Academy! Originally, it was a good thing for Cao Peng to become a disciple of Lumenshan... but it was ruined by Huang She. Every time he thought about this, Deng Ji felt a little sad. He

I really hope that Cao Peng will have a great future.

Guo Jia couldn't bear it, so he said, "Uncle-Sun, I have an idea."

"oh?"

"Yingchuan Academy is difficult to get into, and I really don't have a good idea. But Ah Fu is smart. It would be a pity for his qualifications if he doesn't have a famous teacher to guide him. I do know some people, but those people... you know, they all have a bad temper.

.I think that with Ah Fu's intelligence, he will become a great person sooner or later. Whether he is a 'famous' teacher or not is not important. The key is that this person has outstanding virtues and real talents."

"Then what brother means is..."

“What I mean is that finding a teacher doesn’t necessarily mean finding a ‘famous’ teacher.

In this world, there are countless people who are talented but have no reputation...Do you still remember that you asked me to find help for my uncle earlier?"

Deng Ji nodded solemnly, "Of course I remember."

"Actually, I did find a suitable candidate. But I didn't expect that Ah Fu, who has a wider network of people than me, actually found Guo Yong. Haha, I asked about Guo Yong, and he is more popular than the person I found for you.

It's suitable. Because the person I'm looking for for you has never been a long-term official and is not very familiar with those trivial things. However, you are about to go to Haixi County, but you need a helper."

Deng Ji looked at Guo Jia with some doubts.

"Brother, just tell me."

"This man lives in Chenliu and his name is Puyang Kai.

He is very talented and knowledgeable, and is good at "Korean Poetry", "Etiquette", and "Spring and Autumn Period". Unfortunately, he is also a man of no background, and now he is a disciple of Professor Huang outside. I originally wanted him to help you, but you just talked about Ah Fu, so I

I feel that Puyang Kai is qualified for this matter...

By the way, Wen Ruo said that although Kong Wenju looked down upon this person, he also respected his talent and learning very much."

"In that case, why doesn't my lord conquer him?"

Deng Ji hit the nail on the head and asked the key.

Guo Jia's cheek twitched and he said with some embarrassment: "This person has a bad reputation."

"Well?"

"He was once punished for half a year for stealing a chicken; during the Taiping Rebellion, he became a thief again... Although he didn't do anything bad, he did have a bit of a reputation..."

Steal a chicken? Be a thief?

This is a big sin!

Stealing a chicken is a stain on one's character; being a thief is even more detrimental to one's integrity.

No matter which one it was, it was considered a serious crime. No wonder Cao Cao didn't dare to use him... It wasn't that he didn't want to, but he was worried about the attitudes of the people around him. At this time, Cao Cao was far from the one who later issued a recruitment order and clearly stated, "Regardless of character,

There is a heroic Cao Cao who has every skill he can put to use. He is in the stage of starting a career, and the things he needs to consider include all aspects, including the attitude of the advisers around him.

Presumably, those celebrities would not be willing to work with a chicken thief who is also a thief!

Even Deng Ji was a little unhappy when he heard this.

Well done, you introduce me to the chicken thief, and you want to be my Ah Fu’s husband?

No matter how talented he is, I can't agree...

Deng Ji opened his mouth and wanted to refuse.

Guo Jia said: "Uncle, I also know that this person is a bit inappropriate. But listen to me... He stole the chicken because his wife was pregnant. His family was bare, and he saw his wife wasting away, so he stole the chicken.

The thought; as for becoming a thief, it is even more forced.

Think about how amazing the Taiping bandits were back then?

The officers and soldiers were defeated one after another and almost fled. If Puyang Kai does not join the thieves, his wife and children will die, so he has no choice but to do so!"

Deng Ji frowned and remained speechless.

No matter what the reason is, stealing chickens and being thieves are both facts!

Deng Ji didn't have to think about other things, but he had to consider Cao Peng's future.

In the future, when people talk about Cao Peng, they will say that his teacher is a chicken thief and a peace thief... It is not good to spread the word, and it will not be beneficial to Cao Peng's future.
To be continued...