The clan meeting came to nothing. After Li Kui refused to become a glorious policeman, the old clan leader seemed to have fallen into a low point in his life. If he encountered someone who was gossiping and fanning the flames, he would definitely say a few more words:

"It's not that life has hit a trough, it's that it's always been at the bottom and never got up."

Not to mention the old clan leader, even if it were another person with Baizhang Village's bad cards, he probably wouldn't be able to deal with it.

Too poor.

It only cost thirty guan, and the whole village had to come up with it, which was rare in remote mountain villages in the Song Dynasty. In addition, it was difficult for mountain villages to reclaim land, and generations of hard work could not allow the people in the village to rely on the land for food.

As a last resort, the strong men in the village went into the mountains and forests to seek life in the mountains.

The life of a hunter has nothing to do with variety. It is filled with dangers and accidents.

How many future generations have gone into the mountains and forests and never come out again?

The old patriarch knew very well that his eldest son went hunting in the mountains a few years ago and never came back, and his body was not found. Today, among his son's tombs in the clan, there are only a few utensils that his son used and an old cloak.

Just clothes.

well--

Li Kui's scalp went numb when he heard a sigh that he wanted to spit out all the bad luck in his life. After the clan meeting, he followed the old patriarch to the patriarch's house. It must be said that he disappointed the old man, but on the contrary, the old patriarch was greatly disappointed.

On the contrary, the son seemed to be relieved and moved out a bench to entertain Li Kui.

"Uncle Seven."

"Don't be restrained. You don't come to the house very often. Wait, your seventh aunt is making chicken soup. It's done. Please drink two more bowls."

The people in the mountains are simple and honest. If guests come to their home, they will always use the best food in the house to entertain the guests. Eggs are undoubtedly the most precious and most popular delicacy for ordinary people to entertain guests.

Fortunately, the old patriarch raises more than ten chickens at home, and eggs are not a rare thing for the old patriarch. In fact, at home, only the old patriarch is qualified to enjoy eggs. His sons and daughters-in-law do not dare to eat them, and they are reluctant to part with them.

Eat. If you save the eggs and bring them to Mengshan Town during the market, you can exchange them for salt, ironware, cloth and other daily necessities. How can you afford to eat them on weekdays?

The old patriarch snorted coldly: "Are you satisfied? Now that Kui Wazi is not a spy, you don't have to pay?"

Uncle Qi shrank his head in grievance and said solemnly: "Dad, my family can't afford eight strings of money at all. Don't you know this?"

"Sell my longevity materials and you'll have it." The old patriarch was very arrogant, to the point of being a little obsessed. For the old people in the mountains, the most important thing during their lifetime was probably the arrangement after death, and the longevity materials were also the most important after death.

An expenditure. The old man even thought of selling the longevity materials to help Baizhang Village rise. This obsession made Li Kui stand in awe.

As a poor person, no one wants to be poor. As long as there is a way and hope, everyone is willing to give it a try.

The old patriarch was having a bad time, and when his ambitions for a big fight were just beginning to take off, he was suddenly poured cold water on him. It would be fine if he was an outsider, but this time it was his son, and the son was too honest.

He spoke without considering his father's feelings: "Dad! Your longevity coffin is made of the worst wood, and it has never been painted. The coffin shop in Mengshan Town can charge you two guans at most, and you still have six guans left?"

"Get out, get out of here!"

The most important treasure in his life was turned into a piece of junk by his son. The old man couldn't bear it immediately and rolled on the ground in frustration. He didn't want this son.

Suddenly, Li Quan swallowed a big mouthful of saliva and almost choked himself. His eyes lit up and he said, "Chicken soup, have you put the chicken in?"

Uncle Qi got a little carried away and said coldly: "Let it go!"

Can it be called chicken soup without adding chicken soup?

Li Quan's eyes suddenly lit up: "Second brother, I'm hungry."

"Hey!" This was the second time the old patriarch sighed after returning home for a short period of time. He waved his hand and told his son: "Go ahead and take Li Quan to the kitchen. Forget it, Li Kui, you'll follow."

The old man was very tired and seemed to have lost the idea of ​​convincing Li Kui to change his mind through heart-to-heart talks.

On the contrary, Li Kui didn't move as if his butt was on the bench. Instead, he smiled and said: "Third uncle, don't you want to ask me why?"

The old man held his knees and prepared to stand up, but was stunned by Li Kui's words. Shi Shiran sat down and asked curiously: "Kui Wazi, do you still have any high opinions?"

"I don't know, I just have a little thought." Li Kui licked his lips and thought about it in his mind. He has always felt strange about the old patriarch. First of all, this is the authority in the village, absolute authority, basically

The boss has the final say. Secondly, the old man is usually very annoying. He always controls this and that, and has no time to relax. But the busy life all day long still makes his body strong.

Healthy, it can be seen that life consists of tossing.

But I have to say that the old man has a unique personality charm. He is the patriarch and he bears the heaviest responsibility. Based on this alone, the old man became the patriarch, and Li Kui was convinced.

A person who can sacrifice himself for the hope of his tribe cannot be a bad person even if he is not a good person.

He swore that he had such an idea not because the old patriarch had appointed him to be a policeman. But on the way here, he had been thinking about a problem. Fighting alone in this world, for

I can live a life of fine clothing and fine food. Is it enough to provide Li Quan with enough food?

Even if everything goes smoothly for him in the future, he will have a big problem if he fights alone. There is almost no one he can trust for his use.

But he saw another possibility in the old patriarch. A small family, an old patriarch with almost no selfishness, and a group of villagers who looked stupid but accepted death. They were all brothers who had not graduated from the fifth server. These people

In the future, he will be the person he should trust the most in this world.

Thinking of this, he decided to discuss with the old patriarch and carry out his plan to make a fortune, at least to make the people in the village live a better life. The young daughter-in-law does not have to worry about her husband going into the mountains to hunt and being separated from the yin and yang. As long as this is done

, he is enough to have a clear conscience.

Li Kui said sternly: "Third uncle, you may think that catching a fast is a good job. But in my opinion, this job is too destructive. Among the subordinates, catching a fast is a subordinate, not an official. It is the job of catching a fast.

Not only will they not be able to make a career, they will also be ostracized everywhere because of their status."

"Kui Wazi, don't I know what you are talking about?" The old patriarch is obviously still angry, but at least there is no sign of taking action, and it has obviously faded a lot: "But the arresting business can make money, and when it comes to collecting taxes,

There are conveniences. Look at our village. Does it look like it can afford to pay taxes? With a policeman in the village, at least ordinary times can be fooled. Instead of working as a part-time laborer for a big family, who wouldn’t want to find someone in their own home?

How to make a living? In the past, I shamelessly lied about disasters in the village. I have said too much, and the old man is a bit too embarrassed to speak!"

"Besides, Kui Wazi. You just don't know how generous the world is. The imperial examination is a beautiful thing that only Wenquxing can win. How can you, a country boy, be so virtuous and capable of being favored by God?" the old patriarch said seriously.

.

Li Kui smiled and said: "Third Uncle, you know one thing but not the other. Do you know where our Baizhang Village is?"

"Yishui County."

"Which state does Yishui County belong to?"

"Yizhou!"

"Which road does Yizhou belong to?"

…

The old man was asked, and his face was a bit confused. He felt that he was despised by his grandson Li Kui. He said angrily: "If you didn't tell me that you are ugly, I will fight you today."

Obviously, the old man is getting anxious.

Li Kui smiled and said: "Third Uncle, last time I went to Mengshan Town to sell mountain products, I got the news that we have not had a Jinshi in Yizhou for thirty years."

"This... all the students in Yizhou have no way to pass the imperial examination. You kid must think that you can't pass the high school imperial examination? I'm so angry..." Even if the old patriarch is well-mannered, he is still very angry by Li Kui. Baizhang Village

Everyone has a fiery temperament. When he can take action, he will never use other methods. Unfortunately, the old man's most advantageous dove stick has been broken. When he wanted to take action, Li Kui held down his shoulder with one hand and risked his life.

He shouted twice: Get up——

No movement was seen.

The old man was heartbroken. What made him especially aggrieved was that Li Kui kept saying to him: "Calm down, third uncle, calm down!"

"I said that Yizhou has not been a Jinshi for thirty years, but I didn't say that I must be a Jinshi!" Li Kui explained hurriedly.

The old man gasped and turned to Li Kui and said, "You kid, think about it, I'm also blind. Do you think your kid is destined to be a master?"

Li Kui said calmly: "Third uncle, do you know that there are ten people in Yizhou who can take the exam every year, but the last time they took the exam, even these ten people were not raised. However, the county exam can select talents, and the state exam can select talents.

The number of candidates has not decreased every time. Although the boy has never been to school, he knows that he may not be able to make money if he competes with the people in the world. But what about competing with the county for the status of a scholar? What about competing with the state for the status of a scholar?

"

The third uncle's eyes widened, and he was frightened by Li Kui's operation. Because Li Kui realized that he was in the most popular areas among the scientific examination districts, and there was no reason why he could not pass the examination! The operation of Jinshi was a bit difficult.

, but is it difficult to lift a child? It doesn’t seem to be very difficult.

Li Kui went on: "According to the laws of the Song Dynasty, the emperor is not allowed to be an official, but it doesn't matter. If we really get the status of the emperor, we can go to the yamen in the county and become a low-ranking police officer.

People dislike the six-room scribe. Although he has an official title, he is not an official. But let me ask you clearly. As long as there are no major mistakes for twenty years and outstanding achievements, a scribe can pass the selection test of the Ministry of Personnel and enter the ranks of officials.

.”

"You're a low-ranking officer, you're a disgusting clerk, I'll beat you to death, you idiot!"

The old patriarch, who regards the chief police officers as being as big as the gods, can't stand that his descendants can't even look down on him, and wants to be an official. He also calls Mr. Oshi a low-class guy. What can he do?

Tolerate?

What's more, the financial resources of Baizhang Village simply cannot support the cultivation of a scholar.

After beating Li Kui twice, he found that it was in vain. The third uncle was also tired, so he sat down and gasped: "You have a good vision, and it is possible to plan, but I am afraid that the whole village cannot support a scholar."

"Third uncle, don't worry, the boy will naturally care about the money for studying." Is it difficult to make money for people who time travel?

It doesn't seem too difficult. It's really difficult to be a celebrity while being poor.

The third uncle opened his mouth and felt that he seemed to be really old. He was so old that he could no longer see through the minds of young people. He turned around and thought that no one in the town had such insight. He tried to say: "It's Master Lingzhi again."

Let me tell you!"

Li Kui denied it flatly: "No."

"He has a dirty background and is not a good person. I think he probably ended up in our small place because he got into a life-threatening lawsuit outside. It's hard to distinguish between loyal and treacherous people. It's best to have less contact with him!"
Chapter completed!