Volume 1, Chapter 44, the amazing reward of the old man
Of course, Yang Cong is not a lie. He has been addicted to writing eight-legged essays these days. If he doesn't write for a day, he will feel uncomfortable. Yesterday, he did write three articles in one breath, from the morning hours to the evening hours of Xu. He never stopped except for eating.
His "diligence" scared Yu Dayou and others. This guy was like he was crazy and was full of mouths when eating, which made people feel goosebumps all over his body.
At this moment, he was quite confident in the eight-legged essay he wrote, and even a little complacent. Unexpectedly, his grandfather Yang Rong repeatedly doubted his ability, and he couldn't bear it.
He ran back to his residence, and soon, he ran back panting with three articles he had written yesterday.
Yang Rong was still disbelief at first, but after reading one article, he was so excited that he was so excited. After reading three articles, he was trembling.
He couldn't help but tremble and said, "Cong'er, did you really write this article?"
Yang Cong said proudly: "What are you doing if your grandson lie to you? If you don't believe it, just give me a question. My grandson will write it here. At around noon, my grandson will definitely be able to write it."
Isn’t this a genius among geniuses to write an eight-legged essay in two hours?
Yang Rong said excitedly: "Okay, give it a try, give it a try right away."
After saying that, he took Yang Cong to his study and then casually took out one from the "Four Books and Five Classics" and found a relatively uncommon sentence to do the topic, so that Yang Cong could write on the spot.
Yang Cong was not vague either. He sat in front of the desk with a big golden knife, grinding ink and thinking for a while, then lifted up the brush and started writing.
Yang Rong was so excited when he saw this scene. His appearance and attitude looked very similar to those geniuses with quick thinking. If the Yang family really had such a genius, it would be not as simple as Guangzong Yaozu.
As long as Yang Cong can pass the imperial examination, the Yang family will be able to join the gentry class. Who dares to bully their Yang family then?
As long as Yang Cong can pass the Jinshi exam, the Yang family will be able to join the family of officials. At that time, they will spend a lot of money and marry gentry and even official families everywhere. More and more descendants of the Yang family will be awarded the title, and the entire Yang family will become successful because of this!
Thinking of this, he was so excited that he could not move, but he sat in the guest seat and didn't move for a moment, because he was afraid that he would disturb Yang Cong's work, and he was even more afraid that the Yang family's genius would disappear in this movement!
That morning, he did nothing, just sat there like a sculpture, looking at Yang Cong's back, waiting excitedly, waiting for the "miracle" to appear.
Yang Cong did not disappoint his grandfather. Before noon, he picked up a piece of paper with his written test paper and blew hard a few times, then said proudly: "Grandpa, I've finished writing."
Upon hearing this, Yang Rong jumped up from the chair and came to Yang Cong with a whoosh. His skills were even more nimble than those of a young man in his twenties.
He trembled his hand and took the test paper from Yang Cong's hand. After a closer look, a burst of tears suddenly burst out from his eyes.
Seeing this, Yang Cong was shocked. He quickly stood up, held Yang Rong's arm, and said with concern: "Grandpa, what's wrong with you?"
Yang Rong suddenly laughed again and said, "Grandpa is so happy. Our Yang family has finally produced a genius. Our Yang family is no longer a lowly merchant. Our Yang family is expected to become a superior gentry!"
You're so excited, don't you be so excited, right?
Yang Cong really doesn't understand the importance of this status, but Yang Rong has a personal experience. It is really not easy for merchants to survive these days.
Not to mention the competition from his peers at all times, nor to mention the intrigue in the business world, just being a merchant makes him feel like walking on thin ice.
Because too many people are jealous of their Yang family's money, and it is too easy for them to deal with the Yang family.
For example, the Ming Dynasty Law stipulated that merchants must not build houses with more than three entry points, merchants must not wear silk, silk, and merchants must not enter and exit the pear orchards, theaters and so on under the tutoring department.
If someone sincerely wants to deal with you, but you don’t have a strong backstage, it’s too easy to find fault. Even if your clothes are incorrect, others can arrest you and do it hard!
Before he received the donation, he was always careful, for fear that he would do something illegal and let someone catch the handle. Even after obtaining the official position, he would spread money everywhere, curry favor with the gentry and the powerful, and gain protection.
It can be said that a wealthy businessman like the Yang family has not had any trouble for so many years after he became rich. It is simply a miracle.
Now that the Yang family has produced such a genius, he finally doesn't have to worry anymore.
He patted Yang Cong's shoulder excitedly and said tremblingly: "Cong'er, are you really sure to pass the imperial examination?"
Of course, my goal is the top scholar, what is the exam for a juren?
Yang Cong just said something in his heart, but he didn't dare to say it out because he was afraid that his grandfather would go crazy.
Fan Jin went crazy after winning a Juren. It seems that this matter was not fabricated, but it should be true, because people in this era value fame and fortune too important, as if they immediately attained Taoism and ascend to heaven.
He replied carefully: "This, my grandson dares not boast about it, but the county magistrate said that as long as my grandson is willing to work hard, it should be no problem to get a juren."
Upon hearing this, Yang Rong patted his shoulder hard and said, "Okay, Cong'er, just study hard, grandpa supports you with all your strength. What do you want? Say, as long as you can buy it, grandpa will buy it for you."
I feel dizzy, this is a bit inconsistent with the foreword. Go buy whatever you want. Is the Yang family still missing something?
At least, the Yang family seems to be short of things that can be bought on the market at this time.
Yang Cong shook his head helplessly and said, "This grandson hasn't thought about it yet. At this moment, his grandson only wants to be in the county, government and college entrance examinations, and only wants to be a scholar."
Upon hearing this, Yang Rong couldn't help but nodded repeatedly and said, "Okay, okay, let's take the exam for the scholar first, and then grandpa will give you a big reward."
Don't be so excited, what if you suddenly get crazy or have a stroke?
Yang Cong gently patted Yang Rong's back and said, "Grandpa, let's talk about these later. Otherwise, you can take a break first?"
Unexpectedly, Yang Rong shook his head firmly and said, "No, this reward will be settled now. Grandpa must make you full of energy and study hard. Let's do this. If you pass the scholarship, grandpa will give you a 10% bonus, the entire Yang family, all industries, and a 10% bonus."
It’s so much to be hungry for kidney, it’s a lot. I’m afraid it’s not tens of thousands of taels a month.
Yang Cong was stunned, but Yang Rong continued to promise: "As long as you can marry the eldest lady of the Zhang family, grandpa will give you 50% of the dividend!"
"Puff!" Yang Cong couldn't bear it anymore, it was too exaggerated!
Yang Rong continued to be crazy and said, "As long as you can pass the imperial examination, you will be the leader of this family, and grandpa will listen to you!"
OK, whatever you say is what you say, Yang Cong was speechless.
Chapter completed!