Chapter 269 How Can One Achieve Both in This World?

The lecture in the hall has ended, and facing the enthusiastic questions from the scholars. Chen Heng had to answer a few questions before he was taken to the private reception hall under the cover of the headmaster and the teachers.

The distinguished guest was led to the upper seat with the headmaster, and the remaining teachers, headed by Xuezheng, sat at both ends. Everyone was a scholar, and the things they could discuss, in addition to the Four Books and Five Classics, were naturally around the content of Chen Heng's previous lectures. Everyone's words were full of praise. Chen Heng smiled and accepted a few good words, and then led the topic to his other purpose.

"Mr. Zhuangyuan, are you going to open another school in the county?" Just after hearing this news, the headmaster couldn't help but brighten his eyes. He didn't understand for a while, and today's contact between the two parties was considered harmonious. There was nothing wrong with his own academy, so why was the county magistrate in a hurry to open another school? Could it be that he wanted to replace the prefectural school and show off his talents?

Seeing the headmaster and the students of the academy secretly exchanged glances, Chen Heng knew that they would misunderstand his meaning. He hurriedly explained with a smile, and first told the agreement between him and the merchants one by one.

"Because they funded the school, this school is mainly for training sailors." Chen Heng was very patient, and his gentle explanation also made the brows of the teachers relax a little, "It's just that if you want to go to sea and go to Southeast Asia, you can't read or write, which will inevitably be inconvenient to go out and do things, and it will also lose the dignity of our dynasty."

"That's why I want to ask the headmaster and the teachers to select some scholars with both moral integrity and talent from the academy to teach the Four Books and Five Classics in the school. It can also be regarded as opening up wisdom and teaching these children some principles of dealing with people and the world."

Hearing that teachers would be selected from the prefectural school, the headmaster felt relieved. He finally understood that Chen Heng had no intention of starting a new business. Since it was a good thing, it would be okay to help a little. But...

"But there is one thing I don't understand." Xue Zheng coughed lightly and asked for his own headmaster, "What will the top scholar do with the boys in this school? Where will he recruit them?"

Other people who realized it later also patted their thighs. Yes, there are only so many families in a county who have the spare money to support scholars. In the final analysis, it's still about grabbing students.

The school that the top scholar mentioned has merchants behind it and Huating County backing it up. If there is a real fight, wouldn't Zhengmeng Academy be passive?

Chen Heng smiled and nodded. He was about to answer this question, and hurriedly said: "This school is funded by merchants. Those who have graduated cannot participate in the imperial examinations or change their household registration within five years to repay the merchants' kindness."

Zhang Shangde and others are not doing charity after all. If all the scholars who have completed their studies rush to participate in the imperial examinations, wouldn't it be a waste of time? This one point dispelled most of the doubts of the headmaster and others.

"As for the candidates for recruitment..." Chen Heng pondered for a moment and explained, "The prefecture just suffered a disaster in the middle of the year. There are many orphans in the countryside and the orphanage. They have no parents and lack the means to support themselves. This school will only recruit people like them."

The two words made everyone's worries go away. The headmaster, who was relieved, immediately praised: "The top scholar is kind-hearted. This move is enough to make the orphans in the orphanage grateful to you."

The schoolmaster also nodded in agreement and praised: "No wonder the top scholar said last time that this school does not charge any fees. It turns out that the people to be recruited are these homeless children. Don't worry, the top scholar, I will carefully select the scholars who will go there to teach."

Seeing that no one else in the hall had any objections, Chen Heng finally smiled. He knew that this matter did not have a fundamental conflict of interest with the academy and the private schools and academies in the folk. Those orphans themselves lack the capital to study, and they are not within the scope of enrollment of these schools.

After finalizing one thing, Chen Heng brought up the second thing. In the first month of next year, the land in Huating County will be checked. There are a total of eight townships, involving a lot of land and people. It is really beyond the ability of the county yamen runners alone. In order to better arrange the spring plowing next year, this matter cannot do without the help of the scholars of the prefectural school.

With the previous things as a prelude, the headmaster and others did not refuse. And they can see that this matter is also good for the scholars of the prefectural school. The benefit of experience is to broaden your horizons and increase practical work. It can not only eliminate the problem of some scholars who study too hard, but also the county yamen is willing to pay the scholars who experience things.

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhuangyuan, we will give orders on this matter and will not delay the important matters of the county yamen."

After getting the promise of the headmaster and the schoolmaster, Chen Heng bowed his hands and thanked them again and again. His visit to the prefectural school this time can be regarded as a fruitful one. Afterwards, everyone chatted for a while, and before they were about to leave, a teacher stood up to ask a question.

"Mr. Zhuangyuan, I have something to ask."

"You can ask it as you like." Chen Heng nodded and invited him.

"Today, Mr. Zhuangyuan left a topic for the scholars of the prefectural school, which is called 'Women without talent are virtuous, how to interpret it'. I am also a little confused about this topic, and I beg Mr. Zhuangyuan to teach me. Otherwise, when Mr. Zhuangyuan returns, the scholars will ask me about it, and I am afraid that I will mislead the students."

The teacher was also bitter in his heart. Mr. Zhuangyuan threw a question lightly and left. At that time, they were responsible for marking the papers. If there is no big head to take the blame for this matter, who dares to say that his opinions and views are correct and can be tolerated by the world.

It is this question, Chen Heng smiled, and hurriedly asked the teacher to sit down first. Seeing that there are many people in the hall, they also showed a look of asking questions and listening. He thought about it in his heart, and then said: "This statement comes from Chen Jiru's "An's Elderly Words" in the former Ming Dynasty. You should all know it."

Seeing many people nodding their heads, Chen Heng continued: "Look, everyone, this book is called The Elder's Words. I think when Chen Jiru wrote it, he had the intention of teaching the younger generation. Even if it is the Elder's Word, there are people in the world who do not respect their elders. I hope that the younger generation will become wise through reading and be able to discern the truth? "

Starting from the title of the book, Chen Heng used this sentence as an introduction. Noticing that everyone was thinking, he paused for a moment.

If there were all such elders in the world, how could there be such a grand gathering as everyone present here. Everyone couldn't help but chuckle when they thought about this.

Chen Heng waited and then smiled and said: "A man with talent is wise. If you are not wise, you will be ignorant. If virtue is to be without talent, wouldn't all the women in the world be confused? This explanation is wrong, and it is really deceptive words."

"When I look at this statement, I should interpret it as a woman's lack of eloquence. In fact, not only women in the world, but men are also the same." Chen Heng paused and then asked everyone, "In order to understand the truth in reading, you need to argue more and more clearly. But. When it comes to dealing with people in the world, the more defensive a person is, the more likely he is to speak out."

"I wonder if you guys teach your own children this way."

After all, it is because I have become more knowledgeable, and I may have to discuss the issues at length in the past. In today's Chen Heng's mouth, everyone nodded in agreement with what he said in just a few words.

Especially the last sentence resonated with everyone. At their age, children are inevitable at home. If you think about it, you will know that this statement is true.

No elder would teach his children to make eloquence a virtue. If you have eloquence, you will have a winning mentality. It may be considered as some help in dealing with things, but in dealing with the world, it must be taught to be cautious in words and deeds.

Everyone got the answer, and everyone was happy. The master of the academy knew that if someone made trouble with Chen Heng's words in the future, they could just blame the problem on Duke Zhuangyuan. Chen Heng is not afraid either. He is not what he used to be. If someone wants to find trouble, he will do it himself.

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Returning to Huating County Government Office, Chen Heng was still in a very good mood. Daiyu and Zhen Yinglian saw his joy and hurriedly asked a few questions about the reason. Chen Heng did not hide anything, and gave an overview of today's events. The two people had different reactions.

Daiyu knew that her husband was a bit unique and often had completely different ideas from the rest of the world. It was Yinglian's reaction that was the most interesting. She looked at Chen Heng carefully and then at Daiyu. I couldn't help but ask: "Can women also study?"

Chen Heng hurriedly laughed and said: "Of course. If you ask me, you must not only study. You must also go to school to study. It is definitely better to get to know more people with the same interests, learn from each other, and increase your knowledge than being confused all your life."

Zhen Yinglian was even more moved when she heard it, but she thought that she wanted to study, but she didn't know who to trouble. My husband is a very busy man, and he has rarely been able to see anyone in recent times. There is a female doctor in the family, so it is really troublesome to ask Daiyu. Yinglian is cautious, but she is also afraid of arousing Daiyu's boredom and ruining the current harmonious atmosphere at home.

Seeing that she was hesitant to speak, Daiyu guessed what Zhen Yinglian was thinking. For some reason, she suddenly remembered the scene of her mentor, Professor Xie, when she was in Yangzhou.

Seeing Yinglian suddenly lowering her head, Daiyu knew that the other person was afraid of troublesome her. He had no choice but to step forward with a smile and take the initiative: "I rarely am at home on weekdays, and it's boring for my sister to study alone on weekdays. If sister Yinglian is free, you might as well come and sit in my room. I'll read to you then, okay?"

Yinglian was really moved when she heard this. How could she not know Daiyu's thoughts. The other party didn't have the character of being bored when reading alone. He clearly saw that he also wanted to study and had the intention of teaching him.

Zhen Yinglian did not dare to hesitate and quickly stood up from her seat, pretending to salute Daiyu. This was to treat Daiyu as her teacher.

"Thanks……"

Before she finished speaking, Lin Daiyu had already pulled her back, smiled and shook her head, "As we said, we two sisters are here to relieve each other's boredom. Sister Yinglian doesn't have to think too much."

Chen Heng nodded repeatedly and comforted Yinglian, "We are a family. Since we are family, there is no trouble."

It was okay that he didn't speak, but what he said made Daiyu think about it, and she said slightly annoyed: "My husband's words are wrong."

Chen Heng was stunned, not knowing what he said was wrong. He quickly said cautiously, "I wonder where my husband went wrong?"

"It is precisely because we are close to family members that we should be more respectful to each other." Seeing her husband's informal appearance, Daiyu pointed out crisply, "Although there is a saying among the people that 'too much courtesy will lead to deception,' but it must be true. There are some gaps left by chance, and strangers can be avoided, but people living under the same roof will become tired every day."

Chen Heng thought carefully in his heart and had to admit that Sister Lin was right. As the saying goes, the most important thing between husband and wife is to respect each other as guests. If you think about the person beside you, you can let go of your temper. As time goes by, there must be something rude. When the time comes, wouldn’t he deliberately use his own behavior to test the other person’s patience and love?

After thinking about this, Chen Heng quickly got down from the soft couch, stood on the ground, bowed to his wife, and apologized: "What Qingqing said is that she got carried away because of her husband."

How could this stupid man use the title of boudoir to say it in front of his sister? Daiyu blushed slightly. When Chen Heng saw this, he realized that he had just said the wrong thing again, so he had to smile awkwardly and thought about continuing to apologize.

Daiyu rolled her eyes, took the initiative to change the topic, and asked: "Does your husband still think that it is virtue for a woman to be eloquent?"

When it came to business, Chen Heng immediately said solemnly: "Let's talk about the matter. Madam just pointed out my mistake. How can I use eloquence to cover it up in one word? The two cannot be compared."

Daiyu then smiled and took Yinglian's hand and shook it gently. Qingwen and Zijuan on the side couldn't hold back their lips when they saw the master just apologizing. When Chen Heng carefully sat back down, they finally laughed out loud.

Chen Heng was not upset when he saw this, feeling that Daiyu had just ruined the man's face. He just raised his head proudly and said, "You are still young. When you get married, you will know how virtuous your ladies are."

After making a joke, Daiyu's handkerchief hit him in the face.

"Hahahaha." Chen Heng picked up the handkerchief and held it tightly, letting out a very proud laugh.

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That night, Chen Heng was supposed to sleep in Yinglian's room. Because of the previous quarrel, Chen Heng was worried about Daiyu's mood. He shamelessly came to Daiyu's room, ready to see his eldest wife. He just opened the door and saw a beautiful couple sitting at a small table, looking at him together. He quickly let out an apologetic laugh.

It's okay if he doesn't laugh. When he smiles, Daiyu and Zijuan also laugh non-stop. Chen Heng looked amused and asked them what they were laughing about.

Daiyu blushed and was embarrassed to answer. Zicuckoo had no choice but to come out and explain: "Master, just now the lady was making a bet with the slave. She said that the master would definitely come to us before going to bed. The slave didn't believe it at first, and was just thinking about what to bet with the wife, when the master opened the door and came in. ”

After hearing this, Chen Heng showed no shame at all on his face. Sitting opposite Daiyu, who was quite bachelor, said very proudly: "Those who know me well are still Qingqing."

The lanterns hide the red hood, and the beauty's pretty face is smoked. Daiyu couldn't help but roll her eyes at Hunfu, and said softly: "I just told you during the day that we should treat each other with respect as guests. By night, I forgot all about it."

Zicuckoo knew that the master was going to do something evil, so she hurriedly got up and retreated behind the screen. Seeing the opportunity, Chen Heng stepped forward and held his wife in his arms, saying softly: "How could you forget? You know I have a good memory. I will keep everything you say in my heart."

The soft words that rubbed her ears and temples together really made Daiyu panic. They did a lot of ridiculous things as a couple. It's just that every time I get close, I'm still so shy. Fortunately, Daiyu's mind was still clear. She pushed her husband's chest with her hands and asked with a smile: "My husband, you said that I knew that my husband was coming and still sat at the table waiting for you. What do you mean?"

"I know, I know." Chen couldn't help but nodded and said shamelessly, "This is the beauty of Madam as an adult."

"Since you know, why don't you go quickly?" Seeing that he still refused to let go, Daiyu couldn't help but pat Chen Heng on the shoulder. There was a bit of shame in her daughter's slightly rapid breathing that was hard to explain.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Daiyu finished speaking, she felt a sense of dizziness in the sky. When he came back to his senses, he was already being carried on his shoulders by his husband, and he was about to walk out the door.

Daiyu, who had a pretty face and was blushing, had already realized that something was wrong, so she panicked and said: "Zicuckoo, Zicuckoo."

The slave girl hiding in the dark dared not interfere with the master and his wife's affairs. She only dared to cover her face with a handkerchief and secretly watch the two people leaving. Although she is not as well-informed and well-read as Daiyu. But her intelligence lies in another place. What Mrs. Bai Ri said is that the master is open-minded and can tolerate things that ordinary people cannot tolerate.

But if a husband and wife only respect each other as guests, without the personal intention of being close, their lives will inevitably be boring. What's more, if my wife didn't borrow the donkey from the slope, she would follow the master's donkey hair's wishes. I had already dragged myself to bed and went to sleep, why bother waiting under the bright lights. Looking for some nonsensical words, chatting with myself left and right.

Chen Heng didn't understand this until he was halfway through carrying Daiyu. Seeing Daiyu's blushing face and closing her eyes as if resigned to her fate, he couldn't help but smile at her before pushing open the door of Yinglian's room: "Qingqing just keeps her eyes closed and leaves all other matters to her husband. Hahahaha." "

In the final analysis, it was him who had a cunning trick, and he made a mistake, and it happened to fall into the heart of the hesitant Daiyu.

That's all, marry the chicken and follow the chicken, let's just go with this enemy.

The weekend is really short. Hey, the weather is so cold and my hands are so cold.