kvmb Chapter 1219 A good memory is not as good as a bad pen
Chapter 1219 A good memory is not as good as a bad pen
The meeting lasted the entire morning and Sun Shan's stomach was growling with hunger.
Fortunately, the sound was not loud, otherwise it would have been embarrassing.
Fortunately, my colleague’s stomach wasn’t growling, otherwise we would all be embarrassed.
After the meeting, Governor Liu adjourned it directly without even providing a working meal.
Oh, what a stingy boss.
At this meeting, perhaps because the tax grain and tax silver had just been paid, or because they had spent a peaceful year, Prefect Liu was in a particularly good mood, and no county magistrate was criticized.
Even County Magistrate Shen, who was always criticized, received a few words of praise this time.
In short, everything about this meeting was very harmonious except for the hunger.
Prefect Liu smiled and said, "Everyone, I hope you will keep up the good work and make every year better than the last. We had a very smooth year this year, and I hope it will be the same next year."
After saying this, he waved his hand and the meeting ended.
Each one finds his own mother and goes back to his own home.
After Magistrate Liu left, the eight county magistrates were not in the mood to communicate, mainly because they were hungry and had to go back quickly.
The sky is big, the earth is big, but nothing is bigger than eating.
Magistrate Zou bowed and said with a smile, "Everyone, I have something else to do. I will go back first and we can talk again when we have time."
As for when he will be free, no one knows.
Magistrate A and Magistrate B also said goodbye one after another: "Everyone, we have to go back first. Haha, come out for tea when you have time."
After saying this, he took a big step forward and walked out of the government office in a short while.
The remaining county magistrates wanted to say a few more words, but since they were not present, it was difficult to say.
One after another, they walked out of the conference hall, walked out of the gate, and got on the sedan chair to go back.
The entire empty conference hall was left with only Sun Shan and County Magistrate Shen.
Because Sun Shan was a newcomer, he let his seniors go first out of courtesy.
Magistrate Shen waited for Sun Shan to go back with him.
The corners of Sun Shan's mouth twitched, and he couldn't help but regret again why he didn't listen to Wang Jiaxing's advice and ran to live in the Wang family courtyard.
It's really annoying to be pestered by County Magistrate Shen all day long.
If he is a handsome guy, I can barely accept it just to please my eyes.
Unfortunately, County Magistrate Shen is not like that. He is dark and solid-looking and really not good-looking.
Magistrate Shen was unaware of Sun Shan's disdain and thought he had really found a confidant.
Among so many colleagues, I get along best with Magistrate Sun.
Haha, we should take advantage of this opportunity to chat more, otherwise it will be difficult to chat later.
Magistrate Shen and Sun Shan talked as they walked.
Magistrate Shen asked: "Governor Sun, I have two grandsons who are about to take the imperial examinations. Their academic knowledge is average. I don't know if they can pass the exams. Magistrate Sun, do you have any good tips for studying?"
Generation is worse than generation.
County Magistrate Shen was a juren (a scholar) by birth. His two sons, one was a commoner and the other a scholar, looked at their academic performance, and it seemed likely that they had no chance of passing the imperial examination.
He could only rely on his grandsons. The eldest and second grandsons were about to enter the palace, but the teacher said that their knowledge was not yet sufficient. Magistrate Shen was very upset.
If my son doesn’t work, and my grandson doesn’t work either, do I have to wait for my great-grandson?
Magistrate Shen was not very happy as an official, but if he resigned, how would so many people behind him make a living? How could they rely on him?
I had no choice but to continue working in frustration despite the criticism.
As long as there is no major incident that angers the public or the people within the jurisdiction, it is very unlikely that an official will be dismissed.
Magistrate Shen would never voluntarily resign unless he retired and returned home.
The Magistrate Sun in front of him was only a little older than his grandson. He had graduated from high school at such a young age, so he must have many good knowledge and skills.
If my grandson could understand a little bit of it, he might be able to get into high school.
Magistrate Shen was so "foolish" that he never considered that Sun Shan's secret was a family secret that needed to be kept secret.
It's quite rude to ask this question out loud.
Fortunately, I met Sun Shan. After all, he loves sharing knowledge and being a teacher.
When Magistrate Shen asked this, Sun Shan answered truthfully: "Magistrate Shen, there is no secret. It only requires two words: 'perseverance'. Perseverance day and night, month after month, year after year. There is no other way except perseverance."
After hearing what Sun Shan said, County Magistrate Shen deeply agreed.
I feel that Sun Shan is a close friend.
We all come from humble backgrounds and understand the value of education.
As long as I can read, I will go thousands of miles to find books.
County Magistrate Shen passed the imperial examination because of his "persistence".
Magistrate Shen looked at Sun Shan with sparkling eyes and said in agreement: "Magistrate Sun is right. When I was studying, persistence was also important. Alas, it is a pity that today's Yazi don't understand. There is no way to persist."
It's so sad that each generation can't endure hardship more than the previous one, and County Magistrate Shen sees that the Shen family is declining.
As happy as I was when I passed the imperial examination, I feel as disappointed now.
"A good father makes a good son", literally.
Sun Shan consoled him by saying, "Shen, don't be sad. Your children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. Just do your best and leave the rest to fate."
The two chatted as they walked.
Sun Shan added: "Shen the Magistrate, since his children and grandchildren don't want to study, he makes them copy books. He assigns them homework every day and doesn't give them food until they finish copying. A good memory is not as good as a bad pen. If they can't read, let them copy. You can't supervise their reading, but you can always supervise their copying. Copy every word and check every day. Haha, it's hard for them to be lazy."
When County Magistrate Shen heard this, he slapped his thigh hard, making a very kicking movement.
His eyes lit up, and he said in surprise, "This prescription from Magistrate Sun is brilliant. Usually, he is busy with official duties and has no energy to discipline his children. His old wife at home is even more reluctant to supervise them. They are fooled by their agents and have no idea of their true reading situation. It would be best to let them copy the books. If we put them in front of them, we will know whether they have worked hard or not."
Then he turned around and said happily, "Great, great. Thank you, Magistrate Sun, for your advice."
Sun Shan smiled evilly inadvertently.
Haha, whether you are Shen Dalang or Shen Erlang, you can’t be lazy now.
Haha, just copy the book obediently.
You are so young, why don't you study hard?
Is he going to take advantage of his status as the magistrate's grandson to steal things and cause trouble in Mayang?
For the sake of the local people, Sun Shan still thought it would be best for the Shen family's sons to study hard.
Sun Shan quickly shook his head and said, "The most clumsy way to study is the best way. Let them copy the book. If they can't remember it the first time, they can copy it the second time. If they can't remember it the second time, they can copy it the third time. As long as they copy more, they will definitely remember it.
When we enter the examination room, it is a prerequisite to be familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, Law, and Mathematics. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and the first step is to memorize the books well. Magistrate Shen, I believe that with perseverance, the children of the Shen family will definitely have a bright future. "
Sun Shan's suggestion made County Magistrate Shen smile.
We walked and talked until we returned to the post station and had to part.
Magistrate Shen didn't want to separate, but Sun Shan's real benefactor was busy.
Although I didn't know many people in Chenzhou Prefecture, I still got invited.
Well, that’s what a promising official is like. He’s welcomed wherever he goes.
This is something that County Magistrate Shen could not envy.