Chapter 78 Want to take the exam

During the three months of national mourning, no marriages, banquets or parties were allowed in the city. Lin Shuran took this opportunity to close the door and start her plan to train her children.

Just after breakfast that day, Lin Shuran called the eldest Xu Mingchen, the second eldest Xu Mingye, the third eldest Xu Minghan, the fourth eldest Xu Mingfan, the fifth eldest Xu Mingyuan, the sixth eldest Xu Mingzhou and the seventh eldest Xu Minghao, and then pointed to a large camphor wood box in front of them and said

: "This is a book sent by the Lin family early in the morning. It contains only one copy that I have read before. Starting today, each of you will take a copy home and copy it carefully. Remember to copy it yourself and write your name on it.

If you encounter a word you don't know or something you don't understand, you can ask Mr. Bai for help, or you can ask me."

In Lin Shuran's view, there is no shortcut to studying. Even a talented person has to put in 99% of his efforts. Didn't the ancients often say: "There is a road to the mountain of books, and diligence is the path, and there is no limit to the sea of ​​learning and hard work."

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Although copying books seems to be a stupid method, this persistent process can exercise a person's concentration and endurance. It can not only enhance memory, store knowledge, but also cultivate one's character. It can also practice calligraphy and improve calligraphy ability. It's simply

There are many benefits.

These children are full of energy, and copying books can temper their tempers.

"Ah -" Xu Minghao wailed and fell to the ground, looking at Lin Shuran with a dull look in his eyes and begging, "Mother, can I not copy the book?"

Lin Shuran looked at him and shook her head seriously. Xu Minghao's little head drooped, and then he suddenly seemed to remember something and complained: "Then why don't you let Brother Xuan copy the book?"

"Brother Xuan is one year younger than you. It's still early to copy books. He has other things to do this year!" Xu Minghao will be eight years old after the Chinese New Year, while Xu Mingxuan is only seven years old. Lin Shuran wants to guide him in other ways.

study.

"What other things?" Xu Minghao was a little envious of Xu Mingxuan. No matter what he did, it would be easier than copying books. However, when he later learned that Xu Mingxuan had to memorize an ancient poem a day, he felt that it would be better to copy books, at least it would not cost much.

The brain is only tired of the hands.

"My hand is injured!" When it comes to studying and practicing calligraphy, Xu Mingye is also one of the top two. He would rather practice martial arts for twelve hours than turn a page of a book. He doesn't want to take the No. 1 exam, so why bother studying?

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"Then you should review your homework carefully and talk about copying the books later. I will see you off on the day of the exam and prepare some more food for you. By the way, I will find you a bookboy later. You think you want to find one?

A lively one or a quiet one?" Suddenly learning that Xu Mingfan was going to take part in the boy's examination, Lin Shuran became anxious. There were many children at home, and she had been focusing on Xu Mingchen's affairs recently, but she had somewhat neglected the other children.

"Brother Fan, is there anything else?" Seeing Xu Mingfan hesitate to speak, Lin Shuran asked him in confusion.

"Your hand is already healed. No one can escape. Copying books will be the rule of the Xu family from now on!" Compared to Xu Minghao, who doesn't like to read, Xu Mingye is the one who gives Lin Shuran more trouble. He is about the same age as Xu Mingchen, and this year

They are both thirteen years old, but they don't know many words. If they don't hurry up and let him learn, he will soon become illiterate.

Lin Shuran insisted, and the others did not dare to say anything. Looking at the box of books in front of them, they lowered their heads and looked at each other, sighing in sympathy, and under Lin Shuran's eyes, each of them took a book and left.

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"The sixth day of the Lunar New Year?" Today is the second day of February, and it is only four days away from the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. Lin Shuran looked at Xu Mingfan with some surprise and asked, "You want to take part in the boy examination. I have no objection, but why are you saying it now? Seeing that

The first exam is about to take place, is it still too late to register?"

"Mom, it's okay, I can bear it!" It was just five exams, and he wasn't afraid at all.

When Xu Mingfan heard that Lin Shuran had no objection, he immediately smiled and replied: "It's in time. Mr. Bai said I could register the day before the exam!" Then, he explained sheepishly, "My mother has been busy with everything before, and I don't want my mother to do it again.

Concerned about my affairs, Songlin will take part in the boy test with me, and my mother will just wait for our good news at home."

Facing such a sensible and confident Xu Mingfan, Lin Shuran also showed a happy smile. However, Xu Mingfan was only ten years old after all. Although he was only a boy taking the exam, he heard that the exam was also very hard and harsh.

The fourth child, Xu Mingfan, was the last one to take the books from the box. He accepted Lin Shuran's decision to let them copy books. Anyway, he usually had the habit of copying books, but he didn't leave after taking the books.

Xu Mingfan raised his head and glanced at her, pursed his lower lip, and plucked up the courage to say, "Mom, the sixth day of this month is the first boy's exam. I want to take the exam, is that okay?"

In this time and space, there is a huge gap between the rich and the poor, as well as family status. Children of ordinary people may not have the opportunity to study and succeed in their lives. Since Xu Mingye and the others are already in high-level families, with such good conditions and opportunities in front of them, Lin Shuran cannot

Watch them waste time and miss opportunities.

Xu Mingfan tightened his mouth and shook his head sourly. In fact, every time he saw Lin Shuran paying so much attention to Xu Mingchen and Xu Minghao, he felt envious and jealous. He also wanted to be that special child in Lin Shuran's eyes, knowing that she liked him very much.

He is a child who studies, so he also wants to take the boy test like Zhang Songlin. In the past, he wanted to prove that he was very good at reading, but now he wants to prove it to Lin Shuran and Xu Junze, letting them know that he is also a very good child!

"The boy exam requires five consecutive exams, can you bear it?" Lin Shuran was more worried that Xu Mingfan's body would not be able to bear it than the exam.

"Mom, I don't need a book boy, I can do it myself!" Xu Mingfan didn't want to cause any more trouble to Lin Shuran. They had many children, so he was very satisfied if they could give him some attention.

Young masters from wealthy families are surrounded by servants. I don’t know why. Xu Junze did not send servants to follow Xu Mingchen and the others before. He only sent secret guards in the dark to protect their safety. He usually had his servants follow him when he went out.

, so the young masters of the Xu family have no bookboys or close servants around them.

Lin Shuran used to feel that there was no need to ask others to help with things she could do, but after being an ancient lady in this time and space for more than three years, she felt it was necessary to add some people to herself, because then she would have more people.

Having more time to concentrate on what you want to do, and adding more people can help you save time, effort, and worry. It’s not like you don’t have the conditions, so why bother asking for trouble.

After thinking about this, she decided that the next thing she wanted to do was to provide some capable assistants for her children. But where could she find suitable servants?
Chapter completed!