Chapter 319: Mr. Liu and the Famous Scholars Are Both Romantic

"Sister, is there any happy event at home?"

It was dinner time at home, and the whole family was immersed in an inexplicable atmosphere. But Lin Jue didn't know what he saw, and he revealed Daiyu's little secret with one sentence.

His good sister still pretended to be confused. When Zijuan and Qingwen suppressed their laughter, she asked, "What's the matter?"

Lin Jue stopped the chopsticks in his hand, looked at Chen Heng beside him, and said strangely: "Brother-in-law has already been there by himself twice."

Chen Qingyue noticed something was wrong early on, and when he heard Lin Jue's stupid and bold attack, he immediately trotted to follow.

The silly second brother pointed his finger at the table in front of his brother and said curiously: "Sister-in-law, look, my brother has eaten all the rice on the table."

Now, even Yinglian couldn't hold it back. Before Chen Heng could get angry, he hurriedly pushed the meat dish in front of his two younger brothers and coaxed him: "I guess your college exam is about to happen, so your brother is worried about you, so he is absent-minded."

Hearing what his second sister-in-law said, Chen Qingyue's expression immediately turned bitter. At the end of the month at the latest, the two of them will leave for Yangzhou and Suzhou to prepare for the college examination in April.

The reason why it is delivered to your door is not used in vain. Chen Heng coughed and reprimanded with a serious face: "Have you finished the article topic I assigned yesterday?"

Who would say such unlucky things while having dinner? Lin Jue muttered something and hurriedly nodded in agreement with Chen Qingyue.

How could Chen Heng be fooled by them like this? He directly ordered them to pack up their homework and find him in the study after dinner.

A good show of care will bring you some trouble. The two brothers and sisters immediately frowned, and even the food on their lips became unpalatable.

But there is no other way, the college examination is in April. Only by crossing this threshold can one call himself a scholar.

Chen Heng himself came from this path and is more aware of the difficulty and pressure of college examinations.

Wait until you read the writing skills of Lin Jue and Chen Qingyue. Chen Heng had already made predictions about their test scores.

Lin Jue's literary talent is more prosperous, and his family education is here, and his father-in-law has been guiding him for several years. Even though the bottom line of the article is a little weak, it is already slightly better than Qingyue in wording and sentence making.

Qingyue's articles are more prosperous because of their agility. The experience of hanging out in his uncle's tea shop since he was a child has given him many different views on things.

This thing may not necessarily affect the results of the college examination. But becoming an official may be of great benefit to my second brother.

Chen Heng took the shortcomings of the two of them and immediately ordered: "In the next half month, Jue brother only needs to write three articles a day. I will tell your sister that you are allowed to go out for half a day, and you can walk around in the streets. Walk.

Think of something when you see it, and think more about their causes and origins. "

Seeing Lin Jue's face showing some joy, Chen Heng had no choice but to threaten again: "Don't fight with others."

"I saved it, I saved it. Brother-in-law, don't worry."

Chen Heng looked at Qingyue, who was looking forward to it, and gave him some guidance: "In the past half month, you have to write five articles every day. In addition, you should go to the Fu Xue Office more often and listen. Articles by students inside.”

Seeing Chen Qingyue nodding his head, Chen Heng continued to urge: "Look more at how other people's articles are written. The way to prepare for the exam is to follow the script. But in the national talent evaluation ceremony, the most important thing is to use elegant and correct words. In this regard, You are no better than Brother Jue."

When it comes to knowledge, these two people are extremely convinced of Chen Heng, and naturally they obey his words.

Chen Heng didn't want to give too much guidance today, so he left a few homework assignments, then Shi Shiran got up and ran to Daiyu's room.

Seeing that her husband came earlier than usual, Daiyu, who was sitting in front of the lamp, couldn't help but look at her friend with a charming look on her face, and said deliberately: "Why don't you teach them more."

Chen Heng chuckled, "I don't believe you don't know."

Seeing that he started to act rogue, Daiyu's face turned red again, and she sat back and watched Chen Heng close the door and quickly walked to her side.

Chen Heng didn't even bother to move the stool, he just circled around Daiyu under the lamp. The excitement that had been hidden during the day floated again in the night.

"Have you not seen enough?" Daiyu glared at Chen Heng and complained that the other party had not spoken for a long time.

"A lifetime is not enough." Chen Heng nodded generously, then moved closer to Dai Yu, put his hand on her belly, and said in surprise, "Yu'er, are we really going to be parents?"

"Master, it's still early." The speaker was Zicuckoo hiding behind the curtain.

When she saw Chen Heng's behavior, she was worried about shocking the young lady, so she hurriedly came out and explained, "I heard from the old lady that this girl is pregnant, and it will take four or five months before she starts to show her pregnancy."

"That's amazing, that's amazing." Chen Heng couldn't help but be amazed. He touched it carefully with his palm for a while, then hurriedly retracted his hand and said, "Is there anything Yu'er wants to eat? Are you still tired?"

"I didn't even go to the academy today, what can I do?" Daiyu got angry when she mentioned this. The doctor said something good this morning, so Chen Heng asked Daiyu for leave directly.

It was rare that Mr. Lin Shan did not attend classes at Yunjian Academy.

At this moment, let alone being complained about. Even after being beaten a few times by Dai Yu, Chen Heng recognized them all.

"I'll take care of you for two days, and then wait until the doctor says it's okay. If you want to go to the academy, I won't stop you."

Chen Heng also knows that walking more is very beneficial to pregnant women. But after all, it’s his first time being a father, so it’s understandable that he’ll be confused if he cares.

Seeing her husband being so concerned, Daiyu rolled her eyes and remembered something that was still happening in the horizon.

"Ms. sir, do you like boys or girls?"

"Girl." Chen Heng said without thinking.

"Why?"

"A daughter is good, obedient and sensible... I know what you are worried about... Don't think too much, it doesn't matter whether you have a boy or a girl."

It's still unknown how long before the due date, but the couple discussed the unborn child seriously.

Both of them are well-educated people, so they can't help but care about the names of their children.

When Daiyu finished washing up with Zijuan's help and lay down on the bed, the couple was still expressing their opinions on the matter.

It was interesting for others to watch.

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As soon as April arrived, Lin Jue and Qingyue set out on the journey to participate in the college entrance examination. Neither of them was a worry-free person, so Daiyu sent a few capable servants to take care of them along the way.

The spring season is the time when farming is busy in the mansion. Chen Heng went out early and came back late for several days in a row, helping the counties to coordinate spring farming affairs.

The appearance of Songjiang Prefecture is now very different from before. Recently, merchants and travelers from the south and the north have been buying a lot of land in Songjiang Prefecture.

Businesses headed by Shanxi and Anhui are constantly setting up factories and recruiting workers. The increasing demand for workstations is attracting more people to Songjiang City.

In Chen Heng's hand, he holds a data compiled by the clerks of the government office. In the first two months of spring, hundreds of restaurants and shops have been added to the city.

At this rate, it is only a matter of time before the city is expanded. However, this is only a long-term concern. There is a short-term worry that Chen Heng and Jia Yucun need to worry about.

As the magistrate of Huating County, the latter has caught four or five people who went home during the curfew last month.

"The factories and shops of each family often keep the people until late at night." Jia Yucun said the current reality.

It is the nature of businessmen to pursue profits, and Dayong's products are so tight and easy to sell. In the absence of technological breakthroughs, it is normal for each family to work overtime.

Jia Yucun knows that he should not make things difficult for the people, but if he continues to commit crimes at the peak, what should he do with his year-end evaluation?

Chen Heng did not expect Jia Yucun's distress to come so early. Now that Prefect Liu is busy preparing for the college entrance examination in Songjiang Prefecture, he will naturally make his own decisions on these mundane matters.

Chen Heng knew that at this time, it was undoubtedly a foolish dream to talk about the hourly work system. The people's wisdom has not yet reached this level. Everyone has suffered too much. It is rare that they don't have to face the loess and back to the sky. Naturally, they will use all their energy for the boss.

After thinking about it carefully, Chen Heng made up his mind, "Let's do this. From today, the curfew in the mansion will be lifted one by one. At the end of June, I will write this matter in a document and report it to the court, and I beg for leniency."

At the end of June, it was the time for the mansion to count taxes. By then, a batch of real gold and silver will be transported to the capital, and His Majesty will not care too much about some small requests.

"Recruit more night patrols and watchmen in the city."

Chen Heng knew that once the curfew was lifted, the security risks would follow. However, there is no reason to stop because of fear of risks.

"You give orders to arrange some patrolling men in each neighborhood to ensure the stability of the neighborhood."

Now is the transition period of Songjiang Prefecture, and the active business activities are forcing the local government to respond.

This is also the scene that Chen Heng is happy to see. Instead of expecting a small number of people to awaken their will to lead the people forward.

It is better to rely on a larger group of vested interests to prompt the upper class to make changes.

Compared with the two, the latter is certainly slow in effect. But once it forms a trend, it will be unstoppable. The so-called use of the world's general trend is nothing more than this.

Jia Yucun is also a veteran in the officialdom. As long as there is a pillar who is willing to take the blame, the people below will be bolder in doing things.

After reporting one thing, Jia Yucun remembered another thing to explain.

"There are several more gambling houses in the city recently. Sir, what should we do about this matter?"

Was gambling banned in ancient times? It is forbidden to ban, and it is forbidden to ban. Rather than saying that Chinese people like gambling, it is better to say that all human beings are the same. It is human nature to pursue risks and excitement.

Chinese people should not bear this blame. If you really think about it from another angle, only in places where the economic level is good, people will indulge in the fun.

Chen Heng knows how difficult it is to ban this matter. As long as there is no major event, the parents of the dynasties will turn a blind eye.

The reason why the Han Dynasty banned light knights is the same as the two people's worries about gambling houses now.

Such places are too easy to breed idle people who are brave and aggressive. Chen Heng knew that Songjiang Prefecture now has no shortage of gambling houses, so he directly issued a clear order: "Except for Ruanjia Lane, all gambling houses in other places will be closed."

This thing really needs to be done in one go. It is inevitable that people will be forced to open gambling houses privately, which will be more troublesome to manage.

Since the administrative power is insufficient, these people will be concentrated in a specific area and strictly controlled.

Songjiang Prefecture, where all industries are waiting to be developed, also has a hundred difficulties waiting for everyone.

These civil issues are easy to solve, but the commercial conflicts centered on various factories and shops, many of which are a test of Chen Heng and other officials' grasp of personnel because there is no law to rely on.

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The official documents in the government office are not quiet, but the life of the prefect Liu Yanzhang is relaxed and pleasant. The college examination has just ended, and the list is announced at the end of the month. The newly promoted scholars are invited to the first building of Yunjian to congratulate the prefect.

Such occasions are naturally full of fun. There are many poems and excellent works, as well as charming stories of talented men and beautiful women, which are spread to the streets and alleys for people to talk about and have fun.

With a capable general like Chen Heng around him, Liu Yanzhang's life is nothing but enjoyment.

Sitting next to him at the banquet was Li Jun. The latter was invited by the prefect and came to see the newly admitted scholars in Songjiang Prefecture.

Dozens of people filled the second floor, surrounded by Mr. Liu and Li Jun, and a wave of praise never stopped from the table.

Just as a good piece of work was coming out, Liu Yanzhang filled a glass of wine and said to Li Jun: "With such a good article and sentence, you should drink a full glass."

Li Jun looked at the blushing old man and said with some sourness: "Mr. Liu is really a blessed man."

Isn't it a blessing? He was suddenly promoted at the end of his official career, and now he occupies a high position and has capable people working under him.

The credit was as big as the sky, and he hit it on the head as hard as he could. Let Liu Yanzhang continue to work for a year or two. When he submits the official document of becoming an official, maybe the emperor's grandfather will also give him a title.

"Hahahaha." Liu Yanzhang laughed, and he often made fun of himself about this.

At this time, he even said, "It is better to be a good person than to be able to do things, and it is better to use people than to be a good person. So that His Highness will know that I have read the books of sages all my life, and I only figured out a truth in my old age."

Li Jun couldn't help but wonder: "What is it?"

Recently, he often listens to Chen Heng's lectures and reorganizes his views on history. Now hearing what Magistrate Liu said, I thought he had some real insights.

Unexpectedly, the little old man Xu really drank too much and said directly: "In the past, Emperor Wa needed to erect four jade pillars to support the east, west, south and north to mend the sky.

During the disputes between the Three Kingdoms, there were also Lu governors here who ordered troops and generals. Whenever there is a great dispute in the world, heroes will naturally emerge in large numbers.

I am not talented, but I am willing to hold the rope and throw a stool for such a romantic person. Isn't it better than forgetting to sleep and eat, living like a fly and a dog? "

Such an open attitude is rare. Li Jun raised his eyebrows in surprise, really not knowing what to say.

There is a group of jubilant scholars down there, and they are complimenting themselves by being on the stage of the mansion. They hurriedly shouted in unison: "Mr. Liu is very popular with celebrities."

When Chen Heng rushed upstairs, he encountered this excitement. He arrived late, and Mr. Liu was obviously drunk. He kept saying that Grandpa loved wine and would get drunk if he drank too little.

When the scholars saw that the number one scholar of three yuan was present, their attitude became even more enthusiastic. They toasted and saluted.

"Xiaosheng has met the Number One Scholar."

"Xiaosheng has met the Number One Scholar."

"Xiaosheng has met the Number One Scholar."

Passing the examination as a scholar is the threshold for becoming a scholar. There might be a few Juren and Jinshi among them. Chen Heng returned the greeting with a smile, and when he was halfway there, he was dragged to his seat by Li Jun who came up to him.

It was time to add wine, turn on the lights, and resume the banquet, which lasted all night.

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In mid-May, Lin Jue and Chen Qingyue, who had completed their college examinations, returned to Songjiang to report their respective results.

As expected by Chen Heng, both of them were on the list. I just noticed that my ranking was not as good as the top performers in the imperial examination.

This is normal. If you want to lead the imperial examination from beginning to end, you can't do it without working hard.

As life at home gets better and better, Chen Qingyue's enthusiasm for studying is obviously not as hard as Chen Heng's early years.

The two of them were naturally a little dissatisfied, and hoped to win the championship all the way to the Golden Palace like Chen Heng.

Chen Heng didn't want to give too many blows, so he only shared the good news about his family with the two frustrated teenagers. It was already May, and Daiyu was pregnant. According to protocol, she had to start informing her two elders and relatives.

"What?! I'm going to be an uncle?!" Lin Jue couldn't care less about the frustration, and there was ecstasy on his face.

Seeing him turn his head, he ran out of the study. Chen Heng was so frightened that he chased his butt and shouted, "Don't scare your sister!!"

The young man like the wind has long gone. There was only a faint sentence: "Brother-in-law, don't worry."

Chen Hengnai couldn't help his brother-in-law, so he had to look at his second brother who was sitting stupidly in the room, patted his brother on the shoulder and said, "Why didn't you respond?"

Chen Qingyue pretended to be serious and said: "Brother, do you think I look like a serious second uncle?"

Chen Heng was speechless for a moment, so he could only say: "Looking at you, you look exactly like my second uncle."

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June has not yet arrived, and Chen's mother Gu, who received her son's letter, has already packed up her belongings and rushed to Songjiang City.

It was such a big deal that her daughter-in-law was pregnant. The old lady couldn't bear to worry about outsiders and was even more prepared to take care of her herself.

Originally, Mr. Zhou wanted to come and join in the fun, but was stopped by the worried Chen Qi and Chen Huaijin, so he regretted that he could not make the trip.

At this moment in the capital, Chen Heng's letter has just arrived at the Lin family. Lin Ruhai, who was returning home from the Yamen, didn't bother to change her clothes when she saw Jia Min running into the study with a letter.

Hearing the good news from his wife, Lin Ruhai burst into laughter and said hello repeatedly.

As a parent, how can you not hope that your children and grandchildren will have better days? Seeing that my daughter has a big happy event, I will become a grandfather next year. Thinking of the juniors closest to me, they are always far apart from me. Lin Ruhai suddenly made a decision...