Chapter 333 Responsibility (2)
It was already noon when the sun shone on his head, and Old Man Huang was attentive to keep the guests. Jiang Anyi missed the meal when he wanted to go back to the county town, so he nodded and agreed, asking the stone to bring the rabbits and pheasants to the kitchen and help get the dishes.
The old man Huang was a little excited to be able to keep the magistrate of Jiang County for dinner at home, so he asked his daughter Guiying to call back his brother and sister-in-law. He went to the neighbor's house to invite several old men to accompany Jiang Anyi, and took the wine gourd to the hotel in the village to fill two Hulu village brews.
Old Man Huang's three sons were all standard farmers. When he saw that the county magistrate was a little reserved and passed by, he was there and didn't know what to say. Jiang Anyi asked them to sit down, and they all smiled quietly and shrank backwards. Old Man Huang was so angry that he cursed that he couldn't get on the table.
Jiang Anyi smiled and said, "My mother's surname is Huang, and my elder brothers Huang can be considered relatives of her parents' family. To be honest, my family was born as a farmer. If I passed the exam for a scholar two years later, I might be digging food in the fields like my elder brothers."
When the food was served, Jiang Anyi asked several old men to sit on the table and accompanied him by himself. Old Man Huang's three sons sat below. The skill of making dishes in stone was quite good at Jiang Anyi's true teachings. The dishes on the table were full of flavors. Brothers Huang were just caring about eating dishes with his head, and didn't even care about Old Man Huang's cough.
Without any help, Old Man Huang picked up the cup himself and said to Jiang Anyi: "Sir, we rural people don't understand any rules. You are willing to come to my house for a meal. That's why you respect Old Man Huang. Let's raise your glasses together and give a cup to yours."
Jiang Anyi drank all the drinks, filled the crowd, and gave a cup back.
Old Man Huang picked up a piece of rabbit meat and stuffed it into his mouth, saying, "I didn't expect the dishes I cooked were so delicious. This rabbit is a common thing in the mountains. You can catch two of them from time to time, but we didn't have this flavor, it was really delicious."
Shi Tou smiled proudly and snatched the rice. Jiang Anyong was so good at wine, but Jiang Anyi didn't control him. Shi Tou was by his side, and Jiang Anyi didn't allow him to drink.
Several old men next door, like Mr. Huang's son, had never seen the world, and were a little uneasy at the table. Mr. Huang said, "I just told the adults that the harvest this year is good, and everyone has more money than in previous years. There are many children in our village. I want to ask someone to teach the child to read. Do you think it's OK?"
"This is a good thing. There are more than 20 children in the village. In two years, the number of people will be even greater. More than ten families will hire a husband together, so they don't have the same money as usual." The old man in the upper left agreed repeatedly.
The old man on the right wiped his mouth and said, "It's hard to invite a good sir. Our place is remote, and a rich sir may not be willing to come."
Old Man Huang blinked sly and smiled, "Isn't this Mr. Jiang here? The old man heard that everyone in Huangyang Academy is full of great-school people. We dare not ask the teacher from Huangyang Academy to come here. Did Lord Jiang tell the teacher of the academy and ask them to ask which scholar is willing to come to our village to teach. It's not that my old man boasted that three meals a day are delicious and easy to serve, and the salary of ten taels of silver a year is worth ten taels of silver a year."
Several old men stopped the cup and looked at Jiang Anyi with a gaze. Even Old Man Huang's three sons raised their heads and stared at Jiang Anyi nervously. The eyes were full of expectations, which made Jiang Anyi unable to refuse, but he was not sure that he could invite someone from the academy.
Seeing that Jiang Anyi was hesitant, Old Man Huang shouted a few grandchildren to come out to pay homage to Lord Jiang. Old Man Huang had four grandchildren and one granddaughter, knelt in a row and kowtowed to Jiang Anyi, and followed his grandfather to learn to say, "Gourmet to Lord Jiang."
The five children were eight years old and the younger one was only three years old. They looked at him with clear eyes and curiosity. Jiang Anyi asked, "Do you know how to read?"
The biggest one replied: "Grandpa taught me, I know hundreds of words."
He rushes to say, "I can read too, my grandfather has taught me, and I have known more than a hundred words."
The younger girl looked at her two brothers enviously, and said with a flat mouth: "Grandpa is partial and doesn't teach me to read."
The girl was a little thin, wearing the lab coat she changed into when her brother was wearing, which was a little empty. Jiang Anyi couldn't help but think that when Yan'er was young, she was so thin that it was heartbreaking. She has been working hard to change the fate of her family, and she has been going all the way to the present, so proudly said that she did it. Jiang Anyi looked at the eldest child. Will he study hard like himself to change the fate of his younger siblings and protect the safety of his family?
Now I have the ability to give others some opportunities and hope. As for whether they can seize the opportunity, it is their own efforts. The reason why I want to set up the Huangyang Academy is to give more poor children the opportunity to study and improve. The grandchildren of Old Man Huang also need such opportunities.
Jiang Anyi nodded and nodded immediately, "Don't worry, Mr. Huang, after I go back, I will discuss with the academy director that someone will definitely come to teach children to read and read in the spring next year."
"It's great," everyone shouted in unison, and everyone raised the cup in their hands at the same time. Jiang Anyi smiled and drank it all.
After eating all the food, the old man Huang left at the table and heard Shi Tou accidentally mention that the wife of Jiang County Magistrate had just given birth to a child. He ordered his daughter-in-law to catch two big hens and pack dozens of eggs, plums on the tree, loofahs in the yard, vegetables in the field, and beans in a large bag.
Jiang Anyi wanted to give money, and the old man Huang blushed and said, "Sir, I have read two days of books. I know that the kindness of a drop of water should be repaid with a spring. The people of our Fuluo County seek benefits for the people of our eyes and remember them in their hearts. Today, the adults are willing to have a meal at the old man's house. The old man asked for a gentleman with a shameless face. I said thank you all. The people in the countryside have nothing to do, and they raise chickens, eggs, and vegetables they grow. The adults are willing to take them home to taste fresh. That is to give the old man's face. If you want to give money, that is to slap the old man in the face."
The simple words touched Jiang Anyi, and he no longer refused and asked Shi Tou to take over the burden. Jiang Anyi took off a jade pendant from his waist and handed it to Old Man Huang. Old Man Huang blushed and shouted, "If this is the case, I won't send those things, I'll take them back."
Jiang Anyi smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, don't worry, listen to me. This jade pendant is a gift from a friend of mine surnamed Guo. I will give it to you. If you have any questions one day, you can ask me to help me with this jade pendant. If you can't find me, go to Jiang's home in Pingshan Town, Xinqi County, Dezhou. Someone will notify me and I will do my best to help."
Old Man Huang trembled and took the jade pendant. He promised a thousand gold coins. This jade pendant is more precious than a thousand taels of silver. If the Huang family has any difficulties in the future, it can be solved by this opportunity. Old Man Huang made a move to kneel down for Jiang Anyi. Jiang Anyi stopped Old Man Huang and said, "Brother-in-law, don't do this. This is the fate between you and me. I'll cherish this fate."
On the way back, the stone carries an egg on its back and two hens tied around the horse's neck. He keeps clamoring along the way.
"Young Master, why don't these two chickens be placed on the charcoal back, and I can't even ejaculate the pheasant anymore. Sister Dong'er is still waiting to get nourished." Shi Tou said with his eyes rolled.
"Don't think about it", Jiang Anyi waved his whip lightly. Charcoal knew the owner's intentions, and kicked away all four hooves, and in a blink of an eye, he threw a large piece of the stone. The stone was frowning and carefully protected the eggs on his back. Alas, it would be nice to have no pheasant eggs.
The wind flew towards him, and Jiang Anyi's hair on his temples flew up, and he felt aroused. Getting married and having children is a journey of life. Being a man must have to undergo a change in roles such as son, husband, father, etc. Now he is both a son, a husband, and a father, and he has a great responsibility. He is filial to his mother and caring for his wife. Jiang Anyi thinks he has done a good job. His son's birth makes him feel a little uncomfortable. He has not yet thought about how to be a father.
Old Man Huang's words and deeds told him his responsibilities as a parent. In addition to supporting his family, he also educates his descendants. Jiang Anyi felt aroused in his heart. He couldn't wait to go home and see his son and look at his little face that became beautiful day by day. It was the continuation of blood and the place of hope.
Jiang Anyi remembered the scene in the thatched hut where his father taught him to read under the lamp. He would teach his son to study under the lamp like his father. Of course, he also taught him to practice martial arts, take him to hunt on horseback, and take him to see the mountains and rivers. Not only Dazheng, but also the Northern Desert, the Western Regions, and even overseas. In front of him, his father's smile was as happy as he was.
A man’s responsibility is to maintain family harmony and protect family safety, but a man’s responsibility is far more than that. After getting married and having a career, he will make achievements after getting married and having children. Jiang Anyi’s heart is full of passion and can’t help but whistle. He is a beautiful country and a man should strive for self-improvement, make achievements and win his wife and children.
Chapter completed!