Great Tang Broom Star

Waking up in the morning, Zhang Meng hurriedly washed up.

"Eat breakfast!"

Zhang Hao got up early and made breakfast.

"Aye, I'll go to school to eat."

Suanxue provides free meals, three meals a day. But Zhang Meng knew that many of his classmates were from poorer families than himself, so he ate dinner at home every day except breakfast and lunch.

Mrs. Ma came out of the kitchen, fanned the steam in front of her eyes, and said, "Da Lang, think about what Auntie said last night. Why do you study? Isn't it just to make money? It's not shameful to work in a rich family. Ah Mother just waits for other people to do things and do her own job well. She has a lot of money and food every month, and she can often take advantage of it..."

Zhang Meng sniffed, "Aniang, I will find a way to go to the household department..."

It's not that he didn't have the opportunity to go to the Ministry of Household Affairs, he had it the year before last, but at that time he felt that his knowledge was not enough, and he was eager to study in school, so he declined.

In the second year, when the Ministry of Households recruited people, he was skipped.

"you!"

Knowing about that, Mrs. Ma said angrily: "The Ministry of Household asked you to do something, but you refused. That's the Ministry of Household! He slapped them in the face, and those officials kept silent, but they would kill you in secret." As a thorn, why would I want you? You...you..."

The more Mashi thought about it, the more angry he became.

Zhang Hao came out limping, and said with a smile, "What's the rush with the child? It's not that we can't work, it's good to let the child study for a few more years. The drum is about to beat, Da Lang hasten to go."

Mrs. Ma glared at him, "The household department has no chance, where else can I go? Even if Dalang can go to Chang'an County and Wannian County as a small official...then I will die in peace."

Zhang Hao waved his hand, signaling his son to leave quickly.

After Zhang Meng left, Zhang Hao persuaded: "Our Dalang has his own opinions and seems amiable, but his own affairs are never ambiguous... What can we do as parents? As long as he doesn't do harm, don't do evil, young ranger Son, if you don’t idle around, then support him.”

Ma Shi suddenly squatted on the ground, pressed his face on his arms and began to cry.

"Who am I for? Isn't it for Dalang to live a good life? But look at him, do you think I'm making trouble for no reason?"

Zhang persuaded for a while,

Immediately the couple checked the house and went out to do errands.

"Hao Zhang, is your Dalang still studying?"

A neighbor was squatting to eat breakfast, holding a huge bowl, and asked.

Before Zhang Hao could speak, Ma said loudly: "Da Lang's knowledge is very good, everyone in the school praises him!"

The neighbor thought for a while, "Is Dalang seventeen? Seventeen and still studying..."

Ma Shi felt a pain in his heart, and said, "My family is happy!"

Money can't buy me, I'm happy!

how?

The neighbor smiled, shook his head, and went in with a bowl.

Neighbors from an alley came out one after another.

"Zhang Hao's legs are so difficult, but your boss doesn't understand. He should have come out to do things two years ago, hey!"

"Mr. Ma, you should talk about your Dalang at any rate. Don't let the child decide for himself."

Ma Shi's complexion was not good, and when he arrived at the employer's house later, he smiled and talked kindly to the housekeeper, and smiled humblely when he saw the servants.

When they were outside the master's child's room, a maid came out with a basin and gave Ma Shi a sideways look, "When did you come here?"

This is the maid on duty at night, Ma Shi was not late, but he dared not refute when he scolded her, quickly took the water basin, and said with a smile: "Qiaohua just rest, I'll come."

The owner of this family is called Cheng Yu, and his ancestors have made some contributions, so after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, he was made a marquis. When it was passed down to this generation, Cheng Yu had already left the mainstream officialdom and became a minor official. But his grandfather was quite good at business when he was there, so the family was rich and lived a good life.

Qiao Yun and the others are domestic slaves, while Ma Shi is a foreign worker who is good at taking care of children. Qiaoyun and the others felt that Ma Shi's performance made them lose points, and they would inevitably be squeezed out.

But Zhang Hao didn't have so many troubles. The shopkeeper of Huangshi Restaurant didn't have him at all, and those guys didn't have him at all...

The lowest level in the restaurant is to wash dishes and chopsticks. Even the people who clean up the slops can get oil and water, which is higher than him.

Huangshi restaurant, you can know the origin just by looking at the name... It is rumored that Zhang Liang met Huang Shigong in the former Han Dynasty, and only then did he learn the art of war. It is elegant to use Huangshi as the name of the restaurant here.

Most people eat breakfast at home, and only those idlers come to restaurants for dinner.

Get up in the morning, wash up slowly, go out slowly, and go to Pingkangfang to find something to eat. And these idlers are generally bored, so they will gather together to keep warm and look for 'like-minded' people in restaurants. Let's talk nonsense, you treat guests today, and I treat guests tomorrow. This is a typical friendship with wine and meat, but if you can't stand it, it can relieve loneliness!

Not long after Zhang Hao arrived, the bowls and chopsticks were delivered.

The two large wooden basins were full of water, and he sat there, leaning over and lowering his head to clean the dishes. Here is the first cleaning, and then take it to the second large wooden basin and wash it thoroughly.

I don't know how long it took, after this wave of dishes and chopsticks were washed, Zhang Hao slowly straightened his waist, only to hear a crackling sound from his waist, and the pain was unbearable.

He pressed the sore place with his backhand, frowned and raised his head, but the soreness in his neck was unbearable.

"hiss……"

He slowly moved his lower back and neck, and just as he was about to get up and turn around, two assistants came carrying a basket of dishes and chopsticks. With a bang, the bamboo basket stopped on the ground, and the two turned around and left without looking at Zhang Hao the whole time.

Zhang Hao dragged the basket over, then bent over and lowered his head...

The water splashed slightly, and the oil stains and leftovers kept sinking and floating in the big wooden basin, just like his life.

...

As soon as Zhang Meng arrived at school, he rushed to the cafeteria.

"What's for dinner today?" He asked out of breath.

A group of students who could overwhelm their parents had their eyes wide open, "It's a big row of glutinous rice, tsk tsk! The big row is full of meat and pancakes, but I don't like vegetables."

Zhang Meng frowned, "Sir, I said you must eat vegetables. If people don't eat vegetables, all kinds of harm will happen to their bodies."

After queuing up, there was a large row of Hoto and a pancake. Zhang Meng found a seat and sat down. Seeing that the Hoto was covered with rare vegetables in this season, he couldn't help secretly praising Jia Ping'an's hard work.

A large row of Hoto is fragrant, and a mouthful of Hoto with a bite of meat, and a mouthful of oily pancakes, I feel that even the soul has been sublimated.

After eating, he burped and rushed to class.

"Hurry up, we're going to be late."

A group of students ran fast, forgetting the explanation that they should not exercise vigorously after eating.

Zhang Meng felt that the food in his throat was about to rush out, so he rushed into the classroom and quickly found a seat to sit... Assistant teacher Mr. Yang has already arrived.

——The teaching assistants in mathematics are all Mr., but the students call them by their surnames. For example, Mr. Yang... the title of Mr. without a surname belongs to Jia Pingan.

Then start class.

A quarter of an hour later, a few people came outside, headed by Han Wei, who greeted him sideways after entering the classroom.

Mr. Han is so respectful, who is here?

The students were looking forward to it, and when they saw Jia Pingan walking in with a smile, they couldn't help cheering.

"Sir! Sir!"

Jia Ping pressed his hands, but the cheers grew louder. When other classes heard the cheers, they immediately started clamoring.

"Mr. Lecture!"

"Mr. Lecture!"

Jia Pingan's class is the most popular among the students. Whether it is about the world or investigating things, he can always speak with great interest.

Jia Ping's head is full of black lines...

He nodded slightly, and an official came in outside.

Huang Wan's eyes turned and fixed on Zhang Meng.

Jia Pingan said with a smile: "Since the new school entered mathematics, the gentlemen have worked hard to educate people, the students have studied hard, and some people have been selected by the household department..."

His eyes were calm, "At the beginning, many people said that the students of Xinxue could not find a way out, and this result gave them a slap in the face. Even if many students wavered and went to the Imperial College, I never doubted the future of Xinxue .”

"First!"

He stretched out his index finger, "His Majesty ordered the Department of Accounts to allocate money and food to the mathematics school, and then expanded the school building and recruited more teachers. What did you think... yes, after that, the mathematics school will expand, and the student union will increase..."

The students couldn't help cheering.

"Is this an order from His Majesty?"

"Your Majesty pays attention to arithmetic, and we are finally in our prime."

The classroom was too noisy, Han Wei wanted to scold, but Jia Pingan shook his head.

Young people should want to be youthful. It is good to study hard all day long, but such a life will leave regrets.

After the voice became quieter, Jia Pingan said, "Secondly, Zhang Meng got up."

The joy on Zhang Meng's face froze, he got up slowly, and looked at Jia Pingan with some anxiety.

Jia Ping went down and looked at him, "The year before last, I heard that Zhang Meng was arrogant and arrogant in mathematics. The Ministry of Finance picked him, but he refused to go, saying that his knowledge was not enough, and he wanted to further his studies... ...Do you know what I was thinking at the time?"

He looked at the students, "My life has a limit, but knowledge has no limit. If there is a limit, there is no limit. It is my own. A person's life is short, but the pace of exploring the understanding of this world cannot be stopped. I am very happy that there are students who can So eager to learn, so Huang Shilang invited me to come forward today... and here I am."

What's the matter?

Everyone thought it was weird, but they felt that it was a good thing to be afraid.

Mr. has never praised a student so much... Zhang Meng was a little flustered, "Sir, I...I..."

Jia Pingan said: "I know your situation. You don't want to study hard only in mathematics. Now there is a good thing... Huang Shilang of the Ministry of Industry thinks that you are quite talented in construction and wants to take you Go, take it with you and teach... Zhang Meng..."

Zhang Meng's mind was buzzing, "I..."

The minister of the Ministry of Industry invited the gentleman to ask me... How important is this?

I……

Zhang Meng sniffed, and suddenly tears fell down.

"gentlemen……"

He is grateful to this gentleman for his teachings over the years, from being a person to doing things; from understanding the world to analyzing the Tang Dynasty, allowing him to stand on a higher ground to see the world, to see the Tang Dynasty...

This ability let him know that he is not a fish in a pond, but just waiting for the opportunity.

The time has come today.

"Students dare not or forget Mr.'s teachings, and they will always be remembered."

Zhang Meng choked up and knelt down.

The boy is in a great mood!

Jia Pingan went to help him up, "I just teach you to see the world, and you have to learn to walk the rest of the way by yourself. No matter where you go, remember to keep learning... I will let them give you a steady stream of follow-up textbooks. Wait for it to be sent. People must have goals in this world, and learning is the core goal. Remember, wherever you go, you must spread new learning.”

The emperor has begun to support Xinxue unscrupulously, so why is he worried?

Go! young people!

Zhang Meng stood up and responded, "Students will definitely let the new learning flourish, so that we can live up to the teachings of the master."

Jia Pingan took a step back in relief, and gave this student this glorious moment.

The eyes of those classmates were full of joy and envy, and they looked at Zhang Meng crying silently.

Huang Wanqian said, "I became an official with Confucianism, but I realized my ignorance when I came to the Ministry of Industry. I had to learn everything from the beginning. For this reason, I went to Taizhou to learn shipbuilding, and went to the workshop to watch smelting... After studying for many years, Only then did I learn a little superficiality. But your words pointed directly at the core of construction, which shocked the old man..."

He looked at Zhang Meng and said enviously: "Look at you, you have learned this skill that I am envious of at a young age. Now that you have this skill, you should use it to strengthen the Tang Dynasty and serve the country and the people. "

Zhang Meng followed Huang Wan away.

Just as Jia Ping'an was about to slip away, the teaching assistant and the students worked together to block him in the classroom.

"Sir, teach us a lesson."

I still have something to do!

Jia Ping's head is full of bags.

"That's all."

Zhang Meng followed to the Ministry of Industry, but becoming an official was not that simple, and he had to report to the Ministry of Industry for review.

"A math student?"

"Well, it's called Zhang Meng."

There were some disturbances in the Ministry of Officials, and they were a little surprised when they learned that this person was personally nominated by Huang Shilang from the Ministry of Industry.

A small official took the resume and looked at it, "Zhang Meng of Shengpingfang, isn't this my neighbor? I know this kid. He was spotted by the Ministry of Households the year before last, but he declined... saying that he still wants to study. .

The household department got angry, and felt that this person was arrogant, so they gave up on him. I also said that Zhang Meng was in serious trouble and had no way out... I didn't expect that Huang Shilang would personally call him and take him away..."

Another small official said: "It is said that Huang Shilang wants to take it with him to cultivate."

"The Ministry of Industry is different from other places. Many positions there need to know the method of construction, so most of them are passed on, one by one. But this is the first time that the minister has passed on the students. Those in the Imperial College are probably going to be jealous. .”

The little official praised: "What a Zhang Meng, I'm afraid the future of this man is not small."

The colleague next to him smiled and said, "Then why don't you hurry up and show your kindness?"

"That makes sense. That Zhang Meng is only seventeen years old, and his future is boundless, at least I'm far behind. I don't take this opportunity to make a good relationship... Am I stupid?" The little official nodded, "I'm going to sue Fake, go home."

The little official went all the way back to Shengpingfang, and talked to his parents and wife who were at home.

"Minister of the Ministry of Industry! We can only meet each other from a distance, but that Zhang Meng can be an official by his side... How can the big man of the Zhang family do this?"

"The neighbors say that he is probably useless, but now he has turned around."

The little official said with a smile: "Aye, remember to prepare some gifts and deliver them when Zhang Meng's parents come back later. Say something kind, but don't be flattering, otherwise you will be looked down upon..."

Flattery is not always useful, many times flattery will only be exchanged for contempt.

"I know, I know, the old man had some friendship with Zhang Hao back then, and he went to drink with him at night, after two glasses of wine, all the friendship came back."

The little official went back in peace.

His wife went to prepare gifts, and was asked when she came back, so she said casually: "Zhang Meng is promising, I will go to his house to see later."

Gossip is forever...

The neighbors gathered around, "Is Zhang Meng successful? How is he successful?"

Wouldn't it be a gift of resources to others? The little official's wife regretted it, "It's nothing, it's nothing."

Her attitude made the neighbors itchy.

...

Hubu exploded!

Dou Dexuan, the new household minister, was roaring.

"Yan Liben is shameless! Huang Wan is a bitch!"

He was originally an old courtier, and he had served beside Li Yuan in the Sui Dynasty, so his seniority was in a mess. After Li Zhi succeeded to the throne, he was appointed as the imperial doctor, and after Lu Chengqing was demoted, he took over as the Minister of the Household Department.

Dou Dexuan patted the table, "Go! Go and learn to ask why this happened?"

The officials of the household department were driven by Dou Dexuan like dogs to go out to inquire.

The news of this question has been enlarged.

——Huang Wan from the Ministry of Industry took a fancy to a mathematics student named Zhang Meng, and even went to ask for him in person, preparing to take him with him for training.

The speed of gossip spread beyond imagination, and it didn't take long for Dongxishi, Pingkangfang, and those powerful people to know about it.

...

Ma Shi's work in Cheng's family is not heavy, he just takes care of the two-year-old child. She is careful and experienced in taking care of children... Zhang Meng was raised by her alone when he was a child, so the master's family is quite relieved.

Hold the child to tease him, talk to him like a chicken and a duck, teach him some words, let him stand on the couch and walk...

Ma Shi did these tasks naturally and easily.

"Miss Ma, it's time to eat."

Someone yelled outside.

"coming."

Mashi went out with the child in her arms, but Qiaoyun and the others turned a blind eye and gathered together to eat with bowls.

This is how outsiders are excluded.

Ma Shidui took his meal with a smile, put the bowl on the ground, and took a bite to coax the child. The maids are all watching, and if the child is not suitable, they will go up and take over... By the way, they will find fault with Mrs. Ma.

The so-called "Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes", this statement is somewhat interesting, but from another angle you will be more clear: Where there are interests, there are Jianghu!

Originally, everyone was slaves, and no matter you were fighting over each other, they were all thrashing about in a pond. Unexpectedly, an outsider came suddenly and snatched away the greatest benefits... This caused public outrage.

Ma Shi eats hard, but always smiles.

She knows a saying: Take other people's bowls and serve others' control. What's more, this meal is free, saving money for the family. So no matter how hard she worked, she still ate happily.

"I have seen Mr. Lang."

A well-maintained fair face, after several generations of rich and noble life, has a demeanor.

Cheng Yu came in slowly, his eyes turned, and the female steward hurried forward and smiled apologetically.

"Is there something wrong with Mr. Lang? If you have something to do, just tell the slave."

Cheng Yu turned his eyes and suddenly turned to the left.

Several maids who had gathered for dinner on the left quickly got up to greet them.

A maid was a little excited...Yesterday, Mr. Lang looked at me more, did he come to look for me?

In an instant, her mind was full of those sparrows flying up the branches and turning into phoenixes...

Mrs. Ma holds the child in one hand and eats with the other. She has to finish eating quickly, and then feed the child...

Even if it is a child born to a concubine, living in such a wealthy family is enviable and enviable.

A shadow fell over her, and the child cried, "Aye! Aye!"

Mrs. Ma raised her head and saw that it was Cheng Yu. In a panic, she threw away the chopsticks, picked up the child and said, "I didn't care about Mr. Xiao Lang, so I went to feed him."

Cheng Yu shook his head slightly, "Your son...the last time you said you were studying mathematics?"

Mrs. Ma nodded, ecstatic in her heart, "Mr. Lang, my Dalang settles accounts quickly and well..."

Is this to recruit my Dalang?

How much money and food can you give?

There was a smile on the corner of Cheng Yu's mouth, "You said his name is Zhang Meng or something?"

"Zhang Meng."

Mrs. Ma was overjoyed and felt that this matter was reliable.

She couldn't help laughing flatteringly.

There was a smile in Cheng Yu's eyes, "I'm afraid the Cheng family won't be able to use you anymore."

Ma Shi's face was pale, "Mr. Lang, slave... slave did not make a mistake..."

Qiao Yun and the others over there are all holding back their laughter.

The scourge is going away.

Cheng Yu shook his head, "The news came just before that Huang Wan, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, went to math school and invited Mr. Jia to come forward, just to get a student... Huang Shilang will train this student himself..."

He smiled and said, "This student is called... Zhang Meng."

...

Good night!