I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1236 Jinshi Pig

The end of the year was approaching, and Sun Shan was officially sealed on New Year's Eve. Except for the personnel on duty, the remaining officials all went home.

Since eating, drinking, defecating, urinating and sleeping were all done in the yamen, all holidays were the same as no holidays at all.

It’s not good to live too close to your workplace, as there is no holiday atmosphere at all.

Nanny Wang had prepared the snacks for the New Year two days ago. Seeing the master sitting leisurely in the yard, she quickly took out a plate and put out some sugar rings, fried dough sticks, rice cakes and melon seeds.

He said with a smile: "Master, it's rare for you to have some free time. Come and eat some cakes. You will have dinner soon."

Sun Shan twisted a candy ring, took a bite, and found it crunchy. He praised, "Mammy's candy ring is good, crispy and fragrant. The addition of chives makes it even more fragrant."

Although it is called sugar ring, it tastes salty.

Nanny originally wanted to make something sweet, but Sun Shan likes salty food, so naturally she chose to follow Sun Shan's taste.

When Nanny Wang heard this, she smiled happily and said cheerfully, "As long as the master likes it, it's good."

After saying that, he led Big Head Dog and Xia to the kitchen to work.

Sun Shan looked at Nanny Wang's back and felt that she was happier working in the yamen than in Sunjia Village.

Gui Ge'er and Sun Daren were pasting up couplets. New Year, new atmosphere, pasting a piece of red everywhere, it would be more festive.

Gui Ge'er said cheerfully, "Brother Shan, we will worship the gods after we put up the couplets."

Sun Shan ate cakes and drank tea at the same time, looking relaxed and contented. He nodded and said, "Everything will be arranged by Manager Wang."

The affairs of the government office were already busy enough, so Sun Shan didn't care about the affairs of the family. If he was needed, he would just stand up and act as a tool.

Sun Dali said with a smile: "I still remember celebrating the New Year in Nanjing. It was me and Gui Ge'er who posted the couplets together. I never thought that our master is so capable that he would post the couplets here in the government office."

Back in Jinling, Sun Shan looked like he was about to die, but as time passed, he actually became an official.

Even the careless Sun Dali couldn't help but sigh when he recalled the scene.

Speaking of Jinling, Sun Shan asked, "Have you prepared New Year's goods for Brother Nan? Poor Brother Nan, it's New Year and he still has to work."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Sun Heitan said with a smile: "Master, Brother Nan is very happy. Steward Wang prepared a lot of chickens, ducks, geese and pork for him. I guarantee that he will eat a lot. It's not until he came here with you that he can eat so well after so many years in Sunjia Village."

Sun Dali nodded in agreement: "Master, don't worry, Anan will be just as happy in the New Year in Big Bird Village. I promise he won't be wronged."

Everyone was talking and laughing while they were working.

After Mr. Zhang sorted out the office documents, he came over to chat with Sun Shan.

Every festival makes us miss our families more, especially during the Chinese New Year, when we naturally think of our family members.

Master Zhang said, "I don't know how the children are doing at home. My wife and I are not here, and I don't know if they know how to burn incense for our ancestors."

No one wants to leave their hometown, but in order to make a living, they have to separate from their loved ones.

Fortunately, the children in the family have grown up, so Master Zhang and Mrs. Xia can rest assured.

Speaking of home, Sun Shan also missed home.

He sighed and said, "I don't know if things are going well at home. The more I read, the less time I have at home. Oh, I hope everything is going well at home."

Almost a year after arriving in Yuanlu, Sun Shan had only received one reply letter from Sunjia Village.

This terrible communication efficiency is really driving me crazy.

However, Peng Damu from the neighboring province has received three replies.

Oh, so depressing.

I don’t know what happened to Grandma, Dad, Mom, Yun Jie’er, Little Fatty, and Hu Ming.

Sun Shan was most worried about the old man's health.

Sometimes I think that it’s okay not to receive any letters, what I fear most is bad news.

There is also the little fat girl, who is obviously a troublesome girl. Sister Yun has suffered a lot.

Only the roar of the tiger makes people feel at ease. The little kid is very sensible.

Although Gui Ge'er was also concerned about his wife and children, he was more worried about Sun Shan and said quickly, "Brother Shan, everything must be fine at home, don't worry. If there was any problem, we would have received the news long ago. Sister Yun is at home, and she will definitely take care of you in good order. Brother Shan, don't worry."

When Sun Dali thought of the several bone-turning dragons at home, he only felt angry, not missing them.

He said with a smile: "We have the village chief in Sunjia Village, so how can things not go well? The village chief is a man who keeps everyone in the village in check, so how dare we do something bad?"

After saying this, everyone started laughing again.

Butler Wang also came back from outside.

During this New Year, the busiest people are Nanny Wang and Butler Wang. They are busy running around and are almost dizzy.

Steward Wang came over with a basket of fresh lotus roots and said, "Master, these are the lotus roots that Mr. Zhong's mother just sent. She said that Mr. Zhong got them when he was working at a landlord's house. There are a lot of them at home, so she sent some over."

Widow Li didn't say what Mr. Zhong was busy doing at the landlord's house.

I just thought lotus root was quite expensive, so I sent it to the government office.

Sun Shan asked, "After accepting it, did you return the gift?"

Manager Wang said quickly, "Master, we have some bacon. At first, the scholar's mother refused to take it, but later she said it was raised by the master, so she took it."

After spending a long time with Sun Shan, Manager Wang gradually understood the rules of Sun Shan's acceptance of gifts.

Valuables can be accepted, but cash is absolutely not accepted.

Rich people can receive more gifts, but poor people have to give corresponding gifts in return, or increase the amount of gifts they give in return.

Butler Wang felt that his master was a man who took the path of "robbing the rich to help the poor".

The rich can be exploited ruthlessly, but the poor need appropriate help.

Sun Shan smiled and said, "Okay, some gifts can be accepted, but some gifts must be returned. Butler Wang, you did a good job."

I don't know who spread the rumor that if you eat the pigs raised by the county magistrate, you will be able to pass the imperial examination like him.

Even if an illiterate child eats the pigs raised by the county magistrate, he will become smarter than before.

As a result, many people came to give gifts, all of them eagerly hoping that Sun Shan would give them a piece of bacon in return.

If he received pork as a return gift from Sun Shan, he would smile happily.

When Sun Shan first heard Nanny Wang tell him this rumor, he was speechless.

Rumors that seem to be true are often the most widely spread and are believed by the people the most.

Sun Shan had an idea: Should he raise pigs on a large scale next year and sell them under the name of "Jinshi Pigs"?

And they go the high-priced route, selling exclusively to wealthy families. Maybe they can make a lot of money.

Sun Shan’s poor little treasury might be replenished.

Sun Shan shook his head and stopped thinking about it.

After a while, the door gods and couplets were pasted.

Nanny Wang had already prepared the offerings, and Sun Shan led everyone in burning incense and offering sacrifices.

Even though we are in a faraway place, we must pay tribute to our ancestors so that they can bless us.

Gui Ge'er immediately transformed into Su.

While burning incense, he murmured: "Ancestors of the Sun family, come and eat the tribute. After eating, bless the descendants of the Sun family to have a bright future, step by step promotion, prosperous career, and smooth sailing. Grandfather, come and take the tribute, bless the grandchildren to have abundant resources, rise to prominence, get promoted and make a fortune..."