In the early August evening, the weather was still very hot. Xu Ping shook the pu fan, stepped on the stool next to him with bare feet, and lay on the table to read "Mencius".

On the other side of the table, Xiuxiu was practicing calligraphy, and in the middle of the two was the delicate alcohol lamp.

Xiuxiu occasionally raised her head, saw Xu Ping's appearance, frowned and thought for a while: "Official, your reading and appearance are too indecent!" ”

Xu Ping didn't raise his head: "Do you still have a posture for reading?" ”

Xiuxiu said: "Of course. I've also seen Lin Xiucai studying, sitting upright, not squinting, and sometimes burning incense. What kind of casual appearance of an official! ”

Xu Ping shook the fan in his hand and said, "When the official comes, I will go to the middle jinshi, see what you say." ”

Xiuxiu laughed out loud: "The official doesn't look like a jinshi. ”

Xu Ping didn't bother to pay attention to her. How many books did I read in my previous life, which can be compared with the current scholars, I didn't do it day and night, and I can sit upright to see the hell.

These days, Xu Ping became interested in "Mencius" because of the conversation with Lin Wensi during class a few days ago. The two accidentally talked about Li Duanyi, and from him turned to the fusion of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. This is simply natural in Xu Ping's opinion, is it common sense in his previous life! Unexpectedly, Lin Wensi was extremely repulsive to Buddhism, and said a righteous and bright reason: Confucianism, Taoism, Famo, and the four schools are all the study of governing the world, and it is normal for them to learn from each other.

Hearing this, Xu Ping was stunned for a long time. Not to mention the Legalist and Mohist families, they have long been in decline, when did Confucianism and Taoism become the study of governing the world? Isn't it all about personal cultivation? Anyway, in his previous life, those masters of Chinese studies said so, and Song Ru's statement was a bit big.

Then Lin Wensi asked him to read "Mencius", and then talked to him when he was familiar with it.

This topic aroused Xu Ping's interest, and he actually read this "Mencius" into it.

Kong said to be benevolent, Meng said to take righteousness, but its righteousness is exhausted, so benevolence is to the end. Xu Ping still remembered this sentence, of course, he didn't dare to say it casually, and he kept it in his heart. Because he didn't read the logical relationship of this sentence from the book, and he didn't understand how the champion of the last Great Song Dynasty viewed this sentence in his heart, Wen Tianxiang's behavior was just a patriotic sentiment in Xu Ping's opinion, and it was still a little difficult to connect with Zi Shuyun.

He studied hard, just to find out Song Ru's logic, so as not to have nothing to talk about.

It was already late at night, Xiuxiu stretched her waist and said to Xu Ping: "Official, let's rest, don't you have a lot of things to do tomorrow?" ”

Xu Ping closed the book and sighed: "Rest, the days are still long." ”

The "Confucian" Xu Ping in the mouth of the Song Dynasty scholars still has no eyebrows, and I don't know how many nights of hard work it will take to find it. Fortunately, with Xiuxiu, a little girl, by her side, reading is not so lonely.

Early the next morning, Guo Shi came to Xu Pingzhuang with more than a dozen village owners and the Zhuang guests they brought, and was taken aback before arriving at the village.

I saw more than a dozen farm tools in front of the village, each of which was washed and shiny, and a sign was set up next to it, explaining what the principle of this farm tool was, what its function was, what effect it could achieve, and how high its efficiency was.

Xu Ping was dressed neatly and neatly, sitting next to him drinking tea, and standing next to him was a refreshing Xiuxiu.

Seeing Guo Shi coming, Xu Ping came up to see the salute.

Guo Zhi pointed to those farm tools and said, "What is the purpose of the little farmer?" ”

Xu Ping said: "Didn't the master book ask these owners to come to my village to learn how to farm?" Today I will explain these farming tools to them, and tomorrow the day after tomorrow I will go to the field and demonstrate them myself, so that everyone must be clear. ”

Guo Zhi seemed to understand: "The little owner has a heart." ”

This is all a routine that Xu Ping was tired of playing in his previous life, since he promised others to learn, then he should be above board and follow the way of organizing a demonstration in his previous life. He also calculated, there was about three days, there were nearly fifty strong laborers to help, and the work in the village was almost finished, and there was no delay.

Gathering the owners of the village, Xu Ping talked about the process of this event.

Where have those rich people seen this kind of formation, and when they saw Xu Ping's honesty, they were all shocked, and they couldn't speak.

Xu Ping asked Xu Chang, Gao Daquan and Sun Qilang to take away the Zhuang guests brought by these people, and secretly ordered that they should take care of everyone in the past three days, and not let them meet with the master, so as not to cause trouble. You're welcome, it's delicious and drinkable, and it's hard to die.

The three of them led the people away, and Xu Ping let a big table come out, with tea, water, melons and fruits on it, and let the owners who came use it slowly.

Li Yuncong was a little treacherous, and he was all small abacus in his heart, for fear of suffering, so he shouted to Xu Ping: "Little farmer, let's start quickly." We have all the food and drink in the village, how can I run to you! ”

Xu Ping smiled and said to everyone: "You come with me." ”

First arrived in front of the plow, Xu Ping stood next to the explanation card, and Xiuxiu went to the other side and read the content on the explanation board.

The little girl followed Su'er and Lin Suniang for a few months, and she was much more generous, plus she was beautiful and articulate, which made people feel comfortable to listen to.

Some landlords don't put their minds on the plow, and they keep turning their eyes when they look at Xiuxiu.

After Xiuxiu finished speaking, Xu Ping said: "Did you all hear clearly? If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me. ”

Li Yuncong stepped forward, and a pair of small eyes turned around Xiuxiu before saying, "This set of plows is nothing special." The little owner, it's not that I said, it's similar to my village, it's not surprising. But this little girl beside you is smart, and she is more precious than a plowshare. How much did you buy it? ”

When the owners heard this, they burst into laughter.

Guo Shi stood aside, his face almost black to the bottom of the pot.

Xu Ping looked at Li Yuncong with a smile, and said loudly: "I often hear people say that there are friends with literature and martial arts, we are all farming, and today we will meet friends with farm tools!" This Li Yuanwai said that he had a plow similar to this in his village, and he thought that there was ingenuity in it. Why don't you let Li Yuanwai go back to Zhuangzi to fetch his plow, and put it together for everyone to evaluate? It's also about learning from each other! ”

Seeing that the faces of the people standing changed color, Xu Ping looked at Guo Shi and raised his voice and said, "Master Guo organized everyone to come together, how much thought was spent, and how much energy was spent by the government!" This time it must be done successfully, and no regrets can be left behind! Wouldn't it be better for us to go over there and drink some tea, and wait for Li Yuanwai to fetch it! ”

After speaking, he led Xiuxiu straight away.

Li Yuncong stood there, looking at everyone dumbfounded.

Ye Tianlong jumped out from the side and slapped Li Yuncong's head suddenly: "You idiot want to succeed, why don't you go home and carry your plow over?" Shall we all eat the sun here? ”

Li Yuncong looked at Guo Shi again.

Guo Zhi knew that Xu Ping was using an excuse to disgust Li Yuncong, and glared at him: "Why don't you go back soon?" If you can't come back at noon, you won't have to come! ”

Li Yuncong said with a bitter face: "If I don't come, what should I do with the Zhuangke I brought?" ”

Guo Shi said: "After finishing the work, the owner here will naturally send them back!" Do you want to stay here and eat in vain! ”

Li Yuncong looked around, no one helped him, and he didn't dare to say anything, so he led the horse to the side and flew back to his Zhuangzi.

Although these owners and members of the village live a pampered life, their knowledge is far worse than that of the farmers Xu Ping dealt with in his previous life. People watch TV every day, listen to the radio, know astronomy and geography, which is comparable to these old people. Someone jumped out to make trouble, Xu Ping couldn't wait for time, and left their bankers to work more on the village.

Li Yuncong will not come back, no matter who says Xu Ping, he will resolutely not start. The reason is naturally high-sounding, and the matter must be done well after it is done, and it will also fight for face for Master Guo.

When Li Yuncong brought a villager back with a plow and rode a horse, the sun was rising overhead, and it was almost like roasting people.

Anyway, it's not popular to have lunch now, so Xu Ping and Xiuxiu still came up to talk about the function of the plow, mainly about the benefits of ditching in the farmland.

After talking about the plows in his village, Xu Ping asked Li Yuncong to come up and talk about the plows he brought.

There are no ten or eight of these plows in any village, and the owners of these farms could not stand it any longer, and they asked to take a break from the sun and wait until the afternoon to start again.

Xu Ping said: "In our Zhuang family, time is as precious as gold every moment. But if it's really hot, then go to the side and enjoy the coolness. It's all willing, but it's not me procrastinating. ”

Ye Tianlong looked up at a fat face that had been oiled and said, "Where did the little farmer say!" Even if the emperor in Kaifeng City saw the ministers in the court, he had to rest and avoid the heat at noon! ”

Xu Ping looked at him and said, "Ye Yuanwai's words are heart-wrenching!" We are grass people, how can we compare with the emperor's ministers? Let's get started! ”

Li Yuncong pressed Ye Tianlong's head: "If you can't speak, close your beak!" The emperor's ninety-five honor, you can mention it as a dead fat man who farms! ”

The crowd dispersed.

As Xu Ping returned to the small courtyard, Xiuxiu kept frowning. Xu Ping saw it and asked her, "Xiuxiu, why is the sun uncomfortable in the morning?" ”

Xiuxiu shook her head and lowered her head for a while before saying, "Official, don't let me go again in the afternoon." ”

Xu Ping asked, "What's wrong?" You're doing a great job! ”

Xiuxiu pouted and said, "I'm a little girl, how can I show my head like this!" ”

Xu Ping was stunned, he didn't expect this stubble, he just wanted to learn from those magnificent manufacturers in his previous life, and find a little girl to explain the style. This is not entirely to blame Xu Ping, in this era, it is in the countryside, and there is no awareness of male and female defense. However, Xiuxiu was influenced by the Lin family and felt uncomfortable.

Knowing Xiuxiu's thoughts, of course Xu Ping was not reluctant, and said, "You can rest in the courtyard in the afternoon, I can handle it alone." ”

Xiuxiu looked at Xu Ping and asked in a low voice, "Official, do you dislike me?" ”

Xu Ping smiled and patted her head: "What are you thinking!" ”

When the sun was slanting in the west and the sun was not so uncomfortable, Xu Ping began to begin. No one asked anything this time, and no one asked why Xiuxiu didn't come out.

When the sun is about to set, I talk about the cultivator shovel.

Guo Shi and these outsiders don't live here in Xu Ping, they go home if they are close, and those who are far away either go to Baisha Town or Zhongmu County to find an inn to rest comfortably.

Seeing that it was not early, Guo Shi asked Xu Ping to stop and made an appointment to continue tomorrow.