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Chapter 40 Wang Jin

Heaven, Earth, the king, parents and teachers are the basis for the legitimacy and rationality of ethical morality in traditional society.

As an important part of Confucian human ethics, it is extremely solemn to become a disciple, so Ouyang Xiu took a day off to do this, and did not reduce these etiquettes just because he met Wang Anshi too late.

Ouyang Bian was lifted out of the bed by Ouyang Xiu early in the morning and set out in the cold wind.

The six rituals of celery, lotus seeds, red beans, red dates, longans, and lean meat strips are prepared by Mrs. Xue, which is essential.

Ouyang Xiu also prepared several precious books to give to Wang Anshi.

As for Ouyang Bianshen's mysterious preparation of two boxes, even Ouyang Xiu did not show it.

Ouyang Xiu didn't care either, because there were so many etiquettes that people wouldn't blame him.

The father and son headed to the Wang family in a low-key carriage that looked like a luxury but actually had a luxurious connotation.

This carriage is not Ouyang Xiu’s, it is the carriage that Ouyang Bian bought for his family.

Ouyang Xiu actually had his own carriage, but after using it once, he looked down on his own little broken carriage and had to occupy this carriage every day when he went out.

This carriage is not very luxurious. The skeleton is still the same as it was, but Ouyang Bian still puts some effort into the interior.

He mainly puts his efforts into comfort.

The carriage is two-wheeled and has no shock absorption system. This is the most tested place for the comfort of the carriage, but there is no good solution for a while.

The steel quality required for the shock absorbing system is not something that can be solved by the current steel smelting capabilities, so we can only work hard on laying the groundwork.

The best thing about laying the groundwork is of course the sponge, but there is naturally no sponge without the chemical industry.

Ouyang Bian settled for the second best, and asked people to make thick mats such as cotton and gooseberry.

However, there are still some flaws, so I will pay attention to other substitutes.

Ouyang Bian initially focused on beef tendons, but not only did he say that the beef tendons were sparse, but because they were the main component of bowstrings, they were mainly monitored by the government.

However, there are also alternatives, which are cotton tendons woven from cotton. Although the elasticity is slightly poor, it is OK as a cushion. With a mat, it is actually very comfortable.

The problem of shock cushioning is the problem of sealing. Ventilation is paid in summer and sealing is paid in winter, but Ouyang Bian makes all seals.

Because he didn't need to consider the temperature in the car in summer - he prepared a reserved place for the carriage to place ice cubes.

Therefore, his carriage emphasizes sealing, especially when traveling in a cold autumn wind, which reflects this superiority.

The father and son sat in the carriage and didn't feel cold without raising the stove. The carriage was not only covered with cowhide to enhance the sealing, but also covered it with thick felt, and added a layer of modified silk. The curtains in the car windows were thick felt, and they could be fastened at any time. Once they were fastened, no cold wind could penetrate.

Ouyang Xiu is sometimes angry that he is not doing his job every day, but he is not psychologically burdened when enjoying the results.

For example, the wind outside was cold and the car was warm as spring. I sat on an armchair, holding a book in my hand, and a bottle of warm tea at hand, and I could take a sip or two at any time... Bashi!

Ouyang Bian did not relax, so he found a good opportunity to ask: "Dad, what do you think about my teacher's shortcomings?"

Ouyang Xiu glanced at Xiaoer and said, "I am not in Quanxuan now. What does it mean if I think it is?"

Ouyang Bian said in a faint voice: "That's true, alas... Hey, Dad, the last time I went to the bookstore, I saw a book called "Miscellaneous Records of Yuefu", which was from Duan Anjie in the Tang Dynasty. It should have been a long time to see the year. Unfortunately, I didn't have money at that time, otherwise I would have bought it. However, tsk, the boss is ruthless and cruel. If he is just a broken book, he dares to speak for 80 slogans. It's too dark and too dark!"

Ouyang Xiu immediately said, "Of course, I admire Jie Fu very much. He is a talented person. Although I am not in the Quanselected Office now, I cannot let such a talent do nothing. I must still help me and find someone to help him."

Ouyang Bian smiled and said, "I still think it's a pity if I don't buy that book. The dividends this month should be coming soon. If you are more expensive, you should be more expensive. It's not that you don't have money. You have to buy it, haha."

Ouyang Bian laughed at him and said a few fake smiles.

The father and son exchanged their eyes tacitly and made disdainful nasal sounds with each other.

Oh, this is my real father.

Ouyang Bian was disdainful.

Oh, this is the real son.

Ouyang Xiu was disdainful.

Low!

The father and son cursed in their hearts at the same time.

However, when we arrived at the royal house, the father and son looked like they were kind and filial.

Ouyang Bian followed Ouyang Xiu with two small boxes.

The whole family of the Wang family greeted him at the door, Wang Anshi, Wang Anshi's wife Wu, a boy about ten years old standing beside them, and a servant was holding him... Hey, such a cute little girl!

The little girl was giggling at him and laughing, and stretched out her hand to hug her.

Ouyang Bian's heart was about to turn cute. He quickly put down the small box, ran to the servant, and reached out to take the little girl.

Ouyang Xiu was a little embarrassed and quickly coughed twice.

Ouyang Bian's behavior was a bit rude. He did not politely treat his elders first, but ran to tease the little girl.

Wang Anshi looked at Ouyang Bian with a smile, and his daughter smiled very happily, and Wang Anshi and his wife were also quite happy.

"This is my daughter. Because I was born when I was the magistrate of Yin County, I was named Jin'er. I have been smart since I was a child. I learned to laugh before I was a month old. I can speak Yaya before I was one year old."

Wang Anshi introduced happily.

"Brother...Brother!"

Jin'er hugged Ouyang Bian's neck and put his mouth in Ouyang Bian's ear and shouted in a slight voice.

Ouyang Bian felt so savory with milky smell. He remembered his little daughter in his previous life, and she was also so cute.

It was cold outside, and Wang Anshi quickly brought Ouyang Xiu and his son into the house.

Ouyang Bian looked at Wang Anshi's house. Wang Anshi's family had many brothers and a large family. As one of the people who were highly anticipated, the family would naturally help each other. Therefore, Wang Anshi was not considered poor. Although the house was not big, it was quite impressive. It was whispering like Ouyang Xiu who had been living under someone else since childhood.

Wang Anshi was not very enthusiastic about human nature. If it weren’t for the fact that it was a very important thing for Confucianism, he wouldn’t even do it, just admit it verbally.

So the ceremony was very simple. After offering the six rituals of Shu Xiu, Ouyang Bian knelt down to Wang Anshi and Wu respectively and was considered to be completed.

Ouyang Xiu smiled and gave Wang Anshi his collection of books: "Jiefu, last time I heard you say that you had never read the "History of the Six Kingdoms". I have a suspected ancient book here, so you can identify the authenticity."

Wang Anshi took it carefully, with a happy face: "Thank you, Uncle Yong."
Chapter completed!
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