Chapter 7 The old and the young!
Of course, the house was not rented. After all, Ouyang Xiu knew how much his purse was, but after looking at the courtyard, he could not decide to go down because it was too simple.
After returning home, Ouyang Xiu did not beat and scold Ouyang Bian. Over the years, as he grew older, his temper gradually became softer. In the past few years, Ouyang Bian had to be beaten, and his eldest brother Ouyang Fa was beaten a lot by Ouyang Xiu.
"Is our son too precocious? He even understands things like watching houses. He is very clear about it, even the location and space. Considering the journey I went to court and his brothers to go to school, my mind is really meticulous and I don't look like a five-year-old child at all."
Ouyang Xiu said while the couple was lying on the bed.
Mrs. Xue agreed: "Yes, I have this feeling too. Since I was a child, I felt something was wrong. He is not like an ordinary child. Other children like to yell and play everywhere. Our son has been quiet since he was a child, but not to mention how easy it is to take care of him. Husband, do you think our son is a child prodigy?"
Ouyang Xiu scolded: "Don't talk nonsense."
Mrs. Xue said angrily: "Isn't it great for my son to be a child prodigy? Look at Gun-Mr. Yan is also a child prodigy? Look at his career and his position as a great minister, and it would be great if the monk could do this in the future."
Ouyang Xiu shook his head: "There is no such thing as a child prodigy? A few years ago, Wang Jiefu wrote an article called "Shen Zhongyong", which talks about a child prodigy. He is obviously a gifted child, but he was delayed by these false names. The monk is smart, but my son Ouyang Xiu doesn't have to be a child prodigy. Just do steadily and learn. You don't know if you are a child prodigy."
Mrs. Xue nodded and said nothing.
Ouyang Xiu smiled.
Among the four sons, the eldest son has a down-to-earth personality and is willing to learn. Although his qualifications are not good, the most important thing in learning is to be down-to-earth. His eldest son's future achievements are almost the same.
The second son has a bit dull personality and his qualifications are worse than his elder brother. However, he is willing to learn, but his qualifications are really not good. He probably won’t be able to make a big profit in the future. He can just support himself steadily.
He is the most optimistic about his third son, very agile, never forgets his studies, and has a very calm personality. He learns from his two brothers, and the Ouyang family may have to rely on him in the future.
As for this youngest son... when he thought of his youngest son, Ouyang Xiu couldn't help but smile. It was not because he liked this youngest son, but because he liked to be close to him.
The other three sons respected him, but were a little afraid of him. The only one son liked to stick to him.
When I was in Yingzhou before, he always had to follow him, whether he had business or went out for a trip.
There is nothing wrong with this young man, he doesn't make trouble. His young man sits quietly next to him, never making noise.
When he went out for a trip, his youngest son would follow him happily. Although he had to be held by his servants sometimes, he never complained about being tired or tired. He was very worry-free. Except for one thing, he liked to eat very much.
As for qualifications, Ouyang Xiu said it was not very good. This young man is indeed quick-witted and eloquent, but he just doesn't like to study. He often said that he should be filial to his parents in the future. It is better to support his parents at home, just leave those to his brothers to do, and just concentrate on serving his parents.
Every time Ouyang Xiu heard these words, he would laugh and scold him for wanting to be a rice worm, but he was still very happy every time he heard them. After saying too much, he felt that there was nothing wrong with Ouyang Bian's dislike of studying.
Of course, necessary education is still needed. Ouyang Xiu's son must not be ignorant of Ding and become a mediocre person.
He must go to school!
Ouyang Xiu made a decision in a daze.
Ouyang Bian felt a chill in his sleep.
"I saw the ghost, the big summer shivering!"
The next day, Ouyang Xiu went to find Yashang, booked a house, and started moving that day.
Ouyang Bian put a small package of his clothes on his body, and followed his parents and brothers to the newly rented house. The brothers were stunned when they saw it.
That's it?
There is absolutely no problem with the house in front of you calling it an old and dilapidated one. The key is that the surrounding environment is still poor. The house is hidden deep in the alley. The alley is muddy, the doors and windows of the house are dilapidated, and some roof tiles fall off. It rains heavily outside and lightly inside. The house is pitch black during the day, and a small and dilapidated yard is overgrown with weeds.
Is this the life of wealth and idleness I want to live?
Ouyang Bian felt that the shattering of his dream came very quickly.
Moreover, this kind of life is not just a year or two, but Ouyang Xiu will be like this for more than ten years in Bianjing.
It would be better to be exiled to the local area. At least there are government offices in the local area to live in. Although officials do not repair the government offices much, the government offices at least have good lighting.
Can't accept it, can't accept it!
Not to mention that Ouyang Bian couldn't accept it, his brothers also looked desperate.
Their brothers only have two rooms to arrange, which means that the dream of one room for each person was shattered.
Ouyang Xiu did not dislike him. He lost his father since he was a child. When he was a child, his mother took him to his uncle Ouyang Ye. Ouyang Ye worked as a small official in Suizhou. His financial conditions were not good, so his living conditions were naturally not much better. Ouyang Xiu was used to suffering since childhood.
Mrs. Xue is a virtuous wife. After marrying Ouyang Xiu, she naturally married a dog and followed her dog. She has become accustomed to running around over the years. When she gets to the house, she arranges to organize the house and pays tribute.
Ouyang Fa several older children were arranged by Ouyang Xiu to pull out weeds in the yard. Ouyang Bian, the youngest child, sat on the stairs, with his hands on his chin, watching his father and brother working enthusiastically.
After reading for a while, I felt bored, so I simply took out the paper and pen and wrote and painted on the straw paper. Ouyang Xiu was very surprised. My son never liked to read, so why did he start learning at this time? When he walked over, he saw that the straw paper was full of words and drew a few sketches. He looked at it and slowly prepared the store opening, the name of the store was spare, the store selection, the store decoration, etc.
"Monk, what is this?" Ouyang Xiu asked curiously.
Ouyang Bian glanced at Ouyang Xiu: "I don't want to live here if I make money by opening a store. When I make money, I will buy you a big house. We went to see the yard yesterday."
Ouyang Xiu couldn't help laughing: "Okay, my youngest son is really worried about this family. OK, I'll wait for this day."
Ouyang Bian was a little surprised: "Dad, do you support me?"
Ouyang Xiu was just a childish child, nodding vigorously and said, "Support, but you have to complete your homework every day. I will ask your elder brother to supervise you."
Chapter completed!