Chapter 005: On the Skill of Sycophancy
At that moment, at the critical moment of life and death, Li Qian actually had an idea, and he really came up with a way to save his life. Here, there should be applause------
It's a pity that no one at the scene applauded themselves------ forget it, don't care about these details.
At that moment, Li Qian hurriedly bowed his hand respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang above, and replied calmly: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister knows that the crime of disobeying the holy order is unforgivable, but the minister is also forced to do this------
"As a last resort? Humph------"
Zhu Yuanzhang interrupted him with a sneer, and his tone was filled with a little murderous intent: "I saw your excerpt and said that your father was seriously ill, or should I let someone go to Hangzhou to investigate?" ”
Li Qian's forehead broke out in a cold sweat, only then did he know why his performance was useless, and Zhu Yuanzhang didn't believe in such a lie at all, but thought that he had been robbed of the champion and beaten to the top three jinshi, so he was resentful, so he deliberately didn't go to the Chuanyun ceremony------ he was really more wronged than Dou E!
The real reason for leaving Jinling cannot be said, because that will also not change the fact that he deceived the king. Not only that, but if he said his truest reason at this moment, I am afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang would be eager to cut himself alive one by one------ well, which is commonly known as Ling Chi's execution.
As a monarch, especially a male lord, how could Zhu Yuanzhang tolerate his cruel treatment of his courtiers in public?
Although it was not his original intention, he was just more desperate for his life, but once those words were said, it was tantamount to blatant accusations against the Son of Heaven.
People often say that the dumb eat Coptis chinensis, and there is bitterness that cannot be said.
Li Qian is not dumb, but he is also speechless.
What to do?
Although he is anxious, he also needs an opportunity, if Zhu Yuanzhang does not give himself this opportunity to speak, he will not be able to escape today's catastrophe ------ nine out of nine.
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't dare to answer when he saw him, but he didn't plan to continue to embarrass him, after all, he had a good impression of this scholar before. His face softened slightly, but he still asked sternly: "I came to ask you, do you think that the imperial court is unfair in taking judges, so you will openly do such disobedience and deception of the king?" ”
"The court is fair and strict, how can it be unfair?"
Li Qian's heart was relieved, and he replied sternly, but he didn't dare to quibble about his father's illness. This kind of lie is too easy to debunk, and if you stick to it, you will be dead. But fortunately, I took the opportunity to speak, and I was finally able to save myself.
At that moment, he hurriedly arched his hand to Zhu Yuanzhang, and then said: "Your Majesty forgives the ministers for their courage, only then can they see the face of the sky, the ministers feel a lot of emotion in their hearts, and they just remembered a poem, although the minister is not talented enough, but he also wants to dedicate this poem to His Majesty, in order to be able to atone for his sins." ”
"Oh?"
Zhu Yuanzhang didn't expect that this Li Qian not only did not have a grudge because of the champion, but he was still able to make a poem in this moment. Thinking of the poem he saw that day, he became somewhat interested in this talented scholar, so he nodded and said, "In that case, you can read it out in public." ”
When Li Qian heard this, his nervous mood finally eased completely.
As long as he can pass today's hurdle, his little life should be saved, and he no longer hesitated at the moment, straightened up and recited the words aloud in a low voice.
"Northern scenery, thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow drifting ------"
As soon as the first sentence came out, the two civil officials standing on the side were stunned, tasted the product carefully, and found that this word was indeed not lost in atmosphere, but it was also in line with the name of "Li Zhuangyuanlang". And the scenery of the northern country depicted in this work is indeed a yearning for the northern scenery of the people who have lived in Jiangnan for a long time, and the two southern ministers were aroused by him with some longing.
In fact, outsiders can't figure out whether the rumors are true or false, but they, the important ministers of the court, know the inside story of the bachelor's degree. Li Qian's scroll was indeed named the leader by the official who read the scroll, and it was only later that the emperor banned it.
I only heard Li Qian continue to chant: "Looking at the inside and outside of the Great Wall, only reckless; Up and down the river, suddenly lost the surging ------"
"Mountain Dance Silver Snake, Yuan Chi Wax Elephant, want to be higher than the Heavenly Princess!"
"It must be sunny, look at the red dress, it is extraordinarily enchanting------"
After reading it, Ru Yu was already shocked in her heart. He has few ambitions, smart and studious, Tang and Song poems are unforgettable, at the age of six he can memorize "Thousand Poems", at the age of ten he has been familiar with the "University" and "The Mean", at the age of sixteen he was able to pay tribute to the country's eunuch, and then entered the Taixue, accompanied by the prince of the dynasty, the emperor's relatives, and the prince of the prince's grandson------
It can be said that in today's entire court, Ru Yu never thinks that anyone can surpass himself in literary style, and after listening to Li Qian's words, he finally understood the truth that the blue is better than the blue.
Amazing!
Sure enough, it is amazing and brilliant, and it is worthy of the name of "Zhuangyuanlang".
Based on this first half alone, Ru Yu is enough to judge that his level of lyrics is indeed inferior to Li Qian. He may not be very happy to say that it is the difference between cloud and mud, but he also understands in his heart that if he talks about one word, he is indeed a big difference between himself and the younger generation in front of him.
Although this poem is a little more straightforward, it is slightly inferior to some classic lyrics of the Northern Song Dynasty, but at this time, it can be called a rare masterpiece.
It was really difficult for him to give a very pertinent comment on the spot, but at the moment there were only two words in his mind - atmosphere!
This is a majestic atmosphere, and in the face of this momentum, except for the king sitting above, it is difficult for anyone to resist head-on, and this is the charm of this poem.
At this moment, Ru Yu frowned slightly, and was faintly worried in her heart, but in fact, she also cherished her talents, worried that this young and vigorous scholar would not be able to grasp it well for a while, angering the emperor, and then losing his life. Without him, just because of the sentence "I want to be higher than the heavenly princess", it is not suitable to say it in front of the emperor.
In the whole world, except for the king of a country, who dares to compete with the heavens?
This is a great rebellion, it is really a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers, dares to say anything, dares to do anything, doesn't he understand the truth that a little disaster comes out of his mouth?
Quietly raised his eyes to look up, and sure enough, as he expected, Zhu Yuanzhang was faintly unhappy between his eyebrows.
Li Qian didn't care about this, and continued to chant aloud the second half of the que: "There are so many rivers and mountains, and there are countless heroes who bend their waists------"
"It's a pity ------ Qin Emperor and Han Wu, and he slightly loses his literary talent; Tang Zong and Song Zu, slightly inferior to coquettish ------"
"A generation of Tianjiao, Genghis Khan ------"
"Huh?"
As soon as Zhu Yuanzhang heard him praise Waiyi, his heart was even more angry, and he just wanted to interrupt the case, but he heard the second half of Li Qian's timely sentence: "I only know how to bend the bow and shoot the eagle eagle------"
Shen Wei on the side pinched a cold sweat for him, and said in his heart that this young man from the same township is really bold, he dares to read anything------ it's okay, it's okay, he dares to love Temujin first and then suppress it.
But to be honest, he felt that it was true that the young man in front of him was a good learner, and his arrogance was not false. Look at who he degrades, they are all once famous kings, and they have become a little unbearable in his mouth. The heroes of the past dynasties, if they heard such arrogant words and deeds of this son, I am really sure that they will be so angry that they will jump out of the coffin of the emperor's tomb------
"It's all over again!"
"Counting Merry Characters------"
Li Qian himself seemed to be infected by the atmosphere in the words, and at this moment he couldn't help but stand up, spread out his right hand, and made an introductory gesture to Zhu Yuanzhang above, and read without humility or arrogance: "Look at the present day!" ”
“------”
Silence, the atmosphere of the scene became extremely silent, and the pin drop could be heard!
This sentence is like a stroke of genius and plays a convincing finishing touch.
Looking back at the past, counting the romantic characters, and looking at the present------
This sycophant is really a masterpiece of ancient and modern times! I believe that no matter any emperor, he will be photographed with 36,000 pores on his body, all of which are unpleasant.
Sure enough, a moment later, Zhu Yuanzhang, who was sitting on the top, suddenly burst into a hearty laugh. He nodded Li Qian with his finger, and scolded with a smile: "It's a good Zhejiang solution, it's really brilliant and talented, hahahaha------"
Xu Zengshou was a little stunned on the side, but said that this young man made a good word, which made the Son of Heaven happy, but he didn't understand why he could get the praise of the saint himself, is it really talented?
He is an out-and-out Qiu Ba, and he has no problem reading and hyphenation, but for the things that the literati play, such as poetry, he has six out of seven - he doesn't know anything.
Turning his head to look at Ru Yu next to him, he also forgot that he had quarreled with these two crepe old horsemen, and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Lord Ru, what word is really so good?" ”
Ru Yu didn't care about him, not because of the previous dislike between the two, but because the great Confucian was still immersed in the wonderful artistic conception of this poem at the moment, blinking with a pair of big eyes that seemed to be full of righteousness, savoring the beauty of this poem------
Wonderful, that's wonderful!
This son should be the dragon among men!
Xu Zengshou glanced at Shen Wei again, and was also stunned when he saw the other party, and he didn't understand for a while.
Is that really the word?
The second monk Xu Xiaogong, who was confused, scratched his head, and said in his heart that these literati are ink, it must be because the saint likes this poem, so these two guys don't dare to say that it is not good, in fact, it is at that level------
Unexpectedly, Ru Yu whispered to Shen Wei at this time: "This son is brilliant, I am ashamed of myself!" ”
Shen Wei also nodded lightly when he heard this, and he thought deeply of this.
Here, Li Qian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and said in his heart that this sycophant finally didn't hit the horse's legs. Just looking at the current situation, I should be able to get out of it. Fortunately, he was even thinking at the moment, should he write a paper called "On the Technique of Sycophancy" when he goes back?
Unexpectedly, at this time, a small yellow door came in from outside the door, and he bowed down and reported: "Your Majesty, the champion Xu Guan asks to see." ”
Li Qian couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and said in his heart, what kind of Xu Zhuangyuan is this, he won't be here to stir up the situation, right?
Don't!
It was not easy for him to get rid of the capital crime, but don't let him run and intervene and cause all his efforts to be wasted------
Facts have proved that the good is not the bad spirit, Li Qian unfortunately guessed that Xu Zhuangyuan was here to stir up the situation. As soon as he saw the other person at the door, he shouted.
"Your Majesty, the minister begs Your Majesty to take back his fate, give Li Zhuangyuan justice, and give justice to the world's scholars!"