Shen Yun took a volume of "Poems" written by Liang Zhongrong of the Southern Dynasty.

This kind of literary criticism is very difficult to find on the market, after all, it is not a mainstream scripture, and it has never been printed, only manuscripts borrowed and copied from each other.

Shen Yun is relatively weak in poetry. said that he was familiar with 300 Tang poems, and he could not compose poems and chanted.

However, scientific research has raised the requirements by more than one level. Shen Yun, who is still acceptable in Qinzhou, may not be able to do it when he arrives in Beijing.

And Zhao Wenqing, a guy who has received an orthodox school education, has taken the works of many famous masters of the current dynasty. Reading these things, just like Shen Yun before, is to understand the claims of these people.

There's nothing to be ashamed of doing what you like.

The housekeeper also thought it was quite interesting to see the two of them like this.

In the past, it was not without scholars that the Fan Mansion visited, but after many people came in, they were blindly restrained. Sitting on the chair, I want to be like a wood carving clay tire, and I want to take advantage of this to make a good impression of the owner's family.

I don't know that the Fan brothers are not the kind of people who are stubborn.

Since I was a child, I have experienced a lot of the style of acting as a famous Confucian, Ouyang Xiu's chic, and Liu Sanchang's uninhibitedness. Even the style of the Su Shi brothers now is not that sanctimonious.

So often the more such a scholar, the more the Fan family feels fake.

Naturally, people who pretend will not please anything, and in the end, most of them are sent out of the house with a tactful refusal.

After the two were invited to lunch, the steward no longer examined their behavior in detail.

As long as you do something seriously, time often flies by like flowing water. When the sky was getting a little dark, Shen Yun finally finished reading the book in his hand.

With a long sigh of relief, looking at Zhao Wenqing, who also put down the books, Shen Yun smiled: "Time is like water, fleeting." I didn't want to finish reading this book, and the day went by like this. ”

Shaking his head, Zhao Wenqing said: "At least, it's much better than doing it behind closed doors in the inn." Then he raised the book in his hand: "I hate that the time can't be longer, so that Brother Shen can finish reading this book and go back to help me transcribe it." ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, and together they put the book back in its place.

At this time, Fan Chun was dragging his tired body back to the house.

All day long, he has been arguing with the new crown prince Zhongyun, and I have to say that because of his brother, Fan Chun doesn't like this guy very much. As soon as you look at that act, you know that he is not a good person.

As soon as he stepped through the door, the butler greeted him.

"Little boy, there are two scholars from the house, it is said that they are from Qinzhou, and they brought a letter from Uncle Quan. The little one didn't dare to make decisions on his own, so he left the two of them behind and waited for the son to come back to deal with them. ”

"Qinzhou?"

Fan Chun was stunned, and then asked, "What are those two scholars called?" Was there ever a man named Shen Yun? ”

The housekeeper nodded, with a little smile on his face: "Childe is really a man of God, and before we met, I knew who it was." Yes, there is one called Shen Yun, and the other is called Zhao Wenqing. Both are in their early twenties. ”

Fan Chun nodded: "Okay, since that's the case, then tell the kitchen to cook a few good dishes, I will talk to him and the two of us, and then eat together." ”

The talk of Chinese people at the dinner table has been passed down through the ages. Although orthodox etiquette does not advocate this, the romance of scholars is not understandable in Confucius's time.

The housekeeper responded and watched Fan Chun go to the main hall, but he turned around and walked towards the side hall.

"Two sons, the little boy is back, and he is waiting for the two of you in the main hall, please come with me." The housekeeper walked in the door and said something to the two, which made Shen Yun and Zhao Wenqing suddenly nervous in their hearts.

This is not a pawn of a peddler in the market, but an official of the five products of the dynasty, the son of Fan Zhongyan.

Especially Shen Yun, who has been taken care of by others for many years, is even more anxious at this time.

Following behind the butler, he arrived at the main hall in a short time.

Before entering the door, the two saw a figure nearly six feet tall. The thin body, wearing a scarlet court dress, although he took off his official hat, he still gave people a heroic feeling.

Hearing the footsteps in front of the door, this figure slowly turned around, as young as Shen Yun and the others, with two lips on his beard and a willow leaf under his chin, a young man, he was talking about such a character.

"Students Shen Yun, Zhao Wenqing, meet Fan Zhongyun."

Fan Chun nodded and walked in front of the two: "Don't be polite, I heard that the two of you have been waiting for a day, but you are embarrassed." Shen Yun, I heard your name three years ago, and I don't want to see you today, come on, sit down. ”

He politely pulled the two of them to the chair, and then sat down: "When Uncle Quan sent your article to me that day, my second brother and I asserted that as long as there is nothing wrong with the Qinzhou Science Field, you will definitely come to Beijing." ”

Shen Yun nodded: "Thank you Fan Zhongyun for your attention, but when I came, I didn't know that Fan Shilang moved to Hezhong Mansion, otherwise I would definitely go to visit on the way." ”

Waved his hand: "Don't be so polite, you two are the same age as me, I am a few years older, so you can call me a good word." ”

This is obviously the meaning of the relationship between the equals, Shen Yun and Zhao Wenqing were full of excitement, and got up and bowed to Fan Chun: "Thank you, Brother Deru." ”

Fan Chun nodded, helped the two of them up, and then said, "No need to be polite." The talents of the two of you will inevitably come out in the next few years. I'm just a little more gracious than you. Speaking of which, I really envy you for waiting. ”

Although he was admitted to the office and was also given a background, he was not admitted by himself in the end, which is definitely a pity for an arrogant person like Fan Chun.

After being polite, Shen Yun took out the letter in his arms and handed it to Fan Chun: "Brother Deru, this is what Uncle Quan entrusted me to bring when Shen Yun came." ”

Receiving it, Fan Chun did not hide from the two, and naturally tore open the envelope, took out the letter paper and read it carefully. Sometimes frowning, sometimes stretching, and after the expression changed for a while, the letter was closed.

"But it's a little inappropriate to put Uncle Quan there alone. In a while, I'll send someone to fetch him. ”

After regaining his calm expression, the butler also came to invite the three of them to dinner.

In the end, everyone is the minister, Fan Chun said that he prepared a few good dishes, and the specifications were really different. There are not only mutton and beef that are common in the north, but also winter bamboo shoots in the south. Fan Chun warmly invited the two to sit down, so that he could serve food for the two of them without scruples.

This kind of enthusiasm also made the two who were originally a little restrained let go of their mentality.

When the food was almost finished, Fan Chun asked, "What books have you two been reading recently?" ”

Zhao Wenqing has always put Shen Yun in the lead, and this time is no exception, signaling Shen Yun to speak first.

"In recent days, I've been reading the articles of the invigilators of Guozi School who have been taking exams every month."

Fan Chun shook his head: "It's almost meaningful." ”

And Zhao Wenqing replied: "Just read some articles of the current minister." ”

Fan Chun still shook his head: "It's useless." ”

Seeing the doubts on the faces of the two, he said: "Wang Xiang's article, have you ever read it?" ”

"During Shen Yun's filial piety, he only read the articles of Wang Xianggong before Zhiping, and since the official family first ascended to the throne, he has not had the opportunity to see it."

Zhao Wenqing has a wide range of channels and has watched more than Shen Yun: ""A Hundred Years of Nothing to Do in this Dynasty" shocked the world, but I was fortunate to watch it a few times. ”

At this time, Fan Chuncai nodded, sighed and said, "Some time ago, Wang Xianggong said that he would reform the tribute. Although I don't know the intentions of the officials, I think I will agree. ”

Shen Yun and Zhao Wenqing's faces suddenly showed surprise.

Any innovation means that the previous preparations are likely to be in vain. For the two of them, the impact is naturally very large.

Sighing, Fan Chuncai continued: "I'm afraid that the main examination of this subject will also be controlled by the New Party, and the most likely one is Lu Huiqing." ”

When Fan Chun said these three words, he was very unhappy. Obviously, Lu Huiqing has quite different opinions from him on political affairs.

And when Shen Yun heard this name, he also showed a wry smile helplessly.

"It seems that Jinke is destined for me to have a hard head for reference."

"Huh?" Fan was puzzled and asked, "But why?" ”

Shaking his head: "But it was a moment of anger, and he had a dispute with his younger brother in the country, although he didn't take any advantage, but he never suffered a loss." I'm afraid that guy will hold a grudge, and when the time comes, let his brother depose me and so on. ”

Hearing this, Fan Chun smiled instead.

"Don't worry, he doesn't have that much ability, and he doesn't have that much boldness. As long as he dares to do this, without the need for others, I can take a copy of him for you. ”

The imperial examination is a major event related to the rise and succession of the country, and no Ming monarch will be careless in this matter. The Ming and Qing dynasties, which had the strictest imperial examinations, were even able to depose all the Jinshi who had been appointed because of a rumor.

Although Da Song is not so strict, if someone is found to be playing some tricks in the scientific expedition, it will still end badly.

Seeing that Shen Yun and the others were much more relieved, Fan Chun continued to smile and said: "I have read your article, although there are many different opinions on Wang Xianggong's change, he is generally in favor of the change. ”

This is particularly important, because the attitude of the Fan brothers is not completely against change. But he didn't want Wang Anshi to repeat Fan Zhongyan's mistakes. I think that if it weren't for Wen Yanbo's more moderate means of transition, I am afraid that now the government has been scattered because of the new policy.

For the reflection of that experience, the Fan family is more profound than anyone else.

"What's more, as long as your target is not the champion, his Lu Huiqing's hand can't be stretched that long."

After receiving Fan Chun's assurance, the two of them finally felt a lot more relieved.

After a dinner, the conversation between the three of them finally came to an end, and the two who stepped out of Fan's Mansion in the night were naturally extremely excited. Zhao Wenqing was even more grateful to Shen Yun.

In Fan's mansion, Fan Chun opened the article brought by Shen Yun and read it carefully.