Chapter 13: The Revision of the Four Books (1)

Since he no longer kept filial piety, Gu Yan finally ate meat dishes. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Due to nutrition, Gu Yan's body cannot be said to be very healthy, and his height is shorter than that of his peers, which makes Gu Yan very worried. I also started exercising with a purpose. Everything seems to be developing in a good direction, and Gu Yan is quite satisfied.

Regarding the annotations to the collection of chapters and sentences in the four books, the two articles of the university and the mean have been completed, but the one of Mencius is in trouble. University and Zhongyong are two articles in the Book of Rites, but Gu Yan has a memory in his head, and difficult things have become easy things, and the Analects are the key points in each dynasty, which is difficult, but not too complicated, but Mencius, now without Zhu Xi's respect, is not embarrassed or embarrassed, and there are not many books related to Mencius. At least the relevant information is currently not available in Gu Yan's hands. After thinking for a while, Gu Yan went out with the annotation of the finished college article.

Gu Yan naturally went to find Wang Anshi. When Wang Anshi of Zhizhou lived, it was still easy to find a place. After a short time, Gu Yan found his destination under the guidance of passers-by. Speaking of which, this is Gu Yan's first visit. Gu Yan was wearing clothes of good material, although he looked a little thin, but Gu Yan's temperament was not bad, and the gatekeeper was not too embarrassed, he looked up and down, and after the report, Gu Yan successfully met Wang Anshi.

Wang Anshi was a little puzzled, although he still valued this young man more in his heart, he didn't expect Gu Yan to really come to see him alone. But after all, there is a little appreciation in his heart, and he is also kind and pleasant when he speaks, "What is the matter with Gu Xiaolang?" ”

Gu Yan was a little embarrassed: "I hope to borrow a few books from Lord Zhizhou." ”

"Oh?" The Gu family is a scholarly heirloom, it seems that the books that Gu Yan came to borrow are not common books, thinking of this, Wang Anshi became a little interested, "What book do you want to borrow." ”

"I want to borrow the Analects and Mencius's commentaries." Gu Yan replied, taking out the annotated university from his arms, "I also have some experience in the two articles of the mean and the university." ”

Wang Anshi took this university and read it carefully, and his face became more and more serious. Seeing half of it, Wang Anshi raised his head, his eyes were shocked: "This is ...... What did you write? ”

Gu Yan saw that Wang Anshi did not despise Wang Anshi when he took the university manuscript, and while admiring Wang Anshi a little more, he knew that there was no problem with this matter.

"Yes, that's what I have to say."

"Good! Well written. Wang Anshi suddenly roared. Gu Yan was almost taken aback. I saw Wang Anshi with a smile on his face, "Your idea is really good, Confucius, Zengzi, Zisi, and Mencius, aren't they in the same vein?" Besides, you've put a lot of effort into this translation. If you write it all, it will really open up a new style, and a hundred years later, there will definitely be a place for you in history. Wang Anshi said as he walked around excitedly. Gu Yan saw it, a little funny and a little moved.

Wang Anshi stopped suddenly, "Let's go, I happen to have a few related books here, you go with me, if it's useful, you can borrow them together." He took Gu Yan and left, followed a few steps, stopped again, and clapped his hands in annoyance: "Young Master Sun's Mencius annotation manuscript was placed in the old mansion by me!" He hurriedly walked to the door and called out in a loud voice: "Uncle, you hurry up and drive my car back to the old house, go to my study and bring the manuscript wrapped in cloth on the top, eh, go early and come back early!" After finishing the instructions, he looked at Gu Yan and said loudly: "Let's go, go to my study." ”

Gu Yan didn't move, and said in astonishment: "Could it be Young Master Sun?" "Han Zhaoqi's annotation of Sun Xiaoshu's "Commentary on Mencius" is also very famous in the history of ancient literature, but I didn't expect Wang Anshi to have his manuscript.

Wang Anshi twisted his beard, seemed to be very happy for Gu Yan's surprise, and said with a smile: "Actually, it's not a real manuscript of Young Master Sun. In my early years, I had the privilege of looking at the manuscript and deliberately copied one. He seemed to be worried that Gu Yan would not be able to look at this manuscript, and quickly added: "Compared with the popular version, the essence is all in the manuscript." You'll find out when you see it. You can rest assured that the copy I copied, I can assure, is exactly the same as the manuscript. After saying that, he smiled again.

Gu Yan remembered the 'deeds' of borrowing Wang Xizhi's true works with a dead face, and couldn't help but resonate. I laughed heartily.

Under the guidance of Wang Anshi, Gu Yan went to the study. There are all kinds of books in the study, and there are even a few valuable solitary books. Gu Yan himself is also a book lover, and when he sees these many books, he can't help but feel a little itchy. Wang Anshi took out a few books from the bookshelf while introducing the books, and said with a smile: "There are also some of my opinions on this, you can also take a look." Wang Anshi took out more than a dozen books scattered, and he couldn't see the title of the book when the books were placed, so he was indeed very familiar with the books he wanted and put them on the table. You can see it yourself, and if you want to see it, you can borrow it, but there is only a little. Wang Anshi paused and said seriously, "Don't stain or damage the book." ”

"That's nature." Gu Yan also replied seriously. This is definitely the time to pay attention to when borrowing books. Gu Yan opened a book casually, and the corners of the book were full of dense words. But the book as a whole is as smooth as new. Wang Anshi is also a book lover. Gu Yan felt a little more in his heart.

Gu Yan rubbed the book in his hand and made a decision. "Truth be told, I was going to take the last provincial exam and didn't have much time to finish it, so ...... If Lord Zhizhou doesn't dislike it, can you help me? ”

The smile on Wang Anshi's face sank, and he was a little displeased: "With your level, the imperial examination is not a difficult task, why rush for a moment?" I'm telling you, if you write this book, it's better than being a champion! ”

Gu Yan naturally knew this. If "Annotations to the Collection of Chapters and Sentences of the Four Books" is not famous, how can it become the only ancient annotated book that Gu Yan has ever read. However, Gu Yan's words just now are obviously asking Wang Anshi to co-author this book, as Wang Anshi said, having the opportunity to sign is tantamount to having the opportunity to leave a name in history, which is not big for Wang Anshi, who is still the governor of Changzhou and has not compiled the "Three Classics of Justice" less than forty years old. But Wang Anshi was still able to say this, and Gu Yan's heart warmed a little: sure enough, he still didn't mistake Wang Anshi's character.

Gu Yan smiled: "I know ......" Without waiting for Gu Yan to finish speaking, Wang Anshi blew his beard and glared: "Do you know it's still like this?" ”