Chapter 55: Why Zhu Pen Criticizes Good Writings (2)
Who knew that not long after, Fan Zhen came back again, Ouyang Xiu saw that he was holding a piece of paper in his hand, he couldn't help but be helpless and a little annoyed, and couldn't help but say half-jokingly and half-seriously: "Fan Jingren, Fan Jingren, I have made up my mind, if you give me those too academic styles again, don't blame me for arguing with you." Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info”
Fan Zhen waved his hand and said: "This time it's not too academic, I have this article in my hand, but it's really a good article." ”
"Oh?" Ouyang Xiu was interested, took the article, the article was not long, Ouyang Xiu read it quickly, and said with a smile, "This is indeed a good article, I want to be able to rank among the top three tripods." In fact, the name of this volume is well sealed, but Ouyang Xiu can see whose work this article is. Isn't it the famous Gu Yuzhi? First, Ouyang Xiu carefully read the policy articles that Gu Yan sent to his house, and became familiar with his writing style, so he ...... The official family read Gu Yuzhi's article in the examination room, although he didn't read it in order to avoid suspicion, but the inadvertent glimpse also made him see a few words in the first paragraph of the article. Ouyang Xiu was sure that this volume must have come from the hand of Gu Yu.
Ouyang Xiu couldn't help but look at the article in his hand, and he couldn't say anything in his heart, could it be that there are really geniuses in this world? The second game of this meeting, almost half of the time dozing off, not only completed on time without mentioning the strategy, this article is actually written with detailed arguments, the writing is sophisticated, it is not like a stroke of the pen in the field, but as if it has been carefully studied and revised several times. If it weren't for Ouyang Xiu's belief that it would be absolutely impossible for his strategy to leak secrets, and with the support of Gu Yan's reputation, Ouyang Xiu couldn't help but wonder if this Gu Yan had already written this article.
"Sandingjia?" Fan Zhen shook his head and said, "Such an article, I'm afraid that this scientific expedition will not be able to stand out!" ”
Ouyang Xiu said with a smile, "It's also obvious that the latecomers are on top." Let's wait until the final volume is finalized. Ouyang Xiu still agreed with Fan Zhen's statement in his heart, but let him approve this article as the first place...... Although this article is really well written, it is also true that I knew in advance who did this volume. Although this is not cheating, there is always some discomfort in my heart. It's better to wait until the final volume is finalized to see the results.
Ouyang Xiu, as the chief examiner, is mainly responsible for reviewing the papers that the deputy examiner considers controversial. So don't open a room. The rest of the examiners gathered in a lobby to facilitate the circulation of the examination papers, after all, whether a test paper can be passed or not is decided by the deputy examiners. Fan Zhen had to walk back with the paper, but strangely found that the rest of the examiners had gathered together.
Mei Zhi saw Fan Zhen, beckoned and smiled: "Jingren! I've got a good idea here! There is a deep style of Meng Ke's eloquence. Fast! Hurry up and take a look. ”
Fan Zhen stepped forward in two steps and one step, and just after Wang Qi finished reading, Fan Zhen took it easily. After scanning it, this article is shorter than the one in his hand, and Fan Zhen quickly finished reading it. I only heard Han Jiang frowning and said: "The allusions used in this article have yet to be verified, but there is a similar passage in "The Book of Rites: The Prince of Wen", the allusions of Emperor Yao and Gaotao are unheard of, although this article is good, it is not good." ”
Mei Zhi was a little unhappy: "The books of the world are as vast as a sea of smoke, do you Han Zihua dare to claim to have read all the books of the world?" ”
Han Jiang's temper was straight and hot, and as soon as he heard this, anger immediately appeared on his face.
Seeing that this was wrong, Wang Qi immediately changed the topic and said with a smile, "Speaking of 'reading all the books in the world', I think of one person." ”
Han Jiang's anger subsided a lot: "Are you talking about that Lin Xiaoshu?" Could it be that we still have to turn to the young man who has not reached the weak crown? ”
Mei Zhi said coldly: "Han Zihua, who is familiar with the scriptures and history, is afraid that he has forgotten that it is now the period of locking up the hospital. ”
"You ......"
Seeing that the two of them were about to quarrel again, Fan Zhen didn't dare to stand by anymore, "Two, slow down and quarrel again, I still have a good article here, it's not too late to take a look at this first." ”
Seeing that Mei Zhi and Han Jiang suppressed their anger, Fan Zhen put the exam papers in his hand on the table. As soon as I heard Fan Zhen say that there was still a good article, the rest of the examiners were also very curious, and after reading the article "The Treatise on Punishment and Reward for Loyalty" that Mei Zhi found, he also said that it was a good article, but I was afraid that it was really another good article.
After reading this article, the room was silent.
"This article is indeed good." Mei Zhi sighed.
Han Jiang's frowning eyebrows loosened a little, but they didn't completely loosen up: "It's indeed a good article, but this style of speech is a bit like Xunzi, mellow and round, elegant and elegant, meticulous and thoughtful, quite an elder's style, it should be written by an old Confucian." After speaking, he glanced at Mei Zhi again and continued, "What is rare is that although there are not many dictionaries, they are accurate and exquisite. ”
Mei Zhi snorted coldly: "The imperial examination is for the national selection of talents, what is the use of old Confucianism?" ”
"Being young and vigorous is the way to get rid of trouble." Han Jiang said not to be outdone.
Wang Jue had no choice but to step forward again to play the round, and said with a smile: "Speaking of which, this is quite like the dispute between Xun and Meng." Let's let the 'Confucian disciple' next door decide for a while. ”
This little joke eased the atmosphere again. Everyone returned to their tables and sat down, and after a while, Mei Zhi suddenly said, "By the way, Fan Jingren, you just came over from Uncle Yong, did you show this scroll to Uncle Ouyang Yong first?" ”
Seeing Fan Zhen's embarrassed face, Mei Zhi also understood: "Good you Fan Jingren!" It's a shame that when I found the article, I still sighed that you weren't there, but you had a good article and took it to Uncle Yong first! ”
Fan Zhen was a little embarrassed, but he was not in a hurry, Mei Zhi was a humble gentleman except for political disagreements and literary disagreements, and the relationship between the two was not bad, and it was just a joke to say this. He stood up and bowed to the rest of the people, "Everyone, don't you blame, didn't I take that good Taixue style to ask Uncle Yong before...... When I saw this article, I was in a state of turmoil...... Ah! When the provincial test is over, I will be the east, and everyone will drink! ”
Everyone present just laughed when they heard this, only Han Jiang was thoughtful. "I don't know what kind of article Gu Yuzhi made under the 'fame'?" Although he said that, he remembered that after the imperial examination fraud incident, Mei Zhi said about Gu Yuzhi's performance, but most of his heart was sure that the article Mei Zhi saw was written by Gu Yuzhi. Young and vigorous, Mencius is eloquent...... Isn't that the article? The disgust in my heart is heavy.