Chapter 35: The Song of Righteousness
While the master and apprentice were muttering, they heard a voice come over: "Ahhh Brother Yuan, you're here. Brother Yuan came from afar, and the official never greeted him from afar, disrespectful, disrespectful. ”
As he spoke, the fat Gou Thorn Shi ran over, looking at the enthusiastic look, as if Yuan Chong was his brother-in-law who had not seen him for eight hundred years. Yuan Chong hurriedly saluted respectfully, but was stopped by Gou Shi.
"Brother Yuan has made meritorious contributions to governing the locality. and with the power of only one county, the robbers were swept away in one fell swoop and the taxes were recovered. It can be called the hero of Jizhou and the model of this official. And this young hero must be a godsend, right? You are young and promising, brave and resolute, and you can be called a model among the teenagers in Jizhou. Brother Yuan, don't move, please accept the official's worship. After Gou Tingshi finished speaking, he tidied up his clothes and bowed respectfully to Yuan. Niu Tianci secretly praised in his heart when he saw it, and Gou Tingshi's move was quite Cao Mengde's welcome. Well, this person is available.
Yuan Chong is very excited, it is an exciting thing to receive praise from his superiors in any era. Although Yuan Chong didn't respect Gou Shi very much in his heart, after all, he was the boss. Gou Tingshi personally came out to greet Yuan Chong's master and apprentice, and praised and saluted. In this era of respect and order, few officials can do this. No matter how conceited you are, in the face of a person who admires you and is still your leader, can you turn a cold eye to it? Apparently not. Therefore, Yuan Chong was very excited, and he humbled himself again and again, saying that he was able to achieve today's achievements thanks to the cultivation of Lord Thorn Shi. The atmosphere between Gou Tingshi and Yuan Chong is much more harmonious than that of Fan Tiemian.
Fan Tiemian, who was standing at the door of the public hall, snorted softly. He couldn't get used to this kind of fake look. Ma Zhiju whispered to him on the side: "Old Fan, Zi said: When the water is clear, there are no fish." You see how good it is, isn't it good for everyone to be affectionate and talkative? Why do you have to keep a face, there's no need to be hateful and resentful. If you can't get used to it, you can not read it, and don't say it. It's not beautiful if you spoil the atmosphere. ”
"Hmph, the old man just can't get used to it, and he doesn't want to be in the same stream with you."
"Old Fan, it's too hurtful to say this. To be honest, I don't like you yet. You said that you can't lift your shoulders or lift your hands, but you only know that you stand on the court and spit on the emperor. Just like you, can the emperor like you? You see, there is a lot of spittle, and the emperor kicked it here. You still haven't accepted the lesson, I think you're a person who won't look back if you don't hit the south wall. Alas, in fact, I also know that you are for the country and the people, but now the emperor. Well, not much to say. Actually, I still admire you very much, you really have a bit of the strength of our Zhenbei Army. admit death, and don't give up until you reach your goal. It's like when we fight with the barbarians, we all know that it is a fight for the country, and the brothers are not afraid of death and will not stop fighting blood, which makes people excited to think about it. ”
Fan Jin didn't look at Ma Zhiju from the corner of his eyes this time. As a subject of Dayan, who doesn't know the name of the Zhenbei Army. Fan Jin raised his hand at Ma Zhi and said, "The old man didn't know that the general had served under Yan Shuai, and he was disrespectful. Although the general's words are crude, they are also reasonable. The old man's ambition is difficult to pay, and it is inevitable that he will have resentment in his heart. It is indeed not a gentleman to anger others for no reason. Today's general's words made the old man pause, and he will always reflect on himself in the future. In the past, if there was any disrespect, I still hope for General Haihan. ”
"Don't mind, Lao Fan, you really can't adapt to such a polite old horse. You're still the same as you used to be, I'm from the army, and I like to speak straight. ”
"That being the case, the old man has a word to tell the general. The generals used the scriptures very well, but they were not comprehensive. This sentence should be: when the water is clear, there are no fish, and when people are observed, there are no fugitives. Does the general understand what this means? ”
"Huh? Probably Qi said that if the water is too clear, there will be no fish, and if people are too much, they won't be able to accept apprentices. Oh, I said Lao Fan, what I said is not right, you can teach me, don't stare at me. Good guy, your stare is even more scary than Yan Shuai. ”
Fan Jin tried hard to suppress his anger and said: "The meaning of this sentence is: if the water is too clear, there will be no fish, and if people are too shrewd, they will have no partners and no friends." Use this to warn people not to be too harsh in their accusations and not to be too harsh in their view. Otherwise, it is easy for people to be afraid and unwilling to deal with it. It's like the water is too clear to feed the fish. Your allusion is just right, and it also points out the shortcomings in the old man's character, and the old man thanked him. However, in the future, if the general wants to quote the scriptures again. Be sure to quote comprehensively, not just half a sentence. Otherwise, taking the quote out of context will mislead people's children, please keep it in mind. ”
Ma Zhiju couldn't help but laugh and said, "Old Fan, you let me say what you are so good about." You, you're real. As the saying goes, wow, dogs can't change it. Hey, old Fan, don't stare don't stare at it. Calm, calm. You're just going to be a fart for what I just said. ”
"Hmph, it's unbearable. The old man also had a heart-to-heart conversation with Yan Shuai, Yan Shuai was well-read and strong, talked extraordinary, and was a corporal of courtesy, and he could be called a humble gentleman. But as Yan Shuai's subordinate, you didn't learn Yan Shuai's chance. It's a pity, it's a pity! Fan Tiemian looked at Ma Zhiju with the corner of his eyes again.
"Am I comparable to Yan Shuai? Besides, how can you be seen without us ordinary people? Ma Zhiju muttered.
"What did you say?" Fan Tiemian glared again.
"Huh? You can hear that. Didn't say anything, hehe, the weather is nice today. Ma Zhiju smiled and looked up at the sky. Military generals and civilian officials have no inherent advantages. Ma Zhiju finally knew why his assassin brother was so afraid of this long history. Ma Zhiju secretly said in his heart: Forget it, our Lord Ma Zhiju has a lot, and he is not as knowledgeable as you.
Seeing that Ma Zhiju was speechless, Fan Jin was as proud as a rooster who had won. When he turned around and heard what Gou Tingshi and Niu Tianci said, his mood that had just gotten better fell apart in an instant.
Gou Thorn History: "Cow~~~ God." As soon as the official saw you, he felt that his face was kind, but I don't know which grandmaster you are? ”
God's gift: "Returning to the envoy, the student was taught by Yuan Xianzun and graduated from Woniu Academy. Mr. Zhou Ruhai, the head of the college, is the ancestor of the students. ”
Gou Tingshi: "Woohoo, it turned out to be Brother Yuan's disciple, Mr. Zhou's apprentice." Since Mr. Zhou took the helm of Woniu Academy, he has cultivated countless elite students for Jizhou and even Dayan, and even I have students from the academy. Oh yes, what's the name of the one who was scared away by me just now, he's the elite of Woniu Academy, hahaha. ”
Niu Tianci couldn't cry or laugh. The heart said that you can chat, no, are you praising the Lying Niu Academy or burying the Lying Niu Academy. The elites of the academy were all scared away by you, doesn't this mean that you are still a cow.
Gou Thorn History: "God's gift, the official likes you from the bottom of my heart when he sees you, I don't know who else is in your family?" Have you ever been engaged? ”
God's gift: "Returning to the king, God's parents are at home, and there is only one son from God." Well, there's a marriage engagement. ”
"What? There's a marriage engagement. Oops, it's a pity, it's a pity. You must know that a promising young hero like you is so good-looking. If there is no marriage contract, there will definitely be many concubines of the family. You just have to choose one of them and you can reach the sky in one step. At that time, you will be a high-ranking official, a horse to ride, a beautiful wife and a concubine, and a house full of gold and silver. Wouldn't it be better than you reading poetry and books for more than ten years? If you are lucky, it is not impossible for Princess Shang. At that time, you will become the proverbial Chao for Tian Shelang, and you will ascend to Tianzitang at dusk, and life will be so fast. Or listen to the words of the official, and withdraw from the marriage contract early, the woman of the small peasant family is not suitable for you. This official has a beloved daughter, who is the same age as you. If you are willing, the official will be in charge of you, and it is rare to take advantage of the opportunity. ”
Niu Tianci chuckled in his heart. Do you say that you are looking away? What kind of medicine is this Lord Thorn Shi buying in his gourd? Is this a test of your ambition? Could it be that this assassin is a master of hiding clumsiness? But Gou Shi Fangcai's performance is not like hiding clumsy, but really clumsy. Is there really such a good job of hiding people in this world? Tianci's brain was running rapidly, and he analyzed and compared Yuan Chong's evaluation of Gou Thorn History just now with what he saw, but the conclusion he came to was completely different. Niu Tianci really wanted to ask Gou Tingshi: Did you take medicine today?
Just when Tianci didn't know how to answer, Fan Tiemian relieved him.
"The angry old man is also. As a state assassin, you don't teach the people under your rule to study diligently, but you use these dirty tricks to mislead people's children. Conduct like yours is also worthy of the heavenly herdsmen. You, you, you, today, the old man is trying not to do this official, and he will teach you a lesson for the way of heaven. Hugh go, watch the fight. Fan Tiemian took off his official boots and chased after Gou Thorn Shi to fight. Gou Tingshi ran into the public hall with his head in his arms, and closed the door from the inside with a bang.
Yuan Chong was also quite angry just now. Her own baby girl became the girl of a small farmer's family in the mouth of Gou Tingshi, which made Yuan Chong, who loved his daughter, not angry. Although her own girl is not the daughter of a family, she is also knowledgeable and dignified since she was a child. Yuan Chong thought that his Yuan'er was no worse than those concubines of the family. But being angry was angry, he still stopped Fan Jin and didn't let him fight Gou Shi. After all, it was Shangguan, and beating Shangguan would damage Fan Jin's reputation. Tianci also hurriedly hugged Fan Jin's waist to prevent him from getting close to Gou Thorn Shi.
"Oh, why are we fighting again, it's not. Old Fan, dissipate your anger. Calm down, be sure to be calm. What did you teach me just now? Oh, when the water is clear, there are no fish, and what people are. Old Fan, you see that you scared Lord Thorn Shi so much that he hid behind the door, so you don't have to do anything. ”
Ma Zhiju stopped Fan Jin to persuade. It's better if he doesn't persuade him, this persuasion Fan Tiemian jumped like thunder, pointing at Ma Zhiju and scolding. Of course, he doesn't carry a dirty word. Fan Tiemian is talented, quoting classics and witty words between words. Yuan Chong listened to it with a red face, like drinking nectar. Niu Tianci admired the five-body throwing to the ground, breathtaking.
But these are useless to Ma Zhiju, because he doesn't understand. He didn't know what Fan Tiemian was talking about. Anyway, no matter what Fan Tiemian said, Ma Zhiju would smile and say: "Old Fan, old Fan, my brother is wrong, stop being angry." After a long time, Fan Tiemian lost his temper and stood there panting. In other words, quarreling is also a manual work, Fan Tiemian has a lot of stubble, and his physical strength is not good, so he has to take advantage of this effort to take a breath.
Tianci picked up Fan Tiemian's official boots, squatted on the ground and gently picked up Fan Tiemian's feet, and carefully put on the official boots for him. Well, Fan Tiemian is sweaty feet.
"Uncle Shi is angry, Lord Assassin Shi is joking with Tianci. Tianci has been taught by his ancestor for many years, and his ambition will not be lost by small profits. In order to persuade God to go up, Uncle Shi did not hesitate to offend Lord Shi. This kind of kindness will never be forgotten by God. God has thanked the teacher for his teachings. Niu Tianci lay on the ground and bowed solemnly to Fan Tiemian. Yuan Chong happily clasped his hands to his chest on the side, looking at the eyes of the heavens so kind.
After Niu Tianci finished bowing, Fan Tiemian hurriedly bent down to help Niu Tianci up, and dusted off the soil on his body in distress.
"God, your master has told me about you a long time ago, but my master and uncle have been busy with official business and have never had the opportunity to meet. Seeing you today, Uncle Shi is very satisfied. Your master has accepted a good apprentice, and the old man is very relieved, very relieved. Fan Tiemian smiled.
Fan Tiemian actually laughed. Ma Zhiju on the side looked at Fan Tiemian with wide eyes. I saw Fan Tiemian at this time holding the shoulders of the godsend, while taking the test. The uncle and nephew asked and answered. Fan Jin asked quickly, and God answered quickly. Fan Jin asked a difficult question, but God answered it well. Fan Jin stroked his beard and raised his head and laughed.
"Hahahaha. Good knowledge, good opinions, good ambition. He is worthy of being the proud disciple of your master. It's not in vain for your ancestor's hard work. Senior Brother Yuan, the foolish brother is so envious of you. ”
"Senior brother, don't be envious, my disciple, you also have the responsibility to teach. Tianci is very smart, but he still has a little tactfulness in his personality. I also hope that the senior brother will teach him more in the future, so that he can learn the righteousness of the senior brother, which will be of great benefit to the heaven-sent future. ”
"Alas, there are many people in the world nowadays, and I'm just afraid that God-given people will not be allowed by those people like me." Fan Jin touched the head of the heavenly gift lovingly and said, there was an indescribable loneliness in that expression.
"Uncle Shi, God thinks that it is precisely because there are many people in the world today who tend to be inflammatory, that they need the guidance of Haoran righteousness even more. Otherwise, everyone will chase fame and fortune, and there will be no righteousness in this world. God wishes to respect the teachings of the master and be a person full of righteousness in his chest. Uncle Shi, a few days ago, after listening to Shizun talk about righteousness, he felt in his heart, and wrote a poem, and asked Shi Bo Yazheng. ”
"Okay, come on."
Heaven and earth have righteousness, and miscellaneous manifolds. The lower part is the river mountain, and the upper part is the sun star.
Yu people say Haoran, full of gloom. The royal road is clear, containing and Tuming Court.
When the poor festival is seen, one by one. It is majestic and majestic.
When it runs through the sun and the moon, life and death are sufficient. The earth is based on it, and the heavenly pillar is respected.
The three outlines are really life, and morality is the root. It is not effective to give Yang Jiu, and it is really ineffective.
Chu prisoners were crowned, and the car was sent to the poor north. The woks are as sweet as gluttony, and they can't get it.
The ghost fire in the underworld is hot, and the spring courtyard is dark. Cow Ji has the same soap, and chickens perch on phoenix food.
Once covered with fog and dew, it was divided into barren ditches. No matter how cold and hot it is, Bai Wei is easy to find itself.
Sigh and frustrate, for my peace and happiness. How can he be skillful, yin and yang cannot be thieves.
Looking up at the clouds. I am sad, and the sky is very strong.
The philosopher's day is far away, and the punishment is in the past. The wind eaves show books and read, and the ancient road shines in color.
Tianci borrowed Wen Tianxiang's "Song of Righteousness". Since they are not in the same time and space, the historical allusions are naturally different. Tianci had no choice but to put "in Qi Taishi Jian, in Jin Dong Fox Pen." In Qin Zhang Liangshi, in the Han Su Wu Festival. For General Yan's head, for Ji's blood. For Zhang Suiyang's teeth, for Yan Changshan's tongue. Or for the Liaodong hat, clear the ice and snow. Or for the teacher's table, the ghosts and gods weep strongly. Or to cross the river, generously swallow the hu. Or for the fight of the thief, the reverse vertical head is broken. These sentences are omitted, which makes the momentum of the whole article fade a lot. But it can't be helped, it can't be reduced without reduction.
With Niu Tianci's excited voice, Yuan Chong and Fan Jin's eyes became brighter and brighter. Even Ma Zhiju, who was on the side, felt his blood gushing when he heard it, and his chest was full of pride. More and more officials gathered in front of the court, and many people recited aloud the song "Song of Righteousness" that Niu Tianci borrowed from Wen Tianxiang with the voice of Tianci.
"Heaven and earth have righteousness, and miscellaneous manifolds. The lower part is the river mountain, and the upper part is the sun star. Yu people say Haoran, full of gloom. The royal road is clear, containing and Tuming Court. ......" The stirring voice echoed in the sky above the Jizhou Thorn Mansion. Tears flowed from everyone's eyes, and the doors of the court were opened. Gou Jianshi stood on the steps and waved his hands and recited "Song of Righteousness" aloud, and no one thought he was ridiculous at this moment.