"This official has read the book for so many years, and has never heard of the phrase 'Yan Kukong Zhizhuo', today I want to see where your 'Yan Kukong Zhizhuo' came from, this official promised you, now, it's your turn."

Deng Jing gritted his teeth, hating to devour Xu Qian alive, looking at Xu Qian with gloomy eyes, just waiting to see Xu Qian's jokes.

Xu Qian was not hurried, and said: "The sentence 'Yan Ku Kong Zhizhuo' has existed since ancient times, and it is indeed from the words of Confucius Sage, this sentence is from the "Yangtze Sayings", which is not made up by students, but the Yangtze Sayings were written by Yang Xiong in the early Han Dynasty. He smiled coldly and continued: "Who is Yang Xiong, there is no need for students to say more, since Qin burned books, Confucius's learning has been endless, but Yang Xiong has risen up alone, so Han Yu called it together with Mencius and Xunzi. And Sima Guang is especially good at learning and calling it authentic. It is a saint like Cheng Zi and Zhu Zi, and he also has a lot of evidence for Xiongxue, and many of the views in the science are from the "Yangtze Law", and this "Yangzi Law", Cheng Zhu Lixue, was born from Yang Xiong, many of which are based on the Yangzi Law, dare to ask the master, dare to ask the adults, although the "Yangzi Law" is not the Four Books and Five Classics, but who dares to say that it is not a classic, and who dares to say that it is a fabrication of the sage's remarks. ”

Deng Jing's face was already very ugly.

In fact, not many people read the Yangtze Fa Yan, but its status is like the originator of science, because when Cheng Zhu conceived the theory of science, the main arguments and arguments came from the Analects and this book, and the so-called Jingkaoting Zhuzi's arguments were not left behind.

This book is very famous, although its status is inferior to the Analects compiled by Confucius's disciples, but it is definitely orthodox, but because the imperial examination is only the Four Books and Five Classics, as well as Cheng Zhu's collection of commentaries, so the Yangzi Fayan is rarely read. There are very few books circulating on the market, and all the adults here study the Four Books and the Five Classics one by one before becoming officials, how can they have the heart to read other books, and when they become officials, they will be busy with more things, giving gifts, listening to operas and composing poems, and they can't get out of their bodies.

As a result, a large group of so-called jinshi, none of them knew the phrase 'Yan Kukong Zhizhuo'.

But here's the problem. As a book about saints second only to the Analects, the Yangtze Fayan cannot be ignored, and even if the imperial examination does not use this book as a subject, no one dares to deny his authority.

Zhao Tixue's heart moved, and he smiled at Xu Qian. Then he said: "Come, immediately go to find the "Yangtze Fa Yan". ”

It's just that this kind of book, where is it so easy to find? But Xu Qian pulled out the book from his sleeve like a trick and smiled slightly; "Fortunately, the students carry it with them, and the adults are invited to take a look."

Seeing that Xu Qian was prepared to pull out the Yangtze Dharma, the examiners inhaled the cold air one by one, and couldn't help but think in their hearts. This surnamed Xu must have done it on purpose, could it be that he had expected it for a long time, so he brought this book with him?

Deng Jing's eyes were red, and he had expected that Xu Qian was distorting the scriptures. Who knew that this guy really had goods in his stomach, thinking of Fang Cai's bet, he hurriedly pounced and snatched the book. glared at Xu Qian fiercely and said, "It turns out that you came prepared." Why else do you have to carry ...... with you?"

Xu Qian interrupted him and said unceremoniously, "What are you talking about, my lord?" Traveling thousands of miles, reading thousands of books, learning endlessly, books must naturally be carried with you, otherwise you are worthy of being a reader? Is it also wrong for students to carry books with them? If this is the case, is it right that the adult, as an official of the imperial court, is also a scholar, and the adult does not carry the book with him so that he can watch it at any time? ”

A righteous rhetoric, of course, everyone doesn't believe that Xu Qian has such hard work, and it happens to be "Yangtze Fayan", how can there be such a coincidence in this world? But after all, what people say is very reasonable, and the reader carries a book with him so that he can read at any time, which should be encouraged, is it because of this that he will be punished?

Everyone suddenly realized that this seemed to be a conspiracy, or rather, this sentence was deliberately left in the article by the surname Xu, could it be that he was trying to lure the snake out of the hole? But the question is, everyone has no grievances, what are you doing to lure the snake out of the hole? Do you have itchy hands and have to find someone to pit?

Deng Jing was really frightened at this time, he didn't expect that he would lose, and now that people even sent evidence, he hurriedly went to read the Yangtze Fa Yan, Xu Qian reminded him: "This sentence is in the first volume of "Xuexing", the sentence at the end, have you seen it?" ”

Deng Jing did as he said, and sure enough, when he saw the line that was about to pierce his eyes, he couldn't help but be stunned, and then sat down on the chair in a dazed state.

In front of him, there seem to be only two ways, the first is to keep his promise, and then criticize his own master, impeaching the cabinet bachelor, of course, this is tantamount to looking for death, and it is definitely the kind that wants to die.

As for the second way, it is to pretend to be deaf and dumb, the problem is that so many people here hear his promise, if he is like this, how will he face his colleagues in the future? What else is it up to? Xu Qian has another bright newspaper in hand, if he publicizes this matter with great fanfare

, Deng Jing is afraid that there is no way out except to jump into the river.

Deng Jing's face was as pale as paper, and finally reluctantly said, "No...... Yes, there is indeed such a sentence, Xu ...... Xu Shengyuan, how are you doing? ”

Xu Qian's eyes looked at the adults and said, "Are you willing to testify for him?" ”

The coughing sound came out one after another, and everyone was embarrassed, but they all turned their faces to the side as if they hadn't heard anything.

The main examination of Zhengde's ten-year examination was Mao Ji, who was the secretary of the Ministry of Rites at the time, and now this Lord Mao has entered the cabinet and is one of the best ministers in the world, and now Xu Qian asked them to testify, isn't this looking for death?

You can't do it, but after all, everyone is a decent person, and they all seem a little ashamed.

Some people even thought in their hearts, if Ming Pao used this to make a fuss tomorrow, wouldn't he even lose face at that time? Although every official is inevitably flattering his boss, but this thing is like a calcium tablet to make up for what is missing, the softer the bones, the more everyone has to stick the upright signboard on their faces.

But once you post it, if you are indifferent, people will definitely say that you are soft bones.

Just when everyone was worried, Xu Qian suddenly sighed and said: "Actually, the words of the students and the imperial envoy are just jokes, don't take it seriously, in fact, this "Yangtze Fa Yan" is just an occasional reading by students, after all, this is not a classic of the Four Books and Five Classics, how can you talk about the level of knowledge with a Yangzi Fa Yan?" ”

It was still apprehensive, but then it made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

Everyone looked at Xu Qian in amazement, and suddenly felt that this guy was actually cute.

At this time, Xu Qian should not stay for a long time, so he bowed down and said: "Grandmaster, my lords, the tribute academy is important, and the students dare not disturb, so I will leave." ”

Zhao Tixue reacted at this time, hurriedly put on a majestic posture, and said slowly: "Hmm, you go, this time you will pass the test." ”

That Deng Jing was almost pushed off the cliff by Xu Qian, but he was pulled back by Xu Qian, and his heart was full of joy at this time, as long as Xu Qian didn't pursue this matter, it would be easy to do, after all, this matter involved his own grandmaster, and no one dared to go out and talk nonsense, and he didn't dare to be contemptuous at this time, so he actually laughed dryly and said: "Xu Shengyuan still needs to study hard after he goes back, don't be complacent because he has some achievements." ”

This tone seems to be as if he is very familiar with Xu Qian.

Xu Qian also accepted it calmly, and said to him: "Master Xie mentions." After saying that, he turned around and left.

In the entire Minglun Hall, until Xu Qian disappeared, he was still silent, everyone, look at me, I look at you, I can't cry or laugh.

"Ahem...... Zhao Tixue took in everyone's expressions and said slowly: "What do you think?" Since 'Yan Kukong Zhizhuo' is indeed from the classics, it shouldn't be a problem for Xu Qian's article to be included in the first class. ”

Deng Jing immediately said: "This son has a solid foundation, the article is full of flowers, we have a misunderstanding, and now it has been clarified, in my humble opinion, this person's article is not said to be listed as first-class, but it is also worthy of the name." ”

Zhao Tixue muttered: "It's just that the strength of a few articles is not under this article, if it is directly listed as the first, I am afraid that others will not accept it?" ”

Deng Jing's eyes rolled, and then he smiled: "I'm just an invigilator, and I can't talk about such facts, but the most important thing in the talent canon is the understanding of the saint, if you understand it thoroughly, and if you can read it well, it is serious, if you just get some whimsical ideas and talents by mistake, even if you take it, it may not be a good thing for the country." Cease...... That's all I say, and it's up to the examiners to figure it out for themselves. ”

In order to avoid suspicion, Deng Jing had already stood up and walked out first.

The other invigilators and fellow examiners did not express their objections when Deng Jing thought that Xu Qian was the first, and now seeing that Deng Jing was avoiding suspicion, they naturally stood up one after another and came out one by one.

There were only six markers and Zhao Tixue left in Minglun Hall, Zhao Tixue sighed, looked around at everyone, and said slowly: "What do you think?" ”

Everyone remained silent.

Zhao Tixue said: "If you talk about the article, who do you think can compete for the top." ”

"Ahem......" Finally, an examiner couldn't help coughing, and then said: "The lower officials think that Xu Qian and the other three test papers have their own merits, and I am afraid that they will not be able to compete for superiority." ”

The rest of the graders all bowed their heads in agreement and said, "Not bad, not bad." ”

Zhao Tixue was not polite at this time, and said slowly: "If this is the case, Xu Qian's knowledge seems to be more extensive, and this sentence 'Yan Kukong Zhizhuo' can show his skills, right?" ”

"What you say makes sense......

The examiners nodded again.