Nantang.

Among the mountains, a academy is located.

The white clouds hung low, connected to the mist that filled the mountains, like a giant dragon circling.

The sound of reading aloud echoed over the academy.

Under the vigorous and upright green pine, two scribes sat opposite each other, above the low table, a small red clay stove, and green ants brewed wine.

While tasting wine, while discussing, contented.

One of them is Xu Cun.

As one of Yang Shi's disciples, he had to leave the capital because Luoxue was suppressed, returned to his hometown Nantang, opened a college, and taught science.

The precipitation of more than ten years has made him more sophisticated in his studies, and he has a new understanding of science.

But this step is as difficult as the sky.

Although Xu Cun did not take this step until his death, he had a profound impact on later generations.

As the founder of Xinxue, Lu Jiuyuan, it was under the influence of Xu Cun that he created Xinxue and shouted out the sentence: Xuegou knows, the Six Classics are my footnotes.

The scribe sitting opposite Xu Cun, who was about the same age as him, took a sip of hot wine and said with a chuckle: "The great virtue of heaven and earth is born, and the great treasure of the saint is called the throne. What does Brother Cheng know? ”

Xu Cun replied: "The way of life is not in life. All things have a life, and this is the benevolence of heaven and earth. ”

"The benevolence of heaven and earth, the benevolence of heaven and earth......"

The scribe chewed Xu Cun's words carefully, and after a long time, his tone was admiring: "I haven't seen you for a few years, Brother Chengsuo's knowledge has become more and more sophisticated, and I can't do it." ”

This person's name is Liu Mianzhi, and he is also a disciple of Yang Shigao.

Now in Jianzhou, Chong'an is self-sufficient, indifferent to fame, and has a pair of children under his knees.

More than ten years later, Liu Mianzhi would accept an apprentice, and the young girl was also abducted by the apprentice.

The name of this apprentice and son-in-law is Zhu Xi.

Xu Cun said indifferently: "To the middle brother, why bother to be arrogant, I am not as good as you in terms of talent, but in recent years, I have taught and educated people, preached and taught, and I have some new insights." ”

A hint of change flashed in Liu Mianzhi's eyes: "Brother Chengsuo's words made me a little moved." ”

"If the middle brother is interested, you can come to the academy to serve as the dean, and you will have a good experience."

"Dean?"

Liu Mian was stunned and wondered: "What about Brother Chengsuo?" ”

Xu Cun replied, "I'm going to go on a long trip." ”

Liu Mianzhi pointed at him and laughed: "Okay, you Xu Chengsuo, this is deliberately digging a pit to lure me into the urn." ”

"Hahaha."

Xu Cun also laughed.

After laughing, Liu Mianzhi said curiously: "Where is Brother Chengsuo going?" ”

"Shandong!"

"Huh?"

Hearing that Xu Cun was going to Shandong, Liu Mianzhi restrained his smile and dissuaded: "The land of Shandong is now occupied by Han thieves, and the imperial court may start a war with it at any time. ”

Xu Cun chuckled and said, "What I said to my brother is completely different from the description of my friend. ”

"Who?"

Liu Mianzhi was interested.

Xu Cun replied, "Thank you." ”

"Fuyang Xie Ding?"

Liu Mianzhi frowned slightly: "This person is outstanding in humanities, and together with the Book of Changes, he has already entered the house, and he has the style of being an ancestor, building a school and subsidizing poor scholars." It's just a thief's move, which is really incomprehensible, and it is said that scholars in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places have criticized it verbally and penually. ”

He also read the crusade article, and Wen Cai naturally had nothing to say, but Liu Mianzhi was ashamed of his act of being a thief.

Xu Cun said: "Xie Shouqi praised Shandong as a paradise, and the rule of Datong praised Han Zhen as a reincarnation of Yao Shun." ”

Learned to the point where they are so determined, they are rarely shaken by gossip from the outside world.

Right and wrong are black and white, and you can tell the difference in your heart.

"Really?"

Liu Mianzhi was skeptical.

Xu Cunzheng said: "I have known Xie Shouqi for many years, although I don't know why he became a thief, but I can trust his character." The reason for this letter is that Han Zhen wanted to establish an education institute to oversee the academic administration in Shandong, and he couldn't find a suitable candidate for a while, so he recommended me. ”

"Han thief is willing to promote Luoxue in Shandong?"

Liu Mianzhi grasped the point of his words.

Now that Cai Jing has been deposed, the Cai Party still controls the government, and today's officials vigorously support Xinxue and suppress Shuxue and Luoxue.

Otherwise, as Yang Shi's protégé, how could he have lived in seclusion in the countryside for more than ten years.

Xu Cun nodded: "Xie Shouqi said in the letter that Han Zhen is open-minded and generous, not sticking to schools, Xinxue, Shuxue, and Luoxue can take root, and encourage Confucianism to preach and start a sect." ”

A hint of appreciation flashed in Liu Mianzhi's eyes: "Although there is a suspicion of soliciting literati, it can also be regarded as a sign of benevolence." ”

It would be impossible to say that he had no resentment against His Majesty today.

Learn to become a literary and martial artist, and the goods are with the emperor's family.

As a result, he learned it, and the other party not only abandoned it, but also stepped on it.

I couldn't even lecture and spread Luoxue in Gyeonggi, so I had to return to my hometown in disgrace and spend all day in love with the landscape.

Therefore, he used the word benevolence to recognize the identity of Emperor Han Zhen, just to vent the evil anger in his heart.

Liu Mianzhi asked: "Brother Chengsuo, is this the right thing to do?" ”

Xu Cun said: "As the saying goes, a mule is a horse, pull it out for a walk." Whether Shandong is as good as Xie Shouqi described, and whether Han Zhen is virtuous or not, I need to go to it myself to verify it. ”

"I'll go with Brother Chengsuo."

Liu Mianzhi said: "If that Xie Shouqi deceives me, I will scold him for being a bloody dog." ”

He has really been suffocated all these years, if Han Zhen is not the master, he has the right to wander and relax.

Xu Cun laughed and said, "Hahaha, if that's the case, I'll scold you together." ”

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The Qionglin Banquet was called the Qujiang Banquet in the former Tang Dynasty, and its predecessor was the Burning Tail Banquet.

Although the names are different, the meaning has not changed, and they are all designed to celebrate the entry of scholars.

During the banquet, the emperor would often take the school examination for knowledge or poetry, and if he could win the first prize, he would definitely leave a deep impression in the emperor's heart, and he would rise to prominence from then on.

The high school officers had been notified the day before, so they dressed up one by one in advance.

Qi Meng stepped on the setting sun and walked down the street, and a familiar voice came from beside him.

"Brother Qi!"

Qi Meng turned his head to look, only to see the carriage curtain opened, and Zhu Da and Tan Xingzhong were waving to him.

Seeing this, Qi Meng was not hypocritical, after all, there was really a distance from the outer city to Shaoyang Palace.

After getting into the carriage, Zhu Da asked, "Brother Qi has prepared poems?" ”

Zhu Da and Tan Xingzhong are dressed very exquisitely today, with a fine moon white Shu brocade robe, and a precious mutton fat jade pendant hanging on the belt.

The two of them have the same idea, this Qionglin banquet does not seek to be a blockbuster, at least to leave a good impression on the county magistrate.

In contrast, Qi Meng's dress is much more plain.

Qi Meng replied: "Don't hide it from Brother Zhu, poetry is not my strong point, and I am worried about the new words, but I am inferior." ”

"I'm worried about the new word, this sentence is good!"

Tan Xingzhong's eyes lit up and savored this sentence.

"Alas!"

Zhu Da sighed: "I originally wrote a poem, and I also wanted to perform it at the Qionglin banquet, but now I feel bored when I listen to Brother Qi's words. It's just that I'm not a poet, but I'd better be down-to-earth. ”

Tan Xingzhong agreed: "Brother Zhu's words are very good, although the sword can be majestic for a while, it is the way of the official, and winning in stability is the right way." ”

As the three of them spoke, the carriage had already driven into the inner city.

After a while, the coachman's voice sounded: "Shaolangjun, it's time to Shaoyang Palace." ”

"Oh."

Zhu Da answered, and the three of them immediately got out of the car.

At this time, many carriages had been parked outside the Shaoyang Palace, and after the three of them were dressed up, they stepped into the palace gate with invitations in hand.

Under the leadership of the duty officer, the three of them walked all the way through the courtyard to the northwest corner of the second courtyard.

The pavilions and pavilions here, the rockery landscape pavilion, the environment is quiet.

Under the pavilion, a banquet was arranged, and many high school officials were already seated.

"Champion Lang and Bangyan are here."

As soon as Qi Meng and the three arrived, the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

There is envy and jealousy, and countless eyes are cast on Qi Meng's body.

Qi Meng arched his hand and said modestly: "It's just a fluke." ”

After taking his seat, after another moment, a singing voice came.

"The county magistrate has arrived!"

Hearing this, everyone got up one after another.

Han Zhen was dressed in a regular uniform, accompanied by several personal guards, and strode towards the pavilion.

"I've seen the county magistrate!"

Everyone bowed in unison.

Han Zhen smiled at the corner of his mouth and greeted, "Don't be polite, sit." ”

Looking around at the crowd, Han Zhen's gaze fell on Qi Meng, and he chuckled: "I heard that many officials are optimistic about Yu Ling, but fortunately, they didn't disappoint them and won the first place." I've read your exam papers, and they're very good. ”

As soon as the words fell, all the supplementary officials present cast envious glances.

Qi Meng hurriedly bowed down and said, "Thanks to the love of the county magistrate and all the officials, Qi Meng is grateful. ”

Han Zhen moved his gaze to Zhu Da again and asked, "You are Zhu Da?" ”

"Yes!"

Juda stood up and answered.

Han Zhen smiled and didn't say much.

This move made Zhu Da feel worried.

What does the county magistrate mean by this?

Name yourself, but don't say anything, is this satisfied or dissatisfied?

After a few more conversations with Tanhua, Han Zhen picked up his wine glass and said loudly: "You are all pillars, and you have experienced in supplementing officials, so you should know better about the suffering of the people." I hope that after you become an official, you can not forget your original intention, borrow the four words of Mr. Hengqu, establish your heart for heaven and earth, establish your life for the people, continue your studies for the saints, and open peace for all generations. Gentlemen, encourage you! ”

"We will keep in mind the teachings of the county magistrate!"

The officers stood up one after another, raising their glasses with solemn expressions.

"Sit!"

After a glass of wine, Han Zhen said with a smile: "In the past, after Meng Jiao Dengke, he once saw all the Chang'an flowers and was sung by future generations. Now that you are in the Dragon Gate, do you have poetry? ”

Many supplementary officials were overjoyed, and the opportunity to perform had come.

Tanhua Li Pei got up and said: "County magistrate, there is a poem in your majesty." ”

Han Zhen gestured: "Listen to everyone." ”

"There are all kinds of honors, and there are few winners. Dexing gathers at one door, and four people return to Dayjin. Hard-working and rewarding his life, and his good name is broadcast in Diji. Serve the official and cultivate political skills, and go to show his talents. ”

After thinking about it, Li Pei glanced at Qi Meng proudly.

"Good!"

"Good poetry!"

"This poem should be revealed."

A group of supplementary officials applauded.

I have to say that this person's talent is really outstanding.

Han Zhen said with a smile: "It is indeed a good poem, the bounty is one hundred taels, and a pair of jade bi will be given." ”

"Thank you, County Magistrate!"

Li Pei was overjoyed immediately.

With Li Pei making a good start, and constantly making up officials, Han Zhen will give some rewards more or less, and the atmosphere of the banquet will gradually be pushed to a climax.

Han Zhen didn't stay long, he was not the protagonist of today's banquet, and when he was halfway drunk, he got up and left, leaving a group of high school officials to continue to celebrate.

Seeing Han Zhen leaving, Zhu Da regretted and said, "I knew that I also wrote poetry." ”

"Doesn't Brother Zhu want to be down-to-earth?" Qi Meng quipped.

Zhu Da explained: "Harm, the main thing is that I didn't expect the county magistrate to be so generous, otherwise wouldn't it be beautiful to get two pairs of jade." ”

Qi Meng was puzzled: "With your family assets, there is still a lack of jade?" ”

"Can that be the same?"

Juda pouted.

At this moment, a maid walked up and whispered something in Zhu Da's ear.

I saw Zhu Da shocked, and then bowed his hand to Qi Meng and Tan Xingzhong: "Two brothers sit together, I'll come when I go." ”

With that, he got up and hurried away with the maid.

This scene did not attract the attention of others, and even if someone saw it, he only thought that he would go to relieve it.

(End of chapter)