Chapter 45: Arrogant to the extreme
It was a perfectly fine party, but he unexpectedly came out to cause trouble. The young man in front of me looked young, but he was very energetic.
The children present could not sit still for a moment. One of the leaders waved his fan and sneered, saying: "You are ridiculous? Who is ridiculous? What do you mean by this, brother?"
Zhang Sheng, who brought Xu Qian here, suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. He just wanted to have a good relationship with Xu Qian and make a living. Who knew this guy was so ignorant? Zhang Sheng almost wanted to crawl into the cracks in the ground for fear of being caught.
Remembering what relationship he has with Xu Qian.
Xu Qian said loudly: "You are all scholars. What you talk about is the teachings of the saints, and what you write down is the words of the saints. But one is on the left and the other is trying to figure out the meaning of the prefect. Isn't it ridiculous? Confucius said it was Chengren, Mencius said it was Qiu.
Righteousness, scholars don’t talk about benevolence and righteousness, but they waste their time every day and only think about how to gain fame. Isn’t it ridiculous? The imperial examination is about to come, and you don’t think about it and try to figure out the scriptures, but you are opportunistic and focus on trying to figure out the meaning. Is this true?
Isn’t that ridiculous? I thought you were all elegant people, so I came here to listen to your opinions. Unexpectedly, all you said were such vulgar and unacceptable things. It’s really ridiculous. The country is holding an imperial examination and wants to interview the virtuous.
It is unthinkable to govern the world. Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Wending are all filled with such people who are greedy for fame and wealth and use unscrupulous means. Not only do I find it ridiculous, but I also find it lamentable. It is a pity that after a hundred and twenty years of raising scholars, no one knows the four words of propriety, justice, and integrity.
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Everyone was stunned.
The entire synagogue could hear a needle drop, and there was total silence.
Everyone was either shocked, at a loss, or looking at Xu Qian angrily. It was obvious that many people had not yet reacted and had never thought that someone would dare to scold everyone here.
This is no longer the case a few decades ago. With the opening of minds, scholars have long lost the interest in talking about benevolence and righteousness. Some secular words are not considered offensive when they are said in public. As a result, they have provoked such a "old-fashioned" person.
'This guy actually came to stomp on the scene.
"You...you..." Someone was furious and wanted to retort, but at the moment he didn't know how to speak. Scholars, you tell me about shamelessness, and I tell you about shamelessness, but suddenly someone jumps out and talks to you about saints and saints.
Let me tell you the truth, can we use the truth to defeat him? Yes, he can be defeated, but the problem is that what everyone just talked about is indeed a bit too philistine.
"Humph, it's really disappointing that you people can pass the child examination and enter the county school. You have different opinions and do not agree with each other. I'll take my leave!"
At this moment, Xu Qian was possessed by the sages Kong and Meng, and his words were sonorous and powerful, and he actually had the air of an ancient gentleman.
He turned to leave, but the person who spoke before sneered: "I don't know your surname."
Xu Qian smiled slightly and said coolly: "My surname is Xu, and my given name is Qian." After saying that, he sighed again: "Everyone in the world knows that studying is good, but only fame can't be forgotten! Where are the generals of ancient and modern times? A pile of grass in the deserted graves.
No more, everyone in the world knows that reading is good, only gold and silver can’t be forgotten! In the end, I only regret that there are not many people together, and when the time comes, my eyes will close. Everyone in the world knows that reading is good, only my beloved wife can’t be forgotten! I say kindness on your birthday, until your death
He went with others again. Everyone in the world knows that studying is good, but only children and grandchildren cannot forget it! There have been many infatuated parents in ancient times, but who has ever seen filial children and grandchildren..."
After the words fell, the people drifted away, leaving only a large group of people stunned.
"Is he Xu Qian?"
"If it's not this Xu Qian, who else is there? This person is really arrogant."
"Why should he laugh at us? We are just trying to take advantage, but he is colluding with the government and cheating on the imperial examination. This kind of people are the most hateful."
A group of people became so angry that they couldn't help but curse.
But some people were silent, thinking in their hearts: "Is this person Xu Qian? Everyone said that Xu Qian was a villain who cheated in exams, but today, although he looked a little arrogant, he didn't necessarily look like he was doing it for fame.
People who are unscrupulous, could it be that the rumors are wrong?"
Xu Qian's behavior just now was too arrogant and he almost scolded everyone. It stands to reason that if a person has a guilty conscience, how can he say such things?
Another person said angrily: "Look at the poem he wrote when he was dying. It's not even as good as a limerick. It's really ridiculous. Even he deserves to teach us a lesson."
"That's right, the poems don't look like poems and the words don't look like words. Only the woodcutter in the mountains would talk about it."
Some people criticized it greatly. It should be noted that most children have only memorized the Four Books and Five Classics. After all, the talented ones are in the minority. When everyone thought of the poem Xu Qian read before leaving, they felt that it was of low quality, so they took the opportunity to criticize.
However, some people carefully chewed the passage left by Xu Qian, and they couldn't help being shocked. Although this long sentence, which is neither poetry nor poetry, is popular and simple, any common people, women and children can understand it at a glance, but there is something in it that
The philosophy of life and religion contained in seeing through the ugliness in the world is profound. Such long sentences are often more difficult to write than poems. If it is really spread, it may not be a masterpiece that will be spread all over the world.
Even those who are proficient in this art can't help but be shocked. If this long sentence was composed by Xu Qian impromptu, it would be even more extraordinary. Cao Zijian's seven-step poem may not be as good as his.
As a result, the party suddenly became boring. Those who did not understand the truth contained in the poems seemed to have grabbed Xu Qian's pigtails and kept criticizing Xu Qian through these long sentences. Some people thought deeply and chewed out the truth.
After saying something, he left quietly.
Within a few hours, Xu Qian became famous.
Not only was he famous for being suspected of cheating in the county examination, but he was also famous for his arrogant remarks at noon. In addition, many scholars gathered nearby. Everyone spread word of mouth among themselves, and Xu Qian was immediately promoted.
At the cusp of the storm.
However, Xu Qian, who was in the most popular position, became calm. After that, his guest room was empty. Not to mention anyone visiting, even if someone walked by in a hurry, they would just hold their noses and pass by.
Xu Qian felt at ease. At this point, he had no choice. Anyway, he had become a controversial figure. Anyway, it was impossible to take the ordinary path. Since he had offended the gentry and spread many malicious rumors, he simply walked away.
Pioneer.
He closed the door and practiced with questions every day, just waiting for the government examination.
It's just that the public opinion outside has become more and more intense, especially that long sentence. People who understand it are silent, but people who don't understand it are shouting everywhere, for fear that others will not know that Xu Qian is an uneducated idiot. As a result, overnight,
This long sentence immediately became famous in Hangzhou, with some people mocking it and others thinking deeply about it.
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Donglai Tower.
It is close to the West Lake and adjacent to government schools, so the housing prices are extremely high. Most of the people who can access this place are prominent families in Hangzhou.
The furnishings in the building are extremely exquisite, and the sound of silk and bamboo can be heard from time to time, which is gentle and pleasant.
"Brother Zijian, have you ever heard of Xu Qian's long sentences?"
A young man in his thirties was leaning against the empty flower window, looking out at the West Lake outside the window, and asked casually.
This Zijian is Zhang Shulun, the son of Mr. Zhang of the Zhang family. Zhang Shulun is sitting on a chair in the room, sipping a cup of fragrant tea, with a sense of freedom and ease in his movements. Zhang Shulun said slowly and authentically: "This Xu Qian is still somewhat talented.
People are so scheming, and I thought I could use people's words to criticize him, but who would have thought that he actually played such a trick? Didn't he act like a scholar just because he wanted to clear himself? He also acted like he had no intention of gaining fame, and he also acted like a scholar.
It was just an invitation to name. However, the long sentence that this person deliberately threw out was the most troublesome. This long sentence had a profound meaning. Many people could not appreciate it and only thought it was vulgar. Therefore, they made noises everywhere, but it actually made Xu Qian's reputation better.
I'm afraid that when the princes in Hangzhou hear this long sentence, they will look at Mr. Xu with admiration."
The young master chuckled, full of dandyism, and said: "A few days ago, Zijian vowed to ruin the reputation of this person named Xu, but today he is frowning and losing his temper. Actually, there is no need to be afraid. Once the government examination is over, he will naturally be called this person.
Xu couldn't eat and walked around."
Zhang Shulun smiled slightly and said: "It's not a gaffe, it's just hateful. That's right, I don't know how your father's condition is?"
The young master said: "It's getting better, but it still needs time to recover. My father is afraid that his illness will delay the country's selection of scholars, so he is even cautious about choosing the ladies who come and go. Hey... let alone this, Miss Zhen'er
Chapter completed!