At this time, Xiao Wenxuan may be asking for help. Xiao Wenxuan's face is serious, less sarcastic and mean, but not as annoying as before. (Novel Network) Updated
It's just that the words in his mouth are really the words of a villain.
On the other side, Xu Qingyan never expected that Xiao Wenxuan would actually make such a despicable and shameless request, which was just his sarcasm.
Therefore, as soon as Xiao Wenxuan finished speaking, before Zhao Junchen could answer, Xu Qingyan was already furious and shouted loudly: "You guy, you are so shameless and shameless? Aren't you the one who was raised by your mother?..."
Xu Qingyan wanted to scold him again, but in the middle of his words, he was interrupted by Zhao Junchen with a wave of his hand.
Looking at Xiao Wenxuan in front of him with interest, Zhao Junchen asked: "Since I have given away the money, it is no longer mine, how can I get it back? However, I would like to hear your reasons.
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Seeing Zhao Junchen's refusal, which seemed to be non-negotiable, Xiao Wenxuan frowned, as if he wanted to say something, but then shook his head and said slowly: "Seeing that you funded Li Ruiyin taels, it was only thirty or fifty taels in one move, I'm afraid your family is rich.
, it’s obvious that a dude who doesn’t know the world has a good heart, but he doesn’t know that he has done bad things with his good intentions. But because of this, although I have my reasons, I can’t explain it clearly to you, and even if I tell you, you can’t.
Agreed, if that’s the case, why should I explain? That’s all.”
As he spoke, Xiao Wenxuan turned around and left.
At the same time, the sarcastic and mean mocking smile appeared on his face again, and he looked like "everyone is drunk but I am sober", which made people unhappy.
Seeing Xiao Wenxuan like this, Xu Qingyan was furious again and planned to take action, but was stopped by Zhao Junchen.
"Whether I can understand it or not, I'm afraid it's my business, and since you have made the request, you have to explain the reason. If you can really convince me, I may not agree."
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Xiao Wenxuan frowned slightly, but still stopped and looked at Zhao Junchen a few more times. Finally he asked in a cold voice: "Sir, do you think that based on what Li Rui is doing now?
Are you paying filial piety to his deceased mother?"
"Is not it?"
Before Zhao Junchen could answer, Xu Qingyan asked rhetorically.
Xiao Wenxuan sneered and said: "Mediocre views! Li Rui's mother worked hard all her life and tried her best just to provide him with literacy, hoping that one day he would be able to obtain fame. However, now that spring is approaching, Li Rui's talent and learning have great potential.
Maybe he was named in the apricot list, but because his mother passed away, just for the sake of the name of a 'filial son', he easily gave up the opportunity that his deceased mother had fought so hard for him to make, so that his mother's life's hard work was turned into water, and his life's expectations were shattered.
, is this kind of behavior really fulfilling one's filial piety?"
Obviously, Xu Qingyan had never thought about the problem in this way. He couldn't help but feel stunned, and he vaguely felt that it was reasonable, but he still retorted: "You are trying to make excuses. I go to the spring palace once every three years, but Li Rui paid his mother's funeral and observed mourning."
But there is only one chance. According to what you said, it is just for a chance to test the spring. Is he going to let his old mother die in peace and have no one to send her to her death? "
"That's why I say you are a mediocre person." Xiao Wenxuan curled his lips, full of sarcasm: "Of course. I have a spring visit every three years, but there are unforeseen circumstances, and I gave up this spring visit, and the next spring visit
It is already three years later. Three years, whether it is long or short, who knows what will happen in these three years? Not to mention that Li Rui is just a useless person.
He is ignorant of worldly affairs and does not understand business. After three years, he may not even be able to raise the money to travel to Beijing. -
After a pause, Xiao Wenxuan said again: "Also, Li Rui is already twenty-seven years old. If he delays for another three years, he will be in his thirties and will no longer be considered young. His energy and mental strength will all turn from prosperous.
Decline. By that time, even if his knowledge has improved, the chances of being named on the apricot list are far less than they are today. Even if he is lucky enough to pass the examination, His Majesty will determine the ranking in the palace examination. If he is older, he will suffer a great disadvantage. Obviously
A second-level talent is afraid that he will eventually be ranked among the top three. In this case, how can he be worthy of his deceased mother? And how can such an act be regarded as fulfilling his filial piety? "
Speaking of this, Xiao Wenxuan seemed to think of something, and a sad look flashed across his expression.
Listening to Xiao Wenxuan's explanation, Xu Qingyan was still a little dissatisfied, but Zhao Junchen nodded secretly.
In the imperial examination process, age may seem irrelevant, but in fact it has a huge impact.
The imperial examination seems to be a test of talent and learning, but the impact of physical strength and energy cannot be ignored. Take the Chunwei Examination as an example. There are three exams before and after, each exam lasts for three days, and the exam venue is extremely small, only four or five meters long and wide.
After putting the ruler into the table and chairs, it was even difficult to turn around. During the three days, I ate, drank, had diarrhea and slept in it. Needless to say, the hardships and hardships involved. Those who are older and less energetic will not be able to do it at all.
If you can't survive it, how can you get good results in the examination?
What's more, after the general examination, there is also the palace examination, and the ranking is determined by the emperor. At this time, in order to show the prosperity of the civil affairs of the dynasty, the rankings of first, second, third and third are often given to the younger ones, and the two talents and knowledge are not much different.
The younger the Gongsheng students are, the higher their ranking is.
Since ancient times, in the imperial examinations, results have always been obtained at a young age. The older you get, the more hope you have. It is for this reason.
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Looking at Xiao Wenxuan in front of him with interest, Zhao Junchen, who had been silent all this time, suddenly smiled and said: "It turns out that what you did was all because of Li Rui, and it was also my good intentions that caused bad things. But
Hearing what you said made me even more curious. Why didn't you explain these words to him in person? It is said that you and Li Rui were good friends in the past. Although they are now against each other, if you explain patiently, I think he will be able to listen. And
Why do you need to play the villain?”
Seeing that Zhao Junchen seemed to agree with his point of view in his words, Xiao Wenxuan was stunned.
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Confucian views had already dominated the world. The concept of "filial piety is the foundation of all good deeds" has long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, especially in the eyes of readers. When parents pass away, even big things are not as important as
It is important to pay homage to one's parents during funerals. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Xiao Wenxuan's views are apostasy in this era.
But then, the sarcasm in Xiao Wenxuan's expression became more obvious, and he said coldly: "There are countless mediocre people in the world, how many people can see through it? Then Li Rui is a foolish and filial person. He only knows that filial piety comes first, but he doesn't know it at all.
How can I show my filial piety? To him, my words are just fallacies. How can he listen to them?"
Then, after a moment of silence, Xiao Wenxuan said in a low voice: "What's more, he has already severed ties with me. Although I have told him this, it has made him even more contemptuous of my character."
Then, it seemed that he didn't want to say too much, and he seemed not used to showing his true feelings to others. Xiao Wenxuan's expression gradually became impatient, he changed the topic, looked at Zhao Junchen, and asked: "After I win the money from him,
I cut off his hope of returning home, and with some words of encouragement, I had already made him want to take part in the spring examination again. Unexpectedly, your master and servant suddenly became so kind-hearted. But it ruined my plan. Now I am
Explain the reason. It seems that you don't seem to be a pedantic person, and you didn't rebuke me. I think you understand it. In this case, are you willing to get back the money that was used to support Li Rui?"
Zhao Junchen smiled half-heartedly and looked at Xiao Wenxuan in front of him again.
Under Zhao Junchen's scrutiny, Xiao Wenxuan's eyes flashed with annoyance, obviously he was not used to being looked at like this.
After a moment, Zhao Junchen suddenly smiled, shook his head and said, "What you said makes sense. Unfortunately, you still couldn't convince me because you forgot one thing."
Xiao Wenxuan raised his eyebrows and asked: "Oh? I wonder what it is?"
Zhao Junchen sighed softly and said: "You can understand your thoughts and ideas, and I can understand them, but the world can't understand them. If others get the news in the future, they find that Li Rui was at home when his mother passed away.
Not only did you not return to your hometown to observe filial piety, but you sought fame for yourself. With the impeachment, it is expected that Li Rui will be deprived of his fame and despised by the world. In this way, you have harmed Li Rui's future."
Xiao Wenxuan retorted: "I also understand this, so I won him the money to return home and stopped his desire to observe filial piety..."
Zhao Junchen waved his hand and said: "At that time, he may not have a chance to explain. What's more, in the eyes of many people, even if Li Rui has no money to return home, even if he begs on the street, he should return home to honor his mother as a filial piety."
First of all, the most important thing is, even if this matter is not discovered, with Li Rui's temperament, his mother has just passed away, and he is forced to take the spring examination, do you really think he can still get good results? Even if he does not lack
He is talented and learned, but his mind is in chaos. It would be better if he did not lose his reputation."
Xiao Wenxuan originally wanted to persuade Zhao Junchen, but he suddenly found that he was gradually being convinced by Zhao Junchen.
Seeing Xiao Wenxuan gradually becoming silent, Zhao Junchen shook his head and said leisurely: "Sometimes, you and I understand some truth and think it is right, but if it is wrong in the eyes of the world, then you and I can only follow it.
Thinking it is wrong, no matter what you or I think. It has nothing to do with hypocrisy or integrity, otherwise it will only be regarded as a heretic and ostracized and suppressed by the world. The four words "go with the flow" are by no means just a choice of how to live in the world.
The fundamental way for us to survive is because you and I cannot go against the general trend. Although the truth is in the hands of a few people, it is never a few people who determine the general trend."
While speaking, Zhao Junchen looked at Xiao Wenxuan again and saw that he was thoughtful, but the mocking and sarcastic look on his expression remained unchanged. So he seemed to be admonishing, but also seemed to be mocking himself, and said leisurely: "I see that you seem to be in your heart.
I have an idea that is different from the world. Although I have not stated it clearly, I am afraid that there is also a sense of loneliness in my heart that the world is drunk and I am alone. But please forgive me for being brief and profound. Here, I will say a few more words. In this world, after all,
How many smart people there are and how many confused people are often the most difficult thing to guess, because everyone in the world is pretending, so you and I must also pretend. Many people understand many truths, but no one says it clearly. Regardless of the world,
Whether you are really drunk or fake, whether it is true that everyone else is drunk but you are sober, or you think you are sober alone, if you cannot pretend to be drunk among everyone, then you are destined to have no good results."
After a pause, Zhao Junchen's voice was slightly colder and he said: "If you can't follow the crowd and keep company with the mediocre people in your eyes, and still act like you are alone, then just follow Tao Yuanming's example and hide from the world. Why bother?
When you join the world, you are troubled by the sight of mediocre people in your eyes, but you are unable to change the thoughts of mediocre people in your eyes?"
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Xiao Wenxuan's expression changed, and finally lost the sneer and sneer look before. After a moment, he was about to say something to Zhao Junchen, when suddenly, several calls came from behind him.
"The benefactor stays behind, the benefactor stays behind."
But it was Li Rui and others who finally squeezed through the crowd of onlookers, packed up their belongings in the arena, and chased Zhao Junchen.
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But within a moment, Li Rui, Su Rao and others were chasing after them.
When they saw Zhao Junchen talking to Xiao Wenxuan, their expressions changed.
As for Xiao Wenxuan, at some point, sarcasm and meanness appeared in his expression again, as if he was disdainful of Li Ruisurao and others.
Li Rui glared at Xiao Wenxuan hatefully, then quickly came to Zhao Junchen, bowed to Zhao Junchen and said, "Thank you so much for subsidizing me, so that I can return to my hometown to observe my filial piety. Please pay my respects to my benefactor."
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As he spoke, Li Rui knelt down to thank him.
However, as soon as he was halfway down his knees, he was supported by Zhao Junchen.
"The man has gold at his knees. I only supported you with dozens of taels of silver. It's not worth your kneeling. Don't be too polite."
Hearing what Zhao Junchen said, Li Rui was even more fond of Zhao Junchen. He looked at Zhao Junchen with grateful eyes and said: "To my benefactor, it is only a few dozen taels of silver, but to me, it is...
Fulfilling filial piety and human relations has a different meaning."
However, having said that, despite Zhao Junchen's insistence, Li Rui was still unable to kneel down and thank him.
After being helped up by Zhao Junchen, Li Rui asked: "I wonder if my benefactor can tell me Gao's name? Is he from the capital? The money my benefactor funded is not a small amount. I will definitely try to repay it after I return to my hometown."
Zhao Junchen shook his head and said: "It's just a few dozen taels of silver. It's not a small amount in your eyes, but I don't take it seriously. As for my surname, you don't need to know. If we are destined to see each other again in the future, why bother?"
What?"
To be honest, Zhao Junchen actually likes to deal with so-called "gentlemen" such as Li Rui and Su Rao, because their thoughts and emotions are shown on their faces, and dealing with them does not require a lot of effort and is very easy.
However, Zhao Junchen realized that he was not the same person as them after all, so he did not intend to have a close relationship with them.
Facts have proved that Zhao Junchen’s idea was right.
Li Rui was stunned when he saw that Zhao Junchen not only did not tell him his name, but also sounded distant in his words.
After talking to Zhao Junchen for a few more words, Li Rui saw that Zhao Junchen really had no intention of getting along with him. Li Rui finally said goodbye in a sensible manner. He only said that he would find a way to repay Zhao Junchen's kindness in the future. Seeing that he looked serious, it was not a lie.
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However, before leaving, Li Rui glanced at Xiao Wenxuan, who was standing aside and still hadn't left, and suddenly said: "My benefactor, although I don't know your origins yet, I think you are from an extraordinary place, so for the sake of your reputation, I
, Xiao Wenxuan, you'd better not have more contact with him. In fact, he has his own reasons for being in trouble with me today. In the past, I admired his talent, and we were close friends with him, but I never thought about Xiao Wenxuan.
He actually surrendered himself and took refuge in Zhao Junchen, the most famous corrupt official in the court! I despise his character and cut off my ties with him for this reason! Looking at his actions before and after, we can already tell what his character is like.