Zhu Zhanyong dared to ask Chen Ji for advice entirely because of his skills. Chen Ji was known as a two-legged bookcase and had recited so many scriptures that he was like a walking bookshelf. No matter how many there were, they would never be able to outnumber him.
At this time, Zhan was at home.
The atmosphere became subtle.
The ministers of Zhan Shifu knew that Zhu Zhanyong rarely came to listen to him. At this age, he could not only recite classics more than Chen Ji, but he might not be able to read all the words. He was still a young man.
If they say that they are equal in knowledge, it is understandable to ask for advice, but if the difference in knowledge is too far, how dare you say such a thing? Let's see how Chen Gong responds.
Chen Ji's breathing became rapid. No one could beat him in the collection of classics and history, at least not in Zhan Shifu.
Zhu Zhanyong knew that these Confucian officials had righteousness deep in their bones and could not do anything against the imperial edict that they were not afraid of death. This strategy was actually effective, provided that they could really defeat him.
The atmosphere was in place, but the mood was still not good enough. Zhu Zhanyong cast another look of disdain:
"Outsiders say that Mr. Chen is good at memorizing, and he is called a bookcase with two legs. I have been smart since I was a child and have a photographic memory. I can easily twist the classics and history, but no one praises me. But the world does not distinguish between good and foolish. Today, I am better than Mr. Chen who has two legs.
How about a bookcase?”
Chen Ji had already restrained his anger, but after hearing these words, his eyes filled with tears:
"Okay! Your Majesty will begin now. Your Highness, please listen carefully! If you can't answer, don't say that your Majesty didn't explain it clearly. If your Majesty makes a sentence and His Majesty tells its source, I will treat it as if His Majesty has memorized this book."
It takes too long to memorize a whole article, and there are not many schools that can be tested. In case Zhu Zhanyong was lucky enough to memorize it, Chen Ji increased the difficulty. If you can answer the source of it by casually speaking, you will definitely have memorized the entire article!
The officials of Zhanshi Mansion sighed.
The classics and history that Mr. Chen had read were so vast that at Zhu Zhanyong's age, he might not have read them all in one go. Other officials from Zhan's office came after hearing the news.
Chen Ji couldn't wait and began to recite: "The former king had the most virtuous way to obey the world, the people were harmonious, and there was no resentment between superiors and inferiors. Do you know this?"
"The Classic of Filial Piety."
"It's good, it's full but not overflowing, so it keeps wealth for a long time. Wealth and honor never leave the body, and then it can protect the country and the people."
"The Classic of Filial Piety."
"Okay, Lerensu County is located to the east of Qianjie, to the west of Shengqing, to the south of Shengzhong, and to the south of Qiu, they are all south of Chen."
"Etiquette."
"...Okay, if you want to accuse me, there's no need to worry."
"The Legend of Gongyang."
"...Well, if the water is clear, there will be no fish; if a person observes it well, there will be no disciples; the crown and the bow in front will obscure the light; the hair will deafen the ears, so it will block the brain."
"Han Shu."
"Okay... okay, the skin of a thousand sheep is not as good as the armpit of a fox; the promise of a thousand people is not as good as the care of one person."
"Historical Records, Biography of Shang Jun."
"well…"
Chen Ji was stunned, this was not what he expected.
The subordinate officials began to look uncomfortable.
It’s not difficult to answer.
But the problem lies in that these are not among the teachings of Mr. Zhan Shifu. Could it be that Mr. Chen is colluding with him?
Zhu Zhanyong was cheating. He didn't know all the above, but there was no way Chen Ji could stump him at this moment.
"This... these are not difficult. The lower official needs to make it more difficult. The lower official says the first sentence, and your highness answers the next sentence." Chen Ji himself didn't believe it. If he could say it like this, it means Zhu Zhanyong had really memorized it.
Chen Ji was familiar with the scope of Zhan Shifu's teaching, and chose those who were not included in the scope of teaching: "Your Highness, listen well, even if you see someone dirty, you can't respect him. If you get it, you won't be happy, and if you leave, you won't hate it."
"It's not a crime. Even though it's a humiliation, I'm not ashamed of it."
"Okay... okay, if there is no farming, there will be no food, and if there are no workers, there will be no work."
"If Shang does not come out, the Three Treasures will be lost; if Yu does not come out, there will be little wealth."
"good……"
Zhu Zhanyong saw that the old man's energy had completely disappeared, and felt that it was almost done. He finally made the final decision: "Mr. Chen will test me on thousands of sentences. I will only ask Mr. Chen one question. If Mr. Chen can't answer it, just give up."
"Okay!" Chen Ji looked serious.
Zhu Zhanyong wanted to save some face for him: "Mr. Chen, you can think about it first. Don't rush to agree. I'm afraid that Mr. Chen won't be able to answer and will lose face."
"Ha! Tell me."
"The rolling Yangtze River flows eastward, and the waves wash away the heroes. Right and wrong, success and failure are all gone. What's the next sentence?"
Chen Ji was well prepared, but when the words came to his lips, he couldn't say them. His face gradually turned red, and he couldn't figure out what the next sentence would be.
"This this……"
He wanted to say that this was Zhu Zhanyong's nonsense, but how could such nonsense come out of such a beautiful line? I must have not recited it, otherwise I must have recited it.
Chen Ji's face turned red, and he bowed to Zhu Zhanyong and saluted: "I am ashamed to be called a two-legged bookcase, but I am the official who lost..."
The officials of Zhan Shi's Mansion were a little disappointed. As Chen Ji was the master of economics and history in Zhan Shi's Mansion, their faces were also disgraced.
Chen Ji didn't feel embarrassed, which was a good thing. However, he couldn't help feeling ashamed that he usually thought highly of himself. But when did His Highness Zhan Yong recite so many scriptures?
Zhu Zhanyong suddenly changed his arrogance and bowed his hands: "I am the one who should apologize. Mr. Chen is really knowledgeable. I was rash just now. Mr. Chen must forgive me."
Attitudes suddenly changed.
Chen Ji was caught off guard. He thought Zhu Zhanyong was a dandy like that, but in fact, he was so polite. He just rushed into Zhan Shi's mansion on purpose... He understood.
"I will go to Wenyuan Pavilion tomorrow to assume the post of chief repair officer."
Zhu Zhanyong came out of Zhan Shifu.
We walked for a while in the palace corridor.
1: "It's so boring. It's over so soon. We still have a lot of classics and history to test him and dampen his spirit."
Lao Zhu just did his best.
1: "Chen Ji has just examined and proofread three of the Thirteen Confucian Classics. Chen Ji has indeed read a lot of classics and history."
He is hanging on the wall, and it will be useless to add Chen Ji.
Zhu Zhanyong: "Chen Gong is a talented person."
Ersanwu is not online, and even if he is online, they will only focus on him, appreciating the style of the Ming Dynasty. They are more concerned about what kind of things can change their own dynasty, unlike Lu who has no reputation.
Zhu Zhanyong didn't want his mind to be buzzing. Last time he thought that he might be spied on by these old snakeskins, and he suddenly had an idea.
"I wonder if you can speak outside my body?"
Lao Zhu's voice suddenly came from directly in front.
1: "Of course."
It was this feeling, as if Lao Zhu was standing right in front of him talking to him. Before, the sages were buzzing in his mind, but now it is much normal.
It would be nice to have someone to chat with, a jade mirror.
Thinking of this, Zhu Zhanyong suddenly took out the smooth jade stone on his body: "What about this?"
"sure."
Lao Zhu's voice sounded on the smooth jade.
Zhu Zhanyong seemed to have discovered a new skill, holding the smooth jade stone: "If you have anything to say from now on, just say it in this jade stone. By the way, can you leave?"
Lao Zhu can understand Zhu Zhanyong's mood, and he can't stand it if someone is buzzing in his head.
"No, if you exceed three feet, you will wake up."
…………
The news is spreading.
James Mansion is a holy place for strict scholarship, and after the commotion, the news naturally reached Zhu Di.
"From the Thirteen Classics of Confucianism to the Historical Records, it is absolutely impossible if I have not recited it. I thought it was lucky at first, but gradually I found that it was not the case. His Highness Zhan Yong must have recited it, and he asked a question, I... I can't answer
Come up."
Chen Ji did not hide his shame.
Zhu Di admired Zhu Zhanyong's talent and learning, from salt law to profound knowledge. He felt that Zhu Zhanyong was more suitable to be the emperor. But recalling Jingnan, future generations would also imitate him.
Zhu Di turned his back to Chen Ji, and his tone seemed extremely difficult: "I understand, let's go down." This chapter has been completed!
