Sitting in the empty No. 1 Scholar Hall, Qin Dewei was still in a daze.
He suddenly understood. No wonder Teacher Zhang, who had always been informal and unpretentious, used an unprecedentedly harsh attitude and even proposed three chapters to force himself to keep a low profile.
From the sixth year of Zhengde to the present, Teacher Zhang has worked in the Hanlin Academy for twenty-five years.
The curse of annihilating the number one scholar that he just heard made him numb was just "history" to him, but to Teacher Zhang, it was mostly something he had experienced and witnessed with his own eyes.
That's why Teacher Zhang is so nervous, because he is worried that he will not be able to escape the curse of being the number one scholar for nearly thirty years.
As the sun got higher and closer to noon, the Hanlin officials in Keting in the backyard also ended their gatherings and left in twos and threes.
The weather is too hot. Even if there are still things to do, everyone is willing to go home and do it. At least they can wear less clothes at home, or even not wear anything at all.
Besides, Hanlin rarely has any particularly important official affairs, and it has always been known as a clean and simple government affairs.
As everyone walked around the main hall and walked out along the west corridor, they suddenly noticed that the door of the dusty Scholar Hall had been opened.
Through the windows that are also open for ventilation, you can vaguely see a person inside. Visually, he is the most handsome boy in the Imperial Academy.
All the Hanlin officials were speechless. This person is probably the person with the largest area of the entire Hanlin Academy?
Although the main hall has a five-room layout, it is used by several bachelors. Even the master of the academy can only use one of them.
Whether there are other editors, reviewers, or lecturers, most of the time there are about ten or even a dozen people sharing the same hall.
And this newcomer Qin Dewei actually occupies an entire hall by himself, which is simply outrageous!
Although this one person in one room does not represent seniority or rank, I am still envious!
Everyone else was about to leave, but Academician Zhang came upstream in a hurry.
After this examination season, Zhang Xueshi was promoted to the fifth rank as the original official of the bachelor's degree from the fifth rank. He was also promoted to the right concubine of Youchunfang in Zhan Shifu.
In the Hanyuan CI system, the fifth grade is a key threshold and a watershed.
After all, the nominal Imperial Bachelor of the Academy is only a fifth-grade scholar, and to tell a joke, a simple cabinet bachelor is also a fifth-grade scholar.
Originally, Academician Zhang planned to work from home today, but he heard from the office that Qin Dewei was reporting, so he hurried over.
Then I saw the spectacle of one person in one hall. For some reason, standing at the entrance of the empty Number One Scholar Hall, Bachelor Zhang felt a little sour.
A young man who almost fell into trouble after two hard searches was pulled out. He was treated like this when he first entered the Hanlin Academy. It really made the teacher's psychology unbalanced.
Qin Dewei quickly stood up to greet him: "Why are you here, teacher? What else are you worried about?"
Bachelor Zhang found a chair and sat down, "I'm afraid you don't understand anything, so I came to tell you about the affairs and rules of the Hanlin Academy."
Qin Dewei brought some water and made a gesture of listening.
I also heard Zhang Xueshi say: "The affairs of the Hanlin Academy are mainly divided into three major items. The first major item is lesson preparation, lectures, and answering questions. This is not your turn, so don't think about participating immediately."
Teaching the emperor is the core business of Hanyuan, and young newcomers like Qin Dewei will definitely not be able to do it.
Academician Zhang continued: "The second major task is to compile history and books. Regardless of whether there is a chance, it is not your turn to take the lead."
Compiling history is a very rare thing. If you don't change the dynasty, you really have no chance to do it. Even if you want to compile historical records, the emperor will have to die first.
If it happened like Renzong of the Ming Dynasty, who died after reigning for more than half a year, it would be a feast to be able to compile Taizong's records while compiling Renzong's records, and everyone would have a share in completing the work and getting promoted.
As for the compilation work, it was mainly based on the emperor's request.
For example, if the emperor wants to study alchemy technology and issues an edict to the Hanlin Academy, this is a project.
Then the Hanlin Academy would organize manpower to search for classics and compile the content related to alchemy into a book or a series of books.
Of course, the first two major tasks focus on seniority ranking, which is not something Qin Dewei can do if he wants to. In fact, what Bachelor Zhang emphasizes is still behind.
"The third major task is to compose poems and draft imperial edicts. You are not allowed to make a high profile for half a year!"
Qin Dewei said with a bitter face: "You won't be allowed to do this, and you won't be allowed to do that, so what do you want me to do in the Hanlin Academy?"
Teacher Zhang replied: "It's best to do nothing! Get married first this year. Get married first before starting a career. Who can say anything to you?"
In fact, newcomers in the Hanlin Academy also have a task to study, which is mainly to improve their literary quality and breadth of knowledge, and to make up for their long-term shortcomings in studying classics and eight-legged essays.
But Zhang Xueshi did not think that Qin Dewei, a poet tyrant and full of miscellaneous knowledge, needed this kind of study.
Qin Dewei let out a long sigh, pointed around and said, "Teacher, you force me to keep a low profile. I understand it very well. However, the pomp and circumstance of one person and one person in the hall does not allow me to keep a low profile!"
Bachelor Zhang: ""
Qin Dewei felt that what he said was completely correct, but he didn't know why Teacher Zhang was holding the teacup in a throwing posture.
However, Academician Zhang was still very cultured, and in the end he just slapped the tea cup heavily on the table.
Qin Dewei pulled a chair over and sat down under Teacher Zhang. "I've finished talking about my matters. So, Teacher Zhang, have you thought about your own matters?"
Zhang Xueshi said doubtfully: "What's going on here, old man?"
Qin Dewei taught earnestly: "You are now also a fifth-grade Ci minister. The key is that you have returned to the Holy Emperor's sight!
For us Ci ministers, there are two realms: above the fifth grade and below the fifth grade!
Therefore, you should look beyond the circle of ministers, look at the whole temple, and then make plans for the new stage!"
Academician Zhang originally came to teach the students a lesson today, but suddenly he was taught a lesson in reverse. He couldn't help but lectured: "I don't need you to talk too much, just take care of yourself!"
Then Xueshie Zhang felt that he might have said too much, which triggered Qin Dewei's rebellious psychology, and explained: "I am doing this for your own good, and I am afraid that you will cause trouble!"
Qin Dewei immediately said impassionedly: "Teacher, since you are so worried about me, why don't you want to strengthen yourself?
Have you ever thought that only when you are stronger can you better protect your students!"
Bachelor Zhang: ""
He found that he had nothing to say.
Qin Dewei continued to persuade: "For example, if you are a cabinet bachelor, do I still have to worry about being high-profile and low-key in the Hanlin Academy?
Back then, your fellow countryman, Yang Shen, was so high-profile in the Hanlin Academy that no one dared to despise him. Instead, they all praised him for being well-deserved!"
Academician Zhang couldn't help but refute: "Yang Yongxiu is recognized as a man of extraordinary talent, so everyone respects him!"
Qin Dewei asked back: "Don't I have talent? The main difference between me and Senior Yang is the lack of a father who is the first assistant. Teacher, if you don't work hard, the gap between Senior Yang and me will be even greater."
Bachelor Zhang: ""
Qin Dewei struck while the iron was hot and said: "I am saying all this for your own good. Teacher, you must get rid of the ten years of decadence!
Regarding your next step, teacher, I have already imagined two routes. One is to continue the professional and technical route, continue to be a minister, and find ways to develop in less and more detail.
The other is to move to other governmental offices, using the Ministry of Rites as a springboard to oversee temple supervisors, such as Imperial College, Taichang Temple and other yamen.
Both routes have their own advantages and disadvantages. It mainly depends on your own wishes, teacher. Which route do you want to follow?"
Bachelor Zhang, who was forced to receive future guidance from his students, had thousands of words in his mind that he didn't know whether to say or not, and finally turned them into one sentence: "Who do you think you are?"
Qin Dewei nodded: "I understand, as long as you have this intention, teacher, and the master and apprentice work together, when the time is right, you can be promoted once or twice!"
Zhang Xueshi said hurriedly: "I don't care whether you are promoted or not. What I mean is, how did you become like this?"
Qin Dewei nodded again: "I understand, please don't worry, teacher! My method has absolutely no worries and will not offend anyone, as long as you listen to me."
Academician Zhang grabbed the tea cup and may have wanted to use physical methods to communicate with Qin Dewei.
Qin Dewei said quickly: "According to your request, teacher, I can't do anything, so I can only help you figure it out!"
Academician Zhang put down his teacup again and said helplessly, "Is there really such a way?"
Qin Dewei said categorically: "I say yes, but you can get the most benefit by waiting for the opportunity!"
Zhang Xueshi felt that he was incompetent in teaching, felt that he was old and incompetent, and felt that he had violated the teachings of the sages, so he walked out with heavy steps.
Before leaving, he remembered something again and warned: "By the way, there has been a debate between Neo-Confucianism and Xinxue in academic circles recently, and the debate is very fierce.
But I don’t know what His Majesty is thinking, so don’t join in the fun!”
Qin Dewei patted his chest and said, "Teacher, you can rest assured, I will never participate in such boring things!"
Academician Zhang still believed in this guarantee, because he had never discovered that Qin Dewei had any enthusiasm for the scholarship of Confucian classics.
Two days later, Academician Zhang came to the Hanlin Academy and asked Academician Dong, who was in charge of the academy, to talk to him about something. However, he saw several people standing in front of the Number One Scholar Hall and pointing.
Bachelor Zhang went over to take a look and saw that the door of the No. 1 Scholar Hall was not open, but there were new paper couplets pasted on both sides.
One side is "Sit back and talk about your heart when nothing happens", the other side is "Repay the king with death in danger".
Xin, Yangming’s theory of mind; Xing, Zhu Zi’s theory of human nature.
Let’s not talk about whether it is neat or not, this deep ridicule is really the ecstasy of Qi science.
Academician Zhang is a little dizzy. If he hadn't been a literary scholar who dared to post such couplets, he would have been beaten to death!
In fact, Qin Dewei did not go to the Hanlin Academy today. When he was fast asleep at home, he was woken up by his mother Zhou.
With sleepy eyes, I heard my mother say: "Let me tell you something. When you are free, find the old god Tao Zhenren to plan a good time to get married at the end of the year, and ask the old god to pray for the marriage."
What feudal superstition? Qin Dewei muttered a few words in his heart, turned over and continued to sleep without caring.
Mrs. Zhou slapped her son a few more times, but the intensity was much lighter than when she was a child: "Are you listening?"
Qin Dewei closed his eyes and shouted in disgust: "I am Wenquxing who descended to earth, and I still use mortals to divine fortune and pray for blessings? As a mother-in-law, don't treat Wenquxing as a god!"
Zhou shouted: "Don't talk nonsense! This is all for your own good! That Tao Zhenren is also upright!
Even if you are Wenquxing, you can't care about other things, so what's wrong with finding someone to help you!"
