In the Xunfang Tower outside the city, celebrities and elegant guests gathered together, drinking, enjoying the scenery, listening to music and watching operas. It felt very comfortable. Today not only officials from all levels of Chuzhou gathered, but also hundreds of famous celebrities and local gentry were invited.
When literati get together, they naturally talk about poetry and lyrics, and the focus of discussion is naturally Wu Zeli, the magistrate of Chuzhou.
An official stood up, shook his head and read: "I am so sad that Huainan has three plum blossoms, plum blossoms. A sail goes west, and the fallen flowers are like snow. The ancient Sai people in the New Qin Dynasty have a beautiful hair, and a bottle of farewell wine. I heard that you
I heard that Hujia is marching to the wild geese, and the long clouds are full of sand and moon."
"Good!" Everyone praised in unison. They must give face because this word was written by Wu Zeli.
"Zi Fugong's poems are bold and vigorous, not inferior to Wen Zhenggong."
"Indeed! Indeed! After the death of the Great Su Gongxian, in terms of heroic words, it is the Vice-Gong Zi who has to carry the banner."
There were all flattering compliments on everyone's lips, but Wu Zeli, who was lying on the middle pavilion, was unhappy instead of worried, with a melancholy look on his face.
What happened to Governor Wu?
The people below were discussing in private. Soon, well-informed people began to spread rumors that when the Shangshu Province decided on the candidate for the deputy envoy of Zuo Bu of Huaidong County a few days ago, several ministers strongly recommended Wu Taishou.
If you can become the deputy envoy of Zuo Buzheng, you will naturally become a county governor after a few years and become a magistrate. At that time, you will be admitted to the Shangshu Province as a minister, worship the prime minister and become a prime minister. It will be just around the corner.
However, when the cabinet was debating, Governor Wu was dismissed and another person was chosen - it is said that he was a confidant of Cai Yuanchang, the leftist minister, and the backbone of the New Deal.
One step is too late, every step is too late. No wonder Mr. Zi is so melancholy, and his ambition is hard to achieve!
An official rolled his eyes and flattered him in a different way: "What you said is wrong. After listening to Vice-gong Zi's words, I feel that the writing style is similar to that of Mr. Zui Weng. The style is fresh and the meaning is profound."
What nonsense are you talking about! Where did you hear that this idiom is similar to Ouyang Xiu’s writing style? You are an ignorant idiot!
Just when everyone was disdainful, Wu Zeli stood still and said with some excitement: "Who knows me...who are you?"
"My subordinate is Fan Baoyin, the magistrate of Yancheng County."
"Okay, Fan Yancheng is the one who knows me!" Wu Zeli said happily.
Understand, Wu Taishou is a drunkard who is not interested in drinking! He calls himself Ouyang Xiu, just because he wants to solve problems and express his anger that he has no talent for political reform but is frustrated.
Everyone changed their tone one after another. However, his praise of Wu Zeli had the legacy of a drunkard.
"Plum blossom hair, plum blossom hair, the plum blossoms and the hair complement each other, which is the magic of a drunken man's eyes turning into an immortal. Mr. Zi, should be the second person after the drunken man."
In their words, Ouyang Xiu was the number one literati in the Song Dynasty. Fan Wenzhenggong and Su Wenzhonggong were all willing to be inferior. As for Wu Zeli, who inherited Ouyang Xiu's legacy, he was of course the number one person in the literary world at that time.
"The literary reputation is a false one, and I am just sorry. Nowadays, the famous religion is not flourishing, the sages are no longer inherited, and traitors are rampant in the court. The principles of justice and other sages that we have learned since childhood have no use."
As soon as Wu Zeli's words came out, he immediately ignited the resentment of many people present.
Birds of a feather flock together, and the famous scholars and scholars who were close friends with Wu Zeli were definitely conservative and stubborn people who focused on principles. Naturally, these people did not gain importance. Even in the literary and public opinion circles, they were secretly suppressed and gradually became marginal figures.
There was already a lot of resentment accumulated in his stomach. After a few glasses of wine and being provoked by Wu Zeli's words, some people immediately jumped out.
"Principles are unfortunate, and evil is rampant. We are militaristic externally, and we are arrogant and licentious internally. If things go on like this, the people will be in dire straits, and the country will be ruined! Alas, we have read the books of sages and have the ambition to clarify, but we can only sit back and watch the chaos, and the country and the people are in embarrassment.
Sleepy!"
In foreign wars, even if we destroy Xia, Liao, or Dali, so what? I can’t get even half of the military merits, so of course it’s just militarism!
With the new domestic policies and infrastructure construction, money from the national treasury is flowing into the hands of employed people; with the rise of various industries, there are more and more ways for people to make money. If you have money, you will naturally be willing to spend it. However,
We didn’t get any benefits at all. Of course we were arrogant and extravagant!
Must criticize! Criticize severely!
If you continue to criticize until we are allowed to participate and receive great benefits, then it will be considered a peaceful and prosperous era, and the world will be in peace. Otherwise, all living beings will be in chaos, and the country will be embarrassed and the people will be in trouble!
Hearing the condemnation of these down-and-out scholars, the surrounding officials were very embarrassed. They were much more sober than the scholars who were blinded by their anger. They knew that these guys just took the opportunity to vent, and there were many distortions of facts and nonsense in their words.
Under normal circumstances, he would have reprimanded him long ago to maintain the dignity of the court and the government.
But these people were invited by his immediate superior, Wu Zeli. Judging from the situation, Wu Zeli did not reprimand or refute, but actually seemed to agree with them. So if he scolded him, would he be slapping his boss in the face?
But if you don't express your position loudly, what will the county think if someone exposes today's situation? As soon as the new Dazai Yuando Gong took office, he paid close attention to the officials' ideas and work styles. Tasks are being assigned and a battle has begun.
The activities of all officials to "study hard and make practical progress", "unify their thinking, correct their style of work, and get rid of bad habits".
I didn't bravely refute these nonsense at today's banquet. Is it a sign of confused thinking, bad style, and bad habits? In the past, the officials had a directive to "change people if you don't change your thoughts." Everyone has survived until today.
Positions are not easy, who is willing to be replaced?
The officials looked at Wu Zeli and felt extremely confused.
Fan Baoyin stepped forward.
"That's wrong!" He said righteously, "Today's official family is an unparalleled sage, wise and martial, civilized and moral, far surpassing the Han, Wu and Tang sects... It's just that there are some treacherous ministers in the court who deceive the saints.
, that is why there is such chaos. Officials and wise officials should see through the methods of treacherous ministers, and stay away from villains and close to virtuous ministers."
After one conversation, I refuted the nonsense of those literati, defended the majesty of the imperial court, and saved Wu Zeli's face - I just said that these people should not ridicule the government and indirectly accuse the officials. Governor Wu, you
Shouldn't he have any objections to the officials?
How dare Wu Zeli have any objections to the officials? At this time, Zhao Si was relying on the power of reviving the country's power to defeat Xia Liao, and was gaining great power in both the government and the public.
"Fan Yancheng is absolutely right. Let's enjoy the scenery today and please don't go off topic." Wu Zeli concluded the argument and hinted that everyone should stop criticizing.
Fan Baoyin immediately followed his tone and said: "With such a beautiful scenery, I would like to ask Vice-Gongzi to write down some excellent poems for us to appreciate and learn from."
"Yes! Please ask Vice-Gongzi to give it another try..." Everyone agreed.
"Youth has passed away from the Huai River and the Mekong River, and the bottom material is left to me. The flavor is not eliminated, but it is white. The orioles are still there in the classics. I only feel that meditation is good, and the children argue about syntax. Wherever I ask about cooking rice, half a lifetime of people
Laugh at the North Lake idiot."
Wu Zeli did not refuse and wrote a poem, which attracted everyone's applause.
Zhao Si, who was hiding in the crowd, sneered twice and said disdainfully: "What the hell are you writing about? Shutong, do you remember Wu Zeli's resume?"
"A senior official, Wu Zeli, courtesy name Zifu, was born in Xingguo Prefecture (today's Yangxin, Hubei Province). He became an official under the influence of his father. In the first year of Yuanfu (1098), he became the chief registrar of Weiwei Temple. Later, he worshiped under the gate of Xiaosu Gongmen. In the sixth year of Tianqi
I will put it aside during the new year..." Yu Wenxuzhong Guangwen Qiangji quickly recited Wu Zeli's resume.
"Entering an official position under the influence of my father." Zhao Si's eyes flickered, "Who paid for this banquet?"
Yu Huatian reported from the side: "Officials, Chuzhou shops contributed part of it, and the rest came from Chuzhou government offices."
"Zhaotian?" Zhao Si remained silent.
The Song Dynasty followed the old system of the former Tang Dynasty and granted official fields according to official rank. It was used to subsidize officials' salaries and achieve the purpose of "high salary to support integrity". In fact, it has many disadvantages.
After the Tianqi New Deal, after several restructurings, the job fields were only transferred from the name of a certain official to the name of a certain yamen, and then subsidized according to the official rank, but the job fields were not completely abolished.
It seems that the time has come for job reform.
Zhao Si looked at another person, "Is that Fan Baoyin the magistrate of Yancheng County?"
"Yes, sir."
"Yancheng is an important place for Huaiyan. He is not busy with official duties, but he comes here to flatter him? Many reports say that Huaiyan now has many disadvantages. Looking at Fan Baoyin's virtue, I believe that these disadvantages cannot be taken lightly!"
Wu Zeli was praised by everyone, especially those who said that his poems were really like "European style". He was even more proud, and the unhappiness just now was forgotten.
"You want to be Ouyang Xiu, but I think you're still far away! You don't have Ouyang Xiu's talent, but you want to be named Ouyang Xiu. I really want to blind your mind!"
Suddenly, someone stood up and spoke loudly. The voice spread to everyone's ears. Wu Zeli felt angry and anxious!
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