Chapter Four: A righteous song born a hundred years earlier
Xu Hanliang was startled, and suddenly a cry of surprise came from the cruise ship.
He followed the people's gaze and looked into the distance, and saw a young man in his twenties walking towards him like a star holding the moon surrounded by a group of literati. He was probably older than them, but definitely younger.
Over thirty.
And his face was square and square, and he had an air of great righteousness.
This person...
Xu Hanliang was still stunned, but he saw that Li Zhongwen on the side had already lost his patience and hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
"Brother Ziyou, don't be too slow and let others take the lead. Brother Boji has come all the way, so we Changshu scholars must not neglect him. Li Boji has a long-standing reputation for talent, and now he is a high school student. It is not impossible to pass the exam in the coming year."
"I have to go and get acquainted with you later."
After saying that, Li Zhongwen made a move to rush forward, trying to find an excuse to talk to the young man.
Li Gang...
Xu Hanliang was stunned for half a second, and then stared at the young man's face for a long time before letting out a sigh of relief. He thought it was an ordinary poetry gathering, but Xu Hanliang never expected to see what he saw in front of him.
this.
Li Gang, Li Boji, and later Mr. Liang Xi, are famous national heroes in the Northern Song Dynasty.
Xu Hanliang was in awe.
However, at this time, Li Gang, who was only 28 years old, was just a minor figure who had not entered the imperial court. At most, he had a slight reputation among literati. If Xu Hanliang remembered correctly, Li Gang would be promoted to Jinshi in the second year of integration.
, Li Guan Zhi Tai Chang Shaoqing.
It seems...it can be used.
Xu Hanliang held his chin and smiled, but he did not come forward to chat as eagerly as others.
Even though he knew very well that Mr. Liang Xi, who had an unlimited future, had an unlimited future, but here and now, it was not the best time. Xu Hanliang rolled his eyes and immediately pushed Li Zhongwen.
"Brother Zhongwen is wrong."
"The official is in the palace and cares about the world. He is naturally a benevolent king. Even if he is obsessed with romance, it is just a passing moment. At the moment, the Jin people are bothering me on the border of the Song Dynasty, and the people of the Song Dynasty are suffering unspeakably. Although I am a scholar, but
I, Xu Hanliang, also have a lot of passion. If I can go into battle and kill the enemy, even if I don’t have the character of a scholar, what will happen if my body is wrapped in horse leather?"
Xu Hanliang's voice came out of nowhere, and his voice was very loud.
Li Zhongwen, who was still thinking about how to talk to Li Gang, was obviously stunned for a moment. Hearing Xu Hanliang's words, Li Zhongwen was immediately confused. However, Xu Hanliang's voice was not quiet, and it overwhelmed the voices of many people talking on the red boat. Li Zhongwen suddenly felt a little confused.
Sitting on wax.
"Don't blame me, my good friend has just recovered from a serious illness, maybe his brain is damaged by the illness."
"Brother Ziyou, if you have anything to do, let's discuss it privately. Don't disturb everyone's enjoyment. Come on, let's talk downstairs."
Li Zhongwen's face tightened, and he pulled Xu Hanliang towards the downstairs.
Unexpectedly, Xu Hanliang was waiting for this moment. He pushed Li Zhongwen's hand away and said loudly.
"It's okay, Brother Zhongwen, I, Xu Hanliang, have lived an upright life. I have nothing to say to outsiders. Fighting against the Jin people and protecting the health of our people in the Song Dynasty has always been Xu's lifelong wish."
"Even if the literati of our generation cannot lift their hands or carry their shoulders, they have never lacked character. No matter how strong the Jin people are, in front of me in the Northern Song Dynasty, they are like a mantis trying to use his arms as a chariot, and they will not be able to live at ease for long."
Xu Hanliang’s voice was very loud.
Seeing that everyone's eyes were attracted by his heroic words, and even Li Gang looked in this direction, Xu Hanliang increased his voice again, and his words were neither humble nor arrogant, and he could be said to be powerful.
"Today, my father is imprisoned for crying out for injustice. Have I, Xu Hanliang, ever cried out for injustice at all?"
"It's nothing more than a pile of bones after death. My father once said that since ancient times, no one has died, and his loyalty will be remembered by history. Don't try to persuade him to be loyal. If the official is interested, it doesn't matter if he is a scholar. He has already made up his mind.
"
Li Zhongwen on the side listened in confusion.
He thought to himself that he didn't have any advice, so why did Xu Hanliang just say some incomprehensible words.
However, Li Zhongwen was startled when he thought of the two shocking words that came out of Xu Hanliang's mouth. He glanced at Xu Hanliang. He had never thought that such sonorous words would come out of his good friend's mouth.
But now was not the time to ask any more questions. Seeing countless surprised eyes around him looking at Xu Hanliang, Li Zhongwen pulled Xu Hanliang and wanted to go out.
Unfortunately, Li Zhongwen pulled it, but it didn't move.
Xu Hanliang enjoyed the attention of everyone like an old monk entering trance.
"good!"
At this time, a burst of applause sounded.
But he saw Li Gang walking over, clapping his hands and saying, "I'm so proud of you. Li Gang feels inferior to me. If one day I can abandon civility and join the martial arts, I'm willing to lead my horses and soldiers and fight with you."
"Since ancient times, no one has ever died, leaving a loyal heart to illuminate history, but I don't know who the person in Gaotang is who can recite such a shocking poem, even if it is only half of it, it is beyond my reach."
Li Gang came over with admiration on his face.
This famous minister with unlimited future is like a passionate young man with a look of eagerness to try.
Sure enough, national heroes are all angry youth at heart.
"My father's casual words are beyond the reach of elegance. My brother immediately praised me and I don't know what he is doing..."
Xu Hanliang's expression remained unchanged and he asked questions knowingly.
"Brother Ziyou, someone just introduced you to me. This is Master Li Gang." Li Zhongwen on the side calmed down and introduced him quickly.
Hearing this, Xu Hanliang nodded and cupped his hands.
"Master Li, I have long admired you Xu Hanliang."
"Long time admiration."
Li Gang also smiled, but there was something strange in his eyebrows.
Li Gang was a scholar and poet who was famous for his poetry. He, Li Gang, had a smooth imperial examination and had already had a literary name. Otherwise, he would not have been regarded as a heavyweight by the Changshu Poetry Society. But now, the scholar in front of him is neither humble nor arrogant, but it makes Li Gang feel good in his heart.
.
"My high opinion is a sonorous one. The Jin people are cruel and harassing our borders in the Song Dynasty. Although I am not talented, I am really willing to go out and fight in person as I said, so that I can get rid of this bad breath in my chest."
"Although the Changshu Poetry Club is a gathering of literati like us, the words "No one has ever died since ancient times" with this step today are unmatched. No matter how good the poems are, they are not as good as your heartfelt words."
Li Gang smiled, picked up the wine glass, toasted from afar, and drank it all in one gulp.
Soon, several people started talking.
Xu Hanliang is not the elm-headed man who died of illness before. Xu Hanliang, who has thousands of years of experience and vision beyond the times, knows very well how to deal with angry youths like Li Gang.
After a few words, the conversation was very lively, and there was an air of regret for meeting each other late.
The drinks at the table for the two of them were full, and they had already drank five or six glasses in the blink of an eye. Li Zhongwen, who was diligently pouring the wine at the side, was secretly curious, thinking that Xu Hanliang had recovered from a serious illness?
Words that pop up occasionally are truly enlightening and thought-provoking.
Li Gang accompanied him and scolded Fang Qiu. For a time, Xu Hanliang became the focus of the entire Changshu Poetry Club. Those who knew him naturally chatted in private, while those who did not know him secretly looked at this scholar who appeared out of thin air.
The theme of the poetry meeting also changed with Xu Hanliang's righteous song.
I thought I was reciting poems for fun, but I had to turn to the current political situation and the battlefield on the front line. Unfortunately, no matter how hard this group of literati tried their best, they could not compose comparable poems.