Taixue public examination is divided into two days.
Hence, it is scheduled to fall on the 13th and 18th days of the twelfth lunar month.
Tai students are now actively preparing for exams.
Now that spring is approaching, scholars from various provinces who have passed the autumn examinations are also coming to Beijing.
At the Chonghua Hall in Taixue, many scholars came in and out to listen to Li Gou's lectures.
Therefore, this is where many scholars gather. Not only is the class full of people, but there are also many people taking advantage of the class in the back, and there are even people standing outside every window.
Although Li Gou has an old-fashioned temperament, he does not reject the scholars who come to take advantage of the class, and is even keen to share them, as long as they can grab a seat and do not disturb him.
As for the Stone Scripture Pavilion at the west end of Taixue Hall outside Chonghua Hall, there are stone carvings of the Twelve Classics carved by Yang Zhongnan and Zhang Youzhi.
The scholars here are engaged in another scholar's sport...exegesis.
Buddhism flourished in the Song Dynasty, and debates between eminent monks were common.
Chapters and sentences have not yet flourished, and Confucianism does not worship the debate over the meaning of scriptures, so it prefers explanations.
It is a common thing to explain the meaning of scriptures carved on stone in front of the Stone Scripture Pavilion. Of course, there are also many scholars who come all the way to Beijing. If they forget the meaning of some scriptures, they find the place where the scriptures are carved on stone and copy a page back.
In addition to exegesis, there are also some scholars who like to write books and set up stalls outside the pavilion, holding articles or works for others to appreciate.
If you write the paper aimlessly, the efficiency is too low, just like buying a lottery ticket.
Therefore, in front of the Shijing Pavilion, these scholars "sell" their poems and articles here, which can be regarded as self-promotion. If occasionally a few knowledgeable people see it and feel satisfied, they can say a few words to them and rely on them.
Make your name here.
Zhang Yue would come here every day to hang out, to see if there were any books to buy, and put them in his Souguzhai to sell. He also looked at other people's poems and articles to see if they were at the same level as other scholars.
Zhang Yue came to a stall, and a scholar in his thirties raised his hands and said, "Hello, brother."
Zhang Yue smiled and immediately took the poetry collection from his stall and started reading.
The scholar saw that Zhang Yue was wearing a Taishi student's robe and passed by several Taipei students to greet him. He knew that he was also a Taipei student, so he said: "Brother, if you think the collection of poems below is interesting, you might as well take a look at it." look."
Zhang Yue heard this and asked, "Is that so?"
The other party nodded and said, "I am also looking for a confidant."
Zhang Yue glanced at this collection of poems.
Paper is not cheap.
When Sima Guang wrote "Zizhi Tongjian", the manuscripts alone filled two rooms.
And what does it look like when there is only one remaining manuscript of Sima Guangxiu's "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"?
This manuscript is a letter written by Fan Chunren to Sima Guang. Sima Guang read the letter, crossed out a few lines on the letter paper, and then used this piece of paper as the manuscript of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian".
Since the piece of letter paper was a little short, Sima Guang also used another piece of paper to join it together, and used the two pieces of paper spliced together as one page of the manuscript of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian".
This shows how the ancients "respected the writing paper".
As for this collection of poems, although it only has a few dozen pages, Zhang Yue would not dare to accept it as the flyers and advertisements that can be seen everywhere in the future, and then take it back to use as a tablecloth.
Zhang Yue read a few pages, but felt that the other party’s literary talent was mediocre and not worth circulating, so he returned the favor and said, “Thank you very much, I don’t dare to accept it.”
The other party looked stiff and said: "Brother, you might as well take it, I have more than ten copies here."
Zhang Yue cupped his hands and said, "I am afraid that my talents and knowledge will be a waste of my brother's hard work. Thank you very much."
After finishing the chapter, I looked at the other party's disappointed eyes and felt a little unbearable, but still left.
Zhang Yue walked to another place.
But I saw that there were many scholars gathered here. One person was standing with his hands behind his back, and people on the left and right were helping him pass out notes that looked like poems.
Every scholar who passed by received a share.
Zhang Yue thought to himself, doesn’t this make it legitimate to buy a few pieces of paper for free?
Zhang Yue immediately stepped forward and took a copy. He saw that there were several pages of paper and there was no writing on the back. He was immediately very satisfied.
I turned to the front of the chapter and saw the words "Changzhou Chenmanzhou" written on it.
The following is the poem, which is familiar to the reader: "In the beginning, human beings are inherently good, their natures are similar, and their habits are far apart..."
When Zhang Yue saw this, he raised his head and looked at the other person and asked, "Who wrote this poem?"
The person who wrote the poem glanced at Zhang Yue and immediately pointed out: "This is what this official did. He is there."
Zhang Yue looked along his finger and saw that the other party was talking to two scholars under a shed. When Zhang Yue looked at him, he smiled and cupped his hands with him.
Zhang Yuedang read the poem from beginning to end. Yes, it was correct word for word.
As for the signature on the paper, there are five more words written "Changzhou Chen Manzhou". These five words occupy one-third of the paper, as if he was afraid that others would not recognize him.
Zhang Yue's face turned pale as he held the piece of paper. He wanted to get a few pieces of paper for free, but he didn't expect that he was... plagiarized.
Forget it, I copied it anyway, so it’s not worth being angry.
It is better to have less trouble than to have more things to do.
It is not worth getting angry with such a person.
But it’s not possible, just endure the anger for a moment, and the more you think about it, the more you’ll get angrier. Take a step back, the more you think about it, the more you’ll lose.
Zhang Yue held the piece of paper in his hand.
At this time, a man came up and said, "Brother, do you appreciate your humble work?"
Zhang Yue did not immediately think about how this poem was leaked.
It was Zhangqiu’s teacher who discovered it first, but then there was no news about this person. At first he kept saying that he wanted to take the prodigy test. But how could his three-character poem spread to Changzhou, thousands of miles away?
The more Zhang thought about it, the more he felt that there was something fishy about this matter.
“Brother…Brother?”
Zhang Yue looked at the other party and said with a smile, "You must be Brother Ma."
The other party smiled and said: "That's right, it's Xiacaozi Youchuan."
Zhang Yue said: "Brother, this poem is very well done! I admire you so much!"
Chen Manzhou smiled and said: "I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it. Is your brother a student from the Imperial College? This poem has long been known to all women and children in Changzhou."
Chen Manzhou is really happy. He has just published poems here. It's a pity that there is no one who knows the stuff in Bianjing. Either it can't be said to be elegant, or it can be called poetry because it is so simple?
Now I finally meet my soulmate.
Chen Manzhou talked to Zhang Yue that he divided this poem into several parts, each part has his own thoughts, etc. He also said that this poem covers "all aspects, is comprehensive, and is simple and clear."
Zhang Yue thought to himself that although it is rumored that these three words were written by Wang Yinglin in the history of history, many people are doubtful about the author. Maybe the person who compiled the poem originally only wanted to use it as an ordinary enlightenment poem.
But I didn't expect it would have such a big impact on future generations.
Zhang Yue asked: "Xiongtai said that this poem has been widely circulated in Changzhou, and is known to all women and children?"
"Yes, the next day I felt inspired to write this poem, and the sky was alarmed. A seven-color rainbow passed through the sky in the east, and phoenixes came to the world and sang in harmony in the mountains. At that time, the governor of Changzhou saw this scene, so he came to the countryside to look for it.
It just so happens that I present this poem below. The wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful, which is in line with the celestial phenomena."
"Brother, please do not underestimate this poem. Although this poem is simple, it can achieve enlightenment and enlightenment. It is of great benefit in educating people and cultivating morality. The prefect also used this poem to educate Confucian scholars of all ethnic groups.
All children must learn from it.”
Zhang Yue understood more and asked: "May I ask my brother, who is the governor of Changzhou?"
Chen Manzhou smiled and said: "Brother, there is no need to care about this, brother, I don't know about it anyway."
Zhang Yue said seriously: "How can this happen? Xiongtai's poem not only has the effect of enlightenment and education, but also the prefect has a keen eye for pearls. How can we not write down the names of Xiongtai and the prefect?"
Chen Manzhou hesitated for a moment and then said: "The prefect's surname is Wang and his given name is Tabu Anshi."
Zhang Yue thought, is it actually Wang Anshi?
Zhang Yue nodded and said: "That's it."
Chen Manzhou wanted to talk again, but Zhang Yue looked around and said, "Are these people servants of Xiongtai's family?"
Chen Manzhou smiled and said: "No, it's just a temporary hire. Why do you ask this?"
“It’s nothing, I’ll rest assured,” Zhang Yue clapped his hands and asked, “Brother Youchuan, look at the back to see if that’s Prefect Wang!”
Chen Manzhou's expression changed after hearing this, and just as he was looking back, he suddenly received a heavy knee to his stomach.
“How do you hit someone?”
Chen Manzhou pointed his finger at Yue and was about to shout, but suddenly he received another hard slap on the ear, which made stars pop out of his eyes.
“Why did you hit me?”
Chen Manzhou wanted to fight back, but after thinking about it, he just stayed on the ground and shouted: "Hit someone, hit someone."
As soon as they saw the conflict happening here, onlookers immediately gathered around.
There were still a few people who pulled Zhang Yue and Chen Manzhou apart and said, "Don't hit people! This is the important place of the Imperial Academy, how can it be a place to hit people?"
Chen Manzhou pointed his finger at Zhang Yue and said, "This person made the first move."
Everyone looked at Zhang Yue, but Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Yes, I was the one who hit him."
At this time, several Imperial College students came to us and said, "Wait a minute, don't talk yet. This is Imperial College, and everything is determined by the school's rules."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, yes, it is my territory, why did you let me bully you?
One of them looked at Zhang Yue and said, "Isn't this Zhang Sanlang from Yangzhengzhai? How do you beat someone? Do you know how to beat someone?"
Zhang Yue pointed at Chen Manzhou and said: "Of course I know, but this person copied my poems and openly screamed here, which is intolerable."
Everyone was in an uproar immediately after hearing the sound.
The imperial student immediately said: "What's going on?"
Chen Manzhou pointed at Zhang Yue and said, "You...are talking nonsense..."
The imperial student on the side said: "Forget it... let's forget it!"
Zhang Yue said: "I would like to ask Li Zhijiao to make the decision for me on this matter. Please take us to Li Zhijiao. The truth will come out. The others dare not bother you. The most important thing is not to let this traitor go."
Already."
The two college students thought for a while and said: "That's fine, Li Zhi's statement will be fair!"
Chen Manzhou turned pale when he heard this.
Zhang Yue thought to himself, how could you blatantly copy the documents in the Imperial College? This is my territory.