One hundred and seventy-two chapters teacher's words
Zhang Yue arrived at the Sanjian Hall of the Imperial Academy.
There was already a eunuch sitting here, and there were more than a dozen little yellow gatekeepers standing on the left and right.
Wu Zhongfu, the eunuch of the capital, sat aside and chatted with the eunuch.
I met Wu Zhongfu Zhang Yue several times. He was famous for his impartiality and selflessness, and he also managed the Imperial College in the same way. He conducted studies with strict rules, so most of the imperial students did not like him.
Zhang Yue was feeling a little uneasy at this moment. He first saluted Wu Zhongfu and the eunuch, but did not dare to look at him and stood aside with his head bowed. Li Gou said from the side: "Sanlang, this is Chen Douzhi."
Zhang Yue saluted again and said: "Imperial student Zhang Yue knows everything he has seen."
Only then did Zhang Yue see clearly that the other person was in his forties, with a smile on his face.
The other party smiled and said: "You are really young and promising. You can write such a masterpiece at such a young age. Under the guidance of Inspector Wu and Li Zhijiao, there are hidden dragons and tigers in this Taixue."
Li Gou had already stepped aside, and Wu Zhongfu answered and said: "There are indeed many talented people in Taixue. This is also the reason why officials are benevolent, polite and virtuous."
Chen Douzhi looked at Zhang Yue and said: "Officials have always valued elegance and scholars. Zhang Lang is so handsome and young, and he can write such a brilliant three-character poem. He will have a bright future."
Zhang Yue felt a little excited and couldn't help but ask: "I'm so frightened. Does everyone know that this means that my name has reached the ears of heaven?"
Chen Douzhi couldn't help but smile when he heard this. He looked Zhang Yue up and down, and said to Wu Zhong who was beside him: "You student is really an honest young man."
Wu Zhong replied: "The child can't speak, which makes everyone laugh."
Although Wu Zhongfu said that Zhang Yue could not speak, he quite praised Zhang Yue's response.
Zhang Yue was at a loss when he heard this, and his nervousness was palpable. Seventy percent of this was true, and a third was just for show.
Chen Douzhi smiled and waved his hand and said: "What's wrong? Well said."
Chen Douzhi said to Zhang Yue: "Your three-character poetry official family has seen it before, and I will grant you the title of governor history."
Zhang Yue said: "Please forgive me for your sins. Common people dare not accept it."
"Why?" Zhang Yue's answer did not surprise Chen Douzhi.
Zhang Yue knew that there should be procedures for declining, but how to decline is also the secret.
One level is true rejection, and the other level is false rejection.
Moreover, the refusal must be reasonable and not empty, so as to achieve the effect of respecting others "on the surface".
Zhang Yue said: "The common people have heard that the rulers of ancient times believed that governance was based on Dao, and Dao was based on Dao. Those who discuss governance in ancient and modern times must compromise with Confucius. Confucius told Lord Lu that government should be based on the Nine Classics, and should be based on the Three Virtues."
"The common people wrote three-character poems just to supplement the Nine Classics, have the effect of enlightenment, and contribute to the governance of Taoism. Your Majesty ordered the Meng children to learn this three-character poem. It has fulfilled the wishes of the common people. How dare you seek rewards again."
After Zhang Yue's words, not only Chen Duzhi, but also Wu Zhongfu was a little surprised by Zhang Yue's performance.
Chen Douzhi looked at Wu Zhong and said, "Okay, this guy speaks very appropriately. When the official visits the Imperial Academy on the 20th of next month, Li Zhi will ask this guy to accompany him and talk."
"yes."
This time Li Gou was shocked and said: "Visiting the Imperial College?"
Wu Zhongfu said calmly: "Yes, do you know what Li Zhi said now?"
Li Gou was shocked and angry. Wu Zhongfu didn't reveal any information to him about this matter, which made him look very embarrassed in front of Du Zhi.
Chen Douzhi did not pay attention to the intrigue between the Imperial Academy and the Imperial Academy, but said to Zhang Yue: "Buyi Jiu Jing, your tone is not small! I will truthfully report this to the officials!"
Then Zhang Yue looked like he couldn't react for a while, and Chen Douzhi laughed and immediately stood up and left.
Wu Zhongfu and Li Gou were sent out together.
After sending Chen Douzhi away, Wu Zhongfu returned to Sanjiantang and spoke to Zhang Yue, but Zhang Yue didn't really listen.
He suddenly remembered the story of Fan Zhongyan that Senior Brother Guo told him, that is, "It's never too late to see him tomorrow."
I didn't expect that I would meet Song Renzong now.
Wu Zhongfu kept urging Zhang Yue, but Zhang Yue just nodded hard. When he finally came to his senses, Wu Zhongfu said he was tired, and everyone in the room looked at him with a smile.
Zhang Yue saw encouragement from everyone's gazes. Except for Li Gou, these lecturers all taught Zhang Yue's classes and corrected his articles, so they were considered teachers.
"At your age, let alone an official, I haven't even entered a county school."
"I remember that when I was twenty-nine years old, I was admitted to the B-level examination, and I had just met the official side."
"Back then, I happened to see an official on patrol by the roadside. The vendors were encroaching on the street and occupying the road, but the officials did not allow people to drive the people away. They would rather drive slowly. I was also fortunate to meet the official for the first time here."
"The official is a merciful king. You don't need to worry. Just treat him as he did today when you meet him."
"Yes, officials appreciate scholars the most, not to mention your three-character poem has been approved by his imperial pen."
The lecturers reminded Zhang Yue with their kind words, which made Zhang Yue feel like Alexander.
Zhang Yue composed himself and said: "Students will leave first."
"That's fine."
The lecturers present continued to cast encouraging glances.
Before leaving, Li Gou stopped Zhang Yue and ordered: "No one is allowed to tell anyone about the official's visit to Taixue next month."
Zhang Yue said: "Students know."
Zhang Yue walked out of Sanjiantang and thought of this current official. He had to say that he was truly a man of benevolence. However, Zhang Yue recalled that Wang Anshi seemed to dislike Song Renzong in history and complained quite a bit.
After Zhang Yue returned to his dormitory, he naturally had to face some questioning from his roommates, but remembering Li Gou's instructions, he remained tight-lipped.
A few days later, Wu Anchi invited Zhang Yue to the Wu Mansion.
Zhang Yue had agreed before, so of course he accepted the appointment.
So Zhang Yue arranged the matters in Zhaili in advance and went to Chen Xiang to explain them.
When Chen Xiang heard that Wu Chong asked his second son Wu Anzhi to come over, he looked thoughtful.
Chen Xiang said to Zhang Yue: "I have little contact with Wu Chunqing, but the Wu family... has many connections in the court, such as the Lu family, the Han family, the Xia family, the Wen family, etc., all of whom are his children's relatives.
There are intricacies.”
Zhang Yue said: "Sir, you are afraid that students will associate with his children and be contaminated by the habits of wealthy families."
Chen Xiang looked at Zhang Yue seriously and said: "I am indeed a little worried. I am poor and self-sufficient. I talk about wealth and wealth, but there are some blind people who feel the elephant."
"But you and I both come from poor families. In you I see the original me. When I first entered Bianjing, I was a little at a loss in front of the colorful clothes and angry horses of the children of rich families, but I didn't feel that I was inferior. I am a student.
Why, you can sit down and discuss the truth, whether you are a high-ranking official or a beggar."
"As long as you have this kind of backbone in your heart, you can be unfazed by honor and disgrace and truly be called a scholar."
Zhang Yue heard Chen Xiang's words, but felt his blood well up, and every sentence he said touched his heart. From the emperor above to the beggar below, all living beings are equal in my eyes. It's too difficult to do it, so it's better to be 'above yourself'
It's easier for everyone to be equal and to have a clear hierarchy below oneself.
Zhang Yue stood up and said, "The students have been taught."
Chen Xiang smiled and said: "This seems to be what I am saying about Wu Chunqing. Although I have never dated this person, Ouyang Yongshu and Wang Jiefu are his close friends. Regardless of others, Wu Chunqing must be outstanding. You have met him.
He should learn how to study and build a good life."
After Chen Xiang said goodbye, Zhang Yue heard that the teacher didn't seem to approve of him getting too close to Wu Chong.
First of all, Zhang Yue still doesn’t know what Wu Chong likes about his current status. But Chen Xiang already thinks that the frequent political marriages between the Wu family and several prime ministers’ families make people feel that such a family is in deep water.
too complicated.
As for the children of the Wu family, they are all good people, but they can't help but have some wealthy habits.
Perhaps this kind of political marriage is common among high-ranking officials, but I, a humble family with no foundation, should not get involved in it.
Will Chen Xiang cheat him?
No, every word of my teacher is considered from his own point of view.
Therefore, Chen Xiang's words made Zhang Yue, who had already made up his mind, waver.
The appointed day has arrived.
Zhang Yue got dressed early in the morning and prepared to hire a carriage to go to Wu Mansion.
Unexpectedly, the Wu family had already sent a carriage in front of the Imperial College.
As soon as the other party saw Zhang Yue, he immediately said: "Mr. Zhang Sanlang, my Erlangjun ordered his old servant to wait here for a long time."
It turned out to be Wu Anzhi's idea.
Zhang Yue said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Wu Erlang."
At that moment, Zhang Yue got on the carriage and drove to Wu Mansion.
Zhang Yue looked out the carriage window at the scenery passing by Bianjing.
"Is the carriage safe? Is it too fast?" the old servant asked diligently, fearing that he might not have greeted me well.
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Very good."
After listening to Zhang Yue's words, the old servant felt relieved.
The carriage traveled very fast, and Zhang Yue arrived at Wu Mansion in just over half an hour.
There is no need for anyone to guide Zhang Yue, there will be someone to guide Zhang Yue.
When he arrived at the mansion, Zhang Yue passed through several doorways and was taken to a hall to rest.
Zhang Yue looked at the beautiful trees and rocks outside the hall, a clear stream passing under the steps, and the pavilion walls in the distance hidden among the flowers, plants and trees.
Zhang Yue sighed with emotion at this scene of wealth, but it did not fall into the vulgar taste.
After the servants served tea, without waiting for a while, Wu Anchi came here first and said with a smile: "Sanlang, I will take you to see daddy."
"Thank you, Mr. Erlang."
Wu Anzhi said: "You're welcome."
As the two walked and chatted, Wu Andi smiled and said: "Although my father is very dignified and unsmiling in front of me, he appreciates talented young scholars very much. Once Sanlang meets his father, there is no need to be restrained."
Zhang Yue heard this and said: "I am very frightened. Your Majesty is a high-ranking official of the imperial court. I have no time to see an unknown person like Zhang. I am at a loss what to do next."
Wu Anchi smiled and said: "Sanlang is really an honest man. In fact, I respect Sanlang's talent. When I was in Imperial College, I introduced Sanlang to my father many times. After hearing this, my father asked me to meet him when he was free.
That's what I said. But my father was suddenly appointed as the transfer envoy to Xijing, so the matter was delayed."
"Now my father is back in Beijing for a visit. Although it only lasts a few days, as soon as I mentioned it, my father agreed to see Saburo."
Zhang Yue heard this and said: "So that's it. Erlangjun has given me such support. Sanlang really doesn't know how to be grateful."
Wu Erlangjun smiled and said, "Anyway, Sanlang is a talented person. Even without my words, he will be famous in the future."
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "I don't dare to take it seriously. Erlangjun's words are too serious."