Prime Minister

Chapter 158 My Site
The Taixue public examination is divided into three or eight days.

Therefore, it is set on the [-]th and [-]th of the twelfth lunar month.

Tai students are now actively preparing for the exam.

Now that spring is just around the corner, scholars from various provinces who have passed the autumn examination also come to Beijing.

In the Chonghua Hall in Taixue, many scholars came in and out, listening to Li Gou's lectures.

Therefore, this is a place where many scholars gather. Not only are the classrooms full of people, but there are also many people who are sitting in the back of the classroom, and even every window is full of people.

Although Li Gou has an old-fashioned temperament, he does not reject such scholars who come to take advantage of the class, and is even keen to share, as long as they grab a seat and don't disturb him.

As for the outside of Chonghua Hall, and the Shijing Pavilion at the west end of Taixue, there are stone carvings of the Twelve Classics carved by Yang Zhongnan and Zhang Youzhi.

The scholars here are engaged in another intellectual movement...interpreting the scriptures.

Buddhism flourished in the Song Dynasty, and it was common for eminent monks to debate scriptures.

Chapters and sentences have not yet flourished, and Confucianism does not worship the difficulty of debating the scriptures, so it likes to explain.

It is commonplace to explain the scriptures and meanings of the stone inscriptions in front of the Stone Scripture Pavilion.Of course, there are also many scholars who have come to Beijing from thousands of miles away. Some scriptures have been forgotten, so they find the scriptures inscribed on stones and extend a page back.

In addition to explaining the scriptures, there are also some scholars who like to write books. They will come to set up stalls outside the pavilion, holding articles or works for appreciation.

This is also a first-class volume in disguise.

To go to the door of a big boss like Ouyang Xiu, at least you need connections, otherwise, he has such a tight schedule, why must he take the time to read your article.

If you scroll aimlessly, the efficiency is too low, like buying a lottery ticket.

Therefore, in front of Shijing Pavilion, these scholars "sell" their poems and articles here, which can be regarded as selling themselves. If occasionally a few people who know the goods are satisfied when they see it, they can talk to them and rely on them. Make a name for yourself here.

Zhang Yue would also come here to hang out every day to see if there are any books to buy, put them in his Soguzhai for sale, and at the same time look at other people's poems and articles, and see how the level of scholars in the same department is.

When Zhang Yue came to a booth, a scholar in his thirties cupped his hands and said, "Hello, brother."

Zhang Yue smiled and immediately took a collection of poems from his booth and started reading.

The scholar saw that Zhang Yue was wearing a t-shirt of an imperial student, and he passed by several imperial students to greet him, knowing that he was undoubtedly an imperial student, so he said: "Brother, if you feel that the collection of poems below is good for your eyes, you might as well take it and read it." Look."

After hearing this, Zhang Yue asked, "Really?"

The other party nodded and said: "I also want to find a bosom friend."

Zhang Yue took a look at the collection of poems.

Paper is not cheap.

When Sima Guang wrote "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", the manuscripts alone filled two rooms.

And what does Sima Guangxiu's "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" look like with only one manuscript?
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 paper as the manuscript of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian".

Moreover, the letter paper was a little shorter, and Sima Guang used another piece of paper to splice it together with the letter paper, and used the two spliced ​​papers as a manuscript of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian".

This shows how the ancients 'respected writing and paper'.

As for this collection of poems, although it is only a few dozen pages, Zhang Yue dare not take it as a leaflet and advertisement that can be seen everywhere in later generations, and then take it back to use as a tablecloth.

Zhang Yue read several pages, but felt that the other party's literary talent was mediocre and not worthy of circulation, so he returned it and said: "Thank you very much, I dare not accept it."

The other party looked stiff and said: "Brother, you might as well take it, I still have more than ten copies here."

Zhang Yue cupped his hands and said, "I'm afraid I'll spoil your brother's hard work, thank you very much."

After finishing speaking, he looked at the other party's disappointed eyes and couldn't bear it, but he still left.

Zhang Yue went to another place.

But I saw a lot of scholars gathered here, one of them was standing with his hands behind his back, and the left and right were helping him with papers that looked like poems.
Every scholar who passes by is given a share.

Zhang Yue thought to himself, wouldn't it be justifiable to prostitute a few pieces of paper for nothing?
Immediately Zhang Yue stepped forward in a hopeless manner and took a copy, but seeing that there were several pages of paper and no writing on the back, he was very satisfied immediately.

Turn the chapter over to the front, but see the words 'Changzhou Chen Manzhou' written on it.

The following is the poem, which is familiar to the eyes. "At the beginning of human beings, nature is good, nature is similar, habits are far away..."

Seeing this, Zhang Yue looked up at the other party and asked, "Who wrote this poem?"

The person who posted the poem glanced at Zhang Yue, and immediately pointed out: "This is what this official did, and he is there."

Zhang Yue looked along his fingers, but saw that the other party was talking to two scholars under a shed, but when Zhang Yue looked over, he smiled and cupped his hands with him.

Zhang Yue immediately read the poem from beginning to end, yes, word for word.

As for the signature on the paper, there are five words '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 held the paper with a livid face. He wanted to prostitute a few pieces of paper for nothing, but he didn't expect that he was plagiarized... stolen.

Forget it, I copied it anyway, so it's not worth being angry.

Peace with others, peace with others, one more thing is worse than one less thing.

It's not worth getting mad at this guy.

But no, just endure the momentary anger, the more you think about it, the more angry you become.Take a step back and think more and more.

Zhang Yue held the paper in his hand.

But at this time a person came and said: "Brother, do you appreciate Xiao Kezhuo's work?"

At this moment, Zhang Yue didn't immediately respond to his thoughts, how did this poem leak out.

It was Zhang Qiu's teacher who discovered it first, and then there is no news about this person. At the beginning, he kept saying that he wanted to recommend himself to the child prodigy.But how could my three-character poem spread to Changzhou thousands of miles away?
The more Zhang thought about it, the more he felt something strange about it.

"Brother...brother?"

Zhang Yue looked at the other party and smiled, "Your Excellency must be Brother Chen."

The other party smiled and said, "Exactly, I'm in Xia Caozi Youchuan."

Zhang Yue said: "Brother Tai wrote this poem very well! I am so impressed!"

Chen Manzhou smiled and said, "Don't dare to do it, don't dare to do it. Brother Tai is a student of the imperial court, right? This poem has long been known to women and children in our Changzhou."

Chen Manzhou was really happy, he just posted poems and essays here, but unfortunately there is no one in Bianjing who knows the goods.Either it is difficult to say that three words are elegant, or it is so simple that it can be called poetry?
Now I finally met my bosom friend.

Chen Manzhou talked to Zhang Yue, saying that he divided the poem into several parts, and each part has his own experience, etc. He also said that this poem covers "all aspects, everything is available, and it is simple and clear".

Zhang Yue thought to himself, although it was rumored in the history that these three characters were written by Wang Yinglin, many people doubted which author it was.Perhaps the person who compiled the poem only wanted to use it as an ordinary Enlightenment poem at the beginning, but he didn't expect that it would have such a great impact on later generations.

Zhang Yue asked: "Brother Tai said that this poem has been widely circulated in Changzhou, but it is known to all women and children?"

"That's right. After I wrote this poem the next day, the sky was disturbed. A rainbow of seven colors passed across the sky in the east. A phoenix descended into the world and sang harmoniously in the mountains. The prefect of Changzhou saw this scene, so he came to the countryside to look for it. It just so happens that I present this poem, this is a sunny day, just in line with the celestial phenomenon."

"Brother, you must not underestimate this poem. Although this poem is simple, it can be enlightened and enlightened, and it is of great benefit to educating people and morals. The prefect also taught this poem to all Confucians who are ignorant and ethnic. Children must learn it."

Zhang Yue understood and asked, "Who is the prefect of Changzhou when I ask you, brother?"

Chen Manzhou smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about this brother, since you don't know him anyway."

Zhang Yue sternly said: "How can this be done? Xiongtai's poem not only has the power of enlightenment, but the prefect has a discerning eye. How can we not write down the names of Xiongtai and the prefect?"

Chen Manzhou hesitated and said, "The eunuch's surname is Wang and his name is taboo Anshi."

Zhang Yue thought to himself, it was Wang Anshi?

Zhang Yue nodded and said, "I see."

Chen Manzhou wanted to say more, but Zhang Yue looked around and said, "Are these people servants of Xiongtai's family?"

Chen Manzhou smiled and said: "Where, it's just a temporary hire. Why do you ask this?"

"It's nothing, so I don't worry," Zhang Yue clapped his hands and asked, "Brother You Chuan, see if the prefect Wang is behind!"

Chen Manzhou's expression changed when he heard the words, and he was looking back when he was hit hard by the knee in the stomach.

"How did you hit someone?"

Chen Manzhou's finger Zhang Yue was about to yell, but suddenly he received a heavy slap on the ear, which made his eyes stare.

"Why did you hit me?"

Chen Manzhou wanted to fight back, but after thinking about it, he decided to yell on the ground, "I hit someone, I hit someone."

As soon as they saw the conflict here, the onlookers immediately gathered around.

A few people pulled Zhang Yue and Chen Manzhou apart and said, "Don't hit people! This place is an important place for the Imperial College, so is it a place for beating people?"

Chen Manzhou pointed to Zhang Yue and said, "This is the one who made the first move."

Everyone looked at Zhang Yue, but seeing Zhang Yue nodded and said: "That's right, I did it."

Beating people is just a means to make things worse.

At this time, a few Taixue students approached and said: "Wait a minute, don't talk yet. This place is Taixue, and everything is up to the school rules."

Zhang Yue said in his heart, yes, it is my territory, why did you bully me.

One looked at Zhang Yue and said, "Isn't this Zhang Sanlang from Yangzhengzhai? Why do you beat someone? Do you know what to do when you beat someone?"

Zhang Yue pointed to Chen Manzhou and said, "Of course I know, but this person copied my poems and still shouted openly here, which one is tolerable and unbearable."

Everyone was in an uproar when they heard the sound.

The Tai student immediately said: "What's going on?"

Chen Manzhou pointed at Zhang Yue and said, "You... talking nonsense..."

The grand student at the side said: "This matter...forget it!"

Zhang Yuedao: "I would like to ask Li Zhidao to be my master in this matter. Please take us to Li Zhidao's place. The truth will come to light. Don't dare to bother you. The most important thing is not to let this traitor go away." gone."

The two college students thought for a while and said, "That's fine, Li Zhizhi will have a fair opinion on that!"

Chen Manzhou turned pale when he heard this.

Zhang Yue said heartily, how could the Imperial College copy it for you blatantly?This is my place.

(End of this chapter)