Prime Minister

Chapter 171 Don't Seek in the Song

On this day, Chen Xiang touched his heart, drank a lot of wine and said some heartfelt words to Zhang Yue.

"In the Han Dynasty, there was a dispute between ancient Chinese classics and modern Chinese classics. What is the real meaning of it? Modern classics were advocated by Dong Jiangdu (Dong Zhongshu), who respected Confucius as the king of Su, and all the six classics were written by Confucius. After that, Dong Jiangdu combined Confucianism and Legalism, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty reformed according to this, and Jinwen Confucianism became an official school. During the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, one could not be an official without studying Jinwen Confucianism.”

"As for the study of ancient texts and classics, it depends on abiding by the law. They follow what Confucius said, 'telling without writing, and believing in the ancients'. They focus on exegesis instead of chapters and sentences. Why did ancient texts and classics decline in the Western Han Dynasty and gradually rise in the Eastern Han Dynasty? It lies in the failure of Wang Mang's reformation. But Wang Mang's reformation is said to be retro, but it is rooted in the reformation of the ancients. As for the prosperity of the ancient literature and classics in the Eastern Han Dynasty, its intention is to abide by the system of the previous dynasty and not make any changes."

Chen Xiang's words sounded unreasonable at first, but Zhang Yue heard a lot from them.

Zhang Yuedao: "Students understand. What Mr. said reminds students that the imperial examination articles in this dynasty first had Xikun style and then Taixue style. Now Bachelor Ouyang advocates the old style. The examiner likes it, no matter how talented you are and how colorful your essays are, it doesn't matter."

Chen Xiang smiled appreciatively when she heard the words: "Well said. What do you think of retro?"

Zhang Yue thought for a while and said: "Students think that the current dynasty has been redundant until now, because it is too careless in governance and does not abide by the ancestral system. Therefore, Bachelor Ouyang put forward the theory of retro, not only advocating retro in writing, but also retro in governance. This is also what Fan Xianggong advocated at the beginning, to cut troops, officials and expenses, so as to restore the political clarity of the Taizu Taizong of this dynasty."

Chen Xiang drank a cup of red wine and said, "Exactly."

Chen Xiang was heartbroken, among the many students, there was really no one like Zhang Yue who had such insights.

In the Han Dynasty, if you didn’t study Jinwen Confucianism, you couldn’t be an official. In the Jiayou imperial examination, if you didn’t agree with Ouyang Xiu’s old-fashioned ideas, you couldn’t do it either.

"Then do you think this method is feasible?"

Zhang Yue said: "It is true that the reason for not following the ancestral system, so that the three redundancies have come to this point, but Fan Xianggong's new policy not only eliminated the three redundancies, but also streamlined the court's legal structure, which is no longer feasible."

"Why not?"

"It's hard to go from luxury to frugality."

Chen Xiang nodded and said, "How about that?"

"The way to enrich the country is to reduce expenditure and increase income. In my opinion, the two who are prime ministers are either Cao Shen or Shang Yang. Those who are Cao Shen will not change their ways, and those who are Shang Yang will be bold."

"I'm afraid that I'm afraid that I'm just trying to make a name for myself, or I'm just trying to get a good reputation. In this way, it often becomes a house on top of a house, and a house on top of a house."

Chen Xiang asked: "What does it mean not to change the way? What does it mean to be drastic?"

Zhang Yuedao: "The way to remain unchanged is to do and not to do it. For example, the sun and the moon are revolving, and the movement does not stop. It is to do and not to do it..."

Chen Xiang interrupted Zhang Yue's words and asked: "I heard that you wrote a three-character poem, which was played to the officials by Tai Xue Li Zhi, but was suppressed by Zhong Shu, is there any reason?"

Zhang Yue said: "Mr. Hui, there is indeed something."

"Do you want me to help you with this?"

Zhang Yue thought for a while and said, "Don't dare to bother Mr...."

"See you as a teacher?" Chen Xiang asked.

Zhang Yue thought about Chen Xiang's daily life, so he said: "Students dare not be strangers to Mr., but students have thought about it a long time ago, this trivial matter is not worth it. Students would rather seek from the straight than the melody."

"Okay!" Chen Xiang laughed loudly.

Chen Xiang enjoyed the meal very much, and Zhang Yue also accompanied him a lot.

Zhang Yue drank half of it and found that something was wrong. It turned out that the green wine was aged.

Could it be the legendary 82-year-old wine?
Anyway, after drinking half of it, Chen Xiang was already drunk, and Zhang Yue was a little overwhelmed with alcohol, so he bid farewell to his wife and went back to Taixue.

Zhang Yue drank some wine, and was slightly blown up by the night wind in Bianjing.Zhang Yue simply took the carriage back to Taixue.At this time, the wine is almost sober.

Zhang Yue went to the book shop next to Taixue to browse, and read several ancient anthologies.

Since Ouyang Xiu advocated ancient prose, the weight of Jinshi Keli's second session has also become heavier.

Zhang Yue bought a copy of ancient prose written by Tang people, and then bought a copy of "Huainan Miscellaneous Talks", which was written by Wang Anshi when he was appointed as a judge in Yangzhou after he was awarded a Jinshi, and it is also his famous work.

At that time, Wang Anshi was only 21 years old. He went to Yangzhou to serve as an official in a world of flowers and flowers. He didn't go anywhere. He just read and wrote books at home alone.

At that time, Wang Anshi studied until dawn every day, and then took a nap at his desk. When the sun was shining, Wang Anshi hurried to the mansion, often too late to freshen up.

At that time, Han Qi was the magistrate of Yangzhou. Looking at Wang Anshi's appearance, he suspected that he was engaged in "multiplayer sports" every night, so he tactfully persuaded him a few words.

Wang Anshi came out and said to the left and right: "Mr. Han doesn't know me."

Later, Wang Anshi compiled what he learned while studying in Huainan into an article called "Huainan Miscellaneous Talks". As soon as this book was published, it was highly praised by scholars all over the world, and even thought it could be compared with Mencius.

Han Qi also knew that he had wronged Wang Anshi, and had planned to recruit him under his family, and then recommended Wang Anshi for a trial position.This was tantamount to a first-class show of favor, but was rejected by Wang Anshi.

Wang Anshi commented on Han Qi in his diary, saying that he has no other advantages, except for his good looks and ears.

Zhang Yue saw that buying these two books would cost five pennies, which is equivalent to two months' income for ordinary people, so he changed the purchase to rent, which would save a lot.

After paying the deposit, while Zhang Yue was waiting in front of the Shusi, he saw mule carts, donkeys and horses parked in front of the Taixue gate, the carriages were luxuriously decorated, surrounded by slaves and servants.

Huoliao was surrounded by Huoliao on the left and right, and several noble children who had just entered the Imperial Academy stood there.One of them was followed by two hawk slaves, who happened to be teasing the hawks, while the rest were laughing loudly, and even boasted about their driving skills.

Zhang Yue looked at this scene and smiled slightly. No matter how good his driving skills are, can he compare with Emperor Taizong, the "Gaoliang River Chariot God" of this dynasty?

The laughter paused, and Zhang Yue saw a few professors from the Taixue respectfully send a few high-ranking bureaucrats out of the gate. They should all be the elders of these noble children, and most of them came to treat themselves. Nephew said hello like this.

Zhang Yue thought about it and went back to the house, but Huang Haoyi still hadn't gone to bed.

Soon the school official of the management house came, followed by a group of people.

Among them, just now Zhang Yue met a young man and his elders in front of the Imperial Academy.

The academic official flattered his elder, but the other party said: "This house is too poor, and even the drinking vessels use earthenware pots."

The young man said: "Uncle, my nephew is also happy with the situation."

"It's great that you have the desire to learn. Remember, the most important thing is to be friendly to your classmates and admire your teacher." The elder looked at Zhang Yue and said with a smile, "I will trouble you to take care of my nephew from now on."

Zhang Yue said: "Don't dare to do it."

The other party glanced at Zhang Yue, and was very satisfied with his nephew's roommate, so he said with a smile: "If you have free time, you might as well go to the house with my nephew to talk."

Speaking of this, the servant next to this person handed Zhang Yue a post.Even if the other party didn't stay, the servant also put down the luggage for the other party and left.

Zhang Yue looked at the post, and found that the other party was...it was Fan Zhen, Xiu Zhuan of Jixian Academy. He and Ouyang Xiu were both Wu Kui's son-in-law and Wu Anshi's father-in-law. No wonder the academic officials were so respectful.

As for the new roommate, his name is Fan Zuyu, who is Fan Zhen's nephew.

However, Fan Zuyu didn't have the slightest habit of being an official. He took the local specialties and food from the family and distributed them to Zhang Yue, and invited him to Fanlou for dinner in a few days.

Soon after Huang Haoyi came back, he heard that the nephew of Fan Zhen, who was famous for his articles, was also honored, and thought that being able to sleep with him would be regarded as a blessing.

Fan Zuyu brought a lot of utensils, and he didn't mind Zhang Yue and Huang Haoyi using them together.After chatting for a while, the three of them quickly became acquainted.

Huang Haoyi chatted with Fan Zuyu, while Zhang Yue read the newly rented book.

Fan Zuyu saw Zhang Yue like this, so he gave up Huang Haoyi and asked Zhang Yue for advice and said a few words.

"I heard that the homework in Taixue is very difficult. If you don't pay attention, you will be reprimanded."

Huang Haoyi smiled and said: "Your uncle is the number one scholar. With him supporting you, the professors will save face for you. Don't worry."

Fan Zuyu was a little displeased when he heard this, but he didn't change his face.

Zhang Yue said: "As the so-called strict teachers produce high-quality apprentices, I think this is a good thing! Chunfu, it happens that in the future we will discuss learning together and complement each other's strengths."

"Thank you sir."

After chatting for a few words, Zhang Yue got a general idea of ​​Fan Zuyu's temperament, so he said: "Chunfu, I speak more straightforwardly with Shiro, you don't have to worry about what you have to say, it's better to make small noises in the house than to constantly speculate on other people's thoughts." what's good."

At this point, the other party showed a smile on his face and said, "Yes, She Zhang."

The next day, the other two bedmates also came.

As the head of the house, Zhang Yue immediately made tea for the three of them.

As a native of Fujian, Zhang Yue likes to drink tea on weekdays, but it takes too much effort to wait for round tea and sliced ​​tea. Zhang Yue usually drinks herbal tea.

Herbal tea is like that of the later generations, that is, just brew it with hot water.

After Zhang Yue explained the academic rules of Taixue to them, he led them to get the pots and pottery bowls and told them repeatedly: "The pots are for washing your face and bathing, and the pottery bowls are for cooking in the dining hall, so don't use them wrong. "

Everyone smiled knowingly.

Immediately, Zhang Yue led the people to wander around the Taixue, and while walking, Zhang Yue ran into an acquaintance head-on.

It was none other than He Qi who was in the same county school and copied books together in the Wu Family Bookstore.

At the beginning, he did not enter Taixue, but became a state student.

The other party has also come to Taixue and has become a Taixue student, and now he is in high spirits.

Zhang Yue was not at all surprised that He Qineng came to Taixue. What was surprising was that he thought it would take several years, but he only took one year.

When the two met, Zhang Yue exchanged a few polite words.

Such a villain can never be offended, Zhang Yue is also worried that he is not considerate to the other party, so there will be endless troubles.

"Sanlang, the first farewell was really..."

Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Brother He, I always miss you. Since we are both in Taixue, we will often see each other."

The two said a few words and said goodbye.

However, after a while, Zhang Yue heard familiar people come to ask him whether he has "Cao Mengde's goodness"?
Ps: A big chapter will be added tomorrow!

(End of this chapter)