Shu Chen

Chapter 8
Qiao Zhou still took office.

Zhuge Liang, the prime minister, taught and encouraged him on the grounds that a foot is short and an inch is long.

He also hinted that Zheng Pu would soon be recruited to persuade students to learn, and that he would be the master of Mongolian learning, and let Qiao Zhou and his colleagues share state learning with them.

After the story spread in Chengdu, many aristocratic families visited Qiao Zhou, asking to transcribe "Thousand Characters", and also asked about Zheng Pu's person.

Qiao Zhou didn't know whether he really wanted to make Zheng Pu famous, or whether he deliberately aroused the jealousy of others, and he even said, "In the past, there were clouds in the prefectures, and Cheng Gonghong in Brazil, Qian Wei Yang Wenran, Ba Jun Yang Jiru, and Shu Jun Zhang Boda were both leaders in Bashu. Cheng Gonghong's grief and hatred have not been expressed, but he has met Zheng Zijin again, and even though he has met for a few days, it can be said that there are many talents in Bashu!"

Such words can be regarded as one stone stirring up a thousand waves!

Because the four people mentioned by Qiao Zhou are Zhang Biao, the son of Zhang Song, who was engaged in Biejia in Yizhou, Cheng Qi, the son of Cheng Ji, who was engaged in the sacrifice of wine in Yizhou, and Yang Xi and Yang Tai. Rising star.

They have already embarked on official careers, and are highly regarded by Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, known for their talents and virtues.

Among them, Cheng Qi died a year ago.

But now Qiao Zhou actually said that after meeting Zheng Puzhi, he felt that the name of the "Four Scholars" could still be passed on.

Compare Zheng Pu with Cheng Qi and others.

The most intriguing thing is the prefix "meeting for a few days"!

After only meeting for a few days, naturally I don't know much, but it is enough to make Qiao Zhou think that his talent is comparable to Zhang Biao and others;

Will it be concluded that Zheng Puzhi is still ahead of Zhang Biao and others?

That's why, for a while, the eyes of the courtiers and sages were attracted by this matter, and they became a raging group discussion after a meal.

Also, the mansion of Changshui Colonel Qin Mi has been repeatedly visited and inquired by man-made.

Just because he had a good relationship with Zheng Pu's late father before, and some good people chewed their tongues, it was widely spread that Zheng Pu would soon bring an annotated version of "Thousand Characters" to visit the Qin Mansion.

Qin Mi, who always likes to be quiet, can't be bothered, but it's not easy to close the door to thank guests.

Those who can come to the door uninvited, naturally have the same status and status as Qin Mi, or have a good relationship.

Finally, under the unbearable harassment, Qin Mi pretended to be troubled by official duties, and stayed at the Prime Minister's office at night.

Well, the DPRK-China affairs have been quite complicated recently.

Wu Wang Sun Quan dispatched Zhang Wen as an envoy as a general of Fuyi Zhonglang to discuss reconciling the old hatred, rebuilding the relationship between the two, and finalizing the alliance against Cao Wei.

This matter is related to the national policy of Shu Han, and the court is very serious about it.

Qin Mi looked for such an excuse and avoided answering, leaving people helpless.

But those who are not yet in official positions, or those who are young and have a lot of leisure time, have taken a different approach.

He actually invited friends and friends to run along the riverside (Zuo Ma River) outside the North City Gate all day long, with the intention of seeing Zheng Pu and testing his talents before he entered Chengdu.

It is like the son of Pang Tong, the general of the military division, Pang Hong and Pang Jushi.

He died because of his father's death, and he was raised by the late lord Liu Bei as a young boy. Now he is sent by the emperor Liu Shan, who is bored in the palace all day long, to come to see and hear about new and new events.

For example, Jiang Xian, the second son of Jiang Wan, the eastern Cao of the Prime Minister's residence, has not yet made his official career.

He was sent to pay attention to Zheng Pu's itinerary, so that he could go to the Qin Mansion to announce that the State Shepherd's Mansion had recruited Zheng Pu's documents to persuade him to study.Well, Jiang Wan previously served as magistrate of Shifang County, and it was the former Prime Minister Zhuge Liang who entrusted him with the expedition of Zheng Pu.

There are also the sons and nephews of the wealthy families in Shu.

They were sent by their parents to transcribe the annotated version of "Thousand Characters" from Zheng Pu one step ahead of others.

However, no one knew Zheng Pu's appearance.

He had to follow the example of a blind man touching an elephant, and when he saw a young man with weak teeth and had never met, he asked his entourage to bow and ask for identification.

But for several days, no trace of Zheng Pu could be found.

Under the boredom, with so many meritorious children and wealthy children and nephews gathered together, it is inevitable that the temperament of proud and angry horse Xianyi will be revealed.

First of all, Pang Hong and Jiang Xian came side by side because of their father's close relationship.

One of them has been appointed officials long ago, and the other is about to embark on an official career. They are all second-generation Jingxiang family members with strong roots. They rarely have time to travel to the suburbs. current events.

The rest of the noble family saw it and followed suit.

It is a bit similar to Dong Shi Xiao frown.

Pang Hong and Jiang Xian are just a glass of water and wine to talk about knowledge; they are good. Relying on the wealth of their families and their extravagant lives, they have brought many beautiful maids to play silk and bamboo music, let the servants hold banquets and sing songs, and invite friends and friends widely. The fun of outing.

It also made the North Gate Riverside in an instant, as if there was a kind of extravagance of drunken life and dream of death.

It was under such circumstances that Zheng Pu arrived at the North Gate of Chengdu City.

When I saw such a scene, I couldn't help being surprised.

He couldn't imagine why there were so many young people on the outskirts of the capital, Chengdu, idle and doing nothing.

Didn't it mean that since the Prime Minister Zhuge Liang opened his mansion to govern affairs, people at that time have been working diligently, and there is no competition to advance?
Why do these noble children of Gaoliang gather on the river bank with their chariots and horses, and they look like playful dudes leading Huang Qingcang and fighting cocks!
Could it be that the rumor is wrong?

With doubts, Zheng Pu and his entourage guarded the deer cart and slowly entered the city gate.

And those who waited for a few days saw Zheng Pu passing by, but after taking a slight look, no one asked the entourage to come forward to inquire.

It's not their fault either.

Although Zheng Pu is seven feet five inches long, his face is like a crown of jade, his eyes are bright, his demeanor is desolate and serene, and there is a faint air of hearty and clear demeanor.When people saw it, they couldn't help but exclaim from their hearts: This child is very handsome.

But no one will superimpose the image of Shuzhong Juncai who made "Thousand Characters" with the person in front of him.

The first is that Zheng Pu's dress is no different from the manager of the Haoqiang family.

Besides, on the cramped deer cart, there are no poetry and books in writing, ink, bamboo, etc. But there are cooking objects such as wok and gui, as well as some fruits and vegetables to eat!In particular, there was still a young girl sitting on the deer cart.

A scholar who leaves home for a study tour, who would choose to bring a girl with him?
This is clearly a rural tyrant and his family outing to play, and by the way, come to Chengdu to see the world!
Second, Zheng Pu did not maintain the demeanor of a scholar at all.

Before entering the city gate, he even went to the bustling stall outside the city and bought a few "glutinous rice cakes"[note 1] and "cold kits"[note 2], and distributed them to the girls in the car and their entourage.

Just take a bite and take a step forward, nibbling with relish in front of countless people without being reserved at all.

"The Analects.There is a saying in the "Xiang Dang": "If the seat is not upright, do not sit; if the cutting is not upright, you will not eat."

Scholars observe etiquette, self-denial, and prudence.

How can there be someone who is greedy for food and drink under the watchful eyes of the public?
scumbag!

The peddler of the dealer!
It's a pity that Bai gave birth to such a good skin!
There was such regret in everyone's heart, and they watched Zheng Pu and his party turn into the city gate.
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[Note 1: Glutinous rice cake is the name of rice cake in the Han Dynasty, and it is also known as "rice cake" and "bait". 】

[Note 2: Cold tools, the ancient name for naan.Qu Yuan's "Songs of Chu. Summoning the Soul" contains: "The honey bait of 粔籹, there are 礦餭xi".Song Dynasty Lin Hong researched: 粔籹 is a honey noodle and less moist; 餦礭 is a cold food, there is no doubt. 】

(End of this chapter)