Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 338 Luoyang Article No. [-]
"It's already this time, but you're still doing this?"

The storyteller's behavior immediately aroused the anger of those present, and many people immediately expressed their dissatisfaction.

"It's ridiculous. What are you talking about next time? Do you really think that this news about Tai Le Department can only be known in your Baijia teahouse?"

"Stop being so long-winded and explain things clearly quickly, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless!"

In the excitement of the crowd, some scholars who had been dissatisfied with this for a long time made an angry gesture, took two steps forward, approached the storyteller, and sneered: "But one day I have a knife in my hand, and I will kill all the broken dogs in the world!"

Everyone's words came together, and in the crowded environment, they came to him like real things. The storyteller felt the excitement of the crowd, and the pressure in his heart suppressed him. He was a little at a loss, and then he realized that he had gone too far.

This person just paused habitually based on habit, but he did not expect such a result. He knew that he could not continue like this, but he was still quite confused in his heart.

"Similar things happened in the past, and I didn't see these people being too eager. What happened today?"

Vaguely, even the storyteller noticed that what Chen Zhi did was probably a little unusual.

"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious. You just get used to it. I'll explain it to you all." After thinking about it, the storyteller waved his hands, calmed down, cleared his throat, raised his frame, and said: "But what is written on the plaque, Astonishingly, these six characters are 'Luoyang's No. [-] article'!"

As soon as this statement came out, the angry crowd showed signs of subduing in an instant. Many people even opened their mouths in surprise, with expressions of disbelief on their faces, obviously knowing what this sentence meant. What.

In the quiet environment, only the storyteller's voice continued, becoming more clear——

"But these six characters are really extraordinary. They are all top-notch characters. Chen Zhi and Chen Taile are already the best writers in the world, but their calligraphy was famous earlier. It is said that their attainments are even higher than those of essays. , at that time, the prince praised it, saying that this word contains divine treasures and is as beautiful as the bells and whistles of heaven and earth, and..."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Someone immediately stopped, and then asked emphatically with a strange expression: "Are you telling the truth or not? Then Chen Zhi really gave Nanshan Academy such a plaque?"

"The number one article in Luoyang is too big. Chen Zhi really dares to show it? How can this thing be a plaque? It is clearly a source of right and wrong. Once he takes it out, not to mention that he is too happy, it is Nanshan Academy. From now on, I am afraid There is no peace, I don’t know how many people covet and remember this plaque.”

The storyteller nodded and said: "The information about my hundreds of tea shops is naturally correct."

The crowd was even more surprised.

"Because of this evaluation meeting, I got such a plaque. It's a bit unworthy of the name. There are only two academies who really participated. If the two academies are ranked high and low, can they be called the number one in Luoyang's articles? Don't say that. Other academies, I feel a little inappropriate, too loud and too abrupt."

"Yes, this plaque was taken out by Taile Office. Taile Office is also considered the imperial court office. How can we talk nonsense? Let alone make it into a plaque. If others don't understand, they might really think that Nanshan Academy is here. He is number one in Luoyang, after all, these are words from the imperial court!"

"It's too reckless, it's too reckless! How can I use this name? There are many academies on the scene, how can I accept it? In order to calm down a turmoil, Chen Zhi actually made this move. Isn't this getting more and more chaotic?"

"No, how can we calm down like this? This plaque with the number one article in Luoyang is not for Shouzhuo Academy, but for Nanshan Academy. Shouzhuo Academy is already dissatisfied. Wouldn't this make it even more dissatisfied? But Didn’t I just say that Sun Te was originally dissatisfied, but he held it back because of Chen Zhi’s words and a plaque? This is unreasonable. Is there something else we don’t know about behind the scenes? "

Everyone was confused and amazed, and soon someone discovered something unusual.

In fact, the storyteller is also confused, but his professionalism is in place, so he is surprised in his heart, but on the surface it is normal. He can still tell the story behind it, but if he explains the reason, it is beyond his power.

Fortunately, there were some understanding people in the crowd, who immediately came to their senses and asked, "Could it be related to the literary review in a month's time?"

I don't know who said this, but it immediately opened everyone's minds and made them aware of a possibility.

Someone asked uncertainly: "Your Excellency, are you saying that this plaque has temporarily fallen into Nanshan's hands?"

The person who had previously judged said: "I don't know either, but I think this is the only way to explain this matter." Then everyone started thinking, and some people nodded in agreement: "This is the only way it is possible, this Luoyang article No. First, it is not a simple name. Even if Nanshan Academy wants it, it knows that it cannot keep it. After all, there is Sifang Academy. Those four academies are the real leaders. None of them are known as the number one in Luoyang's articles. , let alone Nanshan? Under normal circumstances, if Nanshan is given ten courages, they would not dare to follow, because they will immediately become the target of public criticism, and they can only have a chance if they exist temporarily! "

"It's right to think so. Even if it is temporarily retained, as long as it has this name, it is enough to spread the name. If Shouzhuo Academy is involved, it will also be remembered because of this plaque. In contrast, accepting the plaque will also have The risk, this risk is all borne by Nanshan Academy, perhaps because of this, Sun Te can be temporarily appeased."

"There is also a one-month deadline. Since there is only one month, then in another month, as long as other academies defeat Nanshan Academy, they can get the plaque. Shouzhuo Academy also has this opportunity."

"People from other academies probably tolerated it for the time being because of the one-month period, but I think this plaque is not so easy to get. Even if you get it, there must be a time limit, otherwise it will be a bane. But this kind of bane is not good for the academy. Words cannot be given up. Even if they are only temporarily owned, they cannot be abandoned. Everyone, please don’t forget what kind of request Chen Zhi made. He asked Nanshan Academy to participate in the literary review again in one month. Only in this way can If Nanshan Academy gets the plaque and participates again, then today’s ranking will not mean much, Sun Te must understand this truth.”

"I think they will still take it. They can't stand this bait."

Everyone here is still discussing, and there is another news coming over there. This time the news is very clear, and it brings a news that is even more surprising and shocking——

"There is actually the emperor's seal on that plaque?"

Since the Qin Dynasty and through the two Han dynasties, the emperor has had six seals, and the emperor's official seal is used by officials who have appointed princes and princes. With development now, it has the meaning of a private seal, but no matter how private it is, it is still the emperor's seal and represents It has the will of the Human Emperor, the blessing of orthodoxy, and the seal on the plaque. Its meaning is even more extraordinary. It is much more profound than simple official recognition, and it also makes this plaque even more coveted!

"It's incredible. Now, even the Sifang Academy can't sit still. A small plaque is going to shake up the structure of the Capital Academy. I really don't know how this matter will develop!"

Just as everyone was sighing, a few people suddenly passed by outside the door, shouting as if unintentionally——

"There's news from the Tai Le Department that Nanshan Academy won, now there's a good show to watch!"

The sound came so fast and urgent that even if there were a lot of people in the hundreds of tea shops, they couldn't suppress it. In an instant, the building became quiet for a while, and then many people looked at each other with meaningful expressions.

"It's probably the group of people who deliberately spread the news in the city as mentioned before. They really have some evil intentions, but I don't know what they will think if they hear the news about the plaque."

People who frequent teahouses like to collect information. As soon as they learned about the plaque and thought of its possible meaning, they judged that something was different. Then they realized that those who spread the news might have misjudged the situation.

Almost at the moment when the people in the tea shop made their judgment, in the Taile Department, the people from Nanshan Academy took the plaque with a serious face, did not say much, simply left a few words, and left in a hurry.

As soon as they left, everyone else couldn't sit still. They were like ants on a hot pot. Chen Zhi just said that the evaluation meeting was over, and everyone dispersed in a hurry. Go back and break the news and get ready.

Even the people from Sifang Academy were no exception. The people who came from these academies had other purposes. Many of them wanted to meet Chen Zhi and talk to him, such as Zhuge Jin. They also ignored Xi's plaque "Luoyang No. [-] Articles". After Zhuge Jin and Chen Zhi met, they said a few polite words, finished Zhuge Yan's greetings, and went back eagerly.

Looking at the backs of everyone, Wang Yan, the former third prince, couldn't help but sigh: "Shouyi, as soon as you take out this plaque, Luoyang City may not be at peace. I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse." Because of his relationship with the Wang family, he accepted After accepting Chen Zhi's invitation, I also admired Chen Zhi quite a lot, so after two or three days, we became very close to each other.

Chen Zhize replied: "The hearts of many academies are not at peace, but on the surface they don't have much energy left. They must gather their strength to win the plaque. After all, this plaque does not come from the people, but from the ether." It is given out in the name of the Music Department, and there are clear rules and regulations. It cannot be monopolized by one family, but it is meant to flow. Even if someone has other ideas, they must take into account the seal of the emperor."

After hearing this, Wang Yan and others were silent for a moment, shaking their heads and laughing.

"I'm afraid all the hundreds of families in Luoyang will fall into your trap."

Chen Zhi said with a smile: "I have no tricks, I just get what I need, but some people have carefully planned it. In the end, they want to make me a wedding dress, and publicize my reputation in vain, so that all the gentlemen attending the meeting, as well as those who participated, will The reputation of the princes has spread far and wide, and their original plans will be in vain."

Wang Yan's heart moved and he asked with a smile: "What you said is..."

At the same time, Xu Gu, who had left Taile Department and was rushing all the way, was rushing towards Xu Mansion. In that mansion, Xu Ji was listening to the report of his subordinates with a smile, thinking that he had a plan.

　Thanks to "Seven Thousand Seconds", "Brownspecter", "Spring Tour with Apricot Blossoms Blossoming Your Head", "Okay/That's It", "The Source of the Song" and "Change the Heart"!

　　
　
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