Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 361 The greatness of literary criticism

The popularity of literary criticism was even somewhat beyond Chen Zhi's expectations.

Originally, when he took over the Taile Order, after understanding the functions of the official position, he had an idea and intended to conduct a large-scale social experiment within the scope of his authority to verify the different levels of social productivity in previous and future generations. Next, whether there is too much deviation in the hearts of the people.Then determine the next course of action.

Therefore, this so-called literary criticism actually draws on the experience of later generations, changes it based on the current situation, and promotes it through public power.

Of course, in this process, Chen Zhi borrowed power many times. For example, he used the opportunity to hype up the rumors of the Zhang family, Xu family, and Xun family, and promote what he wanted to do.

Looking back, the name of the literary review has already been heard on the street, and in the review meeting, the two academies competed, which gave many people a general idea in their minds, and at the same time, many rumors spread. The plaque of Luoyang's No. [-] article has made many academies gear up.

That's all. Chen Zhi's original intention was to guide the academy's energy from scattered competitions and gather it in an open arena to control and guide it.

But what he didn't expect was that with the formal convening of the literary review, in addition to the academies that bore the brunt of the impact, even the common people in and around Luoyang and Gyeonggi Province would also take notice and start spreading rumors.

Throughout the ages, people's hearts are still people's hearts, especially this literary review arrangement. If it is placed in later generations, after some hype, it can also gain a lot of viewers, not to mention today's era of lack of entertainment?

The scholar-bureaucrats and the children of aristocratic families can still do things like throwing pots and talking with each other. The elegant people can even recite poems and write poems, practice calligraphy and painting, or travel around the mountains and rivers, leaning against the greenery and red flowers. The common people come back from work every day, even I can't even bear to light the lamp. Where is the entertainment? Creating people in the dark is already a good entertainment, and listening to gossip is even more fun.

There is no doubt that the hype of literary criticism coincides with the spiritual needs of the people of this era, and there is a high degree of compatibility invisibly, thus causing viral spread.

However, although Chen Zhi was surprised, he was not at a loss. He immediately adjusted the layout, increased publicity for the literary review meeting, and added many links. In addition to the original introduction of the reviewers, the history of the academy, and the experience of the person who wrote the article In addition, there are also links such as asking the children of scholars from poor and humble families to tell their stories of the hardships of studying.

At first, many people did not understand such an action. Even Tao Ya, Liu Gang, and Lu Ying raised questions. But when word spread, the hardships experienced by the poor students actually made the common people shed tears. It gained great resonance and satisfaction, and also made many poor people feel motivated, which in turn drove the people around Luoyang into excitement and carnival.

Suddenly, on the day of literary review, the streets were empty.

Not only did the academies and students who participated in the literary review become well-known, their fame was like a rocket, soaring all the way, and everyone who reviewed it was also respected by others, and their status was improved. Some of them were very senior, but Due to academic deficiencies, everyone who has never been able to compare with a master like Guo Xiang has been pushed to the position of a master.

At first, in the street tea shops, the discussion was about which academy had the spirit of writing and profound knowledge, and which scholar had broad knowledge and exquisite inheritance. Later, fewer people talked about the hundreds of schools of thought, and more people talked about participating in criticizing the students. .

From time to time, you can hear some people praising those students, just like what the Huns envoy heard in the wine shop before. In addition, as time goes by and after several evaluations, everyone's remarks gradually become known to others. You know, some of them are interesting and some are full of profound meaning. Just like fine wine, people can gain something while tasting the articles.

Under Chen Zhi's deliberate guidance, gradually, the public opinion has increased the respect for everyone who criticizes, especially when many ordinary people and children from poor families talk about it, they also slowly talk about many people.

Words such as "The words of princes are thought-provoking", "The criticisms of teachers are profound", "Zuojun and Gujun are witty and wise", slowly filled the streets and alleys, making people feel more familiar with these critical appraisal masters. , more willing to praise them and elevate their status.

This change is actually a good thing for everyone who criticizes it. Although they like purity, but since they accepted the invitation and live in Luoyang, they cannot not pursue fame. This result is equal to everyone getting what they need and everyone is happy.

At the same time, the Taichang Mansion and many subordinate officials also discovered that during the entire literary review process, due to the strict control of the Taile Department, the authority of the government had also increased a lot.

In the past, even if orders were given too often, there were people who were obedient and obedient. Because it involved etiquette, there were many things that could be questioned, and the authority was uncertain. But now, because it involves specific matters, it attracts the attention of all parties and is also famous. There are also various academies watching, from top to bottom, whether it is other officials or the officials who handle things, no one dares not to do their best, otherwise there is no need for others to report, and the students will first speak out and reprimand, then it is not a matter of punishment If you don't, you may lose your reputation and be reviled by others.

In this way, in almost every step, someone benefited and someone took responsibility. The prototype of a thing involving many parties appeared. All parties in the capital were shocked, and they all realized that this literary review, which was not considered by them at all, I'm afraid it's not that simple, so I paid more and more attention to it, waiting for the final result.

But while some people will benefit, others will be disappointed. The most obvious and direct among these frustrated people are the academies that were eliminated before the primary election.

According to the wishes of Chen Zhi and many others, it would be best if there were people from every college shortlisted for the five shortlists. But how could everything go as expected, even if the organizers were biased and deliberately took care of them? However, the inheritance of each school is uneven, and the scholars are also good and bad. After all, there is a wall of mud that cannot be supported. In addition, in Luoyang, there are many academies, large and small, and it is difficult to count those who do not understand it.

Therefore, it is unavoidable that there are still many academies, and no one entered the primary election, so they were not recognized. Seeing the prestige of other schools, it is inevitable that they will not be reconciled. However, the situation of this literary review is too big now, and the shelves are too open, and there are a few more The Si Yamen support them, but the academies that are not selected often have poor inheritance and weak power. How dare they argue with them? They have to swallow the bitter pill and wait for the next time.But in the end, it was a fluke. Some of the unselected people studied hard behind closed doors, thinking about their shame next time, while others often wandered outside the Taile Office, hoping for changes.

The change has finally arrived.

Outside the Tai Le Office, there were crowds of people, waiting for the news from Menli, getting first-hand information, not only satisfying my own thoughts, but also bringing it back to brag to friends and partners.

However, there were too many people, and sometimes you could hear or not see, and sometimes you couldn't hear clearly at all, so many people complained in low voices.

"Such a grand event, so lively, why should it be held in such a small and cramped place?"

"Who says it's not, but I also know some inside information. I heard that Taile Department is not taken seriously at all. It is just a quiet yamen. Not many people come here at ordinary times. All the funds allocated by the court are taken by other yamen. So, This place has not been repaired for a long time, let alone expanded.”

"This can't be done. The literary criticism is so prosperous. I think it will definitely become famous. There will be many people watching the ceremony in the future. How can it not be expanded? In my opinion, the imperial court will soon expand its territory."

"That will happen in the future. Today, you and I still have to squeeze in!"

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During the discussion, there were many people crowded with each other, and many people were sweating profusely and unwilling to leave. It is really not easy to have some entertainment these days. There are no videos and replays. Being able to watch it live, even just listening to the sound, would be fun. ah.

So although they complained, they still kept pushing in.

But suddenly, several people on the periphery of the crowd suddenly froze, and then they felt their necks being grabbed by someone, and they were suddenly pulled back. Their bodies suddenly lost their balance, and then they looked at a strong man. , just like opening a mountain, he kept moving forward. People along the way were grabbed or pulled by him, and pushed aside, creating a path for him to drive straight in, and the few people following him were not blocked.

But people along the way were not willing to give up. Many people came to their senses and wanted to argue, but when they saw the man's fierce appearance, they hesitated again.

Just when everyone was uncertain about advancing or retreating, this man shouted angrily.

"Don't stop me, just let me go in quickly! I can ask Chen Zhi to find out!"

When he shouted, the shallow lines on his face were distorted, and he looked as ferocious as a ghost. The strangers retreated. Who could he be if it wasn't Shi Le?
This man was already strong and had a loud voice. When he spoke, he was full of energy. He summoned enough energy and shouted like this. His voice immediately overshadowed the others and focused the attention of the people around him.

There were many people gathered around Shi Le. In addition to Jin Zhun and Liu Yi, who were also members of the Huns envoy, there were also several Chinese students. There were complex expressions on the faces of these students and scholars. Reluctance, anger, and luck.

It turned out that Jin Zhun and others finally understood why people all over the city, including the elderly and the young, gathered here after asking for some general information in the wine shop.

Precisely because of literary criticism.

Literary criticism built by Chen Zhi.

Thinking of Liu Yuan's revenge, how could Liu Yi and others make Chen Zhi happy? They were just helpless, but Jin Zhun was a man with a flexible mind. After understanding the general situation, he quickly thought of the key and brought Liu Yi and others over. At first, they didn't crowd inside. Instead, they found the well-dressed scholar in the crowd and asked under the doubtful eyes of Shi Le and others.

Soon, several students who were unsuccessful were bewitched by his words and became interested. They were the scholars who were following them. Jin Zhun then asked Shi Le to move forward.

At this time, Shi Le opened the way, and Jin Zhun followed closely. He turned his head from time to time and said to the people around him: "Gentlemen, please wait for me to come in. As an envoy, I will ask for justice for you. Chen Zhi is concerned about the affairs of the two countries." , I will not dare to resign."

(End of this chapter)