concubine leisurely

Chapter 33

Sun Juren was in his 40s, very thin, with piercing eyes, and dressed in a blue robe, which seemed a bit fairy-like. After chatting with Meng Lai, who was also in the same blue robe, they were very satisfied: Lai felt that Mr. Sun was indeed knowledgeable and knowledgeable, and he could rest assured that his children would be entrusted to him. Meng Zhengyu's studies would surely improve soon; Mr. Sun felt that Mr. Meng was neither arrogant nor irritable, with a gentle temperament, polite manners, and thoughtful hospitality. It is indeed a good employer, of course, Shu Xiu also makes him very satisfied.

Mr. Sun's family has a wife and two sons, both of whom stayed in their hometown, and he was away alone, with only a young servant, and his luggage was not very heavy. The husband is in a good state of mind, and immediately devoted himself to the work of teaching and educating people with great enthusiasm.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Meng Lai. Looking at the four flower-like daughters, Meng Lai felt satisfied in his eyes. The variety is good and the background is good. The daughters are more beautiful than each other; when seeing the expressionless Meng Zhengyu, Meng Lai secretly sighed Tone, this is also his son, as handsome and elegant as Meng Zhengxuan and Meng Zhengxian, but as thin as bean sprouts, and so indifferent, he is not affectionate at all when he sees his own father, with a cold face as if someone owes him money Hundreds of dollars.At the opening ceremony, Meng Lai solemnly introduced the famous Mr. Sun to his sons and daughters, and encouraged them to work hard, study hard, and make progress every day. The ten candidates are the most proficient in the way of taking the imperial examination. It is a great blessing for you to have such a famous scholar teach you the principles of reading and being a man. You should cherish the opportunity and humbly ask Mr. Sun for advice, and only follow Mr. Sun's teachings , don’t slack off, don’t ignore it!”

Mr. Sun's lectures in the morning are the Four Books and Five Classics, "The Analects", "Mencius", "University", "The Doctrine of the Mean", and poems, books, rituals, Yi, and Spring and Autumn. Yanran, Anran, and Xinran will not go to Mr. Sun's class in the afternoon, but will study poetry by themselves, and Xinran will go to the study to read books, practice calligraphy, or go to the garden to play, and Anran will do embroidery work to accompany her In the afternoon, only Meng Zhengyu and Meng Youran followed Mr. Sun in class.

Mr. Sun has taught students for more than ten years, and he has seen countless students of all kinds, but like the fifth girl of the Meng family, the little girl is willing to learn stereotyped essays, but this is the first time I have seen her. This fifth girl looks focused and serious, obviously Not perfunctory, but really interested, that's even more surprising.

"Our imperial examinations began in the Sui Dynasty. From the Tang Dynasty to the Northern Song Dynasty, all dynasties used poetry and prose to select scholars, and scholars all focused on reciting poems and prose. Therefore, scholars are more prose than real. After this new selection Most of the officials had no practical ability in governing the country and the people. Until the Shenzong Dynasty of the Northern Song Dynasty, Wang Anshi, a native of Linchuan, served as the chief assistant. The thoughts and methods expounded on self-cultivation, family governance, state governance, and world peace specifically stipulated the system of scriptures and articles, fixed format, and established procedures. Mr. Sun's thin face showed a satisfied smile, and Meng Zhengyu, who was on the desk next to him, also listened with great interest. This Mr. Sun spoke really well, much better than the previous gentlemen. Common and understandable, not beating or scolding, and five elder sisters accompany him to class, fifth elder sister can learn so well, he must study hard, he can't lose to a girl, Meng Zhengyu secretly made up his mind .

Mr. Sun knew very well that the reason why Meng Lai invited him here was not for the daughters, but for the two boys in the family: Meng Zhengxuan, who was about to participate in the Spring Festival, and Meng Zhengxuan, who was already enlightened but hadn't even read all the four books. Meng Zhengyu, Mr. Sun is a person with keen eyesight and quick thinking. He quickly realized that Meng Zhengyu himself had a prejudice against stereotyped essays: he didn't like stereotyped essays as a rigid style.Mr. Sun is a very sensible person. He will inspire students like Meng Zhengyu a little bit. Right now, he is letting the two students start with the origin of stereotyped essays and realize how important and meaningful stereotyped essays really are.

Mr. Sun was very satisfied with the progress of the afternoon class. He commented on the performance of Meng Zhengyu and Meng Youran today, and gave a few words of encouragement. Before he left, Mr. Sun smiled and said, "It's the first time I've seen a boudoir girl like Miss Wu who loves to learn stereotyped essays."

He said with a leisurely smile, "In the afternoon, people are prone to sleepiness. If Xiaoyu is the only one attending the class, it will be a little deserted and difficult to concentrate. It will be much better if I accompany you; besides, Xiaoyu is still young and doesn't like to be distracted." Restricted, I always think that stereotyped prose is too rigid. In fact, stereotyped prose is an ancient style of reasoning, but it can merge with parallel poetry and prose, can be integrated into the beautiful language of poetry, and can capture the expression of opera. It is the highest and rare style of writing. It is a comprehensive example, I have benefited from reading it, and I can learn more from Xiaoyu."

It turned out to be for my younger brother, Mr. Sun nodded approvingly, "The fifth girl loves my younger brother, the Meng family in Tai'an is really good at tutoring." You Ran smiled and said that she didn't dare to be so, she resigned from Mr. Sun and came out. When she reached the end of the path, she saw someone who went out first. Meng Zhengyu kicked stones under the locust tree in a sullen mood.

"Xiaoyu", walked over leisurely, and pulled Meng Zhengyu to sit on the stone bench by the side of the road, "What's the matter?" Seeing him kicking stones, he was clearly extremely bored.

"It's okay." Meng Zhengyu said in a low voice, stretched out his foot and kicked away another stone.

"This is gold-sprinkled five-color paper, very precious, and I give it to you." Youran ordered Mo Tao to take out the gold paper from the book basket and give it to Meng Zhengyu, and added in a low voice, "He asked to give it to you, I hope you Use this golden paper to write beautiful articles."

Meng Zhengyu's immature face showed joy, "Really?" After a moment, his face became gloomy, and he said angrily, "He only sends some small things."

Leisurely took Meng Zhengyu's hand, and said sternly, "Xiaoyu, do you know that Mr. Sun is very famous and it is difficult to invite him. How many favors did he entrust to invite Mr. Sun to his home? How many gifts did he give? Jinbaibao invited a teacher like Mr. Sun, why? Xiaoyu, isn’t it because of you? Don’t tell me we girls still need such a famous teacher who teaches people to be promoted?”

Meng Zhengyu was stunned for a moment, thinking that this was indeed the truth, but he didn't want to admit it, so he just muttered in a low voice, "Is he doing it for the eldest brother?"

"Eldest brother in the Imperial College is highly valued by Master Yu of the Imperial College. Master Yu is a famous scholar in the country, an example of Qingliu scholars, and Master Yu personally guides elder brother's studies. Do you think elder brother still needs Mr. Sun?" He reminded patiently.

After all, Meng Zhengyu was just a little boy, and he was not worthy enough to compete with a person like You Ran with an adult soul, so he was finally defeated and bowed his head in silence.

"Xiaoyu, I know you don't like stereotyped essays all the time, but think about it, the country always has new officials to manage states and counties and assist the emperor. How should officials be selected? Is it fair to rely on birth, fame, and family recommendations? Can it select real talents? No, the imperial examination is more fair. Regardless of background, as long as they are good citizens, everyone has a chance. Xiaoyu, what do you think? "Leisurely follow the temptation.

"But stereotyped essays are not required for the imperial examination. Poetry and poetry can be tested." Meng Zhengyu argued.

Leisurely smiled, if you want to say that the role of heredity is really obvious, Yan Ran and Meng Zhengyu are both born of the same mother, both of them are interested in poetry, and I don't know who influenced them?Maybe there is someone in Aunt Ding's family who is proficient in this way?
"Studying poetry and prose behind closed doors, and getting into an official position, you have never learned anything in the world. This science corrupts talents." When Wang Anshi said these words leisurely and slowly, Meng Zhengyu felt aggrieved, but he could not refute, so he could only listen If you read Youran's words, follow Leisurely to review the day's class at night, and be sure to recite them backwards.

Meng Zhengyu, who was already very tired, looked at the serious supervisor-like leisurely by his side, and resigned himself to his fate and continued to bury his head in the book.

Is it possible that he ruined a poet who might have become Li Du?A person who could have become famous?Leisurely thought suddenly.

In any case, the treatment of poets when they are alive is not as good as that of officials. Youran finally realized that a writer or a politician should choose one of the two, or choose a politician. Writers often can't even support themselves.

That night, Youran hurried to Meng Lai's place to try to please her, with the appearance of "you see I am a good person, I will teach my son for you", Meng Lai was amused, and praised her a few words as Youran wished, and then The wind changed and a "bad news" was uttered.

(End of this chapter)