"A hundred useless people are scholars."
If these words come from the mouth of a scholar, the listeners will at best regard them as self-deprecating remarks.
However, since these words come from the general Cao family and he is also Cao Yi who is in charge of the admissions affairs of Baijia College, the problem is a bit big!
The Song Dynasty worshiped literature and Yanwu.
No seventh-grade general dared to speak loudly in front of an eighth-grade civil servant.
When a disciple of a general said this, he seemed to be overstepping the rules and making trouble. If this mistake is really made out of a molehill, the Cao family will really be unable to bear it.
also.
Enrollment in hundreds of colleges has already dissatisfied many scholars.
He was dissatisfied with the fact that hundreds of academies had gone against the trend of the imperial examination and promoted the status of those who were good at strange skills.
I am dissatisfied that some illiterate craftsmen can enjoy high treatment.
I was dissatisfied that Baijia Academy looked down upon many scholars, but particularly praised some musicians who were good at folk songs and minor tunes.
…
In the eyes of some scholars who have neither talent nor virtue.
The biggest fault of Baijia College is that there is no place for them.
If Baijia College specially recruits a large number of scholars who study the classics of sages, those recruited will definitely praise Baijia College as a holy place where a hundred schools of thought contend and a hundred flowers bloom.
But Su Liang would never recruit such people.
Because the imperial pavilion was already overcrowded.
…
The man in a long gown who "wrote a thousand bad poems in five years" was named Liu Dong.
After he returned to Bianjing City, he told this story to many of his book friends with added embarrassment.
The scholars immediately went crazy.
"This is unreasonable! I have always respected scholars, but Uncle Cao Guo dared to say such crazy words. We must ruin his reputation!"
"The person in charge of Baijia Academy is Su Yushi, and he has nothing to do with it. He must apologize to us. No, he should write a letter of apology and publish it in the Kaifeng government newspaper so that all the people can see it. .”
"This Censor Su has always earned a reputation for being outspoken by not doing ordinary things. These words are actually harmful to the country. He must give an explanation to the scholars all over the world!"
"We want to spread this word and let the scholars in Bianjing City see how arrogant and domineering the Cao family and that Su Yushi are!"
"A scholar is useless? Which scholar-bureaucrat in the world is not a scholar? Then isn't Su Liang himself a scholar? This is really a waste of time. He must have taught uncle Cao Guo to say this."
…
soon.
The saying "Baiwuyi is a scholar" spread throughout the streets and alleys of Bianjing City.
With some good people adding fuel to the fire.
The attack power of these words is getting stronger and stronger, and the impact is getting bigger and bigger.
"He, a relative of a general, actually said such words. What does this make scholars all over the world think? With hundreds of colleges existing, will children in the future still be willing to study?"
"I can see that Baijia College is destroying the imperial examination system of the Song Dynasty. Their intentions are really sinister and vicious!"
"Apologise! We must apologize! Although our Song Dynasty is not guilty of words, Su Liang and Cao Guojiu have caused bad influence, and we must apologize for saying such words!"
"Baijia College is completely Su Jingming's attempt to gain fame and harm the country. We must resolutely oppose the enrollment and opening of classes in Baijia College!"
…
For a time, there were many scholars who insulted Cao Yi, Cao Jia, and Su Liang. Many scholars even proposed that Baijia College be closed down.
Scholars in Bianjing can be divided into two categories.
One category is Imperial College students.
One category is scholars from non-official aristocratic families who study on their own in Bianjing City and are waiting for the imperial examination.
Imperial College students are more self-disciplined, and they are all people who have already stepped into the Yamen.
Since being scolded by Su Liang last time, he has become much more honest, and most people have not participated in this matter.
And the provincial examination will be held early next year.
Many people are busy studying and have no time to take care of anything else.
The second category of readers includes many types.
There are students from poor families who work hard and don't care about world affairs; there are children from rich families who focus on taking part in imperial examinations while having fun; there are wandering politicians who talk loudly in order to become famous; there are idle poets who are busy writing self-recommendations...
in.
There is a kind of reader who is the most annoying.
He is not very knowledgeable, talks too much, and has no hope of ranking, but he thinks very highly of himself.
Such people do nothing but sleep and eat.
Most of the time was not spent reading, but talking in the teahouse.
He talks about court affairs all day long and likes to argue. Once someone disagrees with him, he will try his best to convince the other party.
Such people are often stubborn and unable to accept new things.
Some appear to be gentlemen.
Secretly, he is a shameless person who "eats and drinks with his parents' money", "cheats karaoke girls to make a living" and "makes a fool of himself even if he has no money".
Su Liang called such people: cannon fodder for imperial examinations, trolls in teahouses, and the worst among scholars.
This kind of people are the main force in insulting Su Liang and Cao Yi.
As the saying goes: the more incompetent you are, the angrier you are.
The Baijia Academy's efforts to elevate the status of folk craftsmen made them feel offended, as if they were sitting on pins and needles, like thorns on their backs, and like a lump in their throats.
This group of scholars is also the main force leading public opinion.
Sometimes they are impassioned and talk about the national economy and people's livelihood, but they are also the easiest to be exploited.
And once someone infringes upon their interests, they will no longer have any sense of propriety, justice or shame in their hearts.
in addition.
They insulted Su Liang and Cao Yi so excitedly, and there was another very important point.
They knew that they would not be able to pass the Jinshi examination, so they thought of making a name for themselves.
Su Liang was the most popular in the court, so they scolded Su Liang.
If you scold correctly, you can become an opinion leader, and you can claim that your opinions are superior to Su Liang's.
If they failed in the imperial examination, they would say that it was unfair to the court or that they were born at the wrong time, claiming that they were a talent that had not yet been discovered.
They are famous for this.
Those who are lucky can often get a yamen job through recommendation.
There is also a saying circulating among them.
"Shouting "Recover Yanyun" means loyalty to the emperor and patriotism, and swearing "Su Liang Su Jingming" will make you famous all over the world!
This kind of scholar is not good at knowledge.
However, the skill of catching sideways is to be used with great proficiency and reach the pinnacle.
He hasn't entered the court yet.
So I learned all the promotion skills of some officials who were just in their positions and liked to do superficial things.
…
At dusk that day.
Cao Cong, the head of the Cao family, was shocked when he heard the scholar insulting the Cao family, and immediately ordered someone to call Cao Yi home.
He intended to take Cao Yi to the palace to plead guilty.
"Uncle, I'm right. I will never plead guilty. At the moment, I represent not only myself, but also Baijia College. Baijia College cannot bow its head!" Cao Yan knelt on the ground, holding out his chest.
"No matter whether you are guilty or not, asking for forgiveness is not a bad thing!" Cao Cong said.
This is the principle that the Cao family has always followed.
In any matter involving the Cao family, as long as someone says something wrong with the Cao family, go and apologize first, and then wait for the truth.
"Uncle! I don't have an official status now, so I am not afraid of the insults from the people at all. And with such a sentence, it is impossible for the officials to punish our family..."
Cao Cong thought for a while and said: "It's okay not to go, just get twenty sticks!"
After saying that, Cao Cong waved to the villain on the side.
Cao Yi understood that his uncle was thinking about the entire Cao family.
Even if the officials do not impose punishment, the Cao family's attitude must be in place.
General family.
This attitude of showing weakness and admitting mistakes in front of kings and civil servants has been instilled in him since childhood.
These twenty sticks were enough for Cao Yi not to enter the palace.
"I am willing to be beaten!" Cao Yi said simply and decisively.
After a while.
Cao Yi received twenty sticks so hard that his buttocks blossomed and he could not stand.
Then, Cao Cong went out and entered the palace.
Inside the Chui Gong Hall.
As soon as Cao Cong entered the door, he knelt down towards Zhao Zhen.
"In the official family, I did not discipline Cao Yi properly and made him talk nonsense. I have already beaten him up. If the official family wants to punish him, I am willing to take the blame for him!"
"Cao Qing, get up quickly. Our court never offends with words, but I just said, 'You are a scholar if you are useless'. It doesn't matter!" Zhao Zhen said with a smile. He was frightened by Cao Cong's behavior. , very satisfied.
Since Su Liang implored Zhao Zhen to serve as the dean of Baijia College, Zhao Zhen has ordered people to pay attention to Baijia College at all times.
Zhao Zhen knew very well the circumstances under which the phrase "a useless scholar" was uttered.
And he didn't think there was anything wrong.
Zhao Zhen also didn't like those scholars who talked eloquently but said nothing. He was very clear about their character and purpose.
When Cao Cong saw that the official was not angry, he slowly stood up.
at the same time.
The officials of the court did not impeach Su Liang and the Cao family for this matter.
According to the current status of Su Liang and Cao Yi, the mere sentence "they are useless scholars" cannot convict them at all.
However, those "teahouse trolls" obviously did not intend to let go of this good opportunity to become famous.
…
The next day, afternoon.
When the scholars headed by Liu Dong learned that Su Liang was at the admissions office outside the city, they all put on their t-shirts and headed straight out of the city.
It was so vast that there were more than three hundred people.
The robe is a symbol of the status of a scholar.
Scholars would wear t-shirts when conducting scientific research, paying homage, or attending grand occasions.
These people also put up a white banner.
It reads: Su Jingming and Cao Jingxiu, please apologize to all the scholars in the world!
They really consider themselves to be the representatives of scholars in the world.
at the same time.
This news also reached the ears of Bao Zheng of Kaifeng Mansion.
The officer below said: "Official, do you want to send someone to keep an eye on these scholars? To prevent chaos."
Bao Zheng smiled and shook his head.
"I understand that these scholars are just talking about it. They don't dare to take action, just for fame, but they met Su Jingming. If Su Jingming can't solve such things, then he is not Su Jingming. Got it!"
And at this moment.
Many tabloid writers in the city also took notice and rushed out of the city with their pen and ink.
In the current Bianjing City, any tabloid that involves news about Su Liang will be sold out in less than half an hour as long as it goes out on the street.
Thank you to book friends for the reward. Thank you very much. There will be another chapter before midnight!
(End of chapter)
