The scholar who was reading the manuscript stood in the middle, and with full reluctance, he read the rest of the manuscript coquettishly.
[I have heard about the meaning of loyalty and filial piety, and thought deeply about it. It is believed that those who are loyal can rely on the country, and those who are filial can rely on the country. However, loyalty cannot be followed by orders, but filial piety can be taught by one's own example. 】
After everyone heard this beginning, they all looked stern.
Zheng Tianyu is here.
[Gai Niangniang's trip, in the name of visiting relatives, and in full compliance with filial piety, was complicated for hundreds of days, traveled thousands of miles, was visible to millions of people, and attracted the attention of the world. How could it be effective and imitate it? Therefore, sons should be filial to their fathers, and daughters should be filial to their mothers. With filial piety and righteousness filling the entire state of Surabaya, the world would be able to live in peace without troops. 】
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[Moreover, the empress has traveled a long distance and consumed a huge amount of money. Why? May this be used to spread the power of Heaven! Sishui Prefecture is located in a remote place. Never have we seen the mighty imperial army, never seen the figures in Beijing, and never seen the romance of the imperial capital. Now when we look at its majesty, observe its height, and feel its wonder, we realize that it only takes one thought to overthrow, and only one word to prosper. Therefore, fearing its majesty restrains its disorderly behavior, admiring its height inspires its ambition, knowing its beauty leads to its yearning, and then all dissatisfaction disappears and the state is settled. 】
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It has to be said that Zheng Tianyu’s reputation is not in vain. If it were not for Xia Jingyun’s article, this article would indeed be ranked first.
Moreover, the remarks about loyalty, filial piety, etiquette, and fear from all directions are more in line with the opinions of current scholars.
However, with Xia Jingyun's profound and penetrating article at the forefront, Zheng Tianyu's article seems to be neither lofty nor sharp enough.
In the eyes of knowledgeable people, that is the difference between true talent for governing the country and the splendid literati who dance in the Imperial Academy.
Those generalized clichés are like a graceful woman dressed up in makeup, pink and gorgeous clothes. They can only fool people who have never seen a woman before, but are difficult for real connoisseurs to see.
Even people who don't know how to do it always feel that it is not as clear and convincing as Xia Jingyun's previous argument.
This kind of inferiority made Song Xuezheng and others dare not be shameless enough to advocate Zheng Tianyu's articles.
After finishing reading Zheng Tianyu's manuscript, the "last bite" of the dinner was eaten.
It's just that this was supposed to be the main dish of the town, but it became a small dessert after the meal.
Therefore, the entire banquet ended hastily after the host was humiliated and the two masters and one disciple were victorious, leaving countless things to talk about.
"Comfortable! So comfortable!"
On the way back to Yun Mansion, Su Shidao laughed out loud.
Old Mrs. Yun pursed his lips and said, "Can you be more reserved and don't act like a villain?"
"You don't understand!" Su Shidao's face was filled with smiles. "Over the years, I have always found these villains unaccustomed to me in the state school, but I had no choice but to do anything about it. It feels so good to see them being defeated today!"
Old Mrs. Yun snorted, "That's not your ability!"
Xia Jingyun said quickly: "The teacher taught me well."
Su Shidao also said proudly: "So what, I have such good disciples, do they?"
Old Master Yun rolled his eyes, "Okay, okay, let's go quickly, just like anyone who doesn't have such a good disciple!"
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When Magistrate Zhao returned to his house, his wife hurriedly came to greet him, rubbing his shoulders and asking about the dinner.
Magistrate Zhao closed his eyes slightly, took off his boots, and rested his legs comfortably on another chair. "Pack up some gifts and deliver them to Nantian Lane in person tomorrow. I will tell the butler about the specific location."
The woman looked confused and puzzled, Nantian Lane? Go in person?
As the most respected wife of a county, how could someone worthy of her visit live in Nantian Lane?
Magistrate Zhao said calmly: "Why did you stop?"
"Oh!" The woman quickly pressed it up again, and then said: "Husband, why are you going to Nantian Lane? What should I say then?"
Magistrate Zhao said: "There is a new family in Nantian Lane. They have a very outstanding young man. I want to go and curry favor with your master."
"Husband, you are just too cautious. How can a mere junior deserve such condescension from you?"
The woman smiled and said, "If this is Mr. Zheng, he is a man of similar caliber. A boy from a back alley has no virtue or ability."
"How can you be so virtuous?" County Magistrate Zhao snorted coldly, "The arrogant Mr. Zheng in your mouth has been stepped on twice in a row. His knowledge, literary talent, and official background, which he is proud of, are in front of others. It seems like a world of difference, and he was beaten so hard that he had no ability to fight back. At tonight's banquet, almost everyone felt that this person had the potential to serve as an assistant to the central government!"
He sat up, turned around and looked at the dumbfounded wife, and said seriously: "When you go tomorrow, you must not be arrogant or careless. If you really offend the other party, it may be the source of great disaster for our Zhao family in the future!"
The lady swallowed her saliva and said in a harsh voice: "Don't worry, husband, don't worry, husband."
The same conversation took place in the homes of gentry in many counties.
Compared to his previous role as a mere civil servant, Xia Jingyun's political insights made up for his biggest shortcoming as a bureaucrat.
The future immediately began to look brighter.
In addition, through Su Shidao, he has established a connection with Mr. Yun, and he is likely to gain the support of Concubine De in the future.
After analyzing it, there is only one conclusion, quickly and quickly!
As for whether it will harm the Zheng family.
There is such a powerful person in our county. It makes perfect sense for us to go and congratulate him!
The news also drifted into the courtyard of an inn.
Feng Xiuyun felt a huge wave of emotion in her heart as she listened to the maid relaying the news vividly.
Does he still understand this?
What else doesn't he understand?
Yes, he also knows how to go to a brothel and write poems!
Thinking of this, Feng Xiuyun felt a little more irritated inexplicably.
Can't you be a good person?
Thinking of this, she snorted, "Stop talking, what does it have to do with me!"
Then, with the maid smiling but not smiling, she stood up with a blushing face, "It's getting late, I'm going to wash up and rest!"
In the Zheng family's house in Jiang'an County, the servants in the house hold their breath while walking.
Everyone knows that tonight's master cannot have a good temper.
In the study, Zheng Tianyu and Song Yan sat facing each other, each speechless.
After being silent for a long time, Song Yanzhi spoke hoarsely, "Zhong Ming, the teacher was careless this time. He never thought that Xia Jingyun was so capable, causing you to lose face."
Zheng Tianyu stood up quickly and said, "Students are ashamed of what the teacher said. Don't say it again."
He shook his head and sighed, "The crux of this matter lies with me after all. If I can make a better argument than him, how can I drag the teacher and other gentlemen into being humiliated in front of him? After all, my skills are still inferior to others."
He sighed and said, "I came from a family of officials and learned government affairs mostly from my father. I never expected that I would lose so much to him in terms of breadth of knowledge, lofty intentions, and thorough planning."
He turned around, his expression inevitably a bit bitter, "Teacher, do you think he is really a nerd who has lived in the countryside for more than 20 years and never left home? Is there really such a man in the world who can know the world without leaving home? "
Song Yan thought for a long time and slowly shook his head, "I don't know."
"Yes! We didn't know. If he hadn't appeared in front of us, we wouldn't have dared to think about it!" Zheng Tianyu said with a smile: "We didn't lose unjustly!"
Song Yanzhi let out a long sigh, "Yes, you didn't lose unfairly!"
Zheng Tianyu turned his head and looked out the window. The night was dark, completely hiding the countless conspiracies hidden in the dark.
He narrowed his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.
If Xia Jingyun heard the chat between the two, he might tell them that you didn't lose to me, you lost to the times.
In my hometown, when the common people talk about the country's major policies, they always speak clearly and clearly, and they all give guidance and criticize Fang Qiu.
Before drinking, I belong to the world; after drinking, the world belongs to me.
After drinking two ounces of white wine, he has dominated China and foreign countries throughout the past and present, and he boasted that he believed it.
When it comes to scheming and maneuvering, you are certainly not as good as those old foxes, but when it comes to your breadth of knowledge, I'm sorry, even the chief minister of your government may not be as good as one of our coachmen.
But he could only hide these words in his stomach.
At this moment, he was following the guards of Yun Mansion and walking towards his home in Nantian Lane.
After returning home, everyone had gone back to their rooms. Xia Jingyun washed up lightly and then got into bed.
On the bed, he chatted with Xia Yunfei, who was all injured, about today's training. Xia Yunfei said that he had benefited a lot and would continue tomorrow. After Xia Jingyun paid him high respect and heartfelt blessings, he fell asleep.
A weak person is always in urgent need of sleep.
Early the next morning, after catching up on his sleep all night, he yawned, looked at the busy family members in the yard, and greeted cheerfully, "Good morning!"
His father glanced at him and nodded lightly.
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Xia Jingyun subconsciously felt that something was wrong, and then, very soon, at the breakfast table, Xia Hengzhi spoke, "Gao Yang, you are usually secretive, go out early and come back late, so we won't say anything about you. After all, you can earn After receiving the money, he also promised us that he would not do any evil. But why did you drag your cousin into this?"
Xia Hengzhi's tone suddenly became serious, "Do you know that when your cousin was carried back yesterday, he looked so miserable that your aunt almost fainted on the spot! Do you know! He didn't even suffer any pain in the labor camp? Such a serious injury!"
"Do you know that last night, he couldn't even hold up chopsticks to eat? Your aunt was wiping her tears while feeding her. How could you, a younger brother, tolerate it!"
Xia Hengzhi's tone was very unkind, but it was also a gesture of protection for Xia Jingyun.
Even if I educate myself well, my brother’s family can’t say anything, and it’s not easy to educate him any more.
The two families have spent most of their lives together, and many things have already been explored and mature patterns have been developed.
Xia Yunfei looked helpless, feeling sorry for Erlang, and said quickly: "Second uncle! I told you, I really don't blame Erlang, I did it voluntarily, and the old gentleman is an expert and is willing to give me some advice. I couldn't ask for it. !”
"Dingyuan! You're still protecting him!"
Xia Hengzhi said solemnly: "Although I don't know how to practice martial arts, but you have learned martial arts from a master, have you ever handed over to Shu Xiu? Does that person have a name? You neither paid nor knew the identity of the other party, and the other party beat you to death It’s so miserable, do you think this is learning from a master?”
Xia Li said softly from the side: "Gao Yang, you go out early and come back late every day, mysterious and mysterious. Now that something like this has happened again, everyone is just worried about you."
Xia Jingyun couldn't tell whether to laugh or cry, feeling warm and funny in her heart.
I remembered that sentence inexplicably. I originally wanted to get along with you as an ordinary person, but I didn't expect that I would be worried and doubtful in return. In this case, I have a showdown.
"Actually, it's not that complicated. The eldest brother has indeed gone to study art. The head of the nursing home in Jiang Anyun Mansion, for my sake, is willing to give advice to the eldest brother. Didn't I take him there yesterday!"
Yun Mansion?
In the shadow of famous trees, Jiang'an Yunfu is a place that almost everyone who has lived in Jiang'an City has heard of.
The four adults in the room looked at each other in confusion. Xia Ning's beautiful eyes lit up with a bit of girlish curiosity.
Xia Yunfei looked at his younger brother in surprise and asked: Is this possible?
Xia Jingyun smiled and shook his head, indicating that it was okay.
"Yun Mansion? The head of the nursing home in Yun Mansion still teaches Dingyuan martial arts for your sake?"
Aunt Xia Zhang looked questioning, "Why don't you say that the county magistrate is also your good friend and ask your father to be a secretary some other time?"
Xia Yunfei sighed. Based on what he saw yesterday, Erlang was probably not bragging, and his mother would probably be depressed again.
Xia Jingyun's heart moved, and he said with a smile: "This is a way, but I am not that familiar with the county magistrate, so I will ask another time."
"Hey!" Mrs. Xia Zhang snorted, "Gao Yang, you are certainly smart, but your habit of telling lies and empty words is not good. Back then, we had several generations of family business in Wanfu County, and we were not even close to the county magistrate. In short, you really don’t know the heights of the world!”
Just as he was talking, someone knocked on the courtyard door.
"Who is it!" Xia Zhang shouted angrily.
A calm female voice sounded at the entrance of the courtyard, "Mr. Zhao Yuan, the wife of Jiang'an County Magistrate Zhao Hongfei, has come to pay her a visit."
