Capital City, Qunfang Tower,
The hottest topic in recent days is the eunuch Yang Dong's three-step poem in the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
No matter which one of these three poems is taken out, its popularity is no less than that of the first "Plum Blossom".
It is precisely because of this that Yang Dong has a reputation as a poet in the capital.
After hearing Yang Dong's experience, anyone couldn't help but sigh with emotion, this boy is really a Wenqu star descended to earth.
But immediately afterwards, there was a long sigh, and then a faint voice said:
"It's a pity that he is a eunuch..."
Along with the topic of Shixian, there are several other pieces of news.
After mentioning Sun Xing's plagiarism, His Majesty did not punish him. On the contrary, Mr. Sun, the Minister of Civil Affairs, took the initiative to request to be dismissed from office and return to the government to reflect.
When it came to the Hanlin Academy's compilation, His Majesty Long Yan was furious because he knocked over the inkstone. He beat him twenty times and almost lost half his life.
As soon as it was said that the Confucius Mansion had been closed for a few days to thank guests. Someone seemed to have seen that Yang Dong went to the Kong Mansion, but it was impossible to say whether the news was true or false.
In general, Yang Dong's reputation as a poetry fairy has been completely established now, and after Sun Xing's plagiarism, no one doubts it anymore.
There are even several great scholars who are reclusive and have given high praise to these poems.
But after they knew that the author was a eunuch, they decided to join the pity party.
What a pity, he is a eunuch!
"Have you heard? Our Poet Immortal plans to open an academy!"
"Poetry Immortal, which Poetic Immortal? Could it be the eunuch Poet Immortal? He is a good person. If he doesn't work well as a eunuch, why should he open an academy?"
"Who says it isn't? I only heard about this recently. From what they say, the academy opened by this eunuch Shixian is very different from ordinary academies!"
"Is this happening?"
Several scholars in Qunfang Building suddenly became interested. They immediately surrounded the student who had told the news about the academy.
You said something to me, and started asking.
And the student surrounded in the middle was Sun Qi, who had traveled thousands of miles to study in the capital.
Sun Qi glanced at the students present and slowly said:
"This brother may not believe it, but the academy opened by the eunuch Shixian not only charges no tuition fees, but also rewards money regularly."
As soon as these words came out, the students in Qunfang Building couldn't help but widen their eyes.
We are all scholars. In the past, we were the first to ask for advice, which can be said to have squandered all our wealth.
As for most of them, they are not even qualified to enter the academy.
The academies in the capital are not allowed to enter unless you are a descendant of aristocratic families.
Most of the students in Qunfang Building are prostitutes and have no qualifications to enter the academy.
"Brother Sun, are you serious about this?"
When someone asked, Sun Qi immediately nodded slightly and answered:
"If you don't believe it, you can go to the Yamen Notice Office to check."
"This academy was founded by Shixian and named after Lanxiang."
"Lanxiang Academy? Why is this name so strange?"
Some students raised doubts, but his doubts were not the issue that everyone was most concerned about.
At this moment, these students are most concerned about tuition fees.
"Brother Sun, what you just said is that you won't get any tuition fees. Can you explain it in detail?"
"Yes, yes, you built such an academy for no reason, how can you not get any money from it? Did Brother Sun see it wrong?"
Hearing this, Sun Qi still had a faint smile on his face. Deep down in his heart, he admired Yang Dong.
Mr. Yang is indeed Mr. Yang, and he has made the academy famous so easily.
If we just don’t take any money, will it affect the operation of the college?
A flash of worry flashed in Sun Qi's eyes. But he still said:
"Brothers, you are too worried. There is a notice posted outside the government office. If you don't believe it, you can go and check it yourself."
"As long as you pass the entrance test of Lanxiang Academy, you can enter Lanxiang Academy and study for free."
Hearing what he said, many students had a look of longing on their faces.
Being able to study in an academy means that there will be teachers to teach you. This is naturally different from the efficiency of an individual immersing himself in studying.
But, where did the teachers from Lanxiang Academy come from?
Sure enough, another student raised this question.
"Brother Sun, according to what you said, this Lanxiang Academy is indeed very attractive. But the gentleman here is a famous scholar?"
"If he is a little-known person, his literary talent may not be as good as mine!"
Sun Qi smiled slightly and replied in a deep voice:
"You don't know, but the gentlemen of Lanxiang Academy are all from the Kong family."
As soon as these words came out, there was an instant silence in Qunfang Tower.
"You said... the gentleman from Lanxiang Academy is from the Kong family!??"
The eyes of all the students were filled with shock.
In the Zhou Dynasty, the Kong family represented the ceiling of Confucianism.
Most of the gentlemen of the Kong family were distinguished guests in the houses of princes, generals and prime ministers.
It can be said that if you can be taught by a Mr. Confucius, as long as you are not a fool, it is not easy to get a good name!
At this moment, the entire Qunfang Building was filled with excitement.
"Brothers, I have something else to do, so I need to take the first step!"
"I also suddenly remembered that there are still some things at home. I'll leave now!"
…
After a cup of tea, those students who had trouble at home met again at the yamen gate.
It's just that everyone has a tacit understanding and maintains a tacit understanding about talent matters and keeps silent.
Shangqing Palace, study room.
The empress tasted the tea poured by Yang Dong himself, her eyes narrowed slightly, and her majestic face became a little softer.
"Xiao Dongzi, I'm a little curious, how did you convince the great scholar of the Kong family?"
"You know, even I can only open my mouth to invite the great scholar, but cannot directly issue an imperial edict."
Yang Dong smiled and waved his hand gently.
"It's just a trivial matter, it's not worth mentioning."
"Actually, I didn't do anything. I just went to visit the Kong family and brought them some local products."
"Oh, souvenirs?"
There was a hint of curiosity in the empress's eyes.
"What kind of local specialty, why have I never heard of it?"
"It's nothing, just some detonators."
Yang Dong scratched his head,
"I have discussed it with the Kong family. I don't care if Kong Shutong offends me. But this way they owe me a favor."
"So it is reasonable and reasonable to let them come to teach in my Lanxiang Academy!"
"Of course, if they are not willing to owe me a favor, I will have to use local products. However, the Kong family is still very friendly. After seeing my local products, they all expressed their willingness to come to Lanxiang to teach."
"You!"
The empress glared at Yang Dong angrily,
"Aren't you afraid that you will offend the Kong family to death?"
"Your Majesty, in extraordinary times, extraordinary means must be used."
Some people died, but not completely...
