The public examination of Taixue is divided into three and eight days.
Therefore, it is decided to fall on the 13th and 18th days of the twelfth lunar month.
Taipei students are now actively preparing for the exam.
Now that spring is approaching, scholars who have passed the autumn examinations from various provinces are also coming to Beijing.
In Chonghua Hall in Taixue, many scholars came in and out to listen to Li Gou's lectures.
Therefore, this is where many scholars gather. Not only is the class full of people, there are also many people taking advantage of the class in the back, and there are even people standing outside every window.
Although Li Gou has an old-fashioned temperament, he does not reject the scholars who come to take advantage of the class, and is even keen to share, as long as they grab a seat and do not disturb him.
As for the Shijing Pavilion outside Chonghua Hall in the west of Taixue, there are stone carvings of the Twelve Classics carved by Yang Zhongnan and Zhang Youzhi.
The scholars here are engaged in another scholar's sport...exegesis.
Buddhism flourished in the Song Dynasty, and debates between eminent monks were common.
Chapters and sentences have not yet flourished, and Confucianism does not worship debates about the meaning of scriptures, so it prefers explanations.
It is a common thing to explain the meaning of scriptures carved on stone in front of Shijing Pavilion. Of course, there are also many scholars who come all the way to Beijing and forget the meaning of some scriptures, so they find the place where the scriptures are carved on stone and copy a page back.
In addition to exegesis, there are also some scholars who like to write books and set up stalls outside the pavilion, holding articles or works for others to appreciate.
This is also a first-class disguised line scroll.
If you want to study for a master like Ouyang Xiu, you need connections anyway. Otherwise, if I am so pressed for time, why would I have to take the time to read your article?
If you write aimlessly, the efficiency is too low, just like buying a lottery ticket.
Therefore, in front of the Shijing Pavilion, these scholars "sell" their poems and articles here, which can be regarded as self-promotion. If occasionally a few knowledgeable people see it and feel satisfied, they can say a few words to them and rely on them. Make your name here.
Zhang Yue would hang out here every day to see if there were any books to buy and put them in his Souguzhai to sell. He also looked at other people's poems and articles to see if they were of the same level as other scholars.
Zhang Yue came to a stall, and a scholar in his thirties raised his hands and said, "Hello, brother."
Zhang Yue smiled and immediately took the poetry collection from his stall and started reading.
The scholar looked at Zhang Yue, who was wearing a Taishi student's robe, and passed by several Taipei students to greet him. He knew that he was also a Taishi student, so he said: "Brother, if you think the collection of poems below is interesting, you might as well take a look at it." look."
Zhang Yue heard this and asked, "Is that so?"
The other party nodded and said, "I am also looking for a confidant."
Zhang Yue took a look at this collection of poems.
Paper is not cheap.
When Sima Guang wrote "Zizhi Tongjian", the manuscripts alone filled two rooms.
What does it look like when there is only one remaining manuscript of Sima Guangxiu's "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"?
This manuscript is a letter written by Fan Chunren to Sima Guang. Sima Guang read the letter, crossed out a few lines on the letter paper, and then used this piece of paper as the manuscript of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian".
Moreover, the piece of letter paper was a little short, so Sima Guang also used another piece of paper to join the letter paper, and used the two pieces of paper spliced together as one page of the manuscript of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian".
This shows how the ancients "respected writing paper".
Although this collection of poems only has a few dozen pages, Zhang Yue dare not just accept it as the flyers and advertisements that can be seen everywhere in the future, and then take it back to use as a tablecloth.
Zhang Yue read a few pages, but felt that the other party's literary talent was mediocre and not worthy of circulation, so he returned the favor and said, "Thank you very much, I don't dare to accept it."
The other party looked stiff and said: "Brother, you might as well take it, I still have a dozen copies here."
Zhang Yue cupped his hands and said, "I am afraid that my talents and knowledge will be a waste of my brother's hard work. Thank you very much."
After he finished speaking, Zhang Yue looked at the other party's disappointed eyes and felt a little unbearable, but still left.
Zhang Yue walked to another place.
But I saw that there were many scholars gathered here. One person was standing with his hands behind his back, and people on the left and right were helping him pass out notes that looked like poems.
Every scholar who passed by got a share.
Zhang Yue thought to himself, wouldn't this be enough to legitimately buy a few pieces of paper for free?
Immediately, Zhang Yue walked up to him in a hopeless manner and took one. He was very satisfied when he saw that there were several pages of paper and there was no writing on the back.
Zhang Yue turned to the front and saw the words "Changzhou Chenmanzhou" written on it.
The following is a poem, which is familiar to the reader: "In the beginning, human nature is good, similar in nature, but far apart in habits..."
When Zhang Yue saw this, he raised his head and looked at the other person and asked, "Who wrote this poem?"
The person who handed out the poem glanced at Zhang Yue and immediately guided him: "This is what this official did. He is there."
Zhang Yue followed his finger and saw that the other party was talking to two scholars under a shed. When Zhang Yue looked at him, he smiled and cupped his hands with him.
Zhang Yue immediately read the poem from beginning to end. Yes, it was word for word.
As for the signature on the paper, there are five words "Changzhou Chen Manzhou" written on it. These five words occupy one-third of the paper, as if he is afraid that others will not recognize him.
Zhang Yue looked livid as he held the piece of paper. He wanted to get a few pieces of paper for nothing, but he didn't expect that he was... plagiarized.
Forget it, I copied it anyway, so I don’t deserve to be angry.
It is better to have less trouble than to have more trouble.
It's not worth being angry with this kind of person.
But no, I can't bear to be angry for a while, and the more I think about it, the more angry I become. The more you take a step back, the more you think about it.
Zhang Yue held the paper in his hand.
But at this time, a man came up and said, "Brother, do you appreciate Xiao Ke's clumsy work?"
Zhang Yue did not immediately respond and wondered how this poem was leaked.
It was Zhangqiu's teacher who discovered it first, and then there was no news about this person. At first, he kept saying that he would be tested as a child prodigy. But how could his three-character poem spread to Changzhou, thousands of miles away?
The more Zhang Yue thought about it, the more he felt there was something fishy about this matter.
"Brother...brother?"
Zhang Yue looked at the other party and said with a smile: "Your Excellency must be Brother Ma."
The other party smiled and said: "That's right, I'm reading the word "Yuchuan".
Zhang Yue said: "Brother, this poem is very good! I admire you so much!"
Chen Manzhou smiled and said: "I don't dare to take it, I don't dare to take it. Isn't Xiongtai a student of Taipei University? This poem has long been known to all women and children in Changzhou."
Chen Manzhou was really happy. He had just published poems here, but it was a pity that there was no one in Bianjing who knew what he was doing. Either it can be said that it is difficult to reach the level of elegance in three words, or it can be called poetry because it is so simple?
Now I finally met my soulmate.
Chen Manzhou told Zhang Yue that he divided this poem into several parts, each with his own thoughts, etc. He also said that this poem covers "all aspects, is comprehensive, and is simple and clear."
Zhang Yue thought to himself that although it is rumored that Wang Yinglin wrote these three words in the history of history, many people are doubtful. There is also doubt about which author it is. Perhaps the person who compiled the poem only wanted to use it as an ordinary enlightenment poem, but he did not expect that it would have such a great impact on later generations.
Zhang Yue asked: "Brother Tai said that this poem has been widely circulated in Changzhou, and is it known to all women and children?"
"Yes, the next day after I felt inspired to write this poem, the sky was alarmed. A seven-color rainbow passed through the sky in the east, and phoenixes came to the world and sang in harmony in the mountains. At that time, the governor of Changzhou saw this scene, so he came to the countryside to look for it. It just so happens that I present this poem below. The wind is gentle and the sun is beautiful, which is in line with the celestial phenomena."
"Brother, please do not underestimate this poem. Although this poem is simple, it can achieve enlightenment and enlightenment, and it is of great benefit in educating people and moral education. The prefect also used this poem to educate Confucian scholars of all ethnic groups. All children must learn from it.”
Zhang Yue understood something and asked: "May I ask my brother, who is the governor of Changzhou?"
Chen Manzhou smiled and said: "Brother, there is no need to worry about this, brother, I don't know about it anyway."
Zhang Yue said seriously: "How can this be done? Xiongtai's poem not only has the effect of enlightenment and enlightenment, but also the prefect has a keen eye. How can we not write down the names of Xiongtai and the prefect?"
Chen Manzhou hesitated for a moment and then said: "The prefect's surname is Wang and his given name is Anshi."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, is it actually Wang Anshi?
Zhang Yue nodded and said, "That's it."
Chen Manzhou wanted to speak again, but Zhang Yue looked around and said, "Are these people servants of Xiongtai's family?"
Chen Manzhou smiled and said: "No, it's just a temporary hire. Why do you ask this, brother?"
"It's nothing, so I'm relieved," Zhang Yue clapped his hands and asked, "Brother Youchuan, look behind you to see if that's Prefect Wang!"
Chen Manzhou's expression changed upon hearing this, and as he was looking back, he suddenly received a heavy knee to his stomach.
"How do you hit someone?"
Chen Manzhou pointed his finger at Zhang Yue and was about to shout, but suddenly he received another hard slap on his ear, which made stars pop out of his eyes.
"Why did you hit me?"
Chen Manzhou wanted to fight back, but after thinking about it, he simply stayed on the ground and shouted: "Hit someone, hit someone."
As soon as they saw the conflict happening here, onlookers immediately gathered around.
Several others pulled Zhang Yue and Chen Manzhou away and said, "Don't hit people! This is the important place of the Imperial Academy, how can it be a place to hit people?"
Chen Manzhou pointed at Zhang Yue and said, "This person made the move first."
Everyone looked at Zhang Yue, but Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Yes, I was the one who hit him."
At this time, several Taixue students came over and said, "Wait a minute, don't talk yet. This is the Imperial College, and everything is determined by the rules of the school."
Zhang Yue thought to himself, yes, it is my territory, why did you let me bully you?
One of them looked at Zhang Yue and said, "Isn't this Zhang Sanlang of Yang Zhengzhai? How do you beat someone? Do you know what it's like to beat someone?"
Zhang Yue pointed his finger at Chen Manzhou and said, "Of course I know, but this person copied my poems and openly screamed here, which is intolerable."
Everyone was in an uproar immediately after hearing the sound.
The imperial student immediately said: "What's going on?"
Chen Manzhou pointed at Zhang Yue and said, "You... are talking nonsense..."
The imperial student on the side said: "Let's forget about this matter!"
Zhang Yue said: "I would like to ask Li Zhijiao to make the decision for me on this matter. Please take us to Li Zhijiao's house. The truth will come out. I don't dare to trouble you. The most important thing is not to let this traitor go." ”
The two college students thought for a while and said, "That's fine, Li Zhi will speak for himself!"
Chen Manzhou turned pale when he heard this.
Zhang Yue thought to himself, can you still be blatantly copied in the Imperial College? This is my place.
