Zhang Yue arrived at the Sanjian Hall of the Imperial Academy.
There was already a eunuch sitting there, and there were more than a dozen little yellow men standing on the left and right.
Wu Zhongfu, the governor of the capital, sat aside and chatted with the eunuch.
I have met Wuzhong Fu Zhang Yue several times. He is famous for his impartiality and selflessness, and he is also the same in managing the Imperial Academy. He conducts studies with strict rules, so most of the imperial students do not like this person.
Zhang Yue was feeling a little uneasy at this moment. He first saluted Wu Zhongfu and the eunuchs and stood aside with his head bowed without daring to look at them. Li Gou said from the side: "Sanlang, this is Chen Douzhi."
Zhang Yue saluted again and said: "Imperial student Zhang Yue knows everything he has seen."
Only then did Zhang Yue see clearly that the other person was in his forties and had a smile on his face.
The other party smiled and said: "You are really young and promising. You can write such a masterpiece at such an age. Under the guidance of Inspector Wu and Li Zhijiao, there are hidden dragons and tigers in this Taixue."
Li Gou had already stepped aside, and Wu Zhongfu answered, "There are indeed many talented people in Taixue. This is also the reason why officials are benevolent, courteous, and virtuous."
Chen Douzhi looked at Zhang Yue and said: "Officials have always valued scholars. Zhang Lang is so handsome and young, and he can write such a brilliant three-character poem. He has a bright future."
Zhang Yue felt a little excited and couldn't help but ask: "I'm so scared. Does everyone know that my name is already heard by heaven?"
Chen Douzhi couldn't help but smile when he heard this. He looked Zhang Yue up and down and said to Wu Zhong beside him, "You are such an honest young man."
Wu Zhong replied: "The kid can't speak, which makes everyone laugh."
Although Wu Zhongfu said that Zhang Yue could not speak, he praised Zhang Yue's response.
Zhang Yue was at a loss when he heard the words, and his nervousness was palpable. Seventy percent of this was true, and the other third was for others to see.
Chen Douzhi smiled and waved his hand and said: "What's wrong, well said."
Chen Douzhi said to Zhang Yue: "Your three-character poetry official family has already seen it, and I will grant you the title of governor history."
Zhang Yue said: "Please forgive me. Common people dare not accept it."
"Why?" Zhang Yue's answer did not surprise Chen Douzhi.
Zhang Yue knew that there was a proper procedure for declining, but how to decline was also the secret.
One level is true rejection, and the other level is false rejection.
Moreover, the refusal must be reasonable and not empty, so as to achieve the effect of respecting others 'on the surface'.
Zhang Yue said: "The common people have heard that the ancient rulers believed that governance was based on Tao, and Tao was based on Tao. Those who discuss governance in ancient and modern times must compromise with Confucius. Confucius told Lord Lu that government should be based on the Nine Classics, and should be based on the Three Virtues."
"The common people wrote the three-character poem, just to supplement the Nine Classics, have the effect of enlightenment, and contribute to the governance. Your Majesty ordered the Meng children to learn this three-character poem. The wish of the common people has been fulfilled. How dare you seek rewards again."
After Zhang Yue's words, not only Chen Duzhi but also Wu Zhongfu was a little surprised by Zhang Yue's performance.
Chen Douzhi looked at Wu Zhong and said, "Okay, this boy speaks very appropriately. When the official visits the Imperial Academy on the 20th of next month, Li Zhi will ask this boy to accompany him and speak."
"yes."
This time Li Gou was shocked and said: "Visiting the Imperial College?"
Wu Zhongfu said calmly: "That's right, do you know what Li Zhi said now?"
Li Gou was shocked and angry. Wu Zhongfu didn't reveal any information to him about this matter, which made him very embarrassed in front of Du Zhi.
Chen Douzhi did not pay attention to the intrigue between the Imperial Academy and the Imperial Academy, but said to Zhang Yue: "Buyi Jiu Jing, your tone is not small! I will report this to the officials truthfully!"
Then Zhang Yue looked like he couldn't react for a while, and Chen Douzhi laughed and immediately stood up and left.
Wu Zhongfu and Li Gou were sent out together.
After sending Chen Douzhi away, Wu Zhongfu returned to Sanjiantang and spoke to Zhang Yue, but Zhang Yue didn't really listen.
He suddenly remembered the story of Fan Zhongyan that Senior Brother Guo told him, that 'it's never too late to see him tomorrow'.
I didn't expect that I would meet Song Renzong now.
Wu Zhongfu kept urging Zhang Yue, but Zhang Yue just nodded hard. When he finally came to his senses, Wu Zhongfu said he was tired, and everyone in the room looked at him with a smile.
Zhang Yue saw encouragement from everyone's eyes. Except for Li Gou, these lecturers all taught Zhang Yue's classes and corrected his articles, so they were also considered teachers.
"I'm your age. Let alone an official, I haven't even entered a county school."
"I remember that when I was twenty-nine years old, I was admitted to the B-level examination, and I had just met the official side."
"Back then, I happened to see an official on patrol by the roadside. When vendors invaded the street and occupied the road, the officials did not allow people to drive away the people. They would rather drive slowly. I was also fortunate to meet the official for the first time here."
"The official is a merciful king. You don't need to worry. Just treat him as he did today."
"Yes, officials appreciate scholars the most, not to mention that your three-character poem has been approved by his imperial pen."
The lecturers reminded Zhang Yue with their kind words, which made Zhang Yue feel like Alexander.
Zhang Yue composed himself and said, "The students will leave first."
"That's fine."
The lecturers present continued to cast encouraging glances.
Before leaving, Li Gou stopped Zhang Yue and told him, "No one is allowed to tell anyone about the official's visit to Taixue next month."
Zhang Yue said: "Students know."
Zhang Yue walked out of Sanjiantang, thinking of this current official, he had to say that he was truly a benevolent man. However, Zhang Yue remembered that Wang Anshi seemed to dislike Song Renzong in history and complained quite a bit.
After Zhang Yue returned to his dormitory, he naturally had to face some questioning by his roommates, but remembering Li Gou's instructions, he remained tight-lipped.
A few days later, Wu Anchi invited Zhang Yue to the Wu Mansion.
Zhang Yue had agreed before, so of course he accepted the appointment.
So Zhang Yue arranged the matters in Zhaili in advance and went to Chen Xiang to explain them.
When Chen Xiang heard that Wu Chong asked his second son Wu Anzhi to come over, he looked a little thoughtful.
Chen Xiang said to Zhang Yue: "I have little contact with Wu Chunqing, but the Wu family... has many connections in the court, such as the Lu family, the Han family, the Xia family, the Wen family, etc., all of whom are his children's relatives. There are intricacies.”
Zhang Yue said: "Sir is afraid that the students will associate with his children and be contaminated by the habits of wealthy families."
Chen Xiang looked at Zhang Yue seriously and said: "I am indeed a little worried. I am self-sufficient in poverty and talk about wealth and wealth, but it is like a blind man to feel the elephant."
"But you and I both come from poor families, and I see the old me in you. When I first entered Bianjing, I was a little at a loss in front of the colorful clothes and angry horses of the children of rich families, but I didn't feel that I was inferior. I am a student. Why, even if you want to sit down and discuss the truth, whether it's an official's family or a beggar's family."
"As long as you have this kind of backbone in your heart, you can be unfazed by honor and disgrace and truly be called a scholar."
Zhang Yue heard Chen Xiang's words, but felt that his blood was rising, and every sentence spoke to his heart. From the emperor above to the beggar below, all living beings are equal in my eyes. It is too difficult to achieve, but it is easier to achieve the goal of "everyone above oneself is equal, and those below oneself have distinct classes".
Zhang Yue stood up and said, "The students have been taught."
Chen Xiang smiled and said: "This seems to be what I am saying about Wu Chunqing. Although I have never dated this person, Uncle Ouyang Yong and Wang Jiefu are his close friends. Regardless of others, Wu Chunqing must be outstanding. You have met him. He should learn how to study and build a good life."
After Chen Xiang said goodbye, Zhang Yue heard that the teacher didn't seem to approve of him getting too close to Wu Chong.
First of all, Zhang Yue still doesn’t know what Wu Chong likes about him given his current status? However, Chen Xiang already believed that the frequent political marriages between the Wu family and the families of several prime ministers made such a family feel very deep and too complicated.
As for the children of the Wu family, they are all good people, but they can't help but have some wealthy habits.
Perhaps this kind of political marriage is common among high-ranking officials, but I, a humble family with no foundation, should not get involved in it.
Will Chen Xiang cheat him?
No, every statement made by my teacher is considered from his own point of view.
Therefore, Chen Xiang's words made Zhang Yue, who had already made up his mind, waver.
The appointed day arrived.
Zhang Yue got dressed early in the morning and prepared to hire a carriage to go to Wu Mansion.
Unexpectedly, the Wu family had already sent a carriage in front of the Imperial College.
As soon as the other party saw Zhang Yue, he immediately said: "Mr. Zhang Sanlang, my Erlangjun ordered his old servant to wait here for a long time."
It turned out to be Wu Anzhi's idea.
Zhang Yue said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Wu Erlang."
At that moment, Zhang Yue got on the carriage and drove to Wu Mansion.
Zhang Yue looked at the scenery passing by Bianjing outside the carriage window.
"Is the carriage safe? Is it too fast?" the old servant asked diligently, fearing that he might not have been well received.
Zhang Yue smiled and said, "Very good."
After listening to Zhang Yue's words, the old servant felt relieved.
The carriage traveled very fast, and Zhang Yue arrived at Wu Mansion in just over half an hour.
There is no need for anyone to guide Zhang Yue. Someone will guide Zhang Yue.
When he arrived at the mansion, Zhang Yue passed through several doorways and was taken to a hall to rest.
Zhang Yue looked at the beautiful trees and strange stones outside the hall. A clear stream passed under the steps. In the distance, the pavilion walls were hidden among the flowers, grass and trees.
Zhang Yue sighed with emotion at this scene of wealth, but it did not fall into the vulgar taste.
After the servants served tea, Wu Anchi came here first and said with a smile, "Sanlang, I will take you to see daddy."
"Thank you, Mr. Erlang."
Wu Anzhi said: "You're welcome."
The two chatted while walking, and Wu Andi smiled and said: "Although my father is very dignified and unsmiling in front of me, he appreciates talented young scholars very much. Once Sanlang meets his father, there is no need to be restrained."
Zhang Yue heard this and said, "I am very frightened. Your Majesty is a high-ranking official of the imperial court. I have no time to see such an unknown person like Zhang. I am at a loss as to what to do next."
Wu Anchi smiled and said: "Sanlang is really an honest man. In fact, I respect Sanlang's talent. When I was in Imperial College, I introduced Sanlang to my father many times. After hearing this, my father asked me to meet him when he was free. That's what I said. But my father was suddenly appointed as the transfer envoy to Xijing, so the matter was delayed."
"Now daddy is back in Beijing for a visit. Although it only lasts a few days, as soon as I mentioned it, daddy agreed to see Saburo."
Zhang Yue heard this and said: "So that's it. Erlangjun has given me such support. Sanlang really doesn't know how to be grateful."
Wu Erlangjun smiled and said, "Anyway, Sanlang is a talented person. Even without my words, he will still be famous in the future."
Zhang Yue smiled and said, "I don't dare to take it seriously. Erlangjun's words are too serious."
