Zhang Mansion.
Zhang Yue and Qi Niang were sitting across from each other.
Seventeen Niang sat aside and recited "Luo Shen Fu" softly.
"As graceful as a frightened giant, as graceful as a swimming dragon. The autumn chrysanthemums are shining brightly, and the spring pines are gorgeous. It seems as if the moon is covered by light clouds, and flutters like the snow falling on the flowing wind."
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"If you look at it from a distance, it will be as bright as the sun rising as the morning glow; if you look at it with force, it will be as bright as a flower growing out of Lubo. The slenderness of the grain should be in the middle, and it should be shortened and lengthened."
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Listening to Seventeen Niang reciting sentence by sentence, although it is not Wu Su's soft words, it is refreshing and refreshing, as if you have glimpsed the shape of Luo Shen.
Zhang Yue felt as if he was lying in the forest in summer listening to the tinkling of water springs, or listening to the sound of melting snow in spring, completely forgetting the fatigue of government affairs. When Zhang Yue opened his eyes, he saw Qi Niang looking at him with a smile on her forehead, leaning on a book.
Zhang Yue said with a smile: "Cao Zijian is such a talented person, he is as graceful as a startled dragon, and as graceful as a swimming dragon. I will never be able to write such sentences in my life."
The Seventeenth Mother smiled and said jokingly: "There is only one stone in the world. Cao Zijian has eight buckets for himself, Xie Lingyun has one bucket, and people from ancient times and modern times share one bucket. How many buckets can an official get?"
Hearing this, Zhang Yue said with a solemn expression: "Madam, that's a good question. Cao Zijian and I... share eight buckets together!"
Hearing this, both husband and wife laughed.
Zhang Yue picked up the scroll and read "Ode to the Goddess of Luo" and said: "If the shoulders are cut into shape, the waist is as plain as it should be. The neck is stretched to show off the neck, and the good nature is revealed."
"Fragrance is unparalleled, and plum blossoms are not in the way. The clouds are bunned in E'e, and the eyebrows are trimmed together. The red lips are bright on the outside, and the white teeth are fresh on the inside."
Zhang Yue read this and couldn't help but sigh: "This word is so good. It should only exist in heaven. How many times can I hear it in the human world? It seems like it was when I first met my wife."
When the Seventeenth Mother heard this, her eyes curled up and she smiled and said, "The official said it well, but why do you need to add the word 'chu'?"
Zhang Yue immediately changed his words seriously: "My lady is right, I made a mistake."
Then Zhang Yue skillfully changed the subject and said, "Madam, although Cao Zijian is very talented, there is one person in this world who is not inferior to him."
The Seventeenth Mother asked: "Who is worthy of such recognition from the officials?"
Zhang Yue counted on his fingers and said: "After Cao Zijian, the greatest literary talent in ancient and modern times, he came to Li Taibai. After Li Taibai, the only one is Su Zizhan!"
The seventeenth mother said: "Su Zizhan is a good friend of the officials. In the Sixth Year of Jiayou, you will be promoted to the third class together. At first, the Yingmiao liked Su Zizhan, but not the officials. But today, the Emperor likes the officials, but not the officials. Su Zizhan."
"As a result, Su Zizhan's official career has been in vain up to now. He only served as the magistrate of the state, but instead he rose through the ranks and became an official."
Zhang Yue said: "However, since I entered the official career, I have not written any good articles, but Su Zizhan's articles are amazing. One of his songs, "Shui Diao Ge Tou" has made Biandu very expensive!"
"Look at Su Zizhan's recent letter to me. I said that there are four great joys in life: sweet rain after a long drought, meeting an old friend in a foreign land. The night of flowers and candles in the wedding room, and the time when the gold medal is named."
"But Su Zizhan said there were more than four, there were sixteen."
The Seventeenth Mother said: "Oh? Which sixteen pieces?"
Zhang Yue read the letters one by one.
Go boating in the shallow water of the clear stream; talk at night through the bamboo window in the light rain; wash your feet by the stream when the summer comes; climb up the tower to look at the mountains after the rain.
Walking leisurely by the willow shade embankment; smiling in front of the Huawu bottle; hearing the bell in the temple across the river; and playing the flute in the east under the moon.
Half a column of tea incense when you wake up in the morning; a cane pillow when you are tired in the afternoon; do not thank the pottery when you open the urn; do not wear clothes when receiving guests.
Begging for fame, flowers bloom; poultry flies over and talks to itself; guests come to the spring to cook tea; people play the harp and listen to the music.
After Zhang Yue finished reading, he said to Qi Niang, "Madam, look, is what Su Zizhan said interesting?"
The Seventeenth Mother said: "It's interesting, but you have forgotten, officer. Su Zizhan wrote for Zhang Lequan (Zhang Fangping) to criticize His Majesty for the fact that the Prime Minister raised troops from Xihe Road."
Zhang Yue smiled and said, "Zizhan, he didn't mean it."
Zhang Yue actually slandered, Su Shi, since you have gone out to the outside world, why not write poems and lyrics instead of traveling around? What kind of politics do you get involved in?
Fu Bi, Zhang Fangping, and Sima Guang are opposed to the use of troops against Xihe, so don't join in the fun.
Now he has realized that the officials are very dissatisfied with Su Shi. The last time Su Shi went to Beijing to resign his official position, he was nowhere to be seen, so asking him to take office directly was already a warning.
Most people know to shut up when they get here.
Officials are not punished without teaching, but Su Shi opposed the use of troops from Xihe on behalf of Zhang Fangping again and again. However, Su Shi is very famous. Many people respect his talent and his words have great influence. great.
Zhang Yue had also reminded Su Shi and defended Su Shi in front of officials, but now he didn't say anything, knowing that it would be useless.
Only after I turned 30 did I realize that the saying "respect the fate of others and let go of the desire to help others" is really true.
But why can Su Shi's calligraphy and paintings after his death be sold for hundreds of millions or more than one billion in later generations, but others could not tolerate them when he was alive.
It's sad to think about it.
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While Zhang Yue was talking to Qi Niang, a servant reported that Guo Lin and Fan Zuyu were coming from Luoyang to meet them.
Zhang Yue was happy at first, and then felt sad after hearing this.
Seventeenth Mother said: "Officials always want to meet."
Zhang Yue smiled at Qi Niang and said, "Senior Brother Guo's fifth child was born a few days ago, and I haven't congratulated him yet."
Immediately Zhang Yue said: "Senior Brother Guo works hard and cultivates knowledge, so his blessings are long-lasting and he has many children and grandchildren."
Then Zhang Yue walked to the study and met Fan Zuyu and Guo Lin in casual clothes.
Guo Lin and Fan Zuyu have been following Sima Guang in Luoyang to compile "Zizhi Tongjian" in recent years. Guo Lin also gained more and more trust from Sima Guang, almost as much as his eyes and ears.
And Fan Zuyu was even more affectionate. Sima Guang had an adopted son, Sima Kang, but to him now, Fan Zuyu and Guo Lin were better than Sima Kang.
The three of them were all young classmates who had a mixture of joy and sorrow after meeting each other. Zhang Yue couldn't help but sigh for the frosty silk hair on Fan Zuyu and Guo Lin's hair.
Among the three, Zhang Yue had a successful official career. He lived and worked frugally on weekdays and looked very energetic. After years of studying, Guo Lin's back became bowed and his eyes were not as good as before. Fan Zuyu, on the other hand, was dressed in a green shirt. Although the traces of time could be seen on his face, his eyes were still as sharp as a knife.
Zhang Yue lifted Guo Lin's hand and said, "Senior brother, you are here because you are worried about my quarrel with Chunfu!"
Guo Lin sighed and said with a wry smile on his face: "I have watched you and Chunfu Duzhi for so many years. Please speak up."
Fan Zuyu heard this and said: "Senior brother, who dares to quarrel with Mr. Zhang now? I am here to deliver a letter for Mr. Sima."
Guo Lin said: "Okay, you guys talk carefully."
Zhang Yue shook his head and immediately helped Guo Lin sit down. Others brought tea to Fan Zuyu and Guo Lin.
Fan Zuyu stretched out his hand to push away the tea soup without taking a sip.
Zhang Yue glanced at Fan Zuyu, opened Sima Guang's letter and read it, but saw that Sima Guang advised him not to help the emperor use troops against Xihe. He should immediately stop his troops, make peace with Xixia and Qingtang externally, and recuperate internally to restore the power of the people and the country.
At the same time, Sima Guang also gave advice on the reform of the draft law, saying that Zhang Yue wanted to amend the draft law into a draft exemption law, which was indeed a step too small. The exemption law should be completely abolished and the past draft draft law should be restored. It's not about tinkering with the recruitment law.
Zhang Yue was also speechless regarding Sima Guang's opinions.
Sima Guang also made a very severe criticism in his letter: "The sins of a long-term ruler are small, but the sins of an unlucky ruler are great."
The meaning is that if you encourage the monarch's sins, this crime is relatively small. If you glorify the monarch's sins, it is a serious crime.
Zhang Yue read Sima Guang's words and felt like a cold blade piercing his heart.
When the king is evil... Sima Guang said that he cultivated Mencius himself. It's really scary to have him in the wild see through his own thoughts at a glance.
If Song Dynasty officials have the [Politics] attribute point. Sima Guang must have scored a perfect 100. He was ranked second and no one dared to be ranked first.
For example, "Three Insufficiencies" Wang Anshi never said such a thing, but Sima Guang summed it up for Wang Anshi and put it on his head. Wang Anshi was still unable to refute, and finally became the basis for people all over the world to criticize him.
In addition, Zhang Yue had seen with his own eyes Sima Guang's changeable methods when he persuaded Renzong to establish a prince.
How many ministers had persuaded Renzong to establish a crown prince, but why did Sima Guang get the benefit in the end? Is this a fluke?
Sima Guang fired at him, can he withstand it? At that time, only a strong top laner like Wang Anshi who could carry and output could fight against a high-outbreak mid laner like Sima Guang.
When Feng Jing and Li Chengzhi attacked him, he was not afraid. Sima Guang also took action, but he was a little panicked. In his heart, he had the intention of leaving and asking Wang Anshi to come back to take charge of the overall situation.
Whoever wants to participate in politics will do it!
Who knows what Wang Anshi has been through these years? It would be impossible to preside over the affairs of state without him.
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If you want to achieve something in the world, without that stubbornness and that great power, you will never be able to achieve it.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yue sighed silently.
Zhang Yue looked at the words Sima Guang's book "The Evil of the Changjun, The Evil of the Lord". Sima Guang's calligraphy is simple, lean and square, just like his loyal and rigorous personality.
Zhang Yue said to Fan Zuyu: "Sima Gong's calligraphy is still the same, with a very beautiful attitude in its simplicity."
Fan Zuyu couldn't help but said after hearing Zhang Yue's words: "Da Shen, King Wen of Zhou rules the world and treats the people as if they were injured."
"Sima Gong said this from the bottom of his heart. I beg you to accept it. In everything, the people of the world are your top priority!"
Zhang Yue listened eagerly to Fan Zuyu's words, but at the same time he advised himself from the bottom of his heart based on the mood of an old friend or classmate.
Fan Zuyu had good intentions, and Zhang Yue knew it well, but compared to Wang Anshi, Zhang Yue and Sima Guang could not pee in the same pot, and Sima Guang was as stubborn as Wang Anshi, or even more stubborn.
Zhang Yue said to Fan Zuyu, "Okay, I'll write a reply to Mr. Sima."
"Okay! Thank you, Da Shen." Fan Zuyu's eyes were full of hope, "I'll be waiting here all night."
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Zhang Yue stepped out of the room and turned around to see Guo Lin following him under the moonlight.
"Yes, senior brother!"
"Sanlang, we haven't spoken for a long time, let's talk."
"OK."
Immediately, the two junior brothers were wandering in the courtyard of Zhang Mansion.
Zhang Yue brought up a lantern to illuminate the road and said with a smile: "Brother, do you still remember? When you and I went to Zhoujin Hall to copy books, we would light pine oil every year when walking on the mountain road. The smell of pine oil was pungent and pungent. Choking, you always take it from my hand and lift it for me."
Guo Lin said: "What are you talking about, Sanlang?"
Zhang Yue said with emotion: "Because I remember it, and it feels good to think about it from time to time."
Guo Lin looked at Zhang Yue and said: "Sanlang, you have changed. After seeing you, I know what it means to be a gentleman and a leopard, and his culture is also great." Back then, Fujian was a poor family, but now his waist is gold and his clothes are purple, and his hair has faded like a young leopard. You are so beautiful that not even my old friend dares to offend your majesty."
"Actually, I should have come to see you a long time ago, but I was afraid that others would say that I was taking advantage of you."
Zhang Yue said sternly to Guo Lin: "Brother, I have told you before that as long as you entrust me with something, no matter what it is, just ask and I will definitely help you do it."
After listening to Zhang Yue's words, Guo Lin seemed to think about it seriously, and then said: "No... I really don't have anything to ask of you."
Zhang Yue laughed when he heard this and looked at Guo Lin, who had patches on his robes, and said: "Brother, you are frustrating me so much! If you don't think about yourself, you should think about your children! You have so many children, and I usually You don’t want the gift given to you.”
Guo Lin said: "Senior Sima is very good to me. He has enough food, clothing and warmth. I really don't need any help."
"Besides, Sanlang, I am a scholar. Scholars only seek from within, never from outside!"
Zhang Yue thought to himself, Senior Brother, you said that I have changed, but you have not changed. It is you who have always made me believe in the meaning of "lure bait can catch the most talented people in the world, but cannot taste the world's heroes; famous ships can carry the world's wretches" Scholars, but not the heroes of the world.
Guo Lin said: "It's Sanlang instead, I'm worried about you!"
"worry about me?"
Guo Lin nodded and said: "I am not under the apprenticeship of Bachelor Sima, so I think he is right in everything. But now there are two roads in front of you, have you decided which road to take?"
Zhang Yue said to Guo Lin: "Brother, I still say that the country should be governed with leniency and severity! To be lenient or to be strict is to harm the country!"
Guo Lindao: "But Sanlang, sugar cane is not sweet at both ends. Now there is no way. Everyone in the world is forcing you to choose. If you don't choose, no matter which path you take, people will regard you as an alien and think that you are trying to have both sides. So I am here I’m worried about you!”
At this point Guo Lin stopped.
Zhang Yue sneered: "If I don't choose, I'm going to have both sides?"
Guo Lin nodded and said, "People in the world will see it this way."
Zhang Yue looked at Guo Lin's solemn look and said with a smile: "Senior brother, you look so solemn."
Hearing this, Guo Lin said helplessly: "Sanlang, please don't joke."
Zhang Yue sighed: "I have been thinking about my master and my wife all these years. Unfortunately, I was too busy and didn't go to pay homage when I returned to my hometown."
"Senior brother, there are not many people who can speak their true feelings nowadays. You will go see my elder brother later. You know you will be extremely happy when you come."
Guo Lin nodded slowly.
"That's right, where did you go from here? It's a commonplace to say that I'm lucky!"
Guo Lin said sternly: "Junior brother, I think a true man should stick to one thing and not waver."
Zhang Yue said: "What is wavering? What does the sage's Sixteen-Character Heart Biography say? The human heart is only in danger, the Taoist heart is only weak; the essence is only one, and the right to hold is in the center."
"Did the sage tell you that if you want to govern a country, you have to follow the Tao or the heart of the people?"
"The changing method is the heart of Tao, and the unchanging method is the human heart. Senior brother, tell me how to be the only one? Being one is the only one, but how to explain the only one?"
Guo Lin got the true biography of Sima Guang, so he said: "If you don't miss it, you will be in danger; if you miss it, you will be in danger." Sima Xueshi said that he learned a lesson from Zizhi Tongjian. Throughout the three thousand years of history, no matter which dynasty or generation , the human heart has never changed, and neither has human nature.”
"What happened in the previous dynasties will also happen in the later dynasties. As long as human nature and the heart of the people remain unchanged, the Taoist heart will also remain unchanged, and the governance of the Tao will also remain unchanged."
Zhang Yue thought to himself that Sima Guang's reasoning was indeed unique.
It is true that human nature has not changed much from Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors to now, but the environment has changed.
"Senior brother, you only told me Weiyi, but you haven't told me what Weijing is!"
What is Weijing?
For example, when he first graduated, Zhang Yue wanted to get a job with "more money and less things to do", but most people would tell you to stop dreaming. If you want more money, you must have more things to do, and if you want less things, you must have less money.
Young people should not be imaginative and must be down-to-earth.
Choosing one of 'more money, more things,' or 'less money, less things' is the 'only' one, just like there is only one way to choose between reform and unchanged.
But what is the reality? Are there any jobs with "more money and less work"? Yes, it's just that you have to 'grow your skills'.
Wei Jing means 'having both needs and wants', having the advantages of both but not the disadvantages of both.
Developing skills is the way to 'excellence'. On the other hand, if you don't have the ability, let alone being unique, you will only have jobs waiting for you with "less money, more work".
Zhang Yue said to Guo Lin: "Brother, I remember when we copied books, one page of words was worth three cents!"
Guo Lin nodded.
Zhang Yue said: "The more you copy, the more money you make, the less you copy, the less money you make, right?"
Guo Lin nodded. Of course, copying books was a physical job and the money was calculated based on the number of words.
Then Zhang Yue smiled and said to Guo Lin, "Senior brother, do you know how much a piece of my calligraphy is worth now?"
Everyone knows that calligraphy is after the ancients, but among modern people, Su Shi's calligraphy is extremely difficult to find. But if there is one person whose calligraphy is more difficult to find and more expensive than Su Shi's, it is Zhang Yue.
Even Yelu Hongji, the leader of the Liao Kingdom, asked him for calligraphy and was proud to get Zhang Yue's calligraphy.
However, Zhang Yue cherishes his handwriting very much and usually has his writing ghostwritten. It is extremely difficult to obtain his authentic handwriting, so it is not an exaggeration to say that every word he writes is worth a hundred gold.
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Why is it the same as writing? Why am I so much better now than before?"
"Senior Brother, "Wei Jing" is the idea of "Wei Jing", and "Wei Jing" is the skill of "Wei Jing". We must be the only one in the only, and the only one in the "Wei Jing".
Guo Lin thought for a long time and said: "I am too stupid to understand."
Zhang Yue said: "Senior brother, it's very simple. There are no heroes in ancient and modern times who can achieve things without overcoming everyone's opinions."
"Actually, it doesn't matter whether I want to change the law or not. As long as I can achieve something, that's the only way!"
Zhang Yue had already made up his mind. If Zhang Kai was defeated in his attack on Huangzhou this time, he would immediately submit his resignation and go out. Then he would move his family to the south and wait for the two emperors to hunt north in a few decades.
With a big boss like Sima Guang turning against him, and with this flag raised, wouldn't he become the target of public criticism from the old party? The New Party doesn't tolerate itself, and sooner or later it will be over.
The debate over whether to reform or not change the law has turned into a battle of positions, with each other opposing each other for the sake of opposing.
If everyone sticks to this and focuses on internal struggles within the party, the Song Dynasty will be over.
If you stick to the line of contention about reform and unchanged laws, your horizons will be narrow, and you will be trapped in a dilemma. If you want to break the cycle, you must open your eyes to a higher level.
Therefore, for Zhang Yue, there is no dispute over reform and unchangeable law, only a dispute between 'only' and 'weijing'.
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