Tang Sufan pondered slowly as he listened, and then said slowly: "That's good. In that case, it's okay if I participate as a student."
Looking at Tang Sufan's every step and every word, Mr. Chen and several old men frowned at the same time. What on earth was this man thinking?
Then I heard Tang Sufan continue.
"I don't know. If this boy's poems and essays are enough, he will be the first in this student association. I wonder what kind of reward this student will get?"
Hearing this, the master, who had just frowned and had an even fiercer temper, sneered coldly: "It's true that he is just a businessman. He thinks about making profits and benefits all day long."
Naturally, Tang Sufan couldn't get used to this old man, so he sneered and retorted.
"Ha, you are only profiting from your business? Old man, is it possible that what you eat all day long is not vegetables, rice, oil and salt, but scriptures and poems? If there is no benefit at all, who will join this student union?"
"you!"
The old master was about to get angry when he was stopped by the master next to him who was respected as Master Chen.
His eyelids were drooped, showing no emotion or anger, and he said in an old voice.
"If this student is the first to be ranked first, he will be recommended by me and several people to become an official in the court. If he ranks among the top ten, he can enter the Hanlin Academy to study. If he ranks among the top fifty, he will be admitted to the Sixth Academy of the Imperial Academy."
But I sighed in my heart, this guy is really stupid and hopeless.
The meeting of students, the place where literary prosperity was achieved, was said to be a benefit by this man. Hum, merchants are cheap and foolish, and the principles of ancient times have never deceived me.
Tang Sufan's words also made the talented people in the audience who regarded themselves as noble look angry.
"Hmph, you are really a businessman, and you can't carve out rotten wood! How can this gathering of students be considered a benefit!"
"This is the honor of a student! How can this boy understand it?!"
"He is so disrespectful in front of several senior teachers! He also talks about the ways of merchants and belittles himself. He should be expelled from Furong Garden! Could it be that he has polluted this culturally prosperous place!"
"Humph, that's beyond stupid!"
Although you are here for benefits, if you say it clearly, it will naturally hurt the face of countless well-dressed nobles and students.
How could there be anything good to say?
Although this student association from aristocratic families apparently rewards degrees linked to the imperial court, in reality it is just about joining the family and training them.
It's just a matter of changing the soup without changing the medicine.
The matter of presiding over the student union has always been a matter of honor.
Naturally, it is impossible for the aristocratic family to come forward to host the event in person, otherwise it will definitely fall into the trap of someone who recruits people and has evil intentions.
After all, the balance between the noble family and the imperial power must be taken into consideration on both sides.
Therefore, it is usually presided over by a master from the Hanlin Academy and the Six Schools of Guozi who have an old relationship with the aristocratic family.
Regarding this kind of face-saving effort, the nobles just kept it secret.
Tang Sufan seemed to ignore the accusations from the audience.
And he even curled his lips and complained, "It's really not making any money at all."
I couldn't help but turn around and taunt: "Well, I'm not interested in becoming an official in the court. The so-called Hanlin Academy... that's all. I feel I can read and write, so I won't go."
Nowadays, no one in Chang'an knows that it is said that there are no poor families in the upper class and no noble families in the lower class.
The students at the Hanlin Academy in Chang'an City were all members of the gentry clan. People without any status or background would not be able to stay there, no matter how talented they were.
However, as soon as these words came out, several masters misunderstood and couldn't help but laugh.
This merchant is also self-aware.
But then Tang Sufan changed the topic and showed a confused smile.
"Let's see. If I win, how about asking a few ladies to write a speech for me and hang it on Mujiang Tower?"
Tang Sufan's words made several old masters couldn't help but laugh at each other verbally.
This kid is also a man who is eager for quick success.
They just wanted to use the reputation of these great scholars to boost his reputation.
This abacus is really a good one.
This guy is really arrogant.
"Brother Fan...what are you going to do today?"
Under the stage, Cheng Chumo and others who were watching the show looked at Tang Sufan who was walking on the stage and couldn't help scratching their heads in confusion.
"Don't worry about it, Brother Fan will naturally have a good show for us to watch!"
Only Qin Huaiying slightly curved the corners of his mouth.
Qin Huaiying, who knew Tang Sufan better than the others, naturally knew that winning the student union was just a matter of whether he wanted to or not.
At this time, Kong Lingyue looked at Tang Sufan who was talking highbrow on the stage, but felt a little worried.
It's not that I don't believe in Tang Sufan's talent, but...
To put it bluntly, this is a meeting of the noble clans. In the end, if there is a tendency to lose, the right to speak will be in the hands of the noble clan.
Whether you want to embarrass yourself or not, it’s really too easy.
And there is a special place in the entire Mujiang Terrace.
On the opposite bank, there were many middle-aged and elderly people in well-dressed and shameful clothes looking at the stage.
Most of them were officials and officials who came to Furong Garden to enjoy the scenery and watch this cultural and prosperous event.
Someone from the gentry said angrily: "Is this the little poetry fairy? Haha, it seems like that!"
"Alas, if you are eager for quick success, you really can't be more than a businessman."
There are also those caught in the middle watching the fun.
"Although this little poet is a businessman, he is indeed a good poet. However, this student will not be judged by his poetic talent."
There was an old man with white hair and beard who was full of energy. He looked to be in his sixties or seventies.
It was Yu Shinan.
At this time, under the eyes of everyone in amazement, he stood out.
"Haha, I think it's all right!"
Yu Shinan's voice immediately attracted the attention of countless people.
Immediately, someone recognized his identity, and it turned out to be Yu Shinan!
Today, the imperial secretary oversees all documents in the world.
Its statement is like Mount Tai and Beidou among the scholars!
Just because of the student meeting, how could Master Chen veto it for the sake of his private reputation?
At this time, I heard the voice of Yu Shinan, who was next to me on the other side, and I couldn't help but look shocked.
He quickly sent someone to invite him to the stage.
Unexpectedly, this student would know that Yu Shinan was a bachelor of the Hongwen Hall under the current Holy Emperor.
Will he come to the student meeting hosted by their Hanlin Academy? !
Even if the factions in the imperial court are different, among Confucianism and Taoism, the most important thing is to have a hierarchy of superiority and inferiority.
This Yu Shinan is now more than seventy-one years old, and is the leader of many Hanlin Academy disciples. Now that he is here, he must be invited to the stage out of emotion and reason.
"grandfather?"
Behind Yu Shinan, a woman with a slender figure and as quiet as jade was a little surprised when she saw Yu Shinan preparing to leave on the stage.
Didn’t grandpa never participate in these lively places? What's going on today...
But Yu Shinan turned around and chuckled: "I'll go first, Xin'er, you wait here!"
Say it.
Then we walked all the way from the bridge ladder on the other side of the side bank to the Mujiang Terrace that spans both sides of the bank.
"Little friend Tang, long time no see~"
"It turns out to be Mr. Yu. Long time no see. I'm so polite!"
Tang Sufan also didn't expect that Yu Shinan would come to the Chang'an Students Association today.
Yu Shinan didn't say much and turned to Master Chen.
"Doctor Chen, there are rewards for winning and punishment for losing!"
"I think it's better to add this bonus~"
Under Yu Shinan's smiling expression, Master Chen was filled with thoughts.
Under the stares of several old masters, they had no choice but to turn around.
"Xiaolang surnamed Tang, in that case, I agree to your proposal. If you win, I and others will naturally follow your words and hang them on the Mujiang Platform!"
Then the conversation immediately changed.
"If you lose, then walk out of Furong Garden by yourself, and never talk about literature again!"
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