Luoyang in early spring is full of meandering scenery and leisurely scenery.
Xijing of the Great Song Dynasty gradually revived under the spring breeze.
Luoyang City is becoming increasingly lively, noisy, and full of people.
In the Beiguan of Zunxianfang in the north of the city, a private garden stands quietly amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. It is quiet, solemn, elegant and exquisite amidst the hustle and bustle.
Everyone who comes here will lower their heads.
Because Sima Guang, the Taizhong doctor, the scholar who stayed at Xijing Yushitai, Tiju Chongfu Palace, and Zizheng Palace lived here.
He has been living here since the sixth year of Xining.
Even officials and businessmen from other places pass by this place and wonder who lives here?
However, when they smell the fragrance of ink wafting from this manor, they will also sigh: The country's sages and celebrities must live here!
And when they saw the plaque of this manor, everyone would exclaim in admiration: "It turns out to be Sima Xianggong's unique paradise!"
"I wonder when Sima Xianggong will return to the court to preside over the government?"
At this moment, the owner of Du Paradise is fishing in his favorite fishing hut.
Diaoyu'an is located in the center of Dokwon Paradise, on a specially excavated artificial island.
There are many bamboos planted on the island, and in early spring, bamboo shoots sprout out of the ground.
It had just rained lightly in Luoyang City this morning, so Sima Guang was still wearing a raincoat.
He was leaning on a small wooden chair, holding the fishing rod in his hand, looking at the water after the spring rain, and flicking his fingers gently. It was obvious that he enjoyed the quiet moment like this, and he also liked his current life.
As he himself said: "The wren's nest in the forest is only a branch; the mole's drink from the river is only a full belly. Each one does his part and is content, this is the joy of the meek man!
Although, his unique paradise, the best Zunxianfang in Luoyang City, where every inch of land is precious, occupies more than twenty acres of land.
Although, he still spent a lot of money outside Luoyang City to build a Dieshi Villa that he only visited three or five times a year.
But Sima Guang always admired Yan Hui's lifestyle.
A basket of food and a ladle of drink can make people bear all their worries, but they will never change their joy!
He also admired Dong Zhongshu's determination to study and not to visit the garden for three years.
So, in order to temper myself, but also to test my will.
Sima Guang designed this unique paradise into seven different areas.
There is a reading hall - a place dedicated to studying.
There is also Nongshuixuan, an exquisite and unique place for entertainment.
There is also a medicinal garden, a bamboo garden, and his favorite fishing monastery.
In addition, there is a mountain-viewing platform dedicated to climbing high to look far and cultivating one's sentiments, as well as a flower-watering pavilion used to entertain guests, drink and sing.
Whenever guests arrived, Sima Guang would always take them to visit his carefully designed and decorated private manor.
Looking at the amazed and surprised faces of the guests, Sima Guang always showed a happy smile.
Today, the weather may be bad, so the fish are not willing to take the bait.
Sima Guang didn't take it seriously either. He lay leisurely on the wooden chair and softly recited a new poem he had recently acquired.
"The rain is light to encourage the flowers, and the willows are covered with soft wind. It's just like last year..."
He gradually became immersed in the poet's artistic conception.
"The old covenant of Shuangfeng is gradually becoming empty, and it is difficult to reach the later stage of Guhong..."
He sighed deeply.
"Let's take advantage of Chaohua Yeyue... Cui Zun falls frequently..."
So, he clapped his hands and praised: "What a sentence, Cui Zun will fall down frequently!"
"Yan Shuyuan's eloquence is no less than that of Nai Gong, Yan Yuan Xian Gong!"
Then, he sighed: "Ouch! Ouch! The son of a prime minister, a meritorious official, a famous person in the world, it's just that he can't be used as a poet in the Imperial Academy, but he was reduced to a local prison... The scholar-bureaucrat sweeps the floor politely, sweeps the floor politely!"
Having said this, he remembered another famous person who made him admire him again and again.
"Su Zizhan, you should have arrived in Ruzhou now, right?"
Recalling the contents of Su Zizhan’s poems that came from Huangzhou in recent years.
Sima Guang began to ponder and said: "Unfortunately for poets, fortunately for the literary world!"
"This so-called: Qu Yuan was exiled is the work of "Li Sao"!"
As he spoke, he slowly touched the manuscript of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" beside him.
There was a secret look on his face.
As soon as Zizhi Tongjian came out, Sima Guang and Taishi Gong were the only historians throughout the ages!
In the history books of the future, Wang Jiefu, Han Chiguo, and Uncle Lu Hui can probably only look up to him, Sima Junshi!
Thinking like this, a trace of color appeared on Sima Guang's old cheeks.
"Msang Gong...Msien Gong..."
In the distance, there seemed to be a sound coming from the shore.
Sima Guang listened carefully and murmured to himself: "It's Chunfu!"
Then he stood up and looked toward the shore.
Sure enough, he saw a familiar figure calling in his direction on the bank of the small lake.
"Chunfu, why are you calling me?" Sima Guang stretched out his hand to greet him.
The visitor was one of his favorite juniors.
He is regarded as a disciple of his mantle and the only person who can inherit his career, ambitions and entire political legacy.
Fan Zuyu Fan Chunfu!
Sima Guang's love for this younger generation was unabashed.
Just like back then, Pang Zhuang Min Gong cultivated him Sima Guang.
Sima Guang gave all his enthusiasm and care to the junior Fan Zuyu.
Even Sima Guang's stepson Sima Kang has a far lower status than Fan Zuyu in front of Sima Guang!
In the fifth year of Yuanfeng, Sima Guang's first wife Zhang left him.
This gave Sima Guang a heavy blow!
Mrs. Zhang is not only his first wife, but also his childhood sweetheart, a confidant who has known each other well, and a wife who has supported each other through life.
The sudden loss of his beloved wife devastated Sima Guang. For a period of time, he became depressed and eventually fell ill and was about to die.
Therefore, Sima Guang wrote a suicide note at that time.
On the suicide note, in addition to the clichéd new attack method, the most mentioned thing was the recommendation and recommendation of Fan Zuyu.
The contents of his stepson Sima Kang's suicide note were only two or three sentences.
When Fan Zuyu saw Sima Guang's figure, he immediately started shouting: "My husband! My husband!"
"There is another news from the capital!"
Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, then let out a breath and sighed: "Your Majesty..."
"Your Majesty!" He wiped away tears.
"Your Majesty!" he sighed.
Past events flashed through my mind.
The figure of the official gradually changed in his mind.
From the initial hope, to the later disappointment, to the later expectation, and now the sadness!
Sima Guang knew it.
The day before yesterday, many rumors from the capital about the emperor's sixth son, Prince Yan'an, reached Luoyang.
He will understand when he gets news from the capital again.
I'm afraid it's either the crown prince or the palace chariot Yan Jia!
It is even possible for both to come at the same time.
And no matter which possibility it is, it means that his king, the officials he is loyal to, the holy king who once placed infinite hope, the emperor who also disappointed him so much, and the majesty who made him shed tears of gratitude, are about to Disappear in his life!
He lowered his head. The emotions in his heart were extremely complicated and heavy. He couldn't even describe his mood at the moment in words.
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Note: Sima Guang and Wang Anshi were both monogamous and had no concubines. All the sons born to Sima Guang and his wife Zhang died in infancy, so they adopted Sima Kang, the son of his elder brother Sima Dan.
Note 2: Written by Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, Han Wei and Lu Gong, they were once known as the "Four Friends of Jiayou". The four of them were once good enough to wear a pair of trousers. Wang Anshi was recruited by Han Wei who praised and praised him every day in front of Shenzong. Entering the capital.
Note 3: The normal speed of information circulation between Bianjing and Luoyang in the Northern Song Dynasty should be two days.
This is calculated from historical records. The Shenzong died on the fifth day of the third month, and Sima Guang, who was in Luoyang on the seventh day, learned the news.
