After listening to Shao Xi's poem, Bai Dinggong had an imperceptible look in his eyes.
"Young Master Shao's poems have profound meanings, and I like them very much. If Mr. Shao is willing, you can become my disciple from now on! I am also willing to use what I have learned in my life to help Mr. Shao open up a bright road."
After Shao Xi heard this, he hurriedly bowed and saluted, and changed his words: "Students are fortunate to be favored by their husbands. Students must live up to their expectations, study with concentration, apply what they have learned, and devote their whole lives to spreading their knowledge of world governance to the world." , benefiting the common people."
After saying that, he lifted up his robe and knelt down, kowtowed and bowed.
Everyone around was dumbfounded. How could a poem make Duke Bai Ding so fond of this young man? He wants to be accepted as a disciple as soon as he opens his mouth, and it seems that he is still going to be accepted as an inner disciple.
Deng Yuan, the lecturer sitting nearby, whispered to Bai Dinggong: "Old Bai, the poem written by this son really vividly tells the story of a poor student who failed in the first round and refused to give up taking the Spring Imperial Examination again. The meaning and spirit are commendable, but the student feels that even so, it is not easy to impress Mr. Bai. I wonder why Mr. Bai likes this man's poems so much that he wants to accept him as an inner disciple? Is it just a whim of Mr. Bai? "
Bai Dinggong gently waved his hand and said: "You only know one, but not the other. The meaning in this poem is very profound. Maybe only I know the meaning. I am not just a whim, and you don't have to worry that I am an old fool. Yes, it makes sense for me to accept him as my disciple."
When the people around him heard this, they also knew that Bai Dinggong had his own plans, so naturally they couldn't say anything more. On the other hand, all the students in the audience were in a state of shock. No one expected that such an ordinary poem could have such a magical effect. Many people were even more envious of Shao Xi.
Bai Jinqing heard what Bai Dinggong said to Shao Xi, and excitedly congratulated Shao Xi: "Congratulations to Brother Shao, congratulations to Brother Shao, from now on I will still call Brother Shao uncle."
Shao Xi was stunned for a moment, then realized that if he became Bai Dinggong's disciple, many disciples in the academy might actually call him uncle. This level of status can be said to be extremely high in the academy, and even many of the gentlemen here can only be considered to be on the same level as myself.
"Brother Bai is joking. Although there is a difference in hierarchy in this academy, privately you and I are still brothers and friends! You don't have to stick to small details. You and I are the same age and have the same interests. If we are related to seniority, wouldn't it be an inexplicable connection? A lot of inconvenience?"
"It makes sense. In the future, we will treat each other as brothers in private. As for the red tape, we will just show off in front of these elders. Brother Shao, what do you think?"
"Ahem...!"
Before Shao Xi could answer, the two of them heard Bai Dinggong cough twice from his seat, and they immediately understood. There are some things that cannot be said in this situation, so just know it in private.
The two smiled at each other and returned to their seats together. Bai Jinqing said to Shao Xi: "Brother Shao can move to the academy tomorrow. You can bring a servant or bookboy here. Then go to Du Jian Yuan to make a detailed admission record. Just bring some belongings and luggage. Bedding and bedding are provided by the hospital, so there is no need to bring your own.”
Shao Xi put his thumb on his chin and thought for a while, then said: "Can I not live in this academy? I plan to build an industry in Daliang City recently. I wonder if I can come to the academy to study and study every day after school? Then go back to your place? I like peace and quiet on weekdays."
"What Brother Shao is worried about is not difficult. The academy does not require students to live in the academy. If Brother Shao has his own residence outside the academy, he can naturally go home after school."
"That's great! Then you and I, brothers, can have a quiet place to sing poems and play chess, hold cups and drink, wouldn't you feel comfortable?"
Bai Jinqing clapped his hands and praised: "That's good, that's good! This way, you don't have to face these old scholars in the courtyard every day, and you can feel at ease."
At this time, Lao Wu pushed Shao Xi's shoulder with his hand and muttered: "Master, don't just think about being free and easy. Don't forget to call me when you drink."
Shao Xi and Bai Jinqing burst out laughing when they heard what Lao Wu said.
Bai Jinqing even said: "Yes, yes! Don't forget to bring this senior with you. It will be even more lively for the three of us to have a drink together."
While several people were chatting, the poetry writing session of the poetry meeting had also ended, and then came the time for free communication between the teacher and the students. The students that the gentlemen had previously favored had all been called aside for further communication, while Shao Xi was called into the main hall alone by Bai Dinggong.
After entering the main hall, Bai Dinggong took the main seat in the hall. Shao Xi bowed and raised his hands and said: "Sir, there must be some teachings when you call the students here. The students are here to listen respectfully."
Bai Dinggong nodded and said: "I am really pleased that you have such knowledge and courage at such a young age. You can hint to me the time, event, and identity at the same time in a poem. It is not something that ordinary people can do casually. , you do have quite a bit of your father’s demeanor back then.”
"It's just some tricks played by students. It's nothing more than showing weakness in front of Mr."
"Well! At such an energetic age, he can still be neither arrogant nor impetuous, calm and modest. It is indeed very similar to your father back then. It's just that I don't know much about what happened back then. Although I have sent people around to inquire, There has been no result. I wonder where you have been all these years? What happened back then?"
Shao Xi thought to himself, "Don't tell me you don't know what happened back then. I can't even figure it out. I was hunted down as soon as I crossed over. I only know that someone was looking for something in the Feng family. It sounds like they were looking for something." I have a nine-color glazed buckle on my body, but who knows what its use is."
"The student has been living in the northern grasslands for these years. He was still young at the time and didn't know the whole story. He only knew that a fire burned Fengjiazhuang into rubble, and everyone in the family was massacred by a group of mysterious men in black. However, as for who did this and why? Students have always wanted to find out the result."
Bai Dinggong sighed deeply and said: "Although your father was just a minister of the Ministry of Rites back then, he was an upright and upright man, and he was deeply trusted by the emperor. I think he must have offended some people in the court here. If you want to find out, Understand this matter, don’t act too hastily, if you need me, just ask.”
When Shao Xi saw Bai Dinggong reveal this, he hurriedly struck a chord while the iron was hot: "Right now, the student does have something he wants to ask for help from, sir, but I don't know if it's convenient for him?"
Of course, Lord Bai Ding knew that Shao Xi had come prepared today. If he hadn't asked for help because he had something to do, he wouldn't have bothered to go to Bailu Academy to get close to him. However, since he is the son of an old friend, of course what he wants is to help him as much as possible. Besides, he also likes the child in front of him from the bottom of his heart, so it is natural for him to accept him as his disciple.
"Whatever happens is up to you. As long as I can do it and it's not against my conscience and morality, I will do my best to help you. You are the last bloodline of the Feng family, and I will help you."
"Sir, since you say so, students can rest assured."
So, Shao Xi told Bai Dinggong in detail what happened in Qingshan County from beginning to end. Especially when he talked about Ye Ziyuan, Shao Xi couldn't help but look sad and sighed. Grit your teeth and endure your anger.
After Bai Dinggong heard this, he couldn't help showing anger on his face. He got up and said angrily: "The law of heaven is clear and the king's law is above. I didn't expect that the corrupt officials in Qingshan County were so bold and committed such unscrupulous things." What happened! My whole life, I have been focusing on governing the world and caring for the people of the world. How can I turn a blind eye to such an unjust thing? Don't worry, I will definitely order Jingnian to go to the court and forward the account book to the Ministry of Punishment. I will also write a letter to the imperial court, and I will definitely urge all the ministries in the imperial court to investigate this matter strictly and will not tolerate it."
Shao Xi did not expect that the Baiding Guild would have such a strong reaction. The old man in front of him really cared about the world and the common people, so he was so angry when he heard about it. However, this is also the purpose of his trip. Since Bai Dinggong has agreed to help, I think this matter will have an outcome.
Lifting up his robe and kneeling on the ground, Shao Xi kowtowed to Mr. Bai Ding.
"Although the student himself is not a person who cares about the world, Miss Ziyuan, as a woman, can care about the people of Qingshan County and make such sacrifices. As a man, the student not only cannot help, but even protects her. If you fail to do so, sir, if you can make this happen, the students will remember it forever."
Bai Dinggong stretched out his hand to help Shao Xi up and said with great emotion: "It can be seen that you and the child are both loving and righteous people. You are right. A woman can sacrifice herself for a common people. How can we, a noble man, do it?" Can you be timid and turn a blind eye? After reading the books of sages, you must do the things of sages, even if it means going through fire and water, you will not hesitate."
When Shao Xi heard Bai Dinggong's words, he secretly admired him. He was indeed a great scholar in the world. There are indeed not many people in this world who can truly care about the world and are willing to fight with their lives for injustices in the world. It is precisely because there are so few such people that they are particularly precious.
"My child, it is the New Year now. All ministries in the DPRK and China are currently busy preparing for the New Year celebrations. Before the Yuan Dynasty, envoys from various countries will also come to congratulate you. Therefore, during this period, the things you have entrusted may be delayed. Wait. After the Shangyuan Festival, I will introduce you to officials from various ministries in the DPRK, especially Zhang Yuzheng, the Minister of Rites, with whom your father was especially good friends during his lifetime. It is extremely necessary for you to get to know this person so that you can find out what happened back then."
Shao Xi was surprised and said: "Sir, you are outside the court, and you actually know each other with officials from various ministries in the court?"
Bai Dinggong laughed, "Although I am outside the court, officials in the court who have the ambition to govern the world will often come to me for advice and arguments. They have become familiar with each other over time. Although they are not all called disciples, they are They are both teachers and students.”
What status is this? Isn’t this the national policy advisor?
That’s awesome!
