A farewell banquet was filled with tears of parting. Some of the feelings between men were pretended, and some were true. No matter what, it was more touching than the love between men and women.
After three rounds of tea, Lu Yijian sat down. The ministers of the court wisely came forward to serve tea to Lu Yijian in the order of official rank. Political ranking is a status symbol that is very sacred and does not tolerate chaos. It fits perfectly with the order of superiority and inferiority that our nation has always emphasized.
Some of these people were even older than Lu Yijian, but most of them, Lu Yijian, just exchanged greetings and polite remarks. There was only one person, Lu Yijian, who held his hand and talked over and over again, full of worry, anger and hope. It must be instilled in this young man.
Liang Chuan stood close and Wei Wei could hear some of their conversation.
Lu Yijian said: "You are as precious as a golden phoenix in the sky. Don't be like a woodpecker who heals a tree and ends up killing yourself. There are countless dirty officials in the court, so you can't be too upright. You have said too many bad words and remonstrances, so you can't just blindly say them. The earth is like a crow, but it should also imitate the magpie to report good news. It will be of no use to an official to be scolded in the city. Only by leaving a useful body can it be of great benefit to the people of the world."
Liang Chuan was extremely shocked after hearing what he said.
The young man said firmly: "No matter how much people hate the mute cries of crows, I always insist on my belief: I would rather die than crow in silence! I will bear in mind the old man's criticism and admonishment!"
This man is not very old and not particularly strong. He looks like a typical scholar. But his face is full of energy, his eyes are bright, and there is a sense of determination and persistence everywhere.
Liang Chuan asked Ding Wei in a low voice: "Who is this person?"
Ding Wei chuckled softly, glared at Liang Chuan, and said, "You don't even know about such a famous person? This is the famous Fan Erluzi, a hero who dares to say anything and has his head stuck to his crotch! "
Fan Erduzi?
Liang Chuan thought for a moment, and suddenly a person flashed in his mind, and he couldn't help but blurt out: "Fan Zhongyan!"
Ding said, "Have you heard of this too?!" Liang Chuan had only been in Bianjing for a short time, and even he had heard of this person.
Ding Wei's words are full of disdain for this kind of person. This kind of junior in the political arena has a lot of enthusiasm in the first few years of his official career. After the darkness of politics and the tempering of society, the edge will eventually fade. A fool like him He will also fade into being like him, becoming a mercenary person!
During his many years of career ups and downs, he has met countless people, and he has never misjudged them once. Ding Wei believes that this time will be no exception.
Liang Chuan and Ding Wei are naturally different.
A good student who has received nine years of compulsory education since childhood. Everyone remembers the glorious story of Yueyang Tower in the Chinese language textbook. The soul-stirring story of worrying about the world's worries before rejoicing in the world's happiness has inspired many students to serve the country. The ambition and pride of working hard for the people.
This is the perfect man Fan Zhongan and Fan Wenzhenggong who can make a building famous with their literary skills, and control a country with their military skills. They are the true backbone of the country and a role model for learning! A morally perfect man who is never selfless but devoted to righteousness!
Perhaps it is said that the prince and emperor are very close to him, and the prime minister and ministers are by his side, but these people still feel a little distance from him. Lu Yijian was considered a leader among these people, and his status and influence were of great importance. However, Liang Chuan did not know much about this figure, let alone the importance of this old man to this era.
Fan Zhongyan is different. It is not easy to be included in a historian. To be included in a textbook is even more impressive. He can personally witness the first-class figures in history in front of him. This is not just a casual talk. It is simply possible. Write a memoir about my years with Fan Zhongyan!
Liang Chuan thought about it and asked Bi Zhaosheng to print it. It would be extremely popular and out of stock. If he could go back to his own dynasty and write a flesh-and-blood Fan Zhongyan, would this book be a hit?
Of course no one will believe it. .
Liang Chuan's eyes were shining like stars, drooling like a star-chasing fan, looking straight at Mr. Fan with great reverence. If there was no one around, he would really want to go up and ask him to sign. What a name, take it back and keep it as a family heirloom!
Fan Zhongyan was listening to the old prime minister's earnest instructions. Suddenly he turned around and saw Liang Chuan's unspeakable eyes. Just one glance made his whole body hairy. This man was dressed in red and green, and he had a pig-like face. Xiang, following Ding Wei, looked like a running dog and a hawk. His disgust was clearly visible on his face, and he didn't even want to look at him a second time. .
Liang Chuan saw Fan Zhongyan's expression and suddenly realized that he had lost his composure. He restrained his expression, straightened his chest, and stood behind Ding Wei seriously.
For a person like Ding Wei, what is wrong with him is to fight with all his strength, otherwise he will be his enemy once he gains power in the future. It is not his style to let the tiger return to the mountain, but he wants to kill it in the bud.
Someone suddenly got excited during the dinner and took the lead and said, "Why don't we write some poems to cheer up the mood?"
Gifts in writing can be passed down through the ages, but giving some gold and silver instruments would seem a bit cliché.
What the literati like most when they get together is to play with some poems. They can express their love for each other without falling into the cliché. To put it bluntly, they are flattering each other. If they do well, Li Bai is not as good as Wang Lun's gift to me. A timeless saying.
"Yes, yes, Mr. Lu's poetry collection has countless talents and we are all juniors. It is an honor for us, the juniors, to look up to Mr. Lu under the sun and the moon before leaving!"
Everyone recommended Lu Yijian, but Lu Yijian couldn't resist the warm fists, so he said: "Then I will give you seven words."
Lu Yijian stood up, walked around the main hall, walked to the entrance of the courtyard, looked at the budding autumn chrysanthemums in the courtyard, sighed, felt something, turned around and said loudly: "Grass resentment to the king and grandson for taking the second child, self-hate rolls" The person behind the curtain is old. I don’t know when the person will return to the north gate. The chrysanthemums reflecting on the east fence look like last year!"
In my impression, the mainstream in the Song Dynasty was mainly based on lyrics, but poetry is not inferior to lyrics, and using poetry to express one's feelings is more powerful than lyrics.
Most of the people here entered the official career through the imperial examination. I don’t know how far they can surpass Liang Chuan in terms of education. At most, Liang Chuan only took the civil service examination, and he was a scholar to the death. Compared with all the imperial examination masters here, It is simply extremely humble.
Lu Yijian was indeed very talented. He wrote a poem after just a few steps. Cao Zhi would not be less generous in his future life.
"Okay!" A burst of strong cheers erupted in the whole hall. Just like last year, people were not as good as last year. This year, they even have to grow old. The sadness is vivid on the paper.
"I made you laugh!"
Although Lu Yijian's heart is full of emotions and reluctance as stated in the poem, but with the words of the poem, there is nothing more to say. It's going to rain. My mother is going to get married. From now on, the world will be yours. No matter how late you are, If you don't leave, you'll be annoying.
"Doctor Yan is here, why don't Dr. Yan also write a poem to open our eyes!"
Everyone turned their attention to an older minister at the second table. Liang Chuan followed his gaze and looked over, Doctor Yan? There were not many famous people named Yan in the Song Dynasty. He remembered that there was a famous person named Yan in the Renzong Dynasty, and he was also a famous person who could be recognized in textbooks!
'Doctor Yan' stood up and saluted everyone: "Now the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, and talented people are emerging from generation to generation in the Yangtze River. A certain old stubborn Yan only knows how to make some romantic little words, and dare not act wildly in front of Mr. Lu." Contrary."
He paused and said: "Besides, Uncle Ouyang Yong is also here today. His articles and poems are worse than mine. I am really ashamed to be inferior to others. If we only talk about talents, you can let Uncle Ouyang Yong say goodbye to Mr. Lu." Gift!"
Oh my god, what kind of luck did I have today? A Duke Fan Wenzheng came here, then maybe one of the two, Yan Shu or Yan Jidao, and then another layman Ouyang Wenzhong Gong!
Grandma, if you don’t have a camera, you can take a photo with them. This is much more precious than taking a photo with a celebrity!
Lu Yijian is really of great honor. So many celebrities came to see him off. The reputation of this prime minister is a little worse than that of some of them. But this is from the perspective of literary attainments. From the perspective of political achievements, it is estimated that Fan Zhongyan is stronger, and Lu Yijian is not inferior to any of them at all.
As soon as Ouyang Xiu's name appeared, the faces of all the ministers changed instantly. Not only was it ugly, Liang Chuan could see this slight change.
There are several adults in the imperial court who are very unique.
Ding Wei is known as Linglong Wei and is known for his agility. Yan Shu had been the teacher of Emperor Zhao Zhen, and his status was not ordinary high. Everyone in the court would give him a thumbs up when he met him, but this man was not arrogant and could get along with everyone. He was known as a good person in the court!
Ouyang Xiu was different. Like Fan Zhongyan, this man had an upright character and hated evil most, so he also offended many people.
Yan Shu's intention may be to resolve the grievances between the two at this parting moment. There is no life-or-death enmity between them as officials in the same dynasty, and the two of them are loyal men who serve the country wholeheartedly. If they leave with regrets, wouldn't it be a regret in life? !
Ding Wei nodded slightly and smiled quietly, as if he was waiting for a good show.
Censor Jiang Qiren was sitting at the back, but he couldn't hide what he had to say, as if he was trying to clear up a personal grudge between the two of them. He stood up and said to Lu Yijian: "Today is the day when Doctor Lu retires. Let's serve as officials in the same court. Everything is done for the sake of the official family and the people of the world without any personal feelings, Mr. Lu, don’t you think so?"
Lu Yijian was more skillful in doing things than these people. When he was an official, he was 30% good at doing things and 70% lifelike. Lu Yijian was just a little more tactful as a businessman and a little less backbone, so he could sit in his position and stand for so long. Does not fall.
In terms of emotional intelligence, they are much better than Fan Ou and others.
He had long wanted to resolve these personal grudges, but these words could not come out of his mouth! Otherwise, wouldn’t it be the excuse and laughing stock of others?
Prime Minister Lu Yijian said in his heart: "Uncle Ouyang Yong is also an upright man. This is the blessing of the imperial court and the country. It is too late for me to be happy. How can Mr. Jiang say that I am angry? Where does this start? I heard that Ouyang Uncle Yong is excellent in poetry and prose. If he could give me a famous piece of poetry before leaving, it would be worth tens of millions of gold, pearls and jade gifts!"
Ouyang Xiu was sitting among the crowd. Since he was here today, he was not here to cause trouble, but what Lu Yijian said made him a little embarrassed!
Liang Chuan approached Ding in a low voice and said, "Master Ding, is Ouyang Xiu at odds with Master Lu?"
Ding Wei said with a reserved face: "You can see... At the beginning, Mr. Lu was more stubborn in his behavior and many people in the court were dissatisfied with him. This Mr. Ouyang bluntly wrote a letter to the officials saying that Mr. Lu, let me think about it."
"The original words seem to be like this: Lu Yijian was your Majesty's prime minister, and as a result, there were many fortresses in the surrounding suburbs. The people were trapped inside, the wise and foolish were turned upside down, and discipline and ethics were greatly degraded. In more than 20 years, the world was in chaos. The ministers were rich and noble, and the barbarians enjoyed it. Go, let your majesty take care of the world's great sorrow. Call Master Lu a traitor of a generation. Today is the day when Mr. Lu retires. If you ask Ouyang Xiu to write lyrics for him, isn't it just to slap Mr. Lu in the face and cause trouble for others? "
"It's not just Mr. Lu, people like Kou Zhun can't get any benefit from him!"
Liang Chuan was stunned and said: "He still dares to say Kou Zhun?"
Ding Wei chuckled and said: "Back then, Wang Shu wanted to take care of Ouyang Xiu's looseness, saying that Kou Zhun was dismissed because he was greedy for pleasure. He was not as good as Kou Zhun and played more energetically than Kou Zhun!"
"How did he say?"
Ding said: "He said that Kou Zhun was not dismissed because of his enjoyment! It was because he was old and didn't know how to be ashamed and took up his position and refused to retreat. He could even say such ridiculous things!"
Liang Chuan looked at Ding Wei talking about Kou Zhun's dismissal without a trace of emotion on his face. Anyone can mention this matter, but it feels wrong to bring it up from your mouth!
This Ouyang Xiu is real, can you say this? Those who understand him say that he is highly talented, while those who do not understand him accuse him of being overconfident and arrogant. Why should we be like this?
But think about it, all of these people are the one and only darlings of heaven, and they won’t obey anyone. Are they going to give in? Then it may be reduced to an unknown person in the history books!
Looking at these contemporary giants, any one of them can write several historical research papers at random. Everyone's story is so spiritual. I am a small-time cadre who is inserted into this. I really think of my luck!
Ding Wei said: "You should be more careful about Ouyang Xiu in the future. This person has turned his back and is ruthless and disowns all his relatives. Dr. Yan promoted him and he turned against Dr. Yan. Mr. Lu favored him. He also read Mr. Lu's book. He can fight with anyone." He is a ruthless villain, but..."
It turns out that there is such an inside story. Hey, why is it different from what I know? The Ouyang Xiu recorded in history seems not to be so miserable!
Liang Chuan couldn't help but look at Ouyang Xiu a few more times. Judging from his appearance alone, Ouyang Xiu continued: "It's nothing..."
"But now there is one person who is more stunned than Ouyang Xiu, and that is Fan Er. The two of them are like stones in the pit! One is stinky and the other is hard!"
