The Li family is also a famous eunuch in Jinling, and both men and women in the family are poetry readers.
As the clan leader, Li Shouzhong is an upright, conciliatory person.
It can be said that people, as the name suggests, have always been self-disciplined.
Of course, to put it nicely, it is called being polite and harmonious.
To put it bluntly, he is a bit stubborn and doesn't know how to adapt.
However, this was only the impression that the Imperial College supervisors had on him.
At that time, Li Shouzhong was a Jinshi.
The third prize!
Without this background, I am afraid that I would not be able to achieve the position of offering wine in the Imperial College.
Ranking third in the country in the imperial examination cannot be accomplished by a pedantic scholar.
Even though Feng Yibo spoke with great emotion, it was touching to watch.
But there is still a question in Li Shou Center that has not been resolved.
Therefore, he will naturally not express his position easily.
Feng Yuan is Jinke Jie Yuan and is about to go to Beijing to take the exam.
And he was the minister of the Imperial Academy in Nanjing, so he had no control over the Spring Festival in the capital.
What's more, even if I have a preference for him, it is human nature and the degree is limited.
Let me ask you, what teacher doesn't like a top student who can show off his skills at just one point?
If he appreciates his kindness, it will be enough to express his kindness by giving him three festivals and two lifespans.
He gave such a heavy gift today, what did he ask for?
Those Japanese pirates rushed east and west, and they must have left behind all useful information.
Most of them are antiques, calligraphy and paintings, gold, jewelry and the like.
The last one is silver and copper coins.
According to Feng Yuan, the cart is full of the best things.
It is conservatively estimated to be worth 100,000 or 80,000 yuan.
If it was just to express filial piety, he wouldn't believe it.
What's more, even if he really wants nothing, he can't accept it.
Because Li Shouzhong has made up his mind and decided to retire this year.
He wanted to keep his name clear for the rest of his life.
Seeing that he didn't respond, Feng Yibo had to change his tactics.
This time he directly stated his purpose.
"To be honest, these worldly things are given to my mentor today for two purposes."
Li Shouzhong smiled slightly when he heard this.
He was not prepared to ask for this gift.
But if the request isn't too outrageous, he doesn't mind helping.
Feng Yibo changed his previous sensationalism and said calmly and generously: "The first is to avoid the worries of the Beijing camp."
It makes sense for teachers to protect students from wind and rain.
Li Shouzhong nodded slightly.
He could help, but there was no need to accept the property.
He made up his mind.
It’s still the late festival that matters.
But what he said next moved Li Shouzhong.
"Secondly, I also want to ask my mentor."
Feng Yibo stretched out his hand and pointed.
That is a calligraphy hanging in the study room of Li Mansion.
Countless people have seen it every day, but few know its origin.
Feng Yibo knew that it was written by Li Shouzhong himself.
There are only eight words and a red seal on it.
Worry when the world is worried first, and rejoice when the world is happy later.
"You have trained countless talents for the country over the years. When can you think about yourself?"
This finger made Li Shouzhong fall into deep memories.
"Fan Wenzhenggong experienced three ups and downs in his life. He became a general and a prime minister and was admired by future generations. He can be regarded as a role model for scholars."
"My mentor hung this sentence in the middle hall, which shows that my mentor is also a man like Fan Wenzhenggong, a man with great ambitions and ambitions."
This comparison made Li Shouzhong feel ashamed.
But before he could say anything modest, Feng Yibo changed the topic again.
"It's a pity that you, my mentor, have great ambitions, but it's hard to achieve them! You have such ambitions, but you have to bear the consequences!"
This sentence was like a sharp sword piercing Li Shou's heart and lungs.
I would like to ask all the scholars in the world, who dares to say that he has no original intention?
Li Shouzhong's original intention was to become a person like Fan Zhongyan.
At that time, he was high-spirited and high-spirited.
I scolded Fang Qiu with my classmates, wanting to express my ambition.
But as he grew older, he and his classmates became frustrated.
Especially him, who was stuck in the Imperial College for more than ten years.
Every trace of his enterprising spirit was worn away, and in the end he could only defend himself with reason.
The original intention has long been buried.
Only this calligraphy is still hanging in the study.
"In today's dynasty, the nobility is corrupted, the military equipment is lax, eunuchs are in power, and officials are sold out. The teacher is full of talents and has nowhere to display. He can only stay in a corner, pretending to sit and watch the court. The disciples don't believe it, but the teacher is willing?"
These words were impassioned.
At this moment, Li Shouzhong seemed to see his younger self.
"If I want to say that I want something, let me ask my mentor to show my ambition! For the sake of the people of the world and the country, sweep away the filth in the world!"
Feng Yibo bowed and swept the floor.
Li Shouzhong was a little moved.
But in the end, he just smiled.
This smile contained so much that Feng Yibo couldn't understand it for a while.
"Actually, I originally wanted to take care of my mentor, but I couldn't find a way to do it, so I had to send it to my mentor and let you handle it yourself."
Because he didn't understand its meaning, Feng Yibo could only continue to test.
"If it's not enough, ask your disciple again. Even if you give everything you have, you will help your teacher fulfill his ambition!"
These words were quite loud, causing Li Shouzhong to chuckle and ask:
"You mean you want me to use your filial piety to bribe you?"
Li Shouzhong finally spoke again, but his meaning was unclear.
Feng Yibo only regarded him as a noble man and advised him, "Teacher, please obey your authority in urgent matters!"
He also said sincerely: "Teacher, this cart of property was captured by me, not the wealth of the people. If you can move around and take a step further, you may be able to join the cabinet in the future!"
The location of the Imperial College's wine offering is very mysterious.
Because I am an academic officer, the next step up is to join the club.
Corresponding to the Imperial College is the Ministry of Rites, the head of the six departments!
If promoted, he could even be in charge of the Ministry of Etiquette.
Having said this, Feng Yibo paused and said loudly:
"Only by joining the cabinet can you show your ambition!"
"Hey! I didn't expect Yibo to be so ambitious. How can it be so easy to join the cabinet?"
Li Shouzhong seemed to have discovered something interesting, and was a little dumbfounded.
Only then did he fully understand what Feng Yibo meant.
Filial piety is true, and so is bribery.
It's just that he didn't bribe himself, but wanted to bribe himself to enter the cabinet.
simply……
Li Shouzhong didn't know how to explain it for a while, so he just said: "Even if I really join the Ministry of Rites, it would be delusional to want to join the cabinet..."
Feng Yibo suddenly realized that something was going on, his eyes lit up immediately, and he said:
"Teacher, you might as well enter the ceremony department first and then talk about other things. 'One leap can't take ten steps.' Let's take it one step at a time and take care of where we go. It's better than standing still!"
Li Shouzhong was speechless, waved his hand and said, "Okay, you don't have to say any more, I know this well."
"But……"
Feng Yibo wanted to persuade him again, but was interrupted again by Li Shouzhong.
"I originally wanted to retire this year and return to my hometown to teach my nephew. But now that I hear what you said, although it is a bit ignorant and ridiculous, it has given me some ideas."
Having said this, he paused for a moment before saying solemnly:
"Yibo, with your talent, it won't be a problem to take the test, but you will need to learn more to become an official in the future. As a teacher today, I will give you a few words. I hope you can remember it."
He suddenly raised his voice.
He tapped the table gently again and spoke word by word.
"If virtue is not worthy of its place, you will be blamed for it!"
