Kou Ji looked at those noble disciples and curled his lips.
He was thinking about whether to scare them to death by bringing out some familiar poems.
But after thinking about it again and again, I gave up the idea.
He did not enter the official position based on his talent. If he suddenly produces one or two excellent works, he will definitely be questioned.
At that time, if others pester him and compose poems every day, his stomach will always be empty.
When the time came, he was said to have exhausted his talents.
It would be better not to write poetry in the first place.
When the manuscripts in his belly are exhausted, the talents of others are too much to be used up.
Why not use someone else's?
For example, Fan Zhongyan was sitting next to him.
If Fan Zhongyan's status becomes high in the future and he can't take him with him to help him compose poems, then he can exploit Liu Yong, who is hiding in his lover's mother's room and complaining about everything.
We can also develop Ouyang Xiu, Su Laoquan, the three brothers of the Su family, etc.
The Song Dynasty lacked strong generals and ministers capable of governing the world, but it had no shortage of writers.
Given his status, there are many people for him to drive around.
Immediately.
Kou Ji's eyes fell on Fan Zhongyan.
When Fan Zhongyan saw Kou Ji looking at him, he understood Kou Ji's intention.
Fan Zhongyan hesitated for a moment, glanced at Kou Ji, and whispered: "Brother Kou Xian really doesn't write a poem or two?"
In Fan Zhongyan's eyes, Kou Ji's literary talent must not be weak if he can say something like, "Be worried about the world's worries first, and be happy after the world's happiness."
Although Kou Ji pretended to be someone else and said that it was someone else who said it, after Fan Zhongyan secretly checked, he did not find the talented person Kou Ji mentioned.
Therefore, he concluded in his mind that these words must have been said by Kou Ji, but Kou Ji seemed to look down on his reputation in the scholarly community, so he relied on others.
In Fan Zhongyan's view, Kou Ji asked him to come forward to help compose poems, which was purely to support him.
Those present here are all children of the noble family, and there are many children of famous families. It is a rare opportunity to be able to exchange poems with them.
If he can use this to convince the children of these noble families and those from famous families, then his reputation will surely spread throughout Bianjing City.
By that time, it will be difficult for him not to be promoted.
Kou Ji didn't understand Fan Zhongyan's thoughts.
After hearing Fan Zhongyan's low-pitched inquiry, Kou Ji waved his hand and said, "When I came here, you promised me that if I wanted to write a poem, you would be responsible for telling me the truth."
Fan Zhongyan smiled bitterly and said: "When I came here, I thought it was an ordinary poetry meeting, but when I arrived, I realized that all the people sitting here were all noble people. My official position is low, and they don't even want to talk to me.
Now you ask me to write poems, and you ask me to steal your limelight, and you ask me to take advantage of your opportunity to become famous, and I feel a little embarrassed."
Kou Ji was stunned. He didn't expect Fan Zhongyan to have such an idea. He didn't explain much. He smiled calmly and said: "Don't worry and write your poems boldly. I have countless opportunities to become famous, and I can't miss this one."
Get in the way.
But you are different. If you miss this opportunity, you may have to wait until a long time later if you want to become famous again."
When Kou Ji said this, Fan Zhongyan stopped being pretentious and did not refuse.
His many promotions were all planned by Kou Ji behind his back. He owed Kou Ji many favors, including this one.
He bowed his hand to Kou Ji apologetically and said, "Then you're welcome, Fan."
Kou Ji made a gesture of invitation.
Fan Zhongyan straightened his clothes and stood up slowly.
Those noble disciples frowned slightly when they saw Fan Zhongyan standing up.
They really looked down on Fan Zhongyan.
But since Kou Ji wanted to let Fan Zhongyan be the vanguard, it was hard for them to pursue the matter.
They felt that once they had subdued Fan Zhongyan, it would be time for Kou Ji to take action.
Although there was an extra pair of poems in the middle, it also added weight to their subsequent mocking of Kou Ji.
Facing those distinguished disciples, Fan Zhongyan said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner: "Please come up with a question..."
Immediately.
Those noble disciples were not polite and asked questions one after another.
With a smile on his face, Fan Zhongyan faced the distinguished disciples and answered them one by one.
From the moment Fan Zhongyan opened his mouth, the noble disciples knew that they had hit an iron plate.
Because Fan Zhongyan writes a masterpiece when he opens his mouth.
What followed was another series of masterpieces.
Eighteen poems were chanted in succession to Yuan Ye's masterpieces, which left the noble disciples speechless.
Finally, with Koji laughing loudly, the noble disciples respectfully sent them off.
Before leaving, Kou Ji stopped Fan Zhongyan and said with a smile: "You have convinced everyone with your masterpieces. You have to leave a name, otherwise others will not know who to turn to if they want to find you in the future."
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Fan Zhongyan knew that Kou Ji wanted to help him become famous, so he was not polite.
He bowed his hands to the noble disciples and said: "Suzhou Fan Zhongyan..."
These five short words were imprinted in the minds of the distinguished disciples.
Kou Ji took Fan Zhongyan and three others and left laughing.
Tonight is the Lantern Festival.
I didn't see the medicine-haired puppet, the colorful lanterns, the leader of the flower house by the Bian River, or Liu Yong, who was famous for his poetry.
Only Suzhou Fan Zhongyan became popular.
Starting from the 16th day of the first lunar month, the words "Fan Zhongyan of Suzhou", along with his eighteen excellent poems about the Yuan Night, became popular in Bianjing.
Fan Zhongyan's deserted mansion was suddenly surrounded by people from all walks of life, and the blockage was blocked.
There are countless people who ask for poetry, paintings, support, and even bring a large dowry to be taken in.
Fan Zhongyan did not dare to return home, so he could only hide in the Kou Mansion for peace and quiet.
Kou Mansion.
The garden where Kou Ji is, the Four Seasons Garden.
Kou Ji stared at the servants and replaced the moon gate of the Four Seasons Garden with the bricks and stones inscribed with the Four Seasons Garden.
Fan Zhongyan, who was watching the servants working with him, smiled and said, "How does it feel to be famous?"
Fan Zhongyan clicked his lips and said with emotion: "When I was not famous, I looked forward to it day by day and thought about it every night. After I became famous, I felt a little uncomfortable."
After a pause, a hint of bitterness appeared on Fan Zhongyan's face, and he whispered: "Now the gate of my Fan Mansion is blocked by those people who come here to admire it.
Those who asked for poems and paintings spent a lot of money for the Shangyuan poems written by me.
The price they offered is higher than my annual salary, so I really dare not accept it."
Kou Ji stared at the servants fixing the words "Four Seasons Garden", then turned around and stared at Fan Zhongyan, and said unexpectedly: "You have been an official for many years, and no one has flattered you and given you money to polish your writing in these years?
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Fan Zhongyan shook his head and said: "When I first entered the officialdom, I was sent to serve as a supervisor in the Xiang army. Those commanders, Du Yuhou, were rich, but they all had status and background, so there was no need to fawn over them.
I.
Those low-ranking officials below are willing to curry favor with me.
But their little salary is not enough to support their family.
If I accept their filial piety, their family will go hungry.
So the filial piety they sent me was added to their salary and returned to them."
Kou Ji was stunned and said in a low voice: "I heard that drinking soldiers' blood is common in the army, but you didn't take a sip or two."
Fan Zhongyan laughed sadly and said: "Since Taizong's defeat at Gaolianghe, the Xiang army is no longer the same as before. Today's Xiang army is filled with victims of disasters from all over the country. What kind of soldiers are they?
Just a beggar who is better than a beggar.
If I drink their blood, I'm afraid my stomach will rot."
Kou Ji looked Fan Zhongyan up and down, nodded and said: "You are quite honest..."
Fan Zhongyan shook his head and said with a wry smile: "How can I be honest? I just haven't had my conscience eaten clean by dogs."
Kou Ji stared at him and said calmly: "You are pure and honest, but you are incompetent."
Fan Zhongyan was stunned for a moment, with a look of astonishment on his face.
Kou Ji said calmly: "If I were you, I would definitely find ways to feed them instead of doing nothing and sighing pitifully for them."
Fan Zhongyan took a deep look at Kou Ji, bowed and said: "I have learned a lesson..."
Kou Ji clicked his lips and said: "Those who come to your house to give gifts or ask for paintings, you can accept them if you want, no need to worry about anything. The money in their hands will just sit in the warehouse and become moldy. In our hands,
It can help the people we want to pity to some extent."
When Fan Zhongyan heard this, he nodded heavily.
Immediately, he said goodbye to Kou Ji, returned to Fan Mansion, and began to open the door to welcome guests.
Time flies.
By the end of the first month.
After the end of the annual vacation, Yamen at all levels have just opened their Yamen offices.
A cavalry force of one hundred men broke into Bianjing City.
They carried small flags, wore armor and carried swords. After entering Bianjing City, they shouted loudly.
"A great victory in Cuta Village!"
"Great victory at Changcheng Ridge!"
"Victory at Shilijing!"
"..."
Three great victories stirred up the entire Bianjing city.
After getting the news, the people from the Inspection Department quickly dispatched people from the Inspection Department, carrying drums and gongs, running around Bianjing City to announce the news to everyone.
The news of the imperial court's dispatch of troops to Xixia was also officially announced to the people.
The imperial court took advantage of the war between Xixia and Liao people to send troops out of Xixia and won three consecutive battles.
When the people heard this, they were very excited.
How many years has it been?
It has been many years since the Song Dynasty opened up new territories.
Unexpectedly, the imperial court would only take action if it did not take action. Once it did, it would take over the three states.
That's right, it's the land of the Three States.
Getazhai was the only place to pass from the Song Dynasty to Weizhou in Western Xia, Changcheng Ridge was the only place to pass from the Song Dynasty to Hongzhou in Western Xia, and Shilijing was the only place to pass from the Song Dynasty to Longzhou in Western Xia.
If these three places are captured, Weizhou, Hongzhou, and Longzhou in Xixia will become the possessions of the Song Dynasty.
The common people also ignored the rule not to celebrate during Zhao Heng's funeral.
They rushed to the streets, dressed in red and colorful clothes, getting to know each other, shouting, and it was very lively.
The people from the Inspection Department felt that the people had broken the rules and wanted to arrest people. However, after they took their men to the streets, they found that every single one of the people in the city was celebrating.
Immediately, they gave up the idea of ​​arresting him and quickly reported the news to the court.
They also knew in their hearts that after the court learned of the news, they would only issue a list to reprimand the people, and there would be no substantial punishment.
After all, the law does not punish the public.
There were hundreds of thousands of people celebrating the Song Dynasty's victory, and it was impossible for the court to kill all of them.
It is a royal rule to always bow your head when facing the people. This is a well-known thing.
After the news of the three great victories was sent to the palace.
The bells on the imperial city rang.
The officials put on their court uniforms and hurried into the palace.
After they entered the palace, they saw Liu E reappearing in Chui Gong Hall.
She and Kou Zhun were laughing and rewarding the soldiers who came to deliver the good news.
The officials deliberately reminded Liu E and wanted to tell her that it was inappropriate for her to appear in Chui Gong Hall.
But in the end, he still didn't speak.
Now that the imperial court has won a great victory and has taken over three states, it is a time when everyone is happy.
Moreover, Liu E was also involved in this matter, and she also had a share of the credit for the soldiers at the front who opened up new territories.
If you go to find fault with her at this time, she might not be as domineering as Kou Zhun, knocking the officials to the ground and then stepping into the dirt.
But it’s still okay to clean it up a few times.
Wait until the officials stand in line with the train.
Liu E held up the three victory reports in her hand and said, "Hongzhou, Longzhou and Weizhou of Xixia have all entered the territory of the Song Dynasty. Congratulations to the Song Dynasty! Congratulations to the officials!"
When all the officials heard this, they congratulated in unison.
After all the officials congratulated in unison.
Liu E held the three victory reports and said again: "The Ai family wants to tell the late emperor the news, so that the late emperor can smile even under the Jiuquan. My dear friends, follow the Ai family to the Daqing Palace."
Immediately, Liu E led all the officials to the Daqing Hall to worship Zhao Heng.
Then he enshrined the three good news on the table in front of Zhao Hengling.
Then we returned to the Chui Gong Hall again.
After discussion between Liu E and Kou Zhun, they decided to report the matter to the public and inform the world.
The Song Dynasty added three new states, so it was natural to tell the people all over the world and let the people all over the world enjoy themselves together.
Liu E even held a banquet in the palace, leaving hundreds of officials to feast together for this great victory.
It's just that there was no singing and dancing due to Zhao Heng's funeral.
During the banquet.
When Xiang Minzhong saw Kou Ji sitting alone in a corner, drinking alone, he moved closer to Kou Ji and whispered: "Do you feel that Liu E has taken advantage of this to come to the stage again and is unhappy?"
Kou Ji shook his head.
Xiang Minzhong asked doubtfully: "Then why don't you celebrate with all the officials?"
Kou Ji put down the wine glass in his hand and said doubtfully: "When the King of Xixia, Li Deming, used up all the troops in the country to resist the Liao Kingdom, he sent nearly 300,000 troops to invade Xixia and capture Weizhou, Hongzhou, and Longzhou.
The state is like picking up a city, what is there to celebrate?"
After a pause, Kou Ji continued: "Li Zhaoliang, commander of the Yongxing Luma Infantry Army, entered Shilijing and fought all the way to Longzhou City. There were only three to two thousand old, weak, sick and disabled Xixia defenders in Longzhou City. He led his troops
Nearly 150,000 men and horses beat up three to two thousand old, weak, sick and disabled people, just like playing.
General Yunhui Zhe Weizhong led 50,000 elite troops from Fuzhou and marched into Changcheng Ridge. Before the battle started, the old, weak, sick and disabled defenders of Xixia heard that Zhe's army had arrived. They were frightened and ran away with their pants up. Zhe Wei
Zhong almost fought his way to the gates of Hongzhou City without a single blow.
Inner Palace Chongban, educated youth Jiancheng Shizhong Shiheng, simply did not even send out troops, and used his spies to ambush in Weizhou, and got rid of the lord of Weizhou City. When others arrived in Weizhou, Weizhou
All Xixia soldiers and horses from all departments knelt down and asked to surrender.
The former led 150,000 soldiers and horses to attack Xixia's three to two thousand defenders. How could he not win?
One person could drown the three to two thousand defenders just by peeing.
What about the latter two?
It was a secret chess that had been accumulated for many years and arranged for many years.
They have been accumulating and planning for many years. If they still can't win, wouldn't it mean that their prestige and planning have been in vain.
Besides, almost all Xixia's troops are currently fighting fiercely against the Liao people.
The defenders left in various places were completely vulnerable.
Chapter completed!