Chen Yichen, on the other hand, did not know the conversation that happened in the Hou Mansion carriage. In fact, even if he knew, Chen Yichen might be more inclined to Hou Taining.

Because only after experiencing the beating of society can we understand that the word "family matches" is cruel but realistic. Moreover, "when parents love their children, they have far-reaching plans." As a father, Taining Hou had such an idea and consideration.

When he returned home, Chen Yichen quickly threw away what happened at night and began to read and write eight-legged essays with concentration.

For Chen Yichen now, he can deeply understand what it means to be inferior to everything, but to be able to read.

Nowadays, if you don’t rely on studying to make a name for yourself in the imperial examination, you really are nothing. Just like today, Zhu Ji is slandering. Even if you make trouble in the government, you still have to kneel down and be scolded, and you have no way to do anything about him.

This is why status and power are pursued by countless people one after another...

As the days passed day by day, Chen Yichen's knowledge was growing rapidly. From the beginning of the eight-legged article, it took three or four hours to write it, and now it took only one hour to solve the problem and end the stock, and the efficiency and quality have been improved several times in a row.

In addition, in terms of the meaning of the scriptures, after determining the "Shangshu" as his own sutra, Chen Yichen also began to study step by step.

However, compared with the Four Books, the content of the Five Classics is more profound and difficult to understand. In the initial stage, it is difficult to memorize it smoothly from beginning to end, let alone remember to write articles or something.

Fortunately, Chen Yichen worshipped Lin Zhen as his master. On the great success of the "Shangshu" in the world today, Lin Zhen is definitely ranked among the top ones. Any questions that cannot be understood can be answered from Lin Zhen, and even learn from one example.

At the same time, Chen Yichen also understood why Li Tingxiu wanted to personally send himself to become a master of his career as a teacher. It is true that the top scholar had an unparalleled knowledge in the world, and he would not be able to accept it.

The disadvantage is that Chen Yichen is even more tired. Every day, in addition to running to the Duke's Mansion, he also often goes to Lin Zhen's mansion to study the classics, and he is almost so busy that he doesn't touch the ground.

Time flies, autumn goes by and winter comes, and it will soon arrive on the day of the winter solstice of the Zheng eighth year.

As a traditional Chinese solar term, there was an ancient saying that "the winter solstice is as big as the New Year", so the private school also gave students a day off to go home for the holiday.

However, Chen Yichen did not stay at home, but was invited by his master Lin Zhen to go to the Winter Solstice Poetry Festival on the banks of the Qinhuai River.

As one of the two capitals in the Ming Dynasty, Nanjing City was also the center of science and politics in the entire south. There were already many literati and scholars. In addition, the Winter Solstice Poetry Festival was well-known in the southern Zhili area, and famous talents from other places also attended the meeting one after another. For a time, the Qinhuai River was crowded with people.

In order to hold this poetry meeting well, the entire Nanjing literary officialdom was fully prepared. Not only did they book the teahouses and inns on both sides of the Qinhuai River, but they also used iron ropes to connect brothels and pleasure boats, forming a scene of several boats connected by boats, which facilitates the literati and scholars to wander.

Even the "Qu Jue" and "Due Jue" among the four masterpieces of Qinhuai were invited to accompany them, namely Dong Yujing from Fengming Pavilion and Xu Jiaren from Yanchunfang.

Among them, Dong Yujing, a famous artist in Fengming Pavilion, is regarded as a popular candidate for the Qinhuai courtesan next year. Therefore, many scholars attending the Winter Solstice Poetry Festival, in addition to chanting poems and writing essays, they also have the idea of ​​seeing the beauty's style.

The main venue Fengming Pavilion was already crowded with people at this moment. Lin Zhen, who was the chief judge, was in the chief position. In his left and right hands, there were Sun Tixue, the grandmaster of Nanzhili and Li Min, the prefect of Yingtian, respectively.

In addition, the students at the desk are doctors in the academy, contemporary scholars, etc. These people are all reviewers tonight and will review the masterpieces of talents at the poetry meeting.

After Chen Yichen entered Fengming Pavilion, he quietly found a corner to sit down, and did not choose to go to the main table to say hello to Lin Zhen.

Because the matter of becoming a disciple has not spread, except for a few people, the outside world does not know that the first emperor has accepted a new disciple.

Lin Zhen has always liked to be low-key, and when he came forward to greet him, he could not help but be suspicious of showing off. In addition, attending this Winter Solstice poetry meeting was not Chen Yichen's wish, and it was purely a master's order, so finding a corner to hang out is considered a job.

As the attendees gradually arrived, Lin Zhen looked at the grand occasion in front of him and said to Li Min, the prefect of Yingtian, who was at the same table, and said, "Mr. Li, today's poetry meeting is very lively. Yingtian's mansion is really full of talents under your rule."

"The top scholar is praised. Yingtian Mansion is already a brilliant man, and I am just following the trend."

"Mr. Li, this is why you are too humble."

“Where, where…”

The two of them were polite in officialdom, looking like a scene where the host and the host were in harmony.

From the scene alone, Lin Zhen looked like the master who controlled the right to speak, and also sat in the chief, Li Min was in the guest seat.

However, in terms of official title, Yingtian Prefecture was the third rank, and before Lin Zhen resigned, he was the highest at the Hanlin Academy, a sixth rank. The two had a huge difference in rank.

The reason why it is reversed involves the difference between Beijing officials and foreign officials. Even though Nanjing was one of the two capitals of the Ming Dynasty, its rank and value are far less valuable than that of the capital.

More importantly, Lin Zhen, who was awarded the title of the Hanlin Academy as the top scholar and the first-class student, would be a recognized candidate for "principal" and the ceiling of both parties was not on the same level at all.

In addition, who knows whether Lin Zhen will be restored to Beijing one day? There are countless cases of officials like the Ming Dynasty. Today seems like an idle person, but tomorrow may be the important officials of the current dynasty who control the life and death!

So even if Lin Zhen has no official position, Li Min still dares not neglect it.

The big guys on the main table talked to each other's official accent, while the literati and children who came down also had a great time talking.

Take the table next to Chen Yichen for example. The scholars who didn't know each other reported to their homes, looking like they met too late. Most of them had the reputation of juren. From this point of view, it can be seen that the talented people gathered tonight's poetry party tonight.

"Brother Ziyu, there are many talents tonight. Who do you think will be the best in the end?"

"I think Zeng Mengjian, the son of Ying Tianju, should be the first!"

Zeng Mengjian?

When Chen Yichen suddenly heard this name, he couldn't help but prick up his ears. Could it be Zeng Mengjian from the inner courtyard and the private school?

"Brother Zeng is really a talented person, but recently I heard that at the Duke's family dinner, he seemed to be overwhelmed by a school child."

When Chen Yichen heard the family banquet of the Duke's Mansion, he was basically sure that he was Zeng Mengjian from the inner courtyard and the private school.

It’s normal to think about it. I passed the imperial examination at the age of 20. I can afford to be young and talented in any dynasty. It’s reasonable to be able to participate in today’s Winter Solstice Poetry Conference.

"You don't know anything about this. It's not a school child, but the illegitimate son of the Duke. The officials who were present at the family banquet, who dared to let the Duke's son lose, so the result was long ago destined."

"Brother, you are still young after all..."

"Been taught a lesson!"

The younger scholar, Zheng nodded after hearing this. It seemed that the comparison between this banquet was not about talent, but about the worldly style.

Depend on……

Chen Yichen, who was eavesdropping on the side, almost vomited blood. He wanted to be so good at being so good in front of the officials of the Xunqin, how could he have achieved his current virtue?

"I don't agree with that schoolchild's "Linjiangxian" must have heard of it. It is definitely a shocking work. It is no surprise that he can beat Zeng Juzi!"

Another literati at the same table stood up to refute, supporting Chen Yichen's "Linjiangxian".

"That's right, even if there is no family banquet, Zeng Mengjian would not be the first. Liu Pu'an, who passed the imperial examination at the age of 16 in Xuzhou Prefecture, is a child prodigy of the world and will definitely win the championship!"

"Haha, I will definitely win the championship. Be careful not to hurt Zhongyong."

"What did you say!"

As the saying goes, there is no first in literature. Everyone has their own talents who appreciate them and they are dissatisfied with each other. So as they talk, it turns into a debate.

It turns out that there are people in the world, there is a world of martial arts.

Chen Yichen was not interested in listening to them arguing about who would win or lose, and it doesn’t matter which one would eventually become the first, anyway, it has nothing to do with him.

So he turned his attention to the dried fruit snacks on the table. I have to say that these foods today are all made by famous artists and taste really good.

I was having a good time, and in the empty seat next to me, someone suddenly sat down with his face covering his butt. And because of his burly figure, he sat almost close to Chen Yichen.

You should know that Chen Yichen specially chose the most inconspicuous last seat in the corner. No one except him was willing to come to take a seat at this table.

So Chen Yichen was really surprised. Which like-minded brother is he who is thinking about it with me.

When he turned his head to look at the other party, the visitor also turned his head to look at Chen Yichen. With his eyes facing each other, both of them were stunned as if they were frozen.

"It's you!"

The two almost spoke in unison because the visitor was nothing but Li Da, the old rival of Chen Yichen in the private school in the outer courtyard!

"How could you come to the poetry meeting?"

Chen Yichen first asked, "Li Da's cultural level is simply "indignant between man and god". Was he here to come and make fun of it?"

When Li Da heard Chen Yichen’s question, his rare old face turned red, but he replied stubbornly: “You are not participating too, you are all school children, who do you look down on me?”

"I……"

Chen Yichen wanted to refute it, but after thinking about it carefully, it was true. No surprises were made here, and he should be the only one who is a schoolchild.

What else can two brothers in distress be separated from each other? Brother, don’t joke with the second brother...

"Forget it, it's not that enemies don't get together, just sit down."

Thinking of Li Da choosing this corner to sit down, I guess it was because I was a little worried that I could not afford to lose that person.

Anyway, this table is empty, with one more, not one less, not one less, at least one less, being an acquaintance.

"Yeah, OK."

Li Da rarely retorted, but instead lowered his head and curled up, making himself look less obedient.

But in Shen Yichen's eyes, he couldn't help but laugh. He was obviously a mortal enemy of this kid in the private school and had cheated each other more than once, how could he still have such a bad fate?

"What are you laughing at? Believe it or not, I will beat you up when I go to the school!"

"Stop bragging, if you dare to do something, you will wait until today?"

Chen Yichen was too lazy to deal with this threat. The two of them had a few appointments, but they had never really attacked them anyway.

"snort."

Li Da snorted coldly, knowing that he couldn't scare Chen Yichen now, so he simply stopped talking.
Chapter completed!