Chapter 695: For no other reason than we are simply eager to learn!
Where is this Qujiangchi villa complex?
This is clearly the home base of the world’s leading intellectuals and masters of Confucian classics!
Although they couldn't figure out how Wang Zi'an persuaded these old gentlemen to buy property here, it was an indisputable fact that this group of old gentlemen gathered together.
Nowadays, this Qujiang villa group has become a symbol of scholarly purity and culture!
What really brought this issue to light was a sharp news commentary from the Tang Dynasty Evening News, which quoted a comment made by His Majesty.
"The Qujiang Villa has picturesque scenery, a gathering of great virtues, and a gathering of wise men. It is not a place for the talented and a place where celebrities live..."
The reaction is that the scenery here is beautiful and there are many educated and cultivated people. Isn't it because of the gathering of winds and clouds and the love of talents from heaven and earth that it became a place suitable for celebrities to live?
Naturally, Prince An asked Zong Zhengqing Li Su to personally come forward to give instructions to His Majesty.
Regarding this, although Li Shimin knew that he was being used as a weapon by that bitch Wang Zi'an again, he thought that this time, Wang Zi'an was helping him transform Chang'an South City, and he also mobilized his connections to build himself a building that was said to be comparable to
The Tang Academy in Jixia Academy just pinched its nose and recognized it.
Very cooperative.
Of course, it's all for the sake of the overall situation, not because you can make a lot of money from it.
The next day, Qujiang Villa had a new name:
Mingshiyuan!
Appointed by the emperor, Mingshiyuan!
After doing a good business of selling a house, the atmosphere quietly changed without realizing it. Gradually, people began to come to visit Wang Zi'an and make insinuations, with the purpose of finalizing a house in Wang Zi'an in advance.
At first, there were some wealthy merchants and small and medium-sized families who settled in Chang'an, but soon, with the help of caring people, public opinion began to ferment rapidly. Even some famous families in Chang'an City could not sit still, and began to send younger members of the clan, former
Come and meet Wang Zi'an.
But Wang Zi'an disappeared.
However, Wang Meng, the steward of the Chang'an Marquis Mansion, was very polite. He kept his hands on his sleeves all day long and chatted in the concierge. When he saw someone coming, he would greet them with a smile on his face, and politely took the invitation from them.
Then he started to use his own and very familiar rhetoric.
"I'm sorry, my master went out to visit friends the day before yesterday and was not at home..."
The visitor couldn't help but be astonished. He held the greeting card and was at a loss, and asked reluctantly.
"May I ask, your master, when will you be able to return?"
Upon hearing this question, Wang Meng immediately showed an apologetic look and apologized with his hands in hand.
"I'm sorry, I don't know, I just know that my master seems to have been invited by someone to attend some scholar's gathering. I'm stupid and can't explain clearly. Anyway, I heard that they are all knowledgeable people.
People who are ordinary people and ordinary people are not qualified to be invited..."
Having said this, Wang Meng couldn't help but straighten his back, with a look of contentment in his eyes.
It was as if it was not Wang Zian who was invited, but Wang Meng.
The visitor suddenly understood and asked uncertainly.
"Could it be the Seven Friends of Wangchuan?"
"Yes, yes, yes, that's the Wangchuan Seven Friends Association. I heard that those who are qualified to join are all well-educated Confucian scholars and leaders of the scholarly community. If you can follow and have a taste, you can get a promotion.
Jie Xue Wen..."
Wang Meng's face once again showed a look of leisurely fascination.
The person who came immediately stood up and stood tall.
"In this case, I would like to thank you for your help. When your master comes back, I would like to ask you to present this letter of greeting and tell the Du family in the south of the city to come and visit..."
Wang Meng didn't care which family it belonged to, he just stepped forward to take it as usual, and then sent the visitor away with his hands.
Returning to the concierge, he threw the greeting card casually on the tables next to him, turned around, and continued chatting with the concierge's servants, pointing fingers and bragging about his glorious past when he followed his master on the rampage.
As for the greeting card, it was just like the big pile of greeting cards that were thrown around on the desk, lying there eating ashes.
…
However, although Wang Meng was ordered to deal with the guests who came to visit, he was not prevaricating.
At this time, Wang Zi'an really went to Wangchuan.
Moreover, I was really invited by the Wangchuan Seven Friends Association to attend this small-scale gathering that was highly praised by countless scholars. The Wangchuan Seven Friends Association originated in the pre-Sui Dynasty.
The leading scholars at that time, such as Su Chuo, Xu Jian, Xue Daoheng, Zhang Wenxu and others, would gather at Wangchuan Academy at the turn of spring and summer every year to discuss the classics and Taoism, give advice on the country, and discuss the general trend of the world.
Occasionally, he would also give public lectures and preach sermons in the academy.
great influence.
This group of people have profound knowledge and moral articles, all of which are the choice of the moment.
As the influence of this group of people grew, they gradually became known to more people. The seven people who initially organized this party did not close their eyes and ears, and played their own games behind closed doors.
They are really exchanging knowledge and discussing with each other.
Therefore, they carefully select the most influential and knowledgeable people across the country every year to participate, but the selection criteria are extremely strict.
There are only a few people who are eligible to receive invitations every year.
People are so weird sometimes.
The higher the standards of others and the narrower the door, the more you want to squeeze in. In the streets and alleys, ordinary people pay ten cents a night. The more they open their doors to solicit customers, the more disdainful many people will be.
But if the door is left ajar, the price is doubled, and the price can be increased several times.
After moving to the brothel and Chu Guan, with the title of the top brand and a sky-high price, there will be princes, princes and grandsons who want to have a kiss. In fact, things have not changed, and things have not changed. In the final analysis, it is just in and out.
What a mess.
It doesn't mean that you can come up with any novel words just because of how much money you spend, nor does it mean that you can play with it for even one more minute just because of your price.
But some people are flocking to it.
In short, what was originally a small poetry gathering among a few like-minded old friends and a spur-of-the-moment poetry gathering gradually became a prestigious event in the scholarly community. From the Sui Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the reputation became more and more prominent, and the standards for invitations became more and more strict.
of harshness.
There are many talented people in the Tang Dynasty, but only a handful of newcomers are invited to such small circle gatherings every year.
Sometimes, for several years in a row, there is not a single new face.
This year, the only new face is Wang Zi’an.
Wang Zi'an had heard about this gathering, but he didn't feel anything special about being invited to participate. In his previous life, he had no interest in this kind of poetry and poetry gathering.
The reason why I came was actually to invite a group of old people that I knew well, especially because they included my good eldest brother - the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan.
This face must be given.
However, when I arrived, I saw the girl standing on the steps, smiling brightly and looking at him with full eyes.
Wang Zi'an suddenly felt that there was nothing wrong with everyone sitting together to talk about Taoism and knowledge. Young people, we should be happy, eager to learn, and tireless!