Seeing Wang Xue'an's expression of resentment and gnashing of teeth, I felt really puzzled...
Fang Jun really likes to offend people, but that guy has never been to Jiangnan, and this is Wang Xue'an's first visit to Beijing. There should be no connection between the two. Did Fang Jun harm your wife, or did he throw your son into the well?
, to make you hate so much?
Li Chengqian became more and more curious and asked, "Mr. Wang, have you ever heard of Fang Jun?"
Wang Xue'an had a dark face and remained silent.
Xie Chengjie said from the side: "How come you haven't heard of him? Fang Erlang's reputation as a talented scholar has long been resounding throughout the south of the Yangtze River. His stunningly talented and beautiful poems are enough to be famous throughout the ages, and he is a role model for scholars in the south of the Yangtze River to admire!"
As he said that, he looked at Wang Xue'an doubtfully: "Do you know Mr. Fang Erlang?"
Wang Xue'an let out a "hum" and stopped talking.
Just at this time, a secretary from Chongxian Hall came to report that the emperor had arrived...
A group of people stood up quickly, led by Prince Li Chengqian, and hurried out to greet him.
At the door, His Majesty Li Er was wearing bright yellow uniforms. He smiled and said to the people who were bowing and saluting: "No gifts!"
A pair of tiger eyes looked at Wang Xue'an and said with a smile: "I heard that Mr. Wang came to Beijing from Jiangnan and I came uninvited. I hope you won't blame him."
Wang Xue'an was not as carefree and indifferent as when he had just faced Li Chengqian. His face was red and he said excitedly: "Your Majesty has defeated the common people. Being lucky enough to see Tianyan is actually a blessing from Wang's ancestors and a blessing from his previous life..."
"Haha..." His Majesty Li Er smiled and said to Song Guogong Xiao Yu who came with him: "Everyone says that Wang Xue'an is strong and upright, but in my opinion, he is also quite good at talking!"
Xiao Yu bowed slightly and said with a smile: "Who can see His Majesty's dragon and tiger posture and the aura of an emperor who would not be sincerely convinced and speak from the bottom of his heart?"
His Majesty Li Er burst out laughing: "It turns out that you are the best at talking, Shi Wen!"
Shi Wen is Xiao Yu’s character.
The atmosphere was very lively, and the guests and hosts were very happy to meet each other.
Led by His Majesty Li Er, everyone entered the Chongxian Pavilion and took their seats one by one.
Xiao Yu said: "Just now I was playing a game with Your Majesty. I heard that Mr. Xue'an came to Chongxian Pavilion, and Your Majesty wanted to come and listen to Mr. Xue'an's knowledge and insights. Mr. Xiang has lived in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time and is among the people. He must be well aware of the sufferings of the people. If there is anything,
Let me share your opinions one by one."
His Majesty Li Er also said: "Listen and you will understand. Although I claim that I am not a wise man, I can still listen to honest advice. If Mr. Xue'an has any advice, you may as well say it bluntly. Even if there is anything wrong, I will not care about it."
He looked directly at Wang Xue'an with his eyes full of enthusiasm.
This Wang Xue'an was famous all over Jiangnan, as famous as Zhang Xuansu, Yu Zhining and others. Although he was just a commoner and had never been an official, he had a good reputation throughout Jiangnan and was highly praised by scholars in Jiangnan.
His Majesty Li Er also wanted to hear from him some customs and customs in the south of the Yangtze River. With his reputation as a strong and upright person, he would not be able to conceal anything.
Wang Xue'an was slightly excited and said: "Discuss the faults of ministers and reverse their actions. Honor the Lord to ensure the country is virtuous and righteous. If you refuse to remonstrate and pretend to be wrong, you will be foolish and agree with others, the country will be in disaster! Your Majesty is broad-minded, brave and wise, and is really a blessing to the Tang Dynasty!"
This is a bit too flattering...
His Majesty Li Er was slightly embarrassed, and was a little unhappy with Wang Xue'an's attitude. I made it clear that I am here to respect you and believe in your character. I asked you about the customs and sufferings of the people in the south of the Yangtze River. Isn't it true that you sing praises to us?
Completely opposite?
However, this guy is really knowledgeable.
If you criticize ministers for their faults and do the opposite, respecting the master and ensuring the country is virtuous and righteous; if you refuse to remonstrate and pretend to be wrong, if you are foolish and agree with others, the country will be in disaster!
This is so well said!
However, His Majesty Li Er understands its meaning, but does not know its origin. Could it be that he said it himself? He really deserves the title of "Great Confucian"!
Then he asked: "Mr. Wang, I wonder where these two sentences come from?"
His Majesty Li Er was very upright sometimes. If he didn’t know the origin of this sentence, he would ask openly, and he would not be afraid of people laughing at him for not studying well. However, he also kept it in mind and did not ask whether Wang Xue’an said this sentence himself.
, if it is really just something in a certain book and you think it is Wang Xue'an's original work, you will be ridiculed...
Wang Xue'an replied: "Your Majesty, this is what is said in "Mencius: Cheng Xiang"."
His Majesty Li Er thought for a while and then said to the chamberlain on the side: "Go back and find this book for me. I want to read it well."
The waiter quickly wrote it down.
Xu Jingzong's triangular eyes rolled, and he thought about it and said, "Why delay? We have the largest library in Chang'an in the Chongxian Library. Maybe there is this book. You can go look for it."
His Majesty Li Er said happily: "That makes sense."
Then he sent his chamberlain to the library in the backyard.
Xu Jingzong was secretly proud, Fang Jun, you little brat, just wait to be scolded this time...
He and Fang Jun have never dealt with each other, and he has been embarrassed by Fang Jun time and time again. How can he not feel resentful in his heart?
Today is the best time to take revenge.
Ever since Fang Jun was assigned to be the scribe in the library, he has never done anything serious except dawdling around. He arrives late and leaves early every day. When he is on duty, he either dozes off with a book or wanders around to His Highness the Crown Prince.
, Xu Jingzong is both envious and jealous!
Are you here to take care of yourself in such a leisurely way?
Among the tens of thousands of volumes of books, Fang Jun has never compiled an index or compiled them! I don’t believe you can find this "Mencius Chengxiang" in such a mess!
If you can't find it, you will be scolded!
Although it can't do anything to Fang Jun, putting some eye drops and being scolded by His Majesty can make Xu Jingzong feel happy...
There was great conversation in the hall.
Although Wang Xue'an looked upright, he was actually eloquent, and his words seemed to be upright and awe-inspiring, but there were hidden thoughts everywhere, which made the emperor feel good and the atmosphere became more pleasant.
Xu Jingzong was not only a little depressed, but also looked at this old boy with admiration.
After so many years of self-cultivation in the south of the Yangtze River, I have actually developed such a skill in flattering and flattering people. I am not inferior to myself at all!
Wang Xue'an kept talking, and Xu Jingzong couldn't get in the conversation at all. He wanted to dig a small hole for Fang Jun to plant some landmines, but he couldn't find anything to say...
When I felt a little tired of this Wang Xue'an, I glanced around and saw that the chamberlain just returned.
Xu Jingzong was overjoyed that he came back so soon. He must have been unable to find the copy of "Mencius: Cheng Xiang" by Fang Jun. But when he took a closer look, he found that the waiter was actually holding a book in his hand...
Xu Jingzong frowned, did he find it?
This is too fast...
Not only was he surprised, His Majesty Li Er was also a little surprised. He looked at his chamberlain and asked, "Found it?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, please take a look, is it this one?" The chamberlain handed over the book with both hands.
His Majesty Li Er took it with ease and looked at the cover to confirm that it was correct, but he still didn't believe it. How could it happen so quickly? There is also a library in Taiji Palace. Although the collection of books is not as large as that of Chongxian Hall, there is still a lot of it.
Every time the emperor wanted to find a book, the chamberlains would rummage around for a long time...
However, His Majesty Li Er did not think much about it. After all, the school secretary who managed the library was Fang Jun. This boy could always do some surprising things, but the effect was as good as ever, so he put the book aside and continued with
Wang Xue'an's talk.
Wang Xue'an said: "...the land south of the Yangtze River is uniquely blessed by nature. The mountains are splendid with rocks and jade, and the river is beautiful with pearls in the water. Thousands of people bathe in His Majesty's grace and are well fed, clothed and happy. They are truly blessed by nature!"
Xu Jingzong almost vomited...
I secretly despise Wang Xue'an in my heart, can you be any more shameless? It is really too much to use all the sentences from "Wen Fu" to praise His Majesty!
but……
Xu Jingzong was moved in his heart, so he interjected: "Shi Yun and jade make the mountains shine, and the water holds pearls and makes the river beautiful! Mr. Xue'an is worthy of being a famous official in the south of the Yangtze River. He has profound knowledge. The jade contained in the stone can make the mountains shine, and the water contains pearls."
It can make the rivers beautiful. This sentence vividly depicts the charm of the empire's splendid rivers and mountains, and it can be called a national scholar!"
Wang Xue'an's face trembled with embarrassment, and he grinned and said: "Don't make fun of me, Yan clan. This sentence was said by Lu Ji, a famous official in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, in "Wen Fu". How dare someone steal it? Those who read, must
How is it different from a thief to steal other people's hard work and keep it as your own?"
It was a little embarrassing at first, but later on, he spoke righteously, raised eyebrows, and was obviously very angry.
His Majesty Li Er looked at Wang Xue'an with some confusion and said to himself that Xu Jingzong just didn't know the origin of this sentence. He could just explain it. Why should he be so excited and bring out such sadness and anger?
It seems like I have been wronged a lot...
Xu Jingzong quickly waved his hand and said: "Brother Xue'an, don't be offended. How could Xu have such intention? It's just that I have never read "Wen Fu", so I don't know." Then he raised his hand to Li Chengqian and said: "Your Highness, I don't know if I can order the library.
Did you find this book and read it to me?"
Li Chengqian frowned and glanced at Xu Jingzong suspiciously, feeling a little unhappy.
He had only heard of the book "Wen Fu" but had never read it. It was a bit unfamiliar. But Xu Jingzong brought the conversation here, obviously because he wanted to embarrass Fang Jun! That guy has been doing nothing serious all day long.
Son, how can you find such a rare book from such a vast collection of books?
If you can’t find it, you will definitely be blamed by your father!