As expected by Wei Chen, the memorial he wrote in self-defense after being impeached, known as the "Chen Qing Biao", was quickly circulated from the hands of the two scholars.
However, this was word of mouth after all, and its influence was not that great. At most, it caused a discussion within a small circle.
Three days later, Wei Chen's "Chen Qing Biao" was officially published in Di Bao, which finally made this article known to everyone among the scholars and shocked the scholars in Bianjing.
Sheng Jia Jia Shu.
Zhuang Jun is not here today, leaving Sheng Changfeng and Qi Heng alone to study by themselves in the lecture hall.
Sheng Changfeng held a page and said excitedly to Qi Heng: "Have you heard that Mr. Xiao's "Chen Qing Biao" has spread among the scholars in Bianjing, and everyone is rushing to copy it. It is quite like the prosperity of Luoyang paper in the past!" Qi Heng smiled and said: "What's strange about this? Mr. Xiao is the first scholar in my country to win six yuan in a row. I don't know how many people in Bianjing City admire him. Aren't you and I one of them?"
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"No, no!"
Sheng Changfeng shook his head and said: "Yuan Ruo, in the past, everyone respected Mr. Xiao because of his literary talent. But after this incident, everyone respected Mr. Xiao not only for his literary talent, but also for his moral integrity. Articles are tools,
Character is Tao, and the two have very different meanings!"
Qi Heng really hadn't thought of this level before, so he couldn't help but be slightly startled. Then the more he thought about it, the more he felt that what Sheng Changfeng said made sense, and he nodded in agreement.
But not long after, Qi Heng's face showed a worried look: "I heard that today the officials will issue an order to announce the outcome of the treatment of the little gentleman. I don't know what happened to the little gentleman."
Sheng Changfeng laughed and said: "The "Chen Qing Biao" written by Mr. Xiao can outweigh hundreds of impeachment memorials sent by officials. How can the officials not take notice of it? Don't worry, Mr. Xiao will be safe and sound this time.
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Having said that, Sheng Changfeng was actually just as worried and uneasy as Qi Heng. After the afternoon class, the two decided to go to the Wei Mansion to visit Wei Chen.
But before reaching the gate of the Wei Mansion, the way was blocked by a dense flow of cars, horses and people.
After asking the two of them, they found out that these people were scholars who came here to see Wei Chen, and many of them came to Wei Chen to become his disciple.
Seeing that there were even a few middle-aged scholars with white temples among these apprentices, Sheng Changfeng and Qi Heng couldn't help but look at each other in surprise: It seems that we still underestimated Mr. Xiao's "Chen Qing Biao" too much.
What an influence!
Suddenly, the sound of gongs sounded in the distance. After a commotion, the carriages, horses and crowds in front of the Wei Mansion automatically gave way to a path, but it was the Ministry of Internal Affairs who sent someone to announce the decree.
When this group of people entered the door, the scholars who came here crowded in the door and listened carefully to the court's treatment of Wei Chen.
When Sheng Changfeng and Qi Heng saw this, they quickly walked a few steps, squeezed into the crowd, and looked into the courtyard.
Wei Chen was practicing calligraphy in the study when he heard that Yuan An came to report that an angel had arrived, so he quickly came out to welcome him.
But when he saw that the leader on the other side was his old acquaintance Gao Huai, Gao Huai unfolded the imperial edict in his hand and read slowly: "Yun Weichen, the left center of Zhan Shifu, is young and careless, and his actions are not thoughtful, but he has the intention to serve the country fairly."
, even though he had minor faults, he still did not conceal his loyalty, and was dismissed from his post in the court, went out to serve as the magistrate of Yuzhou, and was fined another year's salary as a warning."
Wei Chen was not surprised by this appointment and immediately accepted the order to express his gratitude.
A few days ago, Han Zhang sent someone to ask Wei Chen where he would prefer to serve if he was demoted from Beijing. Wei Chen's answer was naturally Yuzhou.
However, Wei Chen thought that he was currently in the sixth rank, and if he was demoted, he would probably be demoted to the county magistrate in the seventh rank. Unexpectedly, he actually became the magistrate of Yuzhou directly.
You must know that the official position of Yuzhou Zhizhou was from the fifth rank, which is one level higher than Zuo Zhongyun of Zhan Shifu who is currently the sixth rank of Wei Chen. It does not look like a demotion, but a promotion.
However, Zuo Zhongyun of Zhan Shifu is a Qingliu official. He is both clean and noble. He can often get close to Tianyan, and even the six ministers and nine ministers will sell you some face.
But the magistrate of Yuzhou is an official who is close to the people.
Hearing lawsuits, persuading farmers, culture and education... Not only do they have to worry about every detail in a state, but they also have to greet and greet superiors with a smile on their faces. They are greeted like prostitutes, so they are despised by Qingliu.
In addition, the capital officials at the same level are generally two levels higher than the local officials. Wei Chen, as a sixth-grade capital official, should be a fifth-grade official in the local government, but now he is only a fifth-grade magistrate. p>
From this point of view, Wei Chen was actually demoted one level.
The scholars outside the door were all very familiar with official matters, and they soon realized this, and the crowd was immediately furious.
These people can gather in front of the Wei Mansion, so naturally they are all fanatical supporters of Wei Chen. In their eyes, Wei Chen is a loyal minister who has contributed to the country and the country. It is fine not to be rewarded, but to be demoted. What is this?
Reason?
So, as soon as Gao Huai finished reading out the decree, he found that countless unkind eyes fell on him.
Although he understood that he was an angel and it was impossible for these scholars to do anything to him, Gao Huai couldn't help but feel a little weak in his legs at this scene, and he quickly looked at Wei Chen for help.
Wei Chen looked at the scholars outside the door with a smile, and said loudly: "I am in the palace. Although I am close to the sky, I don't know the sufferings of the people. This time I am appointed as a local official who is close to the people. I can do some practical things for the people.
I feel worthy of what I have learned.”
When the scholars heard Wei Chen's words, they couldn't help but be moved. They admired Wei Chen even more and leaned over to bow to Wei Chen.
When Sheng Changfeng and Qi Heng saw this scene, they couldn't help but feel proud. Justice was at home in their hearts. Even though Wei Chen was demoted from the capital, his loyalty and loyalty were imprinted in the hearts of scholars all over the world.
After this incident, Wei Chen's reputation has risen to a higher level than before. If Wei Chen is willing to teach and accept disciples, I am afraid that most of these scholars will be willing to worship Wei Chen.
Not to mention that Wei Chen will be demoted to Yuzhou, not far from Bianjing. Even in a borderland separated from Bianjing by thousands of mountains and rivers, there will be a large number of disciples and disciples who will not hesitate to go through hardships and dangers to follow him.
This is a scene that only appeared around ancient Confucian scholars like Confucius and Mencius!
On the other side, Gao Huai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the scholars were being comforted by Wei Chen. He leaned into Wei Chen's ear and said with a smile: "Before coming, your Majesty specifically told your slave to take three anchovies and give them to Wei."
Six yuan."
Wei Chen couldn't help but be surprised when he heard this.
The three greatest hatreds in life are the unfinished Red Mansion, the fragrant crabapples, and the many thorns in the anchovies.
This is what Wei Chen heard in his previous life. At that time, he knew that this kind of fish was extremely rare and its taste was far more delicious than others.
In the Zhou Dynasty, anchovies had always been a royal tribute. They were transported thousands of miles from the Yangtze River to Bianjing, and the treatment they enjoyed during the journey was almost the same as the lychees specially provided to Concubine Yang.
Except for the emperor, ordinary officials have no right to eat shad. Every time the emperor gives a fish, it is something worth writing about.
Since Zhao Zhen came to the throne, only seven officials have enjoyed this kind of treatment, and when they received fish from the emperor, their official positions were all above the third rank.
Now Zhao Zhen actually gave Wei Chen three shad. While demoting him, he also treated Wei Chen as a trusted minister. His intention is self-evident.
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I demoted you this time for my own reasons. You have to understand me. Don’t worry, your name has been registered with me and you will be transferred back sooner or later.