This Jixian Restaurant has opened so big in Yuzhou, and the shopkeeper is also good at dancing and elegant. Seeing that the new magistrate of the state is very fond of Chen Siniang, Chen Siniang is also willing to do so, and quickly orders someone to bring Chen Siniang's birth certificate and body deed to them.
Wei Chen.
Wei Chen asked Yuan An to collect the deed, and then asked the shopkeeper the price for Chen Siniang's redemption. The shopkeeper wanted to give the new magistrate a favor, so he quoted a small amount with a flattering smile.
How could Wei Chen be greedy for such a small advantage? Seeing that the shopkeeper was hiding it and refused to quote truthfully, he didn't bother with him too much, so he turned around and consulted Gu Tingye, an expert in this field.
Gu Tingye looked Chen Siniang up and down, and his eyes stayed on the crooked-neck pipa for a while. After thinking for a moment, he slowly stretched out three fingers: "Although I have unique skills, after all, I am old and my years are gone. Three hundred
Two is enough."
Wei Chen raised his chin and signaled Yuan An to pay the bill. The shopkeeper wanted to refuse, saying that he didn't need so much. Wei Chen coughed in displeasure, and the shopkeeper didn't dare to say anything and accepted the money with a smile. p>
After redeeming Chen Siniang's body, Wei Chen asked Yuan An to take her down to pack her things. First, she went to find an inn in the state to stay, and took "Ode to Jun Porcelain" and studied the music score carefully. When the music was composed, Wei Chen was satisfied with it.
After that, he sent someone to take her to Bianjing.
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After arranging Chen Siniang, Wei Chen sat back on his seat, raised his hand to Zhao Zongquan beside him, and said apologetically: "On a whim, I made the team coach laugh, so please forgive me."
Seeing this, Zhao Zongquan hurriedly stood up and clasped his fists in return and said: "Master Zhizhou said something serious. It is an honor for Xiaguan and his son to see Wenzong's style with his own eyes today."
Wei Chen smiled and asked Zhao Zongquan to sit down, picked up the wine pot, and filled it up for Zhao Zongquan and himself: "As you know from the group training, why did I want to redeem Chen Siniang's body?"
Zhao Zongquan just witnessed the whole process of Wei Chen composing poems on the spot, and also heard Wei Chen's various arrangements for Chen Siniang. Combining the two, it was not difficult to guess Wei Chen's intentions.
"Your Excellency, do you want to make Jun porcelain famous so as to attract merchants, increase taxes, and enrich the treasury?"
"Exactly!"
Wei Chen smiled and held up his hands.
Zhao Ceying on the side couldn't help but said: "A gentleman is known as righteousness, and a villain is known as benefit. I heard that you have read poetry and books since you were a child. Why do you humble yourself and focus on business affairs in vain?"
"Insolent!" Zhao Zongquan interrupted displeasedly: "Master Zhizhou has his own reasons for doing things. How can you, a junior, turn to comment?"
Under Zhao Zongquan's sharp gaze, Zhao Ceying had no choice but to close her mouth.
He is obviously a few years older than Wei Chen, but in my father's opinion, he becomes Wei Chen's junior. How can this be justified?
The first level of officialdom is crushing to death!
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
Seeing Zhao Ceying's aggrieved look, Wei Chen laughed, waved his hands indifferently, and then said in a warm voice: "Benevolence is the foundation of righteousness. What is benevolence? Master said, it is love for others. Zigong said, if you have a good heart,
How can one be called benevolent if he can help the people? The Master said, "What is benevolent must be holy! Yao and Shun were like sick people!"
Zhao Ceying quoted Confucius' words to question Wei Chen, and Wei Chen also used Confucius' words to refute Zhao Ceying.
Wei Chen has a photographic memory and is well-read, so when it comes to dropping his book bag, how can Zhao Ceying be Wei Chen's opponent?
After listening to Wei Chen's words, Zhao Ceying couldn't help but feel a little confused. It was only after Wei Chen explained it to him that he finally understood the meaning of Wei Chen's words.
Didn't you say that a gentleman is a metaphor for righteousness? You are right, but your knowledge has not yet reached the level of mastery, and you don't know that benevolence is the foundation of righteousness.
When Confucius talked about benevolence, he said that benevolence means loving others. At that time, Zigong once asked, if it can help all the people live a good life, does that count as benevolence?
Confucius's answer was that it is not just benevolence, but the conduct of a saint, which even Yao and Shun may not be able to achieve.
The reason why Wei Chen did not hesitate to use his reputation to promote the development of Jun porcelain trade in Yuzhou was to benefit the people of Yuzhou. He was taking the road of helping the world and reassuring the people, and he was following the behavior of the saints.
After understanding what Wei Chen meant, Zhao Ceying blushed and felt ashamed.
Even though you are small, you are still a small person! Look at others, this is how you have truly read the book thoroughly!
Wei Chen comforted him softly: "Don't worry about my humble opinion. If you still have any questions, you can just ask them and let's discuss them together."
Zhao Ceying felt even more embarrassed and just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl in.
After a long time, Zhao Ceying regained his composure, gritted his teeth, stood up suddenly, bowed deeply to Wei Chen, then knelt down in front of Wei Chen with a plop and said: "Today, students know what it is to be a frog in the well. Sir, you are a great talent, please accept it."
Dear students!”
"I can't do it, I can't do it!" Wei Chen was startled and quickly stood up to help him.
Zhao Ceying, however, refused to get up. Her knees seemed to be growing on the ground, motionless.
Just listen to his sincere words: "Students want to worship the teacher as their teacher, and learn from him the way to help the world and bring peace to the people. I hope that the teacher will help you!"
Wei Chen said: "What's wrong with this? I'm just a day older than you in books and scriptures. How can I be your teacher? What's more, you are still my elder brother in terms of age."
"Please sir, make it happen!"
"This..." Wei Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He had no idea for a moment and had to turn his head to look at Zhao Zongquan.
Zhao Zongquan stood up and bowed to Wei Chen and said: "Master Zhizhou, although this son of Xiaguan is ineffective, fortunately he still has a desire to learn and is not hopeless. Please also ask Master Zhizhou for the sake of his heart.
He accepted him as his disciple, and the lower official was extremely grateful."
"That's right, Xingyun, just accept this student!" Gu Tingye also followed suit, urging Wei Chen to accept a disciple.
Originally, Gu Tingye and Zhao Ceying were brothers, but if Zhao Ceying became Wei Chen's student, wouldn't Gu Tingye be a generation older than Zhao Ceying out of thin air? I'm really happy just thinking about it!
Hearing what Zhao Zongquan said, Wei Chen also felt the sincerity of their father and son.
Looking at Zhao Ceying who was kneeling down, Wei Chen couldn't help scratching his head. What kind of thing is this? Is it better to accept this apprentice or not? It's really confusing!
"It's not that I don't want to teach you, I'm just afraid that my knowledge will be poor and I will mislead my disciples. But since Zhao Tuanlian speaks respectfully, I have no choice but to be respectful rather than obey."
Zhao Zongquan was overjoyed after hearing this and said to Zhao Ceying: "Since Lord Zhizhou has agreed, from now on, you must listen to Lord Zhizhou carefully. Do you understand?"
Zhao Ceying nodded vigorously, her excitement palpable.
Gu Tingye pursed his lips towards Zhao Ceying and said, "Why don't you offer tea to your teacher quickly?"
Only then did Zhao Ceying come back to his senses. At this time, he no longer cared about Gu Tingye's gloating smile, and hurriedly stood up, served tea, and saluted Wei Chen.
Wei Chen took the tea, took a sip, and said in a deep voice: "The knowledge of being a teacher is not that important, it is just four words, practice in the world, you can understand it carefully in the future."
Zhao Ceying saluted respectfully: "The teacher's words must be carried out by students throughout their lives."
"That being the case..."
Wei Chen muttered: "There are more than a dozen kilns near Juntai. I went to see them yesterday and found that the management of each kiln is chaotic, the quality of the porcelain fired is uneven, and there is vicious competition. It is very important for the future development of the Jun porcelain trade.
It is very unfavorable and urgently needs vigorous rectification. You have been in Yuzhou for many years and are familiar with the situation in the state. How about I leave this matter to you?"