The pavilion is named "Bi Lang" and is located in the back garden of Ou Mansion. The back garden is not big and there is no pond, but there are dozens of willow trees planted around the pavilion. When the trees are full of blue ribbons, the breeze blows like rippling blue waves.
It is still early spring, and the willow branches have not yet hung green. A few bamboo poles are reflected on the windows of the pavilion, swaying in the wind, as if they are infected by the laughter in the pavilion.
When he learned that Chen Ke and the others were coming, Ouyang Xiu announced that he would be closed to guests today and held a reception banquet for them in the Bilang Pavilion.
The pavilion is made in the Tang Dynasty, with no seats or chairs. It has a wooden floor and rush mats. There are several tables and tables, and people sit on the floor in a circle.
At that time, Ouyang Xiu sat alone and looked at the whole room of juniors with a smile. In addition to the Chen Ke brothers, several of his sons, and his favorite disciple Zeng Gong... he was the 'Brother Zi Gu'
, maybe now I have to add a 'one'... Together with Xue Wen, Chen Ke and Zeng Gong are very similar. They pay close attention to reality, have a rigorous and thoughtful writing style, are neither exaggerated nor empty talk, are down-to-earth, and pay attention to practical results. This is exactly what Ouyang Xiu said.
The essence of the ancient prose movement advocated.
But there are differences between the two. Zeng Gong's article is a pure Confucian style and will never go beyond the rules of the saint's words. However, Chen Ke's article does not believe in authority. He only talks about actual evidence and uses rigorous reasoning to prove his opinions.
Wrong. We will always criticize the "sages' words" that are contradictory and obviously fallacious.
Ouyang Xiu not only loves the purity and dignity of the former, but also loves the vigor of the latter that overcomes the shortcomings of the times and clears up the old age, which makes it difficult for him to prioritize. Fortunately, the palms and backs of the hands are all flesh, so forget it...
After hearing what Chen Ke had experienced outside, Ouyang Xiu chuckled and said, "If they knew that you were the author of the Dictionary, I'm sure they wouldn't have this trouble."
"Speaking of "Dictionary"," Chen Ke said with some anxiety: "It has been launched in Beijing for nearly a year, and I don't know what the effect is?"
"Just ask the monk..." Ouyang Xiu has four sons. The eldest son, nicknamed Bohe, is seventeen years old. The youngest son, nicknamed Jimo, nicknamed "Monk", is only eight years old this year.
"Replying to what my father and Senior Brother Chen said," the young monk stood up after hearing this and said with a sweet voice, "In our primary education, we no longer use rhyme books, but instead use "dictionaries" to teach."
"So fast?" Chen Ke couldn't believe it. He thought that it would be pretty good if it took more than ten years to popularize it.
"Of course, you don't even look at who is promoting it." Ouyang Xiu twisted his beard and said with a smile: "The official wrote the preface personally, and I also wrote the postscript. With these people all over the place, who dares not to learn?!" said
He laughed loudly and said: "It's just a joke, the key point is this "Dictionary". It really has the magic of cutting out the complex and simplifying it, turning the difficult into the easy, getting immediate results, and eager to learn quickly. After learning the 'pinyin method' taught by the old man, the official read the "Dictionary"
Dictionary", I was full of admiration. I closed the book for a long time and sighed... This is my "He Tu" and "Luo Shu" of the Song Dynasty!"
Chen Ke opened his mouth indecently. Damn, this comment is too much... "The Book of Changes" says, "Rivers produce pictures, Luo produces books, and sages follow them." This makes this Dictionary auspicious.
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"That's why the officials happily wrote the preface. Their evaluation of 'This is the prosperity of the country's culture and education, and it will also help the country's culture and education prosper, surpassing eight dynasties, surpassing the Tang Dynasty, and leading the way for thousands of years...' is not
It's Yimei; your dictionary really meets the official's wishes."
The Song Dynasty practiced martial arts and cultivated literature, attaching great importance to literature and education. Even the emperor personally advertised, using high-ranking officials, generous salaries, and charming wives and mansions to lure people to study. Is there any magic weapon that can promote this national policy better than the Pinyin plan?
The official held the "Dictionary" in his hand, as if he had seen his Song Dynasty, which had become a country of etiquette and music where everyone was knowledgeable and ethical, a country of gentlemen... When Ouyang Xiu saw him, he smiled so hard that his teeth were exposed.
The official couldn't wait to see who could compile such a magical book. When he heard that the author was not yet twenty years old, he even exclaimed, could it be that heaven sent some literature and music to assist me?
Ouyang Xiu was eager for officials to seek talents, but he kept a calm attitude. He urged the officials that Chen Ke was still too young and it would not be a good thing to suddenly praise him too highly. He should just let nature take its course and wait until the people and scholars recognized it.
, the voice has risen, and it is safe to follow the current.
The officials also heard that Chen Ke was traveling around the world and would participate in the next major competition, so they did not rush to summon him. So now that the "Dictionary" has become popular in the capital, no one knows that this Chen Ke is
And that little sister Su... who is she?
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"As for your insistence on adding the name of the younger sister of the Su family," Ouyang Xiu said with a narrow smile: "But there are many people saying that you are honest and honest, and do not take away the merits of women. You can be said to be a gentleman like water; some say that you are a gentleman like water;
It is degrading and extremely ridiculous to ask all the men in the world to study a book written by a woman."
"Hi..." Chen Ke smiled nonchalantly and said, "Whatever, the officials don't object."
"The official is a rare tolerant and benevolent king," Ouyang Xiu said with a smile: "He is also a rare sentimental king, so..." Feeling that this was not appropriate, he stopped and changed the topic: "Everyone is here
Now, there’s nothing to care about... When people are jealous of you, they can always find excuses, and if they don’t exist, they’ll just make it up out of thin air and just turn a deaf ear.” When these words came out of his mouth, it was particularly touching.
"Teacher, don't worry," Chen Ke said with a smile: "I just think they are farting, those who scold me are farts, and those who praise me are farts, and I will ignore them."
"Speaking freely." Ouyang Xiu shook his head and said: "You will know by then that non-sages cannot be immovable!" He waved his hands and said: "That's all, let's not talk about this." He said with a self-deprecating smile: "
Although I am in a mess in the officialdom, I can still protect you from the wind and rain in the literary world."
"Thank you teacher..." Chen Ke thanked him sincerely.
So the master and the disciples picked up some light-hearted topics to talk about. Ouyang Xiu asked gossipingly: "So little sister Su, is she the one you must marry? Can you bother me to go to the Liu family?"
"Yes," Chen Ke said with a smile, "Who dares not to give face to the teacher?"
"In front of the Liu family in Hedong, even the royal family feels inferior," Ouyang Xiu said with a bitter smile: "What do I mean by the so-called 'leader of the literary world'?"
"I heard that their family is very domineering." Song Duanping asked with a smile: "How come even the Tian family thinks they are shorter?"
"The Liu family in Hedong is truly a thousand-year-old family," Ouyang Xiu said in awe when mentioning the Liu family: "Although they have not reached the top, they have been able to flourish for a thousand years and are considered the top in every dynasty, except
I’m afraid they are the only family of Confucius and Saints.”
"Let's not talk about it. Let's talk about your Yue family... The sixth ancestor is the famous Liu Shaoshi, and I, Emperor Shunzu of the Song Dynasty, used to be his staff." Zhao Kuangyin became the emperor and posthumously named the fifth ancestor. His great-grandfather Zhao
Jue was also honored as Emperor Shunzu. And Zhao Jue was once a subordinate of Liu Gongquan. How could you not make the old Zhao family short of breath?
"If we only rely on the honor of our ancestors, the Liu family will not be able to stand up..." After all, we cannot tell everyone that my ancestor is the leader of the ancestors of the old Zhao family. This is simply because the old man has eaten arsenic and is impatient. Ouyang Xiu
He said: "But the family is still prosperous and has many talents. You have to admire it... For example, the father of the current Liu family is the famous Liu Kai and Liu Zhongtu, who was both civil and military. They are also my predecessors in the classical prose movement.
"
Of course, Chen Ke had heard of Liu Kai's name, and knew that he was a man with the most powerful tyranny. He suddenly said: "No wonder the Liu family is so tyrannical. It turns out they are his descendants. No wonder, no wonder..."
"But I am very curious..." Ouyang Xiu twisted his beard and said with a smile: "What kind of person is the little sister of the Su family, who can make you abandon the Liu family?"
"I won't be able to see my little sister for a while, but her father and brother have also come to the capital. It is estimated that they will come to the house to post a message soon." Chen Ke smiled and said: "At that time, the teacher will take a look at the father and son.
How stunning and beautiful...and their father has said more than once that if the younger sister were a man, she would definitely be more promising than her two older brothers."
"Oh?" Ouyang Xiu's interest was suddenly aroused. To be honest, it was easy for him to take a break at home during the holiday, but he had to meet those unknown visitors all day long and read those crappy articles that made no sense. The old man was really depressed.
Dead. I really hope that there will be a few articles that will refresh his eyes and meet a few interesting characters. This can be regarded as the reward for the hard voluntary work: "Why don't you come?"
"They have their own plans," Song Duanping replied with a smile: "We can only come first."
"Well, I remember this father and son." Ouyang Xiu nodded and told his eldest son: "In the future, if there are three father and son named Su, let them in."
"Yes." Sima Fa nodded and accepted the order.
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After finishing the meal until noon, Ouyang Xiu asked the juniors to put on tea and fruit and asked the juniors to continue playing. However, he glanced at Chen Ke, got up and left the table, and went to the study to wait.
After a while, Chen Ke knocked on the door and came in.
The layout of Ouyang Xiu's study is very simple. In addition to a collection of thousands of books, there are only one burner of incense, one piano, one game of chess, and one couch... At this moment, Ouyang Xiu was sitting on the bamboo couch, looking at him with a deep expression.
"Teacher, what do you want from me?"
"Let me ask you." Ouyang Xiu's face no longer looked relaxed and casual in Bilangxuan. He only saw a solemn look on his face and said: "Do you still have contact with that kid?"
"Who?" Chen Ke was stunned for a moment, then suddenly said: "The teacher is saying, what about Zhao Zongji?"
I went out to be busy at noon, not to play, but to work... The miserable monk has been working hard for almost two months, and he doesn't know what a rest day is.
