Ouyang Fa and Zhang Yue sat down respectively as guest and host.
Ouyang Fa smiled and said: "Since we are waiting, let me order tea for Sanlang!"
“Don’t dare to take it seriously.”
Ouyang smiled and ordered someone to put out tea sets and order tea for Zhang Yue himself.
But Ouyang Fa took out the tea cake with the dragon and phoenix pattern, wrapped it in clean paper and crushed it into pieces. Then he put the broken tea cubes into the grinding trough and ground it into tea powder. Finally, he put the tea powder into the chaluo and sifted it.
Although Zhang Yue doesn’t know how to order tea, he also knows that when ordering tea, the finer the powder, the better.
Ouyang Fa was very troublesome about sifting tea, and he sifted it twice before getting it right.
If Zhang Yue was a little impatient when he was waiting for tea, then watching Ouyang Fa sifting tea for him, he would calm down to a certain extent. Instead, he could feel the sound of the first-class bird singing in the sky from the fine sound of Cha Luo sifting tea.
quiet.
At this time, the water in the soup bottle was already boiling. Ouyang Fa added another spoonful of water to the soup bottle. When it boiled for the second time, he added another spoonful of water. When it reached the third boil, he lifted it off the tea stove.
, wait for the sound of water to completely stop.
Ouyang Fa first brewed the tea cup with boiling water, then added the tea powder, mixed the tea powder into a tea paste with a little boiling water, then added boiling water and continued to stir with a teaspoon.
Not long after, a bowl of tea soup with noodles as thick as snow was ready.
Zhang Yue, Peng Jingyi and their classmates also ordered tea several times in the teahouse, but the tea-ordering skills of Dr. Tea were never as exquisite as Ouyang Fa. Here Zhang Yue lamented that rich people not only know how to play, but also have
taste.
After drinking a bowl of tea, Zhang Yue's whole body felt very comfortable.
Zhang Yue said: "Thank you, Mr. Dalang, for your hospitality."
Ouyang laughed and said: "With a little effort, since Sanlang came to Beijing, where did he go to visit?"
Zhang Yue took a sip of tea and said, "No, I was preparing for the Imperial Examination, so I didn't move around. I was studying and revising in the inn."
Ouyang Fa said: "When I first arrived in Bianjing and saw such a prosperous resort, Sanlang didn't even leave the house. It's really admirable."
Can Zhang Yue say that he is short of money?
Hence Zhang Yue said: "My talents are few and my learning is shallow, so I dare not not go all out in studying my books and preparing for the exam."
"Oh?" Ouyang Fa smiled and said, "If Sanlang is not sure about being admitted to Imperial College, why not come here first and let my father give you an idea."
You must know that Hu Yuan and Li Gou in Taixue today were recommended by Ouyang Xiu. With his prestige, it is not difficult at all to recommend several people to Taixue.
Zhang Yue said: "How dare I trouble Mr. Ouyang with this matter?"
Ouyang Fa shook his head and said: "Sanlang is just kidding. The first thing about the examination depends on heaven and earth, the second depends on oneself, and the third is the favor of the examiner. No matter how good the article is, if the examiner doesn't like it, it will not be accepted. If the article is slightly inferior, as long as it is suitable
According to the examiner’s intention, there may not be a chance.”
Zhang Yue thought to himself that the Taixue entrance exam was not difficult for him, and there was really no need to bother Ouyang Xiu.
So Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Then I really have to thank Mr. Dalang for his kindness."
Zhang Yue saw a look of displeasure on Ouyang Fa's face, but saw that he said somewhat reproachfully: "Sanlang is Mr. Boyi, Mr. Biao Min is a master, and he is like family to my father. If they know that they have not done anything for Sanlang,
Wouldn't it make my father look bad in front of two old friends? Has Saburo considered this?"
Zhang Yue thought to himself, what kind of logic is this? It’s my fault for not asking you for help?
“Dalangjun is joking.”
“It’s not a joke, Sanlang is so talented, it really shouldn’t be like this.”
"Dalangjun is right, Sanlang is too petty," Zhang Yue smiled, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip and said, "Dalangjun likes tea, so he also understands the truth. Tea is born to be beaten by wind and rain.
, exposed to the sun and freezing, after being picked from the tree, they are used as tea cakes and then ground into powder. Finally, they are made into a paste, which is put into boiling water and scalded. After being tortured before it can be eaten, it becomes
A cup of good tea. Doesn’t this person want the same thing? Mr. Da Lang, do you think I’m right?”
Ouyang Fa was stunned when he heard this. Zhang Yue's words were not a reminder to him.
At this moment, Ouyang Fa just looked at the other person and felt that the young man in front of him was not simple.
At this time, a servant came up and whispered a few words to Ouyang Fa. Ouyang Fa nodded and said with an apologetic expression: "Sanlang, I'm really sorry. My father originally planned to see you, but suddenly I heard that Wu was in bad health after joining the government.
I felt unwell, so I rushed to visit him, fearing that I might not have time to see him today."
It goes without saying much about the relationship between the Wu family and Ouyang Xiu, so it is reasonable that they have no time to see him.
Zhang Yue said: "It doesn't matter, Dalangjun. As far as I know, your wife is also the daughter of the Wu family!"
Ouyang Fa smiled when he heard this and said, "Exactly."
"I don't dare to delay, so I'll just take my leave first."
As he spoke, Zhang Yue took out a tea cup and said: "My master said that Ouyang, a bachelor, likes tea. It just so happens that we don't have any other tea cups in Jianzhou, but we have some in Jianzhou. My relatives happen to be in this business, and we people in the mountains are also I don’t know what a good thing is, so I gave it to the Fang family like Mr. Ouyang for appreciation."
After speaking, Zhang Yue presented it to Ouyang Fa. Ouyang Fa saw that the Jianzhan gift from Zhang Yue was indeed a good thing, and he was very happy: "Sanlang is interested, so I will accept it for my father first."
“There is one thing that cannot be considered elegant, so the gentleman can just take it and play with it.”
After speaking, Zhang Yue took out a few free seals carved from Shoushan stone from his bag. On them were engraved some auspicious words such as "zhengxing", "dezhi", "xingji" and other auspicious words.
“This is it?” Ouyang Fa asked doubtfully.
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "I have carved some casual seals myself. In the past, seals made of copper and jade had the meaning of being indestructible. But it requires a specialized craftsman. It happens that the Shoushan stone produced in Fujian is not only sent to the palace as tribute." , they are very good for carving. I just carve a few for fun on weekdays, fearing that they will make Mr. Ouyang and Mr. Dalang laugh."
Ouyang Fa laughed loudly when he heard this. He picked up the Shoushan Stone Xianzhang and started to read it. He couldn't help but praise it: "What a beautiful stone, what an exquisite idea."
“I feel ashamed to say that I have never been good at reading or writing, but I just like these things. My father also likes such exquisite things, which are simply better than gold and silver.”
After saying that, Ouyang Fa picked it up and played with it. The Shoushan stone was as warm and soft as jade, and as smooth as a girl's skin. He immediately ordered someone to get red clay and stamped it on the paper. He saw that the calligraphy and painting were clear, especially Zhang Yue's. The seal script suddenly came to life.
The seal characters printed on the paper are like dragons flying.
Ouyang Fa couldn't help but said: "The seal characters are good."
Speaking, Ouyang Fa said to others: "Call your third brother quickly."
Ouyang Fa said to Zhang Yue: "No wonder Mr. Boyi said in his letter that Sanlang's seal script has been passed down by him. If the imperial court had not stopped the calligraphy examination, Sanlang would have been awarded officials based on his calligraphy."
“I don’t dare to take it. As long as Da Langjun likes it.”
Soon Ouyang Fa’s third brother Ouyang Di came here.
Ouyang Pei, who is about the same age as Zhang Yue, couldn't help but say: "I am trying to figure out the words for a poem. I wonder why my brother called me?"
Ouyang Fa said: "Of course I have something important to call you here. Come and see this Sanlang."
Ouyang Di saluted and saw him. Ouyang laughed and said, "Didn't you recently compile ancient records with your father? Do you know that this is Mr. Boyi's student?"
When Ouyang Pei heard this, his expression changed greatly, and he immediately saluted and said: "Dad once said that when he compiled the ancient records, if there was something unclear, he must ask Dr. Yang (Yang Nanzhong) and Mr. Boyi. Now I see Mr. Boyi's
Master, I finally have someone to ask for advice."
Zhang Yue heard that Zhang Youzhi once told him about Ouyang Xiu's "Collection of Ancient Records and Postscripts". Ouyang Xiu took advantage of his official duties and extensively visited the public and private collections of epigraphic texts and copied them down. From King Mu of the Zhou Dynasty to the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties
, the content is extremely extensive.
There were some characters in the inscription that he didn't recognize, so Ouyang Xiu asked Yang Nanzhong and Zhang Youzhi for advice. As Ouyang Xiu's third son, Ouyang Pei was famous for his blogging skills since he was a child. He also liked the study of epigraphy and stone very much, so he helped Ouyang Xiu organize this book.
"Postscript to the Collection of Ancient Records".
As soon as the other party heard that Zhang Yue was Zhang Youzhi's disciple, he immediately pulled him to sit down, and his expression was even more excited than that of his brother Ouyang Fa.
During this period, Ouyang Pei saw Zhang Yue’s Shoushan Stone Xianzhu, and he liked it so much that he couldn’t put it down. It wasn’t that the Shoushan Stone was rare, but that Zhang Yue’s ingenuity was rare, and the seal script was even more rare.
Ouyang Falian said: "This is how many brothers Sanlang has given to us. You can only choose one at most."
Ouyang Pei asked reluctantly: "Sanlang, I wonder how many of them you still have on hand? I know it was hard for you to get it. I'm willing to pay for it. One or two guans, no, how about selling them all to me?"
Zhang Yue was shocked. This was too profitable. Ouyang Fa said strangely, "Third brother, how much money do you make per month?"
"If it doesn't work out, my brother will lend me some, and Saburo will give me some on credit."
Ha ha!
The three of them laughed together.
Zhang Yue said: "Don't worry, you two Kunzhongs. As long as I have the Shoushan stone on hand, I will carve it for you, and there is no need to worry about the money."
They both were overjoyed when they heard this.
Zhang Yue immediately stood up to say goodbye. Ouyang Fa and Ouyang Di tried to persuade him, "Sanlang, don't be in a hurry. Please bring some tea."
After drinking another bowl of tea, the two of them became more and more interested in talking.
Ouyang Xiu and Ouyang Di read a lot of ancient and modern inscriptions when writing "Collection of Ancient Records and Postscripts". As for Zhang Yue, in order to write seal script, Zhang Youzhi also gave him many seal script posts.
So everyone got along well when talking about these things, and the two of them were even more reluctant to leave Zhang Yue.
Finally, Zhang Yue couldn't stay anymore and stood up to leave. Ouyang Fa immediately asked Zhang Yue where he lived. Then the two sent Zhang Yue out. At this time, a servant brought out a plate with five or six coins and a silver ingot on it.
.
Ouyang Fa said: "When Sanlang came to the capital, he had a lot of money to spend. He kept some money with him and spent it when he needed it. This is what Xiao Ke and his brother-in-law have in mind. After a few days, my father will have some free time.
Please ask Sanlang to come and talk to me again, we will have other arrangements then."
Zhang Yue said: "I don't dare to... thank Mr. Dalang and Mr. Sanlang."
Ouyang Pei said reluctantly: "Next time Sanlang comes to visit, he must take a look at my father's collection of calligraphy and paintings, and then I can have a long chat with you."
Zhang Yue smiled and said: "Okay, definitely."
Immediately Zhang Yue collected the money and silver and said goodbye and left.
This time Zhang Yue was considered rich. Although he didn't see Ouyang Xiu at Ouyang's house this time, he had a good chat with the two Ouyang masters and made good friends.
