The elegant style poetry society organized by the sixth prince Hongzhao has gradually become a popular trend in Daliang, the capital of Chen, in recent years. All the disciples of Daliang scholars hope to receive invitations with the word "elegant style".
But in fact, not everyone can receive invitations, even if you are really knowledgeable.
It's not because the Sixth Prince values family status, the problem is the palace ban.
You must know that the sixth prince Zhao Hongzhao has not left the palace, and his sleeping pavilion, Yafeng Pavilion, is within the palace. This makes some talented scholars from outside unable to participate in the poetry meeting, because they do not know the details of the palace gate.
Can't even get in.
Therefore, basically only the local children of Chendu Daliang, or the scholars from other counties who have lived in Daliang for a long time and have gained some reputation and will not be suspected of being suspicious, can obtain this honor and enter the palace.
Go to Yafeng Pavilion to participate in the poetry meeting.
Because of these restrictions, the regular visitors to the Liuhuang Brothers Poetry Festival are basically the children of local dignitaries and celebrities in Daliang, or the nephews of ministers in the court. These children come from good family backgrounds, and naturally they will not be subject to the palace guards.
their doubts.
Following the Sixth Emperor Brother Zhao Hongzhao, Zhao Hongrun and Princess Yulong entered the front hall of Yafeng Pavilion.
Zhao Hongrun had been here several times, so he was not surprised at all, but Princess Yulong seemed to be stunned, because the walls around the front hall of Yafeng Pavilion were covered with this Qilin'er's calligraphy and paintings.
Some painted mountains and rivers, some painted rivers, some painted buildings, some painted landscapes, and some painted ladies. They were all so dazzling that Princess Yulong was stunned.
She simply couldn't believe that the same person could paint different landscapes with different painting styles and write different words with different calligraphy.
I remember that last month, Princess Yulong also drew many paintings and hung them in her boudoir based on Zhao Hongrun's description of the scenery outside the palace and what she saw and heard during the Dragon Boat Festival. However, compared with the paintings and calligraphy that she thought she was satisfied with, this Qilin
She was so ashamed that she wanted to rush back to Yuqiong Pavilion immediately and tear up all the paintings and calligraphy that she had been proud of.
"Brother Sixth Emperor is a born Qilin!"
Seeing Princess Yulong standing in front of her with a stunned look on her face, Zhao Hongrun couldn't guess what she was thinking, so he comforted her in a low voice.
In fact, not only Princess Yulong, but also Zhao Hongrun once lamented that the Sixth Emperor's attainments in calligraphy and painting were inferior to him.
At this time, in the hall, there were about a dozen young scholars of the same age as Hong Zhao and Hong Run sitting in the banquet, tapping bowls and tea cups with chopsticks, and chanting loudly.
Not to mention, these people's tapping is quite in tune, not random tapping. It is obvious at a glance that they are people who are proficient in music. Therefore, even using bowls, teacups and other objects, they can actually play good music.
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"Everyone, everyone." The Sixth Prince Hongzhao clapped his hands and introduced: "Today we have a distinguished guest joining us..."
The young scholars present raised their heads curiously, and saw the sixth prince Hongzhao pushing Zhao Hongrun in front of him, and introduced them to them with a smile: "That is my eighth brother, Hongrun!"
"Whoa whoa--"
A burst of exclamation suddenly sounded in the hall. This exclamation came from several young scholars among them, while the other scholars looked at their companions in confusion, not knowing why their companions looked so amazed.
"It turns out that it is His Highness the Eighth Prince who teaches in the East Palace who is not qualified to teach!"
A young scholar who was about the same age as Zhao Hongzhao stood up immediately, bowed his hands to Zhao Hongrun and said, "That day in Wende Hall, Your Highness really opened our eyes!"
Who is this?
Seeing that the other party was obviously several years older than him, but he took the initiative to lower his posture and saluted him, Zhao Hongrun was slightly dazed, and turned to ask the Sixth Brother with his eyes.
Seeing this, the sixth prince Hongzhao explained in a low voice: "This is He Xinxian, the direct grandson of Zhongshu Ling He Lao."
Zhongshu Ling He Lao?... He Xiangxu's grandson? Huh? He Xinxian... Isn't that the third place in Xinke?
Zhao Hongrun was slightly surprised, and he politely returned the greeting: "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no."
This was Zhao Hongrun's sincere congratulations, but He Xinxian's expression became slightly embarrassed after hearing this.
Seeing this, the sixth prince Hongzhao smoothed things over and said: "Xinxian, please don't misunderstand... Hongrun didn't mean to make fun of you. He didn't know what happened at last year's poetry meeting."
"Making fun?" Zhao Hongrun had a look of confusion on his face.
Therefore, the sixth prince Hongzhao explained to Zhao Hongrun.
It turns out that as the direct grandson of Zhongshu Ling He Xiangxu, He Xinxian did not have to take the scientific examination so early. It was just that last year, there were several sons of wealthy and powerful families in Chendu Daliang who wanted to participate in the Yafeng Poetry Society. Because of their literary talent and style evaluation,
Being rejected from the relationship, he felt bitter and angry, so he spread rumors that the Yafeng Poetry Club was just the sixth prince and a few pretentious guys there to entertain themselves, without any real ability.
Therefore, as the first young scholar that the Sixth Prince Hongzhao came into contact with and a veteran of the Yafeng Poetry Society, He Xinxian, the grandson of He Xiangxu, the Secretary of the Central Committee, took the initiative to participate in the provincial examination last fall, hoping to be the top scorer in the high school in this year's examination and make a name for himself.
The reputation of the Yafeng Poetry Society has dampened the spirit of those guys who are not qualified to be invited to the poetry society but still frame the Yafeng Poetry Society.
Unexpectedly, this year's Great Wei Competition produced two wizards, one Kou Zheng and the other Luo Yao, who pushed He Xinxian, who hoped to win the first prize in the imperial examination, to third place. No wonder He Xinxian felt embarrassed.
That's what happened.
Zhao Hongrun suddenly understood, shook his head and comforted with a smile: "I once accompanied the supervisor in the scientific examination, and I know the quota for this examination. Mr. He can win the third place among more than 2,600 candidates, which is enough to prove that He
The fact that the young master has read poetry and books is enough to prove the Yafeng Poetry Club, so why should the young master be so worried about it?"
"That's what I advised him as well." The sixth prince Hongzhao said, "Winning third place among 2,600 candidates is already a very proud achievement. Xinxian, don't worry about it anymore.
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With that said, Zhao Hongzhao called his younger brother Zhao Hongrun to sit down in the vacant seat. He originally planned to set up a seat for Princess Yulong, but unexpectedly the latter also followed Zhao Hongrun and sat down in the seat. Seeing this, Zhao Hongzhao stopped being meddlesome.
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To be honest, he really didn't know how to introduce Princess Yulong to his friends, so he might as well just forget it.
"Master He now has an official position?"
After sitting down, Zhao Hongrun curiously asked He Xinxian, who was sitting next to him. After all, the latter had just lowered his posture and took the initiative to salute him, which made Zhao Hongrun very fond of him.
"Temporarily working as a scribe in the Hanlin Mansion, copying documents." He Xinxian replied a little shyly.
"Book of Lingshi?" Zhao Hongrun was stunned and asked in confusion: "The third place in the new discipline is dignified, and he has been relegated to the position of Booking and History?"
What is a Lingshi who copies documents? To put it bluntly, he is a small official who copies books and has almost no authority. It stands to reason that an outstanding new scholar like He Xinxian is at least a Lingshi under the twenty-fourth Silang officer. If he is more proficient in
With a good connection, it is not impossible to get the position of Langguan. Who would have thought that he was just a scribe.
You must know that there are hundreds of people under the Hanlin government who are responsible for copying books, orders and histories. Although they are within the official system, they have to be said to be just low-level officials.
"Both my ancestors and my father wanted me to serve as Shu Ling Shi for two years." He Xinxian explained euphemistically.
Zhao Hongrun suddenly realized it and was about to speak when he saw Zhao Hongzhao, the Sixth Emperor's brother, crowded over. He blinked and said with a smile: "Actually, Xinxian is just not convinced. He intends to stay in the history of the Book of Orders and wait for the examination in three years before taking the exam again."
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He Xinxian blushed slightly when the sixth prince's words pierced his thoughts, and his face was full of sarcasm.
In the Wei Dynasty, serving officials were allowed to retake the examination, but those who usually did so were arrogant young people. After all, it took three years. Take He Xinxian for example, if he had the will
, it’s enough to climb to the position of Lang Guan, so why bother to take the exam again? Even if you get the top prize, you will only be a Lang Guan at best. What’s the difference?
To put it bluntly, it's just a sense of honor and self-esteem, and you just want to win the honor of being the number one scholar at all costs.
When he thought of the No. 1 Scholar, Zhao Hongrun couldn't help but think of Kou Zheng, a poor scholar who won the No. 1 Scholar in a new discipline.
"The scholar named Kou Zheng...is he also in the Hanlin Mansion?"
He Xinxian shook his head and said: "That Kou Zhengshizi is the new champion, and he was originally a candidate for Langguan. However, he seems to be more inclined to transfer from outside. As far as I know, he hopes that the court will appoint him as a county magistrate somewhere in Shangdang."
Order the candidate...it can be seen that Master Kou is a talented man full of ambition."
Zhao Hongrun couldn't help but feel a little dumb. As far as he knew, most of the scholars in the world were thinking of being an official in Daliang, the capital of Chendu in the Wei Dynasty. Who would be willing to be a local county magistrate? After all, the chances of promotion were far away for officials in Daliang, the capital of Chen.
They are much higher than local officials. Once they meet the support of noble people, they will rise to the top immediately. However, those new champions take the initiative to serve as county magistrates. As He Xinxian praised, they are indeed full of ambition and sincerely hope that the great Wei
A pragmatic person who can grow stronger day by day.
Suddenly, Zhao Hongrun thought of something in his mind and asked in a low voice: "Brother Emperor, the second place in the new department voted for the East Palace, what's going on?"
Before the sixth prince Hongzhao had time to speak, He Xinxian whispered: "Is it that scholar Luo Yao? I have heard about this... In fact, the first person recruited by the East Palace was Kou Zheng, but unfortunately Kou Zheng insisted on being transferred to the county magistrate, so
The East Palace turned to recruit Luo Yao, so Luo Yao resigned from the Langguan position and was transferred to the East Palace as a companion of the crown prince... I have had some contact with this person, and he is really a learned and talented scholar." At this point, he said
Suddenly, he saw Zhao Hongrun looking at him intently, with a look of confusion on his face.
"I said Mr. He, you are not resigning because these two have resigned as candidates for Lang Guan, right?" Zhao Hongrun teased.
He Xinxian blushed immediately when he heard this. It seemed that Zhao Hongrun had been right.
However, it is not difficult to understand that the first and second place candidates in the new department have all been pushed out of the high position of Langguan candidate. One was transferred from outside to be the county magistrate, and the other was transferred from inside to be the crown prince's aide. In this case, how could the third place He Xinxian have the nerve to lead the Langguan?
What about candidates for official positions? Just become a Shu Ling Shi, copy the records honestly in the Hanlin Mansion, and wait three years before taking the exam again to regain the honor of being the top scholar.
While chatting and laughing, Zhao Hongrun and He Xinxian gradually became familiar with each other. After all, He Xinxian was the grandson of He Xiangxu, who was ordered by Zhongshu, and He Xiangxu was Zhao Hongrun's "old acquaintance." Therefore, it was not surprising that Zhao Hongrun was polite to him.
However, Zhao Hongrun only focused on talking to He Xinxian and ignored the other young scholars in the palace.
Or a scholar said with a bit of dissatisfaction: "Does His Highness the Eighth Prince look down on us?"
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Zhao Hongrun frowned and glanced at the other party.