Upon hearing Prince Liang's question, Shangguan Yi frowned slightly.
No one had ever asked him this question before.
In fact, the most real answer in Shangguan Yi's mind is probably to change his destiny through reading.
However, since this question was asked by King Liang, he could not answer it like this.
Therefore, after hearing King Liang's question, Shangguan Yi thought for a moment and said: "I study to fulfill my lifelong wish!"
After hearing Shangguan Yi's answer, Li Min shook his head slightly and said nothing.
Seeing Li Min's reaction, Shangguan Yi's arrogance was aroused, and she couldn't help but ask: "I wonder why Your Highness Prince Liang is studying?"
When Shangguan Yide asked in reply, a smile flashed across Li Min's lips.
Li Min couldn't help but put down his wine glass and said in a measured tone: "I am studying, and I only wish to: establish my mind for heaven and earth; establish my destiny for the people; continue my unique knowledge for the saints; and create peace for all generations!"
Every time Li Min said something, Shangguan Yi was shocked.
At the end of the speech, Shangguan Yi couldn't sit still and stood up all of a sudden.
After listening to King Liang's answer, Shangguan Yi felt his blood surge, and a surge of pride suddenly surged into his heart.
He said loudly and congenially: "Establish a heart for the heaven and earth; establish a destiny for the people; continue the unique knowledge for the saints; create peace for all generations!"
His voice became louder and louder, and when he said the last sentence, it actually shook the window paper and made a rustling sound.
"This is how a man should study!"
After saying that, Shangguan Yi bowed deeply to Li Min.
Li Min did not avoid this gift, but accepted it calmly.
Since Shangguan Yi benefited from these four sentences, he deserves this gift.
These four sentences come from the Four-Weight Sentence written by Zhang Zai of later generations. It can be said that they almost summarize all the ideals and ambitions of ancient scholars.
Li Min believed that there were very few young scholars who could not worship Gui Gao enthusiastically after hearing the four sentences.
Sure enough, after Li Min said the four-part sentence, Shangguan Yi had already introduced Li Min as his lifelong confidant.
The two of them had a banquet, drinking happily, and the host and guest had a great time.
Finally going downstairs, the two of them walked arm in arm.
When he walked to the door, Li Min suddenly stopped and said to the accountant: "Go and bag 10,000 yuan for Mr. Shangguan."
Soon, a package containing 10,000 yuan was delivered to Shangguan Yi.
This time, Shangguan Yi did not refuse.
After taking the package, Shangguan Yi said to Li Min: "Today Shangguan Yi came to the First Floor of the World to read the couplets. Actually, it was because he was short of money. Thanks to the gift from His Highness, Shangguan Yi accepted it shamelessly."
After hearing Shangguan Yi's words, Li Min couldn't help laughing, knowing that Shangguan Yi really didn't regard him as an outsider.
Li Min couldn't help but ask: "Master Shangguan, do you have a place to live? If not, you might as well live in my palace. There are thousands of books in my palace for Master Shangguan to browse at will."
In ancient times, conditions were not as good as in modern times. Any book you want to read can be bought at any time, and you can even read it online.
In any era, it is very difficult to borrow books.
A collection of thousands of books would be as attractive to scholars of any era as a big sword.
And Li Min said something else: "Master Shangguan, if necessary, I can help you recommend an examiner."
The imperial examination system of the Tang Dynasty was inherited from the Sui Dynasty and was not perfect yet.
The exams at that time were not anonymous, and the examiner could see the examinee's name.
Therefore, there are many places for black-box manipulation.
Many candidates will take their poems to see the examiner before taking the exam.
If the examiner likes your poetry, then in all likelihood, you will pass high school in this subject.
Therefore, there was a popular saying at the time that kung fu was done outside the court.
For example, there is a very famous poem in the Tang Dynasty, "The Recent Examination on Zhang Shuibu", which was written by the poet Zhu Qingyu to Zhang Ji, the examiner, before he was admitted to the imperial examination.
The poem goes like this:
The red candles were lit in the bridal chamber last night, and I waited in front of the hall to pay homage to my uncle and aunt.
After putting on makeup, she asked her husband in a low voice whether her eyebrows were dark and light.
At first glance, this poem is about a newlywed woman who woke up after a night of flowers and candles in the bridal chamber, and it was almost dawn.
The ugly daughter-in-law was about to meet her parents-in-law. The bride was very nervous. After putting on her makeup, she asked her husband in a low voice whether the eyebrows I painted were in line with the trend.
But what is the real meaning of this poem? In fact, Zhu Qingyu was asking Zhang Ji, the examiner, if my poems can impress your eyes?
Then the wonderful thing is that Zhang Ji gave Zhu Qingyu a clear answer and wrote a poem "Reward Zhu Qingyu"
The Yue girl appears on camera with her new makeup, knowing that she is bright and beautiful, she becomes even more thoughtful.
When Qi Wan was still young, people were valuable, and a song of watermelon could defeat thousands of gold.
The meaning of this poem is, oh, you are so beautiful, just like Xi Tzu, so don’t be modest and worried, I am optimistic about you!
The two men sang together and became a legend through the ages.
This kind of thing that seems shameful now was the norm at the time.
Our poet Li Bai also did this kind of thing.
At that time, he visited Han Jingzhou and wrote a "Letter to Han Jingzhou". Two sentences in it are: I don't need to be granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households, but I hope I can get to know Han Jingzhou.
It is estimated that Mr. Jin Yong did not know Chen Jinnan in his life, so it would be in vain to call him a hero. He was copied from these two sentences.
There is another sentence in the middle: If you are sure to give him a high banquet and let him talk casually, please try thousands of words every day and rely on your horse to wait.
What I mean is that I am a quick thinker, please test me quickly. If you give me any question, I can write 10,000 words eloquently without thinking!
At that time, Li Bai was still a literary and artistic young man with ideals and ambitions. At that time, he probably did not have the idea of "I can be humble and serve the powerful, which makes me unhappy".
At that time, I was still willing to be an official and strive to make progress.
It's a pity that Han Jingzhou didn't want to see Li Bai and didn't give Li Bai a chance at all. In the end, it didn't become an eternal legend.
But that was the atmosphere at the time, if Li Min was willing to recommend an examiner for Shangguan Yi.
With Li Min's identity and Shangguan Yi's true talent and learning, Shangguan Yi can immediately stand out.
However, Li Min's proposal was declined by Shangguan Yi.
Shangguan Yi said sincerely: "I appreciate your highness's kindness, but I would rather pass the exam with my true talent and study. I'll take my leave!"
Looking at Shangguan Yi's back walking away calmly, Li Min couldn't help but shook his head.
According to the original historical trajectory, Shangguan Yi should have passed the exam this time.
This is the talent of the prime minister!
It would be great if I could get you around me.
It's a pity that if I force him not to take part in the imperial examination and stay with me, Shangguan Yi probably won't be happy either.
The twisted melon is not sweet, so I can only let him go.
Li Min is really worried now, but the general is a little better.
But it is really hard to find a scholar with political talents who can be used by him.
