Chapter twenty-four, water is good for all things without fighting
In Lingzhou, Lingxian Pavilion, pavilions and pavilions stand in rows, and there are many talented people and beautiful ladies coming and going.
Next to Lingxian Pavilion, the Lingjiang River rolls down.
Ding Kai rode a small boat down the river and looked at Lingxian Pavilion in the distance, feeling emotional.
"This must be the Lingxian Pavilion described in Mr. Banshan's "Preface to Lingxian Pavilion". In the past, I only heard about it occasionally, but when I saw it today, it is indeed well-deserved."
As I was sighing in my heart, I heard a voice from the boat next to me.
"Wearing embroidered gates, overlooking carved beasts, the vast plains of the mountains are full of sight, and the rivers and lakes are astonishing. The luxuriants are rushing to the ground, the bells are ringing, and the food is home; the ships are in the middle of the river, and the green birds and yellow dragons are in the water. The clouds are gone and the rain is falling, and the area is colorful.
Ming. All these scenes are described by Mr. Banshan!"
Ding Kai turned around and saw that the person he saw was also a young scholar.
"Brother, are you here to listen to Mr. Banshan's talk about new learning?"
The scholar opposite heard what he said and replied with a smile: "That's natural. Mr. Banshan is a genius who only emerges from Wu in hundreds of years. He is destined to be a Jinshi at such a young age.
Of course I want to come and see her real face."
Hearing the answer from the scholar opposite, Ding Kai couldn't help but sigh secretly.
It is said that Mr. Banshan Xu Ping was smart since he was a child, loved reading, had a photographic memory, and wrote down writings.
Even though he is very talented, Mr. Banshan has never been arrogant and has always been diligent in studying. In order to have more time to study, he even made an astonishing move to prod one's buttocks.
Even thinking about this kind of thing, Ding Kai's scalp feels numb.
In February of the seventh year of Hongguang, Mr. Banshan participated in the county examination at the age of fourteen and won the position of head of the case. At this time, he first showed his talents.
In March of the same year, he came to Kyoto and entered Minglian Academy.
In the eighth year of Hongguang's reign, he engaged in a debate with other Confucian scholars at the East Lake Xiaowenhui, and for the first time put forward the general outline of the New Learning - there is no need to fear changes in nature, no laws for ancestors, and no sympathy for human words.
In the same year, he passed the prefectural and state examinations one after another, winning three prizes in a row.
In the ninth year of Hongguang's reign, he won the first place in the imperial examination and became the number one scholar in that year, and his reputation spread all over the world.
In the same year, Mr. Banshan gave up the opportunity to enter the palace and was transferred to the post of magistrate of Anding County, Linjiang County, Bazhou. In his two years in office, he defeated the barbarians, built water conservancy projects, expanded schools, and showed initial political achievements.
In the eleventh year of Hongguang's reign, Xu Ping was appointed as the general magistrate of Bazhou. He was diligent and caring for the people, and had outstanding achievements in governance. The second prime minister, Sima Xun, recommended Xu Ping to the King of Wu because he was indifferent to fame and fortune and obeyed the law, and asked for praise from the court to encourage customs.
However, Mr. Xu Ping from Banshan refused because he did not want to stir up the trend of promotion.
Later, Sima Xun appointed Wang Anshi as the judge of Qunmu on the grounds that Wang Anshi needed a salary to support his family. Soon Xu Ping became the magistrate of Lingzhou and got to know Zhou Yi, a famous scholar in Lingzhou, and his reputation grew.
Now, in the fifteenth year of Hongguang's reign, Mr. Banshan is famous all over the world. Whenever he has free time, he lectures on new learning in Lingxian Pavilion, and scholars from all over the world often come here to admire his reputation.
Now, he has become one of these scholars.
After thinking for a moment, Ding Kai said, "Brother, since we are all here in the name of Mu Xinxue, why don't you and I travel together arm in arm?"
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In Lingxian Pavilion, Chen Hongyu sat on the main seat and kept talking about Confucianism and Taoism, while also mixing in some new ideas he had learned.
What he calls new learning is his own way of Confucianism, a revolutionary type of Confucianism.
Now that the Great Wu Dynasty has been peaceful for a long time, the world's ills have been accumulating, and the far-sighted people in Confucianism have realized that a change is inevitable.
Coupled with the fact that the Holy Emperor is gradually coming to power, there is a real need to carry out changes and take back power from the conservatives represented by the Prime Minister.
Therefore, the Minglian Sect's holy love became stronger and stronger, and he, the most dazzling young generation among the Minglian Sect, naturally caught the eye of King Wu.
At this time, because the ban on heaven and earth was lifted, his strength was equivalent to half a golden elixir.
When giving lectures, a spiritual spirit emerges and surrounds the many students listening below, enhancing their concentration and understanding.
After another half an hour passed, Chen Hongyu stopped teaching, answered the questions of several scholars, and left in a hurry.
Seeing this, Ding Kai in the crowd couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
"It's a pity that I'm late today. Mr. Banshan has already finished his lecture!"
After hearing what he said, the companion next to him complained a little.
Suddenly, the scholars all around looked at him angrily.
"As the governor of a state, Mr. Banshan is very busy with affairs, so it is not easy for him to find time to give lectures.
What's more, my husband is one of the few scholars in Dawu who has been awarded the title of Jinshi, and his Confucian and Taoist attainments rank among the top ten in Dawu."
"Now, sir, without asking for anything in return or asking about his origins, he has been teaching Confucianism here for four years and teaching the younger generations. This is a feat praised by people all over the world.
How can it be your turn as a young scholar to question me?"
"I'm afraid you didn't have the opportunity to be taught by Juren before!"
The scoldings made the two of them extremely embarrassed. It was not until they begged for mercy repeatedly that they finally left.
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In Lingzhou City, Zhizhou Mansion, Chen Hongyu was sitting in his study quietly sipping a cup of Lingcha.
At the same time, I read the official documents in my hand from time to time.
Now, it has been nine years since I came to this world.
According to the exploration of the body far away in Dongchen Dragon Palace, coupled with my own guess, perhaps because of my increasingly high status in Dawu, the rules I have detected are becoming clearer now, so Dongchen Shenting is not too far away.
Be anxious and stop urging.
At this moment, Wang You knocked on the door gently and walked in.
"Lord Zhizhou, the imperial court has issued another order to summon you to join Chongwen Academy..."
Chen Hongyu raised his head and smiled, "If you refuse, you will say that I am not talented enough to take on such a big responsibility."
"Zhizhou, this is the fourth time now. Although Chongwen Academy is not an actual position, it is just an honorary position, but this represents the imperial court's recognition of you!"
Hearing this, Chen Hongyu glanced at Wang You, who had gray hair on his temples, in a funny way, knowing that he was thinking about himself and was afraid that he would lose this great opportunity if he repeatedly refused.
Although Chongwen Yuan has no empty positions, the huge reputation it brings is such that few officials can refuse it, not to mention that some positions in Chongwen Yuan have deeper political implications.
"Youzhi, although you are quite old, you are still a little innocent and cute sometimes!"
Hearing this, Wang You looked confused. At first, when the imperial court wanted to give Chen Hongyu the post of Chongwen Academy Pavilion for the first time, but Chen Hongyu declined, he thought Chen Hongyu was just modestly declining as usual.
He even thought that Chen Hongyu was going to make a concession similar to the new emperor's enthronement, but now it was the fourth time, but Chen Hongyu still refused.
Seeing his confused look, Chen Hongyu sighed helplessly. His upper limit was here, and he was unable to understand his deeper plans.
"Water is good for all things and does not compete with it. Because it does not compete with it, no one in the world can compete with it!"