Fang Dunru was very surprised when he heard Lin Jue's lofty words. Although this young man had a humble expression since he came in, he was eloquent and eloquent. Every word he said was astonishing. The words just now were even louder, but they directly hit the idea in his heart.
This made Fang Dunru very interested in this young man. What he knew was that this young man was a disciple who was very close to him in his previous life, and he had told him a lot about his thoughts. But at that time
How could Fang Dunru know what would happen ten years later?
"You want to inherit my mantle? But do you know that becoming my disciple, Fang Dunru, is not just about bragging. Why do you think you can inherit my mantle?"
"In your opinion, what kind of person can meet your requirements and be accepted into your disciples?"
Fang Dunru thought for a moment and said: "Let me test you. If you can satisfy me, why not accept you as my disciple? If you can't satisfy me, then we will have no chance."
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said, "Okay. It's a deal."
…
Fang Huanqiu, mother and daughter, walked from the front yard to the backyard. Looking at the newly renovated fence, the neatly arranged yard, and the clean sewage drainage, Mrs. Fang smiled from ear to ear. Her impression of Lin Jue was already
Yes, I like it even more now.
"Mom, let's go back to the house and take a look. My father's temper may not be agreeable to what he said. Mr. Lin said that he came here to be his teacher because of his reputation and wanted to study in an academy. It's not a bad thing. Even if father doesn't agree,
It's not easy to prevent him from getting off the stage." Fang Huanqiu said in a low voice.
Mrs. Fang glanced at her daughter, and saw that the look in her daughter's eyes was very strange, and she was quite frightened. She was also young, so she naturally knew what her daughter's look represented. Could it be that in just half a day, Qiu'er had already developed feelings for Mr. Lin?
Isn’t it because of an unusual good feeling?
But the daughter is right. Her husband is straight-tempered and has a bad temper. Don't offend Mr. Lin. Even if you can't agree to his request, you should politely explain it clearly. Mr. Lin is also very sincere, but don't let this young man
Can't get off the stage.
The mother and daughter returned to the main room. As soon as they entered the door, they saw Fang Dunru and Lin Jue sitting and standing looking at each other, as if they were about to fall out. Mrs. Fang smiled busyly to smooth things over and said: "Why don't Mr. Lin sit down?"
Talk? The visitor is a guest, husband, please don’t be rude."
Fang Dunru frowned and said: "Who is being rude? What are you talking about? He wants to be my disciple, and I am about to give him a test, and I am thinking about the topic. Why are you back? What a disturbance, I thought
The question is gone again.”
Mrs. Fang was stunned and speechless. She rolled her eyes at Fang Dunru and said, "What's the matter? I can't even enter the house?"
Fang Dunru waved his hand and said: "That's all, you guys are in the house, we'll go outside. Lin Jue, I won't ask you to memorize silent essays when trying to teach others. Those are all useless. The best person in the world who can test the true talents and learning of teachers is not you."
Reading is about memorizing everything by heart, but it's about how you can integrate what you have learned into articles and put them into practice. I decided to test you on essays based on specific situations. If you have real ability, you will pass this test.
The imperial examination actually tests your ability in this area. As soon as a question is asked, you need to write immediately, speak meaningfully, have excellent literary talent, and be well-reasoned and well-founded."
Lin Jue nodded and said: "When the teacher teaches, just follow the teacher's words."
Fang Dunru stood up and said, "Okay, come with me. Let's go for a walk outside. I'll point out topics whenever I see them. You can compose an essay on the spot. You can see the real meaning."
Fang Dunru walked to the wall, reached out and took off the two bamboo hats for covering up, put one on himself, and handed the other to Lin Jue. Then he put his hands behind his hands and walked towards the back door.
"I'll go too." Fang Huanqiu also reached out and took off a small bamboo hat from the wall.
"Qiu'er! Why are you following me? Just joining in the fun." Mrs. Fang said hurriedly.
"I'm going to see Mr. Lin's talents. What's wrong? Dad, can I go?" Fang Huanqiu said softly.
Fang Dunru chuckled and said, "Come as long as Mr. Lin doesn't mind."
"What does Mr. Lin mind?" Fang Huanqiu asked.
"I'm worried that he is afraid of losing face in front of one more person, especially a girl. Young people are thin-skinned." Fang Dunru said without mercy.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Sir, you are worrying too much. Of course Miss Fang can come. I am not a person who is afraid of embarrassment."
…
In the afternoon, it is the hottest time of the day. A few miles away, a green rock cliff stands tall. The top of the cliff is lush and lush, with blue sky and white clouds above the green trees. The scenery is very far-reaching and majestic. From the Fang family courtyard to the cliff Two or three miles in between is the natural back garden. It has green grass, luxuriant flowers and trees, and is quiet and peaceful.
Fang Dunru, Lin Jue, Fang Huanqiu, and the three of them were walking on the grass leading to the cliff with bamboo hats on their heads. Fang Dunru walked slowly with his hands behind his back, and Lin Jue and Fang Huanqiu followed slowly behind. They didn't say anything and just followed Fang Dunru. stop-and-go.
The three of them walked until they reached the small pool on the west side of the cliff, and then stopped. This small pool is a pond of dozens of steps in diameter formed by the alluvial accumulation of water on the cliff. The small pool is full of high and low water. The lotus leaves are either as big as a cattail fan or as small as a green bud, and are dotted with many blooming pink lotus flowers among the green. Some have buds like arrows, and the tops of the green buds have a touch of bright red, which is very pleasing.
Fang Dunru stood by the pool and looked at the pond full of green lotuses with a smile on his face. He liked lotus, and this patch of lotus was planted by him himself. It was just a small patch at first. In more than ten years, it has spread all over the pond. Every summer there are flowers here. It is a magnificent scene and it is also his favorite place to visit.
"Dad, didn't you say you wanted to give a question to test Mr. Lin? You haven't given a question for a long time, is it an untitled question?" Fang Huanqiu looked very cute and cute while holding a small bamboo hat. She held a lotus leaf in her hand and smiled. Ask his father.
"What untitled title? Don't read those idle books, your mind is full of unrealistic thoughts." Fang Dunru pretended to scold.
Fang Huanqiu looked at the lotus leaves and lotus flowers in the hall, and suddenly said: "How about using this lotus as the title? Isn't it suitable for the occasion? It's just a bit difficult. There are too many poems about lotus in ancient and modern times, both at home and abroad, and there are too many good ones. Pearls and jade first. , Mr. Lin is afraid that he will suffer a bit."
Fang Dunru stroked his beard and nodded and said: "Qiu'er is a good topic. It's not simple but not difficult either. As for whether you can come up with new ideas, that's where people are concerned. Lin Jue, let's use lotus as the topic. , poems and articles are all fine.”
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said, "Yes."
Lin Jue looked at the lotus pond, thinking in his mind. But he saw Fang Huanqiu standing next to the lotus pond, wearing a simple dress, but as beautiful and natural as a hibiscus in clear water. This scene instantly reminded Lin Jue of something. An article about lotus. Then he smiled and turned his head.
"Yes?" Fang Dunru said in surprise.
"I have indeed written an article. Sir, please give me some advice."
"Oh?" Fang Dunru was greatly surprised. He originally thought it was a poem or lyrics, but unexpectedly Lin Jue said it was an article. The poems were short and had a rhythm to follow. They could be written in a short period of time. It was just for fun.
It’s just a bad question. But the article is not like that. It is long and needs to start, transfer, connect, title, and create ideas. It is not difficult to write poems orally, but I have never heard of writing an article orally.
However, Lin Jue had already begun to recite: "The flowers of water and land are most lovely. Tao Yuanming of the Jin Dynasty only loved chrysanthemums. Since the Li and Tang Dynasties, the world has loved peonies very much. I only love the lotus, which emerges from the mud and remains unstained, making clear ripples.
It is not evil, straight in the middle and straight on the outside, not creeping or branching, the fragrance is clear from a distance, and the pavilions are clean and planted, so you can look at it from a distance but not play with it."
Fang Dunru was dumbfounded and shouted unconsciously: "Okay! What a man who emerges from the mud without being stained, who washes away the ripples without being evil. What a wonderful sentence!"
Fang Huanqiu stood on the bluestone beside the pond below, his eyes filled with sparkles. He said softly, "Daddy, don't interrupt his train of thought."
Fang Dunru said hurriedly: "Yes, yes, you continue."
Lin Jue secretly laughed in his heart. He had memorized this prose in junior high school, and he was already familiar with it. Even if he added ten thousand sentences, he could not get his own train of thought. He then continued to recite: "I call chrysanthemum, the hermit flower; peony, flower.
The lotus is the flower of the noble. Alas! The love of chrysanthemums is rarely heard of after Tao; the love of lotus, who can give it to everyone; the love of peony is suitable for everyone."
"Okay!" Fang Dunru clapped his hands vigorously and laughed loudly: "Who is this person? What a gentleman among flowers. Good article, good article. He sings about flowers, people, and things.
He has great ambitions, and his determination is lofty and extraordinary. I highly praise him."
Fang Huanqiu said coquettishly again: "Dad, you interrupted his train of thought again."
Fang Dunru said with a smile: "If my guess is correct, the article should end here."
Lin Jue smiled and said: "Exactly, it's a little short, but it's definitely over."
Fang Dunru said with a smile: "It's neither short nor short, and it ends just right. The meaning of the expression is all in it, and what follows is superfluous. It's a good article. I have to admire it."
Lin Jue cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for the compliment, sir. This article was actually written by you. I feel that you are just like this lotus. A noble gentleman, who emerges from the mud but remains unsullied. He is outstanding and does not join the crowd."
Fang Dunru laughed loudly, stroking his beard and looking at Lin Jue: "I know you are flattering me, but this kind of flattery is really hard for me to refuse. You understand my heart very well, which makes me feel that you have some other purpose. However,
Even if you have any other purpose, based on your article just now, I can conclude that you are not an evildoer. I accept your flattery."
"Dad, what did you say? How could you talk like that?" Fang Huanqiu said angrily again.
Lin Jue smiled and said: "But sir, are you willing to accept me as a disciple and teach me? Or do you think you still need to test me again?"
Fang Dunru shook his head and said: "No need, this article is enough. I will accept you as a disciple. You can also come to the academy to study. But I, Fang Dunru, once said that I will no longer accept disciples, but you
There is no need to make any announcements. You only need to study in the academy, and you can come to me to talk when you have free time."
