"The Yuehua Building is three stories high, and the eaves and corners of each floor are made of special colored glaze. Whenever the moon reaches its zenith, all the lights upstairs will be extinguished, and the four corners will emit a hazy brilliance under the moonlight, which coincides with the moonlight.
The name of Hua."
Although there were a lot of people going to Yuehua Tower today, Zhang Shou finally persuaded Mrs. Zhu Ying and his grandson to split up into two groups. One group would walk around Yuehua Tower to see the excitement, and the other group would go straight up.
Yuehua Tower, this can prevent the target from being too big. Although he didn't say how to divide it, the wife naturally understood it and directly slipped Zhu Ying away.
At this time, listening to the idle people explaining the origin of Yuehua Tower, Zhang Shou couldn't help but wonder whether Princess Yongping chose this place to hold a literary conference because she was born on August 15th, so she was fond of the word Yuehua.
Have a special liking?
If Mother Li hadn't pointed it out, he would have thought that this monthly cultural gathering was her son-in-law selection meeting...
A wooden fence has been erected near Yuehua Tower early, and all entrances are guarded by fully armed guards. Whenever a scholar takes out an invitation and goes in, there will be a burst of cheers, and the scholars bathed in the cheers often
He will hold his head high and his chest high, and he will be in high spirits. Of course, Zhang Shou can also clearly hear some sour words from some people around him who did not receive the post.
He put on the hat and veil again today, and with Qi Liang and Deng Xiaodai as his followers, and Ah Liu escorting him, he finally had a free space against the wall in this crowded flow of people. But even so, he
However, he did not immediately show his post and go downstairs to the much more relaxed Yuehua to hang out with the proud and successful candidates. Instead, he listened with interest to the conversations of the people around him.
Soon, a group of five or six young scholars came together, and the people around them made way for them. But these people also talked loudly and acted as if no one else was watching.
“The topic last time was ‘Master’s Article’. I don’t know what topic Princess Yongping will give this time!”
"Xie Wanquan, the Imperial College Imperial Examiner who was the best at solving the problem last time, was so angry with a country boy this time that he shut himself up and was afraid that he would not be able to come. Humph, even if he is a disciple of Grand Master Ge, what is his ability if he only studies arithmetic? Grand Master Ge was back then
Isn’t it because Shi Wen is the best in the world?”
"Hey, Princess Yongping holds such a literary meeting every month. Everyone discusses the meaning of the Four Books and reminisces about the past, so that those guys who have forgotten their ancestors can take a closer look. How can the ghost paintings of foreign countries compare with our sage way! The examination room only takes exams
Shi Wen, this is the ancestral system, how can it be easier?"
"I heard that more and more contemporary writers are invited to Yuehua Tower by Princess Yongping every month. As long as a system is established in the long run, the outstanding contemporary writers every month will be compiled into a book and become famous in the capital, and even become famous.
There is really good governance in the world. Since the emperor sent someone to come in person, it is obvious that he also supports Shi Wen!"
Zhang Shou heard Qi Liang talk about the so-called Shi Wen selectors. Shi Wen selectors, also known as Eight-legged essay anthologists, are simply like editors of outstanding compositions in later generations. They are responsible for selecting outstanding Eight-part essays after the imperial examination, commenting on them, and compiling them into a collection.
They publish books and eventually sell them to the scholars who are taking the exams. Of course, to do this kind of thing, most of these scholars have the reputation of being a big shot in the literary world.
If it weren't for the bamboo hat and veil, he could guarantee that when he heard these loud discussions, people around him would definitely be able to see his extremely disapproving expression.
When he was joking casually at Zhu's house before, he just felt that the article was more important than the poems and songs. This attitude was biased, but now... he felt that he still spoke lightly in front of Mother Li.
Today, the Yuehua Lou Literary Society is a conference for the competition of eight-legged essays, and it is a one-stop service of competition, criticism, and publication. No wonder it attracts so many literati.
In order to pass the single-plank bridge of the imperial examination, it is normal for students in the middle and fifth grades to study the eight-part essay and make progress.
It is normal for private schools in academies to take the eight-part essay as their main subject in order to produce more talented people.
A group of collectors who specialize in collecting excellent eight-part essays from all over the world, compile them into volumes, and sell them to young scholars to make money. They keep praising the eight-part essays. This is even more normal.
After all, the imperial examinations at all levels of the imperial court still use this style of writing to select talents!
But you are a princess, and you come to the eight-legged essay competition once a month. Listening to the tone of the comments from everyone around you, you actually become a call to uphold the retro trend? Have you become the backbone of the resistance against some new-school officials who "forgotten their ancestors"?
Are you kidding me? What kind of retro is this? There was no stereotyped writing in the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, there was no stereotyped writing in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and there was no stereotyped writing in the Han and Tang Dynasties!
Well-written eight-part essays are indeed very powerful, but if you ask those famous officials, who would say that what I am most proud of in my life is my good eight-part essays! After passing the imperial examination, most people will immediately throw away the eight-part essays.
Now! He doesn’t even know how good Mr. Ge is at writing eight-part essays...
Zhang Shou turned his head and glanced at Qi Liang, and saw that his face was solemn, but Deng Xiaodai was curling his lips. As for Ah Liu, the young man was as expressionless as ever, so he chuckled, and then took off his hat and veil.
Just such a light and skillful movement immediately attracted the attention of countless people around. After all, it is not surprising that the hat and veil are used on such occasions. Many powerful and powerful staff, and even low-level officials who are about to go to places, will quietly come here to search for talents.
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But Zhang Shou has eliminated all such possibilities at his age, and his handsome and elegant appearance has aroused the hatred of many people.
"Hmph, this is another one who wants to get lucky just because he was born well!"
"Who doesn't know that Princess Yongping has always only valued talent and character, not appearance?"
"Such a fledgling boy also wants to imitate those talented and famous people?"
Amidst the voices that turned from whispers to loud criticisms, Zhang Shou greeted Qi Liang and Deng Xiaodai behind him as if no one else was around, and then walked calmly towards the entrance of Yuehua Building.
Seeing the two guards coming forward together, and hearing the ridicule and sarcasm around him becoming more and more unscrupulous, Zhang Shou nodded slightly at Qi Liang. When Qi Liang stepped forward and took out that simple, polished bamboo post, those who criticized him
It was as if something was stuck around his neck, and there was silence for an instant.
The two guards looked at each other, and one of them carefully took the post. After taking a look, his eyes flashed, and then he said respectfully: "Young Master, the posts posted by the princess are for one person, and you are one person."
You can go in, but the servant..."
Hearing another buzzing sound coming from behind him, Zhang Shou smiled nonchalantly and said, "Oh, that's it. But the person who sent the post said he wanted me to bring the students over. Since I can't, forget it. Qi
Liang, you go for me, I was going to the teacher to do some calculations, so I'm leaving now."
Seeing Zhang Shou nodded to Qi Liang, then greeted Deng Xiaodai and Ah Liu, turned around and left, the two guards were dumbfounded. Even more stunned than them were the scholars and idle men who were watching.
How old is this boy with a good-looking face that he has students? Even if he has students, just because people can't come in, people just give the post to the students, turn around and leave, nothing wrong
Not saving face for Princess Yongping?
Qi Liang was holding the heavy bamboo post and was equally stunned. He was very confused whether he should persuade the young gentleman or just listen to the young gentleman. Fortunately, he soon stopped being confused, because someone rushed out from inside.
"Master Shou, stay, stay!"
A plump middle-aged man chased him out with a smile on his face. Seeing that Zhang Shou stopped and turned around, he shouted angrily at the two guards: "Why do you have such long eyes? Did you see the post clearly?"
The princess invited Mr. Shou and his disciples. Can't you see the word "disciple"? I almost offended the distinguished guest, what should I do?"
Zhang Shou couldn't help but wonder secretly. When did the word "disciple" appear on that post? It was clearly a message from Concubine Yu!
The two guards were so scolded and scolded that they didn't even dare to raise their heads. Then the man came forward with a smile and bowed his hands to Zhang Shou: "Young Master Shou, please forgive me, it's all the people below who are ignorant. Come on, come on,
These three gentlemen are also in love!"
Seeing that Ah Liu was also included in the ranks of disciples intentionally or unintentionally, Zhang Shou couldn't help but sigh secretly.
To be honest, he wanted to take advantage of the fact that the two guards blocked him just now and leave.
As for keeping Qi Liang, it's very simple. Madam Tai and Zhu Ying will take care of this kid no matter what. But now that the people inside react so quickly, it seems that even if the Yue Hua Lou Wenhui will be in the dragon's den and the tiger's den, he can only go there once.