After watching Jiang Fan finish reciting aloud, he continued to walk leisurely to Prince Wu's Mansion. Chen Ang followed Jiang Fan step by step, savoring every word Jiang Fan just said in his mind.
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Seeing that he was about to arrive at Prince Wu's Mansion, Chen Ang finally recovered from the state of aftertaste. He was very shocked and asked Jiang Fan: "What kind of literary style are you talking about? I have never heard of it.
It’s too straightforward, but it’s profound and really amazing.”
"Well... maybe you can call him vernacular poetry."
Jiang Fan said casually.
"Vernacular poetry?"
"Yes, it doesn't stick to meter or rhyme, the situation is free and open, and the statement is straightforward. The most important thing is that it can be understood directly by anyone. Even the illiterate people can understand the meaning."
Jiang Fan said with a smile.
This style of modern poetry first appeared in my own world in the late Qing Dynasty.
But for it to really flourish and start to be praised by others, it would have to be delayed until the May 4th New Culture Movement.
Therefore, in the current feudal era, Jiang Fan came up with a representative modern poem, which would indeed have a great psychological impact on an old master like Chen Ang.
"It's interesting. Poetry is originally an elegant thing, but you changed it so that ordinary people can understand it. I think if it spreads, it will definitely attract many scholars to criticize you."
Chen Ang said with a smile.
"So what do you think, Mr. Chen?"
Jiang Fan naturally knew that this kind of reform was extremely treasonous in the current feudal society.
But he didn't have any worries, because the more feudal the era was, the more the right to speak... was actually in the hands of a very small number of people.
"Of course I agree. After teaching in Taixue for so many years, my biggest ideal is to make as many people as possible read and write. However, after decades, the results have been minimal. Maybe your approach can open up a new path.
There is no guarantee that a new path will come.”
Chen Ang stroked his beard and smiled.
"Since Mr. Chen thinks it's feasible, there's no problem. When the time comes, Mr. Chen will give me a shout-out. I think other scholars will have to think carefully about whether I have the qualifications before they want to verbally criticize me."
Jiang Fan said with a look of success.
Chen Ang was stunned for a moment, then gave Jiang Fan a helpless look and said, "So you are waiting for me here? You think you can't bear this infamy alone, so you drag me to ruin your reputation with you?"
"It's not that exaggerated, and I haven't thought about promoting this so-called vernacular poetry now. To carry out this kind of innovation before you have enough rights is to ask for trouble. The only result is to dig a hole for yourself and
It is impossible to succeed if you bury yourself alive."
Jiang Fan said with a smile.
"Then when do you plan to implement it?"
"Let's talk about this. It's just a temporary idea. It's not yet certain whether it will be implemented or not."
"Why do I feel like you're perfunctory with me?"
"That's your illusion."
The two of them were talking to each other, and after a while, they found themselves outside Prince Wu's Mansion.
The concierge directly led Jiang Fan and the three of them into the house without letting them wait or calling them.
At this time, King Wu Zhou Di and his son Zhou He were discussing the reception procedures for tomorrow in the main hall. After hearing the report from the servants that Jiang Fan had come to the mansion, they went to greet him in person.
Of course, Jiang Fan is now a city captain. Compared with King Wu Zhou Di, he can be called a monarch and a minister. Therefore, standing up to greet him can only be a gesture. It is impossible to greet him far. At most, he will be at the main hall gate.
Wait outside.
"Lieutenant Jiang Cheng came very timely. I was planning to send someone to call you down to discuss tomorrow's reception."
After welcoming Jiang Fan into the main hall, King Wu Zhou Di said with a smile.
"What the prince said, you have already sent someone to remind me a few days ago. I naturally remember the time. If after you reminded me, I still have to wait for you to send someone to call me, then my memory is really bad.
Is it okay?"
Jiang Fan said with the same smile.
"That's wrong. It has nothing to do with memory. After all, the city captain is the second-largest person after the city guard. He is busy with official duties on weekdays, so it is normal for him to forget some unimportant things."
Zhou Di said in a normal tone.
Jiang Fan's heart skipped a beat, but on the surface he didn't show any emotion at all. He just bowed slightly and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am a city captain. I am a city captain recommended by Your Majesty. Naturally, for me, Your Majesty's affairs are my business."
That's the most important thing. As for the official business of Heyang City, let's just do it casually."
"Do it easily? Lieutenant Jiang Cheng doesn't have to be humble. I have seen the changes in the entire Heyang City during this period. It is no exaggeration to say that these changes can be realized only because of you, Lieutenant Jiang Cheng.
If this can only be regarded as something done casually, then I am afraid that all the officials in the Great Zhou Dynasty should return to their hometowns to apologize."
Zhou Di was very satisfied with Jiang Fan's attitude and waved his hand with a smile.
"They are just immature ideas. Without the support of the prince, I would not be able to carry out these transformations in Heyang City."
Jiang Fan continued to remain respectful.
"Okay, don't be polite here, let's get down to business. Regarding these changes in Heyang City, I have no opinions. Since you are the city captain, these are of course your duties, and I will never do so.
Interference and interference. You are an official of Zhou Dynasty, not my king, so you don’t need to talk to me about this in the future."
While Zhou Di was talking, he finally sat back in his chair, and at the same time motioned to Jiang Fan and the other three to sit down as well.
Jiang Fan breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, knowing that he had passed this test.
But he didn't expect Zhou Di to express his dissatisfaction with him so clearly.
Apparently, it was because during the recent period of governance, he had never communicated with Prince Wu's Mansion, which created a estrangement in Zhou Di's heart.
But in Jiang Fan's view, Zhou Di is a very profound person, so even if he is dissatisfied, he will release it in a more gentle way.
Zhou Di must have his own purpose for showing such a rough and undisguised expression.
I don't know if this purpose is simply to beat him, or if there are other thoughts behind it.
"Old man, have I seen you somewhere?"
As soon as he sat down, Zhou Di's eyes fell on Chen Ang.
"Returning to the prince, ten years ago, the prince went to Jinling once, and Xianguan and the prince had a chance encounter."
Chen Ang leaned forward and said.
"Oh? What do you call the old man?"
Zhou Di was a little surprised.
"I, Chen Ang, was a former imperial tutor and just retired this year."