Seeing that it was obvious that Gong Yu didn't want to participate in this kind of literary meeting, Zhao Rong was waiting for him to explain clearly, but he decided not to continue. At this point, Zhao Rong couldn't help but urge him anymore, regardless of
No matter what, he also wanted to know the answer to Gong Yu's reaction.
In Zhao Rong's impression, these students who were able to come to the provincial capital to take the exam were of course very powerful. Each one of them was worthy of his admiration and learning.
Therefore, he told Gong Yu that because he had observed these students, he was not willing to participate in the literary meeting, so he felt that these two sentences were simply unrelated, and he did not know the difference between these two sentences.
Is there any connection? But no matter what, he must urge Gong Yu to continue talking and explain the matter clearly. Otherwise, he will be anxious and anxious.
Hearing Zhao Rong's question, Gong Yu also knew that he should explain clearly. So he simply gave Zhao Rong a don't worry look, and then continued to explain the reason for his strange reaction.
"Before the Juren Examination, I wanted to find out some news about the Juren Exam, so one morning, I came to the Zhuangyuan Building very early and sat in the lobby, wanting to hear what the so-called scholars had to say.
What? I thought that I might be able to get some useful information from their words."
After Gong Yu hesitated, he decided to explain the matter clearly. He simply started from the beginning, so that the two people present could understand the causes and consequences of his reaction.
What he said aroused some interest in Gong Jian. He never thought that his second brother would actually do such a thing for his own exam. The second brother actually thought of going to those students who took the exam.
Inquire for news.
Thinking of this, Gong Jian couldn't help but reveal a smile and looked at Gong Yu amusedly. He now understood somewhat. It seemed that the reason why his second brother was so opposed to attending the literati's literary meeting was that he was probably hit hard that morning.
It's not that big.
Although Gong Jian somewhat understood, Zhao Rong still didn't understand at all. However, he already knew that Gong Yu was preparing to explain the cause and effect of the matter clearly to himself.
So he just waited patiently for Gong Yu to explain the matter clearly, so he did not interrupt, but quietly urged Gong Yu to continue talking with his eyes.
"That morning, I finally got to see what these scholars are like. These people have one thing in mind and another on the surface. They say nice things to everyone they meet, but in fact, after talking for a long time, there is no useful word. They praise each other and don't say anything.
Now, when I turn my face, the contempt in my eyes can be seen clearly even by me, a person with no scheming intentions."
Thinking of the scene that morning, Gong Yu couldn't help but feel angry. He just said, how could his eldest brother not be keen on communicating with the students who took the exam at the same time. It turned out that his eldest brother had long known that talking to these people would
What a waste of time. What these people say is simply not credible.
After hearing what Gong Yu said, Zhao Rong was a little shocked. He never thought that the scene Gong Yu said would be like this.
Aren't those scholars supposed to be well-educated and knowledgeable, discussing knowledge and exchanging experiences with each other? Why, in the words of the second brother, these people are like villains who talk sweetly but have a sword.
scene.
Zhao Rong's impression of literati still rested on his old gentleman who enlightened him. After all, the old gentleman spoke like a college scholar, and most people couldn't understand him. Occasionally, the old gentleman said a few words that were understandable.
, the words that Zhao Rong could hear were all dissatisfaction and accusations against himself.
Therefore, in Zhao Rong's impression, scholars are all superior, studying this knowledge every day, just like his own gentleman, who stays in the study every day, picks up an orphan or ancient book, and then never knows what the future is like.
What year is it? I don’t even know if there is anyone around me or what is going on. In short, I have devoted myself wholeheartedly to the ocean of books.
But he never thought that there would be such a scholar, who was different from what he appeared to be, and didn't tell the truth. He couldn't help but stood there in a daze, not knowing how to react.
Now Zhao Rong is struggling in his heart. He doesn't know whether the image of a scholar he has always had in his mind is correct, or whether the scene where scholars meet is what the second brother said is correct.
He was a little confused and didn't know which one was real. But Zhao Rong felt vaguely in his heart that the second brother should be right. After all, the image of a scholar in his mind was just made up by himself, while the second brother witnessed it with his own eyes.
Heard it with my own ears.
Sure enough, just as he had guessed, after hearing these words, the palace eldest brother also spoke: "Second brother, when literati are together, they may not always be as hypocritical as you have seen. But this
There is really no point in actually attending a literary gathering. Instead of going to these literary gatherings where strangers meet and are just composed of people who flatter each other, it is better to invite three or five friends to get together and discuss knowledge with each other.
My own knowledge and cultivation have been greatly improved."
Hearing what Gong Jian said, Gong Yu couldn't help but nodded in agreement. He quickly stood up and said to his eldest brother: "Brother, you are right. I understand, I should not regard all scholars as
You look the same, but after all, brother, you are different."
Hearing what Gong Yu said, Gong Jian couldn't help but laugh, "Your elder brother and I are no different. In that situation, when meeting such hypocritical people, your elder brother and I can only be hypocritical.
He was arrogant. After all, such a person is not worthy of your sincere treatment, but you should not offend such a person. The predecessors also said that it is better to offend a gentleman than a villain. This is the situation.
So next time, if anyone else talks about Wenhui, I hope my second brother can control his expression. Although you are not required to show any expression of expectation, at least don't look disgusting. In front of outsiders, we still have to pay attention to ourselves.
Figuratively. You must know that there are still narrow-minded people regardless of whether they are scholars or not. Just like your behavior just now, if you meet other people, you will inevitably be suspected of offending them."
Gong Jian's words suddenly shocked Gong Yu's expression. (To be continued)