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Guan Yingzhen finally understood.
Qi Yongtai didn't care at all about the confrontation between the emperor and Prince Yi Zhong. In his opinion, it was just a private matter of the Tian family, a dispute of temper, and it had no impact on the overall situation.
Qi Yongtai is now more concerned about some trends in the future of Shilin or the imperial scientific examination system. This is what Qi Yongtai wants to defend, and what his official Yingzhen wants to defend as well.
This is related to the future of the students of Qingtan Academy. In a sense, it is also related to the future status and plans of Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen in the court.
But Guan Yingzhen still felt that Qi Yongtai had underestimated the influence of this scholarly gathering.
Not only Qingtan Academy, but also Chongzheng Academy has nearly a hundred students, as well as so many officials from the Sixth Ministry. Most of the students in Chongzheng Academy are the children of officials. Such a situation and the information conveyed will inevitably be taken back to them and passed on to them.
The influence of elders, relatives and friends cannot be underestimated.
The same goes for officials from the six departments who seem to have insufficient weight. After they return, they will process the information and provide it to their colleagues and even their superiors. This will also cause a round of fermentation.
Otherwise, Wang Yongguang would not have lost his composure and almost turned against Tang Binyin.
But some things are unclear. Maybe Tang Binyin and Wang Yongguang are joining forces to perform a play in front of him for everyone to see?
What he saw today has overturned some of Guan Yingzhen's previous inherent perceptions. For example, why Tang Binyin was like this really made him a little confused.
But everyone must have a reason for making a certain choice, so Guan Yingzhen found that he had to use a more malicious attitude to speculate and guess about the people around him, some of whom were even supposed to be friends.
"Come in."
Feng Ziying pushed open the door and entered.
"Ziying, are you ready?" Qi Yongtai's eyes were sharp, shining with confidence, "They taught us Qingtan Academy a lesson in the morning, and we may be embarrassed again in the afternoon."
"Haha, the chief of the mountain and the commander-in-chief have nothing to do with us, right?" Feng Ziying said with a smile: "It should be that the commander-in-chief Wang is very worried and angry. I saw that the commander-in-chief Wang was about to lose his composure, but maybe it was just a superficial phenomenon.
What? Everyone watching in the audience felt that he and Mr. Huolin were in harmony."
Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen couldn't help but laugh. This little guy really hurts others without leaving a word.
"Ziying, you can't say these words again after coming out of here." Guan Yingzhen smiled and calmed down his expression, and said seriously: "Brother Youfu can be regarded as a simple gentleman, and he must be more than that. It's just that Tang Jiajin's behavior is too bad.
You're so kind, it makes Brother Youfu speechless."
"It has nothing to do with the overall situation. There is Mr. Fang Ge behind Chongzheng Academy, so he will naturally break it down." Qi Yongtai said lightly: "On the other hand, we have to do our own things well and let Miao and Zhu Wenyu see what we Qing
Has Tan Academy gained its reputation in vain?"
"Don't worry, Headmaster Shanzhang. Brother Jun Yu and I have made arrangements with other students many times, and all kinds of contingencies have been taken into account. Even if there are any mistakes, it won't be a big problem." Feng Ziying calmly said, "
This kind of thing will never happen in the morning."
"Well, Xu Xie has already gone to prepare. Don't let everyone down in Dongyuan." Guan Yingzhen also answered, "Xu Xie is a famous person from Jiangnan and has experienced a lot. I'm not worried, but you, Dongyuan,
A few young people, are you sure?"
"There is no need to worry, Commander. We have also conducted targeted joint training several times. I am the referee, and I have also specifically pointed out mistakes for them. I even highlighted the special soldiers and gave you a few killing moves to train their ability to adapt on the spot.
, the same is true for the seniors in Xiyuan. I believe this debate will be brilliant and eye-opening for Mr. Xixi and Mr. Pinghan as well as the students of Chongzheng Academy."
Feng Ziying's confidence was particularly comforting in the eyes of Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen. Guan Yingzhen nodded repeatedly: "This matter is the top priority of our Qingtan Academy and is related to the future of our academy. Once this matter is over, I will also
I am not afraid that my fellow students in the academy will say that I am partial, so I will grant you a five-day holiday so that you can go home and have a good rest."
Feng Ziying was overjoyed.
Everything is good in this academy, but after getting used to the happy life at home, I feel it is too miserable.
Especially the food here is the same for everyone, which makes him feel like a torment for the meat-loving man. This trip back can be regarded as a toothpaste.
"Master, you must keep your word. I have been looking forward to this reward from you for a long time." Feng Ziying's smile was eloquent and she did not hide it at all.
Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen looked at each other and smiled at this situation.
After all, he is still a child. When he heard that he could go home to rest, he was so excited. I wonder why this guy is so deep and sophisticated in other aspects?
Can't understand.
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Qingtan Academy provided several rooms facing the south for Zhu Guozhen, Miao Changqi and several of their students.
This was originally a utility room used to store some labor equipment, but after this exchange event was held, it was vacated, cleaned again, and a small number of equipment was arranged, and it became a temporary room for receiving guests.
Although Zhu Guozhen was a little shaken by what happened that morning, he was far less impatient than Miao Changqi.
For old people like them who had been in official circles for many years and then returned to take charge of the academy, although such things were a bit unexpected, they were not traceable.
No matter what kind of thoughts Prince Yohitada had in building momentum for his son, who had been given high hopes by the Emperor, it is understandable.
The prince himself is indeed very talented in literature, and with the added bonus of being a prince, it is normal for him to win the favor of the scholars.
It's just that it seems a bit too much for such a grand event, especially when the emperor's eldest son, King Shou, is also present. The comparison between the two is a bit too much.
But this has nothing to do with him. Zhu Guozhen is more concerned about a debate competition to be held in Qingtan Academy in the afternoon.
He could see that Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen attached great importance to this matter, but when asked about the specific situation, Qi and Guan both pretended to know the situation by then and pretended to be mysterious, so he didn't bother to ask more questions.
Miao Changqi disagreed, with a look of disdain on his face, thinking it was nothing more than a debate on classics and meanings, and at worst, some things from current policy theory would be added in to make it more mysterious.
Zhu Guozhen felt that it was not that simple, otherwise Wang Yongguang would not be so mysterious.
On this trip north, Zhu Guozhen was very aware of the heavy responsibility he shouldered.
Lectures on the classics, on the one hand, demonstrate the literary style of the Jiangnan scholars, which is what it should be. Northern scholars have always been dissatisfied with Jiangnan scholars, so Jiangnan scholars must come up with something convincing.
Judging from the effect in the morning, it was originally good, but the limelight was stolen by the trouble caused by Tang Binyin, which made Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi both feel a little bit jazzy. They were eating a big meal and felt comfortable.
, but suddenly got a taste as disgusting as a fly.
But they can't turn against each other yet. Tang Binyin is also a representative of southern scholars and a bachelor of the Nanjing Hanlin Academy. However, this guy is also somewhat out of tune with the mainstream of Jiangnan scholars. He values official career, fame and fortune. However, his appearance today has failed.
What is the intention?
Doesn't he know that doing this will seriously offend the current emperor and almost eliminate the possibility of him returning to the capital in the future?
Of course Zhu Guozhen would not believe that Tang Binyin could not see this. This guy would never do such a stupid thing. He must have an agenda, but he can't see it yet.
"Brother Wenyu!" Miao Changqi's voice came from outside the door.
"What happened then?" Zhu Guozhen moved to the door.
"The students are saying that Qingtan Academy has arranged tables and chairs on the stage. It seems that it is divided into three sides, and only one side is left for the audience below. What are they doing?"
Miao Changqi said he was dismissive of Qingtan Academy's actions, but in fact he still attached great importance to them.
He specially sent his disciples to inquire about the information, but they did not get much valuable information. They only saw the rearrangement of the podium in the morning, and the appearance was very different from what he had guessed.
"They are probably planning to put the debate on the stage. That's nothing, right?" Zhu Guozhen felt that Miao Changqi was a little suspicious, so what?
This is their home court, so it’s normal to decorate it and establish an image.
"The students said that the tables and chairs on three sides are enough to accommodate several people. Well, why, they plan to debate one by one, or in a group, so how can they debate?" Miao Changqi was also puzzled.
Isn't this a normal debate one-on-one? It looks like Qingtan Academy is going to play a new trick.
Zhu Guozhen also didn't understand, but thinking of the faces of Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen, he didn't want to ask any more questions.
"At that time, we were indifferent and kept the same in response to all changes. Let's see how many tricks they can play. Could it be that we were still afraid of their failure in terms of classics, principles and policies? It's not like Chengfeng and Dongxian were going into battle.
How much insight can a fresh-faced kid have? Don’t you have to wait for our comments in the end? Let’s just listen carefully and give it a beating. If you feel dissatisfied, then there is no need to give Chengfeng and Dongxian face.
That’s it.”
Miao Changqi let out a heavy breath and said bitterly: "Humph, I want to see what tricks these guys can do to give them face? Then who gave me face? Guan Dongxian is focusing on this now.
After attending Qingtan Academy, I have long forgotten that he is also a scholar from the south."
Zhu Guozhen's eyes became indifferent, "At that time, there was no need to say these words. I am afraid that in the future we will have to deal with Chengfeng and Dongxian. I am afraid that Chengfeng will not be able to stay in this academy for long. I just don't know where he is going.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs is still under investigation. Maybe after a few more years, Dongxian will follow in Chengfeng's footsteps. I have to say that the emperor's feet are indeed more attractive than our Nanjing."