I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 110 The news leaked
I don't know where the news came from, but the scholars in the Nanxuan Mansion all know that Gu Dashi of the Imperial Academy is in Shangsi County, and it is rumored that he is going to accept apprentices.

All of a sudden, the scholars in Nanxuan Mansion heard the wind and rushed to Shangsi County like a tide. Not only that, scholars from several neighboring prefectures also hurried to Shangsi County, and many of them shared their proud poems with Articles are packed in the luggage.

The window of the study room is open, and the cool breeze blows in from the courtyard. The clear sound of reading is like jade beads falling on a plate, which makes the heat of June subside.

"The Master said: Doing government with virtue is like Beichen, where all the stars live together..." Zhan Feiyu quickly recited the 24 chapters of "The Analects of Confucius - Weizheng".

After listening, Gu Qingzhou asked: "What's the point of doing politics with virtue?"

"Confucian saints advocate moral education as the principle of governing the country, Confucianism governing the country is the rule of virtue, and do not agree with harsh punishments and strict laws." Zhan Feiyu replied quickly. To be honest, she agrees more with the rule of law. rule the country.

"In addition to the rule of virtue, the main content of the Weizheng article also involves politics and being an official..." Gu Qingzhou, as a bachelor of the Imperial Academy, also lectures on "The Analects of Confucius", but his starting point is completely different from Master Lin and Master Dou. It is different, and it is more analyzed from the height of the imperial court, which has imperceptibly improved Zhan Feiyu's pattern and vision of seeing people and things.

Half an hour later, drinking tea to moisten his throat, Gu Qingzhou looked at Zhan Feiyu who was brushing up his "notes" speechlessly, "Do you know why Chen Weibin has been the county magistrate in Shangsi County for seven years, and the Ministry of Households every year?" The best evaluation is only in the middle."

"I heard from my elder brother that Mr. Chen offended his teacher." Zhan Fei replied without raising his head, and the speed in his hands was faster. Only she could recognize such sloppy shorthand.

Of course, although Gu Qingzhou looked sharply at this ghostly painting talisman, he didn't say anything. If Mrs. Lin and Mrs. Dou saw it, I'm afraid they would really beat Zhan Feiyu with a ruler.

After waiting for a while without hearing a sound, Zhan Feiyu put down his pen, rubbed his sore wrist, and looked at Gu Qingzhou who was drinking tea from a teacup in puzzlement.

After being puzzled for a moment, Zhan Feiyu reacted suddenly, thought for a while and said: "The cause of the incident is that the county magistrate Chen sentenced the nephew of Master Liu, the master, to a severe sentence. Confucianism prevailed in the court, but the county magistrate Chen Advocating Legalist thought, Lord Liu took the opportunity to demote Chen County Magistrate to Shangsi County, and kept pressing him for promotion."

"Confucianism has inherited and developed the idea of ​​morality and prudence, and advocates benevolence and benevolence for the people and the implementation of benevolent government. Benevolence is the main way to govern the country and gain the people's support and power..." Although Gu Qingzhou is a model and example of a scholar, he has a deep heart. Pretending to be deviant.

Putting down the teacup, Gu Qingzhou continued to preach: "Chen Weibin is not wrong to enforce the law according to the law, but unfortunately he acted too hard back then, and Liu Jian was his teacher, so Chen Weibin's actions seemed cold-blooded and ruthless. The doctor of the Ministry of Punishment offended the second rank official."

"It's just seeking good luck and avoiding evil." Zhan Feiyu curled his lips, with a disdainful expression on his chubby little face, "The county magistrate Chen was in the Ministry of Criminal Justice at the time, and his behavior was so unhuman. The junior fell into the hands of County Magistrate Chen and was sentenced severely in the end."

Not wanting to offend Liu Jian was one reason, and not wanting an upright official like Chen Weibin to be in the Ministry of Punishment was the second reason.

"Are you arguing for Chen Weibin?" Gu Qingzhou laughed. The little girl is really smart if she says she is smart, and she sees problems sharply, but her puffy cheeks look childish.

Zhan Feiyu snorted twice and said: "A few years ago, the number one scholar handed over the memorial to impeach the Forbidden Dragon Guard, not because he was afraid that one day it would fall into the hands of the Forbidden Dragon Guard, so if he wanted to test the attitude of the Holy One, it would be best to weaken the power of the Forbidden Dragon Guard. Hmph, they are just a group of dishonest hypocrites and real villains!"

Coughing twice, Gu Qingzhou smiled dangerously, "I read this memorial first, and then handed it to the imperial court."

Zhan Feiyu, who was stepping on the thunder, froze, and immediately changed into an expression of diligent study, "Teacher, let's continue to talk about government and virtue."

"No, let's continue to talk about a real gentleman like Chen County Magistrate, and a real villain like me." Gu Qingzhou said meaningfully, "If you were in the Ministry of Punishment, what would you do?"

The biggest mistake Chen Weibin made was to expose his idea of ​​preferring legalism in front of his teacher Liu Jian, and let Liu Jian use this as an excuse to attack him.

The law of Daqing is here. The emperor broke the law and committed the same crime as the common people. Zhan Feiyu naturally had the same thinking as Chen Weibin. Since he violated the law, he should be sentenced as he should.

It's a pity, but she is also a "hypocrite", "Teacher, if morality is put into punishment for government, it is to use punishment to supplement virtue, to use virtue to punish, and to punish with compassion and careful killing. The Holy One also practices benevolent government, as the saying goes. But three."

The sons of the Liu family robbed the civilian daughter by force, and even drove the local thugs to kill the old parents of the girl. In the end, the murdered girl hanged herself. It can be said that she carried three lives on her body.

"Of course, according to the criminal law, the Liu family's children can also push away a clean slate, just push out a servant at will, and the charge of robbing the daughter of the people will be cleared; the person who forced the girl's parents to death is also a rogue; and the girl hanged herself in the end. It is also a suicide, so whether to give a light sentence or a heavy sentence is at the discretion of the officials of the Ministry of Criminal Justice."

Chen Weibin chose a heavy sentence at that time, and Zhan Feiyu continued: "I will only sentence the Liu family to compensate the woman's brothers and sisters. After all, people cannot be resurrected after death. In private, I will sell it to the other party so that he can continue to do evil. The disciple does his best, since he is the master's nephew, he must take care of him as a disciple."

"Then send someone to watch him and make him make a second mistake and a third mistake?" Gu Qingzhou understood what Zhan Feiyu said.

"Yes, again and again, and those who refuse to mend their ways will be punished for their death!" Zhan Feiyu nodded, and he had offered extra-judicial favors for his teacher again and again, but it could not be endless, so where would Daqing law be placed? ?
So in the end, the heavy sentence was a last resort, and I could even ask my teacher to forgive me. If I was a bitch-like little Bailian, if the teacher still suppressed and retaliated against me at that time, it would be revenge, and my colleagues in the court would only refuse What the Master of Shame did.

Although innocent people may be hurt in the second or third time, at least she stands on the commanding heights of morality, and justice can only be done after Mingzhe protects herself. If she can't protect herself, how can there be justice?
This topic may be a bit heavy, Zhan Feiyu glanced at the thoughtful Gu Qingzhou, and asked weakly: "Teacher, am I a selfish hypocrite like this?"

After being silent for a while, Gu Qingzhou suddenly laughed, "As the so-called disaster will last for a thousand years, I don't have to worry that no one will take care of me in the future."

Those who are upright and upright are probably only those old and stubborn Yushitai in the court. Others are demoted and dead, and some have gone to live in seclusion. Zhan Feiyu is so smooth, Gu Qingzhou is really relieved.

"My lord." Gu Yuan walked in quickly from the door, saluted Gu Qingzhou and then replied: "All the scholars from Nanxuan Mansion have arrived in Shangsi County and are looking for your lord's trace."

Gu Yuan paused for a moment, glanced at Zhan Feiyu and continued: "It is rumored that the lord has already accepted the young lady as a disciple."

Shangsi County is neither big nor small. It is really not easy to find someone, but the key is that Zhan Feiyu has suspended going to the county school, and as long as she follows her track, she can find the farm here.

"Then I'm no longer a target?" Zhan Feiyu widened her eyes suddenly, and all the scholars in Nanxuan Mansion were mobilized, and she could already imagine what the situation would be.

Gu Qingzhou frowned slightly. He originally planned to wait for Zhan Feiyu to pass the college examination and the rural examination before announcing the admission of apprentices.

After all, Zhan Feiyu is young and has only a short time to study and study. Although it is a supreme honor to become Gu Qingzhou's disciple, he also has to face many harsh criticisms.

Now that the news spread, Gu Qingzhou glanced at Zhan Feiyu with a bitter face, and said with a smile: "What are you talking about, you are young, thick-skinned, and with my teacher here, no one dares to accuse you even if you are domineering."

"Teacher, I am only proficient in arithmetic. They dare not say that you are blind, and they will only provoke me in various ways." Zhan Feiyu, who only wants to study in peace, has slumped shoulders. No matter how thick-skinned she is, she will not be happy. Being verbally attacked every day, how much it affects my mood.

"The imperial examination is about making art and literature, and you can leave the six arts of a gentleman alone." Gu Qingzhou said a few words of comfort without sympathy, "Besides, as a teacher, I will stay in Shangsi County for half a month at most, and I will return to the capital as a teacher. , and you will be safe."

Zhan Feiyu raised her eyelids and looked at Gu Qingzhou suspiciously. She felt that the teacher was gloating, although she had no evidence.

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After the news of Gu Dashi came out, for a while, scholars in Confucian gowns could be seen everywhere in the streets of Shangsi County, some with fans in their hands, passing by in twos and threes, which became a scene.

The business of Leshanju and Taifu Restaurant is the hottest, almost every seat is full.

In the backyard, Zhan Feiyu sneaked a glance and then hid back. Fortunately, mother went to stay at the uncle's house for a few days, so as to avoid being chased and intercepted by these crazy scholars.

"What are you afraid of? With Grand Master Gu here, how dare they do anything to you?" Dr. Ji put down the medical book in his hand, really amused by Zhan Feiyu's cowardice.

"Doctor Ji, you don't understand." Zhan Feiyu lay on the table and said weakly, "It would be better if you really do it, because it's troublesome because you are all scholars."

Things that can be solved in a fight are not troublesome. The key is that scholars are good at literature but not martial arts. Zhan Feiyu can imagine that as soon as he appears as a living target, countless challenges will swarm him, such as poetry, calligraphy, Comparing art and literature... One wave after another, endless.

"Do you know who released your news?" Doctor Ji looked at the poor Zhan Feiyu sympathetically, and he could understand it after thinking about it. The little girl is only eight years old, and those scholars outside would probably give her life. ate.

For a moment, Zhan Feiyu sat up straight as if he had been beaten with chicken blood. Baozi's face was stained with anger, and murderous intent was steaming in his dark eyes, "I don't need to check, I know it must be Wan Yunhao!"

The news came from the Nanxuan Mansion, and both the Tong Mansion and the Qin Family had people in the court, but compared to the Tong Mansion who was unable to protect himself, Zhan Feiyu knew with his toes that it was the Qin Family and Wan Yunhao !

"That's the youngest candidate in Nanxuan Mansion. He became famous at a young age, and it is said that he is expected to hit the first class." Although Doctor Ji has retired from the Forbidden Dragon Guard, Kele Mountain Residence is the contact point of the Forbidden Dragon Guard, so it is easy for him to inquire about news.

"He still wants to be a teacher, but it's a pity that the teacher hates such a hypocrite the most in his life!" Zhan Feiyu curled her lips. She can't kill the world's scholars by herself, but she can kill the chickens and monkeys. After killing Wan Yunhao, the chief culprit, I believe that no one will dare to challenge myself in the future.

Doctor Ji has a withdrawn personality, and the people in Shangsi County don’t even know that he is the owner of Leshanju. Seeing Zhan Feiyu with a murderous face, Doctor Ji has a feeling of uneasiness and asks with concern: "What do you want to do?" ?”

Fat paws waved, Zhan Feiyu smiled and said: "I'm still thinking about it, but I'm sure I'm going to do something big! Doctor Ji, please do me a favor..."

For three days in a row, the restaurants and inns in Shangsi County were full, and many people tidied up one or two rooms at home, just to earn some rent money.

"Cun Zheng, there have been seven or eight waves of people coming this morning." Zhu Zi didn't do anything these days, so he just moved a few chairs and sat outside Zhan Feiyu's yard.

After hearing Zhan Wencheng's words, Zhuzi set up another small stall to sell some tea by the way.

Those who grew melons and fruits in the village also put the washed melons and fruits over, not to mention that people who came to inquire about the news would spend ten or twenty yuan to buy things.

"Xiaoyu lives with his teacher. Nothing will happen to the left and right. If anyone asks you, just say it." If you push it, push it away, if you can't push it away, you should guard it first, and then give it to Xiaoyu when she comes back."

If a poor scholar came to Jinlin Village to inquire about Zhan Feiyu, he would only buy some tea.

But some people who are not short of money will come to the door with gifts in addition to greeting cards. Even if Zhan Feiyu is not at home, the gifts will stay.

"I remember it all." Zhu Zi nodded straight.

At the same time, Taifu restaurant, guest room.

"Brother-in-law, Zhan Feiyu must have gone into hiding!" Qin Ye said angrily. Although he didn't look for it himself like those scholars, the servants and nurses brought by the Qin family all went out.

Not to mention the fact that Master Gu was not found, not even Zhan Feiyu's whereabouts could be found, so he just hid like a tortoise.

Wan Yunhao patted Qin Ye's shoulder reassuringly, "This is Shangsi County after all, not to mention that County Magistrate Chen valued Zhan Feiyu, so did her teachers and classmates who studied in the county, you can find a place to avoid it." But I don’t see you, Ah Ye, don’t be in a hurry.”

People who can study in the county school have small assets. Compared with these strangers, they naturally prefer Zhan Feiyu. Moreover, Zhan Feiyu has become a student of Master Gu, which is beneficial to these students but not harmful. , they will certainly help.

"Don't forget it like this? It's impossible for Master Gu to stay here forever. How can I be a teacher if I leave?" Qin Ye's angry voice was a little bit sharp. Although he was young and couldn't hold his breath, Gu University The matter of recruiting apprentices is indeed too important, no wonder Qin Ye is so anxious.

"You are in a hurry. Those scholars outside are also in a hurry. Don't worry, my brother-in-law will find a way for you, and he will definitely force Zhan Feiyu to show up. Once she shows up, I'm sure Gu Dashi will also show up." Wan Yunhao's clear voice was not in a hurry. Slowly, Qin Ye's irritable mood gradually calmed down.

After Qin Ye returned to his room, the smile on Wan Yunhao's face disappeared, leaving only indifference.

The Qin family is easy to do, let themselves make Qin Ye famous, so that Master Gu can accept him as a disciple, but they don't want to think that compared to Qin Ye, he, the youngest member of Nanxuan Mansion, is more qualified to be a teacher of Master Gu.

(End of this chapter)