The heavens from Bailuyuan

Chapter 34 The Confucian Temple Storm
"The county will invite me to the Confucian Temple to preach the sacred instruction, and you will go with me later. This sacred instruction is one of the compulsory subjects of the imperial examination."

Mr. Zhu picked up a pack of low-quality dry tea leaves from the altar, stretched out his hands and twisted a lot, put it in his mouth to chew, and after a long time, he vomited it out and felt that the bad smell in his mouth was gone, so he began to talk to everyone.

"Yes, sir!"

Several people had read the imperial edict Guangxun in Xu Xiucai's room, but they hadn't studied it seriously, they just glanced at it in a hurry.

"Shengyu Guangxun" is an official classic published in the second year of Yongzheng. It is the Qing Dynasty's instruction to the world to abide by the law and the virtues and principles that should be respected.Originated from Kangxi's "Sixteen Articles of Sacred Edict", it is divided into two contents: "Sixteen Articles of Sacred Edict of Kangxi" and "Guangzheng Guangxun", which is also a subject of the imperial examination.

However, unlike the Four Books questions, Five Classics questions, and test post poems, this question is basically classified as Moyi.

"Summary of the Siku Quanshu of Wensu Pavilion" article "Shengyu Guangxun" (October 47th year of Qianlong) stated more clearly: "Fangjin (that is, Qianlong) was published in the Academy and written in Lingjia: Every boy who takes the exam and enters the school for the first time Those who write silently are qualified; and on Shuowang Day, they are ordered to be read by Yousi village elders, so as to alert Zhuanmeng. Because of this Tao has become a folk custom, those who only obey the precepts, the law is good, the meaning is beautiful, and there is no way to add it. "

It means that the Qing court will read a part of the book aloud on the first and fifteenth day of every month.It is also required that all scholars who seek to obtain academic honors must first read the book. No matter the county examination, the government examination, or the scientific examination, there must be an examination of the "Shengren Guangxun" written silently. Miswriting or additions are not allowed.

Shuo: The first day of each month in the lunar calendar.

Wang: The [-]th day of each month in the lunar calendar.

Bai Gui counted the days, and it turned out that today is Lunar New Year's Day.Although the holy edict Guangxun said that the township covenant and elders would preach, this is also a reference, referring to people with prestige in the village to preach.

Mr. Zhu happened to be the most prestigious person in Zishui County.

"Then brother-in-law, I'm leaving now. It's not early at this time, and it will be dark when we go back." Bai Jiaxuan said goodbye to Mr. Zhu and Zhu Baishi.

Zhu Baishi bid farewell to Bai Jiaxuan.

Bai Gui and three classmates followed Mr. Zhu, and the students of the academy followed him, and walked towards the Confucian Temple in the county. When they came to the courtyard wall of the Confucian Temple, the county magistrate Gu Maode was waiting at the door .

"Brother Meng Zhou, I've been waiting for you for a long time. After the meeting to educate the people, I must punish myself three cups."

The ancient county magistrate chuckled. He was dressed in an official uniform. He looked like he was in his fifties, with gray hair and a thin face. Half a step away was a middle-aged man dressed as a master, followed by some people who said "avoid, be quiet" "The yamen servants with official title cards, and a group of about ten people armed with long spears made in Hanyang.

"The county lord is too polite..."

Mr. Zhu and the Gu county magistrate stopped and exchanged greetings at the entrance of the Confucian Temple.

At first, Bai Gui wondered that Gu Maode was a magistrate of a county at any rate, and he was a Jinshi. Even if he was sent to a lower county like Zishui County by the official department, he would not be willing to degenerate. Let's flatter Mr. Zhu, a juror. Think about it for a while In a moment he understood that Mr. Zhu's talent and learning were appreciated by Governor Fang Yun, and he had a good friendship.Fang Yun, the governor, was at least a second-rank official, while Gu Maode, a county official, was only a seventh-rank official at the highest level.

It is possible that Mr. Zhu's position as the governor Fang Yun's assistant may instantly rise above Gu Maode's.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the county magistrate Gu saw the four Bai Guis who were obviously different from Mr. Zhu. It is quite rare for young people to be in a row.

"Could it be that these people are the juniors of Brother Meng Zhou?"

Gu Mode asked.

Mr. Zhu's name is Meng Zhou, so he is called Brother Meng Zhou.

He had a good eye, and instead of directly asking Bai Gui and others who were Mr. Zhu, he directly asked if they were Mr. Zhu's descendants.If it is, he's about to take care of it.

"It's my wife's nephew."

Mr. Zhu replied politely.

"Have you ever entered school, how is the progress?"

Hearing this sentence, Gu Maode became more enthusiastic. The cousin does not necessarily have a nephew. Under the influence of the bedside wind, it is not uncommon to see the nephew as a parent and child, but the cousin is disgusting.

When Mr. Zhu was about to answer, Gu Maode waved his hand and said with a smile: "Since the treasure tree in Brother Meng Zhou's family has been completed, why don't we let Brother test these young men."

The treasure tree is that Emperor Xiaowu of Jin Dynasty pointed to the big tree in Xie An's house and said: "This is the treasure tree of Xie's family." Therefore, the treasure tree is generally used to praise the children.Wang Bo wrote in the preface to the Tengwang Pavilion: "Thank you for the treasure tree of the family."

He pointed to Bai Gui, who was the oldest, and asked a few stereotyped four-book questions for Bai Gui to answer.

Stereotyped essays are titled in the Four Books, and the answers are written on behalf of the sages, and are elucidated from Zhu Zi's chapters and sentences in the Four Books.All of these can rely on personal efforts to read and endorse, but when it comes to solving problems, it depends on personal understanding.

Bai Gui was just dabbling in stereotyped essays at the beginning, and he didn't understand how to solve the questions, but with the foundation of scriptures, it's not too difficult to answer.

As soon as he answered, the county magistrate Gu knew it.

"It seems that these young men are here to take the county examination, and ask Mr. Zhu how to make art. They will definitely take part in this year's imperial examination..." The county magistrate Gu narrowed his eyes and had an idea in his mind.

He could feel from the boy who answered the question just now that he was proficient in Confucian classics, but he was not good at solving problems...

This year's tax, Zishui County is short of a big piece again, and he is thinking about how to go to the Zoufantai (Chief Political Commissioner) to talk about it.He is a native of Yunnan province, and there is no big party in Yunnan province, and his wealth is not rich.

And the only contact person I can think of is Mr. Zhu. If Mr. Zhu is willing to ask Governor Fang for a favor and introduce him, maybe this matter can be resolved.

Even if it can't be solved, it's better than not solved.

A dead horse is a living horse doctor!

"He's very knowledgeable. I didn't expect Mr. Zhu's natal nephew to be so talented."

"It seems that our county can add a few more students the next day, honoring the hometown."

The Gu county magistrate asked the other three people one after another, and he had a general idea, so he thanked Mr. Zhu.

What he said was cryptic, but he pointed out something.

With me here, you must have tried it in the counties of your natal nephews.If the ranking in the county examination is high, the subsequent government examination and hospital examination will also determine the ranking according to the circumstances. He will spend some money from time to time. With Mr. Zhu's background, these are not difficult things.

Mr. Zhu frowned, realizing some problems.

But he didn't say anything, and endured it.The county examination is the future of these young people. Even if he scolded the county magistrate today and said it happily, then another day, the official rank will crush people to death, unless his nephew really has a talent that cannot be concealed...

　There is another update, it is estimated that it will be early in the morning...

　　
　
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