Liaozhai: A scholar should draw a sword

Chapter 82 The Imperial Academy's Invitation

Immediately afterwards, Sima Nan cupped his hands at Bai Min'er for some reason, and said, "I think the future Mrs. Hou must be from a famous family, and I don't know which family she is from?"

Bai Min'er smiled: "I don't dare to be a famous family, the little girl is just the daughter of a small family."

This is also a truth, she is not an official lady.

Hearing these words, Sima Nan couldn't help squinting his eyes, with a hint of disdain on his face.

Then he said: "Just now, the girl said that the piece I played lacked a bit of aura. I think the girl is also proficient in rhythm. Why don't you play a piece here so that I can admire it?"

This guy was clearly not convinced, and wanted to hear for himself what qualifications Bai Miner had to make irresponsible remarks about his piano skills.

Hearing this, Bai Min'er subconsciously glanced at Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu nodded slightly.

Therefore, Bai Min'er smiled and said: "This gentleman speaks too seriously, and I dare not take it seriously. The little girl is not proficient in rhythm, and she only has a little experience thanks to Master Hou's guidance..."

This sentence is a bit clever.

It all depended on Lord Hou's guidance, implying that Zhou Yu's piano skills are better than hers.

While talking, Bai Min'er sat by the desk and stroked the strings, and said again: "The little girl is making a fool of herself..."

"Clearly..."

First there was a prelude, and then Bai Min'er chanted softly following the sound of the piano:

"The great river goes east, the waves wash away, and the romantic people of the ages
On the west side of the old base, the human way is, Zhou Lang Chibi of the Three Kingdoms

The rocks pierced through the sky, the stormy waves hit the shore, and thousands of piles of snow were rolled up

Picturesque, a moment how many hero

Back in the day when Gong Jin was young, Xiao Qiao was married for the first time, and she was so majestic and heroic.

Feather fans and scarves, while talking and laughing, masts and sculls are wiped out in ashes

Traveling in the motherland, you should laugh at me passionately, and you will be born early

Life is like a dream, and one of them is still in Jiangyue..."

The sounds of the piano and the singing were so natural that everyone held their breaths, for fear of disturbing the heavenly sound.

As the saying goes, this song should only exist in the sky, how many times can it be heard in the world?
The beauty of the people, the beauty of the piano, the beauty of the song, the beauty of the words, the beauty makes people fascinated.

At the end of the song, everyone is still immersed in the lingering sound.

Until Zhou Yu smiled and stepped forward to pat Bai Min'er's shoulder, praising: "Not bad, compared to last time, your piano skills have improved a lot."

"That's not because of your guidance... and the poem you wrote is also very beautiful..."

Sima Nan finally came back to his senses, with a look of surprise on his face, he caught two key points: pointers, and the lyrics you wrote.

"So beautiful……"

This time, there were no students applauding loudly, but all of them looked mesmerized.

"Yeah, I haven't heard enough..."

"Unexpectedly, this poem written by Mr. is so beautiful and heroic..."

Ying Ning walked up to Bai Min'er with an envious look on her face: "Sister Min'er, when will I be able to play as well as you?"

The muscles on Ye Kun's face trembled, and he subconsciously asked Zhou Yu, "Did Hou Ye write this poem just now?"

"Hehe, I wrote it down when I had nothing to do, and made the old master laugh."

At this time, Ye Kun couldn't help feeling a sense of powerlessness, his face was hot, and he couldn't help but glance at Gu Bufan...

This guy is still scratching his head.

Obviously, the two couplets will not match for a while.

Seeing this, Ye Kun was ashamed to stay any longer... Competing in pairs, losing, competing in calligraphy, losing, competing in Qinyi... Lost again!

His old face has been slapped a few times, so how can he have the face to stay still?

Just as he was about to find an excuse to leave, a yamen servant outside the door hurried in with an official document.

"Report to Lord Hou, this is a letter from the Imperial College to Lord Hou."

Guozijian?
Hearing this word, the group couldn't help being surprised.

After all, Guozijian belongs to a special institution of the imperial court, and it is the highest government-run institution. Students who enroll in Guozijian are called Jiansheng, and they can be said to be the pride of heaven.

Anyone who has studied in the Imperial College can generally have a good future.

Zhou Yu was also a little surprised, so he took the letter and opened it on the spot...

Looking at the content, it turned out to be written by Si Ye of the Imperial College, and he was kindly invited to teach in the Imperial College.

Generally speaking, those who are qualified to teach at Guozijian are well-known and well-educated scholars in the dynasty, famous Confucianists, Hanlin scholars and so on.

Although Zhou Yu is currently in the limelight, his qualifications are still low, and he is only a famous person.

The reason why Si Ye of the Imperial College sent the invitation himself was because he saw Zhou Yu's potential.

Speaking of it, there are only a dozen or so poems by Zhou Yu that have been circulated outside, but each of them can be called a classic and has been widely circulated.

The most important thing is that Si Ye accidentally heard that Zhou Yu also wrote two enlightenment books, namely "San Zi Jing" and "Hundred Surnames".

Therefore, I specially asked someone to come to observe it, and I couldn't help but praise it a lot, and cherish my talents.

However, recruiting someone to teach in the Imperial Academy is not something he can just say, after all, the Imperial Academy has official ranks.

For this reason, Si Ye made a special trip to find two great scholars of the current dynasty to strongly recommend, and finally got the approval.

"Sir, what does the Imperial College want you to do?"

Ying Ning couldn't help but stepped forward and asked.

"Hehe, it was Master Si Ye of the Imperial Academy who invited you to serve as a teaching assistant at the Imperial Academy..."

In addition to sacrificial wine and administrative affairs, Guozijian is mainly responsible for giving lectures for doctors, teaching assistants, and direct lectures.

"Ah? If the gentleman goes to the Imperial College, what will happen at home?"

A group of students are also anxious.

Although they also know the reason why people go to high places, it is an honor for Mr. to go to the Imperial College.

After all, how can being a teacher in your own academy have the glory of being a teacher in the Imperial College?
However, they are reluctant to leave their husband...

"Sir, if you leave, what will the students do?"

Judging by what he said, it seems that Mr. has entered the coffin again.

Although most of the students didn't speak, their longing eyes have already betrayed their hearts.

But at this moment, Ye Kun and the others were even more embarrassed.

The purpose of their coming here was to mock Zhou Yu, so as to show their superiority.

With one poem and one word, you got a title, but in the end, you are just a small person, what qualifications do you have to compete with us for students?
As a result... the backhand was slapped in the face.

Ye Kun also taught at the Imperial Academy back then, so he knows better than others how difficult it is to enter the Imperial Academy.

Since Guozijian Siye personally issued the invitation, it means that the court has recognized Zhou Yu's talent and learning, and it also means that Zhou Yu is qualified to be called a famous Confucianist in the dynasty.

Now, Ye Kun didn't have the face to stay any longer.

"Master Hou's talent is really admirable. The old man has been educated. Let me leave!"

After finishing speaking, Ye Kun didn't wait for anyone else, turned around and walked away, walking quickly...

"Hee hee hee, walk slowly!"

With a relieved smile on her face, Ying Ning waved her little hands vigorously.

Immediately afterwards, Gu Bufan, Sima Nan and others also left in despair one by one.

Once they left, it was difficult for Duan Rui and Lu Zhengwen to stay. After all, they were landlords, and they brought the people with them, so naturally they had to say goodbye.

So, the two confessed their crimes to Zhou Yu respectively, and hurriedly chased after them.

"Hahaha……"

As soon as the waiter left, the students couldn't help bursting into laughter.

However, after laughing for a while, each of them turned into a sad face...

Zhou Yu naturally guessed what the students were thinking, and couldn't help laughing: "Don't worry, everyone, Mr. won't leave...at least, not in a short time."

"Great!"

As soon as these words came out, there was a wave of cheers in the academy.

Zhou Yu wasn't putting on airs, after all, going to the Imperial Academy was very limited, and there were many sons and grandchildren among the students of the Imperial Academy, and most of them went to hang out.

Moreover, as soon as you enter the Guozijian, you will inevitably be involved in factional disputes and stand passively in line.

How can I run my own academy at ease?

Since the husband promised not to leave everyone, all the students naturally mentioned the previous incident.

"Today's reality is to relieve one's anger..."

"That's right, what about the people in Gusu Mansion? Feng Shui turns around..."

"They're clearly here to find uncomfortable..."

"Let's not talk about it, sir, even the teacher's wife played a random song, which is better than theirs..."

"Sir, the two couplets you wrote really don't match up. I wonder if there is a clever match, sir?"

Finally, someone mentioned the couplet.

Zhou Yu smiled, walked to the table and picked up a pen to continue the couplet.

The first couplet: Smoke locks willows in the pond, peach burns Jinjiang embankment.

The second couplet: The sea water is falling, and the clouds are long and long and long and long and disappearing.

"it is good!"

"Absolutely!"

"It can be described as a wonderful union through the ages..."

All the students were amazed.

"Okay, don't you all patronize and flatter, to be honest, the couple of Yansuo Pond Willow, sir, can't think of it for a while.

At present, the phrase "Tao Ran Jin Jiang Di" is barely correct, far less natural than the first couplet. "

"But sir, can this second couplet be considered absolute?"

"Yes, yes, the sea water is facing the floating clouds, and the word Chao can be interpreted as the tide of the tide, or it can be interpreted as the present day, the rising sun..."

"The long word can be interpreted as rising, the rising tide of the sea can also be interpreted as the meaning of constant..."

For a while, a group of students enthusiastically interpreted the couplet according to their own understanding, creating a lively atmosphere.

This matter spread quickly...it soon spread to Jinhua Mansion, Qiantang, Gusu...the whole south of the Yangtze River.

As a result, Zhou Yu's reputation became even more prosperous.On the contrary, Ye Kun, Gu Bufan, Sima Nan and others became laughing stocks.

Especially Ye Kun.

He walked all the way from the Imperial Academy, served as a doctor of the Imperial College, a prince and a grand teacher, and he can be called a famous Confucianist in the dynasty.

In the end, he was disrespected by the old, and he wanted to earn some face but ended up losing it all at the end of the day.

After returning home, he was so angry that he was bedridden, and it took a full month of recuperation before he got better.

However, this trip fulfilled Zhou Yu's success. The match between him and Gu Bufan, as well as the match that he stumped Gu Bufan, also spread, which made people applaud.

This caused more scholars to flock to Guobei County from all over the country.

Among them, there are even several Juren.

Firstly, they admired Zhou Yu's talent, and secondly, they also wanted to continue to obtain fame, but they didn't know what to do, so they came to try their luck.

Today, Zhou Yu's fame has caused many scholars to ignore his fame.

After all, fame is just a reference, not a criterion for weighing a person's talent.

Just like Li Bai, he has never won a Jinshi, but who dares to deny his talent?Even the emperor made a special trip to ask him to write poems for the imperial concubine.

There are also some great Confucians who hide in the mountains and fields, and they don't even take part in the imperial examination, but they are full of peaches and plums.

What Zhou Yu wants to take is not the route of fame and fame, but the route of great Confucianism.

Therefore, it is still necessary to focus on teaching and educating people, and do not force fame or fame.

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