I, compose the 5000 years of China

Chapter 95 Are we really such a good person in the Song Dynasty?
"Wen Tianxiang is a native of Ji'an, Jiangxi Province. He was born in 1236. In the period of Emperor Lizong of Song Dynasty in 1256, Wen Tianxiang participated in the imperial examination at the age of 20 and became a Jinshi. In the Jiying Hall, Wen Tianxiang discussed the strategy with the topic of "Fatian Endless", The article was full of more than 1 words. There was no draft, and it was completed in one go. After Lizong read it, he kissed Wen Tianxiang as the number one Jinshi, which is what we call the No. [-] Scholar.”

As soon as the No. [-] scholar came out, everyone became interested all of a sudden.

"Wow, still a number one scholar."

"I like the number one scholar, but I have never heard of a number one scholar named Wen Tianxiang in the Song Dynasty."

"It's normal. Since the imperial examinations started, for thousands of years... I don't know how many champions have won, but how many do we know?"

"Too."

Many people nodded and continued to listen.

On the other hand, Yang Cheng was a little out of his mind.

Wen Tianxiang didn't know who it was.

But when it comes to the number one scholar in Song Lizong's period, he still has some impressions.

In my memory, there seems to be no champion named Wen Tianxiang.

But for the time being, Yang Cheng has no idea. After all, as some netizens said, although the champion is not something that everyone can win.

But after thousands of years, there are a lot of champions in ancient times, and there are indeed many champions that no one knows or remembers.

He was going to go back and check the information to see if there was a champion named Wen Tianxiang.

But Chen Fan obviously didn't know what Yang Cheng was thinking in his heart, and said: "It's just that Wen Tianxiang won the first prize, but the court was a traitor, and his official position was quickly dismissed by the minister of power, Jia Sidao. In 1275, the upper reaches of the Yangtze River were in emergency. He ordered the soldiers from all over the world to immediately go to Jingqin King. The so-called King Qin did not mean to capture the emperor, but to escort him. But at that time, the Song court was weak, and not many people responded. But Wen Tianxiang dispersed all his wealth and gathered about 300 soldiers and horses. His friends persuaded him that it would be useless even if you, the tens of thousands of mobs, went. Wen Tianxiang replied that he knew this was the case, but the country has nurtured us for more than [-] years, and the imperial court was in crisis. The country's opportunity. Even if you can't beat it, you are ready to die for the country. Because of Wen Tianxiang's lofty ambition and great ability, Wen Tianxiang was promoted all the way to the Privy Envoy and the Right Prime Minister."

"Prime Minister Right?"

If it is said that Yang Cheng was still a little confused about whether Wen Tianxiang was the champion or not.

But when Chen Fan mentioned that Wen Tianxiang was promoted to the Privy Council Envoy and Right Prime Minister, he was sure that there was no such person.

He was about to speak, but Yang Cheng swallowed the words.

have to.

It has long been said that what he is talking about is only his dream, which is a fictional character he created.

Chen Fan continued: "Unlike other peacemakers, although Song Lizong was unable to resist the invasion of the Yuan Dynasty in the later period, Wen Tianxiang still argued for the Song Dynasty when he was an envoy to the Yuan Dynasty. Even when it came to the climax, Wen Tianxiang still He yelled at the commander of the Yuan army."

"it is good."

Having said that, everyone cheered.

Although many people are not very familiar with Wen Tianxiang, but in a weak position, he can still straighten up and scold the Yuan army coach, this kind of demeanor is really extraordinary.

This is much more than the series of surrendering prime ministers Niu Cha in the Song Dynasty.

"Unfortunately, later Wen Tianxiang was betrayed by a traitor and was finally captured by the Yuan army. The Yuan army persuaded Wen Tianxiang to surrender, and even said that if Wen Tianxiang surrendered, you would not lose your position as prime minister. But Wen Tianxiang said, how can one minister serve two Jun. But the Yuan army still did not give up. In prison, Wen Tianxiang received a letter from his daughter. The letter said that his wife and daughter had been arrested, and had even entered the palace as slaves. Their fate was miserable. Wen Tianxiang knew that As long as you surrender, your family can be reunited. In his letter to his sister, he said with tears in his heart that accepting Liu Nu’s letter was a pain in the ass. Who doesn’t have the love of his wife and children? But today’s matter is here, Yu Yi should die It's fate. What can I do? What can I do!"

"But Wen Tianxiang was the leader of the anti-Yuan army, and the Yuan army never gave up on persuading him. One time, Yuan general Zhang Hongfan came and persuaded Wen Tianxiang to write a letter to surrender Zhang Shijie. Wen Tianxiang said angrily, I can't defend my family and the country, and teach others to surrender , What’s the reason? But Zhang Hongfan kept persuading him, and finally Wen Tianxiang wrote a poem in response to Zhang Hongfan.”

"Teacher Chen Fan, what poem is it?"

"This poem is called "Crossing the Lingding Ocean."

Chen Fan said: "Ling Ding Yang is the Ling Ding Yang of Guang Province. Because of the defeat of the army, Wen Tianxiang's prison car passed Ling Ding Yang. It is written in the poem that the hard work has happened once, and there are few stars around it. This sentence means that , Recalling that it has been four years since he became an official through the imperial examination and was arrested by Shangjunqin Wang."

"The second sentence, the mountains and rivers are broken and the wind blows catkins, and the life experience is ups and downs and rains hit the water... This sentence says that the broken country is like catkins in the strong wind, and personal experiences are like duckweed in the shower."

"The third sentence, panic beach, said panic, Ling Dingyang sighed Ling Ding... This is about Wen Tianxiang's failure in panic beach, and what happened when he was arrested in Ling Ding Yang."

Chen Fan has not read the fourth sentence yet.

but.

Everyone in the first three sentences feels that this poem is written in general, not very literary.

Compared to the many poems Chen Fan has heard before, this poem is not very good.

just.

Just as everyone was thinking about it, Chen Fan read out the fourth sentence: "No one in life has died since ancient times, so keep your loyal heart to reflect history."

"It's a good sentence, no one in life has died since ancient times."

The previous Yang Cheng didn't say much.

Because he felt that Chen Fan was telling a story again.

Although Chen really felt that Chen Fan told a good story, and the addition of the yellow robe before was also very expressive.

But although the previous story is a story, it still has some basis.

But now, Chen Fan actually made up a historical figure.

Originally, he didn't want to say anything more about such a fictional historical figure, but...

When he heard Chen Fan say "everyone in life has died since ancient times"...Yang Cheng jumped up with a bang.

Since ancient times, no one has died...

This poem needs no translation.

Everyone is going to die.

But some people choose to surrender, and some people like glory and wealth.

But Wen Tianxiang is not like this.

Even if he dies, Wen Tianxiang will keep his patriotic loyalty and reflect it in the annals of history.

"Since ancient times, no one has died in life, so keep your loyal heart to reflect the history... I am stupid, this poem makes me goosebumps."

"Me too. I used to feel that life was very precious. If someone told me to die, I would definitely let him die first. However, in the eyes of some people, some things are more precious than life."

"Now I understand a little bit why Marshal Yue engraved the words "loyalty and service to the country" on his back. For them, sometimes, the ideals in their hearts are more noble than anything else."

Everyone in the live broadcast room felt that the string in their hearts had been plucked.

Without blinking their eyes, they listened to Chen Fan's story about Wen Tianxiang's life.

just.

Although Wen Tianxiang was not even afraid of death, in the end, Wen Tianxiang was killed by the Yuan army.

In fact, there are many things that can be said about Wen Tianxiang.

but……

It is no longer needed.

With this poem, it is enough to explain Wen Tianxiang's life.

Looking at the time, there was still the last minute, Chen Fan said: "Before he was executed, he told the jailer that my work was done, and then he bowed to the south and died calmly. At this time, more than a dozen Jiangnan soldiers appeared on the execution ground. Righteous men, they took the risk to attend to Wen Tianxiang's funeral. They found Wen Tianxiang's last words in the belt of the body."

"I am a general, I can't save the country, I can rule the world, the army is defeated and the country is humiliated, and I am a prisoner. I will die for a long time! Since I was arrested, I want to be executed. Today, with this opportunity, I would like to pay homage to the south. Death. From now on, I have nothing to be ashamed of!!!"

Translated words.

That is: I am in the position of general and prime minister, unable to save the country in distress, to rectify the world, to be defeated and cause the country to be humiliated and destroyed, and to become a prisoner, because I should have died a long time ago. Since I was captured, I want to ask for death and disappear in the world , God finally gave me a chance today, for which I kowtowed to the south a hundred times and died.From now on, there is nothing to be ashamed of! ! !
Five minutes was just right, Chen Fan finished Wen Tianxiang's speech.

And at this time.

In the entire live broadcast room, it was all brushed up: "Professor Yang Cheng, did our Great Song Dynasty really have such a good look?"

(End of this chapter)