I studied in modern times

Chapter 47 Sima Guang

Luoyang in early spring is full of beautiful and leisurely scenery.

Under the blowing of the spring breeze, Xijing of the Great Song Dynasty gradually recovered.

Luoyang City is also becoming more and more lively, noisy, and full of voices.

In the Beiguan of Zunxian Square in the north of the city, a private garden stands quietly amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, quiet, dignified, elegant and exquisite amidst the hustle and bustle.

Everyone who comes here will bow their heads.

Because Sima Guang, a doctor of Taizhong, stayed behind at Yushitai in Xijing, promoted Chongfu Palace, and a scholar of Zizheng Palace, lived here.

Since Xining six years ago, he has been living here.

Even people from the government and businessmen who come from other places pass by here, who do not know who lives here?
However, when they smell the fragrance of ink wafting from the manor, they will also sigh: the people living here must be the sages and celebrities of the country!

And when they saw the plaque of this manor, everyone would admire and admire: "It turns out that it is Sima Xianggong's unique paradise!"

"I don't know, Mr. Sima, when will he return to the court to preside over the government?"

At this moment, the owner of Du Paradise is fishing in his favorite fishing nunnery.

The Fishing Nunnery is in the center of Duyuan, a specially dug artificial island.

There are many bamboos planted on the island, and in early spring, bamboo shoots burst out of the ground one after another.

It just rained lightly in Luoyang City this morning, so Sima Guang was still wearing a coir raincoat.

He was leaning on a small wooden chair, holding the fishing rod in his hand, looking at the water surface after the spring rain, and flicking his fingers lightly. It could be seen that he enjoyed the quiet moment like this, and he also liked the life now.

Just like what he himself said: "If a wren nests in a forest, it's just a branch; a mole drinks a river, but its stomach is full. Each of them can do their part and live in peace. This is the joy of the pedantic man!"

Although, his Paradise, the best Zunxianfang in Luoyang City where every inch of land is precious, occupies more than [-] acres of land.

Although, he was still outside Luoyang City, spending a lot of money to build a stacked stone villa that he only visited three or five times a year.

But Sima Guang has always admired Yan Hui's way of life.

A scoop of food, a ladle of drink, people can't bear their worries, and they will never change their joys!

He also admired Dong Zhongshu's aspirations of not peeking at the garden for three years while studying.

So, in order to sharpen myself, but also to test my will.

Sima Guang designed this unique paradise into seven different areas.

There is a reading hall - a place dedicated to academic research.

There is also Nongshuixuan, an exquisite and unique place for recreation.

There is also a medicinal garden, a bamboo planting studio, and his favorite fishing nunnery.

In addition, there is a Jianshan Terrace dedicated to climbing high and looking far, cultivating sentiment, and a flower watering pavilion for entertaining guests, drinking and singing.

Every time a guest arrives, Sima Guang will always take the guest to visit his carefully designed and furnished private estate.

Seeing the amazed and surprised faces of the guests, Sima Guang always showed a gratified smile.

Today, the weather may be bad, so the fish are not willing to reward the bait.

Sima Guang didn't take it seriously either, he lay leisurely on the wooden chair, softly reciting a poem he had recently acquired.

"The rain that urges the flowers is small, and the wind that caresses the willows is gentle. It's like last year..."

Gradually, he was intoxicated by the artistic conception of the poet.

"Shuangfeng's old covenant is gradually becoming empty, and Guhong's later stage is difficult..."

He sighed heavily.

"Let's take advantage of the morning flowers and night moon... Cui Zun falls frequently..."

So, he clapped his hands and praised: "What a sentence, Cui Zun is overwhelming!"

"The power of Yan Shuyuan's words is no less than that of Naigong Yan Yuanxian!"

Then, he sighed: "Hey! Hey! The son of the prime minister, after the hero, the famous scholar in the world, he can't be used as a minister of the Imperial Academy, but he has been reduced to a local supervisor... The scholar-officials are so gentle, so gentle!"

Speaking of this, he remembered another celebrity who made him admire again and again.

"Su Zizhan, you should have arrived in Ruzhou by now, right?"

Recalling the content of Su Zizhan's poems from Huangzhou in recent years.

Sima Guang pondered and said: "It's unfortunate for poets, but also for the literary world!"

"The so-called: Qu Yuan's exile is for "Li Sao"!"

As he spoke, he slowly touched the manuscript of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" beside him.

There was color quietly on his face.

As soon as Zizhi Tongjian comes out, Sima Guang and Tai Shigong are the only historians of the ages!
In the history books of Japan, Wang Jiefu, Han Chiguo, and Uncle Lu Hui can only look up to him, Sima Junshi!
Thinking of this, a hint of color appeared on Sima Guang's old cheeks.

"Msgrand... Mr. Mr...."

In the distance, there seemed to be a voice coming from the shore.

Sima Guang listened attentively, and muttered to himself, "It's Chunfu!"

He stood up and looked towards the shore.

Sure enough, he saw a familiar figure calling in his direction by the small lake.

"Chunfu, why are you calling me?" Sima Guang stretched out his hand to greet him.

The visitor is one of his favorite juniors.

He is regarded as a disciple of the mantle, the only one who can inherit his career, aspirations and all political legacy.

Fan Zuyu and Fan Chunfu!

For this younger generation, Sima Guang's love for him is undisguised.

Just like back then, Pang Ji Pang Zhuangmin cultivated Sima Guang.

Sima Guang gave all his enthusiasm and love to Fan Zuyu, a junior.

Even Sima Kang, Sima Guang's step-son, is far from Fan Zuyu's status in front of Sima Guang!
In the fifth year of Yuanfeng, Sima Guang's first wife, Mrs. Zhang, left him.

This dealt a heavy blow to Sima Guang!
Mrs. Zhang is not only his original partner, but also his childhood sweetheart, a confidant who knows each other, and a wife who has supported each other for a lifetime!

The sudden loss of his beloved wife hit Sima Guang very hard. For a period of time, his will was depressed, and finally he fell ill and was on the verge of death.

Therefore, Sima Guang wrote a suicide note at that time.

In the legacy list, apart from the old-fashioned attack on the new law, the most mentioned one is the recommendation and recommendation of Fan Zuyu.

And his stepson Sima Kang's content on the legacy list is only two or three sentences short.

Fan Zuyu saw Sima Guang's figure, and immediately started shouting: "Mister! Mr.!"

"There is another news from the capital!"

Sima Guang was stunned for a moment, then let out a sigh, "Your Majesty..."

"Your Majesty!" He wiped away his tears.

"Your Majesty!" he sighed.

Past events flashed through my mind.

The image of that official gradually changed in his mind.

From the initial hope, to the later disappointment, to the later expectation, and now the sadness!
Sima Guang knew.

The day before yesterday, many rumors about the emperor's sixth son, Yan'an County King, spread to Luoyang.

He will understand that when he gets news from the capital again.

I'm afraid it's either Li Chu or the palace chariot driving!
It is even possible that both come at the same time.

And no matter which possibility it is, it means that his king, the official he is loyal to, the holy king who once pinned his infinite hopes, the emperor who disappointed him so much, and His Majesty who made him so grateful, are about to disappear from his life!
He lowered his head, the emotions in his heart were extremely complicated and heavy, he couldn't even describe his mood at the moment with words.

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Note: Sima Guang and Wang Anshi are both monogamous and have no concubines.All the sons born to Sima Guang and his wife Zhang died in infancy, so Sima Kang, the son of his elder brother Sima Dan, was adopted.

Note 2: Written by Sima Guang, Wang Anshi, Han Wei, and Lu Gong. They used to be called "Four Friends of Jiayou". The four of them used to be able to wear a pair of trousers. Wang Anshi was recruited into the capital because Han Wei praised and admired Shenzong every day.

Note 3: The speed of information circulation between Bianjing and Luoyang in the Northern Song Dynasty should normally be two days.

This is calculated according to historical records. Shenzong died on the fifth day of March, and Sima Guang, who was in Luoyang on the seventh day, knew the news.

　Thanks: I finally have time, and I will reward you with 1500 starting point coins.

　　Thanks: Li Zi, let go of that aunt, for the reward of 660 starting point coins.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)