I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 286 Invite me to write a preface? Su Jingming, the poisonous tongue of the Song Dynasty

The collected works of Lao Quan are very popular.

Su Xun, a late bloomer, became popular.

Almost overnight, Su Xun occupied a place in the hearts of the scholars in Bianjing City.

"When talking about articles today, Su Laoquan cannot be avoided."

Su Xun was very frightened.

For a time, many scholars and scholars invited him to talk about ancient and modern times.

Some famous actors and actresses in Goulanwashe were willing to pay him some money to discuss poetry and songs with him on the flower boat at night.

He was also invited to attend various banquets.

There are even some big businessmen who give away books, money, and girls in the middle of the night.

The greetings came like snowflakes, and everyone wanted to be Su Xun's confidant.

If some young masters become famous, there is a high probability that they will fall into the extravagant life of Bianjing City.

However, Su Xun was very sober.

He knew very well that these people just wanted to use his current fame to gain fame and fortune.

He doesn't like these vulgar things.

So he changed his residence and devoted himself to studying.

……

Soon, "Collected Works of Laoquan" was passed into the hands of Zhao Zhen and scholar-bureaucrats.

Wen Yanbo, Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi and other ministers were all full of praise.

On the one hand, it is because Su Xun’s article is very consistent with the new law’s proposition.

On the other hand, it is because Su Xun's writing is sharp and he dares to tell the truth, exposing all kinds of current ills.

……

After Zhao Zhen read "The Collected Works of Laoquan".

In front of all the officials, he praised "The Theory of Six Kingdoms" and said: "This is an article on governing the country and saving the world, and all scholars in the world should learn from it."

Zhao Zhen praised this article highly.

In addition to thinking that this article is indeed wonderful, it actually has a deeper meaning.

He was telling all the literati and officials in the dynasty.

The Song Dynasty would never make the mistake of "bribing Qin" again in the future, and would never use land, money or materials to resolve conflicts between countries.

The battle between soldiers in the past few days made Zhao Zhen full of confidence in the future of the Song Dynasty Forbidden Army.

Also.

Zhao Zhen expressed his willingness to leave Su Xun with a position as Imperial Concubine.

When Ouyang Xiu told Su Xun the news, Su Xun declined directly.

"The Collected Works of Laoquan" gave him confidence and made him feel that he should take the imperial examination to become an official. He decided to take the examination.

The current Song Dynasty.

As long as officials are not qualified through the imperial examination, it is generally difficult for them to hold important positions, and they will be despised by officials like Jinshi.

He is as powerful as former Prime Minister Chen Zhizhong, the "Conglong Minister".

Because they were not elected officials through the imperial examination, they were criticized for half their lives, and finally left the court with regrets.

Nowadays, even those who are able to become officials will study hard and strive to enter official careers through the imperial examination to clear their names.

……

Zhao Zhen praised "The Theory of Six Kingdoms" and was given the post of Confucius of the Imperial College, but was declined by Su Xun.

Soon it spread to the people.

Many scholars and scholars felt that Su Xun did well.

Relying on the imperial examination to become an official is the right way.

at the same time.

Some scholars saw a shortcut to fame and fortune through Su Xun's experience.

As the old saying goes: Scholars look down on each other.

After reading "Collected Works of Laoquan", some scholars felt that their articles were no worse than Su Xun.

They stubbornly believed that Su Xun was able to gain fame and fortune in a few days only because of the recommendation of a distinguished person.

They are also capable and have articles and poems that can be compiled into volumes.

It just lacks the recommendation of noble people.

Ever since.

There was a lot of excitement in front of Ouyang Xiu and Su Liang's house.

Many scholars compiled their own articles into volumes and submitted them to the two men's houses, begging them to write prefaces.

In one day, Su Zhai received nearly a hundred books.

……

into the night.

Uncle Ji organized the booklet and handed it to Su Liang.

At first, Su Liang looked at it with the attitude of digging for gold in the sand, but as he looked at it, he realized that he was digging for gold in the dung and there were no good articles at all.

These books are all mediocre and vulgar works.

Those who submitted the books were all philistines who had stubborn ideas and were unable to enter official careers through the imperial examination and wanted to take shortcuts.

These people carry an inexplicable sense of arrogance.

I didn't realize at all that the main reason Su Xun became famous in Bianjing City was because of his good writing.

Recommendation by noble people is just a recommendation. If Su Liang wrote a preface to these people, he would be completely ruining his own reputation.

Su Liang flipped through more than twenty books, and felt really uncomfortable reading them, so he immediately went to bed.

……

Near the time of child.

Su Liang hugged Tang Wanmei and slept soundly.

Uncle Ji's voice suddenly came from outside, and he couldn't help but frown and stood up.

Su Liang got dressed, walked outside the door, and asked, "Uncle Ji, what's the matter?"

Uncle Ji said helplessly: "There is a young scholar kneeling outside our door, holding up a pamphlet and saying that he wants to pay you a visit. He also said that if you don't see me, he kept kneeling. I asked the guards to drive him away. , he said that if he was driven away, he would jump into the Bian River. I was afraid of killing people, so I had no choice but to disturb the officials!"

Su Liang looked helpless and murmured as he walked out: "These scholars are crazy about taking shortcuts!"

After a while.

In front of the door of Su's house, several guards of Su's house were standing upright, holding lanterns.

And below, a thin scholar with messy hair was kneeling on the ground, holding a thin book in his hand.

Su Liang said angrily: "I am Su Liang, what do you want from me?"

The scholar raised his head excitedly.

"Su Guanren, I...my name is Zhang Mubai, and I am called Taibai by my friends. I am from Chuzhou. This...this...is a collection of poems and essays written by me, called "Mubai Collection". I dare to swear to God, It’s definitely no worse than "The Collected Works of Laoquan". After reading it, you will definitely be willing to write a preface for me!"

Su Liang saw that his appearance was ordinary, but he was extremely confident. He felt that the other party should have some strength, and immediately said: "Okay, I will definitely read it tomorrow, I will definitely read it!"

Zhang Mubai looked excited. After handing the book to Uncle Ji, he added: "Su Guanren, please read one more thing. After reading it, you will definitely understand my intention to serve the country with fists."

After that, before Su Liang could respond, he quickly took off his gown, turned around, and presented his back in front of Su Liang.

Two guards immediately came down holding lanterns.

Su Liang took a closer look.

There is a text tattoo on Zhang Mubai's back, with six words tattooed on it: If you don't serve as prime minister, I'd rather die!

Tattoo culture was popular in the Song Dynasty.

There are thorns on flowers, animals, characters, flying fairies, ghosts and gods.

When Su Liang saw these six words, his hair stood up involuntarily.

He felt that this person might be prone to self-mutilation, and that such a utilitarian person should not be an official.

Su Liang didn't want to talk to him anymore and said directly: "I saw it, please go back!"

……

After a while, Su Liang returned to the study.

He curiously opened "The Collection of Mu Bai", originally thinking that the poems and essays of this "contemporary Taibai" should not be too bad, but after turning two pages, he almost vomited out all the food he had eaten tonight.

The writing is immature and the words are meaningless.

They are all full of witty words and phrases, and there are also grammatical errors and typos.

At this level, let alone being an official.

When he went to the countryside to work as a scrivener, no one was willing to ask him to write letters or petitions.

At this moment, Su Liang was so angry that he couldn't sleep at all.

He felt that if he didn't take some action, he might be disturbed more often and see these junk articles in the future.

Even many outsiders would come to Bianjing to submit articles and ask Su Liang to write a preface.

Tonight, someone kneeled down and exposed their tattoos. Maybe they will do something crazy in the future!

Su Liang thought for a while and suddenly had an idea in his mind.

……

The next day, the sky was bright.

A long hemp rope hangs on the wall to the left of the main door of Su's house.

On the hemp rope, there are volumes of collected works submitted by scholars hanging.

There are nearly a hundred copies.

Moreover, each anthology booklet contains Su Liang's brief remarks.

Lean slightly.

A large piece of paper was posted and it read:

"Xu Deyi of Kaifeng Prefecture, "Episodes of Virtue", is a parrot and makes no sense."

"Wang Baolong of Tangzhou, "Baolong's Collected Works", loves scabs and chases odors. They are all flattering words and completely lose the virtue of a scholar."

"Ying Tianfu Ge Kunliang, "Kunliang Collection", if you are an official, then I will have no official in the Song Dynasty!"

"Xiangzhou Hu Lixiong, "Lixiong's Collected Works", bullshit!"

"Zhang Mubai of Chuzhou, "Mubai Collection", the words of a childish person pick up the wisdom of others, so it is not suitable to follow the text."

……

Listed on this large piece of paper are all Su Liang's evaluations of the collected works of these scholars.

Soon, many people gathered in front of the wall to watch.

Some scholars who wanted to submit articles suddenly hesitated.

This is totally scolding!

Su Liang's comments are too harsh and venomous!

And these comments will definitely be spread by private tabloids.

It would be a huge shame if these negative reviews stayed with me for the rest of my life!

Some scholars who cherished their dignity immediately took their collected works and slipped away quietly.

In front of Su Zhai's door, it quickly became quiet.

After Ouyang Xiu learned about this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He also learned from Su Liang's method, and the doorstep of his house soon became quiet.

(End of this chapter)