back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 337

Master Song waved his hand and said, "This is just my old man's foolish opinion, it's not accurate."

Su Shi sighed: "If people in the world are as knowledgeable as old man Song, why should the world be in peace?"

Master Song smiled wryly and said: "My old man was only Prime Minister Fan's personal soldier when he knew Yongxing Army, Deputy Envoy of Youzhou Economic Strategy and Youzhou, and was encouraged by Fan Xiang, so he started to work hard with no confusion. Studying. I only regret that it is too late to serve the court. After returning home, I bought a few acres of idle land. My son doesn’t like to study, so I can only pin my hopes on my grandson.”

Su Shi heard the words, stood up and cupped his hands and said: "It turns out that the old man is a soldier of Fan Xiangqian. He who has been on the battlefield should be worshiped by his son!"

Master Song smiled wryly and said: "I have nothing to worship, but only a wild crane in the clouds. At this age, I have one foot in the coffin. If I can see the day when my grandson was named on the gold list, I will die in peace. "

Su Shi smiled and said, "Old Man Song, with such a healthy body and bones, it will not be difficult for you to live another 30 or [-] years. Don't talk about such things."

Master Song finished talking about his life experience, and finally expressed his thoughts: "In my opinion, the young master seems to be a man of fame?"

Hearing this, Qin Ming's nerves that had never been relaxed tensed up again, and he exchanged glances with other students, and if there was any trouble, he should restrain the old man first.However, from what the old man said, he was Fan Zhongyan's personal soldier, so he must have martial arts skills, and I'm afraid it will take a lot of trouble to do so.

Su Shi heard it, but repeatedly denied it: "Old man is joking, if I have fame, how can I travel around the world and do nothing? I am not talented, but I am just a mediocre person. This year, I am not in the spring, so I travel around and want to vent my anger. It’s just a depressing mood.”

Dashun's Juren is not a lifelong system. If you fail the tribute examination, you will have to take the state examination in the next subject.This was decided by Taizu in order to ensure the fairness of the imperial examination.If one test is determined for life, isn't it unfair to those scholars who lose their qualifications for juren due to a slight difference, and have to spend three years in exhaustion!

Master Song laughed loudly when he heard the words: "Even if you can pass the state examination, it's pretty good. At least the young master's talent and learning are much greater than the old man. Alas, the old man has a merciless request. I don't know if the young master can accept it." promise?"

Su Shi said cautiously: "Old man, tell me?"

Mr. Song was not polite, and expressed his thoughts in one brain: "The young master also saw it earlier, and the two grandsons of the old man are also a bit talented. It's just that there are no good teachers in the remote villages. You Qian, teaching them again at this time, I often feel powerless. The old man sees that the young master is a good-looking talent, and what he has learned in his chest must include Confucian classics. The old man wants to hire the young master to be the husband of the old grandson, I don’t know what the young master thinks?"

Su Shi didn't expect for a while that Master Song actually wanted him to be a private school teacher!Before he could speak, Master Song added: "In terms of money and silver, my body will never be less than any gentleman. If the young master wants to go to Beijing to catch up with the exam again, I will give you money."

Hearing the fistful meaning in Master Song's words, Su Shi didn't know how to refuse for a while.However, he is not a high-ranking person. He is an imperial envoy at the moment, and he is ordered to investigate and deal with the case of child abduction and trafficking.How can you promise when you are on official business?

Thinking of the two children in the picture scroll, with two buns, red lips and white skin, just like Nezha in the statue, Su Shi also liked it very much.It's just that I really can't agree to Master Song in front of me. After all, he has never taught anyone before, and he has no time to teach others. What if he misunderstands his disciples?
Su Shi's mind turned sharply, and suddenly a flash of inspiration flashed, and he thought: "Yes!" He said immediately: "Old man, I have little talent and learning, and I really can't take on such a heavy responsibility. However, I know that one of the great Confucian scholars in the world may be able to recommend your grandson. Come under him."

Hearing Su Shi's refusal on the spot, Mr. Song felt a little disheartened. Hearing what he said now, he raised a glimmer of hope, but he still couldn't cheer up: "Oh, who is the great Confucian, let's hear it?"

Su Shi smiled and said: "This great Confucian has no fame, but he is highly valued by the current emperor. Shengkou was granted the title of saint, and he is now teaching at the Royal University founded by the emperor. I am fortunate to have had a few times with this great Confucian. We met each other and talked happily, and benefited a lot..."

After hearing this, Mr. Song really felt that "the mountain is heavy and the river is full of doubts, and there is no way out, and the willows are dark and the flowers are bright, and there is another village"!Before Su Shi finished speaking, Master Song asked anxiously: "This great Confucian, is Zhang Zai Zhang the sage?"

Su Shi was quite surprised: "Old man, do you also know Zhang Shengren's name?"

Master Song sat down on the tea table beside himself, took out a thick stack of "Dashun Minbao", handed it to Su Shi, smiled without saying a word.Su Shi didn't need to read it, and he understood what Master Song meant. He also read "Dashun Min Bao".

Su Shi smiled wryly and said: "It turns out that the old man is not a person who doesn't know the world!"

Master Song sighed: "If you are far away from the rivers and lakes, you will worry about your lord. With this newspaper, you can know the world's major events. The name of Zhang Shengren has long been known, but he has never seen it. However, the Royal University specializes in recruiting for 15 years. How can a man over the age of [-] enter, my grandson is only seven or eight years old this year?"

Su Shi said with a smile: "Sage Zhang is just a name in the Royal University. Although he also teaches, the Holy One didn't forbid Zhang Shengren to accept disciples? If the old man goes to the capital in the future, he can use the letter below to explain his intentions. gone."

Master Song said repeatedly: "So that's the case, how dare you be kind! Come here, take care of me with pen, ink, paper and inkstone!"

Su Shi smiled wryly in his heart and said, "Zi Hou, you and I are friends for forgetting the year, so don't blame me for using you as a shield today." It turns out that Su Shi likes to make friends. gentleman.Among them, Su Shi visited Zhang Zai at the Royal University and had a long conversation with him.Su Shi was twenty-six at that time, but Zhang Zai was already forty-three.

Su Shi's handwriting is also unique.Mr. Song, who knows a lot about calligraphy, saw Su Shi write the first character after grinding the ink aside, and shouted: "Wonderful!"

After Su Shi wrote a letter of recommendation with a red face, Mr. Song was so immersed in Su Shi's calligraphy that he didn't even pay attention to the content of the letter: "...the characters are charming in shape, drunk with wine, forgetful of workmanship, and special in calligraphy. Thin and strong, the pen is round and the rhyme is strong, good calligraphy, good calligraphy!"

Qin Ming came over to take a look, and found that Su Shi's handwriting was different from the regular script he had seen, and he couldn't help saying in his heart: "Hey, it seems that this is the case. The handwriting of Su Shi's champion is like a snake crawling. That's it. I'll write it, and it's much better than him!"

Su Shi's calligraphy is like this. Those who approve of his calligraphy say that his calligraphy is eclectic; those who do not approve of his calligraphy say that it is worthless.It's all because of Su Shi's handwriting, which is too casual and distinctive.There is a big difference from the previous dynasty's facial features and tendons.

(End of this chapter)