Prince of Song Dynasty

Chapter 587 What is Huaxia?
Policy theory is actually two styles of writing. Policy is a policy question, which gives a feasible strategy for a certain political matter.And discuss, is to discuss, to comment on something, someone or a certain historical event.The exam question this time is not a strategy, but a theory.Although the title is a mouthful to read, the essence is very simple - about Chinese orthodoxy and the unification of the world.

Huaxia is also called "Xia" and "Zhuxia", also known as "Hua" or "Zhuhua".It is the self-proclaimed name of the aborigines who lived in the Central Plains in ancient times to distinguish the Siyi (Dongyi, Nanman, Xirong, Beidi).For example, in the 14th year of Duke Xiang of "Zuo Zhuan", Jiang Rong Ziju Zhi said: "Our Zhu Rong's diet and clothes are not the same as those of Hua, the coins are not understood, and the language is not good." Huaxia originated from Huaxu, and Fuxi's mother was Huaxu's.

During the Zhou Dynasty, all clansmen who obeyed Zhou etiquette and observed propriety and righteousness were called Huaren, Huazu, Xiaren, and Xiazu, and they were collectively called Zhuhua and Zhuxia.In ancient books, "Hua" and "Xia" are regarded as the Central Plains, and "Yi" and "Yi" are regarded as the Quartet.Huaxia is also known as Zhonghua, Zhongxia, Zhongtu, and China.

Hua and Xia used to be used interchangeably, the two words are synonymous, and Hua is Xia. "Zhonghua" is also called "Zhongxia".For example, "Zuo Zhuan" contains Confucius saying in the tenth year of Dinggong: "The descendants do not seek Xia, and the barbarians do not disturb China." The "Hua" here is also "Xia".Confucius regarded "Xia" and "Hua" as synonyms.In oracle bone inscriptions, the word Hua has a very high status.From about the Spring and Autumn Period, people began to use "Hua" and "Xia" together, collectively called "Huaxia".

Huangdi and Yandi fought for the leader of the tribal alliance in the Central Plains. The battle of Banquan broke out. The Yandi tribe was defeated and merged into the Huangdi tribe, and the Yanhuang alliance took shape.Later, they defeated Chi You, the leader of the Jiuli tribe of the Dongyi Group, in the Battle of Zhuolu, and expanded the alliance to today's Shandong.Later, with the Huangdi tribe and Yandi tribe as the main body, they formed a larger Huaxia alliance with some Dongyi tribes in Shandong, and the origin of the Huaxia tribe was basically fixed.

Therefore, the Huaxia people share Yandi and Huangdi as common ancestors.When the Zhou Dynasty appeared, the criteria for judging whether it was China was based on whether it abided by Zhou rituals and rituals. Since most of the vassal states that obeyed Zhou rituals and were close to the Zhou royal family were concentrated in the Central Plains at that time, Xia also referred to the Central Plains at that time. " "Zuo Zhuan" in the 26th year of Duke Xiang: "Chu lost Huaxia".

In short, since ancient times, the identification of Huaxia has been strictly based on cultural etiquette, and Huaxia has gradually become a synonym for the land of China. .

These basic things, as long as they have read the scriptures and classics, most of the candidates present will use them as topics as long as they are not confused.

However, this seemingly simple topic is difficult to write brilliantly.

Kou Zhun put the topic aside, and began to bow his head and write the answer of the scriptures.For the key policy theory, he already has a well-thought-out plan.

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The soldiers patrolling inside and outside the examination room will walk back and forth, while the examiners sit in the side rooms on both sides of the main hall, waiting for the candidates to complete their examinations.

As the chief examiner, Ludoxun can now rest in the back of the hall.But Tao Gu, Xu Xuan and other assistants led some small officials and had to wait in the small corner room next to the gate of the hall.

There were more than a dozen officials in total, except for Tao Gu and Xu Xuan who were dressed in vermilion, they were all wearing the lowest grade of blue official robes.The task of the two of them is to lead the officials to check the test papers, which is actually to examine the test papers of the school, approve the scores, and draw up the grades.In other words, they are the first pass for correcting examination papers.

From Tao Gu and Xu Xuan down, the invigilators and examiners, with a few exceptions, were basically Jinshi who took one or two more subjects and ranked in the top ten.

The weather in mid-May is somewhat deviated from the normal year.It was okay in the early morning, but when it was nearly noon, it was as hot as the hot season in July.Tao Gu was sitting by the window, enjoying the sun, the underwear inside the official robe was not fit at all, and he could only sit down after taking it off.

A dozen former Jinshi sat together bored, with nothing else to do except chat.

"I don't know who will get the number one scholar in this department?" A famous official asked leisurely, but this person was Liu Mengsou, the number one scholar of Ding Maoke in the fifth year of Qiande, so he was able to speak in the tone of such a senior.

"The imperial examination is still very early, let's guess who is the first in the Ritual Examination." The person who answered the question was Yang Li, the No. [-] Scholar of Gengshenke in the first year of Jianlong.The tit-for-tat talk is actually half-joking.

"It should be Liu Yin...he is well-known in the Imperial College." The speaker was a straightforward speaker from the Imperial College who knew the situation in the Imperial College very well.

"Jianghuai An Shouliang is quite well-known. You must know that his father, An Deyu, was the number one scholar in the Jisi Division in the second year of Kaibao." Another person said.

Liu Mengsou immediately denied it: "His writing style can only rank second, and he can't be the number one."

"Song Zhun's article is not bad."

"He does have some possibility."

"There is also Wang Sizong."

"Literary talent and insights are beyond ordinary people."

Among the more than 5000 tribute students gathered in the capital, most of those who can spread their names in Kaifeng City are not simple people, and most of them have the strength to challenge for the number one.Liu Yin, An Shouliang, Song Zhun, and Wang Sizong are all outstanding among them.

"I heard that one of His Highness King Xiangfu's disciples is also taking part in this big exam." Suddenly someone said abruptly.

Everyone was startled, Liu Mengsou asked: "In addition to the little prince, His Highness King Xiangfu actually has disciples, why didn't I know?"

Yang Li followed up and asked, "His Royal Highness King Xiangfu still has such a disciple. Is it Wen disciple or Wu disciple?"

"Nonsense, of course you are Wen's disciple who came to take part in the scientific examination."

"Wouldn't that mean he and the little prince are brothers."

"Don't forget that Miss Shui'er, who was the envoy of the Law Enforcement Department of Huaxia Weifu, is also a disciple of His Highness King Xiangfu, but it seems to be a disciple of Wu."

"His Royal Highness Xiangfu has made great contributions to the Great Song Dynasty. I can't wait to say it, but His Royal Highness is the best in the world in terms of military strength, and his literary talent was once known as the number one talented person in the south of the Yangtze River. Although his literary disciples are not Most of us don’t even know about the reputation, but it’s very possible to get the No. [-] pick.”

"That's right, how many people in the world can come up with ancient terms such as "Sapphire Case" and "Recalling Jiangnan"?"

Tao Gu, who had been pretending to be asleep, couldn't bear it anymore when he heard the good things about his mortal enemy Ye Chen. He opened his eyes, let out a cold snort, and interrupted everyone's excited discussions, and said, "Ye Chen It is true that Da Song has made great contributions to me, although my personal force is great, but my literary talent is mostly fake."

When everyone heard the words, they frowned slightly, and then remembered the grievances between Chengzhi of the Imperial Academy and His Royal Highness Xiangfu King, and the scandal of Tao Gu back then. Although everyone concealed it, their expressions were more or less At least some contempt and ridicule were revealed.

Liu Mengsou suddenly remembered something, and glanced at Xu Xuan who was sitting on the other side, thinking that it was a godsend opportunity, regardless of Tao Gu's rank being two ranks higher than him, he said in a cold voice: "Although Master Tao is a Hanlin scholar , but to bluntly say that the name of His Royal Highness Xiangfu King is taboo, and to tarnish His Royal Highness Xiangfu's real name so unfounded, I am afraid that his virtue will be at a disadvantage."

Tao Gu was directly pointed out by his subordinates for his lack of virtue, and immediately blushed with anger, stood up abruptly, pointed at Liu Mengsou and said, "Liu Mengsou! How dare you speak to this official like this."

Liu Mengsou wished that this matter would become a big deal, so he sneered, and also stood up, preparing to have a big fight with Tao Gu without giving in, so as to form a good relationship with the Huaxia Weifu, especially the Supervision Department, and there will be a day big plus.Unexpectedly, although Yang Li and other officials reacted a little slower, they were all smart people. Qi Qi glanced at Xu Xuan next to him, as if he had been spat out, stood up with a huff, pointed at Tao Gu and started cursing.

"Tao Gu, you are a despicable person. After the scandal you did at the New Year's Court Meeting last year, you were able to be an official in the court. You are really thick-skinned."

"Hahahaha... a person surnamed Tao, a mad dog like you, can actually become the Imperial Academy's decree, it is a shame for us scholars.

"Little Tao Gu, others don't know, you think I don't know, those dirty things you did secretly..."

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All of a sudden, in order to seize this opportunity to please the Huaxia Weifu, especially the Supervision Department, all kinds of words without a bottom line came out one after another. Apart from turning pale and shaking, there was no way to fight back.

Just when Tao Gu was so angry that he was about to have a cerebral hemorrhage, Lu Duosun suddenly yelled at him outside the door: "As an examiner, you are so noisy, your voice almost reaches the examination room, what a shame."

Only then did everyone shut up, and then sat down as if nothing had happened.Tao Gu pointed his fingers around the crowd, tilted his head, and passed out immediately.Everyone was startled and looked at each other, but no one paid attention.General Lu Duosun came in to have a look, he couldn't help but be surprised, and called a few servants to carry Tao Gu out to seek medical treatment from a doctor.

At this time, the people who were fighting Tao Gu just now realized that they couldn't help but be ecstatic. With Tao Gu fainted in anger, the news of today will soon spread throughout Kaifeng, and of course his names will also be publicized. The envoys of the Huaxia Weifu knew that, in this way, a good relationship with the Huaxia Weifu was concluded.And from the beginning to the end, Xu Xuan sat on one side, looked out the window, didn't even look this way, until Tao Gu passed out and was carried out, he cursed secretly in his heart: "Idiot!"

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While Liu Mengsou, Yang Li and others were chatting, the sun had already moved to the south, and finally a candidate handed in the paper.Hearing the subordinate official's report, Liu Mengsou laughed and said, "Compared to the last subject, it's still a bit slower. I remember that someone handed in the test paper in just two hours."

Yang Li said: "After all, there are only a small number of quick-witted people, and most of the Gongsheng students are mature and stable."

"Exactly." Several other examiners nodded together.

Still the same sentence, I can only guarantee continuous updates in the past few days of the Chinese New Year, but I can’t guarantee two or even three updates. I can only try my best. , a lot of delicious food, a lot of fun at the same time, drink in moderation, stay up late in moderation, don't hurt your body, the loss outweighs the gain—————

(End of this chapter)