Idle courtiers

Chapter 203 Got a Teacher
Two flowers bloom, each representing a branch.Let's say that Zhou Nan was led by the concierge into the Dahua hall of Tang Shunzhi's mansion.

In the hall, there were six or seven people who looked like literati were talking with teacups. Tang Shunzhi didn't know what interesting things they were talking about, so he laughed heartily.

I haven't seen him for a few days. Old Tang probably lived a leisurely life in the office of Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs in Nanjing, and he didn't have to be exposed to the sun and rain on the rivers and seas, so he became much fairer.

When Zhou Nan saw him, he was overjoyed, and hurried forward to pay homage: "My boy, Zhou Nan, met Mr. Ying De. I just learned that Da Si Nong came to Beijing. The student was late because of his arrival. Please forgive me."

Since he traveled to the Ming Dynasty, he has been hanging out in the turbulent officialdom all the time, and he will be wary when dealing with people, and will weigh in his heart whether this connection is harmful or beneficial to him.

At the age of 27 and eight years old, in modern society, he may still be a giant socialist baby.But in ancient times, the invalid social age has passed.

Only when he was in contact with Tang Shunzhi, he didn't have so many thoughts, he was very relaxed, and he said what he thought in his heart.Even if he said something wrong, he would still be sincerely convinced when he blamed him.

This is probably the only person Zhou Nan respects in this world!
Tang Shunzhi stood up and helped him up: "The old man just came to the capital yesterday. I only heard that you are an official in the Pedestrian Division, but I don't know where you live. I am planning to get busy for a while before sending someone to go to the Division. Please, but I didn’t expect you to come. After Huaiyang left, I thought I would see you again for many years, but I didn’t want to see you again so soon.”

He admired Zhou Nan quite a lot. At this moment, a smile appeared on his serious face.

"You are the west wind who hates you so much, you can't blow your eyebrows away. It seems that this star is not last night, for whom is Zhou Zimu standing in the middle of the night." Everyone in the hall was in an uproar.

They all stood up to greet Zhou Nan, and said, "I just heard Tang Yingde mention your name, what a coincidence."

Zhou Nan didn't expect that the two poems he plagiarized would be so famous. Everyone present should look like alumni. If he makes friends with them, it will be of great benefit to his future.

Satisfied in his heart, he hurriedly said a few words of humility.

Another person shouted: "Little friend Zimu, I saw you today, and there is a masterpiece for us to appreciate."

"Yes, yes, Zhou Zimu is a master of both poetry and poetry, don't hide his secrets."

Literati gatherings are naturally unavoidable, and it is also a good opportunity to gain fame.How could Zhou Nan refuse, and said with a smile: "Senior has an invitation, how dare you resign, and please come up with a topic."

One person said: "It's clear after the snow today, why not use the snow as the theme, and don't restrict the situation."

Snow scene is the title of the bad street in ancient poetry, so what's the problem?Zhou Nan thought about it later, and was about to speak.

A middle-aged scholar suddenly smiled faintly: "It seems that this star is not last night, for whom the wind and dew are set up at midnight, it is just the use of Li Shangyin's last night's stars and last night's wind, and the east of Guitang on the west side of the painting building. There is no colorful phoenix on the body and two wings, but there is a tacit understanding in the heart." It makes sense. No matter the concept or the words, they are inferior. Let’s learn from the ancient poems and opportunistically, and I don’t think so.”

Some people were dissatisfied: "Yuanmei's words are bad. She used the poems of the predecessors, which has existed in ancient times. For example, the big Yan and Xiaoyan in the Song Dynasty used many poems of the predecessors, and even used them directly, but they did it better. One chip. You said that Zhou Zimu was opportunistic, which is too harsh for a junior."

Zhou Nan glanced at the middle-aged scholar, but saw that he was about forty years old, with a thin face and a very serious expression.Seeing people with sharp eyes like a knife is obviously not a good person to get along with.He thought: "So this person is Wang Shizhen who wrote "Jin Ping Mei"!"

Wang Shizhen sneered: "It doesn't matter if you're better, it's deceitful. We should act in an open and aboveboard manner, and this trip must be disgraceful."

The man snorted: "Yuanmei, you are too extreme, please don't pay attention to little friend Zimu, let's continue reciting poems and composing Fu, don't worry about him."

Wang Shizhen said coldly: "Forget it, let's hear what masterpieces Zhou Zimu you have come out today, I will listen with all my ears."

His accusation against Zhou Nan just now was very serious. Zhou Nan was furious, but there was nothing he could do.

During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, Yang Shen and Yang Sheng'an were the number one poets.After Yang Shen died, Wang Shizhen was ranked first.For example, this guy is the current chairman of the Ming Dynasty Writers Association.Who can bear his big hat of plagiarism.

According to the normal routine of time-traveling novels, Zhou Nan should now copy a famous poem through the ages and slap him in the face severely.There is.

Zhou Nan opened his mouth: "Northern scenery, thousands of miles of ice, thousands of miles of snow... drifting. Look... look..."

No, this song "Qinyuan Chunxue" is full of imperial atmosphere, it is a big anti-poetry.Although there was no such thing as literary inquisition in the Ming Dynasty, Zhou Nan couldn't imagine what the consequences would be once this poem was written.

Surprised, a layer of sweat came out of his vest, and he froze immediately.

The others listened to Zhou Nan's poem, the opening scene was open, and at the same time they were refreshed, sat up straight, and looked over with piercing eyes.

Today, this person is afraid that he will lose a lot. Zhou Nan is in great pain. He speaks quickly for a while, but at this time it is impossible to change another poem, so he can only sit there blankly.

Everyone waited for a long time, and seeing that Zhou Nan didn't continue, they gradually showed doubts on their faces.

Zhou Nan's heart moved, and he suddenly had an idea.With a long sigh: "When I saw Tang Gong today, I suddenly remembered the majestic appearance of Da Si Nong when he went boating on the sea to defeat the Japanese pirates. Ying Degong made such an outstanding contribution, but he was thrown away. The emperor is a sage, but the imperial court has come out. A traitor brings trouble to a gentleman. For example, Wang Butang, who is so great, was murdered by a traitor and imprisoned. Zhou Nan felt sad and indignant, and he really didn't want to write poems, and he was afraid that he would disappoint everyone's kindness."

The Wang Butang in his sentence was referring to Wang Shizhen's father, the former minister of the Ministry of Military Affairs and the servant of the Jiliao Governor Wang Shu.

Wang Shu offended Yan Song a while ago, and was sent to the imperial prison of Jinyiwei North Town Fusi for his crime, and his life and death are unknown.

Zhou Nan's words are secretly satirizing Wang Shizhen. Your old man is locked in prison, and his head will be beheaded if he doesn't say it. Unfilial.

Hearing his words, Wang Shizhen couldn't speak any more, and she just bowed her head and wept silently beside her.

Tang Shunzhi sighed, and said to him: "Yuanmei, Your Majesty has his own celestial phenomena. Your Majesty is holy. The court is full of loyal and righteous people. Don't worry too much. Tomorrow I will go to the palace to face the saint, and I will definitely defend my father. Affection."

Wang Shizhen choked up: "Thank you Yingde."

Everyone spoke out to comfort him for a long time, and started discussing Wang Shu's case.After all, Jiliao is the largest military town in the Nine Borders, and directly guards the capital.Now, something happened to the governor, and I don't know how many personnel changes in the military will be involved.

Moreover, Yan Song's method of fighting against dissidents is too bad. He set a precedent for the physical elimination of political disputes in the Ming Dynasty, which has already aroused public outrage.

After discussing for a long time, everyone didn't discuss any solution, they just barely gave Wang Shizhen a little psychological comfort.

In today's academic exchange with the same discipline, it was a good thing for old friends to reunite, but Zhou Nan disturbed it, and everyone was not in a good mood.

Soon it was noon, and after the banquet, everyone left.

Tang Shunzhi was a little drunk, took a sip of the fruit juice handed over by Zhou Nan, and said, "Zimu, Yuanmei's family suffered such a catastrophe, how can you bring up his sadness in front of so many people, it's not the way of a gentleman .”

Zhou Nan curled his lips: "Mr. Ying De, Wang Shizhen is clearly prejudiced against students today. I have never met him before, and we have neither resentment nor enmity, but he targets him everywhere. Mr. Wang is a senior in the academic world, and he lacks generosity towards the backup. , nor is it a gentleman. A gentleman repays his grievances directly, and the students don't think that there is nothing wrong with what happened today."

Tang Shunzhi smiled, and suddenly said: "I've heard about your affairs. I really didn't expect you to cause such a big disturbance after you came to the Huai'an government office. That's right. This time, you are conducting a human affairs investigation, and you have obtained the court's favor to participate in next year's autumn palace. , is also an opportunity for you, but you can't miss it. By the way, how is your homework review going?"

Zhou Nan: "Just as I was about to report this matter to Mr. Ying De, the students wanted to lock the hall to prepare for the exam, but Qin Sizheng refused..." He told the general situation, and later, he was a little indignant: "The truth is the same as the truth." Tang Gong said that the students have not touched the books for more than ten years, and the stereotyped essays and sage classics have long been forgotten. Now it is not easy to pick them up again. He also asked Tang Gong to explain the items for the students to go home and read them quietly. One year book."

Tang Shunzhi: "Actually, the old man thinks it's good for you to be an official in the Pedestrian Division."

Zhou Nan was stunned: "The students don't understand."

Tang Shunzhi said sternly: "To study the imperial examinations, one must first understand the meaning of the scriptures. The wise sayings in the classics of the sages are all correct, but what you read in the books is always shallow, and you never know that this matter must be practiced. There are some truths that require us to study them on weekdays. Be a person and do things to experience."

"Buddhism has a saying of entering the world and being out of the world. If you want to practice to a certain level, you must first walk in the world of mortals. First, you must see whether the mountains are mountains, see whether the water is water, and then see whether the mountains are not mountains. See whether the water is not water. In the end, you will understand Now, when you look at mountains, they are mountains, and when you look at water, they are still water.”

"Qin Liang's words are right. Pedestrians are all Jinshi. It is also a good opportunity for you to exchange ideas with them. There is also a farewell party on weekdays, which is of great benefit to you. I will wait for the scholars to understand why. It's not economical. Isn't it the ultimate ideal of a gentleman to contribute to the country in the pedestrian department? Now you have to lock the hall and study, isn't it putting the cart before the horse?"

Zhou Nan was depressed, this old man is really a young man, I asked you for help, why did you pour chicken soup for your soul.

"However, your Shiwen is really bad, and it's unbearable to read. It's not a way to really go to the autumn next year."

Hearing what he said, Zhou Nan couldn't help but blushed.When he was in Tang Shunzhi's office, he also wrote a stereotyped essay, which unfortunately fell into the hands of Old Tang.

Although Old Tang didn't say anything at the time, he could still see the expression on his face that he couldn't laugh or cry at that rubbish article.

Tang Shunzhi's words were very clear, you, Zhou Nan, mentioned the old man's name when you met people outside, and you regarded yourself as a student.If you really go to the imperial examination, the papers you write are nonsense. I'm afraid that you, Old Tang, will lose all my face.

Zhou Nan: "Students are also helpless."

"Hey, the case ten years ago hit you too hard, and I can't bear it. Fortunately, your foundation is still there. If you start studying from the beginning now, you may not be able to pick up the lost homework. What you need is someone to guide you. .”

Zhou Nan's heart moved when he heard the words: "Students are willing to worship under Mr. Tang to learn art."

Tang Shunzhi: "I'm old and busy with business, and I don't have much energy to teach you. Besides, the old man will go back to Nanjing after meeting the emperor. Is it possible that you will go with me? Don't worry Zimu, the old man has found a teacher for you." Famous teacher."

Zhou Nan: "May I ask who it is?"

Tang Shunzhi: "Didn't you just see someone, it was Wang Yuanmei."

"Ah, it's him!"

Tang Shunzhi: "Yes, it is Wang Yuanmei. Yuanmei is an old friend of mine, and the old man admires his moral articles. This time he resigned from all official positions and went to Beijing to save his father. He has not yet found a place to live. I came here today to borrow a house. I lived temporarily for a year and a half. Wang Yuanmei nodded happily when I told him about you joining his disciples earlier. After I leave Beijing, you can come here to attend lectures every day."

"Ah!" Zhou Nan's complexion changed drastically. He had offended Wang Shizhen to death just now.Now he has become his student, and after a year, he must be revenged by this fellow to turn him into a ghost.

However, he was powerless to refuse this matter.

Seeing Zhou Nan's worried face, Tang Shunzhi didn't know what he was thinking.Comfortingly said: "Zimu, you don't have to think too much, Yuanmei is a bit harsh on people. The closer you are to the person, the more this is the case. Strict teachers make good apprentices! Therefore, I was especially strict with you just now." He has also heard about your deeds and knows that you are a person who likes to take tricks, so I overcorrected."

"Although I accused you of plagiarizing and using Li Shangyin just now, it is not because of deep love and deep responsibility."

Zhou Nan didn't take it seriously, what is love and responsibility, in front of so many people, that's already a slap in the face.

It's really tiring to get along with such a so-called gentleman.

Zhou Nan: "Students still want to worship under Mr. Tang." Just kidding, he knows how powerful disciples are.Old Tang is also Wang Yangming's direct descendant, being able to be his student and learning from this great backer is of great benefit to his future.

Tang Shunzhi didn't know what was going on in his mind, but he didn't reveal it.He only patiently explained: "Zimu, although the old man is not well-known, he thinks he has some experience in learning, but he is not good at teaching. Don't underestimate your Wang Yuanmei. If you say who in the world is the best at teaching students? , your mentor should be ranked first."

"Yuanmei was born in a famous family in Suzhou, and her family has a long history. Suzhou is a place where people gather together. I don't know how many Jinshi and Juren have been produced since ancient times. They are best at crafting. Yuanmei's grandfather Wang Zhuo Chenghua 14 Jinshi of the year, later officially awarded the right deputy capital censor, and the right servant of the Nanjing Ministry of War; his father Wang Yan, a Jinshi in Jiajing 20 years, was an official to the governor of Jiliao; his younger brother Wang Shimao, a Jinshi in Jiajing 38 years, is now an official outside. Three generations of Sun and Sun took part in the imperial examination, and they all passed the exam. It can be seen that the Wang family still has a lot of experience in making art."

"Whoever is able to worship under Yuanmei's door has to be instructed by him personally. Among other things, a Juren can still be won. This is something that scholars in the world who are interested in imperial examinations can't ask for. It is also a great opportunity for you. Don't miss it. gone."

Tang Shunzhi said it bluntly. Wang Shizhen is an examination machine with rich experience in imperial examinations.

Comparing Wang Shizhen's knowledge and status in the intellectual circle with Tang Shunzhi, he is like a national-level excellent teacher in a prestigious high school and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

But you, Zhou Nan, are just a senior high school graduate, so if the old man teaches you, you have to understand it!

You are just a layman now, and the Jiangnan Seven Monsters are the most suitable teachers for you.If you insist on learning the anti-nine yin scriptures from Ouyang Feng, you may become obsessed with it.

Learning is a gradual process.

(End of this chapter)