Mr. Xiang teases her husband every day

Chapter 15

Xiang Yuan sat on the seat by the window of the Zuixian Building, listening to the frothy debates of other members of the Chixin Club, thinking about what he should do for a while.

In the past six months, Xiang Yuan has never made any surprising remarks at the gathering of scholars.It's not that he doesn't dare, but that he is used to making sure that everything is safe before doing things. He will not take risks easily if he is not fully sure.Originally, the original owner's previous reputation was already bad enough, one bottle was not full and half of the bottle was dangling around.He came here halfway, and he didn't know much about this place. Although he had the knowledge of ancient prose when he was a young master Xiang, he hadn't personally made serious strategies and theories. He didn't want to be ridiculed for things he was not sure about.The former Xiang Yuan could brazenly endure other people's scorn, but he, Mr. Xiang, couldn't bear it. If he wanted to do it, he would try to do his best. This is his Mr. Xiang's style.

What they are discussing today is the back-to-basics, hard-working and pragmatic style that is all the rage these days. It is said that this was proposed by Lin Zhengze, a well-known representative of Qingliu in the court, and he is also a well-known practical faction.Behind some major reforms of Emperor Jing'an in recent years, his shadow is inseparable.

Xiang Yuan is sure that Lin Zhengze's proposal is definitely not superficial as it is now being praised by the Lizhong family.They only focus on streamlining their clothes, thinking that those who dress plainly are advocating nature, and that sitting in the yamen all day is a diligent official.Xiang Yuan scoffed at this.

After conceiving in his mind, Xiang Yuan spread out the paper, polished the ink, and started to write with a brush.

Xu Wenlin was sitting next to Xiang Yuan, seeing him writing without thinking, he came over curiously.I wanted to criticize a few words, but just after reading the first few sentences, the contempt disappeared immediately, my expression was shocked, and I couldn't help but yelled "Okay!".Xiang Yuan raised his eyes and looked sideways, then continued writing unmoved.

Xu Wenlin rubbed his nose, didn't dare to speak again, held his breath, stood aside, his face gradually became agitated following Xiang Yuan's pen.The other scholars on the side gathered around after hearing Xu Wenlin's applause, and no one dared to disturb him.I just read Xiang Yuan's article silently from the bottom of my heart.

"On False Diligence and Real Laziness"

"Husband □□ was born at the end of the century, started in the army, worried and angry in troubled times, set up a pole as a banner, and the world gathered to respond, won food and the scenery followed, covered the world, and conquered the eight barren, internal legislation, external enforcement, and finally created The situation in this prosperous age. Nowadays, people don’t think about the sufferings of their predecessors, love leisure and hate work, pay attention to complexity and despise simplicity, occupy a high position but be lazy, it is dangerous. …”

Ever since returning to basics, the diligent and pragmatic atmosphere has blown from the court, and the whole Nanling has been boiling. It is only one county away from Zhongyi, and Xiang Yuan has never seen a well-dressed scholar again.As for the county government in Lizhong, the county lord is promoted to the hall every day, and the government servants are always patrolling the streets and visiting the workshops. They seem to be busy and diligent, but in fact they are not doing any serious business. The county government does not handle as many cases as in previous years.

Therefore, Xiang Yuan's policy theory has a unique way to misinterpret the true meaning of the world for their own interests, blindly follow the trend, and then disturb the local people's hearts, and the officials' dead bodies are vegetarian, which is vividly expressed.

"Happy! Happy! No wonder I always feel that Mr. Lin's suggestion is good. Why do I always feel that there is something wrong when we come to Lizhong, but I can't explain it. I saw the article by Congzi today, and I suddenly realized it."

Li Guangyu was the first to exclaim in admiration, and the way he looked at Xiang Yuan changed.Since Xiang Congzi injured his head, he has been getting stronger day by day. Although he is still full of arrogance, he no longer has the same arrogance as before.I didn't feel much before, but when the article came out this time, Li Guangyu realized for the first time that Xiang Congzi was no longer the same.

"Extremely! You haven't seen those sour people from Baqu. They thought they had gained the upper hand in these few times, so they were complacent. They all pursued frugality, but they only worked hard on their clothes, and they paid more attention to their food. It's for outsiders to see, it's boring!"

Xu Wenlin spoke even more directly. He had always been aggrieved at the fact that Baqu's policy theory had the upper hand, but it was a pity that the few people in the Qianxin Club couldn't compare, so he could only feel depressed secretly.I thought it was the same for Congzi, but unexpectedly, after looking at the article I wrote today, it was obvious that I was hiding my clumsiness.

"Congzi, since you have such talent, how can you let those sour people in Baqu ride on our heads and run wild!"

Look, there is even a question about guilt.

"Wen Lin's words have wronged me. You know what I wrote before. If I didn't hurt my head and open my acupoints, I still have nothing to do with Baqu."

Xiang Yuan never forgets to give reasons for his changes. After months of hard work, everyone has recognized his saying that it was a blessing in disguise.

"That makes sense. Articles are not about eating, so how could they be so easy to make? Not to mention it's as wonderful as Congzi's article, which is astounding."

Lin Hong picked up Xiang Yuan's "On False Diligence and Real Laziness" with admiration on his face.

Zhang Yan looked at Xiang Congzi's article that was circulated and admired by everyone, and thought of Xiang Congzi's good handwriting and painting skills that were also praised by others, especially Nan Daozi, and suddenly discovered that this half-bottle of water that they had secretly teased before , I don't know when it has changed like this, and it seems to surpass other students in the Qinxin Club.Thinking of Xiang Congzi's argument of "injured the head and opened the acupoints", I can only sigh that good luck is fooling people!Suppressing the jealousy that crept up in my heart, I sincerely stepped forward to say a few words of congratulations.

The Qianxin club has always been in the leading position in Lizhong, and the articles that can be unanimously considered good by the students of the Qianxin club spread among the students of Lizhong within a day, followed by Baqu. These two neighboring counties have always Seeing that Xiang Yuan's article was praised by others, the students of Baquna were not convinced, they got into Xiang Yuan's article to criticize, and refused to accept his argument, thinking that he misinterpreted Lin Gong's proposal, alarmist and sensational.The rumors spread back to Lizhong, the students from Lizhong quit, and the Qianxin Society took the lead, led by Li Guangyu, to seize the most clamorous one on the Baqu and began to pinch.Because of Xiang Yuan's article, the entire Baqu and Lizhong fell into an unprecedented atmosphere of debate.

With the return to basics, diligence and pragmatism, and the sharp writing style that is different from others, Xiang Yuan's "On False Diligence and Real Laziness" spread to the outside at an incredible speed with the center as the center, and the students expressed their opinions. The two factions of pros and cons are arguing endlessly, and the more controversial, the farther Xiang Yuan's articles will spread, and Xiang Yuan, a scholar, will also become famous.And when everyone knew that Xiang Yuan not only did a good article, but also wrote a good handwriting and a good painting, even those who disagreed with his article's views still had a good impression of him.

In the backyard of the Nanling prefect's government office, at a stone table under the shade of grape vines, Nanling prefect Zhang Ji sat opposite an old man with a stern face and a short beard.The old man held a manuscript in his hand and read it intently.After half a cup of tea, the old man finished reading, put down the manuscript, twitched his beard and said, "I just say a casual word, and it is known all over the world." Keeping the heart of a child, with a sharp style of writing, and a grand layout, not bad!"

Zhang Ji smiled, with a very friendly look on his face, and said: "It seems that this babble is really unusual if you can get the teacher to say 'not bad'."

"Well, Xiang Congzi will definitely take the provincial examination this year. You should pay attention to it. If it is available, don't let him be buried."

"Teacher, don't worry, if he is really talented, Zhongping will never allow others to easily take advantage of his loopholes."

Zhang Ji's wife brought the town's mung bean soup, Zhang Ji got up and took it, and personally served it to the old man, saying: "If Xiang Congzi knows that the famous Lin Gong has such a high opinion of him, he will be very happy to find it." to the north."

It turned out that the old man was Lin Zhengze, the leader of the Qingliu court known as Lin Gong. Hearing Zhang Ji's joke, Lin Zhengze shook his head: "Zhongping, you don't have to try to solve me. Everyone knows that you are my student. Come to learn from you." Politics, it looks like derogation, but in fact it is not the protection of the sage. Now the court is full of undercurrents. If the sage wants to change, he must make some sacrifices, but don't worry, in my opinion, within three years, the sage will Will call me back to Beijing."

Zhang Ji pondered for a moment, then smiled with relief: "Sure enough, the teacher has a clear eye and a clear heart, and is not troubled by the situation. It is Zhong Ping who is impatient."

"You are my most proud disciple, and you also understand the political views I insist on best. Before leaving Beijing, I recommended you to the saint. If the current situation forced me to return home, you will be my successor and be my teacher." I have high hopes for you, as long as you don't disappoint your intentions as a teacher."

Zhang Ji stood up in awe, raised his arms high, level with his eyebrows, and bowed to Lin Zhengze straight upright, saying, "Teacher, please rest assured, there will be thousands of difficulties and obstacles, and the students will definitely live up to the teacher's entrustment."

"Sit down." Lin Zhengze picked up the manuscript on the stone table again, looked at the iron painted silver hooks on it, and said: "Look at the characters, and know the person. I hope this Xiang Congzi looks the same."

At this time, Xiang Yuan, who was being talked about by others, was shocked by what Li said, and rarely showed a dumbfounded look.

It is said that Xiang Yuanben was still worrying about the cost of leaving for Nanling to take the exam. After the clinker became famous for his articles, his calligraphy and painting also increased. Not to mention those who know how to do it, many people who don't know calligraphy and painting are rushing to buy it and save it for the future Wait until he becomes famous and curious.After Xiang Yuan heard about it, he couldn't help sighing, no matter what age, there is no shortage of people with investment vision.

With a good reputation, calligraphy and paintings sell well, and Xiang Yuan has a lot of money on hand.When Li Shi was worried about his scientific examination fee, he comforted her not to worry.Mrs. Li breathed a sigh of relief, and then said very naturally: "You still have a solution, Congzi, otherwise Mother will really have the cheek to go to the clan to get the land back and sell it. Fortunately, you don't need it, otherwise your father will definitely feel uneasy in the underground." .”

"Land? Do we have land at home?"