Chapter 77 You win half

Outside the teahouse, there was a sudden noise, and a carriage stopped, and a handsome young man of fifteen or sixteen years old got out.

All the scribes came out to greet him.

"Sun Jieyuan."

"Zhiqing"

The person who came was Sun Qing, who held the Shuntianfu Township Examination in the 11th year of Hongzhi.

Sun Qing is only fifteen years old, and he is extremely handsome. He is a young man who has achieved success, and his face still has the immaturity of a young man. Although his ancestral home is Yuyao and Dangchaoge are always from the same hometown, he is born in Beizhili Wuqing County.

With the arrival of Sun Qing, the other protagonist Zhang Zhou has not yet arrived.

Zhu Youtang, who was in the attic of the Confucian Temple, was not in a hurry. He looked at Dai Yi and asked casually, "Who is the examiner of this Shuntian Prefecture Township Examination?"

Arrangements for the examiner , usually the Chief of Ceremonies will give the instructions, and the emperor will at most ask questions.

When Yingtian Mansion came out with Zhang Zhou as the Jieyuan, Zhu Youtang remembered the examiners Liu Ji and Wang Hao, but Zhu Youtang didn't pay much attention to Shuntian Mansion.

Dai Yidao said, "It's Wang Hua from the right of Youchunfang, and Yang Tinghe from the left of Zuochunfang."

"Haha." Zhu Youtang smiled and said, "Yang Jiefu Wang Dehui was the top scholar in the Ming Dynasty, and the chosen Jie Yuan of Shuntian Mansion was so young and promising. It seems that the Cheng Qing family has a bright future."

Cheng Minzheng didn't know what to say for a moment. After hesitation, he respectfully replied, "The Jieyuan chosen by the two of them must be extremely knowledgeable."

It was a bit perfunctory.

In terms of qualifications and prestige in the court, as well as the time when he passed the Jinshi examination, Cheng Minzheng was the senior of Wang Hua and Yang Tinghe.

But he is different from the orthodox civil servant factions such as Wang Hua and Yang Tinghe. He is not the kind of rigid and rigid politician and scholar, and he does not have such a deep desire for an official career.

Cheng Minzheng was an outlier in the Hanlin system of the Ming Dynasty.

He is usually not good at communicating with cabinet elders and ministers, so although he is well-connected and can talk to everyone, he rarely has close friendships with anyone.

What he loved most was discussing knowledge and drinking with folk scholars, going to the Jiaofangsi, and even teaching ordinary women to read and read, and talking about calligraphy and painting with the great painter Shen Zhou. , helping Shen Zhou inscribe the stars, stars and sky on his paintings and calligraphy.

To put it bluntly, he, Cheng Minzheng, belongs to the casual group among bachelors.

He has never been liked by traditional civil servants.

In the first year of Hongzhi, there was no rain around the capital for a long time. Wang Song, the supervisory censor, impeached Cheng Minzheng, saying that the strange phenomena in the capital were caused by Cheng Minzheng's misconduct, and even slandered Cheng Minzheng for committing adultery with his sister-in-law. At that time, The emperor really asked Cheng Minzheng to become an official.

It sounds ridiculous. At that time, Qiu Jun, the Minister of Rites, asked him to submit a self-defense. Cheng Minzheng actually replied that he was too lazy to pay attention, and then he really went back to build a library to study and lecture.

It was not until the fifth year of Hongzhi that he was rehabilitated and reactivated. Then in the eighth year of Hongzhi, Cheng Minzheng mourned the death of his mother, and he did not return to the court again until March of the eleventh year of Hongzhi.Be an official.

Cheng Minzheng, as one of the original lecturers at Donggong Jin Lecture, has always been regarded as a mentor by Zhu Youtang.

But his career in the Hongzhi Dynasty was not smooth.

As the East Palace lecturers Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, Xie Qian and others entered the cabinet one after another, he also achieved the position of bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and Zhan Shi of Zhan Shifu, and was only one step away from joining the cabinet. .

But the biggest disaster in his life has not yet come.

"Jiangnan Township Examiner Zhang Bingkuan, how much do you know about Cheng Qing's family?" Zhu Youtang asked.

Cheng Minzheng said with a slightly bitter expression, "Your Majesty is talking about Zhang Zhouchen, who pretended to rely on the alchemist's advice to offer medicine to treat acne for the princess. He has never seen it and is not aware of it."

"Yes." Zhu Youtang was not too demanding, but just said as if to remind him, "When he has time, let him visit you, and you can give him some advice."

Cheng Minzheng naturally I wonder why the emperor made this arrangement, thinking that maybe the emperor wanted to thank Zhang Zhou for saving his daughter.

He handed over his hand and accepted the order, "I accept the order."

At noon, when Zhu Youtang was getting a little impatient in waiting, Zhang Zhoucai finally appeared at the gate of the Imperial College, because he was riding It was the carriage of Duke Chengguo, and the grandeur of its arrival made it look full of heroism.

The carriage stopped, he got out of the carriage, and a crowd of people immediately surrounded him.

"Father, Zhang Zhou is here"

Zhu Houzhao pointed to the distance and said excitedly.

Zhu Youtang waited for a long time and finally waited for the rightful owner to arrive. He couldn't help but get up and look in the direction of Yuesheng Tea House.

Cheng Minzheng had no choice but to stand up.

Just by looking at the reactions of the emperor and his son, Cheng Minzheng felt that the emperor had great trust in Zhang Zhou, and he expected that the father and son were not just watching an ordinary literary competition.

Cheng Minzheng was also thinking in his mind that the fire in the palace was said to have been predicted by an alchemist in advance. Could it be Zhang Zhou?

He was both Jieyuan and Half. Immortal

No match

At this time, Zhang Zhou, completely ignoring the hostility of the people around him and acting like a hero, was waving to greet the people around him, but It seems like the star is enjoying the cheers from his fans.

"Brother Zhang, let's go in first. There are so many people. If they pounce, we can't stop them."

Even Zhu Feng seemed to have noticed that, Outside the teahouse is a place of right and wrong.

But this Zhang Jieyuan seems to be deliberately making an exaggerated appearance.

It’s even a bit stinky and shameless. < /p>

"What"

Zhu Feng felt his head hurt after hearing this.

Zhang Zhou came to the Ming Dynasty just to leave his mark on history. He had done so many things before, all of which were in direct contact with the emperor, eunuchs and the like.How could Yi not seize this opportunity to stand out in person?

"Zhang Jieyuan, you are here"

Qi Qing, who was in charge of organizing the game, ran out of the teahouse and said hello. He didn't forget to look back at Lin Ting, who was following him, to ask if this was Zhang Zhou himself.

Lin Ting and Sun Qing came out to greet them together. Although Lin Ting was not a Juren of Shuntian Mansion, he was the son of Beiguozijian Jijiu, and he was equivalent to being a notary today

Of course, there are many tribute students in the Imperial College who also want to take the opportunity to compete with Zhang Zhou in terms of talent. Anyway, Zhang Zhou himself said that twenty people can join together, regardless of north, south, west, or east.

"Zhang Gongsheng, long time no see."

Lin Ting took the initiative to greet Zhang Zhou. He did not forget to emphasize that Zhang Zhou was a "Gongsheng", probably also reminding Zhang Zhou that You kid, don't be arrogant today. After you enter Beiyong, you will still fall into the hands of my father.

Zhang Zhou smiled and said, "Second Young Master Lin also came to Guozi to study before." After going through the enrollment procedures, I didn't see your father, he couldn't be sick."

"Arrogant"

A Gongsheng next to him immediately attacked Zhang Zhou.

The previous time I wanted to compete with Zhang Zhou, but he was blocked by the Jin Yiwei, who also made Zhang Zhou follow the eunuch-looking man in full view of the public, which made the tribute students of the North Academy suffer a loss of face.

When Zhang Zhou came up this time, he asked whether Lin Han was sick, which was obviously provocative.

The two sides are full of gunpowder.

Zhang Zhou said in surprise, "I am concerned about Mr. Lin Jijiu's physical condition. Is this arrogance or do we have different understandings of arrogance?"

Lin Ting does not want to do anything with Zhang Zhou War of words.

As for Zhang Zhou's greetings to Lin Han about his physical condition, he couldn't fault him. He said, "My father is in good health. Please be careful and enter Yong early so as not to delay your studies. Go upstairs." "Okay."

Zhang Zhou laughed and said, "It doesn't matter if you delay your studies. Just don't delay the spring of next year. Maybe I will be exempted from entering Yong in the spring of high school."

"Hahaha"

There were still people on Zhang Zhou’s side.

After all, Zhang Zhou represents the Southern Zhili scholars, and even the Southern scholars. Now that the Southern scholars are in the away game, seeing Zhang Zhou mocking a group of Northern Juren and Gongsheng who are playing at home, they naturally feel that Very relieved.

But then someone asked, "Zhang Jieyuan, didn't you mean that your Yayuan Tang Bohu in the Jiangnan Provincial Examination wanted to challenge you? You didn't go to the appointment first"

Someone also said, "Tang Yin's poetry and painting Yes, you don’t dare to go.”

“The article is well written, or it caters to the examiner’s preferences, but knowledge cannot withstand scrutiny.”

Zhang Zhou looked around , but saw that the crowd of people looking around had already gathered around 30% of the people inside and outside.

Zhang Zhou really wants to say that there are many people questioning me. It is estimated that the old minister of the cabinet is also questioning me, Zhang.

Who do you think you are?

The presence of so many people was a good opportunity for him to attack Tang Yin’s arrogance. He said loudly, “Everyone, IPeople are not talented. The Jiangnan Township Examination is about understanding the Yuan Dynasty. Everyone has competed in the examination room, and the quality of the articles is obvious to all. If Tang Yin wants to compete, he might as well go to Chunwei High School next year. As long as his ranking on the gold list is higher than mine, I think I am at a disadvantage. If not, how can he be qualified to compete with me as an Asian yuan?"

" said Well done."

Zhang Zhou's momentum is very strong.

Even though he is a little wild, he still wins the favor of many people present.

He is a scholar.

It always had this flavor.

Zhang Zhou then said to Lin Ting, Sun Qing and others, "Everyone, I had something to say before I came. We might as well have a competition between classics, articles, and policy questions." Waiting for next spring, I am not here to write an article today. As for this pavilion, I won’t go up there. I’m not talented enough to compose a poem. I’ll leave it up to you to judge whether it’s good or bad. I’ll just put the Four Treasures of the Study on the table and write on the spot. After I’ve finished, I’ll leave.”

“ Wow"

The scene was in an uproar.

Everyone was talking about it, but they had only one opinion

This man is crazy

Zhang Zhou said, "Lin Second Young Master, Sun Jieyuan, do you have the Four Treasures of the Study for my use?"

Lin Ting and everyone around him were very embarrassed. Even though they all guessed that a tribute or lack of understanding of the rules, they did not expect Zhang Zhou to be like this. No face.

Does Zhang Zhou really think that he can challenge the entire literary world?

To say that Tang Yin is wild and unrestrained is simply not worth mentioning in front of Zhang Zhou.

Sun Qing didn't reply.

He didn't even say hello to Zhang Zhou.

As an invited person, he was the guest, not the host. At this time, only the host, Lin Ting, was qualified to respond.

Lin Ting said with a straight face, "Please set up tables and chairs, the four treasures of the study."

Zhang Zhou entered the Yuesheng Teahouse surrounded by everyone. On the first floor.

There is an empty table at the front door, the same table where Zhang Zhou and Zhu Feng came to have tea before. Someone has put pens, ink, paper and inkstones on it.

Zhu Feng has a big sleeve. He shook it off and picked up the inkstone, "I'll grind the ink." ”

Zhang Zhou suddenly thought of the handsome young man who was with Lin Ting last time, and thought to himself, why didn’t he see that pretty boy with that pretty face, or maybe he was a girl?

He still has some regrets in his heart. He will soon have a "masterpiece" coming out. Shouldn't he have red sleeves to add fragrance to highlight the artistic conception

Let Zhu Feng come and grind the ink

What kind of thing is this? "Red Sleeves"

Zhang Zhou looked at the people who had become the target of public criticism. He knew that there was no turning back when he bowed his bow. He picked up his pen, dipped it in ink, and started writing "Peach Blossom Temple in Taohuawu, Peach Blossom Fairy in Peach Blossom Temple." The Peach Blossom Fairy planted peach trees and picked peach blossoms in exchange for wine money. When I'm sober, I just come and sit in front of the flowers; when I'm drunk, I come and sleep under the flowers. Half awake and half drunk day after day, flowers fall and bloom year after year. I wish I could die in my old age and spend my time drinking wine, rather than bow in front of my carriage. Cars, dust and horses are enough for the rich, but wine-gold branches are destined for poverty and lowliness. If you compare the rich and the poor, one is on the ground and the other is in the sky. If flowers and wine were compared to chariots and horses, he would have to drive and I would have nothing to do. Others laugh at me for being crazy, but I laugh at others because they can’t see through it. There are no heroes’ tombs in the Five Tombs, no flowers, no wine and no hoe.field. ”

Tang Yin, aren’t you awesome

I’m sorry.

Who allowed me to be born hundreds of years later than you and know everything about your future life? Where is the direction?

Is this poem really good?

Maybe it’s just average.

It’s just a bad poem that doesn’t match your life experience. What is popular once cannot spread forever.

My purpose is to reform you. It is neither a help nor a harm. It is just to make you a minister of the Ming Dynasty and see if you have the ability to be an official. The life described in your poem of "Peach trees growing under the Peach Blossom Mountain", I will describe it for you to let you know that this is the case.

The more arrogant you are, the more I will crack down on you. You know what it means to "always live in the shadow of others". Let me show them the paradise life described in your future poems.

Let you doubt life

If I compare your poems with the scholars in the north, if I win, you will win half the battle.

There is no longer a Tang Bohu who is both a poet and a painter, only a man who is an official and doesn’t know whether he has a future. Tang Yin, I won't feel sorry for you, because I just copied the poems of Tang Yin who was in another time and space and has not been transformed.

And you in this time and space should be grateful to me for having the heart to save you. Your people.

There is no need for you to be really grateful or resentful, because as a time traveler, I just want to change history according to my own wishes, without having to follow the rules set by others.