Prime Minister

Chapter 42 Prodigy (Thanks to my love for strange boy Yingying for becoming the leader)

Zhang Yue smiled after hearing what Zhuang Xueji said, and asked directly, "Oh, then what benefits can Mr. Zhuang get from it?"

When Zhuang Xueyan heard Zhang Yue's words, he felt a little too straightforward.

But Zhuang Xueyan didn't say it clearly, but smiled: "Sanlang, let's put the benefits aside for now. I dare to ask whether Saburo is a teacher?"

Zhang Yue smiled, this scholar Zhuang was still exploring his own bottom.

Of course, Zhang Yue knew that if he didn't show enough talent and learning, he would definitely not be enough to convince the other party that this "Three Character Classic" was really written by himself.

Zhang Yue couldn't help but said: "I made it very clear in the three-character poem. At the beginning of human beings, their nature is inherently good, and they are born with compassion, shame, resignation, and right and wrong. Since it is inherent in me, it can be said to be good, and of course it can be said that people are inherently good in nature.”

Similar in nature, Xi Xiangyuan has always been a Confucian tradition, needless to say.

Mainly it is good and evil.

Confucius never said that the nature is evil and good, but only advocated that people should receive a good education from childhood.

However, his disciple Xunzi believed that nature was evil, which became the foundation of later Legalism, but Mencius advocated the theory of good nature, which was also the fundamental proposition of the later Simian school and Neo-Confucianism.

In addition to the theory of good nature, Zhang Yue himself is not a transmigrator who follows the scriptures. For example, in the Three Character Classic, the history of Yan Songxing, Shou Zhou Chan, the following is the eighteen biography, the north and the south mix, all the way to the ancient and modern history, all in here. These dozens of sentences were added by later generations and were revised in the late Qing Dynasty.

The original version of the Southern Song Dynasty was only up to 'Yan Song Xing, received Zhou Chan', Zhang Yue also screened out this part and directly connected it to 'Zizhi chaos, know the rise and fall'.

Zhang Yue is still very strict consciously, so the problem is not very big.

Zhuang Xueyan showed a serious expression, and then said: "I have been taught, it turns out that Saburo is really a teacher."

"But what is the meaning of 'Su Laoquan, 27. Beginning to be angry, read books'? Who is this Su Laoquan? I have read books for half my life, and I don't know what dynasty he is from?"

When Zhang Yue heard the words, he looked at his left hand, and then at his right hand, and almost gave himself two mouths on the spot.

Who is Su Laoquan?Su Shi's father.

It is true that Su Xun only studied at the age of 27, but he just brought his two sons to Beijing this year, and was recommended by Ouyang Xiu to become famous in the capital.

This is what happened this year and next year. Zhang Yue actually wrote his name into the Three Character Classic?
Not serious!

But at this time, Zhang Yue could only make a mistake and say, "Oh! Sir, don't you know Su Laoquan?"

Zhuang Xueyan was surprised: "Is there really such a person?"

Zhang Yue smiled slightly and said, "I don't know if you have read the "Heng Lun"?"

"I haven't read it, have you read the "Book of Rights"?"

"I haven't read this, have you read "Several Measures"?"

Zhuang Xueyan looked at Zhang Yue and shook his head with a dazed expression. These three consecutive questions made him feel a little ignorant.

I'm relieved that you haven't read it.I haven't read it, I just remember the title of the book.

Zhang Yue said with regret: "Su Laoquan's article is nothing more than Liu Xiang's and Jia Yi's resurrection. This is not what I said, but what Mr. Ouyang said."

"Grand Master Ouyang?"

"Yes, the name of Su Laoquan has already spread all over the capital, and it is too late for Mr. to read his article today. Not only him, but in my opinion, the name of Sansu will spread all over the world sooner or later!"

"Sansu?"

Zhang Yue had an expression of 'you don't even know this': "And his second son, who is also a dragon and a phoenix among people."

"I was taught, but I didn't expect that Saburo could recognize the characters of the capital before he left the county... Really..."

Zhang Yue couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

"Yes, Saburo uses 'The Great Learning, the Analects of Confucius, the Doctrine of the Mean, and Mencius' as the four books. I don't know what the basis is, and what code did it come from?"

Zhang Yue said with a smile: "But I have tried the words. The Four Books are also called the Four Books. The Great Learning comes from Zengzi, the Analects of Confucius comes from Confucius, the Doctrine of the Mean comes from Zisi, and Mencius comes from Mencius, so I call it the Four Books."

Zhuang Xueji smiled and said, "I'm afraid this is too controversial. If it is passed on to the imperial court, someone will argue."

Zhang Yue said: "I said earlier, this is my family's words.

When Zhuang Xuejia heard the words, he smiled and said, "Sanlang doesn't know anything. In the Han Dynasty, those who were filial and honest were worshipped as teachers, and those who were young and talented were worshipped as boys."

"When Zhenzong had a son who memorized the Book of Changes at the age of six, the imperial court gave him birth as a child prodigy. According to the child prodigy of this dynasty, there are many child prodigies who became officials at the age of nine, ten, and 12."

Zhuang Xueyan smiled and felt that he pointed out a bright road to Zhang Yue.

"Sanlang can write this poem, there is no doubt that he is a prodigy. From my point of view, Saburo can become famous through three-character poems and present them to the court. The court will call you to the capital and try it out. The poem also said, "Tang Liu Yan, Fang is seven years old. He is a prodigy, and he is the right character."

In the Tang Dynasty, there was a special division of prodigy, which was limited to children under the age of ten. As long as they could pass the test, they could be granted an official position. Therefore, there were often people who passed the 'boy' exam and passed the test.

In the Song Dynasty, it was changed to a system of divisions, which was established by the emperor's edict.

In addition to the test time and the way of examination, the system and regular subjects are different. The most important thing is that the system subjects are not like the regular subjects, as long as the candidates who meet the requirements can take the test.

To participate in the system examination, the most important point is that someone must recommend.

In the Song Dynasty, boys must be under the age of 15 and "have a state to advance to the dynasty", that is, they are recommended to the court by state and county officials, and finally the officials personally ask questions.

For example, Yan Shu, a great talent, was a 14-year-old prodigy Jidi, who was awarded an official by the prodigy.

But Yan Shu is nothing, the most mysterious in the prodigy test is Cai Boyu, who passed the boy test when he was only three years old, and was awarded an official on the spot by Song Zhenzong.

Cai Bochai was a native of Fuqing, and Song Zhenzong also wrote a poem "Seven Fujian landscapes are beautiful, and the three-year-old child is prosperous".

However, there are also many problems with child prodigies. The appearance of child prodigies makes many people "suffer their children, teach the Five Classics, and strive to become a child prodigy."

Parents' encouragement, lied about their age, and asked to make a name for themselves, etc., made many people disgusted with the prodigy, so from Taizong Zhenzong's ethos of advocating prodigies, to Renzong, especially the officialdom declined.

Generally, officials from the prodigy department are only granted official appointments, and are not officially dispatched.To put it bluntly, it is the salary that the court gives you to the officials, but it does not give you things to do.

For example, Yang Yi of the Yang family in Pucheng was recommended by Zhang Quhua, the transshipment envoy from the south of the Yangtze River, and was asked by Emperor Taizong of Song Dynasty. He was appointed an official at the age of 11.But he took the Jinshi exam again in Chunhua three years, and only then did he really start his official career.

But Zhuang Xuejian did indeed point out a way out for Zhang Yue. A "Three Character Classic" was dedicated to the prefectures and counties, which is of course beneficial to the state and county officials. At the same time, for the officials to have such a classic, It is also prosperous.

Zhang Yue could make a name for himself and at the same time be granted an official position.

But Zhang Yue knew his own affairs, so where did his knowledge come from?From the book to the Book of Songs, there are still six of the nine classics that have not been recited. If such a talent is recommended, it will be revealed as soon as it is tried.

The other party is Zhuang Xuejian and can still fool one or two, but the other officials of the court, one party boss, is not so easy to fool.A good meal is not afraid of being late. I will study for another year or two. If I really want to participate in the prodigy, I still have two years of work.

So Zhang Yue said, "Thank you for your kindness, sir. Three-character poems are my homework, so it's inconvenient to reveal them for now. Why don't I do this? How about I write to my second brother and then reply to you?"

"If the second brother agrees, then Mr. Lao will have everything."

When Zhuang Xueyan heard the words, he was also pondering, and Zhang Yue gave a statement that neither agreed nor rejected.

Zhuang Xuejia smiled and said, "Sanlang refuses to be famous, but he is worried that others will not believe that this three-character poem was written by you?"

"That's true. Saburo thought carefully at such a young age. Although this three-character poem is simple in words, it is definitely not something that a 12-year-old child can write in the eyes of outsiders. It's okay for me to say a few words. If outsiders have this doubt, then doubt it There are more people, wouldn't it make Sanlang's reputation as a child prodigy a little flawed, so it is really not beautiful."

"Then what about Mr.

Zhuang Xuejia stroked his beard and smiled and said: "So I have a humble opinion, which is considered an unkind request. If Saburo can come under my door and let me polish Saburo's three-character poem, then it is a little unreasonable. It also makes sense.”

Zhang Yue thought to himself, is this your real intention?

"Sir, do you mean to collaborate on this three-character poem?"

Zhuang Xueyan smiled and waved his hand: "I don't dare to be, but I can ask Saburo to share some thin names. There is one more thing I have to tell you frankly. I and Li Xuezheng, the state school, are very familiar with each other. In the future, Saburo will be recommended as a child prodigy, and that is a matter of Li Xuezheng's words."

Can Mr. Meng Xue intersect with Zhou Xue Xue?The credibility of this person's words is also limited.

Zhuang Xueyan also smiled and said: "Sanlang is not in a hurry to answer me, just think about it."

After speaking, Zhuang Xueyan got up and left.

After they were sent downstairs, Zhang Shi had already returned with the food box, and he said quickly, "Mr. agreed to stay for dinner, why do you have to leave in a hurry? Third brother, hurry up and stay with me, Mister."

Zhuang Xueyan smiled and said, "There are still important things to do, I don't dare to stay for a long time, Saburo, I will visit again in a few days."

"Ok."

After speaking, Zhuang Xueyan left in a hurry, and when he left, he was absent-minded and kicked his foot on the door.

Zhang Yue smiled slightly when he saw this.

After Zhang Shi sent Guo Xueji away, he went back to the house and said, "Third brother, what did the gentleman tell you?"

Zhang Yue smiled and said, "I recently wrote a poem to teach Axi to Mr. Zhuang, and he said that he would report this poem to the state school."

Zhang Shi was shocked when he heard the words: "There is such a good thing."

"But I didn't promise him?"

"Why? Such a great opportunity..."

Zhang Yue touched his stomach and said, "Brother, I'm hungry. Let's talk while we eat."

Zhang Shi shook his head and said, "The most important thing is that you eat from childhood to adulthood. Help me set the plate, Axi, go upstairs and call your mother to eat. Third brother, tell me more about it..."

"Okay," Zhang Yue replied absentmindedly, then suddenly looked up at the window, but saw that the snow had already fallen.

At this moment, the north wind blows, and the wind blows even more.

Pedestrians on the street hurried to their homes, and it was time for meals.

"Brother, it's so cold today." Zhang Yue rubbed his hands together and said.

"Yeah, can it be cold during the New Year? Yes, it's snowing here. Snow is good, Ruixue is a good year!" Zhang Shi said while pouring the food in the food box into the bowl.

Zhangqiu was already jumping down the stairs: "Dad, why do you say Ruixue is a good year?"

"Ask your third brother!"

"Uncle Third?"

Zhang Yue placed the plate and said, "Because a big snow will freeze the worms that eat rice in the fields to death, so the crops will grow very well next year."

"Uncle Third knows a lot."

"Don't be rude, has your mother invited you down?"

Zhangqiu shook his head and said, "Father, mother said she wouldn't eat it."

"How can you do it if you don't eat?" Zhang Shi put down what he was doing and said, "Third brother, you give it to Zhang Luo, and I will go upstairs to invite your sister-in-law down. It's not a temper? Yes, you must remember about Mr. Zhuang. Talk to me."

"Yes, brother, you'd better speak carefully and pay for your sister-in-law!" Zhang Yue picked up the meal, grabbed a piece of chopped goose, and quietly stuffed it into Zhangqiu's mouth.

Zhangqiu nibbled at it with a wide-eyed smile.

Zhang Yue also put the oil and water on his fingers into his mouth and sucked it.

"My lady can figure it out. Third brother, is the meal ready?"

"Okay!" Zhang Yue shouted loudly, while Zhang Qiu picked up his sleeve and wiped the oil star from his mouth.

When Zhang Yue brought the food to the table, the wind and snow were even bigger at the moment.

The tops of the hills around the county town were covered with snow, and the bottom of the hills was still green.

In the freezing cold, every household turned on the lights, and the wind and snow drove everyone into the house, and the whole family gathered at the table to celebrate the festival.The shouting when the cup was changed came from far away, and gradually there was a New Year atmosphere.

Ps: Thanks to my book friend, Yingying, who has become the fourth leader of this book!
(End of this chapter)