Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 50
After leaving Taicheng, Shen Zhezi first went back to Shen's residence in Jiankang City. Although the guard of honor given by the imperial guard could theoretically pass through the market with a swagger, in Jiankang City, it is not uncommon for second-rank founding nobles , There is really no need to show off.

The so-called mingjue, to Shen Zhezi, is just a little adjustment after working hard and tired, and he is not obsessed with it.But the clansmen in Shen's house in Jiankang didn't think so. Although the Shen family's family status was not high, and a marquis in the pass didn't deserve much attention, but Shen Zhezi was the one who won the title, and the situation was different.

Today's Shen Zhezi seems to have become a benchmark for the Shen family from a powerful clan to a cultured gentry. Just because he became a disciple of Ji Zhan, he can be regarded as the most outstanding of the younger generation of the Shen family.

After returning to Shen's residence for a short stay, and having received congratulations from the clansmen, just as Shen Zhezi was about to leave, Shen Xian, an old man from Xizong, came again and wanted to congratulate Shen Zhezi.Shen Zhezi couldn't quit, so he could only stay to deal with human relations, and also to feel the Shen family's connections.

On the first night, there was a gathering within the Shen family.There are more than 20 families in Jiankang City for the clansmen of the eastern and western sects, some live in the Shen residence, and some set up their own houses outside.Most of them are members of Xizong's tribe. Although they share the same prefecture, in this era, once the clan is divided, it is a serious crime of copying the family and exterminating the clan, and they are not involved with each other.But if there is a need to unite with each other, it will look like blood is thicker than water and happy.

Originally, the Xizong of the Shen family wanted to prosper more than the Dongzong. Since the old Wu, they have been promoted by meritorious service. They have made meritorious service in all the turmoil in Wu. , Mo Qiangzhou, Shen, and the most important thing is the great reputation achieved by the disciples of Xizong.

However, Dongzong's achievements are somewhat inferior. Starting from Shen Zhezi's grandfather Shen Lan, who passed away not long ago, he has been deeply rooted in the village, farming and managing.In the generation of Dad Shen Chong, it reached an explosive period.

After Shen Zhezi became a teacher of Ji Zhan, today's East and West sects, no matter in terms of Jimen Ziqing, or in terms of status and official positions, Dongzong has faintly overwhelmed Xizong.

This is simply a model of walking on two legs, and it is also the norm in the lives of rich people nowadays.When Xizong was powerful, Dongzong took advantage of the situation to manage the industry and consolidate the economic foundation.When Dongzong came from behind, Xizong took advantage of this momentum to take a step forward.

For example, Xizong Shen Xian, who is an important official in Taiwan Province, has weakened his influence. Although the second son has a title, he has no actual duties.Now, taking advantage of Dongzong's power, one became the Sima of the father's Kuaiji County Mansion, and the other became the Governor of Guangyang County, sweeping away the originally somewhat decadent family background.

But whether it is Dongzong or Xizong, they all face the difficulty of cultural transformation.Failure to make achievements in academics means that the so-called family has no outstanding learning, and it stands up to the current situation with the posture of a powerful family, which is not recognized by mainstream society.

Such an embarrassing social status clearly shows its weakness through the children's official career.Appraisal of talent and determination of rank usually only hovers between the fourth and fifth ranks, which directly affects future official careers. Most of them start from solid positions in the dirty stream, and it is almost difficult to jump to the official position of the clean stream.Most of them can only serve as Zuo Er, and few of them are chief officials of Cao and Jian.

No matter how mentally handicapped a system looks on the outside, once it is implemented with the approval of the entire upper and lower classes of society, you can only feel its powerful power if you are in it.The difference between scholars and commoners is not only reflected in the official position and power, but also in all aspects.For the cold wave, not only the whole society does not recognize it, but even itself looks down on itself.

Although the Wu Xingshen family is powerful, it will take at least a hundred years and several generations of efforts to gain mainstream recognition if there are no major changes in circumstances.It was not until the Shen Yue era in the Southern Dynasties that they had the status and style of the cultural gentry. It is conceivable how difficult it is to break through this invisible barrier.

The reason why it is so difficult to gain the recognition of the cultural gentry is mainly because of the obstacles of those old-fashioned gentry.Intellectuals have a pretentious arrogance, especially in the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and it is difficult to convince them regardless of financial resources or power.Only academically indisputable achievements can gain widespread recognition.

As for the metaphysical talk, the style of doing things freely is another shortcut.The so-called doing ten good things with the leader is worse than doing one bad thing.Discussing righteousness and learning with a straight face, in any case, is not as pleasant as having sex with prostitutes, drinking and having fun.The Huan family of Qiao Guo and the Xie family of Chenjun made their families look better through this shortcut.The so-called Qing Wang refers to the degree of recognition of the nobles and celebrities.

Like Huan Yi and Xie Kun, they may not be keen on this by nature, they just want to gain recognition, even if they have conflicts in their hearts, they can only hold their noses and suffer, and serve as escorts for the prosperity of the family.

But even so, in the eyes of the veteran gentry Ruan Yu, it was just an evaluation of "new family, honest and rude", and he didn't feel blush when he said this. It seems that the Chenliu Ruan family is the most unyielding among the gentry Ritual.

Only by understanding such a background can we understand the significance of Shen Zhezi being appreciated by Ji Zhan, who is a member of the Nanshi Renwang Department, and taught scriptures as a disciple, to the entire Wuxing Shen family.Today's Shen Zhezi is a window opened by the cultural gentry to the Wu Xing Shen family. Through this window, he gradually squeezed into the ranks of Qingwang Gaomen.

Although he does not recognize this kind of value, Shen Zhezi can only accept it now.At the very least, this is not a bad thing for him. His right to speak in the family has been enhanced, and he can use and dispatch the family's resources more effectively to achieve his goals.

Many clansmen gathered together, and Shen Zhezi became the undisputed center and attracted much attention.Not only the elders praised him, but the cousins ​​of the younger generation, no matter how old or young, also gathered in front of Shen Zhezi, trying to gain a sense of familiarity and presence.

Although Shen Zhezi is young, his social circle is quite high, and his quality is far better than those of their friends.If you can get in, it will be of great benefit to your life.

The last time I saw many clansmen was before I became a teacher, Ji Zhan.Now less than a month later, Shen Zhezi felt the change in the atmosphere of the whole family.Many young clansmen cleansed their faces with powder and their sleeves fluttered, while some old fellows also held stag tails and talked eloquently, as if they already had the appearance of a cultured gentleman.

Seeing these changes, Shen Zhezi really couldn't laugh or cry, he was really incapable of accepting the pursuit of this fashion interest.There is a conformity in people's character, and they blindly pursue to fit in with the group. If everyone agrees that shit is delicious, some people will really enjoy eating it, and even a little cultural atmosphere will be derived.

Having said that, eating feces may not necessarily hurt your health, but taking it will kill you.

Shen Zhezi can still accept these arty changes of the clansmen, but taking Hanshi powder is the bottom line that he absolutely cannot accept.The damage to the mind and mind of Hanshi powder may not be as violent as the drugs of later generations, but it is still more harmful to the body.He didn't want to see all the clansmen become unbearable sick people, talking about it every day.

Taking advantage of the time when the clansmen gathered together, Shen Zhezi confessed this hidden worry to Shen Xian, repeating the harm of persuasion.

Shen Xian was originally an old man Rui who had come back from the old Wu era, and he himself was not affected by the mysterious style of talking, and he especially couldn't understand the mysterious and debauched atmosphere brought to Jiangnan by the Qiaomen.Hearing Shen Zhezi's words, I took it for granted, and immediately stated that the ban would be included in the family rules, and the first offense was whipped, the second offense was imprisoned, and the third offense was expelled from the clan.

Hearing this new clan regulation prohibition, many clan members' expressions changed, including Shen Peizhi, the famous scholar Shen Zhezi cultivated.It can be seen that the wind of obedience has already grown in the Shen family.

Shen Zhezi didn't expect that with this clan rule prohibition, people of the clan could be banned from taking casual clothes. After all, serving casual clothes has become a means of communication nowadays, and the Shen family can afford this kind of extravagant consumption.But at the very least, a concept of right and wrong can be established in the minds of these people, and it is wrong and immoral to submit to casualties.

In the future, even if these tribesmen want to disperse, they will be sneaky and not publicized, and they will be proud instead of ashamed.The punishment of the family rules is still second, and the most important thing is his inner moral condemnation.They may not be able to restrain this problem themselves, but they can definitely carry forward the style of being lenient to themselves and strict with others.

Shen Xian governed the family with a decisive style of the military. Once the family rules and prohibitions were confirmed, people were ordered to be searched at the table.Anyone who is found to be taking powder or carrying cold food powder with him should be tortured in the hall.Elders like Shen Peizhi received five lashes, and all juniors received ten lashes. This was a reduced sentence for the first offender, and all subsequent first-time offenders would receive twenty lashes.

As a result, what was originally a joyful family banquet turned into a wailing and painful criticism meeting.As the instigator, Shen Zhezi took it calmly, facing the sad eyes of the punished without any embarrassment.Anyway, this group of guys didn't dare to do anything to him, and after complaining, they didn't want to get close to him.

The so-called family tradition is established bit by bit, gradually formed, and subtly shapes the character and attitude of the family members.When he becomes an official and faces the general public, he will finally form an image of the whole family that is recognized by the public through one after another.

Shen Zhezi did not have a specific understanding of the so-called "nobility" concept of later generations.However, as a member of the gentry class nowadays, Shen Zhezi feels that in addition to enjoying the privileges of politics, economy, and culture, the minimum responsibility of the gentry is to pass on a correct value to the society and guide the entire social atmosphere towards a better society. For the practical side, not mysterious and capricious, divorced from reality.

If you only enjoy privileges without taking corresponding responsibilities, the so-called nobles, no matter how high their family status is, are just rotten meat in a red lacquer box.

For Wu Xingshen's family, the ban on sanitation is only a small step in Shen Zhezi's heart.He will be in charge of this family, be popular in this era, be based on reality, and make contributions. This is the minimum quality a person should possess.

Ask yourself, Shen Zhezi does not dislike the Wei-Jin demeanor of pursuing freedom and liberating individuality.

In fact, in all historical dynasties, this is the most lively era, and it is also the era with the most vivid characters.The only point of dissatisfaction is that these famous people should just concentrate on liberating their natures, don't take their positions and ignore things, occupy the latrines and don't shit!
　I wrote a chapter last night and was not very satisfied after writing it several times, so I postponed it until now.In this period of history, demeanor is neglected by exaggerating merits too much.Too much description of the world, and divorced from reality.Trembling, I hope everyone can tolerate Fuzheng.

　　
　
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