Chapter 144 Something big is going to happen in Volume B (Second update, please vote for me!)
The discussion on the classics and its meaning on the morning of the second day was boring to Feng Ziying.
Whether it is Zhu Guozhen's discussion of "The Book of Changes", some new interpretations of Miao Changqi's "Annotations to the Four Books", or some of Guan Yingzhen's and Wang Yongguang's insights on the "Book of Rites", they are all too boring for Feng Ziying. .
The three views in this body have long been finalized, and it is obviously too late to use the Four Books and Five Classics to reshape them.
However, I have to say that the discussions of these great Confucians are very artistic. Even Miao Changqi, whom Feng Ziying was most dissatisfied with, could sit firmly in a high position among the scholars in Jiangnan because he had two brushes.
So when she was whipped up and asked for her opinion, Feng Ziying was respectful and did not hesitate to use flattering words.
Although it was impossible to make Miao Changqi change his opinion of him, at least the color on the surface was much better-looking.
There were about ten seats in the first row facing the podium, and it wasn’t until the lecture officially started that people began to come one after another.
Seeing that it was Guan Yingzhen who came to welcome him in person, Feng Ziying knew that his identity was not simple, and he was also a young man who was not very old, probably in his twenties. His extraordinary abilities were even more surprising.
He didn’t know him, and neither did the classmates around him, but there must be some people he knew off the court.
Especially in the second and third rows, there are many officials from idle departments in the capital city such as Taichang Temple, Imperial College, Honglu Temple, etc. There are also some idle junior officials from the Sixth Ministry. They don't have much to do and are looking for opportunities. Come here to listen to the interpretation of scriptures by great sages from the south of the Yangtze River.
“It’s Prince Yi Zhong, the Crown Prince!” Yang Sichang looked a little ugly.
Sure enough, this guy got it right.
My father had reminded himself before that this time Chongzheng Academy and Qingtan Academy made such an event so big and grand, it would definitely attract the attention of countless interested people. If the academy does not handle it well, it may bring unexpected consequences. Trouble, please proceed with caution.
As expected, Prince Yizhong and his son arrived.
Wang Yongguang, who was sitting on the stage, looked equally ugly. Prince Yi Zhong had promised him that he would not come, but he didn't expect that Prince Yi Zhong didn't come, but instead he sent his crown prince here. Isn't this better than him? It would be more conspicuous to do it yourself.
Everyone in the court knew that the crown prince of Prince Yi Zhong had been the most valued by the emperor since he was a child. He had been raised in the palace since he was three years old and studied in front of the emperor. He was almost groomed for the attitude of the emperor's grandson, and the crown prince's mother was even more She is the niece of Queen Renxiao.
Qi Yongtai also changed his expression slightly, but under such circumstances, Prince Yi Zhong and the Crown Prince had already arrived, so there was no reason to refuse him, and he had to be seated in the first row respectfully.
Feng Ziying didn’t pay much attention.
In fact, he knew that such a grand event would attract the attention of some external forces.
What is Shilin? It is the foundation of the civil servants and the indicator of public sentiment.
Since the Tang Dynasty, every dynasty has mastered scholars through scientific examinations, allowing outstanding groups of scholars to enter the court and achieve their own rule.
How could the imperial court not pay attention to such a grand gathering of scholars?
However, the arrival of Prince Yi Zhong's son did surprise Feng Ziying, which also deepened the Feng family's determination to fade away from the martial arts community.
It seems that the Supreme Emperor is still confused with Prince Yi Zhong, and Prince Yi Zhong may have some unrealistic fantasies. Well, or it cannot be called unrealistic. If the Supreme Emperor really takes action to fully support Yi Zhong, As for Prince Zhong, there is no possibility of a comeback, but does the Supreme Emperor have the determination and courage?
Perhaps he had the courage before when he was in his prime, which can be seen from his daring to depose the prince, but what about now?
More than ten years have passed, and even the new emperor has ascended the throne. Does he still dare to risk the world's disapproval and go against the trend?
Feng Ziying thought that even if she were sitting in his position, she would not dare to make this decision.
But Prince Yitada may not think so. The Emperor's attitude, coupled with the fact that he has not yet delegated power, may give Prince Yitada some hope, especially since Wu Xun is still on his side, and the civil servants It seems that he doesn't like the emperor who didn't like classics and poems when he was young.
He has confirmed this through various channels.
This is dangerous.
Prince Yi Zhong is the eldest son, and Queen Xiaoren is the favorite of the Supreme Emperor. There is also Prince Yi Zhong, the crown prince who is highly valued by the Supreme Emperor. Well, looking at this skin, it is indeed very impressive. Even Xu Xie stood with the other party. At the same time, they all lack a bit of heroism and nobility.
Just since you value and even love Prince Yohitaka so much, why did you want to depose the prince in the first place?
The Emperor is not that kind of mediocre person who has no fixed opinions. The emperor who has been in power for forty years has never seen any storms or experienced any twists and turns.
How could he make such a foolish move?
This point also puzzled Feng Ziying. Even the book "A Dream of Red Mansions" did not mention this matter at all.
At first, he was thrown into the cold palace. Everyone thought it was to teach the prince a lesson, but then he was deposed directly.
This also caused an uproar at the time. The palace was filled with remonstrances from the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Six Ministries and even the cabinet, but in the end it took the Emperor two or three years to suppress the turmoil.
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That's it, but for some reason in the past few years, the Emperor seemed to be a little nostalgic due to his age. Prince Yizhong seemed to be regaining his power, but in the end it was Prince Zhongxiao who won the throne.
Feng Ziying also tried to ask Qiao Yingjia, but in the end he didn't ask.
On the one hand, he didn't want Qiao Yingjia to think that he was starting to think about such Tianjia matters. That in itself was crazy. Civil servants were never willing to get involved in such matters. Secondly, it really didn't make much sense. It's not his turn now. It’s up to you and even the Feng family to worry about such things, and just proceed steadily according to the established steps.
Now it seems that Prince Yi Zhong is really unwilling to be lonely and take action. Thinking of this, Feng Ziying also feels a headache.
The internal fighting in the Zhou Dynasty is already messy and messy enough, but something like this has to be added. And the key point is that it seems that I and the Feng family can't stay out of it. Isn't this adding to the trouble?
When Feng Ziying was thinking wildly, she saw Xu Xie hurriedly came onto the stage and whispered behind Guan Yingzhen. Guan Yingzhen's expression changed again. He glanced at Qi Yongtai, seemingly helpless, but in the end he got up and followed Xu. Hae has gone.
Xu Xie is responsible for the reception. He is responsible for receiving all outside guests who are not from Qingtan Academy. Naturally, he cannot afford the important guests, so he has to ask the official Ying Zhen to receive them.
Looks like another important person has arrived.
Feng Ziying also stood up and walked away.
This kind of discussion of classics and meanings was extremely boring to him, and he had to pretend to be fascinated by it, but the classmates around him were all sighing and sighing.
Let's go and see who is coming, so the reluctant official has to take action again.
From afar, I saw Xu Xie, Fan Jingwen, Chen Qiyu and Fang Youdu waiting at the door.
“In charge of the courtyard.” Feng Ziying hurriedly greeted him.
"Well, Ziying, why don't you listen? Your foundation in classics and meanings is still far behind, and it's time to make up for it." Guan Yingzhen saw Feng Ziying coming out and nodded.
"But which official or eminent person from the court is coming to visit?" Feng Ziying smiled and joked: "Senior Brother Zi Xun can represent the president."
"Well, Mr. Gu Bingqian, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites." Guan Yingzhen said indifferently.
“Oh? Mr. Gu?” Feng Ziying was surprised.
Gu Bingqian, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, is not an ordinary person.
During the reign of the Supreme Emperor, he worked as an editor at the Hanlin Academy and then worked as the right deputy censor of the Imperial Palace. However, it is said that this person was mediocre during his tenure as the right deputy censor of the capital. They all dealt with it by shoving the blame and procrastinating, so that they could no longer stay in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so they were transferred to the right minister of the Ministry of Works.
While in the Ministry of Industry, he was impeached by the imperial censor for being corrupt, and was eventually dismissed. Later, he was able to gain connections with the chief minister Shen Yiguan in many ways before he was reinstated as the right minister of the Ministry of Rites. Before the new emperor ascended the throne, he was promoted to the left minister of the Ministry of Rites.
Although this person was criticized for being an official in the court, he was framed by others for his self-identification. This person had excellent literary talent and a profound foundation in classics and meaning. He was also a famous poet and lyricist, so his reputation among scholars was mixed.
For a position like Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites, even if Guan Yingzhen didn't think highly of this person, he still had to do enough on the surface.
Moreover, we have to admit that this person’s ability in classics, meanings, poetry, and poetry is there, and he is not just a name for nothing. In addition, this person is extremely good at playing both sides. Both the Supreme Emperor and the new emperor are still deliberately trying to win over this person.
Maybe he will be the president in the next spring. If he offends the other party because of such trivial things, and the other party can make things difficult to retaliate against Qingtan Academy, then it is a small gain but a big loss.
Guan Yingzhen is not the kind of person with moral obsessiveness, so naturally he would not show his sophistication to his face.
Soon the group of people arrived at the gate of Qingtan Academy. An elegant-looking old man got off the sedan gracefully, followed closely by a rider on horseback guarded by several guards who also dismounted.
“I’ve met Mr. Gu.” Guan Yingzhen obviously knew the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Rites, but his attitude seemed very dull, neither humble nor arrogant, nor could he be called enthusiastic, but he was not cold either.
This gentleman's demeanor is indeed extraordinary. Whether it is Guan Yingzhen or Gu Bingqian, the two of them exchanged greetings with full demeanor.
Xu Xie and Feng Ziying naturally wanted to greet each other one by one, and then Gu Bingqian let out the young man behind him who had been keeping a silent smile.
Xu Xie, Feng Ziying and others were unfamiliar with it, but Guan Yingzhen was a little surprised and quickly saluted: "Greetings to His Highness King Shou."
Shou Wang? The emperor's eldest son? Is he here too?
Xu Xian was stunned, while Fan Jingwen and Feng Ziying exchanged surprised looks. This was going to be a big deal.
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