Tang Dynasty good father-in-law

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There are not a few duke mansions like this, especially the existence of military generals canonization, which has a lot of feelings.

Compared with the literati whose names have lasted through the ages, there are several famous generals who are familiar, such as Baiqi in the Warring States Period or the champion of the Han Dynasty, but there is only one person in each era.

Chapter 23 Calligrapher, Shumen Ten Questions

"Congratulations, teacher, for passing down the ages."

After returning, Xue Rengui took the lead in congratulating him, but he still couldn't hide his inner excitement in his words.

Because when he came back from the palace, he was rewarded with a few hundred gold. You must know that it was a reward from the emperor, even Xue Rengui was dizzy all the way.

Shu An didn't say much, because he was not like this back then, speaking of which, he had met Yang Jian once.

As for Yang Guang's words, I have never seen it before. Although there were many opportunities, Shu An did not go because he did not stand under the mast.

"Even without this poem, being a teacher can still be famous forever."

Facing Xue Rengui's compliment, Shu An said slowly, his words were as plain as water, without any emotion, after all, he had already expected this result.

After the voice fell, Xue Rengui was slightly stunned, but then he reacted, which is indeed the case.

"Teacher, don't hit ordinary people like us."

Xue Rengui's previous excitement was gone, but he said bitterly, after all, his teacher's name will last forever, and he is still complacent about His Majesty's reward.

Maybe I should set a goal and be like the teacher, but it seems a little far away.

"You are not an ordinary person."

Shu An took a deep look at Xue Rengui and said, Xue Rengui had become a generation of famous generals without his own interference.

Not to mention that after having himself, it is not impossible for Xue Rengui to be comparable to Huo Qubing. You must know that although they are all famous generals, they are also famous.

"Today I will teach you a set of health-preserving boxing techniques."

Just when Xue Rengui was a little puzzled, Shu An's voice continued to sound, but Xue Rengui didn't say anything, and just watched with concentration.

You must know that he also watched the teacher when he was boxing before, but he didn't see too many tricks, and he didn't expect that the teacher would hand it over to him now.

"This boxing is called Changsheng Boxing. It was created based on the incomplete Wu Qin Xi and medical classics."

Shu An opened his mouth slowly while practicing boxing techniques. The previous busy period has come to an end, and the next thing will depend on his methods.

Taking advantage of this time, handing the Longevity Fist to Xue Rengui can reduce some hidden injuries, and unblock Qi and blood, which may allow this famous general to live a few years longer.

In fact, Xue Rengui lived to be 69 years old, which is not a short age, but Shu An hopes for more.

Now he doesn't know how old he can live. Although he looks very tough, it's hard to say.

While Shu An was teaching Xue Rengui, the storm in the outside world did not subside, because another piece of news came out.

"It is said that Duke Anxuan's calligraphy has reached the level of a master, returning to the basics, even His Majesty can't put it down."

If it was a rumor, then the words of the next few ministers proved the news.

"This character is not inferior to the posture of a book sage."

"I can't wait to take it as my own, it's a pity."

"I heard that Duke Anxuan has closed the door to thank guests. It is said that there are too many people asking for words."

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A series of words resounded, and the final consequences, everyone confirmed the whole fact. For the common people, this is just to add an identity to the already famous Duke Anxuan, masters of calligraphy!

But for Shilin, it was a sensation, and even many students in Shu'an wanted to ask for a pair of characters to keep as family heirlooms.

"Master, the Shu residence has closed its doors to thank guests."

A carriage slowly stopped outside the Shu Mansion. If anyone was here, they would definitely find that this person was Du Ruhui, an important minister in the court.

"Sure enough, I am a teacher. It seems that I am not the only one who is smart."

Du Ruhui muttered with a look of naturalness on his face, since he came to the Shu Mansion last time, he went to see the imperial physician.

In fact, his body is worse than imagined, according to the doctor's words, if he can't take good care of it, then he won't live for a few years.

Du Ruhui couldn't help being taken aback by this, and it was precisely because of this that he believed in the teacher's words in his heart, so he gradually began to reduce his weight.

Giving more opportunities to young people, this can't help but make that Majesty wonder why his right-hand man is a little different.

"Go home."

Du Ruhui's voice sounded. In fact, he didn't expect much from this time, but people always have some luck.

But just as the carriage was about to leave, a figure ran out of the mansion, and then posted a notice in front of the mansion gate.

This involuntarily attracted Du Ruhui's attention, he involuntarily got out of the carriage, and slowly looked at the writing on it, fascinated.

"It really is a calligrapher."

Before observing the content, first look at the characters, Du Ruhui already knew that it was written by the teacher himself.

"Gu is not moving lightly because of his physical discomfort. Anxuan has these ten questions for Shumen. Anyone who answers the ten questions correctly, no matter who they are, can enter the mansion for an interview."

Looking at its content, I think it is very concise, and Du Ruhui understood the meaning just by looking at it, that is, if you want to see the teacher, then answer ten questions correctly.

After thinking of this, Du Ruhui also had some understanding on his face. After all, if there are so many people asking for an interview, it is naturally impossible for his teacher to interview everyone.

But if you interview some of them, then there must be some people who are not convinced, and the best way is to meet friends through literature.

Du Ruhui looked at the ten large wooden boxes that had already been moved out. They were arranged in order from one to ten on the top, and there was a hole the size of two palms on the top, so he knew there was a problem inside.

After thinking of this, Du Ruhui didn't hesitate at all, and went directly to the box named One, and pulled out a bamboo slip from it.

There was a simple question written on it, but Du Ruhui felt a little bit of a headache when faced with this question.

"What two humble livelihoods did Confucius do when he was young?!"

Although Du Ruhui has read the Four Books and Five Classics, he still really doesn't know about this issue.

If it weren't for an old scholar with some research on history, he probably wouldn't be able to answer this question for a while.

However, Du Ruhui was thinking that the teacher must have a deep meaning in asking this question. It should be to let people understand the life of Confucius. If you don't know his experience, how can you know his thoughts.

"Sir, I don't know if there is an answer to the first question. If there is an answer and it is correct, then the second question can be drawn."

Just when Du Ruhui wanted to approach the second box, he was stopped by the guards, and at the same time a voice sounded.

This made the important official in the court shake his head slightly, and then reluctantly glanced at a few boxes and turned away. He had already decided to go back and check the ancient books carefully.

Chapter 24 Fate and Fate!

Not long after Du Ruhui left, some passers-by had already seen this notice, and a lot of people gathered, all of them couldn't help showing a hint of interest on their faces.

"Does this mean that even if you don't know Duke An Xuan, you can meet him?!"

Suddenly an excited voice sounded from the crowd, because it was indeed the case, but it said no matter who it was.

One must know that it is not easy for ordinary people to meet this world-famous Duke Anxuan, even if they do, it is only from afar.

Not to mention talking, now that there is such an opportunity, it can be said that many people's eyes are already twinkling in the crowd.

Among the crowd, a scholar dressed as a scholar stood up first and took the first question.

"How many years did Confucius spend traveling around the world?!"

Although it seemed a simple question, the scholar was stunned. He seemed to have seen this question in some book, but he just couldn't remember it.

Because generally no one would memorize such a small number, the scholar was also unwilling and wanted to change the question again, but was stopped.

"If you can't answer, Young Master, please come back tomorrow."

The guard had already stopped him, and then he told the rules, everyone only has one chance a day, and they can't change the topic.

"Little scholar, come down if you can't answer, don't be ashamed."

Seeing a scholar with an ugly face, someone in the crowd couldn't help but chuckled, and then many people booed.

Under such circumstances, the scholar naturally couldn't hold his ground. He put down the topic and stepped down the stairs in front of him, but he kept murmuring.

"How many years?!"

After the scholar stepped down, many people went up to ask a question, but in the end they all shook their heads and left the stage with ugly expressions.

In a short period of time, more and more people gathered in front of the Shu Mansion. You must know that the Shu Mansion was originally located in a relatively remote area in Chang'an.

Part of it was that the news had spread, and many people rushed over after hearing the news, but it was not Shih Lin who was shaken first, but those children from poor families.

You must know that many children from poor families are very familiar with the name of An Xuangong, many of them have many problems, and they also have other purposes.

They couldn't find the channel before, but now they have it. If they can answer the ten questions correctly, then they can meet An Xuangong.

If you seize the opportunity, you may be able to jump into the dragon's gate, even if you become a student of Duke Anxuan, you can change your own destiny.

In the era dominated by aristocratic families, it can be said that this is another way, but the problem has already been prepared.

He doesn't care about your background, anyway, the selection of questions is all based on luck, but Shu An's questions are not so simple.

The first question alone asks about the blind spots of knowledge when studying in this era. Maybe you can find the answer to this question when you go back.

But don't forget, the random selection will still be done next time, which may be another question.

Of course, some people may exchange answers, but the knowledge of this era is more blocked than imagined.

Most people would not do this, let alone tell others the answer, so what benefits can they get.

Instead, after a question is solved, I will leave the question bank, just in case I can get this question.

It can be said that Shu An has already thought about all this, and taking this opportunity, he directly pushed out his Shu Men Ten Questions.

Shumen's Ten Questions is Shu'an's first step towards becoming a sage. You must know that children from poor families are not allowed to participate in the current imperial examinations.

Even Li Shimin has not yet reformed the imperial examination system. After all, he has just ascended the throne, so internal and external troubles are naturally the case.

So this is a chance that Shu An gave to the poor family's children, and this seems like an unintentional move, even if the aristocratic family finds out about it, they won't say anything.

Is it impossible to admit that one's children are not as good as those from a poor family?

In this way, Shu An will naturally gain more prestige and influence, and this is also the future trend.

It is an inevitable result that the imperial examination Jinshi who was born as a child of a poor family fights against the knowledge monopoly of a powerful family.

At this time, many children from the poor family shook their heads, obviously they had a lot of resentment towards this Duke Anxuan.

"I don't seem to have seen these problems before."

"Duke Anxuan's questions are wild and unconstrained, but there are reasons for him."

"I'm from a poor family and I don't have much knowledge, I'm afraid I won't even be able to pass the first question."

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There was a lot of discussion, and there was a hint of disappointment in the words, but they were still pleasantly surprised by this trip.

At least An Xuangong gave them a hope, and there is another point that I have to mention, that is, An Xuangong's handwriting is not inferior to the appearance of a calligrapher.

Even for this word, they would come to draw a topic every day to appreciate and observe it. Unfortunately, each of them only had half a stick of incense time.

If this time has passed, it is also regarded as unable to answer, but the time has not passed for a long time.

The news has spread throughout Chang'an, and many descendants of powerful families and the last noble descendants have gathered in front of the Shu residence.

Before coming here, these people knew something about the situation, but as scholars of the scholar class, they naturally have their own pride.

These people looked contemptuously at those humble scholars, and also climbed up the steps, and began to prepare to draw their own questions.

"One life, two, two, three, three, all things."

A child from an aristocratic family twitched slightly at the corner of his mouth when he looked at the title, and the one he picked was the title of a couplet, but it seemed to be from the "Tao Te Ching".

Some answers emerged in my mind, but they were rejected one by one in the end. Could it be that the first question is going to be difficult.

For a while, this aristocratic family child was unable to advance or retreat. In fact, it was more than one, and the aristocratic family's children before taking the stage were all stumped.

Looking at the distressed faces, the faces of some poor children who were disappointed before were elated.

"Isn't someone saying that they are well-versed in poetry and books before, but I didn't expect that it would be fancy but not useful."

A strange voice sounded from the crowd, which instantly aroused the sympathy of the children from the poor family, and at the same time made the children of the aristocratic family who were arrogant before feel ashamed.

"Whoever said the words, dare to stand up?"