The Nameless of the Common Clans

Dangli is a relatively famous city in Donglai. Emperor Wu favored Luan Da and married his favorite daughter, Princess Wei, to him. Dangli was the fiefdom of Princess Wei. It was not called Dangli at that time. Later, Princess Wei After marrying Luan, Emperor Wu changed the name of this place to Dangli. It was also the richest place in Donglai County. Zang Hong was appointed the county magistrate of Dangli.

Zang Hong was well-known in Dangli and loved by the people. When he returned this time, the officials and gentry of Dangli who had already received the news and many scholars and celebrities came out of the city to welcome him.

The Taiping Rebellion spread all over the world, and Dangli was naturally affected. However, Zang Hong had been an official here for several years, the officials were in charge, and the people were prosperous. Of course, compared to other places, although it was affected, it soon became more prosperous. Being suppressed, there was no large wave of refugees like in Xuzhou.

Zang Hong took Chen Mo out of the car and greeted the many officials who came to greet them one by one. They held hands and talked with each other. Naturally, it was inevitable to introduce Chen Mo to everyone.

This circle of scholars is neither big nor small. His disciples are talented and intelligent, and will definitely enter official careers in the future. There are still people in this circle, and Zang Hong thinks it is good to get in touch with them earlier.

Chen Mo was a little confused and followed each celebrity to see the ceremony.

"Brother Ziyuan, this son is a descendant of the He family. How can you think highly of him?" A young scholar frowned slightly as he looked at Chen Mo. He is a famous scholar in Qingzhou and the Prime Minister of Dangli County. He is the best at observing people. Although Chen Mo He didn't show any anxiety, but he looked confused and didn't look like a child of aristocratic family. Moreover, he had thick calluses on his hands at a young age, which made him even less like a child of aristocratic family.

Don't think he is looking for trouble. In the circle of scholars, the threshold is high and very high. Even if an ordinary white person or a farmer is lucky enough to enter the official career, he is not qualified to associate with them.

"Huaipu Chen family, Han Yugong can be regarded as his uncle." Zang Hong introduced simply: "It's just that his family has fallen into decline since he was a child, and he grew up among the people. Before that, I lived in Quyang, and when the Taiping Sect besieged Quyang, this son was involved. He joined the Taiping Sect, but secretly sent a message with an arrow letter, and helped me defeat the Taiping Sect rebels. I saw that this son was of pure origin and was talented, so I started to love talents. "

Although he did not mention his status as a commoner, the Chen family is a wealthy family in Xuzhou. Being able to get to this point means that he is a branch of the Chen family. Although his background is not good, he is still qualified to enter this circle. In addition, Zang Hong's disciples With his identity, the county magistrate looked at Chen Mo with a much gentler look, but that was all.

Chen Mo felt a little uncomfortable. He couldn't explain why. This was the first time that he was judged by so many people with a critical eye. It didn't feel good.

"Don't underestimate him. This kid is talented and intelligent, has the ability to memorize, is good at shooting, and is also very good at chess." Zang Hong smiled and helped Chen Mo to rescue him. The kid couldn't hide anything on his face, even if Chen Mo was better than Chen Mo. Generally, children are more cautious, but they are still children after all, and if they are unhappy, they will show on their face.

"Oh?" The county magistrate nodded slightly to Chen Mo: "But I am rude. I think I am not as knowledgeable as brother Ziyuan, but I can give you some advice on this chess skill. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. "

Zang Hong also took Chen Mo to recognize these people one by one. He had an excellent memory and had already written down the faces and names of these people in just one circle.

The group of people followed Zang Hong back to the city and made an appointment to greet Zang Hong three days later before leaving one after another. After all, Zang Hong had been away for more than a month and was tired from the journey. It would be inappropriate to hold a banquet at this time.

Late at night, Zang Hong personally saw off the last guest and took Chen Mo to the study.

Juan'er obediently served the two cakes and water, then stood sideways behind Chen Mo. Chen Mo knelt on the seat, frowning and thinking about the day's events.

"Mo'er, I feel a little unstable." Zang Hong looked at Chen Mo and said with a smile.

"Teacher..." Chen Mo raised his head and looked at Zang Hong. After hesitating for a moment, he asked: "Is family background really that important? Why do you always bring the Chen family with you when you mention me?"

Chen Mo's idea is very simple. He wants to rely on his own ability to revitalize the family step by step, and even suppress the master's family. After all, their family is not considered a concubine. His grandfather's family is also a legitimate son, but...

"If you look at it carefully, the ancestors of these famous people today, including their teachers, started from nothing, gradually strengthened their families, and finally became nobles." Zang Hong said with a smile: "The ancestors of the ancestors, Confucius, are also like you. Having said that, it sounds like origin is not important.”

Chen Mo nodded. Many of the heroes or sages who have gone down in history were actually not of high origin.

"But do you know that looking at ancient times and modern times, how many people have the same background as Kong Sheng? But in the end, only Kong Sheng left his name, and the name of Kong Sheng was only passed down after he spent his whole life and traveled around the world." Zang Hong Looking at Chen Mo, he smiled and said, "Maybe you can't understand this, so let's talk about your hometown. What would you do if an outsider suddenly came to live in your hometown?"

"This..." Chen Mo thought about it carefully and didn't know why the teacher asked this.

"In other words, when an outsider suddenly comes, there are two attitudes. One is to make friends with him enthusiastically without asking about his origin. The other is to find out his past, whether he is a thug, whether he is responsible or not, and to determine whether his character is worth making friends with. , and then we’ll see if we can make friends?” Zang Hong said with a smile.

"Of course..." Chen Mo had some realization.

"Scholars seem to be superior, but it's almost the same truth. However, what scholars are tested for is virtue first, and then talent. But in this world, how can one determine a person's character so quickly?" Zang Hong continued to ask with a smile.

Chen Mo shook his head. If he was asked to do it, he would not be able to do it.

"If you are a member of the noble clan and have a good family reputation, and everyone knows your background, it will naturally be easier to determine. But if you are not, it will take a very long time to look at your words and deeds, regardless of the family's opinions. Just in terms of morality. , Only in this way can we be sure. Of course, in the eyes of scholars, it is not just these, but it is not unreasonable for me, a big man, to promote talents with virtue. Among scholars, each family cherishes its reputation and will not destroy its own reputation. So In this way, it will be easier to accept each other."

Chen Mo frowned slightly and said, "But this is not how my disciple feels today."

"Of course it's not that simple, but heroes must ask about their origins. Even so, you can also regard it as a law among scholars. It may be unfair, but this is the world. If you want to enter an official career in the future, this You may not like the laws that belong to the scholars, but it is best not to touch them easily, otherwise it will easily lead to disaster." Zang Hong's expression became extremely serious at the end.

Not to mention how noble the circle of scholars is, but in the Han Dynasty, if you still have some ambition to become an official, you cannot avoid this circle.

"Disciple understands." Chen Mo bowed a little gloomily, not quite understanding these issues now.

"After a long journey, go and have a rest early. From now on, except in the main hall of the government office, you will stay with me at all other times. Remember, talk less and read more. Even if you don't understand or are dissatisfied, don't say anything." Say it in public.”

"Disciple, I understand. Disciple, please leave." Chen Mo stood up, bowed to Zang Hong, and then took Juan'er back to his room.

"This kid..." Zang Hong looked at Chen Mo's back, shook his head and laughed. He suddenly realized that his disciple did not have to do things on his own in terms of academic matters. On the contrary, there were some principles that other children from aristocratic families knew, but they needed to be taught by Haosheng. .