The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 1707 The culprit

Fang Yun looked at Dong Wencong and asked, "Is the content in the biography true?"

Dong Wencong immediately bowed and said: "Every sentence is true, and it is related to the education of a state. I don't dare to falsify it."

"Has it been reported to the cabinet?"

"In order to avoid alerting others, only Xianguan, Governor Fang and you know about this matter. Even those investigating do not know the real purpose of Xianguan." Dong Wencong's tone was somewhat proud, thinking that he had done a good job in this matter. Very smart.

Fang Yun nodded lightly and said: "If the book is correct, then the secretary of the Prefecture Academy of Literature who is responsible for selecting books to read should be the culprit."

Dong Wencong hesitated for a moment and said: "The current Si graduate, Bi Hanlin, is highly respected and served in the State Academy of Literature many years ago. The previous books he selected may have nothing to do with him, but Xiangzhou has been a part of Xiangzhou for several years, and he has not changed it yet. I'm afraid I may have ulterior motives when choosing books to read, not to mention the contents in the books. It is true, this person has repeatedly praised Qingguo, and every time he talks about history, he blames Jingguo, and never mentions the mistakes of Wuguo or Qingguo. Five years ago, this person gave lectures to teachers in the liberal arts academy. , it is also true that he constantly attacks the famous figures of Jingguo in the classroom. "

"I know." Fang Yun said.

"I resign." Dong Wencong was confused and wanted to know who Fang Yun's second letter of challenge was aimed at. Unfortunately, the truth could only be known when the "Min Bao" was printed.

"By the way, starting from tomorrow, the first issue of "Min Bao" will no longer be printed and sold, and subsequent "Min Bao" will not be included in this list." Fang Yun said.

Dong Wencong was stunned and said: "I accept the order."

Dong Wencong thought as he walked, starting from tomorrow, the value of "Min Bao" will probably increase again, especially the first issue, which may become a priceless antique in a few hundred years.

Baling City is the capital of Xiangzhou, and the state academy of literature is built in the city. The center of the state academy of literature is the holy temple to worship the saints.

The state liberal arts college is divided into many areas, such as examination rooms, schools, almshouses, residences, etc.

Due to the beautiful environment of the Prefectural Literary College, some officials, after taking up their positions in the Prefectural Literary College, would move their families into separate courtyards arranged for them by the Literary College. Although they were alienated from the outside world, they found peace and quiet.

Scholars who enter the liberal arts academy are either indifferent to fame and wealth and unwilling to endure hardships in military affairs, or they are frustrated in officialdom. After all, the actual power of liberal arts academy officials is far less than that of civilian officials or military officers.

There is a private courtyard in the southeast corner of the Prefectural Literary Academy. It is already late at night, and the study in the courtyard is still flickering with candlelight.

He is over fifty years old and has graduated from the fourth grade of the Prefectural Literary Academy. He has slightly white temples and is reading a book. He looks stern and mean.

After reading for a while, Bi Yuan put down the book and looked out the window.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

Bi Yuan's whole body trembled, and he felt chills all over his body. As a Hanlin, he could have sensed everything within a few dozen feet, but the person who knocked on the door seemed to appear out of thin air, without leaving any breath before.

Bi Yuan quickly understood that someone with a higher official and literary position than himself was coming.

"My distinguished guest came to visit me late at night, and Bi was unable to greet me from far away. I hope you will forgive me." Bi Yuan said, standing up from his chair.

Fang Yun pushed the door open and walked in. He put his hands behind his back and looked at Bi Yuan with a smile.

The moment he saw Fang Yun, Bi Yuan's face turned pale and his breathing stagnated, but in the blink of an eye, he returned to normal.

"My subordinate Bi Yuan has met the governor." Bi Yuan bowed deeply.

Fang Yun nodded, slowly looked around and said, "No need to be polite, I was passing by and saw candlelight in your study, so I came here to take a look. You continue reading your book."

Fang Yun walked slowly in the room, looking at the bookshelves and furnishings in the study with interest as he walked, occasionally reaching out to touch the books on the bookshelves.

Bi Yuan lowered his head slightly and said nothing, but his eyelids kept twitching and couldn't stop it no matter what.

"It seems that you have a wide range of interests, including old books like "Records of the Northern Expedition" with less than 10,000 copies in print." Fang Yun said, reaching out to take the book.

Bi Yuan's eyes moved slightly and he said slowly: "I saw this book at a used bookstall back then. I knew that this book was rare and might be collectible, so I bought it at a low price and put it on the bookshelf. I haven't looked at it for many years."

Fang Yun did not read the book, but put it back on the bookshelf and said: "The author of this book once fought with Jing's army and was extremely bloodthirsty. He also had records of massacring Jing's civilians three times. Therefore, even if he has great credit, I was also punished by the Holy Court and deprived of my title by Lord Qing. I didn’t expect you to like this kind of person’s book.”

"Xiaguan likes to read miscellaneous books, only reading the words, and rarely delving into the people behind them." Bi Yuan replied.

"Yes, it is human nature to eat the eggs without knowing the chicken." Fang Yun said.

"My lord, that's what you said." Bi Yuan, dressed in white and plum blossom clothes, looked respectful and responded simply and clearly.

Fang Yun walked a few steps, then suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, your little grandson is already enlightened, right?"

"Thank you, Lord Governor, for caring about me. That child was enlightened half a year ago." Bi Yuan said.

"Is he reading "Record of Famous Scholars" or "World Affairs"?" Fang Yun asked.

"He has just learned to read and can't read these books yet." The color on Bi Yuan's face became a little lighter.

"That's right. If he understood it, it wouldn't be pretty." Fang Yun said casually.

Bi Yuan said nothing.

Fang Yun walked around slowly, seemingly looking through the entire study, and then said, "Bi Siye, what do you think of the People's Daily?"

Bi Yuan hesitated for a moment and said: "This newspaper is innovative and outstanding. If there are no accidents, it will definitely stay in history."

"Are you dissatisfied with Minbao?" Fang Yun asked.

"When I first read it, I was amazed. I know that Minbao will be famous all over the world. Except for some discomfort with the Song font you created, I have no dissatisfaction." Bi Yuan replied.

"Well, what do you think is the most important thing for the position of the director of the state academy?" Fang Yun looked at Bi Yuan.

Bi Yuan seemed to have not expected Fang Yun to ask questions about his official position, so he said: "I am the director, assisting the state academy in educating a state. If we talk about the most important thing, it is naturally the students' imperial examination results."

Fang Yun nodded slightly and said: "Okay, you didn't learn from others to talk about many great principles. You just said it was for the imperial examination results. The truth is important. However, what should those students do after passing the imperial examination? Have you ever considered it?"

"I haven't considered it." Bi Yuan said.

"So, you didn't consider it when you formulated the selected books?" Fang Yun asked.

Bi Yuan's right hand trembled slightly, and he said, "Your Excellency, you are joking. How could I do that? I should think carefully. However, since the selected books in Xiangzhou were determined decades ago, I am too conservative and will not change a word. I hope you will forgive me."

"Conservative? Are you sticking to the old Xiangzhou or the old Qingguo?" Fang Yun asked back.

Bi Yuan stared at Fang Yun and said slowly, "The selected books are to broaden students' horizons. It is not important. As long as the students like it, it is a great achievement."

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