The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 1742: Conferred the title of Grand Tutor

After Zhang Zongshi finished speaking, those who had not thought about this were greatly surprised, while those who had been vaguely aware of it nodded slightly.

"Now that Brother Zhang has spoken out, there is no need for us to continue to hide it. The flattery of this poem is vivid on the page. This Zhang Mingzhou has passed!"

"For one's own selfishness, he is willing to be the dog of the Qing Dynasty, which is depressing."

"I didn't expect that he was slandered and imprisoned back then, but now he is in such a bad state."

"Speaking of which, this poem is a bit strange. Zhang Longxiang has such a big backer as the Kong family, why would he turn to Qingjun?"

"Qingjun? How can he like Qingjun? He is just using Qingjun as a springboard! On the surface, he is talking about Qingjun's sage, but in fact he is talking about the person behind him."

"But the Kong family is no worse than the Zong family... ahem, no worse than that family."

"In recent years, the Kong family has been too greedy and rarely intervenes personally. At present, the only people who can really help him escape from his status as a literary person are the semi-sages. You also know that although the head of the Kong family has the power and ability of a semi-sage, status, but without a true holy path, I'm afraid I can't help him change his body. So, maybe he took the initiative to find the Zong family... No, maybe Qing Jun took the initiative to find him and promised to help him reshape his body, so that he could come and go freely in the Saint. Yuan Continent, unrestricted.”

"Huh? In that case, the Qing State has always supported Zhang Longxiang as the leader of the Four Talents because the two parties have long been in cahoots with each other?"

"There is no other explanation."

At this time, a judge said: "On the discussion list, someone gave another possibility."

Everyone who asked about your friend's residence looked at the judge.

"The man said, 'If you want to save money without a boat, you will be a shameful sage. Sitting and watching the fishermen, you are just envious of the fish.' These four sentences are not Zhang Longxiang's attack on Fang Yun and Jingguo, nor are they praising Qingjun and Qing The person behind Jun. The reason is simple, Zhang. Long Xiang was suppressed by the King of Chu at that time, and he felt disgusted with Chu State and even the literary world. Now, Zhang Longxiang was unable to accommodate both his strength and literary talent, so he decided to leave the literary world and settle down in Shengyuan Continent. "

The judge took another look at the content on the list and continued to repeat: "That person said, not to mention how Zhang Longxiang could live in Shengyuan Continent for a long time, he only said that Zhang Longxiang must be an ambitious genius. As a literary person A genius in the world, he stepped out of the literary world and entered the Holy Yuan Continent. What do you want to do most? Naturally, compete with the geniuses of Shengyuan Continent. Ask yourself, if you are Zhang Longxiang, after becoming famous in the literary world and making contributions to Liangjieshan, do you want to compete with Fang Xu Shengwen? "Has Zhang Longxiang attacked Fang Xusheng so far?"

The guests in the restaurant were speechless. Although the dispute between Zhang Longxiang and Fang Yun lasted for several years, Zhang Longxiang did not attack Fang Yun, and Fang Yun did not attack Zhang Longxiang. The two sides did not become enemies, just because of competition. The leader of the great talents was misunderstood by everyone as being incompatible with fire and water.

"The last four sentences of the man have nothing to do with Qingjun. They should be interpreted as that the human race is under the rule of the saints, and it is clear and prosperous. He feels ashamed to stay in the literary world and do nothing. He wants to completely break the restrictions of the two worlds but has no way. , seeing Fang Yun and other Saint Yuan Continent geniuses giving full play to their talents, he But he couldn't get rid of the literary world, and could only feel envious. The man said that this poem was meant to be a gift to Qingjun, but it was mainly telling him that he couldn't get rid of the literary world and could not control the Holy Yuan like a normal human genius. Mainland. If Zhang Longxiang doesn’t give it to Qingjun, should he give it to Zongsheng?”

As soon as this explanation came out, there was a lot of coughing in the restaurant, and many people looked slightly red.

"Maybe we misunderstood Zhang Mingzhou."

"Indeed, looking at his poems, they are upright, simple, and upright. He does not look like someone who flatters the emperor."

"Yes, the opponent who can be challenged by Fang Xusheng still has some backbone."

"Mr. Zhang, what do you think?"

Zhang Zongshi frowned slightly and did not speak immediately.

Everyone present felt Zhang Zongshi's embarrassment. After all, Zhang Zongshi was related to Fang Yun. It was normal to oppose Zhang Longxiang, but if it was too extreme, it would be detrimental to Fang Yun's luck.

Zhang Zongshi shook his head slightly and said: "I still stick to my previous opinion. Since this poem is clearly given to Qingjun, it must have a great relationship with Qingjun. Unfortunately, I have no right to participate in the lunch meeting, so I can only wait. The result will be known only after the Mid-Autumn Festival Literary Ceremony officially begins in the evening.”

The hotel manager walked out of the door with a smile, looked at the sky and said: "Look at this time, Fang Xusheng will arrive at Yueyang Tower soon. By then, Fang Xusheng will, as the governor of Xiangzhou, entertain the guests who arrived in advance. Wait until In the evening, when the full moon rises, the Mid-Autumn Festival will officially begin.”

"Fang Xusheng is entertaining important guests from all over the world in advance at the Yueyang Tower. Will there be a good show?"

"Even if there is a good show, I can't see it from so far away. It's better to wait for the news in the restaurant. I believe someone will post the meeting on the list. As long as there is a candidate in the restaurant, we will know the process."

"Brother Zhang, are you going?"

Zhang Zongshi smiled and said: "I will go there when the literary conference is about to start. Even if I go now, it will only be to see people. I guess people are still popping up at the sea eye by the river."

"That's right..."

Time slowly passed, Fang Yun's carriage was still driving on the road to Yueyang Tower, and scholars from all over the country began to gather at Yueyang Tower. Important figures who arrived at the Mid-Autumn Festival were announced on the list, including heads of aristocratic families, great scholars from various countries, heads of wealthy families, etc. Arriving at Yueyang Tower will trigger everyone's discussion.

Near noon, a scholar suddenly shouted in Wenyouju: "Emperor Qing announced that Zhang Longxiang will be appointed as the Grand Tutor!"

The whole audience was in an uproar.

"The relationship between the two is obvious!"

"In ancient times, Taifu was ranked among the three highest officials along with Taishi and Taibao, and was the most powerful person under the emperor. Although it has become an honorary title after the Han Dynasty, it is also the highest honorary title. Since the new calendar, generally only great Confucian scholars can be named Taifu. Many senior officials who have retired and returned to their hometowns often try their best to strive for the title of Shaofu, Shaoshi or Shaobao, even if these three are far inferior to the three officials."

"That's strange. The role of Taifu is to teach the emperor. He is the teacher of the emperor and the monarch. He has a respected status. The monarch must take the initiative to greet him when he sees him! Generally, the honorary title given to the university scholar is at most the Taifu of the prince, who is just a teacher to the prince."

"Now if anyone says that Qingjun has no relationship with Zhang Longxiang, I will never believe it even if I am beaten to death!"

"Brother Zongshi is indeed extraordinary. No wonder he can catch the eye of Fangxu Sheng."

"Wait a little longer. Zhang Longxiang may not be willing to accept it."

A quarter of an hour later, the candidate announced another news about the list, and the whole restaurant was silent.

Zhang Longxiang accepted the position of Qingguo Taifu on the discussion board and said that he would receive the imperial edict of Qingjun on Yueyang Tower.

"Now no one doubts the relationship between Zhang Longxiang and Qingguo, right? Now no one doubts the true intention of "Viewing Dongting Lake and Presenting to Qingjun", right?"

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There is a small easter egg in the previous chapter. I don't know if anyone has found it. It will be announced in the next two days. As for where it will be announced, I can't say it. I have said it before. If I say it again, I will be punished by the website.

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