Who Cares

Guan Wenhai felt uncomfortable in his heart, but couldn't get it, so he had to pretend that he didn't hear the ridicule of others. At this moment, a young servant hurried up to the teahouse, and after searching back and forth several times, he ran to him, whispering in his ear, "Master, the emperor immediately called the clansmen when he came back from the palace, saying that he wanted to rebuild. Clan studies, invite famous teachers and teach Confucianism for the children of the clan. He also said that the heirs of the Guan family must completely inherit his mantle, do not need to be taught but not change, the mediocrity who insists on not understanding..."

This statement is clearly criticizing himself, but Guan Wenhai has no way to refute it, because he publicized the erroneous article half a month ago and sent it to Xu Weng’s mansion for his comment. As a result, it received more praise, and it was also famous. Before the outbreak of the literary war, he, like Qi Yu, Ji Chengyue and others, were the hottest talents in Yanjing City.

However, how much praise he has received, and how much ridicule he will suffer now, how can there be any amazing and full of articles? All that remains is to go with the flow, and the crowd is just like the other.

"What does the old man mean? Don't you recognize me as an heir? How can great grandfather agree?" Guan Wenhai gritted his teeth.

"It's no longer a matter of disagreement with the patriarch. You were very famous before, and you are the best among the juniors of the Guan family. If the patriarch ordered you to inherit the mantle of the emperor's master, others can't say anything even if they have grievances in their hearts. But you Now..." The young man looked around, lowered his voice, "Your name is bad now. I got the advice of an adult too often, and asked you to go home and read carefully. If you change the article, go and ask him again. The Imperial Master’s Mansion showed the article to fellow scholars, and openly mocked Miss Seven's crude knowledge and utterly utterly eloquent words, and said that she was dissatisfied with you too often, and tried to suppress it. Later, even more confused, she found Xu Guangzhi's mansion and asked him to give pointers. You, also borrowed his reputation to win your talents. If Xu Guangzhi has always been in power, it’s fine. The two adults can’t take you. But now Xu Guangzhi’s "Annotation on Subsets" has been repeatedly criticized by Hongru, and what’s worse is the knowledge of the matter. It is precisely the most ridiculous thing he was wrong, so that your accumulated talents for many days have been lost for a while, and it has become the laughing stock of the world’s students. I don’t know which talkative thing will inform you of what you have recently been. I also sent the article that Xu Guangzhi edited for you, which aroused the irritation of Master Emperor. He publicly reprimanded you for being stupid and unruly, and saying that such a person is not worthy of inheriting his mantle, and even less worthy of being a guard. Family heir."

Guan Wenhai's face became whiter as he listened, shaking his hands and putting down the brush, and asked, "Does he want to choose another heir?"

"Yes. The old man said, the heirs of the Imperial Master's Mansion can be without talent, but not without virtue. You have no respect for Master Taichang, and you are not friendly to Miss Seven. You enter the house with a three-pointed smile, and you will be exhausted when you leave the house. Defamation, and neither knows people nor has the ability to discern. If the Imperial Master’s Mansion is placed on you like this, this way..." Xiao Si's words faded away, and he didn't dare to say any more.

Guan Wenhai knew that the old man had always been outspoken, and he certainly wouldn't say anything good, but he couldn't help asking, "How about the stall? How does he comment on me?"

"He said that if the Emperor Shifu offers you such a heir who is not filial, talented and virtuous, he will surely fall in the future. He wants to establish a clan school so that all school-age children in the clan can receive Confucian education and choose from them. Liangcai personally pointed out, and inspected the talent and morals together, and then decided the heirs after a few years. Because your article "Ge Wu Zhi Zhi" is highly praised by Xu Guangzhi, it is very famous, and therefore you slandered Master Taichang and Miss Qi. All the literati in Yanjing knew it. As soon as the emperor's words came out, all the people of the clan agreed with him, except for our family. No matter how powerful the patriarch was, he could not violate the meaning of the whole clan, let alone let the people in Yanjing city point to him. The backbone scolded him for using power for personal gain, malicious infringement of other people’s property and corrupting other people’s lintels, so he could only nod in agreement. How do you think the status of the heir of the Guan family is respected? In the future, not only will he inherit the wealth of the Wanguan family, the high-ranking officials, but also the leader of the literary world. It’s true to learn, and no one can handle this mantle. If you took the article home and changed it, you won’t have the bad things behind. It’s a pity..."

The young man said with a sad face, "Master, please go home quickly, the patriarch is very angry, saying that he is going to use the family law, the master and the wife are also waiting for you to go back and give them an explanation."

Guan Wenhai was dizzy, almost about to fall, staggered a few steps, and asked, "I can't adopt the Imperial Palace? The whole clan agreed?"

"If you are still the highest-ranking Guan family's child before, how can your tribe dare to oppose you. But now your reputation is ruined like this, it is reasonable for the emperor to replace you, because the fault lies with you, not him. Don't you After thinking about it, I will go home and apologize to the patriarch. In the future, I will study hard and try to change the impression of the two adults. Maybe there is still a chance. Two months later, it will be the imperial examination. You will come back after taking the number one scholar and let the person who defamed you Take a look at it with admiration." The young man helped his young master and cautiously walked up the stairs.

"Yes, I can still participate in the imperial examination." Guan Wenhai, who was a bereaved concubine, immediately cheered up and gritted his teeth, "If I win the top prize, I will definitely have the shame of today. Guan Qiguang didn't choose me because he had no eyes!"

The two left the teahouse with vain footsteps. Not long after they walked out, they saw Old Man Guan taking his son and granddaughter into the Wencui Building. Standing on the terrace on the second floor, they didn't know what they were talking about. They caused all the literary giants to change their colors. They asked the truth or not, and when they got the affirmative answer, they laughed, ecstatic.

"The shopkeeper brings the wine! The Ming prince of Wei State, the literary world is on this occasion, and we will definitely drink without drunk or return!"

"Hey, wait a minute! In order to demonstrate the merits of the monarchs, I'd better drink after the battle. Whoever wins is the author!" Old man Guan pointed to the literary list across the street, his eyes full of vigorous fighting spirit. Last night, he had finished the draft, and only waited for the ink to be splashed and brushed against the heroes today.

There are not a few Hongru who have the same idea as him, and there are writers who have won the prize, and they are more reluctant to miss the opportunity.

Guan Wenhai saw his cousin chatting and laughing freely with you Hongru, praised, and his eyes almost burst into flames. He was supposed to be the heir of the Guan family, and all the praise and respect, as well as the high officials, wealth and wealth, should belong to him! If it were not for his cousin to criticize Xu Guangzhi, his article would not become the laughing stock of the city, and his literary name would not be ruined. He would still be the most outstanding descendant of the Guan family, enough to stand up to the head of the Imperial Palace!

My good cousin, you wait for me! With a vicious look upstairs, Guan Wenhai walked away quickly along the root of the wall.

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At the same time, Xu Guangzhi was also waiting for news at home. He guessed that the emperor would approve the memorial for recommending him to be an official today. If Guan Suyi hadn't gotten him out of it, it might have been done, but now it's hanging up.

He was burning with fire inside, his thoughts were disordered, but his face was extremely calm. After reading Guan Suyi's article, he could not find the flaw. The education of the Guan family is really good. With her female stream, she is proficient in Confucianism. All the errors and omissions listed have been extremely rigorously verified. Only the words of the saints are used to explain the chapters and sentences, and there is little personal opinion that makes him want to write an article to criticize. There is nowhere to write.

When he wrote the book, he did have selfish intentions and secretly integrated his academic thoughts into Confucian classics, so he lacked in conception. But which Hongru was not so? Otherwise, there will be no various Confucian schools. Many predecessors have not yet spoken up, so what is the fun of her as a junior? Once and twice, he had to suspect that Guan Suyi's actions were instigated by the emperor and Taichang.

Could it be that the last time that Guan Yunqi was framed was revealed? He knew it was my master, but he couldn't hold back his face to fight with me, so he asked a junior to explore the way? Even if Guan Suyi makes things worse, just "Don't care about the female stream" can completely shut his mouth and make him suffer a dumb loss. Thinking of this, Xu Guangzhi was timid, because he understood that he had no ability to compete with the father and son of the Guan family, unless he gave up being a pure minister and relied on the king of Jingjun or the family. But after this time, his literature and art were completely destroyed, and it is no longer useful to others. Even if he asks for help, there is no way out.

He put down the manuscript with a panic expression on his face.

Xu Yayan accompanied him, and asked anxiously, "Father, can you write an essay to refute Guan Suyi? How old is she? How can she compare to you in terms of learning, it must be nonsense."

Although Xu Guangzhi is eager for quick success, he will not deceive himself and sigh, "Her articles are very rigorous, and they all criticize my views based on the words of the saint. If I am writing to refute her, I am refuting the saint. Not only is it not good, but it is more honest. The crime of'usurping the throne and changing the holy words' will never come to the fore in the literary world in the future. Don’t be as ignorant as Guan Wenhai, thinking that others are too young when they are young, and Dad will give you a bottom line about her knowledge. Not under me, even slightly better."

Xu Yayan squeezed the corners of the skirt tightly, and said in a trembled voice, "Then you will be fine this time, dad?"

"The last time I lost to her, I could start all over again, but this time it's hard to tell." Xu Guangzhi's eyes are red and his voice is rough. "She didn't keep her hands this time. The emperor’s contending for discipleship has never been known in ancient times, but I can’t be kind even if I think about it. I hope the emperor is kind and doesn’t want to care about me and just cut off my career.”

"What if the emperor is going to care about you?" Xu Yayan dropped a lot of tears unknowingly, showing that he was terribly scared.

"If the emperor is determined to care about me, it would be a full-fledged copy. I was really confused at the beginning. How could I not expect that the son of science is also a disciple of the emperor, so how can I leave others with such a terrible handle! It is the father who harmed you, father did not Use it!" Xu Guangzhi fell slumped and his heart was ashamed. Blame him for being too ambitious to be in the world, but forgetting the danger of imperial power.

Xu Yayan cried and comforted, "Father, don't say that, it's not that you are useless, but Guan Suyi is deliberately misinterpreting your meaning." She didn't understand what is meant by oral and written criticism, and her words were like a knife. It turns out that the soft brush is held in the hands of some people, and it can be turned into a murder weapon in an instant!