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April is supposed to be a good time full of flowers and flowers. But at noon, a drizzle suddenly started to fall, bringing with it a cold wind. It blew on people, and there was an unseasonal chill that penetrated the bones.
There are five days left, which is the big day of the imperial examination.
Having just seen off Mr. Li and Huang, Ye Junsheng sat back in his study, listening to the sound of wind and rain outside, feeling as calm as the sea.
Li Yifeng and Huang Yuanqi made a special trip to talk to Ye Junsheng about how to cope with the imperial examination.
Strictly speaking, Ye Junsheng is not really affiliated with the Second Prince¡¯s camp so far. However, from Zhao Kuangqi's point of view, he seemed to regard Ye Junsheng as a potential new talent for the second prince.
There is no way to tell this, and there is no need to.
Zhao Kuangqi was quite afraid of Ye Junsheng regarding the matter of Jingzhuangyuan Tower. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was a thorn in his side. Now, he is sitting in the Jinluan Hall, looking down at the people of the world, while Ye Junsheng, as a scholar candidate, bows in front. The identities of the two are that one is the king and the other is the minister.
"If the king wants his ministers to die, they will have to die." has always been a political outline.
So, does Zhao Kuangqi want Ye Jun to live or die?
This is what Li Yifeng and others are most worried about.
Ye Junsheng's temperament is quite weird, but there is no denying that he is unwilling to suffer losses. Anyway, since we met, even though we have experienced many storms, we have never seen Ye Junsheng really suffer a loss.
But this time is different, very different. What we have to face is not ordinary people, not ordinary officials, but the supreme ruler of the entire empire: the king.
Not to mention Ye Junsheng, even Li Huang and others now feel threatened by death. It can be expected that in the near future, when the great purge begins, all people of the Second Prince's lineage will have to endure extremely severe tests and pressure.
Li Yifeng and the others are not afraid of death. As scholars who have been familiar with the books of sages since childhood, they have an unyielding character.
During the conversation, Ye Junsheng also vaguely reminded the two elders to temporarily retire and return to their hometown and leave the whirlpool of the capital, but the other party flatly refused.
Huang Yuanqi said loudly: "The Holy Emperor is critically ill, but the new king can't wait to exclude dissidents and go on a killing spree. This is a sign of great danger and can be called a national crisis. When the national crisis is imminent, can I seek good fortune, avoid harm, and protect myself wisely?"
Li Yifeng echoed: "We read the books of sages and teach benevolence and righteousness. But when the country is in trouble, we run away in panic. How do people in the world see this? From now on, for thousands of years, will the education be safe?"
Ye Junsheng understood what they meant. He wanted to stay in the capital and try his best to help save the situation and set an example.
Such behavior is stubborn and worthy of respect.
It¡¯s like a teacher who teaches students all day long to sacrifice themselves for others, but when disaster occurs, they run away faster than anyone else.
???????? Can such a teacher still teach others in the future? Even if you teach people, I'm afraid the students will no longer believe in it.
??In one word: Be a role model to others.
Li Yifeng and Huang Yuanqi are two famous Confucian scholars, with great reputation and great reputations all over the world. They must set an example in front of the world.
Even if the price paid is death.
Ye Junsheng couldn't help but think of the few verses in the suicide note written by Zhuji in history: Confucius said to become benevolent, Mencius said to obtain righteousness; only when the righteousness is fulfilled, benevolence is the best; what is the purpose of reading the books of sages; now and from now on, the common people have no regrets.
He was so excited that he immediately spread out the four treasures of his study, picked up the thickest wolf hair, and poured ink on it to write.
After a while, these thirty-two characters were written one by one and divided into four banners. But it looks like it is integrated, with the pen and ink flowing freely and a different kind of charm flowing.
In the universe space, the pig demon and the great sage seemed to be aware of it, and watched through the opened forbidden formation.
The pig demon stuck out his big tongue and suddenly said: "The word "Master" is as literary as a needle and as bright as a light. When I look at it, I feel a stinging sensation, and my two limbs are trembling."
The Great Sage's eyes were deep: "It seems that the master is going to take action this time."
The pig demon¡¯s eyes flashed fiercely: ¡°I don¡¯t know when we can show off our skills, but we have been bored here all day, and it¡¯s getting moldy.¡±
The Great Sage was noncommittal and suddenly asked: "Hang Huo, how is your practice of carrying skills?"
The pig demon immediately said "Hey, hey, hey," and it was obvious at a glance that he was lazy again.
The Great Sage hated the iron and said: "Come on, Master Sanyuan God, there must be a big event to be done. If you want to help, you have to improve your strength. Otherwise, you can only be a spectator. What's the use?"
The pig demon suppressed his blush and said, "I'm going to practice right now"
??????????????????????I was quite satisfied with the four paintings I had written. After the ink dried, I carefully rolled them up and gave them to the housekeeper Lao Zhong, telling him to go out to find a good shop and have them framed.
I used my pen to convey my thoughts and borrowed books to express my emotions. After pouring out this poem, my mood became much better.
Sit back on the chair, take a sip of tea, and remember what Li Yifeng said, asking yourself to find Zhao Emei.
" Having said that, Ye Junsheng had no such plan. Firstly, he didn't do it for that purpose at all. Secondly, at this time, he didn't even know whether Zhao Emei was still in the capital. Even if he is here, he is still in the palace, how can he find anyone. Before, it was Zhao Emei who took the initiative to come to him.
At this time, Ye Junmei knocked on the door and came in, her face a little gloomy.
Ye Junsheng asked: "Junmei, what's the matter?"
Ye Jun raised his eyebrows and said, "Brother, isn't the situation very unfavorable now? From what I heard from Mr. Li and the others, it seems very bad."
Ye Junsheng smiled and said: "Don't be afraid, my brother is here, it will be fine."
Ye Junmei clenched her fist: "Brother, Junmei is different now. I can help."
Ye Junsheng chuckled: "Of coursebut don't worry, although the situation has changed, brother, I am not a vegetarian, right?"
Ye Jun raised his eyebrows and said, "Brother, why don't we take the exam for the number one scholar? I'm just afraid that if you get into the Jinluan Palace, the prince will use conspiracy and tricks to deal with you."
Ye Junsheng shook his head: "Many people hope that I won't go, but there are some roads that must be walked. Just stay at home and wait for the good news about my brother. Remember to make the steamed fish that my brother likes to eat."
Ye Jun's eyebrows were silent, she knew that her brother's decision was difficult to change, and he would not back down easily.
The rain started to fall, lingering and never stopping. The weather has turned colder, and it looks a bit like the twelfth lunar month.
The situation in the capital is further deteriorating, and news is circulating. Today it is said that such and such an official has been imprisoned, and tomorrow it is said that such and such a minister has been dismissed from office, charged with crimes, and exiled to a distant place.
These officials, with few exceptions, are all from the side of Zhao Kuangming, the second prince.
Although Zhao Kuangming tried his best to run and move, he had little success. Over there, the Holy Emperor was seriously ill and fell into a deep sleep. He fell asleep all day long and was not allowed to see anyone. The entire Forbidden City has been controlled like an iron barrel by His Royal Highness.
She originally wanted to follow Zhao Emei's path, but as early as the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, she followed her master and left the capital. I'm afraid she would have returned to Mount Emei long ago.
Many people know that after the palace examination, the final reckoning will begin. Troubled internally and externally, the situation was over, and Zhao Kuangming was unable to recover. (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)