Chapter 281 Attendance
Since the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, I followed His Royal Highness Sixth Prince out of the mansion, and went to the market to let off the lanterns. The joy on Mu Xiyao's face continued until the day of the Bachelor's Banquet after the Lantern Festival.
Shengjing Academy, which began when Li Xiyin was studying during the time of Li Zongzong, flourished during the period of Emperor Wen when Zhu Zeqian was revived, and Shaolong was under Guangzu, has a history of nearly 700 years. It is the first complete academy in the history of the Wei Dynasty. It is well-known in the universe and famous in all directions. It is in Mobei, a place where martial arts are more important than literature. When it is mentioned "the first academy in the world", everyone knows that this is the Shengjing Academy located in the capital of the Wei Dynasty.
Since the establishment of the academy, people have come here to give lectures from time to time, which has made the academy more famous than ever before. It is not without trace that the students who graduated from the academy went to high school in the Imperial Enke, entered the Imperial Academy, and worshiped Zaifu. During the reign of Emperor Gaozu, the three princes and close ministers who were quite favored, the second came from Shengjing Academy. When Emperor Cheng of the Yuan Dynasty ascended the throne, Wang Chonghuan, the current academician in charge of the Imperial Academy and the crown prince Taifu, was also a leader among the group of scribes in the Academy back then.
Being able to use the name of "Wooden Fish" to get a seat on the teacher's review shows that Mu Xiyao has a great reputation among literati students.
Following Zongzheng Linyi driving into the academy, when passing the "Four Proverbs Monument Monument", Mu Xiyao's eyes suddenly lit up, if she wasn't still in the sedan chair, she had to go down to observe carefully.
"The bachelor's banquet lasts for five days. If you are interested, it's not too late to come and see it later." Zong Zhenglin glanced at the woman leaning on the window lattice, with a smile in his eyes. Xiwen is as eager to learn as she is, and finally sees some strengths.
The sedan chair passed through the lecture hall and stopped outside the entrance of the examination room. Mu Xiyao came out following Zong Zhenglin. Through the wide-opened twelve mahogany doors, one can see the inner second-floor platform at a glance. It is very eye-catching, and it should be the chief judge's seat. The fifth prince, Zongzheng Ming, is elegant and handsome, and he is having a happy conversation with the people around him.
At this time, most of the scholars and scholars had already entered the door, and there were almost no seats on the first floor. Occasionally, young scholars who arrived late in twos and threes at the door saw the prince Yijia who was guarded by the palace guards, and they bowed humbly after a long distance away, and went around on their own.
"Your Highness, I think the presiding judge should be the same as before, but there are only three people." The number of grand master chairs arranged on the high platform obviously deviated from what she knew beforehand.
"This year's bachelor's banquet regulations have changed." Zong Zhenglin glanced at her attire, and after seeing that there was nothing wrong, he explained to her with satisfaction.
Mu Xiyao frowned slightly. "There is no words in the invitation letter." It stands to reason that the invitation letter should be clear.
"This matter is not a serious obstacle to the deliberation, so it is naturally skipped. It is just that there are two more presiding judges than before, and the number has increased to five. Most of the changes are in this bachelor's banquet. Those who rank among the top three will be granted the title of auspicious scholar, and they will enter the Imperial Academy for a period of three years, after that, those who are outstanding in the school examination will stay in the museum to work."
"Is there such a thing?" Mu Xiyao thought for a while, and knew that Emperor Yuan Cheng intended to promote scholars from poor families. No wonder the scale of this bachelor's banquet was unprecedented. "Apart from the two Highnesses, who are the other three?"
"Head of the Imperial Academy, Wang Chonghuan." Mentioning this person, Zong Zhenglin raised his eyebrows. "Liu Tong, Minister of the Ministry of Rites. Taichang Minister, Wenling House."
Except for Wang Chonghuan who was marked with a **** mark on his body, the two people beside him were the old man's confidantes.
"So, my concubine, I would like to thank Your Highness for your suggestion." Qiaopi winked at him, and Mu Xiyao looked at the deliberation seat next to the presiding judge, which was located on the second floor of the Master Building. There were seven seats, but she was the only one missing.
"Your Highness, the concubine needs to go first. Otherwise, I will go too late, and I will be laughed at for my lack of etiquette." After tidying up her appearance, she specially covered her face scarf, and Mu Xiyao saluted humbly, and she was about to bring Mo Lan through the hall. go.
"The competition is over, just wait obediently." Zong Zhenglin gave her a deep look, and was already on guard against Mu Xiyao's various situations.
Raising his eyebrows and humming, he finally complied softly, and was let go by Zong Zhenglin.
Seeing that she was able to enter the door, His Highness the Sixth Highness summoned Wei Zhen and ordered him to send someone to guard him secretly. Then he stepped inside and went straight to the chief judge's seat.
"Your Highness the Sixth Prince is here!" After singing the promise, except for Zong Zhengming who nodded slightly, everyone else stood up and saluted, calling out respectfully, "Your Highness."
"Today's competition, you must put your heart into it." With a few words of encouragement, Zong Zhenglin put on a solemn face, raised his hands and shook his cloak, and sat down majestically.
Compared with Zong Zhengming, who was just like a spring breeze and a famous scholar, Zong Zhenglin was more imposing, with a chilling aura all over his body.
Everyone knows that he has always been cold and serious, and he also leads the military construction department, so he has the spirit of conquest on the battlefield. Although he was not born as a literati, his poetic and literary talents are also admired by literati.
On the most eye-catching presiding judge's seat, the two His Royal Highnesses and three adults have already taken their seats, and everyone can't help but look up at the upstairs Master. Looking at it like this, it was a surprise. Among the seven teachers who were deliberating, there were two of them dressed as women with light veils covering their faces. This is not uncommon in Shengjing Academy where men have always been in and out.
"This...how could there be a woman attending and taking the position of deliberative?" All the scholars whispered in surprise. Not to mention the shackles of etiquette, but the knowledge and literary talent, how can a woman take this position!
The folk customs of the Wei Dynasty were civilized, but women could enter the poetry club, but they could not enter the academy in a dignified way. The defense of men and women, regardless of the common clan or the aristocratic family, all guard against it and dare not disobey it. Even if you can meet face to face, you can't get too close.
For example, on the eve of Mu Xiyao's wedding, when she was hugged by Zong Zhenglin several times, it was because His Highness Sixth Highness did not restrain etiquette and acted arbitrarily. Among them, the implication of occupation is also real.
It was inevitable that everyone would discuss in private and raise doubts about the deliberation. After all, before this, since the Bachelor Banquet was held, no woman has ever held such an important position.
Zong Zhengming looked from a distance, and his gaze was fixed on the woman who was looking through the list calmly and calmly, without being bothered by the disturbances of the outside world at all.
Just looking at it from a distance, from the eyebrows she accidentally raised, one can recognize who this is at a glance. Looking at Zong Zhenglin who was also unmoved beside him, Zong Zhengming slowly retracted his gaze, and the decree he was about to utter just now was no longer mentioned inadvertently.
How could she be here at this moment?
One seat for deliberation is initially nominated by the poetry clubs of various academies, and the best twelve people are selected among a hundred people, and then checked by the Ministry of Rites. Emperor Yuan Cheng took a look. Since she is here, is it because the old man believes that Mu Xiyao has the ability to take the seat of deliberation as an exception?
Zong Zhengming frowned slightly, his thoughts were complicated and unspeakable.
It is undeniable that there is joy in her heart. But she is Zong Zhenglin's side concubine. The more capable Mu Xiyao is, the more Yu Zongzhenglin will help her. In other words, it became a stumbling block to his great career. Such secret and contradictory thoughts caused Zongzheng Ming to suddenly fall silent than before.
I knew she was smart, but today, if it is worthy of the name, this standard has passed...
Zong Zhenglin didn't say a word from the beginning to the end, he glanced around indifferently, leaned on the back of the chair and slowly stroked the jade wrench on his thumb. I never planned to hide it from Zong Zhengming, but looking at his expression now, I can see the clue.
That's the case, it's up to him to weigh, Zong Zhenglin's woman, he just takes care of himself.
"Your Highness, it's like this now, you two look at it, but you want to mention the two deliberative seats to the students here?"
Zong Zhengming waited for the person beside him to say "Yes", so he didn't have much objection, he nodded and allowed Si Li to do it.
The examination room was a lively time, among the crowd, there were many students from poor families, and there were not a few sons from aristocratic families. Just as he looked down on the two women out of curiosity, he listened to Si Li, the chief judge, speak.
"Students, please be calm and don't be impatient. Since the bachelor's banquet has been held, it has been valued since its inception. Only your true talents and learning. But anyone who is really full of articles, natural history, and knowledge does not need to worry about the fairness of the review."
The voice of discussion gradually disappeared, and Si Li nodded secretly. After all, it was recommended by academies from all over the world. If the truth is explained clearly, the mind will not think in the wrong direction.
"As for the two deliberations, don't avoid a little thoroughness with you, so that you can compare with peace of mind."
"The third person on the left is Miss Zhuge's family in Shengjing. She studied under the great Wei master, the master of law, Mr. Qu Hequ. She is the author of the book "Wei Shu Continued Writing", the Fu "Chongyang", "Yanyan" and "Tang Shanghang" ". This time, he will serve as a review seat, and his mentor, Mr. Qu Lao, will submit a letter and recommend it."
Everyone's eyes turned to Zhuge Li, but seeing him get up gracefully, he bowed generously, and then sat down again. Be well mannered and generous.
In this way, who is not aware of this talented woman who is famous in Shengjing and is second to none in the Great Wei Dynasty? All the classics written by the family and teachers are all top-notch, and they may not necessarily lose when compared with men. It is not aggrieved by her to be in charge of deliberation.
So who is the other woman who can sit side by side with her and be the only one?
"As for the one on the right, let me mention her name below. You all should know what books she has written under her name." Once he announces the identity of this person, there may be a commotion in the examination room immediately. Even he just went over to verify the invitation letter and check the private seal, but he was also on the spot in a daze and did not respond for a long time. Now that I think about it, it is most inappropriate to be rude to others.
"This is the "Hong Wen Ji" collection, the top three celebrities, nicknamed Muyu."
As soon as the voice fell, there were indeed frequent changes in the venue, and there were endless whispers of exclamations.
The influence of "Hongwen Ji" is unknown to all scholars. Not only students, but Confucian scholars from all over the world also cast their eyes on Mu Xiyao.
Who is the wooden fish? Since a year and a half ago, it has sprung up suddenly, and its articles have been selected into the top three golden pages eight times. The diction is sharp, the insights are unique, the poems and rhetoric are brilliant, and the strategies and theories are sharp. Ordinary topics can also be written from uncommon places, and the analysis points out the advantages and disadvantages. The concise and concise words are praised by everyone. He has a great reputation, and he is also recognized by the public as a rookie in the literary world and an outstanding scholar.
At this time, Si Liyan said, the woman sitting on the high platform with a relaxed expression is the mysterious and talented Muyu who has been sought after by everyone for more than a year? Not to mention scholars, even senior elders, they still can't believe it.
Women are as talented as Zhuge Li, comparable to men in talent and virtue, and they have already amazed the world. Now there is such a person who makes the ground thunder, his talent and learning are unparalleled, but few men can match it.
After the quarrel, the examination room fell silent secretly, the atmosphere was stagnant and faintly heavy.
Zhuge Li's almond eyes opened wide, looking at the person sitting next to him, he was shocked beyond words. She is the wooden fish? The person that the teacher said "maybe to see"?
Zong Zhengming's palms were clenched suddenly, his eyes were half closed, and his expression was obscure.