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Less than two days after giving three lectures, it was time for the imperial examination in the ninth year of Kaiyuan. Google search reading

The Jinshi subject is the most expensive, and the exam questions are discussed by the prime ministers of the Political Hall, but basically it is the examiner's suggestion, and the prime ministers agree that as long as there are no major mistakes, there is nothing to review.

As the examiner, Bai Gui pretended to be a public servant and mixed in private goods.

He didn't obviously tamper with the test questions.

This is too obvious!

But if you want to answer the content of the previous examination question, you will inevitably have to involve the content of his three lectures and his interpretation of the Confucian classics.

This indirectly affects the right to interpret scripture!

However, the commentary on Confucian classics in the Tang Dynasty was more complex, unlike in the Ming and Qing Dynasties when there was only Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism. Therefore, although his approach of "fishing for side branches" may make people a little dissatisfied, the examiner has his own preferences, which is quite normal. No one can comment on it.

The Jinshi test was completed in one day.

"Well, Li Taibai..."

"This is a deep understanding of the truth, and the rhetoric is so gorgeous. However, the article's rhetoric is gorgeous, but it lacks a sense of stability."

"Look at other people's papers first. If others are not as good as you, the top pick will be yours."

Li Bai ranked first in the list of famous scholars, so the first thing Bai Gui looked at was Li Bai's test paper.

Because Li Bai had been with him for many years as an aide, he had some understanding of his character and writing style. Therefore, during the exam, he tried to figure out the examiner's thoughts, and most of the articles he wrote were in line with him.

Therefore, the article lacks a natural flavor. Although it looks pleasing to the eye, the quality is lower than usual.

"Meng Haoran is old and has an experienced writing style..."

Bai Gui read Meng Haoran's article again and nodded. He was worthy of being a famous poet in later generations. At least he was top-notch in terms of poetry and poetry.

"Wang Changling can also..."

"Cui Zhen can also..."

Bai Gui read them all one by one.

Those candidates who can be ranked on the celebrity list have good articles. But apart from rhetoric, let’s start with the depth of content. In this regard, older people have certain advantages.

"Li Bai is my staff, so it is inevitable that he will be criticized for being the number one pick. Besides, his articles are not enough to surpass others, but he has a good face, so he can be a good prospect..."

Bai Gui ranked the test papers and wrote the names one by one on the plain paper.

"I recommend Meng Haoran as the number one scholar. What do you think?"

He looked at the examiners present.

Although the list of Jinshi in the ninth year of Kaiyuan is historically different from this, it is different. The examiner is different, and his preferences for the test papers are also different. After he came, he has affected many aspects of the Tang Dynasty, and history cannot be changed again. Develop according to the original trajectory.

And in history, Meng Haoran failed in many trials... The reason why Bai Gui selected Meng Haoran as the number one scholar was partly because of his talent, but also because of Meng Haoran's age, which was in his thirties. It was more appropriate for him to be the number one scholar at this age.

If you are older and are an old Jinshi, your ranking will be moved back. If you are younger, unless you really dominate the audience, you will have to move back to show the stability and dignity of the examination room.

After hearing this, the examiners present glanced at the rankings, looked at each other, and then all said with their hands in hand: "Bai Xiang is fair, this list is feasible!"

…

The spring of the ninth year of Kaiyuan has come to an end.

However, even after the Spring Festival, Bai Gui still insisted on going to Taixue to teach Confucian classics every ten days.

The number of scholars who came was much less than that before the Spring Festival. There were less than 500 people, a decrease of nearly 60%.

But this does not mean that people are leaving for tea.

Some people did not come because they failed in the imperial examination, so they embarked on the journey back home. Others didn't come, thinking that Bai Gui might not be the examiner of the next imperial examination, so they felt slack. There are also various reasons, not the same.

The reason why these people in front of them stayed was largely because Bai Gui was the prime minister of the dynasty and held a high position of power. Of course, some people came to listen to Bai Gui's lectures on Confucian classics.

“When the waves wash away the sand, real gold is found.”

Bai Gui glanced at the scholars sitting on the futon in front. Quite a few of them were Jinshi, and some were candidates from various imperial examinations.

He wrote them all down one by one.

Although these people may come because of their power, to him, it is always better than those scholars who don't come.

Today's sermon is coming to an end.

"The reason why the Prime Minister lectures on scriptures in Taixue is, firstly, to establish his words. "Zuo Zhuan" says: 'The Supreme Master has established virtues, followed by meritorious service, and then has established words. Even if it lasts for a long time, this is called immortality.' I Tang In the early years, Kong Yingda wrote in an annotation: "To establish virtue means to create a law and to give generosity to the people; to establish meritorious service means to save people from disasters and to help the time; to establish words means to understand the key points of the words and to be able to pass them on.'"

Bai Gui said slowly.

After he finished speaking, he paused for a while, looked at the scholars who were listening attentively, and asked: "Is it a meritorious service to destroy the foreign barbarians with my true self?"

A middle-aged scholar with a long beard stood up, bowed deeply and said: "Bai Xiang rebuilt the Tang Dynasty. Except for Nanzhao and Ba Tubo, there are few famous generals in ancient times who can compare with him. They can make contributions to the three immortals."

This person is none other than Meng Haoran.

Bai Gui selected him as the number one scholar and felt a sense of kindness, so when Bai Gui asked a question, he was the first to stand up and speak up.

And what he said is correct. In terms of military merit, no one in the entire Tang Dynasty can compare with Bai Gui.

After Meng Haoran stood up, more than a dozen scholars began to praise and affirm Bai Gui's achievements.

Bai Gui lowered his hands to signal for silence, "It is precisely because I have already achieved meritorious service, and now I only need to establish virtue and establish words, so I have spread the teaching of benevolence and expounded Confucian scriptures to everyone in Taixue. I hope that nothing can be done but to establish virtue and establish virtue." thing."

Although his frank words were slightly utilitarian, the scholars present did not find it strange. It’s only human nature! Otherwise, they would not have gone to Chang'an to take the imperial examination. Wouldn't it be better to live in seclusion in the mountains and forests?

On the contrary, Bai Gui's frankness made it easier to win their favor, thinking that Bai Gui was open-minded and upright.

Similarly, this also allowed the scholars present to ease their doubts.

It would be a bit strange for a prime minister to come to Taixue to lecture on scriptures all the time because he did not do anything else during the holidays. Now that he has a more utilitarian goal, it is much more normal.

"However... your talent is shallow, and after giving lectures for many days, you realize that you are encountering many obstacles, and I really need your help to resolve them."

Bai Guitu saw this and said: "We have established a lecture meeting on Taixue and made an appointment. The first list is Confucius, Yan Yuan, Zeng Shen, Zisi, Mencius and other sages as the key points of the study, followed by Huang Lao's study, and finally Shen Zhi said: 'order the four important points, eliminate the two confusions, respect the nine benefits, and guard against the nine losses.'"

"The four essentials of instruction are to clarify the four principles of teaching: awareness, determination, respect for scriptures, and review of facts."

"To break the two confusions, that is to say, to get rid of the two tendencies. One is that the lectures are broad but not thorough, and it is too high and difficult to follow; the other is that they only focus on doing their best and despise the lectures."

"Chong Jiuyi means explaining the nine benefits of giving lectures..."

"To eliminate the nine defects, that is to eliminate the nine shortcomings that often occur in lectures..."

"In addition, there is a small meeting every ten days and a general meeting held three times a year."

He laid down the protocol for the lecture.

"If you want to make a statement, it is difficult for one person to sustain it. You need to maintain it together. The wisdom of everyone can be combined into one...to form three immortal words."

"I wonder if you can act together with me?"

Bai Gui's eyes were blazing and he said sincerely.

After hearing this, the nearly five hundred scholars present were also ready to move. This was just an ordinary lecture. Not only could they become famous and increase their knowledge, but if they excelled at the lecture, they might be able to make friends with the Prime Minister and even more. It's a good thing for a big shot like an official.

For scholars like them, they participate in countless literary conferences every year. If there are such high-quality lectures, what reason is there for not attending? !

Everyone agreed and asked to join!

"Come one by one, don't get excited!"

Bai Gui's face was slightly happy.

really!

This is really just an ordinary meeting.

But there is another name for meeting and meeting, called Donglin meeting and meeting.

He changed some parts, but that's basically it.

As long as he is a scholar who joins the Taixue Society, he will be deeply bound to him invisibly, and the mixed lectures are also a good opportunity to reshape his thoughts and establish party members.