Chapter 265 Hospital Art Academy
If Chen Qun knew what Lu Zhi was secretly complaining about at this moment, he would probably complain to his face and say that he was wronged.
Although he suspected that he would be recruited by Qiao Yan to Chang'an to supervise the enforcement of laws and regulations because his father had "betrayed" him, generally speaking it was just an idea and he had not really done anything to betray his father.
What he taught Lu Yu was how to clearly define rewards and punishments when creating laws and regulations, so as to prevent excessive or insufficient punishments. He never taught Lu Yu anything else.
How to quickly make your father’s colleagues one generation higher than your father.
How to raise a dog under your father's nose and surprise him at court.
In short, he was unaware of Lu Yu's secret act of taking drawing paper to paint.
Fortunately, before he could explain his innocence to Lu Zhi, someone had already taken the responsibility for the incident.
Seeing that everyone thought that this anonymity was due to Lu Zhi's itchy hands, but Lu Zhi himself seemed to be out of the situation, Taichang Zhao Qi suddenly said: "This painting was painted by my son's family."
When these words were spoken, everyone's jaw dropped.
Everyone looked towards him following the sound.
This old gentleman is already 84 years old this year. Even Qiao Yan had to consider his psychological endurance when demonstrating strong liquor. It was really surprising that he suddenly said such a thing!
He asked calmly, "Is there a rule that the children of the three dukes cannot participate in this submission? Or is there a rule that those who are too young are not allowed to participate? If I remember correctly, anyone who does not hold an official position can participate, and the Zi family fully meets the requirements."
Lu Zhi's Grand Marshal, Chen Ji's Grand Herald, and Zhao Qi's Minister of Rites all belonged to the category of Three Dukes and Nine Ministers. As the three were of similar age and knowledge, they lived in the same building after the houses in Chang'an were redivided.
Lu Zhi's son Lu Yu followed Chen Qun because they were neighbors. According to this statement, it is not surprising that he and Zhao Qi learned both painting skills.
Zhao Qi also immediately talked about the reason why he and Lu Yu were related.
Although the painting conditions at the end of the Han Dynasty were far inferior to those in the Tang and Song Dynasties, it was not uncommon for these literati to paint in their spare time during their political careers. Cai Yong and Zhao Qi were both good at this. 1
Even though mulberry paper and celestial bark paper had not yet been delivered to Chang'an, mulberry bark paper was already available, which was much more durable than the earlier drawing paper.
With so many items in hand, how could Zhao Qi not be excited?
Although he was over eighty years old, his legs and feet were still very strong. After getting the drawing paper, he asked his followers to carry the painting box and ran to the outskirts of the city. He happened to meet Lu Yu who was wandering around Chang'an City.
Seeing that Lu Yu was absorbed in watching him paint, Zhao Qi and Lu Yu hit it off and Zhao Qi let Lu Yu learn painting from him. It has been four or five months now.
Only Lu Zhi, who was kept in the dark, looked confused.
If it weren't for this submission, he might have had to wait even longer to find out about this?
"Isn't this a good thing?" Qiao Yan said with a smile, "Mr. Lu was still saying a few days ago that because the Zi family followed Changwen to study, they were one generation behind Mr. Chen. Now that the Zi family is learning painting from Mr. Zhao, it's back to square one."
Lu Zhi was a disciple of Ma Rong of Fufeng, and Zhao Qi's wife was the daughter of Ma Rong's elder brother, and therefore Ma Lun's cousin. So Lu Zhi and Zhao Qi were indeed of the same generation. It would have been a good story if Lu Zhi's son had learned painting from Zhao Qi.
"But speaking of painting, it reminds me," Qiao Yan bowed to Liu Yu who was watching, and said, "According to the original regulations of Leping Academy, agricultural, industrial and medical books are complete. With the addition of Liu Yuanzhuo and Ma Deheng, the engineering students were separated into Leping Academy. Since farming is more practical, it was gradually separated. I intend to separate the medical department and build it directly in Chang'an. I would like to ask Your Majesty for approval."
The conditions for establishing a separate medical department are now completely met.
Alcohol, cotton, and iron prisons are all in her hands, and no other force can take a share from her. These are all guarantees in medical care.
Medical books such as "Bei Ji Fang Shu" could spread rapidly after the emergence of cheap paper such as bamboo paper.
The famous doctors headed by Hua Tuo and Wu Pu have gradually trained a group of useful assistants. If nothing unexpected happens, Zhang Zhongjing, who is still in Jingzhou, should also have a great chance of coming.
Whether to continue studying in Jingzhou or do research with the support of the court in Chang'an, Zhang Zhongjing would certainly make a wise decision with his passion for medicine and concern for people's livelihood.
These are the guarantees that enabled Qiao Yan to thoroughly systematize the medical department.
Liu Yuqi said: "The Grand Marshal will take care of this matter, but what does this have to do with painting?"
Qiao Yan replied: "I want to set up a painting academy at the same time. Similar to the medical school, the function of this place is still mainly practical."
"As for painting, many students have tried it since Le Pingxing improved the paper. It is especially commonly used in brochures and road signs. Painting is used to solve the problem of illiteracy and to convey government orders. This is one of its uses."
"The topographic maps of mountains and rivers needed for marching and arranging troops, and the waterway drawings for digging canals and building water conservancy projects, cannot be clearly expressed with just a few lines. Some basic painting skills are also required. This is the second use."
"In the medical science I just mentioned, if someone could draw diagrams of acupuncture points on the human body, diagrams of treatment methods for different injuries, and diagrams of the specific presentation of lesions, it would surely make the diagnosis and treatment more effective. This is the third use."
"In the past, Dezu compiled a nursery rhyme for the academy in Leping. In the manual of Leping, the allusions were recorded in the form of a comic book, which was much better than just text. The same is true for other books. For example, the farming and pig raising methods in Fansheng's book are easier to understand after being supplemented with illustrations. This is the fourth use."
"These four are not all, but they are enough to make it necessary to establish a painting academy. I also want to place this painting academy in Chang'an so that it can be easily coordinated and arranged from the central government."
Listening to Qiao Yan mention this, Zhao Qi originally wanted to say, if this is the case, wouldn't the purpose of painting become too utilitarian?
But after thinking about it, he felt that Qiao Yan's move was obviously based on careful consideration.
Agriculture has been transferred to the control of the Grand Minister of Agriculture and his subordinates. Medicine will soon be transferred to the central government, and the Academy of Painting, which has more practical significance, will also be established in Chang'an. Only the Leping Academy and Leping Academy of Sciences, which are more purely for learning and research, will remain in Bingzhou. This seems to have formed two parties that echo each other inside and outside.
Chang'an is a place of actual combat, and Leping is a land of learning.
This division has its benefits.
Thinking about it again, he was able to go through various dangers in the past and now sit in the court safely. He no longer needs to worry about the so-called highbrow culture, let alone Qiao Yan's arrangement in the painting academy.
When Liu Yu asked him what he thought, Zhao Qi quickly replied, "I think what the Grand Marshal is doing is feasible, but unfortunately, most of the things I paint are landscapes, so I may not be of much help."
Qiao Yan took the opportunity to ask, "If I want Mr. Zhao to be the dean of the Painting Academy, I would like him to be given a title for the time being. Is that okay?"
Zhao Qi was a little hesitant.
But he thought that since this was a new initiative, if he wanted to stabilize the situation, he really needed a person of high moral character and prestige to take charge. If this is the case, he is indeed a suitable candidate. He agreed to it again.
But when he was walking out of the Purple Palace, he couldn't help but say to Qiao Yan: "Although I have agreed to be the dean, I have never been involved in the purpose mentioned by the Grand Marshal in the court. I still need to arrange more assistants and guidance."
Clearly he just taught Lu Yu a few painting skills to help him stand out in the painting competition in Chang'an City, and he also watched Lu Zhi's good show for a while. He didn't know how things had developed to this point.
Zhao Qi had also been through many ups and downs, but when he was suddenly told that painting, which had never been taken seriously, actually had these and other practical uses, he didn't know where to start for a moment.
In fact, rather than becoming the dean of this unfamiliar painting academy, Zhao Qi originally preferred to go to Leping Academy to accompany Xun Shuang and teach "Mencius" after his health deteriorated.
Now we have to explore new things.
Qiao Yan comforted him, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhao. You won't have to worry about the location, construction, and faculty arrangement of the painting academy."
Moving the more practical department to Chang'an was a decision that Qiao Yan had discussed with his advisers earlier.
Some students from Leping Academy will also be sent here after their development direction is confirmed, to ensure that the newly established medical school and painting academy are directly responsible to her without having to go through the control of the court.
The existence of Zhao Qi was to correct the Chang'an people's perception of the Painting Academy, to prevent it from being mistakenly regarded as a place for pleasure and to facilitate the subsequent recruitment of personnel.
Therefore, whether Zhao Qi could teach or not, and whether his painting style tended towards freehand landscape painting, had little influence on Qiao Yan.
All in all, he will be a very successful sign.
Especially, when he now has a student named Lu Yu.
Lu Yu had no idea that, in addition to his talent in law being noticed by Qiao Yan, even his talent in painting had been invisibly arranged for him.
He is now standing in front of Lu Zhi.
Including the dog in his arms.
Lu Zhi looked his son up and down for a long time, but he could not tell from his various behaviors since he came to Chang'an until now that his brother had commented on him as "a shy little brother."
No matter how you look at it, he seems to be quite successful in interpersonal relationships.
It is no exaggeration to say that it is booming.
But thinking that Lu Yu was not on the wrong path, he just pretended to look at him seriously for a long time, and finally turned his gaze to the little black dog in Lu Yu's arms and asked, "You didn't snatch it back, did you?"
Lu Yu quickly shook his head: "Of course not, I paid it for appearing in the painting."
As far as he was concerned, this dog enjoyed treatment that no other dogs in Chang'an City had.
The dog's owner ran a soup noodle shop in Chang'an City and had a good business sense. After listening to Lu Yu's reason for wanting to borrow the dog, he also proposed an idea that Lu Yu thought was really interesting -
Apart from the day's wages, Lu Yu did not need to pay any deposit for borrowing the dog, but he was required to give him an extra copy after the painting was completed, which he happened to hang in the store.
Regardless of whether Lu Yu's paintings can make it into the top three among the many submitted calligraphy and painting works, the fact that he is qualified to participate has already made the dog's owner aware of the opportunity.
After listening to Lu Yu's painting ideas, he felt that even if Lu Yu could not obtain it, as long as he posted such a painting in the store, it would be a response to the new Chang'an Road.
Whether this move can bring actual benefits is another matter, but at least the stance is not wrong and it has its own novelty.
What's more, if he were to find someone to paint such a picture, it would cost money to buy paper and pen, and it would cost another expense to find someone who could paint such a picture. On the contrary, Lu Yu was much cheaper.
When Lu Yu said this, his eyebrows danced with joy. "Father, you see, through this incident, I also saw that these little people who have no chance to join the upper class also have thoughts, thinking about how to make their lives better. Each of them has his own unique way of life, and they can all teach me a lesson. Isn't this a very interesting thing?"
"This guy must be from Bingzhou..." Lu Zhi couldn't help but mutter.
Lu Yu didn't hear clearly what Lu Zhi was saying and looked confused.
"Nothing," Lu Zhi waved his hand. "I said he was pretty smart."
Lu Yu's entry into the top three is really a first-rate publicity for this soup and noodle shop. Moreover, they are paying for it and giving away the paintings for free. It's really a loss no matter how you look at it.
But seeing that the child seemed to be enjoying himself and gaining something from it, Lu Zhi was reluctant to destroy his enthusiasm.
He thought for a while and only asked the last question: "Ignoring the fact that you studied under Mr. Zhao, your painting was also ranked third in the calligraphy and painting category. According to Ye Shu, the brushwork is still immature, but the observation is subtle and the expression is moving, so it is still a good work. In this case, you must also accept the picky comments of the celebrities in Chang'an who participated in this matter. Are you sure?"
Lu Yu changed his attitude of not caring about being taken advantage of and replied sternly, "Father, you underestimate me by asking this. If I were afraid of such a thing, why would I get involved in it?"
Looking at Lu Yu's performance, Lu Zhi suddenly laughed out loud.
With a son like this, what else does he have to worry about!
The real father and son here have become a harmonious family after the son caught his father off guard at the beginning.
The fake father and son on the other side were in a gloomy mood.
Qiao Yan's wine discussion party was not only a big event in Chang'an City, but Tian Feng was also paying close attention to the situation.
He had managed to get a position in the Hongwenguan that was difficult for outsiders to achieve, but he still regarded himself as a minister of the Yecheng court and would never be easily bribed by the other party.
Therefore, he sincerely hoped that the implementation of the alcohol restriction order would be blocked, so as to prevent the gap between Qiao Yan and Jizhou from widening further after Qiao Yan completely took control of the power to sell alcohol.
It can be said that Tian Feng's hope cannot be considered as extravagant.
Although the emperor and court officials had supported Qiao Yan's move earlier, Tian Feng subconsciously felt that the sons of the gentry would not compromise easily when thinking of their stubborn tempers. He would have to come up with some fancy conditions, causing the negotiations to drag on for a few more days.
Yuan Xi hoped the same.
While flipping through the books in Tian Feng's residence, trying to record some information about Sili, he and Tian Feng comforted each other with words that there was still a chance to turn the situation around.
However, they received news the next day that in a gathering yesterday, all the goals that the Grand Marshal wanted to achieve had been agreed upon. Those who attended the meeting would return to their clan lands within a few days, collect the remaining stocks in various wineries to the central government, and cooperate with the court to complete the confiscation of other private wineries.
Tian Feng was stunned. “Aren’t these people giving in too quickly?”
The speed of this defection was hundreds of times faster than his.
"Don't they have any persistence from their family?"
Hearing Tian Feng's question, Yuan Xi agreed with it and showed a sad expression.
Later, when they heard the news that Qiao Yan intended to build a medical school with Hua Tuo and Zhang Ji, who might come, as deans, and to build a painting academy with Zhao Qi as dean, their faces became even uglier.
If Tian Feng was the only one here, he might have followed the local customs and would not have shown such obvious sadness even when he was alone.
Now the two of them got together, thinking about the smooth implementation of various measures here, and comparing them with the situation in Yecheng, they looked at each other with worry.
At first glance, because of their similar expressions, they really look like father and son who were randomly created by Guo Jia.
"Second Master," Tian Feng said, "I guess Qiao Bingzhou must have a bargaining chip that can benefit the nobles, and it is not just the threat of force to seize the right to operate alcoholic beverages. For example, something like allicin is not enough. Even if this thing appears on the market, there must be technical barriers that are difficult to break through in a short period of time."
Tian Feng put himself in the shoes of the attendees who owned the wine industry, feeling that only in this way could he come up with a reasonable explanation.
Yuan Xi asked, "Mr. Yuan Hao means that we should try to learn the secret of this thing and then inform Yu Yecheng?"
"No, quite the opposite." Tian Feng replied, "We have to make a choice."
Seeing that Yuan Xi was still somewhat confused, Tian Feng explained to him: "Such a bargaining chip can be suppressed by Qiao Bingzhou until now, so it is impossible for us to easily learn about it. If we rashly go to test it at this sensitive time, it will only expose our true colors and do no good at all. It is better to bring everything we can learn back to Yecheng as soon as possible, so that Ming Gong can prepare for it as soon as possible."
He paced the room for a few times with a thoughtful look on his face, and couldn't help regretting that he couldn't escape this situation earlier.
With his current identity, it is not difficult for people to not discover his background, but it is really not easy for him to get in-depth contact with some things.
He was also afraid that Xun Yu would think of his identity because of his unusual behavior, so he did not dare to take too many risky moves. Now, this became a restriction that hamstrung his hands and feet.
Fortunately, they cannot be said to have gained nothing this time.
Tian Feng went on to say, "In medicine, one garlic is enough to communicate with the Lord Ming, and you can also take back a book of emergency prescriptions. In farming, I have also given you all the agricultural tools and farming methods I have seen. In military affairs, using mules instead of horses can also be counted as one, and there is also..."
Just as he said this, he heard someone knocking on the gate.
Tian Feng stopped talking instantly. When he walked into the courtyard, he heard the voice of his colleague outside the house, "Zi Gu, the Lord said that we should go to the banquet to celebrate our victory. Bring your son with you. Let's go together!"
Tian Feng quickly responded with a "OK".
Seeing that Yuan Xi had also walked out, he lowered his voice and said, "No matter how many there are, try to remember them. Try to act inconspicuous during the celebration banquet. When the banquet is over, I will find a way to send you away from here."
But please don’t let any more rumors about talented people spread, and go back to Yecheng quickly!
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