Wang Anshi, hiding behind a newspaper, listened to their chattering and praising Sima Guang. They refused to leave, making it inconvenient for him to get up and he couldn't even cover his ears.
This is unbearable, so there is no need to endure it anymore.
Just as Wang Anshi was about to throw the newspaper away and argue with them, he heard someone say, "I think Madam Xu's article is better."
Wang Anshi frowned and secretly turned his head, revealing his eyes stained with eye boogers, and saw a young official standing with his head held high, looking extremely handsome.
"Su Zizhan, are you still asleep?"
"Su Zizhan, you are a pretty good writer, but can't you tell whether this article is good or bad? The Xu family's young lady's article is long-winded and monotonous. It's really unbearable to read."
"How can the writings of the young lady from the Xu family be compared with those of the Grand Secretary Sima? You are really talking nonsense."
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The speaker was none other than Su Shi, the most critical person in the Song Dynasty. He looked around and said, "In my opinion, the quality of an article should be judged by its theme rather than the beauty of its sentences. If the theme is not good, no matter how beautifully it is written, it is poison to me."
"Why? Do you think that the intention of the Grand Secretary Sima is bad?"
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"In fact, the two have similar intentions, but obviously their realms are different. Sima Dashi is more than one step ahead."
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Facing the doubts, Su Shi snorted: "Although Sima Daxueshi's article is well written, most of his articles are intended to calm the situation and brag about his own ideas, rather than discussing the facts. It can be said that he is selling dog meat under the guise of sheep meat, and the readers gain very little."
Although Wang Anshi usually disliked this guy, he still silently gave Su Shi a thumbs up at this time.
Su Zhe, who was sitting at the side, held his face with one hand, his eyes dull, and he had no desire to live. He knew that Su Shi did not support Xu Zhiqian's point of view at all, he just liked to argue, sing the opposite tune, and say some annoying things. He was too lazy to persuade him, so he might as well save some energy to clean up his mess.
Su Shi said incessantly: "On the other hand, Mrs. Xu's article is very to the point. The court collects taxes based on the land register, but the owner of the land deed transfers the tax to the tenant farmers. This is obviously unreasonable and will cause many misunderstandings. It should be improved.
What Xu Sishi said was just a matter of fact. The court has improved the law, and there is nothing wrong with that. Besides, the landlord can include taxes in the rent, and the court has not said that it is not allowed. If someone still uses this to cause trouble, the court should impose severe punishment. "
Before he finished speaking, someone said, "What nonsense!"
Su Shi looked back and exclaimed, "Grand Scholar Wang?"
The others suddenly discovered that Wang Anshi was sitting here, and they felt uneasy.
Wang Anshi stood up suddenly. "The reason why you think Sima Junshi's article is well written is because it is set off by Xu Zhiqian's article. Why don't you think about Zhang San's decision to publish these two tabloids together? How can you not see such a simple and despicable trick? And you are still bragging about it foolishly here. It's really laughable."
After saying that, he left angrily.
There was deathly silence in the pub.
Su Shi frowned, and after a while, he praised sincerely: "Good at arguing."
"What's there to argue about? I think Wang Jiefu is just jealous."
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However, there are many people like Su Shi who are good at arguing.
When these two tabloids first appeared, public opinion was almost one-sided, with many praising Sima Guang's articles. Anyone who read Xu Zhiqian's articles was considered uneducated, but soon, objections arose.
If this scholar doesn't argue, can he still be called a scholar?
The debate was going on in the streets and alleys, and Xu Zhiqian's reputation began to rise.
A carriage passed quietly through the downtown area.
"It's all your fault."
Xu Zhiqian's face was as red as the rising sun. She complained to Zhang Fei, "I told you not to print it, but you insisted on doing it. Now I am too embarrassed to go out and see people."
Zhang Fei was so confused by the retort that he looked at Xu Zhiqian's bloodshot cheeks and wondered, "Zhiqian, it's a good thing that people compare your article with that of Sima Daxueshi!"
Xu Zhiqian said, "What good is that? How can my article be compared with Sima Daxueshi's? This will only make me more embarrassed. I... I am really being killed by you."
He was so anxious that he stamped his feet and tears welled up in the corners of his eyes.
She also comes from a scholarly family and cares a lot about writing. She knows her own level very well, and she gets really nervous when she hears those comments praising her.
Zhang Fei didn't understand. This amount of traffic was really great. He was a big internet celebrity, no, a big newspaper celebrity. What was wrong with that?
When they arrived at the office, Fan Li came forward with admiration, "I really didn't know a great man. I didn't expect that Madam Xu's literary talent is comparable to that of Sima Dashi. She is really as good as a man."
"You are as good as any man."
Xu Zhiqian shouted angrily and walked in angrily.
Fan Li was so confused after being scolded.
Zhang Fei patted his shoulder and said, "Don't take it personally. I think the same as you do."
With their cultural literacy, how can they tell what is good and what is bad?
When Zhang Fei read Wang Xizhi's Lanting Preface before, he didn't recognize many of the characters. How could he appreciate it? He could only pretend to know the answer and applaud. Everyone was the same anyway and no one would expose anyone else.
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It was a noisy morning, and the sleepy breakfast turned a tabloid into a grand dinner.
The young masters' party, as if awakened from a dream, immediately rushed to the major restaurants.
"Where are the tabloids? Don't you have any tabloids in Baifan Building?"
"Yes! Yes!"
Fan Zheng said quickly, "Mr. Gao, please wait a moment."
As he said that, he turned around and ordered the bartender beside him: "What are you still standing there for? Go get me a tabloid."
"My Lord, this is what I wanted to tell you."
"What's up?"
"We're down more than twenty tabloids."
"How can there be less?"
"Maybe it was taken away by a customer."
"......?"
Fan Zheng had never imagined that the guests coming to Baifan Building would actually do such a thing.
Unbelievable!
Once the debate starts, everyone will have to find help and the tabloid will have to be taken away. Otherwise, how will we find someone to study how to debate?
Many tabloids were brought into the imperial city, which caused another wave of heated discussion.
The Regulations Office of the Two Prefectures was no exception. A group of officials were also arguing about it. It was not until Wang Anshi appeared that everyone quieted down.
"snort!"
Wang Anshi went straight to his lounge angrily.
Lu Huiqing also hurriedly followed.
“Mr.…!”
As soon as Lu Huiqing finished speaking, Wang Anshi said excitedly: "That Sima Junshi is really despicable. He actually used women's articles to set off his own articles."
Lu Huiqing was stunned when he heard this. "Master, what do you mean?"
Wang Anshi said: "I have never seen anyone bragging about Sima Junshi's articles."
Lu Huiqing said hurriedly: "Master, you are right. The writings of Sima Daxueshi cannot be compared with those of Master."
Wang Anshi glared at him and said, "Who can compare with him? It's just that his writing is really not good. He is evasive and secretive. He dares not say what he wants to say. His writing is more obscure than Buddhist scriptures. This is not the writing of a real man."
He had read quite a few of Sima Guang's articles. Although he felt a little contempt for them, the reason why he was so angry was mainly because Sima Guang mixed all kinds of personal opinions in his articles, boasting about political ideas such as keeping wealth for the people and saving money. He was really ungentlemanly.
Isn't this exploiting Xu Zhongtu?
"Yes, yes, yes."
Lu Huiqing nodded repeatedly.
Wang Anshi suddenly asked, "What did you want to say just now?"
Lu Huiqing said, "Just now the emperor sent a message to ask my teacher to go to the Chuigong Hall to discuss matters."
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Sima Guang himself didn't care about this matter. He didn't even know it happened today, but soon he would have to know about it.
At this time, Sima Guang was being surrounded by Wen Yanbo, Zhao Yan, Lu Gongzhe and others, and was walking towards the Chuigong Hall.
"Stop talking, stop talking, just consider it as a plea from me."
Sima Guang bowed to Wen Yanbo and the others repeatedly, and even wanted to kneel down before them, begging for mercy with tears in his eyes: "I just wrote it casually, and it was only for this matter. I didn't mean to show off. I hope you can show mercy and don't mention it again."
He really didn't like being in the limelight. He didn't like to attend banquets held by the emperor. He would refuse whenever possible and got goose bumps all over his body.
In fact, they all knew Sima Guang's personality. It was rare for him to be in the spotlight, so they would definitely make fun of him.
Fortunately, Su Shi was not qualified to participate in this meeting, otherwise it would have been very lively.
Wen Yanbo still refused to give up and said in a serious tone, "Junshi! Whether this is good or bad, your opinion does not count. The world will make its own judgment."
Lü Gong stroked his beard and smiled, "What Wen Gong said makes sense. Nowadays, everyone in the streets and alleys is talking about your articles. The articles of Fan Gong and Ouyang Yongshu have not received such attention."
Sima Guang was really about to cry, "Duke Wen, Uncle Hui, please let me go. I've been talking to you all morning, aren't you tired?"
He was really itching to write an article at the time, and he didn't make any revisions. He didn't expect it to cause such a heated discussion. He really regretted it.
“Ahem!”
Suddenly, two coughs were heard. Sima Guang turned his head and saw Wang Anshi coming towards him.
"Junshi! I have something to say to you."
Wang Anshi said with a stern face.
Sima Guang asked anxiously, "What?"
Today he was very afraid of Wang Anshi.
Wang Anshi said: "You usually hide your knowledge too deeply, never revealing it, but when you write, it becomes a masterpiece that will be passed down through the ages. I just read your article and was deeply moved and benefited a lot from it."
All I can say is that he was professional when it came to attacking Sima Guang.
vice versa.
Sima Guang's face turned red. It would be fine for others, but Wang Anshi, you said this, and I don't believe it. I just yelled at you, "Bah! Wang Jiefu, stop making innuendos here. Do you think I don't know what you are thinking?"
Wang Anshi waved his sleeves to wipe away the curse on his face, and said aggrievedly: "Junshi, you really misunderstood me. I swear to heaven, your article is much better than Qian'er's. It is amazing. I admire you! I admire you!"
He directly responded to the last two "admirations" with explosive sounds.
Sima Guang wiped his face and was about to go crazy.
Lu Gongzhe, who had just taken office, stepped forward and blocked the way. "It's almost time. Let's go quickly."
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They had just arrived at the Chuigong Hall when Zhao Xu arrived. Without waiting for the ministers to salute, he smiled and said to Sima Guang: "Sima Guang, I have just read your article. It is very well written and has benefited me a lot!"
Before Sima Guang could react, Wang Anshi was stunned.
Sima Guang was also surprised and asked, "Your Majesty also read the tabloid?"
It just came out this morning and you have received it now.
That's too exaggerated.
The official bulletin is not that fast!
Zhao Xu nodded and said, "This morning, Concubine Lan went out of the palace to purchase goods. She heard people in the streets talking about this tabloid, so she took a copy to show me. It was really well written, so I decided to hold this meeting on the spur of the moment."
What?
It turns out that the theme of this meeting was tabloids!
Wang Anshi and his people were all confused. Is this tabloid so powerful?
Sima Guang was really flattered, and blushed as he said, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. That was just my doodle. I am sorry to have made you and the others laugh at me."
Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Sima Xueshi is too modest. What you said is also what I think. I appointed you to revise this law not to target anyone, but to avoid repeating the same mistakes and causing public resentment.
As for what Xu Si said, I have also heard about it. In my opinion, it is harmless. After all, the laws of our ancestors of the Song Dynasty are to prevent things and make regulations. Although it is just a law, it still needs to be considered carefully. It is understandable that I didn't think too much about it during the discussion.
The imperial court would certainly not do that. Local security is the responsibility of the government. If there is unrest, it is naturally due to the government's poor management. How can we put the blame on others?"
Zeng Gongliang, Wen Yanbo, Zhao Yan and others breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
As soon as Zhao Xu expressed his position, the matter was naturally settled.
Wang Anshi also breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Xu's last sentence was very cunning. The hidden meaning was that if someone took the opportunity to cause trouble and your government could not do anything about it, I would hold you accountable.
In other words, the government must control these big landlords and not allow them to do whatever they want. If you don't punish them, the court will punish you.
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