It was the time when the government was closed.
Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo walked out of the imperial city slowly. As soon as they reached the road, a carriage stopped in front of them.
The two "poor guys" couldn't help but look at each other.
Whose carriage is this?
At this moment, the driver on the carriage said, "Gentlemen, would you like to take a ride?"
Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo smiled at the same time.
When did the carriage rental business get to the gate of the imperial city?
Wen Yanbo glanced at the license plate again and saw the word "rent" on it, so he asked the driver, "Are you the one...?"
The driver quickly replied, "I work for the Bianjing Car Rental Workshop."
Wen Yanbo asked again: "Is it run by the Great Song Charity Foundation?"
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"Yes."
The driver nodded.
Wen Yanbo asked again: "How much does it cost to go to Pan Street?"
The driver replied, "Twenty coins in total."
"It's not that expensive." Wen Yanbo said to Sima Guang again: "Junshi, going out with you recently is dangerous and troublesome. Otherwise, let's take a car back."
Sima Guang nodded with a wry smile: "I am truly sorry for causing trouble for Duke Wen."
The two men laughed and got on the carriage.
"Oh! This carriage is quite spacious."
Sitting inside, Wen Yanbo couldn't help looking around.
"Well, it's quite clean. It costs more than the previous rental carriage!" Sima Guang asked the driver, "Driver, how much can you earn in a month?"
The driver replied, "Your Excellency, our business is unpredictable. If we work a little harder, we may make two or three hundred coins a day. It will be more on rainy days."
"So many?"
Sima Guang was surprised.
The driver said, "But we pay the workshop two strings of cash every month, but we don't actually get that much."
Wen Yanbo frowned and said, "You've paid too much."
The driver said, "It's not much. We have our own horse, so we only have to pay two strings of money. If it was a workshop's carriage, we would have to pay four strings of money."
Wen Yanbo frowned and asked, "Then why do you want to join this rental workshop?"
The driver immediately said, "Of course there are benefits. For example, the horse feed we buy from the workshop is more than half the price of the horse feed sold in the market. We don't have to pay for carriage maintenance and license plate fees.
In addition, if something unexpected happens and we get into a lawsuit, the workshop will help us with the lawsuit for free. Let's put it this way, although the money we pay is not small, it also saves us a lot of trouble. Moreover, we each have our own streets to be responsible for, and no one will steal the business of others. This business is much better than before.
For example, the carriages running near the Imperial City or the Baifan Building are all the best carriages in our workshop."
After hearing this, Sima Guang probably knew what was going on. To put it simply, it was to monopolize this industry. In this way, the benefits of leasing could be ensured, and the commission could naturally be calculated more accurately. He laughed and said, "Zhang San's ability in business is no worse than his ability in litigation!"
Wen Yanbo said, "But you are being so high-profile in supporting him. Isn't that a bit too hasty? I heard that the students at the Imperial College are very dissatisfied with this and think that you are using them to win over Zhang San."
At this point, he paused for a moment, "This is not like your usual style!"
Sima Guang laughed and said, "To be honest with you, Lord Wen, I did it on purpose."
Wen Yanbo asked curiously, "Why?"
Sima Guang said: "Because many officials in the court have always been skeptical about Zhang San's knowledge. In their opinion, Zhang San was able to win the case only because he was better than other spies and relied on his eloquence. Many people are not optimistic about how much knowledge he has, especially those who have read Zhang San's articles.
If Zhang San can gain a foothold in the Imperial College, it will be enough to prove that his knowledge can convince the public, which will be of great help to his future career. "
The ancients, especially in the Northern Song Dynasty, attached great importance to knowledge. Even if you wanted to be a treacherous official, you had to have good knowledge. Whether it was Qin Hui or Cai Jing, they were both talented and good at calligraphy and writing.
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Everyone knows that Zhang Fei is capable, but his knowledge is limited to the lower nine classes. Earwriting belongs to the lower nine classes and the profession is not presentable. Most people still look down on Zhang San. Sima Guang has also thought about this carefully and feels that the Imperial College is the most suitable place for Zhang Fei to gild his resume.
"I see." Wen Yanbo nodded slightly and asked, "But if he messes up, wouldn't it be more trouble than gain? Isn't this too risky?"
Sima Guang said: "The previous graduation certificate system was Zhang San's idea."
"Yeah?"
Wen Yanbo said in surprise.
Wen Yanbo was very supportive of this graduation certificate system, which was much more advanced than Wang Anshi's three-house system.
Sima Guang nodded and said, "It shows that he has a good understanding of education. In addition, some of the things Zhang San said in the court during the previous lawsuits also contain profound truths, especially his interpretation of the law, which is something we have never thought of. I believe he will not disappoint me."
Wen Yanbo chuckled and said, "Hearing what you said, I will go and see it for myself then."
......
The matter of Zhang Fei teaching at the Imperial College is still fermenting.
More and more people are paying attention to this matter, and ninety-nine percent of them are criticizing it, but this time they are not criticizing Zhang Fei, but Sima Guang.
After all, it was Sima Guang who recommended him, not Zhang Fei who forced himself to teach at the Imperial College.
These days, whenever Sima Guang met an acquaintance, he would ask him a few questions.
Are you crazy?
Let Zhang Fei teach at the Imperial College.
What's more, some people criticized Sima Guang for destroying China's thousand-year education.
This has also led to many people keeping their distance from Sima Guang recently. How can they eat if they are interrupted more than a dozen times while eating?
In addition, many assistant teachers and lecturers of the Imperial College requested transfer.
As long as Zhang Fei comes, we will leave.
What else can you gain from working with Zhang Fei except embarrassment?
But Sima Guang still firmly supported Zhang Fei. He said let Zhang Fei give it a try first and see what happens if it doesn't work.
From this we can see that Sima Guang trusted Zhang Fei very much, because this was also a political gamble. If it failed, it would at least cause some damage to Sima Guang's reputation.
But if successful, it would be legitimate for Zhang Fei to serve as a local official in the future.
However, these days Zhang Fei has been helping Sima Guang's arch-enemy Wang Anshi with his newspaper business.
If the conservatives want to publish a newspaper, the reformists will naturally follow suit.
Otherwise, public opinion will be crushed by the other side.
Wang Anshi had previously proved this point in his own articles.
However, no one on Wang Anshi's side had any experience in publishing a newspaper. Fortunately, they had already hired a Bian Jing law firm to promote it.
Zhang Fei's suggestion was not to do it themselves, as that would be like boasting about the performance of a melon sold by a prostitute and lacked persuasiveness. Instead, they should secretly purchase a newspaper and publish articles supporting the new policy in the name of a private newspaper.
Wang Anshi had no objection to this.
Because when it comes to publicity, he has been completely convinced.
You, Zhang San, have the final say.
Even if you tell him this shit smells good, he will believe it.
Facts speak louder than words.
You can't always remember to eat and forget to be beaten.
Bian Jing Law Firm.
"Lu proofread, everything has been done."
Zhang Fei handed a contract to Lu Huiqing.
Lu Huiqing took it and said, "Thank you."
"How dare I! How dare I! This is what I should do."
"It's a pity that you have other plans in the future, otherwise, it would be most appropriate for you to do this." Lu Huiqing said with a hint of regret.
He knew that sooner or later Zhang Fei would have to go to the local area to fight the conservatives, and it would be impossible for him to always help them with propaganda.
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Lu Jiaokan, the trick to printing newspapers is actually very simple. The Analects has already told us."
Lu Huiqing bowed and said, "Please give me some advice, Sanlang."
“I don’t dare!”
Zhang Fei returned the greeting with a bow and said, "Many of the principles Confucius talked about in the Analects come from stories. The trick to printing this newspaper is not to talk about principles, but to tell stories. Use the fun of stories to arouse readers' interest, and then use the lessons in the stories to guide readers to support the new policy.
If you only talk about hard truths, then everyone will know that you are promoting new policies. Once people have this preconceived notion, no matter how reasonable your words are, they will think that you are pursuing profit.”
Lu Huiqing was a very smart man. After hearing this, he suddenly understood everything and bowed again, saying, "It's true that listening to your words is worth more than reading for ten years!"
"Where! Where!"
Zhang Fei bowed modestly.
Lu Huiqing suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, you will go to the Imperial College to give lectures tomorrow."
Zhang Fei was stunned for a moment, "Tomorrow is the first day of the new year?"
Lu Huiqing nodded.
Zhang Fei said, "That's tomorrow."
Lu Huiqing said with some guilt: "Actually, I am not in a hurry for this matter, but please don't delay your teaching at the Imperial College."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "None of those students are good people. A few more days won't solve any problems."
After seeing this, Lu Huiqing hurriedly said, "It seems that Sanlang is very confident about this."
Zhang Fei laughed and said, "Even if you don't have confidence, you have to go!"
Lu Huiqing frowned and said, "Tomorrow is very important to you. It may affect your future career. Although Sima Xueshi's arrangement is beyond my expectation, I can understand his intention. He probably hopes that you can take this opportunity to show your knowledge. After all, you have never participated in the imperial examination, and your knowledge cannot convince others.
But when it comes to academics, no one will be humble. Those students will never let you pass easily. They will definitely try every means to make things difficult for you, in order to prove that your academic knowledge is not suitable for being an assistant teacher. You will definitely be in a dangerous place if you go there."
Zhang Fei smiled and said, "If they have this mentality, then my chances of winning will increase greatly. After all, arguing with others is what I am best at."
Lu Huiqing said: "But there is a big difference between academic disputes and legal disputes."
"But I set the questions, and there are no rules for how I should teach."
Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "They may not be able to handle my wild moves."
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The next morning!
Bang!
The door was violently pushed open from the outside.
I saw a man and a woman in the house getting dressed.
"Wow... Zhiqian, what are you doing? Are you here to catch someone having an affair?"
The frightened Zhang Fei turned around and looked at the anxious Xu Zhiqian with a puzzled look on his face.
"What are you talking about?"
Gao Wenyin, who was helping him sort out his clothes, blushed immediately. She couldn't help but pat his shoulder gently and said, "It's done."
Then he stepped aside with a look of grievance.
Zhang Fei began to pose in front of the bronze mirror.
Xu Zhiqian looked at him still sticking his butt out there, and wanted to kick him. She said anxiously: "Zhang San, it's already so late. If you don't leave now, it will be too late."
Zhang Fei said calmly, "Hasn't it been scheduled for 15:00? It's still early now, and we will definitely be able to make it in time."
Xu Zhiqian said anxiously: "But today is your first day of class. When you get there, don't you have to prepare yourself and get to know the officials and teachers there?"
"I have no such intention."
Zhang Fei said: "I will go to class and leave after class."
After saying that, he turned around and asked, "Zhi Qian, how do you think I look today?"
Xu Zhiqian saw that he was wearing a white robe today, and he was indeed very handsome, but... She took a deep breath, "It's fine if you love beauty as an earmuff, but if you dress so ostentatiously as a teacher, it would be out of place."
Zhang Fei snorted, "What do you know? On the first day I became an informant, I told myself that it doesn't matter if I lose the lawsuit, but I must be the most handsome informant. After all, being handsome is a lifelong thing.
It's the same as being a teacher today. How I teach is another story, but I'm definitely the most handsome teacher in history. When I enter the classroom later, I'll suppress them with my looks... Hey, hey, hey, Zhiqian, what are you doing? Stop it, my wife just helped me tidy it up... "
Xu Zhiqian, who was impatient, couldn't stand it anymore and pulled him outside.
Don't blame Xu Zhiqian for being so anxious. Her father had already gone there in advance to reserve a seat. How many ministers would be there today? It would be so embarrassing if they were late.
Moreover, the Imperial College was not a private institution but a government agency. It made no sense not to visit the superiors on the first day of class.
This cannot be said to be low emotional intelligence, it can only be said to be no emotional intelligence!
This is indeed the case. The Imperial College is now overcrowded.
Almost all the ministers, scholars, and national idols in the capital were present, causing their little fans to exclaim in surprise and excitement.
"Ah! That... that person in the gray robe, is he Mr. Wang?"
"That should be the case. I heard that Mr. Wang never takes good care of his appearance. Look, that person seems to be the only one who doesn't look good here."
"Who is sitting in the chair?"
"Rich husband."
"Oh! Mr. Fu is the person I admire the most."
"The one standing next to Mr. Fu seems to be Mr. Sima."
"Humph, he was the one who recommended an ear writer to teach at our Imperial College."
"It's just a sham."
......
Just as the students in the corridor were talking, they suddenly heard a loud shout outside the door: "The emperor has arrived."
The students were completely dumbfounded.
What is going on?
Chief Justice of the Northern Song Dynasty
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