When he walked over, he could see that many people around him had turned cold, but he acted as if he didn't see it and walked straight to Song Chi.
"My name is Li Yi, and I'm the leader of the Donglin Society."
"Donglin Society?"
Song Chi was slightly stunned. Feng Yuan had told him that the Donglin Society was the Qingliu Party, which was originally a spontaneous association formed by several frustrated officials.
At that time, the second-in-command Lu Taiyuan was one of them. They satirized the government, commented on officials, demanded clean government and revitalization of officialdom... These propositions caused a response.
Donglin originated from Donglin Academy, which was just a small academy at that time but had a great influence.
Song Shiwen began to rise because of his compliance with Emperor Jing of Yuan in the "Grand Ceremony" dispute. He was fiercely criticized by the Donglin Party and was favored by the then Prime Minister Wang Jin. Lu Taiyuan, the leader, also began to be valued.
Later, Song Shiwen became more powerful and formed the Wen Party with his influence. The Donglin Party was marginalized and the Donglin Academy was merged into the Nando Academy. Now there is only a small Donglin Society.
And this Li Yi is the current leader of Donglin Society.
Feng Yuan never told him to join the Donglin Society, otherwise he would be ostracized in the academy.
"Li Yi, you and I were born in the same year. Three years ago, I passed the provincial examination and became a Juren, but you failed... If you continue to be stubborn, you will still fail this year's provincial examination!"
Lu Chengju directly threatened: "If you dare to accept Song Chi into your Donglin Society, think carefully about the consequences!"
Although the Donglin Society was marginalized, it still had a place in the academy.
He already knew Song Chi's background and deeds, so he wanted to prevent Song Chi from even entering the Donglin Society. Without any protection, he would naturally not be able to stay there.
Li Yi said calmly, "As scholars, we should have a sense of pride. Even if it means ruining our future, we will not be tainted by the same current as you. This is the true meaning of remaining untainted in the mud and remaining pure in the clear water!"
The Wen Party claimed to be gentlemen and used plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum as symbols, while the Qingliu Party used lotus to express its aspirations.
Listening to the conversation between the two, Song Chi realized that the academy was in a mess. It was originally an institution of learning, but it had become a place of factional disputes.
Li Yi looked at Song Chi and said, "As long as you dare to join the Donglin Society, all of us will stand with you."
"Yes, that's what Brother Li said."
"I am thirty-seven years old this year. I failed the provincial examination in the fourteenth year of Yuan Jing, and failed in the seventeenth year of Yuan Jing... It has been six years now. My future may be uncertain, but I must not lose my ambition!"
An older-looking young man spoke loudly, not caring about Lu Chengju and the others at all.
They know that their future is hopeless, but they will not bow their heads.
Song Chi didn't dare to say whether the Qingliu Party was good or bad, but he saw the backbone of learning in these people. They were marginalized and their upward paths were cut off, but they still stayed in Nandu Academy, guarded Donglin Society, and kept the clear stream in their hearts!
"You don't know how to appreciate it!"
At this time, Han Yuanzheng said in a low voice: "In a few days, the Prime Minister will come to the Nandu Academy, and he... is the prime minister's biggest enemy!"
Han Yuan was pointing at Song Chi.
"Anyone who approaches him will be an enemy of Qingke Pavilion and the Prime Minister. Don't make the mistake!"
He threatens everyone.
Hearing this, Song Chi took a step forward and said coldly, "You are really a good dog. Your master is not around, but you still bark at others for your master."
"What did you say? How dare you insult me?"
"Insult you?"
Song Chi turned to the crowd and said loudly, "The academy is a place for learning. When I entered the academy, I noticed a strong literary atmosphere. I saw that every family had a literary poetry society, and they especially valued poetry. I am not very talented and learned, so I don't dare to call myself a great talent, nor can I write famous poems. But I can write a leisurely poem for everyone to enjoy."
"Playing poetry?"
The people around looked confused, as they didn't know what Dayoushi was.
Lu Chengju sneered, "None of us have ever heard of Dayou poetry. Now we're curious about what you can come up with."
"Yeah, you're trying to show off your talents here. You've come to the wrong place."
Han Yuanzheng also followed suit.
He admitted that Song Chi had some talent, but it was still far from enough for a place like Nandu Academy.
"Then listen carefully."
Song Chi cleared his throat and said loudly, "Follow the master and go wherever there is benefit."
When they heard the first two sentences, many of the onlookers laughed. This was not poetry at all, it was plain language.
However, Han Yuanzheng's expression changed slightly, and Song Chi clearly had something in mind.
“Nodding and bowing does not make me tired, and smelling shoes and feet does not make me smell bad!”
Song Chi then recited the second sentence, and many people changed color. The literal meaning was easy to understand.
Many people even looked at Han Yuanzheng, as he had just been called Song Ming's dog.
"Flatter to gain favor, wag the tail to beg for mercy and a piece of meat."
"To grovel is to have a broken spine, and to flatter is to have a thick skin."
"you……"
Han Yuanzheng's face flushed red. He realized that Song Chi was not writing poetry at all, but cursing!
This is not poetry at all. The parallelism is barely neat, but the whole article is written in plain language. Even illiterate people can understand it, let alone these students and candidates.
This refers to people who curry favor with the powerful and flatter the wealthy.
Han Yuanzheng just brought Song Ming out, as if to clear away obstacles for him. He was just trying to curry favor with the powerful.
wrong!
It's not just Han Yuanzheng who is being scolded, it's the vast majority of them.
Did they join the Four Gentlemen Society because they really liked it?
In fact, what you are doing is not for your own future.
At this time, many new students came in and gathered around when they saw the commotion here.
Han Yuanzheng's expression was uncertain, and his eyes were so gloomy that they could kill people.
Swearing is so dirty!
What about bowing and scraping, smelling shoes and feet...it's simply unbearable to listen to.
However, Li Yi and several other Donglin Society students were very excited, as this doggerel really touched their hearts.
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