The old teachers were excited: "A nine-year-old child's essay is better than yours! Do you still have any shame, huh? Do you still have any shame?"
"What are you looking at me for? Read this article!"
"Study it carefully, study it thoroughly! This is how eight-part essays should be written!"
"The emperor himself praised it, and the court officials recognized it as a brilliant article! Now that you have studied it thoroughly, are you still worried about not passing the exam?"
A group of candidates who were at least in their twenties or thirties were speechless and choked: "..."
In short.
Starting from the 17th year of Jiahe in the Daliang Dynasty, there was a super genius named Cui Xian who became the nightmare of all candidates in the entire dynasty.
Great, he's a genius.
We are hopeless!
When the outside world was in an uproar because of Cui Xian.
night.
Under the bright oil lamp.
Elder Zheng, who had just finished bathing and was wearing casual clothes with wet hair, was leisurely writing a letter to his obedient disciple.
Maybe when people get older, they tend to be closer to the grandparents.
Lord Zheng, who was extremely disgusted with his two disciples Zhou Yong and Li Duan and always scolded them, really liked his little disciple.
In this letter, the elder uses a kind and casual way to teach his young apprentice earnestly. The content is roughly as follows:
Little Cui Xian, you really surprised and frightened the master this time, haha.
But no matter what, you are the best child, and the master wants to praise you first.
The Grandmaster specially asked your teacher to send your measurements to me. Then, the Grandmaster will ask a tailor to measure your new clothes, okay? What color do you like?
Also, your performance this time was amazing. Our Majesty has even issued an edict to commend you!
But what Master wants to tell you is that being praised by His Majesty is not always a good thing.
You are still young, and Master cannot let you get involved in adult affairs too early and put you in danger. Because you are not able to take such a terrible risk now.
After the storm of this incident has subsided, you can stay in Nanyang with peace of mind and study hard with your teacher.
The master is not a pedantic person, nor does he want to suppress you deliberately or insist that you keep a low profile.
But little Cui Xian, you have to know that whether in the court or outside the court, you will not go far if you rely on yourself.
The higher you stand, the colder and more untrustworthy the human nature you come into contact with becomes.
Pure interest groups may seem the most reliable, but they may face the terrible crisis of being stabbed in the back at any time.
Therefore, your family, teachers, brothers, and classmates are the most solid foundation for you to take root in this world.
Look at me, your master. I have two disciples: your uncle and your teacher.
There are also thousands of his students, fellow townsmen, classmates, and brothers who hold high positions.
Even my master's family was a prominent family, and the textile industry alone supported tens of thousands of weavers.
These are the cornerstones of Master's position in the court and the 'armor' that he uses to fight against others.
Now, little Cui Xian, you have also become a part of the armor of our master.
It is still the most shining one, placed at the tip of my heart!
But, Master cannot protect you forever. Master also does not want to see you end up like your teacher in the future, looking back on your road to fame and fortune, with only a few people around you to keep you company.
Good boy, don't worry.
Enjoy the process of growing up and build your own 'armor'.
You have to select the most reliable and outstanding brothers and classmates, and build the most powerful family foundation. You have to debate on the high platform, accumulate reputation in the scholar circle, and make friends with the world's heroes.
You have to remember that your future has infinite possibilities. The more power you accumulate, the more amazing your future will be.
When you have forged your armor and truly grown up, come to the capital.
Together with the master, he ascended the imperial court.
By then, Master will definitely do his best to help you reach the pinnacle of human officials!
In the study.
An old man with a kind face and eyebrows was writing a lot of words under the oil lamp, chattering and smiling.
I wish I could tell my disciples all about my life's insights.
He seemed to be completely unaware of the contents of this casual letter.
It concerns the most massive transfer of power among the Daliang civil service group and the inheritance of the splendid torch.
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