"There is no idle land in the world, but farmers are still starving to death! Good, good!"
"Such a thought-provoking poem was written by an 18-year-old child? This child is really talented!"
"The case of Zhao Zhi has not yet been completely settled. Scholars like me should stand up and sing praises to Cui Xian and the Two Poems of Pity the Peasants. Let scholars all over the world join hands to drown Zhao Zhi with spit and nail him to the pillar of shame!"
"Brother, what you said is absolutely right. I will send the excerpts of "Two Poems of Pity for the Peasants" to Kaifeng Prefecture right away!"
A few days later.
"Two Poems of Pity the Peasants" originated from Nanyang and was widely circulated all the way to Kaifeng Prefecture, and then to the two capitals and thirteen provinces of Daliang, causing a sensation in the literati and poetry circles.
Countless writers and scholars were so excited that they danced with joy after reading those two poems.
When I learned that the author of "Song of Pity the Peasants" was only eight years old, I was so shocked that I was speechless.
The child prodigy Cui Xian is famous all over the world!
Kaifeng Prefecture.
Pei Chongqing received the letter and opened it. He read the two poems of "Song of Pity the Peasants" in a daze and was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes: "Who knows that every grain of rice on the plate is the result of hard work! Good, good!"
"Cui Xian, I know you have a talent for poetry, but I never expected that I underestimated you!"
"Good boy, let me help you build momentum and give you a great fortune!"
Although Pei Chongqing does not have a specific official position, he works as an aide to the governor!
Sir, the Governor is a true provincial governor, a high-ranking official wearing a second-rank scarlet robe!
The current Henan Provincial Government Secretary’s surname is Li, his given name is Duan, and his courtesy name is Zong Zheng.
Lord Li, as his name suggests, is well-known for his integrity and incorruptibility, and he cannot tolerate any injustice.
A true 'doer'.
This day.
When Pei Chongqing presented the two poems "Song of Pity the Peasants".
Suddenly, there was a loud slapping sound in the office of the Provincial Government, and then Li Duan said excitedly: "Good, good poem! There is no idle land in the world, but farmers still starve to death! Chongqing, which great poet wrote this poem?"
Pei Chongqing suppressed his smile and said proudly, "Your Excellency, the author of this poem is Cui Xian, an 18-year-old boy from Nanyang who has only been learning for half a year. I also have another poem of his, "Ode to the Goose," and a copy of his calligraphy."
Li Duan was shocked.
I couldn't even believe my ears.
After reading "Ode to the Goose", Lord Li was shocked and exclaimed "wonderful, wonderful".
After reading Cui Xian's calligraphy, Lord Li was so excited that his face turned red: "This boy has the qualities of a calligrapher!"
Seeing Li Duan's expression, Pei Chongqing took the opportunity to explain in detail Zhao Zhi's evil deeds in Nanyang, which was the background of the creation of "Two Poems of Pity the Peasants".
Li Duan became furious after hearing this.
He immediately said, "How can this be possible! For such a serious matter, why is it that only the Nanyang County Magistrate came forward to judge the case? Where is the Nanyang prefect? I will order him to come to Kaifeng to report on his work!"
"Also, hurry up and investigate this matter! I will write a memorial to the Ministry of Personnel, submitting Zhao Zhi and the two poems of pity for the peasants!"
Although Zhao Zhi was only an eighth-rank county magistrate.
But neither Ye Huaifeng, the county magistrate, nor Nanyang Tongzhi, the prefect, nor even Li Duan, the second-rank Henan provincial governor, could convict him.
We must first sort out their crimes.
It was submitted from Nanyang to Kaifeng Prefecture, and then from Kaifeng Prefecture to the Ministry of Personnel for filing.
Afterwards, the Inspectorate or the Imperial Inspector General would send down officials, and the provincial government would work together to investigate the entire crime.
After all investigations are clear, the case will be reported back to the Ministry of Personnel for conviction.
Then, the Ministry of Personnel will hand it over to the Ministry of Justice for final punishment.
This is a clear and definite process, and it is also the fundamental reason why Zhao Zhi was not afraid of Ye Huaifeng before.
But with the two poems "Pity the Peasants", this case will definitely be judged as a typical example.
It can even reach the ears of heaven!
The author of this poem was only eight years old. Once this matter was accomplished, he would surely become famous in the poetry world, among scholars, and even in official circles!
The more Li Duan thought about it, the more he felt that this was possible.
The eight-year-old Cui Xian’s future achievements are immeasurable.
It just so happens that senior brother is planning to accept a closed disciple recently?
Li Duan thought for a moment and looked at Pei Chongqing: "Where is Cui Xian studying now? Has he found a master? To be honest, this child is really talented. I want to recommend him to my senior brother as a disciple."
Mr. Li’s senior brother?
Pei Chongqing was stunned for a moment, then his expression trembled with excitement: "May I ask... Mr. Dong Lai, who was once the Minister of Rites, is now a famous scholar in the literati circle and learned from the Second Assistant Zheng Ge Lao?"
My God, that’s Mr. Dong Lai, a Confucian and Taoist master who is famous in the literary world and has many students all over the world!
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