PFC Chapter 367 Politely reject students!
Chapter 367 Politely reject students!
At the gate of Xiling Marquis Mansion.
Some scholars who came here several times felt somewhat resentful when they saw that the gate of the mansion was always closed.
I wondered if Gu Jingzhi was being a little too arrogant.
Although he is a senior, he keeps his door closed despite so many students visiting him. Is he aloof or does he disdain to communicate with these juniors?
Thinking of the news that had leaked out from the court earlier, Gu Jingzhi did not respect the teachings of the great Confucian scholars in the court, but instead openly insulted the two great Confucian scholars and made them spit blood...
Considering that their visits these days had yielded no results, Gu Jingzhi's arrogant image unconsciously became established in some people's minds.
Therefore, many people started complaining today, especially some people with ulterior motives, who set the tone and slandered others in their words and deeds.
Some people who were originally eager to learn could not help but feel skeptical after hearing such remarks!
When scholars seek knowledge and discuss philosophy, they must always be polite, even if they are really unwilling to do so. This is an unwritten rule in the circle. Although Gu Jingzhi is a marquis, he is too disrespectful to do this.
Just as the style of the painting began to change, the gate of Xiling Marquis Mansion opened!
Everyone was shocked.
Could it be that Gu Jingzhi, under pressure, plans to open the main door to welcome guests?
But even so, I will find a way to make things difficult for him later to avenge being left out at the door these days.
It has been heard that Gu Jingzhi has a quick wit. Even if it is not difficult for him, as long as he can come out on top among these people, he will still be able to catch the attention of that person. Who knows, the opportunity will come.
There were many people who had this idea, so when the gate of Xiling Marquis Mansion was opened, those people rushed in.
However, the servant guarding the door of the Marquis' Mansion immediately stopped the man. Then Jiang Feng appeared in front of the students. He asked someone to move a sign and put it at the door, and then bowed to the students.
"My master said that you are all the future pillars of Great Xia. He is only a few years ahead of you. However, the ocean of learning is endless, and he has also grasped the essence of it. As the saying goes, 'Life is like an inn, and I am also a traveler'!"
"That's why my master asked me to place this sign in front of the door, so you can all take a look!"
Having said that, he bowed again and then led his people back to the mansion.
Seeing the door closed again after being opened for just a moment, all the students were a little confused.
What about the meeting you promised me?
After a moment of pause, everyone looked at the sign.
But the beautiful running script on the sign instantly caught people's attention.
"One does not seek wealth in life, does not study for official position, cultivates virtue for reward, writes for fame. It is like drinking without getting drunk, yet feeling intoxicated and full of joy. There is something in the heart that one cannot express, and when one wants to express it, one has forgotten the words."
"..."
The students were puzzled for a moment.
Is this an admonition?
But it doesn't look like it. After all, such sincere words... seem to be more of a warning to the younger generation. Combined with what Gu Jingzhi said just now, 'he is also a passerby', he shouldn't be lecturing them in the manner of an elder, right?
All the students were a little dazed.
After a while, a student standing in front of the sign suddenly smiled and said, "Brother Yunruo, Brother Ziheng, let's go back. There's no need to come here again!"
"???"
The two people beside him were puzzled when they heard this.
"Brother Zhibai, shall we go back now?"
Seeing the gazes of his two friends, Chen Zhibai smiled and then left towards a less crowded place. The other two were stunned and then glanced at each other...
"Brother Zhibai, wait for me..."
Naturally, the scene of the three people was also noticed by the others. Chen Zhibai's literary reputation was also well-known among these people. They watched the three people leave, turned their eyes to the sign, pondered for a moment, smiled, and then left the crowd!
As more and more students left, those who originally wanted to lead the pace saw that those who were watching the show had left, so they could only grit their teeth and disperse!
……
The three of them left the crowd. Qi Yunruo asked in confusion, "Brother Zhibai, why did you leave just like that?"
"hehe!"
Chen Zhibai smiled slightly, then looked at the two of them and said, "Brothers, do you think what's written on that sign contradicts what the steward of the Marquis' Mansion just said?"
"Indeed!"
The two nodded in agreement. Ning Ziheng frowned and said, "If you say that with Marquis Xiling's status and literary reputation, it's not a problem for him to regard us as juniors, but the housekeeper just said... Marquis Gu clearly regards us as his peers. Although I feel a little ashamed, I don't think he would be so contradictory given his reputation, right?"
Qi Yunruo nodded when he heard this, he thought so too!
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhibai laughed and said, "Haha! You two brothers are stuck in your own interpretations! What if you take the words on the plaque as the Marquis's own words?"
"Ok?"
When the two heard this, their expressions froze slightly.
After a while, the two of them showed a look of shame on their faces. They bowed and said, "It's us who fell into the trap. If it weren't for Brother Zhibai's reminder, we wouldn't have reacted yet!"
After hearing this, Chen Zhibai just smiled slightly.
Gu Jingzhi's words seemed to be a warning to the younger generation, but what if it was replaced by a requirement for oneself?
Obviously it means something else!
They have reached such a high position and height... yet they still maintain their original aspirations, managing their business without seeking wealth, studying without seeking official positions, cultivating virtue without seeking rewards, and writing without seeking fame...
You who have just obtained your "official qualification certificate" are about to take the imperial examination, but instead of studying hard, you are just trying to curry favor with officials...
I don’t study for the purpose of seeking an official position, and I don’t write articles to become famous. What are you so obsessed with?
It seemed like he had expressed his ambition, but when they were put together, it was actually a polite refusal. That was why Chen Zhibai understood it and left immediately.
At the same time, I felt vaguely ashamed.
He and his two good friends did come here with the intention of learning. Although they felt that some of Gu Jingzhi's ideas and concepts were very different from theirs, they couldn't resist what he did... and the results were all good.
Therefore, they came here to ask for advice, and of course, they also wanted to find a backer.
This is common sense in official circles.
However, a similar poem written by Gu Jingzhi made him realize that he was politely refusing the offer.
Thinking back to the many people visiting him, it would be inappropriate for him to meet anyone, and it would be troublesome for others to entertain so many people. More importantly, he had just angrily denounced the two great scholars in the court for "forming a clique"!
If it suddenly came out that he was hosting a banquet for students at his house, what would he do then?
Few of those who are able to pass the exams from all over the country are mediocre. They may have different talents in governing the country... but they can understand these simple principles clearly.
He was a third-rank official and a marquis of the current dynasty. He first humbly said that he was just a student, and put himself on the same level as them.
Then he expressed his ambition, adding that he was indeed in a dilemma.
If they continue to force others to do things against their will, that would be against the will of the people!