Chapter 181 Little Bastard, You Still Dare to Stare at Me

Xicheng, Zhaoming Academy.

"Daoist Qinghui, this is Zhaoming Academy. It is located in a prosperous area, and it is surrounded by aristocratic families. I study in Tingzi Academy, and I learned from Li Mi."

Zeng Xiaoniu led Zhang Ming to an area surrounded by pavilions and pavilions, with cornices and corners in the distance.

A hundred meters away is the gate of Zhaoming Academy, with the gate head written on it, and a pair of couplets on the left and right.

Be prepared for the four seasons, unite with the heaven, earth, ghosts, gods, sun, and moon; teach forever, and be the teacher of emperors, ministers, sages, and sages in civil and martial arts.

"What a big tone! Even Dongming Academy wouldn't dare to praise itself like that."

Zhang Ming stopped in front of the door and asked, "Who made this couplet?"

Zeng Xiaoniu was startled by his words, looked around cautiously, and saw that none of the students who passed by heard him, so he whispered: "Master Qinghui, this was established by Wang Anguo, the left minister of the current dynasty, from the royal family of Kyoto."

The royal family of Kyoto is the main family of the royal family of Tangling County.

Left Prime Minister Wang Anguo, Confucian Saint Wang Haoran!

No wonder this Jingdu Wang family is called the first family of the Jin Dynasty!

Zhang Ming frowned: "So, if Pindao touches the royal family of Dongling County, not only the Confucianism will make things difficult for me, but even the court will put pressure on my Lingshu view?"

However, this is not important anymore.

After all, the empress has already issued an edict to "respect the Buddha and restrain the Tao", so it's not bad for this advice.

Guo Xiang blinked, and asked: "Zeng Xiaoniu, there are still right ministers and the six departments of the Third Court controlling the court, so it's not up to the left minister Wang Anguo to cover the sky with one hand, right?"

She and Yin Xue were sent by Guo Liqing to Los Angeles, the capital since they were young, and took shelter in the Tianjianyuan, so they had some understanding of the situation in the capital.

The court setting of the Great Jin Dynasty is known as "one division, two phases, three courtyards and six divisions".

The first division, referring to the position of national division, has been vacant for many years and is almost forgotten.

The two prime ministers refer to the left prime minister Wang Anguo and the right prime minister Guan Qinghe.

Three courts and six departments, namely Jiantianyuan, Zhongshuyuan, Hanlinyuan and six departments of officials, households, rites, soldiers, criminals and workers.

Sikong Yu, the father of Qiongyu Sword Faction Sikong Jianli, is the Minister of Rites.

"That's right, the left minister belongs to the royal family of Kyoto, and the right minister represents other aristocratic families."

Zeng Xiaoniu saw it clearly, and maybe he heard it from others, and said, "They fight in separate courts, they are harmonious on the surface, but they fight secretly inside, but no matter what, they all represent the Confucian lineage, and I'm afraid they won't speak much for the Taoist priest. "

This can be seen from the origin of the academy, it is difficult for poor families to get ahead.

Therefore, those who are officials in the current dynasty are not only the backbone of Confucian academies, but also representatives of aristocratic families.

Confucianism and aristocratic families have long been bound together. Even if there is no harmony inside, they are still one outside.

Therefore, Guan Qinghe, the right-hand minister, not only won't help Lingshu watch, he is afraid that he may make trouble.

After all, Lingshu Guan Taixuzi had severely damaged the Confucian lineage, together with the aristocratic family.

Zhang Ming shook his head and said, "It's okay."

However, at this time, he realized that the situation in the court was far more complicated than the three sects and seventeen sects.

"Zeng Xiaoniu, since the left and right sides represent the same line of Confucianism, what's the point of the three courtyards and six divisions?"

They walked into the academy and found a secluded yard.

Seeing that there are few people here, Zeng Xiaoniu immediately lost his scruples, and said: "Master Qinghui, the Hanlin Academy in the third courtyard comes from Confucianism, so there is no need to say more; It's Zigan Daoist from Taiyi Immortal Sect."

Having said that, Zhang Ming frowned slightly.

"Taiyi Immortal Sect Zigan real person? The dean of Tianjianyuan?"

It was only then that he remembered that Qingquan's position as Fuhu Celestial Master was hanging under the Tianjian Yuan.

"Could it be that the Taiyi Immortal Sect has noticed the existence of my Spiritual Pivot Temple long ago, and the canonization of Nanling City is because they pushed the boat along the way? But, what is their intention?"

Zhang Ming began to doubt at this moment.

The general trend of the world is turbulent, and there are obviously many chess players stirring at high places.

At first, he thought that the chess player was the current Empress Wu Mingxian.

Later, he found that the Confucian lineage had a lot of participation in it, which was very suspicious.

But now, through the setting of Tianjianyuan, he suddenly realized that Sanzong might have done something in it.

"Each of these people has their own purpose, which contributed to the current situation. And I stepped into this net unknowingly, so I was taken as bait by everyone."

The more Zhang Ming thought about it, the more transparent he became, "If Qingquan and I don't go down the mountain, who is the original bait?"

His eyes quickly settled on a familiar face.

Little Hanshan Temple, Master Huilun!

This supreme genius who is rarely seen in a millennium, trying to refine the people of Nanling City with the Buddha Kingdom in his palm, use the Buddha to suppress Taoism, and affect the world's situation, maybe it was the original bait!

And I just happened to be at the right time and disrupted their layout.

"I see."

Zhang Ming smiled suddenly, "I just don't know who else is in charge..."

"No, if the Taiyi Immortal Sect is in charge of Jiantianyuan, and Qingquan is under the management of Jiantianyuan, and now I have offended the Taiyi Immortal Sect to death, then... Qingquan is in danger!"

He could imagine that the Taiyi Immortal Sect would most likely use this to deal with Qingquan.

Throughout the ages, there is nothing easier than "superior against subordinates".

"However, they probably won't act so quickly, after all, it's me who is standing on the bright side."

Zhang Ming pondered for a while, and relaxed.

If Taiyi Immortal Sect wants to deal with Qingquan, then there is a high probability that it will be after the next round of shots against themselves and failure.

"Furthermore, that guy Qingquan is not stupid, even though he is taunting."

Zeng Xiaoniu, Guo Xiang and Yin Xue saw that he was deep in thought, so they didn't disturb him, but waited quietly.

Zhang Ming looked up at them and asked, "Xiao Niu, is there another courtyard?"

Only then did Zeng Xiaoniu continue to say: "There is another academy called Zhongshuyuan, which is the power center of the Holy Majesty today. It is responsible for edicts, discussions, state affairs and other matters, and even has the right to participate in the discussions of the military department."

Zhang Ming understands that this is the real power directly under the Empress today.

"The sixth part is much more complicated. There are people from poor families, powerful families, and three sects and seventeen sects who secretly support them. It's not like I, a small person, can know the details."

Zeng Xiaoniu shook his head and said.

However, just these are beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Zhang Ming nodded and praised: "Zeng Xiaoniu, if you are an official, you may do something."

Zeng Xiaoniu blushed slightly, and said calmly: "I'm still far from being an official, and I might not even pass the government examination."

Guo Xiang cheered up from the side: "You have stepped into the practice of Confucianism and Taoism, don't underestimate yourself."

He opened his mouth and replied, "Miss Guo Xiang taught me well."

After a few people chatted, they continued to visit Zhaoming Academy.

"Hey, who are you guys! Do you have the academy's nameplate?"

At this time, two people who looked like deacons suddenly came out of the attic.

They stopped Zhang Ming and others on the road.

"Oops, Daoist Qing Hui, there are regulations in the academy that no outsiders are allowed in without permission."

Zeng Xiaoniu showed panic and said in a low voice.

Every student in the academy has an identity badge, just to prevent others from sneaking in. But he brought Zhang Ming and others in without a name tag, nor did he apply for approval. If this is caught by the deacon of the prison, he will be severely punished.

"Tell me, who are you? Do you know that trespassing on the academy will result in being sent to the patrol guards!"

The two deacons looked at them suspiciously and said sharply.

"Deacon Fang, this is... this is the name tag of the student. My name is Zeng Xiaoniu."

Zeng Xiaoniu bit the bullet and handed over his name tag.

It was a bamboo signboard with the words "Zhaoming, Ding Ziyuan, Zeng Xiaoniu" written on it.

"Well, they are the students of the academy. But, what about them?"

Deacon Fang, a middle-aged man with a beard on his chin, asked with sharp eyes.

Zhang Ming frowned slightly. They didn't know that there were so many rules when entering the academy, and they thought they could follow Zeng Xiaoniu in to visit casually.

"They...they are friends of the students, they came over and gave me some clothes, and they're leaving now, now they're leaving!"

Zeng Xiaoniu hastily bowed to the two deacons.

With that said, he turned around and whispered to Zhang Ming and the others, "Daoist Qing Hui, let's go out."

"Wait!"

But Deacon Fang suddenly held his name tag and shouted, "Hehe, it turns out that they are poor scholars from Tingzi Academy. Do you think you can take them away safely by making up a reason?"

Zeng Xiaoniu paused and asked, "You...what else do you want?"

Deacon Fang weighed the name tag in his hand, and handed it to the round-faced deacon beside him: "Deacon Zhao, please tell him, what punishment should he receive for bringing someone into the hospital without authorization?"

The round-faced deacon said with a smile: "Disturbing the order of the academy and endangering the safety of the students, according to the rules and regulations of the academy, you can be fined with money, and you can be expelled from the academy if you are serious!"

Zeng Xiaoniu's face turned pale all of a sudden: "Ex... expelled from the academy?"

Deacon Fang saw that the deterrence of the two of them was effective, and said with a smile: "That's not necessary, after all, you haven't done anything to endanger the academy. But this fine..."

He stretched out his hand and rubbed it twice with his fingertips, giving a hint.

Zeng Xiaoniu stared around with dazed eyes, but didn't understand.

Deacon Zhao couldn't help holding down the name tag, and snorted: "Boy, according to the rules of the court, you will be fined at least ten taels of silver when you come to the prison hall. We think you are a first-time offender, and you will be given five taels of silver to avoid disaster."

This time everyone understood.

It turned out that they blatantly extorted the money so that they would not send Zeng Xiaoniu to prison.

"What? Not happy?"

Deacon Fang's face darkened, and he warned, "Zeng Xiaoniu, right? You have to know that if the crime is proved to be true, not only you will be punished, but they will also be sent to the patrol office. Ha ha, I'm afraid you don't know, this Which aristocratic family in Tangling County is in charge of patrolling and defending!"

The round-faced Deacon Zhao smiled and said, "Naturally, it's the Fang family of the Eight Great Aristocratic Families."

Zeng Xiaoniu staggered back in fright.

The aristocratic family monopolizes the academy, and the aristocratic family holds power outside the academy, so he has no choice at all.

However, compared to paying money and being punished, he was more afraid that Taoist Qing Hui would kill the two people in front of him if he disagreed.

If the two of them were killed, I was afraid that the teacher and dean of Zhaoming Academy would be offended, and Daoist Qing Hui would be unhappy, so he would kill them as well, and even burn down the academy...

The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became.

Zeng Xiaoniu listened to the storyteller's speech book in a restaurant, and it mostly acted like this.

As the saying goes, if you beat the young, the old will come, and if you beat the servant, the master will come. In the end, the old man will be overthrown, the backer will be destroyed, and the world will be rebuilt.

It is possible to use the power supply system to reduce the risk of damage to the chain.

"Deacon Fang, Deacon Zhao, this time it is true that the student made a mistake and is willing to be punished. It's just that the student is from Yong'an Town and his family is poor, so he really can't afford so much money..."

Zeng Xiaoniu said earnestly, "See if you can allow two days. The students will definitely send them to you after they get their wages from the restaurant. As long as you are willing to let my friends leave."

However, the more he spoke, the more serious the expressions of the two deacons became.

"No money? No money to read any books!"

Deacon Fang's eyes were full of contempt, "Boy, do you know that Zhaoming Academy is full of young masters from various families in Dongling County, and you have accumulated eight lifetimes of virtue to study with them. Come in to make trouble, I think you really don't want to mess around! If I were you, I would have found a young man from a noble family to join me, and I might be able to live a better life!"

Seeing that he can't get any good, he doesn't keep any affection in his mouth.

Deacon Zhao also said: "Brother Fang is right! Boy, let me show you the way! The young master of Fang's family in the county is studying in the academy, and now there is a need for a groom. If you don't have money, why don't you try?"

Deacon Fang nodded: "If you are willing, then let's expose today's matter."

Zeng Xiaoniu clenched his fists, the two were obviously humiliating the poor scholars.

To be a slave to a servant, to lead a horse to eat manure!

This is a humiliation that no one can tolerate!

However, he glanced at the two of them, and then at the elegant academy with pavilions, small bridges and flowing water.

If all this was because of the rudeness of these two people, and the Daoist Qing Hui was angered and destroyed, then he was also a sinner before a sage.

"Forget it. In the old days, the king of Yue led a horse to eat dung, and he could endure what others couldn't bear, so he could achieve great things. How can I, Zeng Xiaoniu, not be able to?"

He remembered some deeds of the lost age recorded in the classics, and made up his mind.

"It's a student's honor to be respected by Mr. Fang, and I hope that Deacon Fang will recommend him!"

Zeng Xiaoniu gritted his teeth and said respectfully.

Zhang Ming, Guo Xiang and Yin Xue didn't understand the rules in the academy, so they kept watching from behind.

However, at this point, the three of them couldn't bear it anymore.

"Zeng Xiaoniu, in fact, you don't have to wrong yourself..."

Guo Xiang said.

With Daoist Qing Hui around, you can be a bit tougher, why bother to bow your knees.

However, before she finished speaking, she heard Deacon Fang stroking his beard and laughing: "That's right, a child can be taught! My Fang family is not using you for free, and I will keep the first half year's wages for you."

The implication is that half a year's wages have to be handed over to the two.

Deacon Zhao also showed a smile on his round face. Obviously, it was not the first time they had done this kind of thing, and they had cooperated tacitly.

There is also a natural ratio between the two.

Zhang Ming shook his head, a little disappointed.

The reason why he proposed to visit Zhaoming Academy was because he lacked understanding of this world, so he wanted to see what was taught here, and how Confucianism cultivated awe-inspiring spirit.

However, looking at it now, it is nothing more than the backyard of the aristocratic family.

The smoky atmosphere is degrading to the eyes and ears.

"Yin Xue, throw it into the river."

Just when Zeng Xiaoniu was frightened, he heard Taoist Qing Hui's order in a neutral manner.

He glared at the two people across from him instantly, do you know that I wronged myself so much, but I actually wanted to save you, this academy!

"Little bastard, you still dare to stare at me! Isn't it just half a year's wages, you think we can look up to you!"

But Deacon Fang got it wrong and reprimanded dissatisfied.

Then, I felt a sharp sword intent covering the area in an instant.

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