Chapter 39 Section IX

Shi Yue, who had just returned to the capital from Ouyang Xiu’s hometown in Jizhou, Jiangxi Province, was reading three newspapers while eating. It seems that "Xijing Review" is selling well in Bianjing. It is said that the daily sales volume in Tokyo is more than 20,000 copies, which shows that the influence of the old party is still very strong. Ouyang Xiu passed away at the beginning of August. Although his later life was not so good, he was extremely honored and honored after his death. When discussing posthumous titles too often, he was compared to Han Yu with the word "Wen".As far as Shi Yue knows, throughout the Song Dynasty, Wang Anshi was the only one who had a single posthumous posthumous title of "Wen". One of the posthumous titles, but compared with the single posthumous title, it is still a little worse.However, in this matter, because Chang Zhi of Taichang Temple and Ouyang Xiu were judged to be at odds with each other, he was obstructed by it, and he was praised but degraded. In the end, he was given the posthumous title of "Wen Zhong", so he finally failed to enjoy such a high treatment.But in any case, as a civil servant, it is very remarkable to have the word "wen". Even Bao Zheng doesn't have the word "wen".The imperial court gave him 10,000 guan in money to hold a funeral for him. The hometown and the capital held sacrifices at the same time, and Su Shi, who was far away in Hangzhou, also went to mourn the funeral in person.Below the Son of Heaven, Chang Wang Zhao Hao, Ping Zhangshi Wang Anshi of Tongzhong Shumen, etc. were in the capital for sacrifices. Originally, the imperial court wanted to send Chang Zhi and a Hanlin scholar to Ouyang Xiu’s hometown to pay homage, but because Shi Yue admired Ouyang Xiu’s various deeds and spared no effort in supporting the younger generation, so He specifically asked the emperor to let him go to Ouyang Xiu's hometown to participate in the sacrifice.After leaving the capital for a long time, the first thing he did when he came back was naturally to read the newspapers to learn about the changes in the capital.

"Huh? Brother Qianguang, isn't Fan Zuyu writing for Sima Guang? Why did he go to "Xijing Review" to publish an article?" Shi Yue was surprised when he saw the author's name on the front page of "Xijing Review". He didn't swallow a mouthful of food and almost choked. Seeing him like this, Pan Zhaolin couldn't help sighing inwardly: It's fine at home, but the word that got out was another big joke——Shi Yue didn't know how to eat, what a good side news.He replied with a smile: "Young Master went to Jiangxi to mourn Duke Wen Zhong, and the capital has already started a fight."

"Ah?" Shi Yue stared at him with wide eyes, "What's the matter?" Pan Zhaolin pointed to the newspaper and said with a smile: "My lord, please take a look, this is Fan Zuyu's, this is Fan Chunren's, this is Fu Bi's, this is Liu Tun's... Mingli mourns Ouyang Xiu, praises him as the first person after Han Yu , quite dissatisfied with Taichang posthumous posthumous title Wenzhong. He proposed to inherit Ouyang Xiu’s behest, adhere to the ancient prose movement, and revive Confucianism. Fan Chunren and Ouyang Xiu are family friends. Ouyang Xiu privately studied "Five Dynasties History". I praised "History of the Five Dynasties" for its far-reaching intentions, proper writing style of Spring and Autumn Period, emphasis on righteousness and festivals, review of Qingli New Deal, etc., secretly attacking Xinfa and Wang Anshi..." As he spoke, he dug out another piece of "Bianjing News", " Young Master read this article again, it echoes the revival of Confucianism and the movement of ancient prose, but this article is typically influenced by Young Master, who believes that profit can also be righteous, and that authority should be equal..." On the other hand, he took out a piece of "Xin Yi "Newspaper", turned to an article, said with a smile: ""Xinyibao" is not so polite. This article is secretly ridiculing Ouyang Xiu's personal virtues, and his posthumous posthumous name is Wenzhong. I can read the taste. This article is also a review of the Qingli New Deal and Ouyang Xiu’s life, but it is said to use history as a mirror. For the sake of the people of the world, only thinking about the loss of one's own self-interest due to the new law, but still standing still, is a corrupt Confucianism and a petty Confucianism."

Shi Yue stared dumbfounded at Pan Zhaolin as if by magic he picked out one newspaper after another, and finally found out that the war of words was really fierce. If it wasn't for Ouyang Xiu's death, the two sides would have scolded each other .While browsing those newspapers, he shook his head and smiled wryly: "This is really a trifle that can cause a lot of quarrels, the Three Kingdoms melee. Oh, look here, "Xijing Review" is satirizing "Bianjing News"..." Pan Zhaolin also laughed and said, "It's indeed a trivial matter, but there is a big one."

Shi Yue said in astonishment, "What's the big deal?" "My lord, please read this article. "Xijing Review" has made a special issue for the Military Weapons Supervision Case. In name, it is to introduce the ins and outs of this case to the people of Luoyang. In fact, it is very upset that this case has not been resolved until now. They were dissatisfied. They raised several doubts, pointing out that the circumstances of the case were strange, and that Sun Gu and Shen Kuo might have grievances. The article vaguely pointed the finger at Wang Anshi. They also criticized Chen Yi of Kaifeng Mansion and Cai, the censor Zhongcheng, for their ineffective handling of the case, saying that gunpowder The recipe is stolen, and the relationship is very important. This recipe is "to see people when you are born, and to see corpses when you are dead." Pan Zhaolin said with a gloating smile. Gu's relatives, friends and disciples will inevitably complain, and Shi Yue even suspected that Pan Zhaolin was also involved in the birth of this special report.

He glanced at Pan Zhaolin suspiciously, but Pan Zhaolin turned a blind eye, and continued to gloat and said, "But this time Changqing is in trouble, and "Xin Yi Bao" immediately published a special feature, apparently echoing "Xijing Review", but actually But he accused "Bianjing News" of only thinking of becoming famous and increasing sales, without considering the special situation of the Military Arms Supervision. If the formula of gunpowder finally falls into the hands of the enemy, "Bianjing News" will also be responsible." Anyway, time has changed, and now the military supervision case is getting bigger and bigger, and it will be more beneficial to Shi. Pan Zhaolin didn't bother to worry about the troubles of "Bianjing News". Only when Sang Chongguo hit a wall did he know what is good and what is bad.

Shi Yue sighed, and sighed secretly: "Wang Yuanze is also considered a man of wisdom. He is so proficient in diverting his eyes, which is a common technique used by politicians thousands of years later." But he didn't know that it was Cai Que's idea. . But to Shi Yue, the Sang family is not just an "ally".Somewhere in his heart, because of some things, Shi Yue has always felt that the Sang family is his "home" in this era, so when Pan Zhaolin put the Sang family on the abacus, he inevitably felt disgusted and resisted .Therefore, although Sang Chongguo is a little uncomfortable, but the feeling of brotherhood, after all, is not something that can be lost if you don't have it, just treat it as a willful brother.No matter how you look at it, Shi Yue doesn't want any trouble for Sang Chongguo.But for some reason, he didn't want others to know his true feelings, so he deliberately asked indifferently, "Then how did Changqing and the others react?"

Pan Zhaolin smiled and said, "Changqing is also a smart person. Although Ouyang Fa is not around, Cheng Hao is there to help him, and he has met two people recently..." Shi Yue felt relieved, and asked with a smile, "Where is it sacred?" "One is Yan Jidao, the son of Mr. Yan, who has a romantic writing and a wonderful pen; the other is Yan Jidao's friend, a small official in the city gate, named Zheng Xia, and I heard that he is not bad. Yan Jidao and Changqing got along very well, and Changqing also returned Invited him to Baishuitan as a teaching assistant, and taught poetry and articles in Mingli Academy."

Of course Yan Jidao and Shi Yue knew about it, he smiled and said: "So it's a small mountain." - Although in his heart, the shock caused by Zheng Xia was much greater than that of Yan Jidao, it is impossible for anyone who studies history not to know about Zheng Xia , although he is a small official, he is a person who can cause shocking waves, but Shi Yue's self-cultivation skills are already very good, at this moment he can pretend not to care about this person at all. Pan Zhaolin said with a smile: "After Xiaoyan's family, although he is noble, he is also generous and romantic, so he can talk to Chang Qing naturally. How can Xiaoyan not see Wang Yuanze's ability? Not to mention Cheng Hao is here. "Bianjing News" naturally fought back, saying that what they did was in line with the principles of nature and human feelings. The son's "Government of Three Generations" and "The Analects of Justice" were almost quoted everywhere. He said that it was too much hype. He also criticized "Xinyibao" as a newspaper sponsored by the imperial court. It is absurd and ridiculous to blame Yousi for not being able to find out the case of the Military Weapons Supervision. With cynicism and hot sarcasm, I guess Wang Yuanze's complexion is not looking good."

Shi Yue was relieved, but he heard Pan Zhaolin say again: "However, you can tell from reading the newspaper that "Xijing Review" is also quite dissatisfied with "Bianjing News" reporting on the military supervision case. On the one hand, it is natural to urge the court to let the case go. The truth came to light, but on the one hand, they blamed "Bianjing News" for acting frivolously, and had another spat with Changqing." "There is no movement in the court? The three newspapers have brought up the matter again. Cai Que and Chen Yi are having a hard time, right?"

"Wen Yanbo is still in charge of the military supervision in name, and he and the "Xijing Review" echo each other. Wang Anshi is naturally not happy about the sudden appearance of the "Xijing Review", but it is hard to say anything. The "Bianjing News" has also been published, and the imperial court's "Xinyibao" has also been run. There is no reason not to let others run the "Xijing Review". I must regret that I did not insist on putting the "Bianjing News" in the bud. Han Qi also wrote a letter asking the court to thoroughly investigate the case. The most difficult life now is naturally Chen Yi and Cai Que."