Chapter 15 Mr. Xushan
However, Chen Zongzhi ordered his servant to prepare a sumptuous supper and set up a family dinner in the flower hall to celebrate Mr. Chen's safe return.
Chen Han picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He was filled with mixed feelings. He couldn't help but shook his head and sighed: "Since I joined the line of Emperor Shang, I have worked diligently and dared not slack off. Over the years, I have been guilty of myself, but I never thought that I was framed by the eunuchs and became a scapegoat. If Brother Qiu hadn't helped me in time, I would have died unjustly in prison."
The Chen family is a wealthy merchant in Hangzhou. Even if he offended the admiral and weaving eunuchs, he would be in danger of his family being destroyed in a moment. This touched Chen Han so much.
Chen Han glanced at Chen Zongzhi, shook his head and turned to Xu Yan, "As the saying goes, the county magistrate who ruined the family, the prefect who destroyed the family. You have also seen the grandfather's affairs. If there is no one in the family to be an official, it will be unstable to earn more gold and silver. Your uncle is not good at learning, and there is no hope of studying. Brother Qiu, you are still young and extremely intelligent, so you must spend more time on your career."
"The grandson follows the teachings of grandfather."
Mr. Chen said everything to this point. What else can Xu Yan do besides saying it?
"Yi De, Yunniang must be very worried these days. Since I'm fine, you should go back to Ningbo quickly."
After mentioning Xu Yan, Mr. Chen turned to his son-in-law and started to talk.
"What Lao Taishan said is very true."
Xu Huaiyuan quickly responded: "I'm afraid it's too late today. I'll take Brother Qiu back tomorrow morning to report some peace to Yunniang."
"Hey, just go back and keep it safe, Brother Qiu."
Xu Huaiyuan was stunned for a moment and said with a wry smile: "Old Taishan is joking. The county trial is close to each other. Brother Qiu should go back early to review the book."
Seeing that his son-in-law dared to talk back, Mr. Chen was dissatisfied and said, "It is because the county trial is close to that Brother Qiu should stay. What great scholars are there in Ningbo? Don't take Brother Qiu off the wrong way! Let me tell you the truth. I have a very good relationship with Mr. Xushan. Brother Qiu stays in Hangzhou and can study under Mr. Xushan, which is of great benefit to him. I made the decision on this matter. Anyway, Hangzhou and Ningbo are close to each other. I will let Brother Qiu go back when the county trial is approaching."
"Old Taishan, but if Brother Qiu stays in Hangzhou..."
Seeing that his son-in-law dared to answer, Chen Han snorted, "Yi De, are you afraid that I will starve your son? Don't forget that he is my grandson!"
Xu Huaiyuan dared not object now, and quickly responded: "Since that's the case, I'll bother Mount Tai." After that, he turned to Xu Yan and glared: "Why don't you thank your grandfather quickly."
It wasn't his turn to speak out and he was forced to stay. Xu Yan felt a little amused.
"The grandson thanked my grandfather."
"Haha, good grandson. Mr. Xushan is Mr. Yangming's favorite student. You can study hard with Mr. Xushan. In the future, you will definitely be able to pass the imperial examination and win the imperial examination."
Xu Yan was really shocked when he heard this.
Mr. Yangming, Wang Shouren? Mr. Xushan is Wang Yangming's disciple?
"Do you dare to ask my grandfather, Mr. Yushan, is really Mr. Yangming's disciple?"
"Is this fake? In the 16th year of Zhengde, Mr. Yangming returned to Yuyao to visit his relatives, and Mr. Xushan was at his disciple at that time."
Chen Han stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"Is Mr. Oyama's surname Qian?"
"yes."
Xu Yan suddenly realized.
He highly praised Wang Shouren in his previous life and had specialized in Yangming's study of the Heart, so he also had some understanding of Wang Shouren's disciples. In his impression, Wang Shouren's disciple Qian Dehong was also from Yuyao. Xu Yan only knew that Qian Dehong's name was Hongfu, so Xushan should be his name.
"I guess this Mr. Xushan is Mr. Qian Hongfu and Qian."
"It's Mr. Qian Hongfu. Hey, good grandson, how did you know?"
Chen Han stared at Xu Yan with a suspicious look on his face, as if he was looking at a monster.
No wonder Mr. Chen was surprised. After all, with Xu Yan's age, it would be good to be able to read the Four Books and Five Classics well, so there is no extra energy to pay attention to these things.
"Well, my grandson has heard a little too."
Of course, Xu Yan also knew that this perception was a little beyond his age and wanted to pass it perfunctorily.
Fortunately, Mr. Chen did not ask, but said leisurely: "Mr. Xushan was awarded the Jinshi in the 11th year of Jiajing, and his official career was quite successful. He became a doctor of the Ministry of Justice, but was imprisoned for the Guo Xun case in the 20th year of Jiajing. Although he was rescued by his friend, he was demoted to the people. Since then, Mr. Xushan has stopped his mind as an official and returned to Zhejiang to give lectures. When talking about Yangming's Heart Studies, people only know about the Jishan Academy in Shaoxing, but do not know about Gushan Academy in Hangzhou. To be honest, Mr. Xushan is a personal disciple of Mr. Yangming, and this Gushan Academy should be considered an orthodox inheritance."
Seeing how happy the grandfather said the spray was flying, Xu Yan couldn't bear to interrupt. When the old man picked up the wine glass and moistened his throat, he asked tentatively: "Is this Gushan Academy related to my grandfather?"
Mr. Chen seemed to be waiting for this sentence, and squinted his eyes and said, "Good grandson, Gushan Academy was built by my grandfather. Not only that, Mr. Xushan and the students of the academy are all responsible for the food, clothing and expenses provided by the Chen family."
Tsk, it turns out.
With Mr. Chen’s family wealth, it is naturally no problem to support a college. No wonder my grandfather said that he had a very good relationship with Mr. Xushan, and he took a lot of money and wanted to study under Mr. Xushan...
Although Xu Yan is thin-skinned, only a fool would refuse if he had such a good opportunity in front of him.
Since Mr. Yangming has passed away, his personal disciple is the master of Yangming's Heart Studies. It is a great blessing to have such a great scholar who gave him a small hospitality.
"Grandpa is high and righteous!"
Xu Yan gave him a flattery without a trace, and Mr. Chen was very comfortable.
"Good grandson, you have to follow Mr. Oyama to study hard, and don't lose your grandfather's people."
Mr. Chen stroked his beard and said with a smile.
"Don't worry, grandson must study hard and live up to his grandfather's sincere expectations."
Xu Yan patted his chest and promised.
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Two flowers bloom, each with one branch.
However, it is said that Zhejiang Governor Zhu Wan wrote a memorial to impeach the admiral and weaving eunuch Sun Qing and ordered people to rush to the capital.
In his memorial, he listed ten crimes during Sun Qing's ten years of office, which can be said to be bloody.
The most important crime is that Sun Qing disregards human life and destroys the reputation of the emperor.
Other emperors may be able to tolerate it, but this one cannot be tolerated.
After all, the emperor cannot be wrong. The only one who is wrong is a eunuch like Sun Qing who has aroused public grievances.
As things go to this point, Sun Qing is undoubtedly dead.
But Zhu Wan was unable to deal with Sun Qing until the imperial edict was delivered, so she had to order her personal guards to surround the weaving yamen to prevent him from escaping.
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Chapter completed!