Because of Zheng Lizheng's remarks, the eyes of the two talents He Qiao were on Xue Tingyan's face.
Naturally, they didn't understand the clues, but when Zheng Lizheng suddenly mentioned it, was there any ambiguity in it. After all, they all knew before they came that this was a test between two descendants of the same family.
The comparison is knowledge, and the comparison is also the future.
They all came from a poor family, and of course they knew how difficult it was to study in a farm family, so Qiao Xiucai would greatly appreciate it when Xue Tingxiang said that the Xue family had never forgotten to nurture their children and grandchildren while they settled down.
Because he knew that this matter seemed trivial, but it was actually too difficult for farmers, and there were a few people who could change their destiny by reading books.
It can be said that those who came from a poor family in the countryside and can become famous have all experienced great hardships, their starting point is much lower than others, and they have to spend countless efforts to catch up with others, and at the same time they have to face the cruelty of various competitions.
This kind of competition is not only between classmates, the same exam, but also between the same clan, and even one's own brothers.
If you succeed, you will leap with a fish in the sky. Since then, you will not be ordinary people. If you fail, you will put down your book and pick up a hoe.
It is because they understand this cruelty that the two of them can't help but think about whether this son deliberately said that he was weak in his own knowledge, or just wanted to pull his brother to reduce the difficulty of the problem. But this is a double-edged sword. After all, it is a disadvantage for oneself to fall on other people's studies.
These thoughts only happened in an instant, and because of He Xiucai and Qiao Xiucai's sudden attention, Xue Qingshan's brows jumped wildly, for fear that Xue Tingxiang would say something surprising again. At this time, he could no longer think about why Xue Tingxiang knew the interpretation of the scriptures and completely forgot that his previous idea was that Xue Tingxiang did not understand the meaning of the scriptures, and it would be effortless for his son to beat him.
This is also the case with Clan Chief Xue. If something happened in the clan that cannot be seen, it is limited to the clan. If it is made in public, it will be a bit ugly.
The eyes of the two seemed to have needles, and they were anxious on Xue Tingxiang's face. Unexpectedly, he smiled shyly and said: "The boy was weak and sick when he was young, so he could not help but fall behind."
Xue Qingshan hurriedly smiled and said, "That's right. I'm not afraid that the two seniors will laugh at me. This nephew of mine is talented and intelligent, but his physical weakness hinders his studies."
Patriarch Xue also nodded in agreement.
Everyone else didn't know what was going on, they just opened their eyes and watched. Only Zheng Lizheng seemed to realize that something was wrong, but he couldn't say anything specific, so he could only keep silent.
After He Xiucai and Qiao Xiucai compromised each other again, in the end, He Xiucai dominated. Sitting at the top, he said to Xue Tingxiang: "Since you are not familiar with the scriptures and meanings, and you are beyond the scope of your studies, it is a bit unfair. You two are still young, and it is when you are laying the foundation that you will be tested. Human base."
Hearing this, although Xue Juncai was a little disappointed that he was overkill and missed his opportunity to perform, he was also disdainful.
If you don't test the scriptures, then Xue Tingxiang is not his opponent!
He Xiucai squeezed his beard, and after a little pondering, he said: "Zhu Ziyou said: The size of learning is inherently different, but it is the Tao. Their hearts, and their virtues, are the foundation of a university. The two of you will each meditate on a "disciple's rule"."
Neither of them thought that the first question was actually "Disciple's Guidance". It must be known that "Disciple's Guidance" was learned at the beginning of Meng Xue, and the whole chapter is only a thousand words. In addition to the general narrative, it is divided into seven chapters: filial piety in entry, filial piety in outgoing, sincerity, faith, universal love for all, kinren, and Yu Liwen.
Each chapter is not long, with three words and one sentence, rhyming and catchy. It lists various norms that disciples should abide by at home, when going out, and when dealing with other people. It also just confirms what He Xiucai said before, the size of learning is inherently different, but it is the Tao, and it is only one.
Someone has already prepared a square table and pen and ink, and each person has a table case in front of the hall, and even the ink has been helped to grind.
The two came to the table, and without any hesitation, they picked up the pen to write.
As the two hurriedly wrote and wrote frantically, the noise gradually faded away. Even if the country people do not understand the big truth, they also know that scholars cannot be disturbed when they are doing their studies.
This is not a problem for Xue Tingxiang, because he only has one book, so he spends a lot of effort on memorizing what he has learned.
Not only memorizing, but also keeping in mind, so that when asked questions in the school, he can answer them fluently, because he has no reference at all.
It is better to have no books than to have books, because these are all engraved in the mind. Since You Qi had that dream, in order to fear that his memory would be affected, he had silently recited the books he had memorized countless times in his mind.
While Xue Tingxiang was writing quickly, he also had a slight change in He Xiu.
He could see that the other party asked such an unexpected question, not because the other party deliberately released water, but wanted to make a surprise. Because the rules of discipleship are too simple for scholars, they have learned it when they first learned, but they just threw it away after learning it.
Except for the first year of learning, the husband will not test these things after that. It may be the three-character scripture examination, or even the surnames of hundreds of families, the thousand-character script, and it will not be the rules of this disciple.
Xue Tingxiang can't wait to see Xue Juncai's reaction. Maybe the other party can write down this article in general, can he write down more than a thousand words, and each word is good and the order is good? Moreover, He Xiucai's decision to silence this disciple is probably not just silence, but also one of the 'books' in elementary school.
Just relying on your own words is enough to outsmart the opponent.
Just as Xue Tingxiang thought, Xue Juncai did contempt at first. He even thought that He Xiucai had a sick mind and even took the "Disciple Rules" exam.
Who doesn't know this discipline? You have to learn from the beginning. But when he was really silent, he realized that he really didn't seem to be as good as he thought.
After I leave, will you love me or will I be hurt? You must know that this disciple rule is not like other articles. It can also connect the past and the future, and confirm each other. If the first sentence is wrong, the second paragraph will be wrong.
The more silent Xue Juncai became, the more annoyed his heart became, and he always felt that he was silent. If someone asks a question, he will naturally answer fluently. Ke Mo, still a good word for Mo!
At first, he wrote like flying, but then it became slower and slower, even to the point where he couldn't finish, obviously he was not sure if his memory was wrong.
On the contrary, Xue Tingxiang had been slow and slow from the beginning, and he was still writing in a slow and slow manner at this time, but it could be seen that his gestures were very coherent and hardly paused.
In the first place, Qiao Xiucai glanced at He Xiucai with a sigh, and did not hide his surprise at all. Naturally, he could see the situation below, and he had to admire He Xiucai's ingenious mind.
He Xiucai snorted slightly. In fact, he would ask this kind of question, but he just wanted people to make mistakes. This is a very subtle mentality. He never expected that he would be convinced by Qiao Xiucai because of this. I am very proud of the inspiration.
He stroked his beard and smiled lightly: "You two little friends, don't worry, there is enough time for a stick of incense to write it down."
Writing more than a thousand words on a stick of incense seems to have been rushed, but it is possible to write something as simple as a disciple’s rules by dictation.
But that was before, and Xue Juncai couldn't help but be more anxious when he heard someone mention the time.
In the following time, he kept looking at the incense stick, because he looked too often, which made his speed even slower.
"Okay, it's time."
As the voice fell, Xue Tingyan made a big tick and put down the pen in his hand.
Xue Juncai didn't move. It wasn't until someone walked in front of him that he realized that he was as stiff as a rock, sweating profusely, and the paper in front of him was only half full.
Because the two were carrying the door behind their backs, and Xue Qingshan and Yang Zhong were both sitting at the end, they didn't find anything strange about it. In their thoughts, a "disciple's rule" could not be more simple, Xue Juncai's strange appearance attracted the attention of the two, but they still did not expect that Xue Juncai could not finish writing it.
It was not until He Xiucai and Qiao Xiucai looked at their papers and looked at each other, He Xiucai announced that Xue Tingxiang won this match.
Xue Qingshan stood up from the chair in surprise: "How is that possible?"
At the same time, there was a lot of discussion below and outside the door, and it seemed that Xue Juncai could not believe that he had lost. The insider looks at the doorway, and the outsider looks at the fun. The villagers who didn't know one big character didn't know what the test was about. They only knew that Master Xiucai said that Xue Juncai lost to Xue Jiagouzi.
Xue Juncai lost to Xue Gouzi
This, this is really surprising, to know that Xue Juncai has always been the most outstanding descendant of the younger generation in Yuqing Village, whoever mentions him is not a thumbs up.
"Senior He, Senior Qiao, is this a mistake, a disciple rule..."
He Xiucai gestured with his eyes, and two people stepped forward to unfold and hold the papers of Xue Juncai and Xue Tingxiang, and show them to everyone.
I saw that on one of the rice paper, the handwriting was full of strength and beauty. On the other piece of rice paper, the writing was not bad, but it was anticlimactic.
"Xue Tingxiang's word is not bad, there is no ink on the scroll, but it is of good quality. Xue Juncai did not finish his silence, and there were also mistakes and omissions, so this time Xue Tingxiang won."
"Juncai!" Xue Qingshan said in surprise, his eyes were full of disbelief. He wanted to say something, but Yang Zhong pulled him.
Xue Juncai didn't look up until now, he raised his head stiffly and looked at Xue Tingxiang with red eyes.
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Next is the second round, and this one will return to normal schoolwork.
He Xiucai asked the question, and the two answered.
"Seeking the ancients, what's the solution?"
"Looking for the ancients and the ancients, and reading more wise sayings, you can get rid of distracting thoughts and feel at ease." Xue Juncai took a step forward and replied.
"Meng Ke Dunsu, Shi Yubingzhi. The common people are moderate, what does Lao Qian mean?" This sentence was asked by Xue Tingxiang.
He pondered slightly, and said: "Mencius advocates simplicity, while the historian Ziyu is upright. He is talking about being a person who must conform to the standard of moderation as much as possible. He must be diligent and humble, be cautious, and know how to advise himself."
"Excuse the bow and ridicule, what is the next sentence of Chong Zeng Kangji?" When asked this sentence, He Xiucai did not look at any of the two.
Xue Juncai was still in a daze, but Xue Tingxiang had already replied: "It's almost shameful, Lin Gao is fortunate."
"If you don't talk about his shortcomings, what's the point of arrogantly relying on your own?"
This time Xue Juncai didn't give up, and said quickly, "Don't talk about other people's shortcomings, and don't rely on your own strengths to make progress." Before the words fell, his cheeks were hot, and he didn't know whether to be ashamed or ashamed.
"Okay!" He Xiucai gave a high five: "All the answers are pretty good."
Suddenly, he said again: "Shuixie."
Xue Juncai was stunned for a moment, Xue Tingxiang's eyes flashed, and he replied, "Shan Zhai."
Hearing this, Xue Juncai realized that He Xiucai was testing the pair.
Before students enter university, in addition to the basic 300,000, they also need to learn "Enlightenment of Sound Rhythm", "Long Wen Whip Shadow", "Early Learning Qionglin", "Zengguang Xianwen" and so on.
Among them, "The Enlightenment of Sound Rhythm" and "Dragon Whip Shadow" teach students to understand the rules of sound rhythm, and to compare and contrast. In the process of learning Ping Zhe Qie Rhyme, at the same time began to understand and master the rhythm of poetry, and acquired a large number of vocabulary and ancient allusions.
There is such a saying nowadays that there are not many schoolchildren who have studied in Mongolia who will not be right.
Especially this simple pair and couplet.
After suffering two losses in a row, Xue Juncai obviously learned to be smart. It was almost He Xiucai who asked. He no longer waited to see who was asking, so he answered it first, so that Xue Tingxiang failed several times in a row. The answer was successful.
It can be seen that Xue Juncai has done well in his studies, and that He Xiucai has almost no pair that he can't answer.
"The old man sighed recently because of his heart, and occasionally got a first couplet, but so far I haven't been able to get a suitable second couplet. This time, let's test the two of you. It may be too difficult for you now, but try it out. It doesn't matter." He Xiucai retracted his gaze and looked at Qiao Xiucai: "Brother Qiao, if you are interested, you can also give it a try, and it will be the pain of my brother's many days of meditation."
Qiao Xiucai snorted slightly, knowing that this was He Xiucai's desire to compete.
As the saying goes, there is no first place in literature, and no second in martial arts. In several nearby villages, he and He Xiucai were the only ones who passed the exam. He Xiucai's reputation outside has never been obvious, and he can understand comparisons.
"Brother He, but it doesn't matter."
He Xiucai stroked his beard and said, "One is great, and the other is heaven. Heaven is great and human affection is greater than heaven."
Xue Tingyan's eyes flashed, his eyes swept across the faces of the first two people, and then fell on Xue Juncai's face. Seeing him bow his head in contemplation, he also lowered his head.
There was silence in the hall, and neither dared to make a sound, and couldn't figure out how it was clearly the two juniors in the examination school, how could these two be on the same page.
Suddenly, a crisp high-five sounded.
Seeing Qiao Xiucai caressing his hand, he said, "Two trees form a forest, three trees form a forest. The forest is lush, and the lush forest turns into a forest."
Xue Tingxiang thought to himself: In fact, it is difficult for this pair to say that it is difficult, it is not difficult to say that it is not difficult, it is not difficult to fight against each other, but the difficulty is to change the characters.
He Xiucai's one person turned into a big man, two people turned into a sky, and the two lines of confrontation after that were the finishing touch. And Qiao Xiucai used two woods to form a forest, and three woods became a forest, which can be said to be excellent.
In fact, he also got it right. Before Qiao Xiucai, he only knew that he and Xue Juncai were not the main test of this question, so he remained silent. Now that Qiao Xiucai has met, he naturally doesn't have to be afraid of being a beauty first.
He raised his head and said, "The kid has it too."