usatvline Chapter 119 The纨绔子弟 Has Become Successful?
Chapter 119 The纨绔子弟 Has Become Successful?
Before Feng Shengtong could finish speaking to the Imperial Academy Chancellor, two figures walked in, one after the other. They were the younger generation, Duke Chang Mao of Zheng, and Duke Fu Youde of Ying.
The two of them walked together, and at this moment, they both stared wide-eyed, their faces full of confusion.
Seeing the same expression, Feng Sheng could probably guess why the two people in front of him had come, even with just a thought. They were probably in the same situation as him.
With a loud slap, Feng Sheng preemptively stood up and slammed his hand on the table: "Now that we've caught them red-handed, and even those two have come here, does the Chief Minister intend to continue deceiving us here?"
Feng Sheng shouted loudly.
This move left the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy in a state of bewilderment, both amused and exasperated.
What grudge could there be, that such an absurd thing could happen in this world? The dukes in front of him were forcibly stuffing this "credit" into his hands, even though he really did not do it.
Under the persistent and reasoned argument of the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, Feng Sheng, Fu Youde, and Chang Mao had no choice but to admit that the matter might indeed have nothing to do with him.
"Hey, that's really strange. If it's not you, the Chancellor, then who else could it be? Could there be other experts in the Imperial Academy, even more capable than you, the Chancellor?"
"It's not that bad."
For a moment, the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy was unsure whether to be delighted or to react in any other way.
Although it sounded like a compliment, it had to be said that this compliment was really hard to accept.
Gradually, after some thought, the chief priest actually came up with something.
Then, with a thoughtful expression, he slowly said, "As for what changes have occurred at the Imperial Academy recently, it is indeed because a person from Xun Gui's faction has arrived."
"His prestige is immense. I heard he is from the Empress's maternal clan. Although he is just a distant elder, he has already become the top scholar in the Imperial Academy after only two or three decades here. Moreover, I heard that even Li Jinglong, Feng Cheng, Tang Ding, and Chang Sheng have all called him their elder brother, and he is the one who leads them in their daily activities."
"Moreover, even the teachers at the Imperial Academy have been discussing this matter recently."
"Gentlemen of the Dukes, do you think it could be related to him?"
The Imperial Academy Chancellor's questions left Feng Sheng, Fu Youde, and Chang Mao completely bewildered.
Everyone stared blankly at the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy, their expressions seemingly saying: Are you asking us?
Please, you're the one from the Imperial Academy, aren't you? The Chancellor of the Imperial Academy realized that this approach was indeed somewhat inappropriate, so he gave an awkward smile, then immediately got up and led them to investigate.
Afterwards, Feng Sheng, Fu Youde and the others looked at each other and decided to go and find out what was going on first.
In the blink of an eye, the group arrived at the location of Xun Gui's faction.
"You are not a fish, how can you know the joy of a fish? There is a father in the ruler, and a ruler in the belly. To deceive the kindness of the ruler and father is as great as heaven."
"Learning without thinking is futile; thinking without learning is dangerous. If there is a way in the world, it lies among these three."
The words of sages and saints resounded, including not only the Four Books and Five Classics, but also other miscellaneous sayings.
Although some of the theories were unorthodox, the scene before them still shocked Feng Sheng, Fu Youde, and the others who had come.
They had only heard about it before, but now they were seeing it with their own eyes, and the feeling and impact were completely opposite and entirely different.
"Is this still my son?"
He usually only knows how to joke around and ride dragons and fight birds, but now he's actually nodding his head and swaying as he reads a book, imitating the mannerisms of a scholar. Could it be that he's actually going to achieve something in the imperial examinations?
Feng Sheng muttered to himself.
Fu Youde felt the same way. Watching his son Fu Zhong recite along with the others, his thoughts were undoubtedly very complicated.
Fu Youde was a well-read man, and he thought his family's education was quite good, but what happened?
That's certainly true.
Not to mention his own children, since they gained power in the family, their situation has been quite different. They all frequent places of entertainment and have no knowledge of the teachings of the sages.
Over time, how can such offspring uphold the honor of the entire Duke of Ying's mansion?
It's likely that it will be completely ruined.
He was unwilling, but what could he do?
We invited so many teachers to impart their knowledge, but what was the result?
Isn't it all for naught?
But the scene before them seemed to say it all.
Children need an opportunity to grow and become better.
Then, following a reminder from the Chancellor of the Imperial Academy.
Their gazes naturally turned to Ma Wenxiang.
Looking at the handsome young man, the others nodded slightly.
Fu Youde went even further, saying, "This young man truly lives up to the title of Your Majesty's family member, and has not disgraced her. It seems one must experience hardship firsthand. Look at this young man; before, he was just a peasant boy, but now…?"
"Having come to this capital, I've benefited from the Empress's influence, and now I've managed to keep this bunch of brats completely under my thumb. No wonder I'm someone who serves the Empress."
"Ha ha ha ha!!!"
"Indeed, wealth and luxury are dazzling and comforting! It seems that when we get back, we'll have to teach these lads a lesson they won't forget."
In a short time, Fu Youde, Feng Sheng, and Chang Mao and several others reached a consensus, and were quite harmonious in their approach to teaching these younger generations.
When the morning classes ended, Ma Wenxiang went to the rest area and was about to take a break when suddenly the Grand Master of Ceremonies called him out.
Then the chief priest stood aside and watched, leaving only Fu Youde and his group.
The group introduced themselves one by one, which surprised Ma Wenxiang.
Compared to a group of privileged second-generation nobles, the group of gentlemen in front of them are the true candidates who hold the power of the Ming Dynasty today.
"Young man, greetings to the dukes."
Ma Wenxiang immediately bowed and paid his respects.
Seeing his polite manners, so different from the boys in his family, Fu Youde, Feng Sheng, and the others were even more satisfied that their children were raised by such a person.
Only then can it be considered growth, and only then can there be a real future.
"I'm entrusting my son to you from now on!!! If he succeeds, then the Duke of Song's mansion will owe you a favor."
"And my son, if he becomes successful, then the Duke of Ying's mansion will owe you a favor."
"I'm entrusting my second and third younger brothers to you."
"If he succeeds, then the Duke of Zheng's mansion will owe you a favor."
"..."