Meishan Su family, Su Yun is the most virtuous

Chapter 172: Su Juzheng is making good use of his valuables, while Zhang Shangzheng commits embezzlement!
Su Yun looked back at Chongwenyuan.

Well, I don’t know if I will have the chance to come here again in the future. The five months I spent here were quite fulfilling. It would be nice if I could study here for the rest of my life, right?

However, Su Yun smiled immediately. This idea was just a thought. Not to mention whether Zhao Xu, Su Shi, Zhang Dun and others would allow him to study here, he was afraid that the Jin soldiers would not allow it.

Su Yun left Chongwenyuan and came out from the Youye Gate. He immediately smelled the smell of firecrackers that had not yet dissipated on the street.

Well, another year has passed.

Lao Ding said he wanted to send Su Yun back to the Su Mansion, but Su Yun waved his hand to refuse, saying that he just wanted to take a walk.

Old Ding did not insist and said with a smile, "Okay, should we send those clothes, books, notes, etc. to the Su Mansion or to the Fayun Temple?"

Su Yun smiled and said, "Can I keep it for a few days? I plan to buy a bigger yard so I don't have to move around."

Old Ding's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "Does the Su family want a yard?"

Su Yun nodded and said, "The previous yard was a bit small. It won't be big enough when I start a family."

Old Ding nodded repeatedly and said, "That's right, that's exactly the truth, hahahaha."

Su Yun smiled, bowed to Lao Ding, and said, "I'm going."

Old Ding bent down and said loudly, "Farewell, Mr. Su. I wish you all the best in the imperial examination, and hope you will win the first place, the top three, or the third place!"

Su Yun couldn't help but laugh and waved without looking back.

Su Yun walked slowly along the Imperial Street, taking his time, feeling the hustle and bustle of the world.

During this time in Chongwenyuan, he was dealing with profound philosophical problems every day, which made him feel like he was about to become an immortal.

Walking on the street now, smelling all kinds of fragrance coming from the street, I feel like I'm back to the world.

Although the road is far, one must walk to the destination. After walking for about two quarters of an hour, Su Yun arrived near the Imperial College. After walking a short distance, he arrived at the Su Mansion.

When Menzi saw Su Yun, he was overjoyed and said, "Sir, you're back!"

Su Yun smiled and said, "Well, I'm back. Is my uncle back?"

Menzi quickly said, "The master hasn't come back yet. He's at work."

Su Yun nodded, went in and greeted his aunt, then went to Zhang's house, but saw a carriage parked in front of the door. Oh, are there guests coming?
The doorman of the Zhang Mansion was also very happy to see Su Yun and said, "Young Master, you are back! The Fourth Young Master has been talking about you every day."

Su Yunha smiled and asked, "Is Ayuan at home?"

Menzi chuckled and said, "Not yet. The master recently sent him to school. I guess he will be back in a while."

Su Yun smiled and said, "Is everyone okay?"

The doorman nodded repeatedly and said, "All is well, all is well. Sir, please go in quickly. The master is meeting guests inside."

Su Yun hummed and said, "Who's coming?"

The doorman whispered, "It's Mr. Cai's younger brother, Cai Shuo."

Su Yun nodded and said hesitantly: "Then I'll come over in the evening."

Menzi quickly pulled Su Yun back and said, "Don't, the master has been thinking about you these days, and..."

He looked around and said, "...Cai Shuo came here today because of something concerning you."

Su Yun was surprised and asked, "Is it related to me?"

Menzi nodded and said, "He said he wanted to arrange a marriage for you."

Su Yun: “…”

We have to go in quickly, otherwise it would be bad if Zhang Dun beat us.

Su Yun hurried in and entered the front hall, where he saw an old man and Zhang Dun sitting as host and guest. Fortunately, the two were talking and laughing, and there was no sign of a fight.

Su Yun bowed to Zhang Dun at the bottom of the stairs and said, "Uncle, my nephew is back."

When Zhang Dun heard Su Yun's voice, a smile appeared on his face, and he waved his hand and said, "Come in quickly."

Su Yun hurried in, and as soon as he entered, he felt a scorching gaze on him.

Cai Shuo's eyes lit up, and he said to Zhang Dun, "This must be Jiangyou Su Lang, Su Yun Su Juzheng, right? As the rumors say, he is a man of outstanding talent, and at first glance he is a rare talent! Great, great!"

Su Yun quickly bowed and said, "Su Yun greets the elder."

Cai Shuo stepped over, held Su Yun's hands with both of his hands, and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, you are still a polite child, hahaha, that's great, that's great."

Su Yun resisted the urge to use his Iron Mountain Backrest to push him several feet away, but his smile was a little stiff.

Zhang Dun smiled and said, "This is Mr. Cai's younger brother, Cai Shuo Cai Chiguang, who is the envoy of the armory."

Su Yun quickly bowed again and said, "Greetings, Ambassador."

Cai Shuo patted Su Yun on the shoulder and said with a smile: "No need to be so polite, no need to be so polite, we will be a family from now on, why are there so many formalities, hahahaha."

Zhang Dun frowned and said, "Brother Chi Guang, what do you mean by this?"

Cai Shuo looked at Su Yun, exclaimed, and said: "Today I am here to propose marriage to my eldest brother's daughter, who is also of marriageable age. My eldest brother's daughter is virtuous and beautiful..."

"Wait, wait! Brother Zhiguang, are you matchmaking for my son?"

Zhang Dun looked at Cai Shuo with a puzzled look.

Cai Shuo laughed and said, "The son of the councilor is also a rare talent, but we'll talk about this later. I'm here to act as a matchmaker for Ju Zheng..."

Zhang Dun frowned again and said, "No! Although I have a good relationship with Ju Zheng, I am not his blood relative. If you want to find a partner for Ju Zheng, you should go to the next door to find Su Ziyu, right?"

Cai Shuo chuckled and said, "You know, we support the new law, but Su Sijian and his men don't like me.

But you have a good relationship with the Su family, so if you can help, this matter will be possible."

After hearing this, Zhang Dun finally understood.

Zhang Dun looked at Su Yun, then smiled and said to Cai Shuo, "I was wondering if you, Chi Guang, would never come to visit me for no reason. So that's how it is. If you had said so earlier, we wouldn't have to talk so much nonsense."

Cai Shuoxi asked happily: "Have you agreed to participate in politics?"

Zhang Dun shook his head and said, "If you had told me earlier, I would have told you earlier that Ju Zheng has been chosen by me. Zizhan and Ziyou have verbally agreed to it. Ju Zheng and my daughter Zhang Ruo have been engaged and will be formally engaged on a chosen day."

Cai Shuo uttered an "ah" and turned to look at Su Yun. Su Yun smiled and said, "This matter has been decided a long time ago, but I'm too busy recently, otherwise we would have been engaged before the New Year."

Cai Shuo shook his head repeatedly, saying with great regret: "It's too late, too late. Su Juzheng is a rare commodity, and Zhang Canzheng is stealing from the government. What a pity, what a pity!"

Su Yun: “…”

Zhang Dun: “…”

Is Cai Shuo a funny guy?

Cai Shuo left disappointed.

Zhang Dun walked him to the steps, watched Cai Shuo leave, then turned around and asked with a smile, "Have you finished revising all the books?"

Su Yun took out a book from his sleeve. Zhang Dun took it, weighed it, and said with emotion: "In just five months, you have written such a great work. It's great to be young.

Now when I write, my body always gets tired easily. If I want to write such a thick book, it will take me ten or eight years. "

Su Yun smiled and said, "Uncle is in his prime, if he really writes, he will definitely be faster than me."

As Zhang Dun was talking, he took Su Yun into the study, then picked up a book from the desk and handed it to Su Yun. Su Yun took a look and saw, "Records of Mr. Lu's Criticisms on Su Shi from the Imperial College."

Su Yun opened it and saw that it was a collection of classic quotations from great scholars of the School of Mind such as Lu Jiuyuan and Wang Yangming, which he could release.

Under each quotation, there is a comment from Mr. Lu, which seems to be quite elegant, but is obviously embellished.

It is conceivable that the on-site comments will be extremely sharp and sarcastic.

Su Yun couldn't help laughing and said, "My uncle has this book, so it means everyone in Bianjing has one, right?"

Seeing that Su Yun was not angry, Zhang Dun also smiled and said, "Although it is worse, it is not far off."

Su Yun laughed and said, "Then I have to thank Mr. Lu."

Zhang Dun smiled and said, "Ruo'er has been speaking up for you, and she's afraid that if you knew about it, you'd be furious."

Su Yun smiled and said, "I put this out specifically, and selected some quotations that are more likely to cause controversy, so that it will be easier to spread.

I was originally worried that this Annotated Four Books would not be popular enough when it was first published, and I would have to use many methods to promote it later, but now it seems that I don’t need to do that.”

Zhang Dun nodded and said with emotion: "I have read your previous draft. It is... brilliantly written!"

Zhang Dun looked at Su Yun with great admiration and said, "With this book, you are undoubtedly the best among all the scholars of classics in the history of the country!"

Su Yun smiled and said, "Does it include the second Cheng as well?"

Zhang Dun nodded and said, "Although they have been teaching for many years and have many students.

But as far as a doctrine is concerned, your doctrine is not only superior in realm, but also more complete.

In particular, the theory of contradiction and practice that you expounded in your book is the best methodology I have ever seen for analyzing and solving problems, cultivating oneself, managing the family, governing the country and bringing peace to the world!
It can be said that even if a person is dull, if he can learn these two theories thoroughly and apply them accordingly, he can also do practical and great things!

There are many theories in the world that have lofty ideals and are self-consistent, but there are not many that can truly solve practical problems and be used in worldly affairs. "

Su Yun felt a little embarrassed by Zhang Dun's praise and said, "I am just talking on paper."

Zhang Dun shook his head and said, "That's detailed enough. I'm really looking forward to what kind of achievements you can make after becoming an official."

Su Yun smiled and said nothing.

The matter of becoming an official had always been promoted by Su Shi, Su Zhe, and even Zhang Dun and Zhao Xu. He himself did not have this obsession, or he had never thought about what it would be like to be an official.

Although he feels fulfilled now, he also has feelings during the writing process.

It is still unknown whether he will develop mental problems again due to the complex interpersonal relationships and the various bad habits he has seen in officialdom when he becomes an official.

However, he is not opposed to it now.

(End of this chapter)