Chapter 2815 A prosperous people will make a country strong
This is Xiao Yu's official apology for some people from the Xiao family who sided with the Wang family and plotted against him.
I am indeed very angry at the bottom of my heart. It’s just that other families are against me. Your Xiao family is not only my in-laws, but also enjoys the only benefits of the entire Jiangnan gentry because of me. This kind of "pick up the bowl to eat meat, put down The behavior of using chopsticks to scold your mother is really disgusting.
But as Xiao Yu said, a prosperous family like the Lanling Xiao family cannot have only one voice. Some people are inevitably plotting something behind the scenes for their own benefit. This is Something that no one can fully control.
As long as there are no serious consequences and prompt warnings and punishments are given, it is understandable.
What family doesn't have a few bastard children?
Xiao Yu sighed again and said: "It's a pity that Wang Jing was originally an outstanding child of a family. He was recognized by the Taiyuan Wang family as a talent who was very likely to regain the family's glory after becoming an official. Unexpectedly, as soon as he came out of the mountain, he ran into It would be a pity for such a strong opponent like Erlang to fail and become a laughing stock. It would be a pity if his confidence collapses as a result.”
There was a lot of emotion in his words, and he seemed to admire the Wang family disciple very much.
Fang Jun spread his hands and said helplessly: "What do you mean by this, do you blame me for being too heavy-handed? It was just a small thing originally, just to help His Highness the King of Wei raise some money for food and supplies, but he preferred to mix it up to death. A storm will eventually involve you in the storm, who will you blame?"
Xiao Yu said with a smile: "When you reach my age, sometimes you can put aside the differences between camps and simply appreciate a certain talent. That Wang Jingren is filial, loyal, intelligent, and smart. I just love talents and cherish them."
While talking, the carriage arrived at the door of Chongrenfang House.
Fang Jun invited: "When you get to the door of your house, you might as well go in and sit down for a while. Let's have a chat with my father and let Shu'er serve you a cup of tea."
Xiao Yu waved his hand and said: "I'm old and no longer useful. I got up a little early today. I'm feeling unbearable right now, so I won't go in. There will be a happy event at my house the day after tomorrow, so I won't come over to join in the fun. I'll arrange for my son to come over. Just give me a congratulatory gift. But when Shuer gives birth, I will definitely come to ask for a wedding drink.”
"Then I would like to send you my respectful greetings to Duke Song."
"No, no, we are all one family, why should we be so polite?"
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Watching Xiao Yu's carriage go away, Fang Jun turned back to his mansion.
As he was walking towards the main hall to report to his father about the marriage with the Zhang family, he saw Wu Meiniang, wearing a tight-fitting Hu suit with arrow sleeves and a large cloak with shiny fur, walking out of the courtyard radiantly. Jin Sheng Man was dressed in a fox fur coat, with a snow-white fur collar that made her pretty face look like a flower. She was walking towards the door surrounded by servants.
Fang Jun stopped and asked curiously: "Are you going out?"
The servants were more than ten steps away before saluting. Wu Meiniang walked forward with a gust of fragrance, took Fang Jun's arms, and said with a smile like a flower: "Your Highness returned from Jiangnan today, I will go to the dock to pick her up, sir, do you want to come with us?" ?”
Fang Jun thought for a while and realized that Princess Gaoyang would return to the capital together with King Wei, Changle, Jinyang, Chengyang and others. By then, the servants and guards in the palace would definitely be crowded at the pier, and there would be too many people to see. He shook his head and said, "I happen to have something to do." Discuss with her father and wait for His Highness to return home before she can take care of her. ”
He glanced at Jin Shengman and warned: "There are many people on the dock. Bring more generals there to avoid being targeted by the gangsters and causing trouble."
Jin Shengman lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, his face was slightly red, and he whispered: "I know."
But I am very unhappy in my heart, so what if you are the husband, why should you care about everything? However, now that she is a new wife, she has not yet been able to complete the psychological construction of her identity change. Whenever she faces Fang Jun, she can't help but think about those embarrassing positions between the beds. She is inevitably shy and very weak. .
Fang Jun frowned slightly. This girl had a slender waist and long legs. She used to have an unruly demeanor, like a rouge horse with a violent temper. The man couldn't help but want to gallop to conquer her. . But the shy and timid little daughter in front of her was no less charming and softer than Wu Meiniang.
The painting style is very inconsistent...
Jin Shengman was stared at by Fang Jun's scorching eyes, and he suddenly felt uncomfortable. He blushed and pulled Wu Meiniang's arm, saying softly: "It's getting late, let's go quickly..."
Wu Meiniang glanced at her husband with a smile, then led Jin Shengman onto the carriage, and went out with a crowd of people shouting from behind.
Fang Jun watched the carriage go out of the gate, and then walked towards his father Fang Xuanling's study.
Normally at this time, Fang Xuanling would be reading and writing in his study. The compilation of the "Dictionary" has been basically completed. He is just waiting for the final revision and correction of errors and omissions before it can be officially published in the world. So now Fang Xuanling Very relaxing.
As for the wedding of the third child, Fang Xuanling will not interfere. Lu and Wu Meiniang are taking care of everything, so she feels at ease.
Fang Jun went outside the study and saw a maid boiling water and making tea. As expected, his father was reading in the room.
Knocking on the door and entering, he saw Fang Xuanling holding an old-looking broken bamboo slip and reading it with gusto. He didn't even notice Fang Jun entering the door. It wasn't until Fang Jun spoke that he suddenly came back to his senses.
"Father, what book are you so fascinated by?"
Fang Jun sat on the chair next to him and asked curiously.
Fang Xuanling then put down the bamboo slips, stroking his beard and said: "This is Guanzi, which is highly regarded by the Jixia School. This book is a compilation of the opinions of various schools in the pre-Qin period. The content is complex and vast. It is a pity that after the turmoil of war and the decline of learning, After the school changed, only eighty-six articles remained, and the rest were lost. My father planned to compile them and publish them. Otherwise, this kind of unprecedented Legalism might be lost in the future. "
Fang Jun nodded in agreement.
"Guanzi" was written approximately from the Warring States Period to the Qin and Han Dynasties. The content is very complex, including the views of Legalists, Confucians, Taoists, Yin-Yang Schools, famous strategists, military strategists, and farmers. The ideas in this book are the great scriptures and methods used by politicians in the pre-Qin period to govern the country and bring peace to the world. It has always been highly praised by all dynasties.
Every dynasty advocates respecting Confucianism and Confucius. In fact, it is just political momentum. In fact, it is the continuation of Legalism.
At this time, the maid brought in the brewed hot tea, and Fang Jun ordered it to be placed on the coffee table. Then he dismissed the maids with a wave of his hand, and poured the tea for Fang Xuanling himself.
Fang Xuanling took a sip of tea and said: "Everything you have done before, whether it is glass, gunpowder, or even the waterwheels, ditches and other facilities promoted by the Ministry of Industry during that period, in spite of their seemingly novel appearance, However, the economy and agriculture of the Tang Dynasty developed rapidly. My father was once very confused. How could these miraculous skills that should have been despised by all dynasties be able to exert such huge power? After reading this "Guanzi", I just woke up from a dream. It turned out that as early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Guan Yiwu With these means, he created Qi, one of the Five Hegemons.”
Fang Jun also poured himself a cup of tea, picked up the teacup, thought for a while and said: "Since the beginning of Han Dynasty, Confucianism has been the only one respected. In order to suppress various schools of thought, Confucianism has called for the implementation of 'metaphysical' practices, focusing on moral cultivation and restricting Although this is conducive to the stability of the political situation, it also leads to the solidification of classes and economic stagnation. "
Fang Xuanling tapped the bamboo slip with her fingers and said with emotion: "This is the "Governing the Country" chapter of "Guanzi". There is a passage in it that says, 'Any way to govern a country must first enrich the people. If the people are rich, it will be easier. When it comes to governance, it is difficult to govern when the people are poor. You know this? If you are afraid of crime and your superiors are afraid of crime, it will be easier to govern. If the people are poor, you will endanger the countryside and neglect your family. If you endanger your hometown and neglect your family, you will dare to violate the prohibitions. Therefore, it will be difficult to govern a country if you govern it, but if you are in chaos, you will always be poor. To serve a country, one must first enrich the people and then govern them, which is very consistent with the view you have always advocated.”
Fang Jun nodded and said: "It's exactly what father said."
The Mohists have always been regarded as the best craftsmen in the world, and can even be called the originators of craftsmen. However, only Guan Zhong truly represents the interests of craftsmen.
"You can know etiquette if you have enough warehouses." According to this concept, Guan Zhong first made the people rich, and then made the country strong because of the people's wealth, establishing Qi's hegemony in one fell swoop.
Generally speaking, the basis for governing a country must first make the people rich. If the people are rich, it will be easier to govern, and if the people are poor, it will be difficult to govern.
This is an eternal truth.
All the other moral articles and human relations are just castles in the air and fortresses on the beach. They don’t even have enough food to eat. What big principles are you trying to tell me? (End of chapter)