In Lao Zhu's team, Zhang Ximeng is the kind of person who can find a way out of a fog and dilemma.
What Tianwan, what Yuan Ting, what Song Dynasty... I just played the Chinese card and went directly to pay homage to Zongze... Who was Zongze?
That was when the Jin people invaded and the sky in the Central Plains collapsed. With a strong spirit, they went north to defend the enemy. With their decayed bodies and lonely courage, they rode in bullock carts, carried iron pots, collected bandits, and defended the isolated city.
He also supported the new master, protected the Han family, defended Kaifeng, and sacrificed his life for the country. Even if he died, he still had to cross the river three times!
Although the Wanyan Gou he supported was a bit stretched out, even after thousands of years, there was still no trace of integrity.
Li Gang's business spirit and his determination to defend Kaifeng to the death were the first act of generosity, followed by Zong Ze, the second act of arrogance. As the saying goes, if people's hearts are divided, ambitions still exist.
Then there was Yue Fei's Northern Expedition, Wen Tianxiang's tragedy, Diaoyu City's steadfastness... In one line, with clear lines, Zhao and Song Dynasties were destroyed, but Huaxia still existed.
The ambition to restore the country has not slackened even a little bit, and people with lofty ideals all over the world are always looking forward to restoring the Central Plains.
The rise of the red scarf made the Yuan Dynasty fearful. It is the right time to pay homage to the heroes and strengthen people's hearts!
The power of Zhang Ximeng's skill lies in the fact that Mongolia, like the Jin Kingdom, was a dynasty established after foreign enemies invaded and barbarians occupied the Central Plains.
Paying homage to Zongze is equivalent to severing ties with Yuan Ting, and no one can confuse right and wrong.
Perhaps even more embarrassing is the Han-Song regime in Bozhou. They used the restoration of the Song Dynasty as their banner. Is it really worth restoring the Song Dynasty from the beginning?
Zong Ze, Yue Fei, and many other people with lofty ideals devoted themselves to restoring the Central Plains, risking their own lives and fighting bravely. In the end, Wan Yan Gou was born, and he destroyed the pillar of the country, knelt down and recognized his father, which was an eternal shame.
Restore the Song Dynasty?
Restore your sister!
Throw out a punch and hit two families in the mouth at the same time. This idea is over!
Jia Lu, Zhu Sheng, Tao An, Li Xi, including Gong Boxui, and of course Liu Bowen, all gave two thumbs up, convinced! Completely convinced!
It’s okay not to accept it!
"Experience, this is a big article, and it must be done well. With my ability, I'm afraid I can't do it. Only one person can write the article well." Liu Bowen's affectionate suggestion made him admire him so much. There is no doubt that,
This is an amazing person!
"Are you talking about Song Lian?" Zhang Ximeng said with a smile.
"That's right, it's this man!"
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "Mr. Li has probably already taken action. Don't worry. In a few days, you will be able to meet old friends and be happy!"
Sure enough, a few days later, Song Lian arrived, but there was a little embarrassment. As soon as the two met, Song Lian grabbed Liu Bowen's collar and became extremely angry!
"Liu Ji! Shameless!"
His scolding made Liu Ji's face turn red.
"Brother Jing Lian, what do you mean? I recommend you to go out and do things to help the Lord. Isn't it a good thing?"
"You, you are willing to be the traitor of the second minister. You can do whatever you want. Why bother me? Liu Ji, you know that I made an oath back then that I would never be an official in this life! Don't you know?"
Liu Bowen was also stunned. Song Lian did say this, but there was a reason... Generally speaking, extraordinary people have a special origin, or they have full luck points, or they are struck by lightning, or they can't die no matter how hard they try.
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Song Lian has the last characteristic. He is a premature baby born at seven months. He has been weak since he was a child and suffers from wind dizziness. Once he gets sick, he will be in coma for several days... Under the current medical conditions, it can generally be done.
It's a death sentence.
But Song Lian didn't die. Not only did he not die, he became a child prodigy and a famous problem solver in a small town.
He was able to survive, firstly, because of good luck, and secondly, because of the careful care of his grandmother and mother, which allowed him to survive. Song Lian, who had successfully passed through his childhood, showed extraordinary talent, read and read, had a photographic memory, and worshiped many famous writers.
Study the Five Classics carefully and become famous all over the world early on.
How famous is he?
Even the Yuan Dynasty knew about it, and the emperor issued an order to summon him to enter the Hanlin Academy. He skipped the imperial examination and entered the Hanlin directly. Song Lian was also a model writer.
But what happened next made Song Lian even more famous... He rejected Yuan Ting's solicitation, and the reason was extremely strong.
He wants to take care of his old mother!
This excuse was also used by a senior, that is, Li Mi who wrote the petition. By the way, Li Mi did not stick to it until the end. After his grandmother died and the mourning period expired, he still accepted the recruitment of the Western Jin Dynasty and took up various posts.
He was the county magistrate of Wen County and the prefect of Hanzhong. He later resigned from office and returned to his hometown.
So just read some poems and essays, don’t get too caught up in them, otherwise you will get hurt.
Song Lian did not write a petition, but he did not accept Yuan Ting's solicitation. Instead, he kept studying behind closed doors, writing books and teaching his disciples.
He also said that he was too weak, dim and incompetent to serve as an official.
Since he had made an oath, he could not serve as an official in the Yuan Dynasty, let alone an official in the red scarf... But he was betrayed by his friend, and Li Shanchang used some "little tricks" to get him to Zhu Jiajun.
Can Song Lian not be angry?
He wished he could kill Liu Bowen, "I have never been an official, I have a clear conscience, and I don't want to be criticized. I just want to study behind closed doors, be safe at home, and just be a savage in the mountains! Why do you want to let me fall?
Into this circle of right and wrong? Liu Ji! You first became an official, and then you served the red scarf. Don’t forget, not long ago you were leading the local warriors to suppress the red thieves. You have never been merciless in killing people! It seems like you serve the second generation like this.
Lord, why don't you feel ashamed? I think you probably won't be able to enjoy your life in peace!"
After being scolded by Song Lian, Liu Bowen actually laughed and laughed so much that Song Lian was stunned.
"Liu Ji, are you crazy?"
Liu Ji managed to stop his smile and said, "Brother Jing Lian, if you had said this some time ago, I would have been so embarrassed that I would have wanted to die. But now, I have figured it out and realized it.
Brother Jing Lian, you are still confused and don’t know where the righteousness lies! The true meaning of this life!"
Song Lian was startled, "Liu Bowen, don't talk nonsense. Could it be that you also believed some nonsense about the birth of King Ming and the birth of Maitreya? Could it be that the young master who was born with a jade in his mouth allowed you to see the destiny? That is just deceiving a stupid man.
It’s just a woman’s trick, I won’t believe it!”
Liu Ji couldn't help laughing, "Brother Jing Lian, the heart of heaven is the heart of the people, and the heart of the people is the land. The emperor governs in accordance with heaven and aims to equalize land. What do you think of this proposal?"
"This..." Song Lian was stunned. The people's heart is the land, and the emperor's political ambitions are in the sky... Since ancient times, there has never been such a crude explanation of the destiny.
At first glance, it sounds too simplistic and has no profound meaning.
But Song Lian, as a master, does not understand the principle of simplifying the complex.
A person can write a colorful article with amazing literary talent, but if you look carefully, there is no great profound meaning. What's more, it is extremely difficult for even a great Confucian to write such words that can roughly encapsulate the heart and will of God and the emperor and the people.
It may not be possible to tell.
"Brother Bowen, I didn't expect your knowledge to be quite advanced!"
Liu Bowen shook his head, "I don't have this ability. This is what my boss, Mr. Zhang, said."
Song Lian was even more surprised, "If it's really what he said, I would like to ask him for advice. I wonder if Mr. Zhang can grant me a meeting?"
Liu Bowen smiled and said, "Brother Jing Lian, Mr. Zhang can see you, but you have to work harder and help write an article..."
"What article?"
"A great article that dates back to the founding of Pangu and the founding of China, and continues to this day! A majestic article that can be announced to the world in front of Zongze's tomb, a masterpiece that can drive away the barbarians and restore China!" Liu Bowen said with an emotional expression.
: "Brother Jing Lian, you are right to scold me! But your situation has become smaller. Now we are not changing masters, but creating an unprecedented prosperous age. We also need to comfort our ancestors and save all people... even if it is thousands of people
Years from now, what we do will still shine through the ages. Just like Zongze, even if the dynasty changes, when you mention him, you will still give a thumbs up!"
Song Lian was surprised for a while, and then said: "Brother Bowen, please tell me carefully!"
With a smile on his face, Liu Bowen said what Zhang Ximeng had said that day, and what he said about paying homage to Zongze, rectifying his name, and affirming his righteousness.
They talked for more than two hours. At first, Song Lian just listened patiently, but later he started discussing with Liu Bowen. The more the two chatted, the more lively they became. In the end, they held hands and laughed.
"It's great, it's really great!" Song Lian sighed: "I heard the Tao in the morning and died in the evening. Only now do I know that I, Song Lian, am really a common man who doesn't understand righteousness and the Spring and Autumn Period. Speaking of which, I really want to meet him.
Zhang Gong, if you can listen to his teachings, it will be like drinking from the sweet spring and enjoying the fine wine!"
Liu Bowen smiled and said, "Brother Jing Lian, this is not easy. Why don't you just stay and help Mr. Zhang organize his writings like me? If you encounter something, just ask him for advice. Wouldn't it be fun!"
Song Lian couldn't wait to ask, "Brother Bowen, can you just go and visit me today?"
Liu Bowen looked at it and saw that it was getting close to dusk. Maybe he could have some dinner if he went there, so he smiled and said: "Let's go together, let's go together!"
Neither of them dared to bring any heavy gifts, so they bought a few gifts and then went to Zhang Ximeng's mansion.
It is said to be a mansion, but it is just a small courtyard with two entrances. It is said that merchants once lived there, but later they ran away due to the war.
Zhang Ximeng didn't stay for a few days either. He went around investigating some time ago, and then followed Lao Zhu Nanzheng. He just returned to Jinling and arrived at his family's residence.
Before Zhang Ximeng had time to clean up, he found a gold ingot in the study.
Is this someone giving me a gift?
Just a piece of gold, not to mention whether I can accept it or not. This small amount of money is too much to look down on me?
When Zhang Ximeng was puzzled, he suddenly found a piece of paper on the table, which actually said something: "I am a person from the Jianghu and a foreigner. I have stolen hundreds of officials from the Yuan Dynasty. Not long ago, I stole it from Fang Guozhen."
There is a golden Buddha and dozens of gold ingots in the molten city. I think that there are officials and places in the world that cannot be stolen. Not long ago, I made a bet with others and sneaked into your mansion. However, there is no gold or silver in your mansion, and there is nothing of value.
... Sir, your integrity makes people fall in love with you. Zhu Jiajun is famous far and wide, as expected. I would like to forgive you for any offense I have caused. I will leave you a gold ingot to repair the doors and windows to atone for my sins. Please forgive me, sir."
Zhang Ximeng was reading the note when Liu Bowen and Song Lian came. They also saw the gold ingot on the table. They still didn't understand what was going on... Zhang Ximeng sighed and handed the note to Liu Bowen.
Liu Bowen looked at it again and again, with a strange look on his face, and gave it to Song Lian.
Song Lian took it, thought about it for a long time, and couldn't help but sigh: "No wonder Sir has the ambition to restore China and expel the barbarians... If you are so honest, you will really admire him!"
Zhang Ximeng touched his head. He has become an example of an upright official?
Don't get me wrong, I just don't live at home, and my salary was all taken by that bastard Zhu Ying, and I haven't even settled the accounts with him yet!
However, this matter still spread, and people were shocked. As Zhu Yuanzhang's confidant, Zhang Ximeng held great power. What's more terrible is that he also managed the grain bank, and he had millions of dan in grain storage alone.
For such a person, not even the robbers could find anything in their home, but even a piece of gold was left behind!
It seems absurd, but I have to sigh, he is truly a benevolent and righteous master!