The news of Emperor Wen Tiren's appointment spread quickly. When Wu Changshi and Dong Tingxian, who lived in Shaoyuan, also received the news from the palace, they both let out a long sigh. Dong Tingxian was anxious to go back to resume his life, but Wu Changshi stopped him and said: "This Shaoyuan is a famous garden in the capital. If it hadn't been for the famous gardener Zhang Nanyuan, we might not have been able to get in. Now that things have finally come to light, wouldn't it be a pity if we didn't take a tour around it?"
"This person lives in the south of the Yangtze River, and he met Mi Wanzhong, the owner of Shaoyuan. His friendship is really broad." Dong Tingxian stood up and admired.
"It's not that he has many contacts, but that Mi Wanzhong is willing to spend money. Besides, they have never met, they are just close friends. When Shaoyuan was first built, Mi Wanzhong drew a sketch by himself and sent it to Zhang Nanyuan for review. At that time, Zhang Nanyuan was conceiving my Bamboo Pavilion Lake Villa by Yuanyang Lake. He worked tirelessly and gave many suggestions. As a result, the two became friends and were able to introduce us to Shaoyuan. Mi Wanzhong had been dead for nearly ten years, but a piece of Zhang Nanyuan's calligraphy paper was still there. He is very kind, and his son Mi Shou is also a loyal person." There was actually a hint of melancholy in his words.
Dong Tingxian shook his head and said: "I don't have the sentiments like you, and I can't stand the famous mountains and rivers. Where are the mountains and rivers? It's just a lot of white money. It really hurts me to see them."
Wu Changshi joked: "Xinkui, you have lived in vain for many years and have a lot of money in your hands that you don't use. What's the difference between you and those who have no money? Look at the Mi family. Not only is this spoon garden good, but also There are Mijia lanterns, Mijia stones, and Mijia children. They are known as the four wonders of Mijia and are famous in the capital. This can be considered an enjoyment!"
Dong Tingxian looked around. Although the garden was only a hundred acres, it was small and unique with secluded pavilions and pavilions. The flowing water looped and the tall willows shaded it, giving people a sense of infinite scenery. A stone bridge was higher than the roof, with a clear water under the bridge, and winding hills to the west. It is as winding as an eyebrow, with a high hall built in the north of the mountain. It is surrounded by jagged rocks, a pond full of white lotus, green bamboos, and wind and smoke like mist. He sighed: "I can't see anything good in this garden every day. It's better to look at the silver and feel at ease." .The current situation of war and chaos is really, alas... In the second year of Chongzhen, the Eastern invaders entered the Pass. How many gardens were burned outside the city? If the Eastern invaders come again, can this garden be saved?"
"You can't say this nonsense." Wu Changshi glanced around. In the distance, there were only a few servants sweeping fallen leaves on the path of the bamboo forest. The sister-in-law said reassuringly: "Fortunately, this place is not an inn, otherwise there will be too many people to hear. That’s great!”
Dong Tingxian was speechless for a moment and broke out in a cold sweat as he spoke to him. Thinking of the many years of running around in the Zhou Mansion and being extremely careful and practiced on weekdays, Dong Tingxian felt frightened. He immediately lost interest in talking and enjoying the scenery, and turned around to return to the house. Less than half an hour later, he saw someone in front of him. As soon as two old men with gray hair and beards came in, Wu Changshi jumped up, stepped forward and said, "Two gentlemen have suffered."
Dong Tingxian raised his head and saw Qian Qianyi and Qu Shichu. He also stood up to greet him. Qian and Qu looked a little haggard, but they were both in high spirits. Qian Qianyi said with a smile: "I just came out of prison. I want to greet you two first." I would like to say thank you, I appreciate you all." As he said this, he bowed his head.
Wu Changshi hurriedly stopped him and said: "Sir, how can I dare to take this position? The sage said: If something happens, it is my duty for you to do your duty. My husband is back safely, and I am relieved at last."
"Come here, I'll do this for you sir!" The tall Qu Shichun stepped forward and bowed to the ground. Wu Changshi was too late to stop him and quickly bowed in return.
The four of them bowed and took their seats. Qu Shishu said happily: "Old thief Wen has resigned from his post to the emperor, which is very satisfying. When you come, I will bring you a bowl of wine first, and drink it in congratulations."
Wu Changshi was both a teacher and a friend of him, so there was no need to be pretentious when speaking. He said jokingly: "If you endure this for a while longer, you will not be thirsty for the wine bug in your belly. Mr. Mu Zhai is here, let me say a few words first."
Qu Shichen refuted him in front of the teacher. He couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed and said sarcastically: "But tell me how to run around? It must be tortuous and moving."
Wu Changshi said sternly: "That's all a passing thing, why bring it up! I'm just thinking about my future plans!"
Qian Qianyi twirled his beard and nodded: "What you said makes sense. I thought about this in the Penal Department Prison, but everything was so complicated that I couldn't figure it out. Please tell me."
"Since the founding of the Fushe, the door has been too strict. Tianru and others are obsessed with distinguishing the pure and the poor. In fact, they have trapped themselves in a cocoon, isolated and with little support, and followed the old path of the Donglin Party members. It is very undesirable." He looked at Qu Shichun. With angry eyes, Qian Qianyi was thoughtful and continued: "Don't worry, you two, listen to me slowly. We all remember clearly the couplet Mr. Gu made back then: the sound of wind and rain and the sound of reading. Listen, I care about everything in the world, family affairs, national affairs, and everything in the world. What you say is true, but if you want to achieve success, you must have authority. Once you lose authority, not to mention fame and fortune, even your own safety cannot be guaranteed. Needless to say, if it is far away, just Talking about the grievances between Donglin and Wei Zhongxian, if Donglin is tolerant and joins forces with Wei Zhongxian to govern the country, Wei Zhongxian may not attack Donglin, and the gentlemen may not die unjustly with hatred. Let’s talk about the more recent ones, At the Tiger Hill Conference that year, Wen Tiren's younger brother Yuren wanted to be admitted to the society, but he was not accepted by the society, which is why he is in jail today. If Wen Tiren had assisted him, how could Zhang Hanru and others dare to act so presumptuously! In the current situation, if the society continues to make too many enemies, , it is undoubtedly a dead end, and the disasters in the future will surely be overwhelming." He paused for a moment, and then said worriedly: "I heard that the emperor is also very dissatisfied with our resumption of society."
"What do you think we should do?" Qian Qianyi's voice was a little low. He thought of the scene where Cao Huachun disrupted the Guhuhuqiu Conference four years ago.
"When you return to the society, you should learn from the Buddha. His Dharma is vast and can help all Confucian scholars. Those who are willing to join the society can just join. There is no need to be divided into sects. Just listen to my orders."
"A gentleman's kiss can also guide those villains to cultivate virtue and be benevolent."
Wu Changshi was encouraged and said generously: "This is just a stopgap measure. The fundamental strategy is that the DPRK needs strong support. Since Mr. Muzhai and Mr. Zhanchi were squeezed out, Fushe's power in the DPRK has been weak. The memorials from all over to impeach and restore the society are like snowflakes, and they have never stopped. The situation is precarious, and if Zhou Yusheng does not come back, it will not be enough to eliminate this disaster."
Qu Shishu shouted: "He? That's easy to say! If Fu She is in the company of such evil villains, what's the difference between right and wrong?"
"This is not the time to act on impulse. Although he is a villain, why not force the villain to work for the gentleman? Use it if you can get along, why not break up if you don't get along? What's the hindrance?" Wu Changshi looked at Qian Qianyi who was silent and knew. He and Qu Shishu were still immersed in the old grudges. They resented Zhou Yanru for squeezing out Qian Qianyi and losing his official position and returning home. He persuaded him: "Mr. Mu Zhai, you and Mr. Zhanchi have been abandoned by the emperor. In a short time, you will be reunited." It is extremely difficult to get up, and it cannot be done in two or three days. Water from afar cannot quench thirst in the near future. It is necessary to consider the long term and not be limited to the gains and losses of one moment. Only then can we use Zhou Yusheng, the tiger, to drive away the approaching wolves. "
Qian Qianyi's face seemed to be much older. He let out a long sigh and said: "I am old and weak. I will have to rely on you from now on. Even though I can't control my affairs behind my back, I still have to pave the way for you. I can't just watch the restoration of society."
Isolated and helpless, allowed to be bullied!"
Wu Changshi held up his palms and praised: "Sir's style is admirable for its high mountains and long rivers. This matter must rely on your efforts."
"What can I do to help?"
"Except for Mr. Tianru, who is not enough to impress Tianru, he should write him a secret letter and ask him to persuade Zhou Yusheng to come out. Otherwise, Tianru will just be obsessed with history and how can he think about how to deal with the political situation?"
Qian Qianyi waved his hand and said: "If he had known that Wen Tiren had been deposed, he would have regained his ambition. Compiling scriptures and historical documents is nothing more than a cover-up. I guess he has not given up his ambition to be an official for a moment." After that, he walked over.
At the table, he was writing quickly, and in a moment he drafted a secret letter. He dried the ink and handed it to Wu Changshi, saying: "Now that Dongchang Cao Huachun has intervened, his followers will be watching us. How can we send it out?"
"This is not difficult." Wu Changshi took the letter, "First ask the sender to memorize the letter, then cut the letter into pieces, hide it in tattered cotton wool, return to Taicang, and use the coir raincoat method to assemble the secret letter into a chapter.
.Even if someone finds out and finds these scraps of paper, they still won’t be able to read them. From now on, this method will be used for all confidential matters, and no information will be leaked."
"Very good, then I'll leave this matter to you." Qian Qianyi nodded and then talked about another thing, "When I was brought to the capital, Shengze returned home and Liu Rushi, the daughter of Xu Fu's family
I once came to the capital with Chen Zilong, but on the way I encountered rogue bandits invading Fengyang. My boat took the waterway, but the two of them took the land route. Now I don’t know anything about them. I feel uneasy. You can help find them.
If they are in the capital, tell them to come see me quickly."
Wu Changshi hurriedly responded.
In Suzhou, Zhang Pu, the founder of the Fu Society, and Dong Tingxian went to Beijing during the Wuchang period, waiting day and night for news, which made them restless and restless. They had to fill the house with ancient books and began to collate hundreds of volumes of "Han and Wei Dynasties".
Collection of One Hundred and Three Families of the Six Dynasties".
After receiving the secret letters from Wuchang, I framed them in a coir raincoat style and pondered over and over the following sentences: "Every day we heard about the prison of the Southeast Party; unless Yangxian came back, it would not be enough to eliminate the disaster. Now the Lord Yu Yongshe is too arbitrary."
, but we can’t do it without help.”
He hesitated for a long time, secretly hesitating, Qian Qianyi and Zhou Yanru had a deep grudge. Although they have abandoned their old grudges now, there is no guarantee that they are not in harmony with each other. Once something happens, the disaster will cause trouble, and the society cannot be said to be in pieces, and the tree will fall and the monkeys will scatter in an instant, but it is bound to happen.
I really can't bear to lose my vitality and have all my years of hard work ruined in one go.
Thinking about it until midnight, I was still hesitant, but Zhang Cai went out to visit friends, and there was no one else to discuss with him. It was until the fourth watch that I fell asleep. When I woke up early in the morning, I looked at the gloomy flowers and trees outside the courtyard, and the chirping of leaf cicadas.
The scene of the Tiger Hill Conference was in front of his eyes, and he said to himself: "This is the season, this is the season!" He made up his mind to go to Yixing to meet Zhou Yanru.
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Tangyin, Henan. After hearing the woman's accusation, Dayong laughed and stood up: "What do you know about this little girl?"