The sky was completely dark, with tiny snowflakes flying in the light of lanterns, and the temperature had dropped below freezing. Only Gao Panlong was in Yiyong Hall, and there was a brazier in front of Zou Yuan's throne. Everyone else was so cold that their hands and feet hurt——
Zhang E deeply regrets that he came here. It would be so refreshing to be on the boat, lying on the bed, teasing with the maid Lu Mei, or reading a few pages of the newly bought "Unofficial History of Zhulin", and dreaming about Gaotang when the interest rises.
, isn’t it better to be here in the cold and hear about teachings? It’s ridiculous that Jiezi talked so enthusiastically with Gao and Zou——
Zhang E didn't care about etiquette anymore. He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and meditated. He heard Gao Panlong's voice as loud as if he was quarreling: "——If the affairs of the world are beneficial to the country and harmful to the people, then the power of the country is the most important thing.
It is advisable to obey the country; if it is beneficial to the people but harmful to the country, if the power of the people is the most important, then it is appropriate to obey the people. When it does not harm the country but beneficial to the people, then the wise will make decisions without calculation, and the benevolent will act without making promises."
Zhang Yuandao: "Sir, it seems inappropriate to pit the country against the people."
It was the first time in Donglin College that he dared to say that Gao Panlong's remarks were inappropriate. Gao Panlong did not get angry, but just sneered: "A gentleman governs based on the people's likes and dislikes. The government must be based on the country's foundation."
All people in the world, regardless of whether they are virtuous, wise, foolish, or unworthy, can do this only if they all understand."
Zhang Yuandao: "It's impossible for everyone in the world to understand. It can only lead to quarrels about everything and nothing will work."
Gao Panlong said sternly: "So it suits you to say that Emperor Qiangang is arbitrary?"
Zhang Yuan was not angry at all, but still spoke warmly: "Mr. Jing Yi, I once heard Mr. Qidong say in my late life that 'the world is governed by the world's affairs', and I deeply believed it -"
Zhang Yuan played Tai Chi with Gao Panlong. He opposed some of Gao Panlong's views, but did not express his own views directly. He agreed with Gao Panlong on most of his views. Gao Panlong was inspired by him and became eloquent and profound in his discussions.
The leader of Donglin was by no means a corrupt Confucian who only talked about knowledge and only knew how to limit the monarch's power. Gao Panlong had a profound understanding of religion, economy and various social issues. He was a believer in Jiajing and a Buddhist in Wanli. At that time, the idea of unifying the three religions was very popular in social thought.
Emperor Wanli also euphemistically called his absence from court for many years as rule by inaction. This trend of thought was obviously not conducive to social development. Gu Xiancheng and Gao Panlong tried their best to oppose Buddhism and Taoism, but they were quite tolerant of Catholicism. Zhang Yuan followed
During the conversation between Gao Panlong and Zou Yuanbiao, they learned that the Donglin Party members generally had a good impression of Catholicism. Gao Panlong once had a relationship with Matteo Ricci.
What the Donglin Party members welcome——
The fathers of Gu Xiancheng and Gao Panlong both made their fortunes by operating land and trade. They were considered to be middle and small landlords. A considerable number of Donglin Party members belonged to this class. Some of them were big businessmen and were as poor as Liu Zongzhou and Wei Dazhong.
Many, like Gu Xiancheng, Gao Panlong advocated commodity farming and had a strong economic consciousness. Gao Panlong did oppose the imposition of commercial taxes and believed that the imposition of commercial taxes would rob the people of their wealth. However, he also opposed the increase in land rent taxes. In his opinion,
Restricting taxation is restricting imperial power. He believed that the harm of increasing land taxes lay in the verification of land acres. He advocated reducing the burden on people with little land and encouraging the reclamation of wasteland. He had a very speculative discussion with Zhang Yuan on establishing a warehouse to relieve famine -
Regardless of other Donglin Party members, as for Gao Panlong, through this long conversation, Zhang Yuan believed that Gao Panlong was indeed an upright man who took responsibility for the world, aspired to the world, advocated practical learning, and had a deep understanding of the sufferings of the people.
Sympathy. Five years ago, there was a serious flood in Sanwu. Gao Panlong wrote a letter to Li Sancai, the Governor of Water Transport, which made him burst into tears. As a result, he established the Tongshan Association, gathering money and rice every day to save the hungry people, and countless lives were lost. Of course, Gao Panlong also had some
He is stubborn and not good at tolerating other people's opinions, but who is a saint? Gao Panlong has a thorough understanding of the current situation like Zhang Yuan, so short-sightedness is inevitable——
Huang Zunsu had deep experience and would chime in to express his opinions from time to time. The conversation in Yiyongtang lasted for more than two hours. Zhang Yuan and Huang Zunsu were young and did not feel tired. Zou Yuanbiao, who was in his sixties, and Gao Panlong, who was in his fifties, were also in good spirits.
, Gao Panlong's face was originally red, but it was even redder after being roasted by the brazier. When he heard the beating of the midnight drum, the hall fell silent for a while to listen to the drum. At this time, he heard someone snoring. When he followed the sound, he saw Zhang E
Leaning on the back of the chair, with hands folded, he fell asleep——
Zou Yuanbiao laughed, stood up and said, "It's really a pleasure to meet all the talented people today and have lively discussions. It's already late at night, how about the five of you resting in the academy?"
Zhang Dai also wanted to doze off after hearing this, but he was not willing to sleep here. He quickly got up and said: "The five late students have a boat moored at the mouth of the canal. It's not far from here, so we don't need to bother the academy steward to make the bed and fold the quilt."
Zou Yuanbiao and Gao Panlong no longer wanted to stay, and sent Zhang Yuan and the other five people out of Yiyong Hall. Zhang E was woken up, and Mi Mi Dengden followed him away. Only then did Zhang Yuan realize that Zou Yuanbiao was limping and needed a stick to walk.
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Gao Panlong felt that this long conversation was still unfinished. To Zhang Yuan, Huang Zunsu said: "Please come back tomorrow to talk." He simply ignored Ni Yuanlu, Zhang Dai and Zhang E.
Huang Zunsu glanced at Zhang Yuan, who said: "Very good, I will come back tomorrow to listen to the teachings of these two gentlemen."
Zou Yuanbiao twirled his beard and said: "How dare you preach? These two young people are to be feared. I and Brother Jing Yi are both very enlightened tonight."
Zou Yuanbiao and Gao Panlong stood on the steps of Donglin Jingshe, watching two dim lanterns moving on the snow. Zhang Yuan and his party walked across the Panchi Bridge and headed towards the gate. On a snowy night with a cold wind, Gao Pan felt refreshed.
Long said: "Brother Nan Gao, what kind of person do you think Zhang Yuan is?"
Zou Yuanbiao said: "Amazing talent, extremely beautiful, unparalleled genius."
Zou Yuanbiao's eight-character comment on Zhang Yuan was already full of contempt, but Gao Panlong didn't feel it was excessive at all. He was silent for a moment and said: "Last year Liu Zongzhou came to visit and talked about this Zhang Yuan who was very enlightened and a seed for reading. Today,
As soon as I saw him, I knew that this boy was not willing to be just a scholar, but also had the ambition to govern the world and be an able minister. It is amazing that a seventeen-year-old boy has such knowledge. It is a pity that Mr. Jingyang has passed away and cannot participate in tonight's long conversation."
Watching Zhang Yuan and his entourage disappear at the gate, Zou Yuanbiao said: "Zhang Yuan may be someone like Zhang Taiyue in the future——"
Gao Panlong raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "Zhang Juzheng invaded the six ministries and acted arbitrarily. Brother Nan Gao's leg was broken by the imperial staff when he impeached Zhang Juzheng for seizing love. Since Zhang Yuan looks like Zhang Juzheng, why did Brother Nan Gao still do it?"
Do you think so highly of him?"
Zou Yuanbiao said: "I impeached Zhang Taiyue out of public anger rather than private grudges. In the past thirty years, I have lived in the countryside and witnessed the decline of the country. It hurt like my skin. After spending half my life ups and downs, I know how difficult Zhang Taiyue's governance was back then. He was a minister and worked for the country.
, but it’s not about trivial matters. It’s a pity that I was young and energetic at the time and couldn’t think of this. What’s more, it’s a pity that the Wanli New Deal implemented by Zhang Taiyue could not be inherited.”
Gao Panlong was extremely surprised. Zou Yuanbiao's attitude towards Zhang Juzheng now was completely different from that when he impeached Zhang Juzheng.
,Brother Nan Gao, please rest early, I am also tired."
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The next day, Zhang Dai, Zhang E, and Ni Yuanlu went to Huishan to cook tea in Jiquan, while Zhang Yuan and Huang Zunsu had a discussion with Gao Panlong, Zou Yuanbiao and Donglin students at Donglin Academy. Last night they only talked about political affairs, today they also talk about knowledge.
The spirit is to pursue knowledge as well as discuss political affairs. The so-called "tradition is passed on in practice and not in empty words", which quite a bit means that practice is the only criterion for testing truth——
On this day, both Huang Zunsu and Zhang Yuan became famous. In terms of knowledge, Huang Zunsu was still superior to Zhang Yuan, and Zhang Yuan was more knowledgeable. The two of them joined hands to discuss studies and politics with the scholars of Donglin. The atmosphere was lively. Gao Panlong and Zou Yuanbiao passed
During this day's discussion, I got to know Zhang Yuan better and cherished his talents. Zhang Yuan also had a new understanding of Gao Panlong and Zou Yuanbiao, the two major party leaders in Donglin, and he had a clear outlook on the path he would take in the future.
It’s clearer——
Zhang originally wanted to stay in the academy for two more days, but he couldn't stay longer because he had to take a roundabout way to Qingpu. On the early morning of the 19th of the winter lunar month, a boat with a white awning with five bright tiles left the Wuxi Canal port and headed for Suzhou. Qi Biaojia took the two
A servant went with him in the boat——
Zhang Dai learned the method of Min Wenshui and bought two large urns. The bottoms of the urns were paved with pebbles and filled with Hui spring water. However, it was impossible to ride on the wind and he couldn't afford to delay. Zhang Dai and Min Wenshui were fighting for each other these days.
After the New Year's friendship, the tea-making skills have greatly improved. Ni Yuanlu is also a fine connoisseur. She tastes Zhang Dai's tea and is full of praise——
The ship arrived at Changzhou County, Suzhou Prefecture before noon on the 20th. Zhang E didn't want to follow Zhang Yuan to socialize and stayed on the ship. Zhang Yuan and Zhang Dai went to visit Feng Menglong first. Feng Menglong was overjoyed and said that he was looking forward to Brother Zhang Yuan's arrival.
After lunch, we went to visit Fan Wenruo together. Fan Wenruo exchanged greetings for a while and said: "Brother Jie Zi, I, Fan's Fushui Shanfang Bookstore, have decided to join Hanshe Bookstore."
It was not easy for Fan Wenruo to make this decision. He thought about it again and again, and after hearing about Zhang Yuan's experience in the Imperial College, he finally made up his mind to change the name of his Fushui Shanfang Bookshop to the Suzhou Branch of Hanshe Bookstore——
Fan Wenruo is the head of the Han Society in Suzhou, and Zhang Chuangzhuang decided that Fan Wenruo would not miss this cooperation opportunity. There were no other changes to Fushui Shanfang Bookstore except changing its name. All assets are still owned by the Fan family, and the branch will not participate in the general administration.
Of the shares, only one-seventh of the annual income has to be handed over to the General Administration. It seems that Zhang Yuan is taking advantage of Fan Wenruo for free. However, in the future, any manuscripts that Fanhanshe Bookstore will publish will be given to the Suzhou branch.
At the same time, the Suzhou branch is responsible for the book marketing in South Zhili. With Hanshe as the backing, the Suzhou branch's income will definitely increase significantly compared to before——
Fan Wenruo immediately signed a contract with Zhang Yuan, and each of them pledged and deposited it. From today on, Fushui Shanfang Society became the Suzhou Branch of Hanshe Bureau. The competitor that must be defeated in the future is Wang Ruqian's Green Sky Square. The original Green Sky Square was engraved on
Feng Menglong's "Ancient and Modern Novels in Embroidered Portraits" was reprinted and published by the Suzhou Branch of Hanshe Bookstore as a ten-volume version of "Yu Shi Ming Yan". Jiao Hong's "Jiao Shi Bicheng" and Feng Menglong's new work "Warning Words" were also published by the Suzhou Branch and Qingpu
Hanshe Bookstore published the same issue——
In the evening of that day, Fan Wenruo hosted a banquet at his residence for the three Zhang brothers, Huang Zunsu, Ni Yuanlu, and Qi Biaojia, as well as the two vice-presidents of the Suzhou branch of the Hanshe, Wen Zhenmeng and Feng Menglong.
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