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Chapter 998 When the wind rises, when the wind suddenly stops (Part 2)

After meeting Wanyan Qingjue, Zuo Wenhuai and a group of companions left the military camp, got on the carriage that charged according to the station, and entered Chengdu before the sunset.

The four Huaxia Army soldiers who were traveling with him were actually all surnamed Zuo. They were children who entered the Huaxia Army one after another under the arrangement of Zuo Duanyou. Although there are master families in the Zuo clan, they are divided into different families, but they can be in the Huaxia Army under the arrangement of Zuo Duanyou. Those who have survived to this moment in the high-intensity war are considered talents who can stand alone.

"I made some inquiries before coming here. Uncle Clan came here this time, maybe he wants to call us back."

"After so many years in the Chinese army, my family has settled down. Why should I go back?"

"You can't just say that. Third grandpa taught us to come here with the intention that we could go back."

"Where should we go back? Wu Dynasty? Everything is so bad. There is no hope."

"Wen Huai, what did you say?"

"I think...it's better to listen to Uncle Quan's words before worrying about these things."

The spacious carriage entered the city all the way. In the peeling sunset, several gathered Zuo family members also discussed some topics of concern. When it was getting dark, they met the long-awaited guest in the garden of the guest house. Zuo Xiuquan and two brothers from the Zuo family who arrived earlier.

Everyone bowed to Zuo Xiuquan, then greeted each other, and then sat down in the dining room arranged in the guest house. Since the Zuo family paid for it, the dishes were prepared more sumptuously than usual, but not too extravagant. After sitting down, Zuo Xiuquan asked everyone one by one about their positions in the army and the details of the battles they had participated in, and then remembered several Zuo family members who died in the war.

"... When Third Uncle sent you to the Chinese Army, there were actually all kinds of discussions in the clan. Fortunately, I am very happy to see your expressions today. The children of those days are all mature today. Third Uncle's spirit in heaven, That's a relief. Come, for your third grandfather... let's toast him together."

After reminiscing about the past, Zuo Xiuquan, with tears in his eyes when talking about Zuo Duanyou, joined everyone in paying homage to the old man with far-sightedness.

After that, Zuo Xiuquan told everyone about the current situation of the Zuo family.

When the Wu Dynasty was still intact, the roots of the Zuo family were in the Central Plains. When the Jurchens went south and the Central Plains was in turmoil, the Zuo family followed the Jianshuo court southward. During the ten years of the Jianshuo Dynasty, the Zuo family had great relations with all parties. Qian, they also have a lot of connections in the court, but they did not expand economically like others, but based on knowledge, they provided information and insightful support to the various wealthy families. In the eyes of many people, In fact, it’s just keeping a low profile to raise your hopes.

Of course, on the other hand, after the Xiaocang River War, the Huaxia Army moved to the southwest and restarted business, and the Zuo family played an important role. At that time, the news of Ning Yi's death came out, and the Huaxia Army arrived in Liangshan. The foundation is unstable, and the Zuo family acts as a broker. On the one hand, it sells a large amount of arms to the Chinese army, and on the other hand, it transports a lot of food from the outside world into the mountains to support the Chinese army's recuperation.

Of course, such behavior was inevitably criticized at the beginning, but the Zuo family's perennial high hopes and low profile curbed some people's opinions. When the Huaxia Army started doing business with the outside world, the Zuo family became the most important intermediary between the Huaxia Army and the outside world. One. Their service is good, their fees are not high, and their integrity as scholars is guaranteed, which makes the Zuo family's private importance in the Wu Dynasty rise steadily. As long as they secretly choose to make deals with the Chinese army, even if He has no favorable impressions of the Chinese Army, but he is willing to maintain a good relationship with the Zuo family no matter what. As for the accusations against the Zuo family on the stage, they are completely wiped out.

When the Jurchens went south for the fourth time, Xiyin originally considered killing all the Zuo family living in Longxing (now Nanchang, Jiangxi). However, the Zuo family had already prepared and fled in advance. However, warlords from nearby groups such as Yu Gu

Sheng, Li Touhe and others subsequently surrendered the Jurchens. Of course, as the Battle of Changsha progressed, several warlords were greatly affected, and the Zuo family returned to Longxing.

Although the Zuo family did not have many troops at this time, due to the neutral attitude they had shown for a long time, all parties wanted to give him face. Even the people in the "little court" who conspired against Lin'an were not willing to do so easily.

To offend Zuo Jiyun, who was probably closer to the little emperor of Fuzhou.

In this way, even in the context of the Chinese Army defeating the Jurchen West Route Army with a great victory, the Zuo family alone does not need to show how groveling in front of the Chinese Army. Just because they are in extremely difficult circumstances

, can be regarded as completely equal allies with the Chinese Army. It can even be said that in the early days of Liangshan in Southwest China, they were a force that had a benevolence towards the Chinese Army. This was the result of Zuo Duanyou’s desperate bet in the last period of his life.

dividend.

After the Jurchens broke through Jiangnan, countless people fled, and naturally some members of the Zuo family died in such chaos. Zuo Xiuquan briefly explained all the situations, and then began to discuss business matters with a group of juniors.

"... Regarding the Jurchens' southward march, Third Uncle had a certain judgment. He asserted that it was inevitable that the Jurchens would go south, and the Wu Dynasty would probably not be able to withstand this attack. However, the Jurchens wanted to destroy the Wu Dynasty or control Jiangnan.

, absolutely impossible... Of course, even if such a situation occurs, it is your third grandfather's advice that the family does not control the army and does not directly get involved in military affairs."

Zuo Xiuquan looked at the people around the table, and then said: "Unless the Zuo family can compare with the Huaxia Army in military training, unless they can train an army like the Huaxia Army, then no army can be relied upon.

Just run away, run away when you need to, and your chances of surviving may be a little higher."

"Third Grandpa is wise." Zuo Wenhuai nodded at the table.

"But your Third Grandpa can't say for sure how the road ahead will go." Zuo Xiuquan looked at everyone and smiled, "This is also one of the purposes of my coming to the southwest this time."

"Do you want us to go back?"

"I discussed this matter with Mr. Ning, and he nodded." After Zuo Xiuquan said this, he tapped his fingers lightly on the table, "Besides, I am not going back to Longxing, nor to the Zuo family -

Of course I have to go back for a while - but the main thing is to go back to the Wu Dynasty."

After he said this, the room became quiet, and everyone was thinking about this matter. Zuo Xiuquan smiled: "Of course, I will try my best to consider your opinions."

"There is no hope for the Wu Dynasty." said the young man sitting under Zuo Wenhuai.

"In the future, it must belong to the Chinese army. We defeated the Jurchens. This is the first step. In the future, the Chinese army will conquer the south of the Yangtze River, attack the Central Plains, and reach the Kingdom of Jin. Uncle Quan, how can we not be here? I don't want to

Walk."

"Yes, Uncle Quan, only the Chinese army can save this world, why should we go to the Wu Dynasty?"

The three people on the seat expressed their opinions one after another, and the others pursed their lips quietly like Zuo Wenhuai. Zuo Xiuquan smiled and listened to what they said: "So, I have to consider your opinions. However, for this

I have my own opinion on this matter, and your third grandfather also had his own opinion back then. If you have time today, would you like to listen to it?"

Zuo Wenhuai said: "Uncle Quan, please speak frankly."

Zuo Xiuquan nodded: "First of all, it's the new imperial court in Fuzhou. You should have heard about it. The new emperor is very bold and different from the emperors in the past. They are making drastic reforms there, which is very interesting.

Maybe we can find a better way. Moreover, this new king was once a disciple of Mr. Ning. If you can go there, you will definitely have a lot to say."

He said this with a smile, and many people looked disapproving. However, after having been in the Chinese Army for so long, no one was in a hurry to express their opinions. Zuo Xiuquan glanced at everyone and nodded approvingly.

"Secondly, there is a group of people in Fuzhou, led by Li Pin, who are practicing some kind of New Confucianism. Although there are no amazing results at the moment, they were approved by your third grandfather back then. I think they

It is very possible that something can be done here. Even if it is difficult to turn the tide in the end, it can at least leave seeds or indirectly affect the future Chinese army. So they need us to go to a group of people and understand them.

The Huaxia Army thinks that you will be more suitable, but in fact, only you can go."

At this point, someone finally answered with a smile: "If they need it, we don't necessarily have to go."

Zuo Xiuquan nodded: "Of course, these two points may seem like trivial details at first glance, but they are nothing in front of what I am going to say next. This is what your third grandfather wanted to ask when he was dying.

Yours……"

He asked: "Is Confucianism really that bad?"

This question was simple and direct. There was silence in the hall for a while. Everyone looked at each other and no one spoke for a while. After all, such a question really needs to be answered. It can be simple or complicated, but no matter how the answer is, it is important at this moment.

Seems a little superficial.

"No need to answer." Zuo Xiuquan tapped his fingers on the table, "These are the words your third grandfather left before his death, and they are also some of the thoughts he wanted to tell everyone. Everyone knows that your third grandfather went to Xiaocang back then.

He and Mr. Ning had many debates. In the end, no one could convince the other. As a result, Mr. Ning used the facts to speak for war matters - he could only leave it to the facts, but for war

Other than that, your third grandfather left some thoughts..."

"I know what the Huaxia Army's attitude is towards Confucianism. Of course I also know what you will think of it after staying in the Huaxia Army for so long. Even if it is not heinous, at least it must be said to be inappropriate. But there are

One thing you should pay attention to is that Mr. Ning’s attitude towards eradicating Confucianism was very resolute from the very beginning. He also proposed the Four People, the Study of Things, and the overthrow of emotions, principles, and laws, which are very reasonable. But in practice, he

We have never done anything very radical."

"... He actually did not say that Confucianism is evil. He has always welcomed Confucian disciples' criticism of the Chinese army. He has also always welcomed real scholars to come to the southwest to discuss with everyone. He has also always admitted that some of Confucianism is not bad.

Things. You have been in the Chinese army about this matter. Do you think this is the case?"

Someone nodded: "After all, although Confucianism has many problems and has reached a dead end... there are indeed good things."

Zuo Xiuquan pointed at him: "But, with his prestige today, it can be said that Confucianism is heinous. You think this measure makes sense today. That's because Mr. Ning deliberately retained his measure, but in officialdom

, there is a saying that has always been said in the court, which is that overcorrection must be corrected before correcting. Mr. Ning did not do this. The sense of propriety is actually thought-provoking. Of course, you all have the opportunity to meet Mr. Ning directly. I guess you can

Ask him directly the reason for this, but it may be different from what I said today."

Everyone looked at him, Zuo Xiuquan smiled slightly and said: "Nothing in this world can be solved overnight, and no innovation can be so thorough that it does not require the foundation at all. The four people are very good, and the study of things is also a good thing. Emotions, principles, and laws may be a problem, but even if it is a

The problem is, it has been planted in the minds of people in this world for thousands of years. One day if you say it is not good, can you throw it away?"

"It is precisely because of these things that Mr. Ning's subsequent actions became more peaceful rather than more urgent. There are many details that can be said, but for the entire world, your Third Grandpa's view is that the best thing

Most likely it cannot be realized immediately. The worst thing is of course outdated, so just choose the mean. The path that will eventually work is between the Chinese Army and New Confucianism. The more they confirm each other and make choices, the more effective this path will be.

The easier it is to walk, the fewer people will die, and the more good things will be left behind in the future."

Zuo Xiuquan said calmly: "This means that the Chinese Army's path may not necessarily be clear. The so-called New Confucian innovation in Fuzhou may not really turn Confucianism upside down, but the two sides can communicate. It's like

Mr. Ning welcomes Confucian disciples to come and debate. If the things of the Chinese Army can stay in the east, then the east can do better. When the time comes, if the two better things can corroborate each other, the future will be brighter.

It will be easier to walk."

"As for Confucianism, what is Confucianism? Is the Confucianism of the sages today the same as today's Confucianism? What is the difference between the Confucianism of Confucius and the Confucianism of Mencius? In fact, Confucianism has been changing every moment for thousands of years.

By the time of the Han Dynasty, Confucianism had been integrated with Legalist theory, and the emphasis on inner sage and outer king was already different from Confucius' benevolence."

Zuo Xiuquan smiled and said, "Sage Confucius paid attention to educating all people back then. He alone had three thousand disciples and seventy-two sages. Think about it, he taught three thousand people. If each of these three thousand disciples were to teach dozens more

Hundreds of people, within a few generations, are all sages in the world, and the whole world is unified. But if you go forward, this will not work. When it comes to Dong Zhongshu, Confucianism is used for legalism, and it talks about inner saints and outer kings. If you go forward, like you

Mr. Ning said that if the people are not easy to control, then castrate their bloody nature. This is an expedient measure. Although it is useful for a while, the court slowly dies due to foreign aggression... Wen Huai, today's Confucianism in Mr. Ning's mouth remains unchanged.

, but what is Confucianism?”

He looked at Zuo Wenhuai and then at the crowd: "Confucianism originated from Confucius and has changed countless times over the past two thousand years. Our knowledge today is not so much Confucianism as it is 'practicable'

'Learning, once it doesn't work, it will definitely change. It may look bad today, but for all people in the world, it is difficult to defeat it directly. Just like what Mr. Ning said about the issues of morality, reason, and law, all people in the world will

This is how we live, if you suddenly say no, you will bleed..."

"Mr. Ning also knows that there will be bloodshed." Zuo Xiuquan said, "Once he conquers the world and starts to implement reforms, many people will bleed during the reforms, but if everyone is more prepared before then, maybe the bloodshed will be less

Less. This is what I mentioned earlier about the new king of the Wu Dynasty and the truth of New Confucianism... Maybe one day the Chinese Army will indeed conquer the world, and the Jin Kingdom, Wu Dynasty, Wu Qimei, Dai Mengwei and other clowns will all be gone.

Even at that time, the investigation of things, the four peoples, and the reform of emotions, principles, and laws will not go smoothly. If we already have some good things in New Confucianism, we can put them to use. Then you will say,

Is Confucianism at that time still Confucianism today? Does China at that time have to be China today?”

The hall was quiet for a while.

Zuo Xiuquan sat there and rubbed his hands lightly: "This is the greatest hope of Third Uncle in sending you to the Huaxia Army. You have learned good things and sent them back to the Wu Dynasty so that they can fight in the Wu Dynasty."

Turn around and send the good things that Wu Dynasty can still use back to the Chinese army. It may not be useful. Maybe Mr. Ning is so talented that he can directly solve all the problems. But if not, don’t forget that it is the most powerful thing in the world.

Stone can be used to attack jade."

"The old man has paved the way for this matter. Right now, only the Zuo family is the most suitable to do it, so I can only rely on you. This is your responsibility to the people of the world, and you should shoulder it."

The autumn wind passed through the hall, the candlelight swayed, and everyone was silent amidst these words.

The Zuo family is a big family, and it was originally a Confucian family that was very particular about superiority and inferiority. A group of children were sent to the Huaxia Army. Their opinions were insignificant. But after several years of experience in the Huaxia Army, including Zuo Wenhuai,

After experiencing the killings and being baptized by many of Ning Yi's ideas, he actually no longer valued the authority of the clan that much.

If Zuo Xiuquan had given them a blunt order, even in the name of Zuo Duanyou, who was the most respected by everyone, there would probably be no guarantee that there would be no problems. However, he did not do so. He followed the instructions from the beginning until the end.

Returning to the serious command: "This is your responsibility to the people of the world, and you should shoulder it."

After a moment of silence, Zuo Xiuquan still smiled and knocked on the table: "Of course, I'm not in such a hurry. You can think about these things more. My idea is that I might as well talk to Mr. Ning. But back to

This family matter is not for the rise and fall of my Zuo family. This time, there will be a big deal between the Chinese army and the new king of the Wu Dynasty. My opinion is that I still hope that you can participate in it...Okay,

That’s all for today’s business. The day after tomorrow, our family will watch the military parade together.”

Zuo Xiuquan smiled and stood up from his seat. Then some young people from the Zuo family stood up: "I will be in the team the day after tomorrow, and my uncle will be watching from above."

Someone answered: "Me too."

Everyone laughed, and Zuo Xiuquan showed an old man's smile and nodded repeatedly:

"Okay, okay, I'm promising, I'm promising, come on, let's talk about the war again..."

The autumn breeze was slightly drunk, and lamps were flashing inside and outside the guesthouse. Many people were coming in and out of the area, and the lights were still brightly lit in many offices of the Chinese Army.

Even in the courtyard where Ning Yi works, there are people coming and going one after another. People still have their own work. They are busy at work, waiting for the arrival of the golden autumn in August.

In the camp outside the city, Wanyan Qingjue looked at the stars in the sky, imagining her hometown thousands of miles away. At this time, most of the Jurchen troops returning from the north had returned to the Kingdom of Jin. Wu Qimai had died a few days ago. This

The news has not yet spread to the land to the south, the territory of the Kingdom of Jin, so there is another storm brewing.

Zuo Wenhuai and others spent a day in Chengdu looking for friends. Then August arrived.


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