"Book of Changes" says: Heaven is moving vigorously, and a gentleman is constantly striving for self-improvement.
Dr. Sanlu once said: The road is long and long, and I will search up and down...
This is the way of a gentleman.
However, as the saying goes, it is easier said than done. Everyone understands the truth. Indeed, there are many people who follow the footsteps of the sages and yearn for a pure life, but they often get bruised and bloody in reality. They either lower their heads and live in the dust, or
Walk forward with pride on your back.
How difficult it is...
Pei Xingjian and Shangguan Yi were not deeply touched by his emotion.
Needless to say, Pei Xingjian came from a well-known family and became famous at a young age, and his life was smooth and prosperous. Shangguanyi's life experience was investigated a little, but he was also from a family of officials. His ancestors also served as the prefect of Dingxiang during the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and they were on the border. These two can
It is said that he is the best among the children of the aristocratic family. How has he ever suffered the cold treatment and suppression that Su Dingfang did?
Summer insects cannot speak of ice...
The heavy rain outside the window has gradually stopped, and the downpour has turned into a steady drizzle. Several large trees have been planted in the courtyard. The dust has been washed away by the rain, and the branches and leaves are green and fresh.
The three of them were drinking and chatting in the check-in room, and the atmosphere was quite good.
Shangguan Yi toasted the two of them and asked with some worry: "The navy has seized many properties of the Wang family, and members of the local clans in Jiangnan are also involved in these properties. If they are all confiscated, I am afraid it will arouse the resentment and resentment of the Jiangnan nobles.
If there is a rebound, I hope the governor will think twice before taking action."
Since ancient times, people have not fought with officials.
Now that Wang Jingxun has provoked the navy, causing all his family's property to be seized, how can there be any reason to spit out the meat that has gone into the navy's mouth?
It's just that Jiangnan is no better than other places. The Jiangnan nobles have been entrenched in the land of Wu and Yue for hundreds of thousands of years. They are deeply entrenched and intertwined. That is to say, Fang Jun's methods and strength coexist with the emperor's backing behind them, so that they can ignore the dangers that lead to the turmoil in Jiangnan.
Attack these clans brazenly.
Su Dingfang's prestige is naturally far inferior to that of Fang Jun. If he covets those goods and real estate and drives the Jiangnan nobles into a hurry, I am afraid they will not give up.
Pei Xingjian shook his head and said: "How can the Navy or Huating Town swallow that kind of goods? Moreover, if it is swallowed like this, it will be too ugly to eat. A gentleman loves money and gets it in a wise way. We
You should keep your body upright and be upright! A gentleman is magnanimous, but a villain is always worried. Unjust wealth should not be taken. It should be obtained without means and used without restraint. If you are afraid, you will not dare to be arrogant and you can achieve virtue. If you are fearless, you will be obedient.
What he desires will bring disaster. If a person loses his sense of awe, he will become arrogant, unscrupulous, and even greedy and lawless in his dealings with others, ultimately harming others and himself."
Shangguan Yi quickly raised his hand and said, "I've been taught a lesson."
All of them are comrades with lofty ambitions for their official careers. They should always be vigilant to strictly adhere to their limits and "never forget their moral integrity when they are poor, and their moral principles when they are rich".
Pei Xingjian smiled and returned the greeting with his hands raised: "There is no need to be polite as a master of the Shangguan. In terms of age and official position, you are above me. How can I dare to say 'taught'?"
Shangguan Yi said solemnly: "There is no priority in learning, and the master is the teacher. Although you, my dear brother You Shao, are younger, you have a steady mind and an open mind, so you can be a teacher. We read the books of sages, and when we are young, we are determined to achieve success and help the world."
, If you are poor, you have to take care of yourself. The most important thing is to have the breeze in your sleeves, the iron bones, money, and other things outside the body. It is useless to have too much!"
Pei Xingjian: "..."
This is embarrassing!
We just want to say that the Wang family in Taiyuan will provide the benefits with both hands, and there is no need to waste time coveting them to avoid getting their hands dirty and ruining their reputation...
Although Su Dingfang is upright and upright, he has been immersed in officialdom for many years. What kind of tricks have he never seen?
At this moment, seeing Pei Xingjian's embarrassed look on his face but still having to agree, I felt sad and funny at the same time.
Speaking of which, Shangguan Yi, like himself, is too upright and does not know how to adapt. Such a person may be able to make a difference in the officialdom and even occupy a high position because of his outstanding ability, but he lacks the tact to weigh the pros and cons of choices.
The final outcome is hard to say.
On the contrary, Pei Xingjian, the youngest, is wise and capable, but most importantly, he is thick-faced and has a dark heart. These people are born to be in the officialdom, and their future achievements may far exceed those of the two of them.
I couldn't help but think of Fang Jun who was far away in Chang'an.
Over the past few days, Fang Jun had suffered a lot. It was extremely rare that he didn't fight back aggressively due to his temperament. Now someone stabbed the tip of a knife directly into his lungs, and he
How can you bear it?
Perhaps for the sake of the overall situation, the real culprits behind the scenes cannot be dealt with, but towards the Wang family of Taiyuan, they will never be merciful.
Taiyuan Wang family has a headache...
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Su Dingfang's guess was pretty much the same.
But the Taiyuan Wang family has more than just a headache?
The whole family was in panic, and the two Wang Jingzhi brothers were going crazy!
Wang Chongji was the eldest son of his father Wang Gui. He inherited his father's title and was granted the title of Duke of Yongning. He was worshiped as a lieutenant of the Lord and was on duty in Shangshu Province. He worked under Shangshu Zuopushe and the British Duke Li Ji. This is
He is mature and prudent, has a kind-hearted temperament, and is upright in dealing with things. Li Ji appreciates him very much.
However, at this moment, Wang Chongji was roaring and cursing at home, and even broke two tea cups in succession. How could there be any trace of his "mature and prudent" style?
"Lawless, simply lawless! The sky-shaking thunder is strictly controlled by the imperial court. With Fang Er's favor, if the gunpowder manufacturing workshop is handed over to the emperor's personal management and control, is Wang Jingxun taking the courage of a leopard?
, dare to reach out to Zhen Tianlei? He thinks that my Wang family has not killed everyone in the family, and has not overthrown the entire clan, so he wants to give it a strong push?"
Wang Chongji was so angry that his face turned red and he cursed loudly.
Wang Jingzhi saw a room full of servants and maids hanging their heads like quails. Even several elders in the clan were trembling under Wang Chongji's anger. He couldn't help but dissuade him: "Brother, don't be angry. Although Wang Jingxun deserves death for his crime,
, But Your Majesty is wise and can see every detail with a candle shining thousands of miles away. We are in the middle of the pass and have no knowledge at all in advance, so it may not necessarily involve my royal family."
Since entering the Tang Dynasty, the Taiyuan Wang family has been highly trusted by two generations of emperors. His father, Wang Gui, was regarded as his mentor by His Majesty Li Er and respected him the most. As a result, he was able to marry Princess Nanping and become the emperor's son-in-law.
The Wang family has everlasting honor and favor.
Just now, a servant from Jiangnan brought back news that there was a huge commotion in Huating Town. Hundreds of thunderbolts were stolen. Finally, some of them were found in Wang Jingxun's home. Then Wang Jingxun "committed suicide out of fear of crime"...
The whole clan is shocked!
But Wang Jingzhi did not panic. The Wang family had no knowledge of the whole matter. It was Wang Jingxun who sought death alone. Even though the Wang family was inevitably implicated in the end, given His Majesty's generosity and the Wang family's past achievements, it was not too much.
serious.
It's just that this flaw in reputation is more painful than the emperor's punishment...
However, it is completely unnecessary for Wang Chongji to be so chaotic and furious.
When Wang Chongji heard his brother refuting him, he glared angrily and reprimanded: "Are you confident because you are the emperor's son-in-law? A saint is still respectful of small things and cautious, never misses the right moment, and even shoots a hundred times and repeats the warning, which will bring disaster. Your Majesty
My father's favor is not unlimited. The blessings left by my father need to be managed well, rather than squandered unscrupulously. Accumulated love will become a blessing, and accumulated resentment will become a disaster. If a carbuncle is bound to break out, there will be many victims.
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Wang Jing was stunned for a long time, his face full of shame.
I have had everything going smoothly since I was born. I have never known what hardship and waste are. I enjoy the glorious status brought by my ancestors with peace of mind. However, I never know that the reason why this honor is passed down from generation to generation is precisely because of the hard work of each generation in the family.
Through business, the Taiyuan Wang family has enjoyed prosperity and wealth that lasted for thousands of years.
"A husband's accumulated love will become a blessing, and accumulated resentment will become a disaster. If a carbuncle is bound to break out, there will be many victims!"
I am familiar with "Huainanzi", but I just discovered today that I have never understood it. It is just a shadow of a wild goose crossing the cold pond, and I have never truly understood the essence of it.
My eldest brother, whom I had never thought highly of in the past, surprised me.
He quickly stood up, bowed his hands to the ground, and said shamefully: "Big brother's lesson, little brother will bear it in mind, and I will never dare to act rashly again!"
Wang Chongji nodded slightly and sighed: "I am not scolding you because of my brother, but the situation is really not optimistic! Such a serious crime was certainly committed by Wang Jingxun alone, but how could the family stay out of it? Your Majesty can say that this matter involves a lot.
, Your Majesty is certainly not far away and has widespread involvement, and it is very possible to suppress it with one hand. But don’t forget, this thunder was stolen from the warehouse in Huating Town, and injured several soldiers and destroyed a lot of goods. Now my family
All the properties in the south of the Yangtze River were seized by the navy, which obviously aroused the anger of the navy. Under such circumstances, how could Fang Jun just let it go?"
Wang Jing was stunned for a moment.
Yes, the whole thing happened in Jiangnan. Fang Jun seemed to be sitting in the middle of the war and had nothing to do with it, but it was Jianfeng who pointed it out!
With this kid's tough temper, how can he swallow his anger and settle the matter?