Yang Tinghe felt pity in his heart. He really didn't know much about Li Dongyang's past. He only knew that his mentor became famous at a young age and passed the imperial examination at the age of sixteen. He knew very little about Li Dongyang's personal life. He had only vaguely heard about it.
Hearing these past events from my mentor himself today really makes people feel sad and sad.
"My mentor... has suffered. My mentor has experienced all the sufferings in the world. However, my mentor is open-minded in front of others and has never shown any signs of decadence. In the court, he has never slacked off. My mentor is really very human. My mentor has never talked to others.
Talk about this."
Li Dongyang smiled bitterly and said: "Tinghe, life is an experience. You have to suffer life and death, ups and downs, honors and disgrace. Do you have to cry all day long? Besides, I am not the only one who suffers in the world. All the people in the world, the common people,
How many people have experienced the pain of life and death and the pain of eternal farewell? Everyone has their own suffering. What I can do is not complain and be decadent. What I have to do is to use myself to help others, be empathetic and of one mind. Use my ability to reduce the world.
Human suffering, this is what I want to do."
Yang Tinghe looked up at his teacher. Suddenly, he seemed to see light on Li Dongyang's wrinkled face and mottled sideburns.
"What I want to do is to use my ability to make this world a better place. Let the people less suffer from poverty and displacement, and less suffer from hunger and cold. Let their parents and children reunite, and not suffer the pain of separation and death. Let them
There is money when you are sick
Ask a doctor to see a doctor. To put it simply, it is to revive the Ming Dynasty and let the people live and work in peace and contentment. Since I am in a high position, I must work hard to do this and make the world less miserable, so that I can comfort my heart. Tinghe, you understand me
heart?"
Yang Tinghe silently looked up to his mentor, and his heart was greatly shaken. His mentor had a heart of compassion, and what he wanted to do was to serve the country and the people. Such a noble character, Yang Tinghe felt ashamed.
"Students are ashamed, students are ashamed." Yang Tinghe said softly.
Li Dongyang chuckled and said: "You don't have to be like this. I think so in my heart, but I don't have the ability to do it. After all, it is just a fantasy. Things above the court are changing and difficult to control. We will never be able to get rid of the fight and strife.
.I was also forced to do many things that I didn’t want to do.
Qing. I just feel that if I can't even maintain my position in the court and can't even withstand the criticism of my political opponents, how can I realize the wishes I have in mind. Therefore, I have given up on my principles in many things.
There is nothing we can do about this. When you are in the court, you have no choice but to do what you want."
Yang Tinghe knew what Li Dongyang was talking about. Li Dongyang was criticized for losing his principles. At the critical moment, he refused to resign with Liu Jian, Xie Qian and others in order to keep his position. But now it seems that Li Dongyang just doesn't want to be emotional and has lost his ability.
It's just a chance to realize your wish.
Although the mood was high for the moment, was it right to leave the court, return home to retire, and give up the struggle like Liu Jian did to Xie Qian? Li Dongyangxu and Wei She kept their positions as chief assistants, but they could still do something to contain the inner court.
Should he be criticized for his power? What is right and what is wrong may not be clear with such a simple judgment.
"Tinghe, I know that in your heart you feel that I am too tolerant and even a little weak. Maybe this is what I have learned after experiencing many pains in life. Maybe this has become a habit, so that I can be in court.
The people in the hall naturally tolerated it. But is it the best policy to be unnecessarily impulsive? Today in the hall,
, when you did that, did you ever think about the consequences? Why did you do that without any evidence? Do you really want to risk everything and resign and return home? What about your previous great ambitions and oaths? Where are your ambitions?
Are your wishes to revitalize the outer court and revive the country achieved by relying on recklessness and impulsiveness?" Li Dongyang said in a deep voice.
Yang Tinghe moved his lips, but swallowed what he wanted to say.
"The student is ashamed." Yang Tinghe said.
Li Dongyang frowned and said: "You don't have to be afraid that I will be angry. You can say whatever you want. If you are confused today, you will act impulsively in the future."
Yang Tinghe breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Li Dongyang and said: "Teacher, do you think forbearance is the best way? Liu Jin has already matured, and my outer court has been almost eroded by him. Thousands of horses are in silence, and no one dares to go against him.
Now only
We can rely on the cabinet and a few adults to survive. A large number of officials have turned to Liu Jin. Not only has our situation not improved, but it has become worse and worse. Is this the effect we want to achieve by keeping a low profile and acting patiently?
?”
Li Dongyang's face turned ugly. He frowned and said, "The more this happens, the more we have to be cautious and patient. When the waves wash away the sand, what if those people who are at both ends of the spectrum are gone? Do we have to rely on them to achieve anything?"
Yang Tinghe slowly shook his head and said: "Teacher, students don't see it that way. Students think that blindly forbearing will only make people lose confidence and become depressed. Most people's will is not firm. Besides, selfishness is human nature. They choose
The choice that is beneficial to them is not a double-edged sword, nor is it an immoral act. It is because we do nothing that they will leave."
Li Dongyang coughed violently. Yang Tinghe stepped forward to help him, but Li Dongyang waved his hand to stop him. He gasped and said: "Say, just... tell me everything, so that I know what you really think."
Yang Tinghe hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and said: "Teacher, the student actually doesn't want to do that today. After all, I have no evidence in hand. Speaking of which, I can't produce real evidence. With Yang Yiqing's personal letter, it is
Not convincing."
Li Dongyang said hoarsely: "But you still did it."
Yang Tinghe said: "Yes, the students still did that. The students originally hoped that Yang Yiqing could successfully suppress the rebellion, reverse the decline of our outer court, and let the emperor understand that when the country is in crisis, it is my outer court who can share his worries.
But things went against expectations, Zhang Yanling got the great credit for suppressing the rebellion, and Yang Yiqing almost caused a catastrophe. This made the students very disappointed."
Li Dongyang frowned and said: "Is it as bad as you say? Both Yang Yiqing and Zhang Yanling have contributed, wouldn't everyone be happy? It's really inappropriate for you to write to Yang Yiqing and ask him to exclude Zhang Yanling."
Yang Tinghe looked at Li Dongyang and said: "Teacher, do you think everyone deserves credit? Yang Yiqing wrote to me and told me that it was Zhang Yanling who gave alms to Yang Yiqing. It was a humiliation to my outer court. If it weren't for the fear that someone would attack Yang Yiqing's army
How can you accept this kind of charity when you make a fuss about your defeat? How can Zhang Yanling be so generous? This matter is a handle, and he has it in his hands."
Li Dongyang said: "Tinghe, that Zhang Yanling came to the court to help you out today."
Yang Tinghe said: "Who wants him to come forward? The student doesn't need him to help me. He is just asking me to accept his favor. If he hadn't seen his teacher being so angry at the time, the student would never have asked him to be a peacemaker."
Li Dongyang looked at Yang Tinghe blankly, with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
"Teacher, the reason why the students in the court came forward today is to set an example. Let the officials in the outer court know that there are still people who are not afraid of eunuchs and risk everything for the sake of justice. I, Yang Tinghe, have entered the cabinet
, as a cabinet minister, you have to set an example, you have to boost morale, you have to
Dare to give up, rather than be greedy for the status of cabinet minister and dare not act. Students believe that morale must not be let down. At this time, it is difficult to be very brave without extraordinary actions. Students should tell them with their own actions, even if
Even if you lose your official position, you must not lose your integrity or your integrity.”
Yang Tinghe was immersed in his own world and spoke loudly without knowing it. He didn't notice the drastic change in Li Dongyang's face, nor did he notice that his words actually negated what Li Dongyang said before. There was even sarcasm in them.
What Li Dongyang meant. He was completely immersed in excitement.
Li Dongyang slowly leaned on the pillow, looking away from Yang Tinghe and looking at the sachet hanging above his head.
"Teacher, the student is actually not completely without evidence. Didn't Zhang Yanling jump out to testify? Maybe he was inspired by the student. Otherwise, how could he dare to do that?" Yang Tinghe said to himself.
Li Dongyang sighed: "You...you really didn't see it? What he said was all lies. If he had evidence, would he hold back? You are afraid you don't know Zhang Yanling's temperament. He fabricated evidence to save you
Well. Oh, it’s really...what a sin..."
Yang Tinghe said in shock: "What did the teacher say? He made up the evidence? To save me? How is that possible?"
Li Dongyang waved his hands and didn't want to say anything. Yang Tinghe frowned and said, "Even so, Tinghe doesn't need his rescue. Since students dare to do this, they must have countermeasures."
Li Dongyang suddenly sat up and shouted loudly: "What countermeasures? Go and ask the Queen Mother? Go and ask the Queen Mother to help you intercede in front of the emperor? Go and use your crooked ways to save yourself? Tinghe, Tinghe, you have already embarked on this journey.
Do you know that you have gone astray? I just can't bear to say it, how can you...how can you go in and out of the Queen Mother's palace? How can you do it? "
Yang Tinghe opened his mouth in astonishment and looked at Li Dongyang blankly, his face turning from white to red, and then turned as red as blood.
"You think no one knows about this, right? I've known it for a long time. I just couldn't tell it clearly. I thought you could figure it out on your own and pull back from the brink. Tinghe, you really disappoint me. What are you doing?
You are willing to fall into despair and go to a desperate situation. Why on earth do you do this? I am really heartbroken." Li Dongyang sighed.
Yang Tinghe slowly moved away from Li Dongyang's bedside and stood a few steps away. He slowly said: "Teacher, since you know everything, the student has nothing to hide. The student is not willing to fall for himself, the student is just finding another way. Queen Mother
If you are willing to help us, our things will be much easier.
After all, she is the mother of the emperor. And the student is not as bad as the teacher said. The student has not done anything to slander the palace. There is no compromise between the student and the Queen Mother. The student just teaches her to read and write poems.
, just playing the piano and playing chess. Students swear to God."
Li Dongyang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Ting He, then you are even more inappropriate. You flirt with the Queen Mother, but you don't show any affection. You seduce the Queen Mother purely for utilitarian purposes, and you do this when the Queen Mother is depressed and lonely. This is
Is this what you should do? Isn't this more abominable, more immoral, and more shameless?"
Yang Tinghe looked extremely ugly and said loudly: "Teacher, what's wrong with the students? Is it wrong for the students to try their best to revive the outer court? Isn't everything the students do the teachings of the teacher? Teacher, have you forgotten that you were
Are you going to make a power and money transaction with Zhang Yanling in exchange for his support for the foreign court and what you said when he recommended me to the cabinet? Have you forgotten?"
Li Dongyang frowned and said, "What did I say?"
Yang Tinghe said in a deep voice: "You said, 'If you want to see the light, you must first experience the darkness. Walking through the quagmire of darkness and walking to the sunny place is the winner. The darkness you have walked through is just that.
It's just a means to the light.' You also said, 'Tinghe, you have to get used to the darkness and get used to being covered in dirt and fresh food.
Blood is used to being with demons. As long as you have light in your heart, you can use any means. In a world where demons are dancing, if you don't become a demon, you will be torn to pieces by their claws and gnawed by their wolf kisses.
There are none left. You have to be someone with sharper claws and more vicious methods to defeat them.'"
Li Dongyang began to cough violently and couldn't help coughing.
Yang Tinghe waved his arms and said loudly: "Teacher, if the student doesn't hesitate to do this, isn't he practicing your teachings? But you said the student is shameless. What exactly does the teacher want the student to do? Can you be satisfied? Can the teacher teach me?"
"Get out!" Li Dongyang shouted loudly, waving his hands and coughing.
"Teacher!" Yang Tinghe shouted.
"Get out!" Li Dongyang coughed hoarsely and shouted hoarsely.
"What's wrong, Master? What's wrong with you, Master? Why are you arguing again?" Zhu rushed in from outside.
"Tell him to get out. From now on, he is not allowed to set foot in my house." Li Dongyang shouted loudly. There was already bloodshot eyes at the corners of his mouth.