"... Mr. Liu just said that some people left halfway. It depends on the situation. Some people join our Ordinance Department for fame and fortune. When they find that this is not a place where they can get fame and fortune, naturally they
Run fast. Needless to say, this type of people are opportunistic people. I don’t even bother to think about them. The other type of people left because they had different opinions. This is called different paths making it difficult to make plans. But it is undeniable.
, they contributed to the reform. Not to mention, take Lin Jue and Du Weijian as examples. They poured their efforts into the provisions of Changping's new law and the labor law. They also stayed up late thinking about it and stayed away for several days.
.To this day, I still feel grateful for these things. However, they cannot understand the reform ideas of me and Master Yan, so I can only bear the pain and let them go. Even for all of you here, if you want to leave, I will not.
It will stop you. I want you to understand that only the most determined people, the strongest people, can walk with me and Master Yan to the end. Then they can stand proudly in the wind and snow, and welcome the scorching sun after the snow."
"...Since the implementation of the new law, various rumors and criticisms have spread, some of which are even absurd. When the new law was promulgated, there was a severe drought in Gyeonggi and surrounding areas. Some people said that this was the fault of my new law. Some
There were earthquakes in some places, landslides in some places, and floods in other places. Some people all blamed it on my new law. As for some remarks that slandered me and Mr. Yan, there were even more remarks that slandered the new law. They were updated in new ways.
All kinds of things. They can always find reasons and words to slander. For this Qingjiao rebellion, they put the blame on the new law. I and Master Yan are not surprised at all. If they don't find a scapegoat for such a big thing,
If it’s not related to the new law, then it’s still them? It’s just that Master Yan and I are sad that the emperor has to stand up and bear the blame. This is what makes us most guilty..."
"...You have some thoughts and waverings in your hearts now. This is human nature, but it is also completely unnecessary. It only shows that you have not regarded the reform as a necessary undertaking in this life. You have failed to understand the importance of the reform to the country and the court.
Function. I can say this, even if there are droughts and floods in the world, earthquakes and landslides, and even local rebellions are caused by the accusations of thousands of people, what then? Compared with the overall situation, what is this compared with the collapse of the country?
The sage once said: A gentleman has three fears: fear of destiny, fear of great people, and fear of the words of sages. Today I have the right to change him. If it is for the sake of reform, what I want to say is three sentences: "There is no need to fear the changes of heaven, and no sympathy for the words of men."
, the ancestors were deficient in the Dharma'. Only by understanding these three deficiencies can reform be accomplished."
Everyone present opened their mouths in astonishment. They were extremely moved by the previous words, and even felt a little ashamed and blamed themselves. But when they heard these last few words, everyone was stunned. Not only them, but also Yan Zheng
Su Ye looked at Fang Dunru in surprise. He did not expect that Fang Dunru would say such a thing.
This is too much to say!!!
Liu Xiding was angry and surprised at first, and then a smile appeared on his lips. For several days, he was looking for Fang Dunru's flaws. How many times he sneaked into Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru's public house, eavesdropped on their conversations, and copied their poems.
He wanted to find the unique poems and essays of Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsheng. However, all his results were rejected by Wu Chunlai. They were either insufficient in power or far-fetched. But now, what did he hear with his own ears?
These three shortcomings are simply too outrageous. They are simply treacherous and unethical. They are simply an excellent opportunity falling from the sky.
"Everyone, these words are just what Fang Zhongcheng said in front of you. Fang Zhongcheng used these words to encourage you to firm up your determination to reform and not to be distracted by external disturbances. So just listen to it and don't think it has any other meaning. After you leave this door
, please don’t mention this matter again.”
Yan Zhengsheng hurriedly said a few words, trying to save Fang Dunru from these somewhat out-of-control remarks. Of course he knew that this was what Fang Dunru was thinking, and he actually agreed with these three shortcomings. However, these words were private between the two of them.
It was just a matter of communicating below, but saying it in front of so many people was a bit too much. He had to restore some of the impact and hint to everyone not to spread nonsense.
Fang Dunru was obviously aware of this, and nodded in agreement: "That's exactly what I mean. What Master Yan said is exactly what I meant. I'm definitely not desperate for the new law. I'm just telling you that some things are completely wrong."
We don’t have to pay attention to others who forcefully frame and frame the new law and throw dirty water on the reform. With the emperor’s strong support and your wholehearted dedication, the reform will surely succeed, and all of you here will complete your pioneering work and leave your name in history.”
Everyone nodded and said, "I understand what you two adults mean, and I have learned from you."
Liu Xiding nodded frequently and said: "Listening to the teachings of the two adults, Xiaguan felt that it was an eye-opener. It turned out that Xiaguan had read all the books he had written for so many years in vain. It was these two adults who truly understood the essence of the book. Xiaguan was so
I have been studying dead books for many years, and I feel really ashamed when I think about it. From now on, I will ask these two adults for advice, and I should not be arrogant."
This remark was a pun, which seemed to be flattering, but in fact it was hidden in its edge. The remark was insincere and quite playful. Yan Zhengsun was keenly aware of this and frowned as he looked at Liu Xiding, thoughtfully.
…
It was a dark night with a biting cold wind. Most of the people in Bianliang City had fallen asleep peacefully. A carriage stopped like a ghost at the entrance of Tongfu Lane in the middle of Maxing Street outside Donghua Gate. A figure jumped out of the carriage.
He came and got into the alley. Not long after, he appeared in front of the closed door of a wealthy mansion, reaching out and banging on the door.
The doorman inside opened the small door and poked his head out, shouting impatiently: "Who is it? It's so late at night, are you calling for a funeral?"
"Please tell Deputy Prime Minister Wu that Liu Xiding has something to ask for," the man said hoarsely.
"Why are we meeting? What Liu Xiding? What's the fuss in the middle of the night? My master has gone to bed long ago. If you have anything to do, please be early tomorrow." The doorman cursed and stretched out his hand to close the small door.
"Hey, hey, wait a minute. Brother, I really have something urgent to see Deputy Prime Minister Wu, please let me know. I can't afford to miss something important. No, you can use it to get a drink for this little thing.
It’s been a long journey, why don’t you go and report it?” Liu Xiding shrank his head in his hood, spoke in a low voice, and reached out to stuff a piece of silver into the man’s hand.
That person was not interested in any important matters, and eight out of ten people who came to see the Vice-Minister said so. However, considering the large ingot of silver in his hand, he could reluctantly go and report it. So he handed over the money.
He weighed it, kicked it in his arms and said, "Then just wait. I'll report it. It's not up to me to decide whether you see me or not. What did you say your name was just now? What's Liu Ding?"
"Liu Xiding..." Liu Xiding said hurriedly.
"That's right, Liu Xiding. It's strange for your parents to give you such a name. Xiding, hehe, your brother must be called Liu Dongding." The man at the door joked and closed the small door with a clang.
Liu Xiding rolled his eyes, huddled and stood under the porch, circling and waiting. After an unknown amount of time, footsteps were heard from inside. When the man appeared in front of Liu Xiding again, his face had changed, and he said with a friendly smile: "
Mr. Liu, please come quickly, my master wants to see you. Oh, it turns out you are an official, why didn't you tell me earlier? I just ignored you. You'd better take this money back, I don't dare to ask for it."
Liu Xiding snorted and stepped into the door. After walking a few steps, he turned back and took back the silver ingot held by the doorman and said, "Next time, you can polish your dog eyes."
The man looked at Liu Xiding's back and cursed in a low voice: "You idiot, what are you doing? If I had known this, I would have let you freeze outside for a while longer, you bastard."
Liu Xiding entered the courtyard and was greeted by a steward holding a lantern. He led Liu Xiding into the flower hall and served hot tea. He asked Liu Xiding to wait for a moment and said that the Vice Minister was getting up and getting dressed. Liu Xiding sat bored in the flower hall, wandering around.
Looking around, I was smacking my lips. The small flower hall of the Deputy Prime Minister was filled with calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, and there were many precious cultural objects. There was a jade Guanyin in the hall, which was crystal clear and smooth. Liu Xiding was a good person and came forward.
I went to take a look. It was carved from the finest Hetian jade. The Vice-President is extremely rich. The calligraphy and painting decorations in this small hall are probably worth hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.
There were footsteps and coughs at the back door, and Liu Xiding hurriedly returned to his seat and pretended to drink tea. The door curtain was lifted, and two maids led a person in with a lantern. The person's hair was disheveled, and he was wearing a fur coat and pajamas, casually
Wearing a pair of high-top cotton shoes, his face was full of exhaustion. It was Deputy Prime Minister Wu Chunlai who was disturbed in his sleep and was unhappy.
"I have seen the Deputy Prime Minister before, and I really shouldn't have bothered you at night. Please forgive me, Deputy Prime Minister." Liu Xiding stood up, walked forward quickly, and made a 90-degree respectful salute.
Wu Chunlai yawned and frowned: "Why are you here at this time? You are too casual. You just come to my house like this. Aren't you afraid of being noticed? If you want to see me, you must first notify the person I arranged to contact you.
, it’s up to him to report it to me, and then agree on a time to meet. You came to see me so arrogantly, if you were noticed by Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru, would you still be able to stay with them? You are very confused."
Liu Xiding said hurriedly: "Please calm down, Mr. Deputy Prime Minister. The matter is really important, and I am anxious to report it, so I don't care about anything else."
Wu Chunlai sat on a chair, picked up a teacup, blew tea and asked nonchalantly: "What's the big deal? Did you get some innocuous poems and remarks by Yan Fang again?"
Liu Xiding's face turned red, and he leaned closer and whispered: "Mr. Deputy Prime Minister, this time is not painless. This time, Fang Dunru said something treasonous and unethical."
"Oh?" Wu Chunlai looked up at Liu Xiding's slender face and said, "What did he say?"
