In total, I haven't seen Xu Ling for more than a year.
It's not that Xu Ling was squeezed out, but that the old man believed that he was old and should make room for those who came after him, so he took the initiative to resign and return to his hometown. He even resigned from his position as the headmaster of Chengdu Academy. However, this did not mean that Xu Ling was excluded.
This means that he cannot leave his home, but travels to various academies in the Han Dynasty, firstly to collect knowledge, and secondly to give lectures.
In the past, Xu Ling, as the headmaster of Chengdu Academy, could not escape from Chengdu Academy for most of the year. Now, without the last bit of restraint in this worldly world, there is no one in the world.
He can be restrained.
Especially when Xu Ling was leaving, Li Xingchen gave him the title of Taifu. Although this was just a false title, it is known that Li Xingchen gave it to Xu Ling in the name of "Emperor's Master" to express his respect for Xu Ling.
respect.
At the same time, with the title of Taifu on his head, even if Xu Ling was a commoner, no one would dare to do anything to him wherever he went.
"Mr. Xiaomu, please!" Li Xingchen walked out of the imperial study in person and welcomed Xu Ling in.
Xu Ling has been giving lectures in various academies almost this year. The scars on his face are a bit deeper, but his snow-white hair is hanging down, and the old man is leaning on crutches but straightening his back. He looks energetic, even better than the one who left.
It’s time to be more energetic.
After all, for a person of this age, there is nothing more glorious than having a world full of peaches and plums, and Li Xingchen fulfilled Xu Ling's wish.
Seeing the figure of Lieutenant Chi Chifan in the imperial study room, Xu Ling was a little surprised and frowned slightly: "Your Majesty, is this a couple quarreling, or is there some official business?"
People in the imperial study also saluted Xu Ling one after another.
Li Xingchen lowered his voice and said: "The naval warship is short of the last sum of money. I can't use the money of the inner government. As a result, it hinders the construction of the free school. No, I have a problem!"
"It's good to have opinions," Xu Ling said with a smile. Ever since he became a young man without an official position, he and Li Xingchen have become both teachers and friends, and their words naturally became more casual. "The army is the barrier and defense of the country.
Guards, and students are the future and hope of the country. If a country wants to develop and move forward, both are indispensable. Your Majesty cannot favor one over the other. If you only develop the army, then it will be difficult for a big man to become a rich and powerful man."
"Of course I understand this truth." Li Xingchen was a little unhappy.
Why does Xu Ling seem to have heard the news and came to cause trouble?
Although one is the present and the other is the future, if there is no present, where will the future come from?
Therefore, no matter what, Li Xingchen will still insist on concentrating his money on the navy.
In this era, without national defense, it is useless to develop the economy and education.
At the same time, the most important way to obtain money is to increase revenue and reduce expenditure. Just reducing expenditure will not have any effect. The reason why Li Xingchen vigorously developed the navy is to count on the navy to play a role in increasing revenue. Otherwise, he would not emphasize that "the old is no longer good".
Go, new ones won’t come.”
Xu Ling then said: "The imperial court is in financial difficulty, and only the veteran has heard about the need for funds for volunteer studies. It is really the fault of the veteran."
Xu Ling's change of subject surprised everyone.
"The purpose of free education is to support children from poor families and the military families of the Han Dynasty. This is an unprecedented act of conscience. Your Majesty and the empresses in the harem are so kind-hearted that they use their own money to support people's education, which is even more touching," Xu Ling
He said calmly, "But the literary world has never seen the reason why Your Majesty and the empresses are worried about money matters and just sit back and watch. The old minister has asked someone to pawn all the calligraphy and paintings in the house, and the money in exchange may be a drop in the bucket."
Li Xingchen was startled for a moment, and then he looked at Yuchi Chifan.
Li Xingchen could see the surprise on Yuchi Chifan's pretty face gradually turning into surprise.
All of Xu Ling's calligraphy and paintings, what is the concept?
We must know that the calligraphy and paintings of Xiaomu Gong Xu Ling on the market are truly priceless. Who doesn't want to have the masterpieces of contemporary literary giants and Xingtan scholars hanging in their homes?
"At the same time, I have also mobilized teachers and students from various colleges to actively donate money," Xu Ling said immediately, "Whether it is one tael of silver, a calligraphy and painting, or a copper plate, it can always make some difference."
"Why did Duke Xiaomu do this!" Li Xingchen felt helpless.
If Xu Ling makes such a fuss, it will probably turn into a massive fund-raising event.
Building a free school is, in a small way, just charity from the court, and is no different from giving porridge after a war or natural disaster. But in a big way, it is for the overall development of education and the culture of society.
Improving social standards for the harmonious development of society is a century-old plan.
Therefore, from a small perspective, it is perfectly fine for the court to take responsibility, but from a large perspective, it is an unshirkable responsibility for everyone in the entire era and society.
Coupled with Xu Ling's appeal, you can imagine what the scene will be like in the end. A generous person will definitely spend a lot of money, even a stingy person. In this case, if you don't show your expression, others will poke you in the back.
"For the great prosperity of the Han Dynasty, and for future generations to enjoy peace and prosperity." Xu Ling said with a smile, "Helping the poor is not just the task of the court, everyone should do their part."
Li Xingchen solemnly handed over to Xu Lingyi: "In this way, the problem will be solved."
"But this kind of fund-raising can only be done once. I'm afraid I won't be able to raise much for Your Majesty next time." Xu Ling sighed and returned the gift to Li Xingchen, "I acted based on my own conscience, not under His Majesty's orders.
Therefore, Your Majesty does not need to thank me, I really cannot afford it."
"I am thanking Duke Mu on behalf of those children."
Xu Ling waved his hand: "If they want to thank you, let them use their own contribution to this era to thank me in the future. Other empty-name old men can't use it and don't need it."
Li Xingchen was silent for a moment, smiled, and said nothing more.
Xu Ling said goodbye and walked out of the imperial study.
This was the place where he had been greatly disappointed with Chen Xu, and he did not intend to stay too long.
"I send you to Duke Xiaomu."
"Your Majesty has more important things to do, so there's no need." Xu Ling waved his hand and walked away.
In the end, Li Xingchen did not chase him out. He turned around and said helplessly: "This Xu Xiaomu's temper has become even more unpredictable after he retired and returned to his hometown."
Without the constraints of his official position, Xu Ling no longer had to look forward and backward. Even with Li Xingchen, he had the confidence to be rude.
"But Duke Xiaomu finally solved the urgent problem." Qin Sizu and others also breathed a sigh of relief, otherwise they would really be afraid of a fight between His Majesty and Concubine Xian in the imperial study today.
Although this possibility is unlikely, but if we are really anxious, who knows what will happen?