After making up his mind, Huang Qiong cleared his throat and continued: "Brother Fan, I once heard Fan Jian talk about some things in your mansion. I know that the Fan family in Xiangyang is known for helping the weak, helping the poor, spreading wealth through righteousness, and He was famous for his eagerness for public good and his goodwill. During times of famine, he would open warehouses to release grain and assist the court in providing relief to the victims."
"On weekdays, we open free clinics, help the elderly and the young, and take in homeless old people and young children. This is a model for all the families in this dynasty. But I would like to ask Brother Fan, who is the most accomplished chivalrous person? ? There is an old saying: If you are poor, you can only take care of yourself, but if you are successful, you can help the world. The Fan family has always been eager for public justice and should set an example for the world."
"But how many people in this world can be saved by the power of the Fan family alone? From what I have seen, the warriors galloped on the battlefield with their horses and whips, fighting bloody battles to protect their homes and the country. The strong men were hungry, eating the meat of barbarians, laughing and talking about thirsty Drink the blood of the Huns. Literary men, who assist the Holy Lord to create a peaceful and prosperous age and make the people of the world prosperous and healthy are truly worthy heroes."
"I have heard that Fan Mansion in Xiangyang has disciples and children all over the world. But now in the north of our Da Qi, there are Bei Liao who have always been eyeing me and have never given up their ambition to herd horses in the Central Plains. In the west, there are Tubo and Uighurs who have been harassing me in Da Qi all day long. All tribes. I would like to ask, the children of your family are known for their strong martial arts, but how many of them join the army to kill the enemy?"
"How many people participate in the imperial examination, serve as pastors for the emperor, and comfort the people? There are so many children in your family, how many of them can do it? From what I see, your family's behavior is just to be alone. He is not yet a hero. Only those who dare to take responsibility for the country and the people should be called heroes."
After Huang Qiong said this, he heard that the King of England's words were a bit insulting to his family. He thought that his family's actions were not worthy of being called a hero, and no matter how well-educated he was, he would not be able to accept it. What's more, Fan Dao himself is not a well-educated person. After hearing this, he immediately retorted: "Are the words of the King of England a bit excessive?"
"Can't I be called a hero if I don't work hard for you surnamed Huang? What a joke, what kind of bullshit are you talking about? Since the founding of the country, this dynasty has always regarded the people of Jianghu as grass bandits. Not only has it established two towns in the north and south, but also specializes in The Secretary monitors and arrests my children in the martial arts world, and often makes up accusations to suppress the major martial arts families."
"Not to mention others, how much suffering has our Fan family suffered over the years? Let's not talk about the distant Shaolin Temple. After all, things happen for a reason. Let's talk about the nearby ones, Taiyuan Shuangying, Taiyuan Prefecture, Shanxi Road 30 years ago. , the house was confiscated overnight. There were hundreds of people in the house, beheaded, exiled, and sold into slavery by officials."
"Ten years ago, all the innocent people in Huhemen of Jinan Prefecture were massacred. Three years ago, Baishatang in Bianzhou was surrounded and suppressed by the imperial army. Two to three hundred people in the family were killed overnight by the swords of the officers and soldiers. Is this all done by your imperial court? Why should your imperial court make us sacrifice our lives for you if you do this?"
"King of England, you think too highly of yourselves. Like today, several of the emperor's sons are fighting for the throne, fighting each other, and a few of them are looking down on the people. This Hulao Pass city is dead both above and below. That person, who is not a common man’s son? He sacrificed his life for you, are you asking us to fight for power and profit on your behalf?”
Although Fan Dao's words were somewhat tactful at the beginning, what followed was not so polite. There are even a lot of transgressions in the words. Not to mention anything else, just calling a royal child with the surname Huang is enough to be considered a crime of disrespect. If the person in front of him is someone else, it is inevitable that he will be taken to Beijing with a lock.
When he said this, not to mention the expressions of everyone else present changed, even the face of his wife beside him also became extremely pale. But even though she was full of worries about her husband's words, this woman still stood by her husband's side. One hand, even holding her husband's hand in a show of support.
Although people in the martial arts world are not that respectful to the imperial court, there are some things that don't matter if they are discussed in private. But it must not be said in front of officials, let alone in front of a prince. If the prince turns his back and refuses to admit his fault, the consequences will be unpredictable.
It is said that officials like them can fall out of favor faster than turning over a book. One moment everyone was calling each other brothers, but the next moment a knife might be held to their necks. In the eyes of martial arts people, those who serve as officials are a bunch of hungry wolves who cannot be fed enough. In my eyes, I won't talk to you morally except for my official position.
Almost everyone looked at Huang Qiong after Fan Dao finished speaking. The guards behind Huang Qiong had already half-pulled out their knives, and were about to grab them on the spot as soon as Huang Qiong gave the order. Fan Jian, the culprit who caused this turmoil, knew that the King of England would not take any action, but he still looked at Huang Qiong pitifully.
Seeing the situation on the scene, I was somewhat nervous. Huang Qiong waved his hands to the guards behind him and said, "Relax, I am not the kind of person who easily slaps people on the back of a few words. You still have to let people speak, and you will always be rewarded for your words." Sin is something only fools do. If you block one person's mouth, how can you block the mouths of everyone in the world?"
After first appeasing the other people present, Huang Qiong turned around and said to Fan Dao: "How can the previous grievances and grievances between the imperial court and the people of Jianghu be explained clearly in a few words? Regarding the things you said, although It cannot be said that all those people in the world are guilty. But it would be inappropriate to blame all problems on the court."
"What's more, it's not just this dynasty that has set up agencies to monitor Jianghu people. Even the former Tang Dynasty, who is missed by you people, also set up left and right Qianniu Guards to control, monitor, and apprehend Jianghu people? Even the former Tang Dynasty In the Tang Dynasty, from the reign of Taizong to the reign of Xianzong, the control over people in the Jianghu was even stricter than this dynasty."
"Even during the period of Empress Zetian, the frequent raids on the houses and extermination of people in the world were far more common than in this dynasty. After Xianzong, the power of the government gradually came into the hands of the eunuchs. In order to control the government, those eunuchs took over the people in the world as their own. If used, control will gradually be relaxed.”
"It is said that those who are reckless are more heroic, and those who slaughter dogs are more righteous. You people have martial arts skills, but most of you are not very literate, so you can easily be taken advantage of. No one in the past dynasties will trust you. As for this dynasty, you yourselves said that when it was first founded, a large part of the people in the world had forgotten their identity."
"Actively cooperate with the enemy to cut off the Qi army's food routes, assassinate Qi army generals, and spy on the Qi army's military situation for the former Tang Dynasty. Organize powerful armed forces, cooperate with the enemy to harass the Qi army, and even directly participate in the war. There are many people who use their own bodies He used his time to win over the ignorant villagers to separate and establish themselves in one place."
"How many of our Lieutenant Generals of the Great Qi Army have lost their lives at the hands of you people in the world? I don't need to explain the reason why the Shaolin Temple suffered such a disaster. If they just remember that they are outsiders, You should know what you should do. Instead of actively interfering with the change of dynasty and making such a mantis-like move."
"After this dynasty established the world, it also tried to win over people in the world, but how you did it, I don't need to comment in detail. As the saying goes, things must be reversed, and if they can't be used for me, they must be strictly controlled. This is the dynasty, That is what a monarch should do. Duke Zhou is afraid of rumors, and when Wang Mang is respectful and modest, many times hearsay may not be credible."
Huang Qiong ignored Fan Dao's contradictory tone. Although his words were quite sharp, his tone was still very calm. Looking at Fan Dao, whose face turned red because he couldn't defend himself, Huang Qiong just smiled slightly and turned the topic to Fan Jian: "Let's not talk about the grievances between the imperial court and Jianghu. The noble couple should also consider Fan Jian. The will of the sword, right?”
"Fan Jian has passed the age of weakness and has the right to live according to his own ideas. Serving for the imperial court may not be a bad thing. I have said that a great chivalrous person serves the country and the people. If he joins, he will assist the emperor. Governing the world allows the people to live a better life. To be a leader is to protect one's family, to benevolent to one's people, or to keep one's peace."
"The emperor only governs the world on behalf of heaven. Being an official is not to serve that family or surname, but to contribute to the people of the world. To protect the country, it is not to protect that family or surname, but to protect the people of the world. Safety. When you serve the imperial court, you serve the people of the world, not just one family. Brother Fan, don’t get confused."
"Besides, the Fan family in Xiangyang is famous for martial arts and makes money through business. It is said that it is easy to conquer the world, but it is difficult to defend the world. After more than a hundred years of accumulation, your Xiangyang Fan family is not a small court? It just has different emphasis. That’s all. Compared to the imperial court where culture, governance, and martial arts complement each other, your Fan family only pays more attention to martial arts and business.”
"Although Fan Jian was born in the Fan family in Xiangyang, he is still a scholar at heart. In a martial arts family like yours, or a business family, there is no room for him to perform. If he rushes to the shelves, it may not only be ruined. There is a Fan Jian, and there is a Fan family. If he is only allowed to teach one clan, it would probably be a waste of talent."
"Is the path you have chosen for him really the best for him? Have you really considered it for him? For your Xiangyang Fan family, having a person enter the official career may not really be a bad thing. Who said you Will the Fan family really not need the support of an official in the future?" At this point, Huang Qiong looked at Fan Dao and his wife and smiled with ulterior motives.
Although the faint smile on Huang Qiong's face made his hair stand on end, Fan Dao still wasn't tempted. However, he was still unmoved, but Fan Dao understood one thing. The British king in front of him would never let Fan Jian leave no matter what. Moreover, he has no intention of leaving his younger brother, who has been playing tricks with him since they first met.
Although Fan Dao looks rough on the outside, he is from a martial arts family and a wealthy merchant, but he is actually very considerate in his heart. Without this ability, how could he become a leader among the third generation of the Fan family. As soon as Huang Qiong finished speaking, he immediately understood the true intention of the British king. After turning his head to look at Fan Jian beside him, he looked at his wife who shook her head slightly.
He sighed and said to Fan Jian: "Second brother, please tell me the truth. Do you really want to stay in the Prince's Palace? Maybe you can only be an ordinary staff member in this life, and your life is not even guaranteed? The fight between princes is not as simple as you think. There are some things that even the Fan family is powerless to do."
"If you have really thought about it, your sister-in-law and I will not force you. But one thing you have to know is that if you choose this path, you will not get any help from your family. And it will be cut off. All relationships with the family will even be removed from the family tree. From now on, you are just yourself and will no longer be a member of the Fan family."
After Fan Dao finished speaking the last part, almost everyone present took a breath. Being removed from a family tree is equivalent to being kicked out of the family. In this era, it is almost the most serious punishment that can even ruin a person's reputation. Huang Qiong was even worried that Fan Jian might be shaken once this trump card was revealed. Because the price is too high.
