Lian Guoshi's words surprised several others.
They did not expect that Xiyuan Senior Brother was known for his simplicity and practicality, and was far less famous than Han Jing for his literary talents and Xu Xie for his poetry and swordsmanship. They only knew that he was from Guide, Henan, and nothing else was known about him.
His daily life is exactly the same as that of an ordinary academy student. His food, housing and transportation are ordinary and casual. He is even worse than some classmates from slightly better families. However, he did not expect that this senior practitioner's family actually has thousands of acres of fertile land and beautiful maids. It really subverted their perception a bit.
Feng Ziying knew a little bit about the situation in Lian Guoshi's family. With more contact, she could observe a few things from the other party's speech and behavior.
Later, when he came into contact with the Hou brothers of Chongzheng Academy, he learned that the Lian family was a well-known family in Guide Prefecture. His ancestor Lian Zining was a well-known Confucian official in the pre-Ming Dynasty. He swore to protect Emperor Wen and even dared to He died to resist the coercion of Zhu Di, the founder of Ming Dynasty.
If you are from a distinguished family, your family background is not bad at all, and if you have accumulated it for many generations, you must have considerable foundation.
Since Lian Guo Shi was so helpful, Feng Ziying was very grateful. Several other classmates were a little surprised. After all, they knew about their family conditions, but they were really surprised by Lian Guo Shi.
"Brothers, don't worry too much. Everyone must know a thing or two about how Senior Brother Lian has been a person for so long. Senior Brother Lian and my younger brother both understand clearly that in the future, we may all become officials in the Chinese style. Well, I believe that all of us here Brother, and even younger brother, can do this in the future, regardless of whether it is this subject or the next subject, or even the next subject."
Feng Ziying's eyes were clear and calm, her face was gentle, and her tone was full of feelings.
"But no matter what happens to us in the future, we just hope that our original intention remains unchanged. Whether we like mansions and beautiful maids, whether we like singing operas, listening to music and drinking banquets, or whether we are willing to collect antiques and famous swords, this is not something shameful, like Senior Brother Lian As long as our actions comply with the laws of the imperial court, do not live up to our own ideals, do not violate moral conscience, and do not exceed the bottom line of human conduct, then we will be happy and take it for granted."
These words were spoken frankly and without any hesitation. They were obviously what Feng Ziying was thinking in her heart. Lian Guoshi nodded slightly when he heard this, while several other students looked thoughtful.
After a while, Xu Qixun took the lead and bowed his hand: "Thank you to Senior Brother Lian and Ziying for reminding me. Huchen has learned a lesson. In the past, Huchen liked to talk and had many worries, but today I heard Senior Brother Lian and Ziying say this Once said, the tiger minister suddenly becomes enlightened, abides by the court's laws, lives up to his own ideals, does not violate his moral conscience, and does not exceed his bottom line. If he can do these four things, what else can he not do?"
Xu Qixun's words also revealed everyone's thoughts. If my in-law is a wealthy businessman, and my wife's family brings a lot of money and estates as a dowry, do I have to eat pickles and porridge every day after I become an official to show that I am honest? Like Lian Guoshi and Feng Ziying, whose family background is very good, they are willing to live in poverty like other students in the academy, and they are happy with poverty and have no disobedience. As for them enjoying themselves after returning home, then what's wrong with them?
Besides, if one becomes an official in the Chinese style and has a salary in the future, is it necessary to put an end to all social interests like in the academy? This is obviously impossible, because he wants to isolate himself from his colleagues in the officialdom.
Studying in an academy is a student's life, in which one's body and skin are exhausted, one's muscles and bones are strained, and one's mind is sharpened, laying the foundation for being able to withstand the temptations and tests of all kinds of external objects in the future, but it does not mean that it has to be like this for the rest of one's life.
After untying this knot, everyone suddenly relaxed a lot, and laughter and joy suddenly filled the air.
The scenery of Baishizhuang is really good, with willow trees growing slowly, pine trees growing vigorously, and the old locust tree standing there, seeming to recall the vicissitudes of the past hundreds of years and reminding people not to live up to their youth.
It has to be said that these wealthy and distinguished families are enjoying their travels at this time. Someone has arranged and compromised everything, so they can just play according to their temper.
Even in Feng Ziying's group, there are two young men, Ruixiang and Baoxiang, who are responsible for the work, and two carters, Lao Suntou and Lao Xiatou, help out. The dishes in two huge food boxes are placed one by one, including cage cakes. Steamed cakes are served, and there is even a charcoal stove brought to heat up a pot of mutton soup and rice wine. It is simply too wonderful to mention.
No wonder the children of these aristocratic families in the capital are so keen on traveling. Someone is responsible for everything, and then there is reciting poems and poems, making friends, all kinds of pretense, and good wine and food. If there are some singers and dancers to accompany them , then how can you refuse?
Naturally, the topic arising from the affairs in Liaodong came up again at the dinner table. The people in the other carriage did not know about it before. When it was mentioned, everyone was immediately attracted, especially Fan Jingwen and Song Shixiang. It's full of interest.
Fan Jingwen was even more regretful because he took another car and missed such a "proposal initiator", so he was particularly proactive later on, hoping to report to the principal and dean immediately after returning to the academy, and wait until the spring break. After that, the matter will be started immediately.
This topic was brought up a little bit, which greatly reduced the interest in going to Zizhu Temple after dinner. Along the way, everyone was discussing how to handle this matter to achieve the best results, especially how to make the important ministers of the DPRK feel To hear the voices and opinions from Qingtan Academy, and then recognize and form a habit, this really requires careful consideration.
Everyone can realize that once this matter is completed, they are full of hope that an article they may write in the future will have an impact on the academy.
Once this kind of thing becomes a custom and all kinds of articles are continuously delivered to the court, then the six ministries of the Central Cabinet, the Inspectorate and the Fifth Military Governor's Office will be able to see the academy's various opinions on various matters. Over time, the academy will The students can almost become half-official Shujishi.
Feeling that all the students were not interested in visiting Zizhu Temple, Feng Ziying was helpless.
Originally, I wanted to take my classmates to have a good rest, but I still underestimated the enthusiasm of these students for their studies and future careers. In contrast, for them, such travel matters will be put behind them. .
As soon as the classmates returned, Feng Ziying naturally arranged for a car to be sent back. Although they were walking into the city, since there was a carriage to see them off, the students would not refuse in a pretentious manner.
What's more, what Lian Guo Shi and Feng Ziying said today still touched them a lot. They don't care about their intentions, at least if they try to be pretentious about such things, it will show the hypocrisy of this person.
"How was it?" After returning home, Feng Tang summoned Feng Ziying.
Feng Tang has become more and more aware of the extraordinaryness of his son. In just three months after attending Qingtan Academy, he was able to win the recognition and respect of this group of students who were several years older than his son. This is not something ordinary people can do.
This also made him value his son's opinions and ideas more and more, and he was more willing to consult with his son on many things. Some of his original unsuitable mentality gradually disappeared.
"Well, it's okay. Generally speaking, my son's classmates are quite outstanding. As you said, he may be from a poor background and may be disgusted and resistant to martial arts families like ours in some aspects, but as long as It’s not too narrow-minded and extreme, and my son doesn’t think it’s a problem.”
Feng Ziying also recounted everything that happened during lunch today in detail. Feng Tang raised his thick eyebrows and said after a long time: "This person who practices state affairs will definitely become a great asset in the future. We can have a close relationship with this person. Well, Ziying What I said today is very good. Even my father is a little touched. I think you classmates should also be very touched. People who are blindly lonely and upright may not be what the court needs. The key is to be able to do things. Other fathers think that they are all Section.”
Seeing that her father seemed to be very touched, Feng Ziying didn't know what her father had gone through, so she raised her eyebrows slightly with a questioning look.
"Ziying, you will know from now on that people who are honest in this world may not be able to achieve success, and people who are greedy for money may not do bad things. The key depends on whether you can grasp a certain degree, just like the bottom line you said." Feng Tang Youyou breathed a sigh of relief.
"My father served as the commander-in-chief of the army in Datong for more than ten years and encountered countless wars. Every time he encountered a big battle, the emperor would send eunuchs to supervise the army. Those who are greedy for money and profit often do not interfere with the general's military strategy, but in the end they can win. He claims to be the emperor's worry-free person, but he repeatedly intervenes in the war, resulting in defeat. When asked, he still prides himself on being incorruptible and does not take anything. Hmm, sometimes even my father can't figure out why there are many people who think that it should be exactly the opposite. the result of,……"
Feng Ziying felt it was difficult to answer this question for a while.
The honest people may be stubborn and like to seize power and make arbitrary decisions. The corrupt people may have no independent opinions and may be willing to let the generals make their own decisions on the battlefield. This is not absolute, but it exists to a large extent.
For a general on the verge of battle, what does it mean to be greedy and get a little something? As long as the battle is won, nothing will matter. But you want to interfere with the general's military strategy at every turn, but do you understand the military situation? Do you understand military affairs?
The Supervisory Army is inherently a double-edged sword, which is even more harmful to oneself.
If you give blind orders, what's the use of being honest and upright? If you lose the battle and thousands of soldiers are buried with you, what's the point of regaining your reputation?
"Father, this kind of thing cannot be generalized, but my son is not very optimistic about the military supervision system." Feng Ziying shook her head, "Aloof and stubborn people often have great ambitions and weak talents. If they are used in important positions, big things will happen. Even more dangerous than incompetent people.”
"Well, Ziying, it's good that you understand this. It seems that you have indeed grown up. As a father, there are many truths that many people who have lived a lifetime may not understand, but you can see through them. I am very happy as a father."
Feng Tang was really satisfied with Feng Ziying's performance. His only regret was that he only had such an only son. Propagation of heirs was really a problem. No wonder his wife repeatedly mentioned this in front of him.
