Since dealing with the last incident, Shan Feng has become deeply aware of the limitations of the Beiyang warlords, and has gradually lost confidence in the Beiyang government.
After that, although Shanfeng, Yuan Datou and Feng Guozhang were still brothers, the inner estrangement always existed.
As a soul who has received the blessing of civilization in the 21st century, Shan Feng cannot point the gun at his own compatriots. It is not that I cannot do it, but that Shan Feng cannot do so and does not bother to do so.
But Yuan Feng and others obviously don't care much about these things.
Since Yuan Datou successfully suppressed the student movement, he has made more and more preparations to become emperor, and he has become more and more unscrupulous. He continued to win over the country's wealthy businessmen, asking them to support his activities of proclaiming emperor and provide corresponding political donations.
At the same time, he strengthened his control over the army and gathered all the warlords in Peiping. He drank and had fun with these warlords every day, promised to visit the king, advocated imperialism, and strictly restricted these warlords from leaving Peiping at will.
He also continued to win over celebrities in the cultural world, using all means such as money bribery, power bribery, and even coercion and inducement to force these cultural clans to serve him, advocate for him the superiority of the emperor's system, and promote the imperial power to save the country in the cultural world. Argument.
On this day, Yuan Datou and Li Yuanhong received a leading figure in the cultural world in the flower hall. It is said that Yuan Datou spent a lot of effort to coerce and induce him. Finally, the leading figure in the cultural world finally relented and was willing to serve Yuan Datou.
Today is the day for both of them to meet and negotiate.
Yuan Datou ordered an exquisite banquet to be prepared in the flower hall, waiting for the cultural leader to come.
After a while, Hongyu personally led an old man into the flower hall. Yuan Datou and Li Yuanhong immediately stood up to greet them.
Yuan Datou said enthusiastically: "Mr. Wen [expression], you have finally come out of the mountain. What can I, old Yuan Hede, do? I am so lucky to have you wave the flag and cheer for me. I am so lucky for three lives! Come on, come on, come on, please sit down." ."
Li Yuanhong also smiled and said: "Mr. Wen [expression], you are welcome. Come and sit inside."
Old man Nawen laughed, he cupped his fists and bowed, and then said: "You three are lucky, and I am also very honored. President, Vice President, I am polite. Please, please!"
Suddenly, the three of them sat down. Yuan Datou said: "Old sir, since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, our Chinese emperors have been inherited for 5,000 years. Our China can continue to be inherited for 5,000 years, and the imperial system has contributed a lot. Old sir, do you think the current republican system is different from our imperial system?" , which one is better or worse?"
The old man laughed: "In our five thousand years of Chinese civilization, how great the achievements of the three emperors and five emperors have been, I dare not say nonsense. However, if there are no three emperors and five emperors in this 5,000 year civilization, how many people in our land of China should be called kings? How many? People pay homage to the Prime Minister? This is hard to say."
After hearing what the old man said, Yuan Datou was overjoyed. He continued: "Then what do you think, if I, Old Yuan, want to follow the example of my ancestors and be titled the Great Emperor of the Chinese Empire?"
Old Man Wen laughed loudly, and said to Yuan Datou: "President, I understand your mood, but it is not easy to be the founding emperor. From my old man's point of view, you do not yet meet this condition. "
Yuan Datou said eagerly: "What do you mean, old gentleman? Please don't hesitate to give me some advice!"
Old Man Wen stroked his beard and said solemnly: "President, every founding emperor in history must possess seven virtues and nine virtues. Judging from your current status, you only possess three of these seven virtues." , the nine ways, you only have one or two of them, almost none. If you want to be emperor, it seems you still need four virtues and seven ways. It is difficult..."
What are the Seven Virtues and Nine Ways? What is this old man bragging about? Shanfeng and the people around him were confused? Hong Yu was also staring at the old man with a pair of puzzled little eyes at this moment.
You know, once Yuan Datou becomes emperor, this ruby, as Yuan Datou's tenth concubine, will be able to become a concubine for the last time, and it has a direct and powerful relationship with her.
Yuan Datou was very anxious at this moment. He asked: "Old sir, old sir, what are the seven virtues and nine ways you are talking about? I, old Yuan, have never heard of it!"
Li Yuanhong was also extremely puzzled at this moment: "Yes, old sir, please explain it to us. If our president possesses these seven virtues and nine virtues, can he directly become the emperor?"
Old Man Wen laughed again and said: "You are all right! Anyone who wants to be the founding emperor must possess these seven virtues and nine virtues. However, if there is a person in the world who possesses these seven virtues and nine virtues, Then he can definitely become the emperor! This is the way of heaven!"
Yuan Datou hurriedly said: "Old sir, I, Old Yuan, beg you, stop being so pretentious and talk to me quickly."
Old man Wen smiled sarcastically: "Okay, okay, then let me talk about the seven virtues and nine ways. The so-called seven virtues are etiquette, martial virtue, speech, law, talent, fertility and education, and yin and yang. These are the seven kinds of virtues that create Tai Chi. The so-called virtues of etiquette refer to governing the world with etiquette. The so-called virtues of martial arts refer to what the soldiers and fronts point to, and no one in the world dares to disobey them. The so-called virtues of words refer to what the people hope for and what destiny dictates. Zhong Ye. The so-called law and virtue refer to making a legal agreement with the people, and all the people submit to it. The so-called talent, virtue, fertility and education are the duties of the emperor. The so-called virtue of yin and yang creating Tai Chi is a gift from heaven, and only the emperor himself knows it. , my old man doesn’t know either.”
As early as when Old Man Wen was talking about these virtues, Yuan Datou had already found a notebook and started memorizing them.
Shanfeng stretched out his head and took a look, oh, these virtues were densely written in his little notebook.
Yuan Datou said: "Old Sir, Old Sir, I, Old Yuan, have seen these virtues you mentioned. Just now you said that I only have three of them, but I, Old Yuan, seem to have all seven of them. Take a look. …”
Old Man Wen laughed loudly: "President, please be patient! The seven virtues I just mentioned are ancient virtues. Is it the Republic of China now? Now everyone is studying and the people are enlightened. What I just said The ancient virtues are no longer what they used to be. It’s okay if you don’t look at the ancient virtues.”
Yuan Datou was anxious: "How can you not read it? You must read the ancient virtues. I must also be the emperor. Old sir, please tell me how I can complete the remaining four virtues and seven ways. Please know You can tell me everything. As long as I, Old Yuan, can become the emperor, I will definitely make you a big official! I will make you a high official! What do you think?"
Old Man Wen waved his hands and laughed loudly: "Come on, doctor! Hahaha, President, this official position is too big. I don't dare to take it. But..."
Yuan Datou: "But what? Please tell me quickly..."
Old Man Wen said: "With my old man's knowledge, it shouldn't be a big problem if I try hard to complete your first six virtues. But this last virtue is given by God, and there is nothing I can do about it."
Yuan Datou was disappointed at first, and then overjoyed. He said, "Okay, okay, I, Yuan, can make up for the three virtues first. Please tell me, how can I make up for it?"
Old Man Wen chuckled: "President, don't be anxious. This matter is simple and easy. In my eyes, you currently have talents, martial arts, and etiquette. In addition to the Yin and Yang of Tai Chi, In addition to the powerlessness of virtue, there are still three virtues that need to be supplemented: the virtue of speech, the virtue of law, and the virtue of fertility and education. The so-called virtue of speech means that the people's will is what the people want and the people will surrender. You only need to implement benevolent government, recruit talents, and open up avenues of expression. As for the virtue of law and education, it is also very simple. You only need to reorganize the legislative body, arrange capable and loyal talents, and rewrite the laws. As for the virtue of fertility and education, you only need to prosper business and let the people have food, drink and clothing. That’s it. President, I wonder what you think of these three things I mentioned?”
It turns out this is what the old man meant. Shanfeng stood aside and listened for a long time, seeming to understand what the old man was going to say.
However, this old man has good intentions, I'm afraid Yuan Datou won't buy it.
Sure enough, as Yuan Datou listened, his expression turned cold, and he threw the small notebook aside. Then, Yuan Datou said: "Oh, I, Old Yuan, understand. Are you here to admonish me today? Hehe, no matter what you say today, this public security regulation cannot be abolished! In the future, this student will not be able to parade on the streets, nor will the students You cannot participate in politics! As for reorganizing the legislative body, there is no need at all! In addition, in the future, the Republic of China will strictly prohibit extreme speech from being published in newspapers. This is a national policy! Old sir, are you here to play tricks on me, Old Yuan, today? Are you trying to make a fool of the Seven Virtues? Nine ways! It’s just nonsense!”
Now it was Old Man Wen's turn to be anxious. He stood up immediately, and then hurriedly knelt down and saluted to the sky and the earth. He was kowtowing to the sky and the earth while still mumbling something. Everyone in the room was shocked when we saw it.
Is this old man serious? Does this traditional culture really have these taboos?
The old man said: "President, President, you must be careful what you say. You are also a person who is about to become an emperor, so you must not be disrespectful to the heaven and the earth. These seven virtues and nine ways are passed down from ancient times. This is the way of heaven! In the past, the three emperors and five emperors, Emperor Qin and Emperor Wu of Han all followed these rules and were able to ascend to the throne smoothly and create great empires. You must not be disrespectful!"
Yuan Datou thought for a moment, then suddenly changed his face. He said with a smile: "Yes, yes, yes! This is the secret technique of the emperor! I, Old Yuan, am just a country roughneck. I really don't understand. I'm sorry for the conflict. It's your fault. Come on, come on, please sit down quickly. Hongyu Hongyu, please pour tea for the old gentleman!"
Only then did Mr. Wen sit down, and he said calmly: "President, if you really want to be the founding emperor, you must listen to my words. I [expression] have great courage, I don’t dare to deceive you either. Don’t you think so?”
Yuan Datou chuckled: "Yes, yes! Old sir, don't get excited. I, Old Yuan, just listened to your talk about the Seven Virtues, and Yuan was greatly shocked. Now, please explain the Nine Paths to me, Old Yuan, would you like to thank me?" I can’t thank you enough.”
Old Man Wen was beaming with joy at this moment. He said: "Ever since the President sent people to my home, I knew that the President was bound to come to Kyushu one day, so I have been consulting these ancient books. Do something within my ability for your enthronement. This Of course, I want to explain the nine ways clearly to you. The so-called nine ways are the way of heaven, the way of earth, the way of humanity, the way of gods, the way of ghosts, the way of war, the way of law, the way of kings and kings, and the way of stars in the universe. These are the nine ways. Tao!"
Yuan Datou took the small notebook over again and memorized it one by one.
He said: "Old sir, what you said is so profound. Please explain it in detail."
Old Man Wen laughed and laughed: "What's so difficult about this? Please listen to me and explain it in detail. The so-called way of heaven is the word "生"! The so-called way of heaven is the word "life". The so-called way of heaven is the word "nurturing". The so-called "way of nature" is the word "nurturing". The so-called "way of humanity" is the word "nurturing". The word "filial piety" means governing the world with filial piety. The word "the way of gods and ghosts" means "reverence", which means respecting ghosts and gods at a distance. The so-called "way of war" means using the word "victory", which means that all battles are invincible. The so-called "way of law" means taking the word "gong". The word, the so-called fairness and justice. As for the way of king and hegemony, it is to be king and dominate, and no one in the world dares to disobey. The so-called way of the universe and stars, this is taught by heaven. The old man doesn’t know. President, you want to be the founding emperor. It is impossible without these nine ways. If you have these nine ways, you can dominate the world and reach the top with ease!"
