Chapter 61 The Tragedy of Ideals
Song Lin's behavior made He Xi a little confused as to what to do.
All the debts He Xi had towards Song Ne were now gone. Thinking about it now, he also learned a lot from Song Ne. Song Ne may not be perfect. But just as Zhu Yuanzhang commented, his knowledge and character are impeccable.
Perhaps many people regard the Four Books and Five Classics as a stepping stone to prosperity and wealth. But Song Ne is not. He took the contents of the Four Books and Five Classics as the basis for his conduct.
Such people, even if they are enemies, are admirable.
He Xi also felt that Song Ne's crime would not lead to death. What happened today feels like I didn’t kill Boren, but Boren died because of me. He Xi felt guilty in her heart, so she paid her respects. It can be regarded as a worry. In fact, He Xi had never thought of setting up such a big show, building a shed on the pier outside Jubaomen, sending dozens or hundreds of people to work, and so on. But Princess Anqing insisted.
Because this is royal decency.
As the consort, He Xi should not be too petty when doing things.
Since we are worshiping, how can we simply say hello? And after He Xi knew what happened to the Song family, she couldn't bear it and agreed.
Why did he never expect that Song Lin would show such a state. He didn't know how to comfort him.
It took a while for Song Lin to collect his emotions. He Xi said: "Mr. Song, I will not tell lies in front of Song Gong's soul. Your father and I were at odds with each other during his lifetime. But this is all a dispute between gentlemen and great principles. I still recognize your character and knowledge. I don't I hope that when Duke Song goes, the Song family will become like this. I have two hundred taels of silver here to express my feelings. Just take it and treat it as what I gave to Duke Song. I hope that the Song family will prosper in the future. After I can see Duke Song again at the court."
After Song Lin saluted, he took the silver with both hands without refusing.
After all, the Song family is in need of money now.
Song Lin said: "Please rest assured, Mr. He, everyone in the Song family will be repaid for your kindness. In fact, my father does not hate Mr. He. However, he asked me to burn what you have done under the spring in ten years. . Let him see if he is wrong. Or he is wrong about the person."
He Xi was stunned and said, "Okay."
Song Lin bowed again before getting on the boat and leaving.
He Xi didn't regain consciousness for a long time on the dock.
Princess Anqing said: "My lord, how are you? From now on, no one will talk about Song Ne's death against you."
He Xi also knew that there was a reason why Princess Anqing insisted on making this matter a big deal. He Xi smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, madam."
Princess Anqing said: "You are unhappy."
He Xi shook his head and said: "No, I just have mixed feelings, a little happy and a little sad. Fortunately, after what happened after Song Ne's death, I know one thing. In the world, there are millions of people who call themselves Confucian scholars. . But if there are really as many as Song Ne, how many can there be?"
"To be honest, if all the Confucian scholars and officials in the world were like Song Ne, I would never be able to do what I want to do. But it can be seen that many so-called Confucian scholars read the Four Books and Five Classics, and write about wealth and fame. In this way, the Four Books The Five Classics can lead to wealth and fame, so how can I not learn it? I am full of confidence in what I do."
"It's just that I feel something is wrong."
"I would rather all scholars in the world be like Song Ne. Even if I lose, I will have no regrets. But the world is full of such well-off people. I am not happy at all, and even a little sad."
"When you were loyal to the country and paid for it, why were you afraid of losing your head? Now that the world is famous, who can you rely on to protect the country? The career has not been completed, the body is tired, and the hair has grown. How can you and I bear to pay the long-cherished wish to the east?"
He Xi seemed to see the sadness of all idealists in Song Ne.
Song Ne is an idealist, so he would rather sacrifice everything for his ideals. Like Fang Xiaoru, why not kill the ten tribes? But in the end, he was betrayed by the person behind him. If the scholar-bureaucrats in the world are really united, Zhu Yuanzhang will not be able to kill anyone he wants.
But why is He Xi himself not an idealist?
Today, He Xi has no shortage of money and power, and is thinking about the long-term plan for the world. However, I am afraid that the people who follow him may not be any better than those behind Song Ne. Although most of He Xi's current team members are good.
But once He Xi's faction became the dominant force in the Ming Dynasty, there must be a large number of secularists among He Xi's faction.
Even after the idealists led by He Xi left, he dominated everything.
This is the tragedy of all idealists in the world.
Whoever is talking about ideals is talking about business.
A person's death is not terrible, but an ideal death is the most embarrassing.
All ideals will eventually fall under the autumn leaves, and all long-cherished wishes will eventually be in vain.
This is the greatest sadness.
Nobility is the epitaph of the noble, and despicability is the passport of the despicable.
Princess Anqing actually had no idea what He Xi was thinking, but she couldn't help but hug him gently from behind. The greatest persuasion for a man is a hug from a woman.
He Xi felt the warmth of Princess Anqing and said, "Let's go, it's time for us to go. Let's go to Taiping Mansion."
Today was also the day He Xi left Nanjing. Although it was going against the current from Nanjing City to Taiping Mansion, it wouldn't take long. Arrived very quickly. There were many people from Taiping Prefecture who went with them, including craftsmen from various ministries transferred from Nanjing. Already some apprentices.
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On top of Taipingfu Pier.
The Taiping Prefect led everyone in the Taiping Prefecture and had been waiting on the dock for a long time. When Li Zhizhi, the prefect of Taiping, saw He Xi's boat coming, he stepped forward to greet it.
As soon as He Xi got off the boat, he saw Li Zhizhi prostrate himself in the dust and said loudly, "Li Zhizhi, the prefect of Taiping, pays homage to Mr. He."
Seeing this, He Xi quickly helped him up and said, "There is no need to perform such a big ceremony."
In the Ming Dynasty, kneeling down was not very common. Generally speaking, officials will only kneel down when there is a big difference in rank between them. If only two levels higher than you. There is no need to kneel down. Just bow.
The prefect of Taiping is a fifth-rank official, and Taiping is Zhu Yuanzhang's old place. After Zhu Yuanzhang crossed the river, Taiping was first established. Therefore, the political status of Taiping Prefecture is slightly higher than that of ordinary prefectures. Therefore, the Taiping magistrate may not perform a big courtesy, but he may also perform a big ceremony.
If it were calculated according to He Xi's official position, of course it would not work. He Xi even had to pay homage to the Taiping magistrate. However, generally speaking, if the official from the capital is one level higher than the official from other places, it is enough for them to treat each other as equals. But He Xi holds the official position of Prince Consort.
This is calculated by earl.
Luggage is also a matter of course.
He Xi thought that if he declined, the Taiping prefect would understand.
Unexpectedly, the Taiping magistrate was very flattering and said, "Master He, I am under the sect of Han Guogong. The eldest son told me that no matter what orders you give me in Taiping, I will do it to perfection."
He Xi was stunned and thought to himself: "Prince Li Shanchang of Han Dynasty? Li Qi, the eldest son and princess Lin'an's consort." He suddenly looked at the Taiping prefect with a different look. He thought to himself, "This guy will have a hard time in the future."
Although He Xi's arrival has changed a lot, Li Shanchang may not even die a good death in the future. But the premise of all this is that Li Shanchang is willing to give up his influence. Cut off your own influence. Otherwise, Li Shanchang's future will not be much better.
So, no matter what Li Shanchang's future is. Li Shanchang's gang members, who now claim to be under the sect of Han Guogong, should not think about a good ending.
However, He Xi was not so impatient. There are many things he has to do in Taiping Mansion, and he needs the support of local officials. Even if he carries Zhu Yuanzhang's warrant, things will not be easy to handle if the following people violate it.
He Xi exchanged a few words with the prefect. The prefect of Taiping intended to flatter. He Xi also intended to accept it.
As soon as the two of them barely spoke, the fight seemed to be getting heated.
Seeing that it was almost done, He Xi asked: "I wrote earlier that Mr. Li has found the location of the School of Engineering and Science?"
Li Zhizhi, the prefect of Taiping, said: "How can we not handle the matter that your Excellency has asked us to do? We have already found it. Master He, please come here."
