Country, this title should be understood in this way. It is not the families that form the country, but the country that has the characteristics of a family. What kind of characteristics? It is not an unreal family where there is only the father and the children, and the children must obey the father's words. But there is a father and a mother. The father is very strict and has strict requirements. The loving mother has to protect her children at all times, and sometimes she even makes trouble unreasonably. This kind of family is real and humane.
In ancient China, there were emperors, prime ministers, and lieutenants. Why is it set like this? In terms of responsibilities, the emperor sometimes had to play the role of mother and protect his people. The emperor did not have a clear understanding of his responsibilities, so he would do the work of the prime minister and shirk his responsibilities. The fact that there was no prime minister after the Ming Dynasty was not an advancement of the times, but a change in the emperor's responsibilities.
In modern society, most countries have a president and a prime minister. Seriously, these positions also have a similar division of labor. When there is no clear understanding of the responsibilities and there is nowhere to start, one of the positions will be abandoned.
Home refers to a whole, with a holistic consciousness. Rather than a family relationship, superiors are like fathers, subordinates are like children, and subordinates must listen to their superiors. There must be a mother's place in this family, and the voice of the people must be heard.
Everyone knows what family relationships are like among the Han people. But with foreigners, it's a different story. The simplest three cardinal principles and five constant principles were mostly used before the Song Dynasty to exhort the emperor to behave like an emperor so that the ministers below would behave like ministers. After the Yuan Dynasty, it was always emphasized that subordinates should be loyal to their monarch. The Qing Dynasty went a step further and said that even if the emperor is unfaithful, his ministers must still be loyal.
Modern people often say that a country is a game of multiple forces. The family is a layer on top, and the internal gaming should be like a family, and it should be fought but not broken. The country is a whole, just like a family. Although there are father, mother, son and daughter, it looks like a home from the outside.
Putting a layer on top is a remarkable understanding and a great progress in mankind's collective understanding of where we live.
Cao Yuping, the magistrate of Xin'an County Government, looked at the county captain Duan Mingrui who came in and said, "I heard that Cai Feng Yuan compiled a small book called "The Situation of the World". An official wrote a story in it, which is about our Xin'an County. Xuanfu was very unhappy after reading this story. He even said that he would come to Xin'an County to investigate, but he didn't know what he wanted to investigate. The person who caused Xuanfu's displeasure was none other than Mo Yuanwai. The official who wrote the book was called Zhang Di, who lived in the county. Fu Inn. Go and see what kind of grudge he has with Yuan Mo, and he actually made up a story that makes Xuan Fu unhappy."
Duan Mingrui said yes. After thinking for a while, he added: "I heard that the outer room of Yuan Yuan also lives in Tongfu Inn. Is there any conflict?"
Cao Yuping said: "You will know after you go and see it. What's the use of guessing? After you go, let's sort it out and don't make Zhang Di dissatisfied again. Xuanfu is dissatisfied with our governance of Xin'an County, so don't cause any more trouble."
Duan Mingrui agreed, turned around and left the Yamen. When I got to the street, I thought for a while and ordered someone to find Mo Yuanwai.
When Officer Mo saw Duan Mingrui, he hurriedly stepped forward to salute.
Duan Mingrui said: "An official named Zhang Di came to our county a few days ago. Do you know?"
Member Mo said hurriedly: "I know. I paid a special visit to you a few days ago, but Zhang Di didn't seem to like socializing and turned me away."
Duan Mingrui said: "This Zhang Di wrote a short story. I don't know why Xuan Fu saw it, and he was a little unhappy. Now follow me and meet Zhang Di. If he has any conflict with you, you will apologize early. It’s best to end this matter.”
Mo Yuanwai hurriedly said yes. After walking a few steps, he said, "We are here to visit. How can we not buy some gifts?"
Duan Mingrui said: "That's right. Go buy some gifts and come see me."
Not long after, Member Mo held a few packages in both hands and jogged to Duan Mingrui. Duan Mingrui took one look and walked towards Tongfu Inn first.
After arriving at Tongfu Inn, Yuan Wai took the familiar route to the small courtyard behind. He said to Duan Mingrui: "My lord, Zhang Di lives here."
Duan Mingrui stepped forward and knocked on the door quietly, waiting quietly.
Not long after, Zhang Di opened the door and looked at the two people outside.
Duan Mingrui raised his hand and said, "Duan Mingrui, the county captain of this county, is here today to visit the officials."
Zhang Di said hurriedly: "It turns out to be the Yiwei, please come in quickly."
After saying that, he opened the door and invited Duan Mingrui into the yard.
When I got to the yard, I saw two chairs under the tree, with a pot of tea and a teacup on the table next to them.
Zhang Di said: "My lord, please take a seat. I will go to the room to get a chair and a teacup."
Mo Yuanwai on the side said hurriedly: "Why bother the officials with such a small matter? I'll go in and get it. The officials will wait a moment."
After saying that, he put the gift in his hand on the table and ran into the house. I took a chair in the living room and quickly came out and placed it next to the table. Then he went into the living room and took a teacup, went to the well next to it, washed it carefully, and came back and put it on the table.
Zhang Di turned around, glanced at him, and said, "Remember, this is Yuan Mo, right? Let's sit together too."
Officer Mo said, "Why should the younger one sit in front of two officials? If the two officers sit down, the younger one can just stand aside."
Zhang Di sat down when he saw Duan Mingrui's expression was normal. He looked at Mr. Mo and then sat down as well.
Duan Mingrui said: "I heard that Mr. Zhang is an official of Cai Feng Yuan. I forgive my ignorance, but I don't know what Cai Feng Yuan does?"
Zhang Di said: "Caifeng Yuan was established by Xuanfu. It learned stories from the previous dynasties and took the meaning of collecting folk customs. Officials of Caifeng Yuan traveled around the world and collected folk customs in various places. They knew why the people were happy and sad; they knew what they liked and what they hated; what they knew. What are the things that the people yearn for, what are the things that the people hate, and so on. Compiled into a booklet, it can be used as a reference for senior officials to implement policies."
"Oh——" Duan Mingrui nodded. "There are rumors everywhere these days that after the official came to Xin'an County, he wrote a story about Mo Yuanwai. Now the book has not reached Xin'an County, but I heard that it was highly appreciated by Xuan Fu. Official, after you arrive in Xin'an County, you can Are you having any conflicts with Yuan Mo?"
Zhang Di shook his head: "I have never met Yuan Mo, what's the conflict? But I stayed at Tongfu Inn, and there was a pregnant woman living next door. I heard that this pregnant woman was Yuan Mo's aunt. This woman is somewhat similar to me. contradiction."
"What's the contradiction?" Duan Mingrui thought he had found the crux and asked hurriedly.
Zhang Di said: "This woman is so unreasonable! I just moved in, I don't know her, and I have no grudges, but she threw a large piece of fish intestines at me from the outside of the wall. It was very pickled. How can I bear it? ? Go out and argue with her. Who wants her to be so arrogant that she almost bursts my belly with anger!"
Officer Mo said hurriedly: "So it's like this, Duoduo is offended! That day I just heard that the woman was quarreling with you, and I didn't know what happened. I hurriedly came to apologize, but the official kicked me out again."
Zhang Di said: "You and I have never met each other, and I am an official, so naturally I can't get too entangled with you."
Officer Mo said: "Since she became pregnant, this woman has become wild and can't even listen to the truth. Since it's all my fault for offending the officials, please forgive me. Let's be a host today. Invite the officer to have a glass of wine."
Zhang Di shook his head after hearing this: "I am an official. I am here to collect news. How can I drink with non-officials? This is not allowed by law. Who would dare to do it?"
Officer Mo couldn't help but be startled when he heard this. He stood there in a daze.
Duan Mingrui said hurriedly: "When the officials come to the county, our local officials are careless and have not greeted them. There are many faults. Let's go to Yichun Garden to greet the officials at noon today. Don't refuse. The county magistrate will also come to Yichun Garden later. Raise a glass to the officials and welcome to Xin'an County!"
Zhang Di naturally wouldn't refuse when he heard that it was a wedding reception for county officials. When I arrived in Xin'an County, I also submitted a message to the county, but the county officials never came to see me. These days, I am still dissatisfied.
After chatting for a while, Duan Mingrui invited Zhang Di to go to Yichun Garden together.
Mo Yuanwai was the owner of Yichun Garden. He stood up quickly and followed the two of them.
Just as he walked into the courtyard, a woman came out of Han Chunchun's courtyard. When he saw Yuan Wai Mo, he hurriedly shouted: "Yu Yuan Wai, tell me it's easy to find! My wife is about to give birth and we can't wait any longer! You are the father of the child, how can you ignore her?"
After hearing this, Yuan Mo stopped hurriedly. He looked at Duan Mingrui, feeling very embarrassed.
With a smile on his face, Duan Mingrui said to Officer Mo: "This foreigner is in trouble with Zhang Guanren because she is pregnant. After giving birth, her temper will definitely change. Zhang Guanren is a noble person and will not argue with him anymore. of."
Zhang Di said: "How can I, a man, care about a woman? I hate her. I will never see her again."
After hearing this, Yuan Yuan's expression changed. He didn't speak, just lowered his head and thought.
Duan Mingrui said: "How can it be so easy if you don't see him? You are next to each other. You can't see each other if you look up and look down."
Zhang Di said: "Just pretend that you can't see me. Could it be that she can come up and fight me as soon as she sees me?"
As they spoke, the two walked towards the door.
Officer Mo looked at the backs of the two men, sighed, and shook his head.
The woman said: "Executive officer, Madam Han is about to give birth. Why don't you go in and take a look?"
Officer Mo turned around and looked at the woman. He said, "What's there to see? The child hasn't been born yet."
The woman said: "As the saying goes, a couple's kindness lasts a hundred days. After all, you are husband and wife, so you have children."
Officer Mo looked at the woman without saying a word, but his expression was gloomy.
The woman was frightened and whispered: "What's wrong with the officer? His face looks a little scary."
Yuan Mo thought for a while, then said to the woman: "What should I do to you?"
The woman said: "The official is kind to everyone and the rewards are high. I am really a rare patron."
Officer Mo said: "Since I treat you well, I want to ask you something today. Sister-in-law, you must do it, otherwise it will be difficult for me to be a good person."
The woman said, "What do you want, sir? Just tell me."
Officer Mo looked at the woman, and after a while, he said: "Han Chunchun gave birth today. I only saw the little one, and I never want to see the older one again!"
(End of chapter)
