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    June 28, 1649.  Central South University of Political Science and Law.

    In front of the Qiuzhi Building of the School of Political Science and Law, which was completed three years ago, is a square paved with cement.  There had to be no vulgarity to erect someone's statue in the middle, but instead it was opened up and turned into a small park.  The lawn is green, the shrubs are lush, the pavilion blocks the sunlight that is almost vertical from the head, and there are stone tables, chairs and benches randomly placed around.  Further away, on both sides of the spacious asphalt road and corridor, there is a green belt that stretches to the end of the road.  The sea breeze is blowing and the flowers are fragrant. Wandering there is quite a bit of the intoxicating atmosphere of an ivory tower.

    But now, the peace of the past has been broken.  On the square, there were more than 300 students in academic uniforms gathered together, standing on the square one by one, facing the Knowledge Building.  A banner dropped from the roof of the Qiuzhi Building downstairs, with a congratulatory message written in large fonts: I wish the students in grades 4 and 6 to move towards a better tomorrow.

    In front of the banner, the makeshift rostrum was already buzzing with people.  All the Australian dignitaries who are also professors of political science and law schools were present.  The crowd was slightly noisy, and everyone was waiting for the arrival of the honorary principal, Australian Prime Minister Wu Jianguo.

    After a long time, a carriage came speeding up, and several people in black uniforms guarded it with arms crossed vigilantly.  The car door opened, and Wu Jianguo, who was also wearing a bachelor's uniform, waved his hand and walked out with a smile.

    Wu Jianguo¡¯s arrival immediately triggered thunderous applause from the entire square.  Some of the more excited students waved their arms and shouted the Prime Minister's name.

    With a warm smile on his face, Wu Jianguo walked quickly to the podium, briefly met with several colleagues, and then walked to the microphone.  He said apologetically to everyone: "I'm sorry, I'm really sorry. Originally, today's government work meeting would end at ten o'clock. But it was delayed due to certain things I was a full thirty-two minutes late. I'm sorry, everyone."  With that, Lao Wu bowed slightly to everyone as he should, and then received a wave of applause that lasted for a long time.

    Old Wu coughed, and took out a manuscript from his coat pocket, unfolded it, glanced at it, frowned, and then simply put it away again.  Lao Wu's actions.  It immediately caused a burst of laughter from below.

    Wu Jianguo smiled nonchalantly and said: "Everyone knows me, so I don't seem to need to introduce myself. Everyone also knows the profession I am engaged in Well, it is also thanks to this profession that I am well-known.  . But everything has its pros and cons. Don¡¯t look at me standing on the stage and looking very prosperous, but in fact it is not the case at all. After sitting in this position for several years, I deeply understand that this position is not easy to do.  To be the Prime Minister of Australia, you must be mentally prepared to do more than immigrants and earn less than self-employed small business owners. Australia passed the weekend holiday bill at the beginning of the year. As long as you sign a labor contract, in addition to  In addition to holidays, there are two fixed holidays every week. If you work beyond the working hours, you will be considered as overtime. If you work overtime, you will be paid double the overtime pay. If you don't pay, be careful that the Ministry of Labor will come to you" Old Wu smacked his lips: "Say  I have been hesitating to appeal to the Ministry of Labor As the Prime Minister, I basically have no holidays, and working twelve hours a day is considered normal. Logically speaking, it has seriously violated the labor law, which is naked to me.  Exploitation. But I am very hesitant. How can there be any reason for the Prime Minister to sue the government?"

    There was a burst of laughter below.

    "That's all. On Prime Minister's Day last month, I met a self-employed businessman. Boss Lin immigrated to Australia in early 2006 and started working as a carpenter. After working for half a year, he simply resigned and recruited  A group of people started their own businesses. Three years have passed. This boss Lin created the brand of Lin's Wood Industry. I believe everyone is familiar with Lin's Wood Industry, right? The total assets are at least 30 million. It has  The products account for 30% of the Australian market share. Think about the 200,000 job salary I get throughout the year, and then think about Boss Lin starting from scratch in three years. Suddenly having 30 million, it is really psychological  It¡¯s unbalanced.¡±

    The laughter started again.

    Wu Jianguo smiled self-deprecatingly: "So I say that the profession of Prime Minister is not good. You work a lot and get less. It's okay to get less. The key is that there are too many things. Let's just say that this speech was originally intended to be written by myself.  . I started writing the manuscript half a month ago. As a result, every time I wanted to write, there would always be some inexplicable things that needed to be done. As a result, I was so busy that I didn¡¯t even start writing This speech was ghostwritten by my secretary.  Well, the writing is very good, but no matter how good the writing is, it is not my intention. So I decided not to use the manuscript and treat it as an open and honest conversation."

    Applause rang out, and the students were very enthusiastic about Lao Wu¡¯s style.

    "Classmates, you come from all over the world. Some are immigrants in the early years, and some are students who have traveled thousands of miles from Daming, from Luzon, from Japan, and from Annan. The desire for knowledge brings everyone together. In this dust-free land  In the ivory tower,?Pursue knowledge and discover truth.  Three years have passed by in a hurry, and now it is time for everyone to wave goodbye and run towards tomorrow.  As a graduate of Central South University of Political Science and Law, I firmly believe that each of you will have a better tomorrow.  No matter what your family background was, I believe that through your efforts, you will become tall, rich and handsome, and the beautiful women around you will be fair and beautiful.  But I think that as graduates of Zhongnan Politics and Law, your pursuits are not enough!  "

    ¡°When I walked into the campus three years ago, I believe that most of the students had a firm ideal and wanted to fully recharge their batteries in this ivory tower before struggling and realizing their ideals.  Now that three years have passed, the students are asking themselves, are the ideals they once had still there?"

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    "Dear classmates, I know that you have changed a lot and grown a lot in the past three years. But please keep the ice heart you once had, and in the years to come, pursue, pursue, and achieve what you are now.  Dream Today, you are proud of your alma mater, and tomorrow, your alma mater will be proud of you! Thank you all!"

    The applause lasted for a long time.  Wu Jianguo took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.  The moment the speech just ended, the band, which had been prepared for a long time, played the school song of the School of Political Science and Law.  Then, under the arrangement of the school staff below, students wearing bachelor's uniforms and bachelor's hats were excited.  Go up to the podium.

    Honorary Principal Wu Jianguo always smiled warmly, shook hands with every student, issued graduation certificates, and plucked tasselsand so on until all students had their turn.  Then in a heartfelt speech, Honorary Principal Wu Jianguo left in a hurry.  And the graduation ceremony didn't end there.

    Several guys carrying heavy cameras gathered at the school gate, and the camera was focused on the huge stone with the school name engraved on it.  Before the boulder, students were organized into classes.  Came forward to take a group photo.

    Amid the deep sorrow of farewell, those students waiting in line either held hands and expressed their respect to each other, or shed tears.  There's always a guy who's got the energy.  Looking forward to the future; those few female classmates are always accompanied by a few male classmates who are at a loss and their eyes are full of friendship; there are also some guys who are enemies of each other because of political differences or friction in the past.  , at this parting moment, they smiled knowingly at each other, letting go of their grudges.

    Amidst the chaos, there will always be some people who feel inexplicably heavy.

    The two men stood side by side with solemn expressions.  Seems a little out of place.  One of them is about thirty years old and has a thin figure; the one next to him is of medium build and has a face as beautiful as a crown jewel, but he is much younger.  Both the skinny and the young.  Without exception, they all wear their hair in a bun.  Wearing scarves on their heads indicates their identity - international students from the Ming Dynasty.

    Wherever they could see, there were also foreign students from Ming Dynasty, but they were gathered together, talking and laughing.  Compared with the unrestrained Australian students, these international students are much more reserved.

    "I don't want tothree years have passed by in a hurryI have graduated." The name of the speaker was Zhang Yun.  Three years ago, I passed the civil service examination held in Ming Dynasty and obtained the qualification to study in Australia.  This person was the young man that Xie Jierui accidentally saved that day.  Zhang Yunkai originally planned to study at Huangpu Military Academy to repay his life-saving grace and then seek revenge for genocide.  Unfortunately.  The physical fitness requirements of Huangpu Military Academy students are far beyond what Zhang Yun can meet.  So he had no choice but to settle for the next best thing and get admitted as a government-sponsored international student.

    "He died like this." The person who answered was thin and his surname was Wang Fuzhi. He had gained fame a few years ago and was recognized as a talented person by both the government and the public.  Originally, he thought that Wang Fuzhi would pass the civil service examination and enter the court.  Unexpectedly, this independent young man actually took the exam for a government-sponsored international student, and won the first place in one fell swoop.  Three years ago, Wang Fuzhi said proudly to his relatives and friends seeing him off: "I went to Australia this time not for personal gain, but to seek advice on how to strengthen Australia." Now three years have passed, and the accumulation of knowledge and knowledge in the past has disappeared.  , the eyes are more profound.

    In the past three years, what he has learned and seen far exceeds his previous knowledge.  After the initial shock and confusion, Wang Fuzhi buried his head in the bookstore, searching, comparing and thinking.  Gradually, he understood the difference between the laws of Australia and the laws of the Ming Dynasty; he saw the Australian industry driven by steam engines, which was like attracting gold; he saw the victory of the Australian Republic one after another under the help of giant ships and cannons  It turns out that the legal system is like this; it turns out that the earth will still turn without the emperor; it turns out that the wealth of the world has no fixed number at all, it only depends on how much people can create; it turns out that in addition to agriculture, industry and commerce will also become the pillars of the country

    Wandering among philosophy books, Wang Euzhi discovered to his surprise that the teachings of saints were not the only true knowledge in the world.  He had always thought that there was something wrong with the sage's teachings. This was not the sage's fault, but that later generations had misinterpreted the sage's original meaning.  The more he can learn and know, the more he will appreciateI think what the professors said makes sense: "The sage's theory was advanced at the time, but if it's two thousand years later, no matter how advanced it was, it will fall behind. The sage only considered the situation at that time, how could it be possible to count it to two thousand years?"  What happened next?"

    ?????????????? Wang Fuzhi finally discovered the stubborn diseases of Confucianism, and even discovered the stubborn diseases of the Ming Dynasty.  But if he wants to cure this stubborn disease, how can he reverse it by himself?

    You can imagine what kind of shock it will cause when this group of international students who have broadened their horizons return to China.  Those who do not do their job properly, have low-level tricks, and have strange and obscene skillsall kinds of labels will be slapped on them, and they will inevitably be excluded from the mainstream.  Either arrange a low-level official job, or not hire him at all.  Our future is bleak, and it is even more difficult to reverse the thoughts that have been solidified in our bones for thousands of years.

    Thinking of the bleak future, Wang Euzhi let out a long sigh: "The road is long and long, and I will search high and low"

    "And Brother Nong is feeling emotional about returning home?" Zhang Yun asked.

    "Exactly" Wang Fuzhi pointed to the international students who came with him: "When we meet one day, I'm afraid that everyone has lost their sharpness and forgotten what they learned in Australia. They are servile and bend their knees. Go and ask for the five pecks of rice from the dignitaries.  Salary. How many people remember the school motto mentioned on this stone tablet." Next to the huge stone, there is the school motto of the Central South University of Political Science and Law: Apply what you learn.

    Zhang Yun smiled bitterly and shook his head: "How many people have the character of Brother Nong? I'm afraid Brother Nong will have a lot of setbacks when he returns to Congress."

    Wang Euzhi waved his hand: "I have decided not to enter the official career." Looking at Zhang Yun's surprised look, Wang Euzhi said: "I plan to devote myself to learning, summarize what I have learned over the years, and write a book. In order to make people more aware of it.  Many people know how to apply knowledge in the world."

    Zhang Yun said with a smile: "I have always admired Brother Nong's knowledge. It's good that this is the case. There is one less upright and upright official in the world, and there is one more erudite scholar. And Brother Nong is dedicated to enlightenment, and his merits will last forever."

    "Flattery! It stinks." Wang Euzhi feigned anger.  Then he sighed: "What if I don't do this? In the past, I only saw chaos in the world. It was because the emperor was unvirtuous. He was a traitor and a sycophant, but he was a sycophant. I'm not afraid of your jokes. I have always regarded Ma Shoufu as a sycophant. But this  Three years later. Now that I think about it carefully, if it were not for Ma Shoufu, I am afraid that this Ming Dynasty would have perished under the iron hoof of Hu Qi. Although Ma Shiying is slightly flawed, he is capable, dares to take responsibility, and is dedicated to the country. With that  In comparison, the Dukes of Donglin only know how to talk and make no achievements at all. Instead, they turn the chief minister of the horse into a treacherous person"

    "So, Brother Nong has turned to support Ma Shoufu?"

    "No. I'm just discussing the matter." Wang Fuzhi shook his head and said: "Ma Shoufu is quite talented and courageous. However, limited by his vision, the most he can do is to change the Ming Dynasty back to before Wanli. After a hundred years, the world will be different.  It's a mess. Don't ask me why, Professor Li has talked about this problem."

    Zhang Yun agreed with a wry smile: "The conflict between land and people caused by low productivity"

    "You and I both know that this is not the way for the Ming Dynasty to continue like this. The reforms promoted by Ma Shouxu have only immediate benefits for the country. As Professor Li said, it is just a reshuffle after the population has dropped sharply. What I really want to do is  There is only one way to solve this problem.¡±

    "Promote industry and commerce."

    "exactly."

    After asking and answering, both of them fell into silence.  This topic is too heavy and obviously cannot be solved by two newly graduated international students.  Starting in 46 years.  Ma Shiying relied on his iron fist to forcefully promote reforms.  The imperial examination was changed, and gradually the eight-part essay was replaced by the civil service examination.  The official system was changed, and the gap between officials was filled; taxes were also changed.  At the beginning of last year, Ma Shiying implemented the strategy of reducing vassal status.  He went straight to the clan.  Hearing that this year the government and gentry will be implemented to pay grain to the army together; the reform of the military system has achieved initial results. Shocked by Wu Yi's army of nearly 50,000, Ma Shiying abolished the guard station and disbanded a large number of Ming troops, both good and bad.

    During this period, the resistance and rebound sentiment in the entire Ming Dynasty was extremely great.  First, Liu Zeqing secretly sneaked into the military camp and gathered his generals to start a rebellion; then the governor respected himself and refused to accept the imperial order.  Today's Ming Dynasty is really in turmoil.  Only the four provinces controlled by the imperial court thoroughly implemented Ma Shiying's reform strategy under the threat of Wu Yijun's bayonet.

    Now, thanks to these reform measures, a large number of talents have poured in, the lost taxes have been collected bit by bit, and the power of the imperial court is getting stronger bit by bit.  Considering that these measures, which are merely improvements, have encountered such great resistance, what kind of turmoil and backlash will the social reforms envisioned by Wang Euzhi cause?

    "So I want to learn." Wang Fuzhi said decisively: "As pioneers, we are destined to be unable to change anything. But we can pass on our ideas and let more people who come after us do something."

    "But Brother Nong has a good heartBrother??Not even close.  Zhang Yun bit his lip and said, "Only Brother Ernong can persist in this matter."  I have only one thought in my life - revenge!  "In the past few years, the hatred of genocide has not only not faded, but has become more and more unforgettable.

    "Everyone has his or her own ambition"

    As two people were talking, a person ran over from a distance.  Light blue jeans, canvas shoes, and a T-shirt with the calligraphy of the School of Political Science and Law printed on it.  He ran over quickly, handed over a thick notebook, and said with a smile: "Two classmates, you have graduated, please write a few farewell words."

    The two of them readily agreed, took it and started writing it seriously.

    "Shao Yanning, looking at your expression, do you think you have found a way out?" Zhang Yun asked with a smile.

    Shao Yanning, who was only seventeen years old, smiled shyly: "I just received the appointment letter yesterday. I will report to the Prime Minister's Office on the 10th next month."

    The Prime Minister¡¯s Office is not accessible to ordinary people.  But it's not surprising to think that Shao Yanning's uncle is Foreign Minister Shao Bei.

    "Speaking of which, there are several international students who passed the civil service interview and they came with you." Shao Yanning named a series of names with familiarity, which made Wang Fuzhi and Zhang Yun stunned.

    Zhang Yun looked a little angry, but Wang Fuzhi looked calm.  I just sighed, everyone has his own ambitions.  Not just the two of them, in fact all the international students had a premonition of the cold reception they would receive after returning to Ming Dynasty.  Some who persisted, so they went back; those who had less persistence were more willing to stay in Australia, a country that made them extremely friendly.

    As soon as I finished writing my message, the squad leader called everyone to take photos.  Everyone in the queue had different thoughts.  Then, as the cameraman said "one, two, three, eggplant", a yellowed old photo was left behind.

    June is a hot month, but the air is filled with the feeling of farewell mixed with countless flavors.  (To be continued)
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