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With Lao Fan¡¯s knowledge, reputation and past performance, no one here would doubt his character. Yes, in comparison, he is indeed the lowest in rank and lowest in official rank. However, among the scholar-bureaucrats of the Song Dynasty, Fan Zhongyan's reputation was enough for the court to show full respect for him.
That¡¯s why there is such a huge conversation line-up. Of course, the ultimate goal is actually because there have been differences among the interlocutors. The pro-Liang faction represented by Wang Zeng, Ding Wei, and Xue Kui advocated full communication with Liang Feng and his old partners in an attempt to seek common ground while reserving differences. , come up with a plan that is more acceptable to all parties. The anti-Liang faction represented by Cai Qi, Jiang Zun and Yan Shu advocated resolute suppression on this matter and would never give in. In fact, they were not against Liang Feng himself, but against his ideas. Because these people are also out of public motives, worried that after the scholars are lost, the world will be in chaos and return to the chaotic situation of the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties.
Lu Yijian was noncommittal, but after all, he was the husband and he also participated in the conversation.
"Xiwen, have you ever thought about it? Liang Feng acted like this. Scholars will be disgraced. The world will be in chaos. The disaster of the Five Dynasties is not far away. Can't you see it?" Cai Qi saw that he was too tough and was ready to be soft. Good words and advice.
Fan Zhongyan shook his head and said: "I want to go so far, it's not worth mentioning. In the Five Dynasties, ordinary men were in power. Not only did they despise the seeds of learning, but they also ignored everything and regarded the powerful as the leader. As a result, the lives of people were in ruins for decades, and the surname was miserable! But it is different from what Yutian is doing today. Yutian inspires the world with one force. Everyone works hard and does their best. Haha, he has a good saying, "When everyone adds firewood, the flame will rise", and everyone has received corresponding respect. , who doesn¡¯t try his best? Even if there are only a few young people who think about doing evil, how can they stir up trouble if the world is stable? Besides, isn¡¯t it possible that there are some scholars with ulterior motives?¡±
"Don't we respect them enough? Scholars have always regarded the world as their own responsibility, and their life of revenge is nothing more than to ensure that the people of the world have stability. They can have enough food, wear warm clothes, live and work in peace and contentment, and the world is peaceful. According to what you said, are we wrong? Really? What a joke!" Jiang Zunda shook his head. As soon as this statement came out, four or five people nodded secretly, right? Why should we, the scholars, take regulating the family and governing the country as our natural mission? Isn't that enough? You really took off your pants and farted, it's super unnecessary!
Fan Zhongyan laughed and said: "Shi Weng, that's not the case! Although we have always regarded our lives as our own responsibility, we have never respected them. We are good to them, but we look down on them from the bottom of our hearts, thinking that they are all stupid people. You are a gangster. As long as you listen to us and obey our management, you can live peacefully. In fact, alas, we are really not that great! It¡¯s fine when the world is in peace. If we encounter troubled times, it will be like the ruined Tang Dynasty and Five Dynasties just mentioned. , isn't it just as precarious, who can escape? In fact, the principles of heaven and earth are in the hearts of the people, so Mencius said, "The people of the region do not seal the boundaries of the territory, the country is not consolidated by the dangers of mountains and rivers, and the world is not conquered by war." Benefit. Those who have gained the Tao will get more help, and those who have lost the Tao will have less help. Isn't this Tao the people's heart? You have respected the people's heart and allowed them to not only have enough food and clothing, but also feel they have dignity. Isn't this Tao still obtainable? Huh? Just now Zhongyan said, I agree with my uncle and my husband. Studying as an official is to guide the people, let them understand things, know good and evil, distinguish right from wrong, work hard, and be productive! However, even this truth is not If we don¡¯t understand, or if we don¡¯t care, then what face do we have to face the common people?¡±
Fan Zhongyan challenged Cai Qi and three others alone, but made everyone speechless, which was very embarrassing. Wang Zeng had no expression on his face, but he nodded secretly in his heart. I was also impressed by Lao Fan! In fact, if Liang Feng were present in person, he could certainly speak more clearly and thoroughly than Fan Zhongyan, but it would definitely not be as effective as Lao Fan. First of all, because he was too young and usually too naughty and flamboyant, those old men had really varying impressions of him. They admired him for a while and hated him for a while. Secondly, in such an occasion, it is actually a close fight. As soon as he comes out, there is no room for maneuver. Everyone goes in with white knives and comes out with red knives. It is very difficult to decide whether you will live or die.
Fan Zhongyan is a negotiating figure acceptable to all parties. This was also the reason for his confidence in taking the initiative, and also the reason for Liang Feng's absolute trust.
Seeing that the other side had nothing to say, Wang Zeng coughed lightly: "But now you are asking the court to co-found the National Academy of Talents with the supervisor. They don't want to! Even if you can convince all the gentlemen here, you are still a scholar in the world. Can you hold on to each one's ears and say it? If we don't correct this title and Xie Xishen refuses to obey, are we going to force officials to dismiss other people's officials?"
Wang Zeng¡¯s meaning is already very clear. If you take one more step back, maybe everyone will accept it.Suffer it.
Fan Zhongyan really can¡¯t think of anything else to retreat from? Now that things are like this, why should we retreat to the point where we don¡¯t recruit students, don¡¯t seek cooperation with generals and supervisors, and don¡¯t start classes at the Imperial College Supervisory Wall? Without the cooperation of the general supervisor, it would be an extremely regrettable pity and even more difficult. Why don't you take advantage of such good conditions?
He was lost in thought, what else could he give in to?
"Xiwen, just now you said that you also agree with Uncle Tong's words?" A clear voice said. Everyone looked sideways and saw that it was Ding Wei, the political official.
Ding said that he was as stable as Mount Tai after he entered Zhongshu. He changed his domineering style in the past and became stable in everything. He no longer spoke easily. Fan Zhongyan hated him before and often scolded this leader of the five ghosts. However, times have changed and it was already a few years ago. Moreover, Ding Wei said that there are not many people who really hold a grudge after keeping a low profile these years, let alone a gentleman like Fan Zhongyan?
"Yeah!" So although Fan Zhongyan didn't want to talk to him anymore, he still nodded seriously.
"Well, since you agree with Uncle Tong, no matter how many craftsmen or farmers you recruit in the future. The most important thing is that you must first study the sages' books and speak the sages' principles!" Ding Wei was personable, stroking the long part of his chest. Blackbeard said.
Wang Zeng and Lu Yijian's eyes lit up, and then Fan Zhongyan and everyone were stunned for a moment, and immediately realized that this was the best way!
As long as Fan Zhongyan can guarantee it, no matter who he recruits in the future, he must first study the canonical sages' books. That would be equivalent to acknowledging the dominance of Confucian thought, acknowledging scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, and scholars ranking first. Moreover, this ranking is not random, but unique and official!
Liang Feng and Fan Zhongyan actually never emphasized that other classes must be equal to scholars. They always just said that they should be given full respect. This is an audio-visual hallucination caused by the officials and scholars being too cold, as if facing a powerful enemy. It was also because Liang Feng deliberately made his intentions vague and inexplicable. Liang Feng is not afraid of making a big fuss, he is afraid of not making a big fuss! Big fuss. Only those workers and peasants will understand and support it!
When Fan Zhongyan felt probing glances from all directions. He pondered for a while. These few people can almost represent the current conservatives and moderates in Shilin. As long as we reach an agreement with them, it will be equal to victory.
Finally, he nodded heavily: "I accept Prime Minister Ding's opinion. Moreover, I can be responsible for convincing Yutian. As long as everyone here agrees!"
Wang Zeng let out a sigh of relief. He didn't expect such a big fuss, and he was also a little annoyed. First, he looked at Zhang Shixun, Xue Kui and Lu Yijian on the left and right, and the three of them nodded in unison. Looking at Cai Qi, Jiang Zun, and Yan Shu next to them, their reactions were much slower, but they still nodded with difficulty.
Negotiation is the art of mutual compromise. What's more, they were indeed moved by Fan Xiwen's words. I think this is not a bad idea.
Having lived up to his mission, Fan Zhongyan finally left the political hall and returned to the Imperial College in his own four-person sedan. Liang Feng saw his tired but excited expression and knew in his heart that the matter was done!
"Brother, thank you for your hard work!" After a short period of transition, Liang Feng was no longer polite to Fan Zhongyan, but directly called him brother in private.
Lao Fan was not used to it at first, but after Liang Feng insisted for a long time, he had no choice but to accept it. At this time, he smiled heartily and said: "Haha, fortunately, I did not disgrace my life!"
Fan Zhongyan is not the kind of person like Liang Feng who needs to rely on wonderful narration to boast of his achievements. He goes straight to the topic. His first sentence is: "However, Governor Cai and the others took a step back." This is an introduction, and I will talk about it next. What steps. Unexpectedly, Liang Feng seemed to be possessed by a ghost. He nodded and said, "This is necessary and acceptable!"
Fan Zhongyan was surprised, did he know? Asked: ¡°What do you mean by acceptable?¡±
"Haha, they will definitely demand that no matter who we recruit into the Academy of Talents, they must first learn the books of sages!"
For the first time in his life, Lao Fan opened his mouth and stared. After a long while, he slowly said: "Have you discussed this with Ding Weizhi?"
"Oh? Did Mr. Ding come up with this idea? Haha, he is indeed willing to help. We must remember this fact!" The implication is that he did not have an affair with Ding Wei.
In fact, this is not difficult to guess. In the Song Dynasty, there was no concept of political courses, because the major of all scholars was politics. There is only one Confucianism among all core values! But Liang Feng knew too well the power of ideological, moral and Marxist-Leninist courses. No matter how strong your major is, if you can¡¯t memorize this course or write it out from dictation, that¡¯s really bad! Therefore, he can definitely guess the final bottom line of the Song Dynasty civil servants, that is, they must not abandon the ideological dominance of Confucianism, and must not let the image of a large number of figures represented by Confucius be shaken in any way!
Perhaps the officials of the Song Dynasty didn¡¯t know it yet, but in fact, what they did was the principle behind the establishment of political courses in later generations. What is even more practical is that this was originally?? is the last bait Liang Feng is ready to throw out. Unexpectedly, these people took the bait without even having to do anything themselves! Haha, Lao Fan Youjie¡¯s recommendation is a great contribution!
In an instant, the two of them felt that they were full of energy. They looked out the window and saw the spring light. It was the time when everything was flourishing. In their eyes, it seemed as if a wonderful and magnificent picture had slowly unfolded!
When I got home after eating drunkenly in broad daylight, my two wives were not there. After asking, I found out that I was being taken into the palace to see the eldest princess! (To be continued)