Chapter 1962: Similar Minds but Different Ideals (Congratulations to the New Leader "Moji Zichen")

There is no Xia Yuhe on the shore of Daming Lake, and there are no private visits in private.

Fang Xing stood in the middle of the crowd and said calmly: "I always thought that there were no scholars in the Ming Dynasty in my heart, they were just maggots, maggots making shit!"

This is a declaration of war!

Fang Xing watched with satisfaction as these scholars snorted and blushed.

"Uncle Xinghe, we take it as our duty to revitalize the Ming Dynasty!"

A voice came from the crowd. At the same time, Wu Yue also rushed to the edge with his people. Xin Laoqi went to stop him.

Fang Xing groaned and said in surprise: "Since it is your duty to revitalize the Ming Dynasty, I would like to ask, is the preferential treatment you are waiting for justifiable? But which emperor allowed it?"

"You have stolen the Ming Dynasty's taxes and still dare to say that it is your duty to revitalize the Ming Dynasty. I would like to ask, how thick-skinned are you?"

These words were so humiliating that a scholar said angrily: "I am sharing the worries of the Ming Dynasty."

What this says is that the gentry participated in the management of the place.

Fang Xing said calmly: "I'm afraid I'll take the opportunity to get involved. There are good things, but there are also quite a lot of bad things!"

These words were considered objective. Everyone's expressions became slightly brighter, but Fang Xing suddenly said: "The land tax of the Ministry of Households is getting smaller every year, but the private pockets you are waiting for are getting bigger every year. Every time a group of people come out of the imperial examination, the so-called talented scholar Wenquxing , the national treasury will be depleted. When the treasury cannot make ends meet, who can do it? The only thing to do is to plunder, and the unlucky people are the people. Naturally, you gentlemen can just sit back and talk, and watch the storm rise. !”

Fang Xing turned around and left, but his voice did not stop.

"Human nature is selfish, and when you get something good, you want more. They don't do anything like offering money, or doing business privately. They are gentle on the outside, but beasts on the inside. There are countless people like this. What's the benefit to the country? They're just moths!"

The faces of those scholars were slightly red, and they were hurt by Fang Xing's words, but no one dared to refute them.

"...Hold up in a group, this is your habit, make a fuss in a group, and I'm here. Let's see if it's you who make the fuss that's more powerful, or whether it's my uncle's methods that are more powerful. Let's wait and see!"

Fang Xing walked out of the crowd, and the servants brought the horse. After getting on the horse, he turned around and said, "Whoever can put national affairs first is a true scholar!"

The sound of horse hooves fades away,

There was a moment of silence.

"Brother Xiuyu, you are the leader, why didn't you speak just now?"

The crowd gradually moved away, revealing more than ten people.

The faces of the dozen or so people were ashen, and a man in a green shirt said, "This person is acting according to orders. How can I say anything without conclusive evidence?"

This person is Yang Yan, one of the leading brothers. He said to the companion on the left: "Rong Xin, after being suppressed by his words today, I think everyone is a little timid. What do you think?"

The man on the left is named Deng Fa. He smiled and said: "Don't worry, if he is sure, he should take action as soon as he arrives in Jinan."

"That's right. Brother Rong Xin's words are very kind!"

The man holding a folding fan on the right said with high spirits: "When I saw this person today, I just felt that he was gloomy, and I am afraid that the city is not shallow. But the more he is like this, it means that he has less confidence to achieve great things!"

This person is also one of the leading brothers, his name is He Shan, also known as Yanfeng, and he is the most talented in literature. It is said that the imperial examination is just for him to get something, but he still wants to wait for one more subject so that he can make a name for himself.

He Shan turned around and cupped his hands and said: "Everyone, please go back first. We are all in the city anyway. It's easy to talk if you have anything to do."

…

Fang Xing was placed in a large mansion with no maids or servants, but he didn't care and moved in with his family.

Just as he was moving in, outside a house in the city...

The bluestone wall has long been covered with moss, and a few unknown plants are growing tenaciously in the gaps.

"Boy, please see Mr. Bai Lian."

The door opened, and an old man looked at the young man outside the door, frowned and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Boy Pan Song, a student of science, please see Mr. Bai Lian."

The old man said expressionlessly: "Wait."

"yes."

Pan Song stood sideways outside the door to show his respect.

There lived a 'scholar' here.

Yes, Wang Shang, Mr. Bailian. Outsiders respectfully regarded him as a great scholar, but he sneered at this and would only say that he was a scholar.

Later, because of his great reputation, many people came to be his disciples, but as long as the great Confucian was mentioned, the old gentleman would definitely ask them to add a dot to the upper right side of the big character.

Add a dot to the upper right of the big character, that is dog.

Cynic!

The old man's self-deprecation makes people speechless, but it is also quite deviant. When he plausibly said that he would rather live like a dog...

Everyone knew who he was referring to.

This is not self-deprecating, but rather meaningful.

But this is Shandong, and his behavior was taboo, so the old gentleman's disciples gradually stayed away from him, and the remaining ones were all staunch anti-sage family members.

Science is standing opposite Confucianism, so the old man is willing to report it.

The sun was very strong, shining brightly in the yard.

A few chickens were scratching the ground in the shade in the corner, and the dust was flying.

A puppy barked at Pan Song in front of the hall, and a scolding came from the room. The puppy turned around, almost staggered with its round body, and then looked inside in confusion.

When the old man came out, he leaned over and touched the little puppy's head, then walked to the door and said, "Come in."

Pan Song bowed and then walked slowly inside.

It's very quiet, and from the outside, the wooden house looks quaint.

But after meeting Wang Shang, Pan Song knew what simplicity meant.

Gray clothes, gray clothes that have been washed and turned white.

The forehead is a bit protruding and the hairline is very high. At first glance, he looks simple.

Wang Shang was reading a book with great interest.

"Boy Pan Song, I have met Mr. Bai Lian."

"I'm reading science."

Wang Shang put down the book, rubbed his face with both hands, and asked, "What do you mean by coming here?"

Pan Song said respectfully: "I am a student of science. I have attended Mr.'s lectures in the past. Today I learned that Uncle Xinghe has arrived in Jinan. I remembered Mr.'s difficulties during this period and did not dare to be good at it."

Wang Shang snorted and said: "That family doesn't like me, and there are some nasty people coming to do nasty things from time to time, but I never take it seriously. Uncle Xinghe..."

Pan Song quickly explained: "This matter... is just the boy's wishful thinking. Xing and Bo are unknown."

Wang Shang nodded and said: "I just want to live like a dog. Xinghebo lives in the temple and is the teacher of the emperor... Let's go!"

Pan Song was sweating profusely and said: "The boy is guilty, sir, please calm down."

Wang Shang picked up the book again and said: "You can have the desire to dig into the camp, but you must not be passionate. If you want to pull strings for me and Xinghebo, it is naturally a good idea, but in the end you will lose the machine, which is unpleasant."

Pan Song defended: "I admire Mr.'s conduct as a person..."

Wang Shang frowned and said: "You have disturbed my purity of mind in studying. You want to connect with both sides and please both sides. Are you trying to get into the world? I heard that Xinghebo is very kind to scientific students. You can go there yourself." Bar."

Pan Song didn't dare to pester any more and stood up to leave.

The old man sent him away and came back and said: "Sir, I saw that there were fewer people coming to the door recently, so I thought he was a scientific kid, so he was naturally hostile to that family, so..."

"Why bother!"

Wang Chang closed his eyes and said calmly: "Of course I can't stand that family, but I just can't stand it, but I don't like being used by others."

Old Cangtou has followed him for many years and has gained extraordinary experience. Hearing this, he said depressedly: "I still think that you and Uncle Xing are of the same mind..."

"Like-minded people but different minds..."