Chapter 515 Everything Is Arranged!

At this time, most people in the Donglin Academy ruins were filled with negative emotions such as humiliation, shame, anger, and indignation.

There was only one exception, and that was Zou Diguang, who felt secretly happy in his heart.

As one of the only two close assistants left by Alliance Leader Wang, his main intention was to bring the large group of people in front of him to go to the literary conference to oppose Lin Tailai.

He believes that no matter whether it is in the political field or the literary and artistic field, everyone still has a basis for cooperation in opposing Lin Tailai.

Zou Diguang didn't expect that before he even raised the topic of the literary conference, Lin Tailai would take the initiative to ridicule and provoke hatred.

Does Lin Tailai completely understand the principle that "madness will lead to disaster"? Do you have no idea what convergence is?

This directly made everyone present share the same hatred. It can be said that the mobilization effect was even better than Zou Diguang's personal persuasion.

So Zou Diguang took the lead in the dull atmosphere and said: "Lin Tailai is so rampant, we must fight back quickly to attack his arrogance!"

Looking at Gu Xiancheng's face, Shen Li emphasized to everyone: "It is indeed necessary to teach him a lesson."

Zou Diguang took the opportunity to say: "There is a very good opportunity in the near future, which is this literary conference."

Hearing the words "Literary Forum", Gu Xiancheng said somewhat unconfidently: "Is this possible?"

After all, he has always followed an academic route. Although he is famous, he is not very professional in the field of literature and art.

Zou Diguang was able to work as an assistant to the old leader Wang in his later years, and often helped with social activities. Of course, he had good eloquence. He advised Gu Xiancheng:

"Even if you had no interest in the literary world before, you must attend the literary conference this time, otherwise it will bring disaster to you sooner or later!

Have you ever thought about the consequences if Lin Tailai is allowed to manage literary affairs like the Duke of Yanzhou, dominate the literary world and become famous all over the world?

Can it interfere with the Qing Dynasty that you rely on? Will it compete with your Qingliu public discussion for voice? "

Gu Xiancheng likes politics, so he may not care about matters in the literary world, but if it involves the hegemony of public opinion, then he has to be concerned about it.

It is true that the leaders of the previous generations of literary circles were not in the political center, or did not participate in politics very much, but further back, there were people like Li Dongyang and Yang Shiqi who were both leaders of the literary circle and bachelors of the cabinet.

Lin Tailai's interest in politics is also well known.

Thinking of this, Gu Xiancheng said: "Senior Zou is absolutely right! If we don't occupy this position in the literary world, it will be occupied by Lin Tailai and his like. At least we cannot let the enemy completely occupy it."

Then he asked: "If I go to Suzhou to attend a literary conference, what are the chances of winning?"

When it comes to analyzing the situation in the literary world, Zou Diguang, who has often accompanied leader Wang Lao in recent years, is definitely the most proficient.

He said very professionally: "It mainly depends on what banner we use. If the banner we use is to compete for the leadership of the literary world, then the chances of winning are unpredictable;

But if the banner is to oppose Lin Tailai, then the chance of winning is infinitely close to 100%, and then the camera can be moved. "

Everyone fell into deep thought after hearing Zou Diguang's judgment.

The winning rate is very important. After all, everyone is a respectable person, and no one wants to give up their lives thousands of miles away.

Zou Diguang continued his analysis: “If you use the banner of competing for the leadership of the literary world, you will easily become the target of public criticism, while opposing Lin Tailai can gain the widest support.

First of all, Duke Yanzhou must have hated Lin Tailai very much in his heart, just like Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty looked at Cao Cao, so as long as he rebelled against Lin Tailai, he would definitely get the support of Duke Yanzhou.

Although Duke Yanzhou's popularity has declined greatly in recent years, the name of the leader of the literary world is still with Duke Yanzhou after all, and his support is based on Taoism and righteousness.

Secondly, Lin Tailai entered Taoism through martial arts and made too many enemies in the literary world. His rise was too short and his foundation was not solid.

Those old people who have been in the literary world for more than ten or twenty years will definitely not understand people like Lin Tailai, let alone those who have been upstaged by Lin Tailai.

Not to mention that all the princes are important figures everywhere, so why can't they win over people? In particular, Qian Zhai (Shen Li) and Zhou Ting (Gong Nai), at least represent the entire north, right?

So I dare to conclude that as long as you take the lead in raising the banner of anti-Lin Tailai, you will definitely get a lot of support quickly!

With this kind of support, secretly seeking the position of leader of the literary world and only doing things without saying anything is the best strategy for this literary conference!

Someone like Lin Tailai, who is so arrogant and fearless that others will not understand his ambitions, must be at a disadvantage! "

After listening to Zou Diguang's professional analysis, everyone suddenly seemed to see the sun through the clouds and see the road ahead clearly.

Gu Xiancheng was more preoccupied and asked: "Lin Tailai is always good at convincing people, and Suzhou is his home court.

Even if people are dissatisfied, they may be forced by him. Lin Tailai can definitely do such a thing. "

Jiang Zuo knew Lin Tailai's reputation well, not to mention that Zou Diguang had seen with his own eyes in Taicang Prefecture's Danyuan how Lin Tailai and his men coerced the old alliance leader into preparing for the throne.

So Zou Diguang has certainly considered this issue and explained:

"The leader of the literary circle is not like an official position. It has no specific form. It is a spontaneous act of the literary circle. If you want to be the leader of the literary circle, you should be recognized by the circle.

There are only two types of people Lin Tailai can force, those who want to join the officialdom and Suzhou locals. These two types of people are the ones who are truly restricted.

Most of the people who came to participate in the literary conference were celebrities without official positions and free movement, and most of them were from outside Suzhou.

For such people, even if Lin Tailai can force them in Suzhou, when they leave Suzhou and return to their own territory, they will still not admit it if they don't.

For example, after Qianzhai Gong (Shen Li) returned to Henan, could Lin Tailai still have the ability to cross thousands of miles to force Qianzhai Gong again?

Not to mention that it was not just one or two people, but dozens or hundreds of people. If Lin Tailai had the ability to attack dozens or hundreds of foreign targets at the same time, he might as well rebel directly! "

Hearing this, the gentlemen standing in the ruins of Donglin Academy finally had all their doubts gone.

What Zou Diguang said was really reasonable, and the possibility of success was indeed very high.

Since it will succeed, the fruits of victory can be discussed in advance.

Gu Xiancheng raised this topic thoughtfully, "Since Yanzhou Gong was forced to abdicate this time, and Lin Tailai is not a concern, who should we support as the new leader? "

When others heard this, they couldn't help but look at Zhao Yongxian, the left vice minister of the Nanjing Ministry of Rites and the chief priest of the Imperial College.

Because among the people present, Zhao Yongxian seemed to be the most qualified in terms of all aspects.

First, Zhao Yongxian won the title of the five retro-styled scholars for two consecutive terms, and he had a clear position in the literary world.

Second, Zhao Yongxian was very famous, and the story of "court caning and bacon" was widely circulated among the literati.

Third, Zhao Yongxian's hometown was Changshu County, Suzhou Prefecture, and he was half home in Suzhou City.

Of course, there were disadvantages. Four years ago, Zhao Yongxian broke with the old leader Wang in order to compete for the next generation of the leader of the literary world.

But compared with the hatred that Lin Tailai created for the old leader, this "breakup" was nothing.

So if Zhao Yongxian made it clear here that he wanted to compete for the leader of the literary world, it would be difficult for others to refute.

Gu Xiancheng asked with a hint of meaning: "Senior Zhao will definitely go to Beijing as a cabinet minister in the future, but I'm afraid he won't have time to lead the literary world, right? "

Zhao Yongxian pondered for a moment and replied: "Your Majesty has high hopes for me. I dare not neglect the emperor's grace by doing literary affairs, so I have no intention of leading the literary world."

Zhao Yongxian, who was hiding in Nanjing, could also see that in the next two or three years, a large number of senior officials would leave, which was the best opportunity for him to impact the ministry or even enter the cabinet.

Compared with the position of Shangshu or Daxueshi, the empty title of leader of the literary world seemed to be nothing.

So Zhao Yongxian's first choice at present was to advance in his official career, and his original allies, the "three red men", had already left the court, so he urgently needed the strong support of the clean forces.

Gu Xiancheng nodded and said: "Senior Zhao is indeed grateful to the emperor, but he still needs Senior Zhao to speak out and support the right path at the literary conference."

Zhao Yongxian agreed and said: "It should be so. "

In a few words, Gu Xiancheng, on behalf of the Qingliu forces, finalized the partnership with Zhao Yongxian.

With the support of Zhao Yongxian, the orthodox leader of the retro school, and the support of Shen Li and Gong Nai, who represented the northern leaders, Gu Xiancheng felt more confident.

Zou Diguang smiled and said, "Gu Jingyang, are you interested in entering the literary world? I am very optimistic about you and have praised you many times in front of Lord Yanzhou."

Gu Xiancheng said, "Senior Zou has misunderstood. I am planning for the literary world, not for myself!

My old master, Sun Baitan, is also at home now. He is more suitable to be the leader of the literary world. "

The Sun Baitan mentioned by Gu Xiancheng is Sun Jigao from the same county, the real founder of the Wuxi Gang of Shilin that has emerged in recent years. It was Sun Jigao who nominated Gu Xiancheng for the Jinshi degree.

In addition, Sun Jigao was the top scholar in the second year of Wanli, and this resume is very strong in the literary world.

If the top scholar is Lin on the opposite side, and this side is not even a top scholar, wouldn't it be inferior to the opposite side?

When some younger generations around heard that Gu Xiancheng declined the "support" and nominated Sun Jigao, they all shouted: "Mr. Gu is really indifferent and noble! "

Gu Xiancheng calmly enjoyed the respect of others. He didn't like to stand in the front, but preferred to be a behind-the-scenes person, secretly manipulating the situation.

Even when he was in the capital, he never took the initiative to fight Lin Tailai head-on, unless Lin Tailai was determined to climb over the wall and break through the door to find him.

After the agreement was reached at the site of Donglin Academy, everyone dispersed and packed their luggage, ready to march to Suzhou City, a hundred miles away!

Turning the world upside down! Fighting him vigorously! Breaking the ambitions and fantasies of the evil villains, and saving the literary world from the water and fire!

It was already near the end of September, and celebrities from all sides who participated in the literary conference began to arrive in Suzhou City.

Mr. Lin gathered people in the water pavilion facing Canglang Pavilion, listened to the summary of the preparations, and made the final deployment.

Mr. Lin sat in the middle and asked in a deep voice: "Have you arranged the reception of foreign writers? "

Gu Bingqian, one of the three new guests and the white-bearded prime minister in history, assisted Zhang Fengyi in a lot of preparatory work, and it was time to show his enthusiasm.

When he heard the question from Mr. Lin, he stood up and took a step forward, ready to answer.

But Lin Tailai said to Gu Bingqian: "I didn't ask you, sit down first."

Then Yu Gongjing, who was known as the leader of the four great kings under the seat of Jiuyuan Zhenxian, stepped forward, which made Gu Bingqian puzzled.

What does receiving foreign literati have to do with a "rough man" like Yu Gongjing?

Then Yu Gongjing reported: "Don't worry, the host has been arranged!

First, at more than 20 nodes such as Changmen, Xumen, Kuimen, East and West Zhongshi, Qujia Bridge, and Yinma Bridge, ten to thirty people and three ships were arranged to squat according to their importance. Once a literati with a foreign accent was found, they would be tracked and followed.

Second, all high-end inns and hostels in and outside the city were controlled, and five people were sent to each to monitor.

Third, all the beauties on the Suzhou City Flower List have already been approached, and two people have been assigned to keep an eye on each of them.

Fourth, at Gusu Yi, where dignitaries stay, twenty people have been arranged to serve as handymen.

Fifth, at every wharf where a boat is rented, a group of people are assigned to patrol and control the boatmen. "

Lin Daguan was very satisfied and encouraged him: "Very good! Although you are rough people and many of you are illiterate, you can still make contributions to the literary conference!"

Gu Bingqian, who still wanted to show off, was dumbfounded. Is this the "reception arrangement" that Mr. Lin really wanted to ask about?

Unknowingly, the newcomers had the most intuitive understanding of the owner’s terrifying control over Suzhou City.

As long as the owner wants to, he can carry out the most stringent surveillance of the whole city regardless of manpower and material resources.

"It's your turn to report! Have all the venues been finalized?" Lin Daguan urged Gu Bingqian, who was still in a daze.

Gu Bingqian came back to his senses and began to speak quickly: "Currently, three venues have been decided, namely the Canglang Pavilion, the Zhang Family's Qiuzhi Garden, and the Xu Family's Humble Administrator's Garden."

Lin Daguan frowned slightly and said: "Qiuzhi Garden and Humble Administrator's Garden are too close, and they are both in the northeastern area of ​​the city. Just choose one of the two."

Gu Bingqian, who is well versed in human relations and sophistication, replied: "The Humble Administrator's Garden is too big and too empty. It is better to choose Qiuzhi Garden of the Zhang family."

Lin Tailai added: "In other areas, find another garden as the venue.

I think the Wang family's Yilaoyuan in the west of the city is good. Although half of it has been demolished by all the people in the city, it still has forty acres of land, which is enough. "

Gu Bingqian smiled bitterly and said, "But the Wang family won't agree."

Lin Daguan said dissatisfiedly: "Why are the descendants of Duke Wang Wenke so low in consciousness? This conference is a major event in the world of literary circles, and they are actually unwilling to contribute?

Mr. Gu, take a hundred men and go talk to the Wang family! Ask them if they still want to keep the remaining half of Yi Lao Garden? "

Gu Bingqian: ""

What kind of gangster style is this? He has lived for forty years and really has no such experience.

Just when the new customer was in trouble, someone outside the door suddenly shouted: "I have a high level of consciousness! I am willing to make a contribution!"

Then I saw the second master of the Shen family striding in, "Our Shen family's North Garden can be used as a venue!"

But it is said that in the past two years, Mr. Shen saw Mr. Lin Daguan working on the garden, so in the name of providing for his father in old age, he also started to build a garden in Taohuawu in the northeast of the city. It was completed last year.

Lin Daguan said a little disgustedly: "What we want is a famous garden with history and heritage."

Gu Bingqian, who didn't want to lead troops to attack Wang Jiayi's old garden, wiped his sweat and quickly advised: "The North Garden is also good. Although it is relatively new, you can hang your poems all over the garden. Doesn't it have a rich heritage?"

Lin Tailai finally praised: "Mr. Gu still knows how to plan!"

Second Master Shen looked at Gu Bingqian in surprise, where did this Crouching Dragon and Phoenix chick come from?

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