The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 1672 The primary issue

Fang Yun's tone was very calm, but every word was ringing. Every sober person present couldn't stop nodding, and had to admit that what this child said made sense.

Some people looked ashamed.

"What about third place?" Zhang Zongshi asked.

Fang Yun put down his wine glass, smiled slightly, and said: "Thirdly, this matter is very subtle. It can be said to be a dispute between two countries, or it can be said to be a mere madam. Therefore, many high-ranking people will shut up or worry about making enemies. However, if someone stands up to support Hua Qingniang now, it will be a disaster for Hua Qingniang. After all, Ge Yiming is only a Jinshi and Ge Baiwan's nephew. If he wants to dig out a big piece of meat from Qingjiang Trading Company and not be dismissed by the nobles, he must express his attitude at this time. His words and deeds now are tantamount to telling the world: It doesn't matter if he used to create momentum to promote his literary name. Regardless of whether they are children from a poor family, they are all just for personal gain. At critical moments, he will always support the nobles and his own people. As for us children from a poor family, they are not even worthless in his eyes. "

There was silence in the restaurant, and even the stairs leading to the second floor were full of people.

Several people kept staring at Fang Yun, with a strange light flashing in their eyes.

Fang Yun took a peanut and put it into his mouth. After chewing it, he continued: "It can even be said that he and Hua Qingniang are very similar in identity, but they are just from a better background than Hua Qingniang. Of course, whether it is status or power, He is far superior to me. I don’t mean to look down on him. I am just telling the truth. . In short, if he doesn't help Qingjiang Trading Company and those noble people, but instead speaks for us ordinary people, then he is really stupid! But... I have to say one thing after all, when it comes to the dispute between the two countries, If he says this as a Jingguo person, it can only mean that he is not worthy of being a Jingguo person, and he is also stupid! "

Suddenly, a scholar smiled coldly and said, "This little boy, you have a bad tone. Then tell me, why is Mr. Ge not worthy of being a Jingguo citizen?"

Many people looked at the scholar and glared angrily.

"Ninety-nine percent of the people present here know the answer to this question after listening to my words. Only your sudden question can only prove that you are standing opposite us, but..." Fang Yun stared at the man and said, "I can be very Let me tell you patiently, as a Jinshi of Jingguo, as a businessman who made money by squeezing the people of Jingguo, and as a scholar with a high status, even if Ge Yiming did not have the ambition to help the world and the people, and did not have the ambition to revitalize Jingguo, he had no It doesn't matter if he has the intention to do good and good deeds. All his status and money belong to him. We can't kidnap or force him to do anything. However, at this time, he can obviously choose to remain silent and not do evil, but he is Between the people of Jingguo and the enemy, it is obvious that he does not care about this country and the people like us, so he is indeed not worthy of being a Jingguo. "

The scholar was speechless.

Many people present sighed. They really didn't expect that Ge Yiming's sentence could hide such a huge content, which could be expanded into a palace battle story.

"Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading. From now on, no matter whether it is Ge Yiming or others, no matter it is this or that matter, I will not blindly believe in anyone, but will look at it from a higher perspective. "

"Brother Fang is a sensible person. I believe that soon there will be a place for you in the Holy Yuan Continent."

"I have something to ask. In Brother Fang's opinion, should Xiangzhou belong to Jingguo or Qingguo in the end? Let's be prepared."

"Yeah, in the end, Jing Guoqiang or Qing Guoqiang?"

The atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly became lively, and many people began to ask similar questions, wanting to know Fang Yun's answer.

Fang Yun smiled and said: "Between the demon world and Jingguo, I choose to be a Jingguo person. Between Qingguo and Jingguo, I choose to be a Jingguo person. Just because, even though my status in Jingguo is not high, at least I will not be Treat them as inferiors or aliens.”

Everyone was stunned and nodded.

"If I hadn't heard that Brother Fang's accent was from Xiangzhou, I would have thought that Brother Fang was a relative of Fang Xusheng."

After a while, Zhang Zongshi, who was sitting across the table, raised his glass to Fang Yun and said, "Brother Fang's words suddenly enlightened me. From today on, whether it's Qingjun, Ge Yiming, Fang Xusheng or other famous people, I should be Keep a respectful distance and never let them talk to you If you are blinded by their words, listen to their words, observe their actions, and think about the reasons behind these people's words and deeds like Brother Fang. Fang Xusheng once wrote a couplet, "Knowledge of worldly affairs is knowledge, and understanding of human feelings is articles." It’s really thorough. Come on, I’ll give you a toast to Brother Fang.”

Fang Yun smiled and raised his glass to toast Zhang Zongshi.

Zhang Zongshi drank it all in one gulp and sighed: "Brother Fang's words made me feel a lot. I am a scholar. The Qing Kingdom wants to reduce the imperial examination quota for Xiangzhou people. It doesn't matter whether he is Qingjun or Ge Yiming, as long as he doesn't oppose it like us. , we will treat them as enemies! If Jingguo increases the number of imperial examinations in Xiangzhou, we will treat Jingguo as one of our own, and the Jingguo government as a family! However, if Jingguo government builds paper indiscriminately! Workshop, until there is no definite evidence that the paper-making workshop will not affect us, we must oppose the paper-making workshop and the government! However, even if we are opposing the government, when the demons attack Jingguo, we will still hold our hearts in our hearts! If you have any resentment, you cannot oppose or attack the government on the matter of fighting against the demons and barbarians. This choice is not for the sake of national justice, nor for the sake of benevolence, justice, propriety and wisdom, but for yourself!"

The scholars nearby nodded slightly, and Fang Yun also nodded to praise him, saying: "Who is our friend and who is our enemy? This is the primary question!"

When Fang Yun spoke, his expression changed very slightly.

Zhang Zongshi continued: "For example, in the case of Hua Qingniang, if Yingfang Pavilion apologized first, I would definitely not bother to pay attention. Who has not made mistakes, right? In fact, I think in my heart that even if there are people from Jingguo who really worship Qingjun for fame and fortune, even if they have poor personal ethics, they will not shout and kill, but I also think that since they have been discovered, they must admit their mistakes. Hua Qingniang not only did not admit her mistakes, but instead blamed the guests and even slandered all of us who opposed her as Xiangzhou thieves. I'm sorry, I feel insulted, so I naturally have to stand up and say a few words. I oppose Hua Qingniang, not for Jingguo, not for Xiangzhou, but because if everyone in Xiangzhou is like Hua Qingniang, there will be chaos, I want to live in a stable Xiangzhou, not a chaotic Xiangzhou. Moreover, she, a brothel owner, has made so much money in my Xiangzhou. It doesn't matter if she spends it in the enemy country. We won't force her to do anything. But she framed me and called me a thief in Xiangzhou. Then I will do everything I can to prevent her from making money in Xiangzhou without breaking the law! I am just a commoner, and I can't do anything to Hua Qingniang or Ge Yiming, but I will never go to Hua Qingniang's Yingfang Pavilion in the future, and try to buy less things at Qingjiang Commercial Bank. At the same time, I will tell relatives and friends to go to Yingfang Pavilion as little as possible and buy less things from Qingjiang Commercial Bank as much as possible. "

"Good!" The people in the restaurant cheered.

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