The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Chapter 2035: Being too old to die is a thief

The team soon arrived in Ning'an City, and the Queen Mother convened the ministers at the County Literary Academy to hold a major meeting.

In addition to all the civil and military officials of Jingguo, all the great Confucians, academicians and Hanlin officials from all over the world can sit here.

It was already late at night, and there were many lanterns hanging above the literary courtyard. Together with the starlight, the place was not dark.

In the square in front of the temple of the County Literary Academy, the Queen Mother sat on the main seat. There was a curtain in front of her. In front of the curtain was a vermilion table with a jade seal wrapped in bright yellow silk.

Hundreds of officials from Jingguo lined up on both sides, followed by scholars from various countries who came to help, and even people from various halls of the Holy Academy.

Fang Yun is in the first place on the left hand, and the great scholars of Jingguo sit down one after another. Liu Shan, the leader of the hundred officials, sits behind all the great scholars of Jingguo.

Liu Shan originally had only a few gray hairs and looked no more than fifty years old, but now his beard and hair are like frost and his face is full of wrinkles, like an old man over eighty years old.

Scholars from all over the world kept looking at Liu Shan with different expressions, some were full of contempt, some were sneering, some were gritting their teeth, and some were full of disgust.

The stigma of Liushan has spread all over the world.

No matter what Liu Shan did back then, there must be someone on the list who would defend him, but now no one on the list can speak for Liu Shan.

Due to the emergence of two war poems, "Man Jiang Hong" and "Crossing the Lingding Ocean", which comprehensively strengthened the human race, Fang Yun's reputation among the human race reached a new peak, even surpassing the literary giant Yi Chise.

When everyone was seated, the Queen Mother said: "The Ai family is a womanly family and is not familiar with military and state affairs. This Ning'an meeting will be presided over by Fang Xusheng."

Everyone's eyes fell on Fang Yun.

Fang Yun, who is dressed in green embroidered cloud clothes, looks particularly young among the officials whose average age is over forty, but in everyone's hearts, he is more respected than the eldest Tian Songshi.

Yan Yukong has been serving as the county magistrate in Ning'an. He looked at Fang Yun's young face but vicissitudes of life, and felt extremely emotional in his heart.

Fang Yun nodded slightly, then glanced at everyone and said slowly: "The main force of the barbarians has marched towards Ning'an, and then the barbarians from all sides will arrive one after another. If you have any good ideas, why not say them in public and work together. Prime Minister Liu, you have What to say?”

Everyone was stunned, and they did not expect that Fang Yun would come to Liu Shan for the first time. They immediately realized that from now on, Fang Yun should use all means to fight against the pursuit, because Fang Yun is the virtual saint of Jingguo, and his every move will affect the national movement. , any behavior will seriously affect Liu Shan.

Liu Shan's face was calm, and his eyes were not muddy like ordinary old people. Instead, they were like the brightest lights in the night.

Liu Shan said: "I am in charge of political affairs. This battle of Ning'an is a military affair. I am self-aware, so I cannot say more."

Fang Yun's face changed, and he opened his mouth to scold: "As the head of a hundred officials, you should be allowed to be civil and military! The disciples and old officials you promoted have either committed suicide, been imprisoned, resigned, or cut off their kindness, what else do you have?" Pretend to be in charge of political affairs? As for military affairs, you have already agreed. You know nothing. As a leftist prime minister, how can you face the high expectations of the people, how can you face the blessings of the monarch, and how can you face thousands of colleagues? I think you are not as good as you! Resign and become an official, retire and return to your hometown!”

The leftists felt as if cold water had been poured over their heads, their hair stood on end, they were frightened and angry.

The other Jingguo officials were also stunned.

Where is this for the left prime minister of a country? This tone is simply like a prime minister of a country reprimanding a low-grade official, and he is the kind of person who promotes talents and rarely treats Jinshi like this.

Liu Shan is the leader of the sect. If the half-sage had not betrayed him, he would not have spoken to Liu Shan in such a tone.

"Comfortable!" Zhang Poyue whispered.

Although the sound is low, it is extremely clear in the ears of these readers.

The faces of the leftist party members kept switching between black and green. They really couldn't bear this level of humiliation, and some even wanted to start a lawsuit.

However, some of the excuses to refute cannot be used. In terms of official position, Fang Yun is King Ji; in terms of degree, Fang Yun is a bachelor; in terms of overall status, Fang Yun is a virtual saint. The head of a wealthy family cannot say such things. It's against etiquette.

Gu Mingzhou said angrily: "Fang Xusheng, no matter how high your status is, you should respect the elderly! How can you speak to an old man in such a tone when you are still young? I will definitely go to the memorial hall and severely punish you, who has no respect for his elders. people!"

"If you have ambitions, it's not your age, and if you don't have plans, you can live a hundred years in vain. As Confucius said, Liushan is long but has no description. If you are old and don't die, you are a thief! How can you tell the old and the young when you call a thief?" Fang Yun was calm and composed.

Gu Mingzhou was speechless. Although Kong Sheng's attitude when he said this was controversial. Some people thought it was a lesson to criticize his old friend, and some thought it was a joke on his old friend. However, the content did not change. He was saying that the old friend had bad conduct when he was young and had grown up. He is still so unachievable, and he has become a disaster even before he is dead at such an old age.

A group of scholars looked at Gu Mingzhou with pitiful eyes. If Gu Mingzhou hadn't spoken, the matter might have gone away. It was good that he had spoken. Liu Shan was characterized as a Liu thief by Fang Yun, borrowing Confucius' words. This stigma would soon disappear. It will be spread all over the forum.

"So you should never argue with Fang Yun, but you just don't listen!" Tian Songshi looked like a good old man.

Many scholars nodded, and even suspected that Fang Yun actually knew that the left ministers could only use the elders and younger ones to attack him, so they set a trap in advance.

Ao Huang smiled and said, "Can I also scold Liu Thief?"

Liu Shan only had a slight shortness of breath, but returned to normal after just one breath. The leftist ministers were on pins and needles. They could neither bear this humiliation nor dare to refute, let alone lift the table and leave.

Some scheming people looked at Fang Yun and cast approving glances. This was far easier than cutting off Liushan's wings, and the effect was also better.

Fang Yun took the lead in saying these words, which would create a terrible atmosphere in Jingguo. Everyone could not only attack Liu Shan in their hearts, but even criticize him on the stage. This would be a huge blow to the ambition and courage of the left ministers.

When excluding Liu Shan becomes the righteous choice of Jingguo scholars, Jingguo's national destiny and public sentiment will punish Liushan even more severely.

The leftists felt the consequences, so Gu Mingzhou fought back angrily, but unfortunately he failed.

Zhang Poyue suddenly suppressed his smile and said seriously: "Mr. Liu, what Fang Xusheng said are mature words, and they are all for your own good. I see that you seem to be unconvinced. This is wrong. Don't complain!"

A vein popped up on Liu Shan's forehead, but it quickly returned to normal.

Fang Yun suppressed a smile and glanced at Zhang Poyue. He really couldn't say the words "It's all for your own good." Zhang Poyue was simply saying, Liushan, the elders are teaching you, you should listen carefully and don't be convinced. ? Hold it in!

All the scholars suddenly lowered their heads, and many of them almost laughed out loud, but after Ao Huang tried hard to hold in his breath, he finally couldn't hold back and started laughing.

"Insolent!" Gu Mingzhou was furious, and all the left ministers looked at Zhang Poyue angrily.

Zhang Poyue looked innocent, as if he had no idea why the leftist party members were angry.

Scholars from other countries laughed and sympathized with the leftists. It was difficult enough for one Fang Lun to deal with. Add in Zhang Poyue, who was fearless, and Ao Huang, who fanned the flames. It was really bad luck for eight lifetimes.

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