Lin Jue frowned and said nothing, there is actually nothing to say about this matter, everyone has their own reasons. From Wu Chunlai's point of view, Wu Chunlai's hope for soaring seems to be understandable. Staying in the capital as an official and going to a remote countryside as an official are completely different starting points. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, there was a saying that the Beijing officials were three levels taller, and with the same grade, they would rather be seven-grade minor officials in the capital, which was much better than the local county officials. Because in the capital, you will have more opportunities, more contacts, and more opportunities to soar. What's more, it is possible to cling to the prime minister of the current dynasty as a backer, which is naturally an opportunity that many people dream of. In this case, Wu Chunlai's behavior is traceable, and it is not too surprising.

From Fang Dunru's point of view, Fang Dunru's refusal to stay in the capital for his students seems unkind, but in fact, this is exactly Fang Dunru's style. People like Fang Dunru are a kind of scholars who have a habit of cleanliness in their thoughts. In a way, his kind of people are more pure and self-disciplined. Some people are just sanctimonious in their words, but Fang Dunru is indeed a somewhat simple or naïve person, he will be strict with himself in words, deeds and even thoughts, not only strict with himself, but also very demanding of the people around him. Fang Dunru did not allow his own behavior and the behavior of those around him to tarnish his self-proclaimed noble character. asked him to use his personal connections to help Wu Chunlai stay in the capital as an official, and Wu Chunlai did not meet the standards for staying in Beijing as an official, which he would definitely not do.

Moreover, Lin Jue remembered that Fang Dunru said when he talked to him about Wu Chunlai, when Wu Chunlai first studied with him, he saw some of Wu Chunlai's bad habits of opportunism. Wu Chunlai is indeed smart and clever, and he is a rare good seedling, but Wu Chunlai's many shortcomings do make Fang Dunru unbearable. Fang Dunru said one thing, once again he took Wu Chunlai to attend a banquet, and during the banquet, Wu Chunlai was very attentive to a relative of the emperor, and even fanned and poured wine for that person in front of Fang Dunru, which was extremely unbearable. After going back, Fang Dunru reprimanded Wu Chunlai fiercely, thinking that he had lost the integrity of a scholar and the integrity of a gentleman. That time, if it weren't for Wu Chunlai's bitter pleading, he knelt in the courtyard for two days and two nights without eating or drinking. Fang Dunru couldn't tolerate these things, but thinking of Wu Chunlai's poor family, it was not easy to study. If he drove him out of the wall, it would have a great impact on his future, so he forgave him. Otherwise, Wu Chunlai would have been blasted out of Fang Dunru's door wall that time.

It was precisely because of the discovery of Wu Chunlai's shortcomings in his conduct that Fang Dunru thought that Wu Chunlai needed to re-establish his concept, go to Beijing to serve as a county magistrate, and it was necessary to contact the experience of ordinary people, rather than being corrupted and degenerated in the flowery world of Beijing. This is also an important reason why Fang Dunru insisted on not wanting to help Wu Chunlai seek to stay in Beijing.

It was precisely because of this fundamental conflict of ideas between the two that Wu Chunlai eventually betrayed his teacher and defected to others in order to pursue higher personal development. It can be said that Fang Dunru's acceptance of Wu Chunlai as a disciple was a huge mistake from the beginning, because the two of them were not the same kind of people at all. And Wu Chunlai is more resolute and bold than Fang Dunru imagined, and more unscrupulous.

"Lord Wu, I personally have nothing to blame for Lord Wu's pursuit of a higher goal in life. But there should be a way to act, to betray the teacher, betray the teacher as a vote, the teacher who was harmed almost put in prison, and finally resigned angrily, I forgive me for agreeing. Lin Jue said slowly.

Wu Chunlai brushed his sleeves and sneered: "I know, all of you talk about me about this, I can only say that in my situation at the time, I have no choice." I have no support, no money, and my husband is unwilling to help me, so I can only use all my resources. Someone was going to help me, how could I think so much? How can a husband act in the future and think too much? I have done what is good for me, and what do I care about what other people say? Besides, Mr. doesn't need to resign and go into hiding, it's just that his temper is too strong. That little thing doesn't affect him at all, and I'm not responsible for his actions. ”

Lin Jue sighed in his heart, Wu Chunlai is a complete pragmatist, a selfish person, this kind of person will do anything for the end. This kind of person is actually the easiest to succeed, because nothing can restrain him.

"Lord Wu, there is no need to mention the past. Since Lord Wu has no regrets about his actions back then, why should he care about the feelings of others. I don't think it's interesting to stop here. Lin Jue smacked his lips.

Wu Chunlai smiled and said: "It's okay, let's not talk about the past, I know that you must be standing with Mr. in your heart, after all, you are Mr.'s beloved apprentice, so naturally you want to speak for Mr." ”

Lin Jue nodded and said, "That's natural, Lord Wu did it, I don't dare to agree." Even if it's not that I'm not a disciple of Mr., I'm afraid I won't be as desperate as Lord Wu, and I'm not as open-minded as Lord Wu. ”

Wu Chunlai shook his head and sighed: "Little junior brother, you are still too young, and you may not be able to understand many truths. Do you think that everything in this world is as the book says, there are rules and circles, what kind of benevolence, morality, loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness are really what everyone can really abide by? The truth written in the book is one thing, but the reality is another, how many people can really follow the rules in the book? If real people act according to the teachings of the sages, where is the strife in this world? Are all those who are filled with righteous indignation and criticize others clean? ”

Lin Jue frowned and said: "I understand what adults mean, the truth is the truth, the reality is the reality, and it really can't be as good as it should be." But what the sages say is at least the best thing that all people can expect to do. Whether you can do it is one thing, and whether you agree with it is another, and the two should not be confused. Everyone should have a bottom line, no matter what the circumstances, and there should be no bottom line. Once people have no bottom line, only think about themselves, only for their own selfishness, then what hope is there in this world? ”

Wu Chunlai looked at Lin Jue coldly and sneered: "The little junior brother is very sharp-tongued, but unfortunately these words are some childish words. I only ask you, if you are trampled under your feet and in the quagmire for the rest of your life, what bottom line and hope do you talk about? If you want to get ahead, you don't want to send people to the fence for the rest of your life, so you have to pay some price. Sometimes this comes at the cost of giving up ridiculous rules, and once you are free of them, you will be like a fish in water and get a great deal of freedom. And I know this very well. Yes, I was condemned and questioned in the dead of night, but I never regretted it, because I knew that I had to give up something to get the status and power I wanted. You don't know the difficulties of the world, and you may not be able to understand these things. ”

Lin Jue was completely speechless, Wu Chunlai had indeed gone mad, or he had already let go of everything. I don't know how such an extremely selfish and self-interested person accepted him as a disciple in the first place. But I have to say that Wu Chunlai is the most direct and frank person Lin Jue has ever seen, even if his outlook on life is distorted.

"That's it, junior brother, we don't need to argue here about who is right and who is wrong, time will give you the answer. You can think that what I'm doing is wrong, and you can despise me in your heart, and it doesn't matter to me, and I don't care about it. I don't want to quarrel with you, and I didn't call you here today to quarrel with you. I have been as young and vigorous as you, and I have a good heart, but I want to tell you that no matter how crowned you are, when reality presses you, you may be even more unbearable than I am. Wu Chunlai said in a deep voice.

Lin Jue breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "That's it, let's not talk about it." So Lord Wu, what are you calling me for? Naturally, they didn't come to quarrel with me, and I'm afraid they weren't here to talk to me about any friendship, you know it yourself, that's a ridiculous reason. You and I haven't even met before. ”

Wu Chunlai said in a deep voice: "You and I have indeed never met before, but I have heard your name early. You're a bit of a doorway, and that made me notice you. Later, I learned that you are a disciple of Mr., and you and I have some origins. In this Oiran Contest, you surprised me even more, you are very good, I admire you, this is true. ”

"Adults carry love, but they don't dare to be." Lin Juedao.

Wu Chunlai waved his hand and said, "I haven't finished my words yet, although I appreciate you very much, but I feel a little sorry for you." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Lin Jue was surprised.

Wu Chunlai looked at the sunset outside the door with his hand, and said softly: "Little junior brother, I heard that you are interested in a career and are actively preparing for the autumn exam. I think that with the talent of the junior brother, the imperial examination high school should not be a problem. However, do you understand that even if you win the imperial examination, you may not be able to soar. Do you know what is the most painful? It's that you obviously have the ability, but you just can't be reused, and you obviously have ambitions, but you just can't use it. That's actually the most painful feeling of human beings. Sometimes you'd rather not be admitted to the imperial examination yourself, and just be a plain-headed commoner, maybe that will be happier. ”

Lin Jue frowned and was silent, Wu Chunlai's words seemed a little contradictory, but they were very reasonable. What people are most afraid of is that they have retribution and hope, and then this retribution and hope will never be realized. At this time, I hope that I don't have these retributions and hopes. This is like people sometimes envy the freedom of birds, the carefree cats and dogs, and the flowers and trees without feeling and ignorance. Sometimes it is more painful to not understand anything than to understand, and it is much better to have chaotic ignorance than to be awake.

"Little junior brother, it is important to learn talent, but connections and the support of others are even more important. Maxima is precious, but if there is no Bole, Maxima is afraid that he will also annihilate the old age and death in the herd. Maxima knows that he is a BMW, but he has to eat and run with a group of bad horses, which is very sad. I don't know if the little junior brother may understand this truth? ”

Lin Jue frowned and thought about it, nodded and said: "This is true, Maxima needs to meet Bole, and so do people." But I still don't understand what adults are going to say. ”

Wu Chunlai waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Little junior brother, what I want to say is that there are many talented people in this world who are like carp crossing the river, but how many can have a good future?" In terms of talent and learning, can you still be bigger than Li Bai Dufu of the previous dynasty? And what about them? It's not a lifelong depression. Therefore, learning is not the first priority, the important thing is to have opportunities and connections, and someone who is willing to pave the way for you and lead you to the road of feudal worship. In my opinion, that's all that matters. I have called you today to show you a clear way. You and I have a relationship, and I have a good impression of you, and I can't bear to see your beautiful jade buried in the dust, so I asked you to come here. ”

Lin Jue rolled his eyes and sneered in his heart. Wu Chun's words were solemn and touching, but Lin Jue didn't believe a word, Wu Chunlai's words didn't make any waves in Lin Jue's heart, and even made Lin Jue want to laugh a little.