Jing Lingyu hurriedly pulled his clothes and stopped: "Xiao Hei." I've told you all. Why are you still so angry? I am in Beijing. Friendship with the government is also a necessary means of survival. There are several good people among the officials at all levels in Taiyuan Prefecture. The Qin family is not also maintained up and down. ”

Chang Sihao waved his big hand in the air. He said angrily: "It's just the people of the government." Just hooking up with the East Factory. It must not be the style of a hero. When it comes to the sword trial. It was mentioned that there were three of the four major stalls in the East Factory. I hadn't noticed it at the time. Now that I think about it. If there is no great friendship. How could the leader of the East Factory be so appreciative. Guo Shu Ronghua didn't even give face as an old man in the court. But he can do things for the Hundred Swords Alliance. It's just because Zheng Mengzhu has a friendship with Feng Bao. Handed the word away. These are the words of the people in your league. It's not nonsense. What kind of person is Feng Bao? You don't know. Outside Taiyuan that day. Cheng's home. What do you say? ”

Jing Lingyu said: "Feng Bao is greedy for money and good goods. There is no false interference in internal affairs. Although our league has some friendship with him. But that was just to realize the sword family's grand wish. It's just a joke. ”

"Hmph. It's a good show. Chang Sihao sneered: "The ultimate goal of acting on the spot." It is to win people's hearts. Cultivating party henchmen. Control the Cabinet. Climb to the pinnacle of power. What a sword family ambition. It's not a change of name for the struggle for power. ”

Jing Lingyu couldn't persuade him. sighed. When I turned around, I would briefly describe how I heard Luo Aohan and their conversation in the middle hall. Explain it to Zheng Meng.

"Hehehe. Master Zheng smiled faintly after hearing this. Leaned back and straightened. I was a little relieved. Said: "Chang Shaojian is a little restless. Please sit down and listen to me. He paused. Seeing that Chang Sihao was still standing upright. Nor do they insist on it anymore. He put down his glass and said, "I want to ask first." In your opinion. What kind of people. can be regarded as a hero. [Xianmo: Don't persuade directly. He is a persuasive person]

Chang Sihao leaned to the window. Don't look at him. He shook his voice and said, "You don't have to do anything." In the face of national crisis, we can stand up. When the road is uneven, he can draw a knife to help. That's enough. ”

Zheng Mengzhu high-fived and said, "Okay." Such a character is chivalrous and brave. Truly remarkable. But. At a time when the country is in crisis. Not many righteous people can save the situation by sacrificing their lives. There are many grievances among the people. Even if he draws a knife every day to save the suffering. And how many people can be helped. So in your eyes, a good man and righteous man are rare. But the horizon is inevitably not broad enough. I can't see the general trend of the world clearly. Chang Sihao turned around and looked at him and said, "You can see it clearly." I can't see it clearly. In short, they do real things. It's better than you leading the people in the alliance to figure out how to drill the camp every day. How to climb the power of the dignitary. Even collusion with Dongchang is much stronger. ”

He said this very politely. It's like scolding. Jing Lingyu and Xiaoqing's faces changed a few times. It's ugly.

Lord Zheng laughed. Said: "Kong Ming does not come out of the mountain. An can rule the world of Shu. I'm not comparing myself to Prime Minister Zhuge . Rather, it is to illustrate a truth: to truly benefit the people. You have to take the initiative to take power. Hope must not be placed in the hands of others. Authority is like a sword. There is no fault in this. It's all about who holds it. And what do you use it for? I don't even have the right to speak. How can you get your ideas out there. Spread it. Not to mention being able to implement the realization of [Xianmo: I have this to say. It makes sense. It is difficult to know the facts of the world. Qing officials sometimes do not do things. No corruption. It's just a tablet. and for the benefit of the people? The right is all in use. 】。 ”

Chang Sihao was stunned. She remembered her conversation with the two scribes in the restaurant. I thought it was good. If there is no power and no power. Even if he is as splendid-minded as Mr. Zhu. Isn't it just a matter of talking about it at the wine table? The mind turned. The anger was slightly subdued. Still said coldly: "You people pretend to be a sword family. They keep saying that they want to reform the malpractices and bring new ones to the country, and to govern the country in peace. It's nothing more than empty words. If there is really a golden and stone view. I'm afraid that it will spread long ago. Why can't you hear a word in the market? ”

Master Zheng took a sip of tea unhurriedly. smiled and said: "Reform and reform, and govern the country in peace." Although it is only the preliminary of my sword family's ambition. But it is also the foundation of all futures. This is not empty words. Rather, there is a specific implementation strategy and practical implementation methods. However, all this has only achieved a corresponding status and voice among the government and the opposition. It makes sense. Publicize it. There is no benefit. Instead, it has become a real empty talk. [Xianmo: There is no big rape. You can't do big things. Rape is good or bad. In martial arts, there is mostly moral absolutism. It's a matter of keeping things simple. It's hard to think about. It's not interesting. This is a great secret of our alliance. But Guan Chang Shaojian has a straightforward temperament. Caring for the people. It's really the same as us. There are no outsiders here. It doesn't hurt to say that. ”

He rested his glass on the table. continued: "Cathay is the people's peace. The two are cause and effect of each other. It is necessary to make the lives of the common people in the world stable. Sit under one’s own vine and fig tree. It's not that it's uneven. Chivalrous and righteous. It can be done by killing a few corrupt officials. [Xianmo: That being said. However, the morale of the people should not be ignored. In today's society, there is no courage to do what is right. But it has become a prosperous age. This is extremely abnormal. It's time to promote chivalry. Let the man raise his beard and raise his eyebrows. To bear its responsibility] I have been from the Ming Dynasty since Sejong. The disadvantages are deep. It's hard to get up. It is not to carry out the changes with great courage. Difficult to change. But look at history. Historically, there has been great resistance to changing the law. are difficult to implement. Most of the time the middle way fails. Revert to the old system. leading to the further decline of the country. The lives of the people are even more fiery and deeper. ”

He said this. The eyebrows are worried. His expression revealed deep worry. A slight sigh of relief. He continued: "The swords of our alliance brainstormed at the meeting. I feel that the law tree is a big move. Not easy to succeed. And the old system of the state. There is still merit. It's just that there is a difference in implementation at all levels. Rather than taking the risk of changing the law. It is better to make slight changes to the old system. In addition, we will intensify our implementation. So that the empty text on the paper can really be implemented. This is not thorough, though. However, it is the most practical statecraft at this stage that can be truly used and implemented. ”

Chang Sihao said: "How to change." How to follow through. Who doesn't know how to talk big words. ”

Lord Zheng didn't care about his attitude. He smiled faintly and said, "Okay." You want to listen. That's the best way to go. We'll come up with a specific approach. It's easy to sum up. For example, today's court discussions are chaotic. Deal with the same thing. It is difficult to unify opinions. Or deal with it inconsistently. Speaking of it, it is sprinkled. In fact, there is nothing. Such situations have led to inefficiency among the officials in the various branches. It has to change. You can't let others talk nonsense about everything. Be cautious at the beginning. Be thoughtful. The order will not be changed. It is good to implement it. Hehe. In your words. It is to let the officials stop talking nonsense. Let's listen to something specific. [Xianmo: This is the decree of the imperial court]

Xiaoqing chuckled at her side. His eyes were on his father. Cover your lips.

Zheng Mengzhu continued: "If this is the case. Officials are back on track. Start doing practical things and get down to business. The question arises: what should be done? The reality now is that it is not possible to do so. Officials blame each other. Slow response. It's like a pool of stagnant water. We need to change this phenomenon. They had to be re-enforced from the edict. After the request is issued. Subordinates must report the situation and progress of the work, what the results are, and what problems arise in the handling in a timely manner. Things are done wrong. To be punished; To be punished; Also punished. Officials do not lag off. Don't be lazy. It can be done under such orders. can go all the way. [Xianmo: The second talk about how to execute]

He said this. Seeing Chang Sihao waiting silently. I knew that he had listened to the words in his heart. Slowly continued: "As the saying goes. There are no rules. The current situation is that the law cannot be regulated. Power overrides it. There is a cloud in Han Shi Huankuan's "Treatise on Salt and Iron: Shen Han": "The world does not suffer from impossibility. And there is no way to do it. Meaning... The state does not have to worry about the absence of laws. I'm afraid that it will not be effectively implemented in accordance with the law. The officials made a mistake. Make friends with each other. Favoritism. The people started a lawsuit, but they were thrown into prison, and no one cared. This must be eradicated. There is justice in the world. ”

Chang Sihao said abruptly: "The prince is guilty of the same crime as the people...... Hum. Easy to say. Pity. There was a Bao Gong in the world. ”

Lord Zheng nodded: "If it's public, it's private." There are disadvantages to being private. The word fairness has always been around for a long time. I'm afraid it's all relative. Fair or not. It also depends on the person who makes the judgment. Now among the officials of the prefectures and counties. How many are villains who are promoted by bragging, flattery, and flattery. It's up to them to uphold fairness. It's a fool's dream. Therefore, officialdom should also be cleaned up. Check the name. All incumbent officials are subject to examination and quality checks. Weed out the ink-hungry. Let the country be available. It also allows those who are capable and willing to do things to get room to play. Han Fei said: "Determine right and wrong according to the name. Judgment of words by reference. That's it. [Xianmo: The third lecture on executive supervision]

Chang Sihao listened to him and was full of words. The anger in my heart turned to peace. He asked, "If it's as you say." That's a very good thing. But this is only a matter in the court. What about the tartars. What about the barbarians. They go round and round the border year after year. From time to time, they invade the country. Kill. That's the biggest headache. ”

Lord Zheng Meng smiled: "I know what you think in your heart. It is inevitable that this will be inseparable. Not bad. The tree wants to be quiet, and the wind does not stop. Even if we are bent on the Ming Dynasty, we want to clean up the internal affairs and reorganize the dynasty. But these big foreign races. It's never going to be idle. Nowadays, although the southern Japanese have rested for a while. But Tatar was in turmoil. Brutality is rampant. Warat stirred up. Tibet is restless. If we don't make great efforts to reorganize our armaments. Strengthen border defenses. Then the country will not be at peace. The most important thing in warfare and armament is money and food. Where does the money come from? It can only come from the people. The people are not rich. Where did the military supply come from. "Shangshu Song of the Five Sons" said: "The people are only the country." Bengu Bangning. It can be seen that people's livelihood is important. The ancients said, 'The conscience is lost', and 'poverty leads to theft'. It's not bad at all. The people had no food or clothing. How can there be no thieves? You see how much land the gentry have in various places. Evading taxes. And ordinary people only have a few acres of thin fields, and they have to pay heavy taxes. Causing the rich to get richer. The poor are poorer. forced the people to revolt frequently. If it goes on like this for a long time, it will pay off. If the people are poor, the country will be poor. There is no money. Everything is empty talk. Therefore, enriching the people is the first priority. And the rich can't be kept. and in marriage for another. Strong troops must be used as a guarantee. Therefore, on the one hand, it is necessary to consolidate the state and cultivate people's livelihood. On the one hand, it is necessary to reorganize armaments and strengthen border defense. The two go hand in hand. Indispensable. Don't be overweighted. [Xianmo: The fourth talk about economic promotion]

Chang Sihao was born in a farmhouse. When I hear about the land, I am concerned. "I don't know much else." However, there are indeed many cases of tax evasion by the wealthy gentry that you mentioned just now. Those who have more land and less taxes. Earn a lot of money. Poor families have little land and heavy taxes. It's hard to get enough to eat. There is no money left to bribe the government. Everybody knows that. But what can be done? ”

Master Zheng smiled slightly: "This matter is difficult to say. It's easy to say. In fact, it is only necessary to order the whole country. Re-surveying of the land. Find out the places that have been concealed and falsely reported. A new register is sufficient. At the same time, it also brings the rectification of the bureaucracy. In particular, it is necessary to punish those who are greedy for ink among the low-level officials. Clear up and down. Then great things can be done. [Xianmo: The fifth. To promote the economy, it is necessary to rely on the revitalization of agriculture. China is a big agricultural country. It still is. Agriculture is a top priority. The above four times. It's all about this. Now I am forcibly evicted everywhere. Seize peasants' farmland for development. The way to destroy the country and the species. 】

Chang Sihao thought about the past in his hometown. Everyone has a headache about these things. But I can only sit and complain. I can't think of any way to change the solution. And these things are in the eyes of Zheng Meng. It doesn't seem to be a big deal at all. Two or three sentences. It's like a golden needle breaking a blister. All at once. Think about the country as if it were what he said. It can be so rectified. The villagers have land to plant. There is food to eat. Must have been crazy with joy. For a moment, the eyes lit up. There was great rejoicing.

Zheng Mengzhu smiled and said: "Actually, Zheng just said this. In a word. It's 'rectifying internal affairs.' A rich country and a strong army. It's just eight words. It was Zheng who put forward a preliminary idea for the current national conditions. A little bit of a simple opinion that has been discussed and discussed by the swordsmen of our alliance. What does Chang Shaojian think about this? I also hope to see the teaching. Speaking of this, he covered his hands and leaned over to give a salute. A sincere gesture of asking people. [Xianmo: It's loaded.] The next pen is praise or depreciation. Hide from people with this pen]

Chang Sihao's face was flushed. Hurriedly retreated: "The statecraft you mentioned is real. Be organized. Chang Sihao is an idiot. I only know how to slash with a knife. I don't understand the world's major events. How dare you talk nonsense. Just now. Alas. What I just said...... It's really rude. Shame on the dead. "Overdone. Bend down.

Master Zheng smiled and stepped forward. Intervened and held him on his elbows. Said: "Virtuous nephews don't have to be like this. You have righteousness in your heart. Right and wrong are clear. Words don't hide their hearts. is worthy of being a straight man. A little misunderstanding is nothing. ”

Xiaoqing saw that the clouds dispersed for a day. Pour tea and water on one side. While smiling, he said, "Brother Chang doesn't have to be confused. Daddy really didn't really annoy you. Many of our visitors came here. For the sake of touching the light of our alliance. Raise your worth or satisfy your inner vanity. When I met, I was full of foul words. There are few people who dare to ask difficult questions. Such characters. The most annoying daddy. He often said in his spare time. A saint may not be a true saint. There are many sages. Yao He is also. Shun who is also. The same is true for those who are promising. Dare to despise. Dare to doubt. in order to approach the right indefinitely. He's a man. It's just an addiction to criticism. You accuse him to his face. It's too late for him to rejoice. Master Zheng laughed. It's also good to soothe. Chang Sihao saw him like this. I feel even more uncomfortable in my heart. Thank you again.

The two of them returned to their seats. The leader of the Zheng League knew that he still had a knot in his heart that had not been opened. Then he said: "The virtuous nephew hates the actions of some people in Dongchang. Actually, I'm not as good as that. However, their backstage roots are Zhongguan. That is, eunuchs. These people serve the emperor all day long. Sometimes the folds are written in a golden stone. Words cry blood. It's better for them to blow a couple of words around the emperor lightly. One of our alliances has its own ideas to realize. One is in the capital again. Dealing with them is unavoidable. And even if you find the right person in the cabinet in the future. These strategies can be implemented. The help of the eunuchs and the support of officials from all walks of life are still indispensable in the middle. When the water is clear, there are no fish. There are a few people in the officialdom who are as clear as water and as clear as a mirror. Everyone has a selfish life. There are disadvantages if there is selfishness [Xian Mo: Imagine that Xin Lu is willing to practice the food cause method. Sacrifice yourself for medicine. It can be regarded as the most selfless. But he still received the Qin family's land deed. Although it was received as a faction of Hengshan. However, the ultimate beneficiary is anyone. It can be known that a private word is really inescapable]. This is also unavoidable. Be able to make a friend. Don't make an enemy. As long as the relationship can be maintained, it should be maintained as much as possible. Since there is going to be a big thing. It is necessary to endure small anger to raise Quanfeng. You can't just keep your eyes down. Entangled in other people's faults and other details. ”

Chang Sihao couldn't help but nod his head while hearing him say this. However, I think of the cabinet, the six ministries, the Yanguan, and the East Factory...... And so on and so forth. He thought to himself: "Each group of forces has a corresponding faction. Each faction has its own network of contacts, common interests, and goals. These are hypocrisy. Or cunning. or incompetence. Or cold people. Engaged in corruption, bribery, perversion of the law, and dictatorship. And the Hundred Swords Alliance can get along with it safely. Make good relationship with. Is this what politics is called? To do big things. It is necessary to sacrifice some standards of life. Then there is nothing to speak of. Morality can be spoken. ”

Lord Zheng saw his thoughts. smiled: "The virtuous nephew couldn't figure out this section for a while. It's fine. In the future, I will study swordsmanship. You can gradually understand. ”

Chang Sihao heard that he suddenly switched from politics to martial arts. Da Jue was abrupt: "What does sword science have to do with this." ”

"Of course, it has a lot to do with it. ”

Master Zheng said with a smile: "Bodhidharma left a boxing inheritance in Shaolin. Most people in the world think that it is intended to be used to strengthen monks and protect the temple. In fact, this is a convenient method he left for future generations to participate in Zen enlightenment. For he knows that it is easier to understand than to comprehend. Beginners mostly start with boxing. From form to meaning. Outside-in. Over time. It can make the body strong. The body is healthy, and the soul is healthy. The mind is easy to understand. See the bird flat wings rising back. Knowing the wonder of borrowing air. See the serpent hurrying in the hinterland. Knowing its meandering work. This is a flash of vision. Boxing has reached its peak. You can learn the sword. The sword is light and dexterous. Water soft silver soft. Long-term practice can be taken off and stagnation. Change the nature of the mind. The swordsman of my alliance can clear his heart with a sword. The sword of the heart is clear. Dengda is a wonderful place above the world's martial arts. It is according to this method of 'realization'. With such a state and spirituality. It is used to deal with mundane matters. I can see it clearly. Understand. For example, what we just said. As long as you understand the 'circle entanglement' in swordsmanship. Giving up has been from the people's doctrine. You will know how to look at everything calmly. No more excessive burdens. [Xianmo: The body is affected by the mind. It's best to talk about the disease. Got a minor illness. There are often sighs. A serious illness of life and death. Not to mention. Human body and mind are inseparable. Cultivate your mind with your body. Indeed, it is a way. 】

。。 Self-denial and subordination.

Chang Sihao heard these four words. Suddenly remembered the incident of using firewood against the sword with the old man Baofu by the Yellow River. Deng Shi thought: "To sacrifice oneself and obey others is to retreat into advance." In order to let the offense. Although Master Zheng seems to be 'following people'. In fact, it is 'employing people'. In the face of such a corrupt officialdom. The court in turmoil. Toughness and confrontation. To no avail. Small sacrifices are clever maneuvers. In the end, it can be converted into an all-round victory. It wasn't him who had the last laugh. ”

Come to think of it. Thoughts can't help but become more complicated: people say that a gentleman "has something to do." Something is not done". It's just a gentleman in this world. Indeed, there are really few who can accomplish great things. People who really get things done. It all has to be realistic. Not afraid of discredit. Disdain for false names. Even in order to achieve the end, it is necessary to do whatever it takes. The words are ugly. But if he can really get his sword family's grand wish. I don't know how many people in the world have benefited. In the previous work. As long as there is no loss in the big festival. Not excessive. What's not acceptable? Liao Gushi once said that the alliance is full of wolf ambitions and shameless people. Most of them are not dirty in their eyes. and disdain to communicate. I can't understand the painstaking efforts of Lord Zheng Meng. [Xianmo: Young rebellion is the most valuable. People are born to be human beings. Gradually, he became less human. Ghosts are not like ghosts. Xiao Chang has this idea. It's already in a metamorphosis. This is also the internal reason why he was able to deal with many parties in Beijing in the future. 】

Jing Lingyu had something else in mind. I can't listen to what they say. Seeing the stitches, he said: "What a national event." Swordsmanship. I'm a monk. I'm not interested in listening. Uncle Zheng. I only ask you. What do you think about my cousin's affairs. ”

Xiaoqing smiled: "You monk is not interested in state affairs. But he was interested in his cousin. It's weird, too. Jing Lingyu looked back at her and sneered slightly. Turning around, he pouted and continued, "It seems to be in your heart. It was also determined that the records of the Sword Cultivation Hall were stolen by my brother. Isn't it. Zheng Meng said: "You don't have to worry. I have my own teaching on this matter. Jing Lingyu frowned and said, "How can I not be in a hurry." Second Brother Shen is dead. The transcript was lost. My brother had two black pots on his back. There is no place on the rivers and lakes. Every day, he hides in Tibet. Isn't it a good day? Chang Sihao also said: "The little nephew has seen Liao Gongzi make a move. Knowing the heart by the sword. Although he has a very lonely temperament. but anxious for justice and righteousness. It should be a cold-faced and warm-hearted person. I don't think I will do anything unkind. The Lord of the Alliance observed. [Xianmo: Lonely is just lonely. Alone is too selfish. Lonely and unique, outside and inside. It's very different. Liao Gushi is actually not alone. He is alone. 】

Lord Zheng was silent for a long time. sighed. "You don't have to say it. I already knew. There are indeed other people who killed Shen Long. The records of the Sword Cultivation Hall were not stolen by him. ”

Jing Lingyu exclaimed: "What." ”