Outside the north gate of the capital of the capital, guests were sent off to Changting, Zhan Shifu Shao Zhan Shi Huang Daozhou, Shi Zhong He Kai, Qian Zeng, Yu Shi Lin Lanyou and nearly a hundred officials, bought wine and sent Liu Zongzhou, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, to his hometown.
The Ming Dynasty system, no matter what kind of high officials, once dismissed, they can no longer live in the capital, but even if they are dismissed and return to their hometown, the court still has preferential treatment, like what kind of family can use the court’s post to return to their hometown. Liu Zongzhou can still enjoy these preferential treatments, such as the monthly supply of silver rice and servants.
However, the autumn wind is bleak and Qiu Ju is withered.
Liu Zongzhou's mood was as bleak as this wilderness, and the people who came forward to see him off smiled sadly: "After this farewell, I don't know when we will see each other again."
All the ministers looked at a former minister of the Ministry of Industry dressed in commoners, all with a sad expression, and Huang Daozhou sighed sadly: "Seeing that the country is getting more and more difficult, the court is rampant and crowding out Zhongliang. It is really chilling..."
Everyone sighed secretly when they heard it, but Liu Zongzhou, in turn, comforted him and said, "Brother Youping, why be so sad! Even if the old man is gone, you have to carry the banner of my Donglin Party members! For the sake of the world and the court. The traitorous nephew fights to the end!"
After such a goodbye, Liu Zongzhou is finally about to set off.
The pack wagon sent by the station had been drawn in front of him, and Liu Zongzhou's family members all got on the wagon.
Although Liu Zongzhou has been an official for many years, he has two sleeves, and even his family members are nothing more than an old wife and an old servant.
As for the three-year Qing prefect, 100,000 snowflake silver and the like are not even close to him. All the goods and the carriage have been set up.
I have to say that upright officials have the power to infect people, and even the pawns sent by the post station cried secretly when they saw it.
And when Liu Zongzhou regretfully boarded the carriage and said goodbye to the crowd for the last time, a sudden rush of horses hooves sounded! I saw more than a dozen fast-riding horses coming from the direction of the capital, the head of the man, even wearing an official uniform, seemed to have important matters!
Huang Daozhou couldn't help but excitement and said: "Could the emperor regret it, do you want to get back Brother Dong?"
The crowd suddenly moved. If that was the case, that would be great... Even a person as calm as Liu Zongzhou's breathing became a little bit quicker.
Only when these knights arrived, they were disappointed to find that it was not someone sent by the emperor who had come, but Yang Shanlu, who was proud of the spring breeze.
After Yang Shanlu arrived and saw that the carriage had not left, he was relieved and hurriedly shouted: "Old man stay!"
When Liu Zongzhou heard the sound, he got out of the car, only to see that it was Yang Shanlu, but he turned his back, just sneered and said, "What are you doing here? Are you here to see the old man joke!"
"Neither." Yang Shanlu said sincerely: "I feel sorry for the old man being dismissed this time. Frankly speaking, although I don't agree with your idea of governing the country, I admire the old man's lofty integrity. -The country of Gouli is dead, how can we avoid misfortune and good fortune?"
Hearing Yang Shanlu speaking frankly about the differences between the two sides and giving Liu Zongzhou such a high evaluation, these Donglin Party members suddenly looked slightly better. Anyway, they felt that Yang Shanlu was better than his hypocritical father.
Even Liu Zongzhou, with white beard trembling, couldn't help but read it softly... Gou Li Country is already dead, so how can he avoid it because of misfortune
This sentence comes from Lin Zexu, a famous official of the late Qing Dynasty. It was written by Chongjun on the way to Yili. The awe-inspiring righteousness contained in it is also suitable for Liu Zongzhou now!
It can even be said that Lin Zexu and Liu Zongzhou are the same kind of people! These two people are the same Geng Geng Yichen! The same kind of petition for the country, and then be demoted tragically!
So at this moment, Liu Zongzhou's verses resonated strongly... I didn't expect that the one who knew me best was the son of a traitorous official! However, he would never show it on his face, and he still turned his back to him, not even looking at Yang Shanlu.
And Yang Shanlu didn't take it seriously, and he knew Liu Zongzhou's temper when he made trouble in the Golden Palace.
Then he looked at the only carriage and admired in his heart. Yang Shanlu took out a stack of silver bills from his arms, about five thousand taels, and walked in front of Liu Zongzhou and said: "Old man He has been upright and clean all his life, so I admire it very much. Please accept these silver coins."
Although Yang Shanlu did not agree with some of his ideas of governing the country, he admired his character and knowledge.
As it is now, if you switch to another high official who dismisses your office and returns to your hometown, which one is not twenty or thirty big carts, and returns full of people.
However, this family from all over the country, except for a carriage to carry family members, has no long objects. It can be described as a representative of integrity.
Unexpectedly, Liu Zongzhou saw him handing over the bank note, but he didn't bother at all. He just said coldly, "Do you think I will ask for your bad money?"
"Master, don't get me wrong." Yang Shanlu saluted him: "My money is not for you personally, but for you to run a college!"
"College?"
"Run a college?"
The hundreds of officials who saw them off were immediately surprised, what is this
Even Liu Zongzhou looked at Yang Shanlu in surprise, is there such a thing in this world? Spend money to fund your political opponents? In other words, what evil intentions are included
Yang Shanlu said very candidly: "Boss, you don't have to worry too much! You are proud and virtuous, and the world admires you! Especially the boss, you are knowledgeable, and you can be worthy of everyone at home! But if you are like this Going back home sadly, and being here forever, isn't this a loss to the country! Isn't it a pity for the nation
Especially nowadays, the country’s affairs are difficult, and a lot of talents are needed, so I hope you can put aside your opinions and use the money to open a college! Recruit talents for the country! Share the worries for the country! "
"This this… "
Liu Zongzhou's hand could not be retracted. If this money was for him to enjoy, he wouldn't want it to kill him! But now, run a college for him? Cultivate talents for the country? Then hit his fate!
Leaving aside some of Liu Zongzhou's ideas, he is truly concerned about the country and the people, and loves the country better than himself! Otherwise, they won't be admonished with death!
Not to mention asking the family in universities like him. Being an official is just by the way. What is really interested in is teaching and educating people! Cultivate talents for the country!
Therefore, it is really reluctant to return home like this now, but if there is no support from Yang Shanlu, an upright official like him will not be able to run a college if he sells himself!
However, Liu Zongzhou did not accept the money because of his own reservations and concerns about whether there would be other conditions.
But Huang Daozhou on the side saw him, and he was very clear about his old friend’s thoughts. Then Huang Daozhou himself was also a college instructor, and he was very in favor of running a college. So he asked on behalf of Liu Zongzhou: "You little baby said Is it true? There are no other conditions?"
"The sky is a lesson!" Yang Shanlu immediately raised his hand and swore: "I, Yang Shanlu, can swear here. Although you and I have different paths, they are all for the prosperity of the country! The rise of the nation! So I sincerely want to ask for it. The old man went to open a college! And there are absolutely no conditions attached! If you break the oath, the heaven will die!"
"It's a bit sincere." You can tell whether a person like Huang Daozhou is lying or not. He just nodded slightly to Liu Zongzhou and said, "Brother Qidong, I think it's okay. Nowadays, the affairs of the country are difficult and devastated! Like you! It would be a pity for such a talented person to report back to his hometown."
"Yes, yeah! The old man will do his best for the country again! Open another Donglin Academy! Cultivate talents for me and the Donglin Party members!" Other officials also persuaded.
Well, Liu Zongzhou was really moved when he heard it. If he was shirking such a great thing for the benefit of the country and the people, it would be hypocritical.
However, although Liu Zongzhou's heart is moved, he still has some difficulties because he needs to have a suitable address to run a college. Liu Zongzhou's hometown is in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, but there are many merchants there, and the business atmosphere is too strong to be suitable for running a college.
As for other places, he was not familiar with it, not to mention that there are gangsters all over the place today. In these troubled times, it is even more difficult to choose a place.
At this time, Yang Shanlu had already seen his worries, so he quickly said: "Old man, don’t have to be embarrassed. The address of the academy can be set up in the town guard. To say that the old man doesn’t like to listen, the junior has already become a town guard Commander Wei, so the academy is set up there, so you can sit back and relax."
Although the others didn't speak, after looking at each other, they all thought it was a good choice.
That being the case, Liu Zongzhou thought for a while and said, "Okay, since you don't want my old bones to rust back, then I will try my best."
When he said that, he still didn't look at Yang Shanlu, but just took the money and counted it, then frowned and said, "It's only five thousand taels? This money is a little bit small!"
Honestly speaking, when Liu Zongzhou said this, his old face was a little red. I think that the famous Donglin Academy at the time only cost less than two thousand taels, but now... But anyway, I can squeeze out a little bit. A little bit...
"Then offer another five thousand taels." Yang Shanlu didn't frown when he heard it, and directly took out another five thousand taels of cash from his arms!
Okay, Liu Zongzhou was a little touched when he saw Yang Shanlu's so refreshing... This little bastard is better than his father.
However, his face didn’t show at all. After he took it, he said to the Baiguan Tuan Tuan who had come to see him off: “In this case, the old man will go to Zhenluwei to open a college. You can open a college in the future. I come and go frequently, and there are good seedlings, so I can recommend them."
"Definitely! Congratulations, old man! Congratulations, old man!" These civil and military officials all congratulated them one after another, because they knew that this was Liu Zongzhou's favorite thing to do.
As for Liu Zongzhou, he laughed even more. He swept away the decadence that he was sixty years old, but he was full of vitality: "Okay, in that case, there will be more things next. Let’s go. Let’s go. Collaborate well..."
And watching these people go away again, Yang Shanlu's face showed a smile... Just as he said, how can everyone in the country, a great master, be lost!
Not to mention the significance of opening a college in Zhenluwei. If you don’t understand, please refer to the later generations of Huangpu Military Academy.
After finishing this matter, Yang Shanlu was very satisfied, and then led the guards and began to return to the town captive guards.
Three days later, Yang Shanlu finally arrived at Zhenluwei.
On this road, traces of the ravages of the Qing soldiers can be seen from time to time, and many places have been burned into ruins, including some of the Tunbaos under Yangshan Lu's subordinates.
Yang Shanlu secretly said in his heart, Gou Danzi, now let you be mad, and when you come again next time, I will use the power of the entire town to hum...
"The defensive master is back, the defensive master is back." After arriving at Zhenkoubao, the Xuanjia army defending the city saw the return of Yang Shanlu, and they cheered excitedly.
"Brothers have worked hard!" Yang Shanlu just smiled and waved. This is his supreme influence in the military! Including some refugees gathered near the city gate at this time, after hearing the cheers, they all looked at Yang Shanlu in admiration.
Because the refugees who can escape here know some more or less, only the defensive officer here dare to kill Taroko! It's a real hero!
But Yang Shanlu, seeing a lot of refugees at the gate of the city, sighed slightly... But now in civil affairs, he has already asked his uncle Sun Changming, so he doesn't have to intervene personally.
But when Yang Shanlu was about to enter the city, he suddenly saw a slender figure in the place where the refugees gathered, and he was very familiar with it. (End of this chapter)