After the siege of Jiaqing, he also went south and returned to the Chengde Summer Resort. Ruan Yuan stayed in Chengde for a few more days. During this period, Jiaqing asked Ruan Yuan to come in almost every other day. Ruan Yuan also reported all Zhejiang political affairs to Jiaqing. This time

Thinking that the report about Zhejiang had been completed, he proposed to Jiaqing to return south. Unexpectedly, Jiaqing said:

"Ruan Yuan, I have heard you talk about Zhejiang's political affairs these days. You have done a good job. How great would it be if I had a few more dedicated ministers like you around me who are dedicated to their duties and have good strategies to eliminate shortcomings? That's fine, you

It will be easier to do things when you go back. But I have another thing here, and I want to hear your opinion. When you go north, you can see that the mouth of the Yellow River is silted up, the Qingkou is flooded, and the watercraft is blocked and difficult to move?"

"Your Majesty, the Emperor Shengming, the situation in Qingjiangpu is indeed as the Emperor said. The Yellow River overflowed several feet horizontally, and watercraft could not pass for a while. I heard that the river governor had gone to dig the river mouth at that time, but I don't know what is happening now." Ruan Yuandao. The so-called "Qing Dynasty"

"Kou" refers to the intersection of the Yellow River and the Huaihe River in the Qing Dynasty. Qingjiangpu Town was established there during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and was later changed to the county seat of Qinghe County. It was also one of the most prosperous towns in the middle of the Qing Dynasty.

"Really? I received a report the day before yesterday that the dredging of the river mouth still needs half a month. It seems that the arrival of the water tanker in Beijing will not be until September at the earliest." Jiaqing was also a little helpless and sighed: "I asked you this

Other Jinshi in the department had a question about river management during the examination, but they didn’t know about this river canal issue. Do you have your own opinion?"

"Back to the Emperor, I have only been on the river for a short time and have never participated in water transportation. To answer the Emperor like this is because I am not planning well and may miss important events," Ruan Yuandao said.

"If you can analyze this matter more after returning to Hangzhou, you must not just say that you don't know anything and just ignore it." It seemed that Jiaqing was a little dissatisfied with other ministers, and he also became strict with Ruan Yuan.

But then Jiaqing asked again: "However, I have tried to speak out in the past few years. Although the people who have spoken out are not as good as I am, there are still many people. Among the people in the court, Xiao Zhi usually gives the most advice. He came to the meeting the day before yesterday.

The general content of the memorial is that since water transportation is temporarily blocked, can Zhejiang purchase some more grain and then transport it to the capital by sea? This can make up for the shortage of water transportation. If water transportation is blocked again, the capital will not be short of food. You are exactly

Governor of Zhejiang, I also want to hear your opinion."

"Your Majesty, if you say this, I think that Xiao's advice to buy is actually difficult to implement. However, if part of the grain can be diverted and taken by sea, it seems to be feasible." Ruan Yuan pondered for a long time and said: "Now the accounts of Zhejiang

, it is just beginning to improve. Although the new accounts are intact, the old accounts have just begun to be repaid. Moreover, Cai Ni has rebelled, and perhaps money will be used at sea. With such a current balance of payments, it will be even more unbearable to purchase grain and send it to the capital.

, and transporting grain by sea also requires ships that are strong enough. The country has not transported grain by sea for a hundred years. Naturally, there are no ready-made sea ships to transport grain. Perhaps we can only levy grain ships from merchants. This not only requires expenses,

It will take more time to raise money. Therefore, I think Zhejiang has no spare capacity to buy grain and transport it northward. However, transporting grain by sea may be a way. At present, Zhejiang merchants have a lot of sea ships traveling to and from Liaodong. From this point of view, if we can follow this pattern,

It is not completely impossible to build a large ship and divert part of the grain to go north by sea, but...it is just a matter of sea transportation, and there are many details involved. I dare not draw a conclusion. I would like to ask the emperor to give me some time, so I can make it.

Maybe it would be of some benefit to read about the maritime transport of previous generations?"

"According to what you said, Xiao Zhi's words are difficult to implement. Then I will explain it to him one by one and refute it. But whether sea transportation is feasible? Since you have said so, then I will not

Give me a little more time...just next year. At the end of next year, after you have decided on the shipping strategy, you can hand it over to me. Water transportation is so difficult this year, so I have to think of more solutions." Seeing Jiaqing's promise, Ruan Yuan also

Lian said that he had complied with the order, and when he saw that there was no other important matter, he immediately withdrew.

It seems that there is another problem facing Jiaqing and himself...

Before Ruan Yuan went south, Wang Jie also proposed to Jiaqing that he would return to his hometown as an official, and Jiaqing agreed. Liu Yong and Ji Yun, who were also in Rehe, were very reluctant to hear that they were both returning south, so they specially prepared a banquet.

Seeing off Ruan Yuan and Wang Jie. Ruan Yuan saw that the three elders were all gray and their spirits were not as good as before. He couldn't help but feel that things were right and people were different, so he couldn't help but drink a few more glasses with the three elders.

Among the three elders, only Ji Yun seemed to be somewhat energetic. With the hot wine in his stomach, he was full of interest and smiled at Ruan Yuan: "Bo Yuan, I have underestimated you before. I didn't expect that your riding and shooting skills are so good."

With such a foundation, it seems that the emperor really hired the right person when he asked you to be the governor of Zhejiang! It's just a pity that when you first entered the capital, I saw that your "Illustrated Car Making" was quite organized, and I still thought at that time.

, if you devote yourself to studying in the future, even my brother Xinmei in Jiangnan will definitely not be able to hold a candle to you! But since you are both a scholar and a governor, your studies will be delayed too much, I'm afraid

If you study together, you won’t be able to get a good name in the country in the future.”

"I'm talking about Lao Ji, how come you don't open any pot?" Liu Yong said with a smile: "Bo Yuan built a scripture exegesis house in Hangzhou, you don't know? Although Boyuan didn't

He has been engaged in learning for a long time, but his academy has only 10% of it. Many poor scholars who are aspiring to learn but have no way to study have a way to do learning! In this way, although Bo Yuan did not do much learning, he did not do much.

What I do is far beyond ordinary scholars! If future historians list all the scholars from the Qing Dynasty one by one, Boyuan's name will be listed as Chengting Linlizhou, Songya, Dongyuan and Xinmei! As for you!

Lao Ji, haha, what knowledge did you, Lao Ji, leave behind?"

"I think you are strange, too. Everyone in the world says that I am famous for my witty words. How about you? Now you are imitating me? Why, you want to compete with me for your job? Let me tell you, as for me,

"Summary of the General Catalog of the Siku" accurately discusses each of the 3,000 classics from three generations. Based on this, later generations of students will not be able to bypass my Lao Ji's summary when studying! But you, Liu Zhongtang, I remember the last time I went to your house

When I asked you about the compilation of the anthology, you were hesitant and didn't dare to answer me?" Ji Yun retorted sarcastically.

"I don't need to make up my stories myself. People all over the world will naturally know it. Did you know that there is a Tanci section of "Liu Gong's Case" in the bookstores in Jiangning? That's me! Besides, if you use Siku notes to talk about something, let me ask you.

, how many of these 3,000 abstracts were written by you yourself? If these are all in your name, then Bo Yuan would have written "Jing Ji Er Ji", a collection of ancient phonological exegesis, Bo Yuan could also rely on this book

, the crown of scholars in the imperial dynasty!" Liu Yong was still dissatisfied.

"Even if I didn't write it, if those juniors don't have my guidance and polish, how can their first draft be accepted into the elegant hall?" Ji Yun was not to be outdone.

"Two gentlemen, the student feels that in this matter of scholarship, one must seek truth from facts. If we can seek truth from facts, that is enough. Why should we care about what future generations think? What's more, the knowledge of the dynasty is known for its erudition, but it is also difficult and difficult for future generations.

If a scholar wants to get started, it will take a lot longer than the study of the Song and Ming Dynasties. What's more, even now, there are many people who are uneducated and have no skills, saying that the study of the classics is useless. If future generations really listen to their confusion, then our knowledge will be ruined.

They will all be buried." Ruan Yuan saw that the two elders were struggling and tried to mediate, but he didn't expect that after drinking a few more drinks, Ruan Yuan also lamented the current events.

"Impossible, our future students will never be blind!" Ji Yun said: "If you talk about regulating the mind and nature of Qi in vain, but fail to understand what it is and start from exegesis, then you are a foolish Confucian! If future generations do this,

And if this is the case, then the descendants are also foolish Confucians! Boyuan, indeed, from dynasty to dynasty, there are not many true Confucians who can achieve great achievements in learning, but they are still inexhaustible! As long as there are one or two true Confucians among the descendants

, Lao Ji, I believe that our knowledge will be immortal forever!"

But when he said this, Ji Yun couldn't help but sigh and said: "It's just that our generation is too modest and restrained. We usually make suggestions and burn their grass. There are only one or two poetry collections, and most of them have to be written."

It was lost by him. There is no way for future generations to misunderstand it. Haha, Boyuan, I heard that your teacher Zhu compiled a collection of his own poems a few years ago. You have already helped him publish it, right? This old ghost is really

You are shrewd, unlike me, Lao Ji, who has only compiled the previous manuscripts in the past two years. It seems that my knowledge will be greatly compromised in the future." The profound meaning of Ji Yun's words was shared by the four people sitting here.

Being clear means knowing what is in your heart and then not saying anything.

"Sir, you can rest assured about the gathering. In the past two years, my students have also helped many people to engrave collections of essays. Your knowledge covers hundreds of schools of thought, and you can better understand the right and wrong of Confucianism and distinguish the authenticity of schools. If you need it, sir,

You can bring the manuscript to Hangzhou and the students will help you print it." Ruan Yuan comforted Ji Yun.

"That's not necessary. I have compiled the collection of essays. When the time comes, you can write a preface, and I will be satisfied." Ji Yun replied.

"Bo Yuan, I have found a lot of manuscripts here, teacher. Xiaolan's collected works are not a problem. Teacher, I may need your help." Wang Jie also added to Ruan Yuan on the side.

"Teacher, don't worry. It's a blessing for the students to be able to personally order the teacher's works." Ruan Yuandao said. Later, Wang Jie's "Baochundang Collection" was published, which was Ruan Yuan's contribution.

"Boyuan, let's talk about it this way. Whether it's your mentor or Lao Ji, although we always have a lot of quarrels on weekdays, I have to admit that their knowledge is incomparable to mine. It's a pity that this official

The higher you get, the less time you have to study and write books. We are officials in the capital, and we are less restricted than you in Hangzhou. It is indeed a pity that we cannot leave everything we have learned to future generations." Liu Yong sighed.

road.

"Well, if you just can't write a book, it's a bit regretful, but there's nothing you can do about it. Since ancient times, how many people who have reached our position still have the energy to write books?" Wang Jie also felt a little sad.

, said: "It's a pity that the three of us have not been diligent and cautious in our lives, but what happened at the beginning of the year made us... Oh, how did this majestic Qing Imperial Guard become like this?"

"What the teacher said is..." Ruan Yuan has been in power in Hangzhou, but he doesn't know much about the affairs in Beijing. Even the Fuyuan in Hangzhou has newspapers sent from the capital, and sometimes he has no time to read them when he is away from home.

"Chen De at the beginning of the year." Wang Jie said: "At the beginning of this year, one day when the emperor was passing through the Shenwu Gate, suddenly there was a madman who sneaked in from nowhere, armed with a knife, and ran towards the emperor. But at this time,

The Imperial Guards were frightened and overwhelmed by this knife-wielding maniac. It was not until this man approached the emperor that several princes rushed over and held him down. Later they found out that his name was Chen De, and he was just a cook.

After many misfortunes, he wanted to commit suicide, and even thought of doing one more important thing before his death, which was to assassinate the emperor... Chen De had naturally surrendered to the law, but the incident of the imperial army also made the emperor furious. What happened to those many people?

At that time, even a cook couldn't stop him? Only a month later, the emperor also dismissed many incompetent generals in the Forbidden Army. But the Forbidden Army was like this. If the unruly person in the future is no longer just a Chen De, but dozens of them.

Hundreds of people, then... what kind of scene will that be?"

At this time, Ruan Yuan just understood why Jiaqing was inexplicably resisting when he saw him for the first time, and why he had hit the target with his cavalry and archery. Jiaqing would repeatedly warn the imperial army. Perhaps the imperial army had been lazy for a long time, and there were actually some soldiers among them whose cavalry and archery skills were not as good as his own.

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However, Wang Jie had resigned as a bachelor the previous year, and Liu Yong Jiyun had no control over the Forbidden Army. This matter had nothing to do with the three of them. Ruan Yuan also advised Wang Jie: "Teacher has already served as an official, and this Forbidden Army has nothing to do with him."

It’s never the teacher’s responsibility. Even if something happens, the teacher shouldn’t blame himself, right?”

"I'm not blaming myself, I'm just a little sad." Wang Jie sighed: "Boyuan, if a person fails to do his best and something goes wrong, it's his own fault. But the teacher has been an official all his life, and he thinks that even

Even though he has no talent, he is always a diligent and dedicated person. When Heshen was here, I thought that all the problems were caused by Heshen. But it has been almost five years since Heshen died, but these things in the court are still..."

Speaking of this, I thought that among the three elders, after all, I still had experience in staff. When I was young, I had worked with Yin Jishan, Chen Hongmou and other famous governors, so I could still help Ruan Yuan. He also said solemnly to Ruan Yuan: "Uncle

Yuan, there is one thing you must remember. There are long-standing shortcomings in the local area. You can discover and correct them. Although these teachers are in the capital, they also know that you have done a good job. But never forget that in any political matter,

As long as there is a slight slack, the officials below will inevitably be selfish and think of seeking personal gain. Therefore, the disadvantages that have not been eliminated must be eliminated as soon as possible, and the disadvantages that have been eliminated must be paid more attention to. Never indulge in temporary achievements and give birth to new ones.

Disaster?"

"The great man is right." Liu Yong also said to Ruan Yuan: "But when you do things, you must also remember some rules, check everything regularly, and be serious when doing things. I think you will not make mistakes based on your intelligence.

I still say what I said before, you are weak, so be sure to remember the word "learn and live", and don't overwork yourself and injure your body. You have to know that if the imperial court sends someone else to be the governor of Zhejiang, he will probably not be as good as you.

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"The student has taken note of the words of his two mentors. As long as he handles official duties, he must handle them seriously. Of course... he is also aware of the student's health." Ruan Yuan comforted the two of them.

"That's right. Bo Yuan, let's not talk about others, let's talk about He Shen. Before the emperor came to power, how old he was and how old we were. We all thought we would never see the day when he was finished. But, how old are we?

The old man has lived longer than him! So you have to live a good life in Zhejiang. There are indeed some problems in the court at the moment, but maybe if you live a few more years, you can see some better things?" Ji

Yun smiled.

Ruan Yuan himself thanked Ji Yun and chatted with the three elders about some common matters until midnight, when the banquet broke up. The next day, Ruan Yuan went south and said goodbye to several seniors who had taught him a lot.

This was also the last time Ruan Yuan saw the three elders. In December of the ninth year of Jiaqing, Liu Yong, a scholar of Tiren Pavilion, passed away at the age of eighty-five. His posthumous title was Wenqing. In the first month of the tenth year of Jiaqing, Wang Jie came to Beijing again to pay homage to Jiaqing. Due to his old age,

He was in poor health and died before returning home at the age of eighty-one. His posthumous title was Wenduan.

After Liu Yong's death, Zhu Gui became the Grand Bachelor of Tiren Pavilion, and Ji Yun took over as the co-organizer of the Grand Bachelor. However, Ji Yun only served as the Zhongtang for one month, and died in February of the 10th year of Jiaqing at the age of 82. His posthumous title was Wenda.
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