As soon as he got two sets of clothes, he immediately borrowed money from Zheng Chenggong. He was still the same as a soldier for half a year, and he never withheld money. Chen Kai said this, although it was not much, but it still made Zheng Chenggong and those

The two middle-aged generals were stunned after hearing this.

"Can."

Zheng Chenggong agreed immediately, then changed his posture and leaned his body on the back of the chair again, and then asked with a puzzled face: "If it is convenient for Mr. Chen, can you tell me how to use it?"

"To be honest, Mr. Guo, the student promised to reward the two martyrs who escorted the student here with ten taels of silver. Now that we have arrived in Nan'ao, we should fulfill our promise."

Of course, the remuneration promised to the Lin brothers should not be forgotten because of the initial success of the interview. Chen Kai said this as a matter of course, and Zheng Chenggong also expressed his affirmation of course and expressed appreciation for Chen Kai's behavior of keeping the agreement. However, in the blink of an eye, he immediately

Another topic that seemed to interest him was mentioned.

"Since they were rewarded, why did Mr. Chen call those two people righteous men?"

As soon as Zheng Chenggong finished speaking, he followed Chen Kai's every move closely. This time, Chen Kai did not answer the question immediately, because this question was something he had never thought of, and this seemingly casual question was actually not a big deal at all.

It's not as simple as those temptations. Even Chen Kai had to think a little before he dared to answer.

"If you return to the country with the surname Ye, the student will remember that in the Zhou Dynasty, the Lu State had a law that said that if a Lu person was a slave outside, the person who could redeem him could reimburse the ransom from the treasury. Once, Zigong redeemed a person and returned to the country, but he didn't

When the sage heard about the ransom payment, he said, "I have given you what you have lost. From now on, the people of Lu will not redeem people. If you take the money, you will not be harmed by your deeds. If you do not take the money, you will no longer redeem people."

"Mr. Chen is talking about the allusion of Zigong redeeming people?"

"My surnamed father is knowledgeable, that's exactly what he is."

Affirming Zheng Chenggong's judgment, Chen Kai went on to say: "Zigong redeems people and Zilu accepts cattle. The sages expressed different views, but the core ideas are the same. For the same reason, students believe that those who keep their promises deserve to receive

Repayment is not limited to individuals, but also concerns the hearts and minds of the world. Those two righteous men had helped the students before, and now they did not avoid danger and escorted the students here. The students promised them rewards, which was also a promise they kept.

The reward of being a righteous man is naturally what he deserves."

The core point of Zheng Chenggong's question lies in the debate between interests and righteousness, which is an issue that Confucianism has been struggling with for thousands of years. Chen Kai was originally in a professional habit, and he was willing to give up the reputation as a man carrying people in a fancy sedan chair. Unexpectedly, Zheng Chenggong

He couldn't deny himself because of this, so he had to explain it. After thinking about it for a while, Chen Kai remembered the two Confucian allusions that have become popular on the Internet in later generations - Zigong redeems people and Zilu receives cattle, which is just right.

Used to provide a reasonable explanation for his behavior.

Chen Kai made it clear, and Zheng Chenggong nodded. However, before the new topic started, the housekeeper named Zheng San came back first.

"Then Mr. Chen will go down and change his clothes first, and then give the rewards to the two martyrs. If they don't want to stay on the island, we can also send them off the island."

"Students obey orders."

"By the way, we talked for a long time and I forgot to ask Mr. Chen his name."

Zheng Chenggong asked about the Chinese characters, Chen Kai raised his head, looked at each other, and then smiled and said: "The student's Chinese characters turned out to be perfect."

"It actually worked?"

"Exactly, students firmly believe that where there is a will, there is a way."

"Well, if there's a will, there's a way!"

Zheng Chenggong clapped his hands and praised, as if these words had spoken to his heart. The next moment, Chen Kai exited the Tiger Festival Hall and followed the housekeeper into a small courtyard.

The clothes were already prepared in the side room. He felt the material and felt it. Although he didn't know the name, he knew from the feel that it was not ordinary. Coming from a family of merchants, it was not unexpected for Zheng Chenggong to be generous. But Chen Kai, on the other hand, this time

It took a lot of effort to put everything on, especially the net scarf. He rarely even wore a hat on weekdays, so it felt even more awkward.

After a while, the clothes were put on. Through the bronze mirror, Chen Kai shamelessly boasted of being a handsome young man. When he walked out of the side room again, the tray that originally held the clothes was already the set that the Lin brothers had put together for him. The butler was there.

Waiting outside the door, a boy was holding another tray in both hands. The butler uncovered the red cloth on it, revealing two lovely silver ingots, which he thought were the ten taels of silver that Zheng Chenggong had just promised.

"Mr. Chen, this is prepared for you by the head of the family."

"Good work."

After the explanation was completed, the housekeeper left alone. The young man carried the things and followed Chen Kai out of the main town house. He took the chief with him at the door and accompanied him with two guards, and went straight to the dock.

The Lin brothers had been waiting at the pier for a long time. No one among the officers and soldiers on the pier had the time to pay attention to them. However, the two brothers were among the soldiers, like sheep in the den of tigers and wolves, and they seemed extremely frightened.

In fact, there is nothing abnormal about this. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, the system collapsed and military discipline disappeared. It all depended on the personal integrity of the commander. Most of the time, soldiers and bandits were not much different. It is said that Li Zicheng also had a message to suppress the troops and calm the people. This is used to explain

The legitimacy of one's own actions can be seen from this.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve waited for you, the wise brother.”

"Mr. Chen..."

As soon as Chen Kai arrived, he heard a familiar voice, and it was like a man about to drown grasped the straw to save his life. But when they saw Chen Kai's new clothes, they were immediately stunned.

On the spot - based on their knowledge, even the heads of the big families in the town would be willing to change into such good fabrics only during the holidays. Chen Kai only went to the main town house, and when he came back

The "shotgun is replaced by a cannon" is really shocking.

When they met again, the two of them no longer seemed to recognize Chen Kai. In comparison, Chen Kai still seemed so informal, and they chatted with him on the pier carelessly.

"Thanks to Brother Meng Xian's repeated help, the student has now joined Uncle Zhongxiao. I don't know what Brother Xian's plans are in the future. Have you ever thought about staying on Nan'ao Island to serve Uncle Zhongxiao?"

Chen Kai's changes really made the Lin brothers jealous. However, as soon as Chen Kai said these words, Lin Dezhong still hurriedly saluted and said: "My uncle is very powerful in Fujian and Guangdong. My two brothers admire him very much. Mr. Chen is also a wise man. He has

Mr. Chen's help is like a tiger with wings. However, my father and mother are not in good health and are old. If we stay here rashly, it will be against filial piety. Please forgive me, Mr. Chen."

"In this case, it is not convenient for students to force it."

After saying that, without Chen Kai making any sign, the boy came up with a tray. Chen Kai first returned the clothes to them and asked them to put them on, and then stuffed the two ingots of silver into Lin Dezhong's hands.

"This is the reward agreed upon in advance, please accept it."

Everything went according to Chen Kai's script, but at this moment, after taking the silver, Lin Dezhong was stunned, and then asked Chen Kai: "Mr. Chen, you said ten taels, this is already twenty taels of silver."

It’s twice as much, and we brothers really can’t bear it.”

Twenty taels?

Lin Dezhong said that he was about to push the silver back to Chen Kai. Chen Kai was shocked, but did not take it. Instead, he explained to them: "The other ten taels of silver were rewarded by the surname of the country. There is wisdom and wisdom."

I have given it to you, and I dare not say goodbye. A worthy brother should keep it and not shirk it anymore."

The Lin brothers had never heard of Zheng Chenggong, but it was unimaginable that a count could be as high as they were in the feudal class. Now that Chen Kai had said this, they had no choice but to kneel to the ground in the direction Chen Kai came from, respectfully.

He saluted and thanked Zheng Chenggong for the reward before taking it in his arms.

"Wise brothers, this time, be careful not to reveal your wealth to others, and don't let others know about it, so as not to attract evil people's evil thoughts."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen, for your instructions. My two brothers will definitely obey."

The clothes were returned, the money was given, and the boat was ready. Chen Kai took the pair of straw sandals Lin Dezhong made for him in his hands and returned one, but the other did not mind it being dirty at all and kept it directly.

Got up.

"The ten taels of silver were promised to the wise brother to send the student here. But without the kindness of the wise brother to help him, the student would have died in the mountains and forests. This kindness will be repaid in the future.

, If it is inconvenient for the wise brother to come to see you at that time, ask someone to bring these shoes, and the student will do his best."

"This, this, Mr. Chen is over-praised. It's really over-praised. It's all a small effort. Our brothers have already deserved it..."

"No, you have no idea how much impact your efforts in the past few days will have on this era."

With these words in his mind, Chen Kai watched as the Lin brothers boarded the boat and sailed away from Nan'ao Island. It wasn't until the boat disappeared between the sea and the sky that Chen Kai turned around and returned to the main town house. The housekeeper had previously stated that he had arranged for Zheng Chenggong's order in the house.
Chapter completed!