Speaking of this, Song Qili sighed with emotion and said leisurely: "My brother and I are both students of Zhou Shoufu, and the most important truth Zhou Shoufu taught us is that in this world, stance determines everything! When you choose your own stance,
It's equivalent to choosing your own future path! Who your allies are, who your enemies are, and what your thoughts are are already determined from the moment you decide on your stance!
Therefore, the most important thing in life is to choose a stance, especially when faced with major issues of right and wrong. Your stance determines your future destiny! If you take the wrong stance, your thoughts will be confused, your allies will be weak, and your enemies will be weak.
Big, it can be said that there is a narrow escape from death. If you stand on the right side, you have a clear mind, strong allies and weak enemies, you will naturally win but not lose!"
Later, Song Qili asked Song Song Gong with the last glimmer of hope: "Master Song, the abolition and continuation of the New Agricultural Reform Deal is naturally of vital importance and has a bearing on great rights and wrongs. So in your opinion, our 'Zhou Party'
Where should you stand in order to ensure victory and undefeated? Where should you stand in order to protect yourself? And that Zhao Gechen... which stand did he choose?"
Song Song thought this was a passing question and immediately replied: "The Song family in Xingzhou is the home of the Jin gentry, so of course they have to choose the Jin gentry's position. The 'Zhou Party' can only win undefeated if it chooses to support the Jin gentry's position."
, As for Zhao Junchen... I have also carefully studied the New Agricultural Reform Policy, and I feel that he should stand on the side of ordinary people? But it is said that Zhao Junchen is a corrupt official and should not care about the people's support!"
Hearing Song Songgong's answer, Song Qili was finally completely disappointed with Song Songgong. He only felt that this person's ability and knowledge were inadequate and he could never be reused!
Song Qili slowly shook his head and said: "Wrong! In the face of big issues of right and wrong, the 'Zhou Party' can only be invincible by standing on the position of what the people want. Of course, the same is true for you, Master Song! The point is...
...What exactly is the will of the people? Is it the thoughts and lives of ordinary people? No! Although ordinary people make up the majority in number, they have no influence, no strength, and cannot attract attention. The trend of public opinion is completely affected.
Under the control of the Jin gentry, the common people can only blindly follow the trend, so only the Jin gentry can be regarded as the people! Only the thoughts of the Jin gentry can be regarded as the people's support!"
When expressing his stance, Song Qili's tone was very determined.
In the history of China, Li Zicheng's deeds of rebelling against the Ming Dynasty and overthrowing the Ming Dynasty are undoubtedly a significant event that should be recorded. The importance of this matter cannot be overemphasized!
If we put aside the case of Li Zicheng overthrowing the Ming Dynasty, many peasant uprisings since ancient times have ended in failure. The common people have never truly overthrown the emperor and changed dynasties. Dynasty change is always a game between wealthy families, where one powerful family replaces the other.
He just wanted to become the emperor of another wealthy family, and the resistance of ordinary people could only be regarded as a trigger at best.
Of course, Zhu Yuanzhang was also born in the common people, and eventually became Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, but his success was essentially a struggle between nations, not a class struggle.
But in this historical time and space, Li Zicheng's uprising was quickly put out by Emperor Chongzhen, without causing any splash at all. There is no record of the success of the common people's rebellion in the history books.
As a result, in the hearts of Song Qili, a son of a wealthy family who claimed to be well-read in poetry and books, and who had insight into the truth of the world, he naturally looked down upon the role of ordinary people.
After a pause, Song Qili stared at Song Song Gong closely and warned with a serious expression: "So remember, although you are a member of the gentry, no matter how you get along with the people in daily life, whether you bully or treat them kindly,
You must not regard yourself as the enemy of the common people, but rather regard yourself as the leader and guide of the common people, because they are dependent on you and their thoughts are controlled by you, so you are their spokesperson!"
Song Songgong finally realized what he had done wrong and quickly corrected him: "Yes! Yes! We Jin gentry represent the position of the common people, definitely not Zhao Junchen! We are the common people! We are the public opinion!"
Zhao Junchen just wants to find a way for the people to survive, and he is worthy of representing the people's wishes?!"
Song Qili sighed softly and continued: "As for Zhao Junchen's position, at least on the matter of agricultural reform, he does not have much selfishness. As you said, he really wants to find a way for the common people to survive, but
Ordinary people have no influence and cannot provide him with support, so he cannot be regarded as representing the will of the people. It can only be said that... he thinks about issues from the standpoint of the overall situation and public interest!"
At this point, Song Qili seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and said with a sarcastic expression: "But... things in this world are sometimes so ironic. The people's will and the overall situation of justice are both good words, but many times they are completely different."
Two opposite things! If the two are competing against each other, I still think that the side that stands with the support of the people is the one that is sure to win!"
Just as Song Songgong nodded repeatedly in praise of such a lofty argument, Song Qili's expression became more serious than ever before and he asked again: "Master Song, why do you think I deliberately spend time and energy explaining these principles to you at length?"
Song Songgong was slightly startled, but still shook his head in confusion.
Song Qili frowned and explained patiently: "As I said just now, stance determines everything, and the stance we have chosen is a sure victory and undefeated, so I hope you can continue to firm your stance and never waver! I am paragraph
Time has repeatedly praised the scheming methods of Li Ci, the head of the Li family, and this is not false. This person is very clear about his position and is very good at using his position to seek benefits for himself. You should not just be jealous of him, but also learn from him.
People's strengths.
If what I predict is correct, Zhao Junchen will definitely choose to deal with the Xingzhou Jin gentry by killing chickens to scare monkeys, and the Li family will bear the brunt! After Zhao Junchen kills all the Li family, he will definitely take out the Li family's property and hand it over to Xingzhou
The rest of the Jin gentry forces in the territory were divided up and took the opportunity to express goodwill to the Jin gentry all over the world to show that they did not want to be enemies of the Jin gentry class!
And I'm worried that because you are jealous of Li Ci and covet the Li family's rich property, you will fall into Zhao Junchen's plan to alienate you. If Zhao Junchen's plot succeeds, the effect of our painstaking plan will be greatly reduced.
That’s why I deliberately tell you these things and principles, do you understand?”
Song Songgong finally understood the profound meaning of Song Qili. For a moment, he admired Song Qili's foresight even more. He nodded again and said: "You have said so much, but I am not a fool. There is nothing I don't understand! Don't worry, since we
My position is to ensure victory and undefeated, so I will never waver in my position for the sake of small profits."
Seeing that Song Song finally had his enlightenment, Song Qili finally felt a little relieved.
In Song Qili's eyes, Song Songgong was really stupid. He was just a piece of cake. He could understand the truth in just one point, but he actually made himself spend so much time to finally understand it.
Because of his hatred of iron becoming steel, Song Qili reminded him slowly after serving tea and drinking: "Brother, he has used his position in the Ministry of Civil Affairs to give you several tribute student places in the Song family of Xingzhou in recent years.
, I have also met those Gongsheng students, among whom there are two good young talents who have some knowledge. They are Zu Hui and Zu Yao. Although they are not the legitimate sons of the Song family, I hope that the Song family will use them more in daily life.
When doing things, we should also pay more attention to their opinions... Let's work together! When they take real power in the Xingzhou Song family, the relationship between our two families will be able to take a further step!"
This time, Song Songgong immediately understood the implication of Song Qili's words. Knowing that Song Qili looked down on his own intelligence, he couldn't help but feel extremely embarrassed.
In addition, Song Qili stopped talking and just drank tea. Song Songgong felt even more embarrassed and quickly stood up to leave.
*
Seeing Song Songgong's leaving figure, Song Qili snorted softly, and then continued to drink the fragrant tea.
First he gnawed a big pig's trotter, and then he had a long discussion with Duke Song of Song Dynasty and wasted a lot of saliva. Naturally, Song Qili was in urgent need of tea at this time to quench his thirst and relieve his tiredness.
In this way, after another time of burning incense, Song Qili finally finished his tea, got up and led his long follower Cheng Hu out of the private room, preparing to return to his residence to rest.
However, when Song Qili left the private room and was about to go downstairs, he suddenly found that the door of the private room next door was open, and there was also a person sitting in the private room, munching on a pig's trotter just like himself.
It can be said to be a relish.
Seeing this situation, Song Qili was immediately shocked!
After all parties in Xingzhou finished their banquet, Song Qili booked the entire second floor of Qingshan Pavilion. Logically speaking, there shouldn't be any guests in the private room next door!
Song Qili has always believed in the principle of "secret matters", and what he did when he was in Xingzhou this time involved confidentiality. He just summoned Song Songgong for a confidential discussion, so he only had one long follower, Cheng Hu, with him.
, it is completely unclear when another diner appeared in the private room next door, let alone whether this diner heard the conversation between himself and Song Songgong just now.
Just in case, Song Qili immediately turned to look at Cheng Hu and asked Cheng Hu to inquire about the identity of this diner.
But before Cheng Hu could step into the private room, the diner had already raised his head and extended an invitation to Song Qili: "Mr. Song, I haven't seen you for a long time and I miss you so much. Why don't you take the opportunity to catch up?"
Just like Song Qili just now, this diner's face was stained with oil stains while eating pig's trotters, but Song Qili could still identify this person's identity at a glance.
Astonishingly, it was Zhao Junchen who had just entered Xingzhou Fucheng!
Why did Zhao Junchen appear here?
Is it a coincidence? Or are you waiting for yourself on purpose?
If he was waiting for him on purpose, then why did Zhao Junchen know in advance that he was in Xingzhou? He could even know his whereabouts accurately?
The most important thing is, did Zhao Junchen hear the conversation he just had with Song Songgong?
Thinking about this, Song Qili could no longer keep his mind calm, but he still managed to squeeze out a smile and said: "I didn't expect Zhao Gechen to be here, what a coincidence! I haven't seen him for many years, and I really miss him. Of course I have to take the opportunity to talk about it!"
After saying that, Song Qili stepped into the room and sat down next to Zhao Junchen slightly awkwardly.
Zhao Junchen, on the other hand, was still munching on the pig's trotters with great relish, completely ignoring his manners.
Song Qili suddenly felt that this scene was very immediate, but the person who was eating the pig's trotters changed from himself to Zhao Junchen, and the person who anxiously waited for the former's statement changed from Song Songgong to himself.
Song Qili chose to deliberately eat pig's trotters in front of Song Song Gong in order to quickly close the relationship and calm Song Song's resentment. However, Zhao Junchen chose to deliberately eat pig's trotters in front of Song Qili, but it was obviously with the intention of demonstrating.
At the same time, Song Qili was secretly comforting himself, thinking that Zhao Junchen might not have heard the content of what he just said.
After all, although Song Qili did not deliberately lower his voice when he spoke just now, he also did not deliberately raise his voice. Zhao Junchen could only hear a few words in the private room next door. It was impossible to hear the whole content clearly, and it was impossible to just rely on it.
In just a few words, the overall plan of the "Zhou Party" was surmised.
Just as Song Qili was comforting himself, Zhao Junchen finished chewing the pig's trotters in three strokes.
Almost at the same time, Xu Qingyan, like Cheng Hu not long ago, brought water, soap, and hand towels to Zhao Junchen. Zhao Junchen also slowly wiped away the oil stains on his face and hands.
Then, Zhao Junchen finally spoke.
The content of Zhao Junchen's words immediately made Song Qili feel as cold as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
"Like Mr. Song, I also have a passionate temperament, but I am not as good at tasting as Mr. Song. But after tasting the soybean stewed pig's feet in this restaurant, I must admit Mr. Song's evaluation, even if it is
In the capital, this dish is considered rare and delicious!"
Obviously, Zhao Junchen listened to the entire secret conversation between Song Qili and Song Song! He literally missed every word!
After discovering this, Song Qili became increasingly shocked and panicked.
How should I react at this time?
You can't criticize Zhao Junchen for eavesdropping. It's not what a gentleman does, right?
*
It turned out that based on the information provided by Wu Sangui, Zhao Junchen had long known that Song Qili was personally in charge of Xingzhou to preside over the situation.
After Zhao Junchen bluntly rejected Lu Wensheng's reception banquet, he found that officials and gentry in Xingzhou still chose to go to Qingshan Pavilion for a banquet to discuss matters, so he sent people to secretly monitor and observe the situation.
The officials and gentry in Xingzhou were having a banquet and talking about things at the same time, which naturally took more time. After Zhao Junchen and his staff discussed specific countermeasures, the banquet was still far from over.
After Zhao Junchen received the news, he speculated that Song Qili must have shown up at the banquet, so he came to Qingshan Pavilion in person. He originally wanted to wait until the banquet was over and send someone to stop Song Qili, take the opportunity to meet Song Qili, and then make arrangements based on the occasion of the meeting.
specific situation to decide whether you should negotiate with him or give him a warning.
Who would have thought that after the banquet was over, Zhao Junchen discovered that Song Qili quickly returned to Qingshan Pavilion quietly, booked the entire second floor of Qingshan Pavilion, and sent out his entourage. It seemed that there was another secret meeting.
About to happen.
Therefore, when Cheng Hu left Qingshan Pavilion to summon Song Song, the head of the Song family, Zhao Junchen asked someone to secretly negotiate with Qingshan Pavilion, and borrowed the private room next to Song Qili's room with half inducement and half threat.
On the upper floors of restaurants in this era, there were wooden partitions between different private rooms, which could not isolate the sound. In addition, there were cups and other objects in the restaurant that could be used as earphones, so Zhao Junchen squatted in the corner regardless of his appearance.
With his ears close to his ears, he eavesdropped on the entire conversation between Song Qili and Song Songgong.
Then, there was the current meeting.
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Noticing that Song Qili was trying his best to hide his inner panic, Zhao Junchen still had a gentle attitude and said with a smile: "Since you and I both like food, we should have more contact and exchanges in the future! If Mr. Song knows more food
, you can also recommend it to this pavilion. We have great trust in Mr. Song’s taste and knowledge! Hey! Mr. Song is a great talent in the world, let alone a small thing like gourmet food. For these four words "the people's wishes"
Your understanding also makes me feel ashamed!"
Seeing Zhao Junchen leisurely and contentedly, as if he could control himself at will, Song Qili felt arrogant in his heart, and quickly calmed down the panic in his heart.
The struggle between the "Zhou Party" and the "Zhao Party" over the New Agricultural Reform Policy can be clearly seen by anyone with a discerning eye. The two sides are clearly enemies and we don't have to hide it!
The layout plan of the "Zhou Party" against Zhao Junchen is as sinister as ever. As long as Zhao Junchen still wants to maintain the new agricultural reform policy, he will definitely be an enemy of the Jin gentry in the world. As long as Zhao Junchen will still be an enemy of the Jin gentry in the world,
The plan and layout of the "Zhou Party" will definitely be realized, and with Zhao Junchen's perspective, he will definitely be able to understand this. There is no need to cover it up!
Thinking of this, Song Qili was pleased to find that it didn't matter even if Zhao Junchen overheard the entire conversation between him and Song Song. It was something that everyone knew very well, and it was just the last layer of window paper that had been pierced.
Thinking of this, Song Qili's mood became calmer, and he immediately replied with an uncompromising smile: "I don't dare to say that I am a great talent, but if your minister likes delicious food, I am also willing to recommend a few dishes to him.
Delicious food... As for other things, of course we can also exchange experiences with each other, I am honored to do so!"
Seeing Song Qili quickly regaining his composure and self-confidence, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but show appreciation, but the next moment his expression was serious and he said slowly: "Okay! In this case, I want to make a deal with the 'Zhou Party'.
You guys should not get involved after the first round. I will stick to the new agricultural reform policy no matter what, but I am not willing to make an enemy of the world's gentry. I hope you can try your best to cooperate."
"Oh? If it's a deal, the cabinet minister's requirements are really too high, but do you have enough price tag to convince us to give up halfway?"
Song Qili didn't mind negotiating and trading with Zhao Junchen, he could at least take the opportunity to test Zhao Junchen's bottom line.
What's more, everything in this world has a price tag. As long as Zhao Junchen's asking price is high enough, anything can be negotiated.