Luo Yanran heard that her father had sent someone here, and knew that there must be something urgent, so she stood up and said to Zhao Xiangxiang, "Sister, I'm going to see what's going on." Zhao Xiangxiang also stood up and said, "I
Go with your sister." The two women walked downstairs, followed closely by Mrs. Qu and their personal maid Ju'er Yun'er.
Luo Yanran came to the hall and saw the old fifth uncle who was next to her father. He was a lean and capable old man in his sixties. When the old fifth uncle saw the lady coming, he immediately bowed and saluted: "Miss!"
Luo Yanran walked up to Old Fifth Uncle and asked: "Old Fifth Uncle, dad asked you to come, what's the matter?"
The fifth uncle looked at the people behind Luo Yanran, then lowered his head and said, "We have a distinguished guest coming. Please invite the young lady to come over to meet the guest." Luo Yanran turned to Zhao Xiangxiang and said, "Sister, little sister, go back and see you.
The guests will come back after they're done!" Zhao Xiangxiang nodded and said, "Sister, go ahead." Luo Yanran turned around and walked outside, followed by Old Fifth Uncle and Yun'er.
The three of them came out of the Zhao Mansion. A carriage with gauze curtains was already waiting at the door. Luo Yanran got on the carriage with the help of Yun'er, and then the carriage started to go to the Luo family's residence in Tianjing New City. Lao Wu
The uncle trotted next to the carriage.
Luo Yanran raised the car curtain and asked: "Old fifth uncle, who are these guests?" Old fifth uncle said: "It's Shang Conglong and Shang Shiheng, father and son." Luo Yanran fell silent, frowned and murmured:
"These two guys are very ambitious and want to drag our Luo family into trouble!" Yun'er asked curiously: "Miss, what do you mean?" Luo Yanran smiled and said: "Little girl, don't meddle in your own business!
"Yun'er stuck out her tongue.
The carriage came to a stop outside the gate of a large house. The carriage driver quickly put the wooden stool he was sitting on next to the carriage, and then opened the curtain. Yun'er came out first, stepped on the wooden stool and got out of the carriage.
Then she called "Miss" and stretched out her hand to lift the curtain. Luo Yanran bowed out and stepped out of the carriage with the help of Yun'er. The three of them walked into the gate, and the coachman drove the carriage away.
The three of them came to the front yard and saw several people sitting in the hall from a distance. Sitting at the main seat was an old man with gray hair and a kind temperament, and a handsome and gentle young man, who was his father and brother;
Sitting there were Shang Conglong and Shang Shiheng. Before they entered the hall, they heard Shang Shiheng sighing: "In today's world, the life of scholars is difficult! The government not only does not use us scholars, but also suppresses us in many ways!"
Hey, we have read the books of saints and sages, and we long to unite our families, rule the country, and bring peace to the world, but these wishes cannot be realized! It’s okay if we cannot realize these wishes. What I worry about most is that if the etiquette and music continue to collapse like this, I am afraid that the country will
Without a country, people will not be human! At that time, everyone in the world will become beasts, and the situation that the sages and saints finally created will be completely destroyed!"
"I didn't expect Mr. Shang to be so worried about the country and the people!" A soft and moving voice came from the door. Everyone immediately looked towards the door, and saw a graceful and graceful woman wearing a veil on her head walking in lightly.
It was Luo Yanran who had just come back. She heard Shang Shiheng's words at the door and couldn't help but say what she just said. Shang Shiheng felt his eyes light up and quickly stood up, clasped his fists and bowed to Luo Yanran.
: “It’s been a long time since I last saw you, my lady is even more beautiful than before!”
Luo Yanran smiled slightly and said, "Young Master is so complimentary!" Then she bowed to Shang Conglong Yingying, who was sitting above Shang Shiheng: "My niece has met my uncle!" Shang Conglong stroked his beard and smiled slightly, saying:
"My dear niece, you don't have to be polite!"
Luo Yanran stood up, walked to sit down next to her brother, and Shang Shiheng also sat back. Mr. Luo said: "What my nephew said just now is true. But such a big thing is not something we can wait for."
If the common people can intervene, they must advise King Yan if they have the opportunity. There is no other way!"
Shang Shiheng said enthusiastically: "Those of us who are studying should shoulder the great responsibilities of the world. We have no shirking responsibility for the safety of the world and the welfare of the people! Uncle, please forgive my nephew for being rude. I think my uncle's idea is unacceptable. If everyone in the world has
With this kind of thinking, wouldn’t it mean that if the people are in the heat of water, they will never get ahead?”
Luo Yanran smiled and said: "What Mr. Shang said is really alarmist! My little sister came all the way from Yangzhou, thousands of miles away, and passed through dozens of states and counties. To be honest, I saw prosperity everywhere, even better than before the Khitans invaded."
, but did not see the dire straits that Mr. Shang mentioned! Since the people are living a stable and prosperous life, why do we need people with lofty ideals like Mr. Shang to save the people of the world? "
The Shang father and his son frowned slightly, and Shang Shiheng said: "What the lady said should be true, but King Yan established an extremely utilitarian society. Although it is good at the moment, big problems will occur sooner or later! If benevolence and righteousness do not exist, the people will suffer.
How can we live and work in peace and contentment?"
Luo Yanran shook her head and said: "It's useless to talk about benevolence and righteousness. Before the Khitan invasion, countless homeless and beggars starved to death on the streets, but no one cared about them. The elderly and lonely people lived in leaky small houses, but
No one cares about it, so many old people are not discovered until long after their death. Exorbitant taxation by local officials is commonplace. Evil acts of breaking into private houses and beating people to death are endless. Is this considered benevolent? What about the benevolence and morality that exists in the court?
What's the use? But now, under the rule of King Yan, the officials govern the Qingming Dynasty. The officials are as afraid of the law as tigers and dare not step beyond the thunder. Anyone who crosses the thunder will be severely punished. Without exception, the world today has never heard of officials and government officials ruthlessly extorting money and stealing money.
People were beaten to death in private houses? And the homeless and beggars were properly placed and given skills so that they could earn their own living. As for the elderly and lonely people, they were also well cared for. At least in Yangzhou, there was no such thing as the elderly.
The old lonely man froze and starved to death at home. Mr. Shang, tell me, is the society of the past more benevolent or the society of today?"
Shang Shiheng was speechless and frowned for a long time before saying: "In any case, it is a sin for King Yan to criticize the saint's words and the way of the saint!" Luo Yanran said: "The words of the saint and the way of the saint will not be allowed to the people.
Living and working in peace and contentment is nothing more than a false saint!"
Shang Shiheng looked at Luo Yanran in shock, while Luo Yanran's father and brother also looked at her in shock. Shang Shiheng became angry and said angrily: "It seems that Miss Luoyang has been bribed by King Yan and has forgotten
Who is Zhengshuo in the world!"
Luo Yanran mocked: "Are you saying that Zhao Song is the Zhengshuo of the world? I'm afraid that's not the case. Who is the Zhengshuo of the world? As far as I know, the Zhao family bullied the orphans and widowers of the Chai family to get it.
This world, obtained by such despicable means, is actually called the world Zhengshuo? I really can't understand this truth! If the sage's learning is to protect this kind of despicable and shameless behavior, then this sage can only
I’m afraid it’s also despicable!”
Everyone present was shocked. Although it was already known to everyone that Yang Peng was against Confucianism, such remarks had never been made within the gentry circle, so it was very shocking.
Mr. Luo shouted: "Yanran, don't talk nonsense!" Luo Yanran turned around and said: "Father, doesn't what I said make sense? Isn't the so-called saint also a boast of the people behind him? The same grains, the same
How can one become a saint after birth, old age, illness and death? In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, hundreds of schools of thought contended, and there was not only one Confucian school!" Mr. Luo was speechless. Although he felt that what his daughter said was inappropriate, he could not find the words to refute.
Shang Conglong stood up and said with a cold face: "I have long heard that the Yangzhou Luo family has deviated from the traditional customs. I didn't believe it at first. But after seeing Miss Luo's remarks today, I know that the rumors are indeed true!" Mr. Luo stood up quickly.
He stood up and said: "This, this, my little girl is talking nonsense, please don't mind, Brother Shang!"
Shang Conglong snorted coldly and said angrily: "It doesn't matter if I mind. If all the nobles in the world mind, I'm afraid it will be difficult for the Luo family to gain a foothold!" Mr. Luo's heart trembled.
Luo Yanran stood up and said: "My uncle's words are serious! The gentry are not from the world, they are just a small part in front of the world! Today Yan Yun and King Yan are very popular among the people, with millions of Yan Yun troops,
Billions of people are loyal to the King of Yan and are willing to die for the King of Yan! If the nobles go against the King of Yan, they are going against the people of the entire Central Plains, and they are going against the millions of Yanyun troops. If the nobles do not
If you insist on having wrong thoughts after understanding this truth, you will be acting against heaven. When the power of heaven comes, there will be no escape!"
Shang Conglong and his son were surprised when they heard that Luo Yanran seemed to have something in her words. Shang Conglong snorted and walked away. Shang Shiheng followed. Mr. Luo wanted to say goodbye, but Luo Yanran grabbed his father's hand and said,
He shook his head and said: "Father, they and we are not on the same path, it's better to draw a clear line!" Mr. Luo pointed at Luo Yanran with his finger, and said angrily: "You, you, we haven't seen each other for so long, you
, why do you seem to be a different person! You actually tell so many fallacies!"
Luo Yanran asked: "Father, doesn't what my daughter just said make sense?"
Mr. Luo thought about it carefully and couldn't help but feel that his daughter's ground-breaking remarks just now were a bit hard to accept, but they seemed to make sense! So why is Confucianism such a golden rule? After reading Luo Yanran
Looking at it, he sighed, a little reproachful and a little fondly: "You, you have such a fearless temper since you were a child! You dare to say anything and do anything!" Luo Yanran hugged Mr. Luo.
He raised his arms and coquettishly said: "Dad...!" Mr. Luo laughed, as if he was deeply comforted. He remembered something and asked: "What did you mean by the last words you said to Shang Conglong just now?
?”
Luo Yanran shook her head and said: "It's nothing, I just told them to be content and not to seek trouble." Mr. Luo nodded with deep understanding and said with emotion: "Troubles are all caused by the lack of heart! The so-called contentment
Those who are dissatisfied are often sad!" He sighed, looked outside, and said: "Confucian scholars all think that our Luo family is no longer worthy of being called a Confucian family. If we are not worthy, then we are not worthy. Compared with the entire Luo family,
Whether it is a scholarly family or not, it really doesn't matter whether it is a scholarly family or not." The two children nodded in agreement. The name of Mr. Luo is Luo Fengtian. The Luo family has transformed from a traditional scholarly family to a big businessman. It can be said that
It was driven by him.
At that time, the Luo family spent a lot of money to maintain the appearance of the first scholarly family in Lianghuai, and the family's income from land tax was already beyond their means. When Luo Fengtian took over the Luo family, although the Luo family was still very glamorous on the surface, in fact, it had already begun to deteriorate internally.
It was riddled with holes. In order to lead the family out of the predicament, Luo Fengtian had no choice but to change the Luo family's family tradition that had been inherited for more than two hundred years, abandoning literature and engaging in business. At that time, this move caused a stir in the entire Lianghuai region and even the world's scholars.
All of them caused a great sensation. Luo Fengtian was very good at doing business. In just a few years, the entire family got out of the financial crisis. By the time Luo Yanran and her brother came of age, the Luo family had become the most powerful family in Lianghuai.
The world was looking at them as wealthy businessmen. However, countless criticisms also followed. Scholars called them traitors to the scholars and a disgrace to scholars. Many scholars in the family had good relations with the Luo family in the past.
They all cut off contact with the Luo family. This often made Luo Fengtian feel regretful. However, unsatisfactory things in life are common. Luo Fengtian was free and easy-going by nature, so he did not take this matter too seriously.
Apart from Luo Yanran, the daughter who is known as the most beautiful woman in Shilin, Luo Fengtian only has this son in front of him. His son's name is Luo Jiawen. He is a gentle man, handsome in appearance, kind and weak in character. He blushes every time he speaks.
young people.
Luo Yanran said: "Father, I just received news from my sister that Yanyun's army has defeated Xixia and repelled Tubo. Now the entire Hexi Corridor to Yumen Pass has been included in Yanyun's territory!"
Luo Fengtian sighed with emotion: "King Yan is really an unparalleled hero who has never appeared in the past hundreds of years! The direction of the army is unstoppable!" After a pause, he said: "We have won the Hexi Corridor. This is a big business opportunity. The Xixia region
Salt, dyes, and cow and sheep skins, etc. are all commodities that are in short supply in the Central Plains!" Luo Yanran nodded and said: "Not only that, the Hexi Corridor is also the only way to enter the Western Regions and the farthest reaches of the world. The silk of that year was
The road is through the Hexi Corridor. Although the road is long and dangerous, the profits are extremely huge! Father, I think we should set up a trading post in the Hexi Corridor first to traffic our Chinese porcelain, silk and other goods to the Western Regions and even further.
place, and at the same time transport novel goods from distant places back to the Central Plains for trafficking!”
Luo Fengtian laughed loudly and praised: "Yanran is really like me, her brains work!" Then he thought: "I have to take care of this big thing myself!" He glanced at Luo Yanran and said: "I will leave the affairs of the Central Plains to me.
You are fully responsible!" Luo Yanran turned to look at her elder brother and nodded.
Luo Fengtian said to Luo Jiawen: "Jiawen, go and call me some of your uncles. I have something to tell you." Luo Jiawen responded and ran out. Luo Fengtian glanced at his son's back, eyes filled with laughter.
He showed a look of doting, then sighed and couldn't help but murmured: "Jiawen is a good boy, kind and talented, but he is too shy, so he will not be able to take on big responsibilities!"
Luo Yanran smiled and said: "Brother is just not used to business matters. I think as long as he works harder, he will definitely not disappoint his father!" Luo Fengtian smiled, shook his head and said: "It's not that he is not smart enough.
, but too shy and kind! Hey! This is not bad, it’s just..." He turned to look at Luo Yanran and said jokingly: "I think it’s better to find a good husband for you..."
Luo Yanran said in embarrassment: "Father, I don't want to get married!" Luo Fengtian laughed and said: "It's time for men to get married and women to get married, how can they not get married! I think Mr. Zhuang is pretty good, you...
"
Luo Yanran said angrily: "Father, don't talk about that person, he, he is so shameless!" Luo Fengtian came to Tianjing New City not long ago, and he didn't know the story between Zhuang Shaocheng and Shang Shiheng that day. Hearing his daughter's tone was very
Disgusted, she asked in confusion: "Didn't you have a good impression of Zhuang Shaocheng before? How could it be..." Luo Yanran said angrily: "I didn't know he would be so shameless in the past!" Luo Yanran thought of that incident and only
He felt extremely disgusted. After hearing his daughter's words, Luo Fengtian said nothing more and decided to go find someone later to ask Zhuang Shaocheng if anything happened after he arrived in Tianjing New City.
Suddenly her heart moved, and she asked: "Daughter, I heard that Zhao Xiangxiang has a close relationship with King Yan. You have been with her during this time, and I wonder if you can see King Yan?" Luo Yanran couldn't help but think of Yang Peng in her mind.
That cynical yet majestic face appeared, and I couldn't help but feel a little moved in my heart. I nodded lightly and said, "I've seen him twice."
Luo Fengtian's eyes lit up and he quickly asked: "From the perspective of my daughter, what kind of man is he?" Luo Yanran was silent for a moment and said: "Hero among men, the hero of the world!" Luo Fengtian was surprised,
Said: "Daughter, I have never commented on a contemporary figure like this before. Even when I talked about Yang Yanzhao, I just said, 'loyal and brave, the choice of famous generals', but for King Yan... I remember your similar comments as a father, only in
It has happened to Cao Cao, could it be that, my daughter, you actually think that this King of Yan can be compared with Cao Cao, the unparalleled traitor!"
Luo Yanran nodded and said: "Yes! My daughter even thinks that he may surpass Cao Cao in some areas!" She smiled softly and said: "A traitor? I'm afraid not. I'm afraid that Cao Cao is compared to Liu Bei.
, Sun Quan cares more about the safety of the people and the survival of China! And King Yan seems to be better than Cao Cao in this regard!"
Luo Fengtian was extremely shocked. He did not expect that his daughter, who had extraordinary knowledge, would have such a high opinion of Yang Peng. He lowered his head and thought: "So, my daughter thinks that King Yan will rule the world one day!"
Luo Yanran paused and said categorically: "That's for sure! I dare not say how successful he will be in the end, but at least he will become the master of our China!"
Luo Fengtian chuckled and said: "I feel relieved after hearing what my daughter said!" Then he sighed and said: "Our land in China can no longer withstand a major turmoil! It's God's foresight.
, surrendered such an amazing hero like King Yan!" Luo Yanran nodded with deep sympathy. At this time, there were clatter of footsteps outside, and the father and daughter looked out the door. Several important figures from the Luo family were coming.
.……
Yang Peng was sitting in the camp hall of Xiliang Mansion. The generals were separated on the left and right. A scout was standing in the middle of the hall and reported to Yang Peng: "..., the soldiers of Zan Butai's line did not conflict with Song He and others.
, but it is said that the main generals of both sides have been recalled to the country by the Tubo Emperor, and now the Qing and Tang Dynasty Governor Zanpu is temporarily acting as the commander-in-chief."
Yang Peng said: "Let's explore again."
The scout agreed, bowed to Yang Peng, and retreated.
Yang Peng said with a smile: "It seems that the Tubo people have too much to take care of themselves." The generals also laughed, and Li Kui said very depressedly: "His grandma, if we have enough food and grass, this is the time to seize the snow mountain fortress and attack it.
A great opportunity for the Qing Tang Dynasty!" Yang Gui smiled and said, "I'm afraid it's not that easy to fight. Only Song He and a few generals from Zan Butai's line were recalled. Now the entire Qing Tang Dynasty, including the Snow Mountain area, is managed by Zan Pu.
, there will not be a leaderless situation; Tubo has hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses, and there are natural dangers in the snowy mountains. Even if our army has enough food and grass to support an army of hundreds of thousands, it will not be easy to break through the snowy mountain defenses!"
Yang Jing felt that what Yang Gui said made sense, but he still couldn't help but said: "I don't think it's that difficult!" Yang Peng said: "The strategic goals we set before the war have been completed, and the armies have shifted from wartime status to rest and recuperation.
Status, waiting for orders." All the generals agreed together.
At this time, a herald rushed in, clasped his fists and said: "King Yan, the prisoners of Xixia have been escorted and are waiting for summons outside the gate." Yang Jing said carelessly: "Brother, I think, let the Emperor of Xixia stay.
Oh, what the hell, it's such a big disaster, why don't we chop them all up one by one and kill them all!" Yang Dezheng and other powerful generals immediately applauded loudly. Yang Gui said: "Killing them all will kill them all, but in the future we will kill them all.
When we destroy other countries, we are afraid that the other side will think that surrender is a dead end and resist and fall to the ground, which will cause many unnecessary casualties to ourselves, which is a big deal!"
Yang Jing glared at Yang Gui and said angrily: "What you said makes sense, but why are you always going against me, Yang Jing?"
When Yang Gui said eh, everyone else laughed. Yang Peng said with a smile: "Yang Jing, since what Yang Gui said is right, you should say, 'What General Yang Gui said is absolutely true, and I, Yang Jing, admire it extremely!'"
Yang Jing raised his thick eyebrows, snorted at Yang Gui, and said carelessly: "What he said is right, but I don't admire him! I don't like bullshit benevolence and morality!" Yang Gui laughed and said: "I
I admire Brother Yang Jing very much, but I dare not let Brother Yang Jing admire me!" Yang Jing was very proud and said: "Although you are a mother-in-law, your talk of benevolence, justice and morality is annoying, but you have a very good vision.
!”
Seeing that Yang Jing was so boastful, everyone couldn't help but laugh. Ye Qi Guanyin laughed and said: "These prisoners cannot be killed now. The first is naturally because of what Yang Gui said, and the second is because they are already the sons of Yan Yun.
people,”
What happened after all? Let’s look at the breakdown next time.