A pink petal fluttered in the wind, passed through the low-hanging willow leaves on the river bank, and gently fell into the flowing Qinhuai River, causing a small ripple and flowing slowly with the river.
"The grass on the waist of the skirt refuses the long embankment, and Nanpu resents separation every year.
The water carries the emerald green to Hengbo Mountain, just like the peach leaves crossing the river."
After Fang Yizhi finished reciting, he took back the folding fan with his slanted fingers, and Pang Yu exclaimed in exaggerated praise.
Pang Yu and the four of them went from Taihu Lake to Shijiu Lake, and then from Guanyin River to Qinhuai, and arrived in Nanjing smoothly. They were indeed more at ease than traveling on the Yangtze River. After settling in Nanjing, they met with Fang Yizhi as agreed. When they left Fang's house today
, it happened that Fang Yizhi was about to go out to find a meeting place for the club, which was also near Pang Yu Inn, so they came to Taoye Ferry together.
Also accompanying him was Fang Yizhi's brother-in-law Sun Lin. Pang Bantou was also dressed in a well-fitting Qingjin jacket, with a folding fan on his waist and a square scarf on his head. However, his hair was a bit short and his bun looked very small.
Suspected and polite, Sun Linze dressed in black and had a sword hanging on his waist.
When the three of them walked together, Pang Yu looked more like a scribe than Sun Lin.
The water of the Qinhuai River next to it is crystal clear, and the river is winding. The petals of peach blossoms in April are flying in the wind, dotting the blue stone road with pink patches.
After hearing Fang Yizhi's words, Pang Yu couldn't help but suddenly said, "It turns out it's because there are many peach trees, so why not call it Peach Blossom Crossing to make it more artistic?"
Sun Lin on the other side coughed dryly. Fang Yizhi was a little embarrassed and quickly explained, "Wang Xianzhi in the Eastern Jin Dynasty had a concubine named Taoye. This concubine often traveled to and from the Qinhuai River ferry. Wang Xianzhi picked her up and dropped off at the ferry every time. She wrote
Three peach leaf songs were played, and the ferry was named Taoye Ferry.
Because of the name Taoye, many later people planted peach trees here, but it was not because there were many peach trees that it was called Taoye Crossing."
"I see."
Pang Yu glanced at Sun Lin over there. The brother-in-law, whose name was changed to Wu Gong, was also looking at him. His expression was quite strange, as if he was very suspicious of Pang Yu's education level.
The allusion of Taoye Ferry is known to all Nandu scholars. Pang Yu made a joke as soon as he opened his mouth. In the eyes of a cultured person like Sun Lin, it was at least a thousand-point critical blow. However, Pang Yu's expression was relaxed and he didn't seem to respond at all.
thing.
Fang Yizhi saw that Pang Yu didn't take it seriously, and he changed the topic generously and said, "Pang Bantou fights the thieves with his sword. There are so many common allusions that you don't need to know."
"Actually, I also have a dream to be a literati."
Pang Yu said without any guilt, "I heard that Fushe takes the revival of ancient learning as its own mission, and I deeply agree. It's just that my talent and learning are limited and I can't join Fushe, but that doesn't stop me from yearning for it."
Sun Lin couldn't help but said, "Pang Bantou is still in his prime, and he can read and write. If he is yearning for it, he should unite his knowledge and action."
Enlightenment from classics, even if you don't take the imperial examination, can correct your heart and solidify your fundamentals, which is not inconsistent with using a sword to defeat thieves."
Pang Yu stood across Fang Yizhi and respectfully raised his hands and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Duke Wu. I will study hard when I go back. Whatever I achieve in the future, I owe it to Brother Wu for your guidance today."
Sun Lin was stunned. He didn't expect Pang Yu to be so honest. It sounded like a perfunctory lie.
Fang Yizhi smiled and said, "Pang Bantou is eager to go back to the society, so why did he leave in a hurry? He couldn't even wait for two days and missed the society meeting."
"I heard at the governor's office that rogue bandits are roaming Huguang and showing signs of marching eastward to Anqing. I tell you the truth. I have arranged the defense of Tongcheng by myself. I really don't dare to stay any longer."
Fang Yizhi and Sun Lin both took a deep breath. The bandits had just left not long ago, so why were they coming again?
Although across the river, Nanjing and other places were still frightened every day when the rogue bandits came to Jiangbei last time.
Of course they didn't expect that Pang Yu was just talking nonsense, and Governor Yingtian's Yamen didn't receive clear information at all.
"If that's the case, then we really can't abandon private affairs for public purposes, and we don't dare to keep Pang Bantou this time."
Fang Yizhi sighed and said, "The community gathering will be at Meilou in the future, which is the most exquisite place on the Qinhuai River ten miles away. Pang Bantou came and went in a hurry, but he missed the opportunity."
"Mei Lou?"
Pang Yu thought about it and said, "This name doesn't sound very refined."
Sun Lin didn't want to laugh at Pang Yu's rusticity, so he explained, "The name is not surprising. It is taken from one of the women named Gu Mei. This woman is famous for her poetry and painting, and her painting of orchids is outstanding."
Fang Yizhi also said, "He is also very good at Nanqu, and he can be called the first person in Qinhuai Nanqu."
Sun Lin listened but disagreed and said, "That's a bit flattering. Compared with Zhu Yinxian's singing in Ruan Dacheng's family, Gu Mei is still a little inferior."
When Pang Yu heard the words Ruan Dacheng, he couldn't help but trembled in his heart. He didn't know what kind of conditioned reflex had occurred.
He was afraid of talking about Ruan Dacheng again, so he quickly changed the subject and said, "Since he is famous, even if he is not as good as Zhu Yinxian, his skills should be superior.
Fellow members are really envious of others for gathering in such an elegant place."
Sun Lin waved his hand to ward off a flower petal flying in front of him, "Some people don't think so. As long as they go to a brothel, they say it is extravagant and lustful, and the singing prostitutes accompany the wine."
Fang Yizhi stopped and said, "Don't get me wrong, Mr. Wu, Wu Yingji's words were not directed at us."
"He said Zhang Pubian should not do it."
Sun Lin said dissatisfiedly, "It was originally an elegant thing, but he made it look obscene."
Fang Yizhi did not argue, shook his head and continued walking forward.
Pang Yu hurriedly persuaded, "That's what the man surnamed Wu is talking about because he doesn't understand elegance. But I heard Mr. Fang say that Shi Wen is discussed more during society gatherings. Can those women understand?"
"Of course I can understand."
Sun Lin stared, as if Pang Yu was going to kill him if he didn't believe it, "The brothel I'm waiting to go to is not a filthy place like the Pearl Market. Not to mention Gu Mei, there are women from the old courtyard, many of whom are well-informed.
, singing and debating with us, often gain a lot."
While walking, Pang Yu took some time to look at the nearby brothels. They were all elegantly built, with bamboo groves running in front of the door, and peach blossoms dotting the open space. It really didn't look like a chance, but it looked like a club.
"I'm feeling itchy after hearing this. It's such a pity."
Pang Yu observed Fang Yizhi and then said, "I have an unkind request. Just now, Duke Wu asked me to study classics. However, I thought that models should be combined with the times and texts, and only by pointing out the shortcomings of the times can the past be used for the present. This is the purpose of restoring society.
, learning in this way will get twice the result with half the effort. Could you please lend me the texts that you have gained during your daily discussions?"
"This... is ok. I will compile the articles in a volume after a while and provide them to friends from other places for reference, mainly talents like Tianru and Wazi."
Pang Yu rolled his eyes and suddenly bowed and saluted. Fang Yizhi and Sun Lin were startled, wondering what he was going to do.
"I feel that restoring the society and reviving ancient learning is to rectify the people's hearts and clarify their origins. If this kind of contemporary literature is only circulated among the members of the society, wouldn't it be a waste of natural resources?"
Fang Yizhi said in surprise, "What Pang Bantou means..." "It should be published as a tabloid and spread all over the world, so that all people in the world who can read and write can see it and learn the essence of Fushe.
Not only must it be disseminated, but it must also be timely and must be released at least every month to make the best use of it.”
Sun Lin and Fang Yizhi looked at each other. They both hesitated for a moment, and finally Sun Lin said to Pang Yu, "But at this time, ordinary people can't understand much of the text."
"Brother Wu Gong, what you said is wrong."
Pang Yu said righteously, "Even if you can only teach one person, it is the result of one person, and the world will be more righteous.
I understood a truth better when I was guarding Tongcheng."
Sun Lin asked blankly, "What's the point?"
"You must believe in the people and do not underestimate the people. Countless wisdoms are born among the people. Who knows that no one will take the right path because of a current article? That is the contribution of newspapers and periodicals.
The people can be educated, and the restoration of the society can also expand its influence. Now the scholars know about the restoration of the society, but the people do not know. If in the future the common people know about the restoration of the society, how can those treacherous people dare to suppress them at will."
"People all over the world can see how much money we need to distribute. One plate is made every month, which is a lot of money."
"The money is here to think of a way, and the reasons are here to do it. As long as it can promote the restoration of society and promote righteousness in the world and educate all people, it doesn't matter if you lose a little money, or offend the treacherous powerful people."
Fang Yizhi solemnly raised his hands and said, "This is a sign of great wisdom and courage. It is more open than being limited to a single society. I will discuss it with my friends when the society gathers in the future and inform Pantou Pang then."
"Then leave a reliable person waiting here."
... Pang Yu watched Fang Yizhi and the two of them enter the quiet eyebrow tower, with a proud smile on his lips.
He Xianya came to his side and said, "Fushe scholars are really rich. This local society gathers at least a hundred taels of silver at a time. Second brother, it would be a pity if you don't go."
"It's a pity, but we can't get too close to Fushe right now."
He Xianya looked at Pang Yu in disbelief and asked him, "Second brother, do you really want to help them print tabloids?"
"Of course, this tabloid will be useful in the future."
Pang Yu pointed to Meilou, "There are thousands of Fushe scholars distributed all over the country, mostly in the south. They are the most economically developed places, and most of them are from aristocratic families. This network has huge potential, and we want to take advantage of it.
The ship goes to sea and uses the resources of Fushe to do its own things."
“What good can a tabloid do?”
"It's advertising."
Pang Yu smiled and said, "You can also use this to make friends with Fushe. You will know about it later."
"But you said last time that North Korea and China might suppress Fushe, so you shouldn't get too close to them."
"So I have to act rough so they don't want me to join the club."
Pang Yu stretched out his hand and grabbed a petal, crushed it and threw it on the ground, "We can't even go to the community meeting. We'll wait until they decide the winner with Wen Tiren's party. This will save them asking about Ruan Dacheng. I can't hear the name now."
"
He Xianya asked in a low voice, "Would you like to go to Ruan Dacheng's place?"
"Of course I won't go. Although Zhang Guowei didn't say anything, he has made it clear that he can't get too close to Ruan Dacheng, otherwise it will be difficult to explain.
After arriving in Anqing, I brought him a letter saying that I must leave immediately after receiving the urgent report of the rogue bandits, and we will leave Nanjing tomorrow."
"Young man understands."
"Wen Tiren, Donglin, and Fushe each have their own forces, including Ruan Dacheng, who we cannot afford to offend. The situation is unclear now, so we cannot make rash bets.
But it does not prevent us from borrowing some of their resources. We just need to find a balance between the two. One person is not likely to be self-defeating, so the job of running the newspaper must be handled by a reliable and shrewd person."
He Xianya suddenly remembered something and said, "Master Cai just said that he would leave a letter waiting for one person, but I don't know if he would leave Guo Fengyou or Xu Lengzi."