Chapter 180: Great Song Dynasty is the Beacon of Civilization
After Pei Juliang finished his report, the leaders of each team of the investigation team came to the stage to make their own reports. From their speeches, Zhao Si knew that the joint investigation team had indeed achieved considerable results.
The meeting lasted until the end, and Fan Zhixu invited Zhao Si to come to the stage to deliver a speech.
"Everyone, let me tell you a little story first. The troops of the Western Expedition marched westward in several groups. One of them marched from the southern part of the Tianshan Mountains through the dangerous mountain pass to the northern part of the Tianshan Mountains to meet up with the cavalry troops there.
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"The environment at that time was that the road was dangerous, and there were remnants of the Gaochang Uighur Army all around. They could rush out from the valley at any time and attack us. It was very dangerous to be attacked on such a dangerous mountain road. I personally led the army at that time and issued the order
A military order was issued. The more than one hundred scholars accompanying the army, together with mules, horses and camels, were placed in the middle of the marching column."
This remark caused a burst of laughter in the venue because it is easy for people to misunderstand. Scholars are equal to mules, horses, and camels.
"I know this sentence has misunderstood you, but it doesn't matter, that's the fact. At that time, scholars were as important as mules, horses, and camels. Mules, horses, and camels carried food and materials, which were the basis for our survival. Losing
With them, we lose our vitality."
When Zhao Si said this, his laughter had disappeared and the venue became very quiet.
"Scholars, they represent knowledge. Knowledge is our hope. One is now and the other is tomorrow. We cannot lose any of them and must do our best to protect them."
Zhao Si glanced at the people at the venue and continued: "When many scholars and students were recruited to form the largest scientific and cultural investigation team in the history of the Song Dynasty, many people were very puzzled, and some even said that it was a waste of people and money.
For short-sighted mediocre people, any money that is not spent on them is a waste of people and money."
Someone at the venue chuckled again, but many of the people present had heard officials speak and knew their speaking habits. They could be called humorous and interesting, or they could be said to be sarcastic.
"Many people often say that our country, the Song Dynasty, is the highest country in the world and the center of the world. Up to now, our country, the Song Dynasty, has indeed become the most powerful country in the world. We fought bloody battles and finally defeated the barbarians and no longer allowed them to use scimitars and swords.
The iron hoof has burned our glorious civilization to the ground."
"Now, our ships travel thousands of miles, and our caravans and expeditions brave all obstacles. As long as there is a place where the sun shines, we will go there. The sun and moon shine, thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, the scorching sky, the glorious Song Dynasty."
Zhao Si's words were very exciting. Zhao Kuo, Zhao Lian, Zhao Geng and Zhao Ting, like everyone else in the venue, clenched their fists and were filled with excitement.
"I once wrote a letter to the Byzantine Emperor, saying that the Song Dynasty and Byzantium are models of Eastern civilization and Western civilization respectively, and should become twin beacons illuminating the human world in this dark age. Judging from the current situation,
I overestimated a bit..."
Zhao Si paused and continued unceremoniously: "I overestimated Byzantium and the successors of ancient Greek civilization. It can be said that the human world is now in darkness, and the only one who exudes the light of civilization is me.
Song!”
"Eradicating evil and supporting the good and the weak is the mission given to the Song Dynasty by God; becoming a beacon for the human world and spreading the light of civilization all over the world is the responsibility given to the Song Dynasty by history. We cannot live up to this mission and responsibility. Eradicate evil
There were thousands of soldiers of the Song Dynasty who were violent and helped the good and the weak. How should we spread civilization?"
When Zhao Si said this, he pointed at the professors and scholars at the venue, "This is your historical mission and responsibility. You need to follow the Song Dynasty's army and caravans and travel around the world to investigate and study the local geography, history and
Humanities. Good ones can be absorbed and digested and become part of the civilization of the Song Dynasty; bad ones can also be used as negative teaching materials."
"Only by thoroughly understanding them and understanding the whole world can the civilization of the Song Dynasty be spread. Remember, everyone, what is your mission? Use the light of civilization to dispel the darkness shrouding the world! How great and noble this is
Mission and responsibility, please don’t live up to history’s expectations of you!”
As soon as Zhao Si finished his words, thunderous applause echoed in the venue.
Everyone stood up, their faces filled with joy and excitement. At this moment they were enlightened and finally understood their mission and responsibilities. At this moment, they understood how great and noble their work was!
Use the light of civilization to dispel the darkness shrouding the world! For this mission, they can work day and night, go through all obstacles and travel to any place in the world, and they can also pay their lives for it!
My mission is life!
After the meeting, Zhao Si met with Fan Zhixu, Su Xie, Xu Lin, Zhou Bangyan, Yang Shi and Pei Juliang in another small conference room.
"His Majesty's speech was like a drum in the evening and a bell in the morning, deafening the ears. After listening to it, I was deeply inspired. From now on, I will study it deeply, use it as a guide, work hard in this direction, and strive for the historical mission entrusted to us by God and Your Majesty."
Pei Juliang said respectfully.
Zhao Si nodded with satisfaction and said to Fan Zhixu: "This trip to the Western Regions led by Professor Pei has made great achievements. Situ, he was recommended by you. You have a keen eye for recognizing talents."
Fan Zhixu tried his best to suppress the pride in his heart and the smile on his face, and said humbly: "Your Majesty is the one who recognizes talents with a keen eye. Without your Majesty's strong support and complete trust, Juliang and the joint investigation team would not be able to achieve such results.
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Pei Juliang quickly agreed: "Yes, His Majesty's contribution is the greatest, and the ministers only did some trivial things. We can achieve this result only because Your Majesty pointed out the direction for us and escorted us.
It can be said that without His Majesty’s trust and support, I would not have all this.”
Zhao Si smiled. He was also a human being, and of course he also liked to listen to flattering words.
No one is Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, who can keep his temper and put Wei Zheng in front of him as a facade - yes, just for embellishment. If you are really a heartless person, you will need Wei Zheng to spray you every now and then.
After the person is dead and has no value, you suspect that they are forming a clique for personal gain, and even knock down their tombstones, you scumbag!
Zhao Si feels that as a decision-maker, it is more about listening to the opinions of all parties, weighing the pros and cons, and making the most appropriate decision, rather than relying on an inconsiderate person to beep at you - even an inconsiderate person may not be right.
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Therefore, Zhao Si felt that Tang Taizong's use of Wei Zheng was too much for show.
When all other conditions are equal, of course you are willing to use someone who speaks well and is pleasant to the ear. What are you afraid of doing something wrong? Before you use him, you must have this preparation - people are not omnipotent, things change, and you cannot
Know in advance who will do the right thing and who will do the wrong thing.
Maintain good feedback channels and monitoring mechanisms, and just make timely adjustments if you make a mistake - the most terrifying thing in the world is knowing that you have made a mistake but not knowing how to correct it.
Thoughts flashed through Zhao Si's mind, and then he spoke to Fan Zhixu and Pei Juliang: "Uncle Qian, I was deeply impressed by the study movement you carried out when you served in Huaixi. Later, you transferred to the Ministry of Academic Affairs and the Ministry of Rites, and your political achievements
Remarkable. Especially when he was appointed to the Ministry of Rites, he brought the missionary work of the Song Dynasty to a higher level."
"Uncle Qian, now that you are a Situ and in charge of Zhongshu Province, you can better utilize your talents. Zhongshu Province is now a place that embraces all rivers, listens to enlightenment, and accepts opinions. Your identity is the most suitable to come forward and communicate with people at home and abroad.
Communicate with friends, deepen friendship, and pass on our ideas. The Song Dynasty is a beacon of civilization. Not only we know it, but also everyone in the world knows it and agrees with it. Therefore, the Zhongshu Province, the Ministry of Rites, and the Hongwen Academy have a heavy responsibility
Far away!"
Fan Zhixu's eyes were shining, and he replied happily and excitedly: "I understand!" This chapter has been completed!
