The lecture hall of Huazhou Academy is very large. Compared with the lecture hall when I was in college, it is almost the same. Although the tables, chairs and other facilities in the room are quite old, it is extremely clean. Every table and chair here is. Every door and window seems to be silently telling the past glory of the academy.
After passing through the lecture hall, Fan Zhishang took us to a room at the back that resembled a reception room.
"Your Majesty, this is the best room in the academy." Fan Zhishang pointed to an antique chair in the front of the room. "Your Majesty, please sit down."
Before the Song Dynasty, both the royal family and the common people would sit on a few tables. "Ji" and "an" are collectively called "Ji An". It is a very short piece of furniture, somewhat similar to the coffee table of later generations, except that it is shorter. .So there is no need for a high seat. At best, put a futon or mattress under the buttocks.
The high-top tables and chairs that became popular in later generations appeared in the Song Dynasty. The advent of tables and chairs completely changed the Chinese people's living habits of sitting on the floor for thousands of years. According to later research, the use of high-top tables and chairs was already very popular during the Huizong period of the Northern Song Dynasty. .
"Okay." I sat down and looked around. I saw that the walls were covered with landscape sketches or calligraphy. Judging from the color of the paper, it was obviously old. I thought to myself, here is a random work. .It will definitely be a priceless treasure in future generations.
It only took a while for my eyes to scan over it. I smiled and praised: "Mr. Fan, this place is very atmospheric. It's like a museum that collects precious cultural relics."
"Museum." Fan Zhishang didn't react at all.
"Museum" as a word first appeared in "The Classic of Mountains and Seas". It means being able to identify a variety of things. "Shangshu" calls people who are knowledgeable "gentlemen of natural history". However, the word museum is imported. So it is Fan Zhishang did not understand immediately.
I didn't bother to explain. I asked, "Mr. Fan, the calligraphy and painting here must be quite old."
"Back to the Emperor. Basically, the calligraphy and paintings in the house were left by our ancestor Wen Zhenggong when he founded Huazhou Academy."
I nodded and said: "Very good. For more than a hundred years, Dengzhou City has gone through wars, and these historical relics can be preserved. You, the Fan family, are indispensable."
"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
At this moment, there was a sudden noise outside the house. A strange voice shouted loudly: "Who broke into our Huazhou Academy without permission?"
Meng Tianya's voice became even louder: "How dare you. Your Majesty is here. You dare to make a loud noise. Yeah, you're still holding a weapon. All the guards, take this person down."
"Invade private houses and dare to take people." The unfamiliar voice spoke again without fear. Then there were several "dang, dang, dang" sounds of weapons clashing. It was obvious that he had already taken action.
Fan Zhishang's expression changed and he said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, this is Fan Liangfu, the grandson of the grassroots. Liangfu is young and ignorant. I didn't know that the Emperor was here. Please forgive me."
Holding a weapon in front of the emperor, unless authorized by the emperor, is a capital offense. This has been true in all dynasties. Even though Dengzhou has been ruled by the Mongols for decades, this rule is still followed by everyone. Everybody knows.
"Mr. Fan, it's okay. If you don't know, don't blame me. General Wang, Chief Wang Qian, go and call Fan Liangfu in."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After a while, Fan Liangfu followed Wang Qian, and Wang Anjie walked in.
As soon as he saw Fan Liangfu, Fan Zhishang got angry and said: "What a nonsense. The emperor is here and you dare to do anything. Kneel down quickly and apologize to the emperor."
"Your Majesty. Emperor of the Song Dynasty. Grandfather..." Fan Liangbei was stunned for a moment. He saw me sitting on the throne wearing a dragon robe. He quickly knelt down and said, "Fan Liangfu, a common man, kowtows to the Emperor. Long live my Emperor. Long live."
By this time, all the people in Dengzhou City knew that the Song Dynasty army had conquered Dengzhou. Then the emperor in front of him could only be the emperor of the Song Dynasty. Fan Zhishang always regarded himself as an old man of the Song Dynasty. Therefore, his grandson Fan Liangfu also did the same. My heart belongs to the Song Dynasty.
Fan Liangfu was about in his early twenties. He was tall and well-arranged. Although he had no weapons in his hands at this time, he had a heroic look on his brows and was quite chivalrous. I laughed and said, "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Fan Zhishang followed closely. "The common people only have this grandson. He liked to dance with guns and sticks since he was a child. He never wanted to read more books by sages. Because his parents died young, the common people neglected him. Discipline. This is the fault of ordinary people. I hope the emperor will forgive me." It can be seen from Fan Zhishang's words that although he was a commoner, Fan Zhishang, like most officials in the Song Dynasty, believed that culture was more important than military force.
I said calmly: "Sir, you are too worried. The foundation of a country is to pay equal attention to both civil and military affairs. I remember that back then, Fan Chunyou, the eldest son of Duke Wen Zheng, was a general with strong martial arts skills."
"Yes, Your Majesty. It is for the common people to receive education."
Of course I heard that Fan Zhishang's words were duplicitous, but I didn't criticize him. He got right to the point: "Let's get back to the point. Mr. Fan, Dengzhou City has been recovered. I plan to appoint a local sage as the county magistrate of Dengzhou. Now I have Mr. Wang Qian's recommendation." I wonder if Mr. Fan has any intention."
Fan Zhishang was not prepared. He was stunned for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, the common people are just ordinary people. They have no fame and no experience as officials in the government. In addition, the common people are old. How can they be appointed to such a big job?"
"Mr. Fan, this is a big difference. It ranges from emperors and generals to officials and petty officials. They are all occupied by the virtuous and the capable. Today, our dynasty has just restored Dengzhou, and many wastes are waiting to be revitalized. We need a capable person." The reputable elders and wise men lead the people of Dengzhou towards a new future. Just as your ancestor Wen Zhenggong said, 'Be worried about the world's worries first, and be happy after the world's happiness'. This is the way of a gentleman. I have also said it. Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Mr. Fan, just imagine. If the post of county magistrate of Dengzhou City fell into the hands of villains or mediocrities, wouldn't it be a harm to the people of the city?"
Wang Qian on the side also said: "Professor Fan, the emperor is right. When it comes to Dengzhou's talents and talents, apart from you, there is really no other person who can convince the people of the whole city."
Fan Zhishang thought for a moment and realized that if he refused to agree, he would be unable to explain it to his superiors. He then said: "Your Majesty, the common people are more respectful than obeying orders. But... but..."
I saw him hesitating and said with a smile: "Mr. Fan, please speak out if you have something to say."
"Yes, Your Majesty. The common people have a request. Please grant your permission."
"Speaking."
"Your Majesty, the common people know that our officials rotate every three years. Now the common people are old. Please grant your permission. The common people can serve as county magistrates for at most three years. After three years, please ask the emperor to promote someone else to this position. The common people are more willing. Dedicate the rest of your life to Huazhou Academy."
"Okay. There is no problem with this. I promise you, Mr. Fan, that during the three years when you serve as the magistrate of Dengzhou County, you can still serve as the mountain chief of Huazhou Academy."
Fan Zhishang said happily: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
It can be said that Huazhou Academy is the work of Fan Zhishang throughout his life. From the founding by his grandfather Fan Zhongyan to the renovation by his father Fan Chunchun (Fan Zhongyan’s fourth son) and then to himself in the past 40 to 50 years, the efforts of three generations of the Fan family have been since. It makes it difficult to let go.
"Fan Aiqing, Dengzhou County Government is temporarily under the control of Xiangyang Prefecture. It will be re-divided after the entire Henan Province is restored. As for other officials of the government office, such as county captains, county magistrates, etc., they are all recommended by you. All you need is Submit the directory, files and other information to Zhao Shunsun and Zhao Aiqing, academician of the Government Affairs Council in Xiangyang City, and let him file it. At the same time, I will order the Xiangyang Prefecture to send someone to assist Fan Aiqing in establishing the Dengzhou County Government. Compared with the past, there is only one difference. Each administrative division at or above the county level in our dynasty has a new department called the Independent Commission Against Corruption. This department is independent of the existing government system. It is a supervisory agency and is directly under my leadership. I will let the Independent Commission Against Corruption in Lin'an directly appoint Deng Xiaoping. Director of the State and County Independent Commission Against Corruption.”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Fan Aiqing, as an official in today's Song Dynasty, you need to remember three points. First, as the emperor of the Song Dynasty, I have supreme power; second, as an official, you must have the people in mind. You must not go against what Wen Zhenggong said. Enjoy the happiness of the world first; third, act strictly in accordance with the laws of our court. When it is difficult to choose between emotion and law, you should put the law first."
"Yes. Your Majesty, please keep this in mind."
"Well, Fan Aiqing. This Huazhou Academy has lasted for hundreds of years. It can be developed and prospered. When you are an official, you must not let it fall into disrepair. The current Minister of Education is Jiang Wanli and Jiang Aiqing. He is also an enthusiastic person in the academy. The person who built it. For future matters related to the academy, you just have to go to him."
Of course Fan Zhishang knew Jiang Wanli's name. He said with a smile on his face: "Yes, Your Majesty. I obey the order. Mr. Jiang has an outstanding reputation. I have heard of his name for a long time. I will make a decision to visit him when I have the opportunity in the future."
"Okay, Fan Aiqing, come with me to the county government office."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, please wait a moment." Fan Liang saw that we were about to leave again and summoned up his courage to say, "Your Majesty, I have a favor to ask of you. I don't know if it's possible."
"Oh. What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty. I am willing to follow your Majesty to regain our mountains and rivers. Please grant me your permission."
"Join the army."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Fan Zhishang sighed secretly, but still kept a smile on his face and said: "Your Majesty, although my grandson cannot study well, he will definitely be able to make meritorious deeds for the Emperor on the battlefield."
I felt quite strange after hearing this. Fan Zhishang didn't seem to be a trustworthy person. How could he be so sure? Then he said, "Really?"
"Your Majesty, this is not what a subordinate said." Fan Zhishang explained. "Your Majesty, the person who said this is a monk named 'Wu Ming'. This Wu Ming master was ordained in Fusheng Temple in the west of the city. In Deng Almost everyone in the area is well-known. He has never lied in his life. He has said the same thing twice. The first time was forty years ago. The person he spoke to was the father of General Wang Anjie, General Wang Jian. .This is the first time it has been fulfilled.”