Chapter 174: Volume B is heartfelt
Baishizhuang is a famous scenic spot in the western suburbs of the capital city, but it is more popular among the people of the capital city for outings and excursions in February and March. It is obviously too early to come here in the first month.
But for a group of academy students, it doesn’t matter. As long as they can get some air and find a chance to vent, it’s a great enjoyment.
The willows, cypress pines and locust trees in Baishizhuang all have their own flavor. Even if the season is not suitable now, these students and literati can always find some suitable reasons to recite poems and paintings, and it naturally becomes a scene.
For Feng Ziying, this was his weakness, so he acted as a background board very wisely, directing Ruixiang, another boy and two coachmen to act as servants, helping the students arrange lunch meals.
The prepared curtain screen was pulled up. There was a lot of wind in the wilderness of Baishizhuang. Even if we found a shelter from the wind, it would still be chilly.
Two special wooden food boxes were lifted down, the table frame was set up, and cups, plates and bowls were placed, and it immediately became a quite sumptuous banquet.
Zheng Chongjian, Fu Zonglong, Wang Yingxiong, Song Shixiang and Fang Youdu really felt the grandeur of a wealthy family. They originally thought that they could just fill their stomachs with a few cooked cakes and steamed cakes, but looking at this posture, they had already been prepared.
Steamed lamb with smoked chicken and duck, tofu and dried kohlrabi, bamboo shoots and diced melons in sauce, and a few roasted quails, plus enough steamed cakes and cage cakes, as well as a few bottles of Shaoxing rice wine, this group is used to it For the students living a hard life in the academy, this is simply a luxurious feast.
Zheng Chongjian and Fang Youdu shook their heads repeatedly, Fu Zonglong and Wang Yingxiong sighed with emotion, He Fengsheng and Song Shixiang also had complicated expressions, but Lian Guoshi, Fan Jingwen and Xu Qixun were a little more stable.
“Ziying, that’s a little too much.” Lian Guoshi sighed lightly and criticized: “It’s too extravagant.”
Feng Ziying didn't expect that the house would prepare such a rich meal. He originally thought that he would just prepare some steamed pancakes and the like. At most, it would be good to add some steamed mutton and diced pickled melons that can be eaten right away. Unexpectedly, But it was so rich.
Obviously, my mother and aunt valued this outing very much, so they arranged it this way.
Fan Jingwen also shook his head: "Ziying, we students should still focus on our studies. It is still inappropriate to promote such verbal desires. This is what Brother Yu said from the bottom of his heart."
Feng Ziying did not expect that her mother's good intentions would lead to such misunderstandings, or ambiguities. If not handled well, there may be some side effects, which is not conducive to the cohesion of such a group.
He thought for a moment and did not immediately respond to the two men's attitudes. Instead, he explained: "Brother Jun Yu, Brother Meng Zhang, this was specially prepared by my mother. To be honest, I didn't pay much attention to it. Well, in my situation, maybe All the elders know that in the past three months, the younger brother's daily performance in the academy has been seen by all the older brothers. The younger brother is not a person who likes the **** of words, nor is he a person who deliberately pursues luxury and enjoyment, but when In front of all the brothers, I still have to express an attitude, so that in the future the brothers will not think that I am a villain who doesn’t mean what he says.”
Feng Ziying’s words surprised everyone in the group.
Originally, they didn't think it was a big deal. After all, Feng Ziying's family was there, so it wouldn't be a big deal if the meal was better or worse. Lian Guoshi and Fan Jingwen only kindly reminded him to prevent him from distracting himself and affecting his future. After all, he has to stay in the academy for more than a year before attending Qiu Wei.
Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Feng Ziying considered her words and then said slowly: "Brothers also came to my younger brother's house earlier. Well, you may think that the courtyard in my younger brother's home is grand and a bit luxurious, but I want to say, In the future, if brothers become officials in the Chinese style, you will know after staying in Beijing for two more years that a mansion like this in my younger brother's home is nothing, especially among the nobles of the Wu family."
"My father is a warrior and doesn't like false etiquette. He originally had another appointment today, but when he heard that the brothers were coming, he stayed here specifically to meet them. These meals were prepared because my mother learned that the brothers were coming to travel with their little brothers. To be honest, eating at home is much better than in the academy, but it’s not like this..."
explained it tactfully. This was mainly because of the respect and courtesy given by the parents to the classmates. It was not that the Feng family was so extravagant every day.
Feng Ziying waved her hand to stop Lian Guoshi and Fan Jingwen from trying to explain, and said to herself: "Brother Junyu, brother Mengzhang, I know that these two brothers are for my own good. Well, I also said before that I am not that kind of pursuit." He is a person who enjoys having fun, but I also want to emphasize that although I don’t like to have fun, I don’t just like poverty. At the same time, I don’t object or resent other people’s pursuit of a more prosperous life. Well, I think that as long as it is in line with reason, morality and the court Any pursuit of a better and happier life under the premise of the law should be supported."
Everyone is trying hard to listen and understand the meaning of Feng Ziying's words. It is a bit convoluted, but the meaning is profound.
In other words, this should be Feng Ziying’s simple explanation of his outlook on life, values, and worldview. Of course, this is defined by Feng Ziying’s words from his previous life.
For people like Lian Guoshi, they will think that this is Feng Ziying describing a life goal and criterion that he thinks everyone should follow as students who may want to join the Chinese officialdom in the future.
"Everyone should have some preferences and pursuits of their own, including becoming an official after we pass the exam. We will get a salary from the court. Maybe our in-laws are wealthy. Some students like to live a simple and plain life, or write and paint. As hobbies, some students prefer more popular hobbies, such as banquets and operas. Some students may have a small family in their hometown and have few relatives, but some students may have to shoulder the burden of the future survival of a large family. …”
Lian Guoshi and others vaguely understood some of the meaning. Feng Ziying implicitly reminded everyone that everyone may treat life differently, but this should not become a barrier or contradiction for everyone to live in harmony.
Lian Guoshi understood such words, Fan Jingwen and He Fengsheng seemed to have some understanding, while the others were confused, half-understanding, and seemed to think it made sense. The education I received in the academy was somewhat different.
Feng Ziying didn't expect that these words would convince everyone to agree with his point of view, but he needed these people to have the impression that his family background determined that he was unlikely to have the same cognitions and attitudes as them. We need to seek common ground while reserving differences and have an inclusive attitude.
Feng Ziying has it, but do these people have it?
Now they are still young and still have plasticity, so they can be instilled as early as possible to help them establish such an impression. Otherwise, it will be difficult to reverse it when their ideas are finalized, and then everyone may part ways or even turn against each other in the future.
This is the shortcoming or disadvantage of the students of Qingtan Academy. Compared with the students of Tonghui and Chongzheng Academy, most of them come from poor families, and their inherent contempt for the powerful and hatred of the rich are more or less the same. exists, which requires reasonable and appropriate guidance and correction.
A qualified bureaucrat needs to learn to look at problems with a calm and tolerant attitude. Being too honest and aloof is not a characteristic of a good official, and may even become a weakness in the work.
This point is clear to Lian Guoshi, so when Feng Ziying finished speaking, he also explained it in a timely manner: "Ziying, it seems that Brother Yu has some misunderstandings. First of all, I apologize to you. In addition, Brother Yu also agrees with you. Opinions, each of us may have to embark on our own path in the future. Maybe we are the same in the ultimate pursuit of goals, to be loyal to the emperor, love the people, and educate the world, but everyone is not consistent in daily life. Brother Yu likes to read and write. Chess, Jian Yu likes to listen to and sing operas, Zi Xun likes to drink and sing, poetry and swordsmanship, Uncle Fang likes beautiful clothes and luxury cars, Hu Chen likes delicious food, Fei Xiong likes swords and swords,..."
They pointed out their differences very casually, and practicing state affairs seemed very relaxed and natural.
"It's nothing. Brother Yu admires Ziying's words very much. As long as it is under the laws of the court and does not violate conscience and morality, everyone is free. Brother Yu actually has good conditions at home. He has thousands of acres of fertile land, and he is also at home. He is accompanied by servants and beautiful maids, with clothes on his hands, hands on his hands for food, and mouths open for food, but Brother Yu is as happy as ever living in the academy. This is not a contradiction..."
Han Jing likes to sing and listen to operas, Xu Xian likes to have banquets, and Fang Youdu likes gorgeous clothes. Although he does not have the financial strength now, he has long said among his classmates that once Chinese style becomes developed in the future, he will first buy a few clothes. American server, and then customize a fancy car.
Xu Qixun is very particular about his diet and likes fine food, while Wang Yingxiong likes famous swords. This is no secret.
It’s just that Lian Guoshi knew all these situations, which still made Feng Ziying look at Lian Guoshi with admiration. It was not difficult to know about Lian Guoshi in a dormitory, but Lian Guoshi was from Xiyuan, and he actually knew all the hobbies of the junior students in Dongyuan.
What's even more rare is that Lian Guoshi also took the initiative to confess his family background. This was obviously intended to share some of the pressure on Feng Ziying, so that Feng Ziying's family background would not be too obtrusive and unsociable among her classmates. It is really nice to take this into consideration. rare.
It cannot but be said that it was no accident that this person became the leader of the academy. At least Feng Ziying herself felt that she had not thought of these details, but others had.
(End of this chapter)