Fang Yun's tone was very calm, but every word was powerful and resonant. Everyone present could not help but nod their heads. They had to admit that this scholar's words were very reasonable.
Some people's faces were filled with shame.
"What about the third point?" Zhang Zongshi asked.
Fang Yun put down his wine cup and smiled, "Third, this matter is very delicate. It can be said that it is a war between two countries, but it can also be said that a madam has gone crazy. Therefore, many people in high positions will keep their mouths shut. They are either afraid of making enemies or getting into trouble. However, if someone stands out to support Hua Qingniang, it will be like sending charcoal in the snow. In the end, Ge Yiming is only a Jinshi and Ge Baiwan's nephew. In the future, if he wants to dig out a big piece of meat from Qingjiang Trading Company, and if he does not want to be casually dismissed by the nobles, he must show his attitude at this time. His words and actions are equivalent to telling the world that before, whether it is to promote the Literary Name or to befriend the commoners, it is all for personal benefit. At the critical moment, he will always support the nobles and his own people. As for us commoners, in his eyes, we are not even worth anything. "
The restaurant was silent. Even the stairs to the second floor were filled with people.
A few people kept staring at Fang Yun. Their eyes flashed with a strange light.
Fang Yun picked up a peanut and put it in his mouth. After chewing, he continued, "It can even be said that his status is very similar to Hua Qingniang's. It is just that his background is better than Hua Qingniang's. Of course, whether it is status or power, he far surpasses us. I do not mean to look down on him. I am only speaking the truth. In short, if he does not help Qingjiang Trading Company and those nobles, but instead helps us commoners, then he is really stupid! However … I still have to say that when it comes to the war between two countries, as a Jingguo, he is not worthy of being a Jingguo. He is also stupid! "
Suddenly, a scholar laughed coldly, "This little scholar, your tone is not small. Then tell me, why is Ge Yiming not worthy of being a Jingguo?"
Many people glared angrily at the scholar.
"Ninety-nine percent of the people here know the answer to this question after hearing my words. Only you suddenly asked this question, which only proves that you are standing opposite us. However …" Fang Yun stared at that person and said, "I can patiently tell you that as a Jinshi of Jing Kingdom, as a businessman who makes money by exploiting the people of Jing Kingdom, and as a scholar with a higher status, even if Ge Yiming doesn't have the ambition to help the world and pacify the people, he doesn't have the ambition to revitalize Jing Kingdom, and he doesn't have the intention to accumulate virtue and do good deeds, it doesn't matter. All his status and wealth belong to him. We can't kidnap or force him to do anything. However, at this time, he clearly could choose to remain silent and not do evil, but between the people of Jing Kingdom and the enemy, he chose to support the enemy! It's obvious that he doesn't care about this country and the people. Therefore, he's not worthy of being a Jingguo citizen. "
The scholar was speechless.
Many people sighed. They didn't expect Ge Yiming's words to contain so much content. It could be expanded into a story of palace intrigue.
"Listening to your words is better than studying for ten years. From now on, whether it's Ge Yiming or anyone else, no matter if it's one thing or another, we must not blindly trust anyone. We must look at things from a higher point of view. "
"Brother Fang is a wise man. I believe that in the near future, there will be a place for you in Saint Origin."
"I have a question. In Brother Fang's opinion, will Xiangzhou belong to Jingguo or Gyeongo? We must be prepared. "
"That's right. Will Jingguo or Gyeongo be stronger in the end?"
The atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly became lively. Many people began to ask similar questions, wanting to know Fang Yun's answer.
Fang Yun smiled and said, "Between the Demon Realm and Jingguo, I choose to be a Jingguo citizen. Between Gyeongo and Jingguo, I choose to be a Jingguo citizen. This is because even though my status in Jingguo isn't high, at least I won't be treated as an inferior person or a foreign race. "
Everyone was stunned and nodded.
"If Brother Fang's accent wasn't from Xiangzhou, I would have thought that Brother Fang was a relative of Fang Xusheng."
After a while, Zhang Zongshi, who was sitting across the table, raised his wine cup to Fang Yun and said, "Brother Fang's words have enlightened me. From today onwards, whether it's Lord Qing, Ge Yiming, Fang Xusheng, or other famous people, I must stay away from them. I must not be deceived by their words. I must listen to their words and observe their actions. More importantly, I must be like Brother Fang and think about the various things behind their words and actions. Fang Xusheng once wrote a couplet, 'To understand the affairs of the world is to learn; to practice human relationships is to write.' It was very thorough. Come, let me propose a toast to Brother Fang. "
Fang Yun smiled and raised his cup to toast Zhang Zongshi.
Zhang Zongshi drained his cup in one gulp and sighed, "Brother Fang's words have made me very emotional. I am a scholar. If Gyeongo wants to reduce the number of people from Xiangzhou who can take the imperial examinations, it doesn't matter if it's Lord Qing or Ge Yiming. As long as they don't oppose it like we do, we will treat them as enemies! If Jingguo increases the number of people from Xiangzhou who can take the imperial examinations, we will treat Jingguo as one of our own. We will treat Jingguo as one of our own. However, if the Jingguo government recklessly builds papermaking factories, we will oppose the papermaking factories and the government before we have concrete evidence that the papermaking factories won't affect us. However, even if we are opposing the government, when the demons and barbarians attack Jingguo, even if we have resentment in our hearts, we cannot oppose or attack the government on the matter of resisting the barbarians. This choice is not for the sake of the country, nor is it for benevolence, righteousness, propriety, and wisdom. It is for ourselves! "
The nearby scholars nodded their heads lightly. Fang Yun also nodded his head in praise. "Who are our friends and who are our enemies? This is the most important question!"
As Fang Yun spoke, his expression changed slightly.
Zhang Zongshi continued, "For example, in the matter of Hua Qingniang, if Ying Fang Pavilion had apologized first, I wouldn't have cared. Who hasn't made a mistake, right? In reality, I believe that even if there are people from Jingguo who worship Lord Qing for the sake of fame and fortune, even if their personal morals are lacking, they won't go so far as to threaten to kill. However, I also believe that since they have been discovered, they must admit their mistakes. Not only did Hua Qingniang not admit her mistakes, but she also turned the tables on her customers. She even slandered all of us who oppose her as Xiang Province's thieves. Then I'm sorry, I feel insulted and naturally have to stand up and say a few words. I oppose Hua Qingniang not because of Jingguo or Xiang Province, but because if everyone in Xiang Province is like Hua Qingniang, there will definitely be chaos. I want to live in a peaceful Xiang Province, not a chaotic Xiang Province. What's more, a procuress like her has earned so much money in our Elephant Province. It's fine even if she spends it in an enemy country. We won't force her to do anything in the first place. But now, she's framing me and calling me a thief from Elephant Province. Then, I'll do my best to prevent her from earning money in Elephant Province without breaking the law! I'm just a commoner student, so I can't do anything to Hua Qingniang or Ge Yiming. However, I will definitely not go to Hua Qingniang's Ying Fang Pavilion in the future. I will also try to buy as little as possible from Qingjiang Company. At the same time, I will also tell my relatives and friends to avoid going to Ying Fang Pavilion and buy as little from Qingjiang Company as possible. "
"Good!" The people in the restaurant cheered.
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