Chapter 549: Just a Bright Heart
A zigzag corridor runs through the courtyard, winding its way deeper into the compound. As the corridor goes deeper, there are more vines on it, intertwining and entwining the lush green branches and leaves, and the clearly marked roots, giving the impression of a winding path leading to a secluded place.
At the end of the corridor, there is a lake with a pavilion in the middle of the lake. The corridor crosses the lake and connects to the pavilion. There is a mat on the floor of the pavilion, and a small table with a pot of cold wine and a pot of cold tea on the table. There are four people sitting around the table. If you are someone who moves around in the circle of power and wealth, you will definitely know them.
Sitting facing south is Guanglu Xun Wang Mang Wang Jujun. Opposite him is Sanhe Colonel Wang Cheng, his cousin. The middle-aged man on his left is Minister of Agriculture Liu Qin, his biggest political ally. The scholar in Confucian robes on his right is his friend, the prestigious Confucian scholar Meng Lin.
Liu Qin said in a deep voice: "Lord Jujun, your return this time is the trend of the times.
But there are always some sinister villains in this world who are waiting in the dark to harm you. What should we do?"
Wang Cheng was quite indignant when he heard this and said, "Those insects are really a scourge to the country. If it weren't for my brother's words about winning people over with virtue, I would have made them pay."
Wang Mang did not answer directly, but cast his eyes on the lake, where beautiful lotus flowers were blooming. He said calmly, "What do you think are the characteristics of lotus?"
The three looked at each other, not knowing what Wang Mang wanted to say. Wang Mang paused for a moment, then said, "The roots of the lotus are rooted in the mud.
Isn't mud the filthiest, dirtiest thing?
But the flowers that grew were so beautiful that they surpassed countless other flowers.
How similar this is to our current situation, with darkness under our feet but looking up at the light.
I have some personal thoughts.
Don't expose this pool of mud to the world, just release the beautiful lotus.
Because we are stuck in the mud, and the country and the people are the most beautiful flowers. "
Wang Mang's voice was faint, and his eyes seemed to be wandering over several people, with infinite darkness in his eyes.
These people were all smart people. They immediately understood the hidden meaning in Wang Mang's words. Wang Cheng couldn't hold his temper and asked in surprise, "Brother, what do you mean?"
Meng Lin looked at Wang Mang in amazement, feeling that he did not recognize the man in front of him. "Ju Jun, what do you mean? You were not like this before!"
Wang Mang's mouth curled up into two smiles, and then, as if he realized that he hadn't laughed, Wang Mang returned to his expressionless state and said in a low voice: "Yes, so I failed before.
If one's heart is bright, why should one care about the means?
A few years ago, I went to Zhaocheng, learned some things, read some books by King Luo Wen, and understood some principles.
I will not change my attitude of maintaining integrity, because I always believe that only by setting an example can I win the respect of the world.
But when faced with those who are unwilling to behave themselves, what can they say if I kill people with morality? "
Wang Mang learned a lot from Luo's teachings, especially the method of judging people from the highest moral point of view, which was really cool to use.
The only difficulty is that it is too difficult to stand on the moral high ground, but Wang Mang can do it.
Wang Mang decided to use courtesy first and then force.
"People's hearts depend on words. What is the difference between fighting again and again after repeated defeats and fighting again and again after repeated defeats?
It's because of the difference in language.
What is the difference between being unsympathetic and being selfless?
It all depends on what people in the world think, and this idea is conveyed by the person who told him the first time.
We have the vast majority of scholars in the world, so public opinion is in our hands. We can spread our ideas and let everyone in the world know.
Those who stand in our way, let us get rid of them.
Are there any clean people among them?
I'm afraid each of them has committed countless crimes that are enough to get them killed."
If his enemies are willing to behave decently, then they should step down and give up power, so that they can live longer.
If he doesn't want to be decent, then help him be decent. Wang Mang must eliminate all those people who are despicable in his eyes. He wants to turn the court into a place where he has the final say.
The reason why Wang Mang summoned all three people today was to show his attitude. All the previous rules disappeared.
He just wants results now.
As long as he can ascend to the highest throne of power, he can give up everything except his ideals. Just as he said, even if he is trapped in darkness, as long as his heart is still bright, that is enough.
Moreover, he will be clothed in the most beautiful clouds, and the sparkling water will cover up the filth underneath and all the evils that will be committed in the future.
Meng Lin was somewhat shocked by Wang Mang's ideas. He never expected that Wang Mang had changed so much in such a short period of time. The upright gentleman back then had turned into a scheming person.
But he was not at all dissatisfied. Instead, he was somewhat pleased with Wang Mang's changes.
Because such a Wang Mang gives people a more reliable feeling. After all, he is the leader of a force, not just a doctor in the Imperial Academy.
Meng Lin wanted to know the extent to which Wang Mang had changed, so he asked: "Jun Ju, some great scholars and sages oppose you, but they have not committed any crime. What should these people do?
There are also some officials who simply oppose you and have not made any mistakes. How should we deal with these people?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Mang looked at Meng Lin deeply. Meng Lin looked at him. Wang Mang was silent. Wang Cheng and Liu Qin also looked at Wang Mang, waiting for him to speak.
After a long time, Wang Mang's voice finally sounded, "Am I not a wise man who saves the world?
Am I not the person that the world is calling upon to save the declining world?
Am I not the one chosen by God?
So why oppose me?
Aren’t those who oppose me treacherous and treacherous?
Isn't it against the whole world?
Isn't this defying God's will?
I don’t know what is right or wrong, I just respectfully carry out God’s will.
All the obstacles ahead will probably be directly eliminated under God's will.
That’s what I wanted to say.”
"color!"
Wang Cheng immediately clapped his hands and laughed. He liked what he said and wanted to do it without any delay.
Meng Lin is a great scholar, but he always has a smile on his face. He wants to be clean and neat like this. Is there anything perfect in this world?
Looking ahead and behind, worrying about those small virtues but forgetting the big virtues, that is what corrupt scholars do.
(End of this chapter)
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