Just... for a book?
On the opposite side, Zhang Zhengming was stunned when he heard this.
If it were something else, he would have considered it for a long time and might not have agreed.
I am very willing to give you some academic advice.
At that moment, I thought that Song Gongwen had been standing outside for two and a half hours just for a book. Was there something wrong?
If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have kept you waiting so long.
shook his head.
Zhang Zhengming took the book, but when he saw the title, his expression changed slightly.
"'The Great Wei's National Strategy'?" he whispered to himself, having roughly guessed what it was about.
But I wasn't too curious.
It might be good for Song Gongwen to write some articles.
But if it is about the way of governing a country, what can he write with his ability? I just want to flip through it casually.
But soon, when Zhang Zhengming saw the first line of words, his eyes immediately became sharp, because that first sentence directly pointed out the most core problem of the Wei Dynasty today.
Immediately, he glanced at Song Gongwen, but didn't say anything. Instead, he perked up and began to read carefully.
There are not many words in "The Strategies for Securing the State of Wei" and it is not thick either.
But Zhang Zhengming read very slowly.
Sometimes half an incense stick of time would pass without turning to the next page.
Song Gongwen, on the other hand, sat quietly beside him, warming himself by the fire, without disturbing him.
But from his expression, it was clear that the Grand Tutor must be very satisfied with what he wrote.
This gave him more confidence to convince the other party.
In this way, time passes by little by little.
More than half an hour later.
Zhang Zhengming closed the "Great Wei National Security Policy" in his hand, lowered his head, and didn't know what he was thinking.
After a long while, he finally raised his head, stared at Song Gongwen closely, and said in a deep voice, "Did you write all the content above?"
"Yes, it was written entirely by me alone." Song Gongwen nodded quickly and said.
"Good, very good!" Zhang Zhengming suddenly raised his voice and said, "Although your 'Great Wei National Security Policy' is short, its wording is sharp and directly points out the deepest shortcomings of our Great Wei."
"If I hadn't seen it today, even I wouldn't have thought that if it were allowed to develop, it would threaten the foundation of the Wei Dynasty."
"And his comments on the current imperial bureaucracy are absolutely spot-on."
"Song Gongwen, your talent surpasses mine by a thousand times!"
As he spoke, Zhang Zhengming stood up excitedly.
Looking at Song Gongwen in front of him, his eyes were full of admiration.
As a great scholar of the time and the chief minister of the cabinet for many years, he could naturally see how powerful "The Policy of National Security of the Great Wei" was.
At least I can't write it myself.
But he was sure.
If we carry out reforms and govern the country as written above.
It will definitely allow the Wei Dynasty to reach several new heights.
Especially the many disadvantages listed above.
He hadn't thought of this, so how could he not admire it?
"This... Your Excellency, the Grand Tutor, is too kind to praise me. I do not deserve it."
When Song Gongwen heard this, he was immediately startled and stood up and bowed. He knew his writing was good, but he couldn't help but feel a little flustered when he heard such praise from Zhang Zhengming, the Grand Tutor respected by countless scholars.
"No, you deserve it." Zhang Zhengming said seriously, but suddenly sighed and blamed himself a little: "It's a pity that my knowledge was too shallow in the past."
"I've always thought you were not only a sycophant, but also had mediocre abilities, so I haven't discovered your potential."
"Otherwise, with you here, the national strength of our Great Wei would have increased by at least several times."
The reason he blamed himself was that there were talented people around him.
I didn't even dig it out.
This evaluation was beyond Song Gongwen's imagination.
But he quickly came to his senses, thought for a moment, and continued, "Actually, I'm also grateful for the experiences I've had over the years. Without them, I wouldn't have been able to write this national security policy. So, Master Taifu, you don't have to blame yourself."
Song Gongwen was telling the truth. He had not been in officialdom for many years, nor had he had any experience of coming into contact with the common people since he became the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple.
It is simply impossible to write all of this.
Zhang Zhengming thought about it and immediately nodded in agreement.
Immediately, with a smile on his face, he couldn't help but say, "From now on, you don't have to call me Taifu."
"Ah?" Song Gongwen was stunned, completely not understanding what the other party meant.
"I remember that when you took the imperial examination, I was the chief examiner, right?"
"So, logically speaking, you can call me teacher." Zhang Zhengming stroked his beard and said.
"Master Taifu..." Song Gongwen was a little confused and his body was shaking.
"You're still calling me Master Taifu?"
"Teacher!"
Song Gongwen's eyes moistened, like a student who had been misguided for many years and finally received recognition from his teacher...
"Yeah!" Zhang Zhengming was also very pleased. Regardless of other things, based on the talent shown by Song Gongwen in "The Strategies for the Security of the Wei Dynasty", he was worthy of being called a teacher. He even thought that he had gained a little advantage.
Then, the two began to have a long conversation, ranging from poetry and songs to the philosophy of life and state governance.
Zhang Zhengming was very happy because he hadn't had such a satisfying chat with someone for a long time.
Song Gongwen was very happy because it was the first time for him to be so close to his admired teacher.
Until the third quarter of the morning.
Zhang Zhengming suddenly spoke up, "Official document, you didn't come to me just to read this national security policy, did you?"
"Yes... yes!" The latter just remembered the real purpose of this trip and told it all immediately.
"So, you want my support to accomplish something big?"
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