Everyone's eyes followed Fang Zhengyi's figure. After he took two steps, he turned sideways to everyone and spoke.
"Alas... there was a man whose family had been officials for three generations. However, because his ancestors were honest and unwilling to go along with the corrupt, his family fell into poverty, leaving only an ancestral house granted by the emperor, and his descendants became merchants."
After hearing Fang Zheng's words, everyone was confused and exchanged glances with each other.
Li Yuanzhao was surprised and said, "I have heard of this incident. The late emperor once granted a house to a Hanlin official. I heard that the house was very large and the location was very good. Later, the Hanlin official was vindicated after the investigation by the current emperor."
"But since this person's ancestors were honest officials, why don't their descendants study hard and revive the family tradition?"
Fang Zheng sniffed, a look of pain flashed across his face. He looked up at the sky and said, "When he was fifteen, he traveled all over the country to study, looking for teachers and friends. He always wanted to serve the country and bring peace to the people. But now, he is already in his forties, and he has achieved nothing. In the end, he can only have lofty ambitions in vain, and tears in his heart."
By the end of his speech, there was already a hint of sobs in his voice.
Many people have suddenly realized something.
Li Yuanzhao pretended to be amazed and asked, "Who is that person you are talking about?!"
Fang Zhengyi returned to his seat dejectedly, closed his eyes, and two tears slowly flowed down the corners of his eyes.
"I dare not hide the truth... It is exactly me!"
"Ah!?" The whole courtyard was in uproar.
Fang Zhengyi sighed and said, "I originally wanted to serve as an official in the court, but the atmosphere in the court has changed drastically."
"The court valued science over the teachings of the Holy Spirit, which led to repeated failures in the imperial examinations and frustration."
"I have long wanted to find a group of knowledgeable people to speak out and change the atmosphere of our Dajing. I didn't expect to meet so many like-minded people today. I am grateful and lost my composure for a moment. I hope you can forgive me!"
The descendant of an honest official! He was persecuted! His descendants fell into poverty! He still devoted himself to serving the country!
As bombshells dropped one after another, the scholars present, who were not very rational to begin with, were physically exhausted and after drinking, their eyes began to reveal indignation, emotion...all kinds of emotions.
Li Yuanzhao stood up suddenly and said excitedly, "Hey! Why didn't you tell me earlier? Brother Tang, tell me, what should I do?"
When he shouted, the crowd couldn't help but hold their breath.
Fang Zheng said, "To be honest, I have had some thoughts in my mind for a long time. When I saw the scene in front of the Jianye Marquis' Mansion today, I felt something was wrong."
"Everyone is acting too impulsively and without any rules. Nothing can be accomplished without rules, just like a pile of loose sand and an open hand."
"If you want to be powerful, you have to clench your fist, plan carefully, and put your strength into one hole, then you can accomplish things."
Many people nodded secretly, saying that this was true. They were too impulsive in their previous actions and as a result, there was no effect at all.
"I am a humble person. My original idea was to find like-minded people to form a Shengsheng Society. Shengsheng advocates the holy learning, abides by the holy teachings, and revives the holy words. The so-called society is a gathering of knowledgeable people in the world, with the same voice and momentum and the same response."
"So, first we should establish the Xingsheng Society, then set up the charter, and then we should plan it step by step and practice it diligently, and then we can start the path of self-strengthening for Dajing."
Li Yuanzhao clapped his hands crazily: "Great, great, Brother Tang! Now is the time for heroes to emerge, the tide has turned, it's the perfect time."
Then he raised his arms and shouted, "Everyone! Everyone! Everyone present here today has come for the same purpose. Since Brother Tang already has a plan in mind, how about establishing the Xingsheng Society here today?"
Most people were thrilled.
Someone asked loudly: "So what exactly should Xingshenghui do and what should it do?"
Fang Zheng stood up and said loudly: "The purpose is still the current purpose, which is to petition the court to abolish the evil doctrine advocated by Fang Zhengyi, and then strive for the title of supplementary admission to the imperial examination for you. First of all, we must unite together and elect a president."
"Then I will contact my friends in the government to find out the trends, and on the other hand, I will attract more knowledgeable people from the public to join us. In the process of growth, we will continue to formulate flexible and detailed plans."
"When the opportunity comes, we will unify our deployment and actions. As for the more specific details... I'm sorry, I can't go into details now."
"Although I consider you all my friends, to be frank, there may be some people with weak wills among us. Once a traitor appears among us, the court will definitely take action against us. Therefore, we must uphold the principles of confidentiality and loyalty, and not share with anyone other than those in the meeting. I hope you can understand this."
"Now that everyone has had enough to eat and drink, and is interested in the comparison, I propose that we form the Xingsheng Society. Those who agree to join me, Tang, please stand up!"
As soon as the words fell, dozens of people stood up without hesitation.
Not for anything else! Just for a righteous man like Tang Bohu, I have received his kindness and I must support him!
Once these dozens of people moved, the others could no longer sit still and stood up one after another.
We came here originally for this purpose, and there is nothing wrong with us forming an organization now. Besides, everyone else has stood up, so what's the point of me sitting there?
Even if it's because they don't want to be isolated, no one wants to sit down.
Within a few minutes, the yard was filled with people, and even Zhou Maoxue stood up reluctantly.
Fang Zheng laughed when he saw this: "Great, great! If everyone has this attitude, how can we not accomplish great things?!"
"Since everyone has 'fought' together in front of the Marquis' Mansion, you must have known each other. How about you all jointly elect a president today?"
Li Yuanzhao shouted, "What else is there to choose from? Brother Tang is full of ambition, has a plan in mind, and is both civil and military! Now we all have food, drink and clothing provided by Brother Tang. I think Brother Tang is the best candidate for the position of president!"
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