Chapter 586: Comparison is the thief of anger, Doctor of Craftsmanship
Chapter 586: Comparison is the thief of anger, Doctor of Craftsmanship
Liu Sili's residence is located on Guangfeng Street in Dagongfang.
This is also where the rich and powerful live.
But unlike Zhangde Street, the powerful people living here are all "remnants of the previous dynasty."
The location of Liu Mansion is extremely prominent.
Almost in the center is No. 20 Guangfeng Street.
The entrance to the house is extremely spacious, even wider than the gates of Zhangde Street that were built later.
Two stone lions sit quietly at the door, exuding majesty.
The house has five entrances.
Although no one has lived there for more than ten years, there are always people cleaning it.
When everyone came here, they felt a sense of nobility coming towards them.
It was not until this time that Guo Yang, the head of the Ministry of Personnel who had followed, suddenly realized what was going on.
This Mr. Liu who came from the borderland,
Perhaps it is not just because of his status as Lord Lu's father-in-law.
But he himself was born into a wealthy family,
You don't need to look closely to know that the house in front of you is the property of the nobles of the previous dynasty.
After Liu Sili came here, he remained silent.
He just stood at the door and stared quietly. The old servant beside him also felt touched.
The movements of packing up slowed down, and they also watched quietly.
After an unknown amount of time, the steward sighed and spoke in a deep voice:
"Master, we haven't been here for nearly thirty years."
Liu Sili thought carefully and nodded gently:
"Twenty-seven years, when I was still a child,
I vaguely remember that the world was in chaos and people were in panic.
My father took me back to my hometown in Liaodong to escape the disaster.
Almost thirty years have passed, and the world has finally settled down.”
"Yes, you were less than twenty years old at that time."
The steward also showed emotion, his gray beard shining in the sunlight.
It is pale and fluttering in the wind.
Guo Yang, who was standing by, felt his eyebrows twitching wildly, and was deeply moved by his words and actions.
There is no doubt that they all point to one direction when looking at the person in front of them - an aristocratic family.
Those noble families from the previous dynasties who live in seclusion in the city may have a long history!
According to what Lord Liu beside me said, his family is in Liaodong?
Guo Yang's heart became alert, and a vague sense of bitterness began to spread.
If a family from such a good place saves for a hundred years, there is no telling how much wealth they will have.
And how much money does Lord Liu next to him have?
Before he could think carefully,
The steward ordered someone to come forward and open the door.
Liu Sili stood at the door, looked at Guo Yang and made a gesture of invitation:
"Open the door to welcome guests. The Liu Mansion has not opened its doors for 27 years. Thank you, Lord Guo, for welcoming you today."
For some reason, Guo Yang, the head of the Ministry of Personnel, suddenly felt honored at this moment.
"Master Liu, you are too polite. This is official business and not worth mentioning."
"Please." Liu Sili said with a smile.
The two of them stopped being polite and walked into Liu's mansion together.
Guo Yang was shocked when he saw the decoration and layout inside.
"This layout and these decorations would be considered a first-rate wealthy family even in the Yuan Dynasty."
The house in front of me is much larger than the ordinary five-courtyard house.
At least the courtyard in front of the main hall is more than twice as large as the courtyard of the five-story house.
When entering the mansion, there is only one feeling, that is emptiness.
This also conforms to the aesthetic taste of the Yuan nobles.
Because their ancestors have always lived on the grassland,
I like grandeur and spaciousness.
Many buildings, cities, and even houses built by the Yuan Dynasty
They all have a distinctive feature, which is that they are big.
Even if you are prepared in your heart,
After Guo Yang followed Liu Sili to the main hall, he was still stunned by its spaciousness.
The north-south span was very large, and Guo Yang felt like he had entered the Ministry of Personnel.
Moreover, the height of the house is more than half that of ordinary mansions, and the main beam above is thick.
Guo Yang measured it carefully a few times and it should be a precious wood that was thicker than himself.
There are not many furnitures in the house, only tables, chairs, benches and screens.
And most of them are just for show.
Because the house has been uninhabited for a long time,
All decorations and furniture will become fragile.
In some uninhabited houses, the furniture is mostly made of durable solid wood.
Even if the damage is not too serious, you can just replace it when the time comes.
"Sir Liu, today I have finally opened your eyes.
I didn’t expect that Lord Liu is such a hidden talent.”
Liu Sili pursed his lips and smiled lightly, his expression indifferent.
While watching the many waiters busy wiping the tables and chairs, and setting out teacups, fruit plates and other utensils,
He said with a smile:
"Master Guo, this is the grace of our ancestors, and has nothing to do with me.
It’s just a place to stay.”
Guo Yang pursed his lips slightly, feeling a little powerless in his heart.
"You really can't compare people. The more you compare, the more frightening it becomes."
He clearly remembered that when he first arrived in the capital,
They still live in the backyard of ordinary people.
After saving up his salary for several years, he bought a small courtyard with two entrances.
Still in the west
Every morning we had to set out one hour in advance to go to the imperial city.
Now, the Grand Workshop is only a few steps away from the Imperial City.
It takes only 25 minutes by carriage to get there, so there is plenty of time.
That's all.
As a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel, he is already an extremely honorable person among the fifth-rank officials.
Even so, it would be a long time before he could be promoted to the fourth rank.
At least they have to go through three processes: outsourcing, transfer back, and promotion.
After ten years of trying, there is only a slight possibility.
The person in front of him was just a fifth-rank prefect of a small town, and was in the northernmost border area.
It is kept at the bottom of the box in the Ministry of Personnel's documents and no one will look at it.
But now, he has stepped into the central government and served as the Minister of the Ministry of Rites.
Guo Yang knew that this step alone might take him a lifetime to complete.
With emotion, the two of them took their seats one by one.
This time, Guo Yang's face looked more serious and cautious.
Liu Sili is well aware of this change.
This is also the reason why he decided to live in this mansion.
When you are out, clothes make the man, and saddles make the horse.
Officials from other places came to the capital and wanted to be respected.
It is foolish to show off your wealth directly. The right way is to demonstrate your wealth through external objects.
Being secretive and pretending to be profound will only make people look down on you.
At this time, Liu Sili smiled and said:
"Master Guo, this official has just arrived in the capital.
I met you before I even met my son-in-law. It's what they call fate.
Where is Lord Guo from?"
"Reporting to the Lord, I am from Jiangxi, and my family has a few acres of thin land.
My parents often worked in workshops and had some skills.”
Seeing him reveal his family background so clearly,
Liu Sili nodded repeatedly and said with emotion:
"Jiangxi is great, with beautiful mountains and rivers, and it also produces porcelain.
Although I have never been to Jiangxi,
But my father had been to Jingdezhen, and he told me,
Jingdezhen is close to Poyang Lake, and people can make a good living by selling porcelain, and it is also a very livable place.”
Guo Yang smiled and responded: "Your Excellency is from Liaodong?"
Liu Sili did not hide it and nodded slightly:
“Our ancestors lived in Liaodong during the Song Dynasty.
Therefore, in the Yuan Dynasty, he finally became a farming and reading family and got a job as an official.
But later he fell into decline, had no official position, and could only stay at home.
It was not until the establishment of the Ming Dynasty that I was able to obtain an official position.
After all, I was able to come to the capital because of my son-in-law.
If he had not made great contributions and won the favor of the emperor,
I may still be in a remote place, blowing cold wind and eating sand."
Guo Yang looked enlightened, as if he understood something.
But he didn't dare to believe it completely.
Because the world was in chaos during the Yuan Dynasty,
In order to avoid liquidation, many officials took the initiative to return to their hometowns and became wealthy.
First, to avoid disasters in the court, and second, to avoid disasters from chaos.
However, this type of people often reappear after the chaos ends.
"Master Liu, Master Lu has caused quite a stir in the capital recently.
Hou Bu Tang asked me to come and meet you just to tell you about this matter."
Liu Sili's face was solemn: "I'm all ears."
“In the Ministry of Industry, finding problems is more important than solving them.
Similarly, if you students can govern a region in the future and experience things firsthand,
First of all, you must learn to find problems.
As for how to solve the problem after discovering it.
My idea is very simple.
Let’s first solve whether there is one or not, and then solve the problem of whether it is good or not! ”
“When it comes to problems, having a solution is better than having no solution, and a good solution is better than a bad solution.”
“It may sound a bit awkward,
But you are all well-read students, so you should be able to understand it."
"Well, today is the first time I will teach you as a doctor of craftsmanship. I hope you will find it inspiring."
In the Imperial College Hall, Lu Yunyi stood at the front.
There are two brass trumpets in front of him.
The sound spreads throughout the hall through the speakers.
The hall was packed with people, and his voice could be heard.
Although the class was over, there was still complete silence.
Many clerks and officials from the Ministry of Works who were listening to the lecture frowned in thought, and so did the students.
Thanks to his connections, Yang Shiqi was able to sit in the front seat. He lowered his head in thought, muttering to himself:
“Found the problem.”
Xia Yuanji was at the back.
His focus is on the phrase "First solve whether it exists, then solve whether it is good."
At the head, Lu Yunyi ignored them.
Instead, he picked up the document in his hand and walked to the back hall, where a group of guards were already waiting.
Song Ne, the Imperial College's chief academician, laughed with satisfaction without waiting for Lu Yunyi to approach:
"Well, well, well, Master Lu's lecture today was a wake-up call.
The last two sentences are very thought-provoking to me.”
Lu Yunyi showed a bit of fatigue on his face and bowed respectfully:
"Mr. Song, thank you for your praise. Yun Yi just recounted everything he heard and saw.
Many senior officials in the Ministry of Industry understand this principle.
Many students in the Imperial College are still young and ignorant.
As you gain more experience in the world, you will naturally be able to draw your own conclusions. "
Song Na's beard was gray, and he stroked it while saying:
"Master Lu, don't be too modest. There is often only a thin layer of window paper between the Tao and the art.
If no one points it out, they may never figure it out in their lifetime.
In today's class, although Mr. Lu is a doctor of craftsmanship,
But what they are talking about are the principles of being an official and a human being.
On behalf of many students, I would like to thank Master Lu."
Song Na actually stood there and bowed to Lu Yunyi.
This action made Lu Yunyi's eyebrows twitch wildly, and he hurried forward to support him.
"Mr. Song, please don't do this.
You are highly respected. If this matter gets out, Yun Yi will be scolded by countless people. "
After saying this, Lu Yunyi looked around with lingering fear and breathed a sigh of relief:
"Fortunately, this is the inner hall and no one can see it."
“Hahahahaha, interesting and interesting.”
Seeing him like this, Song Na suddenly laughed:
"No wonder the officials in the court praise you so much, it turns out you are such a wonderful person.
To be honest, I like dealing with you young people.
But many young people often look at the old man's identity,
They are stiff and pretentious, and are far less authentic than you, Lord Lu."
Lu Yunyi laughed:
"Mr. Song, you are already over 70 years old, this is the age when you can do whatever you want.
You are in a high position of power, so you can act without any scruples.
But those young people are different. Your words can decide their life or death.
If they are too casual, you might be unhappy again."
"Oh?"
Song Na was stunned, then his mouth quickly widened, and his clear eyes were filled with smiles:
"You kid, you hit the nail on the head.
Not bad
No wonder my granddaughter talks about you all day long at home.
The old man asked her, what's good about you?
She always says this is good, that is good, everything is good, but she never says your handwriting is bad. "
"Uh"
Lu Yunyi looked embarrassed and cursed inwardly, "The old man never waits too long to take revenge!"
Seeing this, Song Na laughed triumphantly.
I took a few thick documents from the waiter and handed them over:
"I know you are busy with official duties, and it is my fault for forcing you to go to the Imperial College.
These calligraphy works are my apology gifts to you.
If you have time, just write a word or two. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have time.
When I remember something, I'll write it down.
You have a long life ahead of you, so even if you write once every few days or months,
When you reach my age, you will have written a lot, and I don’t believe that your handwriting can’t be improved.”
Lu Yunyi blinked and pretended to think.
He soon realized that Song Na was telling him the truth about accumulating little by little.
"Thank you Mr. Song for your advice. Yun Yi understands."
Song Na regained his calm demeanor and nodded gently, his face full of expectation:
"Your official position is much higher than mine now.
The affairs in question are all important to the court, so it is difficult for me to say anything about these.
But I just want to tell you one thing.
You have to walk steadily and don't be impatient, there is still a long way to go.
Temporary gains and losses will not affect the follow-up.
Some things that seem extremely serious now, even make you lose your appetite,
Ten or twenty years later,
They are all just floating clouds, and will even become blurred in memory.
At that time, you will feel the present you,
Why would there be such behavior? It is simply unreasonable.
This is the truth that I have only understood in recent years.
Of course, when I was an official in Gu Yuan, I worked very hard to get a position.
But before I could work hard, the court was gone.
At that time, I felt that life might be like this, gloomy.
Now that I think about it, I am really stupid. How could I have such a stupid idea? "
"I cannot see the true face of Mount Lu because I am already in it." Lu Yunyi also felt a little emotional.
Song Na nodded:
"That's what I mean. I know that the disturbances of the past few days have had some impact on you.
But you can't neglect my granddaughter."
"What does this have to do with Miss Song?"
Lu Yunyi was stunned for a moment, then slowly turned his head with an expression of disbelief.
Song Na pulled his beard:
"Ever since that little girl Deng Lingyun moved into your house, my granddaughter has been losing her appetite.
She doesn't complain to her father, but comes to complain to me all day long.
The chess and card room you opened together is now very popular.
Haven’t been there for some time?”
Lu Yunyi thought about it and seemed that he had never been there since he took Deng Lingyun here.
"Mr. Song, Yun Yi is busy with official duties and the company is about to open. He really doesn't have time."
"Alright, alright, I'm old enough to know what you're thinking.
I have also understood it these days.
You are the type who would rather let others down than be let down by others.
But you don’t know that this kind of ruthlessness is exactly what I like, and Wan’er is no exception.
So, I took so much trouble to invite you to the Imperial College today.
One is to give a lecture, and the other is to tell you not to neglect Wan'er.
As for what Song Lin told you, I also know.
Don't pay attention to him. He has become stupid from studying too much."
This made Lu Yunyi feel very embarrassed.
The old man in front of me really has no taboos and speaks like this about his own son.
Taking a deep breath, Lu Yunyi took the opportunity to say:
"Mr. Song, it's a rare opportunity for us to meet today. Yun Yi has something to ask of you, but I don't know if I should say it or not."
"explain."
"The business will open in three days, but the inscription on the plaque has not yet been decided.
Yun Yi would like to ask you to help write a plaque to add some literary flavor."
Song Na was a little surprised, and cursed at Lu Yunyi:
"You are confused, kid. Why are you asking me to write this instead of asking His Majesty to write it?"
But soon, Song Na took a breath.
He looked at Lu Yunyi with some surprise, his eyes narrowed, and a look of sudden realization appeared on his face:
"You are quite a smart kid."
Lu Yunyi looked helpless and sighed:
"Mr. Song, Your Majesty is the ninth-fifth ruler.
All they did were for the country and the people, and they were loved by the people.
But he is not welcomed by the powerful and businessmen, let alone among the scholars.
The business firms are all doing business with the rich and powerful.
Once your majesty's calligraphy is hung up, some people will naturally be excluded.
This is not good and does not conform to the principles of doing business."
"Why do I feel like I've been fooled?"
Song Na frowned, recalling that when he went to the Governor's Mansion to invite him, he made all kinds of excuses.
Now that I think about it, it seems like I was the one who suffered a loss.
"Mr. Song, if you don't write,
I will report this to His Majesty, and then His Majesty will issue an order."
Song Na was not angry, he just pulled his beard:
"So, you have to write it inside and outside, so I'll do you a favor, old man.
I will send the plaque to your house later and I will think about what to write on it."
Lu Yunyi smiled:
"Thank you, Mr. Song."
At this time, the two had already reached the gate of the Imperial College. Song Na waved his hand and patted his waist:
"Let's go. I've already walked you here. I'm really tired."
"That kid, please leave."
Lu Yunyi walked out of the Imperial College, having solved a big problem, and felt relieved.
At this time, the guards waiting at the door hurried over.
"Sir, Magistrate Liu has arrived in the capital."
"Liu Zhizhou? Who is that?"
Lu Yunyi looked puzzled, but soon realized that it was his father-in-law.
"Where are the people so soon?"
"In the Liu Mansion on Guangfeng Street in the Grand Workshop."
"Walk."
(End of this chapter)