"An Yi, you asked me to teach you how to be an official, but my teacher is not good at being a teacher. I have never liked to form party parties, and I rarely attend party gatherings, and I have always regarded myself as an isolated minister. Most of the disciples I taught have no contact, not to mention that more than ten years have passed, I really can't find someone suitable for your aide. People's hearts are easy to change, and it is easy for you to recruit unfamiliar people."

Just now, Jiang Anyi had already put aside the matter and said with a smile: "I am lucky to get it, but I am lucky to lose it. No matter what position I hold in this time, students should do their jobs in a solid manner, be fair and honest, but only want to be ashamed of it."

Fan Yanzhong said: "As an official, he will benefit the people, and he will live up to what he has learned in his life. An Yi did this better than being a teacher. He cannot guide you in your own way of being an official, but he has some thoughts about the failure of being an official. The ring of overturning the boat may be for your reference."

Jiang Anyi sat upright, leaned forward slightly, staring at Master Fan, listening with his ears.

"At the time, I was a teacher who claimed to be smart and talented, criticized the government and criticized the people, and said sharp words, and did not know how to give in when fighting with others, so that I made enemies everywhere and everyone looked at me. Not only did I not be vigilant, but I also believed that it was a mediocre person who was not hindered by others. Now, when I think about it, the matter of the dispute back then was mostly a blind eye and didn't know the mistakes. The first point that a teacher should say is to be honest."

Fan Yanzhong stared at Jiang Anyi's eyes and said, "An Yi, you are a three-yuan master, and you are praised as a cixian. You are an official and have outstanding achievements and are smarter than ordinary people. The capital is not comparable to that of various forces. There are many people who secretly hate you. The wood is in the forest, and the wind will destroy it. The dark wind you have to face is hard to guard against. Although the emperor favors you, as the emperor, you must take into account all aspects and cannot deal with everything impartially. Being in suspicion and hatred, you must stick to your ethics and ambitions, and never show off your sharpness. The Master is quick to act and slow to speak. As a teacher, you must listen more, do more, and speak less, and not show off your verbal advantage. No matter how people are short of others, as the saying goes: The sea embraces all rivers, and tolerate is great, and people are tolerant, and it is easy to make plans. Sometimes you might as well deliberately show weakness and be more forbearable."

Jiang Anyi nodded and blurted out: "It's rare to be confused."

"It's rare to be confused", Fan Yanzhong repeated it and praised: "These four words are deeply rooted in the true meaning of the word "simple". An Yi has already understood the truth, but it is easy to know and difficult to do. An Yi should remind himself from time to time."

Fan Shiben picked up the tea and moistened his throat, and continued, "The second point is not to speak too straightforwardly. I offended the king because I was straightforward and had to return home." Fan Yanzhong sighed: "At the beginning of being reprimanded, I was depressed and thought that the emperor was a foolish monarch, and I was surrounded by slanderous ministers. I believed that he was suspicious, and was loyal and denied, and I had no way to serve the country."

Jiang Anyi remembered that when he first met Mr. Fan, he was like a hedgehog, with spikes all over his body erected and angry all day long. It was considered a person who hated him. Later, he was moved by the storm he chanted and changed his mind. He encouraged him to write a book and turned his attention to establishing words and morality.

"Accompanying the king is like accompanying the tiger, and his loyal words are unpleasant. Today, I am a wise king and I am very favored by you. However, when you advise the king, you should also pay attention to your words and not be alone and seek fame. Being a teacher does not mean that you are a slander who complies with the king's will, but that you can learn from the lessons of your teacher. When advising the king, you might as well be more polite." Fan Yanzhong smiled and said, "I often criticized the emperor for his mistakes in person, and spoke frankly, and was so angry that the emperor was so angry that he was so angry that he was so angry that he was faced with the emperor."

He is so beautiful that he always has the intention of directly admonishing and seeking fame. Speaking of which, the emperor is very tolerant of me, but now he thinks about right and wrong, and it is difficult to distinguish right and wrong."

"Wei Yishen did a good job in this regard. He has been the only prime minister for more than ten years, assisting the emperor and the chief officials to maintain the stability of the court. He thought he was good at mixing things up, unable to argue according to reason, and had no achievements. Now he knows that Wei Xiang is not easy. If I were prime ministers, I would probably have chaos in the court in less than half a year. If An Yi could become a prime minister in the future, he might as well think about Wei Yishen's way of becoming a prime minister. As for Confucius, I was not familiar with him, and this person's actions were smooth and there were advantages. The Master said that there must be my teacher in the three people's journey, and learning is endless, and An Yi should encourage him."

Jiang Anyi nodded, and Fan Yanzhong sighed: "The power of the emperor cannot be provoked. The method of infringing on the right direction of the emperor is not worthy of being accused of. It not only damages the emperor's majesty and harms his own future and life. The most important thing is that it is useless. As a teacher, he often thinks that if he gave advice in the past, he might be able to listen with the emperor's character. Perhaps he could stay in the capital for a few more years. However, good and bad luck are unpredictable. If he did not return home, I would not accept An Yi, nor would I write "Yunshuitan Talk", nor would I have been as enlightened as today."

Fan Yanzhong rolled up his chaotic white beard and looked at Jiang Anyi and said comfortably. Jiang Anyi stood up and bowed and said, "It is Anyi's blessing to meet Mr. Fan."

Motivating Jiang Anyi to sit down, Fan Yanzhong continued: "Qu Gao and Wu, Jing Gao is not popular among the world. The officialdom in the capital is mixed with fish and dragons, so it is not easy to gain a foothold. Anyi is more strong in dealing with people and affairs. He offended the aristocratic family because of the Qing Dynasty. When he was in the Ministry of Rites, he was coldly treated and excluded. Although he had been in the Ministry of Rites for nearly ten years, he may not have any recessions. He must be mentally prepared for this."

"Hahahahaha," Fan Yanzhong laughed out loud and said, "Being a teacher is just a talk on paper. He was a character who was personally disgusted by dogs. Soft can overcome hardness, and it would be better not to say the great truth of being light and dust."

After a moment of silence, Fan Yanzhong pushed away the chair and stood up. The moonlight fell on his silver hair, like frost and snow. Staring at Jiang Anyi, Fan Yanzhong said solemnly: "Anyi, what my teacher really hopes to see is a progressive and unforgettable heart. At that time, you told the teacher that the wish in this life is to protect your family, protect your relatives and friends, and then protect the people of the world. I don't know how many bold words you have heard in this life. When I was old, I felt that what you said was the most appropriate. A person could not even maintain his family, and how could he talk about governing the country and pacifying the world. So it is rare to be confused. These four words are said from you. The teacher is happy with your understanding, and he is also worried that you will become really confused after being confused for a long time. If you become a person who only knows how to be an official and ignores the lives and death of the people, then the teacher will feel deeply uneasy even if he dies."

Jiang Anyi stood up and said solemnly: "Students remember the teachings of their sir, and they will never dare to let them be ashamed."

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In Lijiabao, Anyi, under the guidance of Tong'er's second brother Li Donghai, Jiang Anyi went to Jishantang. The fort was built in the streets. The road was lined with the Li family members who looked at the new son-in-law. Tong'er was the pearl in Lijiabao's hand. His husband was the top scholar and was appointed as the governor of Huazhou. Who wouldn't be curious about taking a look?

His ears were filled with the "twittering" and talking about the head. Jiang Anyi, who was used to the big scenes, still felt a little embarrassed. Li Donghai, who was standing beside him, was very energetic. He secretly revealed the news of Jiang Anyi's visit. He intended to let the clan members see his strong brother-in-law, which would greatly enhance the second wife's right to speak in the clan.

Li Mingde and Li Mingxing (Tong'er's father), elders from several clans welcomed Jiang Anyi in front of Jishan Hall. Logically, they were elders and just had to wait in the house. However, Li Mingde disagreed with the public and said that Jiang Anyi was not only the son-in-law of the Li family, but also an important partner in the Li family's business, and could not be taken slowly.

As the patriarch, Li Mingde has firmly controlled the Li clan, and no one dared not to listen to his words. Last time, Li Shicheng sent Li Dongxiang and Li Donghai to Huazhou to do business failure. The eldest brother Li Mingxing (the minister of Taipu Temple) in Beijing wrote to support him in rectification of clan affairs. Li Mingde took advantage of the opportunity to idle the sixth, eighth and younger generation of people who supported Li Shicheng, and replaced a group of old people who did not take him seriously, and quickly established his own team.

Li Mingde knew that he was not his boss in his business, so he handed over the business in the clan to his second brother Li Mingxing again. With Tong'er's relationship, the Li family's business went to the Western Regions through Huazhou. The Li family lived in Jiangnan for many years, and silk, porcelain, and tea were the strengths of the family's business, and these things were very popular in the Western Regions. In two years, the Li family made more than one million taels of money. The family got rid of the deteriorating situation, and the century-old tree regained its vitality. Li Mingde established the reputation of the clan leader.

Near noon, the sun shines directly on Jishan Hall. This old house with a history of hundreds of years has just been repaired. The stone lotus vat in the middle of the yard is simple and clumsy. A few bright lotus flowers poked their heads out of the green leaves. They are exquisite and cute. The pillars with tung oil are shining bright wood in the sun. The carefully carved figures on the ebony windows and the flower decorations silently tell the profound background of the family.

Hearing the noise gradually approaching, Li Mingde rolled his beard and jumped slightly, saying that there was a grudge between the Li family and Jiang Anyi. When Yu Zhijie led Jiang Anyi and others to fight for the land in the Qing Dynasty of Renzhou, Jianfeng pointed directly at the Li family. His father, Li Zhiyou, died of anger after his defeat in the fight, and the Li family faced the crisis of decline.

Although the root cause lies in the emperor, Yu Zhijie, Jiang Anyi and others spared no effort as minions. In order to deal with it, the Li family also used some shameful means. Jiang Anyi was almost attacked and died. The two sides had a deep grudge that year, and Tong'er's marriage was blocked and depressed. Later, Empress Wang gave her a marriage, and Li Mingxing wrote a letter to say that it was amazing. On behalf of the Li family, he agreed to marry Tong'er to Jiang Anyi as a concubine. The Li family used Tong'er to do business to the Western Regions and resolved the economic power of the Li family. The business exchanges eased the grudge between the Li family and Jiang Anyi a lot.

This time Jiang Anyi visited the door, which was a good opportunity to further resolve hatred. As the leader of the clan, he had to look at things from the long run and lead the family to the long run. Li Mingde knew that he could not be entangled in the hatred he had back then. His eldest brother (Li Mingxing) also told himself in the letter that making friends with Jiang Anyi can bring at least thirty or forty years to the Li family.

With his beard slowly rolled, Li Mingde's eyes were clear and sharp. He could change the situation where the Li family was in danger in twenty years, and even upgrade the Li family's ranking among the aristocratic families by two or three. Twenty years later, it will be the next patriarch's business. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. All he could do was to choose a good successor for the family.
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