Zheng Sen still had a kind attitude towards those acquaintances, but the attitude of those feudal lords towards Zheng Sen was much more respectful than when he was still in Japan. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 The feudal priest surnamed Kobayashi stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Zheng Yu, Lord Monarch has sent me here to greet you and welcome you back to Japan. ”

"Thank you." Zheng Sen also returned the courtesy, "After a few years, Zheng Sen has not missed his mother and the gentlemen, but today he can finally see you again." ”

After speaking, he turned to Dong You and the others and introduced them in Chinese: "These are all clansmen of the Pingcheng Domain, and they are all my elders, and when I was in the Pingcheng Domain, they were all taken care of by them. This is Mr. Kobayashi, this is Mr. Sato, and this is Mr. *. ”

Then he turned around and introduced to Xiao Lin and the others: "This is Dong You, the concubine Li." Xiao Lin and the others also hurriedly greeted them.

That Xiao Lin said again: "When Zheng Yu left Japan, he was still a teenager, but now when he comes back, he is already a learned Confucian. The changes in the world are emotional. Zheng Ji's masterpiece is popular in our country, and the lord of the domain reads it and admires it. It is said that even the shogun and the adults in Kyoto read it and were amazed. The lord of the feudal lord said that Zheng Ji was here, but it was just time to come to the door to ask for advice. It's just that Zheng Yu only arrived today, and he must be reunited with his mother and younger brother, so he won't bother much. After two days, Zheng Ji was free, and the lord of the domain would come to ask for advice. ”

Zheng Sen also hurriedly replied: "The lord of the domain is Zheng Sen's elder, how dare Zheng Sen work for the lord of the domain, and when he sees his mother and younger brother today, Zheng Sen will go to see the lord of the domain tomorrow." ”

Dong You and the others got into the carriage, but Zheng Sen did not get on the horse, but walked on foot with Xiaolin and the others. After a while, he arrived at the courtyard where his mother, Tagawa, lived. Compared to a few years ago, the yard has expanded significantly, and although the houses have not changed much, the paint on the doors is new, and the tiles on the houses are newly paved.

There was a group of people standing outside the gate of the courtyard, and in the middle was a middle-aged woman, that is, Zheng Sen's mother, Tagawa Shi, on her left stood a tall young man, but it was Zheng Sen's younger brother Tagawa Nanaemon, and to her right stood an old man, who was Zheng Sen's maternal grandfather Weng Yihuang. He seems to be a lot older than he was a few years ago.

Zheng Sen hurriedly stepped forward a few steps, knelt down in front of the Tagawa clan and said, "Mother, Fusong is back." ”

Tian Chuan didn't speak, just stroked the top of Zheng Sen's head with his hand, and after a long while, he said, "I've grown up a lot, and I'm already a man." Okay, get up, let my mother see if you've grown taller over the years. ”

Zheng Sen stood up with tears on his face, and now he was much taller than Tagawa.

Tian Chuan stretched out his hand to help Zheng Sen wipe away his tears, then looked up at Zheng Sen and said, "China's water and soil really support people, and now you are still much taller than your younger brother." ”

Zheng Sen turned his head to look at Nanazaemon and said with a smile: "My brother has grown a lot taller over the years. ”

Nanazaemon hurriedly saluted and said, "Brother." ”

Zheng Sen hurriedly greeted his grandfather again, and then introduced his wife to the Tagawa clan. Although the Tagawa clan had long known that his son had married a daughter-in-law, he was still very happy to see it now. Hurriedly took out the wrapped red envelope and rewarded it to his two daughters-in-law.

"Mother, don't keep standing at the door, let my brother and them into the house." Seven Saemondo.

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At night, Zheng Sen asked Nanazaemon to come in, first asked about some things in life, and then tested his knowledge. From the Q&A, it can be seen that Nanazaemon has been very attentive to his studies over the years.

"Some time ago, the hall invited a student surnamed Lin Rusheng to give a lecture, and by the way, let me follow along." Nanazaemon replied.

"This Mr. Lin is talking about the study of Zhu Zi, right?" Zheng Sen said. From some questions and answers just now, Zheng Sen could hear many characteristics of Cheng Zhu Lixue.

"Yes. Mr. Lin disagreed with some of his eldest brother's views, but he said that he admired his talent, and if he had the opportunity, he would like to discuss Confucianism with him. Nanazaemon said, and then he asked suspiciously, "Every time I listen to Mr. Hayashi give a lecture, I always feel that Mr. Hayashi is very reasonable. But every time I read the books and letters that my eldest brother gave me, I felt that what my eldest brother said was very reasonable. But I don't know what's going on. ”

When Zheng Sen heard this, he laughed and said, "Brother, if there is a peach tree with a lot of pears on it. One said that the pears on the tree were sweet, and the other said that the pears on the tree were sour. Brother, do you think the pears on this tree are sweet or sour? ”

Nanazaemon listened, but he didn't answer, just paused for a while, but said: "I understand what the eldest brother means, but if you say that the pear is sweet or sour, you have to taste it yourself to know, and what others say may not be right." ”

Zheng Sen nodded and said, "Brother, you are very good. The pears on a tree, some are sweeter, some may be a little sourer; Some people may be more sensitive to sweetness, while others may be more sensitive to sourness. Therefore, what others say can only be a reference, as the so-called 'paper is shallow, to know this matter must be done'. The knowledge of Confucianism is not that of the Buddha, but the knowledge of entering the WTO, and the knowledge of self-cultivation and the rule of the country and the world. If you don't do self-cultivation, how can you know self-cultivation, if you don't do the things of the Qi family, how can you really know the Qi family, governing the country, and leveling the world. ”

"It's okay to cultivate the Qi family, and I dare to think about governing the country and leveling the world. It is Confucius, who is not in his position, and has no chance to level the world. "Seven Saemon.

"Brother should not be presumptuous." Zheng Sen Zhengse said, "Brother, you should zoom in, don't be limited to Japan, but see the world, and you will know that now is the time to make great achievements." Although Japan's Warring States period has ended, the Warring States period of the world has just begun. The world is not just Japan, nor is it just China, but ......," Zheng Sen drew a large circle with his hand, "but the whole world including the Netherlands, Spain, France, India, and so on. Brother, do you know my family's goal in this great warring state, or ambition. ”

Nanazaemon's eyes widened suddenly: "Brother, are you saying that my family is also participating in the battle for this great warring state?" ”

"My family has been working on this for years. As you know, my family is now at war with the Spanish and has taken their inheritance in Luzon, and now the Spanish are left in Luzon with only one city, Manila. As soon as this city is located, thousands of miles of fertile fields in Luzon have entered my home. This land is almost as large as the whole of Japan, enough to stand on its own. But that's just the beginning of my family. As for my family's goal, of course, it is not just to be a military attache and a wealthy businessman in China. ”

Nanazaemon trembled excitedly and said, "I heard that Huaxia is in the midst of internal and external troubles, and it is the time for heroes to rise. China is different from Japan, and what we pay attention to is to win the championship, is my family also ...... Ready to go to Los Angeles too? ”

"My family is a minister of the Ming Dynasty, so naturally we must abide by the way of the ministers and remove the filth for the Ming Dynasty." Zheng Sen said, "But if the destiny of heaven is in my family, my family can also be King Wen of Zhou, and even for the people of this world." ”

The overly ambitious goal of "the people of the world ...... the world" made Nanazaemon's voice tremble more and more.

"Yes, the people of the world." Zheng Sen said, "This world is very big, and everyone in our family has the opportunity to become a big name in this big world and have a territory that is about the same size as the whole of Japan." You have read my book and know my admiration for the system of the Zhou Dynasty. Nanazaemon, you're my brother, and I hope to get you a position like that. ”

"Could it be...... Could it be that my brother wants me to take it...... Conquer the people of the world in Japan? Nanazaemon said with fear and anticipation.

"No, it's not." Zheng Sen said, "Japan is an important trade partner for us, and trade with Japan can bring us great wealth every year, and these riches have greatly strengthened the strength of our family, and for my family, Japan's peace and stability are very important." Now the white people are constantly entering the East, and many ancient countries have been destroyed by them. However, the leader of our Oriental people, Da Ming, is now in turmoil, and it is difficult for him to lead all countries and safeguard the interests of the Oriental nation for a while. At this time, Japan could no longer fall into a state of warring states under any circumstances. I want to earn you a place, but not a place for the people of the world in Japan. You know that there is a big island in the north of Japan, which is Ezo, which is not small, but it is bitterly cold, and it is not a good place. But it is suitable for raising horses. Horses are very important to my family, and after continuing westward, across the vast sea, there is what the Europeans call the American continent. The land is flat and fertile, and it can feed tens of millions of people, and that's a really good place. White Europeans have landed on that continent and slaughtered the original people on the continent. We should hang the people and relieve them of their crimes. This is the spirit of governing the country and leveling the world. ”

"But it's hard, isn't it?" Seven Saemondo.

"If you're alone, of course, it's hard, and even if it's just Japan, it's hard to get to the top. However, it would not be impossible if the civilized countries of China, Japan, and Korea unite and spread the way of the saints all over the world, so that all the races in the world can wear the blessings of the way of the saints. In Luzon, for example, we have basically expelled the Spaniards and started to educate the natives. Nowadays, most of the natives are living a much better life than under the pressure of the Spaniards. In time, Luzon will also become a civilized country. Younger brother, this is a merit that will be sung by all the people and will be recorded in the annals of history. Don't you want to leave a name in such history, such legends? ”