Hearing Zhang Pu's question, Zheng Sen knew that the key drama was coming. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 Info pretended to groan, then looked up and said:

"If the situation of my Daming is said to be a prosperous era now, it is really self-deception. There is a famine every year in the country, and people in the north are displaced and displaced everywhere. If there are wicked people who cry out at night, then the chaos will be four. If the people of the world are numerous, the situation in the world will be like four sets of dry firewood, and if there is a spark, it can set the prairie on fire, so the chaos in the world will be extinguished and whirled. The national strength is wasted, and the image of the sky is too much of an apocalypse. This is the autumn of the crisis of survival! ”

Zhang Pu listened, nodded and sighed: "What Damu said is indeed the truth. I don't know where Damu thinks the source of the chaos is, why can't it be cured? ”

When Zheng Sen heard this, he said: "The uncle who was born later once recruited displaced people to open up the wasteland, wanting to live. I heard him say that the outcasts were hungry and cold, and the dead were nineteen. In addition, my family has a caravan to the north, and people who come and go tell me that many villages in the north are very large in scale when they look at it from a distance, but when they look closer, they are empty, almost like a ghost land. Along the way, it was really "white bones exposed in the wild, and there was no rooster crowing for thousands of miles". I have also met some immigrants who have resettled down, and when they ask about their work as refugees, they all say that they will not have a good year, they will not have a good harvest, and if they do not become refugees, their families will starve to death. Zheng Sen then asked: 'If they meet not their uncle, but a rogue, and the rogue tells them, they will plunder, and then they will be able to eat, and you can do it?' They all said, "If you are so poor and hungry that if you have a way to seek food, you will follow it." ’”

"But these outcasts are also hateful." Zhang Pu said.

"Mr. Zhang, I thought so at the beginning. Later, I remembered Mencius's words, Mencius said: 'Those who have perseverance without permanent property are only capable of being a scholar.' If the people are the people, then there is no permanent production, because there is no perseverance. There is no perseverance, and there is no way to ward off evil and extravagance. I think it is the world of Tang Yao and Yu Shun, and there are also those who are not kind and unkind. There is no truth in the world that all the people in the world are scholars. Therefore, if we want to let the world be governed, we must let the people of the world have permanent production. As for the source of the chaos? ”

Speaking of this, Zheng Sen paused for a moment, and then said word by word: "The kid has also read some history books, although the decline and fall of the past dynasties are different, there is one thing in common, that is, 'chaos from above'!" Since ancient times, there has never been a wise monarch and a virtuous minister, and the world is out of control. ”

These words were quite intense, so that when Chen Hongshou heard it, his face changed unconsciously, and he seemed to want to say something, but in the end he just let out a long sigh. It was Zhang Pu, but he stroked his palm and said: "Well said, if you are like this today, it is precisely because there are traitors in the court!" ”

Zheng Sen originally had the intention of using the power of the Restoration Society, so he naturally followed their meaning and said: "In fact, today's saint is holy and clear. It was only one year since the saint ascended the throne that he was able to get rid of Wei Gelding's rebel party. Not holy, safe as Si. It's just that Wei Gelding has been in trouble for a long time, and the whole world has been harmed by it, not just for one day. As the saying goes, it's hard to return. For example, if a person has been sick for a long time, he should not use the medicine of the tiger and wolf suddenly, but he needs to be slowly conditioned and done slowly, which is the right way. However, the Holy One is the most benevolent, and when he sees the suffering of the people and the suffering of his own, he is naturally a little anxious. This is also a normal thing, as long as there are a few serious gentlemen to advise and assist, I can become a Ming Zhongxing. However, there are traitors in the court who take the opportunity to slander, reject the loyal and good, and take the policy of quick success and quick profit. The world is becoming more and more dangerous......"

"Since Damu has seen this, have you ever thought about how to save the world?" Zhang Pu asked.

"Mr. said in "The Tombstone of the Five" that 'the husband is more important than the community'. Although Zheng Sen is blunt, how can he not want to? It's just that the talent is limited, and what can be done is also limited. ”

Zhang Pu listened, nodded and said: "I heard that Damu's father and uncle recruited displaced people to farm the land and let them live all their lives, which is not only saving people, but also eliminating chaos for the world, which can be described as immeasurable merit." It's just that if the source of the chaos is not clear, although your father and uncle are dedicated to saving people, how much can they save? It's always half the effort. Today's plan, only to expel the traitorous ministers from the court, so that the righteous people are in power, and the people are in power, is the real way to cure the root cause of the salary. ”

Zheng Sen listened and said: "Logically speaking, it is indeed as Mr. Zhang said. It's just that my father is just a military attaché, and he didn't write a book to impeach the power of traitorous ministers. Even if you do it reluctantly, I'm afraid it will have no effect. ”

Zhang Pu nodded and said, "The military attache rashly made a statement, and it was not in line with the courtesy. And if that traitor is so easy to bring down, then the world will not be like this. Ling Zun's view is indeed reasonable. But it's not impossible. It's just that this method requires people with lofty ideals in the world to work together. The people who have returned to the society are in charge of the resumption, and they are trying to contact people with lofty ideals all over the world to participate in the grand event. Can Damu be interested? ”

Zheng Sen immediately stood up, clasped his hands into fists and replied: "I wish to attach the tail of Qi, Mr. Wei is the first to look forward!" ”

Zhang Pu also stood up and said, "Okay, what a good man!" Is Damu willing to join our Restoration Society? ”

"I don't dare to ask for it." Zheng Sen replied with a smile.

Regarding the matter of joining the Restoration Society, Zheng Sen has long had a plan. Although Zheng Sen actually doesn't plan to spend too much time on the imperial examination, it won't be long before the fame or something is worthless. The identity of this Yougong supervisor is now enough. However, the Fushe is by no means a review class for the imperial examination, it is a big net, which almost covers the entire literati in Jiangnan. Among these people, there are not only artists who are not familiar with world affairs, such as Chen Hongshou and Zhang Dai, but also talented party sticks like Zhang Pu and Huang Zongxi, as well as Hou Fangyu, but there are also many people like Xia's father and son, Chen Zilong, Gu Yanwu, who have both ability and political integrity, and are worthy of contact. By joining the Restoration Society, you can take advantage of their network. This is extremely useful for Zheng Sen.

And the reputation of the Restoration Society is also very good. Whether it's Donglin or Fushe. They all have one thing in common, and that is to be good at publicity. Although in fact, governing the country has not played much good role, but it can be publicized all over the world that they are upright and gentlemen, loyal and virtuous, and have the ability to stabilize the country and secure the country. It's also a mouthpiece. Joining in it will also be able to share such a good name, which is also beneficial to Zheng Sen.

"It's just that I don't know what is going on that can make the late birth contribute." Zheng Sen took the initiative to ask again.

Seeing Zheng Sen on the road like this, Zhang Pu was naturally very satisfied. He said, "I heard that the son of Ru today is also quite dissatisfied with Wen Tiren. feels that Wen Tiren is the leader and assists the world, and the governance is not as good as Zhou Yixing. So we plan to take this opportunity to reset Zhou Yixing and expel Wen Tiren. ”

Zheng Sen listened, thought for a while, and asked: "The kid is ignorant, but I heard that Zhou Yixing rejected the Donglin gentleman back then, I'm afraid it ......"

"You're right, Zhou Yixing was lustful for profit back then, so he was tempted by Wen Tiren and made a big mistake. But now Zhou Yixing has changed his mind and wants to change his ways. We're going to give him a chance, too. Zhang Pu replied.

"Zhou Yixing is Mr. Zhang's teacher, since Mr. Zhang said so, the kid has nothing to worry about." Zheng Sen replied, "I don't know if the kid can help." ”

Zhang Pu touched his beard and smiled without answering. However, Chen Hongshou said: "There are still many joints to go to get this done, which requires a lot of money, and we are preparing for this." Those who have money can contribute, those who don't have money can contribute, and there are many places that can help. ”

When Zheng Sen heard this, he said, "Mr. Zhang, Mr. Chen." You may not know that my family has done a lot of business, and if you want to give money, my family can make a lot of money, and I don't know how much money my husband needs. ”

Zhang Pu said: "About 200,000 taels of silver." Now the people of the Restoration Society have donated generously, and they have raised nearly 100,000 yuan. ”

Zheng Sen listened, thought for a while, and said: "Mr. Zhang, I can give Mr. 1,000 taels today, and as for the remaining 100,000, my family can afford it." If my husband can wait a little longer, the rest of the money will also be good for my family. ”

Zhang Pu listened and said, "Da Mu can get so much money? ”

Zheng Sen smiled, pointed to the burning whale oil lamp, and said to Chen Hongshou and Zhang Pu: "Do you two gentlemen know what kind of oil is burning in this lamp?" ”

Chen Hongshou smiled when he heard this: "This lamp is as bright as a candle, and there is no smell of black smoke at all, it must be whale oil, right?" Could it be that this is the business of the Oki family? ”

Zheng Sen smiled: "Exactly. What do you think of this whale oil? ”

Zhang Pu listened to it and said with a smile: "This thing is very good, its light is not as good as a candle, and it is durable and burning, and the price is cheap." Nowadays, people in the Restoration Society read at night, and they don't need it. But I don't want this to be the business of the Damu family, this lamp oil is really a great help to the readers! ”

"Although this thing is cheap, but the implementation of sales is large, so the income is not bad, just relying on this thing, there can be tens of thousands of taels of silver every year." Zheng Sen said, "It's just that this is the family's money, but I can't move much." This matter must be made clear to the father, and the father will make the decision. However, my father is well aware of righteousness, and if he knew about such a righteous act, most of them would be willing to help. ”

"General Zheng understands righteousness, and I have heard of his name for a long time." Zhang Pu said with a smile, "The people of Fujian all ignore General Zheng as the Great Wall. If today's turmoil is the time for heroes to use force, if the traitorous ministers can be repulsed and the loyal and good can be used, does General Zheng still have to worry about not having the opportunity to make meritorious contributions and be rewarded by the marquis? ”

When Zheng Sen heard this, he looked overjoyed and said, "In this way, I will immediately repair a book, and I will send someone back to Fujian tomorrow." Tell your father about it. My father is not a stingy person, and when he goes to Fujian, he exchanges letters and letters, and at most a month, Mr. can hear the echo. Of course, although tens of thousands of taels of silver are not particularly much, but if you want to make up, I'm afraid it will take another month or two, I don't know, is it too late? ”

Zhang Pu also arched his hand and said: "It's too late, this matter is not in a hurry at this time." In this way, thank you Damu and Lingzun. ”

Subsequently, the three of them talked about it again, and Zhang Pu and Chen Hongshou said goodbye and left. Before leaving, Zhang Pu invited Zheng Sen to attend a meeting of the gentlemen of the Restoration Society in Yuhuatai, Nanjing.