Lu Dafang is the old party. Han Gang is the new party.

But there was no embarrassment in the two sitting together.

Although Lu Dafang is a hardcore old party, he is not the kind of person who will oppose the new law, and he also has reservations about all the laws in it - having said that, the scholars from Guanzhong, the desire for a rich country and a strong army is not comparable to that of the scholars in Beijing, Hebei, although there are some regulations in the new law that arouse their disgust, but they basically have a welcoming attitude towards the law of war, the law of exemption from military service, and other laws that can strengthen the army and relieve the people's distress - so Han Gang still has a good impression of Lu Dazhong's justice.

In Lu Dafang's view, Han Gang respects his teachers and respects his ways, and he does everything for Guan Xue, and even does not hesitate to conflict with Wang Anshi, which is the behavior of a righteous man and a gentleman. And his actions to help Wang Anshi get through several difficulties are also what he should do as a courtier and a scholar, not a cruel act made to cater to the ministers, of course, he also has a good feeling.

If you look at each other well, there won't be too much discord. And there is also a plan for Zhang Zai to enter Beijing to worry about the two of them together.

Lu Dafang likes to be simple, and because he has just finished guarding the system and entered Beijing to guard the Que, Han Gang did not set up a banquet in Fan Lou and other big restaurants, but set up a banquet at home, eating the side dishes carefully made by Yan Suxin, and the two sat down and talked slowly.

After a few glasses of wine, they talked about the rumors in Hedong and the capital, and commented on some recent hot topics. The atmosphere became harmonious, and Han Gang cut to the point: "Jiayue is about to arrive in the capital, and Han Gang should no longer stay in the court." After a few days, I will go back to invite myself out. ”

Lu Dafang nodded, this is the right reason. It is inconvenient for Weng's son-in-law to live together in the court, so he has to take into account the suspicion of melon fields and plums. The situation that Yan Shu and Fu Bi's sons-in-law were in the same center back then is difficult to replicate now. Unless Han Gang also learns from Fu Bi and accuses Wang Anshi of being a traitor.

But this self-invited concert is actually fine as long as it has been on it, as long as the attitude is expressed, it is not good for the imperial history to make a fuss about this matter again. At that time, as long as the Son of Heaven stays behind, the courtiers can also stay along the river - of course, we must not forget, and we must also go to the county every other day to ask for a concerto as a supplement. Drag it out for half a year, no problem.

"But before that, Han Gang still has a wish to fulfill. But if you study and don't enter the capital, you won't be ......valued by the world," Han Gang said this, and his words were stunned.

Lu Dafang comprehended. He also promoted qi learning, of course, he hoped that Zhang Zai could enter Beijing to give lectures, but with the new party, it must be no fun, didn't Han Gang already hit the wall once?

"Nai Ling Yue." He shook his head.

"It doesn't matter. In Jiayue, Han Gang has never been wrong, and he is not afraid to ask for guilt. But Mr. Zihou is ashamed, he has lived in the court for many years, and he still can't make Mr. Zihou go to Beijing to give lectures. ”

Han Gang didn't answer the question, but just showed his determination to Lu Dafang. He is not only Wang Anshi's son-in-law, but also Zhang Zai's disciple, with these two identities, he carefully guards the balance between the two, and he does not take great strides and does what he wants. As long as his weight is enough, Wang Anshi has to pinch his nose and admit the result, and Zhang Zai will not pay too much attention to the trivial matters.

Han Gang asked Lu Dafang not to scruple about it, he would definitely take care of Zhang Zai if something happened, and Lu Dafang would feel at ease. When Han Gang wrote to invite him to come, he thought about how to get Zhang Zai to give lectures in Beijing. After thinking about it, I still have to take a workaround:

"Last year, there were many mistakes and omissions in the ceremony. Recently, I heard that the Son of Heaven was dissatisfied with this and wanted to make it easier. Mr. Zihou is familiar with the weekly rituals. Yukun, you and I recommend it, it is not difficult to enter the Taichang Rite Academy. ”

Confucianism attaches great importance to etiquette, but all great Confucians are proficient in etiquette. Benevolence is the body, etiquette is the use, this is one of the foundations of Confucianism.

Zhang Zai is indeed proficient in etiquette, especially retro as his own responsibility, and the study of Zhou etiquette can be said to be in the hall, whether it is a ritual or a system, from top to bottom. But Han Gang hoped that Jang Jae's visit to Beijing was to give lectures, not to Tokyo to give people a nickname.

"The sage Xia Li can speak, Yin Li can speak, Qi Song is not enough, and the literature is insufficient." After thinking for a while, Han Gang shook his head and objected, "The 'Kaibao Tong Ceremony' used by the Rite Academy now is based on the 'Kaiyuan Ceremony' and has gained and lost. When Mr. Taichang Rite Temple, he will want to make it easier. However, in the Rite Courtyard, the personnel are complicated, and there are many words. The four seasons of the star lord, the dispute between the too prison and the less prison has also been delayed for several years and has not been conclusive. How can a gentleman have a room to show his talents? If you can't do anything, you will inevitably have the idea of returning to the west. ”

That's not going to be easy.

Once Zhang Zai was entangled in secular affairs, especially the officials in the Taichang Rite Courtyard were all Confucians who knew the etiquette and law well, and almost all the officials in the courtyard were old officials who were deeply immersed in the ritual system. After Jang Jae went to the Rite Temple, if he wanted to restore the ancient system, he would definitely be obstructed or even attacked. Zhang Zai, who was already in poor health, how could he have the extra energy to argue with them one by one.

Moreover, the work of the Rite Academy is mainly to preside over the ceremonies of festivals at all levels, and at the same time, there are also the names of the courtiers, and even the gods who are asked to be canonized by the people should be the first rank of the lords. In Han Gang's opinion, it was really not a big deal, and if he quarreled over these things, it would be too much of a waste of Zhang Zai's prestige.

And Han Gang still has a sentence that he hasn't said clearly, but presumably Lu Dafang can understand it.

- Everyone has jealousy, and with Zhang Zai's reputation that is gradually gaining popularity, there will inevitably be many people who are proud of humiliating and refuting him. Guozijian lectured, Han Gang was never worried, with Zhang Zai's level, he would never be inferior to Hu Ying back then. But when it comes to the territory of the ceremonial house, many things are uncertain.

Han Gang actually has a lot of respect for Zhang Zai, and it also contains a selfish intention, how could he be willing to see Zhang Zai entangled in mundane affairs and lose his original intention to enter Beijing.

Lu Dafang's opinion was directly rejected by Han Gang, and he was not angry: "I don't know if Yukun has a good plan." Judging from Han Gang's attitude, he should have a way.

"It's not a good policy, it's just that in two days, I will recommend Mr. Shangben to give lectures in the country."

"Clearly......?" Lu Dafang's voice was a little more hesitant. Although because of the resettlement of hundreds of thousands of displaced people and a series of inventions, Han Gang's right to speak in the court is far from being comparable to that of Xinzhong Jinshi two years ago, but he wants to recommend Zhang Zai to be admitted to the Guozijian, but the mountains that need to be climbed have not decreased much in the past two years, "Can you convince Lu Huiqing Yukun?" Or has you already convinced Ling Yue? ”

"No, not at all." Han Gang shook his head, "Those who should oppose it will definitely oppose it." It's just that when the axis is among the princes, there must still be people who will support it. ”

Wang Anshi still has a month to arrive in Beijing, and before that, there is still a little chance. And even if Wang Anshi arrives in Beijing, it is not impossible. There are more than one or two people who want to see Weng and his son-in-law fight in the ring. Speaking of which, Feng Jing, Wu Chong and others may be the help of this matter.

Lu Dafang closed his eyes, was silent for a while, and suddenly opened them, with a sharp light: "Yukun, do you want me to visit Feng Dangshi and Wu Chongqing?" ”

"Han Gang once heard that Brother Wei Zhong and Wang Yuyu have an old relationship." Han Gang smiled slightly. As long as it can be used, he will use it, even if it is a political enemy like Wang Qi, Feng Jing, and Wu Chong, it doesn't matter, and hostility is sometimes not completely beneficial.

Lu Dafang had already thought about it, and he didn't hesitate anymore, "Brother Fool can only go to Wang Yuyu to ask Qi to recommend Zihou, but he can't talk about other things." ”

"Han Gang knows that Brother Wei Zhong is a person, and he doesn't dare to ask for more information, nor does he dare to use tricks to blaspheme the teacher. That is, please ask Brother Wei Zhong to mention it to Wang Yuyu. ”

Lu Dafang is a square character, and Han Gang does not expect Lu Dafang to use the reason of dividing Wang Anshi and Han Gang's sons-in-law to persuade Feng Jing and Wu Chong. But in front of Wang Jue, an acquaintance, he mentioned it casually, presumably Lu Dafang would not be stubborn in his character.

"Even so, the foolish brother doesn't dare to shirk, this is also the foolish brother's business." Lu Dafang raised his wine glass, took the wine as an appointment, and drank it with Han Gang.

After deciding this matter, Han Gang and Lu Dafang both let go of their worries, drank happily, chatted with the sea and the sky, and drank and ate food at the same time.

Lu Dafang is seven feet tall, nearly a head taller than Han Gang, even if he sits upright in the seat, he is already very oppressive, and when they just met, the huge body made Han Gang feel a little pressure. Now let go of his stomach, he eats and drinks much better than Han Gang, and in the blink of an eye, a few dishes on the table are gone.

Han Gang hurriedly asked people to serve wine and food, and Lu Dafang said: "In Bianzhou, it is not unheard of coarse food and bad wine, and the wine and delicacies of Jingshi are also eaten. The appetite of the mouth and stomach cannot be indulged, and it is up to him for good or bad. Don't get tired of eating, don't get tired of being fine, that's a ritual, and the foolish brother usually eats and drinks at home, all of which are based on simplicity. ”

Lu Dafang, who is nearly fifty years old, and Han Gang, who is only half his age, are not unhappy at all, and the age has nothing to do with age, Han Gang is a classmate of Lu Dafang's three brothers. Besides, with Han Gang's current reputation, he is also worthy of being on an equal footing with Lu Dafang,

"Preserving heavenly principles and destroying human desires is the right way. Brother Wei Zhong's words, Han Gang also knows it. ”

There is a passage in the Book of Rites called 'Those who are transformed into things by human beings are also those who destroy the principles of heaven and the desires of the poor.' The six words that Han Gang said were used in reverse. Lu Dafang felt that it made a lot of sense when he heard it, nodded and repeated it several times, and was full of appreciation: "Eating and drinking is a heavenly principle, and it is a human desire to be poor in the pleasure of the stomach." 'Knowing lust and Mu Shaoai' is the principle of heaven, and greed for bed is human desire. It is natural to earn money to support the family, and it is human desire to treasure money. Keeping the middle is the reason, and being poor is the desire...... If you can understand these six words, Yukun, you can be regarded as a rational initiator. ”

"Han Gang can't afford it." Han Gang said with a smile, "Mr. Zheng of Luoyang once explained in a letter that 'people's hearts are in danger, and the Tao's heart is only subtle', saying that 'people's hearts are selfish, so they are in danger.'" The Tao heart is reasonable, so it is subtle. Extinguishing selfish desires is the right thing to do. The so-called six words of preserving heavenly principles and destroying people's desires were originally here. "In addition, it is more of Zhu Xi's credit, but this can't be said.

'Luoyang ......' Lu Dafang knew that Han Gang also claimed to be a disciple in front of Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi, and he was regarded as inheriting the teachings of the two families. "Do you want to recommend Luoyang Ercheng as well?" Lu Dafang asked.

Han Gang hesitated for a while, and shook his head after the most reluctance, "...... The strength is weak, but I still recommended Mr. Zihou first. ”