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Song Xiaofei proposed that monogamy is the most basic civilization system in Taixi society. Gu Hongming, a professor at Peking University, was also present in the auditorium, and he has always advocated that men should marry little wives, believing that this is the foundation of social stability, so he stood up and said: "Western civilization is Western civilization, and in the East, civilization should be that men are teapots and women are teacups. Moreover, the president himself is now a wife and five concubines, is it impossible to divorce them? ”

The people at the scene talked a lot, and many of them also had three wives and four concubines. Song Xiaofei glanced at Gu Hongming, he still had a deep-eyed and high-nosed appearance, a handful of yellow hair on his head, but he was braided into a small braid, wearing a big-sleeved square horse coat of jujube red and Ning silk, and a small melon skin hat, standing in the crowd was very strange, so he smiled slightly and said: "I know that Professor Gu has a Chinese wife, and he has courted a Japanese aunt, don't worry, I have thought about it, and I will set a time limit, and the wives and concubines will remain the same before the new marriage law is introduced, and then strictly follow the law." ”

Gu Hongming is relatively conservative in his thinking, and has always believed that the way of benevolence and righteousness in Confucianism can save the ruthlessness and destruction that occur in the competition of the jungle; He believes that the traditional culture that is being abandoned by the Chinese people is the best way to save the world, and Confucianism is the essence of this culture. Therefore, he not only bowed and worshipped himself, but also spared no effort to promote it to the world, thinking that he was shouldering the heavy responsibility of strengthening China and educating Europe and the United States, and he was always dissatisfied with Song Xiaofei's introduction of modern civilization systems such as Western science and technology and management, believing that the Chinese nation is a nation that "lives a spiritual life like a child", and of course has no interest in abstract and rigid science and technology. Gu Hongming still wanted to say something at this time. Song Xiaofei knew that Gu Hongming could speak well. He first asked: "Professor Gu thinks how the country was born?" ”

Gu Hongming replied, "According to the understanding of the Chinese." The emperor is the Son of Heaven and acts for heaven. Therefore, the doctrine of Confucianism is excellent, with a whole set of etiquette and moral norms to educate the people and ensure the destiny of heaven. In Western civilization, it means that the people sign a contract with the monarch. Laws were introduced to make government officials public servants of the people. ”

Song Xiaofei laughed and said, "The doctrine of Confucianism is also good. Neither the theory of the contract nor the theory is true. Let me tell you, the historical fact is that some strong and ambitious people. Created its own private armament. Then go and conquer as many cities and villages as you can, and they say to the people, you dog mongrel, I am your master! If you want to continue living, surrender to me! Pay me taxes, and provide for my army, my horses, and my women. In this way, I will be able to guarantee the safety of your lives and property. Think of all the great people in history. Caesar, Qin Shi Huang. It's all like this. Both Confucianism and Western civilization were gradually formed after the birth of a unified state. Therefore, the government oppresses the people. It is only in modern times that the people have gradually realized that there is only one way to be their own masters and defend their rights, and that is to win votes. And those in power have gradually realized that in order to maintain power, they must obtain the consent of the people. The legitimacy of the government can only be guaranteed if every citizen has a vote. From violent rule to peaceful elections, this is the historical direction of civilization. Now tell me, has China's more than 2,000 years of totalitarian rule relied on violence or peace? ”

Gu Hongming said, "Even so, it cannot be said that monogamy is civilized, and polygamy is uncivilized." ”

Song Xiaofei said: "The so-called civilization is a good living habit. The reason why monogamy was not practiced when the republic was first established was that it was due to the fact that China's economy was backward at that time, and polygamy had its rationality. Many girls from poor families find it difficult to survive if they are not concubines. Now that the country's economy is growing and people are living as rich as in Western countries, it is necessary to practice monogamy. In this way, ordinary people can be equal to officials and have their own marriage and family life. ”

Gu Hongming said: "We Chinese women are selfless, which makes concubinage not only possible in China, but also not immoral. ”

Song Xiaofei laughed and said, "You are obviously quibbling. If Tang Qunying and Qiu Jin hear this, they will incite you with a big mouth. ”

The students and officials in the audience laughed when they heard this. Gu Hongming was quite embarrassed, flicked his braids, and said: "What are you laughing at, Western civilization only pays attention to material things and money worship, while Chinese civilization pays attention to spirituality and education......

Song Xiaofei interrupted Gu Hongming's words, Professor Gu, in this world, there has never been an independent material civilization. Behind the pursuit of materialism, there is a spiritual appeal for a better life, which is not as simple as money worship. The pursuit of a luxurious life, a large part of the pursuit of a better material life, if you rely on your own struggle, to achieve a better material life, this itself is understandable, and even this is the driving force of social progress. You think that the pursuit of material life is money worship and should be criticized. This is self-deception, "Cang Liao is honest and knows etiquette, and food and clothing are sufficient to know honor and disgrace", and all material enjoyment is spiritual enjoyment. For example, people want to eat meat because it is delicious and brings taste, and it cannot be said that wanting to eat meat is a depraved material enjoyment. For anyone, having a higher material pursuit of life is not an unsightly thought, and all tools of civilization are just the material manifestations of spiritual concepts. In other words, material civilization is mostly the product of human concepts and wisdom. Therefore, it is difficult for people living in the material civilization of ox carts to criticize and scold people who ride cars for not having spiritual pursuits. You say that people in Western civilized countries live a decadent and degenerate material life, then I want to say that I hope that 50,000,000 compatriots can live such a decadent and degenerate life. If someone massively has a so-called decadent and degenerate material life, this will inevitably make people feel a little bitter and funny. Because if the people can live a decadent and degenerate material life, it proves that the country is really rich and civilized. What our government should do is to talk about the building of spiritual civilization on the basis of satisfying the people's material life. Otherwise, the so-called spiritual civilization is just an empty word. Therefore, our country should vigorously advocate the emancipation of people's creativity and encourage people to use their hard work to seek happiness for individuals, families, and society.

Gu Hongming did not speak. At this time, Feng Guozhang stood up and said: "What kind of material civilization, spiritual civilization, can the president speak in an easy-to-understand way?" ”

Song Xiaofei said: "Let me give you an example. For example, what is the best way to solve the bad habits of littering and urinating now? ”

Gu Hongming thought for a while and said: "Zi said, there is no class in teaching. The government should pay attention to education, set up a patriotic civilization office or a patriotic health committee, and put up slogans everywhere to educate the people. The uncivilized behavior of littering and urinating in the newspapers is exposed every day. Over time, the problem will be solved. ”

Song Xiaofei said to Gu Hongming: "Engaging in moral education every day is formalism. In fact, as long as the government sets up more public garbage bins and more public toilets, the problem will be solved. This is the power of matter. Don't talk about love or not at every turn, patriotism is something that naturally flows in the blood, and it doesn't need to be taught at all. Who would openly say that they are not patriotic? Therefore, Lu Xun is right, morality cannot change a person's fate, nor can it change the fate of a country at all, and talking about morality and righteousness is the greatest hypocrisy in the world. In the same way, if we talk about spiritual civilization and ignore the material foundation, then the spirit will become water without a source and a tree without roots. I have read your writings, and you said that Chinese have never been interested in abstract and rigid science and technology, which is extremely wrong, first, the four great inventions of ancient China, and many science and technology, have been at the forefront of the world. Second, if our country does not want science and technology now, but only seeks harmony in the soul, it will be self-deception and the nation will be in danger. ”

There was another round of warm applause in the auditorium, and reporters from news agencies and newspapers quickly recorded Song Xiaofei's speech.

On that day, the speeches of Lu Xun and Song Xiaofei were widely disseminated through reports in Chinese and foreign newspapers. After Rong Rong saw Song Xiaofei's remarks about monogamy, she had mixed feelings in her heart, if China really implemented a new marriage law and monogamy before June 1, 1907, then she and Song Xiaofei would be completely lost, and as a president who advocated the rule of law, he would definitely not break the law. For so many years, she has always had him in her heart, but because of the dignity in her heart, she didn't want to be Song Xiaofei's seventh wife, and she was unwilling to compromise, she realized that she had to talk to Song Xiaofei about it, and then they had their last chance. However, she was very hesitant in her heart, if she gave up her principles, what would her father think of her, and how would the world view her? Will Song Xiaofei accept himself? She was tangled and conflicted.

That day, it was a cloudy day, and Rong Rong's mood was even more gloomy, and her face was ugly. When Rong Rong returned home, Rong Hong had already prepared a table of meals. Rong Rong was not in the mood to eat at all, and said, "Dad, I'm too tired, I won't eat, so I'll go upstairs to rest." ”

Rong Hong saw that his daughter's face was not quite right, and asked with concern, "Daughter, what's wrong with you?" Is the face so ugly? Sick? Should I call a doctor? ”

Rong Rong said, "It's nothing. I'm fine. ”

Rong Hong walked up to his daughter, touched her forehead, and said, "You must have something on your mind." Tell me about it, don't hold it back. ”

At this time, Rong Rong could no longer hold back the tears in her heart, two lines of clear tears flowed down her crimson face, and she told Rong Hong what was going on very aggrievedly.

Rong Hong took a breath of talk and said, "Silly boy, do you love him?" Love told him why he should hide the pain of longing in the depths of his heart. Status, identity, are all things of body, and it is beautiful to love someone, not to mention what others say. Your own life, warm and cold, has nothing to do with the world. ”

Rong Rong originally thought that her father would be very angry, but she didn't expect that he had just been encouraging and supporting herself, so she burst into tears, took out a handkerchief to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said, "Thank you, Father, your words make sense, I'll go to the presidential palace to find him." (To be continued......)