ps: I wish all book friends who subscribe to the genuine version 'lovers will eventually become married'

Rong Rong got into the carriage and on the way to the presidential palace, recalling the days when she studied with Song Xiaofei, during that simple time, they talked about philosophy, life, and Chinese and Western cultures together. She sighed in her heart, at the age when love first opened, two little people met, knew each other, and had a good impression of each other, but no one said that the time was probably the best love in life.

On that day, before the sun set, the cherry blossoms in the presidential palace withered, and when the wind blew, the white petals gently fell, flying like snowflakes to the embrace of the earth. Rong Rong wore a short-sleeved white dress and a pale yellow round felt hat, and a silk wisteria flower was inlaid in front of the brim, which was particularly conspicuous. The brim of her hat just blocked her vision. She is dressed like a young girl who is just beginning to fall in love. The blossoms of cherry blossoms bloom and fall, just like life, seeing this scene, I can't help but sigh: "How can I meet you, in the most beautiful moment." ”

In the evening, in the octagonal pavilion of Zhonghai, Song Xiaofei was half an hour later than the agreed time. Seeing Song Xiaofei, Rong Rong took off her hat, smiled refreshingly, showed her white and neat teeth, and said, "I thought you wouldn't be here today." ”

Song Xiaofei smiled faintly and said, "How could it be." I'm really sorry to keep you waiting. It's too late to talk to Lu Xun about cultural innovation today. ”

Rong Rong comforted him and said, "It's okay, I just came down too." ”

The two chatted for a while, and Rong Rong said, "Let's go out for a walk, there are mosquitoes here." After speaking, she stretched out an arm in front of Song Xiaofei. Look, there have been a couple of bags bitten here. ”

"Really? Mosquitoes so early? It's weird. It may be that it is too hot this year, and it is humid here. Song Xiaofei took a look. Sure enough, Rong Rong Ruyu's arm had a few small bumps on her skin, and the surroundings were red and swollen. He said distressedly, "Then let's go to the South China Sea, there is no bamboo there, and it is estimated that there will be fewer mosquitoes." ”

"Okay." Rong Rong replied. "It's quieter over there, too, I have something to tell you."

Seven or eight hundred meters south of the Zhonghai Sea, there is the South China Sea. The afterglow of the setting sun. Sprinkled on the sparkling water, it is like a layer of golden sand. White birds, from time to time, swept across the sky, and the glow fell on the faces of two people walking side by side. Rong Rong looked at the sunset in the distance. Golden sun. The reflection shimmers in the gentle flow of water with an indescribable beauty. This beauty of nature soothed her little emotions that had just been low. After a while, Rong Rong's eyes fell on a green grass. Above the green meadow, two butterflies fluttered around. She rushed over, looking for something on the ground very carefully, and Song Xiaofei followed.

After a while, Rong Rong shouted. "Look, I found it. Got it. ”

Song Xiaofei asked, "What did you find?" ”

"Clover."

Rong Rong's face was excited, but Song Xiaofei saw hidden melancholy in her pupils. He said: "I hope that four-leaf clover can bring you happiness." ”

"For you." Rong Rong smiled and handed the tender green blade of grass in her hand to Song Xiaofei. Song Xiaofei also smiled happily and said, "Do you remember the scene when we studied together in the backyard of the Yuan family that year?" I found a four-leaf clover and gave it to you. ”

Rong Rong said: "How can you not remember? But you're a lot fatter than you used to be. ”

Song Xiaofei touched his little belly, and said with a smile: "It's indeed a little fat." Looks like I need to exercise. ”

There was a wooden chair on the grass, Song Xiaofei and Rong Rong sat down side by side, the two didn't talk much, and watched the sunset over the South China Sea together. The wind gently fell on the opposite side of the mountain, and their laughter blended into the clear summer sky and the streamer of the sunset. In the years, a small shadow has been cast. The air for that second was as fragrant as cherry blossoms. The blood in Song Xiaofei's body was hot, like the green pulp flowing in the veins of blades of grass, and in his pupils, there were countless fragments of Rong Rong's smiles. This memory, the memory that grows from the wind, and the oblique light of the setting sun, in the later years, grows into love or pain, song or cry, laughter or hate. Together with the cool wind, the pale green twilight, and the clear lake water, it has become a small eternity at this moment.

"You just discussed cultural matters with Lu Xun? Tell me, what do you think culture is? The two of them were silent for a while, and a cool breeze blew, and Rong Rong broke the silence.

Song Xiaofei smiled and said, "Culture? Taste, morality, wisdom, these are all these. It was a random person coming up to him, his gestures, his smile, he walked past a tree, the branches were hanging low, did he break the branches and throw them away, or did he bend over? A stray dog covered in mud approached him, did he avoid it with pity, or did he kick it? It's all part of the culture. Also, how does he relate to himself when he is alone? All the upbringing, all the principles, all the norms, where no one sees, how is he? For example, the gentleman culture in our traditional culture, this is a very good thing. ”

Rong Rong said: "Indeed, culture is actually reflected in how a person treats others, treats himself, and how he treats the environment in which he lives. In a society with a thick and deep culture, people know how to respect themselves - they are not reluctant, because they are not reluctant, so they have taste; Man knows how to respect others - he is not domineering, because he is not domineering, he is moral; Man knows how to respect nature – he does not plunder, because he does not plunder, he has eternal wisdom. Culture is nothing but habits and beliefs accumulated from generation to generation, permeating the practice of life. Life is culture. ”

Song Xiaofei said: "Yes." Culture, like a way of life, is formed under specific geographical, historical, economic, and political conditions. When I went to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, I found that every time the fishermen went out to sea, they had to put up lanterns, gongs and drums to make noise about the world, worship Mazu and various sea gods, fish, shrimp, all have gods. To identify the seasons of a fishing village, you don't have to look at the ebb and flow of the tide or the withering of the leaves, just count the birthdays of the gods. There are operas in the square in front of the temple overnight, there are burning king's boats on the beach, there are taboos strictly observed in life, and people have faith and sustenance in their hearts, these are all cultures. Sometimes the so-called superstition is just a way for fishermen to save themselves in the face of the vast sea in desperation. Find a way to find comfort in the world you can't understand. There are also places where the farmer does not eat beef, because for him. Cattle are not domestic animals, but friends. In this sense, it is difficult for us to say that culture is high or low, thick or thin, good or bad, it is what it is. ”

Rong Rong said: "However, there is another level of meaning in culture, which will determine the development of society. It is also a sacrifice to ghosts and gods. Some countries only stay at the level of superstition, while others extract great dramas from sacrifices, and develop exquisite architectural aesthetics from earthen temples and churches. The art of dance and music is observed in the ritual of sacrifice, and the recitation of prayer verses is transformed into a timeless and profound philosophy. The higher the degree of self-consciousness of the people, the stronger the ability to reflect, and the greater the impulse to express. The more room for creativity and imagination. In the process of soul exploration, the connotation of a nation's ideology and aesthetic taste will gradually sprout, explore, develop, and take shape. ”

Song Xiaofei said: "You are right, the reason why I attach so much importance to cultural innovation is because culture is a special quality, which can be highly developed or seriously atrophied. Some social structures are suitable for the development of culture, while others are conducive to cultural stagnation. There are many clear examples of the damage that years of war and massacre or a long dictatorship can do to culture. Gong Zizhen's view of China in the first half of the nineteenth century. It is because of the extreme centralization of the control of ideas, the overall national creativity has been dwarfized to the point that even thieves have no creativity. Lu Xun also thinks. Even in peaceful times, the degree to which people infiltrate culture and art varies depending on the social structure. Taixi culture is rich and diverse, but Chinese culture has long stayed at a static level or is moving from prosperity to a pool of stagnant water. The Ming Dynasty was a prosperous era of relative culture, while the Qing Dynasty was a cultural wasteland. ”

Rong Rong smiled slightly and said, "I think the vitality of culture has a lot to do with politics. I've traveled to many countries in Thailand, and in general, if individual creativity and imagination are allowed to run wild, then the overall creativity of this society will be vibrant and creative. If the formation of the common values of this society is gradually formed through the deep participation of the people and the collision and agitation of each other, then the consensus of this society, that is, the identity, will also be cohesive and firm, with a strong centripetal force, and it will not be easy to disintegrate. If social consensus does not come from the intimidation and manipulation of political power from above and from the spontaneous will of the people, such societies, even if they appear to be harmonious, are in fact fragile. It is impossible for political power to make strangers who have nothing to do with each other become compatriots, and to make compatriots support each other and bear each other's responsibilities. Politicians can ask each person to shout the slogan 10,000 times. But culture is the foundation of modern society. ”

"Indeed, on the other hand, if individual creativity and imagination are constrained—books can be sealed, dissidents can be banished, and scholars can be beheaded," Song said, "then the culture and overall creativity of this society must be ruined." I have also found that the more emphasis is placed on individual autonomy and pluralism and openness in terms of cultural values, the stronger the economy will be. The more emphasis is placed on collective consciousness, the power of the state or clan, the poorer it becomes. Culture determines how a society faces the challenges of modernization—whether it can integrate with the free market, whether it can adapt to global competition, whether it can govern with integrity, and so on. What does a pluralistic society depend on to cohesive? What else is there besides the power of culture? Some people's cultures can easily pass the test, while others have long been trapped in the quagmire of traditional history, unable to extricate themselves. This is also where I am worried, the entire moral system of the Chinese nation is represented by Confucianism, not based on the selfish desires of reality, the whole is reversed, the means of wanting to be rich but despising money instead of making money are inappropriate, anti-intellectualism does not talk about logic but likes to talk about dialectic, culture does not talk about human nature, and the society naturally becomes a big dye vat, with eunuchs in the palace and women wrapped in small feet, all of which can exist reasonably. ”

Rong Rong saw a trace of anxiety in the corners of Song Xiaofei's eyes, stood up and comforted him, and said: "Cultural change is not an overnight thing. A lot of it comes naturally. You've done a great job. She moved to Song Xiaofei's side for a while, and the two were so close that their arms almost touched.

Song Xiaofei said, "Yes." Sometimes reform should not be rushed. However, there are some cultural reforms, if regulated by law, which can accelerate cultural innovation. Now that the concept of protecting private property has taken root in the hearts of the people, social reform should start with monogamy. ”

When Rong Rong heard this, her body couldn't help but tremble, and she glanced at Song Xiaofei, his face was still relatively calm, she was a little panicked in her heart, now Song Xiaofei is mature and steady, it seems that there is no emotional confusion, love and hate are very casual. Song Xiaofei glanced at Rong Rong and asked, "What's wrong?" Something on my face? ”

Rong Rong slurred and said, "No... It's nothing. I'm very happy to talk to you today. ”

Song Xiaofei said: "Me too." Chatting with you, I have a deeper understanding of culture. You have time to come and sit at my house. Xiaoqing often mentions you, saying that she always reads your articles in the newspaper, and she is very aura. ”

Rong Rong heard Song Xiaofei mention Xi Muqing's name, full of love, and had an inexplicable feeling in her heart, she thought to herself, if she had been like Xi Muqing, would she be very happy? She hesitated for a moment and asked, "How is Sister Xiaoqing?" Is she okay? ”

Song Xiaofei said: "It's good. She is now pregnant. Recuperate at home. ”

Rong Rong said, "Huh? That's a big deal. When she said this, she felt even more uncomfortable. I'm very helpless to be so entangled.

The sunset had completely disappeared from the water, and the sky was getting dark, at this time, a gust of wind blew, Song Xiaofei looked at the lake and said, "It's not early." We'll talk another day. ”

Rong Rong stood up, and finally plucked up her courage and said, "Actually, I came to you today, and there are other things. ”

Song Xiaofei said: "What's the matter? Between us, you can say whatever you want. ”

Rong Rong said: "Actually, for so many years, I have always had you in my heart. After speaking, Rong Rong lowered her head, "It's just that I don't know how to tell you." ”

Song Xiaofei was surprised and happy when he heard Rong Rong say this, for so many years, he has not forgotten the sweet time between the two in the past, the good feeling when he was young, recalling, this is an indescribable beauty. He once wrote a poem for Rong Rong in the old house of the Yuan family on a late autumn night, entitled "Writing a poem for you on a late autumn night"

Outside my window

At the moment, there are 10,000 bugs calling

All I heard was

The yellow leaves in the yard were shattered

At the moment, I'm in the original place

The mood is as clear as the surface of the lake

I have to admit

I'm wasting this good time

Well, I know

On the journey of life

It's not just cloudy and foggy

There are also memories that I don't want to touch

The world is not as good as it seems

But it's not that bad

Like the secrets we hid

In the youth that goes with the wind

Winter is coming

So, let's sing an old song by the fireside

Or lie on the earth for 10,000 years

Exchange moods with falling snowflakes

Song Xiaofei has always buried this special affection for Rong Rong in the bottom of his heart, he is afraid that if Rong Rong dies to him, they will not even have to be friends. Now that Rong Rong finally mustered up the courage to confess, he took Rong Rong's hand and only said five words, "Let's get married." ”

Rong Rong said: "Will this affect your political ambitions? ”

Song Xiaofei laughed, "We are a good couple, and after waiting for so many years, people will only bless us." Besides, I don't care what other people think. Even if you are a big president, you have to have your own private life. ”

On April 28, 1907, Song Xiaofei and Rong Rong held a grand wedding in Beijing, and the heads of state of Britain, Germany, the United States and other countries sent congratulatory gifts one after another, and the whole country celebrated.

However, Song Xiaofei set a "bad" example, and many high-ranking officials accepted concubines before the introduction of the new marriage law. For example, Duan Qirui, under the control of Zhang Peiyu, he had four concubines enter the door one after another. Because Zhang Peirui and Duan Qirui got married, they did not have children, and the problem was Zhang Peirui, so she took the initiative to give Duan Qirui a concubine and was prepared. (To be continued......) u