In the courtyard of Tongren Academy, the pavilion in the small garden was full of people, and more than 20 scholars with a slight age difference were seated. At present, Tongren College has 25 people joining in half a year. Recently, two Xiucai who entered Beijing to catch the exam and failed to make the list also joined, and made Tongren Academy have at least popularity. Because Deng Zixuan came every three or five times, every time he came, he published some "strange talks", and at the same time, these students opened their eyes and respected Deng Zixuan's erudition.

At this time, Deng Zixuan was talking, and Wan'er was sitting on the side with the maid Biying and Danxia, listening intently and attentively. Hearing and seeing, they are now more and more interested in Deng Zixuan's remarks. "Mr. Deng! I heard that the Meiji Restoration was going on in Japan near us, and that Japan was going to open its doors to learn from the West. Deng Zixuan glanced at the scholar and confirmed that it was the newly joined talent Kuang Jiazhi.

"Yes! Mr. Deng, we have almost a good understanding of the Western political system, so let's talk about the situation in Japan. Wang Jiuming echoed. Pei Xuan also said: "What is the difference between Japan's Meiji Restoration and the new policies promulgated by the imperial court? Many of the scholars below expressed their opinions and raised a lot of questions in an instant. Deng Zixuan smiled: "Okay then! Today, I will talk about the Meiji Restoration in Japan. ”

Deng Zixuan muttered slightly: "Twenty years ago, American General Matthew Perry led a fleet into Edo to carry out military deterrence, and handed over a letter written by the President of the United States to the Japanese Emperor to the Tokugawa Shogunate, asking Japan to open its doors for trade and establish diplomatic relations. The following year, the Tokugawa shogunate, on behalf of the emperor, signed the Treaty of Ryo Nagawa with the United States, agreeing to open the two ports. Because it was forced to open and the treaty was unequal, it was opposed by Japanese conservatives, and the Tokugawa shogunate became the target of a crusade. ”

Deng Zixuan continued: "Then the conservatives proposed to respect the king, and chaos began to appear in Japan, and a rebellion was staged. Because the king was under the slogan of expelling foreigners, attacking foreigners, businessmen and diplomats, and attacking foreigners' ships along the coast of Japan. Therefore, the foreigners dispatched warships to join the shogunate army and brutally suppressed the rebellion. ”

Deng Zixuan saw that everyone was fascinated by what they heard and continued: "But the Japanese reformists did not give up, and then they abolished the rebellion and directly rebelled, and armed rebellions began in various parts of Japan. The Tokugawa shogunate knew that it would not be able to shake the Tokugawa shogunate without the help of the strength of the foreigners, so they formed an alliance with the British, and the shogunate formed an alliance with the Americans and the French, and the melee began! ”

"Seven years ago, Emperor Takahito of Japan died, and Prince Muto, the crown prince, succeeded him as Emperor Meiji. Emperor Meiji strongly supported the rebellion, and then gathered troops to arm the rebellion, and fierce battles continued to break out. After the fierce battle in Kyoto, Tokugawa Yoshiki was defeated and walked away, and after a year of duel, in May of the following year, Tokugawa Yoshiki was forced to hand over Edo Castle, and as of five years ago, the war in Japan basically stopped, and the era of shogunate rule was declared over, and it also heralded the beginning of the Meiji Restoration! ”

Deng Zixuan continued: "Although Japan's Meiji Restoration was difficult and there are still conservatives blocking it, Japanese society has already seen a momentum of good development. The reformers, led by Emperor Meiji, deeply felt that if they did not learn from the West, they would face destruction, so Japan selectively opened up and first fully embraced the Western model in the fields of education, science and technology, and commerce. In time, Japan should not be underestimated! ”

Deng Zixuan changed his words and said: "Looking at the Qing Dynasty, at present, Zhongliang led by Lord Li and Lord Zuo is also soberly aware of this, and the imperial court has opened the door to accept Western technology, and there has been a thriving and gratifying scene. However, our traditional concept is still deep-rooted, and it is difficult to innovate and eliminate evil, even if Master Li and Lord Zuo have enthusiasm, they are also greatly restricted, and you can figure out the mystery for yourself. I know that all of you here are ambitious people, and you know that you can play with ease, and you hope to encourage them in the next family! ”

"Mr. Deng, your insights are incisive and profound, what is your ambition?" A scholar broke the silence and asked. "Everyone has heard and seen the strong ships and sharp weapons of foreigners, so we have no other way out than to sit down and learn from foreigners honestly. My ambition is to save the country through industry, and we will have what foreigners have in the future, and we will also have what foreigners do not have, and I believe that the Chinese nation is a wise nation, and it will certainly be able to change our backward appearance. ”

"It's great that foreign people are used in China, and they spit out the old and accept the new, Mr. Deng, we have decided to follow you to do a career!" "Mr. Deng! Show us the way! The scholars below are gossiping. Deng Zixuan said: "Everyone, your joining Tongren Academy means that we have the same ambition, as the saying goes, one glory and one loss, and the future and reputation of your brothers are also my face." ”

"I assure you that next year, Brother Kuang and Brother Li, I will be responsible for finding an official position for you. All of you here, I will put you on the list in the spring of next year, please believe me! Deng Zixuan patted his chest and promised. Suddenly, the scholars were excited, and in a moment, they seemed to see a brilliant future. Wang Qiming and Pei Xuan respectively said that Mr. Deng's speeches have been recorded in the past six months, and everyone should carefully study them in the future and understand the mysteries.

When Deng Zixuan was leaving, he continued to talk with Wang Qiming, Pei Xuan, and two down-and-out talents, Kuang Jiazhi and Li Tong. At this time, Kuang Jiazhi and Li Tong suddenly knelt down in front of Deng Zixuan. "Mr. Deng, I am willing to follow you, I have no regrets in this life!" "Mr. Deng, Xiaosheng is willing to work for Mr. Deng!" "Two brothers, please get up!" Deng Zixuan personally helped the two of them up.

After sitting down, Deng Zixuan continued: "The two of you have entered the year of establishment, and it is a pity to spend a good year on scientific research, as the saying goes, there are people in the court who are good officials, and I am not able to do it, but I can do it in the county orders in remote areas, and I will strive to let the two of you go out next year." Since you two are my people, it is my responsibility to arrange your future! "It's all up to Mr. Deng," the two stood up and bowed again.

After Kuang Jiazhi and Li Tong went down, Wang Jiuming and Pei Xuan glanced at each other and suddenly knelt on the ground and said, "Mr. Deng, the two of us have decided not to take scientific examinations anymore, and we are willing to follow Mr. Deng to do some business." In the past six months, Mr. Deng's erudition has overwhelmed us, please Mr. Deng must promise us! Deng Zixuan was stunned for a moment and hurriedly picked up the two of them and said, "I promise you that in the future, Tongren Academy will be managed by the two of you." ”

"Thank you Mr. Deng for your kindness, I am willing to serve the dogs and horses!" The two spoke in unison. Frankly speaking, Deng Zixuan was a little surprised by the sudden decision of the two, but he didn't expect that they were deeply impressed by his profound insights, and the two had the idea of following. After taking a new seat, Wang Jiuming said: "Mr. Deng, since we are like-minded, I propose to set up a colleague party," Deng Zixuan was taken aback.

"Yes, Brother Jiuming and I have always believed that Mr. advocates industry to save the country, and we should widely publicize it so that more aspiring people can join." Pei Xuan said with a serious expression. Deng Zixuan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, thinking that they were going to rebel and said: "I agree with the suggestion of the two brothers, but the formation of a Tongren Party cannot be out of line, and it must not stimulate the court to think that we are a chaotic party." ”

Wang Jiuming said: "Mr. Deng, we only preach industry to save the country, and we will not be out of line." "Alright! We agree with your decision, so you two can do it boldly! "Mr. Deng, you will be the lord from now on, please agree!" "Okay, I promise!" Deng Zixuan stretched out his hand, and the hands of the three people were clasped together. "Like-minded!" "Like-minded!"

Deng Zixuan returned to the Deng Mansion with his wife to visit his mother and visit his one-month-old daughter by the way. At this time, Wan'er hugged her moon-old daughter, her face showed joy, and she teased her daughter vigorously. "Xuan'er, my daughter is full moon, it's time to name my daughter!" Mother said. Deng Zixuan said: "My daughter's big name is Deng Xin, and her nickname is Xiaohong!" Xiao Hong was overjoyed when she heard that her somewhat fat body was writhing: "Young master, I have a good name for my daughter, my name is Qiu Ju." Deng Zixuan felt that the nickname was too vulgar, but his decision had already been exported, and it was difficult to object.

Before leaving, Wan'er muttered in her mother's ear, and Le's mother smiled. On the way, Deng Zixuan asked curiously: "Wan'er, what are you talking to your mother, my mother is happy!" "You're such a careless man, I haven't been popular for two months!" Wan'er said angrily. "It's red!" Deng Zixuan was confused. "I have a baby!" Wan'er was a little shy. “haha！ So I'm going to have a son! "What if I had another daughter?" "It's the same for men and women, I don't care!" "You really don't care?" "I really don't care, do you want me to swear?" Wan'er leaned her head on Deng Zixuan's shoulder happily when she heard this.

The maid Biying and Danxia looked at the hot eyes, and the two of them twisted their heads to the outside in a complicated mood, each remembering what was on their minds. Sunflowers appeared on the side of the road, "Look at so many bees!" "The bees are probably collecting honey!" Biying and Danxia shouted happily. Deng Zixuan looked at the busy shadow of the worker bee, and suddenly realized that he was a worker bee now, working tirelessly every day.

Entering the Rose Villa, passing by the courtyard of the king blacksmith, he immediately jumped out of the car when he saw that it was very lively. He told Wan'er, Biying, and Danxia to go back first, and go in and have a look. When I walked into the yard, I found that there seemed to be a lot more people in the yard, including female dependents. "Mr. Deng is back, come here!" Wang Tiehammer dragged a stout woman in her thirties over. Behind the woman stood a little boy of twelve or thirteen years old, and a little girl of eight or nine years old. There were a few female dependents and more than a dozen strong men with unfamiliar faces.

"Boss, you can't finish this job for a year or two, I'll bring my wife and children!" Blacksmith Wang was a little apprehensive. "That's right, Brother Wang, my factories are starting one after another, and my guy is going to the sea, I'm afraid you won't be able to go back in a few years." Deng Zixuan and Mrs. Wang greeted each other. Wang Tiezhu continued: "The owner, several of my apprentices' female dependents are also here, and I have recruited all the apprentices!" ”

Deng Zixuan made a preliminary estimate that there were more than 30 existing and new arrivals, so he frowned and said, "Go and call Steward Zhang." Wang Tiehammer frowned when he saw Deng Zixuan and whispered: "Boss, don't worry, I won't ask for an increase in salary!" Deng Zixuan smiled and did not answer. After a while, Steward Zhang came in in a panic and said, "Uncle! What do you command? ”

"Has the factory on the rocky beach in the east been built?" Deng Zixuan asked. "Back to my aunt, the factory has been built!" Steward Zhang reported truthfully. "Master Wang, I'm going to build an ironware workshop, if Master Wang can choose to stay, how about I hand over the ironware workshop to you?" Wang Tiehammer immediately knelt on the ground when he heard the surprise, and then everyone knelt on the ground: "Dongjia, you are really a good person, I, Wang Tiehammer, didn't say a word, I am a cow and a horse to serve the owner!" ”

Deng Zixuan hurriedly picked up Wang Tiehammer and said, "Master Wang, don't worry, I, Deng Zixuan, will definitely let you live a good life." This small courtyard is too small, Steward Zhang will move tomorrow! The wife of the kung fu king Iron Hammer snorted: "The owner, a few of my senior brothers in charge of the family inquired, do you still need manpower here?" "Shut up, old ladies, aren't you making trouble for the owner?" Wang Tiehammer reprimanded his wife.

Deng Zixuan said with a smile: "Master Wang, I need a lot of manpower to set up an ironware factory in the future. You go back and broadcast the news, and I want all those who can strike iron, and the more the merrier! When everyone heard this, a happy smile appeared on their faces. Deng Zixuan continued: "Master Wang, your iron-making tong pot is too small, you have to make a big tong pot." The tungsten ore will be shipped back at the end of this month, so we need to prepare early! "Please, owner! I won't let you down! ”

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