The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 253: The eldest brother is like a father, call me daddy

The four friends of Dade are all pure gentlemen and scholar-bureaucrats, but it is a pity that there are too few of them.

He had many Confucian close friends before, but after rumors spread about his virtue being attacked by Yan Zhongyuan, they all kept a distance from him.

No one wants their reputation to be ruined.

You can make friends again, but if your reputation is ruined, there is no way to restore it.

"Dive."

The four old Confucian scholars beside Dade sighed softly and said, "Nowadays, the group of conscientious scholars in Chang'an are just following what everyone else says."

"They said that you flattered the powerful and were willing to be the lackeys of the Marquis of Zhenbei. They also said that the Marquis of Zhenbei reciprocated the favor by giving you an academy in Nancheng."

Dade didn't care at all and said: "A gentleman does not quarrel with a villain and does not care about rumors."

"If it can make the world a better place, that person's fame and fortune won't matter."

The four old Confucians asked: "Even if it remains infamy for thousands of years?"

Dai De said: "Whether it will be infamy for thousands of years or be famous for generations, future generations will have their own conclusions. There is no dispute over one day or the other."

The four people admired Da De one after another. They were sincerely convinced by Da De's noble character and broad mind.

An old scholar asked: "What is the use of transporting salt mines to Chang'an?"

"Melt the snow," said gratefully.

The four old scholars asked in confusion: "Can salt turn snow?"

Dade said: "Studying things leads to knowledge."

They were shocked, and they studied things to gain knowledge... Dave Zi's artistic conception was so high that it was beyond the reach of others.

Dade smiled and said: "These words did not come from me, but from the Marquis of Zhenbei."

hiss!

The four old scholars were shocked again, "Isn't he a villain?"

Dade shook his head and said: "It is not the way of a gentleman to make rash judgments without knowing the whole picture."

After the mineral salt was crushed, Dade led four great scholars and directed the craftsmen to spread salt in the main urban areas of Chang'an.

This behavior was extremely strange. The people just looked at it curiously, but they had no idea what they were doing.

But early the next morning, the people of Chang'an discovered the difference and immediately cheered.

The snow in front of every house melted, and the ice and snow on the main road melted.

Only then did they suddenly realize what Dade and other masters were doing yesterday.

The four masters of Dade were also dumbfounded when they looked at their day's masterpiece.

The Chang'an County government personally spread the reputation of Dade and four other masters, and for a time they became famous in Chang'an.

The voices criticizing Dade have been drowned out by Dade's righteous deeds, and they do not dare to criticize Dade. The public opinion in Chang'an is still overwhelmingly reviling the literati who once criticized Dade.

These people are scurrying around like rats crossing the street. Who dares to speak ill of Dade?

Yan Mansion.

Several Confucian officials in the court came to Yan Zhongyuan one after another with solemn expressions.

Yan Zhongyuan was a little puzzled. Seeing their solemn expressions, he couldn't help but curiously asked: "Why are you like this?"

A great scholar took a sip of tea and said with deep eyes: "The reputation of gratitude has been reversed."

Yan Zhongyuan: "Huh?"

He mobilized so many people to criticize Dade and throw dirty water on him. How come his reputation reversed in just one day?

Wei Ning took action?

No, no matter how powerful he is, he still doesn't have the ability to control a group of scholars. How can he rely on that group of vulgar warriors?

"What's going on?" Yan Zhongyuan was really curious.

After several great scholars explained, they sighed and said, "Dade used practical actions to shatter all rumors."

"No matter how many rumors we spread, the people will only watch it for fun, and the reputation of Dade will only become bad among the scholar community. Who knows the people?"

"But it's different now. He has done a great deed of great merit for the people of Chang'an."

"The snow in Jiesi alleys has melted, businesses on Chang'an's main roads have opened for business, people have come to the city enthusiastically, the city government has once again restored its former prosperity, and the economy has improved significantly."

The imperial court is vigorously promoting Dade's reputation. The reason is simple. The snow in Chang'an melts and increases economic growth. Giving Dade some fame is worthless, so they naturally promote it.

The people of Chang'an praised Dade because they didn't have much income in winter. Now that the snow has melted, the people don't have to be bothered by the snow and can continue to come to the market to spend money. The merchants have made money and the people have been convenient. How can they not be grateful to Dade? Virtue?

hiss!

Yan Zhongyuan gasped!

He planned it so carefully and perfectly, and even poured dirty water on Dade, and now you are doing this?

Yan Zhongyuan blushed and asked incomprehensibly: "How did Dade do it?"

Several great scholars looked at Yan Zhongyuan unbearably.

Then someone whispered: "Brother Yan is very righteous about what I mentioned." Yan Zhongyuan: "?"

What does it have to do with me?

A great scholar was silent for a moment and said: "Actually, the truth is very simple. Salt can melt snow."

"and then?"

"Then there is the piece of land that Mr. Yan sold to Zhenbei Hou..."

Yan Zhongyuan: "What happened to the ground?"

"The ground is fine, but the mountain is a little special. It's a salt mountain."

Yan Zhongyuan said: "Of course I know. The salt mountain is inedible, so it's meaningless."

"But it melts snow, so that makes sense."

Yan Zhongyuan: "..."

He suddenly felt suffocated.

Yes, the salt mountain cannot be eaten, but it can melt snow. Isn’t this a great merit that I have given to Dade?

This merit should originally belong to you!

Yan Zhongyuan raised his hand and wanted to slap himself, but he was afraid of pain and finally gave up. His face was full of annoyance and regret.

"This...uh."

He stuttered and said: "Forget it, a gentleman should be tolerant. As long as he can do something good for the people of the world, isn't it the same for anyone who does it? Haha."

Several great scholars gave Yan Zhongyuan a thumbs up. He really had the style of his ancestors. Back then, Yan returned to a shabby alley and lived simply, with great ambitions to help the world.

Now Yan Zhongyuan also has the spirit of generosity and the virtue of benefiting the world!

"We should write a book to praise Master Deyan."

Yan Zhongyuan blushed and cursed: "Shit!"

Do you think I’m not embarrassed enough? Are you going to write a book to scold me?

"Ah this..."

The voices of all the great scholars suddenly stopped, and then they all handed over and left.

Yan Zhongyuan's face turned red, and his body was trembling like a defeated rooster.

……

When Huo Qubing found Weining again, he was shocked.

Weiyang Palace.

Weining was chatting with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in the Qilin Hall.

Huo Qubing came and said excitedly: "Little cousin! The reputation of gratitude has been reversed!"

"The salt melts the snow."

Wei Ning chuckled and said, "It seems that Dade is smarter than you."

Huo Qubing thought of the scene where Weining humiliated him yesterday, and shouted: "Great! An elder brother is like a father! Now that you have no father, I will be your eldest father!"

"Hey, let's see if I can beat you, dad!"

boom!

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stood up and was kicked to the ground by Huo Qubing angrily.

It doesn't hurt!

Huo Qubing patted his butt, stood up, and said in shock: "Uncle, what are you doing?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said: "You brothers must live in harmony."

"and then?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said angrily: "Then you can't humiliate him! At least you can't humiliate his father!"

"Are you worthy to be his father?"

Huo Qubing: "? Why am I not worthy? My elder brother is like my father."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty shouted angrily: "Is his father dead? Are you just like your elder brother? Why don't you give him all your family property to show your father's love?"

(End of this chapter)