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Chapter 588 Unusual

Yang Reform stood in front of this small building, hesitating.

Quite uncertain.

This time they caught a big fish, the Kong family actually wanted to get involved in this matter, and even tested themselves, setting a price with themselves, as if intending to stand on their side.

Yang Reform had to be cautious, even though Yang Reform hoped that the Kong family would stand by him and help him, if so, he would win without any suspense, and it would really kill the Quartet.

If things are really that simple, then Yang Reform thinks that it is not unacceptable even if he reluctantly gives a part of the oil benefits to the Kong family, and even other conditions can be attached. The oil is so powerful that Yang Reform It is clear, but even if oil is very important, it will be a matter of the future. If it can survive the difficulty of the Ming Dynasty's demise, it is not impossible to use it in exchange for benefits.

At the moment when Yang Reform was about to make up his mind to exchange oil, Yang Reform, who had been washed in the political vortex for a period of time, suddenly had a question.

Is the Kong family really interested in this oil?Are you really willing to stand by yourself?Are you not wishful thinking?
Thinking of this, Yang Reform broke out in a cold sweat. It didn't matter if he thought about it, but it scared Yang Reform enough.

The matter of oil hegemony was after the second industrial revolution. It is really too early to talk about it now. It is impossible to see the emergence of the second industrial revolution in a few decades.

Even if the Kong family has the foresight to know the importance of oil to the future, even if oil represents the lifeblood of the future world and can even dominate the earth, is this benefit really in the eyes of the Kong family?

If the interests of oil and the interests of the Kong family are compared on the balance, the terrible result makes Yang Reform feel shuddering.

The emergence of petroleum hegemony took only 80 years from the second industrial revolution to the emergence of the third industrial revolution. Even at the beginning of the 21st century, it was only more than 100 years. At the beginning of the 21st century, the third industrial revolution had already achieved great success. It is foreseeable that in the next few decades, there will definitely be energy products that will replace petroleum... This is a problem, from the rise of the second industrial revolution, the demand for petroleum to the third industrial revolution To replace petroleum energy and end petroleum hegemony, the actual time will add up to no more than 200 years.

Yang Reform was dripping with cold sweat, 200 years for a family that has been passed down for 2000 years, this is not a level in the balance, no matter what,...a hegemony that lasts for 200 years, for a family that has been passed down for 2000 years, really attractive?I regard oil as my heart and soul, as my darling, and I am afraid that others will share my flesh, but in reality, people are really so rare about this thing?
Yang Reform's breathing became a little difficult. Since he became emperor, he hadn't felt this way for a long time. The feeling that this kind of thing is out of his control is really bad. Yang Reform knew that he might be wrong. Well, the signal that the Kong family sent to themselves to invest in oil is probably not because they are interested in oil. They may not take oil seriously at all, or they may not take oil seriously at all, even if they know about oil. The importance, but in the eyes of others, can the wealth in 200 years be compared with the wealth in 2000?

Yang Reform knew that he had taken it for granted, judging the thoughts of the Kong family by his own standards, and there was a huge misjudgment. Fortunately, he was not the novice who didn't know anything. Some progress, not self-righteous to take this misjudgment seriously, otherwise, when the time comes, there will really be a big leak, what is cold sweat, Yang Reform can be regarded as a thorough understanding, the ecstasy and reluctance at the beginning, thorough turned into panic.

Yang Reform's face turned pale for a while, then blushed for a while, feeling ashamed, ashamed, and anxious. Since the Kong family didn't really like oil, then what did they want to do?What kind of signal do you want to send to yourself?
Yang Reform quickly turned his brain, replaying the memories of the Kong family in his mind one by one, looking for clues.

Wang Chengen looked at the emperor from the side, at first it was fine, the emperor looked confident, but immediately blushed and then turned pale, the anxiety in his eyes was so obvious, Wang Chengen really wanted to remind the emperor, but he was afraid of interrupting The emperor's thinking was in a dilemma, so he could only stand beside the emperor anxiously.

Zhu Shun lowered his head as much as possible, and looked at his instep hard, not daring to look at the emperor.

Yang Reform is still judging what the Kong family wants to do. What are they talking about?What interests are the interests that the Confucian family values?
The interest that the Confucian family values ​​is definitely not oil. Even if the hegemony of oil lasts for 500 or even 1000 years, does the Confucian family value it?This is not necessarily the case. Compared with the wealth of the Kong family in 2000, it is still not enough. What's more, the Kong family can control the oil in their own hands without seeing it. Therefore, what the Kong family values ​​is not my wishful thinking at all. oil.

Speaking of my other businesses, such as Liulizhai, such as steel, coal bases, and even overseas expansion, the Kong family may not be interested in these. According to what Yang Reform now knows, Qufu, Shandong, moved the county for the Confucian government. Yes, it can be said that this Qufu is the territory of the Kong family. With the support of this county, their family really has no worries about food, drink, and money. It is impossible to say that they are interested in money. Compared with the wealth and honor in 2000, it was just a flash in the pan, and I am afraid that it will not be able to catch the eyes of the Confucian family.

After thinking about it, Yang Reform thinks that what the Confucian family can look up to, and what they really care about is Confucius, as long as this signboard of Confucianism does not fall, their family will enjoy wealth forever, even if the Ming Dynasty falls, But in the next dynasty, their family still has to be praised. Even Genghis Khan, who was known for his destruction back then, would still treat the Kong family with high praise. It doesn't matter the amount of money, let alone any rights, but only cares about the name and reputation. To be more precise, the Confucian family only cares about the signboard of Confucius and the signboard of Confucianism.

After a short period of panic, Yang Reform found out some ways. The reason why the Kong family contacted him this time was probably because they had some opinions on the new interpretation of the Confucian characters he had created, or to remind them of the existence of their family. , Playing with the word "Confucianism", they are authentic. [XXX has the final right to interpret XX...]

After thinking for a long time, Yang Reform smiled slightly, and finally touched some edges. In the past, he fought to the death with those ministers, and even abdicated. He didn't see the Kong family come out to fart. It can be seen that they don't care. When I step down, I don't care about the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, and I don't care about money. This time, when I used a knife on the prefix of Confucianism, they couldn't help jumping out to contact me. It seems that I really touched their restraints. .

"Hehehe, it's interesting, hehe, interesting..." Yang Reform, who touched some sides, laughed, unexpectedly, what he caught this time was not only a big fish, but also a big crocodile.

Since you look down on ordinary interests, you don’t even care about your own resignation, you don’t care about the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, but it doesn’t matter, as long as you still have things you care about, then it’s easy to handle. Don’t you care about the Confucian brand?Then you have your own way.

After Yang Reform figured this out, he began to feel better. He didn't like Confucianism at first, and he didn't plan to do anything to the Confucian family. Since you guys jumped out on your own, let's go out and wrestle together. Now that you are finished, it is not up to you to use or be used...

Seeing the emperor's expression finally eased, Wang Chengen finally let go of his hanging heart. Seeing the emperor's smiling face, Wang Chengen was even more at ease.

"Your Majesty..." Wang Chengen wanted to say that he scared the slaves to death, but he saw Zhu Shun standing beside him, so he didn't continue.

"I'm fine, but I just thought of something fun." Yang Reform said with a smile, since the Kong family is going to come and play, I might as well accompany you to do a few tricks.

"Your Majesty, you need to rest." Wang Chengen said distressedly.

"No need, Xiao Shunzi, what else did the Kong family say?" Yang Reform had an idea in his mind, and began to ask for details.

"Returning to Your Majesty, it seems that I didn't say anything else, just this." Zhu Shun kept his head down all the time, wishing he could put his head down in his pants, and answered the emperor's words in a low voice.

"Oh, that's it!" Yang Reform listened, and smiled again, this Kong family is really interesting, so reserved, since it's about to end, let's be happy, dodging like this, it's so cloudy and misty Not altogether.

"...Then who is the person sent by the Kong family this time?" Yang Reform asked again.

"Returning to Your Majesty, it is Mr. Kong Zhenyun, the Secretary of the Imperial College." Zhu Shun said quickly.

"Guozijian? What about Confucius? Oh, I remembered it, and I have a little impression. I have seen him. He is the representative of the Confucius family this time?" It is considered to have been in contact.After asking Wang Chengen, I asked Zhu Shun.

"Your Majesty, Kong Zhenyun, named Kaizhong, is the Secretary of the Imperial College." Wang Chengen replied.

"Return to Your Majesty, yes, this time, it was Lord Kong Zhenyun who told this matter to the servant." Zhu Shun replied after Wang Chengen finished speaking.

"What is his status in the Kong family? Can he speak on behalf of the Kong family?" Yang Reform asked.

"Returning to Your Majesty, Kong Zhenyun is different from the Shandong Confucian Mansion. Although they are both descendants of saints, one is the Southern Sect and the other is the Northern Sect. Kong Zhenyun is the Southern Sect, while the Shandong Confucian Mansion is the Northern Sect... " Wang Chengen replied.

Nanzong?Beizong?I return Qizong, I return Tianlong Babu, Yang Reform said in secret.

"What's the matter with the Northern and Southern Sects? Why did the Southern Sect spread the message for the Northern Sect? Can this Kong Zhenyun represent the Shandong Confucian family?" Yang Reform asked again after he secretly teased the Kong family.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the matter of Yan Shenggong's division of the clan, we also need to talk about the difficulties of Jingkang in the previous Song Dynasty, when Gaozong went south..." Wang Chengen began to explain.

Hearing this, Yang Reform immediately raised his hand. When it came to Jingkang’s difficulties, Yang Reform roughly knew why the Kong family split into sects. Yang Reform has a deep understanding, such as their performances in the Republic of China.

"Needless to say this, let's talk about the following, how can the Southern Sect spread the word for the Northern Sect? Can Kong Zhenyun represent the Confucian family in Shandong? I remember that the Southern Sect is no longer the authentic Kong family." Yang Reform said, roughly Remember, the Confucian family in Shandong is the authentic descendant of Confucius, and the others are not counted. The preferential treatment by the court is mainly the Confucian family in Shandong.

"Returning to Your Majesty, I don't know about this servant girl. It stands to reason that there is a big difference between the northern and southern sects. It is indeed a bit strange that the southern sect is passing the message for the northern sect. It should not be..." Wang Chengen also momentarily Not sure what is going on.

Yang Reform thought of something. When he threw out the new interpretation of Confucian characters, wasn't he in the Imperial College?That Kong Zhenyun was still teaching himself a class. That Kong Zhenyun was the first group of people who came into contact with the new interpretation of Confucian characters. He knew the situation at that time best, and he was the person involved. So, this time to test myself, Kong Zhenyun Participate and spread the word, and it will be easy to understand.

Thinking of this, Yang Reform laughed again. After all, the surname of the family is still Kong, and he came up with this new interpretation of Confucian characters. I am afraid that the Shandong Confucian family will be the first to find out what is going on. So, Kong Zhen Undoubtedly, this person is the best choice. Then, the two sects of the Kong family, the North and the South, may have discussed the matter of getting in touch with him.

"Xiao Shunzi, let me ask you, Kong Zhenyun didn't say anything else? How much do you want to buy? Besides oil, do you want other stocks? Apart from stocks, are there other requirements?" Yang Reform figured it out After seeing the key inside, he asked.

"Return to Your Majesty, no more, Master Kong just said that he wanted to invest in oil, but he didn't say anything else, he didn't say he wanted to buy other stocks, and he didn't have any other requirements..." Zhu Shun replied cautiously.

"...Interesting, um, I know." Yang Reform smiled. It seems that the Kong family is really interesting. It is not for oil, nor for stocks and money, nor for rights. I came here, and I mentioned this to myself, I am afraid that I want to convey the meaning of wanting to get in touch with myself. As for how to get in touch with me, the people of the Kong family are really interesting, very reserved, let me go to him...

Yang Reform quickly analyzed the meaning of the Confucian family. It has to be said that the Confucian family is too big, and it has to be said that the Confucian family has this capital. During the 200 years of the Ming Dynasty, the Zhu family is in the world. In the eyes of the Kong family, it is just one of many dynasties. Even if it collapses, it is just a fleeting moment. Compared with their 2000-year inheritance, they don't take it so seriously. After the Ming Dynasty collapsed, there can still be In other dynasties, they would still look at themselves when their Yan Shenggong, that is, when they touched the prefix of Confucianism.

"Xiao Shunzi, you must remember this matter and don't tell anyone about it, you know?" Yang Reform clarified his thoughts and said to Zhu Shun.

"Slave obeys the order!" Zhu Shuncong started with this matter, and he was worried all the time, for fear that the emperor would take his anger out on him. Until now, seeing the calm expression on the emperor's face, he finally felt at ease.

"Brother, arrange a date as soon as possible. I want to go to the Imperial College to lie down and listen to the Confucian classics, just like the arrangement last time." Yang Reform said to Wang Chengen again.Now that the members of the Kong family have played their cards, you might as well agree to it. Since you want to get involved, then compare who has the best means.

"Slave obeys the order, write it down!" Wang Chengen agreed.

"Big companion, Master Sun came back on the fifth day, right?" Yang Reform said again.

"Returning to Your Majesty, yes, it is scheduled to arrive on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. After returning, after offering captives and awarding rewards, it happens to be in time for the Hungry Ghost Festival, just in time to pay homage to the soldiers who died in battle. This year's Hungry Ghost Festival is different from previous years. Last year Zheng Yi said that he will hold a water and land conference, which is also the Ghost Festival this year..." Wang Chengen said several things in one breath.

"I remember, it's July, so the sweet potatoes should be ripe, right?" Yang Reform nodded and asked again.

"Return to Your Majesty, the first season of sweet potatoes planted this year should be ripe." Wang Chengen agreed.

"Well, it's finally coming out, but I don't know what the output will be." Yang Reform murmured, this planting of sweet potatoes was given to Shi Feng to buy political achievements, and every state and county gave a certain amount of money to promote sweet potatoes. I just don’t know how much money the money for promoting sweet potatoes will play. Yang Reform remembers that the Ming Dynasty never promoted sweet potatoes. As for why, Yang Reform doesn’t know. Promote sweet potatoes well.

"Your Majesty, the output of each state and county in the world will be known soon. If it is close to the capital, the output will be known soon. Your Majesty, don't worry." Wang Chengen comforted.

Yang Reform nodded. It seems that this month is still very lively. Sun Chengzong's class returned to the court. In addition to offering prisoners, there was also the content of paying homage to the fallen soldiers, which is also a very important thing. But last year, I asked for an order to make a big deal, but I invited the world-renowned Taoist, eminent monks and real people from the two religions to come to join in the show together. It can be said that the capital city in July this year will gather top figures from the three schools of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, which can be regarded as an extremely rare event.

If we count the many southerners who come to the capital to find connections and do business, that is to say, in July, there will be quite a few top figures in the economy. This July in Beijing, it will be It is a big scene where top figures in military, politics, economy, culture, religion, etc. are gathered.

If you count the fierce battles between taxpayers and non-taxpayers in Beijing, and the subtle hints from the Kong family, this July will probably be a very exciting July. From now on, Beijing The city is destined to stage many unusual things.

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