Chapter 592 Beautiful Rose

As night falls, the sky is full of stars and a half moon hangs high, making the night full of mystery and beauty.

Next to the quietly burning bonfire, in the middle of the two teams of carriages, is a temporary, simple, but exquisite evening pavilion, which was temporarily made with magic. But even if it is improvised, it is extremely delicate. A beautiful dinner has come to an end.

In the evening pavilion, Princess Ning Xiaolan of Ning Kingdom quietly put on her veil after rinsing her mouth and washing her hands.

Since returning with Zhang Quan, Ning Xiaolan usually wears a veil except for eating.

Zhang Quan has already skillfully and naturally picked up the teacup handed over by the maid, and no longer drank it in one gulp, but spit it into another older cup after rinsing his mouth. Then another maid brought a small golden basin, Zhang Quan washed his hands in it, and then stretched out his hand for the maid to help dry.

Zhang Quan has already 'learned' and 'adapted' to such a corrupt life. It must be admitted that although the etiquette from Ningguo and influenced by the so-called Confucianism is cumbersome, it can greatly demonstrate dignity.

Being able to use spells without spells is a different kind of life experience. This kind of life can cultivate and cultivate one's character well.

After dinner, Zhang Quanxing and Ning Xiaolan began to "discuss" again. But today's discussion of the Tao is no longer a 'discussion', but a 'debate'.

A few days ago, Zhang Quan and Ning Xiaolan respectively analyzed and explained their thoughts. What Zhang Quan explained was of course the theory of capital plagiarized from Li Xian and developed, the prosperity of the country through industry and commerce, and how to combine governance with the theory of capital.

What Ning Xiaolan explained was naturally Confucianism. This is an idea that originated from "Dongsheng Shenzhou". (Note ①)

Today, the two ended their explanations and began to debate.

This is your chance to express yourself! Zhang Quan looked at the hazy face under the veil, and his heart was burning hot: "Miss Ning, please forgive me. I think that Confucianism is similar to Taoism. It is suitable for personal cultivation, but it cannot be used to govern the country. It is inevitable to use Confucianism to govern the country. Chaos.

The people have committed a crime, shouldn't they be killed? Killing is against benevolence and justice, not killing is against public opinion.

Does the war between countries only rely on the so-called "influence"? This obviously doesn't work!

What is the survival foundation of Xianyu? Is it moral? I don't think so! The basis of survival is profit!

Survival itself is the embodiment of interests. Only when you are full and full can you think about other things.

But if a country wants to be strong, morality and etiquette are all superficial, and it is for others to see. What is really beneficial to the country is economic wealth, industry and people's livelihood, and military power.

Therefore, Confucianism can be used but not really used. "

"But if everyone pursues interests, people will fall into the vortex of interests. The human race itself is a big family. The country is also a big family. If we can make everyone love each other and unite the whole country, then what can we do to get twice the result with half the effort? "

"Miss Ning is right, but please allow me to ask, Ning country began to be influenced by Confucianism a hundred years ago, how is the situation in the country now? Has it met the expectations of Confucian sages?

Let me guess first, even one tenth of the expectations were not met! "

Zhang Quan's last sentence was categorical.

Ning Xiaolan suddenly fell silent. In fact, in the past period of time, although Ning Xiaolan was explaining Confucianism, she was already overwhelmed by Zhang Quan's capitalist system.

The most important point here is: capitalism is always based on interests and actual interests, and it is very feasible, and the great success of the Shang Dynasty is the most favorable proof.

In five years, the Shang Kingdom overthrew the princes of the Great Xia Kingdom, wiped out the Qi Kingdom in ten days, formed an alliance with the Dragon Palace, and extended its influence to the inland Zhao Kingdom and other big countries.

Are these proofs enough?

If it is not enough, there is: how much attention has been attracted by the rocket test. The skyfire bomb directly wiped out Yang Guo! These are all industrial miracles.

On the other hand, when Ning Xiaolan explained Confucianism, she either used sages to explain things or used metaphors. True, realistic, powerful proof, no!

Speaking must be realistic. Debate even more so.

Therefore, in tonight's debate, Ning Xiaolan quickly became an audience, listening to Zhang Quan refute Confucian "considerations in governing the country" with capitalism.

In the end, Zhang Quan concluded: "Confucianism 'should' have miraculous effects in educating the common people. These days I am also thinking about Confucianism.

In my opinion, starting from Confucianism, we can formulate laws and social morals that belong to Ningguo, and use this to enrich the flaws and radicals in capitalist thought.

But the country is still capitalistic in nature. "

"Young Master Zhang is a great talent." Ning Xiaolan seemed to admire him a little.

Looking at the beautiful face behind the veil, Zhang Quan felt hot in his heart, "It's all thanks to the lady's explanation. If it weren't for the lady's deep understanding of Confucianism, Zhang Quan would not be able to integrate the advantages and disadvantages of Confucianism and capitalism."

"Hmm..." Ning Xiaolan lowered her head, she seemed a little timid, and said in a low voice, "Young Master Zhang still calls you Miss, do we still have such a relationship..."

Zhang Quan's blood boiled suddenly, and he blurted out, "Xiaolan..."

"Um."

Ning Xiaolan responded, twisted her body a little uneasy, then got up and returned to the carriage as if fleeing.

Zhang Quan looked at Ning Xiaolan's back with satisfied and fascinated eyes.

Seeing this, Zhang Yuan frowned slightly, but he was more satisfied and proud - his son is amazing.

But Xiang Bowen, who had experienced countless ups and downs, half-closed his eyes, not knowing what he was thinking.

But Ning Xiaolan returned to the carriage and slowly took off her veil in front of the vanity mirror. Behind the veil is a beautiful face, noble and dignified, beautiful and elegant without the slightest enchantment. Just one thing, Ning Xiaolan's eyes at this time are calm and unwavering, there is no shyness in it.

Ning Fangfang, the maid next to her, asked cautiously: "Princess, I have become familiar with Young Master Zhang for a while, why are you still wearing a veil?"

Ning Xiaolan brushed her fingers slowly over the silver mirror, "Fangfang, do you know why everyone likes roses? And peony, which is more beautiful than roses, is rarely mentioned?"

Ning Fangfang frowned: "Everyone agrees, that's fine. What's the reason?"

"Yes!" Ning Xiaolan smiled lightly, but there was a deep wisdom in her smile, "The reason why everyone says roses are beautiful is because roses have thorns! But peonies have no thorns.

Because it has thorns, it is dangerous and rare. It is beautiful because it is dangerous, and precious because it is rare.

Therefore, people often use peony to describe women in Qilou, but no one uses peony to describe women from good families, ladies from all walks of life, etc. "

"So it is!" Ning Fangfang suddenly realized. Because if you can't get it, you are beautiful! That's why the princess always wears a veil.

Ning Xiaolan gently brushed the veil on the dressing table with her fingers, and said with a smile: "One more thing, if I don't wear a veil, how dare Zhang Quan look directly at this princess!

It fascinates him only if he can see it but not see it clearly.

As for men, once you are fascinated..."

Ning Xiaolan didn't continue, but the meaning was already obvious.

After a short pause, Ning Xiaolan said again: "Fangfang, do you want to be famous? Do you want to be under one person and be above tens of thousands? Do you want to be able to say no to those who point fingers, and even send them to the sky prison?" ?”

This turning point is a bit big, but Ning Fangfang has been following Princess Ning Xiaolan, but she vaguely understands it. After a little hesitation, Ning Fangfang gritted her teeth, "But according to the princess' orders."

Ning Xiaolan turned her head and looked at Ning Fangfang, "Are you sure? You have to think carefully. If you don't want to, you can continue to follow me and share the work for me.

And once determined, you can only keep going. Maybe there is a golden road ahead, maybe there is an abyss ahead. And no matter what, you will pay the price. This price may ruin your reputation. "

When Ning Fangfang heard this, instead of being timid, she was excited and excited, "Princess, I'm just a maid, what's my role.

Besides, if you continue to be a servant girl, the servant girl will remain a servant girl for the rest of her life, and will only cause trouble for the princess. Although being a servant of the princess is superior to others, if given the chance, Fangfang would like to fight side by side with the princess.

If there is a chance to surpass men and make thousands of men bow their heads and obey orders, no matter what the price is, no matter what the future holds, I am willing to try. "

Ning Xiaolan continued to look at it for a while, and finally nodded, "Well, tomorrow, I will give you to Zhang Quan."

This is big news. But Ning Fangfang didn't seem surprised at all, without frowning, she asked calmly, "Princess, what do I need to do?"

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(Special reminder: Li Yulong comes from Taihao Shenting in "Chixian Shenzhou". In this book, please regard Chixian Shenzhou and Dongsheng Shenzhou as two worlds.)