Chapter 19 Section 19

Ronglu's apartment is filled with congratulatory guests.Congratulations to him for his new appointment as a military aircraft.The governor of Zhili, Beiyang Minister, was replaced by Yulu, but his power was greatly reduced.Yizhi: The Beiyang armies are still under the control of Ronglu, with Yulu as the assistant. However, the congratulatory guests who came to the door could not see the owner.Rong Lu went to visit Li Hongzhang. "I also just received the news. Zhonghua, your new life is a strange number. It is not only a silk fiber, but also a military talisman. I have never heard of it before!" Li Hongzhang said in admiration, "Rare, rare!"

"I really can't push it away." Rong Lu replied terrified, "I really don't know how to take care of it, so I came here to ask Zhongtang for advice." "Heavy words, heavy words!" Li Hongzhang cupped his hands again and again, "To be honest, I don't know how you can take care of both? However, there is no need to rush, and you can always find a way to achieve both." "Yes! Fortunately, Zhongtang is here, so I don't have to worry about no one giving advice. Especially Westernization." Rong Lu suddenly asked, "Is it worth saving the woodcutters in Zhongtang's opinion?"

"Here," Li Hongzhang smiled, "Zhonghua, you've stumped me!" "Oh!" Rong Lu said in confusion, "Please tell Zhongtang clearly." "If it is not worth preserving, talents are rare. Although Zhang Qiaoye's experience in foreign affairs is not far-reaching, he is still a good hand. But if it is worth preserving, Huanghuang's edict clearly stated that he has a lot of bad deeds. Who wants to protect him? I can’t get rid of the suspicion of the party’s protection. Zhonghua, you know, my ‘joining the cabinet to do things’ is really not doing things, the future generations are fearful, the old man is old! I really have nothing to offer, and I dare not offer it.”

There is a lot of complaints under the words, and the words "the young people are awesome" are especially harsh.Rong Lu thought for a second, let him vent his depression, at least he can understand what kind of thinking he is, and then he can talk to him and win support.He knew very well that although he had grasped the power of government affairs and military affairs, whether he could grasp it depended on the attitudes of several people, the most important being Li Hongzhang.It was the first time that the grace was awarded, leaving all the congratulators behind, to visit this old man, just to express my sincerity to pay special respect to him.That being the case, no matter how much he complained, even if he pointed at the monk and called him bald, he would have to pinch his nose and accept it.

Therefore, with deep sympathy and even guilt on his face, he lowered his head and said in a low voice: "I know Zhongtang's complaints. The Empress Dowager's sage is also in the insight. There must be a time in the future to rely on prestige. " When it comes to "prestige", Li Hongzhang's complaints are even worse: "What prestige is really embarrassing! All countries in the East and West know the word Li Hongzhang. As the heads of state and kings, they all think that the state owns the big government. Huh!" He sneered self-deprecatingly, "Who knew that Gang Ziliang and his ilk were actually real prime ministers. Weng Shuping took a fancy to him and protected him. I really can't think of it. The solution. It is said that Weng Shuping’s return to the farmland was due to the “perfection” of the people he protected. If Er is like this, it is a mistake for the country and oneself. A scholar who has power often makes such a useless person. It is a pity, It’s all about luck!”

Hearing these words, Rong Lu was both surprised and delighted. It turned out that "the younger generation is to be feared" was a mockery of fortitude!Hearing that he hates fortitude so deeply, it is just for help, let's say a few heart-to-heart words first, and grasp this old man first. "In the past few years, there has been nothing more thorough than the central hall." Rong Lu moved his body closer and said, "Yesterday Cisheng summoned him and specifically mentioned, saying, 'As long as I am in charge, I will never let you go. Mr. Li is sitting on the bench. But it is not a good way to borrow him and save him. It is not a good way to let him return to Beiyang. You have to pass on the word to him, just say what I said. I will never forget that he has flat hair and flat hair. Nianzi, credit for protecting the Qing Dynasty.'”

"The kindness is profound, and I am inexplicably grateful!" Li Hongzhang was so grateful for his life, he couldn't feel excited, "The Qing Dynasty was the world of the Qing Dynasty. In my life, I should not distinguish between different categories. However, the Han people are not all stupid, and the banner people are not all loyal. Said Back then, Ping Changmao and Ping Nianzi, the two palaces were curtained, and the virtuous king ruled the country. He repeatedly issued decrees: as long as it is beneficial to the situation, the commander of the army can do it freely, and the court will not be controlled by it. Great! Don’t cry, but work hard? This is the key to quell the chaos and rebuild the country. Zhonghua, to maintain the overall situation, your status is just like that of Wen Wenzhong back then. If you don’t speak up, no one will be able to speak up!”

Comparing Ronglu to Wenxiang, a famous official who was a friend of Tongguang, those who experience it are really flattered.If you think about what Li Hongzhang said, you will know that his true intention is to persuade Empress Dowager Cixi to use Han people more.Those who are resolute must think that these words are absurd, but Ronglu feels the same way.Immediately replied earnestly: "These words come from the mouth of the middle hall, which is different from the general theory. I will definitely report to the compassionate saint." Sensing Ronglu's sincerity and his sincere desire to stabilize the situation, Li Hongzhang felt that it was necessary to pour out his heart, "I have two words. When I meet someone I can talk to, I have to say it. Zhong Hua , please remember.” He said with fingers bent, “First, people don’t care about things, and people don’t care about their status. Second, internal strife will lead to foreign aggression.”

He said one sentence, Rong Lu repeated it in his heart, and immediately chewed out the meaning he contained.The first is to wipe out the distinction between Manchu and Han, especially relatives and nobles.Second, there must be a limit to internal strife. Internal strife that can cause foreign aggression must never be allowed to occur. He also had similar thoughts on weekdays, but he was not as thorough as Li Hongzhang, so he said convincingly: "The teaching of Zhongtang, I will never forget it in my life!" "Heavy words, serious words!" Li Hongzhang said in a very solemn tone: "Zhonghua, you can only keep these two words in your heart. Moreover, you must not act too hastily! The former master Zeng Wenzheng used eight words for his strength: 'Seek stability first, change second.' His words are delicious."

These few words are more cordial and interesting in Ronglu.Thinking about my own situation, there are fortitude and jealousy in the military aircraft department; Xu Tong and his like in the imperial court are responsible for hypocrisy; One's own status is bound to be involved in the whirlpool in the future.There will be great difficulties in the future, and only by seeking stability first and standing in an invincible position can we mediate the overall situation and make a difference. Thinking about this, I stood up and bowed: "I would like to be taught! Zhongtang's lecture today, I will truly benefit from it forever."