Datang Nongwang

Chapter 721 What is this called?
"What does the great gift of the great saint Confucius have to do with me. I am not a student of the Imperial College, nor a student of Confucius. Why did the sage want me to go back?" Li Chongyuan heard a strange reason.

Who you Li Shimin worships has nothing to do with me, Li Chongyuan.

This is not a sacrifice to the Taimiao, you are just making some big ceremony, and it has something to do with me, Li Chongyuan.

No return.

Li Chongyuan made up his mind to pay attention but not to answer.

Just against the purpose.

Anyway, I can also learn from others, and come to resist the decree and disrespect.

The big deal is to be criticized once. Could it be that Li Shimin can still kill my head, Li Chongyuan?

Rebellion is very common nowadays.

Li Shimin wanted to be a wise master, and even more so, he wanted to be a king who opened up the world, and he didn't want to kill anyone randomly.

For this purpose, Li Shimin once said that as long as it is related to the beheading of a prisoner, the criminal case must be sent to the court, and it must be submitted to his desk. It is up to the court and him to decide whether the prisoner should It's time to kill.

Li Shimin did this in order to gain a good reputation for himself.

Although his Li Shimin's reputation has long been rotten.

After all, Li Shimin's name of murdering his brothers and imprisoning his father has already been crowned on his head. Li Shimin wants to use this method to restore some reputation for himself, and the method is right.

However, whether in later generations or later dynasties, there are still people who remember the Xuanwumen Change, especially Li Shimin's crime of murdering his brothers and imprisoning his father.

Whether other people remember it or not, or whether they know it or not is one thing.

But Li Shimin really needs to work hard for his own reputation.

It's just like Dai Neishi said that Li Shimin will hold a ceremony for the release of Confucius, the first sage, in the Imperial College, and this is also for the reputation of Li Shimin.

Of course there are other intentions.

For example, getting closer to the Kong family.

All the students in the world belong to the Confucian family.

At present, in addition to the lack of officials in the Tang Dynasty, there is also a shortage of subordinate staff.

The imperial court vigorously promoted education to let children read and write.

How many children are there who can afford to read and read?

If the family has no foundation, if the family has no money and no background, who can afford to study?

farmer?

forget it.

Just a set of pen, ink, paper and inkstone is enough for farmers and common people to sell their sons and daughters.

and so.

The so-called number one scholar from a poor family, or the noble son from a poor family.

These poor families are either local clans, or local old folks, or even some very wealthy landlord families.

It really has nothing to do with ordinary peasants.

Li Chongyuan wanted to resist the decree, he didn't want to go back to Chang'an to participate in the memorial ceremony of his former enemy Kong Yu, and he didn't want to go back to Chang'an to participate in the ceremony of worshiping the ancestor Confucius Shizun.

I have so many things that I have a headache, but Li Shimin suddenly made such a move for him, why is Li Chongyuan willing in his heart.

However, Li Chongyuan's idea of ​​resisting the edict cannot be said in front of Dai's servant, lest Dai's servant report the truth to Li Shimin, then Li Chongyuan will be in trouble.

Listening to Li Chongyuan's words, Dai Neishi felt that Li Chongyuan's words had a lot of opinions, so he smiled and said: "Jun Wang Li, you really have to go back this time. What kind of thoughts do you have in your heart, and you cut off your good future."

"What the hell? Could it be that His Majesty asked me to go back for something else?" Li Chongyuan was curious.

Waiter Dai nodded lightly, then shook his head again, which made Li Chongyuan really confused, and he didn't know what to do.

Dai Nei took a sip of water and said, "Junwang Li, think about it carefully, the Holy Majesty asked you to go back to Beijing to attend the ceremony of offering wine to Confucius, and also asked you to participate in the ceremony of releasing the Buddha from Confucius, the former sage. Do you really think that the Majesty wants to Disgusting you? The status of Guozijian in my Tang Dynasty, I think you, Li Junwang, know better than anyone else. And this time, the grand ceremony of the first saint Confucius’ release is to show the world’s students how the royal family is. Those who respect Confucianism, secondly, want to take this opportunity to let some outstanding figures of the Guozijian be used by the imperial court, and thirdly, want to take this opportunity to seek some benefits for the royal family and clansmen, and to serve Li Junwang like Li Junwang. The clan paved a way out. I say that, does King Li understand?

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hiss.
Li Chongyuan finally understood the significance of Li Shimin's holding a great ceremony of Shazun after listening to Maid Dai's words.

After listening to this speech, Li Chongyuan felt that the significance of this Sakyamuni ceremony might be more than these points.

Immediately.

Li Chongyuan took a long breath and began to think about the Taoism in it.

For the disciples of Confucianism, the great gift of Buddha, the first sage Confucius, is a very important thing, and it is also a symbol of the Confucian family.

An emperor wants to hold a great ceremony to worship the ancestor Confucius, which is tantamount to revealing a very clear message to the outside world, that is, Li Shimin still believes in the Confucius family.

What's more, he chose to hold this Sakyamuni ceremony in a place like Guozijian.

This is where Li Shimin is so smart.

where is this place?Although most of the students here are Confucianism, Guozijian belongs to the imperial court, Li Shimin, and this country.

Li Shimin wanted to select some students from Guozijian to serve as officials, which also sent a signal to Guozijian that if the students of Guozijian had learned well, they could become officials directly.

Simultaneously.

Li Shimin wanted to seek some benefits for the Li clan. As for the benefit, it was nothing more than to let the members of the Li clan, or those in the royal family, follow Confucianism in the future.

As for the deeper level, Li Chongyuan couldn't think about it anymore.

I can't come up with anything after thinking about it, but Li Chongyuan can be sure of one thing.

It must be of special significance for Li Shimin to hold such a great ceremony of Buddha, otherwise, how could a smart emperor like Li Shimin do such useless work.

"Mr. Dai, besides asking me to return to the capital, has the Holy Majesty asked anyone else?" Li Chongyuan asked the question he wanted to know the most.

Dai Nei smiled, "It seems that Junwang Li has wanted to ask this question for a long time. Apart from asking you to return to the capital, the Holy Majesty only asked a few people to go back selectively, and you, Junwang Li, are the Holy Majesty Special request to return to Beijing. King Li, it’s not too late, you better pack up your things quickly and return to Beijing with me.”

"No rush, no hurry." Li Chongyuan waved his hands after hearing this.

Li Chongyuan may not be in a hurry, but Dai Neishi is very anxious, "Your Majesty Li, I came all the way from Chang'an, and I have been there for more than a month. If I want to go back to Chang'an, it will take less than two months. I'm afraid I won't be able to arrive." Yes. Therefore, time is running out, please hurry up and tidy up Junjun Li, and return to Beijing with me as soon as possible. In this way, I can return to the Holy Majesty.”

Dai Neishi was afraid that it would take a lot of time to go back and delay the business, so he hurried back to report.

But Li Chongyuan is not afraid.

My own paddle steamer, that was not built.

From Xisha Island to return to Chang'an, it will take at most half a month to arrive.

Where does it take two months.

of course.

What Waiter Dai said was true.

If it is replaced by other ships, although it will not take two months, it will still need to be used for more than one month.

After all, not to mention the slow speed of ordinary ships nowadays, once they sail against the current, they will be unspeakably slow.

If you switch to riding a horse and rush to Chang'an day and night, it will be very fast.

"Don't be in a hurry. Have you seen my paddle steamer? I think you have heard of the speed of my paddle steamer. Don't worry, with me here, it only takes half a month at most to return to Chang'an At this time, I still have a lot of things to deal with. When I go back to Chang'an, let's go back together after I finish dealing with the things at hand. Recently, if you have nothing to do, Mrs. Dai, you might as well take my paddle boat , go to the sea to experience it, to see how it is in the sea." Li Chongyuan knew that Dai Neishi was anxious, so he smiled and comforted him.

Hearing this, Dai Nei's eyes bulged, and he clapped his big hands and said: "Look at me, I have forgotten your paddle steamer. Well, then I will respect the words of King Li Jun and go to the sea to have a look. I have never seen the sea before, this time, I have been honored by your Junwang Li, hehehehe."

Make arrangements for Dai's housekeeper.

Li Chongyuan lowered his head and went to find Chen Juan and the others.

Tell Chen Juan and the others about Dai Nei's waiter's visit.

After hearing this, Chen Juan looked at Chen Huan at the side.

Chen Huan seemed to understand what Chen Juan meant, and turned to look at Li Chongyuan and said, "Chongyuan, let me follow you when you return to Chang'an this time. Anyway, we won't go to sea recently, and it's the end of the year. I want to go to Chang'an for some things."

"Ah? Aunt Huan, you want to go to Chang'an with me? Isn't Auntie going?" Li Chongyuan looked at the two of them and asked.

Chen Juan shook her head, and Chen Huan nodded.

Li Chongyuan looked at the expressions of the two of them, and he didn't seem to be joking with him, "That's fine, since Aunt Huan has to go to work, let's go talk together in a month."

Li Chongyuan was afraid.

After finishing this matter, just leave.

Chen Huan wanted to go back to Chang'an with him, and Li Chongyuan felt that his life was suffering.

This violent woman followed him back to Chang'an, and he had a hard time along the way.

Li Chongyuan wanted to persuade him.

But Li Chongyuan knew that Chen Juan and Chen Huan would definitely insist, and since Li Chongyuan had been with the two of them for so long, he already knew some behaviors and tacit understanding between them.

Whether it's a nod, or even a look, the two of them seem to know what the other is going to do.

Li Chongyuan, who was in a flash, quickly called Xingba and the others, and went directly to Suzhou City.

I have never been in charge of things since I took office in Suzhou.

Although Yao Kong is helping him with official affairs, Li Chongyuan still needs to show his face, lest the officials in Suzhou bully his people.

After going to Suzhou, Li Chongyuan went to the shipyard of the Yangzhou court after staying in Suzhou city for several days.

When Li Chongyuan arrived at the shipyard, he found countless logs piled up in the shipyard.

Deputy envoy Lu Zhong ran over, complaining, "Ambassador Li, the imperial court has heavy tasks, and all the affairs have weighed on me a little. I would like to ask Ambassador Li to take care of my old age and give me a hand." Give me a chance to breathe."

"Vice Envoy Lu, what you said made me feel like I, Li Chongyuan, have got you in trouble. I said at the time that I don't care about the affairs here, and you will handle everything. If you feel that you are too busy , you can choose some people to use yourself." Li Chongyuan looked at the pile of wood, but he also knew that the task was really heavy.

Li Chongyuan knew that Li Shimin estimated that he would conquer Goguryeo in the 17th year of Zhenguan in the next year.

The reason is clear to everyone.

As for Li Shimin's task of building a ship, it can be seen from the huge pile of wood in front of him that the task is heavy and the time is tight.

But Li Chongyuan didn't want to join the war.

It's just an official position for myself, but I really don't want to take care of the court's shipyard.

If he really intervenes, it is estimated that Li Shimin will take over his shipyard for the imperial court as soon as possible.

Even if it is not returned, it may be expropriated.

For his own shipyard, Li Chongyuan could only make the deputy envoy in front of him, Lu Zhong, work hard.

After listening to Li Chongyuan's words, Lu Zhong raised his eyes slightly, "Ambassador Li, are you serious? The court won't deny it, right?"

"Yes, why don't you deny it. But I have to make it clear that if the people you choose are some useless people or nepotism, don't say that the court doesn't recognize them, even I don't recognize them. Of course, the people you choose can only You are an official, but you cannot be an official, I think you, Deputy Envoy Lu, know this better than I do." Li Chongyuan said indifferently.

After hearing this, Lu Zhong was overjoyed, "That's right, how could I do such a thing. Now that Ambassador Li has shown you, then I will really choose someone for the next official."

"Choose, as long as you are available, feel free to choose. When the time comes, report the list to me, and I will pass it to the Ministry of Officials and Households." Li Chongyuan nodded.

There were too many things to do, heavy tasks, and time constraints, so Li Chongyuan made the decision directly.

Anyway, they are just subordinate staff, not officials, so Li Chongyuan can still be the master.

The shipbuilding ambassador is at the top of the fourth rank, if you have this little power, you are still a shipbuilding ambassador.

As for this deputy envoy, his rank is relatively low, just under the sixth rank.

The grade is low, and naturally there is no right to be too much master.

After staying in Yangzhou for ten days, Li Chongyuan went home and returned to Xisha Island.

And this time.

Waiter Dai also had a great time playing on the sea. After seeing Li Chongyuan came back, he pulled Li Chongyuan and talked about all kinds of experiences at sea.

A few days later.

After Li Chongyuan packed everything, he boarded a C-type paddle steamer with his waiter Dai.

Simultaneously.

Chen Huan took Dawanka to Chang'an with Li Chongyuan.

Bring Dawanka, this is Li Chongyuan's request.

The reason, of course, is that Xisha Island is not suitable for her to live here, and Li Chongyuan felt that his mother lacked a Kunlun slave to serve her, so she decided to bring Dawanka back to Chang'an and planned to give it to her mother.

Come on.

Li Chongyuan originally didn't want to return to Beijing.

But I can't stand Li Shimin's oral order.

Returning to Beijing to participate in the memorial ceremony of Confucius Yu is also to participate in the great ceremony of the Buddha of Confucius, the first sage.

These are all things that Li Chongyuan doesn't want to participate in, things that he doesn't want to touch.

But he is the emperor, although he can resist the edict by himself, but Li Chongyuan will definitely be approved by then.

It's even possible that your own family has been implicated.

There is no way, Li Chongyuan can only go back to Beijing, even if he goes back to Beijing to see his family, Li Chongyuan is just trying to find a reason to comfort himself.

(End of this chapter)