Datang: Acting as a celestial mystery at the beginning

Fortunately, before coming to the court, Wang Gui's niece Ru Jing told him what to do if something like this happened in the court.

"This is His Majesty's family matter, I dare not make rash judgments."

Wang Gui said very conservatively.

But when he said this, it was tantamount to agreeing with Li Shimin's move. All the ministers in the palace were shocked, even Li Shimin was surprised that he did not object.

The outside family took this opportunity to mess with Li Yi'an, but Wang Gui was uncharacteristically, what he said at this moment basically represented the position of the Wang family.

In other words, the Wang family is really going to stand in line, on the side of the court.

When officials from other aristocratic families heard Wang Gui's words, they had various speculations in their hearts.

Wang Gui couldn't help but say that, this was Wang Rujing's request, and even Wang Yuanhua agreed, if he objected, who knows what charges Li Shimin would charge himself against.

Once some cracks appear, even if they can be mended, they will leave traces and then crack again. Wang Gui is also aware of this, so he should stand in line.

"Amending the law to allow intermarriage of the same surname violates ethics and corrupts etiquette. This is related to the people of the world. How could it be just His Majesty's family business?"

Gao Shilian immediately retorted: "Doctor Wang, you are the supervisory censor, how can you do this?"

"However, Li Yi'an and His Majesty are not related by blood, and they are not of the same clan. Why is the relationship messed up?"

Wang Gui cupped his hands and said, "May I ask everyone, what is the reason why the law of etiquette prohibits intermarriage with the same surname?"

"Since ancient times, the descendants of intermarriages with the same surname are born with disabilities, and it is difficult to support them, so the etiquette will prohibit them."

Xiao Yu also knew this danger, and said: "With this precedent now, there will be no restrictions on intermarriage in the future, which is not conducive to the development of the people of the Tang Dynasty. If more than ten years later, the people of the Tang Dynasty are born with disabilities, who will guard the Tang Dynasty?" Jiangshan?"

"Doctor Wang, do you still think this is just His Majesty's family business?"

Gao Shilian glanced at him indifferently.

"Your Majesty, the law cannot be changed at will."

Dai Zhou, another minister who opposed it, also said.

"The laws and regulations changed by His Majesty are not changed at will, but are restricted. It stipulates that the same surname has different clans. Within five generations, there is no blood relationship. Don't you all see it clearly?"

Wang Gui cupped his hands and said: "I agree with His Majesty's move, but how to agree in detail, I think you can ask Wei Yushi to clarify."

This was also Wang Rujing's order, if His Majesty pointed the finger at her, Wang Gui would have to push it to Wei Zheng.

Wang Gui had to sigh, his niece was really powerful, she was young, and her ability to calculate was deeper than him, but it was a pity that she was a daughter, otherwise, she would be the first member of the Wang family besides him to be recommended to be an official. The second hope is to lead the family to continue its glory in the future.

"Wei Qing, what do you think?"

Li Shimin asked again.

He is very satisfied with Wang Gui's attitude. The Wang family can support him, and as Mr. said, he can use it.

"I feel that laws and regulations can be changed. As Dr. Wang said, the same surname has different clans, and there is no blood relationship within the five generations. It is not a problem to change it."

Wei Zheng came out and said: "Song Guogong said that intermarriage with the same surname will cause the descendants to be born with disabilities. The reason is that close relatives are married."

"Why close relatives?"

Xiao Yu immediately questioned him.

When discussing prefectures and enfeoffments last time, Xiao Yu was interrupted by Wei Zheng, and it was also related to Li Yi'an.

Although Xiao Yu also admired "On Feudalism" with all sincerity, but he also had some grudges in his heart.

Hearing Wei Zheng still say this, Xiao Yu couldn't bear it anymore.

"Bearing close relatives refers to marriages that have a common blood relationship within three generations or within three generations. Their intermarriage, because of their close blood relationship, will cause future generations to be born with disabilities, as Song Guogong said, and even increase the possibility of various diseases. , will die prematurely."

What Wei Zheng said was of course what Li Yian wrote on the note that day: "However, this is not limited to the same surname, even if it is different, there is also this kind of taboo between cousins, as long as both men and women, There is no blood relationship, and there is no need to worry about the same surname."

"May I ask your majesty, sir and your majesty, is there such a blood relationship?"

These contents were discussed with Li Shimin when he went to see Li Shimin yesterday, and today they are all singing together.

"It's impossible."

Li Shimin shook his head.

"I believe that before getting married, it is feasible to find out the different clans and have no blood relationship within five generations. It is feasible to add this article when revising the law."

Wei Zheng said loudly.

"Wei Yushi, what kind of close relatives are married is just your guess."

Tang Jian also said: "No one knows whether it is true, but the harm of intermarriage with the same surname has existed since ancient times."

"I'm not guessing, but based on facts. In Wannian County, there was a couple who were cousins. After they got married, the child was born with a deformed head and twisted hands and feet. He was already more than ten years old, and he was still like a child. Not big."

Wei Zheng continued: "In the same Wannian County, there is also a couple with the surname Zhang. They married secretly without telling the government. Although they have the same surname, they are of different clans and have no blood relationship. Years old."

"In Tongjifang and Anyifang in Chang'an, there are examples of cousins ​​getting married and having children. The daughter of the couple in Tongjifang was born with a brain disease. She is now in her 20s and has the same temperament as a child. I can't take care of myself. The couple in Anyifang gave birth to a child who died of illness at the age of ten."

At the end of Wei Zheng's speech, his voice became louder, and he continued: "If you don't believe me, you can check it out. They are all in Chang'an, and it's easy to check."

Li Yi'an has been a fortune teller for more than a year, and he has come into contact with all kinds of people, and many people have asked him to calculate these strange fortunes.

He knew quite a lot about the cases of close relatives getting married in Chang'an City, so he could cite a few examples at will.

He wrote down all these examples and gave them to Wei Zheng to fight back against those officials.

After hearing Wei Zheng's words, the hall suddenly fell silent. They had no choice but to accept such a rationale.

"Xiao Qing, what else do you have to say?"

Li Shimin looked at him indifferently.

"Your Majesty, I beg you to find out the people listed by Wei Yushi."

Xiao Yu has no reason to refute, and that's all.

"Jun Xian, you arrange someone to investigate, you must be quick!"

Li Shimin complied with his request, but also wanted to slap them in the face of opposing officials.

Seeing Mr.'s arrangement yesterday, the pressure in his heart dissipated, and he just waited for today's court meeting to convince them.

Li Junxian immediately sent someone to investigate.

"Before Jun Xian comes back, let's put this matter aside and let's talk about other things."

Li Shimin also said, but everyone's thoughts are on the marriage of close relatives, and there is not much to discuss.

Li Junxian's speed was also very fast, within an hour and a half, he came to the result, and hurried back.

At this time, other matters discussed in the court were just completed.

"Your Majesty, what Wei Yushi said is true."

Li Junxian said.

Hearing this, those ministers began to be moved.

Some people are also worried, because in order to consolidate the status of the family, they often let their children enter into marriage contracts with those cousins.

"Xiao Qing, Gao Qing, you have nothing to say, right?"

Li Shimin asked a question as usual, and seeing that they stopped talking, he announced: "The law must be changed, and the premise of having the same surname and different clan and no blood relationship within five generations must be added. That's it for today. Retire!"