Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 313 Don't ask the common people, ask the ghosts and gods

There are roughly two types of people in this world, and this is probably the reason why they are either black or white.And what determines black and white is the human heart, just like Changsun Wuji said before, the most difficult thing in this world is human affairs, and the most difficult thing to understand in this world is human heart.

Although Li Chengqian does not believe in the theory of gods and Buddhas, he agrees with the saying that one thought becomes a Buddha and one thought becomes a demon.

The emperor has always been a contradictory person, that is, wise and martial, but also greedy and violent.Sometimes Li Chengqian would think about whether only an unpredictable person like the emperor could win the awe of his courtiers.

Coincidentally, not long after Li Chengqian was ordered to cheat the kings, the emperor came to trouble, saying that he could always see or hear that Jiancheng, Yuanji and others came to claim their lives, which made him There is no peace day and night.

According to common sense, Yuan Tiangang and Li Chunfeng should go to the two bull noses for this kind of matter. After all, they are professionals, and they specialize in art.

But the emperor is a face-saving person, so he can't let outsiders know what he is afraid of, so he can only find a solution to his eccentric son first. .
In the Chengqing Hall, after carefully listening to the emperor's theory of ghosts and ghosts, Li Chengqian poured tea and said: "I remember a story told by Master Zhang in the East Palace before, which can be regarded as a classic example of emperors and officials talking about ghosts and gods .”

"Historical Records--Biography of Qu Yuan Jia Sheng" records: In the later years, Jia Sheng asked to see.Emperor Xiaowen received the proclamation and sat in the proclamation room.Because of the feeling of ghosts and gods, I asked about the origin of ghosts and gods.Jia Sheng has the appearance of Taoism.

In the middle of the night, Emperor Wen took the front seat.After all, he said: "I haven't seen Jia Sheng for a long time, and I think I have passed it, but now I can't."In Juqingzhi, he worshiped Jiasheng as the Taifu of King Huai of Liang.King Huai of Liang, the youngest son of Emperor Wen, loves books and loves books, so he ordered Jia Sheng to teach him.

In fact, the reason why Emperor Wenwen of the Han Dynasty "does not ask the common people but ghosts and gods" is because the rule of the Han Dynasty was based on the Confucian theology of "interaction between heaven and man". Only by understanding "heaven" (ghosts and gods) can we better formulate policies for "people" (common people).

Therefore, at this time, Emperor Wen lost no time in seeking high opinions from this great genius and capable man in his eyes.We must know that in the early Han Dynasty, both Lu Jia and Jia Yi had elements of "interaction between heaven and man". Later, Dong Zhongshu absorbed and developed these viewpoints before formally putting forward his own theory in the Emperor Wu Dynasty.

Moreover, according to Sima Qian's "Biography of Qu Yuan Jia Sheng", it can be seen that Emperor Wen always valued Jia Yi very much.

When Zhou Bo (Jianghou), the first minister who welcomed Emperor Wenli, made his second visit to the prime minister, Jia Yi, a rookie of Emperor Wen, went up several ranks in a short period of time, and received more rewards than Jianghou. Only 21 years old!
However, because the political reform measures proposed by Jia Yi were too advanced, they deeply violated the vital interests of the meritorious faction "Jiang, Guan, Dongyang Hou, and Feng Jing's subordinates", and were strongly opposed by them. Emperor Wen had to "abandon the car to protect the handsome", So Jia Yi was asked to go to Liang Wang's place to have a meal first. Of course, these are all mentioned in the book. .
"Father, after hearing this story, didn't you find another problem? Jia Yi is a Confucian student. He usually learns and speaks the classic teachings of Confucianism and the way of a sage. How does he know ghosts and gods?" "What about it?"

Li Shimin couldn't help being stunned by his son's question, yes, everyone's situation is different, and seeing gods and ghosts is also different.

But how did Jia Yi know what kind of ghost Han Wendi saw?Is it true that Jia Yi can understand the things of gods and ghosts, or is he able to see through people's hearts and easily see what people are thinking? This, this, this is too scary.

"Gao Ming, what is the reason in your opinion?" After speaking, Li Shimin picked up the teacup and poured a big mouthful of water to calm his disturbed mind.

Seeing the shocked expression on the emperor's face, Li Chengqian couldn't help but think in his heart that the emperor had been haunted by the ghosts of Jiancheng and Yuanji whom he saw and knew for many days, so he firmly believed in the theory of ghosts and gods.

However, Li Chengqian believed that after passing this yard, one of the emperor's reactions was not to worship a god like Jia Yi, but to understand this person's life simply and rudely.Because there can only be one true God in this world, and that is Himself.

"Father, there is only one conclusion, that is, Emperor Han Wen discovered that Jia Yi was an ambitious liar. The reason why he did this was to make the emperor believe in him, so as to achieve the ultimate goal of promoting his theory."

Seeing that the emperor didn't understand what he meant, Li Chengqian patiently explained: "This is the same method used by the fortune tellers in Chang'an City. They find clues through the loopholes in people's speech, and then use these clues to lure the seeker into the net.

This is not a clever method, but on a gloomy night, telling the emperor who was startled by ghosts and gods, so the effect is surprisingly good.

Emperor Wen was the most simple and pragmatic king of the Han Dynasty, and his mind was no less than that of the great ancestor Liu Bang.After regaining consciousness, he did not kill him because of his reputation, but gave him to the King of Liang. As for why he was given to the King of Liang, I don't need to say. "

Li Chengqian's explanation made the emperor's Lingtai much clearer. Yes, I put myself in the shoes of the Han Emperor, and I would give Jia Yi to Liang Wang, who is loved by the Queen Mother Dou, and let him bewitch him to his heart's content. The son solved this elbow and armpit problem.

But this only means that Jia Yi is a speculative political broker, not that there are no gods, demons, and Buddhas in this world. Otherwise, how could their stories have been circulated for so many years without being exposed.

"Gao Ming, there is no clear record in the history books on whether Emperor Wen Wen of Han really saw gods and ghosts, and there is no way to verify the age.

But I did meet people from Jiancheng and Yuanji, how can you explain my confusion to me?It's not that I can't trust you, but that those two people are a knot in my heart, and I still hope that seeing is believing. "

The emperor still didn't give up, so Li Chengqian could only put down the teacup in his hand, stared at the emperor and said in a deep voice: "The creation of the country has killed countless people, what a ghost! The living are not enough, let alone the dead.

Among the generals of our court, Weiyi and E Ergong are the most murderous ones. Why don't we have the three of us wearing helmets and armor to watch the night for the father.

If there is nothing wrong, there are no ghosts. If there are ghosts and ghosts, I will eat them alive for your majesty. " After finishing speaking, he shook his robe and knelt down, clasped his hands and begged the emperor for orders.

Seeing the strong self-confidence and murderous aura emanating from the son kneeling at his feet, the long-lost battle blood on Li Shimin's body was rekindled. After patting his thigh, he said, "It should be so!!!"

(End of this chapter)