Dajin royal family

Chapter 178 Multiple Choice Questions

Xingyang County Government Office, Zheng Shanyuan's Study Room.

A pair of famous essays "Spring River Flowers and Moonlight Night" hung in the center, and Zheng Shanyuan watched silently with his hands behind his back and squinted eyes.This piece of calligraphy was not written by Yu Shinan, as far as Chang'an dignitaries know, the "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night" written by Yu Shinan himself is in the hands of Duke Langya.Countless vassals and dignitaries wanted to ask Yu Shinan to write another one, but they didn't get any response. It can be said that the calligraphy in the hands of Duke Langya has become extinct.

And this article was written by the great Confucian Wang Hong himself.Although it may not be comparable to Yu Shinan's calligraphy in terms of value, it will not be much worse, after all, Wang Hong's status as a great Confucian is there.

It is worth mentioning that Jiang Chengxiao's "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night" has indeed become an indelible masterpiece in the literary world.Now most calligraphers are using this poem to practice, and the one written by Yu Shinan is even more coveted by countless people.

"Blessed is the blue sparrow, Yu Shinan don't know how many pieces of excellent calligraphy have been gifted to him." Zheng Shanyuan sighed slightly.

As a Shandong family that has been handed down from farming and studying, whether it is the Zheng family or the Pei family, collecting such world-famous poems and essays has become a fixed hobby of almost every generation.After all, as soon as this thing was hung in the study, the visiting guests immediately felt the atmosphere of a scholarly family.

Standing behind Zheng Shanyuan, Zheng Renli nodded in agreement, "I remember that when the princess came last time, it was mentioned that Yu Shinan also gave a pair of words when Qingque got married."

Speaking of this, Zheng Shanyuan sighed inexplicably, turned around and asked Zheng Renli to sit down, as if recalling: "At the beginning, I also wanted to match Qingque and Guanyin, but it was a pity that the eldest grandson's family took advantage of it by mistake."

Zheng Renli frowned slightly, and said: "Father, don't mention that matter once it's over. Now that Guanyin has already engaged the Cui family, what's the use of mentioning it again. Besides, if you can persuade the princess to send the princess Marrying into our family, isn't the connection with the palace still there?"

"Hmph!" Zheng Shanyuan squinted his eyes and shouted, "What do you know, do you think that the reason for father's doing everything possible to make friends with Qingque is only for the power of Prince Zhao's mansion?"

Zheng Renli was taken aback by the sudden scolding, and asked in puzzlement, "What do you mean?"

"You, you, really let my father down." Zheng Shanyuan pointed to Zheng Renli and sighed, "Didn't you notice what happened in Chang'an at all?"

"What happened in Chang'an City? Could it be that His Majesty values ​​Qingque?"

As if giving up on the idea that he could guess his own thoughts, Zheng Shanyuan said: "You have been smart enough since you were a child, but your structure is not big enough at all, and your narrow vision limits your size, so you can't see the turbulent waves under the calm water. "

Hearing this, Zheng Renli thought carefully, and suddenly realized a certain point, "Father is talking about today's hostility to the nobles in Guanzhong?"

"Hey, it's more than just hostility." Zheng Shanyuan sneered, "Today, I can't wait to scrape the skins of the nobles in Guanzhong, suck their blood, exhume them and flog their corpses."

Isn't that right? It's only been three years since I ascended the throne. First, I pressed the heads of the nobles in Guanzhong to force them to move the capital.Even the first emperor back then did not have such ruthless means as today. Now it is more direct, moving 50 tenants, and punching the nobles in Guanzhong in the vitals, killing them half of their lives.

After Zheng Shanyuan's point, Zheng Renli also figured out the key points, and said: "Father thinks that the nobles in Guanzhong will not let it go?"

"You have to ask, if the imperial court forcibly fills up the property of the Zheng family, will you give up?" Zheng Shanyuan asked back.

Zheng Renli doesn't need to think about this question, the answer must be that he can't stop!Without land, how could they support so many members of the Zheng family, where did the family study money come from, and how did the Zheng family expand its influence and attract students from all over the world to join the Zheng family.

Zheng Shanyuan continued: "Actually, Pei Yun was able to sit in the position of minister of the Ministry of Industry this time. It's not all because of our efforts. The most important thing is that the nobles in Guanzhong deliberately released water, and even Duguzheng didn't say a word of objection. That's not enough. Explain what they want to do."

Having said that, Zheng Renli fully understands that Duguzheng is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, if he interferes, it is impossible for Pei Yun to be transferred back to the court to serve as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry.

"Father means that the nobles in Guanzhong are showing favor to us?"

"It's not only meant to show goodwill and join hands, but also meant to warn." Zheng Shanyuan said slowly: "They understand very well that today's court is targeting them so much. If we interfere, they will really have nowhere to go."

"As for the warning, hey, they think too much. We are not like them, a bunch of bandits."

Zheng Renli said: "I don't think it's impossible. If you really deal with them today, the target of turning around must be us. Didn't my father say a few days ago that His Majesty and King Zhao have the full power to choose the candidates for Zhongzheng. "

Hearing this, Zheng Shanyuan was silent, and after a long time, he slowly said: "This is the reason why I am so close to that child. The crown prince is dark and weak, and the king of Qi is dull. As for the third prince who is underage, it is not worth thinking about. Once the moment of emergency comes."

Zheng Renli was shocked, he never thought that his father could think so far, and couldn't help but said: "Father, isn't it a bit unfounded to worry about?"

"Worry?" Zheng Shanyuan scolded: "Your history books really read the dog's belly. Think about the Qin Dynasty who swept the six countries, think about the Yellow Turban at the end of Han Dynasty, and think about the Jin Dynasty now. These three are in a certain level. Is there a way to go?"

"How could it be?" Zheng Renli was stunned, how could the three be compared.

Zheng Shanyuan snorted coldly and said, "I'll tell you something, the canal built today runs through the major water systems in the north and south. According to today's plan, it will take at least a million people to dig the canal day and night to open it within three years. .”

Zheng Renli took a deep breath, "How is this possible? The common people can't make such a fuss. Didn't King Zhao persuade His Majesty?"

"Persuasion?" Zheng Shanyuan said: "King Zhao has to protect himself now. It has not been a year since the incident with King Han. Which clan would dare to seek death and touch the emperor's bad luck. The reason why King Zhao is so valued by His Majesty is that Because Zhao Wang's prestige in the army can hold down the nobles in Guanzhong. Wait for the younger generation of generals to gradually grow up, and see if Zhao Wang will still hold such authority as Shang Shuling."

Speaking of this, Zheng Shanyuan sighed: "I am too impatient and arbitrary in doing things today. Now that the nobles in Guanzhong know that I am killing them, it is absolutely impossible to be loyal to the Jin family. Now it is just a superficial flower, and only one is needed." Primer, it will be"

Speaking of this, Zheng Renli basically understood his father's thoughts no matter how lacking in structure, but he still questioned: "How does father know that Qing Que can succeed? What if he changes in a day."

Hearing this, Zheng Shanyuan closed his eyes slightly, "Don't worry about this matter, I will observe him. For now, he is the best choice. Even if we really disappoint us in the end, it will be him." , not the Zheng family."

Well, so far he can't say anything.

"By the way, father, do you want to discuss this with the Pei family and the Wang family?" Zheng Renli asked.

Zheng Shanyuan immediately slapped the table and said angrily: "You idiot, why do you think I was so nervous after he went to Pei's mansion, and I must invite him here today on Wan'er's birthday? That's because of Pei Ju That old man's eyesight is not inferior to his father's, what his father can see, that old man can see as well, do you understand!"

"Understood, understood." Zheng Renli immediately complied.

"The Wang family doesn't care about them. If it wasn't for that idiot Wang Hong who was the first emperor went the wrong way, we would have been treated coldly by the present. They made up for their own mistakes, and they want the old man to stand out. Really. Blind their eyes."

Thinking about the matter of the Wang family, Zheng Shanyuan became very angry. He was also the leader of the Shandong gentry, but he didn't get one of the six ministers, and Lu Huaishen took the lead. Isn't it the Wang family's fault that they all took the blame? .

At this time, a servant came to report: "My lord, Duke Langya and his wife have got off the sedan chair in front of the mansion."

(End of this chapter)