Princess Consort of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 286 The Choice of Reduction
The dining table culture has a long history, and it is probably easier to negotiate things in a satisfying atmosphere.

Shen Sanwen didn't get used to the environment before time travel, but acquiesced to Da Zhou's ethos.

Gein's primary and secondary relationship changes.

The party accompanying the guest is always passive, and it is inevitable to be restless if you want something in your heart.

And he can no longer experience these.

The six Patriarchs were naturally impatient, and took the initiative to treat guests, so they took the initiative to make moves, but they still had to dawdle.

The Cui family and the Wang family had a way out, and they could calm down a little bit. Others, especially the one with the same surname Li, who had a natural estrangement from the royal family, were the most anxious.The Wu family is in the country, and their surname Li will be demoted, and the Li family is in the country, and it has nothing to do with them.

Patriarch Li naturally had to speak for himself first, "What orders does the son-in-law have, and I am willing to do the same."

Shen Sanwen took a sip of the wine, and gently put down the glass, "My nephew has a fortune, and I am willing to share it with you."

The people who called this little nephew were terrified, they used to be their own officials, and if they really thought that they had uncle friendship with him, this group of people would be foolish.

However, he acted in full swing, "My son-in-law is too polite, I can't wait until you grow older, so I don't need to see you, please take care of me, my son-in-law."

Shen Sanwen stood up, glanced around, condescendingly tried to improve his aura, "Education for all will be implemented soon, and there will be fewer people who are willing to cultivate the land in the future, and there will be more literate people, and it is impossible for all of them to be officials. People under the leadership can do a lot of work well and change many industries with wisdom. Isn't the most prosperous week coming?
Prosperity doesn't mean more opportunities for wealth. "

The six of them exchanged glances. This requires education for all. It will take at least ten years for this generation to grow up. Isn't it too early to start talking about prosperity at this time?

Isn't this playing them like monkeys?

However, Patriarch Li still replied with a smile, "I will definitely follow the son-in-law and do things well for you."

Shen Sanwen replied with a smile, "If you are smart, you should be so. This is your only way out. Do you believe it?"

The six of them exchanged awkward glances. It would be uncomfortable for anyone to be teased by a junior like this. Talking to each other at this time is as uncomfortable as eating flies.

Shen Sanwen ignored the silence of the crowd, "You may not believe it, but time will prove that I am right. I asked you to come, naturally not to talk to you about things ten years later.

If you want to do any damage to this educational cause, no matter what conspiracy or scheme, I will accompany you. As long as you don’t hurt the innocent or hurt the imperial power, you can be forgiven.Of course, if the authority of the emperor is really compromised, I will not be able to protect you.I only have three requirements:

First, you cannot propagate any speech that is not conducive to education in Luoyang. If you violate it, you will be punished as conspiracy.

Second, you can't hurt people's lives. Whether it's a trafficker or a high-ranking official, the murderer will die.You can use money to clear the way, and you can also use beauty and power to lure you. It is your ability to win the willingness of others.

Third, you must not collude with the enemy and betray the country, and you must not have anything to do with Tubo, the old Turkic tribes, or the Western Regions.

If the aristocratic family wants to occupy a place in the Great Zhou in the future, it can only rely on cultivating talents who can maintain the imperial power and benefit the country. If they want to rely on the means of suppressing other people, the royal family and the world will not tolerate you. "

"Do you know?" Shen San asked sharply.

The six remained silent, not knowing what Shen Sanwen was going to do, and thought to himself, if they really wanted to fight against them, Shen Sanwen was their opponent, the family's ability to manipulate the place for thousands of years, grasping public opinion, and fooling the people Good show, Shen San asked if he would really give them this chance?
The six people kept exchanging glances, except for the sad expression. If they agreed, would they be punished on the spot?

Shen Sanwen looked at the eyes of everyone, and there was a trace of coldness in his eyes. If he wanted to use more extreme methods, he would directly prepare the army to raid the house, so why bother talking.People from aristocratic families, who are used to being rich and honored, have become less courageous.

At this time, Princess Taiping also came from the side, "You don't need to worry too much, I also mean the same thing, you are seniors, since the son-in-law wants to play chess with you, let's officially start this chess game today, let's compete. Conspiracy Yang Anything can be done.”

The six people kowtowed in response.Losing today's game is only a matter of Emperor Wu. If the princess agrees, then there will be no such worries in the next dynasty, and the family's prosperity can be preserved for a hundred years.

At the behest of everyone, the head of the Li family came out and asked, "What is the proof?"

The princess took out the seal, printed six copies of the handwriting and handed it in, "Win or lose depends on one's own ability."

Patriarch Li took out his personal seal and said, "The six of us can also write a palindrome."

The princess waved her hand and refused, "No need, the six patriarchs bear the weight of the family, so they must not dare to disobey."

Shen Sanwen couldn't help laughing, if there is any disobedience, the imperial army's iron hooves will flatten the land of the six families.

After seeing off the guests, Cui Xuan also appeared from the courtyard next door, "I didn't expect to come to this situation."

Shen Sanwen comforted, "Time is also fate."

Cui Xuan: "Should I avoid suspicion?"

Shen San asked: "No need, if I don't believe you, I won't let you come."

In order to avoid suspicion, shouldn't you work harder?What is there to avoid, Shen San asked happily.

Taking the initiative to declare war with the aristocratic family actually has many benefits. First, forgive their inevitable actions and express their position. These old men with huge wealth will not be disturbed and do extreme things that will harm others and themselves.Second, only by defeating them head-on and subduing them thoroughly can they stop having other thoughts and use them for themselves.

The torrent is unstoppable, and people's desire to make progress cannot stop. They can only affect a few households. When faced with small profits, people will not be able to resist the temptation, but how tempting is the temptation to study and start the imperial examination, and then become an official , how can I stand it, even if the chance is slim, countless people will give it a go, in case the family eats a child prodigy, it is really a glory for the ancestors!

It is impossible for a family member to use real benefits to do good deeds. Isn't it clear at a glance how the broad masses of the people will choose.

This matter, Shen Sanwen did not do it secretly, but after all, the number of people involved was limited, and the person involved did not want to be known, so it would not spread too widely.

But in the princess mansion, the emperor naturally has extra powers to take care of it, how could this matter be hidden from Wu Zetian who is on the high seat.Shen San asked this kind of person who took the world as his own responsibility, said it with enthusiasm, and at the same time played games with the aristocratic family, so that Wu Zetian would not fight with each other.

"Come here, please invite Consort Shen into the palace to meet you."

When a group of decree officials arrived at the mansion, their attitudes were blunt, and several people surrounded Shen Sanwen and got into the carriage. This posture was really fierce.

But no one was in a hurry, and it wasn't that he was going to prison, but if he could still explain the details in person, things would turn around, and it was impossible for His Majesty to be filled with unquenchable anger.

After so many years, Shen Sanwen's calmness is once again impressive.

The melon-eating crowd along the way hesitated again in their hearts, what is this tossing about, and where should they stand.Judging by His Majesty's posture, it seems that the son-in-law's policy is not favored again, but judging by the expression of the son-in-law, it seems that he just went to the palace to have a meal and enjoy some flowers.

Can you come and translate personally, what does this move mean?
Successfully sent the son-in-law to the emperor, the decree and the accompanying people were all relieved, His Majesty meant that he could not summon him properly, and they dared not summon him well, it was really hard to do at both ends, royal errands, terrible!

Wu Zetian's expression was not good, and he shouted loudly, "It's really unreasonable. You really think that the world is a toy in your hands? It's a fair fight. What did you say in the hall before, and you forgot? Explain it well to me."

Without a good explanation, you probably won't be able to do anything to me, Shen Sanwen is fearless.

"Your Majesty is worrying too much. This minister is dedicated to sharing His Majesty's worries. These old men will always block them secretly, so it's better to say it clearly."

Wu Zetian gave him a hard look, "I didn't mean that."

Shen San asked: "Then what does His Majesty want me to explain?"

Wu Zetian: "I asked you to explain your inconsistency between words and deeds, you are gentle in doing things, and you are very good at talking big."

Shen San asked to wipe off the cold sweat that didn't exist on his forehead. It turned out that it was a question of money, "I have already prepared paper and pens, and the price of paper in the world will never remain high anymore; I have already thought of pencils as substitutes for pens, inkstones and inkstones." The method is mass-produced; the technique of printing has also been improved, and everything is ready.

No, more than half of it has been prepared, just waiting for textbooks and teachers, and still needs His Majesty's call. "

Wu Zetian turned off the fire a little bit, "Teacher, it's secondary to being good at preaching and getting rid of doubts. The most important thing is to pass on good character to the next generation. But character is hard to measure and it's hard to guarantee. If it is recruited widely, it is inevitable that there will be shaming." generation."

Shen Sanwen replied, "It is possible to set up a division under the Ministry of Rites to take charge of education matters across the country and monitor illegal activities. Each state and county can flexibly set up positions to meet the requirements of promotion."

Wu Zetian nodded, "Now the imperial court is planning to abolish redundant officials. If there are talented people, they can be used here."

Shen Sanwen continued, "As for the teaching materials, I have to assist Yousi to compile them all day long. I don't know if His Majesty has any instructions, so I'd like to pass them along."

Wu Zetian changed his face in a second, "Hmph, if you lose this bet, you don't have to be a captain-in-law captain and regular cavalry attendant."

Shen San asked: "So serious?"

Wu Zetian: "It's just what you asked for. If you dare to agree, don't you just hope that if you lose, I can assign other people to take up this position. If you are lucky, you will never achieve great things."

Shen San asked weakly, "I only wish to accomplish a small matter, so I will resign."

After Wu Zetian nodded, Shen Sanwen quickly went to the palace gate.

"stop."

Shen San asked quickly back again, "What else does Your Majesty have to do, I will listen attentively."

"You were not born in a noble family, why should you plan for them?"

Shen San asked and replied: "I'm not planning for anyone, I just want to use the simplest method to solve the problem. The aristocratic family can't be big, so I am willing to give them a chance to pay for their merits."

Wu Zetian asked, "The aristocratic family has controlled the government for thousands of years, but it can be said that it can't be grand. This disaster will never stop, and the imperial power will be difficult to secure."

Shen Sanwen scratched his head, it's all about it, it's just that he can't do what he wants and feels uncomfortable, "Your Majesty, since the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Wei has been in power, and then Sima Zhao usurped Wei and Li Jin, and the sixteen countries in the north and south, except for Cao Cao's slightly noble background, there are other things. Did people come from a noble family? Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty called himself the Hongnong Yang family, and the source of the test was only in the Western Wei Dynasty. From this, we can see."

Before he finished speaking, Wu Zetian yelled, "How dare you question my mother clan."

Shen Sanwen replied in a rare way of being neither humble nor overbearing, "The reason why your majesty is honorable is because your majesty is an outstanding person in the world, it has nothing to do with birth, you are the emperor, your throne comes from yourself, it has nothing to do with your father's family, let alone It's the mother clan."

Wu Zetian looked at him quite interestingly, "You really don't care about your background?"

Shen San asked: "Yes, who is the ancestor is not worth boasting about. It is the ability to start from scratch and do things that the ancestors could not do. Although I am not a dignitary, my descendants are all dignitaries. Are they more powerful? Proud of it?"

Wu Zetian laughed loudly, "Well, you are very similar to me when I was young. Although I think so, I am not as arrogant as you."

The imperial palace is full of dangers, and every step is frightening. She has always been cautious, and only after she ascended the throne can she truly become free and easy.

Shen San asked: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your appreciation, the minister continued.

During the most chaotic 400 years, the aristocratic family gradually took control of the government, but gradually lost more opportunities. They guarded against each other and restricted each other. If you get a job in Yizhou, I will find a good job in Bingzhou, so It is impossible for any one to stand out and overwhelm the other dignitaries.

During the Jin Dynasty, the royal family was far less noble than the noble family in the eyes of the world, but the people on the throne changed round after round, but the noble family never sat on it.

Then, sixteen countries were established one after another. A very small number of monarchs were born in poverty, but most of them were military nobles. Although they had no money, they had people and could control the life and death of most people, so they could force the family to submit and jointly rule with them. This is actually a power-for-money transaction.

Therefore, the emperor's fear of the army is far greater than that of the royal family.

Military power is the core of imperial power.

Therefore, the aristocratic family cannot pose a threat, they can only cause a little trouble.People in the family are not stupid, and they have a common and clear goal, which allows them to make choices that are most beneficial to themselves.

The ministers only need to reduce the items they can choose, so that they can follow the trajectory planned by the ministers.

In this way, they can also avoid doing something that will kill them when they find out that the past is gone forever. "

Wu Zetian: "I didn't expect you to see these things so thoroughly. It's because I underestimated you."

Shen San asked: "Your Majesty can only understand the principle, but not how to operate it. Your Majesty still needs to support it."

Wu Zetian: "Go down."

With Shen Sanwen's departure, Shangguan Wan'er approached Wu Zetian.

(End of this chapter)