Princess Consort of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 8 Lingyun Pavilion

Lingyun Pavilion, although there are occasional literati who write a few sour poems here, there are no real great Confucians.

Those who come here are either rich men who are having fun and making friends, or poor students who are waiting for a price. Occasionally, there are a few angry youths who express their concern for the country and the people, but they don't understand anything.

Therefore, the princess disdains to come here.

But it doesn't prevent everyone from thinking that this place is good. After all, the status is different, and the mind is different.Princess Taiping is waiting for everyone to curry favor, um, it’s good to make friends, there is really no need to come to this kind of place to meet some dudes who seem to be noble, but in fact can’t get into the core of the family, and ants who may not be able to get into official career in their lifetime.

However, with an attitude of being responsible for her own future, the princess still came.

Coming to Lingyun Pavilion, it is impossible to go back without saying a word.Whether it is short-sightedness, short-sightedness, poetry and books, high ambitions, smart people can still see it.

If the IQ of this group of young masters is really too low, after coming to understand, there will be one more reason to reject the father.

Princess Taiping dressed up a bit and came to Lingyun Pavilion.

A son, did not bring a book boy, but brought two maids, the gatekeeper knew what was going on at a glance.

newcomer.

“Best private room upstairs.”

"Although I don't know who it is, but it's full of momentum." The little brother guarding the gate thought to himself, he couldn't offend him. "Young master, private rooms in the Lingyun Pavilion can only be provided to officials of the third rank and above in the current dynasty and their descendants. Could you show me your token?"

The maid next to her brought a token, the token of the Prince's Mansion.

"I offended you, please go upstairs. Young Master, how many people are there?"

"one person."

It is already the second person from the Prince's Mansion, today is really strange, and they are all alone.

Not long after, a large group of young masters came, together with the sons of wealthy families who had been discussing current affairs here, the scene suddenly became lively.

Unless they are people who are valued by high officials in the court, most people don't go to the second floor.This is a place to simply discuss knowledge and compare knowledge.And these sons are here to learn and show off.

Everyone is on the first floor.

Shen San asked if he didn't know what they were here for, but he didn't want to go home, sorry.

And I haven't thought of a way yet, after all, I know very little about this world.

If you can, it's best not to go back, it will definitely reveal your secrets.Sudden drastic changes, this setting is unacceptable.

Lingyun Pavilion sometimes has exam questions, sometimes not.The so-called examination questions are the place where the court listens to the opinions of the people, so the children of the aristocratic family will appear here.

There is no topic today, so we discussed casually.A group of unsuccessful people, the question discussed is naturally how bad the successful people are.

So the topic of discussion became corruption.

In fact, the Tang Dynasty was relatively prosperous and the country was very stable.Li Zhi also has a way of dealing with corrupt officials. Corruption is far less serious than later generations. The three senior officials under the Zhongshu sect did not sell their officials to get rich and use their power for personal gain.

Li Zhi's method is to publicly accuse you so that you will not dare to commit the crime again.Li Zhi's elder brother Li Yun and uncle Li Ying were humiliated by Li Zhi because of corruption. They issued an edict to reward all the princes and money, and specifically pointed out that these two people can manage themselves without rewards.If you are despised by others, you can ignore it, but if you are despised by the emperor, you will still have a sad life in the future.

The most important thing in being an official in the Tang Dynasty is reputation. If a person has a bad reputation and is punished, he will no longer have the opportunity to be promoted.In addition, the family will also lose light.

Being a corrupt official and being accused again is tantamount to destroying oneself, descendants, and even the family.

In the Tang Dynasty, reputation was so important.

The imperial examination system that started in the Sui Dynasty was not perfect, and the main way to become an official was to be recommended for high moral character.To become an official, you need recommendation, and if you need recommendation, you need reputation.

Therefore, Shen Sanwen didn't want to take the blame on the family.

Therefore, this topic is to sing praises.Praise the emperor for how good his rule is. Although a few officials still bully others and accept bribes, the overall governance is proper.

Therefore, the young masters did not speak, and quietly waited for the next topic.

There is no cat that does not steal, it only cares about the number of times.For a feudal society, there is no incorruptibility, only intentional or unintentional, active and passive, and you have to accept some benefits.Corruption is not terrible, as long as it does not infringe on the right to life of ordinary people, it is fine if it cannot be moved, and does not cause major incidents.

The tree wants to be calm and the wind does not stop.

Cui Xuan is a famous talent, since he is here, everyone naturally has to ask for advice.

"Brother Cui, corruption has never ceased in history. Qin officials need a stab in the face to receive a copper coin, Han officials need to avoid local places, go to other places to serve as officials, and be executed with ten gold coins. The crime of corruption is very serious, but throughout the ages, there have been people who have taken risks. Brother Cui thinks, why did it start? How will it end? "

This person is here to tear down the stage, Shen Sanwen thought.

But the face of the whole house is not good-looking. If you sing your praises, you will be done. You still have to ask why and what to do. After Cui Xuan finished speaking, we will inevitably speak. The question is still so sharp. Although you will not be punished for your words, if you It is not good for those with a heart to listen to it and misinterpret it as a satire on court officials, or for narrow-minded people to sit down when they hear it.

(End of this chapter)