The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Chapter 294
Seeing that Chen Jingke denied it so simply, Wei Zheng was also very helpless. At this time, he was basically sure that Zixiao Temple was involved in this matter, but he was still not sure how deep the involvement was.

But all of this is just suspicion, and there is nothing Chen Jingke can do if he doesn't admit it.

Tell the gentry, let them think of a way?That is impossible.

To do so means to be completely bound to the gentry.

Although he appreciates being close to the gentry, he has no intention of living and dying with him.

Especially now that the emperor, Guan Long, and nobles are joining forces to attack, because of the academic and political system, poor families and local wealthy households have also joined in.

Several parties formed a joint encirclement and suppression trend, and the gentry was at the end of the road, and it was even more impossible for him to be buried with the other party at this time.

The reason why he is still running is nothing more than doing his best to obey the destiny.

After all, he still hopes that the gentry can continue to exist in his heart. As for the reason, Chen Jingke's first article has already been written.

So he tried his best to argue: "Even if what you said is reasonable, in fact, at that time, the gentry did shoulder this responsibility, and Chinese civilization was able to continue because of them."

"They have contributed to Huaxia, and they cannot be denied so hastily."

Chen Jingke shook his head and said, "Which of the hundreds of schools of thought has no contribution to Chinese civilization? The three major pre-Qin schools of Confucianism, Law and Mohism, where did the Mohist go? Where did the Yinyang, famous, and miscellaneous schools go?"

"When the Chinese civilization needed them, they appeared and created a splendid era of contention among a hundred schools of thought. When the Chinese civilization didn't need them, they retired with success."

"But their essence has not disappeared, but has been inherited by other schools. Chinese descendants have not forgotten their existence, and they are still singing praises to this day."

"Even the nobles can disappear, so what are the gentry? Why can't they disappear? Now is the time for them to disappear."

Wei Zheng asked: "What should we do after the gentry disappear? Will there be a group stronger and worse than them? Have you considered this issue?"

Chen Jingke said: "I don't know what the world will look like after the gentry disappears. No one knows what the future will look like if things haven't happened."

"But I know that the establishment of government schools, teaching without discrimination, and opening up channels for advancement is a correct path that conforms to the thoughts of the sages. If this is the case, why don't we do it?"

"Is it because doing so will harm the interests of the gentry? Don't you think it's too ridiculous to harm the interests of the world for the benefit of the gentry family?"

"Moreover, the gentry pass their knowledge on to their families, and they have ample family wealth for them to concentrate on studying. Their advantages are greater than ordinary students. Why are they afraid of competing with ordinary people?"

"In a situation where they have all the advantages, they are still being compared by ordinary students. They don't look for reasons on themselves, but blame the court for not establishing a school. Isn't this even more absurd?"

Wei Zheng was speechless.

Speaking of which, the imperial court did not directly deal with the gentry. It was supposed to check the population, and the hidden population of the nobles was also found out.

The establishment of the official school system only gave ordinary people a chance to study.

Even if the annotated version of the Nine Classics taught by the Hongwenguan is taught in the official school of the imperial court, the children of the gentry still have an overall advantage.

The reason why they opposed it so fiercely was that they had enjoyed the privilege for too long and were unwilling to give it up.

Thinking of this, he said a little decadently: "Could it be that I was wrong?"

Chen Jingke was a little surprised when he heard this sentence, Wei Zheng actually gave up?Minister Bu Mucao, this is Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng saw what he was thinking, but he didn't say anything, but asked, "How did the sage persuade the nobles?"

"Don't say you don't know, I, an old man, have already surrendered, so you can't still lie to me, right?"

Chen Jingke smiled wryly, as expected of an old fox, he was able to turn passive into active immediately.

But his coping method is the same as before: "Even if I know, do you think I dare to tell you?"

"In fact, you should be aware of one thing from the very beginning. Except for saints, you can't ask anyone for useful information."

"Instead of running around, it's better to go to the sage to have an open and honest talk, maybe there will be unexpected gains."

Wei Zheng shook his head and said, "You still don't know enough about our saint. If such a big matter is excluded from the beginning, there is no possibility of participating in it."

"What's more, I'm so close to the gentry, for the sake of safety, he won't tell me."

Chen Jingke persuaded: "Since you understand everything, why do you need to ask for help? Even if you ask, what can you do?"

"If the saint's plan is really destroyed, can you get away? If the saint vents his anger on you, the gentry will protect you? Why do you ask around like this?"

Wei Zheng smiled wryly and said, "Maybe it's not reconciled, who can really be alone in this chess game."

Then he said sternly: "As a prime minister, I have the responsibility to assist the sage to check for omissions and make up for the vacancies. How can I not ask about such a big move by the court? Then why should I be a prime minister?"

Chen Jingke said in admiration: "As expected, Mr. Wei is upright. It's a pity that your position on this matter is different from that of a saint, and it is impossible for you to participate."

"The matter has come to this point, it is useless even if you force it, a bad thing will anger the saint and lose his trust."

"Compared to pursuing this matter, I think you should assist the saint and do what you can master well."

Wei Zheng sighed heavily, and then said: "Zixiao Temple is worthy of being a place outside the square. The ability to resolve knots and enlighten people is really extraordinary. Now my heart is much clearer."

Chen Jingke said modestly: "Wei Xianggong is over-reputed. It's because you are transparent in your heart. It's the same with or without me."

Wei Zheng nodded and shook his head again, got up and said, "I should go after bothering you for a long time, thank you Master Chen for your enlightenment."

Chen Jingke also got up and said: "Fusheng Wuliang Tianzun, Wei Xianggong is polite, I will see you off."

It wasn't until he sent him outside the gate and watched him leave that Chen Jingke heaved a sigh of relief.This was the first time since time travel that he faced a big boss whose name was recorded in the history books alone, the pressure can be imagined.

Well, with the exception of Li Shimin and Changsun Wugou, these two never really put pressure on him.

Fearing that he might have missed something, he hurried back to find Wu Shu and told her the story.

Wu Shu nodded and said, "That's right, I didn't say anything that shouldn't be said. But do you really value Wei Xianggong? You said so much, I thought you sent him away with a few words."

Chen Jingke said seriously: "Wei Xianggong is a straight man and a down-to-earth good official. I don't want him to go the wrong way."

Wu Shu covered his mouth with a smile and said, "Oh, our real people are really amazing, they can even enlighten the prime minister of the court."

Chen Jingke squinted at her and said, "You asked for this."

Wu Shu's expression changed, and he said, "What are you doing, don't come here, I'm calling someone."

Chen Jingke sneered and said, "Call it, even if you break your throat, no one will come to rescue you."

As he spoke, he grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms...

In fact, he had concealed something from Wu Shu just now. The reason why he was special to Wei Zheng was not only because he was a good official, but also because there was another reason related to a historical record in his previous life.

According to the new Tang book, after the death of Empress Changsun, Li Shimin planned to make Concubine Yang the queen, but was stopped by Wei Zheng's persuasion.

Who is this concubine Yang?No one knows the details, and there are no detailed records in history books, but it is generally believed to be Li Yuanji's concubine.

This record appeared very abruptly, because before the appearance of the new Tang book, there was no historical record of this matter.

So where did Ouyang Xiu learn about this and write it in the book?
Not to mention whether Li Shimin has feelings for the eldest grandson empress, but how hard is it for him to confer another woman as empress when the three sons and four daughters are all there?

Is it because the fight for storage is not big enough?Or are you dissatisfied with the three children born to Empress Changsun and want to change to a prince?
This Concubine Yang has no title from the beginning to the end, and has been living in the harem as an outsider.The record of her in history is also: Cao Wangming's birth mother, Yang's.

A concubine who doesn't even have a title is directly named a queen. Is it really a display of etiquette and officials?

Moreover, she has always assumed the identity of the Chaothorn princess, and she was buried with Li Yuanji after her death.The child she had with Li Shimin, namely Cao Wang Li Ming, was also adopted to Li Yuanji.

Under such circumstances, it is too nonsense to say that Li Shimin wants to make her queen.

Sima Guang, who has a good relationship with Ouyang Xiu, even included this matter when compiling the Zizhi Tongjian.

But there is a special note in the back, no reliable historical records have been found for this incident, so it is not credible.

Even Sima Guang at the same time said that there were no reliable historical materials, which shows that this matter is indeed unreliable.

There are many similar records that have no source in the New Book of Tang. For example, the affair between Princess Gaoyang and Bianji was not recorded in any historical records before the New Book of Tang.

Ouyang Xiu knew it out of nowhere, and wrote it down in the book as if it were true.

With Fang Xuanling's status, Princess Gao Yang dared to blow her hair in front of him?If Fang Lu could gouge out his own eyes with a knife, would he tolerate his daughter-in-law cheating?
But no matter where Ouyang Xiu got the news, and whether these things were true or not, this record made Chen Jingke feel more fond of Wei Zheng.

There is no way, who made Empress Changsun his mother-in-law and his biggest backer.

There is another reason. Anyone who has read history books knows that Wei Zheng's blunt admonitions repeatedly offended Li Shimin, and it was Empress Changsun who reconciled them.

It can be said that she is the lubricant between Li Shimin and Wei Zheng.

Wei Zheng is not a person who doesn't know what is good and what is bad. He has a clear heart about many things, and he respects Empress Changsun very much. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is half of the Queen's Party.

Perhaps they have different political views and different positions, but on the point of protecting the queen, the two stand on the same line.

So no matter from which aspect, Chen Jingke felt that it was necessary to say a few more words with Wei Zheng, lest he really go the wrong way.

……

The matter of Wei Zheng's visit to Zixiao Temple cannot be concealed from those who are interested, and everyone is guessing what they talked about.

Some people have already begun to doubt, is this matter related to Zixiao Temple?Or what do they know?
Reminiscent of the two articles written by Chen Jingke targeting the gentry, it is not impossible.Many people immediately moved their minds and made excuses to visit Chen Jingke in an attempt to find out information.

But Chen Jingke didn't give them any face, they all refused on the grounds that Sun Simiao was not there and he was too young to meet guests.

He didn't forget in the palace, he took the opportunity of entering the palace to see the little si, and told his eldest grandson Wugou.

And half-jokingly said: "Seeing that Wei Xianggong is half of the Queen's Party, I even enlightened him a bit."

Changsun Wugou slapped him lightly, and said helplessly: "You can talk nonsense, there is no queen party."

"Wei Xianggong is the pillar of the country, and Erlang regards him as a mirror. Even without my persuasion, he would not really do anything to him."

Chen Jingke thought of the history of pushing a stele to repent of marriage, and said: "That's not necessarily true, people can do anything when they are angry."

"If you can persuade His Majesty when he is furious, you will be the only one in the world. No one in the Manchu Dynasty knows that if he offends a saint, he will immediately ask you for help."

The eldest grandson Wugou was elated by the words, and said with a smile: "You child, you haven't learned other skills, but your ability to flatter people has improved a lot."

Chen Jingke chuckled, and then said helplessly: "It seems that my words have not had any effect. Mr. Wei is still asking around."

Changsun Wugou smiled and said: "No, he listened to it. The reason why he did this is just to cover up for you."

Chen Jingke was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, and said: "So that's the case. If you hadn't reminded me, I might never have thought that Mr. Wei is already protecting me."

Then he smiled and said, "Look, you still know him well, no wonder he became the queen."

In fact, the matter is very simple. If Wei Zheng changed his previous attitude after going to Zixiao Temple, everyone would know that there was a problem.

Now that he is still the same, he can dispel everyone's doubts and take Zixiao Temple out.

This is indeed the case. When everyone found out that Wei Zhenghe hadn't changed before, and the Zixiao Temple closed its doors to thank guests, no one would visit again.

Chen Jingke's life has returned to peace.

Every day Hongxiu Tianxiang reads and practices calligraphy, and talks with Wu Shu to cultivate feelings.Occasionally go to the palace to visit Xiao Sizi, and then go to Baiqisi for a walk.

A week flies by in the blink of an eye, and June 23 will arrive soon.

On this day, Chen Jingke got up early in the morning, tidied himself up, and walked to the palace with the gift.

Naturally, these gifts were not sent to the palace, but to Princess Tong'an.

When he arrived at the gate of the palace, he asked the guards to wait at the gate with gifts, and he entered the palace by himself and went straight to the Lizheng Hall.

Seeing him coming, Xiao Sizi showed a happy smile.

Today is the anniversary of the death of Princess Tong'an's husband, so it's not suitable to dress too gorgeously when visiting someone's home.

So she dresses more plainly and elegantly, but her lips are red and her teeth are white, like jade carvings.

Chen Jingke boasted: "Little Si is really beautiful, she looks beautiful in any kind of clothes."

The little girl shyly covered her face with a round fan and dared not look at anyone.

The eldest grandson Wugou scolded, "For Wang Fangyi, is it worth your trouble?"

Chen Jingke said with a smile: "No matter how much I say, it is better for you to see it with your own eyes. When I find him, you will understand after seeing him."

(End of this chapter)