This prince, it doesn't matter if you don't do it!

Chapter 24 Volume [-] The wind can enter, the rain can enter, the prince cannot

There is a saying that is actually true.

Since ancient times, there have only been thousands of noble families, but there has never been a thousand-year dynasty.

Of course, it doesn't mean that the power of the gentry is huge enough to overwhelm the court.

However, the development direction of the gentry is too clear.

The main reason why they have survived for thousands of years is because they have monopolized knowledge.

Regardless of whether it was the former Sui Dynasty or the current Tang Dynasty, the reason why the imperial examinations were spared no effort was nothing more than to break the gentry's monopoly on knowledge.

But these days, how can reading be so simple?
As far as today is concerned, among the scholars in the world, the gentry say they account for half, and everyone will only think that they are humble.

No way, they just have the confidence.

Therefore, although the emperor took turns to do it, no matter who sat in that position, he could not do without the support of their gentry.

This is a virtuous circle for the gentry.

But today, the power of the gentry has grown to an unimaginable level.

Still take the Cui family as an example, five surnames and seven hopes, the second is exclusive.

Whether it's the Qinghe Cui family or the Boling Cui family, which one is not a famous family in the world?
You know, these two Cui families were once nothing more than one family.

……

Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

It was almost like when he first entered You, Li Chengqian and his party had already arrived at a place less than ten miles away from Jingyang.

Since Li Er came to the throne, the world has been divided into ten realms, and a three-level administrative system of Daozhou and county has been implemented.

Jingyang was also placed under the jurisdiction of Yongzhou, Guannei Road.

It stands to reason that it would not take such a long time to travel from Chang'an to Jingyang. After all, Jingyang is not far from Chang'an.

It's just that the carriage was too bumpy, so Li Chengqian didn't rush to hurry, mainly because he was afraid that Chang Le wouldn't be able to bear it.

Sensing that the carriage stopped, Li Chengqian opened the curtain and asked, "What's going on?"

Wang Jin, who replaced Zhao Yan as guard beside Li Chengqian's carriage, said, "Your Highness, there seems to be someone blocking the way."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian poked his head out and took a look, only to see that Zhao Yan, who had rushed to Jingyang earlier, was negotiating with a middle-aged man.

"Call Zhao Yan back." Li Chengqian ordered.

After speaking, he pulled the excited little Chang Le out of the carriage.

This little girl was a little sad at first, but after Li Chengqian told her a few stories, the little guy's sadness went to nowhere.

Children are good at this, they are full of curiosity about everything unknown, easy to pass, and easy to fool.

Soon, Zhao Yan came on horseback, and before he got there, he dismounted and walked up to the two of them.

"What's going on?" Li Chengqian asked while holding Xiao Changle with one hand.

Chang Le didn't care about what happened right now, he looked around and tried to break free from his elder brother's hand several times, but he couldn't succeed.

"Returning to Your Highness, we have to pass through a bamboo forest when we enter the city, but the person in front said that the bamboo forest belongs to their family, and they will not let the large group of people pass through their bamboo forest."

Zhao Yan was very angry.

Isn't this making things difficult for others?
Li Chengqian understood it as soon as he heard it.

This is someone who doesn't want to walk too easily.

"If you don't go through their bamboo forest, how far will you have to go?" Li Chengqian asked.

Zhao Yan said: "There are about ten miles left."

"Let me know, I'm going to take a detour." After speaking, Li Chengqian turned around and took out a white cloak from the carriage to put on for Xiao Changle, and then walked forward with the little guy.

The middle-aged man is in his forties, with a short beard and a Confucian dress.

"Your surname is Lu? Or is your surname Zheng? Or is your surname Cui?" Li Chengqian said immediately, "You have to take one of the five surnames and seven Wangs, right?"

"Old man Cui Hao." The middle-aged man didn't hide anything, and directly reported his family background.

Li Chengqian nodded, and said: "The Cui family, they are really powerful, the best in the world!"

"It's ridiculous." Although he said so, Cui Hao's expression seemed to be taken for granted.

And Li Chengqian didn't report his identity from the beginning to the end, so he just pretended not to know.

"No, no." Li Chengqian praised, "The Cui family, whether it is the Cui family of Boling or the Cui family of Qinghe, they are all rich families. Don't you often say that there is no empire with a thousand years, only a noble family with a thousand years?
You said, if your gentry controlled the world, would there be a thousand-year empire? "

"My son's words are wrong. The current royal family comes from the Li family in Longxi. Why should you ask me if it can become an empire for a thousand years? Isn't this asking Yu Blind?" Cui Hao said with a smile.

Li Chengqian also smiled and said: "No, no, Mr. Cui's words are wrong! Today's royal family is just trying to put money on their faces and please you gentry.

I heard that your gentry has [-]% of the world's scholars, and controls nearly half of the world's money, grain and land. In the past, no matter how the dynasties changed, the gentry remained unscathed.

As the saying goes, the emperor changes every day, and the gentry makes money every day. Only dynasties continue to change, and no gentry disappears.

You gentry are so powerful. I heard that children are not allowed to intermarry with the royal family. Tell me, can the royal family not curry favor with you?
At the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, the national strength was insufficient. If you gentry trembled, would the emperor of the Tang Dynasty still be able to stand firm?Up and down the Tang Dynasty, who would not act according to the winks of your gentry? "

"Your Highness's words are simply absurd. I read the books of sages and sages only to help the country and benefit the common people. How come His Highness said such bad things! Could it be that this is your Li family's way of governing the country!" Cui Hao blew his nose and stared angrily. .

Li Chengqian's words are simply words of condemnation!If this spreads, how will the common people in the world view their gentry?
And after he finished speaking, the smile on Li Chengqian's face disappeared instantly, and he immediately scolded: "Since you know who I am, then tell me, who gave you the courage to block my way?

Is this the sage book you read?
Monarchs, ministers, fathers and sons, have you read the three cardinal principles and five constant principles into the dog's belly? "

Cui Hao was stunned for a moment!
He knew he had been duped.

Before, he pretended not to know Li Chengqian, and stopped him when he blocked his way. After Li Chengqian reported his identity, he gave way, but there was news from Chang'an that Li Chengqian demoted himself to a commoner. In this situation, No matter what, Li Chengqian could no longer call himself the prince of the East Palace.

This just hit his arms.

It can be said that Li Chengqian could only suffer from being dumb, but who knew that he would take the initiative to reveal Li Chengqian's identity...

This is awkward.

Those who do not know are not guilty, there is nothing wrong with that.

Even if he made a fuss in front of Li Er, he could still straighten his back.

But knowingly committing a crime is embarrassing, so now Li Chengqian reprimanded him, he didn't have a word of rebuttal, he could only bear it!

Seeing his deflated appearance, Li Chengqian raised his hand and said, "Zhao Yan, let me know, let's take a detour."

"Your Highness, no!" At this moment, Li Chengqian took a detour and let Cui Hao sit on the wax.

Knowing that it is the carriage frame of the current prince, but still blocking it on purpose, this is not in line with the way of a minister, let alone the words of a sage!

In other words, it is in vain to be a scholar!

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "The wind can enter, the rain can enter, and the prince cannot enter! Very good, Cui Hao, remember today. I didn't enter because this is your private property. You do have the right to prevent anyone from harming your property." private property.

But from now on, when you do anything, you must think about my words, the wind can enter, the rain can enter, and the prince cannot enter!Ha ha ha ha……"

After laughing, Li Chengqian took Changle back to the carriage, ready to take a detour.

Only Cui Hao was left alone in the wind.

(End of this chapter)