Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 163 The transfer of Li Yifu
"Xiangong Li, yesterday Chen Qingsi and Kong Huiyuan went to Qujiang Pond together. Hundreds of scholars heard about it and came in large numbers. Chen Qingsi gave lectures in public, with the theme of "literacy and enlightenment", and promoted the beauty of Qin and Han prose."

Historically, the Eight Great Masters of the Tang and Song Dynasties, headed by Han Yu, had been promoting a reform movement in style. The main content was to oppose parallel prose and advocate classical prose.

The so-called "ancient prose" here refers to the prose of the Pre-Qin and Han dynasties, which is characterized by simplicity and freedom. It is mainly composed of single sentences and is not restricted by format. It is conducive to reflecting real life and expressing thoughts.Parallel prose is a literary style that pays attention to pairing, diction, rhythm, and allusions since the Six Dynasties.Since the Southern and Northern Dynasties, parallel prose has become popular in the literary world.Although there are excellent works in parallel prose, a large number of them are rigid in form and empty in content.It is used in the form of parallels, rhymes, allusions, diction, etc. It is flashy and unsuitable for use.

Therefore, Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan, Ouyang Xiu, Fan Zhongyan, Su Shi and others advocated the reform of writing style and proposed a prose style that emphasizes doctrine and practicality, advocates simplicity and advocates prose.

Later generations referred to this reform as the Tang and Song Classical Prose Movement, in which the core outstanding people respected the eight great writers of the Tang and Song Dynasties.

Compared with anti-palace poetry, Chen Qingsi was not so radical about parallel prose and did not directly oppose it. Instead, he advocated a new style of writing to give people in the world one more choice instead of sticking to rigid parallel prose.

"Wherever Chen Qingsi went, literati and scholars gathered, which is extremely exaggerated."

The person who spoke was Shao Yan, the steward of Li Yifu's family.

At this time, he felt guilty and frightened, and beads of sweat continued to roll down his forehead. He looked at Li Yifu on the throne with a bit of timidity.

The Prime Minister, who was known as Li Cat and was feared by everyone in the political arena, had no smile at all on his face at the moment, and was so cold and terrifying that Shao Yan didn't dare to breathe.

"Go down!"

Hearing these three words, Shao Yan felt relieved, his steps were empty, and he staggered back.

"asshole!"

Some time after the steward left, Li Yifu couldn't help but curse, and there was a trace of fear deep in his eyes.

Li Yifu was like a fish in water in the temple. Since he became prime minister, apart from Xu Jingzong who could make him fearful, the only person who could make him afraid was Chen Qingsi.

Because he knew that Chen Qingsi was specially hired by Li Zhi to replace him.

Every promotion and rise of Chen Qingsi means his decline.

What made him most uncomfortable was that he couldn't fight back.

Everyone in the world can deal with Chen Qingsi, except Li Yifu.

Li Yifu knew that everything he had came from Li Zhi, and what Li Zhi meant was what he meant. If Li Zhi wanted to support Chen Qingsi, he would not be able to deal with Chen Qingsi, a deadlock.

Naturally, Li Yifu was not willing to sit back and wait for death. Facing a potential enemy like Chen Qingsi, he was also prepared: drag Chen Qingsi out of the quagmire and let the youngest scholar see the dangers of officialdom and the humbleness of the common people. Only by collaborating with others can he survive. If this goes on, as long as Chen Qingsi becomes as dirty as him, Li Zhi will naturally not need to replace him.

Of course the best way is to let others destroy it.

No matter what, Chen Qingsi cannot rise.

Because of this, Li Yifu has been paying attention to Chen Qingsi's movements and looking for opportunities.

It's just that Chen Qingsi is like a spirit, and he is very comfortable in the officialdom at a young age. The three prime ministers, Lai Ji, Sun Chuyue, and Xu Yushi, all favor him. With their protection, he lives a happy life.

Li Yifu was not in a hurry at first. After all, Chen Qingsi's status was too low and his qualifications were too junior. Even if he wanted to replace him, it would take some time.

However, the trend has changed drastically recently...

Chen Qingsi, who has always been low-key, no longer keeps a low profile, and established his position with a "Teacher's Statement".Coupled with the identity of the examiner of the imperial examination in the coming year, they complement each other and are in the limelight like no other.

Li Yifu has always been responsible for handling Kansai Noble's affairs, and knows the most about Kansai Noble's current situation.

Since the fall of Han Yuan and Chu Suiliang, Changsun Wuji has turned a blind eye, and the Guanxi nobles supported by Li Shimin to deal with the Guandong gentry have ceased to exist in name only.

The case has not been closed because he has selfish motives and wants to prey on more people and fill the gap with his own.

As for Changsun Wuji, he belongs to the grasshopper after autumn.

Li Yifu clearly noticed that Li Zhi was ready to focus on the Guandong nobles.Chen Qingsi's effort at the right time coincided with the trend of the temple.

Upgraded three levels in less than half a year?

He got involved with the old fox Xu Jingzong again.

Li Yifu had to re-examine Chen Qingsi's existence.

Now Chen Qingsi is already an official of the sixth rank. If he goes to the fifth or fourth rank, wouldn't he be on the same level as himself?

Chen Qingsi must not be allowed to develop like this!
Li Yifu thought hard about countermeasures, but because he couldn't attack Chen Qingsi directly and had nowhere to use his strength, he couldn't help but curse: "Is this guy my nemesis?"

Ever since Chen Qingsi entered Beijing, nothing has gone smoothly for him.

For a moment, Li Yifu even thought of asking the Heavenly Master to do the math.

"Xiangong Li, please ask for an audience with me."

At this moment, Li Yifu received a message asking for an audience with Li Chongde.

Li Yifu put away the negative emotions on his face, and a hypocritical smile appeared on his face.

"Nephew met Uncle Li!"

As soon as the two met, the older Li Chongde gave Li Yifu a big gift and called him uncle affectionately.

Li Yifu immediately woke up and laughed proudly: "A good nephew doesn't need to be polite...haha..."

Li Yifu was a native of Raoyang, Yingzhou, and Li Chongde was born in the Li family of Zhao County. The descendants of Zhao Jiang Wu'an Jun Li Mu and Guangwu Jun Li Zuoche were one of the five surnames and seven hopes.

The two of them can't even fight each other.

However, since the Han Dynasty, the gentry had a monopoly on promotion, especially during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the gentry's family status was more important than anything else. Even in the Sui and Tang Dynasties, successive kings took action to suppress it, but they still had their own family traditions and noble reputations.

Li Yifu has always been ashamed of his origin and wanted to find an ancestor for himself.

But if the five surnamed families could enter so easily, they wouldn't be as aloof as they are now.

Until I met Li Chongde.

Li Chongde handed over the copied genealogy with both hands and said: "This is my Zhao family genealogy. Please accept it, uncle."

Li Yifu got what he wanted. He turned over the family tree in his hand and found the names of his father and himself in the family tree. He was overjoyed.

According to seniority, Li Yifu is Li Chongde's uncle.

Thinking that he would be born into the Li family of Zhao County, Li Yifu's face lit up with excitement. He looked at his older nephew and laughed heartily: "We are all one of our own. If you need anything, just ask."

Li Chongde also had the mentality of a villain who has achieved success. He bowed and bowed repeatedly and said: "My nephew has not been promoted for a long time. I don't know about my uncle?"

Li Yifu agreed and said: "It doesn't matter, my nephew will just go back and wait for the news."

He had done a lot of things with selling officials and conferring titles, and promoting Li Chongde was just a matter of words.

Li Chongde left with satisfaction.

Li Yifu flipped through the family tree in his hand and couldn't bear to let go. Looking at the descendants of the five surnames in the family tree who were married to each other, an idea flashed in his mind, and he smiled proudly.

Good luck seems to be coming!

(End of this chapter)