Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 334: I can’t let go, so I have to end up
Shangguan's residence.

Shangguan Tingzhi looked at the superior Shangguan Yi with a bit of awe, with a look of fear and helplessness.

But Shangguan Yi's eyes fell on the dim candlelight. Watching the candlelight beating continuously, she pursed her lips, still hesitant and unable to make up her mind.

"Father, I really can't sit idly by. If this continues, the reputation our Shangguan family has accumulated over the years will be ruined..."

Shangguan Yi remained silent, still looking at the dancing candlelight. A moth was flying around the candlelight, wanting to get closer, but fearing the heat emitted by the candlelight, it moved closer and flew away.

This moth flying into the fire was just like his mood at the moment.

I want to take action, but I am afraid and hesitant.

"Father!"

Shangguan Tingzhi spoke sincerely, but he had suffered a lot of humiliation these days.

As Shangguan Yi's son, Shangguan Tingzhi himself did not inherit his father's talents. However, as Shangguan Yi's son, he has enjoyed treatment beyond his abilities in recent years and has become a crowd-pleaser among people in Gyeonggi.

But these days, Shangguan Tingzhi began to repay himself for everything that was not his.

Shangguan Tingzhi has a special status and is the best breakthrough point.

How could Zhang Jianzhi let him go? Not to mention Lu Zhaolin and King Luo Bin, even people like Wei Yuanzhong who were not famous for their culture were no match for him and his underwear was pulled out.

Shangguan Tingzhi has realized what he will face in the future. If his father does not take action and allows Chen Qingsi to win the current game, then he will lose everything he has now.

Shangguan Yi still didn't say anything. After another half an hour, he said: "Did you know that Chen Shilang now has His Majesty's support?"

Shangguan Tingzhi immediately said: "This honor belongs to my father."

Shangguan Yi's brows moved slightly, Shangguan Tingzhi's words were true.

This honor belongs to him...

Before Chen Qingsi appeared, the Confucian leader Li Zhi intended to support was Shangguan Yi.

The Shangguan family where Shangguan Yi lives is not a wealthy family. He experienced the Jiangdu Revolution in his early years and his father died tragically. He himself became a monk to avoid the disaster of war. It was not until the Zhenguan period that he gained the respect of Yang Gongren, the governor of Yangzhou, and came to Beijing to participate in the war. He passed the imperial examination and passed the Jinshi examination, and was awarded the title of direct bachelor of Hongwenguan, thus embarking on an official career step by step.

Although Shangguan Yi's experience was not as miserable as Chen Qingsi's, it still met the standards of becoming a Confucian leader.

Shangguan Yi has also been working hard in this area over the years, promoting Shangguan style and concentrating on raising hopes.

As a result, the more suitable Chen Qingsi appeared.

Although Shangguan style is unique, in the final analysis it evolved from the court style of writing and still has the flavor of Qi and Liang Dynasties in the Southern Dynasties.

Because of this, the upper class generally recognized Shangguan Ti...

Chen Qingsi's identity is more meaningful, and the Tang Dynasty style has undergone subversive changes.

Li Zhi was originally an emperor who had no profit and could not afford to be early, which caused Shangguan Yi, a sweet girl, to become Mrs. Niu, and her status was instantly embarrassing.

How can Shangguan Yi have no resentment in his heart?
It's just that there is no way. The choice does not lie with you, nor does it belong to Chen Qingsi, but to the emperor who is above.

There was a sudden conflict between the style of poetry in the palace and the style of poetry in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. Shangguan Yi was filled with surprises. He was both shocked at Chen Qingsi's aggressiveness and also a little bit happy. After all, in the capital city, they were the most numerous people. If Chen Qingsi aroused public anger, it would lead to today's death. If God has no choice but to deal with him, wouldn't he become a profit fisherman?
Shangguan Yi did not take action, but secretly asked his son Shangguan Tingzhi to lead himself and others to meet and promote close disciples to challenge and suppress the small group of people who supported Sheng Tang Ti.

I thought I was sure of victory, but unexpected characters such as Lu Zhaolin, Luo Binwang, Fu Jiamo, Du Shenyan, and Wang Bo appeared one after another, and the battle was evenly divided.

Shangguan Yi knew that Li Zhi was behind Chen Qingsi, and a 50-50 result meant that he would lose completely.

He is now the Vice Minister of Zhongshu, and will become the Prime Minister if he takes the next step. Once he gives up, his value will plummet. With his current character, is there any chance of being promoted to Prime Minister?

In Shangguan Yi's eyes, the moth rushed towards the candle again.

This time, the attack was so fierce that he had no time to escape. His wings touched the flames and burned with a bang.

The moth lost its wings and fell to the ground...

"The glory belongs to me!"

Shangguan Yi clenched his fist and asked, "Who said these words to you?"

Shangguan Tingzhi said hurriedly: "No, no one told the child, it was the child who thought about it..." Looking at his father's scrutinizing eyes, his voice suddenly became hesitant and said: "I don't know who can say it. We drank together for a few days and chatted in a lively manner. When it came to Minister Chen, I analyzed every word you said."

Shangguan Yi instantly understood that this was inductive ideological indoctrination. Through various hints and language traps, the skillful means could make people fall into the trap unknowingly.

He didn't ask in detail, he probably knew who he was and what his intentions were.

only……

Just like the moth, knowing that the fire is dangerous, but it pounces on it again and again.

Now that we have reached this point, how can we not fight for it?
"Early tomorrow morning, go call Uncle Xue!"

Shangguan Yi still had a certain understanding of Li Zhi's character. Although he was on Chen Qingsi's side, as an emperor, he would not easily interfere in matters between his ministers. He would not allow Chen Qingsi to lose to the Guandong nobles, but he could accept that they would lose to him...

It is also a knife. As long as you are sharper and stronger, you will naturally let the person who uses the knife choose you.

Shangguan Tingzhi was overjoyed and said: "Chen Shilang is not good at palace sports. My father and Uncle Xue are masters of palace sports. When it comes to knowledge in this field, there is no one better than you two in the world. You are sure to win."

Shangguan Yi frowned and said, "Go down!"

With such means, victory cannot be achieved without force.

Shangguan Yitong had this intention, but hearing his son say it so bluntly made him feel ashamed.

Early the next morning, Xue Yuanchao arrived at Shangguan's residence.

As soon as the two met, Xue Yuanchao said: "Brother You Shao, have you made up your mind?"

Shangguan Yi said: "There is no way to retreat. You can't just sit back and watch twenty years of hard work be destroyed in one day." He paused and said: "Brother Fu Chao, what about you, what is your decision? Should you help me or help him? ?”

Xue Yuanchao was a little thirsty and asked: "Brother You Shao, what do you think of Sheng Tang Style?"

Shangguan Yi took a breath and said: "The general trend is the general trend! We have overcome the things that I had the intention to do but did not dare to think about back then."

If he did not realize the disadvantages and shortcomings of the palace style poetry, he would not make corrections and changes to form the style of Shangguan style poetry.

But he did not dare to cross the line, fearing that the scholars would not accept it, fearing that he would become an alien and ruin his future. Compared with the decaying palace body, Shangguan body has made progress, but not much. It has changed the skin but not the bones.

"Yes! It's the general trend!"

Xue Yuanchao also had a desire for reform, but the reform in his concept was to proceed step by step, from one to a hundred, but Chen Qingsi jumped directly from one to a hundred, drying his Taoist heart to pieces, and feeling that he was All these years of hard work and time have been wasted on dogs. He looked at Shangguan Yi and said: "These days, I have repeatedly understood and thought about Chen Shilang's ideas and thoughts, and have a certain understanding of his ideas. I have to admit that Chen Shilang's thoughts and ideas are... It’s much better than you and me. If it were ten years ago, I would have gone crazy for it, if Lu Zhaolin had resisted the family, if King Luo Bin had come thousands of miles away to help. But now, I can’t bear to part with it.”

He lowered his head in shame.

Shangguan Yi said: "Brother, why isn't this the case? We have reached this point, do we really want to watch Chen Shilang step on our bodies and climb to the top? The best way is for you and I to win this game and win for ourselves. Fight for five to ten years and show your ambition. He is still young and has plenty of opportunities. When he comes back, it will not be too late for you and me to give way to others."

Xue Yuanchao was unwilling to marry and said: "Brother means the same thing. How does brother You Shao plan to deal with it?"

Shangguan Yi said: "After thinking about it all night, I can't think of any other way to ensure victory except palace-style poetry."

Xue Yuanchao also had the same idea and said: "You and I are thinking about something. If this is the case, how about we jointly compile a book and invite him to sit down and discuss Tao?"

"Okay!" Shangguan Yi nodded in agreement.

The two of them didn't hesitate immediately.

Now the momentum of the Tang Dynasty style is getting bigger and bigger, and the longer time goes by, the more disadvantageous it will be for them.

East Palace!

Chen Qingsi revisited his old place and came to the East Palace again.

"I have met His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Li Hong is still the same, white and fat, with an honest and kind look on his face.

When Li Hong saw Chen Qingsi again, he smiled happily and said, "Yude hasn't been to the East Palace for a while."

Since Chen Qingsi was promoted to Minister of War, some of his part-time jobs have been eliminated, but the position of Prince Yu De is still there. However, because he is a deputy, he does not have the original privilege of being able to freely enter and exit the East Palace, and travel to Zhanshi Mansion, Menxiafang, and Dianshufang.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. The Ministry of War is really busy with affairs!"

Chen Qingsi just made an excuse. When the chief officer was in the East Palace, it was okay for him to run around the East Palace all day long.

But he leads the affairs of the Ministry of War and is the second in command of the Ministry of War. If he is getting close to the prince, does that mean he is dancing on the edge of the brazier?
If you can avoid it, you will naturally avoid it.

Li Hong nodded and said: "I feel the same way. Yu De is the pillar of the country and he has a heavy responsibility. Naturally, he cannot be like before. I just have some free time, so I can come to the East Palace. I want to listen to my teacher's teachings."

It was not Li Hong's intention to specially invite Chen Qingsi to the East Palace this time, but Empress Wu.

Chen Qingsi's reputation and prestige are growing, and she hopes that the other party can support her son, especially when He Lan Minzhi has made great contributions and helped a lot, he is the most suitable to win over.

Chen Qingsi couldn't refuse.

Li Hong said with a smile: "Gu heard Min's brother talk about the dispute between the prosperous Tang style and the palace style, and I felt that Yu De's Sheng Tang style was better. My husband taught me many palace style poems, and it was difficult for Gu to understand. But Yu De's Tang style is better." I especially like "Two Poems of Compassion for the Farmers" written by De. I understand it immediately and feel very touched. I understand why my father, the emperor, and my queen advocate frugality. I should do the same..."

Chen Qingsi bowed his head and said, "The prince's generosity and kindness are a blessing to all people in the world."

With a shy smile, Li Hong looked at the time and said, "I am going to Zhan Shifu to attend a lecture. Brother Min, please send Yude out of the palace together..."

Helan Minzhi happily agreed.

Chen Qingsi and He Lanmin walked one behind the other on their way out of the palace.

Chen Qingsi walked in front, and He Lan Minzhi walked behind with some restraint.

He Lan Minzhi had always been unruly, but in front of Chen Qingsi, he was as docile as a cat, as if one thing was suppressing another.

“The song is very well written!”

Chen Qingsi suddenly spoke.

Helan Minzhi heard the praise, his eyes were filled with joy, and he said: "Have you heard this too, sir?"

Chen Qingsi knew that he deliberately missed the word "Chen", but she didn't point it out. She nodded and said: "I heard it, I like it very much, and it is in line with the meaning of the poem. I am very thoughtful. But I don't know who composed the two pieces of music." ?”

This time, the scholars who were able to support the imperial poems fought back and forth. He Lan Minzhi's move had a decisive effect.

King Luo Bin, Lu Zhaolin, Wang Bo and others achieved success in poetry, but their impact was limited and they could not create a sensation.

Even because of shame, it was not widely spread.

Helan Minzhi used singing to promote the film, and then supplemented it with the background of the story, and the topic suddenly became interesting.

At first, the two songs were only circulated in Pingkangfang, but because they were so popular and there was no copyright setting, gradually people sang in restaurants and teahouses on the streets to attract customers.

Chen Qingsi also heard new music from the wine shop.

He Lanmin said: "It's hard to say."

Chen Qingsi asked curiously: "Didn't you ask someone to compose the music?"

He Lanmin said: "Of course he is a student, but the student couldn't get angry with those little bullies, so he invited all the famous people from Chang'an to his home. He also invited people from the Jiaofang Department who were proficient in various musical instruments, from top to bottom. In total, there are more than 130 people. The students are not good at music, only good at throwing money. They work day and night to compose music, and they are rewarded. Both pieces of music were completed by them..."

Chen Qingsi was stunned for a long time and sighed: "It's great to have money."

The two of them were talking without a word.

Arriving at the entrance of the palace, Chen Qingsi said: "Try to use your wisdom and energy on the right path. On my day off, if you have any questions that you don't understand, you can come to my mansion for advice at any time."

Helan Minzhi reacted immediately and shouted excitedly: "Students, please listen to your teacher's teachings."

Riding the champion horse, Chen Qingsi returned to the mansion.

As soon as he entered the room, he noticed that the atmosphere was a little solemn.

"Master Lang!"

Before he walked into the lobby, Jiang Chen came close with an invitation in his hand and whispered: "This is an invitation jointly sent by Shangguan Shilang and Xue Shilang. I invite you to travel to Longshouyuan with you and sit down to discuss the truth."

Chen Qingsi was not surprised at all, but smiled and said: "Finally I can't sit still anymore!"

He took it casually and looked at the invitation full of fighting spirit. He returned the invitation to Jiang Chen and said, "Just say that I have something to do that day and am unable to leave. I would like to thank the two ministers for their kindness."

Jiang Chen looked at Chen Qingsi, then at the greeting card in his hand, bowed and said, "Yes!"

Chen Qingsi walked toward the inner hall with his hands behind his back. He was not surprised by the fate of the two of them.

He also knows that Shangguan Yi and Xue Yuanchao may not know that this is the result that the Five Surnames want to see, but they can't let it go!
　Brothers and sisters, Happy Lantern Festival!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)