Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 352 Set off to welcome
The replacement of court poetry by Tang Dynasty style is a historical necessity that no one can avoid.

With the compromise of Shangguan Yi and Xue Yuanchao, no force was able to restrict the implementation of the Tang Dynasty style.

Chen Qingsi did not kill Shangguan Yi and Xue Yuanchao, but pursued the tolerant attitude of the Tang style.

Although palace-style poetry has imprisoned the development of the literary world, it has made culture turn a big corner and enter a dark dead end. But this is also the inevitability of development. The development and change of anything can only move forward by constantly groping in the dark.

In the process of groping, it was inevitably affected by the times, making many big circles and hitting several walls. Then the martyrs would work one after another to bring order out of chaos, find the right path, and embark on glory.

Without the experience accumulated by encountering obstacles, without the accumulation of Qi and Liang culture, there would be no brilliant Tang culture and eternal famous sayings that would astonish future generations.

Besides, although most palace style poems are dross, there are also some amazing ones.

You can't kill them all with one shot.

Only this kind of Tang style can be worthy of the all-encompassing and inclusive Tang Dynasty.

Faced with Chen Qingsi's recruitment, Shangguan Yi and Xue Yuanchao half-heartedly became Chen Qingsi's right-hand man.

Faced with Chen Qingsi's entrustment, Shangguan Yi and Xue Yuanchao responded in unison.

A trace of joy flashed in Shangguan Yi's eyes. He was willing to serve as his deputy because he had selfish motives.

In the confrontation with Chen Qingsi, he lost completely.

To be fair, there is no shame in losing to "Spring River, Flowers and Moonlight Night".

But Shangguan Yi is too smart and he knows the value and significance of his existence. He has been able to rise to great heights in recent years because the emperor Li Zhi wanted to use his fame and talent to deal with the Kanto gentry. Now Chen Qingsi has replaced his position even more outstandingly. If he doesn't bow his head, he will only end up being abandoned.

For the sake of his career, Shangguan Yi still knew how to keep his head down.

Now that Chen Qingsi is going to Baekje to take charge, won't he regain favor?
Shangguan Yi was extremely positive: "I deeply feel the idea of ​​the governor to spread the culture of the prosperous Tang Dynasty to the poor people all over the world, and I will implement the idea of ​​the governor to the end."

Xue Yuanchao also echoed from the side: "Just leave matters in the capital to us. Sir, if you have any good works while you are away, you can send them back for us to appreciate. This is a solitary pleasure, not as good as the pleasure of everyone!"

Chen Qingsi smiled and nodded in response.

Shangguan Yi and Xue Yuanchao have their own merits. The former values ​​utilitarianism while the latter values ​​cultural reform.

Shangguan Yi is still the same Shangguan Yi and is already in the game, but Xue Yuanchao has changed.

Historically, Xue Yuanchao was demoted to Bashu. Under the stimulation, his temperament changed drastically, so he gave up his obsession with palace-style poetry and began to advocate the reform of poetry.

But now under the influence of Chen Qingsi and the stimulation of Sheng Tang style, my mentality has changed in advance.

Now he sincerely accepts the Tang Dynasty style and is keen on reform and transformation.

Regarding the reform of the literary world, Chen Qingsi is more optimistic about Xue Yuanchao.

It's just that Li Zhi was also involved. This emperor had no interest in matters in the literary world. He was only interested in promoting cultural reforms to reduce the influence of the Kanto gentry.

Someone had to be responsible for assisting Li Zhi in this matter, and Shangguan Yi was undoubtedly the best choice.

As for whether they would secretly cause trouble, Chen Qingsi didn't care.

Shangguan Yi has already lost. He will not be able to turn around until a better palace-style poem comes out than "Spring River Flower Moonlight Night".

After the public has accepted the freedom of the Tang Dynasty style, who will care about empty palace style poetry? Besides, there are still Zhang Jianzhi, Fu Jiamo, and Du Shenyan in Beijing...

Besides, he was just released outside the town, not dead.

Chen Qingsi specially left Lu Zhaolin behind after arranging matters concerning the literary world.

"I'm going to Baekje now. I need help from my staff. Is Shengzhi willing to go to Baekje with me?"

Chen Qingsi, the governor of Xiongjin Prefecture, has the privilege of recruiting staff and can select some people to serve as assistants.

In order to facilitate his handling of official duties, he planned to recruit some literati from Beijing to go to Baekje.

Lu Zhaolin is the most suitable candidate.

Lu Zhaolin's identity is a bit embarrassing. He is one of the five surnames named Lu. When he stays in Beijing, he will often be in involuntary situations.

For example, at the height of the conflict between Tang style poetry and palace style poetry, Lu Zhaolin received news at home that his close relative had fallen down and was seriously ill.

Although Lu Zhaolin knew that the news was most likely false, as a son of a man, he did not dare and could not gamble on that small possibility.

If King Luo Bin hadn't returned in time to support him, Chen Qingsi might not have been able to use his ultimate move.

Facts have proved that the news was misinformed, and they wanted to drive away this unscrupulous descendant.

Lu Zhaolin felt quite guilty about this.

Upon hearing Chen Qingsi's invitation, Lu Zhaolin's eyes flashed with joy and he said, "Of course I am willing."

In addition to Lu Zhaolin, Chen Qingsi also invited Zhao Chiman, who was demoted to a white body.

Zhao Chiman was a skilled archer and horseman, and he was also a hero of his generation. However, he lost his life just because he was the nephew of the eldest grandson.

Now that the Changsun family has been completely cleared, Zhao Chiman, the nephew, will no longer be held accountable. Naturally, Chen Qingsi will not let this handsome man go.

The day before departure, Chen Qingsi specially invited Zhang Jianzhi to his home for a secret talk.

Zhang Jianzhi is the person he trusts the most. Whether in Qingliu or in the literary circle, Zhang Jianzhi is not the most dazzling one.

But he is definitely the one with the strongest ability, but he doesn't like to be in the limelight by nature, like a dragon diving into the abyss, keeping his appearance and showing nothing.

But when you need him, his strategic ability is trustworthy.

With Zhang Jian's knowledge, even if there are changes in the Qingliu Party and the circle of literary scholars due to changes in status, they can still be prepared.

Chen Qingsi also did not want to leave the town and work under Baekje, and his management power over the years would be swallowed up and divided up.

Zhang Jianzhi didn't say anything to protect the students, but simply said "I understand."

With this statement, Chen Qingsi felt relieved.

On the day of departure, Chen Qingsi said goodbye to his wife at home, hugged Jingjing who was crying, and heartlessly sent the little guy into Xiao Miaochen's arms, and strode out of the inner courtyard without looking back until he was blocked by the high wall. After seeing the sight, he looked back, looked at the high wall, and was lost in thought for a moment before walking to the front yard.

A lot of people have gathered in the front yard now...

Hei Te Changzhi, Lu Zhaolin, Zhao Chiman, Cheng Boxian, Zhou Kui, and ten other Confucian scholars who were over fifty years old, all of them looked excited, and their eyes were full of gratitude when they looked at Chen Qingsi.

These Confucian scholars were Chen Qingsi's staff. They didn't have any amazing talents. Most of them were frustrated people who had wasted half their lives. I didn't expect that they would be recognized by a good person like Chen Qingsi and be recruited into his account. I was really excited.

The same is true for Zhao Chiman. Although he escaped and was not in danger of his life, he still had a different taste of drinking and sleeping with prostitutes all day long with his friends in the capital.

But when I dreamed about it at midnight, I still couldn't help but feel sad.

Did he really waste his time in the streets and liquor alleys when he acquired the ability to fight tigers and slay wolves?
Until Chen Qingsi called me, the long-lost throbbing came to my heart.

A good man should work hard for his past life, how can he do nothing?
As for Hei Te Changzhi, his expression was a little complicated and a little confused, but mostly he couldn't help himself.

As a prisoner, although he was treated politely by the Tang Dynasty, and both Su Dingfang and Li Zhi were very friendly to him, he was still essentially a general who wanted to subjugate his country, and could not control all his actions.

He was brought to Chang'an, and he had no choice. Now he was asked to return to Baekje, and he had no choice. This feeling of being under someone else's control and having no control over one's own actions made Hei Te Changzhi inevitably feel uneasy.

"Let's go!"

Chen Qingsi looked at the people in the front yard and waved her hand enthusiastically.

"Line up!" Cheng Boxian shouted, and a hundred personal guards immediately lined up around him.

Chen Qingsi narrowed his eyes as he looked at the guards wearing iron armor and holding high the banner. This group of soldiers was more powerful than the Cheng family guards led by Cheng Boxian.

Chen Qingsi passed through the crowd and left the Chen family residence.

Chen Qingsi looked back at her home again, no longer nostalgic, and headed eastward.

Along the way, people shouted when they saw Chen Qingsi and his party.

They already knew about Chen Qingsi's departure from Baekje, and offered their blessings to cheer him up.

The enthusiasm of the people not only shows Chen Qingsi's good official reputation, but also proves the pride in the hearts of the people as a lord of heaven and a master of men.

The group of people arrived at Baqiao first.

Liu Rengui had already arrived first and said goodbye to his relatives and friends.

There were many people who came to see Chen Qingsi off specially. When they saw them arriving, they stepped forward to say goodbye one by one.

"gentlemen!"

He Lan Minzhi squeezed to the front after Chen Qingsi said goodbye to several important people.

The beautiful young man had tears in his eyes, and his eyes were filled with reluctance.

I finally became a disciple, but before I could listen to the teachings, the master left.

Chen Qingsi looked at Helan Minzhi, who was a bit arrogant but not bad in nature. He recalled his experiences in history and said, "I haven't had time to teach you anything as a teacher. I can only give you eight simple words: be self-restrained and be independent." Keep your mind clear.”

He laughed and joked: "Actually, I can't do it as a teacher, but I hope you can think about these eight words when you encounter trouble."

He Lan Minzhi solemnly said: "Students should remember the teachings."

"Mr. Chen!"

Yang Jiong came to Chen Qingsi, and he bowed and saluted.

Yang Jiong and Wang Bo, these two talented young men, have completely different personalities. They are both geniuses among geniuses. One is flamboyant, while the other is reserved.

After Yang Jiong became famous, he showed off his talents without any scruples, but Wang Bo returned to the medical clinic and continued to be his little medical boy.

"The student wrote a farewell poem for my husband, and I hope he will accept it."

Chen Qingsi took over the poem written by Yang Jiong and read it with great interest: "Heavenly generals descend to the third palace, and the star gate summons five soldiers. Sitting on the temple strategy, Wenxiong flies to the throne. The red clay meteor sword, the black-horned moon bow . The autumn clouds are growing in Shu Road, and the murderous spirit surrounds Huangzhong. The wind and rain are the same on this day. The ditch water comes from the west and the east. "

"it is good!"

Chen Qingsi put her hands on her hands and laughed, praising: "What a poem, what a courage."

The most commendable thing about Yang Jiong is his unconstrained imagination.

Yang Jiong, a scholar who had never been to the battlefield or even arrived at the frontier in his life, wrote many passionate frontier poems, relying on his unbridled imagination.

This poem also vividly demonstrates the characteristics of Yang Jiong's poetry.

Chen Qingsi looked around and bowed to the farewell people before embarking on the journey.

At the highest point of Baqiao, when looking back at the passers-by, Chen Qingsi unexpectedly saw He Lan Minzhi waving goodbye vigorously in the distance. There seemed to be a familiar girl beside him.

Helan Minyue? Minzhi, why did you bring her here? What a nonsense...

Chen Qingsi thought about it and had no time to worry about it, so she led everyone eastward.

Liu Rengui and Lu Zhaolin were with me along the way, so I didn't feel lonely along the way.

The three of them chatted about everything. Everywhere they went, they would talk about the local customs and customs, looking at the public security and customs in the territory, and talking about local politics.

There is really no topic to talk about, but we can still discuss the past and present. The three of them are all knowledgeable people, and they can chat easily. It is a long journey, and I don’t feel lonely at all.

They formed a group of three, and Hei Te Changzhi, Zhao Chiman, and Cheng Boxian formed another group.

As a subordinated general, Hei Te Changzhi was somewhat restrained.

But he met Zhao Chiman, who was full of charlatanism. What he was best at with Meng Chang's heroic character was making friends.

Zhao Chiman could talk eloquently in the aristocratic circle, and he could also drink and gamble with gangsters in the market. Naturally, he would not care about the identity of Hei Te Changzhi.

Zhao Chiman is skilled in bow and horse, and his black teeth are always the best in Baekje.

The two discussed martial arts and the art of war, and felt a great sympathy for each other.

Cheng Boxian secretly asked for advice.

The three of them didn't feel lonely either.

As for the ten and a half hundred Confucian scholars, they are also a group, thinking about a bright future, and they are all high-spirited.

They traveled east from Chang'an to Luoyang, took Luoyang by boat eastward, arrived at Jeju, and then headed north to Yingzhou in Liaodong.

It has entered the cold winter, and the land in Liaodong is full of wind and snow. It is the bitter cold season.

As soon as they arrived in Yingzhou, a troop of more than ten people came flying in the wind and snow.

The first general, riding a horse, said in a high-pitched voice, "Is that Governor Chen in front of you?"

Chen Qingsi had a frosty look on her face and shouted in a loud voice: "That's right!"

A man on the opposite side jumped out of the crowd and came close on a fast horse.

Arriving in front of him, Chen Qingsi discovered that the other party was actually a heroic young general.

The young general flew off his horse and quickly stepped forward to salute: "I'm Cheng Wuting. On the orders of my father, I'm here to greet the Governor!"

Chen Qingxi squinted his eyes, looked at the young general in front of him with a smile, and dismounted to help him.

"Young general, you don't need to be polite!" Chen Qingsi said sincerely: "I have heard for a long time that Governor Cheng is fighting with his father and son in battle. The father is like a tiger and the son is like a bear. They are a tiger-bear father and son. Looking at the young general's outstanding demeanor, we know that the rumors are true."

What he said was not flattery.

Cheng Mingzhen, the governor of Yingzhou and the protector of Dongyi, was a famous general in the Tang Dynasty. He made great military exploits for the Tang Dynasty. He had a strong temper. In order to train his son Cheng Wuting, he took him with him every time he charged into battle.

Over the years, the Tang army and Goguryeo have been fighting on the border. Although Cheng Wuting was in his early twenties, he had experienced dozens of brutal fights. Standing in the cold wind, his body was as straight as a cypress.

Such magnanimity can only be possessed by a real man who has been polished and experienced.

(End of this chapter)