The mysterious bird of destiny, the beginning of China

Chapter 138 History has changed unknowingly...

In early spring, the grass grows and the warblers fly.

Chang'an City of the Han Dynasty was magnificent and majestic. People and merchants from all over the country gathered together. It was prosperous and lively.

However, the military situation in the north of the Han Dynasty was urgent. The Huns once again invaded the border, massacred the Han people on the border, burned, killed, looted, and committed all kinds of evil.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, was furious when he heard this and immediately sent troops to the border to resist the Huns.

At the same time, a few days ago, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che recruited ministers from all over the country to send envoys to the Western Regions. A long time passed, but no one came forward.

However, just today, news suddenly came from the palace that someone responded to the call and volunteered to go to the Western Regions.

In the wine shop, when the people heard about this, their faces showed wonder, and they couldn't help but sigh:

"I never thought that someone would be willing to go to the Western Regions. How brave they are!"

I saw a look of admiration on one of the men's faces in the wine shop.

"The land in the Western Regions is controlled by the Huns, and just some time ago, the Huns went south again to slaughter our Han people!"

"I admire him so much that he dared to go to the Western Regions as an envoy at such a dangerous time!"

"I just don't like who it is and what's its name?!"

There was a look of regret on one person's face, as if he would immediately go visit him as soon as he knew who the envoy to the Western Regions was.

"..."

In the wine shop, people were talking a lot.

The new emperor's ascension to the throne, apart from the reign title, is the talk of the people in the city after dinner. Only this mission to the Western Regions has been the most interesting thing for them in recent times.

As for the Xiongnu knocking on the side?

Whenever we don't go south to harass the Han people, they have become accustomed to it!

……

In the corner, Zhang Qian drank quietly while listening to the discussions of the people around him. However, he did not speak, he just listened quietly.

At the same time, he said in his heart: "God Bird, I wonder how today's Han Dynasty compares with Qin Dynasty?"

Zhang Qian was curious in his heart, and at the same time, he was even more amazed by the magic of the divine bird, which could actually enter his body.

He has been a Langguan in the palace for many years. Although he is a palace guard, he also has the opportunity to have access to the palace's collection of books.

The folk legends about the sacred bird are mostly vague and have different versions.

Most of the books in the palace were obtained from the Qin Palace during the Qin Dynasty, and there was even a complete "Qin Ji".

"Qin Ji" clearly records the scene of the divine bird of Qin falling from the sky, which makes people yearn to read it.

He once saw this description in a book, "The divine bird of Qin has magical powers, can reach the heaven and earth, control the invisible wind, and can travel anywhere in the world and the universe!"

Therefore, it must be hidden in the human body.

"Not as good as Qin Ye!"

Bai Zhi, who was hiding in Zhang Qian's body through the invisible body of magical power, said this.

"Not as good as Qin..."

Hearing Bai Zhi's answer, Zhang Qian had a look of sigh on his face and murmured to himself: "There are many descriptions of Qin in ancient books. The Qin army was so strong that no other country in the Qin Dynasty was as strong, so Qin was able to unify the six countries." .”

"In the past, when the First Emperor personally led a military expedition, the Qin army's front troops had just arrived, and the Xiongnu were so frightened that they retreated and did not dare to fight!"

"However, the First Emperor led an army to pursue them all the way and killed the main force of the Xiongnu, so that the Xiongnu did not dare to go south to herd horses for more than ten years!"

“It’s really an exciting era!”

Zhang Qian himself had martial arts skills. Hearing that the First Emperor's martial arts skills were so civilized, he couldn't help but be moved.

"I wonder when Han will be able to do this..."

Zhang Qian drank the contents of the cup in one gulp, then put some money on the table, stood up and left.

After passing through the wide street paved with smooth stone slabs, Zhang Qian immediately entered an alley.

After turning many corners, he came to a rather dilapidated courtyard.

The courtyard style even has the style of the Qin Dynasty, which makes people feel trance-like.

"The courtyard here was once built by people from the Qin Dynasty, and it still exists today. And the owner of the courtyard is said to have been a wealthy man during the Qin Dynasty."

"In recent decades, the owner of the courtyard has been worried about the world and has adopted orphans here so that the children will not have nowhere to live..."

Zhang Qian explained something to Bai Zhi in his body, and then entered the courtyard.

I saw a group of children playing in the courtyard, but most of them were about five years old.

Walking further into the courtyard, the sound of reading aloud came from the room.

"I would like to advise the emperor to build a training center for orphans in the city, under the control of the imperial court. Children without relatives can enter. At the same time, the imperial court can also teach children the language of hundreds of schools. In time, talents will be cultivated for the great Han Dynasty!"

With that said, Zhang Qian took off the money bag from his waist. Inside the money bag were pieces of silver that he had specially exchanged.Then he put it on the table aside and left quietly.

Bai Zhi saw all this in his eyes and was a little silent. Looking at Zhang Qian's actions, he just thought that Zhang Qian donated his money here because he was about to leave Chang'an and had no use for it.

However, just as he reached the street, he heard Zhang Qian take the initiative to explain: "When I first came to Chang'an, I was favored by the owner of the courtyard. I once said that if I have money in the future, I will definitely help the orphans in the world..."

When Bai Zhi heard this, he remained silent.However, I feel that Zhang Qian's character is a bit like the person he used to be, but he is not as sentimental as the person he used to be.

……

Zhang Qian was a vigorous and resolute man. He walked around the city for a few days, tidied up his official uniform, and then went to the palace to see Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

At the same time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che was sitting in a palace in Weiyang Palace, listening to a waiter's report:
"Your Majesty, Zhang Qian is just wandering around the city these days, and he has prepared many things for travel..."

The waiter recounted everything Zhang Qian had done in the past few days, even Zhang Qian's donation of silver and orphans.

After hearing this, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Checai waved his hands with satisfaction and said to himself: "It seems that Zhang Qian is indeed a person of 'faith'!"

Faith is a kind of good character, which is highly praised by Zhou Li. People who are like this will often have high achievements.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che felt relieved and immediately said to the waiter outside: "Announce Dong Zhongshu to enter the palace!"

After a moment, I saw a man wearing Confucian clothes and behaving politely strode in.

"I, Dong Zhongshu, have met Your Majesty!"

Dong Zhongshu saluted immediately.

"No, sit down!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pointed to the seat opposite his desk and motioned for him to sit down. At the same time, he said: "I have read the book presented by Aiqing. As Aiqing said, although the opinions of hundreds of schools of thought are different, they are also more subtle. However, it is not suitable for today’s big men..."

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Dong Zhongshu had a majestic appearance and polite manners. When he heard the words of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che, he immediately analyzed: "Back to the time of the first Qin, the Qin Dynasty adopted Legalist reforms and practiced Legalist methods. Although the Qin State became increasingly powerful, soldiers were called The master of tigers and wolves, but after the Qin State, it was also discovered that Legalism was no longer suitable for the Qin State!" "Therefore, the Qin State integrated the words of hundreds of schools of thought into the words of Legalism, and thus formed the 'Qin Law' of the Great Qin Way!"

"In my opinion, the so-called Qin law is more similar to Confucianism, but in today's Han Dynasty, it is more appropriate to use Confucianism to govern the country..."

After hearing what Dong Zhongshu said, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che showed interest on his face, and then asked for advice one by one, showing a bit of humility on his face.

Time passes slowly, the sun sets in the west, and time passes unconsciously.But Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, still had unfinished thoughts, and immediately talked about the affairs of the Qin Dynasty.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty looked at Dong Zhongshu and asked, "Dong Aiqing is very knowledgeable, but has he ever heard of the legend of the divine bird of Qin?"

"Naturally know!"

Dong Zhongshu nodded, with a look of reminiscence on his face, and said: "In addition to folk legends, there are more records in "Qin Ji" about the sacred bird of Qin. However, the things in it are incredible, so , I believe that most of the so-called sacred birds of Qin are fabrications..."

"Is it fabricated..."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che was obviously very dissatisfied with this answer, but he could not refute it. Then he sighed slightly and said: "Qin has a divine bird, and destiny belongs to Qin, so that Qin can unify the world. I remember the great ancestor once said, Qin's fault is not due to Qin depends on the weather and the benevolence of Qin’s government!”

"What would it be like if a big man had a magical bird?"

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, had a look of imagination and longing on his face.

Dong Zhongshu on the side was slightly stunned when he heard the words of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che, and sighed together: "However, during the chaos of the Qin Dynasty, the sacred bird of the Qin Kingdom disappeared, and only the empty Divine Bird Hall remained, symbolizing the former Qin Kingdom. The existence of the divine bird!”

Just as the monarch and his ministers were sighing, suddenly a waiter came in and said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Qian wants to see you!"

"Oh?"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che had a look of surprise on his face. Zhang Qian took the initiative to invite him to go to the Western Regions. However, there was no urgency, so Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che specially asked him to go home and prepare himself first.

In fact, I just wanted Zhang Qian to enjoy his time in Chang'an City. I don't know why he suddenly entered the palace again today.

"Zhang Qian, are you the one who volunteered to go to the Western Regions?"

Dong Zhongshu on the side had a look of curiosity on his face.

"Exactly!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che nodded.

"I have known such a brave man for a long time!"

Hearing this, Dong Zhongshu showed curiosity on his face and looked outside the palace, wanting to see this person taking the initiative!How about the warriors heading to the West.

"Xuan!"

"I have seen Your Majesty!"

After a moment, Zhang Qian, dressed in gorgeous Hanfu, strode away. After bowing respectfully, he sat aside at the signal of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, in addition to matters concerning the Western Regions, I have one more thing to do when I come here this time. I sincerely ask your Majesty for your approval..."

"Oh?"

Hearing Zhang Qian's initiative to request him, how could Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che refuse? Not to mention that Zhang Qian took the initiative to ask Ying to go to the Western Regions to relieve his own difficulties. At the same time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also appreciated him.

So he nodded immediately and said: "I love you, please tell me. If it is a small matter, I will accept it!"

"Your Majesty, I observe that there are many orphans in Chang'an City..."

Later, Zhang Qian told Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, about the orphans in the city, and finally said: "I would like to ask your Majesty to set up a place for the care and education of orphans in Chang'an City!"

"First of all, not only can the baby not die in infancy, but it can also cultivate talents for the court, killing two birds with one stone!"

After hearing Zhang Qian's words, not only Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, but also Dong Zhongshu on the side looked at Zhang Qian differently.

Dong Zhongshu went even further, looking at Zhang Qian as if he were a confidant.

Dong Zhongshu immediately echoed: "Your Majesty, Zhang Qian's words are very good, and the previous ministers had this intention!"

In fact, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che was already very moved after hearing Zhang Qian's words, and Dong Zhongshu's words further strengthened his thoughts.

So he nodded and sighed at the same time: "I only know that Zhang Aiqing is trustworthy. I never thought that he is also such a benevolent and virtuous person. I respect him!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty didn't know what Zhang Qian meant. He recalled that when he first became emperor, there was no one available in the court. Talented and talented people were often cultivated by others and were not emperor's talents.

Therefore, there are many constraints for him to handle many political affairs and the appointment and removal of officials.

If the imperial court nurtures babies and teaches them from an early age to put the emperor first, then the people in the imperial court will have talents that can be achieved.

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, stood up excitedly, came to Qianqian's side, and patted Zhang Qian's shoulder heavily. If Zhang Qian had not already asked Ying to go on an envoy to the Western Regions, he would have been given an important position to accompany him and advise him.

Under the gazes of Zhang Qian and Dong Zhongshu, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Cheyou fell silent. After a moment, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty raised his head with bright eyes and said: "Just adopting children is not enough!"

"I... want to set up a place to teach knowledge in the city, just like the 72nd Doctor of Qin who set up a doctoral academy!"

"in this way……"

Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, looked excited and said: "In this case, then we will name the academy... Taixue!"

"Tai Xue..."

Dong Zhongshu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he immediately admonished, saying: "I will contact your majesty to depose all the schools of thought and make Confucianism the way to govern the country!"

"Confucianism..."

After hearing Dong Zhongshu's words, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che fell silent again and said: "This matter is not urgent..."

After hearing Dong Zhongshu's invitation, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che fell silent. He was wary of Dong Zhongshu's invitation.

The lessons of the Qin Dynasty are still before our eyes, how can we favor the words of one family alone?

Qin practiced Legalism and unified the six kingdoms, knowing that Legalism was not suitable for the new dynasty. Instead, it absorbed the essence of hundreds of schools and melted it into one, which is called "Qin Law"!
This is not just the opinion of one family!

As the emperor of the Han Dynasty, how could he be like others, let alone the first emperor of Qin.

Therefore, Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, followed the Tao of Huang and Lao in his heart, and at the same time absorbed the essence of hundreds of schools of thought, blended it with Taoist words, and formed the "Han Tao" unique to the Han Empire!
Zhang Qian didn't know about Dong Zhongshu's request.After all, he didn't know that Dong Zhongshu was talking to the emperor just now.

Bai Zhi, who was in Zhang Qian's body, was slightly surprised and couldn't help but look at Dong Zhongshu beside him.

Unexpectedly, the person in front of me was the famous Dong Zhongshu in history, who was admonishing Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, to depose hundreds of schools of thought and only respect Confucianism!
Bai Zhi recalled the significance of Han's exclusive respect for Confucianism:

Strengthened centralization!
Stabilize social order!

The concept of great unity is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people...

However, the disadvantages of respecting Confucianism alone are also obvious:
It limits people’s wisdom!
A single family controls the dynasty's political orders!

Coerce the monarch's power and abolish the establishment!

From a certain level, the subsequent usurpation of the Han Dynasty by Wang Mang was caused by his exclusive respect for Confucianism!

At this time, due to the changes in the history of the Qin Dynasty, it affected the formulation and implementation of some policies of Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty!
This was something Bai Zhi didn't expect.

However, this is what Bai Zhi wants to see!
(End of this chapter)