Thousand-year-old family: its rise began with Shang Yang’s reforms

Chapter 253: Seeing as a teacher who can reach the world

What kind of person can become an emperor?
Different people have different answers to this question.

Confucianism likes "benevolent" emperors, so in the view of Confucius and Mencius, a person must "love the people" to become an emperor.

The Mohists advocated "love all without attacking", so in the Mohists' view, only those who can reuse talented people, do not distinguish people in the world based on class, and do not launch unjust wars can become emperors.

Legalists attach great importance to "laws", so in the eyes of Legalists, only those who can overwhelm the people of the world with power and intimidation can become emperors.

Naturally, Chen also had his own ideas. Chen's ideas were more "mixed" and "advanced". In Chen's view, only those who could strictly enforce the law, pay attention to loving the people, and abide by themselves could become emperors.

but

No matter who or what the school, they all firmly believe that the emperor must have a certain character.

"ambition".

Ambition alone is the necessary condition for becoming an emperor. It will be a disaster for a person without ambition to become an emperor.

He stared at Chen Bi closely and said softly: "Does the teacher think so too?"

"If the King of Huainan or the King of Zhao accepts me as his disciple, the forces behind them will be very excited to have the Chen family as their leader."

In the eyes of the superior scholar class, "people" are equal to Chinese people and ordinary Chinese people with surnames, but in this era, not many people have these.

"I believe you know your situation well."

Liu Heng raised his head when he heard Chen Bi's words, his eyes filled with anger.

In the past, Chen Bi couldn't see the ambition in Liu Heng's eyes, and he couldn't force Liu Heng to do anything too much. But today, when those people, those superior people regard the head of Guizhou as a fool, Liu Heng There was finally a burst of ambition in his eyes.

"There are so many things in the world, so many changes, so many things."

Chen Bi opened his mouth and looked at Liu Heng: "Your Highness, do you believe it? If I agree to help His Royal Highness King Zhao ascend the throne and take the position of prince or even emperor, even if the Chen family asks for the land of the old Chu Kingdom in the south to be given to the Chen family, then Let the Chen family establish the country and make Chen the king of Chu, and His Highness King Zhao will also be willing."

"The prince worships me as his disciple. He will be the prince forever. The next emperor, no one can shake his status as prince."

Chen Bi spoke softly: "Do you know why I chose you in the first place and let Mrs. Chen stand by your side?"

They were not included in the care and protection of the superior scholar class and rulers. This situation continued until the original history of Chinese Emperor Wen ascended the throne.

"In Mr. Chen's eyes, there is no distinction between high and low among people in this world."

Only when the sharp sword was placed on the necks of the scholars could they truly realize that these people also needed to survive. They were not humble pigs.

"I can swear on my own life and the honor of the Chen family that no descendant of the Chen family, whether from the collateral or direct line, has ever oppressed the head of Guizhou, nor has he ever thought of treating the head of Guizhou as a trivial matter."

"You can see the head of Guizhou, which is humbled to the dust. If you become the emperor, the world can continue to recover, whether it is laws or other things."

"Mr. Chen will not grovel because the other party is a powerful person, nor will she be unscrupulous and arrogant just because the other party is the most ordinary Guizhou leader."

In history, the most common Guizhou leader was taken seriously only twice during the Qin and Han Dynasties. One was the "Chen Sheng and Wu Guang Uprising" and the other was the "Yellow Turban Uprising."

No matter how fanciful what those in the pre-Qin period said, no matter how touching people's hearts, and no matter how noble they made future generations feel, they could not change another fact that has always existed.

Liu Heng did not remain silent, but said quietly: "I believe it."

"Do you believe it?"

At that time, a great man led this group of people who wanted to live, causing a huge storm. This laid the foundation for the collapse of the huge dynasty at that time.

He looked at Liu Heng who was sitting beside him and whispered: "Your Highness, you should know that in the eyes of today's scholar class, those Guizhou heads who are so humble as to be in the dust are not worthy of being called "people"."

"I also know about Chen's situation."

"Your Highness, Chen chose you and I chose you for a very simple reason."

King Zhao can definitely do such a thing.

Yes.

"If Mr. Chen is willing to go out and yell now, no matter the prince, King Zhao, King of Huainan, etc., they will eagerly come to Mr. Chen and ask to be my disciple."

This ambition is aimed at "Qianshou".

Chen Bi looked at Liu Heng, his voice was very soft, but his words were powerful.

He whispered: "People of the Chen family only seek to have a clear conscience throughout their lives."

Chen Bi chuckled, looked at Liu Heng, and said word for word: "Ms. Chen and I will never think so."

Chen Fangshi could guess Liu Heng's inner state. At this time, Liu Heng was afraid that he wanted to become the emperor himself to protect the world's leader.

"The Chen family currently has 385 direct clan members and a total of 1,943 collateral clan members."

In this era, there are many people who do not have a "surname" or a "family name".

This is the emperor Chen wants.

In the eyes of these people, ordinary Guizhou people are not considered "people".

Yes, Yellow Turban.

Chen Bi looked at Liu Heng with a serious expression: "But I can't do such a thing, and Chen will never do such a thing."

Yellow scarf.

"Even if he doesn't want to, the queen will force him to come."

After that?
When these people are taken seriously again, it will be another story.

"Only then can the world truly be settled, not the current superficial stability, the stability belonging to the scholar class."

Chen's dream was big, but after Liu Heng heard what Chen wanted, an uncontrollable smile appeared on his face for a long time, and he whispered: "You are right."

"People in the world need real stability."

He bent down and saluted, completely recognizing this teacher in his heart.
"The disciple has met the teacher."

"May the teacher live as long as the border."

Chen Bi's face finally showed his first smile after coming south from the Huns. He helped Liu Heng up with a silent smile on his face.

"Your Highness now recognizes me as your teacher, so I have to do something as a "teacher ceremony"."

A cold light flashed in his eyes.

"The thing Chen is least afraid of in this life is the so-called powerful people."

Chen Bi walked to Liu Heng's side and patted Liu Heng on the shoulder: "Your Highness, take a look at Chen's influence in the court and the world."

"I'll leave this matter to my master."

Looking at Chen Bi's back, Liu Heng's eyes were filled with surprise and joy.

So is this the feeling of having a backer?

Court meeting, Changle Palace
Liu Bang did not take the previous incident between Liu Heng and Liu Ruyi seriously. After all, for him, it was just a fight between his two children.

As for the dead chamberlains and maids?
Little things.

Therefore, when Chen Bi stood up in the court, Liu Bang and many courtiers were in a state of confusion.

What's going on here?
what happened?

Could it be that there was something wrong with the battle on the front line?

Why did this sacrificial wine man, who had been quiet and invisible in the court, suddenly stand up and no longer remain quiet and silent?
They all felt that what Chen Bi said would be a big deal.

but.
What Chen Bi said was just a "little thing" that they recognized.

He impeached King Zhao Liu Ruyi, the brother of his concubine, for violating the law, killing people, and occupying land in the capital of Guizhou. He impeached King Zhao Liu Ruyi for harboring the brother of his concubine, committing crimes, and assassinating court officials.

Even Chang'an Ling, who was standing at the end of the court, was stunned.

He did not expect that Chen Bi, the son of the Chen family, who was famous for a while, would stand up and speak for him. After Chen Bi spoke, this "little matter" instantly became a big deal. It was like a gust of wind blew over, and then all the wind and waves started rushing out.

Officials continued to come out to impeach King Zhao and the brother of King Zhao's concubine.

King Zhao Liu Ruyi, who was at the front, had his teeth chattering. He never thought that such an ordinary day would become the most impressive day in his memory.

He never imagined that he would completely lose Liu Bang's favor after today.

There are limits to the emperor's pampering of his children, that is, the child does not cause him too much trouble or completely loses his face.

And once that limit is crossed, the emperor's favor will disappear, followed by endless disgust.

Just like this.

Liu Bang looked a little disinterested at the beginning. After the wave of impeachment by many courtiers passed, he looked at Chen Bi and said, "Is Chen Qing exaggerating too much?"

He was a little perfunctory: "Ruyi is just a little bit naughty."

Liu Bang took a step back after thinking for a moment, thinking that this would bring about Chen Bi's retreat.

But the next moment Liu Bang knew that he was wrong.

Because Chen Bi's expression was still serious, he could even see the overwhelming anger in Chen Bi's eyes.

This kind of anger was something Liu Bang had never seen before.

He heard a very slight question, which made Liu Bang tremble a little.

Chen Bi just asked: "Did the late emperor abdicate the throne to you to let you ruin the world's most powerful country like this?"

There was even sarcasm in his voice: "In the past, when your Majesty was still the Duke of Pei, you still knew how to work hard and love the people. But now that you have become the emperor, you have forgotten everything about that time."

"Do you still remember Chen Sheng and Wu Guang in the past?"

Chen Sheng and Wu Guang!

As soon as these two names came out, there was an instant silence.

Even Liu Bang sat up straight. He raised his head and looked at Chen Bi, who was standing there, proud and proud, and was speechless for a moment.

In his mind, he thought of what happened when he was still the head of a small pavilion.

After the insignificant and unremarkable leaders of Guizhou gathered together, the force they formed could even shake the Qin Dynasty, which no one could shake at the time, and leave a scar on that huge empire.

Is today's Han Dynasty stronger than the Great Qin of the past?

Such a question appeared in Liu Bang's mind involuntarily.

The answer came quickly.

No.

Today's Han Dynasty is not as good as the original Great Qin. Great Qin will lose in the end because the Qin Emperor Ziying at that time kept letting the Han Dynasty develop and even started to stick to its original territory.

The Qin State no longer even called for military and civilian service.

Relying on the foundation he had left behind, he almost punched the seemingly powerful man through.

If another Chen Sheng and Wu Guang appear in the world at this time, will the Han Dynasty be able to hold on?

Liu Bang was silent.

The courtiers in the court were also silent.

Only the eyes of King Zhao Liu Ruyi in front were filled with fear. He didn't know the deep meaning behind Chen Sheng and Wu Guang's uprising, but he felt a bad atmosphere from the silent atmosphere.

He began to fear, began to tremble, and began to regret why he had indulged his concubine and her brother.

I started to regret why I didn't make things more subtle.

Later, he became resentful.

Resentful why Liu Heng would meddle in other people's affairs.

Yes, Liu Ruyi decided on one thing at this time.

Liu Heng must have brought this matter to Chen Bi's face, so that the jealous Chen Bi therefore knew about it and told it today.

From start to finish.

Liu Ruyi has no resentment and has reflected on herself.

He didn't feel that there was anything wrong in doing these things. He only felt that the people around him were wrong, and he only regretted that he did not make things more subtle.

As for the rest?
As for what Chen Bi said about the head of Guizhou and the people's sentiments behind his words, he didn't care.

Liu Bang on the high platform happened to see Liu Ruyi's face, and he saw the indifference to Guizhou in Liu Ruyi's eyes.

At this moment, the aloof Liu Bang may have really regretted it.

He began to regret his favor for Liu Ruyi.

Yes.

Even at this time, Liu Bang never regretted his arrogance towards Liu Ruyi or his handling of this matter.

He just regretted his favor for Liu Ruyi.

Liu Bang often said that Liu Ruyi looked like him, which is actually true.

Liu Bang often said that among the scholars, Liu Heng, the acting king, was the least like him, which is actually true.

"call--"

Liu Bang stood up, looked at Chen Bi who was standing there with a firm but complicated expression, and said softly: "Chen Qing, what should we do according to Chen Qing's wishes?"

Chen Bi didn't hesitate at all.

"According to the law, the brother of King Zhao's concubine must be put to death."

"The king of Zhao is expelled."

Both punishments were very in line with the law and were not excessive or partial at all.

Liu Bang stood high and looked at Chen Bi who was standing in the hall.

His eyes were complicated.

"Do you really want to deal with it like this?"

Chen Bi lowered his eyes: "Your Majesty asked me how to deal with it. I will only act in accordance with Chen's practice and the law."

"That's not what I meant."

Liu Bang was silent again.

"You come with me."

He got up and walked towards the back hall of Changle Palace, and Chen Bi followed Liu Bang's footsteps without hesitation.

The two of them had just left, and Liu Ruyi ran up to Liu Heng with almost flying speed and a ferocious look on his face. He looked like an evil ghost.

"is that you."

"Did you tell sir about this?"

"Did you let sir treat me like this?"

"It's all your fault!"

(End of this chapter)