back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 415
Mrs. Liu hesitated to speak, Lu Chengqi was fidgeting for a while, thinking in his heart that he had been seen through the prototype.After all, he had a ghost in his heart, and it was he who stole this body to become the emperor.This is why he refuses to come to Jingfu Hall often on weekdays.In the entire palace, if anyone is most familiar with the original Lu Chengqi's temperament, it must be the empress dowager in front of him.She had watched Lu Chengqi grow up since she was a child, and she couldn't be more clear about Lu Chengqi's temperament.

Therefore, deep down in Lu Chengqi's heart, he was very resistant to seeing Liu Shi. Seeing Liu Shi was like a mouse seeing a cat.Mrs. Liu is a smart person. Ever since she was farming and weaving in Jingfu Palace, eating vegetarian food and worshiping Buddha, she has gained insight into the world and people's hearts. Why can't she see Lu Chengqi's abnormality?

After weighing for a long time, Mrs. Liu finally said: "My son's temperament is really different from before. Before my son escaped self-willedness, I was worried that my son would not be able to cope with state affairs. Now it seems that I am worrying too much. I My son's heart for the common people is the blessing of Dashun and the Lu family! It seems that the old man worshiped the Buddha and prayed to the gods and Buddhas in the sky, and the ancestors of the Lu family, so that my son came to his senses and determined to rejuvenate Dashun, comparable to Wenzong. The late emperor must be very pleased to know. Alas, the late emperor was busy with state affairs, so he neglected to discipline you. My sister left early again, but my old age refused to accept my son’s discipline. All the great scholars who were invited were run away by my son. At that time, I Son, it's completely different from the current temperament. If it weren't for the exact same appearance, I would really be a different person!"

Lu Chengqi was shocked when he heard this, and said in his heart: "Of course it's a different person. If the original unlucky guy, I'm afraid that the old and cunning Yang Daoqi is still covering the sky in the court now? The great country of the Lu family may fall into the hands of outsiders." If you continue to torment such civil servants, not to mention counterattacking the Liao Kingdom, it will be difficult to say whether you can defend the country after decades..."

The history of the Song Dynasty is a lesson from the past. After the civil servants messed up the government, it made a mess.Most of these civil servants are short-sighted and only care about their own immediate interests, regardless of the interests of the country.It wasn't until the Northern Song Dynasty collapsed that civil officials woke up, but it was too late.

But if the warriors gain power, it will be difficult.Lu Chengqi also knew about the chaos caused by Jiedushi in the Tang Dynasty.It is said that it is not difficult for others to carry the burden, but it is broken for one's own burden.After becoming an emperor, I realized that it is really not an easy task to balance civil and martial arts.If warriors hold high praises, they will inevitably be domineering; if literati hold high praises, the common people will lose their blood.Wanting to master the balance is really not a joke.

The current situation in Dashun is that there are too many literati and the status of generals is too low.Whether it's from the idea of ​​balancing the two sides, or for the sake of the people, Lu Chengqi will implement the ten-rank official system.This is a system related to the century-old Guozuo after Dashun. No matter how many people block it, Lu Chengqi will be arbitrary and push it forward.He was even prepared, the heads of over ten thousand people would fall to the ground.

Of course, this is the worst plan, killing thousands of people at once, or beheading in public, not to mention that Dashun has never done this before, even in the past dynasties, such a thing has never been seen.If Lu Chengqi really dared to do this, he might not be able to get rid of his nickname as a murderous madman.Even the official historian would not use spring and autumn brushwork to help him cover it up.He would even write straightforwardly, denouncing him as "the most brutal emperor, the one who angered both humans and gods" and so on.

Fortunately, there is also the guidance of "Dashun Minbao", so there are probably not so many people who want to suffer from Lu Chengqi's fate, right?We must know that Lu Chengqi is not a soft-hearted person. He who deserves to be killed has never been soft-hearted. Isn't Chen Heli, the former minister of the official department of the second-rank official, sent to the guillotine?The bloody lesson was still yesterday, presumably those officials who are ready to challenge Lu Chengqi's bottom line will also weigh their own weight!
Seeing that Lu Chengqi was silent, Mrs. Liu said that he had lost his soul again, and pushed him with concern: "My son, what's wrong?"

After all, Lu Chengqi had seen pigs running away, pretending to be distracted, first said "ah", and then said quickly: "After hearing what the queen mother said, I have been thinking about what kind of temperament I was before. But no matter how I think about it, it seems Can't remember."

Lu Chengqi's performance in this play was really good. Mrs. Liu didn't doubt that he was there, but instead said with relief: "My son doesn't need to worry, the past is over. Besides, the old man also feels very good about my son's current appearance. Years ago Defeating Khitan, this feat is enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with Wen Zong. But my son needs to be more prudent, since you have only been enthroned for three years, you have caused turmoil in the court. If this continues, won't it only increase internal friction?"

Liu's earnest words cannot change Lu Chengqi's determination.But this reminded him, shouldn't he slow down his radical pace and start education first?As long as the people in Dashun have their own concept of right and wrong, and everyone can read and read newspapers, they will definitely not be led by the nose by a few scholars.

It's just about education, which will benefit thousands of years, but there is no rush.It takes ten years to grow trees and a hundred years to cultivate people. If you want to change the thinking of a country, you have to go through three generations.The safest thing now is to establish the ten-rank official system and firmly control the localities, so as to promote education.

Thinking of this, Lu Chengqi said very seriously: "My mother's words will be kept in my heart."

Mrs. Liu is a smart person, so why can't she understand the meaning of Lu Chengqi's words?It was clearly another version of "I know". As for whether he would obey, only Lu Chengqi himself knew.Mrs. Liu sighed slightly, knowing that Lu Chengqi had grown up and could not be disciplined by her.Even when he was a child, why was Lu Chengqi ever disciplined by her?Today's little emperor just lost his stubbornness and learned how to be filial.

"My son, do you know what it means to be a Buddha?" Liu asked suddenly.

Lu Chengqi was taken aback, he had heard this word before, but he didn't know what it meant, so he honestly shook his head.

Mrs. Liu said solemnly: "'The ballad of the lucky star all the way, the incense of the Buddha's family', these two sentences are talking about the two courtiers of my Dashun. One is Xian Yuxian's transfer envoy, and the other They are Sima Guang and Sima's transshipment envoys. Both of them care about state affairs and are known for their integrity. Every time they go to a place to take office, when they are transferred, the local people will offer incense to them in front of the longevity tablet."

Lu Chengqi seemed to have realized something, Mrs. Liu would definitely not say this for no reason, he was waiting for Mrs. Liu's real intention.

"These two people are honest and kind, but they were used by others and fell into party disputes. The first emperor was angry with them for their ignorance, but also took pity on their talents, and exiled them from the capital. Unexpectedly, their reputation was fulfilled. They are all good ministers, and they are also A minister, but you can’t make decisions for the emperor in the court, my son, do you know why?” Liu Shi said lightly, and Lu Chengqi finally came to his senses, Liu Shi wanted to teach Lu Cheng the way of being a human being!

(End of this chapter)