Zhuangda Tang Juvenile Lang

Chapter 65
Before the Sui Dynasty, the method of selecting talents was the inspection system. There were only two ways for talented poor children to be reused by the emperor. In Bashu, but as far away as Chang'an, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty knew his fame and was eventually reused; while the second method was to attach to the family, become a disciple or vassal of the family, and then ask the family to recommend him to the court. Give back to the aristocratic family it is attached to, everything is centered on the interests of the aristocratic family. In the end, the influence of the aristocratic family is getting bigger and bigger, even big enough to affect the status of national policy. Even the emperor had to compromise. The Yuan family in the late Han Dynasty was one of them. A typical example, this is also the fundamental reason why Li Shimin has never had the slightest favor for the aristocratic family.

But now, the children of poor families don't need to be vassals of the aristocratic family, and they don't need to look at the aristocratic family's winks. They can show their talents in various assessments by virtue of their talents, and can realize their ideals in various fields.

Children from poor families can realize their ideals and aspirations without losing themselves. As a planner, Qin Feng is the one who directly gave them hope.

Qin Feng, who came from a materialistic society and preached that reading is useless, naturally couldn't understand the feeling of being poor and full of careers.But Qin Feng, who was walking on the street, felt this kindness. People who knew him came forward to say hello one after another. Some words were not clearly stated in their mouths, but the emotions revealed in the eyes of the other party made him feel differently.

Of course, it was also because of Li Shimin's casual remarks that pushed Qin Feng to the opposite side of the aristocratic family, rushed to the tip of the knife and became a thorn in the flesh of the aristocratic family.But is Qin Feng afraid?The answer must be no, because he knew that the family hadn't been around for a few years.The last madness will only destroy yourself. Doing things under the powerful emperor, as long as you behave and stand upright, he will help you eliminate all conspiracies and schemes.

Li Shimin is undoubtedly a powerful emperor, and a strong enemy is even stronger.

The case of Qin Feng's assassination was as sensational as the opening of a science and talent. When Qin Feng became a benefactor admired by everyone, public opinion pushed Chang Sun Chong to the opposite of the world. There is no way, Qin Feng's words in the court are full of loopholes , there are many discerning people in the world, who can see the truth and falsehood at a glance.

The wave of public opinion has torn apart the calm of hypocrisy, and suddenly an earth-shattering force erupted. Changsun Chong and Changsun Wuji immediately became the objects of hatred. Even when the servants of the Changsun family went to buy vegetables, they let the vegetable dealers When he was blown away, the status of Zhao Guogong's servant, who had always been invincible before, suddenly became a rat on the street, and everyone shouted and beat him.

Immediately afterwards, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were also implicated, and there were people complaining, indignant, and telling all kinds of wrong things about Li Shimin.

And Li Shimin is not the kind of king who is willing to stay in the palace all his life. He is so narcissistic that he will go out of the palace once in a while when he is free.He had only one purpose for going out of the palace, to see the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, to see how rich the people under his rule were, to hear the people's heartfelt support, and to satisfy his little vanity.

On this day, I am busy with state affairs.

Li Shimin dressed up in disguise and led several guards to observe the people's feelings and opinions.

At noon, I arrived at the restaurant where I met Qin Feng last time. Because of Qin Feng's flamboyant song "Manjianghong", the restaurant's business is very prosperous, and the diners are mainly literati.

In the past, the first floor was the habitat of peddlers and merchants, but now, it has been turned into a meeting place for literati and scholars by shop owners.

Li Shimin, who claimed to be a literati among the emperors all his life, went to the countryside to do as the Romans did, and finally spent a lot of money to occupy the table that Qin Feng had that day.

The simple Li Shimin ordered a pot of wine, served with eight side dishes, and a bowl of vegetarian soup. He sat at a table with several guards, listening to the interesting conversations of the four quarters, drinking and listening.

At this time, the topic of discussion among traveling businessmen from all over the place is nothing more than "acquiring talents through science", and everyone praises Qin Feng's kindness and Li Shimin's greatness.

Li Shimin is also a generation of strange people, he drinks with his words.As the saying goes, if you don't get drunk with wine, everyone gets drunk by himself, and after half a pot of wine, his face is already flushed and drunk.

Li Shimin, who seemed drunk but not drunk, was listening intently when suddenly, some discordant voices began to rise.

A man dressed as a humble scholar said: "Your Majesty is brilliant and mighty. It is true that Mr. Qin is talented and broad-minded, but it is really disappointing that the Emperor cares about his family and disregards the laws of the country. Mr. Qin's compassionate mind makes people have to admire him. "

"Who says it's not? Mr. Qin is such a good person, both civil and military, with outstanding talents. He is also Princess Changle's future son-in-law and the emperor's son-in-law. In terms of family affection, Zhao Guogong will not be allowed. But after Mr. Qin was assassinated, the emperor not only refused to help Qin. Mr. asked for justice, and used the emperor's threat to persecute, really, really... Alas!" The scholar who answered the question didn't say anything, but everyone is a smart person, combined with the previous words, everyone knows that he is complaining Li Shimin's life is unfair.

"Not long after the world was at peace, the people's homes were not built, and the Turks and tigers looked at them for a long time. It is indeed too much for the emperor to follow the law privately. Alas! Fortunately, I came here from Bashu eagerly, trying to serve the country with what I have learned in my life, but such an emperor Made me hesitate."

The other person was disappointed and said: "It's the same! I thought I had a hope of getting ahead. But the emperor said one thing and did another. Alas, the money I have worked so hard to accumulate was wasted for nothing. Let's go home and farm! Okay!" Today, seeing Mr. Qin's vigorous and powerful calligraphy is worthwhile."

"In the past, I thought that Fang Yiai and Du He were the worst people among the children of the rich and powerful who did many evil things, but comparing them with the eldest grandson Chong, they are hundreds of times better. After all, they have never hurt anyone. It's just idleness, and there has never been a knife or a gun. Changsun Chong, who easily let people kill people, will appear in the future, and there will be tens of thousands of Changsun Chong. By then, what will the Tang Dynasty use to govern the country? How can you convince me?"

"Don't talk about state affairs, don't talk about state affairs. Laws are just used by those in power to restrain ordinary people. Hey, when have you ever seen an example of severely punishing the children of the powerful?"

"If things go on like this, the country will not be a country."

"When the law becomes a decoration, the world will be in chaos again."

"After finally settling down, do you have to leave your hometown again?"

……

The politics of the Tang Dynasty were clear and clear, and the common people discussed state affairs without regard for crimes.Therefore, these people were not afraid, and were filled with righteous indignation when they said it. The people in the store also complained about Qin Feng's injustice, and loudly told the fault of the eldest grandson and his son. As for talking about Li Shimin, they did not dare to be too presumptuous. That's all.

But even so, Li Shimin's face was still burning hot.

The wine is also sober, and the table full of food can't arouse his appetite.He was already full of anger. He was not angry with these people, but angry with the worthless eldest Sun Chong. He thought the matter was over, but he never imagined that the matter would be so popular among the people. The accusation was beyond his expectation!He himself also had a thought in his mind that "if we don't kill Chang Sun Chong, we will not be angry with the common people, and we will not be able to govern the country according to law".

Although Li Shimin was sitting on pins and needles, he still suppressed his anger and listened carefully.In the end, it was like the bottom of a pot.

I don't know what to say.

After staying for less than two minutes, he led the bodyguards and ran back to the palace in disgrace, sulking.What he was most worried about still happened, and everything was developing as Wei Zheng said that day.On the one hand, there are national laws, and on the other hand, family affection. Li Shimin, a wise and mighty man, suddenly fell into a dilemma.

"Once this wind blows, how will the country be governed by law in the future?"

"If things go on like this, the country will not be a country."

"When the law becomes a decoration, the world will be in chaos again."

"After finally settling down, do you have to leave your hometown again?"

……

Wei Zheng's words and the words in the restaurant were constantly replayed in Li Shimin's mind. Li Shimin's heart shuddered when he thought of these people's words.

"What should I do?" Li Shimin was so confused, he couldn't help asking and introspecting!
Just as Qin Feng expected, Li Shimin was overwhelmed and unable to cope with all kinds of public opinion storms.

Repression cannot be suppressed.

The only way to regain the people's confidence in Li Shimin is to retry the case of Qin Feng's assassination, beheading the eldest grandson Chong to express public outrage.

But, can Changsun Chong kill him?

Not to mention the loyal Changsun Wuji, I am afraid that Empress Changsun will not be able to pass this test.

For this beloved wife who shared weal and woe, he really didn't want her to suffer the pain of fratricide again.

However, what can we do if we don't behead Sun Chong?
To kill, or not to kill.

Li Shimin hesitated, without the slightest clue.

Qin Qiong, Mrs. Qin, and Qin Zhan, who have been paying close attention to the development of the situation, were satisfied but also shocked by Qin Feng's plan, because everything was developing as Qin Feng said that day.And the next day, under Changsun Wuji's instigation, Changsun Chong made a move to plead guilty.
Zhao Huali's big reversal successfully resolved the assassination that caused a sensation throughout the country. However, although Changsun Chong saved his life, he was unable to make a difference in the officialdom. Even if he inherited the title of Changsun Wuji, he probably would not Go to the peak of the court.

(End of this chapter)