Datang: Cheating at the Beginning of the Imperial Examination

Apart from him and Li Shimin, probably no one knows about the family's affairs.

Wei Zheng could actually see it from it.

It was only at this time that Lu Yan realized that the appearance of Wei Zheng he was facing was just what he wanted others to see.

Where will the real Wei Zheng go?

Wisdom is like a demon.

If it wasn't for his amazing wisdom, how could he be one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion?

In fact, he looks upright on the outside, but he is also an old fox.

"Old Wei...you already know?"

Lu Yan asked tentatively.

Wei Zheng smiled lightly and said, "This old man has been an official for so many years. If I can't see the tricks in it, I'm afraid I'll be confused for a lifetime."

"Civil officials need more than poetry and poetry. How could the old man Cheng Yaojin know?"

Wei Zheng had a proud look on his face.

He also has this qualification.

Only at this time did Lu Yan realize that he really despised these people.

With the system, and with the knowledge of China for thousands of years.

But these people can stand for eternity and not fall, after all, they are the best among them, and the wisdom of the ancients cannot be ignored.

Lu Yan was a little fortunate, but fortunately he realized this today.

If he continues to carry this contemptuous attitude in the future, it is very likely that he will capsize in the gutter.

"Thank you, Mr. Wei!"

Lu Yan got up and saluted Wei Zheng. How could he not know that Wei Zheng was pointing him.

They have no relationship or reason, but Wei Zheng was able to teach him such truths.

Ordinary people, even brothers, would find it difficult to do such things.

When he has the grace of teaching, he can be called half a teacher.

Enough to make Lu Yan respect.

Wei Zheng saw that Lu Yan was also a clever and exquisite heart, and it was easy to understand, and nodded with relief.

He stroked his beard, frowned tightly and said, "You are so clever in everything, why are you so confused above the aristocratic family?"

"The family has been passed down for thousands of years, and all dynasties and dynasties want to regain their rights from their hands."

"But in the end, you also saw that the dynasty has changed, but the family is still standing. Do you know why?"

Lu Yan also humbly asked for advice at this time: "Please also ask Wei Lao to give some pointers."

Wei Zheng has lived for decades, and his life has long been transparent, and he is about to reach the age of knowing destiny.

Having been operating in the officialdom for many years, just revealing a little experience is enough to benefit people a lot, and Lu Yan is no exception.

He really didn't know that clearly about the family.

Knowing yourself and knowing your enemy will win a hundred battles, and he still understands this truth.

"There is no other reason. The aristocratic family controls the economic lifeline and political lifeline. Throughout the Tang Dynasty, no one knows about the five surnames and seven Wangs. The Wang family of Taiyuan controls the iron smelting."

"The entire Tang Dynasty, whether it is iron ore, farm tools used by farmers, or weapons and armor of the Tang army, are all produced from their hands."

"The Li family in Longxi can be said to be the leader of the five surnames and seven hope, and they hold the line of official salt."

"This is just the tip of the iceberg, not to mention the ministers in the DPRK. Most of them are produced from these families. The power behind them is beyond your imagination."

Wei Zhengyu said earnestly: "They have always been aloof and domineering. They treat commoners like ants, even me, they still can't get into their eyes, small families."

"Offend them, I'm afraid it's..."

Wei Zheng hesitated.

Lu Yan was in shock. He knew that the family had absolute power, but he didn't know it had reached this level.

Iron smelting, official salt... These are such taboo industries, they are also in their hands.

Although these seem ordinary, there are huge profits hidden behind them.

Otherwise, it will not be directly controlled by the government, and all those who operate privately will face extremely severe penalties.

After thousands of years of such a cycle, they have long since become a behemoth, and they stepped forward to fight against it, which is no different from a mayfly shaking a tree.

No wonder Wei Zheng said he was confused.

No matter who it seems, it will feel a little over-the-top.

"But... smelting iron and official salt, isn't the government in control?"

Lu Yan was a little puzzled. Datang faced these two industries and naturally would not let it go easily. This is the lifeblood that can check and balance the country. How can it be so easy to leave people with disadvantages.

Not to mention the ambitious Li Shimin, it is even less likely to sit back and watch this happen.

"Over the years, the Emperor Taishang and His Majesty have been trying to take back their rights little by little. The family has been affected to a certain extent because of this, but it is not a big problem."

Wei Zheng said: "They are only reserved for mining and forging rights, but they cannot be sold. But over the years, not only have they not been affected, but they have flourished."

This is where he is suspicious.

Logically speaking, this is the life of the family, the means of survival, and being checked and balanced by the imperial power, it will definitely suffer a certain blow.

Lu Yan's eyes jumped, and his heart jumped.

"smuggling!"

An idea was born in an instant.

The only thing he could imagine was that when the family faced such a situation, not only was it not checked and balanced, but instead it developed rapidly, which was just such a means.

The more Lu Yan thought about it, the more he thought it was possible!

With the magnitude and arrogance of the noble family, it is extremely normal to cooperate with the imperial power on the surface and do smuggling behind the scenes.

Smuggling is no small matter in any dynasty.

Lu Yan seemed to see a chance.

Wei Zheng didn't notice Lu Yan's expression, but continued: "The family has always been tied together, never married outside, but always married internally, and each family kissed each other. Grasshoppers on the rope, if you touch them, won't you cause their thunderous counterattack?"

"Not just one family, but all!"

Seeing Wei Zheng thinking about himself like this, Lu Yan was also a little moved.

It can be seen that Wei Zheng is wholehearted and not mixed with a little selfishness.

The affairs of the aristocratic family do not mean that you can quit if you can get out of it.

But if it touches his bottom line, Lu Yan has no reason to retreat.

Even so, Lu Yan stood up and bowed: "Thank you Mr. Wei, I have benefited a lot from here. It's just that I can't help myself about the family!"

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Wei Zheng stared at Lu Yan for a long time, and finally sighed.

He persuaded him like this, but Lu Yan still didn't give up the idea.

He didn't know what to say anymore, he had already done what he had to do, and with his character, facing such a sensitive issue of the aristocratic family, he would definitely not say much.

The most taboo thing for an official is not being able to keep his mouth shut.

Wei Zheng just saw that Lu Yan was so young and talented, and he was a talented person.

In time, he will become the backbone of Datang, and even his successor is not necessarily.

Especially if you want to accept him as a disciple.

How could he watch Lu Yan collide with the aristocratic family and take the initiative to seek death.

I couldn't bear it, so I said a few more words.

Over the years, Wei Zheng has never seen such a talent as Lu Yan, but no matter how much he is, he is still a teenager.

How to compete with a family that has passed on for thousands of years.

There are more than one family, they have the same root and the same knot, and the whole body is affected by one hair.

"Old man, talk more, those of us who have entered the court and become officials are just trying to survive in the cracks. We still need to see the face of the family. If the family sees us dissatisfied, we have to resign and leave without a happy death."

"You don't have any foundation. If you continue to betray the family, maybe the family won't notice it now, but you will definitely be hit by the family later."

"At that time, even with great ability, he could only bow his head."

The imperial examination system, since its establishment in the Sui Dynasty, has been passed down all the way to the Tang Dynasty.

This is the only way for the poor to rise.

But how could the aristocratic family tolerate the poor disciples to be on an equal footing with them and to compete in court.

Behind the scenes, a lot of methods have been used.

It was even more difficult to get to the central position as an official in the imperial examination.

It is still recommended by most aristocratic families, even if it is a true imperial examination, and enters the dynasty as an official.

It is also extremely easy for the aristocratic family to let them take off the black gauze hat on their heads, but it is just a sentence.

Therefore, these officials were angry but did not dare to offend the family.

What's more, he directly chooses to become a subsidiary of the noble family, with his back against the big tree.

On the surface, it looks like a good bird chooses a good tree to live in, but in fact it is a lackey for the family, doing things that they disdain for contamination.

despised.

But everyone has their own aspirations, and Wei Zheng can't say that they are wrong, but it is absolutely impossible for him to choose this way. Even if he is alone, he cannot bow his head. This is his life criterion.

"Thank you Mr. Wei, I will think more about it."

Lu Yan responded politely, but did not speak bluntly.