My Brother-in-law is the Prince

  Chapter 117 The government and the field shake

  At this time, Zhu Gaoxu was so surprised that his jaw almost dropped.

  Even if he is as strong as Zhu Gaoxu, if he thinks that if he hasn't slept for twenty-three hours, he may have to stop cooking at this time.

   But the old man in front of him, over seventy years old, hadn't slept for twenty-three hours.

   No wonder he was so haggard, he looked like a living dead.

   But now, the old man is still staggering.

  Walking, he slowly raised his head, looked at the Forbidden City, and said with emotion: "The old man entered the palace from here decades ago, hey... At that time..."

  He smiled, as if recalling many long-ago memories, but then fell into endless distress.

  Zhu Gaoxu looked at the old man's expression and said, "What's on the old man's mind?"

  The old man looked lonely and said: "You don't understand the old man's business."

  Zhu Gaoxu: "..."

  The old man said at this time: "How is your majesty?"

   "Father, the dragon body is still safe."

  The old man nodded and said softly: "Indeed, he was the strongest back then."

   When the two arrived at Chongwen Hall, many people in this Chongwen Hall were already looking forward to it.

  Zhu Di waited anxiously, but at this time, as the emperor, it was not easy to ask more questions. Seeing that the time had passed a lot, he could only wait at this time.

  Zhu Gaochi leaned over and sat on one side, looking in the direction of the palace gate, not daring to vent his breath.

  Zhu Zhanji also has a small chair, sitting under Zhu Gaochi.

  The rest of the officials waited with bated breath.

  Of course, no one expected that Zhang Anshi would come. On such a sutra banquet occasion, the crown prince actually brought Zhang Anshi here, which made people feel unhappy.

   Especially Xie Jin, his eyes always swept over Zhang Anshi lightly.

  He couldn't help thinking in his heart, His Royal Highness...is this treating his wife and brother...as a court minister?

  This piece of An Shi is opportunistic, relying on stereotyped shortcuts, boasting that he is rich in education, does His Royal Highness also believe it?

   Xie Jin prides himself on being the crown prince's best friend, but now, he clearly feels left out.

  However, he still looked calm and composed, but his eyes subconsciously looked at Hu Yan.

  In fact, Hu Yan's demeanor was very bad, as if he was very tired.

   Xie Jin couldn't help feeling contemptuous in his heart. Zhang Anshi, a mere foreign relative, can do anything. Could it be that Hu Yan is behind Zhang Anshi? Many things are planned by Hu Yan behind the scenes?

  If so, it would be terrible, Hu Yan's picture is not small!

   And once a person like Hu Yan has a plan, what this person wants may be what Xie Jin has now.

  On the other hand, Zhu Di was indeed a little strange about Zhang Anshi's arrival.

  He also felt a little disliked, but his dislike was a little different from the others here!

  Hmph, this guy is not racing against time to earn money, why come here to join in the fun!

  No matter what everyone here is thinking, at this moment, the eunuch's voice finally came in: "His Royal Highness is here."

  As soon as this remark came out, Zhu Di couldn't wait to stand up, and walked quickly to the hall.

   Immediately afterwards, Zhu Gaoxu accompanied the old man walking in slowly.

  When Zhu Di saw the old man, his face immediately flushed red, his eyes opened subconsciously, and he laughed loudly: "Hahahaha... Sir, you will be fine."

  The old man smiled and saluted: "I have seen..."

  Zhu Di was well prepared, took a step forward, and grabbed the old man by his arms: "Sir, no, no."

   All the officials in the hall looked at the old man, and many people paid attention to him.

   You must know that the old man in front of you is not an ordinary person, even the officials admire him.

   This person is none other than the great Confucian Li Xiyan who taught the princes to read together with Song Lian.

  Li Xiyan may not be famous in later generations. This is because...he had been living in seclusion before teaching the prince.

  Until Zhu Yuanzhang heard about his literary name, he personally invited him out of the mountain and asked him to come to the Pope's sons to study.

  After Li Xiyan taught the princes to read, Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to give him an official position and let him be a court minister, but he refused and went to live in seclusion.

  In the past few decades, I only read books and don't ask about world affairs.

   A person like this who was already famous in Hongwu's early years and became famous all over the world can be said to be the predecessor of all the ministers in the court at this time.

   What's more, his status as the emperor's teacher is naturally enough to be respected.

  Of course, what people talk about the most is his temperament.

  Not only is he indifferent to fame and fortune, but he also teaches the prince to be true.

  Song Lian, who taught the princes at the same time as him, always cared for the princes.

   But Li Xiyan was different, he would beat anyone who was disobedient.

  This Li Xiyan taught the princes the principles and deeds of Yao, Shun and Yu Shangtang, practicing great benevolence and righteousness. These princes will inevitably disobey the teaching and be naughty sometimes.

  Li Xiyan is strict in teaching. Even though he is a prince, if there are those who refuse to accept education or do not study hard, he still beats them on the forehead with a pen.

  After playing a lot, marks were left on his forehead. Once, Zhu Yuanzhang was furious as he stroked his son's wounds.

  Queen Ma knew the reason, so she asked loudly, "How can you use the standards of Yao and Shun to teach your son, but make you lose your temper?"

  Zhu Yuanzhang, who was still angry at the last moment, immediately stopped talking and calmed down after hearing this. Since then, I have even more respect for Li Xiyan.

  The other princes also like Song Lian but not Li Xiyan because they are often beaten.

   But Zhu Di is the only one who likes Li Xiyan the most! Because for Zhu Di, such a teacher who is willing to beat him is a truly selfless person.

   Li Xiyan is indeed the same. After Zhu Di and others became a vassal, he resigned from his official position and went to study in seclusion.

  Scholars and scholars are still different.

   Zhu Di hated those hypocritical scholars.

  But towards Li Xiyan, he has no dislike, only indescribable admiration and respect.

  At this moment, in front of Li Xiyan, Zhu Di rolled up his long sleeves, exposing a part of his arm, and said in his mouth, "Sir, look, the scars from Mr.'s beating me are still there."

  Li Xiyan listened, and smiled: "Hahahaha... I have already forgotten it, I don't want your majesty to still remember it."

  Zhu Di said very sincerely: "If my husband hadn't beaten me back then, I wouldn't be where I am today."

  Li Xiyan said: "I have taught more than a dozen princes, but the most promising one is Your Majesty. It can be seen that it is not good for me to teach."

  Zhu Di supported Li Xiyan and said, "Sir, you are too modest."

  Zhang Anshi stood there, staring straight, his eyeballs were about to fall off.

  It was the first time he saw Zhu Di unexpectedly started to be polite, and he looked gentle and courteous.

  Other officials bowed slightly to Li Xiyan.

  Zhu Gaochi tugged Zhu Zhanji who was on the side, and said in a low voice: "You should have such a master."

  Zhu Zhanji wrinkled his face, and immediately shuddered.

  Zhu Di refused to sit in the hall, but only asked the **** to move two chairs, let Li Xiyan sit in the hall, and himself sat on the side, and first chatted with Li Xiyan: "How are you doing, sir?"

   "Reading every day, time flies by like a fleeting horse. Thirty years is just a dream, and I can't tell the good from the bad." Li Xiyan replied casually.

  After Zhu Di heard this, he nodded with emotion and said: "Yes, things are different and people are different. But... Mister's health seems to be not very good, Mister must take care of himself."

  A trace of pain flashed in Li Xiyan's eyes, and he smiled wryly: "Originally, I expected that I would have three or five years to live, but a big change happened recently, and now... I am ashamed to say... I may not survive this winter."

  After Zhu Di heard this, his face turned pale with shock. He carefully looked at Li Xiyan's face, and he really felt like he was about to run out of fuel.

  Zhu Di said with concern: "This... this... I ordered the imperial physician, no, I ordered Zhang..."

  Li Xiyan shook her head with a smile, and said: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about these things. What I got is heart disease... It cannot be cured by the art of gold and stone."

"This time the king of Han came to invite me. I didn't want to deal with outside affairs. I just thought that I was about to die. I couldn't help thinking that I hadn't seen Your Majesty for decades, so I came to see you. Today I can see that Your Majesty has such a dragon-horse spirit. Enough."

  Zhu Di was speechless for a moment, and a trace of sadness overflowed unconsciously in his heart.

  Only Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu, his heart is full of joy, the time to grow his face has come...

  He hurriedly said to Zhu Di: "Father, Mr. Li is such a great sage, my son and minister worked so hard to find him back..."

  Zhu Di was not in the mood to listen to Zhu Gaoxu's words, but nodded subconsciously, and said casually: "I'm sorry, I don't want you to know people."

  Zhu Gaoxu was ecstatic in his heart, and hurriedly said: "I have listened to my father's teachings since I was a child, how could it be that today I don't know how to improve."

  He felt at ease, feeling as if his feet were stepping on cotton.

   Today can be regarded as a great achievement, and the emperor will definitely look at him with admiration in the future.

Zhu Di didn't care about King Han's thoughts, but looked at Li Xiyan worriedly, and said, "Sir... what is the heart disease you are talking about, can you tell me? What's more, a great talent like Mr. knows astronomy, geography, What else can make Mr. like this?"

  As soon as this remark came out.

  Hu Yan, among the hundreds of officials, has started to shrink silently towards the back of his colleagues.

  He doesn't know what's wrong with the world.

  I seem to offend others no matter what I do.

   Puzzled!

   "Hey..." At this moment, it seemed that Li Xiyan's concern was suddenly mentioned, and he let out a long sigh.

   Actually, it’s better that Zhu Di didn’t mention it.

  After all kinds of ideological struggles, Li Xiyan has actually temporarily let go of the things that made her crazy.

  But now that Zhu Di wanted to mention it, Li Xiyan began to notice that her heart beat faster, and her energy and blood began to surge.

  His face turned red immediately, and his voice raised unconsciously: "What a great talent, an old man, how can he have any talent, cough cough... cough cough..."

  Zhu Di was shocked: "Sir, what do you mean?"

   At this moment, Li Xiyan's eyes were moist, he shook his head, and suddenly began to beat his heart.

  Seeing this, Zhu Di and Baiguan were even more surprised.

What's going on here?

   It was fine just now!

  Why in the blink of an eye...

   "Sir, sir..."

  Li Xiyan wanted to open her mouth to speak, but couldn't. It seemed that her emotions began to collapse again, and she continued to beat her heart.

  Zhu Di was shocked: "The imperial doctor, the imperial doctor..."

  Hundred officials whispered even more.

   "Sir, what's the matter? Could something happen at home?"

   "This high-ranking scholar, what can push him to such a point?"

   "He wouldn't have spent 3,500 taels...to buy that book?"

   "What, you spent three thousand five hundred taels?"

   "How much did it cost you?"

   "Three thousand..."

   "Haha... I only spent five hundred and eighty taels..."

   So, another one crashed.

   Facing this situation, Hu Yan in the crowd looked miserable.

  He began to flush again, his heart beat faster, and his breathing became rapid.

  Hu Yan faintly felt...is there a possibility, that is...that was the last time...

  I knew this earlier... I regret it...

  Hu Yan lowered his head silently, like a thief.

  He didn't expect that he would be like a mouse crossing the street when he was a dignified Confucian and offered wine to the Imperial College.

  Zhang Anshi was delighted to watch it. He thought this lecture would be boring, but he didn't expect... to have fun watching it.

  Zhang Anshi glanced.

   Sure enough, when he saw Zhu Zhanji sitting there, he also watched with great interest, without blinking his eyes.

   "Zhang Anshi... Zhang Anshi..."

  Zhang Anshi came back to his senses immediately, he was about to step forward.

   At this time, Li Xiyan coughed suddenly, and then said quietly: "There is no need to call the imperial doctor, no need...cough cough...cough cough...hey...chen...you have hit a ghost."

  Hu Yan: "..."

  As soon as they heard that there was a ghost, everyone cheered up.

   It can be seen that in this world, there are still a lot of gossipers, from the public officials to the traffickers and pawns.

  Zhu Di's complexion changed drastically, and he said sullenly, "What, did you see a ghost?"

  Li Xiyan shed hot tears, and breathed desperately like a bellows a few times, and managed to calm down her collapsed emotions, and then continued: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, one plus one, how much is it?"

   Zhu Di said without even thinking about it: "One plus one is naturally two."

  Li Xiyan said in pain, "What if it's three?"

  Zhu Di didn't understand, so he said directly: "I still don't understand."

   "Speaking of arithmetic, I have learned a lot of arithmetic. The foundation of this arithmetic is that one plus one is two. If one plus one is three, what does it mean?"

   Speaking of this, Li Xiyan showed a painful expression, and said: "This means that what I have learned in my life may be wrong. I have read thousands of volumes, and these ten thousand volumes are all useless."

  Yes, this is the reason for Li Xiyan's pain.

  When the foundation of learning is shaken, then all the superstructures built on this foundation will naturally become rootless trees, and everything may be pushed back.

  This means that the knowledgeable Li Xiyan... has lived in seclusion at home all her life, studied hard, and all the knowledge she has learned has been overturned.

  This is a terrible thing for Li Xiyan.

  If he had noticed this forty years ago, he might have been like Yang Shiqi. Although he would ponder over it and find it incredible, at least he would cheer up and tirelessly seek proof.

  If he had noticed this twenty years ago, he might have been like Hu Yan. Although he was in pain, he would toss and turn, and he would feel like a choke in his throat, but after all...he could calm down and explore slowly.

  But now...he is very old, dying, everything is too late!

  A few days ago, when he looked back on his life, he might have been rather complacent. He had been a teacher of the emperor, and he had done a lot of learning. He dare not say that he was the best in the past, but he was quite accomplished. This life is worth it.

  But now he is only desperate.

  The scary thing is...the two sentences Hu Yan said, if a mediocre person listens, they may not have any reaction.

   Only Li Xiyan, who is truly knowledgeable and talented, and who has devoted his whole life to learning, can immediately detect a terrible question when he hears it.

   And these questions, he can no longer find the answer in this life, what is more painful than this in the world?

  Zhu Di probably also understood what Li Xiyan meant: "Then what does Mr. mean..."

  Li Xiyan said painfully: "This old man is not worthy of being a teacher, nor is he worthy of being a teacher. In the whole world, only Hu Yanye is truly talented."

  As soon as this remark came out.

   Suddenly, the whole hall was in an uproar.

  Hu Yan: "..."

  Xie Jin immediately looked at Hu Yan with a strange look.

  What kind of tricks is this Hu Yan...using?

  The other officials all had strange expressions.

  They really think Hu Yan is a very talented person.

  But... If you say that there is only one truly talented person in the world, Hu Yan, this makes many people unconvinced.

  So, everyone whispered again.

  Hu Yan's complexion became even uglier. He felt like an egg with its shell peeled off, and he was about to suffocate.

  In the past few days, his health has been very bad. It can be said that he forgot to sleep and eat. In fact, his physical condition is not much better than that of Li Xiyan.

   Now Li Xiyan's words are like a slap in the face, directly blinding his eyes, what kind of evil is this!

  However, after all, there are some things you want to hide from, but you can't hide from them.

  Listen... He stood up slowly as if he was going to the execution ground.

  Zhu Di looked sideways at Hu Yan.

   And Li Xiyan started beating her chest and falling.

  Hu Yan said cautiously: "Mr. Li...Student...Student..."

  As soon as Li Xiyan saw Hu Yan, it was really an unknown fire that was about to burst out.

  To tell the truth, without Hu Yan, he felt that he would be able to die, so why not be a happy fool?

   As a result, he lived the rest of his life well... This guy actually came here...

  Seeing that Li Xiyan's breathing became more and more rapid.

  Hu Yan put on a bitter face, and hurriedly said: "Gong Li...Gong Li...this...you can't blame me. I also heard it from hearsay, and I really couldn't calm down in my heart. Thinking of Gong Li's talent, that's why I took the liberty to ask for advice...Gong Li, Gong Li..."

   After finishing speaking, Hu Yan rushed forward and hugged Li Xiyan.

  Zhu Di was furious: "Hu Yan, what have you done?"

   "Chen...Chen..." Hu Yan felt that it was difficult for him to explain to Zhu Di.

  In fact, Hu Yan himself felt that he was about to collapse. There was no way he could survive this day. If his family was not poor, Hu Yan would rather learn from Li Xiyan, and a dog would be your official.

  Li Xiyan slowly recovered a little calm again, waved his hands and said: "No, it's not your fault, I have to blame you, only the old man himself, the old man figured it out, it's my lack of knowledge, my incompetence..."

  Hundred officials watched all this dumbfounded. If a great Confucian like Li Xiyan said that he was incompetent, who would dare to say that he was talented?

But at this time, Li Xiyan suddenly cheered up: "No, no, Your Majesty, I must live a good life. In this life, I still have one thing to do. If I die like this, I will not be willing, I will not be willing...I must live ..."

  This is a turn of events...Zhu Di was dumbfounded.

  He couldn't understand what was happening in front of him.

  But... Generally speaking, he seems to understand something.

   There is a very learned man, whose knowledge is far above his mentor, and his mentor, who has studied hard all his life, suffered a huge blow because of this.

  The ministers also heard the taste, and they were even more shocked.

  In this world, who dares to say that he can be more powerful than Li Xiyan?

  This is a real great Confucianism, not comparable to ordinary stereotyped people.

  When the family was famous all over the world, most of the officials in the court were still wearing crotch pants.

   It was Xie Jin at this time, and he became interested, thinking to himself: "Is there really such a person in the world?"

  Li Xiyan forced a smile at this time, and said: "Your Majesty, I am really ashamed, I should have come here to teach scriptures, who would have expected..."

   Zhu Di's eyes were slightly red, and he talked about the strict teacher who often beat him back then, and said with admiration: "I can see you, and it will be enough to comfort my life, sir, you must not say that."

  Li Xiyan said: "May I ask... Hu Yan a few words?"

  Zhu Di said: "Sir, please go ahead."

  Li Xiyan looked at Hu Yan. Hu Yan was already under the spotlight, and he could only smile wryly.

   "I'm asking you." Li Xiyan said, "I'm here to ask you, where did you hear these words?"

Hu Yan said honestly: "It was a Hanlin. He asked me for advice. At that time, I listened and didn't pay attention to it. But when I returned to the Imperial College, I suddenly felt that it was not easy, so...so I thought hard. The more I thought about it, the more I felt. ..."

  He looked up at Li Xiyan with a wry smile.

  In fact, he knew that Li Xiyan must have understood his feelings.

  In the past few days, both of them lived in endless pain.

   "A mere Hanlin has such talents!" Li Xiyan was shocked, and said: "I actually thought that it must be some unborn Confucian, this person must have amazing talents, I am afraid that his age is comparable to this old man."

Hu Yan laughed harder, and said: "In my opinion, this Hanlin may just be what I heard, because he also looked puzzled, so he came to ask me for advice, but... just this will I'm stumped, so I just... this..."

  When Li Xiyan heard this, another unnamed fire burst out of her heart.

  At this time, the mood was high, and suddenly he was furious: "Your mother, he harmed you, and you came to harm me. I am a dying person. Are you going to teach me not to die?"

  Zhu Di: "..."

   Baiguan: "..."

  Inexplicable embarrassment in the palace.

  Zhu Zhanji's eyes lit up, his legs were hanging, and his small body was boiling with blood.

  Zhang Anshi sighed in his heart, it turns out that the most powerful Confucianism is also like this.

   It seems right, I, Zhang Anshi, a great Confucian, lives up to my name.

   But… what are they talking about?

  Hu Yan looked embarrassed.

  Li Xiyan said at this time: "The old man has a bad temper just now, don't take offense."

"Yes Yes."

  Li Xiyan asked again: "Then where is Hanlin? Can you... come and see me?"

  Hu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

  So Hu Yan said without hesitation: "It's Yang Shiqi, the attendant of the Imperial Academy..."

  The whole hall was in an uproar again.

  Even Zhang Anshi was moved.

   No way, no way...

  He faintly felt that something was wrong.

   All the ministers, you look at me, and I look at you.

   It seems that they are all looking for Yang Shiqi who didn't get much attention before.

  Zhu Di immediately shouted: "Yang Shiqi come forward."

  At this moment, someone stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Yang Shiqi has already asked for leave the day before yesterday."

   "Ask for leave?" Zhu Di frowned with surprise on his face, "What are you asking for leave?"

  This humane said: "Sick leave, it is said that he is seriously ill, so the Imperial Academy approved his leave."

  Zhu Di felt more and more unbelievable.

   Li Xiyan suddenly showed a disappointed look.

   But at this time, Han Wang Zhu Gaoxu came to the spirit.

  He had already shown his face once today, and now of course he would not let go of this second chance.

"Father, I think the master you mentioned must have a talent beyond the heavens. This is the fortune of the court and the community. Only when a holy master like Father is in power can all the talents in the world keep popping up."

  Zhu Gaoxu paused for a moment, then said: "Why don't I let my ministers go and visit this Yang Shiqi, and then visit this great sage."

  After hearing this, Zhu Di was moved.

  Who is Li Xiyan? This is the person he admires the most. If that person can directly change Mr. Li into this state with just a few words, then this person's knowledge is terrifying.

   What Zhu Di doesn't like is corrupt Confucianism.

  But this does not mean that he does not respect those real great Confucians.

  But at this time, someone said: "Your Majesty, I am also willing to go."

   Zhu Di looked, but it was Xie Jin.

   Xie Jin would certainly not miss this time.

  The achievements of searching for great talents cannot be snatched by the king of Han. The prince is too embarrassed to speak up, so let him do the work. In this way, the prince must be grateful to him.

  Zhu Di looked at Zhu Gaoxu, and then at the excited Xie Jin.

   "Your Majesty, I would also like to go with you."

   Right at this moment, another voice came out!

   It was Hu Yan!

  Hu Yan said: "These days, I don't think about tea, I don't want to eat, and I'm going to be driven crazy. I...I've been looking forward to seeing him for a long time, hoping to get that person to give me some advice."

   "The minister is also willing to go."

   "The minister is willing to go."

   Voices came out one after another. Among the hundred officials, there are many people who are very interested in this.

   This is a good thing that kills two birds with one stone. It not only has the reputation of visiting talents for the court, but also can drop by to see what this person is like and what talents he has.

  The hall suddenly became lively, almost everyone was eager to try, and everyone looked at Zhu Di expectantly.

  Li Xiyan also said at this time: "I... I also hope to go."

  After listening to Zhu Di, he said with concern: "Mr. is not in good health..."

  Li Xiyan shook her head slightly and said: "I would rather die on the road of pursuing true knowledge than wasting my time here."

  Zhu Di sighed, he snapped his tiger eyes, and said: "I'm going, I want to see this person in person..."

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