Chapter 24 Volume 1 The wind can enter, the rain can enter, but the prince cannot enter

Author: Going to Drunk People

Chapter 24 Volume 1 The wind can enter, the rain can enter, but the prince cannot enter

There is a saying that is actually true.

Since ancient times, there have only been gentry families that lasted for thousands of years, but there has never been a dynasty that lasted for thousands of years.

Of course, this does not mean that the power of the noble clan is so huge that it can overwhelm the court.

However, the development direction of the noble clan is too clear.

The main reason why they have endured for thousands of years is because they have a monopoly on knowledge.

Whether it was the former Sui Dynasty or the current Tang Dynasty, the reason why they spared no effort to conduct imperial examinations was simply to break the gentry's monopoly on knowledge.

But how can reading be so simple these days?

As far as today is concerned, the gentry say that they account for half of the scholars in the world, and everyone will only think that they are modest.

There is no way, they just have this confidence.

Therefore, although the emperor took turns, no matter who sat in that position, it was inseparable from the support of their nobles.

This is a virtuous circle for the gentry.

But today, the power of the gentry has reached an unimaginable level.

Let’s take the Cui family as an example. Among the five surnames, Qi Wang is the only one.

Whether it is the Qinghe Cui family or the Boling Cui family, which one is not a prominent family in the world?

You know, these two Cui families were once just one family.

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Two flowers bloom, one on each side.

Almost as when they first arrived in You, Li Chengqian and his party had arrived less than ten miles away from Jingyang.

Since Li Er ascended the throne, he divided the world into ten regions and implemented a three-level administrative system of Daozhou and counties.

Jingyang was also placed under the jurisdiction of Yongzhou, Guannai Road.

Logically speaking, it would not take such a long time to walk from Chang'an to Jingyang. After all, Jingyang is not that far from Chang'an.

However, the carriage was too bumpy, so Li Chengqian did not rush it, mainly because he was afraid that Chang Le would not be able to bear it.

Realizing that the carriage had stopped, Li Chengqian opened the curtain and asked, "What's going on?"

Wang Jin, who was standing beside Li Chengqian's carriage instead of Zhao Yan, said, "Your Highness, someone seems to be blocking the road ahead."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian poked his head out and took a look, only to see Zhao Yan, who had arrived in Jingyang earlier, negotiating something with a middle-aged man.

"Call Zhao Yan back." Li Chengqian ordered.

After saying that, he pulled Xiao Changle, who was full of excitement, out of the carriage.

This little girl was a little sad at first, but after Li Chengqian told her a few stories, the little guy's sadness disappeared.

Children are good at this, they are full of curiosity about everything they don’t know, and they are easy to entertain and easy to fool.

Soon, Zhao Yan came on horseback. Before he could reach them, he dismounted and walked up to the two of them.

"What's going on?" Li Chengqian asked while holding Xiao Changle's hand.

Changle had no intention of caring about what was going on at the moment. He looked around and tried to break free from his elder brother's hand several times, but failed.

"Back to Your Highness, we had to pass through a bamboo forest when entering the city, but the man in front said that the bamboo forest belonged to his family and would not allow the large group of people to pass through their bamboo forest."

Zhao Yan was very angry.

Isn't this making things difficult for others?

Li Chengqian understood it as soon as he heard it.

This is because some people don’t want to walk too easily.

"If we don't go through their bamboo forest, how far will it take to take a detour?" Li Chengqian asked.

Zhao Yan said: "It's almost like ten miles away."

"Let me know, prepare to take a detour." After saying that, Li Chengqian turned around and took out a white cloak from the carriage and put it on little Changle, then led the little guy and walked forward.

The middle-aged man is over forty, has a short beard and is dressed like a Confucian scholar.

"Is your surname Lu? Or Zheng? Or Cui?" Li Chengqian said immediately, "You have to occupy one of the five surnames Qiwang, right?"

"I'm Cui Hao." The middle-aged man didn't hide anything and directly reported his family background.

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "The Cui family is indeed powerful, the highest sect in the world!"

"That's ridiculous." Although he said that, Cui Hao's expression was a bit natural.

Since Li Chengqian never reported his identity, he just pretended he didn't know.

"No, no." Li Chengqian praised, "The Cui family, whether it's the Boling Cui clan or the Qinghe Cui clan, has been a long-standing family. Don't you often say that there is no thousand-year empire, only a thousand-year gentry?

Tell me, if you nobles controlled the world, would there be an empire that would last for thousands of years?"

"Young Master, what you said is wrong. The current royal family comes from the Li family in Longxi. Why do you need to ask me if the current royal family can become an empire for a thousand years? Isn't this asking a blind question?" Cui Hao said with a smile.

Li Chengqian also smiled and said: "No, no, no, Mr. Cui's words are wrong! The current royal family is just to put money on their faces and please you nobles.

I heard that your gentry owns 80% of the world's scholars and controls nearly half of the world's money, food and land. In the past, no matter how the dynasties changed, the gentry remained unscathed.

As the saying goes, emperors change every day, and nobles make money every day. As long as dynasties continue to change, no nobles disappear in smoke.

You nobles are so powerful. I heard that their children are not allowed to marry the royal family. Do you think the royal family can stop fawning over you?

The Tang Dynasty has just been established, and the national strength is insufficient. If you nobles give a shake, will the emperor of the Tang Dynasty still be able to secure his position? Who in the Tang Dynasty must not act based on the eyes of your nobles? "

"Your Highness's words are simply ridiculous. I read books from saints and sages just to help the country and benefit the people. How come it is so bad as what Your Highness said! Could it be that this is the way your Li family governs the country!" Cui Hao blew his nose and stared in anger.

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Li Chengqian's words are simply heartbreaking words! If this spreads out, how will the common people in the world look at their noble clan?

After he finished speaking, the smile on Li Chengqian's face disappeared instantly, and he immediately shouted angrily: "Since you know who I am, tell me, who gave you the courage to block my way?

Is this the sage book you read?

Lord, king, minister, father, son, son, the three cardinal principles and the five constant principles, have you read them into the dog's belly?"

Cui Hao was stunned immediately!

He knew he had been fooled.

Before, he pretended not to know Li Chengqian and blocked his way. After Li Chengqian reported his identity, he gave way. However, news came from Chang'an that Li Chengqian demoted himself to a commoner. In this situation,

There is no way Li Chengqian could ever think of himself as the Prince of the East Palace again.

This played right into his hands.

It can be said that Li Chengqian could only suffer the loss of being dumb, but who knew that he actually took the initiative to reveal Li Chengqian's identity...

This is embarrassing.

Those who don’t know are not guilty, there is nothing wrong with that.

Even if he is in front of Li Er, he can still stand straight.

But knowingly committing the crime was embarrassing, so when he was scolded by Li Chengqian, he didn't have a word to refute and could only accept it!

Seeing his deflated look, Li Chengqian raised his hand and said, "Zhao Yan, let me know, let's take a detour."

"Your Highness, no!" At this moment, Li Chengqian took a detour and let Cui Hao sit on the wax.

Even though he knew it was the carriage of the prince of the dynasty, he still deliberately blocked it. This was not in line with the way of a minister, let alone the words of a saint!

In other words, you are a scholar in vain!

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "The wind can enter, the rain can enter, but the prince cannot enter! Very good, Cui Hao, remember today. I didn't enter, because this is your private property, and you do have the right to prevent anyone from damaging your property."

private property.

But from now on, when you do anything, you must think about my words, the wind can enter, the rain can enter, but the prince cannot enter! Hahahaha..."

After laughing, Li Chengqian took Chang Le back to the carriage and prepared to take a detour.

Cui Hao was left alone and messy in the wind.
Chapter completed!