The major case of the Qin Mansion occurred when the Bai Song Dynasty was in the south of the Yangtze River. It caused a great disturbance in Chang'an City at that time.
The literati jointly protested, and many literati also participated, but they were all ignored by Li Shimin.
The Qin family was the largest gentry in Chang'an. Because of this incident, Li Shimin not only showed his firm attitude in the history of the Tang Dynasty, but also found an excellent opportunity to suppress the gentry.
After this major case in the Qin Mansion, the nobles were really weakened and realized the changes in the development of the times.
Why is the Spring Examination next year a crucial exam? It is precisely because after the major case of the Qin Dynasty, the imperial court completely cut off the remaining quotas for the imperial examination, and all nobles in the world no longer retain the qualifications for recommendation.
Anyone or any family who wants to be an official must pass the imperial examination.
Next year's Spring Festival will have an unprecedented number of students, and the number of admissions will be several times that of previous years.
It can be said that the Bai Song Dynasty missed an opportunity to witness the changes of the times.
But as the victims of this incident, among the Qin family, after the main members of the family were jointly imprisoned, no matter whether they were the servants of the family or the various collateral clan members, who dared to stay in Chang'an City?
Naturally they went their separate ways.
The Qin family has too many people in Chang'an, and all kinds of people are scattered. After nearly a year, the talents related to the Qin family have completely disappeared in Chang'an.
The Qin Mansion, which was quite famous in Chang'an at that time, has also been completely abandoned in the past month. It is estimated that it will be confiscated by the court in a year or two.
After these people of the Qin family learned about what happened recently, they all seemed to have lost their souls. They didn't know what to do or what to say...
But their opinions are very unified, and they must go to Qin Mansion first.
After arriving at the Qin Mansion, everyone in the Qin family couldn't help but feel sad. Everything in the house was gone, even the rockery and rocks in the garden had been removed. The whole house was depressed and empty, and it was cold and gloomy in the night wind.
Bai Song was also surprised. Everything in front of him had nothing to do with the Qin Mansion in his memory.
Everyone in the Qin family was very calm, as if they had expected such a situation. No one spoke except for silently looking at the various remnants in the courtyard and searching for the memories deep in their hearts.
Bai Song accompanied everyone around the Qin Mansion, and after returning to the main courtyard, he said: "Everyone, this place is no longer suitable for living. How about changing to another place..."
At this time, the old man from the Qin family stood up and asked: "Sir Bai, why did the emperor suddenly let us go? Based on our crimes, we thought we could only die of old age in the dungeon."
Bai Song thought for a while and said calmly: "Now the work of compiling Tang History is in my hands."
Everyone was stunned, very surprised by this news, and at the same time they didn't understand what this had to do with letting them go.
Bai Song continued: "I didn't accept this job originally, but the emperor pressed me too hard, so I had to agree, but I also made conditions for the emperor."
"On condition that we, the remnants, be released?"
Bai Song nodded slowly and said in a deep voice: "Senior, I know that you are not the remnant, you just suffered an unreasonable disaster, and everything has nothing to do with you."
Everyone in the Qin family exchanged looks in surprise and knelt down again: "Sir Bai, you are so kind and kind. It is hard for me to repay what is left of the Qin family even if I am shattered to pieces."
"I'm being kneeled down, I just..." Bai Song paused, thinking, "I'm just going with the flow, everything is arranged by the emperor."
"Master Bai, this little girl has offended many people in the past. I hope you won't be offended."
Qin Lanzhi also knelt on the ground, crying and kowtowing.
Bai Song couldn't hide away, so he stood there helplessly. When they gradually calmed down, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay? Can you get up now?"
All the people in the Qin family helped each other to stand up, their faces full of despair and confusion.
Bai Song paused and then said: "You should be very clear about the troubles that will arise once you take over the compilation of Tang History. I have selfish motives for saving you. I just want you to show it to the current literati in Chang'an. I am not them.
I think of a villain who obeys the emperor's orders and tries to tamper with history. Bai is not talented and is still young, but he also knows what justice is. Recently, the literati in Chang'an are quite dissatisfied with me. I am causing trouble everywhere. I am
I really can’t get away and can’t cope with it anymore.”
Upon hearing this, everyone in the Qin family immediately understood.
When Mr. Qin accepted this matter, he was treated the same way, and he was also criticized by the world's literati.
The reason why the Qin family has fallen into this situation is partly because of the literati who added fuel to the flames.
Mr. Qin could have adopted some gentler methods to deal with the emperor, but the outside world was talking too much. In order to preserve the reputation of the Qin family, Mr. Qin had to express his attitude directly. Although he successfully gained the support of literati and nobles, where was the imperial power?
opponent?
It was also the direct trigger that caused the emperor to fall out.
Thinking of this, everyone in the Qin family felt even more resentful.
For the sake of righteousness, the Qin family ended up ruining their entire family. What did the Qin family gain?
What we got was a dilapidated courtyard and a place forgotten by history.
"Master Bai... you... aren't you in danger?" Qin Lanzhi said excitedly, "No, don't pay attention to the opinions of the outside world anymore, just listen to the emperor's arrangements. Our Qin family can't fight, Master Bai...
...It will be difficult for you too...I don’t want to see Mr. Bai follow in the footsteps of the Qin family."
Bai Song smiled: "Thank you for your concern, but Bai Song has his own thoughts in his heart. In life, you must make a difference. If someone sacrifices, someone must persevere. The efforts of the predecessors cannot be wasted. But I still have some brains.
I won’t do anything that sacrifices my life in vain.”
After listening to Bai Song's words, everyone in the Qin family stood in awe and saluted Bai Song: "There are still scribes like Mr. Bai in the world to take over. Even if the old man of the Qin family dies, he will rest in peace."
"It doesn't have to be like this. Bai Song is just a common man and cannot be as righteous as Mr. Qin. You should not worry about my affairs. But where are you going?"
"There is no place for the Qin family in Chang'an. We want to leave Chang'an early and find a living elsewhere."
"Okay, why don't you go to my palace and stay overnight?"
"But Mr. Bai wants me to wait for the literati of Chang'an..."
"This matter is easy to handle. You can stay in Yu Mansion temporarily. As long as Yu Ji knows what I have done today, he will naturally help me spread the word tomorrow, and everyone has already left Chang'an City by then."
Everyone in the Qin Mansion looked at each other and had no objections.
So the team that originally planned to go to the Wang Mansion was diverted to the Yu Mansion to meet Yu Ji.
On the way, Qin Lanzhi caught up with Bai Song and worriedly pursued the previous topic: "Sir, do you really want to express your attitude? This is really dangerous. Grandpa is..."
"Miss Qin, don't worry, I have my own plans and I won't make fun of my own life or the lives of dozens of people in the palace."
