After a scene, Zhu Biao returned to the palace, and Luo Guanzhong didn't know whether to leave or stay... Zhang Ximeng looked at him so funny that he simply asked him to come home and treat him to dinner.
"Lao Luo, I haven't seen you for a long time. What are you busy with?"
Luo Guanzhong's face was slightly red, "Um, um, walk around the place and see more scenic spots and other places."
Zhang Ximeng was startled, "This is a good thing. Literary and artistic creation naturally involves collecting ideas from everywhere. You, why are you blushing?"
"Well...I, I just went to Dongling Pass, Sishui Pass, Luoyang Pass and other places to have a look."
"Oh!" Zhang Ximeng said meaningfully: "Then you can't spend less time?"
Luo Guanzhong was stunned, and then he understood what Zhang Ximeng meant. His face became even redder than blood, he was so embarrassed.
Fortunately, Zhang Ximeng didn't say anything more. The two of them arrived at Zhang's Mansion. Food and wine were already prepared in the flower hall. Jiang Nan calculated the time very accurately.
The second son of the Zhang family is also here. Unlike his eldest brother, this boy is fair and skinny. The little guy has a tiger-like head and a plump face, which is full of flesh, making people want to pinch it.
By the way, the second son of the Zhang family is called Chengtian... This name is really a bit big.
It is said that after Zhang Ximeng was named, some people also rumored that Prime Minister Zhang was ambitious and wanted to usurp the throne. Otherwise, why would he call his son Chengtian...
As a result, after Lao Zhu heard this, he didn't say anything and didn't even get angry. Instead, he asked the person who said this to copy the I Ching 20,000 times!
Yes, these two words also come from the Book of Changes.
The eldest is the first common man to come out of Xianning from all over the world.
The second child here is all living things, and he is the one who obeys the heaven.
The children of Lao Zhu's family can only spin around in the five elements. Zhang Ximeng's heart is much bigger than Zhu Yuanzhang's. Sixty-four hexagrams, unless he can be as good as King Wen of Zhou or King Jing of Zhongshan, sixty-four is enough.
used.
Zhang Ximeng sat next to him with his heavy second son in his arms, and then poured wine for Luo Guanzhong with a smile.
"Lao Luo, we watched this play together, what do you want to say?"
Luo Guanzhong's expression became solemn, "Xiang Zhang, I, I have something to say, I'm afraid it will offend people if I say it!"
Zhang Ximeng smiled and said, "In this Ming Dynasty, we will not confuse right and wrong, just say it."
Luo Guanzhong took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Zhang, over the years, our Ming Dynasty has been the best at propaganda. Before the founding of the country, we had so many artists filming, acting, and performing everywhere. Wherever they went, the people were eagerly looking forward to it.
.Some people even came a day in advance to queue up to watch the play. How lively it was! But, in the ten years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, there have been very few good works. Those old plays have also been performed more often, and they are not as good as before. Wu
Tiju went to Liangzhou again, and a flag was also lost in the capital."
"It's good now. Someone is actually acting, speaking for Zhao Song, mocking... mocking and cursing Prime Minister Zhang. This is really inappropriate and should be rectified!"
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "What Mr. Luo said is indeed true. But I want to ask you, after this history of the Song Dynasty is completed, what do the people think? Is it too much?"
Luo Guanzhong was slightly startled, "Xiang Zhang, in fact, the things here are still based on the evaluation of those people... For example, Ouyang Xiu, Su Shi and others, they feel that Prime Minister Zhang's evaluation has been overrated."
Zhang Ximeng smiled, "What about you? Lao Luo, what do you think?"
Luo Guanzhong pondered again, and finally said: "Prime Minister Zhang, many people say that you are unfair regarding the case of Di Qing. Di Qing is a martial artist and holds a high position as a privy envoy. He is not very good at being an official and has offended both parties.
The prime minister had a falling out, especially with Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi. In the end, Ouyang Xiu wrote a letter of impeachment, but it was just an external release. He was even given the title of Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi, which is really not a frame-up!"
Zhang Ximeng still had a smile on his face, "Lao Luo, having said this, I have to suggest that you learn more from your master Shi Naian. When it comes to writing novels, your skills may be superior to his master, but when it comes to
You are not as profound as your master when it comes to looking at things, especially when it comes to human nature, you are still far behind!"
Luo Guanzhong was horrified and said quickly: "Please give me some advice, Prime Minister Zhang!"
Zhang Ximeng said with a smile: "You said that Di Qing can't be an official, offended Fan Zhongyan, and had a grudge with Han Qi. In the end, he was just demoted, which is nothing... The rhetoric you heard, regardless of whether it is right or wrong, seems to me
Where have you heard of it?”
"Have you heard of it?"
"Yes!" Zhang Ximeng nodded, "When I first suggested building a kneeling statue for Wanyan, some people thought that Yue Fei would not be an official and would be out of date. He would even get involved in a dispute over the reserve position, which would end miserably. Although it is sad, it is unfortunate.
There is nothing we can do.”
Luo Guanzhong took a deep breath and his expression became more solemn.
"Xiang Zhang, can you explain it more clearly?"
Zhang Ximeng laughed and said: "I can't think clearly, but I found that when something happens, there are always people who like to find the reason from the victims, as if they deserve to die! When we read history books, the most important thing is to have an overall view, Yue Fei
His great ambition was not fulfilled, he was deprived of military power on the Northern Expedition, and eventually died tragically. Why should we dwell on the filth in the Zhao and Song dynasties, and why should we ignore the tragic consequences of the failed Northern Expedition? A good man, as long as there is a stain, will have to pay for it with his life.
To be spat on. A bad person needs to be understood and forgiven as long as he is kind. Don’t you think this concept of right and wrong is very naive?”
Luo Guanzhong became more horrified and nodded repeatedly, "What Prime Minister Zhang taught me is that I, I suddenly understood."
Zhang Ximeng added: "Take the case of Di Qing as an example. At that time, he carried the hope of the world's bastards and was a role model for all warriors. He was not disloyal. The relationship between Di Qing and Han Qi was nothing more than
Han Qi wanted to unjustly kill Jiao Yong to establish his authority, but Di Qing begged for mercy. Han Qi told the Donghua Gate that he was a good man! In this case, was Di Qing wrong? Or was Han Qi wrong? "
Zhang Ximeng sighed: "I just think that Jiao Yong is a preview of Di Qing's fate. He has contributed to the country and will be killed at will. This is the attitude of the people of the Song Dynasty towards warriors. Later, Di Qing was driven out of Kaifeng, and there was another turmoil and hatred. Yue Fei was
Unjust killings... this goes hand in hand. Just like if one cockroach is found in this house, there will be a hundred more behind it. Zhao and Song unjustly killed warriors, not just once or twice."
"When I wrote this paragraph, I didn't mean to scold Ouyang Xiu, or to satirize someone, nor did I mean to overturn history and create something new. I believe that these historical materials are correct. I wrote this paragraph to
I want you all to think about it and see if there is a deeper truth behind this!"
"Mr. Luo, think about it, the Zhao Song Dynasty was founded unfairly and had no choice but to share the world with the scholar-bureaucrats. After the death of the Zhao brothers, the young master was suspicious of the country, and the scholars took the opportunity to steal the power of the court. Rather than saying that the king and the scholar-bureaucrats share the world, it is better to say that the king and the scholar-bureaucrats share the world.
People rule the world! This scholar is not talking about one person, but a group of people, a group of people who pursue their own interests. It even includes those spiritual scholars who admire the scholar-officials and voluntarily cheer for the scholar-officials!"
"The appearance of Di Qing has violated the interests of this gang. Among this gang, Ouyang Xiu is considered a good person, but even so, he cannot tolerate Di Qing. In the memorial, it talks about eliminating the dangers of Wei Meng for the country!"
"What is the danger of premature death? Isn't it just unnecessary!" Zhang Ximeng said: "The reason behind this is that a group of scholars are selfish and only care about their own interests, forgetting the country and the people. The enemy is facing Yan.
The clouds have not returned, the northwest lost its city and territory, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers died tragically at the hands of Li Yuanhao. He couldn't even solve a small Xixia, but he cut off his own limbs and destroyed the Great Wall... As for the so-called notoriety of Di Qing, not all of them were scholars.
If the legend comes out, it would be unfair to follow their opinions!"
When Luo Guanzhong heard this, he was already sweating profusely.
"What Prime Minister Zhang said is indeed true. I think that the history of the Song Dynasty compiled by Prime Minister Zhang was not to ridicule a certain person, but to tell the world this truth!"
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "This is what I have always stood for. I thought it was the power of all the people in the world that shook the Yuan Ting and overthrew the Yuan Dynasty. It was the countless people who helped us win the victory and pushed His Majesty to the throne. We
The country of China is rooted in thousands of people. The Zhao and Song dynasties are rooted in the scholar-bureaucrats. Let me ask Mr. Luo again, if Di Qing is born in this dynasty, the civil servants may rely on the troubles of immaturity.
, depose Di Qing?"
Luo Guanzhong grinned, "Xiang Zhang made it so clear, His Majesty the Holy Wisdom, if anyone has the courage, I'm afraid His Majesty will not be polite, and his head will be in a different place!"
Luo Guanzhong thought about it again and suddenly laughed.
"I understand, Prime Minister Zhang's advice made me really understand!" Luo Guanzhong sighed: "I have always considered myself a scholar for so many years, but now it seems that I should write articles for the people of the world!"
Zhang Ximeng put his hands on his hands and laughed, nodding happily, "When His Majesty's birthday comes, you can also follow me into the palace to have a look, and tell me what you have learned."
Luo Guanzhong nodded quickly, his heart pounding wildly.
He has already understood that the controversy over the history of the Song Dynasty involves the foundation of the Ming Dynasty, so he cannot be careless...
Soon, it was Lao Zhu's birthday, and not only Zhang Ximeng was there, but Lan Yu was also invited. After all, he was also the prince's teacher.
Many civil and military officials gathered in the Fengtian Hall, but Lan Yu couldn't stop himself. "Let me tell you a story... It is said that Song Zhenzong was going to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen, so the Hanlin Academy found the great painter Fan Kuan and asked him to paint a picture.
Fan Kuan initially disagreed with the painting, but the Hanlin official threatened him, and Fan Kuan had to accept it. A few days later, he painted a painting of Funing Palace in Tokyo. A man and a woman were talking and laughing at each other in the palace.
Very intimate.”
"The Hanlin officer was puzzled and asked Fan Kuan who the woman was. Fan Kuan said she was His Majesty's favorite Liu Meiren. He also asked who the man was and she was Li Taiwei, the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the Ma Army. Where is Your Majesty? Fan Kuan said no.
Is it written? Your Majesty has gone to Mount Tai to become a Buddhist monk!"
As soon as Lan Yu finished speaking, there was a burst of laughter, especially the generals such as Chang Yuchun, who were jumping up and down.
Li Shanchang couldn't help but laugh. He scratched his beard and said, "Lanyu, I've heard this story before. It was originally about King Huai Zhang Shicheng, saying that he was watching a play! It's quite appropriate to put it on Song Zhenzong."
Everyone suddenly realized that this was indeed the case.
Li Shanchang asked again: "Lanyu, are there any fresh ones?"
Lan Yu was discouraged for a moment and could only say: "Then we have to ask Prime Minister Zhang!"
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but smile, "On this happy day, I can only talk nonsense... After saying that Wanyan Agu defeated the Liao army and won a great victory, he negotiated with Emperor Tianzuo and asked for 200,000 pieces of silk. Emperor Tianzuo
He agreed and asked for another 200,000 taels of silver. Emperor Tianzuo didn't blink and agreed directly. Wanyan Aguda was very happy and satisfied. He also wanted a little white camel for his fourth son to play with, so he said he should give it to him quickly.
After receiving the camel, he immediately withdrew his troops... Who would have expected that this time Emperor Tian Zuo would speak sternly and firmly disagree. The ministers were puzzled. The money and silk were given, why couldn't he give a little camel! Emperor Tian Zuo said sternly: Camel is
It is my property, how can I give it to others so easily?"