The reason is very simple. If the "Chronicles" compiled by Li Shimin can really determine who is the first-class noble surname, then Li Zhi later would not have to issue an order banning intermarriage among seven surnames and ten families. After Li Zhi issued the ban, the aristocratic family
On the contrary, Menva became even more arrogant.
Did you see that the emperor didn’t want us to intermarry, so he paid special attention to it!
The pride of aristocratic families comes from the glory of their ancestors.
Of course, more importantly, they did not look down upon the Li family, a royal family of mixed Han and Xianbei descent.
For a period of time in the early Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin married his sisters, sisters, and daughters to meritorious officials. This was not only to win over the heroes, but also helpless.
Because no one from an aristocratic family wants to marry a princess. No one comes to ask for her hand in marriage, so he can't be so shameless as to force the princess to be given to an aristocratic family.
I don’t want the royal family’s face any more.
And his heroes even only let the second son marry the princess instead of the eldest son.
Did you see it? This is the current situation in the early Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin complained more than once, saying, "What the hell have you become like? Why are you still dragging me? Open your eyes wide and look. How many of you have managed to get ahead in the Tang Dynasty?
You are worthy of putting on a show!'
After scolding him, he was depressed again, extremely depressed!
Why?
Because he found that even if there were not many senior officials from Shandong aristocratic families in the court, the civil servants still held these guys in high esteem.
Good guys, you guys look down on the officials under me, right?
Then, Li Shimin slapped his head and decided to feel disgusted with these aristocratic families. As a result, the aristocratic families didn't care at all. They even said: "You can repair it, let you repair it, I will lower my head, I will be your son."
I go my own way!
"Clan Chronicle" was of no use at all. Instead, it made those Shandong aristocratic families laugh because Li Shimin ranked the royal surname Li first.
Why did Cui Mingan lower his head so simply?
First, Emperor Li Zhiyun never mentioned compiling the "Chronicles of the Clan" at all, and he never expressed his desire for talents from aristocratic families. He basically just let it happen.
Secondly, Li Zhiyun and Li Shimin were different. When Li Shimin came to power, he killed his brother first and then his younger brother, and then imprisoned the emperor's father before ascending to the throne. It was unfair and unjust. In the eyes of a family with extremely strict concepts of superiority and inferiority, Li Shimin's
It's a rebellion, the following is a crime!
They even felt that the Tang Dynasty could not survive for a few more years, and sooner or later it would have a vicious start due to Li Shimin's chaos. They always felt that the Tang Dynasty would be finished like the Sui Dynasty sooner or later. This can't be blamed on the aristocratic family for thinking so, because the Northern and Southern Dynasties lasted for hundreds of years.
, there are too many such bad things to count. Originally, when the Sui Dynasty was established, they thought the troubled times were over.
But they did not expect that the Sui Dynasty would also die in its second generation. In this way, they felt that it was not impossible for the Tang Dynasty to die in its second generation. In addition, the Turks were so arrogant at the time that they forced Li Shimin to kill the white horse and have a party on the Weishui River.
Everyone in the aristocratic family felt that Li Shimin could not last long.
As for Li Zhiyun, he ascended the throne justly and legitimately. The aristocratic family didn't have much favorable impressions of him, but it couldn't be said to dislike him.
Thirdly, Li Zhiyun killed the Turks a few years ago and completely stabilized the northern border. From Cui Minqian's perspective, it can be seen that unless the emperor messes around a few times, the old Li family has basically stabilized the world.
Now that Lao Li's family is firmly established in the world, there is no need to think wildly. How to develop the family is how to develop the family.
Aristocratic families have rules for survival in troubled times, and they also have rules for survival in prosperous times.
What's more, who wouldn't be jealous of the fact that today's emperor is making money with his followers?
Follow the emperor and there will be broth.
After hearing Cui Minqian's answer, Li Zhiyun patted him on the shoulder and praised him: "Songzhou has been well managed by you. I will not let the pearl of talent become dust."
"Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty."
Two days later, the emperor issued an imperial edict and appointed Cui Minqian as Minister of the Ministry of Industry.
As the news spread, ministers behaved in different ways.
Those who are smarter have noticed that the Boling Cui family is getting closer to the emperor, such as Cui Yixuan and others. Those who are more stupid think that Cui Min is so lucky that the emperor values him.
In any case, this matter has come to an end.
Changle Hall.
After the New Year, ladies of the fifth rank or above in Chang'an enter the palace to pay their respects to the Queen. This is an ancestral rule and must be followed.
The ministers also like their wives to have a good relationship with the Queen. Who doesn't know that His Majesty respects and cares for the Queen very much. If his wife can have a good relationship with the Queen, there will naturally be many benefits.
Of course, if this kind of thing had been done at the time of Emperor Xuan of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the ministers would not have let their wives enter the palace even if they died.
But now, to put it bluntly, the ministers feel that His Majesty is a bit abstinent. The late emperor had more than double digits of concubines. Today, His Majesty, if the ministers had not repeatedly requested the selection of concubines, I am afraid that there would be even more concubines in the harem.
few.
Therefore, the ministers are very relieved.
A small number of courtiers even maliciously speculated in their hearts that the emperor only liked Princess Qin.
After all the ladies paid their respects, the Queen ordered someone to arrange a table for them to sit at.
There are also certain rules for sitting at the table, with the first rank at the front and the fifth rank at the end. Those who can be given the title of first-rank wife must have their husbands who are high-ranking officials such as the Duke of the Kingdom, the General, the Prime Minister, and the Six Ministers.
Or, she is the wife of the emperor's confidant.
Clear hierarchy.
Empress Yang had a routine with all the women, and then talked about the silkworm wedding ceremony in March.
These distinguished wives of the duke, the wives of the generals, and even the wives of the prime ministers were respectful in front of the young Empress Yang, and they responded to whatever was said.
Among them, Queen Yang chatted most frequently with women such as Mrs. Du, Mrs. Fang, Mrs. Xue, and Mrs. Qin.
Many of the fifth-rank ladies in the last row could only nod in agreement, and it was not their turn to speak unless Empress Yang asked questions.
On the women's side, the clear hierarchy is extremely obvious. As a side note, many girls are actually extremely jealous of those first-class ladies. For them, there are no national affairs to think about. The only thing to consider is how to get spiritual enjoyment.
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And noble status is undoubtedly their lifelong pursuit.
Halfway through the conversation, Queen Yang looked towards the concubines in the harem.
"Cui Xiurong."
"My concubine is here." A young concubine stood up slowly. She had an exquisite figure, beautiful appearance, and dignified manners. It was obvious at a glance that she had a well-educated family.
Queen Yang introduced to Mrs. Gaoming: "This one is Cui Xiurong, who was conferred by your Majesty two days ago."
Hearing this, all the ladies quickly stood up to pay their respects.
"I've met Empress Cui."
Cui Xiurong nodded slightly and returned the gesture.
Among the crowd, Cui Minqian's wife glanced at Cui Xiurong and felt secretly happy.
This clan girl really has some skills.
Cui Xiurong's name was Cui Shanggui, also named Shuzhen, and he was born in the Cui family of Boling.
In the original history, this girl should have been selected into the harem in the first year of Takeru, but due to the appearance of Li Zhiyun, a bit of a butterfly effect occurred.
Cui Shanggui was not selected into the harem in the first year of Wude, but entered the harem during Li Zhiyun's draft.
Two days ago, Li Zhiyun visited her and after learning her identity, he made her a concubine.
This matter is just a small matter, but after these women go back, they will inevitably inquire about this new concubine.
For them, it is helpful to find out which concubine the emperor loves, because there is no guarantee that this one will become the emperor's new favorite.
No one dares to say such a thing.
After all, men like the new and dislike the old, right?