Chapter 831: The King of Benevolence and Righteousness (Part 2)
Li Chengqian drank tea and looked out the window. The light of the lanterns under the eaves illuminated the area, and the fine raindrops were like thousands of lines under the light, swaying chaotically.
The scenery in the distance is like a dream.
"I am self-aware, and I am by no means a heroic hero like my father. I am not only lacking in talents, but also soft-hearted. How can I be as decisive and decisive as the Qin Emperor and the Han ancestors, with great achievements?"
Li Chengqian withdrew his gaze, turned around, and looked at Fang Jun in front of him, his eyes sparkling: "However, I don't have nothing to pursue. I only know how to go with the flow and be content with the situation! There are thousands of people in this world, each with his own temperament.
There are many. But are those people who are supported by all the people and can go down in history as ruthless, resolute and courageous people? This may not be the case."
The wind and rain outside the window are getting thicker and the water is cold.
Fang Jun looked at Li Chengqian, who was talking eloquently in front of him, and felt a little surprised that he could have such an awareness. It could be seen that he had always put his mind into thinking about his future and what kind of path he should take.
Suddenly I felt very interested and wanted to listen carefully to the fact that Li Chengqian had changed his destiny in this life and how he would gain different insights from his previous life through his different life experiences.
Then he poured out the water in the pot, made another pot of tea, filled the tea cups in front of the two of them, then picked up a cup, took a sip, and simply changed from kneeling to sitting cross-legged, looking very interested and listening attentively.
appearance.
Li Chengqian just glanced at him and did not blame him for being rude. He took a sip of tea, closed his eyes and felt the fragrant aftertaste of the tea, and then continued: "People are different, even those emperors who are famous in history, or
How many people are unparalleled in martial arts or martial arts? How many people are both civil and military? Gu's talent is limited. It can be said that he cannot be successful in literature and martial arts, and he is ridiculed by the world for his weak character and the kindness of a woman. However, the kindness of a woman is also
Why not? Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty can also be said to be a talented and strategist, and his achievements are rare in ancient and modern times. However, his personality is irritable and willful, and he is even mean and ungrateful towards his courtiers. If he could have a bit of womanly kindness and be more tolerant in his dealings with others,
If it wasn’t so radical, how could the empire of the Sui Dynasty have perished for two generations, and how could the people of the world be in ruins?”
Fang Jun nodded and said, "Your Highness has profound insights."
As a minister, you must have the awareness to sit back and praise him, not to mention what Li Chengqian said is indeed correct.
Later generations only know that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was an "eternal tyrant", and indeed he single-handedly caused the collapse and disintegration of the powerful Sui Dynasty. However, many people do not know the achievements of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty at all. Regardless of the others, he was only a man who "did the Grand Canal"
”, then it’s more than just that the merits will last forever?
However, it was precisely because of his too strong ability and too tough character that he eventually failed in his three expeditions to Goguryeo, which shook the country, caused turmoil in the world, and caused wars and wars to overturn the foundation of the Sui Dynasty's rule.
If Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty had known some forbearance and some kindness and forgiveness, what would have been the outcome of the Great Sui Dynasty?
It's a pity that history doesn't have what if...
“If the king treats his ministers like his limbs, then his ministers will regard him as his heart; if the king regards his ministers as dogs and horses, then his ministers will regard him as a fellow countryman; if his ministers regard his ministers as earth and mustard, then his ministers will regard him as a bandit… Mencius’ words, alone
Take it as a model.”
Li Chengqian put down his tea cup and looked with a burning gaze: "When my father rebelled against us, there were so many hidden princes and followers of the Sui Dynasty in the court, but no one ever openly rebelled. Why? It's just because my father was broad-minded and could tolerate others.
For those who had opposed the father from different standpoints, the father not only did not take advantage of their mistakes to purge them, but instead entrusted them with important responsibilities and employed them without suspicion. This is what the Zhenguan Dynasty has seen in its heyday.
The foundation of this. My father is decisive in killing, but he has a heart of benevolence and forgiveness in his heart. Since the heart of benevolence and forgiveness can create the prosperous era of Zhenguan, why can't I rely on the heart of benevolence and forgiveness to carry forward the past and continue this glorious prosperous era? "
He said that he regarded the words of Mencius as a guideline, but "the way of benevolence and forgiveness" was the value of Confucius.
Confucius said that to restrain oneself and restore propriety is benevolence, and not to do to others what you do not want others to do to you is also benevolence. He regarded "benevolence" as the highest moral principle, moral standard and moral realm, and believed that the noblest person is tolerant, loving and kind.
people.
Extending from "benevolence" to "forgiveness", Zigong asked: "Is there anything you can say that you can practice throughout your life?" Confucius said: "Forgiveness is to do to others what you do not want others to do to you." Zengzi also said:
"The Master's way is only loyalty and forgiveness." "Forgiveness" means benevolence, extending oneself to others, extending oneself to others, being tolerant, understanding, and having a mind as open to all rivers as the sea.
Fang Jun pondered for a moment and said: "A heart of benevolence and forgiveness can be kind to the world and accommodate all things. However, this is the ultimate form of morality. It is easy to know but difficult to do."
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Is it more difficult than the emperor Gaozu who raised troops in Jinyang to establish the foundation of the Tang Dynasty, or is it more difficult than his father who went against the grain to seize it and create the prosperous age of Zhenguan?"
Fang Jun thought for a while and said, "Everyone has his own merits."
Which one is more difficult? It’s hard to comment, but both of them require not only their own abilities, but also the general trend and luck. In addition to themselves, the "heart of kindness and forgiveness" also requires perseverance, anytime and anywhere.
Don't forget your original intention.
Li Chengqian said calmly: "Nothing is difficult in the world, as long as there are people who are willing."
Fang Jun shook his head and laughed, and asked: "Why does Your Highness have such thoughts?"
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Even traders and lackeys have their value, whether they are selling goods to enrich the people, or making money to support their families. After all, Gu is also the eldest son of his father, with a distinguished family background and noble blood.
As for being useless, right? So after thinking about it, it probably still has some advantages."
Fang Jun sighed and said: "More than just some advantages? If His Highness can implement the word 'benevolence' throughout the ages, he will be a wise king through the ages."
Throughout the ages, there have been many emperors, but how many of them were able to receive a posthumous title with the word "benevolence" after their death? All of them were wise kings.
Song Renzong, Ming Renzong, Qing Renzong...well, the last one doesn't count.
No one is extremely talented and omnipotent. The key is to have self-awareness, see your own abilities clearly, identify your own position, and give full play to your own advantages in the fields you are good at, so that you can make contributions and achieve your goals.
value of life.
In this regard, Li Chengqian did quite well.
Although there was a time when I lost myself due to being aggressively pushed by my brothers, but fortunately in this life I was able to wake up from my confusion in time and find my undeteriorated nature, so that I would not have to wander through the sea of hardships like in history.
Entering a road of no return.
In fact, life is always at a crossroads. At different times and places, there will be different choices, making life face various futures.
No one knows the right choice, but if you can be kind to yourself and find your own position, you can often realize your own value in the trend of history.
So it is said that times create heroes.
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Just as Fang Jun and Li Chengqian were discussing the value of life in the East Palace, the entire city of Chang'an appeared to be calm under the suppression of all parties, but in fact, undercurrents were already surging beneath the water's surface.
Prince Jing's Mansion.
Ever since it got dark, King Li Yuanjing of Jing had been sitting on pins and needles in his back house, scurrying around like ants on a hot pot.
Officials from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Civil Affairs went to Zuotunwei on the order of the prince to inspect the accounts. This news made Li Yuanjing completely lose his usual composure.
Although he has never been a stable person...
After hearing that Chai Zhewei was asking for help, Li Yuanjing almost went berserk and kicked the coffee table in the hall, causing the teacups, cups and saucers to shatter on the floor.
"Mother! Is this bastard Chai Zhewei a fool? At this time, the prince wants to establish his power. He can't find such a chicken to kill the enemy. He has already sent it to his door. How can the prince let go?
?If you don’t destroy the account books quickly, you will cause big trouble sooner or later!”
Dong Mingzhu on the side was calm as usual. She squeezed a cup of tea into Li Yuanjing's hand with her slim hands and comforted her softly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be so anxious. Even though Chai Zhewei was so panicked that his hands and feet were in a panic, after all, he still has an informant planted by the Prince.
At the critical moment, it will definitely work."
Li Yuanjing's irritable conscience calmed down a little, and he sighed: "I have always seen Chai Zhewei as a smart person. Who would have thought that he would be so clueless and stupid when things happen?"
Dong Mingyue gently pressed Li Yuanjing's shoulder, pushed him to sit on the chair, and said with a gentle smile: "How many people in this world are like the prince, with ravines in their chests and beautiful things hidden inside? When encountering major events, they become flustered and make inaccurate judgments.
, It’s really common. But since the prince has laid out the plan many years ago, how can he lose his confidence because of some small accidents? "