Everyone was shocked when they heard what the emperor said.
They glanced at the emperor, and then turned their attention to Cen Wenwen, the minister of Zhongshu. They were probably thinking in their hearts that this man must have always talked about the benefits of Jiangnan in the emperor's ears, otherwise the emperor had never been there.
In the south, how could you say such a thing?
It’s no wonder that they have this idea. Among the ministers in the palace, Cen Wenwen is a serious southerner. Like Xiao Yu, he can only be regarded as half. He lived in Jiangling when he was young. Now he has settled in Chang’an for many years and has almost completely integrated into the society.
Among the Kansai clan.
When Jiangnan was first settled, the talents there had not yet entered the court in large numbers. Now the people in the Chang'an court are naturally led by people from Guanxi, followed by people from Jin, Shu and Henan.
There are also some people from Hebei and Shandong aristocratic families, and most of them serve in the Ministry of War and the Wei Mansion.
In times of war, it is an indisputable fact that the northerners take the initiative. Once the world is at peace, it will be time for the southerners to show their ability.
However, because of the area where the capital is located, the Southerners have never been able to fully grasp the overall situation.
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And the Northern Tour has not yet been confirmed. It seems that the Emperor wants to put the Southern Tour on the agenda? No...
Taking advantage of the drunkenness, the ministers immediately began to persuade each other. Yang Guang's name could not help but echo in the Liangyi Palace. If Yang Guangquan knew anything, he would definitely be pissed to death again after being stepped on continuously.
Cen Wenwen has become the main force among them. He wants to prove his innocence, otherwise there will definitely be countless memorials to the emperor in the future, criticizing Cen Wenwen.
Regardless of others, Yan Shigu would definitely take the opportunity to give him a try.
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Li Po burst into laughter, pressed his hands to silence everyone, looked at Cen Wenwen and said, "Jing Ren's talent is well known throughout the court. His articles are brilliant, he is knowledgeable about the past and present, his poems are flawless, and his eloquence is unparalleled.
When he was young, he could avenge his father and gain great fame... All of you are capable people here today, tell me, what is the most valuable thing about Jiangnan?
If you are right, everyone will be speechless. If you are wrong, then I will punish you."
When everyone heard this, they responded one after another. It didn't matter what the punishment was. The king and his ministers were enjoying themselves, but it would be boring if some good stories were not spread. As long as the emperor didn't mention the southern tour, it would be fine.
I would imagine that a clever person like Cen Wenwen would use this to persuade the king, right?
Cen Wenwen was in the midst of the spring breeze at this time, and he had the merits of Conglong. Not long ago, he was granted the title of Duke of Nanyang County by the Secretary of the Central Academy of Jin Dynasty. He no longer looked as embarrassed as when he left Jinyang.
He stood up from his seat, bowed and thanked the king for his praise, and then he just pondered for a moment and said: "The beauty of Jiangnan is so beautiful that I can't express it enough. I will tell you about it now so that I can hear from you.
It is a spring day in the south of the Yangtze River, when the flowers are red and willows are green, and the greenery is dripping. Flying in the morning and evening, the trees and stars are flying across the bridge. The orioles are singing and the swallows are singing. The lakes and mountains are beautiful, red and green, and the branches are blooming. The spring scenery is sultry.
The mountains and rivers are full of purples and reds. Looking for willows and flowers, the waves are magnificent, plums are white and peaches are red.
Smoke, willows, flowers and mist, abrupt and gloomy, facing the moon in the wind, wrapped in red and plain, poetic and picturesque."
With just a few words, a picture of the south of the Yangtze River was unfolded in front of everyone, with green mountains and soft waters, a mixture of red and green. It formed a sharp contrast with the grandeur of the northern scenery.
Just like people from the north and the south drink wine, the people in the north use the spirit in their hearts, their ambitions are fierce, they point at the sky and curse the earth, and naturally the stronger the better. The people in the south drink for the taste, sad for the spring and sad for the autumn, singing about the wind and howling at the moon.
The one with the longest flavor is the best.
Cen Wenwen calmly looked around at the people in the hall, and said with regret: "Jiangnan is extremely beautiful, but mere words cannot explain it. The same is true for the fertility of the land and the gentle climate of Jiangnan.
But the most valuable thing about Jiangnan is not its mountains and rivers, but its people.
The rivers run across it, nourishing thousands of people, resulting in the emergence of outstanding people and talented people.
The minister also admitted that people in the south tend to be weak and are not familiar with battle formations. However, the writing style is flourishing and is known to the whole world. Even a boy can recite poems and compose poems and treat others with courtesy.
In the past, Emperor Yang visited Jiangdu many times, talking about poetry and painting with people, and held many grand events. People in the south of the Yangtze River heard the news and flocked to him like ducks. When Emperor Yang returned to the court, he showed off a lot. There was a saying that he was regarded as the emperor because of his literary talent.
However, looking at the left and right, how few talented people in the south of the Yangtze River can serve those around them? It is difficult to describe the frivolity and dissoluteness.
I believe that the mountains and rivers south of the Yangtze River are beautiful, but the Supreme Being should not be deceived by them. Human beings are the foundation of all things. Only by selecting and recruiting talents can we make the world peaceful and the country forever solid."
Yang Guang was dragged out again and whipped for a while. Apparently, the ministers saw Li Po's attitude and hated Yang Guang deeply, so everyone became more and more rude.
Anyway, Yang Guang does have a lot of problems. He has committed almost all the mistakes made by the foolish emperors of the past generations. Even if some things cannot be blamed on Yang Guang, everyone has criticized him and blamed him.
superior.
Of course, with tens of millions of innocent souls howling, he had no right to cry out for injustice. Anyway, no one in the Tang Dynasty would even think of overturning his case.
Everyone nodded and then looked at the emperor. The meaning was very clear. They all felt that what Cen Wenwen said was right. In fact, the main purpose was to cut off the emperor's idea and tendency of visiting the south.
Some people still complain in their hearts that Cen Wenwen's depiction of Jiangnan is too beautiful. If the emperor of Gou is interested, he must read Cen Jingren's book and send him to the northwest to eat sand.
Li Po smiled and raised his glass, "You still prepared too hastily. The things you said are clear, but the words are not very beautiful. I will force you to have a drink with me as a small punishment."
Having passed the test, Cen Wenwen breathed a sigh of relief. Showing off his abilities in front of so many important ministers did make him a little nervous. At the same time, this was also a good opportunity to make a serious name for himself.
It's just a slight regret that he was a little impatient and couldn't do it perfectly. He only expressed his meaning clearly, but it couldn't truly reflect his literary accomplishments. It's a pity.
Of course, the result was not bad. There was no doubt that Li Po regarded it as a humerus. The so-called light punishment was more like a reward. Showing such closeness was enough to make him proud in front of everyone.
After finishing the cup, Cen Wenwen returned to his seat, and the atmosphere in the palace became lively again. Everyone raised their glasses to Cen Wenwen, which basically meant that what you said was right, and we all agreed, and the emperor could not be allowed to run around.
After several drinks in a row, Cen Wenwen felt a little drunk, so he secretly lamented that his foundation in the court was still relatively low, and he was surrounded by northerners who were like wolves and tigers. It was really annoying to bully him when they found an opportunity.
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When everyone's interest subsided, Li Pocai said: "What Cen Qing said is very agreeable to me. The century-old plan was to put people first, but now it is in ruins everywhere. It is urgent to recruit talents to bring peace to the world.
People like Xiao Mian still know how to select talents according to their ability, how can I lag behind others? In the Southern Chen Dynasty and the former Sui Dynasty, they all used subjects to recommend scholars, Quan to select officials, and to recommend each other. The disaster of cliques, I
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