Since the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Confucianism has gradually declined, and many Confucians have embarked on the path of integrating Confucianism and Taoism, developing it into "metaphysics", and abandoning the spiritual oppression that was close to "theology" in Confucianism since the Han Dynasty.
And as the Hu people from the north penetrated into the Central Plains, the Confucian system suffered unprecedented resistance and destruction, which was no less concessionary than the chaotic times of the late Qin Dynasty.
This period of time can be called the "collapse of rituals and the collapse of music". The academic system and social ethics established by Confucianism since the Qin and Han Dynasties have almost disappeared.
This also created the phenomenon of "open social atmosphere" in the Sui and Tang dynasties. In particular, the two generations of royal families in the Sui Dynasty were of northern Hu ethnic origin. They disdained the strict social ethics of Confucianism and advocated "acting as they please."
of Taoist thought.
The royal family does not regard etiquette and etiquette as the standard. The royal princesses are all noble and noble, and naturally they are bold and wanton.
And the effect of what one does and what follows makes the whole society too open, which makes many Confucian scholars in later generations sad...
However, no matter how "acting spontaneously" or "being bold and debauched", etiquette still exists after all. If three sisters share the same husband, is that okay?
Even if it's sneaky, it won't work...
What's more, if his father knew about it, with his strong temper, no matter how much he doted on Fang Jun, he would have to cut off his waist and abandon him.
Therefore, it was discovered that Princess Jinyang had obvious admiration for Fang Jun, which gave Princess Changle a headache. The little girl was helpless and complained a lot about Fang Jun.
That guy just messes around with women just because he has some talent and ability. It's really hateful...
The carriage swayed forward. Princess Changle frowned and thought about something. She was slightly distracted when she suddenly heard Princess Jinyang's voice: "That's the carriage of the Changsun family just now. I can see the emblem on it very clearly!"
"Um?"
Princess Changle was puzzled. Changsun's family was prosperous. Although several of Changsun Wuji's sons had died in the past few years, there were still many alive. In addition, close cousins and the like were also included. When walking on the road, they encountered several sons who were not the same.
Ordinary?
Princess Jinyang looked at her sister with interest, her eyes sparkling as if the fire of gossip was burning: "I heard that my father has promised that if Changsun Chong can perform meritorious service against Dai Zui and help the army capture Pingrang City, he will be pardoned and allowed to do so.
He returns to Chang'an...Sister, I wonder if that person will ask my father for mercy and allow him to reunite with you?"
Princess Changle frowned and said: "How is that possible? As the saying goes, it is difficult to make a broken mirror, and it is difficult to recover when it is covered with water. I have severed all ties with him. How can we get back together as before? Don't talk nonsense. If these words spread, it will inevitably cause another incident.
A storm."
"whee!"
Princess Jinyang looked at her with a smile and teased: "Does the elder sister really hate Changsun Chong, or is she afraid that gossip will spread and make her brother-in-law unhappy?"
Princess Changle blushed and pretended to be angry: "Stop talking nonsense! This is a matter between me and Changsun Chong. What does it have to do with Duke Yue? If you dare to talk nonsense again, I will tear your mouth apart!"
Princess Jinyang rolled her eyes coquettishly, straightened her slender waist, sat upright, pursed her lips and said: "Others don't know what my sister is thinking, how can my sister not know? My sister doesn't have to be so clear-cut in front of me. My brother-in-law is very masculine,
He is a rare hero in the world who is versatile in both civil and military affairs. I don’t know how many ladies and ladies inside and outside the city of Chang’an are in love with him. Even my elder sister is in love with her brother-in-law. It is really ordinary. Why should I be so secretive and duplicitous?"
Princess Changle said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? He is Gao Yang's consort. If your words spread, how will others view the royal family?"
Princess Jinyang was still unconvinced, wrinkled her nose, and said angrily: "Do you think Sister Gao Yang can't see your thoughts? She doesn't care, but you have been secretive, you are really covering your ears!"
Princess Changle's face was red and her ears were red. She was very angry and yelled: "If you dare to talk nonsense again, believe it or not, I will beat you?"
Princess Jinyang was still not angry, but her mouth was flat and she did not dare to say anything anymore.
The eldest sister is like mother. Princess Changle has been teaching her since the death of Queen Wende. Although Princess Changle has left the palace, her status as the eldest daughter makes her still revered in the palace. Coupled with her virtuous temperament,
All the sisters respected her very much.
Princess Changle was ashamed and annoyed, and wanted to scold this little girl severely, but in the end she had a guilty conscience. Seeing her look like "I don't accept it but I don't dare to resist", her heart softened and she couldn't bear to drink anymore.
scold.
There was another secret hatred for Fang Jun in my heart. If that guy hadn't forced me to do such an obscene thing with almost coercion, how could I have felt guilty and short-tempered in front of my sister? When that guy returned to Chang'an, I could never let him do it again.
Do whatever you want.
It's just that that man is now in the Western Region, with heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. He has to fight against enemies many times more powerful. If he is not careful, he will be defeated and die. There is a throbbing and worry in his heart.
The feeling of longing overflows like a tide and becomes out of control.
Princess Jinyang saw the expression on her sister's beautiful face changing and her eyes showing confusion. She couldn't help curling her lips and snorting.
What you say is so high-sounding, but in fact, your heart is not completely given away, and people are still dreaming about it?
What qualifications do you have to teach me a serious lesson...
*****
Under the heavy snowfall, the eldest grandson Wen Ce rode a carriage into the gate of the mansion, and the servants in the mansion bowed and saluted by the roadside.
Changsun Wen didn't pay much attention and went straight to the hall to dismount his horse and asked his family soldiers to guard the door while he himself stepped forward and opened the car door.
Changsun Chong got out of the car, stamped his feet, took a look at the familiar foyer, and then looked at the furnishings and scenery outside that had appeared in dreams countless times, feeling filled with sadness in his heart.
I thought I would never be able to return to Chang'an in this life, but unexpectedly, things have taken a turn for the worse.
This time I must try my best to achieve great things, and from then on I can return to Chang'an in an open and honest manner, instead of being so sneaky as now...
Because the matter of imprisoning Changsun Yan could not be spread outside, otherwise the East Palace would definitely come to put pressure on him, so Changsun Yan had people take Changsun Yan directly to the flower hall, and Changsun Chong also came here.
In the flower hall, Changsun Chong took a sip of hot tea and looked at the extremely familiar layout, which made him feel like he had lived in two lifetimes.
Feeling deeply in his heart, he said to his eldest son Yan: "You and I are brothers and sisters, we are connected by blood. I don't want brothers to kill each other, so you'd better be wiser. How to deal with you will be decided after my father returns to Beijing. I won't know how to deal with you."
Intervene and hope you can take care of yourself.
Changsun Yan was silent, feeling frightened in his heart.
It's all his fault that he was careless. He didn't expect that it was Changsun who sneaked back to Chang'an and was captured by him. Otherwise, with the support of the Eastern Palace, who would dare to imprison him openly?
Just seeing that Changsun Chong dared to return to Chang'an City, he knew that his father must make a big move, and Changsun Chong needed to be in charge to prepare for it. And this matter must be aimed at Donggong, otherwise Changsun would face such a blow.
The family is not willing to bear it no matter what.
Not caring about the East Palace's counterattack and suppression, what his father planned was about to come out.
The left and right are just trying to seize the direct descendants...
Changsun Chong didn't want to say anything to Changsun Yan, so he gave him a few warnings and had people take him down and find a room to imprison him.
When Changsun Yan was taken away, Changsun Wen stepped forward and asked in a low voice: "Eldest brother returns to Beijing this time, but do you want to help His Highness the King of Jin seek the position of heir apparent?"
He is also very smart. Changsun Yan is now a member of the East Palace. As long as everyone in the Changsun family does not want to completely break up with the East Palace, no one dares to touch him, including his father.
When Changsun Chong sneaked back to Chang'an, instead of keeping a low profile and being patient, he took down Changsun Yan with one move. The purpose of his trip was already obvious - he must be taking action against the East Palace, and he didn't care about completely tearing up his face.
Changsun Chong glanced at him, nodded slightly, and said: "This matter is of great importance. You only need to know it in your heart. You must not let it out, not even to the people in your room."
Changsun Wen was a little nervous: "My little brother knows!"
He was a little confused, but he didn't dare to ask more questions. If he asked Changsun Chong, he would definitely not be able to explain it to him.
The prince was appointed by His Majesty, and even if he was deposed, it must be based on His Majesty's edict. If the ministers took advantage of His Majesty's Eastern Expedition to secretly mutiny and depose the prince, how is this behavior any different from treason? Where does the authority of the emperor rest?
Your Majesty has always been strong and heroic, how could you allow something like this to happen and just let it go?
Therefore, even if the plan is successful, the mutiny may be an assassination, the prince is pushed down from the throne, and even if His Majesty is willing to take the King of Jin as the prince after returning to Beijing, how can the eldest grandson family sleep peacefully?
Changsun Chong put down his tea cup and said calmly: "There is no need to ask any more unnecessary questions. It is useless to ask. Just obey the order. Later, send someone to contact Duke Qiao and tell him that you want to visit in person."
The Duke of Qiao, Chai Zhewei, is now in charge of the Zuotun Guard, which is the most comprehensive and powerful army in Guanzhong. No matter who makes a move, he cannot get around him...