It can be seen that Zhu Youqian's attitude is extremely firm, that is, he will adopt Tang Yin's suggestion.
It was rare for him to claim himself as a vassal king, and he clearly told the three people present that you can just express your opinions, and I will ultimately be the one to make the final decision in the palace.
This seemed to go against his original intention of bringing Yuan Zonggao, Zhang Zuo and Zhu Chen for a meeting.
This inevitably made Yuan Zonggao angry...
Since you have already made a decision, why do you still want to discuss it with us? Isn’t this just unnecessary taking off your pants and farting?
"What the prince said is absolutely correct. Mr. Tang's proposal is very correct. Prince Xiang's Mansion went too far. Those fields were not allocated to them by the imperial court, but were the result of their long-term occupation from the people. This time the imperial court changed the allocation to Prince Xing's Mansion. They are trying to bring order out of chaos, but not only do they disobey the imperial edict, they also repeatedly send people to Anlu to entangle them, which is unbearable..."
At this time, Zhang Zuo stood firmly on Zhu Youqian's side and criticized what Prince Xiang's Mansion had done.
Yuan Zonggao frowned.
Most of the fields were purchased by Prince Xiang's Palace from the private sector over the years, and a small portion were obtained from reclamation. It is too far-fetched to say that they were occupying private fields. On the contrary, the imperial court issued an edict to allocate the fields that Prince Xiang's Palace had worked so hard to manage to Prince Xing's Palace. It was clearly Some people want to see two vassal kings fighting over land.
Now Prince Xing's Mansion will actually follow the imperial court's wishes and let the world laugh at it?
Yuan Zonggao had many opinions in his heart, but he knew how to restrain himself and did not show them.
It was rare for King Xing to be so strong, and his health was much worse than before. He acted so aggressively, probably because he was considering the future of Prince Xing's palace...
"Yuan Changshi, I hope to get your support."
Zhu Youqian's tone softened slightly and he looked sideways at Yuan Zonggao.
Yuan Zonggao handed over his hand: "Even if you want to fight, you must maintain restraint. You must not get into a big fight and endanger the lives of the guards of the two palaces."
Zhu Youqian nodded: "Of course I understand and will tell Tang Yin to act with restraint. Yuan Changshi doesn't need to worry about this."
The implication is that you just agree to my proposal, and I will arrange for Tang Yin to do the rest.
As the chief historian of the palace, since you do not consider the issue from the standpoint of the palace and have objections to this, I will not ask you for advice in the future. This matter will be left to Tang Yin.
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Yuan Zonggao came out of the palace study, the more he thought about it, the more angry he became.
When had I ever received such a cold reception from King Xing?
Ever since Tang Yin came to Anlu, there has been no peace in Prince Xing's Mansion. No, I have to ask him clearly, where is he going to lead Prince Xing's Mansion?
Immediately, Yuan Zonggao angrily went to Xikuoyuan, called Tang Yin from the classroom to the outside courtyard, and shouted, "Bohu, why do you want to put the prince's palace in an unkind and unjust situation? The nobles in the court have already made trouble for themselves over the land. Why do I have to get involved in Prince Xing’s Mansion? Aren’t we afraid of being laughed at by everyone in the world?
"Prince Xing's Mansion is based in Anlu and has always taken the maintenance of local stability as its own responsibility. However, you fanned the flames and added fuel to the flames when all parties need to calm down. What do you intend to do?"
In anger, Yuan Zonggao no longer maintained his demeanor and etiquette, and questioned with a dark face.
Tang Yin also looked stern and listened carefully to Yuan Zonggao's reprimand without speaking a word to refute.
When he went to speak to Prince Xing, he expected that instigating Prince Xing's Palace to use force to take back the land that originally belonged to Prince Xiang's Palace given by the imperial court would easily be opposed by a traditional Confucian official like Yuan Zonggao. It would be polite for people to question him now. , I didn’t completely sever ties with him because of the fact that I was both working for the palace.
"Bohu, is this Zhu Hao's suggestion to you?"
Yuan Zonggao was still looking for a way out for both parties.
After the impulse passed, it was time to think carefully. Tang Yin's proposal was clearly approved by King Xing. In any case, Tang Yin was fulfilling his duties as an aide, but the method was a bit extreme. Could it be that he would no longer work together in the palace and completely parted ways?
It's better to step down first. You said it was Zhu Hao who suggested it. Then I will teach that boy a lesson now. You are an accessory and the crime is lighter.
How could Tang Yin not see Yuan Zonggao's purpose?
He still had this responsibility, and immediately said seriously: "Yuan Changshi, this suggestion was made after careful consideration. The proposed strategy is indeed not in line with etiquette and rules, but at present, the Xingwang Palace is tabooed by the villains in the court, so this
Making some false impressions when the time comes is a good way to paralyze the enemy."
Yuan Zonggao responded with a cold eyebrow: "Bohu, do you know what you are talking about? You still refuse to admit that you were wrong? Do you have the dignity of a scholar?"
He was so angry that he actually criticized Tang Yin's behavior.
Tang Yin smiled bitterly, sighing deeply in his heart.
What are you talking about about "literary decency"?
That has never been something I, the Tang Dynasty, care about. That is what you Confucian officials pay attention to. You value the opinions of scholars and care about other people's evaluation of you. You want face.
If someone like me in Tang Dynasty also cared about dignity, he would not wander around in the streets in Nanchang in the winter, or even do tricks such as high diving and winter snorkeling.
Are you demanding others based on your own standards of conduct, without caring about what kind of past others have?
Do you think I am you, Yuan Zonggao? I have a great reputation not only in Anlu, but also in the court, and I have a literary name. I am just an idler waiting to die in Prince Xing's Mansion, okay?
"Yuan Changshi, I will keep your criticism in mind, but please understand that many times I have no choice but to do so. If everything was done according to the rules, then Prince Xing's Mansion should not have been involved in local affairs from the beginning. Yuan Changshi
Please don't disturb the lecture below, please."
Tang Yin was also very angry.
What kind of big-tailed wolf are you pretending to be, Yuan Zonggao?
Isn't it because I stole your limelight and you were unconvinced that you used this matter to criticize me to show how selfless and impartial you are?
But I’m not meant to be an official!
What Prince Xing’s Mansion has done in the past year has long gone beyond the scope of a vassal king who was treated like a pig by the imperial court, and all of this was for the purpose of pursuing political interests. Now you are teaching me a lesson about etiquette, justice and shame...
…late!
Yuan Zonggao was annoyed and walked away.
Tang Yin stood there, feeling lost. He did not expect that he would break up with Yuan Zonggao because of this incident.
Now that he is on the opposite side of Yuan Zonggao, can he still have a good life in the palace in the future?
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"Mr. Tang, are you okay?"
After Tang Yin returned to class, Zhu Hao, who was giving a lecture, asked several children to study by themselves first, and then stepped forward to ask about Tang Yin's situation.
It is said that Tang Yin gave the lectures, but in many cases the method used to teach was adopted by Gongsun Yi, with the teacher sitting nearby and Zhu Hao speaking on the podium.
If it weren't for Yuan Zonggao's previous visit, Tang Yin wouldn't even bother to pretend.
Tang Yin saw that Zhu Si and the others were all eavesdropping with their ears raised, and they were not in the mood for class. He probably argued with Yuan Zonggao just now so loudly that several children heard it.
So shameful!
Being a teacher by example does not seem to play a good leading role for students...
"fine."
Tang Yin tried hard to force out a smile, but found it difficult to do so.
"Sir, you can definitely say that this was my suggestion. I am the person with ulterior motives and unscrupulous means." Zhu Hao said.
Tang Yin was startled.
The children below all looked at Zhu Hao with curious eyes.
"Zhu Si, come with me. Let's talk in the yard." Zhu Hao greeted.
Zhu Si walked up to Tang Yin and Zhu Hao in a daze, with a confused look on his face. Why did the matter in front of him have anything to do with him?
Zhu Hao took Zhu Si's hand and came to the yard outside, followed at the same time by Tang Yin.
"Zhu Si, haven't you always asked me what you will do in the future? Then let me tell you, you will most likely be the emperor in the future." Zhu Hao suddenly said bluntly.
These words not only surprised Zhu Si, but also Tang Yin looked at Zhu Hao with extremely shocked eyes.
Are you crazy? How dare you say such nonsense? Even if the words don't reach the outside world, just knowing about it is enough for you to drink.
"Zhu Hao!"
Tang Yin immediately shouted to stop.
Zhu Hao waved his hand to interrupt Tang Yin's words, and continued to say to Zhu Si: "I don't hesitate to tell you these words, because the reason is obvious. Your Majesty has no heirs. If the order of succession is followed, the successor to the throne will be in Prince Xing's Mansion... The most likely one is Zhu
Four, do you understand?"
Zhu Si scratched his head: "This... sounds so mysterious. Zhu Hao, can you tell me in detail?"
"do not talk."
Tang Yin once again stopped him with words.
He felt that Zhu Hao was playing with fire.
Zhu Haodao: "Let's not talk about the succession of the throne. Let's talk about the current land dispute between Prince Xing's Palace and Prince Xiang's Palace. It is because the acres of land awarded to Prince Xing's Palace by the imperial court were originally fields that were privately occupied by Prince Xiang's Palace...
"Zhu Si, why do you think the court did this? Mr. Tang, don't answer, let Zhu Si analyze it himself...Zhu Si, I can tell you some details. This can be traced back to the Jiangxi bandits who wreaked havoc on Huguang at the beginning of the year.
rise……"
Zhu Hao started telling stories to Zhu Si.
Tang Yin was worried beside him.
It seemed that it was too late to stop him now. Zhu Si turned around and told his father about the situation. Zhu Hao was bound to suffer.
"Do you think Mr. Tang's suggestion to your father that we have a fight with Prince Xiang's Mansion to take back the land is feasible?"
After Zhu Hao finished explaining everything, he asked directly.
Zhu Si gritted his teeth: "The land was originally given to Prince Xing's Mansion by the imperial court. Why does Prince Xiang's Mansion occupy it and not let it go? If not, then we will take it back."
Zhu Haodao: "That's not what you said. In my opinion, the purpose of taking back the land is to make the people in the court feel that Prince Xing's palace has no ambitions. The purpose of quelling the bandits is just to get the land and military merits, but not to win people's hearts."
The idea...do you think it makes sense?"
"Uh... that seems to be the case... but why is this?"
Zhu Si said he understood, but in fact his head was full of mush.
No one in Prince Xing's palace had ever instilled in him the idea that you would become emperor in the future.
Tang Yin said impatiently: "Zhu Hao, enough is enough. I will handle this matter as appropriate, so you don't need to worry. Your Majesty, please don't tell your father what Zhu Hao said."
Zhu Sidao: "Mr. Tang, I know Zhu Hao's words are a bit disrespectful, but I think... he is kind to me, and he is not telling me this to harm me... Zhu Hao, is that so?"
"Um."
Zhu Hao nodded.
Tang Yin was stunned.
Then I understood something.
Will King Xing expel Zhu Hao from the palace now because he broke a layer of window paper?
By doing this, Zhu Hao indeed broke the tight protection of the Crown Prince by Prince Xing's Palace, but it also gave the Crown Prince a sense of crisis and made him understand how to assume the responsibility of being the master of Prince Xing's Palace. In fact, this can be regarded as a kind of education by the feudal prince...
…It is even more necessary than simply teaching knowledge.
But Tang Yin was still in a dilemma. King Xing didn't say anything. If you go to break the window paper, it's called transgression. Even if King Xing knows that you are not malicious, you are clearly playing with fire and will be driven away easily...
etc.
Could it be that this kid didn't want to hang out in the palace and deliberately made the matter clear so that King Xing could find an excuse to drive him away?