Chapter 291 Fortunately Nanjing (Twenty-Two) Xuanwu Lake
After coming out of the Qianqing Palace, Gao pragmatically saw that it was still early, so with the attitude of not staying overnight, he asked Gao Qi to immediately arrange a visit to Xuanwu Lake. Obviously, visiting the lake was not the main purpose. He wanted to introduce Shimazu Tadahashi and Tokugawa Hidetada Er. people.
Although he had analyzed the emperor very succinctly just now, he actually didn't know who actually meant Japan's request to send students to the Ming Military Academy.
However, he also had a preliminary opinion. If the proposal for this request came from Tadahashi Shimazu, then there shouldn't be a big problem. His motivation was probably relatively simple, just Mu Qiang. This is one of the very obvious characteristics of the Japanese.
If this proposal comes from Tokugawa Hidetada, then I have to be more cautious. I need to test his tone and judge the motivation behind his proposal. Of course, there is another possibility that the proposal does not come from Tokugawa Hidetada himself, but from Tokugawa Hidetada himself. Coming from Tokugawa Ieyasu behind him, one must be even more cautious. After all, this old fox's acting skills are very powerful and should not be underestimated.
Although Gao pragmatic lived in the Chunhe Palace, the emperor did this to deliberately elevate him. His usual movements were not restricted. He said he was going to visit Hou Lake (Xuanwu Lake is also called Hou Lake), but it turned out to be very sudden. , but Gao Qi still made arrangements for him quickly - in fact, there was nothing easy to arrange. All he had to do was inform Tian Yi, the inner guard, and the rest would be handled by Tian Yi.
There is another little episode here. When Tian Yi heard that Gao Pingshi was suddenly going to Houhu, his first reaction was that he was surprised, and he quickly came to ask Mr. Yuanfu himself if he wanted to check the pornographic book.
Gao pragmatic had never thought about this matter, but after being reminded by Tian Yi, he remembered that there was a building in Xuanwu Lake, Nanjing, specifically for storing the Ming Dynasty yellow records. He couldn't help laughing and said: "I won't check the yellow records this time, but since I am a household Minister of the Ministry, I went to see it and found it suitable for the occasion, so let me make some arrangements for the defense."
In fact, it was not Tian Yi's turn to be anxious about checking the pornographic register. The reason why he hurriedly came to inquire was mainly because if Gao pragmatic really wanted to check the pornographic register, it would be a political matter. Even if he, the Nanjing internal guard, was not directly related, he was somehow There was also a need to deal with it. Now that Gao Pragmatic had said that he would not investigate, he was naturally happy and relaxed, and he quickly agreed and made arrangements without mentioning it.
The spring light is fading, and the drizzle comes and goes. The Xuanwu Lake in the north of Jinling City seems to have just woken up. There are layers of mist on the lake, like the eyes of a beauty who has just woken up, and it is hazy and dreamlike.
The group walked along the lake shore, walked on the stone bridge, and walked slowly on the wet stone road to Yingzhou. Yingzhou, named after the cherry blossoms on the island, is one of the five continents in Xuanwu Lake. Every spring, there are people on the island. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, like clouds and clouds, so beautiful.
Today is a coincidence. Although the cherry blossom blooming periods across the world are close to each other, there are slight differences. The cherry blossom blooming period in Nanjing is in late March. At this moment, the cherry blossom trees on the island are gently swaying in the spring breeze, and the pink petals are falling in the wind, like a flower. A gentle rain fell on the tourists' clothes.
As Japanese, Shimazu Tadashi and Tokugawa Hidetada were deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of them. Their eyes lingered on the cherry blossom trees, feeling this exotic cherry blossom scene.
Gao pragmatic smiled and introduced to the two of them: "This place is called Yingzhou, and it is an excellent scenic spot in Xuanwu Lake. Every spring, the cherry blossoms bloom like clouds, and if it weren't for the Ming Dynasty Yellow River,
The place where the books are stored will surely attract countless literati to come to admire the flowers and write poems."
Shimazu Tadahashi praised: "The beauty of Sakura Island cannot be expressed in words. In Japan, we also have the custom of enjoying cherry blossoms, but today when we see the cherry blossoms in Xuanwu Lake, we know that the beauty of cherry blossoms is not only gorgeous, but also so spectacular."
Tokugawa Hidetada also nodded and said: "Although the cherry blossoms are beautiful, they are also fleeting. Just like the impermanence of life, good times are always short. It is really Hidetada's luck to be able to enjoy the cherry blossoms with Yuge today."
Gao pragmatically nodded, with a hint of meaning flashing in his eyes: "The shortness of cherry blossoms is indeed touching. But it is also this shortness that makes people cherish the beautiful scenery in front of them even more. Just like the relationship between Ming Dynasty and Japan, although there have been many incidents before
There have been twists and turns, but as long as both sides can cherish peace and work together in the future, we can create more good times."
Since such remarks were made by Gao Pragmatism, what can Shimazu Tadashi and Tokugawa Hidetada say? Of course, they responded repeatedly, and by the way, they praised Gao Pragmatism for his great contribution to today's peaceful situation.
The three of them were walking on Yingzhou Island. Along the way, they saw some people dressed as painters painting under the cherry blossom trees. Occasionally, there were painting boats gently rowing across the lake. There were musicians on the boats playing melodious piano music, which was accompanied by the ripples of the lake.
The falling cherry blossoms interweave into a moving spring picture.
Recalling that Gao Pragmatic had just said that Houhu was the place where the Yellow Records of the Ming Dynasty were stored and was not usually open to the public, Shimazu and Tokugawa couldn't help but be a little surprised.
Gao Pingshi smiled and said, "You two don't have to wonder. This was deliberately arranged by Tian Shoubei when he heard that I was coming to visit the lake. The painters, musicians, and even the women on the painting boats are all from the Jiaofang Division."
After a pause, he smiled and said: "I am also in the emperor's favor. The emperor just came to visit Hou Lake a few days ago, and I must have arranged it like this that day. I am coming today, and Tian Shoubei is probably going to do it again... Haha
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Although he said that he was "blessed by the emperor's favor," Shimazu and Tokugawa heard a different story - do you think anyone could be so lucky? The emperor's arrangements when he came to visit Houhu Lake
, when he comes, the person in charge will just copy it. How much face does that mean?
Gao pragmatic didn't think much, and took Shimazu Tadashi and Tokugawa Hidetada to a small pavilion. From here, you can overlook the entire Sakura Island and even other small islands in the lake. The lake breeze is gentle, carrying the cherry blossoms.
The fragrance and freshness of the lake water make people feel relaxed and happy.
"Seeing such beautiful scenery makes me want to compose a poem." Shimazu Tadahashi sighed, "It's a pity that I come from a samurai family and can barely read a few characters. I can't express my poetic feelings. What a pity!"
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This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Tokugawa Hidetada laughed and said: "I am no different, but there is no need for regrets, Your Highness Zhongheng. Although you and I do not have such talents, we are the most knowledgeable people in tomorrow's dynasty.
Since the person is so close, why not ask the imperial pavilion to leave a poem, which will be enough for you and me to show off to each other in the future."
Shimazu Tadahashi was overjoyed and quickly asked Gao Jingshi to write a poem. Gao Jingshi waved his hand and said: "You two don't know something. The study in this cabinet is only for politics, not poetry."
What he said was actually very honest. After all, his purpose back then was very simple, just to get into the imperial examination. Writing poetry was just a basic skill in this era, and he didn't develop it in depth. Unfortunately, these two people didn't believe him at all, and only regarded him as humble.
He must be asked to compose a poem as a souvenir, saying that he will have something worthy of bragging about in the future.
Gao Pragmatic couldn't push it anymore, so he had to bite the bullet and began to ponder, looked around, and chanted: "
The spring breeze is warm in the north of Jinling City, and the willows on the banks of Xuanwu Lake are new.
The misty waves meet the blue sky, and the green shadows of the five continents reflect the sun.
The beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers is the legacy of our ancestors, and wise kings and wise ministers have their duties.
With the same thought of peace in the world, we will draw the spring of thousands of miles of our dynasty."
After saying this, he waved his hands repeatedly and said, "I have been so involved in worldly affairs these years that even when I write poems, I lose a lot of elegance. It's really shameful."
Although he said this, Shimazu Tadayagi and Tokugawa Hidetada were not really just "barely able to read a few big characters". When they heard it, they knew that Gao Pragmatic's poem was not for "elegance".
He was conveying a message. However, this message was not conveyed to the two of him, but to the Ming Emperor.
The two of them felt enlightened on one side and regretful on the other: Hey, after all, he is an important minister of the country, and every word and deed has a political purpose.
It turns out that in Gao Pingshi's poem, the upper que is describing the scenery, and the lower que is expressing the aspirations. However, describing the scenery is just a foreshadowing, and expressing aspirations is the purpose. The key point of the whole poem is actually the sentence "A wise king and a wise minister have their duties."
What does this mean? It just means that our ancestors have left behind such a beautiful country, and we, the descendants, must guard it well! How can we guard it well? Then we must strictly abide by the duties of monarch and minister. The so-called "junjun, minister, minister"
"Yes. Then express your vision and say that peace in the world is the common goal of you and I, our monarchs and ministers. Then let's draw this picture of the Ming Dynasty's "Ten Thousand Miles of Spring" together!"
Although these two people's level of Sinology is definitely not as high as everyone else's, they can still understand such straightforward poems. They even have some doubts that Gao Pingshi's "Wanli Chun" here may be a homophone, since "Wanli" means "Wanli Chun".
"Spring" is also "Wanli Spring".
No matter what the two people's true thoughts were, Shimazu Tadahashi had already put on a humble smile, bowed slightly and said: "This poem by Yuge is really the message of governing the world. The phrase 'a wise king and a wise minister have their duties' not only expresses the idea of governing the country.
It also expresses the righteousness of people and ministers, which is awe-inspiring. This poem not only depicts the beautiful rivers and mountains of the Ming Dynasty, but also shows the righteousness of the monarch and his ministers everywhere. Although I am not talented, I can still feel the meaning contained in the poem.
Loyalty and responsibility.”
Tokugawa Hidetada did not dare to neglect, and immediately said: "What His Highness Zhongheng said is true. Yuge's poem makes the image of a famous ZTE official who wholeheartedly only seeks peace in the world vividly appear on the page. 'Peace in the world has the same thought', this
This sentence reflects Mr. Ge's ardent expectation for the stability of the country. I deeply feel that Mr. Ge's poetic talent is not only a decoration of words, but also a sincere heart for the country and His Majesty the Emperor."
Ah, no, you can brag about all this? And bragging so calmly? The Japanese are really talented in this area. If they want a little face, they won't lose any face.
On the contrary, Gao Pragmatic couldn't stand it any longer. He coughed lightly and changed the subject, saying: "Speaking of sincerity, I think you two are willing to give in too much... I heard that you two hope that the Ming Dynasty will allow Japan to send troops to Japan."
Students coming to study in the Ming Dynasty are like sending envoys to the Tang Dynasty?"
When Shimazu Tadahashi and Tokugawa Hidetada heard this, they both cheered up. They knew that the three of them had been talking about this for a long time, and the drama finally came.
Both of them were visibly attentive and looked at each other. Finally, Tadatsune Shimazu, the head of the Japanese mission, bowed respectfully and replied: "Go back to the Imperial Pavilion. This is indeed the case."
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