"You are now a famous person. Although you are not visible among the people, everyone in the Lord's circle knows about it." Cheng Chumo said.
"How did I become a famous person?" Lin Xuan asked in confusion.
How come you don’t know when you became famous?
"Do you still remember the words you used last time?" Cheng Chumo asked.
"Didn't I ask you to take that calligraphy? Is it possible that it was because of that calligraphy?" Lin Xuan asked.
Cheng Chumo nodded and said, "That calligraphy and the poem on it were praised by His Majesty. Your Majesty bought that calligraphy from my father and couldn't put it down."
It turns out that in an era when imperial power was supreme, the emperor's love could indeed make him famous.
"Even so, why should I go to the poetry meeting?"
Lin Xuan didn't plan to attend any poetry gathering, and he didn't expect to become famous through this.
"Lin Xuan, just help us." Cheng Chumo said with a flattering look.
"Isn't it just a poetry meeting? Why do you pay so much attention to it?"
Based on Lin Xuan's understanding of them, they are not the kind of people who like fame.
Li Dejiang explained: "Lin Xuan is like this..."
Only through Li Dejiang's explanation did Lin Xuan understand what was going on.
The Poetry Fair was held by Li Tai, King of Yue. Li Tai was talented and intelligent since he was a child, and he loved poetry.
Although he is only twelve years old now, he is very famous among scholars.
Li Tai holds several poetry gatherings every year, and all famous talents or children of lords can attend.
Cheng Chumo and the others also participated several times, but because of their limited cultural level, they were laughed at by the civil servants every time.
After a few visits, they never went again.
This time they came to Lin Xuan to go together, just to avenge their previous shame.
As for whether they would lose, they never thought about it.
Lin Xuan's poem was praised by Li Shimin, how could he lose?
Lin Xuan doesn't want to go at all, why not stay at home?
But Cheng Chumo and the others couldn't stand it, so they had to agree.
"The poetry meeting is scheduled for three days later. The theme is snow. You should prepare carefully these days." Seeing Lin Xuan's agreement, Cheng Chumo and the others said quickly.
Lin Xuan nodded. It was not difficult to use snow as the topic. He had several songs in his mind.
Having achieved their goal, Cheng Chumo and the others were ready to go back.
When leaving, Cheng Chumo still wanted to take Lin Xuan's rocking chair.
Finally, Lin Xuan agreed to make one for each of them before giving up.
Lin Xuan added another piece of clothing and sent them outside the door.
"Don't forget our stove and rocking chair. It's best to hurry up." Cheng Chumo explained.
"knew."
Lin Xuan rolled his eyes, you are asking for debt!
The three of them got on their horses and prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute, do you want another fire pit? If so, I'll ask someone to install it for you." Lin Xuan asked.
He didn't intend to use these things to make money. Getting them all would also deepen the relationship between them.
"Yes, get us a copy of whatever you have."
Although they didn't know what a fire pit was, what Lin Xuan brought out were all good things.
After bidding farewell to the three of them, Lin Xuan returned to the courtyard.
Ask someone to inform Liu Laoer to continue producing stoves. The more the better.
Let the masons go to Su Guogong's mansion to make a fire bed for Cheng Chumo first.
…
Wei Zheng spent three days surveying a thousand people each of those who were married to consanguineous relatives and those who were not married to non-consanguineous relatives. The results he obtained shocked him.
What those people said was true, and it was even more serious than what they said.
Wei Zheng took the investigation results and prepared to go to the palace to meet Li Shimin and report the matter.
But he gave up again when he reached the door.
This matter is of great importance, so it would be better to discuss it in court.
Wei Zheng returned to his study and began to write the memorial.
…
Morning next day
In the main hall of Taiji Palace, there were hundreds of civil and military officials. Li Shimin listened to the officials and gave his own opinions on how to deal with it.
Li Shimin kept looking at Wei Zheng from the corner of his eyes.
"It's been three days, there should be results." Li Shimin thought to himself.
The morning court was almost in progress. When no one came to play, Li Shimin said: "Since there is no one to play, let's stop here today."
"Your Majesty, I have something to report," Wei Zheng said as he came out.
Normally, Li Shimin would have had a headache when he saw Wei Zheng coming out of the queue, wondering where he had caught him again.
But today he knew Wei Zheng's purpose.
Li Shimin said calmly: "Oh, does Wei Aiqing have anything to report?"
"Your Majesty, I heard in the public that a miracle doctor said that incest marriage is extremely harmful. I didn't believe it at first, but after I asked someone to investigate, I found that this statement was true." Wei Zheng said with a heavy face.
Wei Zheng's words caused an uproar among the ministers. Intermarriage between close relatives has existed since ancient times, and this was the first time they had heard this statement.
But they all knew who Wei Zheng was and felt that this matter was most likely true.
Changsun Wuji took a deep look at Wei Zheng, wondering what Wei Zheng's purpose was.
He did not doubt the authenticity of Wei Zheng's words. Since he dared to say it in the morning, it must be true.
When his son was about to confirm his marriage to Princess Changle, did Wei Zheng have other motives when he broke the news?
"Oh, is this happening? Where are the investigation results? Show them to me." Li Shimin said pretending to be surprised.
"Your Majesty, please take a look at it!" Wei Zheng held the memorial in both hands and raised it above his head.
Li Mu trotted over, took the memorial, and handed it to Li Shimin.
Li Shimin opened the memorial and read it.
After reading it, Li Shimin's face darkened, and he handed the memorial to Li Mu and motioned for him to show it to other ministers.
There are so many civil and military officials, of course it is impossible to watch them all.
After Zuo Pushe and several chief officials from the three provinces and six ministries read it, the memorial returned to Li Shimin's hands.
"You have read the memorial, do you have anything to say?" Li Shimin asked.
"this…"
A group of people looked at each other, but no one spoke.
Normally, they would have said immediately that they would cancel incest marriages.
But now that the marriage between Changsun Wuji's son and Princess Changle is about to be confirmed, they will undoubtedly offend Changsun Wuji if they speak.
Although Changsun Wuji only had a title and no official position, no one dared to look down upon him.
Li Shimin frowned deeply. Is Changsun Wuji already so powerful? No one in the civil and military dynasties dared to offend him.
"Your Majesty, I think it should be announced to the world that from now on intermarriage between close relatives is prohibited, and violators will be severely punished." Fang Xuanling came out and said.
"I will reconsider!" Changsun Wuji came out and said.
He has followed Li Shimin for so many years and knows Li Shimin very well.
If you don't take a stand anymore, you will definitely be slowly alienated in the future.
Others were in disbelief when they saw the speaker.
But now that Changsun Wuji has spoken, what are they worried about? They all said:
"I will reconsider!"
Seeing this, Li Shimin's face looked much better.
"Let it be announced to the world that from now on incest marriage is prohibited, and violators will be severely punished. The Ministry of Rites must do a good job in publicity to let the people know the dangers of incest," Li Shimin said.