The Tang Dynasty was an open and tolerant era. Li Shimin once said: "Since ancient times, everyone has valued China and despised the barbarians. I only love Ruyi."
This means that rulers since ancient times have valued the Han people in the Central Plains and despised the ethnic minorities and international friends, but I treat them equally.
The Manchu and Han families or all ethnic groups are equal, which reflects Li Shimin's enlightened and open policy.
Is this really the case?
of course not!
Although there are a large number of foreigners in Chang'an City, and many Yi Di have lived in the capital for a long time.
But the status of these barbarians is really not high.
For example, the imperial court stipulated that the Yi Di who came to Chang'an City must live in a specified area, and could not wear Han clothes or pretend to be Han people.
At best, he is a proper nationalist, but at worst, he is the same as the racial discrimination in modern Citizen.
But it's natural when you think about it, after all, Datang's strength is the best in the world.
It is far superior to other countries in all aspects of military and economic aspects.
Let a high-ranking monarch say that the world is unified, and everyone will know that it is just official talk.
Subsequently, the country became strong and the people were proud, and the people of the Tang Dynasty were also full of national superiority.
Except for a few people from outside the region with extremely special status, most of the Yi Di were not taken seriously by the Tang people, even envoys from various countries were no exception.
So when Yang Fan and other officials from Chang'an City began to prepare for the audience, these international friends were still standing waiting dryly.
Under the guidance of the chamberlain, Yang Fan and Xue Rengui carried a few water jars to the door of Tai Chi Hall, which made many people along the way confused.
At the entrance of Tai Chi Hall, a white, fat, round, and smiling Li Tai was standing aside to greet him.
The Great Court Meeting is an occasion for courtiers and envoys to send Spring Festival blessings to the emperor.
In order to show corresponding respect, Li Shimin still has to give face projects.
Of course, His Majesty Li Er could not greet him personally at the entrance of the palace, so the prince took his place.
According to etiquette, even if a son does the job, it should be the eldest son, Prince Li Chengqian.
But I don't know whether His Majesty Li Er was because of Li Chengqian's inconvenient legs or because of other motives.
Li Chengqian was only allowed to welcome ministers of third rank or above and relatives of the emperors.
Fourth-rank court officials like Yang Fan and others were represented by Wei King Li Tai.
In fact, Yang Fan couldn't understand this behavior that clearly caused conflict between his two sons.
In Yang Fan's view, although Li Shimin was a qualified father, his way of cultivating heirs was really rubbish.
This is also the reason why Li Tai and others met a miserable end.
When Li Tai saw the big water vat that Yang Fan had brought, he frowned and said displeasedly: "What is Uncle Zhongyi carrying? Today is a court meeting, why are you carrying these water vats? This is not a place for water vats.
Retreat quickly?"
Yang Fan didn't have a good impression of the talented and learned King Wei, but today was a solemn occasion and he had to answer.
After all, Li Tai represents Li Shimin at this time.
So he said casually: "Aren't you paying New Year's greetings to Your Majesty today? Some time ago, I found a treasure and wanted to present it to Your Majesty."
baby?
As soon as he heard this word, Li Tai couldn't help but think of the basalt glazed beast that Yang Fan cheated out of a large sum of money last time.
The glazed beast that was bought at a sky-high price and can emit colorful light is still lying quietly in the study room of Prince Wei's mansion.
That thing is simply worthless. I presented it to Li Er but I was afraid that His Majesty Li Er would be disgusted. I kept it myself but felt that it was a bit over the limit.
Now that he heard Yang Fan mention the word "baby", Li Tai's mouth couldn't help but twitch.
A pair of small eyes glanced hard into the large water tank carried by Yang Fan, but they were soon confused.
Because all that comes into view is a large vat of black soil and wilted plants.
Although one plant is blooming, there is nothing outstanding about it.
After observing the water tank carefully for a while, the water tank was just an ordinary thing, not an official kiln such as colored porcelain.
This made Li Tai even more confused!
Are these flowers and plants inside very precious?
Li Tai was certain that this was not a precious medicinal material such as thousand-year-old ginseng.
Could it be that this guy found an unknown plant as a treasure gift and wanted to fool his father?
Li Tai thought about it for a while and smiled coldly in his heart.
This stick cheated me last time, and now it wants to cheat my father again, which is unbearable.
Use sweet words to become your father's favorite.
Hum, I must expose this guy's ugly behavior today.
If there happens to be such an opportunity, Li Tai will certainly not let it go easily.
Thinking of this, Li Tai said with a smile: "Since Uncle Zhongyi has found a treasure again and must see it, how about I personally lead you in?"
Yang Fan was stunned, when did Li Tai be so kind, so he refused: "I won't bother Your Highness, Your Highness is still needed here..."
Seeing Yang Fan's hasty refusal, Li Tai was even more sure of his suspicion.
He puffed up his belly and said with a half-smile: "It doesn't matter, you are the last official of this group to meet my father, and you are about to become my brother-in-law. It is only natural that I personally take you in."
Only then did Yang Fan notice that the water tank he was carrying was a bit big, and chatted with Li Tai for a while.
Yang Fan has fallen last among this batch of officials who have met with Li Shimin.
Even the officials who had met earlier had already come out.
Although he knew that Li Tai was not holding anything back, he couldn't delay any longer. The most important thing was that Yang Fan didn't care at all.
To use a saying from a great man, all reactionaries are paper tigers.
Looking at Li Tai's fat face, Yang Fan teased: "In that case, can your highness help Wei Chen?"
After saying that, he was ready to hand over the shoulder bag in his hand.
Li Tai's expression changed and he quickly ran away, and the fat on his body trembled a few times.
This mallet is so bad!
I know that I have to ride in a sedan even when I go to court, but now I have to help carry the water tank. Isn't this an international joke?
However, he soon realized that Yang Fan was teasing him. He looked a little embarrassed and stared at Yang Fan fiercely and said: "Humph, Uncle Zhongyi actually still has the leisure to joke around. It's just a few broken water tanks. How can it be possible to grow gold? I'll see you later."
How to explain to my father..."
Then he tossed his robe, turned around and entered the hall with his big belly.
Entering the Tai Chi Hall, there were many people standing quietly on both sides of the hall.
These people were all wearing purple official uniforms and had silver fish bags hanging around their waists.
Obviously these people are at least third-grade officials.
There are also many unfamiliar faces mixed in, who are obviously the actual controllers of various states and states in the Tang Dynasty.
Strictly speaking, these people can be regarded as ministers who guard the territory and are the cornerstone of the dynasty.
Seeing so many high-ranking officials at once, and all standing there in complete silence, the solemn and serious atmosphere made Yang Fan feel depressed for no reason, and he couldn't help but put away his lazy personality.
With his eyebrows slightly lowered and his eyes not squinting, he and Xue Rengui carried the big water vat and followed Li Tai forward.
Although Xue Rengui has a good nature, he has not yet matured into a famous general who bravely champions the three armies.
Now that there were so many high-ranking officials in the imperial court at once, and I accidentally caught a glimpse of His Majesty Li Er sitting on top, my legs and feet suddenly felt a little weak.
Xue Rengui, who was born with supernatural powers, suddenly felt that these large water tanks were as heavy as a thousand stones, and his legs and feet were a little unruly.
Of course, Yang Fan also noticed something strange about Xue Rengui. As a time traveler, he felt a little light on his feet, let alone the young Xue Rengui.
In feudal society, most people really did not dare to touch or resist the majesty of imperial power. This was a fear born in the bones of the ancients.
Li Tai took the lead and walked slowly among the ministers. The officials on both sides clasped their fists and saluted when they passed by Li Tai.
Li Tai held his head high and his chest high with extraordinary momentum. He smiled and nodded in return, looking graceful and generous.
Yang Fan was surprised when he saw this. This King of Wei, Li Tai, had quite a lot of background!
With so many ministers supporting him, no wonder he dared to peek at the supreme throne.
Seeing Li Tai step forward, Li Shimin did not blame him. He smiled kindly and asked with some confusion: "Tai'er, why are you coming in now? Shouldn't you be outside the palace to greet the guests who are coming on behalf of your father?"
Li Tai smiled slightly, bowed and replied: "To inform the emperor, the officials greeted by the sons and ministers have ended. Uncle Zhongyi is the last one, so he also came in..."
Li Shimin nodded, waved and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Tai'er..." and then asked the waiter to bring a stool for Li Tai to sit on.
This made Yang Fan a little surprised. Li Tai's treatment was so good!
No wonder historical records say: Among all the princes, Li Shimin favored Wei King Li Tai who had a fat waist and a broad belly the most.
But it's too ridiculous.
Didn't Li Shimin see that the prince Li Chengqian, who had bad legs and feet, was still standing?
Isn't such an obvious preference a slap in the face to Prince Li Chengqian?
No wonder Li Chengqian, the rabbit, would rebel in the future. The final reason was caused by Li Shimin.