Chapter four hundred and eighty-eight encounter talented women
After the court meeting dispersed, His Majesty Li Er called Fang Xuanling, Yang Fan, and Changsun Wuji to Ganlu Hall.
As soon as he saw Yang Fan, His Majesty Li Er asked with a sullen face: "You bastard, how could you make such a bet? Do you know the consequences of failure?"
At this time, His Majesty Li Er blew his beard and stared, wishing he could beat this kid to death.
I had just praised this kid for making a good fuss, but in the blink of an eye he did something that had no chance of winning. It was simply ridiculous.
If Cui Fanbo wins, will he really have to punish himself?
What exactly is the "Edict of Sin" that makes His Majesty Li Er so afraid?
The "Edict of Sin" is actually a royal document used by ancient emperors to reflect on sins.
In today's terms, this is an oral edict or edict for the king to reflect on himself, and is usually issued under three circumstances.
First, the emperor did something wrong.
Second, natural and man-made disasters caused suffering to the people, and these natural and man-made disasters were closely related to the emperor.
Third, when the regime is about to overthrow, the intention is to blame oneself, but the circumstances are different.
Of course, some emperors had personal performances with ulterior motives in order to gain a better reputation.
Talking about its origin, we should start with Yu and Tang. Since then, King Cheng of Zhou, Duke Mu of Qin, and Emperor Wu of Han... all issued edicts to sin against oneself.
Sinji edicts were mostly issued when class conflicts were extremely acute and the country was in crisis, with the purpose of eliminating public resentment and winning over people's hearts.
However, it also contains the emperor's reflection and repentance on his own mistakes and failures to a certain extent.
In Li Er's view, it is absolutely forbidden to issue an edict to punish oneself.
If you commit a sin against yourself, your reputation will be ruined for thousands of years!
Dayu issued an edict to sin against himself!
It is said that after Dayu had just ascended to the throne, he cried sadly when he saw the criminals.
Asked about the reason, Dayu replied: "In the past, when Yao and Shun were in power, everyone could stick to their heart, but after I came to the throne, there were still people who committed crimes. It is really heartbreaking. It's all me."
I want to apologize to everyone in the world for my mistakes."
Speaking of which, the person who committed the crime had nothing to do with him. What Yu did was just to win over people's hearts. It had a lot of performance elements to show people his charity and benevolence.
Shang Tang, the founder of the Shang Dynasty, also issued an edict to punish himself. On his way back from the victorious expedition against Xia Jie, he declared the legitimacy of his regime to the princes of the world.
He denounced the tyranny of the Xia Dynasty and told the princes that the responsibility for the destruction of Xia lay with himself and no one else, and took all the blame on himself.
Shang Tang said: "If you have good deeds, I don't dare to cover them up; if you commit sins, I don't dare to forgive them, but they are in the heart of God. You are guilty of all kinds of sins, but only one person is guilty of them; if you are guilty of one person, you can't forgive them all."
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After the "Edict of Sin" was issued, the concerns of the princes were all dismissed one after another, and they all surrendered to the new monarch Shang Tang.
From then on, Shang Tang established his prestige among the princes.
Shang Tang's responsible spirit was also admired by later generations.
In the final analysis, the purpose of this edict was to appease the princes, and Shang Tang issued the edict as a victor.
But His Majesty Li Er's situation this time is completely different, because he was forced by a wealthy family.
It turns out that His Majesty Li Er was not in the right position. He worked hard to be a good emperor, just to gain a good reputation?
If you make a self-incriminating edict now, you will never be able to clean yourself up in this life!
It is even more impossible for Li Er to give up the reform of the imperial examination.
Because his ambition is to weaken the power of the aristocratic families and push the Tang Empire to its peak.
Therefore, His Majesty Li Er will never retreat, that is not his style!
Now Yang Fan's bet with Cui Fanbo is actually a competition with aristocratic families.
Li Er personally nodded and agreed to this bet!
If he loses, His Majesty Li Er will not be able to escape the involvement.
His Majesty Li Er looked at Yang Fan with some hatred, thinking that this guy was simply causing trouble for himself.
He is always causing trouble all day long, and there is no time to calm down!
Yang Fan held his tongue and remained unmoved, but did not argue.
Fang Xuanling, who was on the side, let out a long sigh and said comforting words: "Your Majesty, in that case, Wei Chen believes that Marquis Zhongyi's actions can be regarded as a delaying strategy."
From Fang Xuanling's point of view, Yang Fan's bet was definitely lost.
If it really rains within three days, you, Yang Fan, will be needed to disrupt the situation.
Changsun Wuji looked at His Majesty Li Er, then at the worried Fang Xuanling, and then at Yang Fan who looked indifferent. He felt a little gloating in his heart, but he said in his mouth: "I think Fang Xiang is right, and he is loyal.
Hou should be delaying the attack..."
Soon, the topic changed: "But why didn't Marquis Zhongyi say the time longer? The longer the time is delayed, the greater the chance of rain. Why do you have to say three days? Three days will pass in a blink of an eye. By then, Your Majesty will
There is no way to retreat..."
Although Changsun Wuji's words seemed to be defending Yang Fan, they actually contained murderous intentions.
Because both inside and outside the words were insinuating that this bet was a failed plan, it was suspected of adding insult to injury.
Of course Yang Fan could hear the meaning and said displeasedly: "I think so too, but do you think those officials from aristocratic families are fools?"
"Half of the officials in the court support Cui Fanbo, and these people can hold high positions. They are obviously extremely outstanding people from various aristocratic families."
"If it is delayed longer, these people will directly disagree and won't even be able to get three days."
"It's easy to break their legs, but when it reaches the ears of the people, it must be rumors. These officials from aristocratic families whose legs have been broken will definitely be glorified into good officials who love the people like their own children and sacrifice their lives to give advice, and all the dirty water will be poured out.
When it comes to Your Majesty, what will Your Majesty do?"
"If Duke Zhao had a good plan, why didn't he say a word at that time? Was he dumb?"
"I don't know what kind of people have good hearts!" Changsun Wuji, the old god, whispered softly.
Yang Fan just laughed, this old yin man can hold back his fart, the sun really can come out from the west.
As a result, everyone in the Manlu Hall fell into silence again.
The time came to noon, and the sun shone in from the window, giving off a burst of heat, making people even more irritable.
His Majesty Li Er held the tea cup in his hand until the tea was cold. Anger gradually rose on his handsome face. He snorted coldly and said: "These high-minded guys don't even know how to write the word "death". I really think I don't dare to kill."
They?"
Even though he said that, His Majesty Li Er knew that he really couldn't kill them.
At least Li Er didn't dare to take action without a legitimate reason.
Although I had thought about killing all these guys who claimed to be noble but were holding back public opinion.
However, this decision really cannot be made lightly!
Because it's easy to kill them, but it doesn't end well.
If we really kill all those officials, there will be no doubt that the world will be in chaos tomorrow.
The aristocratic families in various places will definitely mobilize the people to rebel with all their strength. His Majesty Li Er is not afraid of two families.
But if all the aristocratic families in the entire Tang Dynasty united, it would be a disaster for the Tang Dynasty.
When the time comes, another chaotic world is about to come.
You must know that these aristocratic and wealthy families have been in business for hundreds of years, and their influence has long penetrated into every corner of the local area.
If you just simply kill all the way, heads will roll in and blood will flow like rivers.
Although His Majesty Li Er is confident that he will wipe out all these noble families and uproot them.
But what happens after the killing?
The entire Tang Dynasty will be riddled with holes.
What's more, if all the people from these aristocratic families are killed, will the world be governed by peasants who can't even read?
You must know that among all the literate people of the Tang Dynasty, more than 90% were children of various aristocratic families.
Of the remaining 10%, half of the poor families have interests entangled with various aristocratic families.
Only the last half-performers come from poor families. These people are relatively incompetent and can only serve as officials at the lowest level.
People like Ma Zhou who come from a poor family but have outstanding abilities are really rare, so His Majesty Li Er is in a dilemma.
It was precisely because those aristocratic families had caught His Majesty Li Er's sore foot that they dared to gather together to force him into the palace.
Because they have something in mind!
In the view of the aristocratic family, if they are all killed, who will manage the country for Li Er?
Hearing His Majesty Li Er's venting words, Fang Xuanling frowned even deeper!
Because he knew that this was just His Majesty Li Er’s helpless roar!
At this moment, Fang Xuanling, who was usually calm and wise, faced a dead situation, which he found extremely difficult.
The only way to break the game is to win this bet.
But after much thought, Fang Xuanling felt that Yang Fan had no chance of winning, so he could only persuade with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, even if you lose the bet, you must not lose your mind."
"Now that the prosperous age has begun, what is needed most is stability. Although they can break the jar, you can't!"
"Now that Marquis Zhongyi has delayed it for three days, no matter how hard we think about it, we will definitely be able to come up with a solution."
His Majesty Li Er sighed slightly: "Hey, forget it, no matter what, it is a great achievement that Yang Fan can delay these three days so that I can make preparations early. My dear friends, let's put it all together and see if there is any way.
It can break the situation.”
Just when everyone is at a loss.
"Ahem..."
Yang Fan coughed twice and said helplessly: "Who told you that I will definitely lose this bet?"
"Who doesn't know how to talk big words? If you have the ability..." Changsun Wuji opened his mouth to argue, but as soon as he said it, he suddenly woke up, looked at Yang Fan in disbelief, and asked in surprise: "You mean, this is all a set-up by you?"
A trap?”
His Majesty Li Er also looked over at this time, his eyes flickering.
Could this kid really have a way to win this bet?
When I thought about it again, I realized it was impossible.
During this drought, His Majesty Li Er has already consulted experts on the astronomy and climate of the Tang Dynasty, but has gained nothing at all.
All these people agreed that it would not rain within a month.
Then His Majesty Li Er looked at Yang Fan with some suspicion.
Is this guy going to make me give in and promise to abolish the imperial examination reform?
In response to everyone's surprised looks, Yang Fan turned his nose up and said proudly: "Mr. Zhao, if you say this is a trap, you are a bit petty. This is a ploy... Do you understand? Oh, who dares to hit me?"
But at first glance, he didn't know that His Majesty Li Er had already run behind him, and Yang Fan was slapped hard on the head by His Majesty Li Er.
I saw His Majesty Li Er's eyes widening and he shouted: "Who are you scolding? What's your plan? Why don't you tell me quickly."
His Majesty Li Er's rage did not frighten Yang Fan, but his expression was somewhat resentful.
Looking at the tea cup in His Majesty Li Er's hand, Yang Fan swallowed involuntarily.
After a morning of confrontation with officials from aristocratic families such as Cui Fanbo, I was already thirsty, but His Majesty Li Er came over with a tea cup to greet them. This emperor is simply abusing his employees!
Ignoring His Majesty Li Er, Yang Fan said to the cute little palace maid beside him: "Beauty, can you give me a cup of tea too?"
The little palace lady's pretty face was stunned. She must have never met an official who dared to ask for a drink of water when His Majesty was questioning her.
I was a little confused for a moment and could only turn my head to look at His Majesty Li Er.
His Majesty Li Er glanced at the tea cup in his hand and said angrily: "You kid, can't you understand some rules and answer first before drinking water?"
Although he said this, he still waved his hand and asked the little palace maid to pour him a cup of tea.
Yang Fan was terribly thirsty, and he didn't bother to taste the tea. Anyway, it was a product extorted from his own house by His Majesty Li Er.
After drinking it all in one breath, Yang Fan licked the corner of his mouth: "Beauty, what do you call me? Please give me another drink!"
"You should not be called by the Marquis like this, my servant Xu's name is Hui." The little palace maid secretly glanced at His Majesty Li Er who had a black line on his face but did not stop him. She held back her laughter and gave Yang Fan another drink.
After drinking two cups of tea, Yang Fan handed the tea cup to the little palace maid and showed a gentle smile: "Thank you, Miss Xu."
Yang Fan has always been accustomed to politely thanking others for helping others.
Even if I traveled to the Tang Dynasty, I couldn't change it for a while, and I didn't plan to change it.
Although he traveled to a thousand and hundreds of years ago, his status and environment have undergone earth-shaking changes, and he can no longer follow the same routine as before, but Yang Fan still feels that he should have some persistence.
Even if these insistences are somewhat outdated or even incompatible with this era?
But only by persisting can Yang Fan feel that he still retains something from his previous life, rather than a body in this time and space.
Because from these differences, we can let ourselves know that we have not been covered up by the heavy dust of history, and that we still have something unique.
For example, not discriminating against women, for example, taking the initiative to say hello to one's servants...
"Slave Xu Hui!" After thanking her, the little palace maid's face turned red with embarrassment. She quickly glanced at Yang Fan with her beautiful eyes, bit her lip lightly, took the tea cup from Yang Fan's hand, stepped aside, and said softly,
Then he lowered his head.
His Majesty Li Er looked at Yang Fan with a dark face, wondering why this kid was so angry.
I was waiting for his answer. This boy actually went to pick up girls. I really don't know how to write the word "death".
But why does this guy seem to have such a good rapport with women?
In the past, His Majesty Li Er would have scolded Yang Fan, but now, His Majesty Li Er responded to Yang Fan's expectations and just snorted.
Hearing the little palace maid's answer, Yang Fan was quite surprised and couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Are you Xu Hui, the talented woman whose talent is famous all over the world?"
"I'm just a little maid serving tea and water. I don't dare to be praised like this by the Marquis. Lord Marquis, you are a great master with world-famous talents. I'm so lucky to be able to meet you!"
There were little stars in Xu Hui's eyes, as if she was fanatical about star-chasing.
Her answer made Yang Fan a little unsure whether the little beauty was the Xu Hui in his heart.
Xu Hui in history, according to historical records, Xu Hui was from Huzhou Changcheng (now Gaoguanxing County, Zhejiang Province) and was Li Er's concubine.
Xu Hui was very talented when she was young. She began to speak at the age of five months. She was familiar with "The Analects of Confucius" and "Mao Shi" at the age of four. She was good at writing articles at the age of eight.
Her father Xu Xiaode once asked her to try to imitate "Li Sao" to compose poems, and she wrote "Imitation of Xiaoshan Pian"
Xu Xiaode was shocked after reading it. He knew that this child's talent could not be overshadowed, so Xu Hui's works immediately became widely circulated.
After Li Er heard about it, he recognized her as a talented person and was named Jieyu, and then promoted to Chongrong.
In the last years of Zhenguan, Li Er went on expeditions and built palaces extensively. Xu Hui went to the court to give her advice and analyzed the harm caused by the constant expeditions and large-scale construction projects. Li Er agreed with her views and rewarded her generously.
In the 23rd year of Zhenguan, His Majesty Li Er passed away. Xu Hui fell ill due to grief and refused to take medicine. He prayed for an early death and wrote a seven-character poem and a string of poems to express his wish. In the first year of Yonghui, he died of illness at the age of twenty-four.
She was granted the title of Concubine Xian and was buried in the stone chamber of Zhaoling.
What surprised Yang Fan the most was not her talent, but Xu Hui's loyal feelings that made Yang Fan extremely envious.
After looking through the mansions for thousands of years, there are not many women like this. You can hardly find them even with a lantern!
But looking at her little appearance, she didn't have such deep feelings for His Majesty Li Er. Instead, her eyes were filled with little stars when she looked at him, and Yang Fan was even more proud.
The course of history has been changed and is somewhat different from what was recorded!
However, His Majesty Li Er is too beastly.
The little girl must be only eleven or twelve years old, but she actually used child labor at will. Li Er didn't feel ashamed at all.
In order to confirm what he was thinking, Yang Fan said softly: "I look up at the secluded rock and look forward to it, and caress the cinnamon branches to contemplate. How can I meet a thousand-year-old man like this and go alone in Tsuen?"
This is "Xiaoshan Pian" written by Xu Hui. The real Xu Hui in history is in front of her. She must know the poem she wrote.
Hearing the poem recited by Yang Fan, Xu Hui was inexplicably surprised, her pretty face flushed, and she asked in disbelief: "Master Hou actually knows the slave's poem?"
"I have been famous for a long time, but I only regret that I can't see her." Yang Fan smiled slightly, and was happy to know such a loyal woman.
The two of them were happy, but His Majesty Li Er on the side had a dark face.
This Xu Hui is a beautiful girl who was recruited with great difficulty.
Because Xu Huicai was well-known, and because he was still a little young, His Majesty Li Er planned to raise him for two years, but unexpectedly he was targeted by Yang Fan!
Thinking about spending so long with Xu Hui, I know that she only has awe and no admiration for him.
Instead, he was jealous of Yang Fan, and His Majesty Li Er was really angry!
After humming twice, His Majesty Li Er turned on the godchild mode: "The tea has been drunk and the name has been asked. Is it time to get back to business?"
"You only focus on hanging around women every day, how can you be successful? You only care about having fun all day long. It's really vulgar."
"Young people, don't be proud. You should put your mind on business, so that you can become a pillar of the imperial court in the future, so that you can live up to my expectations!"
If anyone heard this, they would probably jump up with excitement.
It is a supreme honor to receive such sincere teachings from His Majesty Li Er.
It also means that your career will be smooth in the future, and you will be prosperous all the way. You may be so beautiful that your nose will bubble.