Mencius said: Confucius climbed to Mount Dong and made Lu small; by climbing Mount Tai, he made the world small.
Regardless of whether this sentence is a bit exaggerated, Mount Taishan in Dongyue has always been of great significance among the many famous mountains in the world. Especially Mount Tai for Fengchan. Ever since Qin Shihuang climbed Mount Tai and laid stones to sing praises for himself, from ancient times to the present, people who can use Fengchan for this purpose have
There were only a handful of emperors who ascended Mount Tai with the most solemn ceremony. Hu Hai, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, and although there were other emperors who offered sacrifices, none of them could be called Feng Chan.
Until the Ming Dynasty, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang, who expelled the Tartars and conquered the world, advocated simplicity and had no interest in activities that wasted people and money, such as Feng Chan. Although the Yongle Emperor Zhu Di also visited the north many times, he was not as good as Mount Tai.
The emperors of the previous dynasty were fascinated by the Ling Jueding Emperor. Mount Tai, the sacred mountain that once attracted countless emperors, was only occasionally worshiped by officials.
On this day, there were also a lot of pilgrims and tourists on the Taishan Mountain Road. The pilgrims naturally went to the Dongyue Temple. As for the tourists, most of them were satisfied with their ambitions in the autumn of this year and were heading to the spring of next year.
Among these people, a group of young people who seemed to be two brothers and three or four servants were naturally not conspicuous at all, but if you look carefully, you can see several groups of people quietly supporting them.
Finally, the young man with the moustache, who was in high spirits at first, stopped holding on to a rock on the side, and then said breathlessly: "I'm so exhausted. I've been climbing for more than an hour, why haven't I reached the end yet?"
"Mount Taishan is the first of the five mountains, so it's not easy to climb to the top." Xu Xun looked at Zhu Houzhao with a smile, remembering that the little emperor waved his hand at the foot of the mountain and said he didn't want any carriages, and he was determined to climb to the top in one go.
With his legs a little sore, he coughed lightly and said, "Don't sit down and rest from time to time when climbing. Once you sit down, you will stand up and climb again, but you will be twice as tired as before. How about it? I really can't hold on. Let me
How about people carrying a load on the sedan?"
"Hmph, stop being so verbose, I'm not that useless. Chapter 657: I'm going to be Ling Jueding!"
Zhu Houzhao waved his hand angrily, but his back straightened for a moment, and he took a big step and went up dozens of steps in one breath. However, this sudden sprint made his knees a little bit too much, and it turned out that
Standing on the steps, his legs were shaking slightly, until Xu Xun stepped forward to hold his arm. He took two deep breaths. As he was breathing evenly, he suddenly heard several people talking from the side.
sound.
"From ancient times to the present, Mount Tai has been called the sacred mountain. Most of the people who can enshrine Mount Tai are wise kings and heroes. Speaking of which, there have been many attempts to enshrine Mount Tai in the Qin, Han, Tang and Song Dynasties. Why is it that in our dynasty, no Long Live Lord has ascended the mountain?
Those who stand on top of Mount Tai to be enshrined in Zen? That’s obvious. It’s not as good as it used to be!”
"That's right... Ahem. Brother Liu is really right. Although the previous emperors of our dynasty have never consecrated Mount Tai, they have always sent officials to offer sacrifices. After all, throughout the ages, the emperors who have consecrated Zen in every dynasty are
So many of them..."
Although he had not finished speaking, Zhu Houzhao immediately became unhappy after hearing this. He immediately sneered and said: "Is this Mingjun? What does it have to do with the title of Zen Taishan? The second emperor of Qin was granted the title. As a result, the second emperor of Qin died and was exposed.
He changed the world; Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was also granted a title, but he emptied all the treasury that Emperor Wen and Jing had worked hard to accumulate. In his later years, he forced the queen and the prince to death and gave birth to a young son.
Although his martial arts and martial arts were barely adequate, don't forget that he also had a daughter-in-law who almost took away Li Tang. Not to mention Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. In his later years, during the Anshi Rebellion, the Tang Dynasty prospered and declined. However, it was Han Guangwu who restored the country of Han Dynasty, and the Song Dynasty
Zhenzong can be regarded as a master of martial arts from beginning to end, but compared with them, my dynasty, Taizu Taizong, is even worse!"
The matter involved an ancestor, and Zhu Houzhao's talkative skills, which came from arguing and quarreling with his ministers every day, were actually not ambiguous at all!
Seeing this scene, Xu Xun naturally did not interrupt, but just smiled and held hands to watch the fun. At this time, the few scholars who were suddenly robbed by Zhu Houzhao looked at each other for a while, and someone immediately asked: "Then
Why didn’t our great ancestor Taizong ever enshrine Mount Tai?”
Zhu Houzhao had never seen the two ancestors with the greatest achievements in this dynasty, and he hesitated at this moment. At this time, Xu Xun just said calmly: "That's because our dynasty has always been
Be considerate of people's livelihood. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty consecrated Mount Tai, accompanied by more than 10,000 people; Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty consecrated Mount Tai, accompanied by 1,600 people. Where did the expenses for these many entourages come from? Isn't it the people's blessings? During the reign of Emperor Taizong, a minister once proposed to consecrate Mount Tai, but Taizong refused.
The emperor refuted it, and the deeper meaning was that it was just a great achievement. I didn't expect that this painstaking effort to care for the people of the world would be misinterpreted."
This fact was far more clear than reasoning. For a moment, the scholars were speechless. After a while, an older man coughed lightly and said: "What this young master said is indeed reasonable, but
, I have heard that there are some rumors in the court, saying that the Duke of Xingguo praised the current emperor for his martial virtues. Now that the world is prosperous and peaceful, it is time to enshrine Mount Tai..."
Did he say this? Xu Xun was stunned at this moment, thinking to himself that there were indeed some flattering officials in the court who had suggested Feng Chan, but they had nothing to do with him. Did he get shot while lying down?
Zhu Houzhao's reaction was even more intense. He sneered before anyone could finish his words: "Publishing rumors is pure fart!"
The guards behind the little emperor were all overjoyed after hearing this, but they didn't dare to show it, they were almost hurt internally from holding it in. Those in the front were a little polite, but those in the back were completely disrespectful. Sure enough, the middle-aged scholar
He was choked and his face turned red. Just as he was waiting for a rebuttal, Xu Xun said calmly: "Although Duke Xingguo has good and bad reputations among scholars, he still can't say this kind of advice. It's still what I said just now.
, Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong all had great achievements, and they were considerate of people's livelihood without mentioning the title of Zen. Even if the current emperor has made great achievements, does he still have to do the grand celebrations and ostentatious things that Taizu and Emperor Taizong hate the most? With the temperament of Duke Xingguo, he instigated and instigated the emperor to quietly go to Mount Tai.
You're lucky, you're lucky, that possibility is pretty much the same."
As soon as these words came out, not only Zhu Houzhao, but also the guards laughed. The scholars were extremely embarrassed for a moment, and they wanted to retort a few words, but they were on the side of others. Right here.
Just when he could neither stay nor leave, a faint voice suddenly came from behind.
"As the young master said, Duke Xingguo is a practical man and will not do anything that is not beneficial. His title has reached the top, and his next son succeeded his adoptive father. Both sons have inherited their titles. Now he doesn't even care about state affairs. Feng Chan
What good does Mount Tai do to him? Since the emperor ascended the throne, all the government orders have been based on the situation. The word "Feng Chan" has never been seen in the court meetings. It is just a clown making noises there. When will it become a reality?
Is there a rumor in the court? Since you have won the title of Juren, how can you get it by spreading rumors!"
Because those words came from behind, all the scholars immediately turned their heads. When they saw the appearance of the person behind them, the oldest middle-aged scholar was immediately shocked. He hurriedly bowed his body and said, "I have met my mentor."
Under the guidance of someone they recognized, the others also hurriedly saluted and said, "I have met Mr. Yangming."
Xu Xun, who had not yet turned his head, was thinking that the voice seemed familiar. When he suddenly heard the name, he turned around quickly, and sure enough, he saw that the man wearing a green gown was none other than Wang Shouren, whom he had not seen for many years. Although Wang Shouren was in Guizhou
Although he only stayed at Longchangyi for about two years, he later instructed Zhang Yong to intercede in front of Zhu Houzhao and transferred him back to Nanjing. However, he was the director of the Ministry of War and then trained troops in Xiyuan. At that time,
Compared with the high-spirited young man, Wang Shouren, who is now in his forties, has lost a lot of weight, with a few silver strands looming in his hair. His whole person looks restrained and deep, and he no longer has the sharpness he once had.
Wang Shouren looked at Xu Xun and Zhu Houzhao with flashing eyes. After a long time, he bowed. After standing up, he glanced at the scholars who were saluting one after another, and his eyes fell on the middle-aged scholar: "Maocai, I remember you.
He was the successful candidate when I presided over the Shandong Provincial Examination. It has been...twelve years? You have been taking the Fourth National Examination for twelve years, but you have never named it. You might as well think about it yourself, what is the reason for this?
"
Although the two of them are about the same age, in the examination room, they were teachers for one day and fathers for life. How could the middle-aged scholar dare to argue? After he agreed obediently, he no longer had the mood to climb Mount Tai that day, even if he was in embarrassment.
He went down the mountain. As for the other people, although they did not have a teacher-student relationship with Wang Shouren, Mr. Yangming opened a class in Nanjing to accept disciples, and some people went to listen to the lectures, knowing that the words of such a famous man would have a great impact on their future examinations.
What kind of impact did it have? For a moment, the young man felt ashamed and thanked him for his teachings. He even forgot to understand what Wang Shouren had just said to Zhu Houzhao and Xu Xun. They all slipped down the mountain after a while.
It wasn't until these people had left, and the people going up and down the mountain didn't know what had happened, that Wang Shouren slowly stepped forward, bowed his hands again in front of Zhu Houzhao and Xu Xun, and said, "Little Marquis, Brother Xu, it's been a long time.
"
The old nickname from many years ago suddenly narrowed the distance between the three people who had not seen each other for many years. Zhu Hou looked at Wang Shouren's early appearance and decided to generously forgive him for irritating him and his death.
Stubborn and unwilling to admit his mistakes, he said with a smile: "Since we met, we are destined. Today, Xu Xun and I promised that we must climb Mount Tai. How about you come and compete?"
"What if I win?"
Wang Shouren's light words immediately aroused Zhu Houzhao's anger and competitiveness. He said without even thinking: "If you win, I will promise you something!"
"Young Master, please don't forget your golden words!"
Before Zhu Houzhao could say anything, he saw Wang Shouren pass him and quickly climb the mountain. He was stunned and hurriedly chased after him. Seeing the two people chasing each other, several guards hurriedly followed him, and the others behind and behind him
The plainclothes guards also became nervous. For a moment, Xu Xun, who was not in a hurry, fell to the end.
Although Wang Shouren's appearance was a bit sudden, Xu Xun had also heard that Wang Shouren took leave to visit friends in Shandong before. In addition, his name as the censor of Nanjing Youqiandu was more symbolic than substantial. Although he had submitted letters in recent years, he had already
He was no longer as generous and fierce as before, so he would not think that people could be well-informed enough to sit back and wait on Mount Tai. Not worried that Wang Shouren would make excessive demands, he continued to climb the mountain at his own pace. When he took two guards with him, he relaxed
When Song Song arrived at Zhongtian Gate, he saw Zhu Houzhao panting there, but Wang Shouren was nowhere to be seen.
"Where's Bo An?"
"God knows!" Zhu Houzhao said three words fiercely, and then he said in frustration, "I practice martial arts and archery on horseback every day, there is no reason why I can't beat him!"
"Mountain climbing is different from riding a horse and practicing martial arts and archery." Xu Xun saw Zhu Houzhao showing an expression that said, "You don't need to comfort me." He said with a smile, "There are also techniques for climbing mountains. The knees were overused and my legs were weak and trembling when I went down the mountain.
, but I couldn’t get down even if I wanted to. So I had to allocate my energy along the way. After all, I was only halfway up when I reached Zhongtian Gate. If I used too much force like I just did, I wouldn’t have to walk the rest of the way. Someone, go get me.
Bring what you brought before."
When a guard hurriedly fetched a hiking pole, Xu Xun put it into Zhu Houzhao's hand without any explanation, and then said with a smile: "There is still the second half of the journey, let's go!"
Although his physical strength was quite good, he was unable to find his way in the first half of the journey and consumed too much energy. In the second half of the journey, Zhu Houzhao was really tired. Only then did he realize how necessary Xu Xun’s hiking pole was. When he got there, he was very tired.
Jade Emperor Temple. He sat down on the steps beside him. Needless to say, his back was sore. At this moment, Wang Shouren, who had disappeared long ago and did not know where he went, appeared in front of him again.
"It seems that the young Marquis has lost."
"Hmph!" After snorting hard from his nose, Zhu Houzhao said angrily, "Come on, if you have any requests, just say it! But I can tell you, even if..." He glanced around and saw the guards.
He had already looked around. No other pilgrims could come. He just continued, "Even if you don't joke, what I can agree to is still measured. Don't say anything in front of me that I can't agree to!"
"
"Of course I don't dare." Since Zhu Houzhao even revealed who I am, Wang Shouren put on a solemn expression, bowed his head lightly and said, "I originally wanted to write a letter to advise the emperor, but unexpectedly, during the trip to Mount Tai, I could see the sky again.
Yan. Therefore, he had to make a bet and joke. What I said was not referring to other places, but to the slave Gandusi who had been abandoned during the Xuande period. Now that the Hetao has been restored, the little princes are vying for the throne and dare not go south for a while.
"Come on, I heard that the Jurchen tribes have a large population. Taizong promoted Nuer Ganwei to Nuer Gandu Secretary in order to govern the Jurchen tribes. This is a long-term peace and stability plan. It would be a pity to abolish it!"
What Zhu Houzhao said made Zhu Houzhao frown thoughtfully. Although Xu Xun expected that Wang Shouren was talking about big things through a bet, he didn't expect that what he said was so to his liking. He immediately said with a half-smile: "Bo'an said this
You should know that the difficulty of this matter is not to do it, but to let someone do it. During the Yongle period, in addition to the military attachés who led the army, there were also Jurchens from Haixi who were also accompanied by Shiha. Do you have any good candidates now?
?”
"Please come." After three simple words, Wang Shouren saw Zhu Houzhao and Xu Xun Jun and Chen both showing excited expressions, and he simply said bluntly, "When I reported illness to recuperate two years ago, I once passed through Liaodong.
I went to Jurchen and brought back a Jurchen orphan, so now I am proficient in the Jurchen dialect."
When Zhu Houzhao heard that Wang Shouren had sneaked away to the Jurchen hinterland under the pretext of claiming illness to recuperate, he couldn't help but said angrily: "Well, Wang Shouren, you are simply...killing first and showing off later!"
"The emperor mistakenly blamed Bo'an. This is at most an investigation first and then a report." Xu Xun said a kind word to Wang Shouren quietly, and then said with a smile, "Of course, let Bo'an tell the story about the causes and consequences of going to the Jurchen hinterland and the period during which he went there."
How about you take a good look at the process and write it into the most detailed memorial? Well, let him write a hundred thousand words?"
Wang Shouren knew that Xu Xun had been persuaded by him, and his words were clearly intended to give him advice. But the number of words of more than 100,000 was really terrifying. It should be noted that Tai Shigong wrote a historical record in so many years. How many words did it take? Even though he had seen and heard on the road
It has all been recorded, but it will take a lot of effort to organize it for the emperor to see, and at the same time to convince the civil and military ministers of the DPRK and China.
So, he immediately bowed and said: "If the emperor allows it, I will go back and prepare immediately."
"Go ahead... don't submit more than one hundred thousand words!" Zhu Houzhao added intentionally, but he didn't think about what Wang Shouren's level would look like with one hundred thousand words.
When Wang Shouren, who was very excited, was leaving, he saw that Xu Xun had asked for a farewell job and sent him to the stone steps going down the mountain. As he was going down the mountain, he suddenly stopped and turned around and said: "Brother Shi Zhen,
I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. Back then, you saved me from danger and allowed me to leave Guizhou and return to Nanjing. Today, you helped me again... I am so lucky to have known a person like you before the Ministry of War!"
"Where, if it weren't for me, Brother Bo'an would still be Mr. Yangming who is famous all over the world and will be passed down through the ages."
Xu Xun said with a smile, and when he saw Wang Shouren cupping his hands and floating down the mountain, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Even if he replaced Wang Shouren to quell the chaos in Prince Ning, even if Wang Shouren did not stay in Guizhou Longchangyi for two years
, but Wang Yangming, who has learned from ancient times to the present and is known as the sage of the ages, still cannot hide his own bright light after all!
When Xu Xun returned to the Jade Emperor Temple, he learned that Zhu Houzhao had gone to the Dengfeng Platform. He had to hurry in along the road. This is not a place that ordinary people can come to, but the Jade Emperor Temple was rebuilt during the Chenghua period and was built by imperial decree.
In the temple, the monk officials received the salary from the Senglu Division. Zhu Houzhao's accompanying escort showed his identity badge and entered lightly and skillfully. Xu Xunzi was no exception. However, when he arrived at the enshrinement platform, he saw Zhu Houzhao alone.
Standing thoughtfully at the top, he said from below: "Wang Bo'an has gone down the mountain."
Zhu Houzhao turned around suddenly, and the afternoon sun shone on his face, showing a brilliant golden color. The little emperor squinted his eyes and said with his hands behind his back: "How is Mr. Dai Zong? Qilu is still young. Good fortune is beautiful, the penis is cut.
At dusk, there are layers of clouds in my chest, and birds returning from my canthus. I will be at the top of the mountain, and I can see all the small mountains. I used to read Du Zimei's poem "Looking at the Mountains", and I didn't feel much about it. Today, when I am immersed in the scene, I feel that I really have it in my heart.
It’s so majestic that you can’t feel it in the capital or the palace. Even if you don’t go to Zen, you can see such majestic rivers and mountains, and it’s a worthwhile trip!”
After saying this, Zhu Houzhao suddenly walked down from the enthronement stage, and said: "Xu Xun, you said you would accompany me to travel all over the great rivers and mountains, how many times can you count?"
Looking at Zhu Houzhao, whose face was full of excitement, Xu Xun naturally smiled and nodded: "Naturally, it will count! As long as the emperor lives a hundred years, this Mount Taishan is just the beginning."
ps: Five thousand words are sent here to welcome the God of Wealth tomorrow. By the way, I will post an epilogue and postscript...!!!