Liu Chengfeng was teased by Zhu Youtang, and he couldn't help but blush because he was so cheeky. The female minister was bought by the prison chief. He must not be illiterate. Most of the books on the market are expensive, but only for women.
The books he read must be cheap. The guy must be thinking that since they are all books anyway, he is looking for cheap ones.
Liu Chengfeng smiled slightly and said: "Although it was written by a woman waiting in the boudoir, it also advocates loyalty, filial piety, propriety and righteousness, kings and ministers, husbands singing and wives following. Reading it can cultivate your body and mind."
Zhu Youtang was speechless. He originally wanted to make a joke, but then he immediately became serious and said: "You are right, this is a matter of great importance, but I got it wrong."
He glanced at Liu Chengfeng and said with a smile: "I have been tossing and turning these days, always thinking about something on my mind."
Liu Chengfeng asked: "What is on your mind, Your Majesty?"
Zhu Youtang sighed: "Do you think I am the emperor of Shengming?"
Liu Chengfeng was caught off guard by such a sentence, but thinking about it, the emperor was a bit pitiful. He had been working hard for so many years and was walking on thin ice, but he still felt unconfident in his heart. Perhaps because of this blow, Zhu Chengfeng was
Youtang is very big, and this is not just a matter of civil unrest. Although the scale is small, it has shaken Zhu Youtang's fragile confidence.
After thinking about his words, Liu Chengfeng immediately said: "Your Majesty, I also have something on my mind."
Zhu Youtang said: "You said?"
Liu Chengfeng asked: "Did Sage Kong make any mistakes?"
Zhu Youtang was stunned. This sentence was a bit treacherous. What the saint said has been passed down through the ages. How can it be wrong?
Liu Chengfeng smiled slightly and said: ""Historical Records, Confucius' Family" said: Duke Ling and his wife were in the same carriage, and the eunuch Yongqu took the ride and went out, making Confucius ride second and pass by in a showy way. Your Majesty, think about it,
Even saints make mistakes."
Zhu Youtang couldn't help but chew on this sentence. The meaning in the historical records is that Wei Linggong and his wife were sitting in the same carriage, and Confucius was sitting next to him. This time, the guard was originally riding, but Confucius was sitting in the guard's seat.
In terms of position, this approach can be said to be completely contrary to Confucius's theory of monarch, minister, father and son. Confucius advocated etiquette. The so-called etiquette means that individuals abide by their own rules. According to the rules of Zhou Rites, Confucius, as a guest, should not accompany
Sitting on the second bus. But Confucius not only sat on it, but also showed off. This is a big mistake.
Zhu Youtang has always respected Confucianism, but he was speechless by Liu Chengfeng's words. He wanted to argue, but he didn't know how to say it.
Liu Chengfeng said with a smile: "Sage Confucius made a mistake, and the last member of the Confucius family said: If you are ugly, go and defend it. This means that the saint suddenly woke up and quickly understood his mistake, so he was deeply disgusted.
, leave the Kingdom of Wei, and never deal with Duke Ling of Wei again. The saint is not incapable of making mistakes, but he can wake up in time and correct them, so there is a saying that knowing his mistakes can make a lot of improvements. Your Majesty is not without mistakes, but he can always make mistakes.
Reflect and correct them. Confucius knew his mistakes and could correct them and became a saint. His Majesty knew his mistakes and could correct them. But what's wrong with the word "sage"? Just now, your majesty asked the students whether they were saints to the emperor of tomorrow. Wei Chen thought..." Liu Chengfeng talked about it.
He finally looked at Zhu Youtang and said sincerely: "Your Majesty is the Holy Son of Heaven. He never hides his flaws. He has done a hundred good deeds and made one mistake, but it is still enough to become a saint."
After hearing Liu Chengfeng's words, Zhu Youtang suddenly felt enlightened and couldn't help but smile and said: "Everyone says that Mr.
: "But you said I made a mistake, so I have to ask, where was my mistake?"
Liu Chengfeng's heart skipped a beat. Although Zhu Youtang didn't speak directly about the civil uprising, his question was extremely dangerous. And if he knew his mistake and could correct it, if the emperor thought it was the Jin Yiwei under his rule who was teasing a good family.
Women were the first to trigger a civil uprising, and if they tried to suppress it, then if they had to correct it, they would be in trouble for everyone in the Imperial Guard, and even themselves would probably lose their lives.
Liu Chengfeng thought for a while and said seriously: "I believe that your Majesty's fault is due to improper governance."
"Oh? Improper governance?" The only person who dared to speak like this in front of Zhu Youtang, apart from a few bold officials, was Liu Chengfeng. Zhu Youtang looked at Liu Chengfeng and felt that this guy was really courageous.
Liu Chengfeng said: "That's right, just like Yingchunfang, there are rumors among the people that Yingchunfang has three harms, one: Taoist sects, the other is profiteers, and the third: scoundrels in the market. These three things, the humble ministers only heard about them at first, but after that
The Beizhen Prefecture Division allocated Yingchunfang to the jurisdiction of Wei Chen's 100 households. Only then did Wei Chen realize that all of these three evils were thieves who brutally harmed the people. Your Majesty, the wharf of Yingchunfang connects Tongzhou, Tianjin, and Suzhou.
The waterways of Hangzhou are constantly visited by merchants every day. However, when the merchants arrive at the dock, some gangsters come forward to ask for money for safety, and others ask for money for incense. If their appetites cannot be satisfied, they dare to kill people in the street and harm others.
life……"
After a pause, Liu Chengfeng continued: "Your Majesty, let me ask, if no one punishes such thieves who harm the people, isn't this improper governance? After the minister arrived at Yingchunfang, there happened to be a merchant who refused to pay.
He was beaten to death for giving money for incense. The victim's cries shook the sky but no one paid attention. The servant of Shuntian Mansion Yamen turned out to be blind and deaf. The imperial guards were the emperor's personal soldiers. As the emperor's eyes and ears, how could they just sit back and watch? So he was severely punished.
The murderer also ordered people to block the river embankment to prevent..."
Liu Chengfeng was calm and told all the causes and consequences of the matter.
Zhu Youtang frowned when he heard this, and couldn't help but said: "Do you really mean what you said?"
Liu Chengfeng said: "Seriously."
"Is there any irrefutable proof?"
Ironclad proof... Liu Chengfeng thought for a moment and said, "Not yet."
Zhu Youtang couldn't help but glared at him and said: "If this is really the case, you are excusable this time, but let Wang Shu investigate this matter."
Liu Chengfeng smiled slightly and stopped at that. He did have some evidence, but it was just not conclusive enough. He would wait until the trial.
As for the presiding judge Wang Shu, Liu Chengfeng is most worried now. This minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was tricked by him once. The prince asked him for an article. Wang Shu must have guessed this with his cleverness.
The mastermind behind the scenes is myself. Will this person be biased against me?
Zhu Youtang had already stood up, put his hands behind his back, saw the big skylight, and said: "Are you used to living here? If you are not used to it, I will ask someone to change you to a larger cell. Since you follow my example,
You can be considered my disciple, so you should take proper care of her."
Zhu Youtang said again: "But I have spoken before, and I will never protect you. This matter is really too big, and I can only handle it impartially. I have my own fair judgment on the right and wrong."
Liu Chengfeng said: "Wei Chen understands your Majesty's intentions. Wei Chen is not afraid of going through trial. As for living here, I am quite used to it, so Your Majesty has nothing to worry about."
"Yeah." Zhu Youtang was quite satisfied with Liu Chengfeng's answer, and then he laughed and said: "I didn't feel sleepy when I came here, but now, I am a little sleepy. What you just said is a saint's mistake.
The principle of reform is to my liking, well, I'm leaving, so you can take care of yourself."
After that, Zhu Youtang walked out of the cell with his hands behind his back, and Liu Chengfeng went out to see him off. The court officials and jailers standing half the yard outside lowered their heads, watching the prisoner see off Zhu You in a grand manner.
After Zang went out and reached the middle gate of Dali Temple, Liu Chengfeng watched Zhu Youtang's carriage leave before looking back.
The cell leader Deng Long lowered his head and looked at him secretly, and said cautiously: "Mr. Liu, should we go back to the cell?"
Liu Chengfeng scolded him: "Of course I want to go back. I am a prisoner and a sinner. Where should I go if I don't go to the cell? Really, you are asking me this."
Deng Long had nothing to say, but he was thinking in his heart, you are my uncle now. I, Deng Long, have been unlucky for eight lifetimes to meet such an imperial convict like you, a good official, to help you.
When Liu Chengfeng returned to the cell, a court official came in and greeted him with a smile, Mr. Liu, and then said: "Just now, His Majesty said that this place is too dirty and messy, and it should be repaired anyway, Mr. Liu,
I am afraid that you will feel aggrieved, so tonight I will go to the wing of the main hall of Dali Temple to rest for a while. The master of the temple has already ordered people to hire craftsmen to repair this place. Mr. Deng Laotou, are you still stunned?
What are you doing? Help Young Master Liu carry pens, ink, paper and inkstones."
Liu Chengfeng said: "Everyone is too polite. Mr. Liu is ashamed."
"Don't be ashamed, don't be ashamed." Deng Long said quickly: "It is what we should do to treat the prisoners kindly. Should we let Master Liu live in this mess just because he made some minor mistakes? This is
What's the point? Mr. Deng is an official with an official salary, and it is Mr. Deng's duty to serve him carefully."
It turns out that being a prisoner has such good treatment! Liu Chengfeng felt happy and couldn't help but said: "Deng, the cell leader, said this, which makes me feel much better."
Liu Chengfeng put away his ashamed look and walked out of the cell in a hurry. When he saw the sun outside, he felt it was a bit dazzling. Deng Long stood beside him with a bow and said with a smile: "Do you have any other orders, Master?"
"
Liu Chengfeng thought for a while and said, "My waist hurts a little, maybe it was stung by the bamboo couch. Does your Dali Temple provide massage services?"
Deng Long gritted his teeth and said, "Yes."
Liu Chengfeng said: "But I don't like men."
Deng Long said in his heart, in fact, I don't like men either. It seems that Liu and I have something in common. He chuckled and said cheerfully: "This is easy to say. There are many servant girls on the street.
, I’ll go and invite you, little man.”
"Isn't it very expensive?" Liu Chengfeng frowned.
Deng Long said sternly: "It's only a few dollars. Young Master's words are serious."
Liu Chengfeng couldn't help but sigh: "You can't find a cell leader like Brother Deng even with a lantern. Next time if I am still an imperial prisoner, I will appoint you as cell leader Deng to guard you."
Deng Long's smile was even bitter than bitter gourd, and he had to say: "Thank you, Master, for looking up to me..."