The saints of Shangqi went on an outing and went hunting, a hundred miles north of the outskirts of the imperial city.
Flags cover the sky, soldiers cover the sun.
Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses were arrayed outside the city, stretching from the sky to the ground. Looking from the hill, one could not tell how many there were.
In the past years when Da Qi was still alive, the emperor's hunting event would be held in a big way every spring. One of the reasons was to show off the great military power of Da Qi to other countries. In addition to the soldiers guarding the border, almost the entire country's troops and horses were required. Those who come here will spread out their hunting grounds, shocking other places. The second is to choose this time to promote good generals in the army. There were very few wars in the peaceful years, so it is only at this time of hunting that matters of appointment and dismissal can be brought to the table. Most of those who have neither the ability nor the military exploits usually have to do so at this time. Many people are panicking, fearing that they will be stripped of their official positions by the emperor. Fortunately, the Shangqi Dynasty has been at peace for many years. If it is not for violating the law and disobeying the saints, even if there are sporadic omissions or minor mistakes in the army, it will not matter at all. It will hurt the general body, so I have been hunting for many years, and my official salary has not changed much.
However, this outing and hunting trip was chosen in late spring, which was actually out of Sage Qi's selfish motives.
Over the past few years, the world seems to have finally gotten used to a peaceful life. The covenant that protected the peace of the world has been shaken by the wind and rain, and it has begun to show its precarious posture. There are monsters in the northern smoke and swamps. Fortunately, there is an emperor who voluntarily abandoned his uncle. Qing Pingjun, who is the identity of the king, led his people to resist the obstruction. In the past few years, monsters broke through the borders and fled to the borders of various countries to hurt people. However, in the past year, the monster seems to have settled down. At least Shangqihuangcheng has never received any emergency news from Beiyanze, which makes people breathe a sigh of relief. The territory of Shang Qi is not inferior to that of other countries. Spring floods or droughts have always occurred in various places.
In addition to appointing virtuous people, they also need to be worried about poverty all the time. Furthermore, the wars and wars in the Yuan Dynasty soon made many officials in the Qi Dynasty uneasy. They only appeared to be concerned about the country and the people, but in fact they contained empty advice. The emperor of Qi Dynasty had personally reviewed countless documents, not to mention Xun Wenqu and Xun Yuantuo, who were newly recruited into the palace. They had long been overwhelmed by the troubles, but there were no good strategies to make everyone feel at ease.
Therefore, the outing and hunting event was first delayed for half a month, and then for a month. Until late spring approached, the court was already so busy that the eyes were dim, and the important ministers who could take a nap during the bumpy road in the horse-drawn sedan were the ones who would be enough. All the trivial matters accumulated over the past few months have been sorted out. It only took a few days to arrange the hunting matters. Everything was kept simple. The entire country's troops were not mobilized. They only mobilized most of the troops from recent places. For the time being, Get over this hunting situation. This move happened to be in line with the saint's thoughts. I saw that there were many old ministers in the court who should have returned to their old age. They were all exhausted. They took advantage of this hunting opportunity to rest for a while and look at the spring scenery, but they unintentionally planted willow trees. , a wonderful thing that kills three birds with one stone.
Even so, the number of soldiers and horses who came to hunt should not be underestimated. They were connected to the sky and the earth, and the military appearance was solemn, which made the saint happy. He hunted for five days to reward the three armies, and then he had some free time and went out for an outing with a few of his ministers.
However, this was a bitter experience for Mr. Xun. He spent several months in Xun Wenqu's mansion, working hard without complaining. He finally planned to take advantage of this good time for outings and hunting to be lazy and slippery, so that he could have a good night's sleep. However, he was led by the saint, regardless of Whichever of the ministers I traveled with, I wanted to bring Duke Xun
When Xun Wenqu was brought up by his son, Xun Wenqu was old and did not like to join in the fun on weekdays. Instead, he put this heavy burden on Mr. Xun's shoulders and went to rest in a secluded tent by himself. He was nowhere to be seen for a few days.
But even so, Xun Yuantuo also knew that this was a rare good thing, and at most it was just a bit of hard work. However, following the current saint and the famous ministers of the dynasty out and about, leaving it to others, would be a blessing that could not be imagined. . Before being promoted to a high official position, you must at least be supported by others. Whether it is in the court or in a state, you must always walk around to look familiar. This is an established rule. Taking over the old house of an ugly official , first entered the Prime Minister's Mansion, and then went on an outing with the Emperor. I am afraid that for many years, Xun Yuantuo's family was the only one, which shows how highly the Emperor values them today.
It seems that since Xun Yuantuo entered the imperial city, the emperor has never concealed his appreciation, and he does not care whether he will be riding a tiger and be unable to get off in the future by bringing the young Xun Yuantuo to the forefront.
There had been a spring rain yesterday, and there were only two days left for the outing. In the first few days, Mr. Xun had already followed the Sage of Qi to invite the important officials of the court to visit. It was only at the end that he had free time. There was an opportunity, but today the saint did not go to visit Xun Wenqu. Instead, he took Xun Yuantuo out alone, followed by soldiers, horses and military officials, but no civil servants.
"When I look at the outskirts of the imperial city, I realize that time is fleeting. Before he succeeded to the throne, You Xi came here to play, compete with several brothers, and talk loudly. But now, he is alone here. If there is no one with whom we have a close relationship, I will really feel sad for spring and autumn, lamenting the impermanence of the world."
The sage also feels tired and agrees with Xun
Yuan Tuo sat down together at the stone pavilion, and the officials on the left and right served futon tea and soup together with preserved fruits. He planned to serve them, but saw the saint waving his hands, so he bowed and retreated.
"My family lives in Qingchai, and I have been in the imperial city for a long time. I am afraid that if I go back to Qingchai now, the objects and furnishings from the past are also covered in dust. However, if I think about it more carefully, it seems that there was nothing good to display when I was a child. There are no people of my age to play with. I never learned how to be as cheerful as the children playing in the streets. I just stayed in the house every day and read and read books. As a result, I suffered from such a long-term illness. I often had symptoms of cough and asthma, which have not been cured for a long time." The monarch and his ministers got along well with each other. It is harmonious, and Xun Yuantuo has never been too strict about etiquette and thoughtfulness, which may seem to others to be out of bounds. However, he often behaves too politely, which will lead to all kinds of alienation. Therefore, when he speaks, he is very leisurely and indifferent. .
"Since we are in the human world, everyone can go well with everything, let alone a scholar." The sage smiled, took the tea soup from Xun Yuantuo's hands, and held it in his hands, "The literary style of Shang Qi was flourishing, and there were also many Jiazi who published it. There are countless great talents who are good at calligraphy and splendid articles, or weird talents who are hard to find rivals in poetry, but these people often live outside the court and travel among high-ranking officials to ask for money based on their reputation. Maybe they are the literary talents of Cui Wei, but not necessarily There are very few people who have the ability to ascend to the court, as for those who are both talented in writing and writing, as well as being an official and governing the world. Think about it, your energy and energy are just a fixed number in the future. Busy and busy with such chores, you won't have much energy to write poems. Yuan Tuo should have gained some understanding in recent months, is it easy to make a living in the prime minister's house?"
Mr. Xun did not expect that the saint in front of him could ask such a question. He touched his brows awkwardly and smiled in two ways.
The bitter look made the saint in plain yellow smile even more.
Before entering the Prime Minister's Office, I only knew the superficialities of being an official and a minister, talking loudly and visiting neighbors all day long. But after entering the Prime Minister's Office, I realized that nothing is easy in the world. Just staying up all night reviewing mountains of documents and volumes is not enough. Ordinary people can do it, but they need to put their priorities in a reasonable place and plan it step by step. This is really an extraordinary ability.
"That's why I have to think about this matter all the time. Is it to add another fire to Qi's literary world, or is it to use selfish motives to bring you, Xun Yuan Tuosheng, to the forefront of the storm? Be another Literary and Qugong. You must know that it is difficult to have both. It is even more difficult to have an official career, and it is even more difficult to live without an article. In the literary world, you can trust the reins and watch the flowers freely. This is a good thing that many people may not seek. Maybe one day my soul will be blessed, and I will be alone in the world, enough to leave my name in the annals of history. I will be free and easy in front of me, and I will leave a good name behind me. Compared with walking on thin ice in the court, and being trapped and calculating, it may not be the best choice."
In spring, the sun is warm, the clouds are light and the wind is gentle, and the monarch and his ministers are in friendship with each other. However, after these words came out, Xun Yuantuo rarely lost his cheerful expression.
"You are noble in front of others, but you suffer behind others." Sage Shangqi finally put away his admiration and said to the young man in front of him with a calm face, "In the past, I put you at the forefront of the storm to see if you have arrogance and discouragement. The other intentions are It cannot be said clearly, but since we have stood at such a high place, it is inevitable that we will be shattered into pieces when the clouds fall one day. But as monarchs and ministers, we should not be too close to each other. Even if we have the intention to protect each other, we may not be able to do it. The family is not limited to Xun
One family, not to mention the Xun family of Wenqu Gong, is different from the Xun family of Qingchai. "
"In the future, the world will probably have unrestful years. If there were many people who were reasonable and behaved in the peaceful years, then in the years of war and chaos, when everyone is in danger, there may not be people who will still abide by etiquette, justice, integrity, and not be reasonable with you. More and more barbaric people will rise up. As the saying goes, a gentleman will not erect dangerous walls or go to strangers. Few will have a stable official career without any sign of decadence. When the world is about to be in chaos, few will get a good ending from the king's plan. What's more, things will change with the situation, and the situation will change with the world. Yuan Tuo can decide by himself whether he wants to be a leisurely and free-spirited literary nobleman or an important minister who may not have anyone behind him."
Mr. Xun was silent for a moment, looking sideways at the outside of the pavilion, then back to his eyes, and gave a heavy salute.
"I once heard that the rise and fall of the world were the same as those of common men. Now that the world is prosperous, it is natural to want to be an official. However, in the time of war and war, everyone is willing to be wise and protect themselves. The literati have a strong bone and a straight neck. They have always been unyielding in their strengths. At this age when the world is in turmoil, it becomes easier to tell whether a person is a capable minister or a mediocre official. Master once taught that if everyone can do it, then it will be easy. After reading two volumes of sage books, , courage and ambition, there is still some left that can be used by saints.”
The young master has always been elegant, but his words did not have any sonorous meaning. They were spoken calmly and calmly, as if chatting with the elders in the family. His words were slow and his voice was soft, but it made people hold tea in front of them. The emperor, who was waiting for a reply, was speechless for a moment. After a while, he put down the tea cup that had spilled a lot of tea.
I still remember that when the Xun family, a young man from outside the master's family, explained the painting, he said:
How can such people give in to expand their territory out of their own worries?
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