"I don't know about this, I'm just a messenger."
Facing the crowds who came to visit, Dongfang Shuo always said this with a smile.
Everyone knew that Dongfang Shuo was responsible for the affairs of Baijia Forum. They also thought that this man was usually eloquent and humorous, so they wanted to get the inside story out of him.
Unfortunately, what was unexpected was that Dongfang Shuo's mouth was surprisingly strict, and he didn't reveal much at all.
No matter who asked, the answer was 'I don't know'.
Even when the recently popular Wei Qing came to visit, Dongfang Shuo only said this.
After these days of adaptation, Wei Qing has gradually become accustomed to the change in status from slave to marquis.
Racing around the princess every day gave him great confidence and spirit.
After all, even the princess can do anything, right? Naturally, her mood is getting better.
Seeing that Dongfang Shuo didn't tell the truth, Wei Qing was also a little angry, "I asked you, but you didn't tell me?"
"Forgive me, Marquis Changping."
Dongfang Shuo bowed his hands and said, "It's not that I don't want to say anything, it's that I really don't know what to say."
"So brave." At this time, Wei Qing was young and energetic, suddenly jumping from a slave to a high position as a marquis. He had not experienced decades of life and was still a young man with enough anger. He was far from the approachable elder in history. General Sima.
Wei Qing stood up directly and was about to get angry when he heard a familiar voice coming from outside the room.
"You're not shy, either."
Li Yunze stepped inside and glared at Wei Qing displeasedly, "Does that young man with bright eyes outside Pingyang City want to transform into a dragon now?"
These words were not taken lightly. Wei Qing, who was full of shame, leaned over and saluted, "I am guilty."
"Get up and talk."
Li Yunze walked up to the top and sat down, calling Wei Qing, Dongfang Shuo and others to sit down.
"Which company are you helping to find out the information?"
Wei Qing didn't dare to hesitate and responded hurriedly, "It's Huang's hometown."
Huang-Lao's technique was mainly popular among high-level people during the Han Dynasty. Although it lacked foundation among the people, it had a great influence among high-level people.
For example, Yuan An, who was killed by assassins sent by Liang Wang Liu Wu before, is a representative figure of the Huang Lao Sect.
He had an excellent relationship with the emperor and was also a good friend of Empress Dowager Dou. He often went to the palace to give lectures to Empress Dowager Dou.
This influence was passed down and naturally affected Princess Pingyang.
Although she is not as power-hungry as Princess Guantao, she wishes she could become a female emperor and control the world. But since she is the princess of a big man, she naturally has some thoughts in this regard.
It was through Princess Pingyang that Huang Laopai influenced Wei Qing to come forward and ask Dongfang Shuo for details. Fortunately, he became famous at the Baijia Forum.
Wei Qing couldn't stand Princess Pingyang's intrusion, so he had to come over to show off his face.
Unexpectedly, the emperor came in person and said harsh words!
At this moment, Wei Qing felt really regretful. If he had known this, he should not have agreed to this when Princess Pingyang was using her words.
"Yellow old school."
Li Yunze shook his head, "Isn't it just the prototype of capital? The times are not suitable for us. If we continue to let it go, it will be time to create a powerful family."
Economically speaking, Huang Lao's non-intervention is the germination of capital.
From other aspects, such non-intervention is tantamount to indulging the growth of local power.
The end of the growth of local power is naturally the powerful and powerful.
As for the harm caused by powerful people and powerful families, no one knows it better than Li Yunze.
There are many people who would sell out the whole world for the benefit of one family.
There are many people who take the lead in kneeling down to persuade people to enter the country, who change their names and surnames to join a foreign race, and who lure bandits into the country to protect their own interests.
"The days of the Huang Lao Sect are over." Li Yunze gave the Huang Lao Sect a diagnosis without hesitation. "In an era of low productivity, only by concentrating our efforts can we accomplish great things. The result of letting things go will only be the complete disintegration of eccentricity."
"You don't have to intercede for the Huang Lao faction. When you go back, tell them directly that it's time to withdraw from the stage of history."
Although he didn't understand many words, it didn't prevent Wei Qing from understanding Li Yunze's decision.
Needless to say, we know that the Huang Lao Sect is going to be completely defeated this time.
"Here~~~"
Li Yunze said nothing more to Wei Qing, and turned to look at the slightly chubby Dongfang Shuo, "What are your plans for the mixed family?"
Dongfang Shuo was stunned for a moment, then saluted with a smile and said, "Of course I only obey His Majesty's orders. Whatever His Majesty wants the Zajia family to do, then the Zajia family will naturally do so."
What does it mean to be awake in the world? This is it.
Dongfang Shuo had been with Li Yunze for a long time, and he had already concluded that what the emperor wanted was not to dominate any particular family or sect, but to develop all the sects.
Therefore, when there seemed to be a good opportunity to recommend Zajia, he gave up without hesitation.
Li Yunze raised his finger and pointed at Dongfang Shuo, smiled and didn't say anything nonsense, but gestured to him, "There are guests coming to the door. As the host, why don't you serve wine and meat?"
"Come here." Dongfang Shuo smiled honestly, "Although there isn't a lot of food and wine in the house, I will definitely take care of enough!"
Dongfang Shuo was just an official. Although he was valued by Li Yunze, his salary was only 600 shi.
With this kind of salary in the expensive city of Chang'an, it can definitely be considered a difficult life for people.
It's just that after he passed the imperial examination twice in high school, he declined the marriage offers from the royal family and nobles, and instead married the daughter of a wealthy family in Balingyi.
In this regard, it is similar to Zhufuyan.
They all have the same idea, they want to be a lonely minister.
Because they can all see that the new emperor of the Han Dynasty is very dissatisfied with the intricate forces.
If you get married to the royal family and nobles at this time, although you can get a lot of dowry, it will mean that you have no future with the emperor.
If you are short of money, just marry the daughter of a wealthy businessman.
In the mausoleum outside Chang'an City, the most indispensable thing is wealthy families from all over the country.
Wine and meat were served, and the cups were changed to eat and drink.
Feeling that the atmosphere was in place, Dongfang Shuo whispered, "Your Majesty, there are some outstanding performers from Zhao in the palace. I don't know your Majesty."
The so-called admirer is the dancing girl.
As for Zhao Di, the beauties from Zhao Di here in the Han Dynasty have always been famous for their various charms.
Li Yunze simply waved his hand and looked at Dongfang Shuo with a hint of contempt.
How could I, a gentleman like myself, be able to withstand such a test like this!
Wei Qing and Dongfang Shuo both admired Li Yunze.
The emperor who does not indulge in wine and sex must be a wise king who can accomplish great things.
Li Yunze looked at Dongfang Shuo and said, "When the Baijia Forum begins, you Zajia will come first for the first round."
The so-called miscellaneous schools include Confucianism and Mohism, and He Ming Fa is a collection of the strengths of each school and a comprehensive integration.
Of course, it sounds very noble, but in fact, because you have learned too much, you are too arrogant but not good.
There is no doubt that Zajia is one of the hundreds of schools of thought, a school of thought and doctrine.
In this era, the Miscellaneous Family is one of the nine schools of thought that can be compared with Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, Mingmo, and Yin and Yang.
It was rumored in later generations that the Zajia family was the originator of cross talk sketches, folk arts and acrobatics. This is just spreading rumors.
The source of those things is actually a mixture of traveling thieves, writers, musicians, craftsmen who innovate tools, etc.
After concentrating exclusively on Confucianism, many schools began to use their own schools' abilities to find ways to make money in order to survive. This was the source of martial arts, horse racing, cross talk, and so on.
The most famous representative figure of the Zajia family in history is naturally Lu Buwei, who made rare and valuable things.
Lu's Spring and Autumn Period is different from Spring and Autumn Period, which is the representative work of the Za family.
Li Yunze chose the Zajia family to start the show, naturally because they were compatible and knew a little bit about everything.
It's a warm-up.
Dongfang Shuo was overjoyed. It was his miscellaneous family who showed up first. This was really honorable.
He hurriedly saluted, his gratitude beyond words.
Li Yunze gave a few instructions, to the effect that he should be prepared and not lose the face of his school when the time comes.
Dongfang Shuo naturally slapped his chest loudly and swore on the spot that nothing would go wrong.
This is a great opportunity to bring glory to one's own school. Who dares not be prepared?
If you really lose your face, you will lose the reputation that the sages of the past generations have worked hard to accumulate.
Li Yunze didn't say anything more to Dongfang Shuo, but turned to look at Wei Qing, "Master, where are you, why didn't you come to report the progress?"
"His Majesty."
Wei Qing saluted and responded, "My father-in-law has been at the construction site all day. It may have been an unintentional mistake due to his busy schedule."
"There is no need to explain for him." Li Yunze waved his hand, "I am not a narrow-minded person. As long as the city can be built smoothly, this is not a big deal."
Zhu Fuyan, who had not shown up for some time, was given an important task by Li Yunze to busy himself with, that is, to build a new city.
The new city is located not far to the southeast of Chang'an City. Yes, it is the historical Daxing City, which was Chang'an City during the Sui and Tang Dynasties.
The Chang'an City of the Han Dynasty was actually a palace city, which mainly provided the residence and life of the emperor and nobles.
Real people basically live in many market towns near tombs, that is, satellite cities.
Li Yunze didn't like this method, so he wanted to build a new city.
Building a new city has always been a big project, requiring hundreds of thousands of corvees to work day and night for many years.
But Li Yunze's choice was different.
He also collected corvees, but paid wages and provided food, clothing, accommodation and other conditions.
Normal corvee workers were not paid, and even the working men had to provide for their own food, clothing, housing, and transportation.
For the common people, this is of course a devastating blow.
It’s no wonder that in all dynasties, once major construction was started, it would be regarded as an act of subjugation that would waste people and money.
In addition, the biggest feature of this new city is that it has no city walls!
A city without walls was unimaginable in this era, and many people opposed it.
But Li Yunze's response was very simple.
"If the enemy can attack the city, it doesn't matter whether it has a city wall or not. Only by using the people's hearts as a city wall can we gain a foundation that will last for a hundred generations."
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