Nowadays, the noble clan has become the largest interest group in the imperial court, secretly competing with the imperial power.
Now that he has been on the throne for three years, Li Shimin thought of countless ways to fight with wits and courage before he found a way to suppress them.
Zhongshu's disciples, Shangshu, continued to encourage innovation, and finally managed to get rid of the family's skin as the center of the imperial power.
But Li Shimin couldn't help it below.
These noble families, ranging from princes and nobles to petty officials and petty officials, could be said to have penetrated into every detail of the Tang Dynasty.
Even though Li Shimin is the king of a country, when facing these nobles, he has to make repeated assessments. Many things cannot be done forcefully and can only be solved slowly.
Nowadays, the gentry is recruiting more talents, and almost monopolizes the official career outside the court. The grand gathering of people attending the conference has further confirmed the prosperity of the gentry.
Nowadays, the Chang'an Students' Association is ostensibly a gathering of students from the Tang Dynasty, but it is nothing more than a recruitment ground for the gentry to recruit talents.
How could Li Shimin not send someone to check on the situation? Tang Jian, who is currently in the fourth grade, and He Chengqu and Lu Xingwen are naturally the most suitable people.
As for Wei Ting and Feng Li, it was just a coincidence.
With a few people walking together, the second level of the student union will begin.
On the bridge of Mujiang Terrace, it is a stand of its own.
Many students have already stood up and argued with each other.
But it happened that the surroundings were full of people, and everyone could see everything.
Others listened with great interest, but Tang Sufan listened with great enthusiasm.
This ancient gentry regarded themselves as scholars, and it reached its peak in the Tang Dynasty.
There are indeed people who are truly talented and knowledgeable.
But in Chang'an City, in the dark and dark court hall, there are more people who can only eat sweets.
Just look at the famous military generals in Chinese history. Most of them did not die at the hands of the enemy. In the end, they all died at the hands of the foolish kings and these treacherous civil servants.
What's more, when the noble clan is prosperous now?
The outwardly scholarly demeanor began to quote scriptures and talk about great principles, laws, etc., but it was just a matter of fighting for fame and fortune, and fighting with each other.
Hearing this, Tang Sufan exclaimed that he was bored~
At this time, an old man Yin Qie, who was dressed as a servant but actually had a somewhat arrogant look in his eyes, walked up to a few people.
"Sir, the head of my family would like to invite some of you to speak on the stage of Qujiang~"
Tang Jian and the others looked at each other and finally came.
Now that they are here, they can't hide from their eyes.
The so-called officialdom is nothing more than carrying people in sedan chairs. Now that Tang Jian and the others have arrived, even if they know that His Majesty asked them to come, the nobles will naturally show their respect.
Naturally, Tang Jian knew that he had no choice but to evade, so he turned around and wanted to explain something to Tang Sufan.
The old servant couldn't help but straighten up and glanced at Tang Sufan.
He said with some reluctance: "This young man, the head of my family also invites you to come over."
Immediately, the messenger who didn't know his deep feelings cursed in his heart.
A mere businessman, somehow clever enough to be granted the title of Marquis, actually wanted to invite him to Qujiangtai. I wonder what the head of the family thought?
In all these years of following his master's family, this was the first time he had sent a message to a merchant, and it was a bit embarrassing to say it out loud.
How could Tang Sufan not hear the inexplicable tone of the old man? His face was calm and calm, he looked into the distance and asked softly without looking back.
"I don't know, who is the head of your family?"
This time, the style is in full swing.
This also made the old servant who was showing off his behavior fall into the inferior position.
Immediately, the person who delivered the message felt angry, and with a somewhat gloomy expression, he slowly announced his name.
"My head is the direct head of the Zheng family, Mr. Zheng Yunhe."
Is the current head of the Zheng family afraid that he won’t be able to scare this little boy to death?
If the head of my family invites you, no one would be uninterested, right?
"Zheng Yunhe?"
Tang Sufan dug his ears out of boredom. He didn't know whether it was intentional or if his ears were really itchy.
Then he said softly: "I've never heard of it..."
The old servant immediately raised his eyebrows, and when he was about to speak, Tang Sufan directly interrupted him.
"Thank you, the head of the Zheng family, for me, but I have some inconvenience in my legs and feet today, so I won't go. Let's talk about it another day."
The messenger wanted to deny it, but after looking at Tang Jian and the others, he could only endure it.
Are you a young man?
Still having trouble with your legs and feet?
Why didn't you say you were about to be buried?
Feng Liweiting looked at each other and said nothing.
"Is this young man sure you don't want to go?"
Anyone with a discerning eye can hear the warning.
"If I don't go, why don't you drag me there?"
Tang Sufan rolled his eyes and smiled, then looked in another direction.
Just when the messenger was about to turn evil.
In the end, Tang Jian stood up and smoothed things over.
"That's all, I'll go talk to Mr. Zheng. You can lead the way first~"
Immediately, Tang Jian gave Tang Sufan instructions in a low voice.
Then he left with the messenger who looked at him with some evil eyes.
After a few people left, Tang Sufan frowned.
What Tang Jian said was -
People of the noble clan should not be offended easily.
But Tang Sufan knew that regardless of the noble family for the time being, the relationship between the Cui and Zheng families had already been forged.
…
Tang Jian was led by the messenger.
Heading straight to the Nagqu River Terrace, here, facing the Mujiang Terrace diagonally below, you can see the whole place clearly at a glance.
"Haha, these adults have taken the time to come here, how can you not let the servants report it?"
When Zheng Yunhe saw Tang Jian and others, he stood up in person and greeted them with smiles.
"Haha, how dare I trouble you, Mr. Zheng? Nowadays, the scholar's family gathering is very lively. We old men just came here to see the excitement."
This Zheng Yunhe was famous for his smiling face, Tang Jian replied calmly.
In fact, each of us is like a bright mirror in our hearts, just knowing each other tacitly.
At this time, the messenger just came forward and said as if he was making a confession.
"Master, the young man from the Tang family said that he has inconvenient legs and feet and is unwilling to come over."
Then Zheng Yunhe frowned obviously. How could a mere businessman be so arrogant?
He, Zheng Yunhe, invited him, but he was actually handicapped?
Do you dare to be more perfunctory with this reason?
No matter how deep the city is, Zheng Yunhe can't help but be angry for a moment.
"Master Zheng, my little friend is in poor health, but I know that he just knows that there are so many noble people here, and he feels scared."
Tang Jian's eyes didn't understand, and he smiled and said calmly.
Zheng Yunhe smiled as usual, but after one look at the messenger, the messenger went down obediently.
"Haha, it's okay. I just heard that the young master of Xiaoyaoxuan is very talented in poetry, so I just want to be shameless. However, it's inconvenient for this young man, so that's all.
"But Mr. Tang, if this servant is not sharp-eyed, wouldn't it be rude for me? Why don't we taste the tea ingredients I brought back from Qinzhou and watch today's meeting?"
"That would be disrespectful~"
Tang Jian and the other old men sat down together, talking about Chen Guzi in officialdom.
Among them, I also discovered that this old guy from the Cui family is actually here...
…
"Are you that Tang Sufan?"
After Tang Jian and others left.
Tang Sufan became a "lonely person", just when he wanted to get out of the crowd.
A young man with an unruly face and a Chinese shirt came over with several servants, and he immediately stepped forward and asked for his name.
The disdain on his face was not concealed at all, as if he had seen an annoying fly.
Tang Sufan raised his head slightly and raised the corner of his mouth.
Lively ~ here we come ~
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