What he just said made Xu Jingzong feel very comfortable, of course. Thinking about how hard it was back then in the Ministry of Rites, he had to do everything by himself.
Fortunately, the current Ministry of Rites has been handed over to Zhang Daan, and as a result, many people in the Ministry of Rites have been reduced.
Most of the people who were dismissed went to Chongdefang or Lishan.
When he was dismissed, he was given a lot of money, all of which came from Lishan.
Now that he has been promoted to the position of Vice Minister of Zhongshu Province, Xu Jingzong feels that the burden on him is much lighter, and the stone that has been hanging on his heart since then has also fallen.
There is an additional child in the family, and Xu Jingzong often goes to Hongwen Hall to pick him up and take him to dinner.
I remembered the words of the county prince’s warning, even if you resort to any means, you must pay attention to what can be done and what cannot be done.
Now looking at Di Renjie, the little fat man, Xu Jingzong felt that his heart was being washed again and again.
In the winter of the fourteenth year of Zhenguan, two Taoist priests walked out of Zhuque Gate.
Their steps were firm and they walked out of Chunming Gate step by step.
There are rumors in the palace that after meeting with His Majesty, Daochang Yuan and Daochang Li talked a lot and presented the results of this time.
There is no way of knowing what was offered.
On the streets of Chang'an City, a group of young people who graduated from Lishan were very popular as soon as they entered the city.
Without it, it’s because Lishan’s skills are easy to use and advanced.
Songtsen Gampo stood in front of this man. There were several things placed in front of him, which he set up a stall to sell.
"This is Zhenguan ruler, this is Zhenguan melon."
Songtsan Gambo knelt down and looked at a ruler and half a shriveled pumpkin on the stall. This pumpkin was definitely inedible if it was shriveled.
He asked: "You have just returned from Lishan to study art, and you are going to sell these two good things in your hands? Do you know that the Lishan Ruler is worth five hundred yuan in the market?"
The man whispered: "May I ask, do you want to buy it?"
Songtsen Gampo hesitated for a moment, then took out a piece of silver cake and handed it over. He planned to buy the Zhenguan Ruler and send it to Tibet.
Rumor has it that with this ruler, the casting process can be greatly improved.
Although I don’t know if it is really so magical, as for how to use it, it involves Songtsen Gampo’s knowledge blind spot.
It would be great if Tubo had decent craftsmen, so they wouldn't need to think about building walls with cow dung all day long.
When he looked back, the ruler seller had already gone away.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Songtsen Gampo carefully put away the ruler.
The man who sells rulers is called Wei Zhe. His ancestors were originally a wealthy family in the North. However, after his family declined, he went to Longyou in the west and became a wealthy family in Longyou. In his father's generation, he could only live in the Longyou family. join the army.
Because the imperial examination was implemented in the imperial court, Wei Zhe could not enter the official position with his family background, so he had to bite the bullet and take the imperial examination.
Wei Zhe came to a city and met Zhang Jianzhi, who was also from a prominent family in the former Sui Dynasty.
The two young men had a similar odor, so Wei Zhe came here to have a drink after selling his ruler and pumpkin money.
Zhang Jianzhi said: "I wanted to introduce Renjie to you, but he loves reading history books. By the way... what are you doing in Lishan Mountain?"
Wei Zhe lamented: "Of course I went to Lishan to pay homage to the immortal, and then I entered the Technical Institute of Lishan. I stayed there for more than half a year, but I still haven't seen the immortal."
Zhang Jianzhi said lightly: "Di Renjie has met."
"really?"
"Yes." Zhang Jianzhi looked at him with a faint look, "Students from Lishan Technical Academy are not allowed to become officials."
"So a certain person sold the ruler and pumpkin, and has nothing to do with Lishan anymore."
Zhang Jianzhi said suspiciously: "Don't you want to become a disciple of an immortal and rely on his recommendation to become an official?"
Before Wei Zhe could explain, Zhang Jianzhi shouted angrily: "You are such a talented person in Longyou, but you want to wait for a side sect. You can't become a talented person like this. You can't be as outstanding as a certain family."
Wei Zhe whispered: "Actually, when I come to Chang'an, I also want to see Duke Zhao."
"Zhao Guogong?"
"Yes." Wei Zhe's expression finally returned to normal, and he became a little more serious. "Since Tian Khan came to the throne, he has repeatedly reduced the number of soldiers in Longyou, and also reduced the land of many powerful families."
The more Wei Zhe talked about it, the more frustrated he became, "A certain family in Longyou has become the most withered, so I asked you to come down to Chang'an and ask Duke Zhao what he meant."
Zhang Jian looked him up and down. This man was wearing coarse linen clothes and his clothes were patched. He obviously lived in poverty and did not look like a high-ranking boy.
Regardless of the situation in Longyou, he only heard the words "Meet Zhao Guogong", poured the wine into the bowl, and whispered: "Can you introduce me to Zhao Guogong? Even if you can't introduce him to the official position, it would be best to hear more about the imperial examination strategy." OK."
Wei Zhe said angrily: "Okay! You are a bastard too."
After having a drink with Zhang Jianzhi, Wei Zhe took Zhang Jianzhi to see Duke Zhao on the next day.
The two of them lingered in front of the door for a long time, and finally saw Duke Zhao Guo, who had just left the court.
While Changsun Wuji was listening to the words of the attendants around him, his eyes met the two boys standing outside the door.
Of course, there is no need to mention Zhang Jianzhi. He wandered into Chang'an City and played with a group of powerful disciples.
Looking at the other one, Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice: "He's from Longyou?"
"Back to Zhao Guogong, my son Wei Zhe came from Longyou to join the army, and my father joined the army from Longyou..."
"Okay, I know who you are." Changsun Wuji walked into the house with a sullen face.
The two boys first tried to test it out, but then they emboldened themselves to follow after seeing that there was no resistance.
The Sui and Yang Dynasties originated from the Longyou clan, and the Li and Tang Dynasties also originated from the Longyou clan.
As early as the pre-Sui Dynasty, the Sui Emperor was well aware of the dangers of powerful families, and later introduced the imperial examination system to recruit useful people from all over the world for his own use, hoping to check and balance the powerful families.
As a result, the Longyou clan has remained until now. Although it is not as good as it was back then, their reputation is still there.
Remembering the old feelings that led to the initial rebellion, Li Yuan would give them some comfort and benefits.
But after Li Shimin ascended the throne, it was a different situation. Now His Majesty is holding the neck of the family, waiting for the day when they die.
Wei Zhe was originally a young man in his early twenties. He took out his own cloth and seal, "I don't want to say too much. This is a family letter from each family. I ask Duke Zhao to read it."
Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said, "I understand, please step back."
The tone was as gentle as possible, not wanting the boy to see his impatience.
You still have to be careful when dealing with Longyou's gang.
After all, we still have old feelings, and Your Majesty doesn’t think it’s time to fall out.
Outside Zhao Guogong's house, Zhang Jianzhi looked at him and said, "It turns out he is here to deliver a message."
Wei Zhe said sadly: "What do you think, brother Cambodia?"
"Are all the disciples of the Longyou clan like you?"
"Hehehe, those guys might as well be down there, stupid as pigs."
Zhang Jianzhi lamented: "The clan of Longyou is finished."
After thinking about it again, it was wrong, so Zhang Jianzhi asked: "What did you study at Lishan?"
"artisan."
"I remember that students who have completed their studies at Lishan will be given rulers. Those rulers are very delicate."
"..."
"Hey, where's your ruler?"
Wei Zhe replied: "Of course I sold it, otherwise I would be starving in Chang'an on the day of the imperial examination next year."
"You...you actually..."
"how?"
Zhang Jianzhi stomped his feet in regret, patted his thigh and cried out: "Stupid! It's so stupid. There are descendants like this. The Longyou family is finished, finished."
In front of Lishan Village, the railway has finally been built for three miles.
Zhang Yang was walking Xiong Da and looked at the King of Hejian not far away. He was walking a group of dogs.
Even Xiong Da cast a look of disdain.
Zhang Yang handed the two apples to Wang Gonggong, "These are the last two apples in our Lishan Mountain."
Apples are small, like eggs.
And it tastes very raw and unpalatable.
The prince took it with a smile and explained: "Your Majesty, if you want to taste the fairy fruit from Lishan Mountain, I will send it to you right away."
After accepting the apple, the old man continued: "Your Majesty also said that after this year, the old slave will come to Lishan to take care of the Supreme Emperor."
Zhang Yang smiled happily, "You don't want to guard Zhaoling when you are old."
The prince bowed and saluted, without answering or saying a word, and left with the apple.
As the emperor's eunuch, it was the greatest honor in his life to be able to guard Zhaoling.
This is also the most noble ideal of a eunuch.
Thinking idealistically, is this ideal really noble?
Li Tai ran over quickly, "Brother-in-law, two Taoist priests are here."
Zhang Yang sat down on the stone steps in front of the village. This bear always liked to lie down on him, with its two strong paws on its shoulders.
Zhang Yang almost couldn't sit still when all the weight of the bear was on him.
The bear in winter is like a child, very clingy and lazy.
"Xiong Da!" Xiao Qingqing shouted in the distance.
The bear didn't go over either and was still lying down.
Not far away, Li Yue, Princess Wei, and Hong Fu Nu were talking, laughing constantly during the conversation, mostly talking about interesting things.
It wasn't until Xiao Qingqing walked over quickly, holding the bear's big ears, that he pulled the big animal away.
Zhang Yang thought in his mind that last night when his mother took the baby's ear and put it on, this girl probably learned the lesson.
While he was thinking about it, the two Taoist priests had already walked up to him.
Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said, "I have met two Taoist priests."
Yuan Tiangang stroked his beard and said, "Tell me what gravity is."
"Gravity." Zhang Yang smiled: "Gravity is gravity. All objects on this land are affected by gravity. It is everywhere, whether it is under our feet or in the sky."
As he spoke, he looked at the sky and said loudly: "Even the stars in the sky cannot escape the effect of gravity."
Yuan Tiangang looked at Li Tai.
Li Tai coldly snorted, his expression seemed to say, how could I understand such profound words.
Yuan Tiangang said again: "Apple? Smashed on the head?"
Zhang Yang smiled and said: "Actually, I enlightened to Taoist Master Yuan in a dream, and that's why there is such a rumor."
"Did you also realize this gravity in your dream?"
"I was sitting with Taoist Yuan discussing Taoism in a dream, and naturally I also understood it in a dream."
"Well, no wonder I haven't been able to sleep well lately."
Very good, there is another legend in Chang'an City. Li Tai wanted to laugh but couldn't. This legend is probably about the fact that the Marquis of Lishan County and Taoist Yuan did not meet each other.
But we can meet each other in dreams, sit and talk about Tao in dreams, and thus understand the truth of heaven and earth.
Seeing the expression on Taoist Priest Yuan's face, Li Tai sighed solemnly, how many people in the ignorant world would believe this rumor.
Zhang Yang invited the two Taoist priests to enter Lishan Village.
The village was peaceful. Zhang Yang, as a guide, was talking: "Look at the water and the mountains, how wonderful they are. Daoist Li can go to the academy to teach mathematics, and Daoist Yuan can retire here and play with the dogs and catch fish with the prince of Hejian County. Happy, happy..."
In his boast, Zhang Yang described this place as a retirement resort.
This is a perfect place for retirement. First of all, Lishan Mountain is located to the east of Chang'an City. The geographical location is very good. The sun shines on Lishan Mountain first and then on Chang'an City. Moreover, the wind and sand from the northwest will not blow here now. .
Houses were arranged for Daoist Yuan and Daoist Li.
Zhang Yang asked: "I heard that after this retreat, Daoist Yuan and Daoist Li gained a lot and even donated something to His Majesty?"
Yuan Tiangang stroked his beard and nodded, "If you have too many insights in this life, you may die unexpectedly one day."
"You're so cute when you talk so much."
Zhang Yang said jokingly.
Yuan Tiangang added: "And that day is not far away."
"You are so funny."
The old Taoist priest looked at Xiao Qingqing, who was playing with a group of girls of the same age. Xiong Da was still asleep on the ground, letting the group of female dolls spread flowers and grass on him.
"The old Taoist wants to accept your daughter as a disciple, but she has been reluctant."
Zhang Yang put his hands in his hands and explained: "She has many teachers, and her daily class schedule is very tight. She has only been given free time to play around recently. If Daochang Yuan wants to be her teacher, she must agree to it."
Yuan Tiangang sighed: "If you spoil your daughter like this, you will spoil her."
"Actually, her burden is already very heavy, and she may not be able to learn too much. Now she has to learn arithmetic, literacy, calligraphy, and occasionally physical education classes. She also has to learn martial arts from Hongfu Nu, and Li Jing's master Generals learn the art of war.”
Li Tai added: "I still want to learn physics from this king."
"Well, you are also a strict father. When I was as old as she was... I couldn't even eat at that time."
After that, he pondered for a moment, and then looking at Zhang Yang's expression, he said sympathetically: "It seems that you have a lot to learn when you were a child. You are like this, and so is your daughter. Lishan will prosper."
Zhang Yang had an expressionless face and said to himself that he had been studying as soon as he got up when he was a child, from the first nine years to the college entrance examination.
"As a father, I still envy my daughter. I have been studying hard since I was a child. My family is poor and I dare not slack off."
Li Tai pricked up his ears and listened carefully. The past of his brother-in-law has always been a mystery. His father has not yet found the old man from Qinling.
And who is my brother-in-law’s mentor? Where are my brother-in-law's fellow disciples?
So what kind of people are there who can really go to heaven and earth after looking for them but not finding them?
Zhang Yang asked in a low voice: "Dare to ask Taoist Yuan, this retreat will definitely lead to enlightenment. Has your majesty asked about the fate of the Tang Dynasty?"
"I have never asked. Your Majesty is a wise king and a Khan respected by thousands of people. There is no need to ask these questions, and I will not ask."
Zhang Yang wanted to know where the legendary chart that calculates future fortunes and the present is. Is there really such a chart?
Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang are always talking about it. As long as they don't say it, and His Majesty doesn't say it, Tuibei Tu will remain a mystery in history.
