The next day, in the Xichi courtyard. "Mr. Li Nu, what's going on here?" The girl pointed to a book from another world and turned the pages: "Why are the deeds of these ancient sages different in different eras? Even this dynasty has its own version?"
"Wan'er, if you can see the problems in this, it means you have made some progress, and at least you have some independent thinking ability." Jiang Tian, who was lying beside the desk, also smiled and said: "Because history books are written by people. No matter how thorough and accurate the research is, it will inevitably contain personal opinions and overtones."
“Either they advocate loyal and good generals, heroes and heroes; or they criticize the ills of the times, expose evil, promote good and evil, and conclude the coffin. But in any case, the birth of any official history is for the needs of contemporary governance. service; so this places high demands on authors.”
“It is necessary to avoid offending those in power or even offending the foundation of imperial rule; it is also necessary to spread one’s personal view of good and evil to the world through the words and deeds of ancients; therefore, the so-called Spring and Autumn Writing Technique was born. For example, keeping taboo for the venerable, hiding for the adults, etc.”
"After all, not everyone is like Tai Shigong. Therefore, as a writer, although you cannot change what has happened in history, you can emphasize and highlight some of them according to your personal position, and downplay and obscure others; this is It’s called selective truth;”
"After being accumulated and passed down from generation to generation, it is natural that various surprises, fallacies, and even self-contradictions will inevitably occur between versions. What's more, it also involves hundreds of ancient schools of thought, emperors, generals, and ministers. , and also involves the roots of many schools of thought circulating in the world."
"In fact, some great scholars of the classics, the great Confucians of the time, in order to debate the classics and compete for legal authority, will even use the interpretive authority of the essentials of the classics to further distort and tamper with the words of the saints; and even create a three-generation ancient legend. false concept of governance.”
"For example, if someone in future generations wants to use Wan'er's deeds to promote and support their own ideas; the shortcomings of female protagonists who disrupt the country will inevitably be highlighted. Your deeds of gathering guests and deliberately ignoring the military affairs By the Emperor's side, others can provide advice, accept advice, and assist in writing documents."
"Or in order to prove that the Tang Dynasty was dirty and rebellious, you would be used to tie up Taiping and Empress Wu to punish her with words and pens. Another example is that Emperor Taizong of this dynasty was the best in civil and military affairs in history; but there were also private The matter of reviewing the daily life notes was marked by future generations as a pillar of shame in history;"
"In order to belittle the legal authority and destiny of the Tang Dynasty and promote the ideal governance of this generation of scholar-bureaucrats, they will try to question and deny the rule of Zhenguan, and even the authenticity of a series of civil and military achievements of the Tang Dynasty in the past three hundred years. Endorse some measures to cede land and pay annual compensation."
"The teacher said that the other me will attract a lot of guests in the future. What will happen?" When the girl heard this, she showed the expression of a curious baby: Then, she was hit by the cat's claws without hesitation. Exploding, he leaned on the table with his head in his arms; "Is this the point?"
"The key point is that you have to continue to study hard and practice," Jiang Wei said, licking his paws, "having a sufficiently objective and calm perspective to look at the stories of the times behind these accounts; only then will you not act lightly in the future. Being deceived, induced, and deceived."
"Mr. Li Nu, learning these dry principles and classics is really hard and exhausting!" The girl was back to her old ways, leaning on the table and yawning repeatedly, trying her best to stretch her hands and feet. He said: "Can you tell me a little story to calm my mind?"
"Okay!" Jiang Tian looked at the hourglass on the table. This is one of the by-products of the new glassware-making workshop under the East Palace Gate: at least it can keep time better than a waterglass that is easily affected by climate and temperature. Be more precise. "Then let's do a brain teaser."
"The first question, based on my personal observation and verification," Jiang Tian immediately asked: "Why are the sages in ancient legends and the hundreds of scholars in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods all very strong and strong? What? Do you know the reason?"
"This is simple!" The girl then scratched her head and said, "If you don't have extraordinary talent or a strong enough body, you can maintain a corresponding longevity to realize your ambitions and travel, study and preach; in other words, only people with these conditions can , only then can you stand out and leave a name for generations to come!”
"Yes, you have seen part of the truth and essence of things." Jiang Tian then stretched out his paw to touch her head as an encouragement: "Then the second question, why have descendants of all generations since Confucius, regardless of How can we promote the Six Arts of the Gentleman in every sect?"
"Look, isn't it to learn a skill and sell it to the actual needs of the emperor's family?" The girl just thought for a moment and said: "Since the Confucian people can provide these and establish a source of teaching and teaching, Naturally, it will attract people with lofty ideals and rush to follow it."
"Yes, this is also part of the truth and reasons, but it is not the deepest essence." Jiang Tian nodded and reminded: "Why are there not many people nowadays who advocate the complete six arts of the gentleman? Only in Ming Jing , understand the Dharma and understand the calculations clearly and choose one of them."
"Isn't it because times have progressed a lot, and the division of labor among the people and the responsibilities of the court have become more and more sophisticated." The girl paused, thought again and again before answering: "The reason why I practiced these six arts in the first place was also Take charge of your own business and become a minister of the enfeoffed country."
"Well said, you have hit the key to the matter." Jiang Tian praised Fu An again: "But now there is only one small problem left; Master is nine feet and six inches long, and everyone calls him 'long man'. 'The difference is that when you travel to various countries, you can turn misfortune into good fortune, and practice teaching without distinction."
"..." At this moment, the girl was immediately stuck. She thought hard for a while before lying on the table in frustration again: "Nu Nu really doesn't know." Jiang Tian then climbed up into her bun. Said: "Because Master's muscles are so strong and his fists are so hard, he is intimidating!"
"Ah..." The girl was stunned for a moment, feeling like something was shattered in her heart; but then she heard Jiang Tian continue: "Master can lead troops to eliminate thieves, destroy trespassing cities, and even more He was besieged by the guards between Chen and Cai, and he even faced the likes of Tuo Tuo in person!"
"Why? In addition to the loyal disciples and disciples from all over the world, there is also your own strong physique and martial arts! What does this mean? When you have a hard enough fist, even the most unreasonable fool and fanatics will also listen to the teachings honestly."
"Why do I want you to practice those fancy self-defense techniques? I just hope that you can have a way to save your life and escape in a critical moment; you must know that what you have learned is too advanced. Once it involves academic disputes, Not only will it hurt your heart, but it will also kill you."
"What Mr. Li said is true. This is a great opportunity and opportunity, and it is also the source of potential risks and crises. Wan'er, you can't slack off." At this time, the voice from Madam Zheng also sounded appropriately in the foyer: "Fortunately, the empress also pointed out a guard for you."
Later, a young eunuch with a cold and even sinister appearance, a thin body and slender limbs, wearing an ocher shirt and a plain scarf on his head, was introduced into the room to meet him. I saw that he looked about seventeen or eighty-nine years old, but he had a sense of maturity and vicissitudes that he had experienced a lot. His voice was hoarse and he said:
"Su Youzhi, I have met the little envoy from Maofang."
At the same time, in Anyifang in Chang'an City, in the residence of Zheng Xiuyuan, the young minister of Taichang Temple; he was facing a family elder from Dongdu and reported respectfully: "As my uncle told me, My great-nephew has made it clear to Fourteenth Mother, and I believe she has her own plan and determination."
"That's very good, so that I can have an explanation with my family." The other party nodded slightly and said: "After all, since Tong'an County Duke (Zheng Guang) and my late father (Minbu Minister Zheng Shanguo), and you Aweng ( After Taichang Qing Zheng Yuan), there was no decent official in the family."
"It's so easy to have a fourth-ranked person like you in Beizu's second house, which is extremely precious. Now that the East Palace is weak and ill for a long time, and the Middle Palace is strong in the court, the Fourteenth Mother is favored in the East Palace. For her, It may be a turnaround for you, but it may not be a good thing for your family and your future.”
The elder who spoke was named Zheng Zhengze, the son of Zheng Shanguo, the Minister of Civil Affairs of the Taizong Dynasty; he was also one of the few elders of the Zheng family in Xingyang. But his father Zheng Shanguo is obviously more famous, because it was in the monk examination he presided over during the Sui Dynasty that he made an exception and admitted Chen Biao, a novice monk of Pure Land Temple.
And this young novice, Chen Bao, later became famous and passed down the dharma name through the ages, Xuanzang, also known as Tripitaka of the Tang Dynasty. It was this early relationship that established a connection between Xuanzang and Zheng Shanguo's descendants. Since then, the two have been in constant contact with each other for advice, and even recommended him and made him famous in his later years.
This gave Zheng Xiuyuan the opportunity and future to succeed his grandfather Zheng Yuan as the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple as the eldest grandson. You must know that since the dynasties of Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizong, national policies have been established to suppress and suppress many noble families in Guandong, especially the five surnames and Qiwang, who are even prohibited from intermarriage.
After finally getting rid of the talented and strategic Lord Zhenguan, I thought I would be able to relax a little after taking over the throne today. But not surprisingly, he was severely suppressed by Changsun Wuji, an old minister who was in power. Until Changsun fell, he and Empress Wu ruled together.
As a result, the Zheng family, the head of the local county magistrate family in Dongdu, has lasted for decades for two or three generations and failed to reach the third rank or above of the Golden and Purple Crown Belt; and Zheng Taichang, who has now joined the Queen of Heaven, is undoubtedly the leader of all members of the family. Among the branches, it is the one closest to this goal. (End of chapter)
