In the sixth year of Zhenguan, on the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, at Sishi, Chang'an City, the Imperial Palace, Tai Chi Hall.
It has been two hours since the court meeting started at Mao Shi, and basically all important matters have been discussed.
At this time, Father Wuji received Li Er's signal and stood on the jade steps looking at the officials in the front row and asked:
"Dear ministers, do you have anything else to report?"
Just when the courtiers thought that today's morning court was about to end, Fang Xuanling, the leader of the civil servants standing on the left, walked to the center of the hall, held up the wat tablet and worshiped:
"Your Majesty, Xuanling, if you have any questions, please inform me."
Li Shimin had been waiting for this moment for a long time. He sat up straight and asked pretending to be confused:
"What do you want me to tell you, Prime Minister?"
Fang Xuanling took out a piece of paper from his arms and raised his hands above his head and said:
"My lord, I came across a piece of enlightening work yesterday called "The Three Character Classic". I present it to your majesty now. I hope your majesty will allow this piece to be made into engravings and promoted throughout the world."
As soon as Fang Xuanling finished speaking, there was a discussion in the hall. Many civil servants were whispering to each other, asking each other if they had heard any famous stories recently. The military generals did not pay much attention to this. After all, they are all a bunch of rough guys. Apart from fighting, I don't care at all about comparison.
Wang Gui, who was also standing in the first row of civil servants, heard Fang Xuanling's words and thought of the "The Theory of Love and Lotus" that had been circulated in Chang'an City a while ago, and made some guesses in his mind.
At this time, Li Shimin had already taken the memorial from Wu Ji, unfolded it, glanced through it, and then said loudly:
"Well, it is indeed a rare masterpiece of enlightenment. I wonder which official of my court wrote this article?"
As soon as these words came out, the courtiers suddenly became quiet and pricked up their ears.
I saw Fang Xuanling bowing again:
"Your Majesty, this "Three Character Classic" was written by a sixteen-year-old boy named Qin Ming from Lantian County, not a minister of the court."
When the ministers heard this name, they all whispered to each other and asked who Qin Ming was and who knew him.
Wang Gui looked as expected when he heard this, and several civil servants also showed understanding expressions. These people are Sun Wuji, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Duan Lun, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Li Xiaogong, the Minister of Rites and Prince of Hejian County.
There were several people in the military generals' line whose eyes lit up after hearing Qin Ming's name. Among them, Lu Guogong Cheng Yaojin was the most excited. He kept showing off to the military generals around him:
"Hey, that kid is my nephew, whom I, Old Cheng, recognize. How awesome is he?"
A dark-faced man looked at Cheng Yaojin's sultry look and sneered:
"I just recognize my nephew, he's not your son, you're showing off like shit!"
Duke Lu was furious when he heard this. He pointed at the black-faced man and said:
"Heitan Tou, are you itchy? Are you looking for a beating?"
When Yuchi Gong heard this, his eyes widened. He put one hand on his waist and pointed at Cheng Yaojin with the other:
"Hey, you Fatty Cheng, if I don't beat you for a few days, are you getting more courageous? Come on, let me show you some tricks."
Li Shimin was sitting on the dragon chair. Hearing the sound like a vegetable market in the hall, he couldn't help but feel dizzy. He patted the dragon chair and said:
"Give me peace."
Upon seeing this, all the civil and military officials quickly calmed down, and suddenly the sound of needle dropping could be heard in the hall.
Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction, and then said to Fang Xuanling:
"This boy is so talented at such a young age? It would be a pity not to become an official in the court."
As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, a thin middle-aged man walked out of the civil servants.
He held up the wat tablet and worshiped:
"Your Majesty, can you first let me see the "Three Character Classic", a masterpiece of enlightenment spoken by Fang Xiang?"
When the civil servants in the court heard this, they also nodded. After all, they didn't think that a sixteen-year-old boy could write any good enlightenment articles.
Li Shimin frowned when he heard the middle-aged man's words, but he quickly said with a smile:
"What Xuancheng said is absolutely true. Wuji, please read this "Three Character Classic" to all the ministers."
"promise."
After saying that, Wu Jian took the memorial from Li Shimin, turned around, walked to the jade steps, and read loudly:
"In the beginning, human beings are inherently good. Their natures are similar, but their habits are far apart."
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Many civil servants were a little indifferent at first, but after listening to it, they couldn't help but become moved. Some officials even breathed quickly, because they suddenly realized that this would be an enlightenment article that would be passed down through the ages, and what followed the article Allusions and chronology can obviously be added.
If you could get in touch with the person who wrote the article and write your own, wouldn't it mean that you would be famous throughout the ages?
This is the highest honor that a scholar can pursue throughout his life.
As for the generals, they don't have as many twists and turns as the civil servants, but most of them also think that this article is catchy and is indeed very suitable as an enlightenment article for the children of the clan.
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"Diligence pays off, but playing is useless. It's a warning, it's better to work hard."
After Wu Ji finished reciting, the courtiers fell into silence.
Li Shimin was very satisfied with this and said to Wei Zheng:
"Xuancheng, what do you think of this article? Can it be carved into an engraving and promoted throughout the world?"
Wei Zheng heard this and hurriedly bowed:
"I think this article contains morality, history, geography, Confucian classics, etc. It is all-inclusive and catchy, and is very suitable for enlightenment. I think this article can be passed down through the ages. If it can be promoted throughout the world, then our country, the Tang Dynasty, will surely be able to Many scholars have emerged. I congratulate Your Majesty."
Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials bowed and bowed to Li Shimin:
"My lord, congratulations to Your Majesty."
For a time, congratulations filled the Tai Chi Hall.
Li Shimin was overjoyed when he saw Long Yan, laughed and said:
"well."
After a while, Li Shimin continued:
"Since all the ministers feel that Qin Ming's article can be passed down through the ages, I will issue an order to recruit him to the court..."
At this moment, Wei Zheng stood up again and said:
"Your Majesty, although the "Three Character Classic" written by Qin Ming is indeed a rare enlightenment article, it does not mean that he can become an official."
"I have many students with good literary talent in the Tang Dynasty. Moreover, the Spring Festival is just around the corner. If this student is allowed to serve as an official in the court just because of one article, I think it is inappropriate. It may cause dissatisfaction among the scholars who come to Beijing to take the exam."
"I know that your Majesty is eager for talents, but I hope that your Majesty will think twice. I suggest that you can make an exception and allow this boy to participate in today's Spring Festival. If this boy is really talented, I think he will be able to stand out in the Spring Festival."
When Li Shimin heard this, his silver teeth almost shattered.
"You're such a good farmer, I've tolerated you for a long time."
"He's still participating in the Spring Festival. How can he wish he didn't become an official? If he's willing to participate in the Spring Festival, why should I bother with it? Fortunately, I've made two preparations, otherwise I'd just go with what you, a farmer, want."
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