A big dream in the sky, several springs and autumns in the world.
Since the death of Emperor Xiaoshao Liu Yun, the Han Dynasty has been like a quiet pool of water, calm and calm, without any waves. No one wants to know what kind of turbulent waves are under the quiet water.
In this way, spring went and autumn came, winter was harsh, and the heat became more and more unbearable. Year after year, the seemingly peaceful court moved forward, but a calm atmosphere was brewing in the world.
Until the condensed general trend that Ji Zhao had been paying attention to was completely formed, and the big events brewing in the world itself began.
That day, there was a white rainbow piercing the sun, earth fire surging, and a meteor shower fell on the Han Dynasty. Countless light spots fell with the meteor shower, and purple spots were faintly shining among the light spots.
Ji Lingjun instantly felt a little familiar from above, and the Phoenix Destiny in her body had the same flavor.
"Ancestor, is this the unprecedented big change you are talking about?
Is it because of this big change that the family is going to step down from the high platform? "
With so many destiny scattered in the world, almost everywhere, Ji Zhao raised his eyebrows, is this a new way to play the destiny of the world?
[How can anything in this world exist forever? How can there be an immortal dynasty in the world?
The moment you step onto the top of the mountain, there is an abyss ahead.
The glorious seals of the Han Dynasty are engraved on the history of history, and the deeds of the holy kings are reflected in the long river of history, but everything will eventually come to an end.
When all that is left is a rotten body and the inspiring spirit of the past is completely destroyed, isn't a gorgeous death better than a lingering life?
A wise man with a mission, he will break through this dark world with light and virtue.
Large expansion pack: The end of the Han Empire begins.
The world is further improved, please enjoy exploring it with your family. 】
A voice that the system had not heard for a long time sounded at the right time. After the continuous failure to reverse the destiny and the failure of these years, it was probably that there was really no way to save the day. The contradictory situation in the world has been established here, so it is logical, A new expansion pack has begun.
The end of the Han Empire!
This was actually within Ji Zhao's expectation, Xiu'er and Wang Mang, although he didn't know whether these two people would show up, after all, the world was already very different.
But if they appear, these two people must have different qualities. Needless to say, Xiu'er's popularity and reputation, Wang Mang is not weak, especially in modern times, Wang Mang's evaluation is not low.
Now that destiny no longer belongs to one person, Liu Xiu may not really be able to win the world!
Even judging from the changes in the previous states, Zhou Dynasty and Qin and Han Dynasties, these famous emperors in history may not necessarily be able to ascend to power normally.
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"Isn't it true that you should learn and practice it from time to time?"
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"The country is willing to die without suffering..."
The sound of reading loudly could be heard in the private school. The scholar who was teaching could not help but smile as he looked at this prosperous scene.
The way of the sages has been developed for hundreds of years, and has been continuously refined in practice. It has reached the point where it is now, and it can be said that it is flourishing and inextricable.
After hundreds of years of development in the Han Dynasty, especially after the establishment of private schools, folk preaching and lectures became popular, and a large number of scholars appeared.
These well-educated scholars were actually the most powerful force in the political arena.
However, they are usually quite divided and rely on clans, relatives and other forces. After all, the three ministers nowadays are basically held by clansmen and relatives.
Even if a scholar serves as the prime minister, there must be a general who is a relative or a censor who is a clan member to check and balance.
There are several main ways for these scholars to go. If they are filial and honest, or if they are talented, they will enter the imperial court, which has the most promising future.
If there is no such opportunity, then enter the county and accept the recruitment of the county guard and county magistrate. You will also have the opportunity to be recommended and enter the court later.
The other is to take the path of princes. The status of princes and kings is basically equivalent to that of county guards. Guarding princes is also a hot topic. This group of people has the quota to recommend to the court.
Even if they are not recommended to the imperial court, with the connections of these people, it is not difficult to find an official position among the counties in Guandong.
In this world, capable people are always replacing those with poor capabilities. Scholars are better than nobles of blood and even nobles of the heavenly family.
From ingenuity to governance and even military affairs, these scholars can completely destroy the former.
Even if the former relies on their innate dignity to occupy the upper position, the scholars can only stay humble and petty, but deep down, they look down on those who show off their power only by virtue of their blood.
The sound of reading in the private school was still loud. In a small pavilion, two people were playing chess. A white-faced and beardless scholar pressed a chess piece and sighed slightly: "Now that the world is tired to this point, the people who are revolting are becoming more and more popular." increased, but the court was still in a state of intoxication.
If the system is not reformed and the powerful are still allowed to practice lawlessness and the officials prey on the common people, how much more suffering will the common people in this world have to suffer? "
The scholar's clothes are very clean, but obviously a little old, and there are even two patches on the cuffs. He is also wearing plain clothes underneath, without any decoration, quite simple, but not surprising, because his name is Wang Mang.
He was well-known in the county for being filial and courteous, treating his elders with respect and sincerity, being thrifty and prudent, always using money to help the poor and those who were down on their luck, but he was reluctant to use even one piece of gorgeous clothing.
He had a high prestige among the scholars in the county. After he became an official through the promotion of filial piety and integrity, he still served in the county, but his reputation gradually spread to the court.
The man who was playing chess with Wang Mang sighed slightly when he heard this: "The imperial court is powerful, but the people who have risen up now are far less powerful than they were in the last years of Emperor Ru. They are no longer a threat to the Dukes and Emperors in Guanzhong. The Han Dynasty is still very stable. According to today's trend, there is no problem in surviving for more than two hundred years."
Wang Mang didn't have the slightest fondness for these ministers who were lying on their backs, so he snorted coldly: "The Great Han Dynasty?
The people are the most important thing, the king is the most important thing, and the country is the second most important thing. What is the use of a king who cannot govern the people?
What is the use of a country that cannot prosper?
In order for those ministers to be intoxicated, extravagant, corrupt, morally corrupt, and forget the teachings of the sages, can they still be at ease? "
It seemed that he knew Wang Mang's character quite well. In response to these rather deviant remarks, his friend didn't say anything, but just sighed heavily.
Wang Mang looked at the clear black and white chess pieces on the chessboard, paused, and then said in a rather determined tone: "I want to accept the call from the imperial court and go to Chang'an."
This surprised his friend. Unexpectedly, Wang Mang, who had previously been unwilling to go to Chang'an, changed his mind. He couldn't help but asked with some surprise: "Jujun, why did you suddenly have such an idea?"
Wang Mang said with a gloomy face: "Mang has figured it out. Can we cry day and night to make the world prosperous?
Can criticizing the evils of the times touch the princes and emperors of the imperial court?
Only by personally participating in the battle can the world prosper!
If you want to do something, you must have enough power. Back then, King Luowen, Marquis Bowang Wulie, and Duke Zhao Zhongyi were all able to reform easily after they were extremely human ministers.
Now that Wang's family is so prominent, the general trend of the world is gradually leaning towards us, it's time to go to Chang'an.
When I become a supreme minister, I will restart the way of Duke Zhao Zhongyi. I will go further than Duke Zhao Zhongyi and completely solve the plunder of Li Shu by the powerful.
Merely restoring the rule of Emperor Xiaowen is not what I want. However, it has collapsed to this situation after a hundred years. Several times in history books, only the kingly rule of the Zhou Dynasty and Luo Kingdom in the past has been the longest.
The closest thing to the world of great harmony in the classics of sages!
Leading the people of the world into a world of great harmony is our unshirkable responsibility in this world. "
"Jujun, you are really too radical. This is overkill. As long as you can restore the world to the time when Emperor Xiaocheng was the emperor, it will be enough."
Wang Mang pressed down a chess piece and said: "But regularity is not enough to correct it. Without thunderbolt means, it is impossible to break through the darkness that shrouds the big man. If you don't seek the best, how can you get good results?"
I once studied in Zhaocheng and witnessed with my own eyes how the Luo family governed the country. As long as I uphold my integrity and lead by example, I can attract like-minded people and bring the world back on track. "
The friend shook his head after hearing this. He didn't agree with Wang Mang's actions and ideas, but he had great trust in Wang Mang's character, because he had been doing this for twenty years. Who could not admire him?
In the eyes of everyone who knows Wang Mang, Wang Mang is an almost perfect Confucian scholar-official, with saint-like moral character, treating everyone equally, compassionate, neither flattering nor bullying, in a circle of powerful people with many strange things. In the middle, there is a clear stream.
It was this reputation that made Wang Mang's elders value him, and his prestige among scholars made them loudly call for him to become an official.
Wang Mang's refusal made the court even more determined to win.
"Snapped!"
The friend pressed Bai Zi and said softly: "Jujun, you lose."
Wang Mang looked at the chaotic chessboard, a little confused. He didn't know why the situation suddenly reversed. His friend pointed to one place and said: "You focused on one place, so you were defeated in the overall situation."
Wang Mang nodded, that's it. He straightened his crown robe, stood up and left with greetings.
Watching Wang Mang leave, his friend frowned slightly, recalling what Wang Mang had just said, and then looked at the black and white pieces on the chessboard.
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Wang Mang was a complex man. He was born into a wealthy family but lived a simple life. He was able to keep himself to himself when aristocratic children were generally degenerate into extravagance. He had a sense of justice, and like most scholars, he liked to criticize the current ills, hoped for changes, and put them into practice. .
If all of this is a gesture to reach a high position, this is even more incomprehensible to the author, because after he achieved his goal, he still treated most people with respect and humility.
He was the moral model and reform pioneer promoted by the scholars in the dark age when the dynasty was gradually collapsing. But a new question posed before everyone, why him?
Is this a choice of fate or an inevitable necessity of personal struggle? ——"The Biography of Wang Mang"
(End of chapter)
