"This is just one of the reasons. The real main reason is still political considerations. I have not yet reached the point of killing the country and genocide for my own selfish interests. Don't over-interpret it." Li Zhi's voice penetrated into Li Xuan's ears faintly. middle.
"I've lost my composure!" Li Xuan bowed deeply, and unconsciously, his eyes were completely red: "I was presumptuous. In private, I was also trying to find more treatment options, but In the end, it seems that it is no different from the plan of the imperial doctors, and it is indeed a failure of His Majesty’s holy grace.”
"Okay, I'm not going to die tomorrow. The imperial doctor said that the disease can last for a few years, and maybe King Yong can be well trained." Li Zhi's eyes suddenly darkened slightly.
His real training target has always been Prince Li Hong, but this time Li Hong died of illness, so Li Zhi had to focus on Li Xian.
Yongwang Li Xian was the second son of Li Zhi and Wu Zetian.
He received a good education since he was a child. He is handsome in appearance, dignified in behavior, and quick in thinking. He is deeply loved by Li Zhi.
There is no doubt that after the death of the eldest son Li Hong, the person who will take the throne must be King Yong Li Xian.
It's just that although Li Xian behaves dignified and has quick thinking on the surface, he is different in private, where others can't see him.
In his early years, Li Xian recruited Wang Bo, one of the "Four Heroes of the Early Tang Dynasty", as the royal editor, and he regarded him very highly.
Just two years later, Li Xian had a cockfight with King Li Xian of England. Wang Bo helped the fun by writing an article "Call to King King of England's Chicken". When Li Zhi learned about it, he became furious and directly expelled Wang Bo from Chang'an.
The reason why Li Zhi reacted so violently was because from this incident, he saw the suspicion and aggressiveness in Li Xian's character.
However, Li Zhi doesn't have many choices now. Compared to Prince Li Hong, Li Xian's health is much better, at least very healthy.
The most important thing is that Li Xian and Li Hong share the same political philosophy, that is, there is a faint rift with their biological mother, the current Queen Wu Zhao.
When Li Hong was still alive, Li Zhi put him in the front desk perfectly and asked him to join forces with the courtiers to secretly check and balance Wu Zetian.
With him around, Wu Zetian's strength seemed to have greatly increased over the years, but in fact, it was always difficult to break through a certain layer of invisible invisible barriers.
Now that Li Hong is gone, Li Zhi must choose a qualified replacement in a very short time, and the only one is Li Xian.
"His Royal Highness King Yong is noble and upright, loves good things and is upright. He will definitely help the saints to deal with government affairs deeply, care for the people, be the first in the world, and not dissatisfied with the expectations of the public." Li Xuan carefully considered her words.
"Yes!" Li Zhi nodded slightly and relaxed: "I heard that you want to go to Wuzhou. Wuzhou is dangerous, so why not stay in the court?"
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. My mother and concubine hope that I can revitalize the palace. However, my younger brother is young and lacks experience, but his courage to do things is commendable." Li Xuan bowed again.
"I heard that you built a lot of canals and waterwheels in Nanchang fiefdom?" Li Zhi suddenly changed the topic,
"Your Majesty, I prefer practical studies, but I really don't have much talent for Confucian classics!" Li Xuan smiled bitterly. Perhaps it was because of his previous life. He had a lot of experience in water conservancy projects, but it was difficult for him to go deep into the formal study of Confucian classics. Keep learning.
"Although practical studies and engineering studies are not comparable to Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism, they are definitely not something that can be underestimated casually. The Tang Dynasty is full of mountains, rivers and lakes... The Yellow River and the Yangtze River are all close to the Luo River. As long as there are ups and downs, It is very likely to endanger the life and death of millions of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait." Li Zhi waved his hands slightly and said with a smile: "If not for this, the Ministry of Industry would not become one of the six ministries of the Tang Dynasty."
"What your Majesty said is true!" Although Confucianism was the dominant learning in the entire Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty never respected Confucianism alone.
The Tang Dynasty deeply learned from the experience and lessons learned before the Tang Dynasty and tried its best to avoid the combination of Confucianism and secular clans.
"There is no doubt that Confucianism is the true science of heaven and earth, but when it falls into the hands of private individuals, there will be some uncontrollable changes." Li Zhi's eyes were slightly cold and he said softly: "Just like the Since the Qin and Han Dynasties, aristocratic families have monopolized learning qualifications. Anyone who wants to learn knowledge must obtain it from the aristocratic families. Many children from good families soon become slaves of aristocratic families, even in the court."
Li Xuan stood in the center of the hall and nodded in agreement.
Li Zhi had the same view as Wu Zetian in this regard. Aristocratic families had always been the greatest threat to the imperial court and the biggest worm that eroded the foundation of the entire dynasty.
The civil servant group and the aristocratic family are just two sides of the same coin.
Through political power, aristocratic families can make large-scale deletions and modifications to the literature in their hands without leaving any trace. At the same time, they have the right to interpret it so that it can be more conducive to the interests of the aristocratic family.
Of course, the most typical among them is the royal family. The royal family is the largest family in the world.
The reason why common people in the world have the opportunity to learn more knowledge is because of the fighting between the royal family and other aristocratic families.
However, no one knows how many books have been revised by how many people, even the Analects of Confucius and the Tao Te Ching.
This is also the fundamental reason why it is difficult for Li Xuan to go deep into the study of Confucian classics. How much do you trust fakes!
"There are six departments in the imperial court, headed by the Ministry of Personnel, followed by the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Works at the bottom. You must be mentally prepared." Li Zhi repeatedly warned.
"Brother I understand!" Li Xuan bowed deeply again.
The Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Rites are the departments where Confucianism has been thoroughly penetrated. The Ministry of Household Affairs involves the study of arithmetic, the Ministry of War involves the way of conquest and killing, the Department of Punishment is the orthodox inheritance of Legalism, and the Ministry of Work involves the study of construction. The order of the various departments There are also very profound details.
Li Xuan chose the way of hydraulic engineering, not only because of his own hobbies, but also because he hoped to use this method to make the superiors relax their guard.
"Wuzhou is mountainous and hilly, with a mild climate, dense water systems, and abundant grain production. The sales of tea, porcelain, and silk are increasing day by day. It is integrated with the states in eastern Zhejiang. The proportion of taxes has become more and more important in recent years. If you can take office, you will be Build water conservancy, develop the economy, and make the prefectures in eastern Zhejiang become a prosperous hometown like Su Yang..."
Li Zhi's words were very plain and he spoke very slowly, but he spoke with care, and Li Xuan listened with the same care.
The emperor has great courage, and he speaks like an elder, which is heart-breaking.
"My brother, I would like to follow your majesty's teachings." Although Li Xuan didn't know why, she kowtowed solemnly.
"The Queen has told me that Princess Peng plans to ask me and the Queen to arrange a marriage for you. I ask you, do you know the difference?"
"My brother understands that I dare not deceive Your Majesty. Regarding this matter, I still hope that Your Majesty and the Queen can marry me. I am willing to do my best for the Tang Dynasty."
Li Xuan expressed his attitude very clearly. He recognized that his marriage would become a political pawn used by the emperor and the empress to balance power. At the same time, he also hoped to get something in exchange.
Just like trust, trust from the emperor.
Originally, Li Xuan planned to use her marriage as a chess piece to gain the trust of those in high positions.
With his status, it is impossible to combine with the real powerful faction. Most of them are the children of some civil servants compiled by Hanlin.
If an emperor came to propose the marriage, perhaps the woman's status might be slightly higher.
However, since his cousin Zhao Gong could find a way to arrange the marriage to Liu Jinyu, the prime minister's daughter, Li Xuan was naturally happier.
Li Zhi nodded with satisfaction: "It's not the right time to get married now. When you leave Beijing, I will personally choose a suitable marriage for you."
"Brother, thank you saint." Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, this matter is settled for the time being.
As long as nothing unexpected happens, after the prince's funeral is completed, he will not only get an official position, but also a satisfactory marriage.
It would be great if everything in this world could be so perfect.
