Because I have been taught history, I know history well.
For Li Xian, history is actually a storybook. Although it is said to be a "live report", how true it is may not be verified after three to five years, let alone a thousand years.
At least, according to the records of "official history", we can see what happened to Li Zhi, a powerful emperor, after he was buried.
The statement "history is written by the victors" may be a bit biased, but it is only 10% or 20% biased. Therefore, the so-called historical records are only a reference at most, but they are not qualified to make final conclusions.
The same goes for "Spring and Autumn". As long as it is a historical book, it cannot guarantee absolute rigor, because even the recorders of history can't help but incorporate personal feelings.
It is precisely because of this that Xiao Dezhao said the words "a family's opinion", because even if the examples are recorded according to normal standards, the interpreter will involuntarily put his own feelings into it, either praising or criticizing a thing or a person.
As a bachelor, Xiao Jue naturally has the knowledge and attainments to match a bachelor. His interpretation of "Spring and Autumn" has a unique flavor. When he encountered something he was unsure about, he would not insist on talking about it, but would bring it up and discuss it with everyone.
Xiao Dezhao studied seriously, Yang Yi studied concentratedly, Yao Yuanchong and Li Xian were hungry and thirsty, and seemed to have encountered some delicacies. As for Shangguan Wan'er, who used the bookshelf to hide her figure, she had long forgotten what multitasking was and was completely fascinated. Go in.
Even Li Xian, who would rather die while studying, did not wander away from the world. Although he often wandered away, he still listened carefully for a while occasionally.
With Xiao Jue joining us, the afternoon study time passed faster.
Seeing that it was getting late, Xiao Jue stopped. If possible, he wanted to talk all the way to the end. But it was getting late, and if it continued, even an old guy like him wouldn't be able to stand it, let alone King Yong and King Ying.
Closing the book, Xiao Jue stretched and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness King Yong, how about we stop here today? At most, I will come again tomorrow and we can finish the story."
Li Xian stood up, cupped his hands and said: "Mr. Xiao's lecture is really fascinating, but since there is not much left, why not finish it? I know it is not very humane to drag an old man like you to lecture all the time. , but the feeling of having a little bit left but not ending is really torture, so please continue to finish the story. As for the meals, the cooks in the East Palace will naturally prepare them, and I will also send a chariot to take you back. "
Xiao Jue quickly stood up and returned the greeting: "What is your Highness saying? You have to listen to the end. I will naturally obey your orders. Why do you need to be so courteous to a corporal? I can't bear it."
Although he said this, he still felt secretly happy, and he even forgot about the constant pain in his waist.
It is rare to meet a prince who is so eager to learn. Not only is he willing to finish speaking, but he is also willing to let him speak until death!
But when it came to dinner, Li Xian also became interested.
Sixth Brother promised him to eat roasted whole lamb. At noon, because the lamb was not marinated, he postponed it until the evening. The main reason why he insisted on attending the lecture was to roast the whole lamb.
Standing up, Li Xiandao said: "Mr. Xiao is quite old, and it takes a whole afternoon to give a lecture. It is really hard. Why don't we wait for dinner first, and then continue the lecture after eating, wouldn't it be nice to take a break?"
This is the East Palace, and although the two princes are here, the main thing is to see King Yong, so Xiao Dezhao and Yang Yi remained silent and waited to see what King Yong would do.
There was no rest all afternoon. At this moment, Li Xian felt that his bladder was protesting a little, so he nodded and said, "Let's take a rest before continuing. Li Xian, tell the cook to bring dinner."
Li Yun, who was at the door of the study, agreed and went down to deliver the order.
Not long after, several palace maids and eunuchs came over with tableware.
In the Tang Dynasty, people still had separate meals, so everyone would sit at their own places and tidy up some miscellaneous things such as pens and ink, and the case would be used as a dining table.
After the dishes and meals were properly distributed, several cooks came in carrying roasted whole lambs.
Unlike the scum in the West Market, the roasted whole lamb in the East Palace looks golden brown mixed with burnt red, with no blackened areas, so it looks particularly appetizing.
Li Yun personally brought the kitchen utensils and a horizontal knife around his waist to act as the cook's assistant.
To get a knife, the cook first cut two small pieces on each part of the sheep, one for himself to eat and one for Li Xing to eat as a poison test.
Before the two of them died from the poison, Li Xian, who was drooling into the bowl after smelling the aroma, said angrily: "Hurry up and divide the meat. I want one hind leg, so there is no need to cut it."
Upon hearing the order, the cook quickly removed one of the hind legs and respectfully brought it to the King of England. The other hind leg and the sheep's head were naturally sent to King Yong's table.
As for the two front legs, they were divided between Xiao Dezhao and Yang Yi. Besides these parts, the best lamb ribs were delivered to Xiao Jue.
Looking at the sheep's head in front of him, Li Xian suddenly remembered the sheep's head he was eating when he was given the offering. He called out Li Yun, put the sheep's head on a plate and said, "Send it to Mr. Xiao."
Hearing these words, Xiao Dezhao and Yang Yi were shocked, and Xiao Jue's face turned red instantly.
In the envious eyes of Xiao Dezhao and Yang Yi, the sheep's head was delivered to Xiao Jue's table.
Standing up and taking the sheep's head with both hands, Xiao Jue bowed directly and said: "Thank you, King Yong, for the gift. I am so grateful!"
After saying that, I actually cried.
Seeing Xiao Jue sitting down, holding the sheep's head and chewing it carefully while crying, Li Xian was helpless.
I just gave it a try, and who knew the effect would exceed the standard. It seems that in this era, just some honorary rewards without physical rewards can still make many people excited.
It was just a sheep's head, but it made Xiao Jue cry like this. If we call him "Master Xiao" next time we meet, wouldn't it make him get excited?
Li Xian had been looking forward to the roasted whole lamb for a long time, so as soon as the portion arrived, he couldn't wait to bite into it.
Just by looking at the appearance and smelling it, you can tell that this roasted whole lamb is a supreme delicacy. What's even more outrageous is that the lamb is obviously roasted, but the inside is tender and juicy. When paired with the crispy outer shell, it is truly a delicacy in the world.
Fortunately, during the day, he thought roasted whole lamb was not very tasty, but now he was really shocked.
Xiao Dezhao and Yang Yi didn't expect that they could eat such good food in the East Palace. They wanted to express their feelings, but they couldn't eat or sleep, so they could only admire and enjoy it secretly.
