Chapter 51: Things Happened
Zhao Xi just plants a seed, and as for what kind of tree it will eventually grow into, he really has no control over it.
When Zhao Xi saw the confrontational Cuju quarrels again and again, he knew that he was not far away from taking action, so he stopped paying attention... and he couldn't be too mean.
"Your Majesty, Beihai Palace and Runan Palace are fighting again today, and even the servants are taking action..."
Wang Zhongzheng happily told Zhao Xi every day. When describing the process, he was very excited, as if fighting was more interesting than playing football.
That prince's eyes were blue, that prince's nosebleed, so and so succeeded in a sneak attack, so and so was besieged. It's a vivid image to tell.
But it seems that I have never said who had the peach stolen by the monkey... I really can't say this.
But the effect is pretty good. One is Somasaji and the other is Somasa. Both families are considered to have great charisma and status in the clan, so there is no conflict at all.
Maybe adults are already a little bit messy, but they are just okay on the surface. Zhao Xi just reasonably guides the children to become messy, and then... it is best to make the adult's bit of messiness clear.
Dad should be a referee, or he should be the referee... If I let dad's affable temper fool him around casually, I should be able to watch the drama in the future.
The play that Zhao Xi wanted to see was staged not long after.
Zhao Xi came to school today and asked Wang Zhongzheng to talk about the fighting scenes along the way. He liked listening to it.
But it’s strange, it’s not like someone forces them to have a show every day, and it doesn’t make any money, but Beihai Prince’s Palace and Runan Prince’s Palace will have a show if they see the sky.
What started out as a bickering extended to a Cuju-playing confrontation, but in the end it was a fight of fists and kicks to determine the outcome. Then, they started all over again the next day, and so on day after day, without interruption.
After all, Wang Zhongzheng has fists and feet. He can see the fighting scenes very accurately and analyze them well. He can even point out the advantages and disadvantages of attack and defense. It is very good, and it can make Zhao Xi feel like he is actually there.
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It's rare that my father was already at Ciming Palace early, with a sad face as usual.
"Xi'er, have you ever participated in Zishantang Cuju? Or do you know why?"
Eh... isn't it? This is causing trouble among clans? I've never heard of any gatherings of clan members? Regardless of Yanfu Palace or Wende Palace, this Zongzong Temple has nothing to do with it, right?
Could it be a court? That would be really interesting.
"Back to dad, my son has heard a little bit about it and has never gotten involved in it."
The honest child told the truth that he had indeed heard about it and had indeed not interfered with it. His father did not ask if he was the instigator... It seemed that he was not the instigator.
It's out of my way.
"Zhongzheng, do you know the whole story?"
"Back at the official house, I found out that the piece of paper was originally picked up by a servant of the Beihai Prince's Palace. It contains the origin of Cuju and the method of playing it."
"When the prince enters school, the servants will play this trick when they have nothing to do, and the Beihai Palace and the Runan Palace will confront each other. Then, the princes will also participate in it during class."
Wang Zhong heard the word "confrontation" from the prince, and he thought it was quite appropriate, so he relayed it to the officials.
Wang Zhongzheng certainly did not dare to lie to the emperor. He answered all questions and told everything he knew.
Seeing this, Zhao Xi was worried that if his father asked, he would tell everything about what they did.
This kid shouldn't be stupid, right? These really have nothing to do with him, he can say whatever he wants.
"But this text?"
Wang Zhongzheng was literate, so Zhao Zhen threw him the copy he had copied in the court hall.
"Back to the official house, this is the text."
At this time, Queen Cao also understood why the officials came to Ciming Palace today. Just to understand this? Is this necessary?
"The official family is nothing more than playing. Xi'er doesn't like to play, and the official family knows that."
Now that she has a son, everything is enough, even if it is not her own child. After Zhu's drowning, she felt more and more close to Xi'er and she regarded it as her own child.
Besides, this child is really worry-free and upbeat. I am a little unhappy that the officials blamed Xi'er for playing.
"Saints, this is not a matter of playing. Today in the court, the King of Beihai told people that he was playing with others. He wanted to find out whether it was true and he had objections to the rules of the play."
"The King of Runan refuted it on the spot, and then there was a big argument in the court. From who wrote the piece of paper, it extended to whether the method of playing was appropriate. Ultimately it involved the fine tribute of the current New Deal."
Zhao Zhen was really helpless. Two cousins who didn't know what they were talking about and playing with the court actually called them elegant!
What a fuss! How could anyone in the royal family be a scholar? And when did they have the heart to be a scholar?
Knowing that this piece of paper came from Zishantang, I thought that Xi'er would know the details... Xi'er naturally did not want to participate in such a thing.
Zhao Xi was completely shocked when he heard this...
The court! This is equivalent to the highest-level meeting, and you are actually arguing over a scrap of paper that you forged. How much time do you have to have?
To be able to associate this piece of paper with the New Deal, this person is really capable of daydreams.
"In the official family, how does Cuju playing relate to the New Deal?"
Empress Cao also knew about the New Deal and was also worried about it.
Empress Cao also knew very well about the shortcomings of the dynasty. However, the power of the New Deal was too heavy, and the officials may not be able to bear it.
Any discussion involving the New Deal can cause an uproar in the court.
"The Jinggong Ju was intended to change the current situation of emphasizing poetry and giving less importance to policy theory. It intended to follow the events of the previous dynasty and focus on policy theory to select scholars."
"The same is true for the Cuju method. Should we resume confrontation according to this method, or should we focus on the current fun. This is where the controversy arises."
Zhao Zhen was really annoyed by the noise in the court. He didn't care at all and poured out all his troubles in front of his son.
Zhao Xi is completely convinced this time! Where are you following?
If this is the court of the Song Dynasty... forget it, it's not your turn to make the decision. It's dad... I really don't mean to cause trouble for you, I'm sorry.
I always feel that something is wrong...
"Guan family, why is this caused by my family?"
Yes! That's what's wrong. Zhao Xi almost ignored the reason, and he was led astray by this nonsense and confusion in the court.
"I asked Xi'er because I wanted to know the reason."
"Dad, my child once heard Zhongzheng talk about it, so his play is very confrontational, and there will inevitably be physical contact during actual play."
"Zishantang does not have a neutral ruling. Once both parties disagree with a certain rule, it escalates into a verbal conflict, leading to fights."
This needs to be explained, we cannot let my family lead my father’s actions.
The children's dispute between the two families had to be brought to the court, and each of them drew the princes of the court who supported and opposed the New Deal to their own camp, directly forming a dispute in the court... which could change the world.
"Zhongzheng, tell the truth."
Zhao Zhen seemed to have found an entry point to solve the chaos and was anxious to know everything.
Wang Zhongzheng's ability to tell stories is quite good. Starting from pieces of paper, he went from the servants having fun to the prince having fun, then to quarreling and fighting, and then repeating it day after day. He explained it in detail bit by bit.
Dad left easily, but Zhao Xi felt that this matter would not be as easy as his father thought.
Chapter completed!