Chapter 140 The terrifying behind-the-scenes! [Must-see]
Kyoto of the Great Wei Dynasty.
Li Yang Palace.
The rolling talent comes from the east and stretches for three thousand miles.
His vast talent is shocking.
Like a holy light, it shines in the sky, radiating in all directions and drowning everything.
All the people in the capital of the Wei Dynasty fell silent.
People watched all this quietly.
All the previous visions suddenly disappeared, and now everyone completely understood why.
Because all the visions came together to form this unparalleled vision.
Talent comes three thousand miles east.
How terrible this is.
The Ten Kingdoms were silent. Their mouths opened again and again, wanting to say something, but in the face of such a vision, they could no longer say a word.
The talented men of the Ten Kingdoms felt a complete sense of powerlessness.
Previously, when Xu Qingxiao wrote poems, they could be said to have leaked the title.
Now Xu Qingxiao writes poems, and they can find fault with them.
But now that the Seven Poems have been passed down to the world, what reason do they have to refute Xu Qingxiao and Da Wei.
Even if there is really someone behind the scenes, so what? This can also prove the Confucianism and Taoism strength of Wei Dynasty.
Seven poems conquered ten countries, and talents traveled three thousand miles eastward.
The sharpness in the eyes of the scholars from the Ten Kingdoms was completely gone, and the pride in their hearts was also knocked out by Xu Qingxiao.
A sense of powerlessness arose, and Xu Qingxiao seemed to be a sacred mountain, towering in the hearts of everyone and all literati.
silence.
silence.
silence.
At this moment, a sacred mountain appeared in everyone's heart, the sacred mountain in the literary world, and Xu Qingxiao stood on the sacred mountain. His back was like a saint, so they could only look up.
The spirits of the great talents from the ten countries were gone, as if they were spinning, and everyone looked lonely. They had been preparing for several years to participate in the Taiping Poetry Festival.
The reason is that I hope to defeat everything else in the Taiping Poetry Festival.
But what’s the result?
The Wei Dynasty declined, and the literary world declined, but Xu Qingxiao emerged, an eternal evildoer.
People were quiet, and no more words could be said.
"Brother Xu, you are an amazing talent."
"Brother Xu, you are so angry that you can swallow mountains and rivers."
"The Seven Poems Town Meeting, the talent has come three thousand miles east, I am convinced!"
The next moment, the voices of the literati of the Wei Dynasty came. They were completely convinced by Xu Qingxiao. One person composed seven poems that would be passed down through the ages. How could they not be convinced by this?
Such a talent is rare in five thousand years.
At this moment, for some unknown reason, one thing suddenly came to everyone's mind, and that was whether Xu Qingxiao would really become a saint.
Outside Liyang Palace.
Chen Zhengru and others couldn't help twirling their beards as they looked at this three-thousand-mile talent. He really couldn't help but admire the eternal talent.
But soon, Chen Zhengru's eyes slowly fell on Sun Jing'an.
There are actually several problems with what happened today, or even what happened yesterday, and the biggest problem is Sun Jing'an.
He was too partial to the Ten Kingdoms, although he seemed to be from the perspective of the Great Wei Dynasty, including the perspective of the Great Wei Wen Palace.
But in fact, there are some problems that ordinary people cannot see, neither the scholar in the palace nor other ministers can see it.
However, I was keenly aware that something was wrong, because I was both a great Confucian and a minister of the court.
Although Sun Jing'an was a bit stubborn, and he only respected Zhu Sheng, he cared about the face of the Wei Dynasty and the Wen Gong, but he was not so tough that he would not take action to stop the Wen Gong Confucian when he saw him destructing himself.
Although the scholar was also a little impulsive and prevented Sun Jing'an from stepping down, the matter should not have reached this level.
This Sun Jing'an.
has a problem.
Including this Taiping Poetry Contest, there are also problems.
"There are not many people in the dignified literary palace who can enter the top ten."
"Sun Jing'an is extremely abnormal. He knew that he would provoke public anger, but he insisted on going his own way."
"Shouren left due to household matters, and the three merchants asked him to attend the banquet by name."
"Also, Hua Xingyun didn't show any performance at this Taiping Poetry Festival."
Chen Zhengru has been silent for the past two days, thinking about this matter. This time, Xu Qingxiao almost relied on Xu Qingxiao to turn the tide of the Taiping Poetry Festival. For the people all over the world, Xu Qingxiao won a good reputation.
But for many people, the overall strength of Wei Dynasty is indeed not good and has really declined, and these problems just happen to come together.
Thinking of this, Chen Zhengru calmed down and did not act rashly. The person who dared to interfere with the Taiping Poetry Society must be a big shot, and a person who can cover the sky with one hand.
Prince Huaining couldn't do it.
Even the feudal lords everywhere could not do it.
There are only a few people in Kyoto who have the ability to do it.
He didn't dig any further, he had to discuss the matter with the empress.
Otherwise, you alone will not be able to withstand the master behind the scenes.
Chen Zhengru remained silent and always had a smile on his face. In the eyes of others, he was celebrating Xu Qingxiao.
As for not far away.
Sun Jing'an looked at Sanqianlicaiqi coming from the east. Apart from the shock at the beginning, the rest was calm and thoughtful.
Hua Xingyun in the crowd also had a calm gaze, as calm as water. In theory, with his talent and his status in the past, he could see such an astonishing talent as Xu Qingxiao.
It stands to reason that he would be angry or have some other emotions, but Hua Xingyun didn't have any, not at all.
Some are just peaceful.
The Taiping Poetry Club is very strange.
It was weird from beginning to end, as if there was a hand behind the scenes arranging everything. Unfortunately, the appearance of Xu Qingxiao disrupted all plans.
The great talents of the Ten Kingdoms were still in a daze, fearing that they would not be able to fully come back to their senses for a while. The great literati of the Wei Dynasty gave each other a look and left together, as if they had something to discuss.
Listen carefully, some sounds can be heard.
"Brother Li is waiting for us, let's go together."
"We have something to discuss. If nothing happens, let's go there together."
"Let's go have a drink together."
The literati of the Wei Dynasty seemed to have some tacit understanding, but there was a group of Confucian scholars who also wanted to follow, but after thinking for a while they did not leave. There were not many in number, more than ten people, but they were all relatively outstanding Confucian scholars from the Wen Palace of the Wei Dynasty.
at the same time.
Kyoto Zuixian Tower.
Three Thousand Miles of Talent left everyone in the room speechless.
The representatives of the three merchants looked at this astonishing talent in a daze. Although Gu Yan quickly regained his composure, the shock in his eyes could not be concealed.
Xu Qingxiao took a sip of wine, sat back down, looked at the Shanxi merchant representative, and asked him to continue speaking.
He glanced at the vision outside the window.
The Shanxi merchant representative paused slightly, but soon he continued to speak.
"As long as the previous price is increased by 10%, the clan leader is still willing to risk the people's anger and harvest in advance, but please rest assured, Gu Shangshu, this silver will definitely be given to the people."
He said this, giving a price that was impossible for the Ministry of Revenue to accept.
"Another 10% increase?"
"That's 16,500 taels of silver for a waterwheel?"
There was no expression on Gu Yan's face, but his tone was calm, and he asked the other party like this.
"Yeah! Not even a little less will do."
The latter did not dare to look directly into Gu Yan's eyes, but his answer was still not sloppy, not even a little less.
"Ah."
Gu Yan chuckled. He said nothing and just drank a glass of wine by himself.
"Three people, even one less point won't do?"
At this time, Xu Qingxiao opened his mouth and asked with a smile on his face.
To be honest, Xu Qingxiao did not expect that these three major merchants would dare to speak like this. Not only did they not lower the price, but they also raised it by 10%. This is really amazing.
With such confidence, he really didn't believe that there were no two dynasties behind it.
"The price given cannot be small, but the clan leader also understands that this matter will benefit the country and the people, so the clan leader is willing to use the power of the Chamber of Commerce to repay the Wei Dynasty and is willing to pay in installments."
The Shanxi merchant representative spoke up and spoke very generously.
Just saying these words, for some reason, Xu Qingxiao felt a little disgusted in her heart.
The installments have all been adjusted. It seems that these people really feel that they are sure to win Da Wei.
"How to installment?"
Xu Qingxiao asked.
"There are 16,500 taels of silver. The Wei Dynasty needs 50,000 taels of silver. This is 82,500,000 taels of silver."
"We and the three merchants are willing to extend Wei's life for twenty-four months. We only need to pay us 34,375,000 taels of silver every month."
"Just considering the pressure on us to advance the funds, we need to pay another half of the total interest. I wonder what Gu Shangshu thinks?"
The other party slowly spoke out and revealed their plan.
Eighty-twenty-five million taels of silver.
If we really have to pay, the treasury will still owe 25 million taels.
Furthermore, this does not include manpower, construction, etc. costs. If these costs were included, one hundred thousand taels of silver would barely be enough.
Fifty counties, 100,000 taels of silver, which is fully twice as expensive as the 50,000 taels of silver previously thought.
OK.
It's really good, these businessmen really know how to calculate, and even he, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, can't help but praise him for such wishful thinking.
We also worked out an installment model, which is 34,375,000 taels of silver a month, which is really not much compared to 80,000 taels of silver.
But you have to know that if you really agree to it, it will be 34 million taels of silver per month. Da Wei's annual income will only be 10 million taels of silver.
Xu Qingxiao stopped talking.
Because he has completely understood the other party's intentions.
Gu Shangshu also stood up at this moment. He glanced at the three major merchants, then raised his glass and said.
"Three of you are really great businessmen in Wei."
Gu Yan raised his glass, drank it in one gulp, turned around and left.
Xu Qingxiao didn't even say anything and followed Gu Yan away.
Because the negotiation has completely broken down, the other party has no intention of negotiating the price at all. Instead, it keeps increasing the price and even comes up with things like installments to fool the household department.
This is really treating the household department like a pig.
"Master Gu, Master Gu."
The three of them stood up and wanted to say something, but seeing Gu Yan leaving so resolutely, they didn't say anything in the end. They just sat back down and looked at each other.
This look is weird and complicated. If you say you are happy, you are not happy at all, but if you say you are sad, you are not sad at all.
Leave Zuixian Tower.
Xu Qingxiao followed Gu Yan and got on the carriage going back.
In the carriage, Gu Yan still did not get angry, but looked at Xu Qingxiao and said.
"Shouren, tell me your opinion."
Gu Yan spoke calmly and asked Xu Qingxiao, wanting to hear Xu Qingxiao's opinion.
"Master Gu."
"Qing Xiao feels that these Shanxi, Hui, and Gan merchants want to cooperate with us, but as mentioned before, someone offered them a price they can't refuse."
"It's just that there will be some risks, and they don't dare to take it easily, so they raise the price. If Da Wei agrees, they will be ecstatic, but if Da Wei doesn't agree, they can only sell to the other party."
"Although there are some risks, it is just businessmen pursuing profit. When the profit reaches a certain level, they will dare to try it even if it is the crime of beheading."
Xu Qingxiao expressed her opinion.
The behavior of the three major merchants was completely because they wanted to cooperate with Dawei, but the price offered by the other party was too high. If Dawei just bought it at the original price, they would not be willing to make huge profits.
"kindness."
"You looked very carefully and thoroughly."
"It's just that it's a dead end now. The three major merchants have important materials, but they are unwilling to lower the price, and it is impossible for the Ministry of Revenue to agree to their price."
"The waterwheel thing is probably as difficult as going to heaven."
"Shouren, I know that you care about the people of the world, but for many things, you don't just have to have an idea."
"I'd better prepare a memorial tomorrow to inform His Majesty and put this matter on hold for the time being."
Gu Yan was very satisfied with Xu Qingxiao's answer because he saw it thoroughly, but he was satisfied because he had indeed encountered a dead end.
The Chamber of Commerce is unwilling to sell at a low price.
The Ministry of Finance is unwilling to buy it at a high price.
This deal cannot be done, and it will be useless for anyone to come, unless the imperial power is used to suppress it, but if the imperial power is really used, it will inevitably lead to terrible turmoil.
So this is a dead situation, the household department is being put on fire, neither can we advance, nor can we retreat, it is difficult to handle.
Inside the carriage.
When Xu Qingxiao listened to what Gu Yan said, he couldn't help but remain silent as thoughts one after another emerged in his mind.
After a while, Xu Qingxiao spoke.
"Master Gu, the matter is not over yet, there is a turning point."
Xu Qingxiao said this.
As soon as he said this, Gu Yan couldn't help but become a little curious.
As the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, he understands many things and knows that many forces are involved behind it. Everything at the moment is nothing more than a high price and a low price. This is the simplest thing in doing business, but also the biggest trouble.
From Xu Qingxiao's tone, it seems that he has a solution?
"Do you have any idea?"
The consultant asked.
"There should be."
Xu Qingxiao answered slowly.
But when he said this, Gu Yan was surprised. He knew that Xu Qingxiao dared to say that there was, so there must be.
“How low can you lower the price?”
Gu Yan asked directly without beating around the bush.
"I don't know the specific amount. I originally wanted to ask the three major chambers of commerce to sell it to us at 10% to 20%, but now it seems that is no longer possible. It is probably 50% of our price, at most 50%, otherwise they will not be happy."
Xu Qingxiao told the price.
And Gu Yan was a little down.
Inside the carriage, it seemed unusually quiet.
Gu Yan looked at Xu Qingxiao, as if he was seeing a ghost.
Fifty percent?
Fifty percent of the list price?
Fifty percent of seven thousand five hundred taels? Isn’t that 3,750 taels of silver?
Now they are offering 16,500 taels of silver. You want the three major merchants to offer a price of 3,750 taels of silver?
Is there something wrong with someone else’s brain or is there something wrong with your brain?
If anyone were to sit in front of him now, unless it was the empress, no matter who dared to say such things to him, Gu Yan would definitely slap him in the face.
This is simply nonsense.
Let me ask you, something that could originally be sold for 16,500 taels of silver can be sold for 3,750 taels of silver, assuming you know its value.
Who is willing? Isn’t this free? And it’s free at a loss. Even if there’s no profit at all, you still have to lose money.
This is equivalent to a loss of about 30%, because 7,500 taels of silver is the price of the household department, and their cost price is definitely not that high.
Seeing that Gu Yan was silent, Xu Qingxiao faintly uttered two words.
"Free shipping."
The voice sounded, and Gu Yan frowned a little. He didn't understand what it meant.
"No water transportation."
Xu Qingxiao changed her approach, and for a moment, Gu Yan fell silent.
Because he didn't know how to answer.
Three thousand seven hundred and fifty taels and free shipping?
Shouren, are you blinded by your talent?
Gu Yan swallowed and waited for a while to calm down before continuing to speak.
"Shouren, what's your plan? Don't mess around."
Gu Yan was a little afraid that Xu Qingxiao would directly attack the merchants of Wei Dynasty. If that was the case, he would rather not do it.
The reason why Fanshang was killed was because Fanshang aroused public dissatisfaction and was a foreigner, so what could he do if he didn't give them face?
But killing the merchants of the Wei Dynasty is not enough. This is no joke. What is involved later? It involves the entire Wei Dynasty, both the common people and the powerful.
Unless they are seeking death, for example, if you have evidence of their collaborating with the enemy, otherwise, you cannot move.
"Master Gu, don't worry, Qingxiao won't be impulsive."
"I have a plan, but I can't tell you, Mr. Gu, for the time being. But there is one thing, Mr. Gu must help me, otherwise, Qingxiao's plan will not be implemented."
Xu Qingxiao said this.
"you say."
Gu Yan asked, which was straightforward.
"Draft a memorial and let the Ministry of Household tell the merchants all over the world that the Wei Dynasty needs to promote the waterwheel project and is short of silver. I hope the merchants in the Wei Dynasty can generously support it."
Xu Qingxiao said calmly.
"Businessman funding?"
Gu Yan was a little curious. This kind of thing was not a big deal, because similar things were done during the Sixth and Seventh Northern Expedition. Even when the country was in danger, such announcements would be issued.
I hope that businessmen from all over the world can provide some funding, but generally speaking, it is an exchange of rights and interests, and not many people are really willing to support it. Even if it lasts for one million taels of silver, this is still a huge chamber of commerce, and it is for other purposes.
After donating one million taels of silver just now, I turned around and used this to make money from the people.
In most chambers of commerce, donations ranging from several thousand taels to tens of thousands taels are common. Some chambers of commerce even make millions of taels a year, but donate a hundred or so taels.
This is of little significance, but rather a loss of national integrity.
"Yeah, and it's limited to Kyoto. Don't say anything outside Kyoto. It's just within Kyoto, but merchants from all over the country are allowed to come to Kyoto to donate."
Xu Qingxiao continued.
"Restrict Kyoto?"
Gu Yan was even more confused this time. There were many powerful people in Kyoto, and there were also many rich people, but the richer they were, the stingier they became, let alone donating to the Wei Dynasty?
It's easier to say that it's better to say that it's a war period. After all, when the country is in ruins, many businessmen will be affected, so they have to donate. But now it can be considered a peaceful and prosperous time, and it is almost impossible for these businessmen to donate.
Furthermore, after donating, there is no benefit. It is nothing more than a plaque from the Ministry of Revenue. Of course, the largest donation was made, for example, the highest record, 17 million taels. Emperor Wu rewarded him with a few words, but it was not a plaque, only a plaque.
Posted in the family hall.
It's meaningful, but it doesn't mean much.
Therefore, Gu Yan really didn't understand Xu Qingxiao's thoughts.
"Sir, in short, just do this and leave the rest to Xu."
"Within seven days, I asked the three major chambers of commerce to scramble to provide materials."
Xu Qingxiao spoke up, his tone full of determination.
Looking at the determination on Xu Qingxiao's face and the confident tone of his voice, Gu Yan was filled with curiosity, but since Xu Qingxiao didn't say anything, he didn't ask too much.
Seven days! Okay, let’s see what method Xu Qingxiao uses to make the three major merchants lose money to the bank after these seven days.
After a while, the carriage arrived at Shouren Academy.
"Master Gu, walk slowly all the way."
Xu Qingxiao got off the carriage and bowed to Mr. Gu who came out to see him off.
"Go to bed early."
Gu Yan nodded and returned to the carriage.
Tread! Tread! Tread!
When the carriage moved forward, Xu Qingxiao also let out a breath. He turned around and entered the school and began to prepare a plan.
But after Xu Qingxiao walked into the hall, a familiar figure appeared on the tea table.
"Chen Shangshu."
Xu Qingxiao was a little curious. He didn't expect Chen Zhengru to be waiting for him in Shouren Academy.
"Xu Qingxiao, the next official, pays homage to Chen Shangshu."
Xu Qingxiao walked quickly and bowed to Chen Zhengru.
"Shouren, don't salute."
Chen Zhengru stood up and supported Xu Qingxiao.
"Chen Shangshu, do you have something important to do at this time?"
Xu Qingxiao was curious. At this hour, it was already dark. Why did Chen Zhengru suddenly appear?
Visiting late at night must be a very important matter.
"Shouren, something might be going on."
Chen Zhengru suppressed his voice and spoke slowly.
As soon as he said this, Xu Qingxiao couldn't help but frown.
A dignified Prime Minister of the Wei Dynasty, Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and a great Confucian scholar in the literary palace. This kind of person is used to seeing troubles. Anything in front of him may be a small matter, but when he says something is wrong, it must be a big deal.
"Master Shangshu, please enter the room and tell me?"
Xu Qingxiao invited the other party into the room.
"good."
Chen Zhengru walked directly into Xu Qingxiao's room.
After entering the room, Xu Qingxiao raised his hand slightly, and the Eight Desolate Bells appeared. Haoran's righteousness filled the surroundings, forming something similar to a barrier to prevent others from peeking.
"Such a piece of writing is truly extraordinary."
Looking at the Bahuang Bell, Chen Zhengru couldn't help but admire it, but today he had something important to do to find Xu Qingxiao, so he didn't talk much.
"Master Chen, what's the matter?"
Xu Qingxiao didn't waste time and went straight to the point.
"Shouren, I want to ask you, how do you feel about this Taiping Poetry Festival?"
Chen Zhengru asked Xu Qingxiao.
"The literary world of the Wei Dynasty has indeed declined."
"But the decline is a bit strange. Qingxiao didn't know the strength of the literary world in the Wei Dynasty. No matter how bad it is, except for the first day, only one or two people will be included in the top ten writers. Even on the first day, there can't be only five.
people."
"Furthermore, the great talents of the Ten Kingdoms are so powerful this time. It stands to reason that they should respect the Great Wei Palace and pay tribute to the Great Wei. But this time, these scholars seem not to care about the Great Wei Palace or the Great Wei at all."
"It stands to reason that no literati with clear intentions would do just the matter of withdrawing from the stage. It has the air of a loser. It is not like a literati, but like some businessmen."
Xu Qingxiao pointed out the problems, and these three problems gave him the most serious feeling.
In the majestic Wei Wen Palace, which one is not the proud son of heaven from all over the world? In addition, there are four major academies, which are equivalent to the four top universities in the Wei Dynasty. Everyone in them is a being with talents in Confucianism and Taoism.
He is an enlightened scholar, but at the Taiping Poetry Festival, no one was included in the competition. In the end, he had to rely on himself to turn the tide.
It is conceivable that if he had not appeared, Da Wei would have been embarrassed this time.
Still claiming to be of the orthodox Confucianism and Taoism, and of the lineage of saints? It’s all a joke.
"kindness."
"The literary world of the Wei Dynasty has indeed declined somewhat. This is normal. After all, it was affected by the Northern Expedition. However, even if it is affected again, it will not be as bad as the Taiping Poetry Society."
"As for the great talents of the Ten Nations, they are indeed a little weird. If there is another Taiping Poetry Festival, you will bow to me very much when you see me, and there will be respect in your eyes."
"In the Wei Dynasty, they would be polite in their behavior. Even when facing the literati of the Wei Dynasty, they would try to please them in every way. But this year is different. They are a little arrogant."
"The eyes are arrogant, and the demeanor has completely changed. This early exit has never happened since the founding of the Wei Dynasty. Don't say that the Wei Dynasty did not do anything wrong. Even if the Wei Dynasty did something wrong, they will not leave the game early.
.”
"Do you know why?"
Chen Zhengru nodded and answered Xu Qingxiao's questions.
"Why?"
Xu Qingxiao asked.
"Zhu Sheng originated from the Wei Dynasty."
"Therefore, literati all over the world regard Wen Palace as a holy place, and the literati of the Wei Dynasty are disciples of saints."
When Chen Zhengru said this, he looked extremely proud and confident at the same time.
And Xu Qingxiao had to admit this.
How exaggerated is the influence of saints?
My words are not at all insulting to the saints, nor are they disrespectful to the saints. In the final analysis, I do not want to join the lineage of the saints, but choose to create my own school of thought. This is actually not a problem.
At least before Zhu Sheng became a saint, many people had founded their own schools of thought, and Zhu Sheng's school also emerged from that time.
But since Zhu Sheng became the fifth generation saint, all schools of thought have disappeared, replaced by a kind of fanaticism, a kind of fanaticism among the world's literati.
Xu Qingxiao could not deny Zhu Sheng's personality charm. In other words, if she had been in that era, even with countless poems, she probably would not have dared to compete with the saint.
This is the charm of a saint.
Naturally, Xu Qingxiao believed and agreed with Chen Zhengru's words.
But if this is the case, then this Taiping Poetry Contest will be a big problem.
Before Xu Qingxiao could continue to ask, Chen Zhengru spoke again and told Xu Qingxiao the ins and outs of today's Taiping Poetry Meeting.
Including how Sun Jing'an reprimanded the literati of the Wei Dynasty and how he favored the great talents of the ten countries, he made it clear and clear. He did not favor his own great scholars at all, nor was he in the dark.
Just tell everything exactly as it is.
After Chen Zhengru finished speaking, Xu Qingxiao's brows furrowed tighter and tighter.
"wrong!"
"This is totally wrong."
"Sun Jing'an is a scholar in the literary palace. He respects Zhu Sheng, understands the holy way, stands up for the saints, writes books to spread the saints, and has a somewhat cold personality."
"It is normal for the Confucian scholars of the Wei Dynasty to be a little cold and arrogant, but in this situation, he should not do this, and he also knows that he cannot do this."
"In the end, it will not do any good to anger the scholars in the Wen Palace. Although it is to protect the face of the Wei Dynasty, it is a bit too much."
Xu Qingxiao frowned. After hearing what Chen Zhengru said, he really couldn't understand it.
I know that Sun Jing is arrogant and stubborn, but as a great scholar and his age, he cannot be so stupid as to protect the great talents of the Ten Kingdoms and reprimand the literati of the Wei Dynasty.
Isn't this asking for trouble?
It is completely inconsistent with what a great Confucian would do. Even a normal person would not do this.
Xu Qingxiao said to himself, he was analyzing.
But Chen Zhengru didn't say anything, until Xu Qingxiao was puzzled.
Chen Zhengru's voice sounded.
"Someone is trying to strip Wen Gong."
Chen Zhengru's voice was very calm.
But these calm words were like thunder in Xu Qingxiao's ears.
Subconsciously he rejected it, but based on what Chen Zhengru said, it seemed that this was really the case.
But Xu Qingxiao still couldn't help but speak out.
"Strip Wen Gong?"
He swallowed, his eyes filled with disbelief.
The Wen Palace of the Wei Dynasty was established five hundred years ago, during the reign of Zhu Sheng.
Why did the capital of the Wei Dynasty appear here? It was because Wen Gong appeared first and eventually moved the capital here. This is the prestige of the saint.
From that day on, the literati of the Wei Dynasty were all called disciples of saints, and they held their heads high when they went to foreign lands.
Now five hundred years have passed and Wen Sheng has passed away, but Wen Gong has always remained here, and future generations continue to nurture Wen Gong with their talents.
It can be said that the greatest pride of the common people and literati in the Wei Dynasty was not in their military capabilities or their wealth, but in the fact that the Wei Dynasty produced a saint.
How many prosperous dynasties have existed in ancient times and modern times? How many dynasties have produced saints?
This is absolute spiritual pride and something that every Wei people are proud of.
But now Chen Zhengru told me that someone wants to divest the Wen Palace, which is equivalent to taking away the Confucian and Taoist orthodoxy. How is this possible?
"Chen Ru, this is impossible."
"Zhu Sheng attained enlightenment and became a saint in Kyoto. How to peel it off?"
Xu Qingxiao no longer calls her "adult", but "Chen Ru", which means that she is talking about this matter as a Confucian scholar.
"But Zhu Sheng traveled to various countries and taught the way of saints."
"Controversy between saints has always existed, but since Zhu Sheng in the Wei Dynasty, there have been countless talented people who have suppressed the world's literati."
"For example, the Taiping Poetry Society. Otherwise, if the Wen Palace of the Wei Dynasty declines, there will be people fighting for the orthodoxy."
"This time, I feel like someone is pushing it behind the scenes."
Chen Zhengru replied calmly.
Xu Qingxiao was left speechless.
Yes, Zhu Sheng realized Taoism in the capital of the Wei Dynasty, and he was still a citizen of the Wei Dynasty. But the problem is that Confucianism and Taoism itself educate the world. Anyone can learn Confucianism and Taoism, as long as they have a heart to study.
Naturally, Zhu Sheng would also go to various countries to preach and promote his school of thought. This is what every saint would do.
And such an approach will cause a lot of controversy. You cannot say that he is a person from your country or a saint from your country, because saints have no national boundaries.
The sage himself said so.
The orthodoxy of saints represents the orthodoxy of Confucianism and Taoism. Whoever becomes orthodox of Confucianism and Taoism will be spiritually strong for the country, unite public opinion, and be of great help to the development of the country.
This is a spiritual struggle.
"What kind of person is this who dares to scheme against Wen Gong?
Xu Qingxiao spoke up.
He really couldn't imagine who he was who had such courage.
If the Great Wei Wen Palace was stripped.
For the Wei Dynasty, it was a fatal blow, no less powerful than starting two more Northern Expeditions, and under the current circumstances, starting two more Northern Expeditions.
To say that the country was destroyed is a bit exaggerated, but it is estimated that the Wei Dynasty will never be able to return to its peak, and may withdraw from the stage of history.
This thing is too big.
"Not sure."
"But what we can know is that this person's background is so terrifying that even ten princes of Huaining could not do it."
When Chen Zhengru spoke up, he didn't know who it was, but the only thing that was certain was that this person's identity was extremely terrifying.
Ten princes of Huaining can't compare to one of him.
Xu Qingxiao was silent.
He felt that Chen Zhengru should have a candidate, but he did not dare to say it, and he could not tell himself that it would not be a good thing for him to find out about this kind of thing.
"Shouldn't."
"If someone really wants to divest the Great Wei Palace, it shouldn't be like this, right?"
"It's so obvious."
Xu Qingxiao still shook her head, unwilling to believe this fact.
"No!"
"It is precisely because it is so obvious that we can determine the other person's intentions."
"And you know why it's so obvious?"
Chen Zhengru asked.
"Why?"
"Waterwheel?"
Xu Qingxiao's first reaction was to ask, but she immediately thought of it.
"Yes."
"Waterwheel Engineering."
"This material benefit will benefit the country and the people, and it will gradually restore the Wei Dynasty to its peak. Furthermore, there is another reason why they have to take action, and they have to be so urgent."
Chen Zhengru nodded, but there was another point that Xu Qingxiao ignored.
"What?"
Xu Qingxiao asked curiously.
"The great Wei Dynasty has gone through many hardships, and you have emerged as an eternal talent."
Chen Zhengru said word for word.
These words were not complimentary at all, but were spoken from the bottom of his heart.
Although the waterwheel project benefits the country and the people and makes some people feel threatened, it is the real reason why they have to take action.
It's Xu Qingxiao.
An eternal genius.
Unparalleled articles, angrily denounced the great Confucians, made a big fuss in the Ministry of Justice, beheaded the princes, punished evil and eradicated evil, the people's wishes, the waterwheel project, benefited the country and the people, and now even in the Taiping Poetry Fair, seven poems subjugate ten countries, and the talent is east.
Come three thousand miles.
Oh, and there is also a sixth-grade scholar who has only been in school for one year at the age of twenty.
Anything can make a person become a famous person.
Xu Qingxiao has done so many things by herself. She is only twenty years old. If Xu Qingxiao is given another ten years,
What will happen to Da Wei? You can think of it with your toes.
"But don't worry, they don't dare to touch you for the time being, at least they won't touch you now."
"They are even willing to win over you, but what I have said to you today is not to win over you, but simply to tell you."
"Because I believe in you, you stand up for the people, I see everything you do, and you care about Wei."
"I care about the people of the world, and I made my promise for the people of the world, so I believe in you unconditionally."
Chen Zhengru's words were extremely generous. He believed in Xu Qingxiao because Xu Qingxiao stood up for the people. It was absolutely impossible for such a person to betray the people of Wei.
"Thank you Chen Ru for the compliment."
Xu Qingxiao thanked him, but he was not modest in his words.
"It's just, what do Chen Ru think we should do now?"
Xu Qingxiao asked Chen Zhengru, knowing so many things, he should find a solution.
"Just wait and see what happens."
"I have informed your Majesty to conduct a thorough investigation of Sun Jing'an. He has exposed his flaws. If God is kind to the Wei Dynasty, this disaster may be prevented."
"Shouren, I have told you so much today to put some precautions in your mind. Also, if nothing happens in the future, come to the Great Wei Wen Palace."
"You really need to come and understand the holy will, which will help you."
Chen Zhengru said slowly, informing him of this matter.
"Students understand."
Xu Qingxiao nodded.
But Xu Qingxiao was still a little curious.
"As a great scholar, Sun Jing'an is involved in the affairs of the Imperial Palace. If he gets involved, wouldn't he be deprived of his position?"
Xu Qingxiao didn't understand this.
This is a great scholar.
Will heaven and earth allow you to do such a thing?
However, Chen Zhengru shook his head and said.
"Shouren, you still don't understand Confucianism. Those who become Confucian need to speak clearly. There is no right or wrong in this world. Everything follows the laws of heaven and earth and the way of nature."
"And this has always been the case in Wen Palace of the Great Wei Dynasty. The great Confucians of Zhu Sheng's lineage actually don't care about the country at all, because in their hearts, the saints come first."
"So people like Sun Ru and others don't have any official positions in the court, but we are dedicated to serving the people and the common people, so we can be officials."
"In other words, in their eyes, there is no Great Wei Wen Palace, only Zhu Shengwen Palace. Therefore, if Zhu Shengwen Palace appears in another country, it will make the world more convinced of Zhu Shengwen Palace."
"Then they will leave without hesitation."
"Because their Confucian status involves the power of faith, preaching for Zhu Sheng, making clear opinions, and being able to become great Confucians is closely related to Zhu Sheng. In the future, if they want to become great Confucians in the world, or even become a semi-sage, it is also involved.
do you understand?"
Chen Zhengru patiently explained.
And Xu Qingxiao suddenly understood.
It turns out that there are two types of great Confucians. One is to rely on oneself to serve the people of the world or the common people, or to follow the way of nature and respond to the destiny of heaven. This kind of great Confucianism is recognized by heaven and earth, and is similar to Sun Jing'an.
Part of the reason is because Zhu Sheng became a great Confucian. After all, Zhu Sheng's way is recognized by heaven and earth, and by spreading Zhu Sheng's way, they can be regarded as following God's will. As for how to do it, that is their business, and heaven and earth have no control.
Therefore, it can be inferred that there are two forces in the Great Wei Wen Palace.
Understood.
This is the consequence of not studying.
If you have nothing to do, I'd better go to the Tibetan Scripture Pavilion and read more books.
"Okay, Shouren, take a good rest these days. I'm afraid the Taiping Poetry Society won't be able to continue, and the Ten Kingdoms won't be in the mood to attend the banquet."
"You have a good rest, and pay attention to Hua Xingyun, he is definitely not as simple as he appears, do you understand?"
Chen Zhengru gave an additional reminder.
Let Xu Qingxiao pay attention to Hua Xingyun.
"good."
"Chen Ru, walk slowly."
Xu Qingxiao did not send him far away, but watched Chen Zhengru leave.