Everyone in the Kong family thought that as long as they came to surrender, the emperor would definitely welcome them.
They thought wrongly. Emperor Li Zhi never thought of settling down with anyone from beginning to end.
Kong's surrender was just a matter of killing a few less people. Kong's resistance was a simpler matter for the emperor. He only needed to let Xue Rengui's army stationed nearby in Qufu sweep over and there would be no trouble.
Li Zhi knew very well that what he was going to do now, such as re-equalizing the land, would be intolerable to the wealthy families, so he either didn't do it, or once he did it, he had to do it thoroughly without leaving any hidden dangers. Otherwise,
If there is even a trace of roots left, the consequences will be endless.
Today's Tang Dynasty is more powerful than any previous dynasty. The Sixteen Guards of the Tang Dynasty are loyal to the royal family. They are equipped with the most luxurious and sharp weapons in the world, and enjoy rich rewards that have never been seen in previous dynasties. The Ten Guards of the Tang Dynasty are loyal to the royal family.
Any one of the six guards has the ability to look down on the world, and has the strength to destroy cities and countries.
With such a powerful force being abandoned, Li Zhi always felt sorry for his frugality over the years.
Over the years, Li Zhi has indeed not lived a luxurious life. The construction of Luoyang City has ended long ago. The palace built in the early years is somewhat dilapidated. Li Zhi only repaired it and continued to use it.
As for the Daming Palace, Xingqing Palace, and Qujiang Palace that are being built in Chang'an, they were not originally built for Li Zhi. They were built on the initiative of Yun Chu and other Chang'an officials in order to accumulate more funds in Chang'an City.
Over the years, these three huge construction sites have supported countless people in Chang'an, and have also allowed the construction-related shops in Chang'an City to develop rapidly.
Now, when it comes to building palaces, city defenses, or even residential buildings, the first choice of Guanzhong people is Chang'an's construction team and Chang'an's material supply channels.
Chang'an provided countless funds and materials to the imperial court. These funds and materials were used by Li Zhi to subsidize the people of the Ten Dao of the Tang Dynasty. It was also the capital of Li Zhi who issued an order to reduce and reduce the taxes of the Ten Dao of the Tang Dynasty.
If the people pay less taxes for one year, they will be able to eat all year round. If they pay less taxes for two years, the people will have a little savings in their homes. If they pay less taxes for three years, the people of the Tang Dynasty will dare to go to the market.
Eat a bowl of steamed noodles from Chang'an.
The army was extremely powerful, and the people in other places gradually showed signs of living and working in peace and contentment. This was the basis for Li Zhi's determination to deal with the division of Shandong and Hebei that the ancestors of Li and Tang were unable and unable to deal with.
Now, Kong Zhuo was kicked by Li Hong so much that his teeth fell out all over the floor and he fainted.
This is a very good scene in Li Zhi's eyes. If the Kong family doesn't care, then there is a real reason to let their family go. After all, they have endured humiliation and shame to this point. If they don't give them a way to survive, Li Zhi will
I felt it was too much.
When Li Zhi raised the wine glass, Wu Mei and Li Hong, who had just finished beating the man, also raised the wine glass. The Kong clan members on both sides looked at each other at first. After Kong Zhixuan raised the wine glass with trembling hands, they also raised their wine glasses.
, after Li Zhi, Wu Mei, and Li Hong drank the wine in the cup, they also poured the wine in the cup into their mouths.
The taste of this glass of wine is unique, as if coptis is added to it, it is not only bitter but also spicy.
Li Zhi put down his wine glass and stretched his neck to look at Kong Zhuo, who was still unconscious, and said in surprise: "Ah, Mr. Gong Liang is actually too drunk. Someone, please help Mr. Gong Liang to go to the side hall to rest."
My lords, it’s rare that all the wise men have gathered together today, let’s continue singing, dancing, and drinking... We won’t go home until we’re drunk.”
After the words fell, the musicians immediately played bright and lively music. The palace maids who had been dancing the pear blossom dance solemnly just now also showed a hint of coquettishness on their faces, their long sleeves were fluttering, their waists and hips began to twist, and their long legs occasionally lowered their legs.
The bottom of the hanging skirt flew out, revealing the flesh...
"Taifu Guo, Kong Zhuo of the Kong family said in front of His Majesty that the "Zuo Zhuan" you told was just picking up people's tooth wisdom, and what you also picked up was the tooth wisdom of their Kong family. They also said that you did not explain this bit of tooth wisdom clearly...
"
After a talkative eunuch said this, he hugged the fly whisk and ran away.
Guo Yu, who was studying, put down the book in his hand, left the tent and looked at the brightly lit place in the distance. After thinking for a while, he returned to the tent. When writing reading notes, he also recorded today's events and prepared for long-term planning.
He wrote at the end: "The wealthy family of the Kong family wants to become the master of all kings, so as to change the hearts of the royal family and solve the current predicament of the Kong family. The vast and luxurious house of thousands of years is only a drop in the ocean in ten years... However, Emperor
The emperor is extremely powerful and powerful, and he has many grievances against the wealthy families of Shandong. Following this east wind, if he is humiliated today, he will definitely not let the Kong family get what they want."
As I get older, it is difficult to sleep soundly at night. Getting up three or two times at night will make people of Xu Jingzong's age completely sleepless. After getting up and cleaning his hands once, Xu Jingzong only felt thirsty, so he took a glass of warm water from the hand of the maid and drank it.
, and said to the maid: "Is the prince back?"
The maidservant said softly: "I heard that I was back, and I was very angry. I originally wanted to see the master, but I heard that the master was asleep, so I went back."
Xu Jingzong asked: "Why is the prince angry?"
The maid looked at Xu Jingzong carefully and said: "My maid, hear it, hear it..."
Xu Jingzong looked at the maid gently and said, "It doesn't matter if you tell me."
The maidservant whispered: "The prince attended the banquet where His Majesty entertained the elders of the Kong family. During the dinner, the elder Kong asked the prince how to study. The prince said: Study "Zuo Zhuan" with Guo Gongyu. Kong said that it is just a matter of picking up people's teeth..."
Xu Jingzong chuckled and said, "What did you say to me?"
The maid looked at Xu Jingzong's face again and whispered: "The fox on the barren hill is roaring."
Xu Jingzong said without changing his expression after hearing this: "Xuanyuan's tomb was originally the center of heaven and earth, and it contained Xuanyuan's bones, but it was stolen from the house by this wild fox. Kong was saying that I taught the prince using Xuanyuan Tao."
But it was the wild fox who was talking like crazy and talking in his sleep... Not only was he deviant, but he also had ulterior motives... I have spent more than seventy years since I started schooling with my hair tied up, and I have read the books of sages all my life. Unexpectedly, I ended up learning the Zen of the Wild Fox.
Well, I know it, and I will be rewarded in the future."
When the maid saw that Xu Jingzong was angry, she clenched her fists and said, "I heard that the prince kicked out the teeth of the elder Kong who mocked the master on the spot..."
When Xu Jingzong heard this, a hint of warmth suddenly appeared on his gloomy old face. He smiled and patted the maid's butt. Then he returned to the bed and said to the maid: "It's cold, let's sleep together."
The maid immediately took off her clothes and climbed down...
When Yun Chu returned from patrolling the camp and had just finished taking off his armor, he saw Wen Wen and Di Renjie coming over hand in hand. They skillfully lit the small stove and sat on the water. Wen Wen said to Yun Chu with a smile: "The prince is showing off his power tonight. The forced Kong family
I have to bow my head."
Di Renjie said: "I heard that for you, he even kicked out all the teeth in Kong Zhuo and Kong Gongliang's mouth."
Regarding this news, Yun Chu, who was patrolling the camp, naturally knew better than them, so he put down the horizontal sword in his hand and said, "It's not for me, it's for the great masters like Xu Jingzong, Guo Yu, and Shangguan Yi."
Wen Wen glanced at the horizontal knife that Yun Chu had specially slapped on the table, spread his hands and said, "We won't talk about Grandma Chun today."
Di Renjie said: "Let's get down to business, let's get down to business. Did Kong Gongliang come to our door by himself, or is he really mean-mouthed?"
She looked at Yun Chu tenderly and said, "Of course it's delivered to my door. You and I both know that Yu Chu often receives some inexplicable gifts."
Yun Chu took a look and said softly: "It makes sense that he was beaten because his mouth was too bad."
Di Renjie said to Wen Wen: "Stop talking about Achun, at least don't laugh at her."
Wen Wen sighed and said: "It's a pity. If Achun entered the Yun Family, I could talk about this matter until I was at least eighty years old. Now, every time I talk about it, it is one less time.
I don’t think people in the Kong family are that stupid, so the possibility of testing is very high. Showing a worthless Kong Gong to test His Majesty’s bottom line, I thought it was a normal operation for wealthy families.”
Di Renjie nodded and said, "Kong is really great at teaching his disciples. I cannot admit this."
Yun Chu said: "Chang'an lacks good teachers. Kong's move to Chang'an just solves the problem of Chang'an not having good teachers. However, I think it is best to use unified textbooks when teaching students."
Wen Wen shook his head and said, "This is impossible. Kong is famous for teaching students in accordance with their aptitude."
Yun Chu said: "The purpose of students entering school is to achieve success and honor their ancestors. As long as the imperial examination is related to the content of the textbook, they are not allowed to use any other means."
Di Renjie said: "The disciples taught by Kong in the past were mostly good at being officials but rarely good at doing things. This really needs to be abandoned."
Wen Wen said: "I wonder if Your Majesty has the intention to reform the Kong family?"
Yun Chu smiled and said: "Your Majesty may not have such thoughts at this time, but as long as the disciples of the Kong family can be restrained, your Majesty will definitely agree. No matter what the consequences of doing so are, they will be better than the current Kong family.
"
The three of them talked for a while, then the water on the stove boiled and they started making pots of tea.
As new problems arise in Chang'an, new countermeasures are naturally needed. This one-case-one-discussion system has been in place a long time ago.
Although the Kong family is a leader in learning, as long as the Kong family enters the cage of Chang'an, Yunchu and the others have the confidence to believe that they will be assimilated by Chang'an sooner or later.
This point is determined by the cultural characteristics of the Kong family and is not subject to the will of the Kong family members.
Because the characteristic of Kong's clan studies is to be inclusive and to practice the golden mean!
In other words, there are only a few rough general directions for the Kong family to filter through. Among them, the most important ones are the precise rules of behavior they set for this society - benevolence, righteousness, etiquette, wisdom, trust, forgiveness, loyalty,
Filial piety, brotherhood.
These nine regulations basically distinguish humans from beasts. They are excellent things. However, the countless explanations under these nine regulations are confusing and confusing.
It is these nine characters that gave rise to a vast array of Confucian secrets. Since then, all Confucian secrets have been continuously refined within the framework constructed by these nine characters. Coupled with the partial nature of human nature, people's interpretations have led to
Each has its own limitations and class characteristics.
This gave the royal family a loophole that they could take advantage of. As long as there was a theory in Confucianism that suited them, they would actively use it and promote it. In the end, a good Confucius was turned into a loophole!