Wu Huaiyu is like teacher Yi Zhongtian, talking eloquently. The opening chapter of Tongjian actually tells the story of three families being divided into Jin Dynasties.
The three families of Han, Zhao and Wei carved up the Kingdom of Jin, which also marked the official entry from the Spring and Autumn Period into the Warring States Period.
"At that time, the royal family of the Jin Dynasty was in decline. The six families of the Zhi family, the Han family, the Zhao family, the Zhong family, and the Fan family were the strongest. Among the six families, the Zhao family was the strongest. The entire military and political affairs of the Jin Kingdom were controlled by the Zhao family.
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Wu Huaiyu, like Pin Sanguo, carefully read and explained the books he wrote to the emperor's family of three.
"When Zhi Xuanzi, the sixth generation head of the Zhi family, was about to choose Zhi Yao as his successor, his younger brother told him that Zhi Yao was good at everything, but there was one thing that was bad about him. He was not benevolent enough. If he was chosen as the new generation head of the Zhi family,
Then the entire Zhi family will perish,
But Zhixuanzi didn't listen to him and still chose Zhiyao as his successor, so Zhiguo changed his surname directly and established a new ancestral temple."
The emperor's family of three listened attentively.
"Zhao Yang, the head of the Zhao family, passed away. Zhiyao seized the opportunity to lead the Zhi family to become the strongest family in Jin. He directly controlled the military and political affairs of Jin. He united with the three families of Han, Zhao and Wei to carve up the other Zhong family and Fan family. The six major families became
into four major families,"
"His Royal Highness, if you were Zhiyao, what would you do next?" Huaiyu asked a question.
Cheng Qian thought for a moment and replied, "Continue to annex other families and strengthen the power of the Zhi family."
Li Shimin shook his head after hearing this.
Wu Huaiyu said, "Your Highness, this is exactly what Zhiyao did. He decided to split up the Zhao family, which was once the strongest family in the Jin Kingdom and is also the family that currently poses the greatest threat to the Zhi family."
"Teacher, did Zhiyao do the right thing?"
Huaiyu smiled and said, "Your Highness, the current situation in the Jin Kingdom is actually a very classic question, that is, in the four-party game, how should the strongest party choose."
"Zhiyao's choice is to unite the weakest Han and Wei families to attack the second strongest Zhao family. Among the three families, the Zhao family poses the greatest threat to him. If the Zhao family is given time to develop, then the future will be Zhi Yao. The two strong Zhao families will confront each other.
, not only could they not help each other, but they would also give the Han and Wei families more opportunities to sit on the fence, so he attacked the Zhao family first,
Moreover, when he united with the Han and Wei families, he was also worried that he would be attacked from both sides, so he struck first to avoid an alliance between the Han, Zhao, and Wei families."
"With the cooperation of Zhi Yao, the three families of Zhi, Wei, and Han besieged the Zhao family's city and could not attack it for a long time. Zhi Yao came up with a plan to flood the city, but when he saw that the city was about to be destroyed and the Zhao family was about to be divided, an unexpected incident occurred.
But it happened.”
"What accident happened?" Cheng Qian asked.
"What accident does the prince think will happen?"
"Could it be that Han Wei rebelled?"
Li Shimin stroked his beard and nodded, very satisfied, "Has Cheng Qian read this history?"
"I haven't read this history carefully, but since the three families of Han, Zhao, and Wei were divided into Jin in the end, then the Zhi family must have been divided first."
"Your Highness is right. When the Zhao family's city was destroyed, the Han and Wei families suddenly turned against each other and joined forces with the Zhao family to defeat the Zhi family's army, killed Zhi Yao, and at the same time annihilated all the Zhi family, carving up the Zhi family and even the entire
In the Jin Kingdom, Zeng Zhiguo’s advice became a reality.”
"Your Highness, originally the Zhi family was the strongest among the four major families in the Jin Kingdom. They even united with Han and Wei at one point and almost wiped out the Zhao family. But in the end, why did he fall short?"
Cheng Qian also couldn't figure out for a moment why the strongest one was defeated first. It was clear that Zhizhi Yao had already drawn Han Wei to his camp first, and it was clear that the Zhao family was in a dilemma that must be destroyed.
"Teacher, why?"
"It's actually very simple. Zhiguo made it clear from the beginning that the root of the problem was that Zhiyao was unkind."
"Ah, unkind?"
"That's right, the Tao Te Ching says that a husband does not fight, so no one in the world can fight with him. Once he steps into the chess game, it is difficult to look back. As the saying goes, if you make a wrong move, you will be ruined if you make a wrong move. So the best way is
To not join the game is to use benevolence instead of fighting."
Cheng Qian couldn't understand.
"Actually, to put it bluntly, we have to wait for the opportunity and wait for the opportunity. Of course, we can gain something, but if we fail, the price will be huge.
Obscene development is the way to go,
There is a saying that the leader of the family will die first, and there is also a saying that the talented scholar Lin Zhe will be destroyed by the wind. In fact, if you read the history books carefully, you will find that in terms of the history of the demise of the Jin Kingdom, it was not just three families who were divided into Jin.
There are eleven major families, with six ministers taking turns to govern.
But later, the eleven major families continued to fight among themselves, from the eleven major families to the eight major families, then to the six major families, then to the four major families, and then to the three major families who were divided into Jin, and the Jin Dynasty perished.
And if you look closely at the history of internal struggles among the big families in the Jin Kingdom, you will find that the loser every time is often the strongest family."
"The history of the Jin Dynasty is actually another history of the Warring States Period. After entering the Warring States Period, there was a period of great strife, with vertical and horizontal alliances."
"The demise of the Zhi family was due to his unkindness. He acted too strongly. He first destroyed the Zhong family and the Fan family, and then wanted to destroy the Zhao family. His aggressive ambitions are clearly exposed.
Neither Han nor Wei are stupid, everyone knows that after the Zhao family is destroyed, the next step will definitely be their turn, so they will rebel at the last moment."
"If the head of the Zhi family could be less aggressive and wait for the opportunity after wiping out the Zhong family and the Fan family, and wait until there are sufficient legitimate reasons before sending out troops, then the situation might be different.
Zhiyao was too impatient and too strong, so it was Zhijia who perished in the end.
Therefore, in the struggle, benevolence, justice and morality are actually very important, and timing in the game between all parties is also extremely important."
The three families selected at the beginning of Tongjian are divided into Jin and Jin.
The friends who smashed the vats are still very powerful. This is not only about the disintegration of the wedding ceremony of the three families and the unkindness of the Zhi family, but also about the rudeness of Emperor Zhou who was the eldest brother at that time.
Although Emperor Zhou was the nominal lord of the world, his strength lagged far behind the local princes.
But because of the restrictions of etiquette and law, the princes could not directly use their strength to destroy the Zhou Dynasty and replace it.
The three officials of Jin State bullied and despised the Jin State monarch and divided the Jin State. At this time, the King of Zhou, as the emperor, should raise the banner of etiquette and justice and call on the princes to attack Han, Zhao and Wei, the three ministers of Jin State.
However, the Emperor of Zhou not only did not send troops to conquer, but instead granted them titles and titles, ranking them among the princes and kings.
In this way, the Zhou Dynasty could no longer maintain its little status and gave up all of it. The ethics and teachings of the Zhou Dynasty's ancestors were completely lost.
The last remaining foundation of the Zhou Dynasty's rule collapsed.
The rituals collapsed and the music collapsed, so the world was in chaos.
"Your Highness, the Zhi family is unkind and the King of Zhou is rude. And when it comes to the family, benevolence and etiquette are also very important. To maintain the authority of the head of the family, we rely on etiquette, benevolence, and the rule of law.
For example, in a family, the parents are old and weak, the sons have grown up, some are studying and becoming officials, some are doing business and making money, and some are working at home and farming.
If the son of an official feels that he has a future, he will look down on his old and sick father, look down on his brother who farms, and despise his brother who does business and make money.
Then the family will be in chaos,
But in fact, a family can thrive because of joint efforts and mutual understanding and help. For example, how can children be raised without the hard work of parents? How can officials study without brothers farming and doing business?
What about the imperial examination and becoming an official?"
"If everyone is calculating their own little plans, and family members are working on their own and only thinking about personal and family interests, then the family will lose cohesion and fall apart."
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From history to politics, from politics to family,
Wu Huaiyu spoke for more than an hour.
Li Shimin listened very carefully. He found that what Wu Huaiyu said was more than what he could get from reading Tongjian himself.
Especially when it comes to games, we also talk about benevolence and etiquette.
Benevolence and propriety became so intuitive in Wu Huaiyu's words, instead of being so illusory.
"Huaiyu, you taught this class very well. Your Tongjian compilation is good, but this class is more in-depth and easier to understand. Good, great."
Li Shimin was full of praise, "Cheng Qian, you should have gained a lot, right?"
The prince nodded repeatedly. Although great scholars often gave him lectures on classics and history, who could explain it so clearly?
Wu Huaiyu smiled and said to Cheng Qian, "In that case, let me give the prince an assignment. Based on the knowledge learned at the beginning of Tongjian, His Highness will also make a layout plan for the Tang Dynasty and the surrounding vassals.
Goguryeo in Eastern Liaoning and the Eastern Ying Kingdoms in Silla and Baekje, the Xueyantuo Khanate in Mobei and the old Eastern Turks in Monan, as well as the countries in the Western Regions and the Western Turkic Khanate,
In addition to the Tuyuhun from Longyou and the Qiang from outside the Song Dynasty,
Even the barbarians in the southwest,
Let’s talk about how the Tang Dynasty will get along with the vassals in the future,”
This assignment is not easy,
Li Shimin smiled on the side and said, "Chengqian, think about it carefully. You can ask your East Palace official staff for advice, but you have to write this assignment yourself. I will give you some time and write it well. Don't let me and Huaiyu down."
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Empress Changsun said in a rare way, "The prince must write it himself,"
This class took too long,
It's getting late,
Li Shimin asked Huaiyu to cook a few dishes in person.
A few simple dishes, Wu Huaiyu accompanied the emperor, queen and prince to have lunch together.
The queen has a good appetite,
Li Shimin was very happy, "Guanyin's health is gradually improving. I plan to take the queen to Jiucheng Palace in Qizhou for summer vacation and recuperation in a few days. Huaiyu will accompany us."
The queen said, "My health has improved a lot recently, so I don't bother Mr. Qingyang anymore. He will stay in Chang'an to rest for a few days. He will also teach and assist the prince to supervise the country. He will wait for the weather to be cooler before leaving for Lingnan."
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Huaiyu thought for a while, "If the Queen does not need me to go to Jiucheng Palace, I still want to go south as soon as possible. The counter-insurgency war in Zuoxi River in Yong Mansion has not yet ended, and the implementation of the new two-tax law is also at a critical juncture.
There are so many things, and I still need my minister to preside over them."
"His Royal Highness will stay in Chang'an to supervise the country. His Majesty has also chosen the prime minister. Prime Minister Wei will stay behind to assist. I think that I can ask the third division of Yitong of the Kaifu and the prince's grand master Sun Guojiu to assist His Highness in supervising the country."
Changsun Wuji is the prince's uncle. It is indeed a good arrangement to recommend him to stay and assist. Li Shimin thought for a while and said, "Okay, let Ma Zhou, the assistant minister of Zhongshu, stay too. Well, the right servant Li Jing will also stay."
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The servant on the left shot Fang Xuanling, the servant on the right shot Li Jing, the servant Wei Zheng, the prince and grand master Sun Wuji, the servant Ma Zhou of Zhongshu,
Li Shimin appointed these five ministers to assist the prince and stay in the country, while Wu Huaiyu returned to Lingnan to guard the country.
Zhongshu Ling Wen Yanbo, Gao Shilian, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Samurai Xun, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Zhang Liang, the imperial censor, Xiao Yu, the special minister of the Government, and the five prime ministers accompanied him in Jiucheng Palace.
After dinner, Wu Huaiyu accompanied Li Shimin for a walk.
Li Shimin mentioned that Xiao Yu went to feudalism again yesterday. Wu Huaiyu knew that this must be Li Shimin's instruction. Xiao Yu was a die-hard feudalist in the court. He only wanted to enfeoff the emperor's younger brothers and princes, and vigorously divide the feudal country and build the country.
Li Shimin had always wanted to enfeoff the throne, but there were many opponents in the court. Because the emperor's younger brothers and princes were young, he kept delaying it.
Wu Huaiyu's attitude has not changed for many years. He supports enfeoffment, but there are many restrictions, such as enfeoffment to border areas.
"Your Majesty, I am going to Lingnan and may not return for several years. I am still young, and my wife, concubines, and children are also still young. I boldly ask your Majesty to allow me to take my wife, concubines, and children with me to take office."
Li Shimin smiled,
"The conditions in Lingnan are difficult. Are you really willing to take your wife, concubines, and children with you?"
"It's better to be a family together. Besides, if they follow me, I can do things without any distractions."
"In that case, then you can take your family to your appointment," Li Shimin thought for a moment and said again, "I will release a hundred maids from the palace and send them all to your house. You can take them to Lingnan to serve and take care of your family.
