Following the Fang Xiang and others, they left the Taiji Hall. The old gentleman's dining place was in the Lingyan Pavilion, and Zhang Yang followed the others to the Zhongshu Province to have dinner.
The prince asked the people in the palace to bring bowls of food, "Your Majesty said you must eat well."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Everyone in Zhongshu Province stood up and saluted.
Tang Shanshi couldn't help but nod while stuffing food into his mouth.
Cen Wenwen ate so deliciously that he didn't forget to take a sip of wine.
Zhang Yang looked down at the food in front of his table again, a bowl of cooked celery and a pot of cabbage.
The cabbage is very greasy, which makes people don't know how to eat it quickly. The food in this palace is still as bad as ever.
The only meat dish was a whole chicken, which was also shiny and shiny. There were even some hairs that had not been plucked out, and the chicken feet were not broken, they just stood there.
I don’t know if they have been boiled or not.
Seeing everyone else tearing apart and eating the chicken, Zhang Yang really had no appetite for the food in the palace.
When His Majesty came to Lishan to spend the summer, the palace cooks did learn some skills from Lishan, and the aunts in the village learned how to cook from Aunt Wang and the others.
Not to mention that the people in the palace couldn't learn cooking skills at all.
Seeing that Zhang Yang had not eaten the chicken on the table, but was eating vegetarian dishes, Cen Wencheng asked curiously: "Shilang Zhang, isn't it to your liking?"
"Xiaguan has been suffering from internal heat recently. He should not eat too much meat and should eat more vegetarian food. This scallion chicken is given to Brother Wenwen."
"Thank you very much."
Cen Wenwen took the chicken and shared it with everyone.
After finishing the meal, Changsun Wuji put down his bowl and drank tea quickly, "Everyone, this time I have discussed with the old gentlemen of the gentry. The position of the DPRK and China cannot be changed at the moment. As for their opinions, the DPRK and the PRC can retain them, but they cannot adopt them on the spot.
Even a verbal promise on the spot will not work.”
"Here!"
Everyone responded in unison.
Fang Xuanling added: "Let someone make arrangements to see if those old gentlemen want to take a nap in the afternoon."
Three or two civil servants left.
Zhang Yang drank tea and looked at the snowy scene outside the door. The snow was less intense, but there was still a bit of cold wind blowing in.
Everyone was lying down in Zhongshu Province for a lunch break. Some were snoring loudly, some were mumbling in their sleep, and there were even sounds of grinding teeth.
Everyone's sleeping posture is not very elegant either.
"Isn't Mr. Zhang going to bed?"
Fang Xuanling's words came from behind, and he was afraid of disturbing the sleeping people in Zhongshu Province.
Zhang Yang stood up and replied, "I'm not sleepy."
Fang Xuanling smiled and nodded, "You can feel better if you go out with me and enjoy the cool breeze."
When I arrived outside Zhongshu Province, the cold wind blew against my face, which really made me energetic.
Fine snowflakes fell, coating the six government offices in the distance with a layer of white. The entire imperial city was empty and even more silent in the snowy sky.
Only a dozen officials from Zhongshu Province were still taking a nap.
"I didn't expect you to be able to say such firm words when facing so many old gentlemen."
Listening to his words, Zhang Yang smiled bitterly and said: "It must be like this if you were the prime minister."
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and said: "The Tang Dynasty has only been established for twenty years, and no one knows what will happen to the country of Zuo for only twenty years. Some people have said that it will collapse in a short time."
"Sometimes I envy Wei Zheng. He can live openly and without guilt. This is how I should be after half my life."
Zhang Yang replied: "When it comes to planning things, Mr. Zheng is definitely not as good as the prime minister."
"Even if you don't convince those old gentlemen in Taiji Hall, the imperial court will still be firm on the imperial examination policy. Don't worry, as for these old gentlemen... Zhao Guoguo will find a way to deal with it."
"When I came here, Brother Wen always told me not to mention those words."
"It can only be kept secret for a while. At first, I didn't agree with letting Duke Zhao keep appeasing them. He should directly explain the intentions of the DPRK. But his worries are not wrong, and he is also dedicated to the country."
Zhang Yang looked towards Zhongshu Province. Changsun Wuji did not rest at this time, but was holding a scroll in his hand and looking at it.
As if he noticed the gaze, Changsun Wuji glanced back displeased.
Fang Xuanling added: "It takes a lot of effort to appease the nobles. If Du Ruhui were still here, there should be a way at this moment, and you wouldn't have to come forward to argue in the court. It's a pity that he died young."
I have long heard that Li Shimin has his right-hand man Fang Miao Du Duan. If Du Ruhui were still alive, the current court would be different.
The strong wind ruffled his temples, and Zhang Yang said worriedly: "Prime Minister, you said that this time because we broke up with the aristocratic family, your majesty will kill me as a warning to others and to appease the aristocratic family."
Fang Xuanling suddenly laughed, "Don't worry, your Majesty will not do this. Your Majesty is not the Li Jiancheng of the past. It is imperative to establish the imperial examination."
"What if..."
"Early before winter, His Majesty deployed troops and horses to Qinghe, Fan Yang and other places. As long as the aristocratic family dares to rise up, they can put out the war as soon as possible, and all the generals in the court will be there."
The Tang Dynasty was founded in the early days, but the Tang Dynasty is still very strong now. Your Majesty has been building up national strength and troops for a long time in the past two years, and has long been prepared to confront the aristocratic family.
Whether it was Li Shimin's move to attract people's support or his sincere desire to hold the imperial examination for the sake of the country, the reason was good.
The imperial examination cannot just happen overnight, but must be sustained over a long period of time.
If it is opened occasionally and done hastily, it will make the scholars in the Central Plains lose their confidence.
The court cannot always swing between two sides. Li Shimin needs to stand on one side in order to gain enough supporters.
Everyone rested for half an hour and woke up one after another.
The prince walked over in small steps and said, "The Prime Minister and the Tai Chi Hall are ready."
Changsun Wuji tapped the table gum with his fingers to wake up the remaining sleeping people. He straightened his clothes and prepared to go to the Tai Chi Hall to continue the next discussion.
Everyone was about to wake up, and eunuchs in twos and threes brought water.
"You have to deal with many old gentlemen in the afternoon, so please wash your face and refresh yourself."
Fang Xuanling handed over the basin, "You should also wash your face and cheer up."
Zhang Yang waved his hands and said: "No need, I feel refreshed after blowing the cold wind for a while."
After everyone tidied up, Changsun Wuji took the lead and walked out of Zhongshu Province, followed by more than ten officials from Zhongshu Province who were also in good spirits.
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This is the momentum of the Tang Dynasty’s civil servants who were no weaker than military generals.
All those old gentlemen were sitting in the hall, and they all looked confident.
The court and famous officials are all ready to face the next negotiation.
The old gentlemen are sitting upright.
Zhang Yang followed him into the palace, and an old man stood up immediately, "May I ask Minister Zhang, if the court insists on holding the imperial examination, aren't you afraid that the nobles will rise up and lead an uprising?"
After hearing the other party's words, everyone looked at the footsteps, and the idea of listening was gone at this moment.
Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said, "May I ask the old gentleman what you call him?"
"I am Cui Yi, a native of Qinghe."
"It turns out he is a famous official of the Cui family in Qinghe. I have admired him for a long time."
Mr. Cui snorted coldly, as if to say that you have some knowledge.
Zhang Yang cupped his hands and said: "The old gentleman just said that the gentry have risen up, so I dare to ask the old gentleman what is the tragedy in Luoyang? Is it the imperial examination system that oppresses the scholars, or is it the big gentry and aristocratic families that oppress the scholars.
"
"I thought that all the old gentlemen had read poetry and books all their lives, and that they were all knowledgeable and elegant people, but here they are trying to persuade the court to bow to the aristocratic family."
"If you give the power of selecting officials and appointing people to aristocratic families, and even organize the imperial examination system, then I would like to ask you how much you fear the gentry."
"In my opinion, only the two people who were beaten to death by the children of the aristocratic family are the ones who are truly not afraid of the aristocratic family."
Zhang Yang lowered his tone, his voice was a little hoarse, "You are afraid of the powerful people from the aristocratic family, you are the cowardly people. I admire Liu and Tuesday people. At least they stood up for the scholars. They did not show any respect to the scholars."
The family surrendered."
Cui Yi was about to speak but stopped, his beard trembling with anger.
"I'm Lu Xiaoyuan!" Another old man stood up, "Zhang Yang! Do you think you are Su Qin, Zhang Yi? Do you think you can defeat all the famous officials in Shandong with this sharp mouth?"
After the words fell, no one in Zhongshu Province said a word. Everyone looked at Mr. Zhang who was facing unprecedented pressure at this moment.
If Zhang Yang fails to catch up, everyone in Zhongshu Province will immediately follow him.
Zhang Yang saluted first, "Mr. Lu, I would never dare to compare with Su Qin, let alone imitate Zhang Yi. Mr. Lu only knows that they are eloquent people, but he doesn't know that they are also true heroes."
After taking two steps back and forth, Zhang Yang nodded and continued: "Back then, Su Qin was appointed Prime Minister of the Six Kingdoms, and Zhang Yi was invited to serve as Prime Minister of Qin twice. They both contributed to the peace and stability of the country."
The wind and snow outside were getting worse. At this moment, at home in Dongshi, Chang'an City, Li Yue was sitting by the stove, mending clothes. The newly mended clothes were given to Xiao Wu to try on, "Try again now."
Xiao Wu put on his clothes and tried them on again, "Well, the teacher's mending is very suitable."
Li Yue looked outside the house again.
Xiao Wu poured a bowl of boiling water for the teacher. She sat on a chair and looked at the snow outside the window, "I don't know if Master encountered any trouble when he went to the court."
The little bear was lying next to the chair, with his little master lying on his back, and little Qingqing was sleeping soundly.
Li Yue smiled and said: "My husband can always repair any broken furniture at home, and he will also be able to do things in the court."
She stroked Xiao Wu's bun and sighed: "Our family has the ability to protect itself, and my husband will be fine in court."
Aunt Wang came quickly in the wind and snow and told what was currently being debated in the Tai Chi Hall.
Li Yue brought the hot tea to her, "Auntie will stay at home and drink a bowl of hot tea to get rid of the cold."
Aunt Wang took it with both hands and said, "Thank you, Princess."
After a while, Xiao Wu also fell asleep leaning against the bear. At this time, his body was very warm.
There is a small one on the back and a large one beside it.
The little bear moved his body and used his paws to pull Xiao Wu onto his body twice to make her as comfortable as possible.
And it lay on a bear fur blanket, enjoying the warmth coming from the stove, and opened its mouth and yawned.
In the Tai Chi Hall, the debate was still going on. Zhang Yang said loudly to everyone: "Su Qin, Zhang Yi are definitely not bullies who are greedy for life and afraid of death. Nowadays, when some people hear that the aristocratic family wants to organize or even abolish the imperial examination system, they don't care about such national policies.
What a benefit it is to readers."
Zhang Yang pointed at Dongfang and said coldly: "You have listened to the words of various aristocratic families and kowtowed to please them? You flattered and offered advice, and even helped them to threaten the court and the scholars in the world. Old gentlemen, you are the ones who bully the weak. You actually
You dare to mention Su Qin and Zhang Yi? Mr. Cui, why do you have so much face?"
Cui Yi suddenly coughed violently, and the medical officer from the Imperial Medical Office who was standing aside quickly stepped forward to help him catch his breath.
Lu Zhaolin looked at Zhang Yang who was scolding Fang Qiu, and felt a little more admiration in his heart.
"Zhang Yang!" Another old man stood up, "A well-established family is based in the Central Plains. No one knows that it is the family that provides stability for the place. Compared with Su Qin, Zhang Yi, Liu, and Zhou, you have made the family's contribution to stabilizing the situation in the Central Plains
Total disregard."
"Hahaha!"
Zhang Yang suddenly laughed, "Old gentleman, you are really stupid! I think that to excuse this family is to have no king or father, and to be unfaithful and unfilial!"
"You! How come you have no king and no father? What qualifications do you have, little Huangkou child, to argue with me about loyalty and filial piety!"
Zhang Yang stood in front of the palace and looked at the snowstorm in the sky, "Old sir, I am really not qualified to talk about loyalty and filial piety, but do you have this qualification? The right way is to read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles. You should follow the right path and do justice.
thing."
"We were born here and grew up here! Even if we fail in the imperial examinations, we never dare to forget our country and our ancestors and martyrs. We should repay the country and live up to the merits of our hard study in this life."
"And the aristocratic families steal the fruits of the country and destroy the country's bones and suck out its marrow! They are the thieves who take advantage of it! I ask those of you who read the books of sages and sages, should you be incompatible with such evil people!"
"The imperial examination can be passed down from generation to generation! Why can't it be continued!" Zhang Yang stared at the other person and slowed down his tone and said slowly: "If we can't give the world a clear world, it's because you are unfaithful, unfilial, and have no king or father!
You speak for thieves! If you are trying to excuse thieves, can you speak the words loyalty and filial piety to me with confidence?"
The words resounded throughout the Tai Chi Hall, and Li Shimin sat behind the curtain and listened quietly, holding a book in his hand, listening to the bustle of the Tai Chi Hall, and eating dried fruits leisurely.
Three more old gentlemen fainted from anger on the spot, and Lu Zhaolin quickly led others to hold them down.
"I'm asking you! Why did the nobles offend you? How dare you dare to talk about loyalty and filial piety."
Zhang Yang waved his sleeves and said: "Don't you know their evil deeds? They took the fertile land as their own, they kept the scholars in captivity, controlled the dissemination of books, controlled their words and deeds, and made the children of the aristocratic families do many evil things! Just like fishing for fame, you and the aristocratic families
Of course it is invincible!"
All the old gentlemen stood up and said, "Zhang Yang, who do you think is just fishing for fame?"
"I will fight with you!"
Seeing that there was going to be trouble in the palace, Li Shimin still sat leisurely with a smile on his face.
The guards hurried into the palace and stopped the old gentleman who was about to rush forward to fight Zhang Yang.
Zhang Yang looked at the many elderly people in front of him with a sarcastic face, "When it comes to seeking fame and reputation, the aristocratic families are the best in the world! But when it comes to expanding territories, guarding borders, doing practical things for the people, and building welfare for the people, the aristocratic families are useless. Let's