"I heard Mr. Jiang say... The Holy One hates those who take bribes and bend the law the most." Chang Qingqing muttered: "These officials want to... want to please me. I will accept the gift now. If there is any mistake in the future, I will definitely ask for help.
As for me...then I might be accused of being disloyal and unjust."
Luo Xiaoyao didn't expect that she would be so thoughtful at such a young age, and secretly praised her in his heart.
Lin Wanzhen smiled lightly and continued: "If there are people who have lost official morals, you don't have to worry about them... and the property they gave you must be ill-gotten wealth. If you accept it to help people's livelihood, it will be a good thing for others."
They take away sin.
There is also a Taoist king who has dissatisfied ministers, but his country will not be destroyed; a father who has dissatisfied sons will not destroy his family... If they are loyal people, you should help them. And these properties are used to help the people, Xiao Qingqing has a clear conscience
Take it."
Chang Qingqing did not expect that she would be so comforting, and was stunned for a moment, but Luo Xiaoyao laughed and said: "Junior Sister Wanzhen has been with Commander Lin for a long time, and she has a way of knowing how people's hearts change. But officialdom is better than the dangers of the world, and the meaning of making friends.
The right and wrong of being loyal to the king cannot be easily understood by Qingqing's experience... And if you accept a gift now, once the routine is established, someone will follow it. In the future, as an excuse, I think it will embarrass the Holy One..."
After a pause of words, she suddenly turned her head and looked out of the hall. She stood up with surprise on her face. Lin Wanzhen followed his gaze and saw a man in his thirties, wearing regular clothes and with an extraordinary bearing, walking into the hospital.
In the well.
Jiang Qiubai and an old man were followed by him, followed by six people dressed as guards holding wine jars in their hands. Lin Wanzhen was shocked and immediately guessed that the person coming must be the current Emperor of Zhou Dynasty.
The person who came was none other than Guo Rong. When he came to the princess's mansion, he happened to meet Elder Fu who was coming for an appointment. He wanted to surprise everyone, so he went directly into the atrium without letting the guard announce him.
Everyone stood up from their seats and walked into the courtyard. They all bowed and bowed, "See your Majesty..."
"Haha..." Guo Rong laughed heartily, stretched out his hand to support Luo Xiaoyao, and said with a smile: "Qingqing, all the junior brothers, please get up, please don't be polite today."
After everyone stood up, when they looked at Lin Wanzhen standing next to Shang You, they stopped and said with a smile: "Are you the daughter of Commander Lin of the Jingnan Palace?"
Lin Wanzhen nodded, leaned forward and said, "Lin Wanzhen has met the emperor."
"Okay, okay. I heard Master Jiang say that you are dignified and dignified, and you are so." Guo Rong nodded, then turned to look at Luo Xiaoyao, "How was your harvest today?"
"Caught a few goats and mountain deer..."
"Okay." Guo Rong said with a smile: "I came here hungry. Come on, take me to roast them to satisfy my hunger, haha..."
Now that they no longer refer to themselves as "I", everyone feels relaxed. Chang Qingqing is busy leading the way, leading everyone to the west courtyard garden.
On the grass in the garden, Guo Rong, who was sitting at the main table, watched the servants light the charcoal and said with emotion: "When I was in the academy, I went up the mountain to catch birds and beasts with my brothers and sisters... Alas.
, it has been nineteen years in a flash.
Although during this period, as the late emperor was on his expeditions in the south and north, there were often barbecues for mountain delicacies in the military, but it is not comparable to tasting it with all the brothers and sisters. It is a great pleasure to gather with you today to rekindle old friendships.
People are happy... Come on, let's serve the wine."
When the guard beside him heard this, he immediately opened the jar of wine, poured it into small pots, and poured it into small pots. However, the aroma of the wine hit his nostrils.
Guo Rong looked at Elder Fu, "I heard Master Jiang say yesterday... Elder Fu knows wine as well as Master Wu, so he brought some royal wine here. If it can suit the elder's taste, I will send someone to send ten jars to taste with the elder tomorrow.
"
"The common people are just good at wine, how can they be compared with Mr. Wu." Elder Fu looked at the wine bottle that had been placed on the table, clasped his fists and said, "Thanks to the emperor's love, the common people deserve it."
Although he was polite, he also accepted the wine given. Guo Rong shook his head when he heard this and said seriously: "Why should I be ashamed? It's because I treated Elder Fu poorly. Gao Ping fought among thousands of troops and advanced to the east of the river to attack the city.
When we plundered the stronghold, Elder Fu's contribution could not be equaled by ten jars of fine wine, but it's a pity..."
After a pause of words, he sighed slightly. Guo Rong had intended to recruit Elder Fu to work by his side, but knowing that his political ambitions came first, he only obeyed Luo Hanshui's orders and could not force him to do so, so there was inevitably a hint of regret in his words.
At this time, a group of servants brought several exquisite vegetarian dishes and placed them on the table. Jiang Qiubai led the crowd and raised their wine cups to offer them to Guo Rong. However, fearing that everyone would be cautious, Guo Rong drank all the wine and raised his chopsticks.
Invite everyone to eat.
After a while, there was only a sound of "嗗嗗嗗嗞", as oil dripped into the fire, light smoke suddenly rose, and the smell of meat came to the nostrils. The three servants turned the iron racks in their hands and sprinkled fine salt.
The roasted lamb is golden in color.
Shang You picked up the knife on the table, left his seat, cut off a piece of mutton, put it in his mouth, tasted it, and nodded to the servants. The three servants knew that the heat was ready, so they added the secret spices.
Sprinkle.
There was a sound of "sizzling, sizzling", and the aroma of the meat became more intense. Several servants lowered the charcoal fire, took out the mutton, cut it into plates, put it on plates, and placed it on the table in front of everyone.
Guo Rong was in a good mood, thinking that it was a rare moment to get together with the academy students. He ignored the maid's help in removing the meat and deboning the meat, and cut the mutton himself with a knife and fork. When he tasted it, he exclaimed that it was delicious, and taught everyone to drink wine to accompany it.
, the atmosphere immediately became lively, talking about the fun of hunting, laughing and drinking glasses for a while.
When he was seventy percent full, Guo Rong held up a cup to invite everyone to drink. He looked at Shang You and said with a smile: "Two days ago, I heard from Zhao Kuangyin that you had brought several junior brothers to join Shenhu Camp. I wanted to
I called you into the palace today for questioning. I happened to know that we were gathering here, so I didn’t call you..."
Shang You hesitated for a moment, then stood up to greet him, "Shang You would like to listen to the holy edict."
"How many students are there in the academy who are over fifteen years old?" Guo Rong raised his hand to signal Shang You to take a seat.
"There are more than ten junior brothers who are over fifteen years old..." Shang You heard what Guo Rong meant, paused, and then said: "They are all from outside the Central Plains, and they also want to come and serve the Great Zhou Dynasty.
, and fearing family disapproval, everyone is hesitant..."
Guo Rong nodded and sighed: "It's a pity that Master Yi's subtle actions for decades still have little effect..."
Jiang Qiubai was stunned when he heard this. He followed Jiang Wuya to Taibai Academy when he was ten years old. He had been with Yi Wuwei earlier and longer than Guo Rong. However, when Guo Rong sighed, he didn't understand the meaning of his "subtle" words.
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Guo Rong saw the suspicious look on his face, smiled, and said slowly: "Master Yi felt that Huang Chao's rebellion was against the people's original intention, so he hid in Taibai Mountain in despair. Later he said it was because of Master Chu that he
But as far as I know, there is probably another important reason."
"After listening to what my father and Master Wu said, Master Yi has never given up on his wish for world peace..." Jiang Qiubai nodded.
"That's right, including the two masters who have passed away," Guo Rong nodded: "And Master Wu, they have given up their ambitions..."
Guo Rong mentioned that the two masters who had passed away refer to the two Confucian scribes who were also frustrated by the Huang Chao uprising when Yi Wuwei founded the academy and were invited to teach students.
"It's just that in the past few decades, due to the disputes in the Central Plains and the feudal vassals on various frontiers, the enthusiasm they still had has gradually faded away... When I first entered the academy, I found that the students in the academy came from various dynasties, and I felt Master Yi's hope in my heart.
The ambition to unify the world is still there. When I was fifteen years old...and when I was leaving the hospital, I asked Master Yi if it would be okay for me to join the army."
Luo Xiaoyao and other students knew the rules of Taibai Academy, and Yi Wuwei would definitely answer what he heard. As long as he did not report his origins in the academy, his future honors and disgrace would not involve the academy.
"Master Yi asked me at that time... what do I think about the academy students coming from different dynasties? If they meet an opponent on the battlefield in the future and are brothers from the same discipline, how will they respond? I didn't know how to respond at that time, and I heard Master Yi ask again.
Why did I join the army?"
"At that time, I blurted out that it was to let the people of the world live a peaceful life. Master asked me again, was it the whole world? I nodded and said yes.
The master spoke in silence for a long time, then he added: Today many people do not know where the country is. The reason why the academies do not distinguish their place of origin is because it stipulates that only children under the age of thirteen can be admitted to school, and they must be educated in the academies for at least three years before leaving.
The academy means that students should receive the academy’s teachings from an early age and not regard the divided vassal towns and dynasties as the country..."
No one in the academy knew about the private conversation between Yi Wuwei and Guo Rong. Luo Xiaoyao, Jiang Qiubai and others suddenly felt something and listened attentively.
"At Elder Fu's age, you have never seen a situation where the world is unified, right?" Guo Rong looked at Elder Fu and asked.
"The common people have never seen it. Alas, I went to a private school when I was young and heard about the prosperous Tang Dynasty. But now I don't know which country I am a citizen of..." But feeling that there was something wrong with his words, Elder Fu hurriedly said: "Please, Your Majesty
Sorry for the blunder..."
He is now over sixty years old. When he was born, it was the Huangchao Rebellion. When he grew up, the world was in a state of turmoil. The Central Plains changed hands, just like the Zhou Dynasty, which had just been established for three years.
, so in his subconscious mind, the dynasty may change one day.
Guo Rong, however, did not take it seriously and smiled slightly, "Master Yi, I think that as time goes by in troubled times, the younger generation has already had the idea of the country where they were born, and they know the power of the Unified Sound Sect, so they oppose all the people.
When students enter officialdom, they may be taken advantage of by people who put their family and one surname first, which will lead to a narrow vision, but they will miss the real purpose of educating talents in academies.
Many students are both civil and military, and they are indeed talents who can benefit the people. However, if they are limited to the state of mind where they were born, they will inevitably kill each other in the future, and the people may suffer from wars as a result. After the master sighed,
, and asked me where I was going to work?
When the late Emperor Long Qian was serving in the Later Tang Dynasty, I told the truth that I wanted to join the late Emperor. Upon hearing this, the master said: Nowadays, it is difficult to find a wise king. Looking at the world, all the heroes are not the ones who can unify the world.
But there is a person who, although not a king, has great talents in governing the world. You can follow his side..."
Jiang Qiubai was shocked and vaguely guessed that the person Yi Wuwei was talking about was Feng Dao.
"I asked who it was. The master said it was Mr. Feng Daofeng. I didn't know much about Mr. Feng at that time, so I asked the master for the reason. Master Yi said: Today, the etiquette and music are lost, the kings and fathers are disordered, and the reputation is disordered.
The teachings were inconsistent and the people were ignorant. Feng Dao asked the Emperor of the Later Tang Dynasty to engrave the "Nine Classics" and spread them widely in the world. He wanted to unify the teachings and enlighten the people. He was the first person to serve the people. He should be able to serve with him and benefit the people.
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I kept Master Yi's words in mind, and asked him if there was a wise ruler in the future, if he could invite fellow students from the academy to help... The master then smiled and said: Although I am teaching in the academy now, I am hiding from the world.
It is said that it is important, but in fact it is to preserve the innocent hearts of the students. Wait until the day when the students in the academy become enlightened and know the true meaning of home and country, and wait until the day when a worthy person can stand out among all the students and awaken the feelings of family and country among all the students.
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Jiang Qiubai and others believed that Yi Wuwei's policy that students who left the academy were not allowed to speak out about their own sect's rules, whether they were leaving the academy to become officials or traveling around the world, was to prevent students from killing each other for fame and wealth, and to discourage students from learning from their teachers.
The idea of the door as a backing.
Now I heard what Guo Rong said, but it had a deeper meaning. After everyone looked at each other, their expressions were awe-inspiring for a moment. I knew what Guo Rong meant by "subtle", but thinking about Yi Wuwei's true thoughts, Wu Wangbo and others
Not necessarily known.
"I am fortunate to inherit the spirit of the late emperor and obtain the supreme position. I should bear in mind the thoughts of Master Yi, Yuan Feng and the common people. Now that I heard what Shang You said, I think that all the brothers and I share the wish to bring peace to the world.
Just as Master Yi told me to wait that day..."
When it comes to important matters in the court, Guo Rong speaks in the tone of the emperor. He looked at Jiang Qiubai and said, "I have something to ask my uncle to do...Uncle, you can go back to the academy. Those sixteen students from various dynasties, if
Because their family is in danger, they don’t dare to help me, but if they really don’t want to, they can’t force themselves to come to Beijing..."
Thinking that the time was right now, Guo Rong told Yi Wuwei what he said that day and directly expressed his feelings.
If Jiang Qiubai wanted to express Yi Wuwei's thoughts, it would certainly make Wu Wangbo and others who were willing to help make up their minds. After hearing the words, they bowed and responded: "I will obey the emperor's will."
"Okay." Guo Rong nodded, and then said: "Uncle Master, why don't you ask me why Master Yi is the only one among the many students who have left the academy to tell me his thoughts?"
Jiang Qiubai and everyone wanted to know the reason for this, but knowing that if Chu Nanfeng talked about this matter, it would be rude to ask, not to mention the honor of Emperor Guo Rong. Jiang Qiubai heard the words and said: "I dare not
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Guo Rong smiled when he heard his honest answer, "I had this in mind at the time, so I asked Master Yi. Master Yi laughed and said that I was the first person to truthfully tell him his future plans..."
It was fate that made me tell you the purpose of setting the rules."
However, given Yi Wuwei's majesty in the hearts of students and the fact that he set the rules, even if many students wanted to become officials when they left the academy, they kept it secretly in mind and never dared to ask Yi Wuwei face to face whether it was feasible.
Jiang Qiubai believed what Guo Rong said, but at the same time he suspected that Yi Wuwei, a scholar of heaven and man, might have already seen that Guo Rong had the appearance of an emperor.
Guo Rong paused for a moment and then said: "One more thing. I would like to ask Uncle Zhao and Uncle Min to take the trouble to look for the Central Plains disciples who have left the academy after studying in the past ten years, whether they are literary or martial arts. If they are interested in becoming an official, they will
You can come here. It will take a lot of trouble to persuade the senior brothers in various dynasties...or those who have served in the court where you are. We will leave this situation to be discussed in the future."
"At that time, all those who practice martial arts will be organized into the Shenhu Camp and will be led by Shang You. They will follow me to bring peace to the world, haha..." Guo Rong laughed heartily thinking that his long-cherished wish would come true.
It is said that you have no joke, Guo Rong's words confirmed Shang You's official position. He was originally the captain of Shenhu Camp, so it was reasonable for him to be promoted to the commander of Shenhu Camp. After hearing this, Shang You was frightened and hurriedly
He bowed and said: "I haven't made any achievements yet, so I might not be able to convince the public..."
"Zhao Kuangyin conquered Liu Ni this time and achieved military merit. I have proposed to be the commander in front of the palace. You will be responsible for commanding the Shenhu Camp." Guo Rong said with a smile: "If you were to accompany me on the expedition, you would definitely have made an appointment.
Military achievements, not to mention teaching military strategies to students in the academy for future use, are also great achievements, so you don't have to refuse."
"I would like to express my gratitude to the Emperor for your kindness." Shang You knew that he could not refuse, so he left his case and knelt down to express his gratitude.
"Get up, I will prepare a decree to inform the army tomorrow." Guo Rong smiled slightly, turned to look at Elder Fu, and said in a deep voice: "I know Elder Fu is loyal and loyal, and I really don't dare to use fame and fortune to overwhelm the elder. But I want to invite you.
The elders serve the Shenhu Camp and are not controlled by anyone...The elders can live in the original house. If they need help from the elders, Shang You will inform them. I wonder if Elder Fu is willing?"
Guo Rong knew that it would not be good if the idle people of Elder Fu were restrained by court etiquette, but he thought that Luo Hanshui had spent all his money for the people of Zhou Dynasty, and he had also disbanded Tongbao Pavilion. Many idle people might also want to let them serve as court officials.
Effectiveness, invitations or opportunities, and at the same time, it can also test Luo Hanshui's arrangements for the future.
At this time, Tongbao Pavilion was disbanded. In addition to Yin Liang's help, Luo Hanshui also revealed to the elders in the pavilion that he wanted to help the Great Zhou Dynasty with manpower, but it was also based on the volition of the elders. If he said that he was not subject to the etiquette and restraint of the court, it was
It would be feasible to live in a house in an ordinary life and be transferred to the ministry, but Guo Rong, with the dignity of an emperor, made such a commitment, which shows his sincerity.
When Elder Fu heard this, he thought, "Your Majesty's benevolence and caring for the peace of the people of the world should be respected. The useless people of the common people are treated so kindly. I think it's shameful to report it to the master of the pavilion. If there is nothing in the pavilion, he will have free time."
, the grassroots people are willing to do their best."
In troubled times, even an emperor may not be able to control reclusive people like Elder Fu who are not greedy for fame and fortune. But if he had not been impressed by Guo Rongshen's bravery and bravery during the Battle of Gaoping, Elder Fu would not have agreed easily.
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Guo Rong originally asked with only three points of hope, but he did not expect Elder Fu to agree. When he thought that there were many masters in Tongbao Pavilion, he was overjoyed. He raised his lamp and said with a smile: "Haha... I must be very lucky, very lucky to come.
, Master Uncle Jiang, all the junior brothers will join me in paying a toast to the elder."
After a while of cheerful conversation, Guo Rong finally got up and drove back to the palace after he had had enough wine and food.
Two days later in the evening, Luo Xiaoyao, who was waiting for the order from the princess's palace to go to Luzhou, saw Zhe Deshou coming with Shangyou. It had been more than two years since they had been separated from Fuzhou, and Luo Xiaoyao was greatly surprised.
After seeing the ceremony, he said happily: "Brother Zhe, when did you come to the capital?"
"At noon today, I heard from Mr. Jiang that Brother Luo was at the princess's mansion, so he came to disturb him." Zhe De Shou looked at the excited Luo Xiaoyao and said with a smile, paused, and suddenly sighed: "I heard that Miss Xiao...
Hey, if it hadn't been for Xiao Dutong's misfortune, I think Miss Xiao would not have encountered this disaster, so Zhe must be guilty."
He learned about Xiao Muyun's experience from Jiang Qiubai's mouth, but he thought that if Xiao Yanbei had not died, Xiao Muyun would not have gone south, and he would not have been poisoned by the 'negative love poison'. He now blamed himself
Shown in words.
Xiaoyao thought of Mu Daocheng's words, sighed secretly in his heart, and said hurriedly: "Everything in the world is unpredictable. This disaster is all caused by the evil villain Liu Gongwen. Brother Zhe can't blame himself..."
After a pause, he said: "Master Mu loves his disciples, but fortunately he did not hurt the elder brother Zhe's family. His old man has now let go of his resentment. I made an announcement when I left the island... Don't mention the past anymore.
When brother Zhe is free one day, Xiaoyao will accompany him to pay homage to Uncle Xiao."
Zhe Deshou could also hear the implication of his words, and sighed: "Senior Mu, even if he takes Zhe's life, it is justified... Zhe, I hope that Senior Mu will break his hands, so that I can feel more at ease."
"Brother Zhe, please don't think about this." Luo Xiaoyao quickly changed the subject and said: "I wonder when brother Zhe plans to leave Beijing? I think I have some free time these days or two, so I can have a drink with him..."
"Okay." Zhe Deshou nodded, raised his eyes and stared at Luo Xiaoyao and said with a smile: "Listening to what Mr. Jiang said, Zhe knew that brother Xiaoyao was the young master of Tongbao Pavilion. Haha, I won't be punished with ten drinks of wine later.
Pass……"
"Xiaoyao has no intention of concealing anything. If you are disrespectful, you should drink alcohol as a penalty." Luo Xiaoyao smiled awkwardly, paused, looked at Shang You and said, "Junior Brother Shang, where is Uncle Jiang?"
Before Shang You could answer, Zhe Deshou responded: "Zhe came to Beijing this time for an important matter. Mr. Jiang went to the palace to inform the emperor for his decision. He should come to the princess's mansion later."
Then we headed to Beijing. It turned out that Guo Rong defeated the Liao-Han coalition forces at Gaoping, and then sent troops to Hedong to take Taiyuan. Although he did not capture it, it shocked the Khitan court. He was worried that the Great Zhou Dynasty would rise due to this.
, he was determined to unite with the Southern Tang Dynasty to attack the Great Zhou Dynasty, so he sent Xiao Buye, who had already settled in the second room, as an envoy to the Southern Tang Dynasty as his uncle.
This time the Khitan envoys were sent south very secretly. In view of the fact that Xiao Yan was ambushed by Zhou masters in Guangzhou when he returned to Liao as an envoy from the north, so he chose to go south by sea, and the Zhejia army also set up a hidden line in Beijing.
After learning the news, Zhe Deshou came to Beijing to report the matter to Guo Rong.
"According to the hidden stake in Shangjing, the leader of the guard accompanying Xiao Buye this time is Zhou Tong, the chief minister of Sinanyuan. This person is a lay disciple of Xinglong Temple in Shangjing, and his skills have reached the top of Mingqiao Mountain.
, and there are also a group of distinguished guests and ministers accompanying us to protect us... If the Khitan and Southern Tang forces join forces and attack from the north and the south, it will definitely be very detrimental to our Central Plains."
"How do you want to deal with it, Brother Zhe?" Luo Xiaoyao said.
Zhe Deshou pondered and said: "According to Zhe, the only thing we can do now is to wait for an opportunity in Jiangning Mansion to make a move, but there is a lack of manpower... Let's see how the Holy One arranges it."
"I heard that there are many masters in the Southern Tang Dynasty. If it weren't for the skills of my husband and Master Mu, it might not be easy to succeed..." Lin Wanzhen on the side interjected.
When receiving the gift, Zhe De Shouzi also listened to Luo Xiaoyao's introduction and knew that Lin Wan was really a disciple of Mahilan. He nodded and said with a bitter smile: "What Miss Lin said is true, but if you want Mr. Chu and Senior Mu to do the assassination,
Even the Holy One would not hesitate to do this."
If it is not necessary, even with Wu Wangbo, Hua Qianxing's cultivation would be ashamed of the assassination, not to mention the cultivation of Chu Nanfeng and Mu Daocheng Yuanying. Although they are willing to help Guo Rong, they are not willing to directly
Mingming was involved in court disputes.
It should be noted that there are also many martial arts masters in the world, such as Xiang Xiaotian, the "Wu Jian" of the Southern Tang Dynasty, Master Mu Zhi, the abbot of the Khitan "Xinglong Temple", and Master Liaojue of the "Daming Temple", all of whom have entered Yuanying.
The realm of the golden body. Although they have disciples serving their respective dynasties, they themselves are not involved. If Chu, Mu and others get involved in dynasty affairs, have grudges with their disciples, or cause turmoil in the world, to