"Xiao Siye? Going deep into the tiger's den? Still in 'death'?"
Fang Jun dug his ears and looked at Xiao Rui in confusion.
Xue Rengui on the side was also full of surprise...
There is a "traitor" in the clan. Why does this person seem to be so proud?
Xiao Rui looked at the expressions of these two people and was baffled...
"But what's wrong?" he asked.
Fang Jun pondered for a moment and asked: "The war report of a certain person arrived in Chang'an, has the Chief Protector ever seen it?"
Xiao Rui shook his head and said: "I have never seen it before. My father was called into the palace by Your Majesty to inform him about Shiro. After returning home, my father called us close and informed him. Moreover, Your Majesty has issued an edict to confer the title of Shiro.
Son, I enshrine it in the family temple. Is it possible that there is something hidden in this?"
Fang Jun clicked his tongue and was silent.
Did you write the battle report wrong?
Of course it's impossible. Even if the writing is wrong, is it possible to write black as white and dead as alive?
Did His Majesty Li Er get it wrong?
It's impossible...
Then there is only one explanation, His Majesty Li Er did it intentionally.
What was the reason that could make an emperor endure the accusation of being a "traitor" and instead promote him as a loyal and courageous man who regarded death as "the end of his life"?
After thinking about it for a while, I finally understood...
For an emperor or an empire, is it more important for a timid son of an aristocratic family who is afraid of death to become a "traitor" and be ruined by his death, or for a court official who regards death as "death"? The former can warn the world, so as to
As a warning to others, the latter can exaggerate a tragic and generous atmosphere, making people sincerely admire and follow suit.
Obviously, His Majesty Li Er chose to cover up the facts and confuse right and wrong.
Fang Jun did not believe that His Majesty was really just trying to set an example. I am afraid that more importantly, he was unwilling to have such a traitor appear under his administration, which would seriously tarnish the reputation of His Majesty Li Er.
He sighed and told Xiao Rui the truth.
There is nothing to hide from Xiao Rui. As long as Xiao Rui is still in Mobei, he will know about it sooner or later. And since His Majesty Li Er has determined this matter, then these ministers must follow the emperor's will and close all loopholes.
Block it.
This is one of Xiao Rui's tasks...
Xiao Rui was stunned when he heard this.
It took him a long time to react, his face was full of shame and shame, and he covered his face and said: "Such a scum has appeared in my family. I am ashamed of my ancestors, I am ashamed of your Majesty, and I am ashamed of the people of the world... I was actually complacent and arrogant before.
It’s really… shameless to see anyone!”
He really felt ashamed to see others.
Just now, I proudly said that my own sons sacrificed their lives to gain our official position, but in the blink of an eye, I was slapped in the face, the kind that made a "pop" sound and stars flashed in my eyes.
For a child from an aristocratic family who still wants to save face and knows shame, this humiliation is really too heavy.
Fang Jun waved his hand: "Everyone has his own ambitions. Xiao Siye betrayed his ancestors and became a traitor to the country. Although he will die for his crime, it has nothing to do with the Xiao family."
He doesn't like the Xiao family very much. He feels that such a family has no bottom line in plotting and is a bit petty. However, he doesn't have the current consciousness of "one person commits a crime and the whole family suffers". If one Xiao Siye brings down the entire Xiao family, he will be punished.
, also not necessary.
Xiao Rui said angrily: "My family used to be a member of the Southern Liang royal family. When we surrendered to the Sui Dynasty and then moved from the Sui Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, although we have gone through many twists and turns, we have never betrayed our masters for glory or betrayed our trust. What Xiao Siye has done now can be said to have tarnished the lintel of the family.
, bringing shame to the family temple, how can my descendants of the Xiao family stand between heaven and earth?"
Fang Jun pouted, too lazy to talk nonsense.
I'm just trying to comfort you for Xiao Shuer's sake, otherwise I won't bother to look at you.
What's the point of using five and six to show off in front of the young master?
It's really as violent as you said, why not commit suicide to thank the world and forgive Xiao Siye's sin?
What's even more ridiculous is that he is clearly a domestic slave with three surnames, but he still has to whitewash it, saying that he has never betrayed his master for glory and is treacherous...
The faces of this aristocratic family are disgusting.
Feeling a little impatient in his heart, Fang Jun nodded and said: "Dadu Protector is a sincere person with noble moral character. I deeply admire him! In this case, I also ask Dadu Protector to write to Your Majesty to restore the truth and make known to the world Xiao Siye's crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason.
, given the loyal and noble family tradition of the Xiao family in Lanling, someone must be named after him as proof!"
Xiao Rui was impassioned, with an expression of extreme regret frozen on his face: "..."
Mom, I’ve played it before...
Xue Rengui, who was next to him, lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes. He held the tea cup and took a sip of tea. He controlled his facial muscles and laughed out loud, losing his etiquette.
If you were to act in front of others, they might cooperate with you and say some complimentary words, but who is the second person?
I'm used to your faults!
It's embarrassing now...
Xiao Rui was really embarrassed, terribly embarrassed.
"This... that... alas, after all, this matter is His Majesty's imperial advice. As ministers, we can only share your worries, how can we refute Your Majesty? We can only use this as a lesson, and encourage us to do more! As for the future!
Xiao's family tradition of loyalty and loyalty...bears humiliation and is willing to sacrifice."
"hehe……"
Fang Jun sneered, and this time he didn't even bother to look at Xiao Rui. This man looked knowledgeable, courteous, and gentle, but inside he was shameless, shameless and ignorant.
He stood up, glanced at Xiao Rui, and said calmly: "Now that the Great Protector has arrived in Mobei, I will take care of the delivery and return south as soon as possible. It's not early today, and early tomorrow morning, I will send soldiers from the army to meet with the great protector.
I will protect you and make all matters clear, and return south immediately the next morning. Take my leave."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Xue Rengui quickly stood up, saluted Xiao Rui slightly, and chased Fang Jun away.
Fang Jun walked to the door, suddenly stopped, turned around and smiled, and said: "Dadu protector does not need to worry about Xiao Siye. The Xiao family has a pure family tradition and moral character as high as the snow on the mountain. Naturally, they will not distort the facts and pretend to be a traitor."
'It's cheap. After I return to Beijing, I will meet with Your Majesty to clarify the facts and ask Your Majesty to take back my order and give justice to the Xiao family!"
Without waiting for Xiao Rui's response, he turned around and strode away.
Xiao Rui was left dumbfounded, and then became angry from shame.
"Shu Zi! How dare you bully me?"
He cursed angrily and started to worry again.
The names of people are sometimes wrong, but the nicknames are not wrong. Fang Jun's name of "Bang Chui" is resounding throughout Guanzhong. Who doesn't know that this guy has always acted unscrupulously and only acted based on his preferences?
If he really goes to His Majesty, regardless of his request to take back his life, and announces Xiao Siye's treason to the world, then the Xiao family's reputation will be ruined...
I couldn't help but secretly feel annoyed, why did I have to act like that just now?
It’s really superfluous...
*****
History is like an obedient girl who can dress up and paint whatever she wants...
Fang Jun couldn't remember who said this, but thinking about it now, he agreed deeply.
When he was in middle school, he once read a piece of history.
Cui Zhu, the powerful official of the Qi State who monopolized the government, used his wife Tang's wife as bait, and set up a conspiracy to kill Duke Zhuang of Qi in the palace and make Duke Zhuang's younger brother the king of the country, named Duke Jin of Qi. After the state affairs arrangements were completed, Cui Zhu called in the historian Tai Shibo
Said: "A few days ago, my lord molested my wife and was killed. In order to take care of my lord's face, you must write 'The late king died of illness', do you understand?"
After listening to Cui Zhu's words, Taishibo replied coldly: "It is Taishi's duty to write history according to the facts. As for how my lord died, you know it in your heart, and so do I; everyone inside and outside the court knows it.
.Ask me to confuse right and wrong and tell lies, but I can't do it."
How dare a historian go against himself?
Cui Zhu was very angry. He weighed it for a moment, suppressed his anger, and asked tentatively: "How do you plan to write it? Can you let me see it?"
"According to the factual record, what should not be read?" Tai Shibo said, taking out the bamboo slips from his wide sleeves, leaning on the tables and starting to write. Cui Zhu stepped forward and took a look, and saw the words on the bamboo slips: "
In the summer of the 23rd year of King Ling of Zhou, in the fifth month of Yihai, Cui Zhu killed his king."
Cui Zhu suddenly became furious and shouted: "You bastard, how dare you write like this? Go back and write as I told you. I will send it to you early tomorrow morning!"
He broke the bamboo slips angrily and threw them at Tai Shibo's feet.
Tai Shibo did not argue. When he returned home, he summoned his three younger brothers and said goodbye: "It is the responsibility of the historian to record good historical records. If I write it according to the truth, I will be poisoned by Cui Zhu. After my death, the three of you will be the historian."
, never forget the duty of a historian.”
The three brothers looked at each other and shed tears, and they all swore that they would write down the history in a straight line and would rather die for writing history than neglect their duties and live happily.
The next day, Cui Zhu sent someone to find Tai Shibo again and ordered him to bring the bamboo slips. When he saw it: "In the fifth month of summer, Cui Zhu killed his king", but he didn't change a word!
Cui Zhu was furious and had Taishi Bo killed. The official position of historian is hereditary. After Taishi Bo's death, his younger brother Taishi Zhong inherited his elder brother's position. Cui Zhu ordered him to rewrite, and then took the bamboo slips written by the new Taishi.
See it says: In the fifth month of Xia, Cui Zhu killed Duke Zhuang.
Cui Zhu was furious and killed Cui Zhu again.
Then Uncle Taishi refused to ignore the facts... The three Taishi brothers were killed by Cui Zhu one after another, and the position of historian fell to their younger brother Taishi Ji as usual. Cui Zhu's hands were stained with Taishi's blood.
, understand that it cannot be done using hard methods alone.
Cui Zhu asked him: "Are you still afraid of being beheaded?" Uncle Zhong replied: "The straight writing is a noble manifestation of the historian's character and morality. The historian should bear historical responsibility for future generations!" After hearing this, Cui Zhu said helplessly: "
I also killed this unscrupulous king for the sake of the country. Even if you write directly, the people of the country will forgive me."
Then Uncle Zhong will no longer be held accountable for his death penalty.
Uncle Zhong was not arrested and beheaded. On his way home, he met another historian, Nan Shi. Nan Shi said to him: "I was worried that you might suffer the same misfortune as your three brothers, so I carried the bamboo slips and prepared
I will pick up your class again and write down this period of history."
Fang Jun was once moved to tears by the noble moral character and upright personality of the ancients.
However, after reading "Historical Records", his belief was shaken...