After Xu Jingzong found out, he decisively divorced the Pei family and petitioned the emperor for being unfilial, requesting that Xu Ang be sent to Lingnan. Emperor Gaozong and Li Zhi agreed to do so.
Can this be said to be Xu Jingzong’s fault?
Xu Ang's behavior was inferior to that of a beast in any era, and such a punishment would not be exaggerated. It was purely deserved. And Xu Jingzong took the Yu family as his concubine, an old man and a young wife, is it any wonder?
"Marrying a young girl from the barbarians, asking for fame, and only hearing about pornographic goods" is also weak and weak. Marriage in ancient times was originally arranged by parents, and there was no such thing as free love. As a father, it is very important to treat his daughter as a father.
Who you marry is a family matter, and it is not illegal. There is no quota for how much dowry you should receive.
Besides, the Feng family is indeed good. Although it is a little far away, they are the local emperors of Lingnan, so they are no worse than ordinary high-ranking officials at the ministry level, right?
As for the accusation given in the "New Book of Tang Dynasty", ""Jingzong Yingdihua engaged in arrogance, went so far as to build a connecting building, let prostitutes ride on it, and indulge in drinking and playing music to entertain himself"", which is pure nonsense.
As the prime minister, Xu Jingzong was highly regarded by Li Zhi. "The imperial court paid great attention to important matters, and its power and favor were blazing, which was unparalleled at that time." With such a status, what's the problem with living a more luxurious life?
It is indeed commendable that people like Wei Zheng and Yu Zhining, who are high-ranking officials and display their nobility, are still poor and do not like material desires. But how can they hold the world to their standards?
Xu Jingzong is very rich and likes to spend money. There is no problem with this. The key is that a gentleman loves money and whether he gets it in the right way. As long as it is not greedy and accepting bribes, who can control it?
Since ancient times, Xu Jingzong's most important crime has been tampering with history.
What did they all say?
Because Feng Deyi had a personal grudge with him, Xu Jingzong avenged his personal vendetta, and "increased his crimes" when writing history; Qian Jiulong was originally a royal slave, and Xu Jingzong deliberately wrote in the history books because he was married to his son and daughter.
Gao Gao, saying that he was from a wealthy family, Yuchi Jingde was also related to the Xu family by marriage, and his crimes were concealed; His Majesty Li Er gave "Wei Feng Fu" to Changsun Wuji, Xu Jingzong changed it to Yuchi Jingde; Baizhou native Pang
Xiaotai was defeated by Goguryeo because he gave money to Xu Jingzong, but it was said in the history books that "the most capable Han generals are Su Dingfang, Pang Xiaotai'er, Cao Jishu, and Liu Boying."...
Does it sound like an illusion: Xu Jingzong is so awesome, he can write whatever he wants about Huanghuang history...
In fact, this is absolutely impossible.
The history book that Xu Jingzong participated in compiling is the official history compiled by the Tang Dynasty. It is not a personal work. Countless great Confucians participated in the compilation. Xu Jingzong only became a leader because of the emperor's trust and personal literary accomplishment. Everyone respected him.
They are all responsible for whether the history books are complete. These people are all great scholars. How can we let one person cover the sky and tamper with it at will?
As we all know, "writing history" was a very important task in ancient times and was of great significance. It must be completed under the guidance of the political program of the imperial court.
Just like in later generations, the Party History Research Office invited you to write the history of the Party. Is it true that the history of the Long March and the Anti-Japanese War was left to you to play with as you pleased?
What is particularly important is that after the compilation of the history book was completed, His Majesty Li Er and Li Zhi all read it and expressed satisfaction, and even rewarded Xu Jingzong...
When Xu Jingzong was compiling history books, Feng Deyi was reported. It was said that on the eve of the Xuanwumen Incident, the great ancestor Li Yuan wanted to make His Majesty Li Er the crown prince, but he gave up because of Feng Deyi's obstruction. After hearing this, His Majesty Li Er believed
He immediately issued an edict to depose the official position posthumously given to Feng Deyi, deprive him of the feudal households, and change his posthumous title to "Mi". At this time, Changsun Wuji was killed for treason.
For these people who have made mistakes, the official history books will certainly belittle them. This is the political tone. Who dares to change the course?
Although Qian Jiulong was of low origin, he was a founding general and was buried with Li Yuan's mausoleum after his death; Yuchi Jingde followed His Majesty Li Er for many years and was buried with Zhaoling after his death; Pang Xiaotai was killed on the battlefield of Goguryeo and was buried with his thirteen sons.
They sacrificed their lives for their country and were so angry that they could be celebrated with songs or tears. For these positive figures recognized by the imperial court, it is inevitable that the official history will praise their advanced deeds at best while downplaying their bad deeds. This has never been the case in the past.
What's wrong with this?
As for supporting Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi to depose the Queen and appoint Wu Meiniang as his queen, the Tang Dynasty was almost cut off... Who would have known that a female prostitute would change her destiny and rule the world thirty years later?
No one would believe me even if I told you!
At that time, the reason why Xu Jingzong supported Wu Meiniang was because he wanted to assist Emperor Gaozong and Li Zhi in renovating the court and kill Changsun Wuji before ascending to the throne. It was purely a political struggle. What did it have to do with being a traitor?
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History is always like this. The truth is often hidden in the dust, but its back is shown to others, leaving you at a loss and making it difficult to distinguish the true from the false.
Xu Jingzong definitely cannot be called "upright and majestic", he is just an ordinary bureaucrat who is only interested in profit and is good at business. Justice has nothing to do with him, but if you say that he is heinous, he should be listed at the top of "The Traitor's Biography".
It's really unfair.
As for Chu Suiliang... apart from his good handwriting, his character was really worrying.
Fang Jun watched the two people arguing, and touched his chin and fell into deep thought - had he fallen? Once upon a time, he sailed to the sea, with a generation of famous generals under his command, who looked down on the seven seas, how glorious and glorious it was!
Nowadays, he is surrounded by "treacherous and sycophantic" people and "evil and filthy" people. Will being in the company of such people all day long lead to bad things for himself?
…
Knocking on the table to stop the dispute between the two, Fang Jun held up his tea cup and said, "Boy, the academy is about to start school. As for the candidates for the students, is there any room for discussion?"
Chu Suiliang was stunned and said to himself that you had crossed out all the candidates submitted by me, causing me to lose all face. Everyone in Guanzhong knew that this was Fang Jun's academy, and Fang Jun had to tell whoever came in and who came out.
Decision, no one else can comment.
Why are you now taking the initiative to propose candidates that are debatable?
Must have!
Chu Suiliang couldn't bear to be so excited and couldn't care less about being reserved. He leaned his upper body forward slightly, looked at Fang Jun and asked, "What does Erlang mean by this?"
Fang Jun said: "My previous actions were somewhat motivated, and it also put Chu Siye in a difficult position, making it difficult to explain to those who asked for help behind me. Therefore, after thinking about it, I feel that I should ask your Majesty for your instructions on how the academy is doing."
Enrollment should be decided by His Majesty."
Chu Suiliang pretended not to have heard the sarcasm in Fang Jun's words, and said happily: "That's right! The family members are loyal to Your Majesty. If not for their great help back then, how could the Tang Dynasty be able to dominate the world so smoothly? After all, it was
How can a minister with meritorious service recruit the incompetent concubines and second sons of each family, but exclude the eldest son who inherits the family business?"
He has been under too much pressure recently. He surrendered to the camp of the Guanlong nobles, but he ruined the most important thing. Facing the cynicism of those Guanlong nobles all day long, he couldn't bear it. If he can't get through,
Fang Jun's link has caused the academy's admissions regulations to change. It is feared that not only will he not be able to integrate into the Guanlong Group, but he will be regarded as an enemy.
Many people believe that it was precisely because of the quarrel between Fang Jun and Chu Suiliang that Fang Jun resolutely abandoned the list drawn up by Chu Suiliang...
Now Fang Jun suddenly relaxed, and while he was ecstatic, he began to speak uncontrollably.
Only when the words were spoken did he realize that something was terribly wrong.
What does "the useless bastard, the second son" mean?
The immediate boss in front of me is the second son of the Fang family, who has always been known as a "dandy" and a "stick".
Even the current His Majesty is the second son...
Fang Jun did not take advantage of this slip of the tongue to embarrass Chu Suiliang. He just glanced at Xu Jingzong lightly, then picked up the teacup and drank tea gently.
Xu Jingzong caught Fang Jun's eyes and instantly understood what Fang Jun meant. He was inevitably a little suspicious in his heart: Although he and Fang Jun were not enemies, they were definitely not close friends. This boy had made things difficult for him.
But why is the cooperation becoming more and more tacit, as if there is a "tacit understanding"?
After coughing, Xu Jingzong slowly nodded and said seriously: "I also agree with Chu Siye's opinion..."
Chu Suiliang was afraid that Xu Jingzong would cause trouble and delay him. Hearing what he said, he let out a long breath. However, before he could fully breathe out, he heard Xu Jingzong continue: "...most of the families in the family have...
Paying attention to the education of the eldest son, inviting famous teachers to teach, and sending various tasks to train him from an early age, the difference between the eldest son and the concubine is obvious. Therefore, the second son of the concubine in each family is indeed rare, so I completely agree with Chu
According to the opinion of the Siye, the quota for the concubines and second sons of each family will be greatly reduced, and only one quota for each family will be enough."
Chu Suiliang was stunned for a while before he came to his senses. He slapped the table angrily and said angrily: "You have gone too far in bullying me! Doesn't this move me into an unjust situation, where I will be poked in the back by those bastards and second sons?"