Xunzi once said: "Why does it rain when there is a cloud?" He said: "There is no such thing as it rains when there is no cloud."
It rained when a ritual was held to pray for rain. Why?
Answer: There is no reason, just like if you don’t hold a ritual to pray for rain, it will still rain when it should rain...
Drought is a natural phenomenon. The elites in ancient times who were well-educated actually understood this truth. The so-called praying for rain is just a kind of psychological sustenance, and it also has the element of appeasing the people. At least it is not so pious...
It was already midnight, but the house of Taichang Temple Minister Zheng Boling was still brightly lit.
Zheng Boling stood in front of the window with his hands behind his hands, feeling the cool and comfortable breeze blowing in from the window. He looked up at the dark night sky, his heart seemed to be clenched tightly by an invisible fist, and he was a little breathless.
Dark clouds are threatening to destroy the city!
Didn't the Taishi Bureau say it will never rain in the near future?
But the dark clouds in the sky cover the stars and the moon, and the low pressure seems to be covering the earth. Isn't this a sign of rain?
If it rains...
Zheng Boling simply couldn’t imagine it!
It doesn't matter if he admits defeat to Fang Jun, but what does he do if he kowtows? Zheng Boling not only puts life and death aside, but also has no intention of preserving his reputation for the rest of his life. He doesn't care about his personal life, death, honor and disgrace at all, and he has nothing to do with his family.
Compared with the thousands of years of inheritance, it is simply insignificant.
But once it rains, it proves that His Majesty Li Er is indeed destined by fate. Even if he does not issue the edict to sin against himself, God will rain down from heaven! Those who forced His Majesty to issue the edict to sin against others have ulterior motives.
The rebellious ministers and traitors who threaten the emperor!
The reputation of the family for thousands of years will be destroyed in one day, which is more uncomfortable than killing Zheng Boling...
If His Majesty Li Er takes advantage of the situation and wields the butcher's knife, who among those powerful families who were in sympathy with each other beforehand can stand by their side, the Zheng family in Laiyang?
The living room behind him was filled with representatives of old and young families, all with gloomy and worried expressions on their faces.
There were more than a dozen people gathered in the hall of Nuo Da, but there was no sound. You could clearly hear the rustling sound of the wind outside the house passing through the trees and flowers in the garden. The soft and poetic sound in the past was now like the whip of the gods.
The whip struck their hearts.
What if it rains?
Just like His Majesty Li Er couldn't make up his mind to go on a killing spree, these aristocratic families dare not bet on the limits of His Majesty Li Er's kindness!
The author Lang Cuixun had a tense black face and said hesitantly: "Do you think... could it be that the Taishi Bureau deliberately gave us false news?"
The Puzhou Cui clan is a branch of the Boling Cui clan. It is impossible for the Boling Cui clan to openly resist His Majesty Li Er's actions like this. Their goals are too big and the risks are too great. Once something happens,
A mistake would lead to the annihilation of the clan. Who dares to bear the responsibility? Therefore, the Cui family of Puzhou became the best representative.
When Cui Xun asked, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became more solemn.
Everyone knows that if what he guessed is true, it means that all the plans and steps on his side may have fallen into the control of His Majesty Li Er.
That's just too scary...
Zheng Boling turned around and said categorically: "Absolutely not! The person who brought the news from the Taishi Bureau this time was a descendant of the Zheng family in Xingyang. He saw with his own eyes that Li Chunfeng led a group of subordinate officials to calculate the situation and draw conclusions.
There will be clouds gathering and wind blowing in the near future, but it won’t rain! Everyone must know Li Chunfeng’s skills, and there will definitely be no accidents!”
Another old man from the Wei family looked at the dark night outside the window and said worriedly: "But these dark clouds in the sky... it really looks like it's going to rain!"
Everyone also spoke in agreement. Although they were noisy, there was still a depressing atmosphere.
This world-wide gathering almost made everyone completely despair!
Zheng Boling came back and sat at the front seat. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He looked around at everyone and sighed: "So what if it rains? The arrow is on the string and has to be fired! As long as your majesty does not issue an edict to sin against yourself, everyone will be able to do it."
The family will launch public opinion in various state capitals of the Tang Dynasty to weaken His Majesty's prestige to the greatest extent and make His Majesty realize how powerful we noble families are! On the contrary, once Your Majesty desperately starts to weaken the inherent privileges of our noble families,
, the consequences are absolutely unacceptable to us."
Everyone was silent.
Isn't the reason why you have your head stuck in your belt and want to confront His Majesty Li Er because everyone realizes that His Majesty Li Er wants to support the poor family and weaken the influence of the aristocratic family?
The monopoly of education, the privilege of recommending officials, influence in the countryside, huge land...
Once poor families are supported, their inherent interests will be ruthlessly suppressed or even reduced!
Cui Xun said with a sad face: "It would be a good thing if the rain doesn't fall. His Majesty might be ruthless enough to eradicate all our aristocratic families and cause chaos in the world. But if it rains, His Majesty's prestige will definitely reach a higher level. Even Mr. Lian
If the whole world is on his side, who would dare to resist? By that time, we will have to just let it be dealt with. Even if we want to rebel, no one will stand on our side..."
A rain not only affects whether the dry land in Guanzhong can be moistened and irrigated, but also affects the rise and fall of many aristocratic families. Isn't it ironic?
But this is the reality!
The wind outside the window became stronger and stronger, and the clouds gathered thicker and thicker, but the raindrops that frightened countless people never fell.
Perhaps, as long as the wind blows stronger, the dark clouds in the sky will disperse...
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Dragon Palace.
His Majesty Li Er had just gone to bed when he was awakened by his chamberlain Wang De.
"Your Majesty," Wang De stood tiptoeing at the door of the bedroom, calling the emperor softly, but he was afraid of surprising the emperor, so he said softly: "Your Majesty?"
This is not a good job, but His Majesty has told you that whenever there is a storm, you must report it as soon as possible. Wang De does not dare to delay His Majesty's important event.
His Majesty Li Er was really sleepy and impatient to be woken up: "What's the matter?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the wind is blowing outside..."
"Oh... huh?!" His Majesty Li Er suddenly woke up, sat up suddenly, looked at Wang De with wide eyes, and asked urgently: "Are there dark clouds?"
"have!"
"Hoola..." His Majesty Li Er ripped off the thin quilt covering his body, jumped off the bed, and walked out. After taking two steps, he realized that he was still barefoot, so he quickly went back and put on his shoes, walking quickly
He walked out of the dormitory and came under the corridor.
The dark clouds in the sky were closed, the rivers and lakes were hidden, the stars and the moon were invisible, and the cool south wind made His Majesty Li Er feel shocked.
It is going to rain!
"What time is it now?"
"It's already three o'clock in the morning to return to Your Majesty!"
His Majesty Li Er frowned, and the good mood he had just seen when he saw the dark clouds dissipated a little.
This wind... is a bit strong!
Even if he is not a professional official who observes the weather, His Majesty Li Er knows that the wind is a precursor to rain, but if the wind is too strong, it is very likely to blow away the gathering dark clouds, and it will clear up before the rain falls...
But no matter it rains or not, the arrow is already on the string, and something needs to be done!
"It is said that Cheng Yaojin has gathered Hou Jun into the palace!"
His Majesty Li Er gave the order, and Wang De immediately bowed and said: "No!" But before he could walk out, His Majesty Li Er changed his mind.
"Take some time to clean up. I'll go to Lishan and ask the two generals to meet you at Lishan!"
"No!" Wang De never questioned the emperor's order. He didn't even bother to think about it. Anyway, we will do whatever the emperor says...
After a stick of incense, the inner gate of the Forbidden Palace was opened. His Majesty Li Er did not ride in the royal chariot, but was dressed in a smart suit, riding a snow-white horse, escorted by the elite "Hundred Riders", and drove up the silent road.
Take the long street and go straight to Chunmingmen.
Wu Hou, who was searching the street, was carrying a lantern and a waist knife, and was looking around dutifully. When he saw a group of knights coming on horseback, their horse hooves as big as a bowl stepped on the long bluestone street, like a gust of wind and rain.
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Marquis Wu was furious. Who could have violated the curfew so blatantly?
Just as he was about to scold him, he suddenly saw a yellow dragon flag held in the hands of the leading knight. He was startled and rolled to the side of the road, kneeling down without daring to raise his head.
But my heart kept beating like a drum: Darling, your majesty left the palace in the middle of the night, what are you doing?
The emperor's departure from the capital was a big event. The generals guarding the city gates watched His Majesty and his entourage leave the city gates, drive past Baqiao, and go straight to Lishan Mountain. Then they came to their senses, beat drums and gathered all the soldiers on duty.
They all gathered together and closed the city gate tightly.
When the emperor leaves the capital, the capital will automatically tighten martial law!
Candles are as bright as day, swords and guns are unsheathed!