It was precisely because they were aware of this problem that the monarchs of the Sui and Tang dynasties also vigorously promoted the imperial examination.
Li Xinchen attacked the aristocratic family, perhaps not mainly because the aristocratic family controlled part of the power of the family and the country, but because he wanted to make the Han Dynasty move forward.
Shen Jungao's hand shook slightly: "But?"
But as a part of an aristocratic family, how can you really not care about the survival of the aristocratic family?
Xu Ling looked at Shen Jungao: "Ji Gao, let me ask you, even if you can protect the Shen family and the Jiangnan noble family today, can you continue to protect it forever? Back then, when the Jin Dynasty traveled south in high attire, the aristocratic family
The first among them is not your and my Xu family and Shen family!"
Shen Jungao looked at Xu Ling in surprise.
"There are many wealthy families in Wuyi Alley, but take a look, is there still Wang Xiezhi?!" Xu Ling waved his hand and said coldly.
The two big families of Wang and Xie have long since disappeared in the past three hundred years, and the remaining descendants have also moved out of Wuyi Lane, which symbolizes power and status. Even they are unable to say a few words in the court. Chen Shuling's previous
After the death of his mother-in-law Peng Guiren, he took a fancy to Xie An's tomb, so he directly pulled out Xie An's coffin and buried his mother in it. It was not until Chen Shubao ascended the throne that he reburied Xie An. In this process
Among them, Mrs. Xie could only swallow her anger. How could she still have the posture of "beside the Zhuque Bridge, in front of Wang Xietang"?
For the same reason, let alone three hundred years, I am afraid that after one or two generations, the Xu family and the Shen family will be ruined due to various changes.
The aristocratic family system is long-lasting, but which aristocratic family plays the main role in the system is constantly changing.
Even if Li Xingchen didn't do anything to the family, Shen Jungao would have no way to ensure that the Shen family would remain rich and prosperous for a long time.
Shen Jungao's back was soaked with cold sweat.
Indeed, he had never considered this issue.
"After the family falls into decline, do you still think that we can find a chance to make a comeback?" Xu Ling snorted coldly. He had already said this, and there was nothing he couldn't say again. "In comparison, if we fall into decline,
Even if they come from a poor family or even an ordinary family, as long as the college is still there, our children will still have the opportunity to enter the college and obtain honors, so that we will have a chance to turn around."
After a pause, Xu Ling's voice softened: "Maybe it seems that the children of the aristocratic family will lose the direct channel for advancement, but will the truly talented people have their brilliance obscured? As long as the talented people in our family
People can still go up. We do have more competitors, but we also leave some escape routes for ourselves, which is not a bad thing."
Shen Jungao's hands trembled slightly.
Every word is heartbreaking.
Xu Ling reached out and closed the window.
Shen Jungao stood there quietly, and after a long time he solemnly raised his hand:
"I would like to be taught!"
And Xu Ling's eyes fell on him: "Ji Gao, if His Majesty can transfer you back from Lingnan, he has already ignored the past grudges and has to respect himself."
Shen Jungao raised his head suddenly: "The kindness of Duke Xiaomu will never be forgotten by the younger generation."
Xu Ling laughed, reached out and patted his shoulder: "Some things are not as simple as you think, and of course... they are not that complicated either. For the sake of my old friend, I don't want to
Maybe I won’t ask, but...”
Sighing, Xu Ling looked at Shen Jungao who was thoughtful: "I also know that you seem to have the most dull personality among the brothers, but in fact, you are no less competitive than others in your heart. Now that you are leaving,
Now that you're in this position, it's reasonable for you to have your own worries and choices, but I don't think you always want to live in the shadow of your old friend, right?"
The old friend is naturally talking about his elder brother Shen Junli, who was able to go through the three generations of Nanchen and become a very popular minister, turning the Shen family from a small aristocratic family into a first-class wealthy family. As Shen Junli's successor, Shen Jungao naturally always wanted to step out.
The shadow of his own brother.
And at least from now on, I still have a long way to go.
Suddenly, Shen Jungao felt that he had never been so clear about his future. He was indeed living for the Shen family, for the family business that his father and brother had worked hard for for generations, and now, perhaps it should be more for himself and for more pursuits.
Alive.
"You are still young and there is still a long way to go," Xu Ling said, "Follow His Majesty, I really hope that you can go further, further than the big man before..."
Shen Jungao looked at Xu Ling in astonishment, and Xu Ling smiled: "I am getting old, and I probably won't see that day. When Kyushu really gets mixed up, don't forget to tell me."
"Junior, I would like to thank Duke Xiaomu." Shen Jungao bowed his hands again.
"I just gave you a few words of advice. There is no need to thank you again and again." Xu Ling waved his hand, "If I want to thank you, just thank you for being born in a good era."
Shen Jungao didn't react for a while.
And Xu Ling murmured with emotion: "This rolling tide is rushing incessantly. If it were twenty years ago, I would have wanted to be the leader of the tide."
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"Shen Jungao went to see Duke Xiaomu?" Li Xingchen asked with great interest.
"Your Majesty, Duke Xiaomu met with the Minister of Punishment today." Chen Yu replied hurriedly.
"Interesting." Li Xingchen laughed.
With the current expansion of the White Robe, the internal department is no longer a simple department. Various people are responsible for internal and external intelligence collection and detection. Although the focus is still on the outside, they have also begun to gradually strengthen the detection of internal officials.
This is like a huge net, trapping the whole world in it. And Chen Yu is the weaver of this net. If it were not for his identity, Li Xingchen would not be able to trust him so much. After all, the Xiao family is now considered a member of the royal family.
part.
And if it were anyone else, I'm afraid it would be difficult for Li Xinchen to be given such an important task.
"Your Majesty, do you want to know what you are talking about?" Chen Yu asked in a low voice, "There are six spies in Baipao in the Xu Mansion, and two of them are in high positions and have easy access. They should pay attention to inquiring about such a big matter.
"
"No need." Li Xingchen said lightly.
Chen Yu was a little strange: "But..."
Shen Jungao is a leader among the younger generation of the family, and Xu Ling is the backbone of the southeastern gentry. The matter they discussed on the first day of the new year is definitely not a trivial matter. It is likely to be something unfavorable to the court. How can your majesty...
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"Gong Xiaomu is a smart man." Li Xingchen said with a smile, "He knows what should be done and what is the bottom line."
After a pause, Li Xingchen then said: "Even if there is any change in the Xu family, it won't be Duke Xiaomu. Baipao should turn his attention to the other dishonest guys and the rest of the restless aristocratic families.