So Xu Ling saw clearly that if he wanted to change all this, someone needed to stand up and overthrow everything and start over. Whether it is the housewarming system or the current ninth-grade Zhongzheng system, they are actually all designed to cater to the aristocratic family or even just for the sake of the family.
Tailor-made by the aristocratic family, but now as the influence of the aristocratic family becomes weaker and weaker, these systems are obviously no longer suitable to exist as basic national policies.
The aristocratic family system that matches it has actually changed a long time ago. Now it is obviously difficult for one or two aristocratic families alone to influence the direction of the entire dynasty, and more and more children from poor families, such as
However, Nanchen was originally built on these systems, so it is obviously not very easy to carry out reforms from the top down, and it is difficult to fundamentally solve all problems. At most, it will make the entire national system become
It is similar to the Northern Dynasty, but the Northern Dynasty has implemented this system for several generations. Once the two sides come to blows, the Southern Dynasty is actually still at a disadvantage in terms of administrative organization capabilities.
Some people may say that war is about the command, strategy, tactics, troop strength, etc. of both sides, but in fact, "before the troops and horses are moved, food and grass go first." Calculation is important, but a country's mobilization ability cannot be ignored, and sometimes even
It can play a decisive role. Once the supply of food and grass is insufficient or reinforcements cannot catch up, it may have a catastrophic impact on the front line.
So Xu Ling wanted to change, but had no idea where to start. Chen Xu, who was already old, and Chen Shubao, who was destined not to follow his own advice and carry out drastic reforms, were obviously not the best choices for Xu Ling. Fortunately, Li Xingchen appeared in time, allowing Xu Ling to
After preparing a way out for the Xu family, I also began to think about this dream I had had for many years.
Maybe Li Xingchen would not completely copy his own ideas, or perhaps Li Xingchen had not considered this issue at all, but at least Li Xingchen was the best candidate in front of Xu Ling, and at least Xu Ling wanted to give it a try.
I have done a lot of things in my life, including literary and family matters, and now it is time to do something more for the world.
I don’t know if he felt something, but Li Xinchen also looked over at this time. He nodded slightly at Xu Ling, and then solemnly bowed his hands and saluted: "Grand Chen Hanzhonghou, General Zhenxi, and Governor of Bashu, Li Xinchen, are here to see you.
His Majesty!"
"The Qing family is in peace," Chen Xu said with a smile, but the smile on his face made it difficult to tell whether it was true or not. Li Xingchen, on the other hand, was not polite to his father-in-law and stood up immediately.
Chen Xu took two steps forward, with a smile still in his voice: "Today is a happy day for the Qing family, and it is also a happy day for me. Lechang is the most virtuous and filial among my many princesses, and now I betrothed to you.
, I hope the Qing family can treat her well in the future."
Li Xingchen was startled for a moment, and subconsciously raised his head, just in time to meet Chen Xu's eyes. This time, Chen Xu had no complicated expression, and his eyes were surprisingly clear.
Li Xingchen came back to his senses immediately.
Obviously, Chen Xu is now talking to Li Xinchen as a father, entrusting his beloved daughter into Li Xinchen's hands, which also makes Li Xinchen feel a little emotional.
Tough and tender, even a tycoon like Chen Xu has people he wants to protect. But having said that, in order to win over Li Xinchen, or even to make Li Xinchen relax his vigilance and alleviate hostility, Chen Xu no matter how much he loves his daughter,
He still gave it up and gave it away.
Obviously compared to life and country, Lechang was important to Chen Xu, but it was not the most important. The latter could be sacrificed for the former.
Thinking of this, Li Xingchen felt a little dazed.
The beauty of the country has attracted countless heroes to fall in love with it. The beauties of the country have attracted so many people over the years. Some people say that after having a country, beauties will naturally come in an endless stream, but no matter how many beauties there are, they may not be as good as those without a country.
The one you meet when you have nothing...
Because the love at that time was pure, and those beauties who kept talking about love and liking after that didn’t know whether they were thinking about you or the power and reputation in your hands.
No matter what, I still stayed and participated in this big wedding, just because I didn't want to leave any regrets for Lechang. Even if the two of them couldn't get together in the end because of too many grievances between their family and the country, at least for themselves
In my heart, she is as important as the country.
Maybe I am not made to be a hero after all...
"I must do this." Li Xingchen solemnly held his hand.
Chen Xu seemed a little tired and nodded: "I'll leave it to Duke Xiaomu next."
Xu Ling immediately saluted Chen Xu. He was the host of the wedding this time, and of course he was responsible for many subsequent matters.
After Li Xingchen and Xu Ling saluted, the two of them walked out one after another, while several other officials followed behind.
Looking at Li Xingchen's back, Chen Xu's last bit of strength seemed to be drained away, and he sat down on the chair.
Jiangshan... I pushed my daughter into the hands of others, just to save the country, but I didn't know...
Is this right or wrong?
Xu Ling walked in front silently. When he crossed the threshold, he saw the long shadow dragged out by Li Xingchen beside him. Xu Ling paused slightly and turned his head almost subconsciously.
He looked past Li Xingchen and towards the main hall.
Weddings are ceremonies held at dusk, so the sun is already in the west at this time. The sunlight shines on the pillars and lintels of the hall. Xu Ling can only see the familiar floor tiles and pillars, but Chen Xu's figure and the entire dragon chair are all visible.
Already submerged in darkness.
The sun was still moving slowly, and the carved and painted buildings were being swallowed up by the darkness bit by bit. Xu Ling sighed softly.
This sun, this dynasty...
They are all falling.
"Mr. Xiaomu?" Li Xingchen asked in surprise.
Xu Ling laughed: "As we get older, our legs and feet are no longer strong. We feel tired after standing for a long time. Take a breather. Young people should stop urging you."
Li Xingchen also smiled immediately, and immediately stepped forward to help Xu Ling: "Mr. Xiaomu is old, but his heart is not old. As long as the younger generation helps Mr. Xiaomu, he can still go wherever he wants to go, and he can still do whatever he wants to do. Where does he get old from?"
Xu Ling laughed immediately, obviously very satisfied with Li Xinchen's answer. The two of them broke the silence before, and they walked down the steps laughing and talking.
The few young officials standing at the back looked at the two figures in front of them, thoughtfully. They also stopped and turned back subconsciously.
The main hall at the rear has been completely engulfed in darkness, leaving only the outline of the outside, making it difficult to see what is inside.
In front, the young man helped the old man forward. The pace of the two of them was not slow at all. Li Xingchen's movements exuded the vitality of the young man. I don't know if he was influenced by him. It seemed that even Xu