Chapter 47
The sun shines obliquely on the ancient gate of Tao Mansion. The golden brilliance and the mottled paint on the lintel interweave the traces of time, but it cannot conceal the heavy haze that hangs over the mansion at this moment. Mr. Tao's eyes were wide open, as if he wanted to take in all the injustice in the world. Those eyes that were once full of wisdom and kindness were now filled with shock and endless grief. It seemed that even the tears had dried up, leaving only one barren.
Except for the rapid breathing and sobs of family members, there was a deathly silence in the surrounding air. The wind seemed to be stagnant at this moment, and the flow of time became slow and heavy. The faces of his children and grandchildren were full of anxiety and helplessness. They clutched Mr. Tao's sleeves tightly, as if they could share a bit of his pain, but the power was too small and could not touch the depths of his heart. abyss of despair.
Mr. Tao's face was as white as transparent, like a cold stone covered with snow in the first winter, without a trace of blood. His eyes were empty, as if his soul had gone away with his eldest son, leaving only an empty shell struggling in this world. The grief surging in his heart was like a huge storm, hitting his defenses one after another, and every breath was accompanied by tearing pain.
At this moment, Liu Yong's loud and majestic voice broke through the silence like thunder. His appearance was like a judgment brought from another world. He was wearing a gorgeous official uniform and a high crown. Every step he took was steady and powerful, as if every step he took was stepping on everyone's heartstrings. His voice echoed in the air, carrying unquestionable authority, making everyone present feel an indescribable pressure.
"The Queen has an order, all land in the country is state-owned, and those who violate it will be severely punished!" Liu Yong's words were loud and clear, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of the Tao family and everyone around them. In his eyes, in addition to contempt and disdain, there was also a hint of complex emotions hidden in his eyes, which seemed to be a deep emotion for the harshness of the world.
Shi Shuyu followed closely behind. The Fierce Blood Sword in his hand shone coldly in the sun. The tip of the sword touched the ground lightly and made a crisp sound. It was a warning of the coming storm. His words were provocative and threatening, but also tragic and heroic, as if he was not performing a cold mission, but defending some kind of justice that he firmly believed in.
Faced with Liu Yong's sarcasm, Mr. Tao responded weakly, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, full of helplessness and sadness. He tried to defend himself, to save a bit of dignity, but those words seemed so feeble in the face of Liu Yong's anger and disdain.
In the distant palace, Li Qingge stood quietly in front of the window, looking at the hazy mountains in the distance, but his heart was filled with clarity. Her eyes were deep and distant, as if she had penetrated the fog and seen the essence of the world. She knew that the country under her feet was bought with the blood and tears of countless people, and maintaining its stability and prosperity was an unshirkable responsibility for her.
She already knew what Mr. Tao and others were doing. But she was not in a hurry to take action, but was waiting for the right time. Now, the time has come. She asked Liu Yong to perform this task, not only to punish those who dared to challenge her authority, but also to show her determination and strength to everyone.
Following Liu Yong's order, the Tao Mansion suddenly became chaotic. The soldiers of the White Horse Army moved quickly like cheetahs and subdued the Tao family members one by one. Their movements were clean and neat, without any sloppiness. The people of the Tao family were stunned by the sudden turn of events. They couldn't believe that all of this really happened.
At this moment, Mr. Tao's heart was filled with regret and despair. He understood that his slip of the tongue not only harmed himself, but also harmed the entire Tao family. He looked at the tied family members, a trace of determination and tragedy flashed in his eyes. He knew that no matter how hard he struggled, he could not change the reality before him. So, he slowly closed his eyes and allowed the torrent of fate to swallow him up.
The Tao family members were not willing to be kidnapped like this. They called to their servants to resist. But little did they know how powerful the White Horse Army was, and they were knocked to the ground in a short while. The White Horse Army controlled the Tao family while searching for property in the yard.
When it comes to the ability to raid homes, the White Horse Army is even more powerful than the Jin Yiwei and Dongchang of the Ming Dynasty. They were well-trained and moved quickly. In a short time, the Tao family was completely plundered by them. Mr. Tao was as angry as crazy when he saw that the millions of property that his family had worked hard to accumulate for generations were just gone.
His eyes became red and covered with bloodshot eyes. With his red eyes, he cursed loudly: "Foolish king! Dog official! You all will have to die!" His voice was full of anger and despair.
When Uncle Shi heard this, he was furious. He held the Fierce Blood Sword in his hand and wanted to draw the sword towards him. But Liu Yong quickly stopped him, looked at Mr. Tao with a smile and said: "Our Queen is kind and gave me instructions secretly. This time to requisition the land, if you meet a family with a strict family tradition and kindness to the people, you will only The land is taken away but the homes are not confiscated, but you are the ones. The Tao family is short-sighted and plots evil before the Queen thoroughly investigates your evil deeds. Now you dare to resist the law, so don't blame us for doing business."
Liu Yong's words, It struck Mr. Tao's heart like a heavy hammer. He never expected that his drunken nonsense would cause such a big disaster, and even the huge wealth accumulated by generations of hard work would be lost. He regretted it so much that his intestines were blue!
Mr. Tao fainted on the spot before he could catch his breath. Seeing the old man being angry to death, the Tao family burst into tears and felt like the sky was falling. They knew in their hearts that if they just took over the land, with their family's accumulation, they would still have hundreds of thousands of silver to squander. But now that he has offended the queen, he cannot even save his last property. How will they live in the future?
According to the rules of the feudal monarchy, Mr. Tao and others talking nonsense after drinking are equivalent to a serious crime of rebellion! The whole family should be executed and the nine clans should be implicated! In addition, the Tao family has been unkind, oppressed the people, and committed countless crimes for many years. But Li Qingge implemented a dual monarchy system and did not engage in consecutive punishments. The evil deeds were all done by Mr. Tao and a few unfilial sons, and had nothing to do with the women and children at home.
So once Mr. Tao dies, the remaining sins will be distributed to other people, and he will be jailed for more than ten years at most. The female family members and minor grandchildren were released on the spot.
The Tao family operated for several generations from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. Not only did they own tens of thousands of acres of fertile land, they also accumulated astonishing wealth. The White Horse Army moved dozens of cars before evacuating all their belongings. Generally speaking, when a house is raided, officials will inevitably take advantage of it. As long as you don't go too far, the leaders above will turn a blind eye.
But this time it was the White Horse Army who were ordered to ransack the house. They were absolutely loyal to Li Qingge and did not touch even half of the copper coins! Liu Yong saw this and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "The queen is so good at running the army! Everyone has principles! No wonder she can win the world! If all officials can be like them, then why worry about the country being unstable and the people unhappy? What? "
After raiding the Tao family, Liu Yong and Shi Shuyu continued to collect the land of other landlords and gentry. Especially those who drank with Mr. Tao that day and talked about stealing the throne, they are the focus of attention.
Just as Li Qingge expected, this operation met with crazy resistance from all the landlords and gentry. They united to resist, wanting to overthrow Li Qingge's rule and elect a new monarch that would suit their class interests.
But how did they know Li Qingge’s abilities and methods! Li Qingge not only has the invincible White Horse Army, which can defeat a hundred, but also has a musketry team and an artillery team!
On the vast land, gunpowder smoke filled the air and war raged. The White Horse Army, the Musketeers, and the Artillery Team fought bravely on the battlefield, showing unparalleled combat effectiveness. Their figures shuttled across the battlefield like gods of war, terrifying the enemy.
Li Qingge stood in the palace, overlooking everything. Her eyes were firm and sharp, and her heart was full of confidence and determination. She knew that this was a war she had to face and a battle she had to win. Only in this way can she truly secure the throne and realize her ideals and ambitions.
Whenever the wave of resistance surges like a strong wind and huge waves, sweeping across this ancient land, the White Horse Army becomes the mainstay, trapped in endless bitter battles. Muskets and artillery, these two deadly weapons, take turns on the battlefield, like roaring thunder gods, assisting the White Horse Army and adding a bit of tragic color to this troubled world.
The muskets were fired one after another, and the sound was deafening, like thunder in the sky, echoing in the valleys, rivers and fields in all directions. Immediately afterwards, a cannon roared, like the sky and the earth shattering. The whole world seemed to be silent, and even the dust in the air trembled.
In this war-torn land, there are some cunning landowners and gentry. Seeing that the situation is over, they are like cunning rabbits in three burrows, secretly plotting tricks to hide the land deeds. They sent people quietly to the north, places they thought were safe, intending to wait until the storm subsided before coming out to collect rent and continue their exploitative life. If it doesn't work, they will flee to the north, find those ignorant people to sell the land deed at a low price, use the money to buy more land in the north, continue to be their landlords, and enjoy the supreme power and wealth.
The White Horse Army needs to guard the capital and cannot leave Jinling to prevent rebellion. Therefore, Li Qingge dispatched her capable general Li Ping'an to lead the musketry team and bring five artillery pieces with Liu Yong to various places to implement policies. They were like an unstoppable torrent, breaking through the obstacles of the landowners and gentry.
Wherever the imperial guards go, they are invincible and their power is as strong as a broken bamboo. They wore armor, held muskets, and had firm and cold eyes. Although the landowners and gentry tried their best to resist, their resistance seemed so weak in the face of absolute power, and they eventually collapsed and disappeared. Their mansions were sealed and their properties confiscated. The once aloof landowners and gentry were now running around like bereaved dogs.
However, there are also some stubborn people, such as the Zhu family in Chenjun. Faced with the majesty of the imperial envoy, they were unyielding and arrogant. Zhu Chongliang, the patriarch of the Zhu family, an old man who claimed to be a descendant of Zhu Shengren, said arrogantly: "What is there to fear about the emperor's imperial envoy? I am a descendant of Zhu Shengren (Zhu Xi), who dares to touch me? Our family's land is all It was given by emperors of all dynasties and used for farming and family inheritance. No one can touch it!" His voice was high and sharp, as if it was about to pierce the sky.
"Whoever dares to confiscate our land is an enemy of the scholars in the world. Each of them can drown you with just a spit of spit!" Zhu Chongliang continued, with a look of disdain and anger on his face . Since the Southern Song Dynasty, Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism has been regarded as the mainstream Confucian thought by rulers of all dynasties. As the master of this kind of thought, Zhu Xi was naturally revered as a saint, and the world called him "Zhu Zi" or "Zhu Sage". Moreover, although Zhu Xi was not a direct disciple of Confucius, he was able to receive sacrifices in the Confucius Temple and was ranked as one of the twelve philosophers in the Dacheng Hall. The emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties all respected Zhu Xi's idea of "preserving the principles of nature and destroying human desires." Therefore, as one of the descendants of Zhu Xi, the Zhu family of Chenjun did not have high-ranking officials in power, but they were regarded as spiritual saints in the hearts of scholars all over the world.
Liu Yong was furious when he saw how disobedient and arrogant they were. He gritted his teeth, as if to suppress the gasp that was about to come out. But because of Zhu Chongliang's prominent status, he did not dare to act rashly even if he was angry. He said in a deep voice: "Mr. Zhu, I am here with an order. You are so disrespectful of the Holy Will. If Her Majesty the Queen finds out..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Zhu Chongliang: "Huh, don't scare me with this. What about Her Majesty the Queen? Doesn't she have to rely on us scholars to govern the world? You shameless villains only know how to confuse. Being courteous and flattering will not end well sooner or later!" Zhu Chongliang's voice was full of disdain and anger, and his eyes were like sharp swords piercing Liu Yong.
Among the three religions, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, both Confucianism and Taoism have an aversion to women holding power. They believed that women taking power would lead to chaos in the world. Therefore, the first-generation empress Wu Zetian also needed to rely on the Buddhist "Dayun Sutra" to provide a legal basis for her to ascend the throne and proclaim herself emperor. Scholars represented by Zhu Chongliang were very disgusted with Li Qingge, a female monarch. But because Li Qingge held strong military power, they had to bow their heads and submit, but they were not convinced in their hearts.
Hearing Zhu Chongliang’s arrogant and insulting words, Liu Yong, Su Xiaomei and others’ expressions darkened. Li Ping'an was even more indignant. He held the pistol tightly and almost pulled the trigger with his finger. He took out his pistol and wanted to kill Zhu Chongliang, but Liu Yong quickly warned him not to act rashly to avoid irreversible consequences.
"Why aren't such rebellious people executed immediately?" Li Pingan said angrily, his eyes full of anger and unwillingness.
Liu Yong shouted: "This person is no small matter, he is a descendant of Master Zhu. We cannot act rashly." There was helplessness and heaviness in his voice.
Su Xiaomei said: "Her Majesty the Queen hates these worms who oppress the people. She has authorized you to handle it with full authority before departure. Even if you kill him now, Her Majesty the Queen will not blame you. What else do you have to be afraid of?" She There was firmness and determination in his eyes.
Liu Yong said in a deep voice: "The life or death of this old man does not matter, but Her Majesty the Queen's reputation cannot be damaged. If he is killed, scholars all over the world will criticize Her Majesty as an unjust and foolish king. This is what you are willing to see. Are you here?" There was deep worry and helplessness in his voice.
Su Xiaomei frowned and said: "Then... what should we do?" Her eyes revealed confusion and helplessness.
Liu Yong said: "I will write a letter immediately and rush it to Jinling for 800 miles to ask Her Majesty the Queen for instructions before we deal with it. Before that, no one is allowed to act rashly." His voice revealed determination and Determined, as if prepared for the worst.
After saying that, he directed everyone to exit the Zhu family. Zhu Chongliang looked at the leaving figures of Liu Yong and others and sneered disdainfully: "A bunch of villains! Why do you want to raid my Zhu family? You are really overestimating your capabilities!" His voice was full of ridicule and disdain. Other Zhu family members also laughed at them, as if they had seen their failure and humiliation.
However, they did not know that a terrible bloody storm was coming. At this time, Li Qingge was reviewing the memorial in the palace in Jinling. At the beginning of the new dynasty, everything was about to flourish, and many affairs needed to be handled by the queen herself. She was dressed in a gorgeous dragon robe, sitting on a dragon chair, with a serious and cold face. Her eyes revealed determination and wisdom, as if she could see through everything.
Looking at this memorial, Li Qingge beamed with joy. Except for a few of these memorials that suggested she abandon agrarian reform and gender equality policies, the rest were good news. She seemed to see the prosperity and prosperity of the new dynasty, and the laughter and hope of the farmers.
People often say, "A man cannot be rich without windfall, and a horse cannot be fat without night grass." This time the land nationalization only confiscated the private wealth of the landlords and gentry, which amounted to more than 230 million taels. Moreover, the collection work in urban and rural areas of most of the provinces has not yet been completed. If all were collected, the national treasury would receive at least 700 million taels of silver! This number shocked and delighted Li Qingge. She seemed to see the future of the new dynasty, the endless wealth and power. Seven hundred million taels of silver! Li Qingge couldn't help but think of the late Ming Dynasty. At that time, the Ming Dynasty was in turmoil, with Li Zicheng's uprising inside and the Qing army eyeing it outside. The treasury was empty. In order to raise money to pay soldiers in Liaodong, Emperor Chongzhen had to put aside his dignity as emperor and collect donations from ministers and relatives. As a result, the emperor's relatives, civil and military ministers all had nothing to lose, pretended to be poor, and donated only a few hundred or a few thousand taels, looking extremely "heartbroken". But now, these landowners and gentry have such huge wealth hidden away! This wealth should belong to the country and the people, but it is occupied privately by them. Now, Li Qingge finally nationalized these wealth, laying the foundation for the prosperity and prosperity of the country.
The queen's father, Zhou Kui, was a well-known wealthy businessman. His family had mountains of gold and silver, and pearls as much as dirt. No one within a hundred miles knew his name. When the country was in crisis, Emperor Chongzhen fully expected his father-in-law to be generous and donate 100,000 taels of silver to meet his urgent needs and help the precarious country. However, when Emperor Chongzhen looked at Zhou Kui expectantly, he saw the old man crying like a man in tears, looking as if his heart was broken, and finally he squeezed out 10,000 taels of silver from his fingers to pay for it. Errands.
Queen Zhou, that gentle, virtuous, kind-hearted woman, looked at her and felt pain in her heart. She really couldn't bear to see her father in such trouble, and she couldn't bear to see the country fall into deeper troubles due to a shortage of silver. So, she took out five thousand taels from her meager private money and asked her father to donate it to the country. She originally thought that in this way she could relieve her father's worries and do her part for the country, but she didn't expect that the old man Zhou Kui was greedy and secretly hid two thousand and only took three thousand to top up.
Later, Li Zicheng, the king of Chuang, invaded the capital, tortured them severely, and plundered the people's property. A total of 70 million taels of silver were found. Among them, three million belonged to Zhou Kui, his father-in-law. It's ironic when you think about it. He only gave ten thousand taels to his son-in-law, but gave one million to the rebels. This contrast is as chilling as ice.
Li Qingge, this woman who traveled through time, stood in the torrent of history, watching all this, with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew very well that the people were suffering from hunger and cold, not because the country was poor, but because their wealth had been taken away by these landlords and gentry. She remembered what Emperor Chongzhen said before he hanged himself in Meishan: "All civil servants can be killed. I am not the king who will subjugate the country, you are all the ministers who will subjugate the country!" That voice seemed to still be echoing in her ears, and she was heartbroken, filled with grief and anger. .
Thinking of this, Li Qingge became more determined in his approach. These greedy guys have to hit hard. The 700 million silver in her hand is still small compared to the 800 million Jiaqing confiscated after He Shen's death. Heshen's wealth alone exceeded that of the landowners and gentry in the southern provinces combined. The corruption of the Qianlong Dynasty can be seen from this. And she, Li Qingge, wants to use this money to change the fate of this country.
After receiving this huge sum of money, Li Qingge felt so beautiful in his heart that he felt like he had won the jackpot, and his whole body became lighter. She seemed to see a magnificent picture of herself flexing her muscles and accelerating the modernization process. People feel refreshed during happy events, and even at court meetings they feel refreshed, as if the whole world is cheering for her.
At the court meeting, Li Qingge sat on the dragon chair, which was resplendent and shining with dazzling light. Wearing a gorgeous dragon robe and a beaded crown, she looked majestic and solemn. She was about to say: "If you have something to report, please leave the court if nothing happens!" Suddenly, a tall and handsome guard hurriedly walked in, holding a secret envelope in his hand. There was a sense of heroism in the guard's brows and his steps were steady, obviously he had undergone rigorous training.
"Your Majesty the Queen, Liu Zhongshu has an urgent report!" the guard said loudly, his voice was loud and penetrating.
According to previous rules, reports were forwarded to the emperor by eunuchs. But Li Qingge was a modern person who traveled through time. She respected human rights and abolished the eunuch system early on, preventing boys from becoming eunuchs. Therefore, the close bodyguards now took over the work of the eunuchs and became an important role in delivering reports.
When Li Qingge heard that there was an emergency report, his expression changed and he immediately ordered: "Read it!" Her voice was calm and firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.
The guards tore open the sealed fire paint, and fragments of the fire paint fell down one after another, like a red rain. He began to think about how the Zhu family of Chen County resisted the policy and spoke arrogantly and rebelliously. His voice was clear and powerful, and every word struck everyone's hearts like a hammer. After finishing reading, Zhongshu Ling Liu Qingping was so angry that he gritted his teeth and cursed angrily: "Who is the Zhu family of Chen County? How dare you disobey the imperial edict? You really deserve death!"
Liu Qingping also questioned Li Qingge's identity as a woman at first, but later he was deeply impressed by her ability and became her die-hard fan. After Li Qingge ascended the throne, he was granted the title of Shangshu, on the same level as Liu Yongzhongshuling. Although his actual power was slightly lower, he was still a very important figure in the court. His words revealed his extreme anger and dissatisfaction with the Zhu family of Chenjun.
Those who came from grass-roots backgrounds and followed Li Qingge's uprising also angrily accused Zhu Chongliang of being arrogant and demanding severe punishment. But some ministers also stood up to speak for Zhu Chongliang. They were either Confucian students or disciples of Zhu Xi, so naturally they wanted to speak for their sage master Zhu Xi and protect his descendants.
"Your Majesty, the Zhu family of Chenjun is a descendant of Zhu Xi. Even if they offend you, you must forgive them in the name of the sage and teacher." A minister said, with a hint of emotion in his voice. A bit of pleading.
"This matter is of great importance. If they are punished for disobeying the imperial edict, wouldn't it hurt the hearts of the people in the world?" Another minister also agreed.
"The Zhu family's land in Chen County is used for farming and family heirlooms. If it is forcibly confiscated, it will also damage your holy virtue and reputation." Another minister said, his tone revealed A bit worried.
"I suggest that your Majesty should personally issue an order to appease them and exempt the Zhu family of Chen County from paying!" the last minister concluded, with a hint of urgency in his voice.
The words of these ministers revealed their admiration for Zhu Xi and their protection for the Zhu family of Chen County. After they finished speaking, they brought the topic to land policy and asked Li Qingge to take back his life. The land policy was an important measure implemented by Li Qingge in order to change the destiny of the country, but it was strongly opposed by these ministers.
Liu Qingping got angry when he heard this and refuted loudly: "You are not joking. Once your Majesty's imperial edict is issued, how can it be changed overnight? If the policy is changed because of the Zhu family in Chen County, what will the world think of it? Her Majesty the Queen? You are clearly doing this to make Her Majesty the Queen betray her promise and lose her prestige. You have ulterior motives!" His voice revealed strong dissatisfaction and anger towards the ministers.
As soon as the ministers heard this, they began to attack Liu Qingping. They either accused him of not knowing etiquette or saying he was arrogant, and the whole court suddenly became a mess. Li Qingge was upset and shouted: "Enough! This is the Jinluan Palace, not a vegetable market!" Her voice was like thunder, causing everyone's eardrums to hurt, and they all closed their mouths.
Liu Qingping said quickly: "Your Majesty, the decree cannot be changed. If you think that the Zhu family in Chen County is difficult to deal with, it is better to confiscate their land first, and then make their descendants officials to appease them. Thinking like this, all scholars in the world will also There won’t be many opinions.” There was some sense and calmness in his voice.
However, Li Qingge waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to go to such trouble. She looked at everyone with sharp eyes, as if she could see into people's hearts. She said coldly: "That old guy wants to die, so I will help him!" There was an unquestionable determination and coldness in her voice.
She announced loudly: "Preach the imperial edict! The Zhu family of Chen County disobeyed the holy order and acted rebelliously! As soon as the imperial edict came, all the people in the house were executed and no one was spared!" Her voice was like ice, freezing everyone. My heart was shaking. As soon as these words came out, everyone present was stunned. Although it is not unusual for the emperor to behead an entire family, Li Qingge once said that a humane legal system should be implemented and not a system where one person commits a crime and the whole family is punished. Why are all the Zhu family members of Chen County suddenly ordered to be executed today?
"Your Majesty, you must not do this! Since the Zhu family of Chen County is a saint, we cannot be implicated!" Wu Weiliang, the imperial censor, said with his face flushed with anxiety. He was a third-grade official. Although his rank was not as high as Shangshu Ling or Zhongshu Ling, he was responsible for the impeachment of hundreds of officials. His position was low and he had no authority. All civil and military officials in the dynasty were afraid of him. There was a hint of pleading and anxiety in his voice.
Li Qingge sneered: "Queen of Saints? Is Zhu Xi considered a Saint?" There was a hint of disdain and ridicule in her voice. She was well aware of Zhu Xi's corrupt personal ethics and had long dismissed his status as a saint.
Wu Weiliang was stunned. He did not expect that Li Qingge would dare to question Zhu Xi's status as a saint. He quickly said: "Zhu Xi is the ancestor of Neo-Confucianism. He promoted the teachings of Confucius and Mencius and inspired generations of scholars to serve the country. Of course he is a saint." His voice revealed some admiration and admiration.
Other officials also nodded in agreement, as if Zhu Xi was the god in their hearts. However, Li Qingge sneered: "He talks about benevolence and morality, but he is actually a scumbag with corrupt personal ethics. How can he be called a saint?" Her voice was like a sharp sword, piercing through the hypocrisy and blind worship of those officials.
In the splendid and majestic Jinluan Hall, the sunlight shines through the complicated carved window lattice, casting dappled light and shadow, adding a bit of unreal dreaminess to this solemn hall. However, the atmosphere at this moment was suffocatingly solemn, and the air was filled with gunpowder-like tension and confrontation.
Li Qingge, the queen dressed in a complicated and gorgeous dragon robe and a dazzling emerald phoenix crown, sits on a high dragon chair. Her figure looks even more arrogant and decisive in the interplay of light and shadow. Her face was as cold as frost, and her brows contained an inviolable majesty. Her deep eyes seemed to be able to see through all the hypocrisy and hypocrisy in the world, reaching the darkest corners of the human heart.
Her words were like thunder in winter, instantly exploding in everyone's ears, shaking people's hearts and minds. "Zhu Xi, the man who claims to be the founder of Confucianism, does what he did really deserve these two words?" Li Qingge's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone present. There are layers of ripples in a person's heart.
Her thoughts seemed to travel through time and space, returning to the rumors about Zhu Xi. The various behaviors about his corrupt personal ethics flashed through her mind like a picture, making the anger in her heart even stronger. She thought of the prostitute named Yan Rui, a woman who was supposed to live at the bottom of society, but was imprisoned and tortured because of Zhu Xi's frame. Her fate, like the epitome of countless innocent people in this era, makes people feel pity and indignation.
Li Qingge's fingers, slender and white, like the tenderest bud tips on branches in early spring, gently tapped the handrails carved with dragons and phoenixes. Every touch seemed to carry an indescribable power, which was her love for the tree. It is a profound indictment of hypocritical morality in the world and a silent lashing out at unfair fate. Her eyes are deep, like the brightest stars in the night sky, shining with a decisive and firm light. In that light, there is both an endless desire for justice and a determination to correct historical fallacies. Her face, illuminated by candlelight, looked particularly resolute, as if she could penetrate the dust of the years and look directly into the deepest darkness of the human heart.
In the main hall, the air was so heavy that it could almost squeeze out water. Li Qingge's voice was neither high nor low, but it was like a sharp blade, accurately cutting through the pretense of hypocrisy and hypocrisy, leaving them invisible. "Let me tell you, among the literati, the one I hate the most is Zhu Xi, a hypocrite. His teachings may seem noble, but in fact they imprison people's hearts. What he does is even more disgusting than those treacherous ministers who appear to be evil!" She said The voice, carrying an undoubted power, echoed in the hall, shaking people's minds.
Wu Weiliang, the leader of southern Confucian scholars, was livid at the moment, as if Li Qingge's words had hit him so hard that he could hardly breathe. He shouted angrily, with a bit of trembling and unwillingness in his voice: "Your Majesty, what you said is wrong! Zhu Xi is a Confucian saint, and his teachings are profound and profound. How can I allow you to be so humiliated?" There was a hint of disdain for Li Qingge in his eyes. The anger of speech is also accompanied by the persistence and defense of Confucian beliefs.
The surrounding officials, either shocked or angry, doubtful or confused, all echoed Wu Weiliang's remarks. Their faces were full of doubts and dissatisfaction with Li Qingge. However, Li Qingge just sneered. In that smile, there was both ridicule of the harsh world and persistence in his own beliefs. Her eyes were as cold as ice, penetrating everyone's disguises and reaching the deepest cowardice and hypocrisy in people's hearts. "Huh, whether Zhu Xi is a hypocrite or not is not up to you, nor can I alone decide. History will give a fair judgment." Her voice was firm and powerful, as if she had foreseen the truth coming out in the future. .
When Wu Weiliang saw this, a tragic emotion surged in his heart. He knew that at this moment, he had to stand up, and he was willing to pay any price for the dignity of Confucianism and Zhu Zi's innocence. He took a deep breath, straightened his back, and said seriously: "As the censor of the capital, I have the responsibility to uphold the way of saints. If your majesty insists on doing this, I will have no choice but to retaliate with death!" There was determination in his voice. And tragic, as if ready to die.
When other officials saw this, they were also ready to take action. They were infected by Wu Weiliang's loyalty and courage and wanted to imitate his behavior. They seemed to have seen the moment when they became historical heroes, and their hearts were filled with excitement and expectation. However, Li Qingge just looked at them coldly, with a trace of ridicule and disdain flashing in his eyes. "Do you want to die to remonstrate? Okay, I will help you!" There was an unquestionable majesty and coldness in her voice, as if she had read through their thoughts.
At this moment, a gust of wind blew by, carrying the coolness of early autumn, gently brushing everyone's face. It rolled up the curtains in the hall, rolling like waves, and blew away the tension and confrontation in the air. The sunlight shines through the window lattice into the main hall, adding a bit of warmth and vitality to the cold hall. Li Qingge stood up slowly. Her figure appeared taller and more majestic in the interplay of light and shadow, like a goddess who was about to lead the change of the times.
"But what I want to tell you is that remonstrance will not solve the problem." Her voice was soft and firm, nourishing everyone's heart like spring breeze and rain. "Real change requires us to start from the heart and examine those old concepts and constraints. We must dare to question, dare to challenge, and dare to break the shackles that restrict our thoughts. Only in this way can we usher in an era that truly belongs to the people. , an era full of freedom, equality and justice!”
Wu Weiliang and others were stunned when they heard this. They never thought that this young queen would have such profound insights and determination. Every word she spoke was like a key, opening the closed door in their hearts and allowing them to see a whole new world. They began to re-examine their positions and concepts, and felt an unprecedented shock and admiration in their hearts.
In the main hall, the atmosphere gradually relaxed. Li Qingge walked down the platform and walked step by step towards the officials who had questioned and opposed her. Her steps were firm and powerful, and each step touched everyone's heart. She smiled and scanned their faces one by one with her eyes full of wisdom and warmth. "We are all part of this country, and our destiny is closely linked. Let us go hand in hand and create a better future together!"
The officials nodded in agreement, their eyes shining with new hope and determination. They know that from this moment on, they will no longer be each other's enemies, but partners in common struggle. They will work together to contribute all their strength to the prosperity of this country and the happiness and well-being of the people.
In the end, this fierce dispute ended with Li Qingge's victory. She used her wisdom and courage to break those old concepts and constraints and open up a new path for the country's future. Those who had questioned and opposed her gradually realized their mistakes and shortcomings in the process, and began to re-examine their values and beliefs. They understand that only by having the courage to change and innovate can they keep up with the times and become truly strong.
From then on, Li Qingge’s name resounded throughout the country. She is not only a wise queen, but also a pioneer who leads the changes of the times. Her story inspires countless people to move forward bravely and pursue truth and justice. And that era that was once full of hypocrisy and hypocrisy has gradually gone away, replaced by a new era full of freedom, equality and justice.
(End of this chapter)