Chapter 2154 What is history?
"Xiao Siye? Going deep into the tiger's den? Still in 'death'?"
Fang Jun dug his ears and looked at Xiao Rui in confusion.
Xue Rengui on the side was also full of surprise...
There is a "traitor" in the clan. Why does this person still seem to be proud and proud?
Xiao Rui looked at the expressions of these two people and was baffled...
"But what's wrong?" he asked.
Fang Jun pondered for a moment and asked: "The war report of a certain person arrived in Chang'an, has the Imperial Guard ever seen it?"
Xiao Rui shook his head and said: "I have never seen it before. My father was summoned to the palace by His Majesty to inform him about Shiro. After returning home, my father called us close and informed him. Moreover, His Majesty has issued a decree to confer the title of Shiro, which is very impressive. Son, is it possible that there is something hidden in this?”
Fang Jun clicked his tongue and said nothing.
Did you write the battle report wrong?
Naturally impossible. Even if the writing is wrong, is it possible to write the black as white, and the dead as alive?
Did His Majesty Li Er get it wrong?
It's impossible...
Then there is only one explanation, His Majesty Li Er did it intentionally.
What reason could make an emperor endure the accusation of a "treason" and instead promote him as a loyal and courageous person who would regard death as a "death experience"?
After thinking about it for a while, I understood something...
For an emperor and an empire, is it more important that a cowardly son of an aristocratic family who is afraid of death becomes a "traitor" and his reputation is disgraced, or is it more important that a court official regards his death as "death"? The former can alert the world and set an example, while the latter can exaggerate a tragic and generous atmosphere, making the world sincerely admire and follow suit.
Obviously, His Majesty Li Er chose to cover up the facts and confuse right and wrong.
Fang Jun didn't believe that His Majesty was really just trying to set an example. I'm afraid he was more unwilling to have such a traitor appear under his administration. This time, His Majesty Li Er's reputation would be seriously tarnished.
Sighing, he told Xiao Rui the truth.
There is nothing to hide from Xiao Rui. As long as Xiao Rui is still in Mobei, he will know about it sooner or later. And since His Majesty Li Er has determined this matter, then these ministers must follow the emperor's will and close all the loopholes. Block up.
This is one of Xiao Rui's tasks...
Xiao Rui was dumbfounded.
It took him a long time to react, his face was full of shame and shame, and he covered his face and said: "Such a scum has appeared in my family. I am ashamed of my ancestors, I am ashamed of your majesty, and I am ashamed of the people of the world... I was actually complacent and arrogant before. It’s really... shameless to see anyone!”
He really felt ashamed to see others.
Just now, I had proudly said that my son had sacrificed his life for his official position, but in the blink of an eye he was slapped in the face, the kind that made a "pop" sound and stars flashed in his eyes.
For a child of an aristocratic family who still wants to save face and knows shame, this humiliation is really too heavy.
Fang Jun waved his hand: "Everyone has his own ambitions. Xiao Siye betrayed his ancestors and became a traitor to the country. Although he will die for his crime, it has nothing to do with the Xiao family."
He doesn't like the Xiao family very much. He feels that such a family has no bottom line in plotting and is a bit petty. However, he doesn't have the current mentality of "one person commits a crime and the whole family suffers". It would be unnecessary if the entire Xiao family was punished because of one Xiao Siye.
Xiao Rui said angrily: "My family used to be the royal family of Nanliang. When we surrendered to the Sui Dynasty, and then from the Sui Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, although we went through many twists and turns, we have never betrayed our masters for glory or betrayed our trust. What Xiao Siye is doing now can be said to be a stain on the lintel of the family. , causing shame to the family temple, how can my descendants of the Xiao family stand between heaven and earth? ”
Fang Jun pouted, too lazy to talk nonsense.
I am trying to comfort you for Xiao Shuer's sake, otherwise I would not bother to look at you.
What's the point of using five and six to show off in front of the young master?
It's really as violent as you said, why not commit suicide to thank the world and forgive Xiao Siye's sin?
What’s even more ridiculous is that he is clearly a domestic slave with three surnames, but he still has to whitewash it, saying that he has never sold his master for glory or betrayed his trust...
The faces of the aristocratic family are disgusting.
Feeling a little impatient in his heart, Fang Jun nodded and said: "Dadu Protector is a sincere person with noble moral character. I deeply admire him! In this case, I also ask Dadu Protector to write to Your Majesty to restore the truth and make known to the world Xiao Siye's crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason. , given the loyal and noble family tradition of the Xiao family in Lanling, someone must be named after him as proof!"
Xiao Rui's impassioned and deeply regretful expression froze on his face: "..."
Mom, I’ve played it before...
Xue Rengui, who was next to him, lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes. He held the tea cup and took a sip of tea. He controlled his facial muscles and laughed out loud, losing his etiquette.
If you were to act in front of others, they might cooperate with you and say some complimentary words, but who is the second person?
I'm used to your faults!
It’s embarrassing now...
Xiao Rui was really embarrassed, terribly embarrassed.
"This... that... alas, after all, this matter is His Majesty's imperial advice. As ministers, we can only share your worries, how can we refute Your Majesty? We can only use this as a lesson to encourage you to become more ambitious! As for the The Xiao family has a loyal family tradition...bearing humiliation and being willing to sacrifice."
"Haha..."
Fang Jun sneered, and this time he didn't even bother to look at Xiao Rui. This man looked knowledgeable, courteous and gentle, but underneath he was shameless and ignorant.
He stood up, glanced at Xiao Rui, and said calmly: "Now that the Great Protector has arrived in Mobei, I will take care of the delivery and return south as soon as possible. It's not early today, and early tomorrow morning, I will send soldiers from the army to meet with the great protector. Please make sure all matters are settled and leave immediately the next morning.”
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Xue Rengui quickly stood up, saluted Xiao Rui slightly, and chased after Fang Jun.
Fang Jun walked to the door, suddenly stopped, turned around and smiled, and said: "Dadu protector does not need to worry about Xiao Siye. The Xiao family has a pure family tradition and moral character as high as the snow on the mountain. Naturally, they will not distort the facts and pretend to be a traitor." 'It's cheap. After I return to Beijing, I will meet with Your Majesty to clarify the facts and ask Your Majesty to take back the order and give justice to the Xiao family!"
Without waiting for Xiao Rui's response, he turned around and strode away.
Xiao Rui was left dumbfounded, and then became angry from shame.
"Shuzi! How dare you bully me?"
He cursed angrily and started to worry again.
Some people's names are wrong, but their nicknames are not wrong. Fang Jun's reputation as "Bangchui" resounds throughout Guanzhong. Who doesn't know that this guy has always acted unscrupulously and only acted based on his preferences?
If he really goes to His Majesty, regardless of his request to take back his life, and announces Xiao Siye's treason to the world, then the Xiao family's reputation will be ruined...
I couldn't help but secretly feel annoyed, why did I have to act like that just now?
It’s really superfluous...
*****
History is like an obedient girl who can dress up and paint whatever she wants...
Fang Jun couldn't remember who said this, but when he thought about it now, he deeply agreed.
When he was in middle school, he once read a piece of history.
Cui Zhu, the powerful official of the Qi State who monopolized the government, used his wife Tang's wife as bait and set up a conspiracy to kill Duke Zhuang of Qi in the palace and make Duke Zhuang's younger brother the king of the country, named Duke Jin of Qi. After the arrangements for the state affairs were completed, Cui Zhu went to the historian Tai Shibo and said: "A few days ago, my lord molested my wife and was killed. In order to take care of my lord's face, you must write 'The late king died of illness'. Do you understand?"
After listening to Cui Zhu's words, Taishibo replied coldly: "It is Taishi's duty to write history according to the facts. As for how the lord died, you know it in your heart, and I know it in my heart; everyone inside and outside the court knows it. . It’s impossible for me to tell lies.”
How dare a historian go against himself?
Cui Zhu was very angry. He weighed it for a moment, suppressed his anger, and asked tentatively: "How do you plan to write it? Can you let me see it?"
"According to the factual record, there is nothing that should not be read," Tai Shibo said, taking out the bamboo slips from his wide sleeves, leaning on the desk and starting to write. Cui Zhu stepped forward and took a look, and saw on the bamboo slip it was written: "In the summer of the 23rd year of King Ling of Zhou, in the fifth month of Yihai, Cui Zhu killed his king."
Cui Zhu suddenly became furious and shouted: "You bastard, how dare you write like this? Go back and write as I say. I will send it to you early tomorrow morning!"
He broke the bamboo slips angrily and threw them at Tai Shibo's feet.
Tai Shibo did not argue. When he returned home, he summoned his three younger brothers and said goodbye: "Good historical records are the responsibility of historians. If I write them according to the truth, I will be poisoned by Cui Zhu. After I die, you three will be historians." , never forget the duty of the historian ””
The three brothers looked at each other and shed tears, and they all swore that they would be honest in writing and would rather die for writing history than to neglect their duties and live happily.
The next day, Cui Zhu sent someone to find Tai Shibo again and ordered him to bring the bamboo slips. He took a look and read: "In the fifth month of summer, Cui Zhu killed his king", but he didn't change a word!
Cui Zhu was furious and killed Tai Shibo. The official position of historian is hereditary. After Taishi Bo's death, his younger brother Taishi Zhong inherited his elder brother's position. Cui Zhu ordered him to rewrite it, and then took the bamboo slip written by the new Taishi, and saw that it read: In the fifth month of Xia, Cui Zhu killed the king Zhuang Gong.
Cui Zhu was furious and killed Cui Zhu again.
Then Uncle Taishi refused to ignore the facts... The three Taishi brothers were killed by Cui Zhu one after another, and the position of historian fell to their younger brother Taishi Ji as usual. Cui Zhu, whose hands were stained with Taishi's blood, understood that hard measures alone could not be used.
Cui Zhu asked him, "Aren't you afraid of being beheaded?" Uncle Zhong replied, "Writing straight and straight is a noble manifestation of the historian's character and morality. The historian should bear historical responsibility for future generations!" After hearing this, Cui Zhu said helplessly: " I killed this unjust and foolish king for the sake of the country. Even if you tell me directly, the people of the country will forgive me.”
Uncle Zhong will no longer be held accountable for the death penalty.
Uncle Zhong was not arrested and beheaded. On his way home, he met another historian named Nan Shi. Nanshi said to him: "I was worried that you might suffer the same misfortune as your three brothers, so I carried the bamboo slips and prepared to pick up your class again and write down this period of history."
Fang Jun was once moved to tears by the noble moral character and upright personality of the ancients.
However, after reading "Historical Records", his belief was shaken...(End of Chapter)