Chapter 2155 Return
Logically speaking, the iron-clad Sima Qian had an iron will and would never surrender to any power, nor would he whitewash the rulers. The history books written by such a person should naturally be objective and fair, otherwise why would they be regarded as a standard by all dynasties? , is called "the historian's swan song, the rhymeless "Li Sao""?
However, nothing could be further from the truth.
No one is a saint. Everyone has his own emotions, likes, dislikes, positions, and selfish motives.
And whenever selfishness is at work, it is difficult to achieve absolute justice.
Sima Qian was indeed a tough guy. There was never any good words written about those in power in "Historical Records". This was not out of absolute fairness, but because of personal experience. He had strong resentment and indignation towards the rulers of the dynasty, and his demands were Extremely harsh. On the contrary, due to his tragic experience, it is inevitable that he will sympathize and even resonate with those who have the same more tragic experience as him, so he will be merciful.
On the contrary, they are dissatisfied with successful people and have great resentment...
For example, throughout the "Historical Records", Xiang Yu and Li Guang are highly praised.
He used large strokes of ink to describe Xiang Yu's tragic experiences before his death to highlight Xiang Yu's tragic color. However, he either did not write about Xiang Yu's brutality, massacred the city, massacred the people, buried alive Qin army prisoners of war, etc., or just brushed it off. But once Xiang Yu does something worthy of praise, he will write a big book about it.
The same goes for Li Guang.
Li Guang failed to become a marquis in his life, and finally committed suicide. Sima Qian lamented his fate.
On the contrary, Wei Qing and Huo Qubing, who have countless military exploits and can be regarded as peerless generals, are not impressed. Li Guangzhong, who even the Marquis cannot confer, does not have a role.
Li Guang's records in "Historical Records" written by Sima Qian have influenced countless descendants. There are four sentences in Wang Wei's poem "Old General's Journey" about Li Guang: He has fought for three thousand miles, his sword has served as a million men, Wei Qing's undefeated luck is due to nature, Li Guang's failure is due to countless fate...
Li Guang is indeed powerful, but if you say "Wei Qing is undefeated because of God's luck," is that too much?
But this is Sima Qian's attitude towards successful people.
Qin Shihuang is the only emperor in history. If you say "the greatest emperor in history", no one will refute it. The result is that "Historical Records" portrays Qin Shihuang as a "cruel tyrant", and does not praise and denigrate his unparalleled achievements such as "cars on the same track and books on the same text" to unify the nine states.
Liu Bang, the great ancestor of the Han Dynasty, rose from being a middle-aged pavilion chief in the countryside to becoming the founding king of his country. He is undoubtedly an example of a successful person in history. However, "Historical Records" portrays him as a local ruffian with no merits.
Is this possible?
It is true that some of Liu Bang's deeds can reveal that he does have the nature of a gangster, but without more advantages, how can he command the arrogant soldiers under his command and encounter the God of War? Victory in the attack and unification of the world?
No one can deny the greatness of Sima Qian, and no one can deny the status of "Historical Records". It is the first of the "Four Histories" and can be called "the twin gems of history" together with "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"!
However, as long as we are human, we will always have tendencies.
If this is true of "Historical Records", let alone those whitewashed historical books of later generations?
Not to mention the history of the Ming Dynasty compiled by officials from the Qing Dynasty... What kind of things do you expect him to say? Is it possible to restore the truth of history? This has nothing to do with the character of the ruler. In order to maintain his rule, he will naturally do his best to slander him.
Throughout the ages, this has never been the case.
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The anger in Fang Jun's heart gradually dissipated like the continuous spring rain.
When the long-lost sunshine poured down through the gaps in the clouds, illuminating this vast land, Fang Jun's mood gradually became clearer.
It is not important that a little person hides the fact of treason and becomes a generous and fierce hero. What is important is the consequences of this incident and whether it can inspire the patriotism of officials and people of the Tang Dynasty. If even in the future, As long as one person can be affected by this incident and is willing to fight to the death generously, then he will be successful.
In comparison, what does it matter whether Xiao Siye is loyal or traitorous, and whether he can get the justice he deserves?
So, when the army set off back to Beijing two days later, Xiao Rui saw Fang Erlang, who was still high-spirited and heroic, but he himself had a greasy face, dark circles under his eyes, and was listless...
He is afraid!
The most important thing for aristocratic families is their reputation. Although the Lanling Xiao family has changed owners many times, it has a good reputation among the people. The people actually don't care whether you are loyal and loyal, as long as the land rent is not charged too harshly, and you pay when you are exploiting. Leave a way for everyone to survive, this is a good family.
Of course, this is an ordinary situation.
But once there is a traitor in the family, it will be completely different!
The Tang Dynasty became more and more prosperous, the government became clearer and clearer, life became more and more prosperous, and foreign wars were won one after another, which led to unprecedented expansion of nationalism, and the people's centripetal force and cohesion towards this country became stronger and stronger. The recognition of the Tang Dynasty and His Majesty Li Er is getting heavier and heavier.
At this time, there is a traitor in your Xiao family. What do the people think?
In this era, both the common people and the nobles believe most in "family tradition". This is the legacy of the "Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System". People believe that what kind of family will produce what kind of children, and a loyal and fierce unparalleled child will be born. National scholar, then this family's "family tradition" Even if they are loyal and chastity, the rest of the family will be impassioned and refuse to sway; on the contrary, if a traitor comes out of a family, it proves that the "family tradition" is crooked, and the children who are influenced by the "family tradition" will definitely continue to fight. Someone is collaborating with the enemy and treason...
Once this matter is revealed, the reputation of the Lanling Xiao family will be completely ruined!
Moreover, the Xiao family would never tolerate the words "In the winter of the fifteenth year of Zhenguan, the descendants of the Xiao family collaborated with the enemy and rebelled against the country" in future history books.
That will nail the Xiao family to the pillar of historical shame. Their descendants will suffer this kind of humiliation for thousands of generations, and even all the water in the river will never be able to wash it away...
Seeing the energetic Fang Jun, Xiao Rui's heart became more and more blocked.
He felt that Fang Jun was showing off his power to him, so he waited to see His Majesty after returning to Chang'an to put Xiao Siye's affairs out of order. However, the Xiao family's reputation was ruined.
Doesn’t this Bangchui have any humanistic sophistication?
He took a deep breath, rubbed his face that was a little stiff due to the fright and fear of the past two days, put on a smile, stepped forward to hold Fang Jun's hand, and said with a smile: "Erlang is about to return to Beijing, I wish you all the best." ...Well, come on, come on, before we say goodbye, I have one more thing to ask you to do.”
Saying this, he did not allow Fang Jun to refuse, so he pulled him aside.
Xue Rengui glanced at Xiao Rui and naturally knew what he was entrusting, but without saying much, he turned around and checked the equipment, baggage and ordnance of the Youtun guards for the last time. This trip back to Chang'an is a long and difficult journey, so we must not be careless at all. We must ensure that the troops are in good order.
Xue Wanche had a rugged temperament and was very fond of those Chief Tiele and Qu Shuai. In the past few days, they had invited each other to have banquets together, and the relationship was particularly good. Hu people are not so thoughtful. If they don't like you, they will frown and pull out a knife without saying a word. If they approve of you, they will easily care about each other life and death.
As long as it doesn't involve too big a position issue, we can usually treat each other with sincerity.
At this time, parting was imminent and there was a possibility of never seeing each other again. The rugged Xue Wanche and the foreigners parted reluctantly, cherishing each other and sending all kinds of gifts one by one.
In fact, Fang Jun also has a cheerful and cheerful temperament, but for the Lakers, Fang Jun, stained with the blood of foreigners, was too intimidating. In front of Fang Jun, everyone did not even dare to take a breath for fear of This guy fell out on the spot and was brutally attacked...
Fang Jun looked at Xiao Rui, pulled his hand away, and asked: "I don't know what the guardian has said, but I am all ears."
Xiao Rui stroked his beard, Mom, do you want to be so businesslike?
This mallet is really difficult to deal with...
But he did not dare to turn his face and said with a forced smile: "Erlang knows what I am thinking... Xiao Siye betrayed his ancestors and committed such unforgivable sins as collaborating with the enemy and treason. I can't wait to kill him with my own hands! However, the matter has come to this, Your Majesty. I have thought about it since I was a child. As ministers, how can we ignore the great consequences? You don't care about your Majesty, and just express your thoughts about the good and evil in your heart, so you put your Majesty in a state of dishonesty? Besides, in any case, Erlang is also the son-in-law of the Xiao family. I hope Erlang will think twice and show mercy.”
He thought about it for several days, but there was really no way to make up for it. He could only lower his head and plead with Fang Jun, maybe there would be a chance.
But to be honest, he is not at all inferior to this mallet...(End of Chapter)