Chapter 2407 I want a long life
The cornfield spread up and down the hillside. The monarch and his ministers were walking among them, followed closely by several guards.
The road in the field was narrow and winding. As I went round and round, I heard the gurgling stream in my ears, so I followed the sound. When I turned around a fertile field, my eyes suddenly opened up. I saw a stream rushing down from the top of the mountain, with crystal clear water. It runs parallel to a path going up the mountain, with a pavilion sandwiched between the path and the stream.
This pavilion has a thatched roof, and the four pillars are not straight and smooth. There is a platform below that is higher than the ground. Unexpectedly, water accumulates on rainy days, and a layer of wooden boards is laid, but it is polished very smooth.
His Majesty Li Er smiled and said: "This is a good place."
Then he turned into the pavilion and sat on the ground, with the gurgling stream beside his ears and the cool breeze blowing in his face. For a moment, he felt relaxed and happy.
Fang Xuanling walked into the pavilion and followed him. He looked around and said, "It must have been set up by the farmers to take care of the crops. However, the surrounding mountains and rivers and the continuous fertile fields really make people feel relaxed and refreshed. It seems that Extraordinary. ”
What is elegance?
Not stained by the mundane world and cut off from the world of mortals is elegance.
For this pair of monarchs and ministers, it is naturally extremely rare to be able to put aside the complicated government affairs, isolate themselves from the intrigues in the court, and relax physically and mentally in the mountains and forests. It feels fresh and elegant. Otherwise, let those ordinary people with their faces facing the loess and their backs to the sky say, how can the fields be compared to the richly decorated buildings and fine clothing and food?
His Majesty Li Er stood up, went down the simple stone steps on the other side of the pavilion, stood by the stream, squatted down, took a handful of water, and took a sip.
The stream was clear and sweet, and His Majesty Li Er wiped his face, raised his head and opened the fertile fields by the stream, sighed, and said to Fang Xuanling: "The second son of your family, his achievements are enough to crown the world and shine through the ages. Please teach me." How should I seal him? ”
This is true.
Fang Jun's achievements are enough to be promoted to the first-class official positions in all dynasties. The reason why he is still just an earl, and his official position reaches Shangshu. His title has not reached the peak, and his official position has not been that of prime minister. It is just because of him. He is his son-in-law, and he treats him like a family member to balance the various forces in the DPRK and China.
This is a injustice to Fang Jun, His Majesty Li Er knows it clearly in his heart.
Therefore, no matter how suppressed or owed today, it is Fang Jun who deserves the official title, and sooner or later, it will be awarded to him.
Fang Xuanling was startled and said quickly: "My father and son are loyal and never covet official positions. As long as they can serve His Majesty and the Tang Dynasty, they will do their best and do their best. They will never dare to have a trace in their hearts." Dissatisfaction and grievances! Furthermore, although the bad boy has some merits, he can bear the consequences. His Majesty married Princess Gaoyang, which is already a great favor, and now he has usurped the position of Minister of the Ministry of War at a young age. How many of those young heroes who are famous in history can be so favored, and my father and son are deeply touched by it? Within five years, I would never dare to ask for more.”
Since ancient times, people who have been involved in officialdom have been most taboo with "high achievements that shake the master".
When the emperor feels that there is no way to reward you, suspicion will inevitably arise, and it will be too difficult to have a good ending.
Moreover, power breeds ambition. Now Fang Jun is loyal to His Majesty Li Er and loyal to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. But if one day he has greater power in his hands, will he no longer be satisfied with the status quo and hope to go further... to replace it?
That is the way to die!
His Majesty Li Er just squatted by the stream and sighed: "I know what you are thinking, but how can I refuse to reward someone for his merits? Fang Jun's achievements may not be obvious for the time being, but in time, they will definitely The influence is far-reaching, and the entire Tang Dynasty will benefit from it. A hundred years later, future generations will not be able to give him the title of 'saint' based on these crops alone!"
What is a "saint"?
Heaven and earth have no heart, and their heart is the birth of all things; the saint is ruthless, and his feelings are in line with the heart of heaven and penetrate all things.
"Zuo Zhuan·Wen 18" says: "A saint is a master, a master of all affairs, and a master of common affairs."
"The Analects of Confucius" says: "The so-called sage is a person who knows the great road, can adapt to changes without stopping, and can measure the temperament of all things."
"Lunheng·Xuanhan" says: "He who can bring peace is a saint."
"Shangshu Da Zhuan" says: "Sages are the parents of the people."
Virtue harmonizes heaven and earth, counsels Hua Yu, gods are unpredictable, and the world returns. This is called a saint.
When a person reaches the highest level, his virtues match those of heaven and earth, he becomes a saint...
If these corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes and other crops really produce as much as Fang Jun said, then they will feed countless people. The people who have received the favor will be grateful and treat them like their parents. Why call them "saints"? No?
Since ancient times, almost every dynasty change has been accompanied by large-scale famine. The Chinese are an extremely tolerant group. Only when they don’t have enough to eat and can’t survive will they rebel and set off a huge wave to overthrow those in power. Those who were beaten to pieces will be replaced by a sky, a sun and a moon, but if everyone has enough to eat and everyone can survive, how many people will rebel?
Peace in the world is by no means a delusion!
"The warehouse is full and you know the etiquette." When everyone has enough to eat, everyone has books to read, and everyone understands the meaning of small words... isn't the world unified?
His Majesty Li Er simply couldn't think about it anymore. He stood up, stared at Fang Xuanling with some demonic eyes, and murmured: "The journey of the great road is the same as the world is for the common good. Select the virtuous and capable, maintain trust and cultivate harmony, old friends are not alone." His relatives are not the only ones who have a son, so that the old will have their end, the strong will be useful, the young will be prosperous, the widowed, widowed, lonely and disabled will all be supported; the male will have a share, the female will have a home, and the goods will be abandoned. There is no need to hide the land within oneself, and one does not have to do it for oneself if one does not have the power to do so. This is because he plots but does not prosper, he does not commit theft and chaos, and he does not close his door to the outside. This is Datong... Xuanling, what do you think? Will our actions today lay the foundation for great harmony, and our descendants will one day reach the realm of great harmony by following today's path?"
Fang Xuanling was also shocked.
He had imagined how harmonious and beautiful the world would be if one day no one would starve to death anymore, but he never dared to imagine that far.
"World Harmony" is the supreme pursuit of Confucianism. At that level, everyone works for society instead of "for themselves"; the old, weak, sick and disabled are cared for by society, children are educated by society, and everyone with the ability to work has opportunities Give full play to own talents; there is no privilege or hereditary system, and all public officials are elected by the masses; the social order is stable, households are not closed at night, and luggage is not picked up on the road; foreign countries "honest and amity", neighboring countries have friendly exchanges, and there is no war...
But is this possible?
Fang Xuanling felt that there would never be such an era in the world.
However, if there is even the slightest possibility, the starting point of this era must be having enough land and sufficient food to multiply the population and eliminate war.
It seems that this is exactly what Datang is doing now.
Internally, roads were built throughout the states, prefectures and counties in the world, and even for the city walls in the mountains, explosives were used to blast away the mountains to build roads, making the world tightly gathered around the imperial power, unprecedentedly unified and powerful. Externally, it attacked neighboring countries and eliminated border troubles. The royal family relied on abundant internal funds to promote the popularization of education throughout the country. Now it is about to have enough food to feed the people of the Tang Dynasty...
Among them, Erlang of his own family seems to have made indelible achievements!
The more Fang Xuanling thought about it, the more scared she became, and the more she thought about it, the more excited she became. Inadvertently, her own scoundrel, who was usually reckless and reckless, actually did so many things that could affect the course of the empire and even the future of the entire Chinese nation?
It’s too shocking!
Fang Xuanling stood there, a little at a loss.
His Majesty Li Er straightened up, glanced up at the blue sky and white clouds, and sighed: "So, Xuan Ling should understand my mood at the moment, right? Fang Jun is an unparalleled genius, whether he does it intentionally or not It was a mistake, but his achievements are indelible. In the future, he will be named a 'saint' for some reason. Tell me, how should I bestow this title on him?"
While saying this, he was really conflicted in his heart. He said it was okay. After all, his identity was here. Fang Jun had always been respectful to him. Although his skin was a bit thicker, he never dared to go too far. But after a hundred years, why would the prince suppress him and control him?
Did Fang Jun become a powerful official like Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao, who could single-handedly raise and destroy emperors?
Or did the prince turn against Fang Jun in order to get rid of Fang Jun's power?
Speaking of which, if you can get a glimpse of the way of heaven and live forever, that would be the best solution! In this way, you don't have to worry about what may happen, and you can watch the huge empire you created step by step towards the great unity. The descendants will prosper and stand on the top of the earth for generations, and the Hu tribes of many foreign countries will all become servant. Not very grand? !
(End of chapter)