Chapter 2639 Gratitude
"A ruthless person may not be a true hero, but a pity for a son is not a husband..."
Being ruthless doesn't necessarily mean you are a real hero. Why can't someone who loves children be a real man? Did you know that the tiger in the mountains is howling like crazy and often looking back at its beloved little tiger?
Li Chengqian recited it silently, picked up Princess Lantian and placed her next to him. He sat upright and solemnly said: "Erlang speaks well and is talented. I admire him greatly!"
Fang Jun felt slightly embarrassed.
It's been a long time since he "composed" a poem. It's not like his mind was empty. He had memorized more than dozens of poems in his previous life? It's just that although this kind of thing is not "plagiarism" in the strict sense, it is after all a matter of appropriating other people's things as one's own, and it is inevitable that there will be psychological obstacles.
However, as people in two lives, sometimes our memory inevitably tends to become confused, and it is difficult to distinguish the past life from the present. When we talk, we quote scriptures, and naturally we will bring out some things that have not yet come out if we are not careful.
For example, right now, I just subconsciously sighed and casually mentioned the poems written by later generations. When asked by Li Chengqian, it was naturally difficult to shirk the blame. I could only "reluctantly" admit that the poems were his own. Otherwise, how could I explain it?
He could only say: "It's just a momentary emotion and a casual comment. Your Highness, please don't do this. I am ashamed of myself."
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Why should you be so modest, Erlang? Just because you can quote scriptures and quote such profound poems casually out of emotion, can you demonstrate your skills as a 'master of poetry'. Who in the world can be better than you?" About? ”
He indeed deeply admired Fang Jun's knowledge.
This poem seems to be written in plain language, but in fact it comes from allusions. There is an article in "Warring States Policy·Zhao Ce" called "Chu Xun talks about the Queen Mother of Zhao". The general idea is that the minister of Zhao State, Chu Xun, wanted to entrust his youngest son to the Queen Mother, and asked the Queen Mother to give him a position as a palace guard. The Queen Mother said: "Does your husband also love and pity his young son?" Chu Xun said: "Parents love their son, and they have far-reaching plans. When I sent it to Empress Yan, I held her heel and cried for him, thinking that she was far away, so It's sad. It's done, and it's not something to think about. The sacrifice must be made, and the blessing is: "Don't make it happen."
The Queen Mother said: "Do you men also love your younger sons?" Chuxun said: "Parents love their children, so they have to think long-term for them. When you give your daughter to her, when the current Queen Yan gets married, she pulls her heel and gives her a hand. She cried, it was because she missed and sad that she was married far away, it was enough It's so pitiful. It's not like you don't miss her after she gets married, but when you offer sacrifices, you must pray for her: "Don't be driven back." Isn't this a long-term plan for her, hoping that she will have children and grandchildren. , to be kings from generation to generation? "
This allusion is used in poems.
"The one who stirs up the wind and roars" refers to the tiger, because "Yi Qian·Wenyan" says: "The wind follows the tiger", and "less than Tu" refers to the little tiger. The word "Yu Tu" comes from "Zuo Zhuan" Xuan Gong Four years: "Chu people... say that tigers are like dodders."
Li Chengqian was well-read and well-read, and he understood all the allusions in the poem in an instant, and even admired Fang Junzhi for his "quick thinking".
What else could Fang Jun say?
In fact, he himself has never read the poem "The Empress Dowager Zhao Touches the Cocktail", and his understanding of this poem is only superficial and the general idea...
At this time, Crown Princess Su had already arrived with several palace maids holding trays. When she got closer, she placed the delicate dishes on the tray on a stone table under the tree. Then she waved the palace maids away and knelt down. Sitting at the stone table, he held the pot with his own hands, filled the wine glass with highland barley wine, and said with a gentle smile: "Your Highness, Erlang, please take a seat quickly!"
Fang Juncheng was horrified: "How dare you let your empress pour wine? I don't dare accept it!"
Li Chengqian held Fang Jun in one hand and held the clingy Princess Lantian in the other. He said disapprovingly: "In the court, you and I belong to the monarch and ministers, but in this house, we are uncle Lang's closest relatives, and my sister-in-law." Pour a glass of wine, why make such a fuss? Come on, the food is simple, let’s have a few drinks.”
Fang Jun had no choice but to thank him and sit down politely.
Li Chengqian raised the wine glass with both hands and said to Fang Jun: "I understand the profound meaning of Erlang's poem. It means that even if a man dotes on his younger son, it is human nature. I advise him not to be resentful because his father is partial." Although Erlang is relieved, he knows that he has no knowledge of the world. His talents are far inferior to those of his father, but his brotherhood and family ties are unparalleled. No matter what happens in the future, he will be a child slave, a green bird, and even his third brother, fifth brother, and many other brothers. , we will always be brothers and sisters, and we will never let each other down!”
After saying this, he raised his head and drank the wine in the cup.
Fang Jun was even more embarrassed. I just recited two lines of poetry casually. It was purely unintentional. How could you, Your Highness, have so many insights?
What more can be said?
It’s all in the wine...
He raised his head and had a drink.
Crown Princess Su's beautiful eyes were shining. She didn't know what the two people said after she left. This made the Crown Prince look quite emotional. However, she is a smart person and has never tried to interfere in the government affairs, let alone get involved with men. In his preparedness, he suppressed the doubts in his heart, picked up the wine bottle, and wanted to fill the glasses in front of them.
But he saw that Princess Lantian had already sat up from Li Chengqian, walked to her mother on her short legs, and said in a sweet voice: "Mother, my daughter will pour wine for my father and Uncle Fang."
With that said, he took the wine bottle from his mother's hand, staggered to the table, poured wine for Li Chengqian first, and said, "Father, drink!"
Then he came to pour wine in front of him: "Uncle Fang, drink!"
Fang Jun smiled and said: "Thank you, Princess!"
Princess Lantian raised her face and said seriously: "You're welcome!"
"Haha!" Li Chengqian took his daughter in his arms, nodded his head, and praised: "What a good girl, you are so sensible, much better than your brothers!"
He glanced at the sons playing field football in the distance, shouting and sweating profusely, and snorted.
The two had another drink. Li Chengqian used serving chopsticks to put food on the plate in front of Fang Jun and asked, "Erlang is here today. Is there something wrong?"
Fang Jun said: "Naturally."
Then he talked about what happened at Lishan Farm this morning, emphasizing that Dou Jing had added Li Chengqian's name to the memorial and recommended him to take the first credit.
Crown Princess Su's hand holding the food shook slightly, and the food on the chopsticks fell into the plate. After calming herself down, she picked it up again and put it on the plate in front of her, and then took Princess Lantian from Li Chengqian's arms. Teach her to eat with chopsticks.
Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, then his face lit up with joy, and he said excitedly: "Is what Erlang said true? Are the yields of corn and sweet potatoes really that high? It's incredible!"
Fang Jun said: "How dare I lie? When the corn was harvested, His Majesty was on site to check and confirm that it was correct. Although he left later, not only Dou Siqing was present when the sweet potatoes were harvested, but His Royal Highness the King of Wei was also watching. There was absolutely no falsehood. .”
Li Chengqian couldn't hide his joy and said with his palms: "God help us, the people of the Tang Dynasty! In recent years, the weather has been good, and the water conservancy facilities in various places have gradually been completed. The grain production in various places has increased, and the Changping warehouses and charity warehouses everywhere are full of grains." , the country’s grain reserves have never been greater! Now we have such overseas crops as corn and sweet potatoes, God bless the Tang Dynasty for prosperity!”
However, he also understood the meaning of Fang Jun's words. His father was still there when harvesting corn, but he had left when harvesting sweet potatoes. It was obvious that Fang Jun proposed to give the credit to himself, which made his father very dissatisfied... …
He picked up the wine glass again and said with a sigh: "I have accepted Erlang's thoughts. But such extraordinary achievements are rare in the world. Erlang has devoted all his efforts and devoted himself to it. How can I ever exert any effort? All these merits should be Erlang's. No matter how shameless I am, I don’t dare to accept it openly. Tomorrow I will write to Your Majesty to state this matter and never steal the credit of others.”
Obviously, once he accepts this credit, his reputation and prestige will definitely skyrocket, and the government will be fine, and the people's support for him will definitely increase greatly. This is the reason why his father is dissatisfied.
And Fang Jun would rather give up such meritorious service to himself, which can be explained by his loyalty. It is definitely his white jade pillar that holds the sky and the purple golden beam that holds the sea, and he uses all his strength to support him. God bit!
Why repay such kindness?
I can only keep it in my heart silently, we share wealth and honor and never lose each other!
Fang Jun said: "This is a matter that belongs to the minister. However, your highness will write a letter tomorrow. I'm afraid it will be late. Previously, the British Duke had sent people to deliver a letter to the minister. At noon, your majesty summoned all the ministers and ministers to decide on the matter and grant it to him. Your Highness has the power to supervise the country..."
"Bang!" Li Chengqian accidentally knocked down the wine glass and his face turned red. (End of chapter)