Chapter 2987 The King of Benevolence and Righteousness (Part 2)
Li Chengqian drank tea and looked out the window. The light of the lanterns under the eaves illuminated the area, and the fine raindrops were like thousands of lines under the light, swaying chaotically.
The scenery in the distance is shadowy and dreamlike.
"I am self-aware, and I am by no means a heroic hero like my father. I am not only lacking in talent, but also soft-hearted. How can I be as decisive and decisive as the Qin Emperor and the Han ancestors, with great achievements?"
Li Chengqian withdrew his gaze, turned around, and looked at Fang Jun in front of him, his eyes sparkling: "However, I don't have nothing to pursue. I only know how to go with the flow and be content with the situation! There are thousands of people in this world, each with his own temperament. There are many. And those people who are supported by all people and can go down in history are all ruthless, resolute and courageous people?"
The wind and rain outside the window are getting thicker and the water is cold.
Fang Jun looked at Li Chengqian, who was talking eloquently in front of him, and felt a little surprised that he could have such an awareness. It could be seen that he had always put his mind into thinking about his future and what kind of path he should take.
Suddenly I felt very interested and wanted to hear carefully how Li Chengqian, who had changed his destiny in this life, would gain different insights from his previous life through his different life experiences.
Then he poured out the water in the pot, made another pot of tea, filled the tea cups in front of the two of them, then picked up a cup, took a sip, and simply changed from kneeling to sitting cross-legged, looking interested and listening. appearance.
Li Chengqian just glanced at him and did not blame him for being rude. He took a sip of tea, closed his eyes and felt the fragrant aftertaste of the tea, and then continued: "People are different, even those emperors who are famous in history, or How many people are unparalleled in martial arts or martial arts? However, how many people have limited talents in both civil and martial arts? However, what's wrong with a woman's benevolence? Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty was also a man of great talent, and his achievements were rare in ancient and modern times. However, his temperament was irritable and willful, and he was even mean and ungrateful to his courtiers. If he could have some kind of womanly kindness, be more tolerant in his dealings with others, and not be so radical, why would the Sui Dynasty be destroyed for the second generation, and why would the people of the world be in ruins? "
Fang Jun nodded and said: "Your Highness has profound insights."
As a minister, you must have the awareness to sit back and praise him, not to mention that Li Chengqian's words are indeed correct.
Later generations only know that Emperor Sui Yang was the "eternal tyrant", and indeed he single-handedly caused the collapse and disintegration of the powerful Sui Dynasty. However, many people do not know the achievements of Emperor Sui Yang at all. Regardless of the rest, just "drilling the Grand Canal" will not only last for a long time?
However, it was precisely because of his too strong ability and tough character that he finally returned from his three expeditions to Goguryeo, which shook the country, caused turmoil in the world, and caused wars and wars to overturn the foundation of the Sui Dynasty's rule.
If Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty had known some forbearance and some kindness and forgiveness, what would have been the outcome of the Great Sui Dynasty?
It's a pity that history has no ifs...
“If the ruler treats his ministers like his hands and feet, then his ministers will regard him as his heart; if the emperor regards his ministers as dogs and horses, then his ministers will regard him as a fellow countryman; if his ministers regard his ministers as earth and mustard, then his ministers will regard him as a bandit… Mencius said, Serve as a model.”
Li Chengqian put down his teacup and looked at him with a burning gaze: "My father rebelled against us and took it away. There were so many hidden princes and followers in the court and so many former Sui elders, but no one ever openly rebelled. Why? It was just because my father was broad-minded and tolerant of others. For those who had opposed my father from different standpoints, not only did my father not take advantage of their opportunities to make mistakes, He wanted to clean up everything, but instead entrusted everyone with important responsibilities and used people without suspicion. This is the foundation of the Zhenguan Dynasty, which has seen its prosperity. However, his father still has a heart of kindness and forgiveness in his heart. In the prosperous age of Zhenguan, why can’t Gu continue this glorious and prosperous age with a heart of benevolence and forgiveness?”
He said that he regarded the words of Mencius as a guideline, but "the way of benevolence and forgiveness" was the value of Confucius.
Confucius said that it is benevolence to restrain oneself and restore propriety, and it is also benevolence not to do to others what one does not want others to do to oneself. He regards "benevolence" as the highest moral principle, moral standard and moral realm, and believes that the most noble person is a tolerant, loving and kind person.
Extending from "benevolence" to "forgiveness", Zigong asked: "Is there anything you can say that you can practice throughout your life?" Confucius said: "Forgiveness is about doing to others what you do not want others to do to you." Zengzi also said: "The Master's way is only loyalty and forgiveness." "Forgiveness" means benevolence, extending oneself to others, extending oneself to things, being tolerant, understanding, and having a mind as open to all rivers as the sea.
Fang Jun pondered for a moment and said: "A heart of benevolence and forgiveness can be kind to the world and tolerate all things. However, this is the ultimate form of morality, which is easier said than done."
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Can it be more difficult than the emperor Gaozu who raised troops in Jinyang to establish the foundation of the Tang Dynasty, or is it more difficult than his father who went against the grain to seize the throne and create the prosperous age of Zhenguan?"
Fang Jun thought for a while and said: "Everyone has his own merits."
Which one is more difficult? It is difficult to comment, but these two not only require their own abilities, but also the general trend and luck. In addition to themselves, the "heart of kindness and forgiveness" also requires perseverance and never forgetting the original intention at all times and everywhere.
Li Chengqian said calmly: "Nothing is difficult in the world, as long as there are people who are willing."
Fang Jun shook his head and laughed, and asked: "Why does Your Highness have such thoughts?"
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Even traders and lackeys have their value. They may sell goods to enrich the people, or earn money to support their families. After all, Gu is the eldest son of his father, with a distinguished family background and noble blood. As for being useless, right? So after thinking about it, it probably has some advantages.”
Fang Jun sighed and said: "More than just some advantages? If His Highness can implement the word 'benevolence' throughout the ages, he will be a wise king through the ages."
Throughout the ages, there have been so many emperors, but how many of them can get a posthumous posthumous title with the word "Benevolence"? All of them are wise kings of a generation.
Song Renzong, Ming Renzong, Qing Renzong... well, the last one doesn't count.
No one is amazingly talented and capable of doing anything. The key is to be self-aware, see your own abilities clearly, identify your own position, and give full play to your own advantages in the areas you are good at, so that you can make contributions and realize your own life value.
In this regard, Li Chengqian did a pretty good job.
Although there was a time when I lost myself due to being bullied by my brothers, but fortunately in this life, I was able to wake up from my confusion in time and find my undegenerated nature, so that I would not be trapped in a sea of hardships like in history. Entering a road of no return.
In fact, life is always at a crossroads. At different times and places, there will be different choices, making life face various futures.
No one knows the right choice, but if you can be kind to yourself and find your position, you can often realize your own value in the trend of history.
So it is said that times create heroes.
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While Fang Jun and Li Chengqian were discussing the value of life in the East Palace, the entire city of Chang'an appeared to be calm under the suppression of all parties, but in fact, undercurrents were already surging beneath the surface.
Prince Jing's Mansion.
Ever since it got dark, King Jing Li Yuanjing has been sitting on pins and needles in the back house, scurrying around like ants on a hot pot.
Officials from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Civil Affairs went to Zuotunwei to inspect the accounts on the prince's order. This news made Li Yuanjing completely lose his usual composure.
Although he has never been a stable person...
After hearing that Chai Zhewei was asking for help, Li Yuanjing almost went berserk. He kicked the tea table in the hall and smashed the teacups, cups and saucers to pieces.
"Mother! Is this bastard Chai Zhewei a fool? At this time, the prince wants to establish his authority. He can't find such a chicken to kill the enemy. He has already sent it to the door. How can the prince let go? ? If you don’t destroy the account book quickly, you will be in trouble sooner or later!”
Dong Mingzhu on the side was calm as usual. She squeezed a cup of tea with her delicate hands and put it into Li Yuanjing's hand. She comforted him softly: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be so anxious. Even though Chai Zhewei was so panicked that his hands and feet were in a panic, after all, he still had an informant planted by the Prince. It will definitely work at the critical moment.”
Li Yuanjing's irritable conscience calmed down a little, and he sighed: "I have always seen Chai Zhewei as a smart person. Who would have thought that he would be so clueless and stupid when encountering something?"
Dong Mingyue gently pressed Li Yuanjing's shoulders, pushed him to sit on the chair, and said with a gentle smile: "How many people in this world are like the prince, with ravines in his chest and beautiful things hidden inside? When encountering major events, they become flustered and make inaccurate judgments. , It's really unusual. But since the prince has laid out the plan many years ago, how can he lose his confidence because of some small accidents?" (End of Chapter)