Chapter 4751 The Prince’s Dilemma
Although he didn't care about killing a few people to shock the demons and monsters in Chang'an City, even Fang Jun couldn't possibly dare to kill everyone. Ma Zhou obviously didn't intend to compromise with those nobles, clans, and clans, and he didn't know what the end was with his tough attitude. Which one popped out, which made Fang Jun very worried.
"Hey, Erlang, why should you belittle yourself? Since you don't want to sit in the position of chief minister and handle all kinds of affairs, then you should have the consciousness to protect those of us who are charging into the battle, otherwise we will wait until one and two of us. Broken, beheaded, relegated, relegated, don't you still have to fight on your own? ... Weichen has seen His Highness the Crown Prince, Weichen still has matters to return to the Yamen to deal with, so he will leave for now, Your Highness will forgive you."
"Ah, it turns out to be Ma Fuyin, are you in such a hurry? I asked the carriage to escort Ma Fuyin back to the city..."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness. The carriage is no longer needed. We are riding back, just in time to take a look at the hydrology of Bashui and beware of floods."
"That...that's okay."
Looking eagerly at Ma Zhou, who was wearing a raincoat and riding on his horse, his figure gradually disappeared in the misty rain. Prince Li Xiang took Fang Jun's hand and raised his face with aggrieved expression: "Master, Ma Fuyin doesn't like it." Me? Otherwise, why wouldn’t I say a word and leave in a hurry?”
Fang Jun shook his head and took Li Xiang back to the pavilion. The monarch and his ministers sat opposite each other. The rest of the accompanying officials from the East Palace stayed outside the pavilion.
He poured a cup of hot water for Li Xiang and said with a smile: "How could Ma Fuyin not like His Highness? It's just that compared to His Highness, he, Jing Zhaoyin, has more important things to do, such as inspecting the river embankment. , explore the paddy fields, these are better than talking with His Highness to relieve boredom. Importantly, he is Jingzhao Yin first, the parent of the people of Jingzhao Mansion, and then his Highness's ministers. The order must be clearly distinguished. Otherwise, how can Jing Zhaoyin, who only knows how to flatter his superiors and eat nothing, be qualified to become His Highness? Where are the ministers? ”
People like Ma Zhou only want to be a pure official, serving one term and benefiting one party. They don't give a single thought to dealing with the relationship between superiors and subordinates. They think it is a waste of time. How can they put a little prince in this position? In your eyes?
But if this impression of contempt left deep in Li Xiang's young mind, he would surely counterattack after ascending to the throne in due course.
Li Chengqian was not in good health. The injury he suffered when he fell from a horse not only disabled his legs but also damaged his body's organs. Sun Simiao had already said that he was not destined to live a long life. If Li Xiang ascended the throne early, Ma Zhou's life would definitely be difficult. We must try our best to eliminate the bad impression in Li Xiang's mind.
Alas, Ma Zhou just pushed himself into a big pit, and now he has to work hard for Ma Zhou's future. He is really a model of righteousness...
"What will the master teach me today?"
Twelve-year-old Li Xiang rarely has the opportunity to leave the palace. Especially in the past six months, the number of guards and security in the East Palace has increased. Everything indicates that a storm is about to sweep through. Therefore, for the safety of His Highness, no one dares to leave. adventure.
After all, he had an older brother who was born in the fourth year of Zhenguan, but died when he was three or four years old. The cause of death was inexplicable, and the palace even kept a secret about the dead child.
But Li Xiang still begged Fang Jun to get the opportunity to leave the palace once a month in front of his father...
At this moment, Li Xiang is sitting in the thatched pavilion, surrounded by smoky drizzle, with the fresh smell of tea and rice fields in his nose, especially when he thinks of Fang Junduo teaching him horseback riding and archery these days. The young man's body was slightly excited about the fighting technique, and he was very excited.
"A man can hold a Wu hook with only one hand, and his ambition is as high as a hundred-foot-high tower." Which young man in the Tang Dynasty has not dreamed of opening up new territories and conquering the three armies?
It is the trend of the entire society to promote both civil and military affairs, and to serve as generals and prime ministers. Emperors and princes are no exception.
Fang Jun smiled and said: "Today I will not teach you horseback riding and archery, nor will I teach you the classics and history. Today I will teach you how to enjoy life."
Li Xiang's eyes widened: "...Isn't that a foolish king?"
In his mind, what does enjoying life mean? That is as extravagant and depraved as a wine pool and a forest of meat, with beauties like clouds and towering towers, and supporting one person with the anointed blood of all the people in the world. That is enjoying life, but anyone who does this is a fool.
Master actually wants to teach me how to be a foolish king?
It’s simply shocking, what should I do if I’m a little excited...
Fang Jun shook his head and said: "Don't talk, just feel the atmosphere."
"Huh?"
Li Xiang was a little confused and looked up at the thatched-roofed pavilion. He thought it was used by farmers to take care of their seedlings. The floor was made of ordinary wood, and the paint on it was already mottled and peeling off. Outside the pavilion, there is a gentle breeze and drizzle, swaying like smoke. In the distance, the mountains are indigo and the rice fields are green. Water vapor blows in from outside the pavilion, making it moist, comfortable, cool and pleasant.
Although the pastries on the coffee table are exquisite, they are not of the highest quality. Only this pot of tea is valuable, but it is only relatively valuable to ordinary farmers, and is not worth mentioning to the crown prince.
But surprisingly, there is a harmonious and comfortable feeling of being in nature. The depression in my heart is relieved. The misty rain and green mountains and green water make me feel very relaxed and natural...
"How do you feel?"
“Very comfortable.”
Fang Jun followed suit and asked: "Can any of the things here be called luxurious?"
Li Xiang shook his head: "They are the most common things in the countryside. They are not even common in the East Palace. They are too ordinary."
"When you are tired from studying, do you feel comfortable and relaxed eating some cakes, drinking tea and being among the mountains, rivers and farmland?"
"Indeed."
"The so-called balance of work and rest means being able to arrange your time reasonably, handle everything in an orderly manner, concentrate on doing your best when doing business, and give yourself a chance to relax when the business is done. Relaxation does not necessarily mean You need bells and pans, luxurious food, and luxury. As long as you understand what enjoyment is and what life is, you can be at ease even in the countryside. This is the harmony between man and nature. ”
Li Xiang exclaimed: "Is this the 'unity of man and nature'?"
"It's just a performance. We are still a hundred and eighty thousand miles away from the true 'unity of man and nature', but it is not easy to achieve this step. You have hidden thoughts in your heart. I know it even though I don't ask. Even I can't relieve your confusion and confusion. I can only teach you not to close yourself in an irritable and depressed situation, but to open your heart and enjoy it from time to time. Enjoy the beauty of life. You are the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty. If you want to inherit the throne and govern the world in the future, you will naturally have to deal with conspiracies and conspiracies. The more so, the more you must have an open mind and a pure mind. , if you can maintain your pure nature, open-mindedness and cheerfulness in the midst of conspiracies and intrigues, you can become a wise king. ”
Li Xiang was a little dazed, but after a while he came back to his senses and sighed: "There is nothing to hide in front of the master. Although I am the prince, my name is not right and my words are not smooth. I don't know how many people opposed it openly or secretly, and even my life was at risk at all times." Suddenly, my unnamed eldest brother died quietly. As the eldest son of the Tang Dynasty prince, he not only had no name, but was not included in the genealogy, and even no words were left in the history books. "< br>
In the fourth year of Zhenguan, Li Chengqian gave birth to a son. Emperor Taizong was greatly pleased and gave generous gifts to everyone in the palace. However, not long after, Li Chengqian's eldest son died in infancy. Fang Jun had never experienced that period, and he didn't know what happened during it. However, everyone kept silent about it and avoided talking about it, and the Tai Chi Palace also suffered a bloody purge.
The palace is the place of supreme power in the world, but it is also the darkest and most corrupt place in the world. No one will be surprised what happens...
Although Li Xiang was appointed as the crown prince and was the eldest son of Li Chengqian, he was not his legitimate son. Under such circumstances, one can imagine the difficulty of the situation. Fortunately, Queen Su was a gentle person, virtuous and protective of Li Xiang, otherwise he would have died suddenly and silently.
"This is what I want to warn Your Highness. Don't always feel sorry for yourself and be full of hostility. I have been in a situation like yours many times in the past dynasties, but you are still alive today because of His Majesty's treatment of you. The reason why she always cares and protects others and does not dare to act unscrupulously is because the queen always treats you as her own and takes care of her under her wings. Think about it for yourself, how lucky is this? Don’t push yourself too hard. appropriate Relaxing is not only good for your physical and mental health, but also allows you to develop a broad mind. You are the prince of the Tang Dynasty. You should love this country and the people who support you, instead of accumulating grievances and feeling depressed. Be upright and honorable, and strive to be an open and honest gentleman who can speak to others about everything, instead of becoming a petty person who lives in a dark corner like a mouse. ”
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"Master, I understand."
Although he still doesn't understand many human principles at the age of twelve, Fang Jun's persuasive words directly hit Li Xiang's heart, as if all the shameful things in his heart were cut open and exposed to the sun. He was a little embarrassed, but more But it was a kind of sudden enlightenment that "since people already know it, it's not a big deal."
Li Xiang's eyes were full of admiration. No one had ever said such heart-warming words to him. His father never said it, his mother never said it, and the officials in the East Palace never said it. Just think about what would happen if I have always kept my unwillingness, resentment, and fear deep in my heart as before. I am afraid that I will grow into a mean, sinister, and violent person in the future... It is scary to think about it.
Fang Jun touched his head with a warm smile: "This is a world dominated by interests, but we cannot become slaves enslaved by interests. Life is short, but life is also long. No matter what the external environment is, we always We should strive to live what we want in our hearts, instead of following the trend and letting others dictate our lives." Li Xiang blinked. Although he was precocious, he was somewhat ignorant of these words full of life philosophy...< br>