Chapter 5000 The Emperor forced marriage
Since Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty followed the imperial examinations of the former Sui Dynasty and reformed them, there has not been any complete and smooth operation of the imperial examinations. Therefore, the imperial examinations held in the third year of Renhe have attracted worldwide attention.
In particular, Confucianism attaches great importance to this, and everyone agrees that this is the best time to completely defeat Buddhism, Taoism, and all schools of thought. As long as we grasp this imperial examination well and more talents emerge and successfully enter the officialdom, the foundation of Confucianism will be consolidated. Foundation, no school in the world can pose a threat to Confucianism.
Therefore, the entire Confucian school is fully mobilizing all resources to ensure that its candidates can take the exam smoothly.
But what worries Confucians is that with its decline in the north and the rise of academies, it may be suppressed by academies students...
Young talents from Guanzhong, Shandong, Hebei and other places joined Zhenguan Academy in admiration, causing the academy's strength to skyrocket. Its arithmetic, physics, medicine and other subjects are unparalleled in the world because Fang Jun is in charge. Only Jinshi subjects can be occupied by students from Jiangnan. Advantages, comparing the two, Beibang can almost be determined to be occupied by the academy.
If there are no accidents, the final result of this examination will be that "the southern list is all Confucian, and the northern list is all academies."
In this way, the world suddenly realized that the academies had become a behemoth, and could even compete with Confucianism to a certain extent. Of course, the absolute power of Confucianism was still enough to crush the other party, but the rise of the academies was unstoppable. Who can guarantee the future? Won't they keep pace with each other or even catch up from behind?
In Confucianism, we treat people seriously and do not dare to be careless in the slightest.
There are two paths before Confucianism, either to treat the academies as enemies and fight to the death, or to be inclusive and merge them into one, allowing arithmetic, Mingfa, physics, medicine, astronomy and other disciplines to be integrated with Confucianism.
And contemporary great scholars such as Kong Yingda and Yan Shigu chose the latter.
It's just that Confucianism, which has been criticized and dissatisfied by many Confucian disciples, and mixed with more other weird and weird knowledge, has inevitably lost its purity.
Confucius, Yan and many other great Confucians sneered at this. Confucianism has always been about learning from each other's strong points, being quick and eager to learn, and absorbing the essence of Legalism, Taoism, Politicians, etc., and this is how it has the vitality to continuously forge ahead. When does it become pure? Pass?
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Inside the Hall of Wude.
Spring is approaching and the weather is getting warmer. Although the earth dragon is still burning, the slightly gloomy palace is no longer as cold as in the harsh winter. Wearing ordinary clothes is enough to keep out the cold.
In the dormitory, Li Chengqian sat in the middle, holding Princess Changle's son Lu'er in his arms. Queen Su, Princess Changle, and Princess Jinyang sat on both sides. After a family banquet, the waiter served tea, and the brothers, sisters, and aunts sat on one side. Chatting everywhere.
This kind of warm atmosphere has been rare since Li Chengqian ascended the throne. It's not that Li Chengqian is so cold in his high position that he feels majestic. It's just that there are too many barriers between them. He doesn't listen to the queen, Changle, and Jinyang...
But after all, they are relatives, connected by blood, and even if there are barriers, they must be eliminated, so they are working hard on each other.
Li Chengqian held Lu'er in his arms and felt that although this boy was less than one year old, he was strong in bones and flesh. He sucked his lips in his arms and jumped up and down. He felt like he couldn't control it. He couldn't help but sigh: "This boy is really good." It’s unclear what his father’s talent and literary talent are, but his strength will definitely be extraordinary in the future.”
Hearing Li Chengqian take the initiative to mention Fang Jun, Princess Changle smiled with a cold and jade face. This had almost never happened before. The word "Fang Jun" has almost become a taboo between brothers and sisters. Once touched, the end will be unhappy. scattered.
"It doesn't matter how talented you are in literature, and it doesn't matter how good you are in martial arts. As long as you are loyal to Your Majesty like his father, my sister has nothing else to ask for."
It's not that Princess Changle doesn't know how to say flattery, she just disdains it, but now in order to ease the relationship between the brother and sister, she still says some nice words.
Li Chengqian held Lu'er in his arms, picked up a grape from the plate, removed the skin, and squeezed some juice into Lu'er's mouth, causing the child to pouted and sucked hard, tutting, and couldn't help but hum: "Pour it down." I don’t expect him to be very loyal, as long as he doesn’t make me angry like his bastard father.”
The atmosphere is a little awkward...
Queen Su glanced at Li Chengqian, blaming him for ruining the atmosphere, then changed the topic, looked at the quiet, graceful and naturally beautiful Princess Jinyang, and said with a smile: "Yesterday, someone came to the palace to see your majesty and proposed to your majesty. ”
Princess Jinyang, who was sitting upright and quietly sipping tea, was shocked when she heard this. Her beautiful face remained calm and her eyelids drooped slightly, as if she didn't hear anything.
Princess Changle glanced at her sister, knowing what she was thinking, and asked: "I wonder whose noble family the queen is talking about?"
Today, the young girls who used to play at the knees of their fathers and emperors have passed the age of haircut. It is the age when they are ready to be married and beautiful. However, due to all the past, no one cares about them. If they waste it any longer, I am afraid they will not be taken seriously. It will be a lifetime mistake.
I feel angry and dissatisfied with someone in my heart...
Queen Su said: "The person entering the palace is Dou Dexuan, a young eunuch in the palace and a male from Julu County, who is asking for marriage for his second son Dou Huairang."
Princess Changle thought for a moment: "Some impressions seem to be as strong as a weak crown? Now I don't know what position to fill?"
Queen Su said: "I previously joined the army for Prince Xu's palace and was awarded the title of Taizhong doctor. I can be regarded as a rising star among my relatives."
Dou Dexuan's grandfather, Dou Zhao, and Dou Zhao's sister were Emperor Gaozu's empress Taimu and the Empress Dowager Dou. Compared with other branches of the Dou family that jumped up and down and acted mischievously, Dou Dexuan's branch stayed true to their duties and was humble and low-key, so they were not well-known. .
Princess Jinyang put down the teacup, her beautiful face showed no signs of change, she just said calmly: "Doctor Taizhong? He is indeed a rising star."
Taizhong Dafu is the eighth rank of the Wensanguan. He is from the fourth rank. Considering his age of twenty, he is indeed a rising star.
But the contempt in his words was not hidden at all.
So what if you go down from the fourth grade? A mere "Taizhong doctor" was given the title of "Taizhong doctor" without any additional salary or even a court meeting. What does it say about a rising star? They are just rice bugs raised by the imperial court.
In comparison, another person who is weak in his prime has already made great achievements and holds power, which is really different...
Li Chengqian naturally heard the unfinished meaning in Princess Jinyang's words. The two brothers and sisters had argued many times over this issue, and they often broke up. He was numb now, but he still couldn't help but admonished: "Spouse in this world, you have to live alone." There is a predestined law, high and low, and destiny How can you aim high and keep your mind high? There are many heroes in the world, and it may not be the best for you. You were born in an imperial family, with rich food and golden branches, so why should you be content with being ordinary? "
In his opinion, the majestic Tang princess was already extremely wealthy and she just had to live an honest life. Why should she always worry about which one was more outstanding and which one was better?
Don’t learn from Changle!
Princess Changle knew that Li Chengqian was not targeting her, but was also doing Jinyang good, so she remained silent.
Princess Jinyang's expression remained unchanged, she took out her handkerchief and wiped the corners of her mouth, stood up, gathered her skirts and saluted, and said calmly: "I'm full, go back and take a bath."
He nodded slightly to the Queen and Chang Le, moved lightly, and left.
The Queen and Chang Le looked at each other, both seeing the helplessness in the other's eyes, and smiled bitterly.
Li Chengqian was very angry and said angrily: "What kind of attitude is this? I am the emperor, and I am also her brother. How can it be unreasonable to be so disloyal and disloyal... Oh!"
But Lu'er in his arms suddenly reached out and grabbed his beard, pulling hard...
"This kid, let go!"
Li Chengqian was in pain and wanted to open Lu'er's hand. Unexpectedly, this boy was so strong that he was so strong. He was afraid of hurting the child and did not dare to use force, so he was unable to open it.
The deer's little mouth, which had just grown its milk teeth, was open, and it was babbling as if it was furious, and it was bouncing hard.
The queen was close, so she quickly stepped forward to take Lu'er over, and coaxed the child to let go. Seeing that Li Chengqian was so angry but had no way to vent, he could only stare at the child, she couldn't help but chuckle, and teased: "Look Look, the child knows that he feels sorry for his little aunt. If your majesty is angry with Si Zi again, the child will have to rip off your beard!”
Li Chengqian was embarrassed and annoyed at the same time, staring at Lu'er who was jumping up and down happily: "It's all your bastard who caused this!"
Then he helplessly spread his hands and complained to the Queen and Chang Le: "It's not because I am a harsh brother, why should I let it go? One of you is a sister-in-law and the other is a sister, so you have to persuade each other. This girl has a good idea and a bad mind. If we waste our lives like this, how will we explain it to our father, the emperor, and our empress in the future?”
The marriage of Princess Jinyang has long become a "long-standing problem" for the royal family. Not to mention "the emperor's daughter has no worries about marrying", how low have the "five surnames and seven sects" fallen? But she still refused to marry the royal family. Once Princess Jinyang delays her good years, she may not be able to find a well-matched husband in the future.
The queen was helpless: "I have tried to persuade you many times, but Jinyang doesn't listen. What can I do?"
In my heart, I can understand Princess Jinyang very well. She has been close to Fang Jun since she was a child, and has witnessed the growth of a peerless hero and a peerless man. How can she be willing to marry those wealthy and ordinary people?
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Returning to the dormitory, Princess Jinyang bathed and changed under the service of the maid. She walked to the window barefoot with her long wet hair, knelt down at the table to boil water and drink tea. There was no trace of fireworks on her beautiful and peaceful face. , calm and self-possessed.
After a while, he asked the maid to get a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, think about it, write a letter with a pen, dry the ink stains, fold it and put it into an envelope, call the maid, and order: "Send this letter." Prince Chiang’s Mansion is handed over to Prince Chiang personally, and no mistakes can be made.”
"Here."
The maid took the envelope, turned and left.
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An hour later, Wang Liyun opened the envelope in the study room and read the letter at a glance. His eyes widened and he took a breath. Then he burned the letter with excitement and squinted his eyes to think about it...