Chapter 5023 Personality Cult
Xin Maojiang was a little embarrassed. Everyone thought he was trying to climb up to Xu Jingzong, but this was not true. At first, Xu Jingzong intended to marry off his beloved daughter, but General Xin Mao declined. How could he not know Xu Jingzong's true nature as an academy disciple?
Greedy, money-seeking, violent... Who would want to get close to such a pure villain?
However, by chance, I met and got to know the daughter of the Xu family by chance, and I was immediately impressed by her gentle temperament, beauty, and erudition. Who would have thought that such a father with no bottom line could give birth to such a beautiful daughter?
In Fang Jun's words, "Bad bamboo produces good bamboo shoots"...
The two were privately engaged for life, but they were disliked by Xu Jingzong, who offered sky-high betrothal gifts in a condescending manner. General Xin Mao couldn't afford it, so he had to seek help from Fang Jun.
Fang Jun personally brought General Xin Mao to the Xu family's door. Xu Jingzong reluctantly agreed to the marriage, but also expressed his dissatisfaction by saying that "it is not appropriate to have a big event." The wedding was held in a low-key manner, except for a few close friends. , college classmates, the outside world is unknown.
What a shame.
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Now that His Majesty suddenly mentioned marriage, Xin Mao would be embarrassed and ashamed.
Fang Jun added wine to Li Chengqian and said with a smile: "Why should General Mao be discouraged? Zhang Liangyuan was a commoner, and Xiao He was called a county official. Yanzi was not five feet tall and was named the prime minister of Qi; Kongming lived in a thatched hut and was able to serve as a military advisor to the Shu Han... A noble son from a poor family, with high ambitions. Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi. Don’t bully young people into poverty! ”
General Xin Mao was born in the Xin family in Longxi. His ancestors were also members of the world's noble family and had a long history. In the previous Sui Dynasty, there was also a minister of the Ministry of Rites. However, after the end of the Sui Dynasty, his talent withered and he was no longer as prosperous as before. However, he also had his own family background and was considered a poor family. .
Such a child has a family tradition of learning and has the opportunity to advance to the next level. The probability of success is not much higher than that of children from aristocratic families.
Such encouragement from "Second Second" naturally made Xin Maojiang excited.
Li Chengqian was surprised and looked at Fang Jun and then at General Xin Mao.
For many years, the government and the public have admired Fang Jun not for his unparalleled poetic talent, not for his military exploits in conquering cities and territories, not for his soaring official fortune, and not for his wealth and wealth, but for his ability to recognize and employ people.
Those who have wasted years and are depressed and have no ambitions are like Su Dingfang; those who are born in a poor family and are in decline are like Gao Kan; those who are children of aristocratic families and are high-spirited young people are like Pei Xingjian; those who are poor and downcast and have to join the army are like Xue Rengui... Every one of the originally unknown people, through Fang Jun's guidance, After being promoted, they all shine and stand out in their own right.
Cen Changqian has already shown his talent as a prime minister and assistant, and will become a great talent in time. Is it possible that General Xin Mao is also such an outstanding talent?
General Xin Mao could faintly feel His Majesty's gaze on him, and felt grateful in his heart. He knew that Fang Jun was promoting him. As long as Your Majesty remembers his name today, he will be reused when the opportunity comes in the future.
But how can he be a person who forgets his righteousness for the sake of profit?
He left the table to pay homage and bowed his head to the ground: "The students have been deeply taught by the Taiwei. It can be said that the kindness is as heavy as a mountain. If there is any success in the future, I will repay it wholeheartedly, even if I die!"
Seeing Li Chengqian's face turn cold, Fang Jun felt helpless and reprimanded: "Are you stupid by studying? The education of the academy is to teach you to be loyal to the emperor, patriotic, loyal to the emperor at all times, and to put the interests of the empire above all else." When did the supreme land tell you that you should give to each other privately and form cliques for personal gain? Every penny of money in the academy comes from His Majesty’s internal funds. Your Majesty has worked hard to educate you. You must know how to drink water and think of its source!”
The emperor is naturally selfish, and only those who can be used for his own purposes are talents. How can General Xin Mao be so loyal to his ministers as to be reused by the emperor?
General Xin Mao felt ashamed and said: "I made a slip of the tongue. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
Li Chengqian looked dull and waved his hand: "There is no need for this. The Taiwei is extremely talented and has a very charming personality. Even I am kind to you, let alone you and other students?"
Only then did General Xin Mao take his seat again.
Cen Changqian poured the wine for him affectionately, without saying anything. She just clinked the glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Li Chengqian calmed down and asked: "What is the situation of students taking exams in various places now? Apart from accommodation, are there any other difficulties?"
Cen Changqian thought for a while and said: "There are not too many difficulties. Officials from the county government and the Ministry of Rites in Chang'an and Wannian counties conduct investigations every day, and help with accommodation, diseases, etc. Overall, the situation is very good."
General Xin Mao said: "There is one thing that may need attention. Many students from all over the country travel thousands of miles to Beijing. The journey is long and in poor condition, and they may go over mountains and ridges or cross rivers. It is inevitable that various emergencies will occur along the way, causing many people to The road guides and documents may be lost or destroyed. After reporting the matter, the Ministry of Rites will send people to the places of origin of these students to retrieve the files. If it is too late, it may affect the examination. "
Nowadays, the infrastructure construction in the prefectures and counties of the Tang Dynasty is vigorously carried out. The first step is to lay roads and build water conservancy projects. However, such a huge country covers thousands of miles and is crisscrossed by mountains and rivers. The official roads connecting various places often go over mountains and cross rivers. It is difficult to see the merits of this work in years, so the road conditions are extremely poor, and accidents are inevitable for students while walking.
Once files, documents and other documents are lost, even if you go to your place of origin to retrieve them, it will be difficult to return in time to some distant places.
Li Chengqian looked serious and asked Fang Jun: "How do Erlang think this situation should be solved?"
Fang Jun thought for a while and suggested: "It may be that three or more other students from their original place of origin can jointly sign the guarantee, and they can take the imperial examination first. If their documents and files can be obtained after the examination and before the results are announced, if they cannot be retrieved in time, You will be disqualified from taking the exam.”
For example, just like the "admittance ticket" of later generations, once lost, you will automatically lose your qualification to take the exam, and there is no question about whether it is fair or not.
Li Chengqian said happily: "This is a good idea! Erlang will be responsible for notifying the Ministry of Rites later on. If there are other problems, they should be properly resolved. We must do our best to ensure that students can take the exam."
"Here."
Li Chengqian drank a few glasses of wine and chatted with the academy students before getting up and leaving.
After respectfully seeing off His Majesty, everyone sat down again. Fang Jun frowned and reprimanded General Xin Mao: "What on earth do you think? You swore allegiance to me in front of Your Majesty. You are destroying your future!"
He didn't care if His Majesty had any suspicions, but His Majesty must have a estrangement towards General Xin Mao. If he was an official at the bottom, Your Majesty might not care, but once he rose to a certain height, he would definitely be suppressed by His Majesty.
Xin Maojiang smiled and said indifferently: "Students don't understand the ways of flattery. They can say whatever they think in their hearts. At worst, they will go overseas with the navy in the future and rent so many lands, ports, and mines. In short, Do you need officials to go and manage it? The sky is huge and there is a lot to do!”
Fang Jun shook his head and sighed, quite helplessly.
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This is Zaifu's talent. Is it because of him that his life will change and he will have to go overseas to join the savages of other countries?
Cen Changqian also said: "Don't be upset, Taiwei. General Mao's words may seem reckless and rude, but in fact they are the common aspirations of our academy students. The academy seems to have been built with His Majesty's internal funds, but where did His Majesty's internal funds come from?" It’s not you, Taiwei, who leads The navy earned money from overseas! Moreover, since the establishment of the academy, Taiwei has worked hard to maintain it, and he has shown great care for our students. We are all thanks to Taiwei.”
"The Taiwei has always taught us that 'national interests are above all else', and we will keep this in mind. Whoever puts national interests above all else, we will listen to!"
"The world is not a world for one family and one surname, but a world for everyone! Although we are loyal to the emperor, we are even more patriotic!"
Many students talked and expressed their thoughts.
Fang Jun was a little worried.
The teachings in the academy are effective. The students understand more truths and know not to be "foolishly loyal". Their respect for the king is far less than respect for the interests of the country. They also understand the truth that "chaotic life is unacceptable". Between the country and the king Know how to choose between them.
It can be said that even if Li Chengqian wanted to be a foolish emperor, he had lost the ground to support his "chaos of life". When these students entered the court and took charge of power, few of them would have no moral integrity to "help the emperor do evil" and become leaders in the political hall. The prime minister no longer adheres to the idea of "king the world" and puts "national interests first". Only then can we avoid the bad luck of "one person prospers the country and another person destroys it".
But in the final analysis, although Fang Jun wanted to use the academy students to complete reforms, he never relied on the academy students to seize power. He never thought of being a "principal"...
But it is obvious that today's academy has such signs. Perhaps it is because his efforts are seen by the students and they are admired, perhaps it is his powerful position that makes students willing to follow him, or perhaps it is his charisma that is unparalleled in the world... No matter what However, today's Zhenguan Academy has begun a "personality cult."
This is not a good thing. If things go on like this, it will inevitably push him to the path of no return as a "powerful minister"...
Perhaps, one should appropriately reduce one's presence in the academy.
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On the tenth day of the sixth lunar month, the "Ministry of Rites Examination" was held in the government offices of Chang'an and Wannian counties. From that time on, the Jinwu Guards around the city were under martial law. Everyone entering and exiting the city must undergo strict inspections. Inside, there are three posts and one post, five steps and one sentry. No one who is disrespectful to the documents and waist badges issued by the subordinates can approach. Thousands of soldiers with helmets and armors have their bows strung and their swords unsheathed. They are watching eagerly and waiting in full formation.
The sky is dark, and the streets in front of the county government office are already brightly lit. Countless students are escorted by servants to take the exam. They are first inspected by soldiers to confirm that there are no prohibited items on them before being allowed to pass. Before arriving at the county government office, they have to undergo inspection by officials again. Body search, all places where cheating items may be hidden must be strictly searched, including clothes, stationery, shoes and socks, etc., extremely strict.
Many students complained and chattered endlessly, clamoring to "sweep the floor politely". The provincial examination was not so strict... Fang Jun was wearing a round-neck Lan shirt and a soft-footed headdress, standing in front of the Wannian County Yamen with his hands behind his hands, and the people beside him. Xu Jingzong said: "After the examination, a memorial was issued to build a new building in every state in the world for the imperial examination. Let's call it 'Gongyuan'."