Chapter 342 Li Shanchang invites you!
Late November.
Nothing happened in Kyoto, peaceful and peaceful.
Xia Zhibai has been responding to Tianfu for some time. In his opinion, what he wants to do has gradually been on the right track. Although Zhu Biao has never looked for him again, he has learned from some people in the court. Judging from the signs, Zhu Biao has obviously made great changes.
Although still very restrained.
But compared with the past obedience, I still have more opinions.
Another day at night.
Xia Zhibai just came out of the Hanlin Academy.
Stepping on the snow covering the soles of the feet, leaving long footprints, at this time, a voice suddenly sounded from behind, an old man over sixty years old, I don’t know where he came from He appeared everywhere, bowed respectfully to Xia Zhibai, and said, "You must be the bachelor of Xia University. My master has invited me."
Xia Zhibai frowned.
He stopped and looked at the visitor up and down, with some doubts in his eyes.
The old man said with a smile: "Do not panic, great scholar. My master is none other than the Imperial Grand Master."
Xia Zhibai suddenly understood.
Li Shanchang.
I was a little puzzled immediately. Why did Li Shanchang come to find me in such a cold weather? He admits that he has not much interaction with Li Shanchang, and has basically never met each other. Even when he went to court, he did not even have a so-called acquaintance.
However, Li Shanchang was the third prince of the imperial court after all, and he did not dare to neglect easily. He said quickly: "Please, my father-in-law, lead the way."
The old man looked happy and nodded repeatedly to lead the way.
Li Mansion.
Li Shanchang’s mansion is very luxurious.
As the founding hero of the Ming Dynasty, Li Shanchang devoted a lot of effort to the establishment of the Ming Dynasty, and therefore received a lot of preferential treatment. Not only were his children in the family married to the royal family, they were each other's in-laws, but they also had high status in the court. Noble, even Zhu Yuanzhang must listen to his suggestions.
To a certain extent.
Li Shanchang can be regarded as a different kind of prime minister.
In the lobby of Li Mansion, Li Shanchang had already prepared a table of wine and food.
He sat on the main seat, waiting quietly for Xia Zhibai to drive away.
During this period, with his political acumen, he has been keenly aware that some changes have taken place in the court, especially in the case of Prince Zhu Biao. In addition, Zhu Biao once sent him a letter, but he never received it. It was cracked out, so I was always worried.
Seeing His Highness becoming more and more indifferent to him, Li Shanchang felt inexplicably panicked.
After thinking about it for a few days, I decided to meet Xia Zhibai.
He was sure.
His Highness's changes today must be closely related to Xia Zhibai. What did he say to His Highness, so that His Highness had some opinions about himself.
Li Shanchang did not wait long.
When the wine had just warmed up, I heard the news coming from the servants at home.
Li Shanchang's face showed no color, still sitting in the main seat, waiting for Xia Zhibai to come to the hall.
Soon.
Xia Zhibai's figure appeared in the hall.
Li Shanchang did not stand up. He just glanced at Xia Zhibai briefly and said with a smile: "Grandmaster Xia, you made me wait for a while."
Xia Zhibai cupped his hands toward Li Shanchang and said, "I have met the Grand Master." Li Shanchang waved his hand and said, "Sit down."
Xia Zhibai took his seat.
After waiting for the maids around to fill up the wine for the two of them, Li Shanchang waved his sleeve and asked the maid to retreat behind the screen, and then said: "Today, I invited the bachelor here abruptly. I also hope that the bachelor will be here." Don't be offended."
Xia Zhibai said: "Master, you're welcome."
"It's just that the grand master called me over. Why?"
Xia Zhibai held the wine glass but did not drink it. As the saying goes, being courteous for nothing is either cheating or stealing, especially for an old fox like Li Shanchang. It was impossible for him not to be alert and alert, and he had to be careful.
Li Shanchang smiled slightly, showing a hint of cunning.
He could see Xia Zhibai's vigilance.
He raised his glass and took a sip, then put down the glass with great joy and said: "This wine is the royal wine given by His Majesty before. You can have a taste of it, Grand Scholar Xia. As for why I invited the Grand Scholar here today. , In fact, there are not that many cutscenes, I am just confused, but I want Xia Zhibai to explain it in detail.”
Xia Zhibai pretended to be surprised and said: "The grand master is well-informed and has rich experience. Is there anything in the world that is difficult for the grand master to understand?"
Li Shanchang laughed, then shook his head helplessly and said: "I know that It can be considered that he is well-informed. He just traveled around with His Majesty for a while, but he has actually been in the Chinese Army and has not seen much of the world. If he is really well-informed, who in the world can be as good as a great scholar? "
"When he first came out, he shocked the world."
"An admonishment came out."
"Then he held the title of "Artifact" on the gold list. Everyone in the world didn't know who didn't know, and then he abandoned his official position and became a businessman, which also shocked the world. Then, the Kyoto salt shop and so on once again refreshed the world's understanding. A small steam engine caused a great disturbance in the south. Among all the ministers in the world, you are probably the only one who can stir up troubles in the world even if you are in the middle of the curtain.”
Xia Zhibai smiled bitterly and denied it repeatedly.
He said: "The Grand Master's words were serious. He was young and frivolous, and did some arrogant things. The Grand Master should not make fun of me. Now that I think about it, I feel so restless and panicked that I really can't bear it." Such high praise and praise from the Grand Master.”
The things he did are indeed extraordinary at first glance.
In fact, he was walking on thin ice. If he had other choices, he might not want to do this.
Li Shanchang smiled and said: "Young people should have the spirit of young people. When I was young, I was not so high-spirited. It's a pity that I am old and decayed now, and it is difficult to regain my former youth."< br>
"I am getting old, and I don't know how much longer I can live."
"It's just that we created the Ming Dynasty with our own hands, and I always have concerns in my heart. I wonder if Bachelor Xia will have any new ideas about the future of the Ming Dynasty. What’s your opinion?”
Li Shan spoke for a long time and finally returned to the topic.
He raised his glass again and took a sip. His eyes were a little cloudy, as if he was still immersed in the changes of the years.
Xia Zhibai was silent, and after a while, he raised his glass and said: "In my opinion, it's like 'counting the famous people, but also looking at the present day'."
"Or it could be that 'talented people have emerged from generation to generation, and each has led the way for hundreds of years.'"
"In times of turmoil during war and in times of peace, the world will look different, or even completely different. "
Li Shanchang raised his eyebrows, as if he was not satisfied with Xia Zhibai's answer.
He nodded and said: "There are indeed differences between war and peace, but how can they be too different? People still have to work hard to live, merchants still have to do business, and scholars and officials still have to work in their own way. In my opinion, the world has not changed much! "
Xia Zhibai nodded and shook his head. He smiled and said: "What the Grand Master said is both right and wrong."
"People will indeed change, but the world will also change."
"From The violence and disorder in wartime has turned into the orderliness in peacetime. From destruction to construction, people's hearts are always yearning for something better."
(End of this chapter)
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