Chapter 751: Plotting to Seize the Throne (Part II)
Ordinary people usually think that they are good people, even if they have done a few bad things, they can always selectively forget, stubbornly only remember the good things they have done, and finally define themselves with great certainty, yes, good people. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ο½iqugeγ ο½ο½fo
Of course, it's not easy to admit that you're an ordinary person. There is also a kind of person in the world, who is as ordinary as a grain of dust, but he feels that he is very extraordinary, no matter where he goes, he feels that he is shining, a glimpse in the crowd, and the light in the red dust, this kind of person is not necessarily a bad person, but obviously, they need to be slapped back and forth by life, teach them to recognize reality, recognize themselves, and be an ordinary person with a little face.
Li Su is very self-aware, even if his fate is strange and God has given him such a wonderful second life, he doesn't feel that he has the ability to dominate the world in this strange world.
Ability is ability, character is character.
But the conditions for success, ability, character and luck are indispensable, Li Su has the ability, but he does not have the character of being the king and hegemon, greedy for money but never greedy for power, he knows that money is a good thing, power is a better thing than money, but power is much more dangerous than money in his hands, money can enrich his life, power is a double-edged sword that can kill people and kill himself, so Li Su came to this world after his position is very sober, keen on the pursuit of money, and respectful of power, because he wants to live longer.
Helplessly, the things he didn't want took the initiative to find him, and the life he didn't want to live was unceremoniously followed one after another, from the beginning of the accidental cure of smallpox, to now he is actually involved in such a fatal event as the prince seizing the heir, during this period, Li Su felt that he could write a book, and the title of the book could attract attention, such as "On the Hundred Postures of Death".
Li Zhi has an unusual view of Li Su, very positive, he never seems to have suspected that Li Su is not a good person, even if Li Su told him in person that he is not a good person, Li Zhi also stubbornly believes that Li Su is just humbling himself.
Li Su didn't have the patience to explain over and over again that he was actually not a good person, he felt a little cheap, child, there is no harm in being naΓ―ve, there are pits everywhere on the road of life, and after being planted three times, all the innocence is basically left in the pit, and the rest is a suit of armor that can withstand beatings.
"According to the meaning of Brother Zizheng, it is hopeless for me to fight for the position of the crown prince, but if I don't fight, in the future, Brother Wei will ascend the throne, I will not be able to escape the disaster of death.
Li Su glanced at him and said lightly: "When did I say that you have no hope of competing for the position of prince?" β
Li Zhi was stunned: "You just said for a long time, I am not as good as King Wei, how can I win him?" β
Li Su sighed: "If you have no hope at all, but I promised to help you fight, could it be that I am crazy?" β
Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, and then actually said: "Yes, Brother Zizheng, are you crazy?" β
Li Su smiled angrily, the little kid has no other skills, but the poisonous tongue of the scholar learns quickly, and he has no teacher.
"Listen, it's not that you don't have a chance at all, on the contrary, in my opinion, your chance is not small, it's just those things that King Wei is planning in the camp, such as recruiting staff and courtiers, forming a party with courtiers, etc., you must not try, that is the way to take trouble, if you want to fight for the position of the East Palace, you should find another way, in order to fight a bloody way in this duel......"
Li Zhi straightened up suddenly, and hurriedly said: "Ask Brother Zizheng for advice, and listen to him." β
Li Su pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Do you know the Book of Filial Piety?" β
Li Zhi nodded: "I read it when I was a child, and it can be regarded as one of the enlightenments." β
"The Book of Filial Piety was written in the Qin and Han dynasties, which is the essence of Confucian culture in the Central Plains, and is said to have been written by one of the seventy-two disciples of Confucius." The word 'filial piety' occupies a very important position in the hearts of Confucian scholars for thousands of years throughout the ages, Confucius and Mencius sages called it 'gentleman', and has given many definitions to this word, that is to say, a gentleman should have a variety of qualities, such as humility, prudence, self-improvement, etc., among which 'filial piety' is the primary virtue, it is the ethical thought that Confucian scholars must strictly follow, 'self-discipline, to support parents' is filial piety, 'body hair and skin, parents who receive it, dare not destroy' is filial piety, 'stand up for the way, and make a name for themselves in future generations, Later, the word "filial piety" was gradually carried forward by the scholars, and it was used in the country, which is based on the so-called "Holy Son of Heaven rules the world with filial piety......"
Li Su said eloquently, Li Zhi listened quietly on the side, although he didn't know why Li Su suddenly talked about the "Book of Filial Piety", but Li Zhi understood that every word Li Su said must have a purpose and a purpose, so he rarely didn't interject and listened quietly.
Li Su paused, and then said, "...... It's just a word about family, so why should it be used for the country? Because from ancient times to the present, people believe that "filial piety" is the foundation of all virtues, people's behavior, nothing more than filial piety, simply put, if a person is close to filial piety, then this person is not bad enough, almost can be closed to the coffin he is a good person. Later, there was the so-called "starting from the family, in the matter of the king, and finally standing", so the words "filial piety" and "loyalty" are closely connected, and the word filial piety is the extension of "loyalty", and the Confucian idea of self-cultivation and governing the country and the world contains the word "loyalty and filial piety", which is also used in heaven......"
Li Su talked for a long time, and the more Li Zhi listened, the more confused he became, and finally couldn't help but interject: "I understand these truths, what Brother Zizheng means ......"
Li Su turned his head to look at him and said slowly: "Although you are a little stupid in my eyes, you are not too stupid, so guess why I told you these inexplicable words today?" β
Li Zhi kept blinking, thought for a long time, and cautiously tentatively said: "Does Brother Zizheng mean that I want to be filial to my father and emperor, so as to get the position of the East Palace?" β
Li Su sighed and said: "Although I am very reluctant to use the word 'filial piety' as a bargaining chip and means of the game, but this is your only advantage, and I can't think of any other way to snatch the crown prince from the hands of King Wei, because at present, the position of the prince belongs to the king of Wei almost eighty percent, if you are interested, you can only do so." β
"You and the little son lost their mother at a young age, your father took pity on you when you were young and helpless, so he took your brothers and sisters to his side to raise, these years your father was busy with the government and neglected to teach you, fortunately you and the little son are kind by nature, the two seedlings did not grow crooked, your father has not sent you out of the Taiji Palace to build the palace alone like other royal brothers, it can be seen how much he loves your brothers and sisters, speaking of advantages, this is your advantage, you can see your father anytime and anywhere, but the king of Wei can't, You can bring tea and water to your father anytime and anywhere, and even King Wei can't, not to mention that Wei Wangtai is now full of cultivating henchmen, making friends with important ministers, and preparing for his position as the crown prince, but he ignores your father's thoughts......"
Li Su sighed and said: "He seems to have forgotten, in addition to being the emperor, your father is also a lonely father, this father gave birth to more than a dozen sons, but each son is staring at his throne, even shushing the cold and asking for warmth is just a fake formality, every prince is intriguing, but no one cares about the loneliness of his father, the abolished prince Li Chengqian failed in his rebellion, and the blow to your father and emperor is particularly heavy, and his own sons are against him, have the princes ever thought about what kind of mood he feels?" β
Saying that, Li Su turned his head to look at Li Zhi, and said slowly: "No one cares about your father's loneliness, all princes just carefully observe his joys and angers, but you, the prince who gets along with your father day and night, must care, and only you, the prince, have this condition," The word 'filial piety' should not be used as a means to seek the position of the prince, if the heart of the relatives is stained with utilitarianism, it is stained, and it is no longer pure, but if you can't fight for the position of the prince, wait until the king of Wei ascends the throne, your life is in danger, under the premise that everything is not as good as the king of Wei, filial piety to your father has become your only way, whether it is utilitarian or life-saving, you have no other choice. β