Chapter 15: The Earthquake of the Government and the Opposition
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In fact, Du He has not participated in the battle for the crown prince, and there are some reasons. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info because he knew that the last person to inherit the throne would be the indisputable Li Zhi. For the emperor Li Zhi, there are mixed reviews in history. But there is no doubt that what he has done cannot be compared with Li Shimin, and he can be called a promising king, which is by no means a compliment.
As for his future succession, Duhe did not have an objection. Because Du He knew that an emperor like Li Shimin, even if he looked at the whole of China, that is, there were only a few, it was impossible to expect the future Tang Dynasty emperors to be as capable as Li Shimin.
Li Zhi did a good job in history, although he was a little weak in character, but he was a good emperor, and the "rule of Yonghui" created by himself was also known as the legacy of Zhenguan. With him as the emperor, even if he can't achieve harmony with Li Shimin, the monarch and the ministers, and make the Tang Dynasty change with each passing day, it is not difficult to maintain the current situation of the Tang Dynasty.
As the saying goes, it is easy to fight the country, but it is difficult to defend the country. Li Zhizhi's ability to defend the Tang Dynasty is more than enough.
Duhe recognized his existence from the bottom of his heart.
If Li Zhi is the second emperor of Qin, Hu Hai, the Yang Emperor of Sui, Yang Guang and the like. Even if it is against the world, Du He has to intervene in it and prevent him from corrupting the Tang Dynasty.
Now because of Fang Yiai's leakage, some important news has been revealed, which may lead to Li Ke's ascension.
At first, Du He felt a little confused, not knowing who the future of Datang would fall into. But when I thought about it, I laughed at myself for being too careful.
What about Li Ke's ascension?
Li Ke's evaluation in history is still very high, and Li Shimin said that he is like me in cause and effect. "Old Tang Book" also said: The sons of Taizong, Wu Wangke, Pu Wangtai are the most virtuous. **When reading the 24th History, he also said: Li Keyingwu, Li Zhizhi, and knowing the son Mo Ruo's father.
Li Ke gave Du He the feeling that he was also a good person who could write and martial arts, and he was a promising person, and he might not lose to Li Zhi as an emperor.
Since Li Zhixing and Li Ke can also do it, then why bother about who can succeed the two of them?
Thinking of this, Du He was relieved and stopped delving into it.
As for Fang Yiai, his face was still a little difficult to let go.
Regarding this matter, Du He still had some mind in his heart at first, but when he thought about it, Fang Yuai did not hide the matter, and came to the door to ask for guilt, which also showed his intentions. Friends should be considerate, so they looked away, and instead persuaded him not to take this matter to heart.
Fang Yiai saw that Du He was not only not blamed, but thought about himself, and was even more moved, and the guilt in his heart became even stronger.
Du He said that it took a lot of effort to persuade Fang Yiai.
"Goo-goo-goo-goo......"
Du Ho heard a thunderclap in his ears, and his eyes fell on Fang Yiai's stomach.
Fang Yiai said embarrassedly: "The boss entered the palace, I was not sure, my sister-in-law prepared dinner for me, but I was hiding things in my heart and couldn't eat ......"
Du He knew that Fang Yiai was temperamental, and smiled and asked people to prepare food again.
After persuading Fang Yiai's love to no avail, the careful Changle has already asked the kitchen to heat Fang's love in the pot and serve it directly.
After entertaining Fang Yiai, Du He returned to the study to meditate. Thinking about how to fight tomorrow's battle. He wrote the new laws according to later generations, and there was nothing to consider, those are practical systems that are derived because they are practical in history.
Most of the civil and military officers in the Tang Dynasty were knowledgeable and good ministers and famous generals, and these systems should not cause much controversy. What really makes Du He pay attention to is the contradiction and controversy between the latter part and the eldest grandson Wuji's "Law and Rites". Even Du He didn't have enough confidence to beat the eldest grandson Wuji.
Because this time, his opponent is not only the eldest grandson Wuji, but the entire Wenchen who has been influenced by Confucianism.
Li Shimin also didn't think that Duhe could win, so he said that he was encouraged.
Du He had already made enough mental preparations, looked at the law written by himself, and muttered the words "lawyer, lawyer......" and so on.
After recuperating all night, Du He put on a neat official uniform early in the morning and walked on the road of the early dynasty.
The ministers gathered in the Taiji Palace.
Li Shimin first dealt with the indispensable tasks of the day, and asked the chamberlain to serve a wooden plate, in which dozens of books were displayed, which was the "Law" that Du He had written yesterday. For today's sake, he asked the printing agency in charge of printing in the DPRK and China last night to temporarily print dozens of copies for discussion using movable type printing.
"This is Xiao Du Aiqing's self-written "Law", I was greatly inspired and amazed after reading it...... There are many unique ideas that even I have never heard of, and they are wonderful! He had read it three times yesterday, and each time he had a feeling of understanding, and he still gave countless words of appreciation for this book.
The eldest grandson Wuji's pupils shrank when he heard this, most of the laws of the Tang Dynasty were formulated by him, which was also his greatest achievement. Duhe's involvement in this is tantamount to snatching food from his tiger's mouth. This kind of move is already difficult to let go, let alone get such praise......
Quietly, he glanced at Du He carelessly, and signaled with his eyes to the ministers who were good friends with him that they planned to fight with Du He.
He was the head of the civil servants, and he was the first to get the "Law", and his face like that of Maitreya Buddha was always smiling, but then he couldn't laugh.
He was better than everyone in the court in the law. What system, feasible or not, he has his own set of standards in his heart.
After only reading the first article, the eldest grandson Wuji was completely stunned. The first part of this is the review system for officials. Because the imperial examination system was born for a short time, although it is said to be prosperous in the Tang Dynasty, it is not perfect in many places. Just like at the beginning, a talented man from Jinshi needed to attach himself to Changsun Jian and sell off his literary talents for him in the Qinglou.
If the imperial examination system could be improved, this kind of thing would not have to happen.
Du He here adopts the official appointment system of the Song and Ming dynasties, in their time, the imperial examination has been formed, and the rules and regulations are naturally much better than the Tang Dynasty that gradually explored. terms and conditions, so that the eldest grandson Wuji has nothing to say. At this moment, he knew that the audit system for officials he had formulated was much different from Du He's. Being replaced by him was completely expected.
For a while, the eldest grandson Wuji didn't dare to look down. The first article is like this, and the next dozen or so articles will not all his efforts over the years be wiped out?
The heart of the eldest grandson Wuji couldn't help beating "suddenly".
The other ministers of civil and military affairs also couldn't stop exclaiming, and the eyes of Du He also became extra important.
In particular, the third article, "Compulsory Education", has caused a great sensation.
Wei Zheng was pleasantly surprised: "Good compulsory education, the implementation of this law is no less than the teaching of Confucius Sage in the past, and the culture will be passed on to the public, which will definitely make my Tang Dynasty talent endless......"
Chu Suiliang also said happily: "Education is the foundation of the country, and if the youth is strong, the country will be strong." Lord Xiao Du said this very well, warning words, warning words......"
They were all scribes, and they thought that this system would be beneficial to the scholars of the world, and they raised their hands and feet in favor of it.
But there are joys and sorrows!
The ministers of the court and the central government who were connected with the family all turned pale one by one......
It seems that a tragic fate awaits them.
Once compulsory education is promoted, the advantages of their families will be greatly weakened, coupled with the previous reasonable system of appointment of officials. It is no longer possible for the family to dominate the middle class officials.
They wanted to refuse, but one by one they were stuck in their throats and couldn't say anything.
After all, none of the people who can stand in this court are stupid and stupid.
The benefits of compulsory education to Datang are obvious, and refusal at this time will surely become the target of public criticism.
"Your Majesty, this compulsory education is indeed beneficial to the country and the people, but the movement is too big, and the minister is worried that the treasury will be insufficient, and good things will become bad things......" It was an official of the Lu family who proposed it, and he didn't dare to be this bird, but he just wanted to deny this system in a roundabout way.
"Otherwise......" There was no need for Du He to speak, and the upright Wei Zheng was the first to stand up, "I have a tax in the Tang Dynasty, and I have something to pay and in, all of which are taken from the people and used by the people." Such a thing that benefits the people means that even the greatest difficulties must be overcome. Even if the national treasury is really insufficient, we need to find ways to spend money frugally and implement this compulsory education......"
Wei Zheng's remarks aroused the approval of the vast majority of people in the DPRK and China.
The counselor failed to persuade him, and he retreated in disgrace.
The rest of the terms and conditions are under discussion among the ministers.
As a party to the case, Du He has no room to speak.
It's not because he writes badly, it's because it's too good. The Manchu Dynasty was civil and military, and those who came and went were all praise, and there were few objections. Some of them had different opinions and suggestions, but they didn't wait for him to explain. Ministers such as Wei Zheng, Chu Suiliang, Ma Zhou, and Cen Wenwen were blocked back.
Du He can't be like them, Wang Po sells melons and boasts, so she can only stay aside and be dumb.
Generally speaking, this new system will cause controversy.
To sum it up in one sentence, truth is born in practical debate.
It's just that the system used by Duhe has already gone through this procedure. We have made up for the shortcomings in practice and debate, and we dare not say that they are completely correct, but it is absolutely impossible for us to make a big mistake. It is also a very fortunate thing to want to find ballast.
Even the eldest grandson Wuji, a prodigy in the law, couldn't find any fault, so he could only keep his face calm, secretly anxious, and said in his heart: "What kind of character is this Du He, so ......" He found that he had studied the law for decades, and he was not as good as Du He, a hairy boy.
What's even more tragic is that he found that most of Duhe's systems were more sophisticated than he had set, and he didn't even have a chance to argue.
The eldest grandson Wuji flipped through the book in a deep voice, eager to find out the shortcomings.
After putting down a small part, the eldest grandson Wuji's eyes lit up, and he came out of the class and said: "Lord Xiao Du is indeed a genius, and many terms are convincing...... But after all, he is too young to see things enough...... He is speaking for the lawyer and proposing that the status of the lawyer be recognized, but he does not know that the lawyer is the root cause of the law......"