Chapter 206: Discussion in the Legislative Palace
After chatting for a few words, Empress Changsun went out under the pretext of an excuse, and took her son-in-law and Li Zhi away together, leaving only Li Shimin and Li Feng. Li Feng knew that this was because Li Shimin had something to talk to him about, and it was definitely a matter of pinyin.
"Fourth brother, you see, I said yesterday that I was going to look for you to drink, but I didn't expect that I would have to bother you to send it back. Hey, I'm really old, how much did I drink, and I was drunk. ”
As soon as the eldest grandson and queen went out, Li Shimin immediately spoke.
"Don't make all this useless, just say it if you have something to say, I'll go back in a hurry. Even if you are 20 years younger, I can still drink three of you. ”
Li Feng saw that Li Shimin was actually involved in drinking, and immediately said. Drinking, now he Li Feng really doesn't panic anyone, but it's a pity that this year, he doesn't have as many meals as in later generations. Otherwise, just by virtue of this amount of alcohol, he would be able to live this small life to the fullest.
"Okay, then let's get down to business, what happened last time, I was negligent. I didn't expect that those old students would do such an excessive act and make Yaya feel wronged. However, the stakes are so high that many places have already begun to build schools. If the time comes, the imperial court will not be able to send a gentleman to teach. The face and prestige of the court were lost. It is a big taboo to lose faith in the people, so this matter, no matter what, must be completed."
Speaking of this, Li Shimin's originally angry look immediately became extremely firm.
"And this matter is inseparable from your support from the fourth brother. Although I also know that you must have a problem in your heart about the last incident, I still have to ask the fourth brother for your help."
Li Feng's temperament, Li Shimin has already felt it clearly. Although he is very persistent, he is still very reasonable and important. Otherwise, he wouldn't have let Yaya come to Chang'an in the first place, and he wouldn't have drunk with him yesterday.
"Don't talk so much nonsense, just say it, what are you going to do. That's right, what happened last time was really just a small thing. I don't care. However, Yaya didn't want to come anyway, she wanted me to teach, I didn't have that mood, and I didn't want to cause that trouble. Let's be honest. I don't like those literati. I don't understand bullshit, and I always think that they are superior, and I feel disgusting when I look at them. ”
This matter was originally brought up by Li Feng, and of course he knew what it meant to Li Shimin. Although he is sometimes very persistent, but. It's not like my own children are wronged outside and are said by others. He's on the bar with Li Shimin. It's better to rush directly into the Guozijian. It's a pleasure to beat those people up.
Now, Yaya will definitely not come again, Yaya herself is unwilling. Li Feng will not persecute her. And if you want Li Feng to come in person, there is no door.
"Hey. I don't know that their gang is useless except for those who are full of mouths. However, since ancient times, the way of Confucius and Mencius has governed the world and educated all people. What do you ask me to do with these so-called saints, I can only throw them to the national prison and raise them. ”
Speaking of this, Li Shimin also looked helpless, as a knowledgeable king, how could he not understand these truths. However, he understands and understands, but he can't do without these people, to be precise, he can't do without the thing of governing the country with Confucian culture.
Regarding what Li Shimin said, Li Feng is still quite touched.
Previously, Li Feng had read an investigation report. Among them, the statistics are the proportion of civil officials in China in previous dynasties. In the Tang Dynasty, it was about 3000:1, and if you look at the modern society, it was 290:1 in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, 67:1 in the early days of reform, and in 2003, it became an appalling 26:1.
These data, implied by something else, are not much to say. However, through the comparison of data, one conclusion can be drawn, that is, the officials of the Tang Dynasty are extremely scarce. Just like a county, except for the dozens of people in the county government who are officials, all the others are people.
How can such a small number of officials be managed? Relying on these officials, of course, it is impossible to manage it. Naturally, there will be people below to help manage the people, the so-called family has family laws, clans have clan rules, and villages have village rules. These so-called rules all come from one thing, that is, Confucian culture.
This Confucian culture is like a big net, which nets all people in the net. Without this thing, it is no one who has a problem, and the country has to be in chaos.
Why did the Yuan Dynasty disappear into the long river of history just after the unification of China for a few decades? The Qing Dynasty ruled for 300 years, and even longer if it weren't for the invasion from the West. The main reason for this is that as soon as the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, it immediately grasped the Confucian culture as a magic weapon for governing the country. Genghis Khan, on the other hand, wanted to conquer China through their own culture.
Indeed, the iron cavalry of the Yuan Dynasty was strong enough, otherwise it would be impossible for people to go all the way to Europe.
This shows the importance of Confucian culture in ancient China. At least, in this ancient period when officials were minimal, laws were scarce, and loopholes were plentiful, it was essential.
"These are your problems, so I don't have the leisure to worry about it for you. This matter, now, it will not work if it is not resolved. Besides, if I put it forward, I will help you train a group of instructors. However, neither I nor Yaya will stay in Chang'an City. Therefore, if you want to teach, you must go to the craftsman village, if Yaya is willing, she will definitely teach Yaya, if she is not happy, then I will teach. ”
This matter has now become a difficult scene to ride a tiger. What's the matter, it has to be done, otherwise, this Li Lao Er is really in a hurry.
"Haha, great, it's still the fourth brother, you are reasonable. Okay, then this matter is decided. I will send someone to the craftsman village, and this time, this matter must be done as soon as possible no matter what. ”
Hearing that Li Feng agreed so readily, it was greatly unexpected by Li Shimin, and then he immediately laughed and said to Li Feng.
"Don't worry, there are still some things I have to make clear to you so that you can be prepared."
Seeing Li Shimin's happy face, Li Feng began to be secretly depressed, but who let him come up with the solution. And unfortunately, this pinyin is understood by him and Yaya. If Yaya is really unhappy, he can only go up by himself.
"Oh, if there's anything, just say it."
As soon as he heard that Li Feng was here, there were still conditions, Li Shimin immediately chuckled in his heart, and he was really worried that Li Feng would do something for him again. However, this matter is already imminent, so he can't help but think about it, if Li Feng can agree to help, everything will be fine.
"First of all, there are no extra schools in the craftsman village, so we have to build a new one. I'll go back and arrange this. After it's built, I'll come to you for the construction fee. After all, folks, you can't work for nothing, can you?"
"That's fine, but it's better to build bigger, and fast. Otherwise, it's almost time to farm. ”
This is a trivial matter, of course Li Shimin will not care, and immediately agreed.
"There is another one, after arriving at the craftsman village, all personnel must obey my arrangement. Those who do not obey the arrangement may have to suffer some hardships. ”
Li Feng's words were very short, but Li Shimin's expression suddenly changed greatly. He suddenly thought that this Li Feng was not a girl, and he cried when he was wronged. If those people dare to be so presumptuous, when the time comes, I don't know who should cry. Moreover, such a thing is absolutely possible.
With the stinky temper of those poor scholars, plus a Li Feng whose temper is even more stinky than those people. It's no wonder that the world is in turmoil. And the one who suffers, there is no doubt, must be such a scholar. When the time comes, he Li Shimin will be caught in the middle, but it will be a real headache.
It's very difficult to do, it's really difficult to do, but no matter how difficult this thing is, he still has to do it. On Li Feng's side, there is no need to think about it at all, and there is no need to think about it. If you want him to accommodate those scholars, you don't have to think about it. He was also worried that Li Feng would regret it.
"Okay, when the time comes, I will send the prince and Ke'er to go with me."
Suddenly, Li Shimin had a way and decided to send the crown prince and Li Ke as well. A prince, a king of Shu, can quietly and humbly ask for advice, if anyone dares to be presumptuous, then he deserves to be unlucky.
"You can arrange this matter, I don't care about anything else. Who told me to meddle with rats and cause a commotion? ”
Li Feng just reminded Li Shimin that he didn't bother to care about other things. Who to send and who not to send is Li Shimin's business. It's just that when you get there, everyone is the same.
Since the matter had been negotiated, Li Feng immediately got into the carriage sent to him by Li Shimin and went back to Jianghu Village.
Back in the craftsman village, Li Feng immediately came to the seventh master's house and told him about building another school.
"Hehe, I said you kid, it's really amazing, you actually helped the court and cultivated talents. Don't worry, the matter of building the school will be handled by my boss. As for what wages are not paid, then forget it. Anyway, being idle now is also idle, which is a matter of exerting two strengths. Besides, by the time they're done teaching them, isn't this school still in the village? Such a thing that adds honor to our craftsman village, and said money, you kid, it really fell into the eyes of money"
Hearing that it was such a thing, he immediately made the seventh master very happy. Hearing that Li Feng was still talking about wages, there was a burst of criticism.
"Am I vulgar? No, isn't it natural to collect money for this work? Moreover, this is still a government project, which is full of oil and water. Well, it seems that we are really a bit vulgar, and our thinking is outdated. ”
Hearing the Seventh Master say this, Li Feng immediately began to laugh at himself. Compared with the simple people like the Seventh Master, he also had to admit that he was very vulgar.