The house, the inner hall. Fang Xuanling and Qin Xuan sat opposite each other. The first to speak was Fang Xuanling. "Old man, call you a good nephew! Virtuous nephew, when you go to the old man's house to call your old friends, why do you have confidence that the old man will definitely read the letters you write? In the municipal bureau, why did he dare to say such a thing to Jin Yulong? ”

Qin Xuan's eyes blinked, and after a slight pause, he said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Who doesn't know the appearance of the house?" Even if you don't trust the person who sent the letter, you will read the letter! Moreover, what is written in the letter is very important, but I am afraid that there are very few people who dare to write like this. ”

Speaking of this, Qin Xuan smiled bitterly, and then said: "Actually, I am also very worried in my heart, but imagine that Fang Xiang read the letter, either he was angry, and then he sneered at the words in the letter, or he was impressed by the person who wrote the letter, and he had the intention to promote it." And in these two cases, there is no loss in the next, why not do it in the next? ”

When Fang Xuanling heard this, he appreciated Qin Xuan even more, squinted his eyes, stared at Qin Xuan, and said in his heart: Heh, this son has considered things quite thoroughly, and it is not in vain for me to take a look at Your Majesty. "Virtuous nephew, it can be said that you have good intentions, I don't know what you mean by what you said in your letter, 'The water wants to make waves, and the boat can be safe', is it just referring to the Song family's poison case, and you exaggerated and threatened to make waves?"

Qin Xuan shook his head lightly and said calmly: "The vastness of the sea, how can it be because of the strangeness of the shallow water, and the waves will turn the boat?" It's just that if it is extended to the whole country, I'm afraid it won't be a few shallow water troubles! ”

Fang Xuanling's face was still as usual, but he smiled faintly. "Isn't it a little too much to take for granted, thinking that I am a dignified Tang Dynasty, with a region of thousands and a population of tens of thousands, even if there are some injustices, can I threaten the Tang Dynasty at all?"

When Qin Xuan heard this, he thought for a while, and said: "Fang Xiang, I have heard a story in the next place, which is a little sobering, I want to tell it to you, I don't know if it is possible?" ”

"But it doesn't hurt to speak!" Fang Xuanling raised his hand and signaled.

"Yes, during the Warring States Period, there was a silkworm farmer in Chu State, and this person was very wealthy, so the silkworm garden was quite large. One day, the full-time slave at home said to him: 'Master, I don't know why dozens of good silkworms have died in the silkworm garden recently! ’”

"This man didn't pay much attention to this, and laughed at the slave and said: 'There are tens of thousands of silkworms in the house, and only dozens of them have died, and it is not a single hair, so don't be so panicked!' ”

When Qin Xuan said this, he glanced sideways at Fang Xuanling, and then said, "A few days later, the slave came again to say: 'Master, dozens of silkworms have died for no reason!'" The man was a little angry and rebuked: "Didn't I tell you, the vast grassland, every inch of land on fire, does not hinder the overall situation." If there are any such little things, don't say anything more! ’”

"But one year, when this man went to the silkworm garden again, he found that there were no silkworms in the huge silkworm garden, and he asked the slaves who were resting on the side, 'I asked you to take care of the silkworm garden, why are all the silkworms dead now, is it because you don't work hard that I have suffered such a loss?' ”

"When the slave heard this, he hurriedly said: 'Master, these silkworms are dying dozens of times a day, and the small ones dare not report this matter that has nothing to do with the overall situation!' ”

After Qin Xuan's words, Fang Xuanling fell into deep thought, and after a while, he muttered to himself: "A small amount adds up to a lot, and a small illness becomes a big problem." ”

Qin Xuan heard Fang Xuanling's words, and hit the railway while it was hot: "For example, the Song family drug case and other things that have nothing to do with the overall situation, Fang Xiang doesn't have to worry about it, you must know that the population of the Tang Dynasty is tens of thousands, and it's just a trivial matter!" ”

Fang Xuanling replied with a wry smile: "The virtuous nephew wants to humiliate me, the old man is indeed too close in this matter, and it is not as far as the virtuous nephew to see!" ”

When Qin Xuan heard this, he said in his heart: I haven't seen this in the book, I didn't expect to be able to educate the Tang Prime Minister!

Qin Xuan was silent, and Fang Xuanling asked again: "The virtuous nephew has a far-sighted vision, I don't know what he thinks about governing the country?" ”

Qin Xuan was slightly stunned, and said in his heart: Governing the country? Forget it, I'm just a college student, what good advice can I have! Then I thought: But later generations have heard a lot about the national policy, so it's better to listen to Fang Xuanling! Thinking of this, Qin Xuan said: "I don't have a high opinion, but I still have some opinions. ”

Fang Xuanling's tone was slightly anxious. "Tell me about it!"

Qin Xuan put on the appearance of a master in the world, and said slowly: "Governing the country, as Mencius said, should be based on the people, build a foundation with knowledge, supplemented by force to deter small people, small foreign countries, and then develop the economy, so that the country will be strong and the people will be rich!" ”

Qin Xuan's words, Fang Xuanling seemed to be thoughtful, and said: "What the virtuous nephew said is just empty words, clichés, how to implement it?" ”

Qin Xuan tried hard to recall what the previous Ming lords and kings had done, thought for a moment, and said: "Looking at Your Majesty today, setting up the Hongwen Pavilion and reserving the world's learned people is a very good deed. Just imagine, if there are countless people who have contributed to the country like the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, how can there be public resentment? ”

Seeing Fang Xuanling raise his hand, Qin Xuan continued, "For the people, we should give light to the people and develop production. For all kinds of small countries that dare to offend the might of our Tang Dynasty, they should be suppressed by force, and they should be co-opted by grace to complement each other. Qin Xuan paused slightly, and said with a smile: "It's also nonsense below, and the prime minister must listen carefully!" In the final analysis, Fang Cai's words can be summed up as three people! ”

Fang Xuanling suddenly became more interested, and asked, "Which three people?" ”

Qin Xuan said with a smile: "The first person is talking about the people, and it also refers to the hearts of the people. The second person is a talented person, that is, a talented person. The third person is Your Majesty! ”

"Your Majesty? What do you mean by that? ”

"If Your Majesty can humbly accept advice, be benevolent, abstain from extravagance and simplicity, have far-reaching vision, and be determined to be a wise man, then it will be easy to get the first two kinds of people!"

Qin Xuanling's words were unheard of by Fang Xuanling, but after listening to them, they were thought-provoking. immediately blurted out: "The virtuous nephew is full of wealth, it is better for the old man to recommend it to His Majesty, go out for the country, and show his ambitions!" ”

When Qin Xuan heard this, he secretly said in his heart: Don't, I talked to you so eloquently, but I heard this before, if you get me to Tang Taizong, in case my fox tail is exposed, it will be worse than Zhao Kuo who talks on paper, I'm afraid it will be even worse! Hurriedly blurted out: "Fang Xiang is in love, there are a few catties and taels under it, I know it, it's just a piece of paper, if I really put me in a high position, maybe there will be some trouble?" ”

Fang Xuanling opened his mouth to persuade: "Don't say that, the virtuous nephew should not say so, entering the palace as a minister, the important thing is the vision, the virtuous nephew has a far-reaching vision, so it is naturally not a problem." As for the experience of directors, it can be cultivated slowly! ”

Qin Xuan was a little flustered, for fear of being stabbed in front of Tang Taizong by Fang Xuanling, he waved his hand and shook his head and said: "To tell the truth, the biggest wish in Xia Ping's life is to travel in the mountains and rivers, find a paradise, and hide in Si!" ”

Fang Xuanling grimaced, and said sharply: "The eldest husband should think that the country's contribution is the best, how can he be so comfortable!" ”

Qin Xuan saw that Fang Xuanling was a little angry, and hurriedly defended: "Fang Xiang, right now, I want to open a restaurant in the East Market, gather talents from all over the world, and promote discussions between knowledge!" This is not only to contribute to the country, but also to do what you can! ”

Fang Xuanling looked at each other coldly and did not say anything more.

Qin Xuan said again: "If you open a restaurant, if you think that it is mainly famous all over the world, you will make the world's talents gather in the capital, and the literati will discuss, which is more conducive to the growth of knowledge, isn't this considered a contribution to the country?" ”

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment and did not refute. The two talked about the past and the present, and Qin Xuan did not leave until the curfew was approaching.

The next day, after the court meeting, Fang Xuanling followed Taizong to the imperial study. Taizong Fang sat on the dragon chair and asked, "Fang Qing, does Qin Xuan have any news?" ”

Fang Xuanling nodded and replied: "Yes, yesterday the minister chatted with him for a long time!" ”

Emperor Taizong said urgently: "How much is this person's belly Chinese ink?" ”

"Full of economy!"

When Taizong heard this, he exclaimed, "What? How many points can you compare with Fang Qing? ”

"Shengchen several times!"

Taizong's eyes widened, and he said in disbelief: "Fang Qingmo is not joking with me!" ”

"Chen An dares to do this, this person's vision is far better than that of the minister, the filter is thorough, and the insights go straight to the point!"

Taizong's heart suddenly burst with joy, the corners of his mouth completed thirty degrees, and said: "If it is really as Fang Qing said, then such a handsome man will definitely be reused!" ”

Fang Xuanling shook his head, sighed and said, "It's just that this person has no intention of becoming a leader!" ”

Taizong frowned and asked suspiciously, "Unintentional?" Did he write to you, not to ask for help? ”

Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly: "I wrote a letter to Yu Chen, just to help my friend redress the case!" ”

Taizong said coldly: "Hmph, as the saying goes, 'Cultivate literature and martial arts, sell them to the emperor's family'." This person has learned and art, and if he does not contribute to the country, it is difficult to achieve without any ambition! ”

Fang Xuanling didn't answer Taizong's words, and changed the topic: "Qin Xuan once said to the ministers that if His Majesty can do it, he will definitely become a generation of Ming Jun, and the ministers agreed with it after careful consideration last night!" ”

Taizong calmed down his grievances and said calmly: "Let's hear it!" ”

"The minister summed up his words as: people-oriented, build a foundation with literature, establish a state with force, and rejuvenate the country with business!"

After Fang Xuanling finished speaking, Taizong thought for a moment and sighed: "These four strategies can be said to be directly to the key point of governing the country, how can such a talented man not want to come out." By the way, didn't this person say that there are three people, just imagine that this person respects them, and these three people should also be well-educated! ”

Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and said, "I'm afraid these three people are even more difficult to get than Qin Xuan!" ”

Taizong didn't know what to do, and said directly and firmly: "Qin Xuan, this person, I will be sincere, and I expect that I will come out to deal with political affairs for me in the near future." The other three, I will also work hard, and I don't think I will get it! ”

Fang Xuanling was still smiling. "These three people, one said: the people of the world; The second said: the people of the world; Three said: The emperor who is diligent and loves the people! ”

When Taizong heard this, he was immediately a little depressed. "The heart of the people and the assistance of the literati, I should know it! I don't know how to get it! ”

"Qin Xuan said, if Your Majesty can be diligent and love the people, then the people of the world and the people of the world will naturally be at your fingertips! I think this is very reasonable! Your Majesty might as well take Qin Xuan as the first step to enter the hearts of the people of the world, Qin Xuan once said that he wanted to open a tavern in the East Market, gather the people of the world, and discuss knowledge! Your Majesty might as well help him, and in the end, even if he is still unwilling to join the court, he can also find capable people among the gathered literati! ”

Taizong originally wanted to summon Qin Xuan with a holy decree, but when he heard Fang Xuanling's words, his face showed resoluteness, and he spit out a word fiercely: "Okay!" ”

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