The sky was gray, the drizzle was falling, the midsummer had passed, and the autumn rain was lingering, and it was cold to the bone. Several carriages stopped outside the Xuanwu Gate, and the people in the carriages got out of the carriage and waited until the guards verified their identities before they were released. Immediately, several umbrellas were propped up overhead. Gao Si, the king of Nan'an, glanced at Gao Xiang and Gao Xuan on the side, and made a gesture: "Brother Rencheng is well, and the king of Nanyang is well......" Gao Yu and Gao Sui nodded slightly towards Gao Sihao, and after greeting each other, they lined up in a row and went to the Xuanshu Hall under the guidance of the palace people.

The seniority here is the lowest, and they go a little further back, silently listening to the two uncles chatting.

Gao Sihao chattered all the way: "...... As soon as I landed, the edict from His Majesty came down, and I was shocked...... Rushing here, Long En is mighty, this thank you really don't dare to slack off...... "I thought that this escort was just to rub the excitement, but I didn't expect His Majesty to make me a general, which is also an unexpected joy......"

…… Gao Yu listened silently, smiling silently. This time, there were a total of three princes to accompany him, and all three of them had to be crowned high-position, Gao Yu was named Taifu, Gao Sihao was a general, and Gao Xuan was transferred to Dali Temple...... At the same time, a large number of children of the royal clan were transferred to serve in the forbidden army, and the clan was reused like never before. This made the kings of the sect have joy on their faces, and they have expressed their support for the imperial court.

Gao Xiang, who has always been quiet and silent, has a smooth career in the past year or so, and has rejuvenated his second spring and become a hot minister in the government and the opposition. Gao Sihao talked while revealing the intention of friendship, Gao Xiang did not give a clear attitude, turned his head to look at Gao Xiang, who deliberately pulled them down half a step, and said with a smile: "Rentong finally took care of court affairs for the first time, how do you feel?" ”

Gao Sihao found that he had unintentionally snubbed the King of Nanyang. Nanyang Wang Gao Sui was born on the same day as today's son, he was originally the eldest brother, but because his biological mother was too lowly and demoted to the second son. It had been unknown before, and I don't know why the emperor brought him with him on this hunting tour. Although the value and status are not as good as those of Ren Chengwang, it is also worth befriending, and maybe it can be a big help one day......

Gao Xuan is very handsome, dressed in a decent and low-key royal dress, and his gestures are all the style of an elegant and elegant nobleman. At this time, hearing Uncle Wang's inquiry, he bowed slightly, and said with a wry smile: "...... Don't hide it from Uncle Wang, Your Majesty's holy edict caught his nephew off guard...... I'm just an idle vassal king, and I'm in charge of this kind of thing...... "Gao Si listened carefully, and it was all complaining. This made Gao Xiang's prepared words of encouragement come to his mouth, but he couldn't spit it out, Gao Xiang glanced at Gao Yu deeply, and said meaningfully: "Your Majesty entrusts you with a great task, you just need to work hard, live up to Your Majesty's trust, and the rest don't need to have any scruples, Your Majesty is not a narrow-minded person......

These words made Gao Xuan blush, and he had to bow his head to listen to Uncle Wang's instructions. Gao Sihao is not Gao Xuan's genuine Uncle Wang, he has no obligation to relieve him, listening to Gao Xuan's education of his children and nephews all the way, looking at the scenery with a smile, but secretly looking at Gao Xuan.

Gao Xuan's temper seems to be a little too timid and cowardly, but it has nothing to do with his cruel and tyrannical notoriety......

Could it be that the rumors do not match? Gao Sihao buried his doubts in his heart, suddenly stopped, turned around and smiled: "Okay, it's here, your mouth should also stop, right?" "In front of me is the gate of the Xuanmuro Hall.

After changing the rain gear, the emperor's personal attendant came out and said, "Your Majesty is listening to the doctor's lecture of Guozi Temple, please wait a few ......"

Gao Sihao stepped forward and asked, "I don't know if that gentleman has His Majesty's blue eyes?" ”

The little chamberlain looked sideways at the hall and whispered: "It's Yan Zhitui, last month, but I was praised by His Majesty for being 'erudite and Confucian', and I have been lecturing to Your Majesty......" Gao Sihao and Gao Xiang and others are also knowledgeable people, and they became interested when they heard it, "Dare to ask what Dr. Yan is talking about today?" ”

The little waiter replied: "It is the "Three Kingdoms" written by Chen Shou. The three of them then waited in the side hall.

The main hall is as warm as spring, Yan Zhitui kneels and sits three feet away under the imperial couch, holding a book in his hand, and explaining the scriptures affectionately. The emperor was half-lying on the pillow, bending one leg, his thick long black hair was scattered, and his loose white robe exposed a small part of his chest and abdomen, looking very casual. The emperor's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly. It is undeniable that Yan Zhitui's level is very high, and the explanation is also very profound, but I don't know why, he seems to have less and less interest in listening, and finally waited until Yan Zhitui finished speaking, Gao Wei said: "Last month, Aiqing's "Zuo Chuan" was very precise, but today it is ......" Gao Wei paused, shook his head lightly and said: "It's not very much in line with my heart......"

If it were someone else, they would have been panicked when they heard the emperor's evaluation, but Yan Zhitui was different, he was still very calm, and asked, "May I ask what Your Majesty is not satisfied with?" Gao Wei hates the mutual suspicion of superiors and subordinates, and most of the time he speaks very directly, so he said: "I am not interested in the changes that have passed, what I want to hear is the art of governing the country of ancient and modern emperors, can Aiqing say a thing or two with me?" ”

The reason why Li Shimin said that history is a mirror, in the view of Gao Wei's understanding, is because history has amazing reincarnation and repetition, just like a wheel. No matter who you are, you can find your own shadow in the history books and learn enough lessons.

History books are the little girls who are allowed to be whitewashed by the successful, removing the true and false stories, and the remaining things that can be used for speculation and thinking are the most precious.

The reason why Gao Wei likes to listen to the doctor's lecture on history is to learn the imperial mind of vertical and horizontal shackles.

But today, he didn't have much to gain, and he was a little disappointed in his heart.

The emperors and generals in the history books are all objective and one-sided, and it is not easy to summarize the complete way of governing the country.

For example, everyone knows that a light and meager endowment can make the world stable, but how many dynasties and generations and how many Ming monarchs can do it?

The situation of the times is different, and light and thin endowment is not always useful. Different situations should have different means of governing the country.

What Cushman & Wakefield has to learn is how to be a good emperor. So he found Yan Zhitui, who has a family history and is knowledgeable, to explain to him.

After listening to the emperor's request, Yan Zhitui fell into deep thought. The emperor did not ask about the strategy of governing the country, but asked about the art of governing the country, and the scope of this Tao is too wide, such as political strategy, the art of weighing, etc., which can be called the art of governing the country. Yan Zhitui was silent for a moment, and then said his thoughts: "If you want to make the country stable, you must have a strong army and a virtuous government, both of which are indispensable. As a king, you must be close to the virtuous ministers, far from the villain, you must face the enemy with authority, and you must teach the people to believe...... Be broad-minded, don't use suspicious people, and don't doubt ...... employing people"

"I ......know all these truths," Gao Wei said, "These are the great truths that can be found in books, does Aiqing have anything new to teach me?" ”

Yan Zhitui broke out in a cold sweat when he was asked, and bowed his head and said, "I don't know, please show your majesty the direction......

Gao Wei leaned forward, put one hand on the table, and slowly tapped his index finger twice, "Fang Cai, what you said, I disagree with ...... two points, one, the pro-virtuous minister, and the far villain." I thought that I should not only be close to the virtuous ministers, but also to the villain. Second, don't use suspicious people, don't doubt people, I think this is not right, it should be suspected that people should be used, and people should be suspicious......"

"Of course, virtuous ministers must be used, villains may not be useless, in the court of a country, there should not only be a gentleman with a righteous emperor, but also a villain with treacherous thoughts. His Majesty is a way of mutual checks and balances......" Gao Wei stood up and paced to the side of the pavilion door, and the dead cold rushed in, "If either side gains an overwhelming advantage, the country will lose its competitiveness and stop from there." Everyone says that it is a villain who is a disaster to the country, don't you hear it...... A gentleman will also bring disaster to the country? ”

Yan Zhitui was speechless, and heard the emperor say: "As for the suspicion of people, there is no suspicion of employing people, I think it is even more nonsense......"

"Your Majesty......" Yan Zhitui was shocked, as a Confucian child with orthodox education, in his opinion, the emperor's remarks were simply incredible. Gao Wei sneered, "Do you think I'm wrong? On the contrary, I think that you are all wrong, and the world is wrong...... Cao Mengde is known for his suspicions, 'don't use suspicious people, don't use suspicious people' came out of his mouth...... Hehe, this is just a scene he said in order to attract talents. The human mind is complex...... As a king, he must use his courtiers and guard against his courtiers......"

"A frank gentleman, I want to use it, and a despicable villain, I also want to use it. As long as it is useful, it does not affect the major rights and wrongs, and I can ignore the past and correct right and wrong...... Looking at the Qin Zhaoxiang King and the Han Wu ruling the country, they are all like this......" Yan Zhitui listened dumbly, as if many things that he couldn't figure out before suddenly became clear, and as if he didn't understand anything, he could only try his best to remember every word the emperor said. Gao Wei is not afraid that Yan Zhitui will hear it, Yan Zhitui is a frank gentleman, as a historian, he does not dare, and he will not leak half a word of the emperor's remarks. These are Gao Wei's experiences since he became the emperor this year, and he has been backlogged in his chest for more than a year, and after he spit it out, many vague understandings suddenly became clearer.

"Putting aside the position and grievances, Yuwentai, I still admire it very much." The emperor seemed to be speechless and endless, and actually praised the enemy country, "I heard that Yuwentai had visited all over the world and met the famous Su Sui, so Yuwentai asked Su Sui for advice on how to govern the country, and Su Sui offered a strategy...... Oh, it sounds very absurd, and it can be summed up as 'using corrupt officials and fighting corrupt officials'. ”

"Yuwentai was very puzzled at the time, why use corrupt officials? Su Sui replied: 'Whether you are fighting the country or sitting on the country, you need someone to drive you, be your eagle dog, and make people willing to work for you...... But who will do you your life if it is no good? The tinkle of the poor in the Western Wei Dynasty can't come up with the money, so they can only give them the right to loot and be greedy, and if they have the power, they can go to the people's fat and people's ointment, and they will not get benefits, and they will also work for you? ’”

"Yu Wentai asked again, 'What benefits can I get if the corrupt officials get benefits?' Su Sui replied: 'If you give him power, you give him benefits, and in order to protect his interests, he will desperately defend your rights. ’”

Yan Zhitui blinked and said suspiciously: "But haven't you heard that Yuwentai and Su Sui still have such a performance?" "Could it be that he remembers wrongly? Gao Wei smiled and shook his head: "I just heard about it by chance, and I don't know if it's true or not...... A lot of it is still what I guess and understand......" For a moment, a few black lines appeared on Yan Zhitui's forehead, and there was no historical fact that the emperor still said the same as the truth, and there was no one......

However, this is made up by the emperor's own brain, and it is completely possible to write this content into the living notes, so that future generations can get a glimpse of the emperor's heart and true face. So he followed the emperor's train of thought and asked, "Well...... If corrupt officials are used, why should they fight against corrupt officials? ”

Gao Wei admired Yan Zhitui's eyes, so he said:

"If you use corrupt officials, you must fight against corrupt officials. Otherwise, it will stir up public resentment, and I will not be able to dig my own foundation....... However, it is easy for corrupt officials to be lifted up, and it is also easy to be pushed down. First, how can there be an official in the world who is not greedy? Officials are not afraid of greed, but they are afraid of disobedience. In the name of fighting corruption, it is possible to purge disobedient people and consolidate power. Second, as long as the official can be greedy, the handle is in my hands, where does he dare to betray me? Only the obedient dogs......"

Yan Zhitui's eyes widened like copper bells, it was the first time he had heard such a wonderful scheme, this was the horror of the emperor's mental art? And that's just the tip of the iceberg......

Think of Zu Ting, aren't they just being raised as biting hunting dogs by Jinshang?

What Your Majesty can't do openly, they do, and what Your Majesty can't say clearly, they say that once Your Majesty reveals a certain mind, they are the first to wave the flag and shout...... Your Majesty can slaughter others with them, or you can slaughter them at any time......

Yan Zhitui felt very shocked, where can you see these in Confucian books? Historians have always written history in the Spring and Autumn Period, and this kind of profound power technique can be learned and used, but they will never say it. Therefore, the book is full of some remarks on self-cultivation and governing the country, and these words can be passed down for thousands of years! This...... This must be remembered! Wait until the emperor is a hundred years later to take it out and compile it, as long as the Spring and Autumn penmanship is slightly polished, it will definitely become a must-read model for future emperors to see!

Yan Zhitui's eyes glowed green, and he stared at the emperor with burning eyes.

Gao Wei thought about it, but he still couldn't help but say the words later.

The use of corrupt officials against corrupt officials seems unreasonable, but in fact it is not contradictory. If there are too many corrupt officials, or the goal is achieved, they are no longer needed, you can pull out and kill a group to calm the people's anger, raise the banner of anti-corruption, and let the people below realize that the emperor is holy and great, and the bad ones are only those corrupt officials, who can not only eliminate dissidents, but also fill their pockets, why not?

But these can't be said, just say it, then his image in the history of later generations is worrying......

Yan Zhitui silently sorted out the emperor's words and deeds today, and prepared to go down to summarize the notes. Gao Wei remembered that there were still a few people waiting for him in the side hall next door, and immediately summoned Gao Xiang and others to meet him in the main hall. Gao Xiang, Gao Sihao, and Gao Xuan bowed down to the emperor according to their age, Gao Wei sat on the throne, his eyes swept over them warmly and deeply, stopped in front of Gao Xuan for a moment, and gradually moved away, Gao Xuan only felt that his heart was about to jump out......

After a long time, the emperor spoke: "...... Look at you, don't let me down. ”

"Obey!!"

Gao Xuan walked out of the Xuanshu Hall step by step, looking at the dark and dreary sky, and suddenly had a sense of joy for the rest of his life.

As soon as the wind blew, a biting chill hit, and Gao Xuan touched his back, but he was actually soaked in cold sweat.

Imagami just ...... Why do you want to look at him a few more times?

His mind was blank, Gao Yu and Gao Sihao had already walked out of the road for a while, and looked back, "Rentong, don't go quickly......"

"Here ......

Gao Yu frowned, "What's wrong?" ”

"No, it's nothing ......" Gao Xuan's heart is not too high.

Gao Sihao said with a haha: "It's probably because I haven't seen the saint for too long, and I'm scared......"

It's a cover-up.

Gao Sihao's face was as usual, and the hand hidden in his sleeve kept holding it, and he couldn't help but tremble, "Go back quickly, this weather can change." ”

At this time, there was a crisp sound from the paper umbrella, and Gao Sihao stuck a hailstone the size of a grain of rice with his fingertips, "Look at it, it's snowing......"

"It's cold."

Then, the sound of fried beans sounded on the umbrella surface.

The sky soon turned white......