Thousand-year-old family: its rise began with Shang Yang’s reforms

Chapter 285 History changed again
Many truths can be derived from the classics of the sages, and Chen Bi's observation of the handwritten notes of his ancestor Chen Ye and the book "Chen Zi" summarized by Chen Shen and others, with the help of Wu Dao Longchang, condensed Chen Ye's real truth. "Thought".

In Chen Bi's view, Chen Ye's thoughts can be roughly divided into four parts based on the path of the sages.

One: political thought.

Second: philosophical thought.

Third: Think about others.

Fourth: family thinking.

Among them, the first three parts can be taught to Chen's "disciples and former officials", while the remaining fourth part can only be practiced by Chen's disciples.

For example, what our ancestors have always said is "having a clear conscience."

Chen Bi sat in front of the writing desk, thinking and writing. He wanted to summarize Chen Ye's thoughts into a brand new book, in which he would impart Chen Bi's "political thoughts", which are what Chen's disciples should most practice. .

"Let's call it 'Political Science'."

Chen Bi did not hesitate and wrote these three characters on the paper.

In Chen Ye's political thought, the law is the outer cover and the "people" are the core. The country is governed by law and morality. The rule of law is used to limit the lowest "morality" and the highest level of "law" is covered with morality.

In the past, Chen family has always been attributed to "Legalism" for this reason. Chen family insisted too much on "Legalism" in any era, and this was a time when the ignorant "Dong Zhongshu unified Confucianism" had not yet been born. , the boundaries between Confucianism, Legalism, and Taoism are still very clear.

Therefore, Chen's students seem to be disciples of Legalism and Confucianism who "put the people first".

This is also the reason why Chen's disciples are relatively loose. They do not have a strong framework to restrain themselves, nor do they have a strong "central structure".

A house without a solid foundation will be loose, people without a strong "core" will become lazy, and articles without a surrounding "central structure" will become worthless.

In the "Political Science" written by Chen Bi, Confucianism, Legalism, and even Mohism's "Shang Xian" were all split in half to some extent and then integrated into "Politics" .

The more Chen Bi wrote, the more he felt that he could see the content of several other schools in this book.

After I finished writing this book, the outside environment changed from summer to winter.

Chen Bi was sitting in Zhuoshen Building, looking at the "finished manuscript" in front of him. He couldn't help but feel a little peace on his face, and the more he understood, the clearer he became.

His whole person seems to have lost the "complexity" feeling that he had before, and he looks more transparent.

"Political Science" completed.

After Chen Bi rested for a few days, he lowered his head and continued to organize another book.

This book is called "The Theory of Aristocratic Family".

In "Political Science", the first half contains Chen's political wisdom and political thoughts, and the second half also mentions "philosophical thoughts", such as what kind of official and what kind of person one should be.

This is the same as the classics of other schools.

The "Aristocratic Family Theory" contains some too "advanced" ideas. After Chen Bi wrote this book, he did not intend for others to read it, but every direct descendant of the Chen family must watch and study it.

This is his "gift" to his family.

Time passed in a hurry and I don’t know how long it took.

The autumn of the ninth year of Houyuan has arrived in everyone's mind. During this year, the Han Empire encountered many problems, but at the same time many outstanding figures appeared.

For example, Zhou Bo's son "Zhou Yafu".

This famous general in history finally moved from the position of "camp captain" to the position of general, and could command an army.

The emperor's trust in them is also increasing every year.

but.
This year also ushered in the death of many sages.

The most ruthless thing in the world is probably time. No matter what kind of person you are, no matter how much wisdom, strength, and power you have in the world, there is nothing you can do when time arrives on you.

Winter, the ninth year of the Later Yuan Dynasty.

When winter first came, General Han Xin and Lieutenant Chen De both fell seriously ill at the same time.

The illness of the two people came on quickly and violently. They were still drinking wine the first day, and they were already on the bed unable to get up at night. The next day, the doctor said that the matter was irreversible.

Death is fair, and when it comes, there is nothing anyone can do about it.

In the winter of this year, when Chen De and Han Xin became seriously ill at the same time, the Huns who were far away from the "Langjuxu Mountain" in the frontier made another move.

Perhaps the Immortal Heaven really began to favor them this year. The Xiongnu once again gave birth to a heroic leader. He was born from a humble beginning, and then unified the entire Xiongnu and developed the power of the Xiongnu.

He heard the news that the two generals were seriously ill, so he decided to test the majesty of the big man at this time.

certainly--

The new Xiongnu Khan was not that stupid and sent troops directly. He ordered his envoys to go to Chang'an City to take a look at everything in Chang'an City and to see if the glory of the Han Dynasty was beginning to decline.

If the glory of the great Han Dynasty begins to fade, then this powerful and majestic Hun Khan will take action.

Changle Palace
Liu Heng's expression became more peaceful. Ten years of being an emperor made his palace seem more profound. Even the person next to him, "Dou Yifang", could no longer see what he was thinking.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late, it's time for you to rest."

Dou Yifang put on Liu Heng's clothes, and then sighed. He didn't mention anything about the Xiongnu's movements, but just advised Liu Heng to take good care of his body.

She was thinking about some happy things and said: "I heard that King An finished writing a book a few days ago and is preparing to come to Chang'an City. Your Majesty has not seen King An for many years, right? This time we can also let Your Majesty and King An The two disciples meet."

When Chen Bi was mentioned, Liu Heng's eyes showed a little joy.

His tone changed to a "joyful" tone and he said, "Yes, the teacher is coming soon."

Liu Heng's eyes shone with excitement and curiosity: "Ever since the teacher returned to Guandu five years ago and said he would retreat to study, it has been almost five years since I came to Chang'an City. In the past few years, I have been afraid of disturbing the teacher, and I have also been afraid of disturbing the teacher. I only send a letter at the beginning of each year.”

"The teacher wrote to me a few days ago, saying that the book was completed."

There was joy in his eyebrows: "It's just that the teacher has not forgotten that Confucian and Taoist scholars wanted to debate the scriptures with him many years ago. He has just finished writing the book this time and has already vowed to come to Chang'an. On the one hand, he wants to visit me. On the other hand, maybe you want to talk about old things and argue with Confucians and Taoists? "

Dou Yifang saw Liu Heng's eyebrows were a little more cheerful, and he felt relieved, and echoed: "You also know King An's temperament, isn't that the case?"

"Just make his idea come true."

Liu Heng was also somewhat enthusiastic: "Not bad."

He sneered: "Didn't the Xiongnu send an envoy here? Let's let the envoy come to see it together. It just so happens that this year's spring hunting is about to begin."

"Let the boy from the Jianghou family get ready, don't lose my face!" Dou Yifang said while serving Liu Heng: "Your Majesty is right, the boy from the Jianghou family has also shown his courage. When the Huns envoy sees that I have a successor, they will definitely not dare to do anything."

"A few days ago, when the Marquis of Huaiyin came into the palace and chatted with me, she also said that the Marquis of Huaiyin was feeling better."

"The Marquis of Huaiyin heard that the Xiongnu sent people to Chang'an City, and he had to get up immediately to show the Huns how powerful they were. However, the Marquis of Huaiyin finally persuaded him to come down."

"Now I keep him at home every day, sharpen my sword every day, and eat a few more mouthfuls of food. I want to let the Huns' bastards know that the Marquis of Huaiyin is not old yet. If they dare to attack my big man, he will You can still wear armor and go into battle.”

Hearing this, the last gloom in Liu Heng's heart disappeared in a daze.

He smiled and said, "Marquis Huaiyin is still like this. Where is General Chen? Have any of General Chen's family members entered the palace in the past few days?"

Dou Yifang nodded: "Old General Chen's health is also better, but after all, he is older than Marquis Huaiyin. He is not as good as before, but he can still get out of bed."

"Old General Chen's daughter-in-law also came to the palace to see her, saying that she would reassure His Majesty."

Liu Heng sighed, drank the decoction in one gulp under Dou Yifang's service, and then said: "Now is the time when the windbreaker is swaying, so I still need to appease the princes."

There was a glimmer of gloom in his eyes.

The great cause of reducing vassal vassals always encounters problems. How can Liu Heng relax?
Spring, ten years after the Yuan Dynasty.

The emperor issued an edict to praise the virtues of the princes, and he praised them profusely and gave many rewards to appease the princes.

Among them, the King of Wu got the most things, and the King of Liang got the least things.

But their emotions were exactly the opposite.

After the emperor's chamberlain left, the angry and gloomy look on King Wu's face became heavier. Of course he knew about the changes of the Huns in the north, and he also knew that the emperor wanted to appease them and stop them from causing trouble at this time.

After all, the emperor's words are very clear.

"The affairs of the Liu family are the affairs of the Liu family, and the affairs of the world are the affairs of the world."

Although the King of Wu was determined to use the Huns' affairs to plot rebellion and put huge pressure on the court, so as to rule across the river from the Han Dynasty and sit on that high position, he did not dare. He still had a bit of face.

He knew that if he plotted rebellion in normal times, Chen would not necessarily care about it.

After all, the Chen family in the court now only has an old man, Chen De, who is very likely not to survive this year, and a "taxation temple minister" Chen Tuo. The rest are either county guards or county officials. Order, or in Guandu.

But if at this time, he conspired with the barbarians, then Chen would definitely take action and would not show any mercy.

Because his own rebellion is an "internal matter of the Liu family", while colluding with the barbarians is a "world matter".

Of course, even if the Chen family did not take action against him, King Wu would not dare to conspire with the Huns.

Is it true that everyone else in the world is dead?
Are you kidding me?
The reason why King Liang is happy is also very simple. He has the same plan as King Wu, so he does not value the "rewards" of three melons and two dates. What he values ​​more and likes more is the opportunity of "big position" and Something "virtual".

For example, the emperor's praise, such as the queen's and prince's comfort.

Among a family of four, only one is a fool, and the other three people try their best to deceive this fool.

In this massive reward.

The emperor once again praised the "King of Liang", and there were many "hints" in his words. For example, he still liked the child of Prince Liang the most, but he could not show it. After all, the current King of Liang made a mistake.

He wanted to imitate the "Emperor Gao", and he would definitely leave an "edict" the same as Emperor Gao's then, so that he could rightfully become the "Emperor's Crown Prince" and inherit that position.

The queen was more "explicit" than the emperor. She praised her "contributions" lavishly, saying that she spoke well to the emperor and the prince in Chang'an City. In the end, the two of them finally decided to make Prince Liang the crown prince. Brother.

It's just that King Liang is at fault now, and he must make some achievements before he can appease the ministers, especially the Chen family.

The prince's letter is very similar to the emperor's. It doesn't reveal anything so obviously, but it is full of "suggestive" words.

So King Liang was very happy because he seemed to have seen an "opportunity".

Another chance to ascend to the throne.

Ten years after the Yuan Dynasty.

Chen Bi returned to Chang'an City again, and this time he was ready.

Ready to "establish" the Chen family again.

Of course, this is called "lecturing" in Chen Bi's thinking logic.

tax temple

Chen Tuo looked at the memorial in his hand with a more cautious look on his face. He never thought that things among the big men had become corrupted to this extent.

He sighed deeply and said, "Leave it to Your Majesty."

Changle Palace

Liu Heng looked at the "Memorial" played by Chen Tuo with a solemn expression. He frowned and tapped his fingers slightly on the table.

"Has the harm caused by Deng Tongqian already reached this level?"

Yes, what Chen Tuo is worried about is exactly "Deng Tong's money".

During the period of Emperor Wen, the most favored businessman was called "Deng Tong". Emperor Wen was even afraid and worried that Deng Tong would starve to death, so he gave Deng Tong the "right to mint coins." This was also one of Emperor Wen's criticisms.

In the early Han Dynasty, the economic system was very complex and "crazy".

The vassal states had the right to mint money, and even some people favored by the emperor also had the right to mint money. The people's money system was chaotic.

Of course, there are also rumors that Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty gave Deng Tong the right to mint coins because he had a little "friendship" with Emperor Wen.

This kind of friendship is indescribable. All in all, it is a "common problem" that all Han emperors have.

But so far, because of Chen's intervention, Deng Tong's actions have been exposed to Emperor Wen of Han Dynasty.

It is an indisputable fact that Emperor Wen was the most frugal.

He sighed: "Forget it, let Deng Tong come to Chang'an."

Chen Mansion
Chen Bi returned to Chang'an City to prepare for giving lectures. The news spread throughout Chang'an and people began to gather.

They are waiting.

(End of this chapter)