Datang: Longevity for Thousands of Years, Exposed by Xiao Sizi

Chapter 79: In the Tang Dynasty, Qin Changye, a descendant of the Qin family!
"When my father ascended to the throne, they helped a lot. Because of this, they have seized the handle and have been asking for more and more in recent years."

"But they also understand that to capture the tiger, they have to test and advance step by step, and they acted in the same way."

"Now...if we retreat any further, we won't know when it will end."

Princess Changle sighed, thought for a moment, and suddenly asked, "Master Qin, if the imperial court wants to take action against the noble families, what do you think of this matter?"

Geek!

Qin Changye frowned slightly when he heard this.

"The imperial court has such an idea?"

Princess Changle glanced at Qin Changye, smiled bitterly and shook her head: "That's what I said."

In fact, there are.

My father always wanted to take action against the aristocratic families, but he always restrained himself.

The reason why she suddenly asked Qin Changye this was because Qin Changye was a trustworthy person, and she roughly knew that this person was the immortal who had walked for a thousand years.

The teacher of Zulong, the watcher of the Han Dynasty, the killer of the emperor of the Jin Dynasty...
From Meng Xing, she heard so many glorious things about this immortal.

He has been through a lot, maybe...he can find some solutions?

now.

Qin Changye looked at Princess Changle, thoughtfully.

He knew that Li Shimin must have something in mind, otherwise Princess Changle would not have said it so casually.

He sat on the stone bench in the courtyard and pondered for a moment, then said: "Qin can't figure out what to do now, but Qin understands that if the king wants his subjects to die, they have to die."

"If the imperial court...if your majesty really intends to take action against the Five Surnames and Seven Noble Families, with your majesty's ability, it will be difficult for the Five Surnames and Seven Noble Families to escape."

Princess Changle's eyes flickered when she heard this, but the next moment Qin Changye began to change the subject.

"But... the imperial power also has its limits. The government is ruled by gods. What if we use gods and other ghosts?"

Princess Changle asked curiously, "Why?"

Qin Changye thought for a moment and said, "Things are a bit complicated. If the imperial court really wants to cut the Gordian knot, at present, the noble families want to protect themselves, and divine power is the only way to save them."

"In many dynasties, I have seen them save themselves in this way."

"If we are boiling a frog in warm water, then we should expand the influence of the Five Surnames and Seven Families at this time and let them affect all aspects of the court..."

After a pause, Qin Changye looked at Princess Changle and said, "Your Highness, have you ever heard of the noble families of the Wei and Jin Dynasties? Why is it that until now, Your Majesty is so tough, but dares not take action against the noble families?"

Princess Changle was a little stunned: "What do you mean?"

“Long-term planning.”

Qin Changye said: "When they start planning from now on, they can use their power and wealth to infiltrate the country's talent, finance, people's livelihood and other aspects to influence the future development of the country. Then they can get away safely. If they do something, it will shake the foundation of the country and the emperor will be afraid."

"But doing so would mean cultivating a group of terrifying giant monsters, which would pose a great threat to those in power."

Princess Changle listened more attentively: "Master Qin, please continue."

Qin Changye said: "For example, let me give Your Highness an example of a noble family making a fortune."

"At first, they set up academies. If poor people want to make a name for themselves, they need to contribute money and effort. When poor people get high positions, they give back to the aristocratic families. In this way, when there are enough talents and all the high-ranking officials in the court have inextricable ties with them, this balance point for maintaining national development must never be shaken."

"When they lend their wealth to various talents, they know the weakness of these talents. If the court wants to move key figures, these high-ranking talents can operate layer by layer and finally achieve the goal of escaping the crime."

"if.…"

Princess Changle, as the eldest princess of the empire, was also very politically wise. She said with a headache, "Master Qin, please don't say anything."

"So if you want to eradicate the aristocratic families, you can't boil the frog in warm water. Now tonight's poetry gathering and the infrastructure of the aristocratic families throughout Chang'an City and even the entire Tang Dynasty are not enough for the court to adopt such a method."

"Then...what if we cut the Gordian knot? How can the noble families save themselves?"

Qin Changye asked, "Your Highness, have you ever heard of white phosphorus?"

"After a person dies, there will be a lot of these things on the ashes."

"Their burning point is very low and their mass is very light. They are what we commonly call will-o'-the-wisp. Your Highness is not unfamiliar with them, right?"

"Will-o'-the-wisp?" Princess Changle's eyes flickered with fear: "I've seen it on a grave before."

Qin Changye said: "It can be artificially created."

"What if a general's tomb where the bodies of soldiers are buried suddenly has a large area of ​​will-o'-the-wisp fire, and it happens to be when Your Majesty is about to take action against the noble families?"

Princess Changle's eyes narrowed slightly and her expression became extremely solemn.

"What if once is not enough and this happens every time?"

Princess Changle's breathing was a little heavy.

She knew what divine authority meant.

As long as the operation is done properly, when spreading the fishing reels, my father will never dare to use a knife!

If we insist on taking action, then in the future, any natural disasters, man-made disasters, or even rebellion will have a reasonable excuse!

The emperor is immoral, killing innocent people indiscriminately, and angering God!
It seems absurd, but in this feudal and superstitious society, it is extremely sharp!

Princess Changle finally realized that this was impossible.

No wonder my father was always upset by the aristocratic families. He would just come back and sulk, but never really take action against them.

now.

Qin Changye's words were also what he had realized from his thousands of years of experience and experience.

The aristocratic families are the behemoths of this era. They will not fall, and it is difficult for them to fall.

Because of the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Li Shimin suffered many natural and man-made disasters in the second half of his life. The aristocratic families would use these to link him to the Xuanwu Gate Incident. The emperor also had things to fear!
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many show-off edicts of repentance in history!

"Master Qin, Changle has learned a lot."

Princess Changle took a deep breath, and then her eyes were filled with respect: "You know a lot."

Qin Changye smiled and said, "I understand a little bit."

"Hey, don't try to understand me. My elder sister or my second brother is almost done eating. Sizi is tired of staying here."

Suddenly, little Sizi said in a baby voice.

This also made Qin Changye give up the idea of ​​continuing to talk. He rubbed the little Sizi's head and said, "Okay, you are so depressed that you can't stand sitting here for a while."

Xiao Sizi's ADHD gave him a new perspective.

Princess Changle chuckled: "That's right."

Several people continued to eat.

And in the dark,

All of this was seen by several pairs of eyes.

They left in a hurry one after another, not because they didn't want to continue watching, but because some Jinwu Guards seemed to have noticed them in secret.

Princess Changle and Xiao Sizi are members of the royal family after all. How could they be outside the palace so late at night without the secret protection of the Jinwu Guards?
They rely on experience.

That's why the Jinwu Guards didn't notice it at the first time.

And now, it's time to leave.

Also at the same time.

Qin Changye looked at some empty alleys, thoughtfully.

There was no one there.
But just now and even not long ago, there were those "eyes".

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The main residence of the Lu family.

"Bang...!"

The fine teacup was smashed to the ground.

However, none of the servants dared to look up, even to glance at the person who broke the cup.

Everyone was silent.

"Damn, damn!"

Lu Ning's eyes were filled with anger: "The poetry gathering should have been a feast for the noble families, how could it become the home ground of that outsider tonight?"

He was angry.

In addition to seeing Princess Changle's fascinated look, another more important reason was that this year was the first time he personally supervised the poetry gathering in the past few years.

In the past few years, other people were in charge and they were all very successful.

It's his turn this time.

He wanted to do it beautifully and achieve some achievements so that in the future, people in the family would not be able to find any fault with him as the head of the family, and could only find his achievements.

But now!

What happens tonight is bound to be the reason for his failure!
Not only did he spend more gold and silver than ever before to host the poetry reading, he also made the reading a venue for outsiders!

He should have gotten closer to Princess Changle, but seeing Princess Changle falling in love with someone else, he really lost both the wife and the army.

"Qin, Wen, Yuan."

Lu Ning's eyes were filled with gloom.

Qin Wenyuan's appearance and eyes...especially that look, always makes people feel as if they are seen through and unfathomable.

This is one of the reasons why Lu Ning is now full of fear.

He has been in this position for a long time and knows that it is difficult for an ordinary person to have such a look.

Just as people who come from small places and those who come from big places have completely different temperaments due to their living habits since childhood.

If you are experienced, you can see through it at a glance.

Lu Ning is about to take control of the entire family, which is the top family in the Tang Dynasty. He has some foresight.

"Eldest son."

At this time, a family guard came in and said, "Master, I followed Qin Wenyuan and Princess Changle all the way, and I found that they..."

Then, he began to tell about the pleasant conversation they had over the noodle soup.

He was too far away from the two people at the time and had no idea what they were talking about.

But from the face, you can see that

The two had a very happy conversation, which made Lu Ning even angrier.

"Have you found out who he is?"

Lu Ning was full of rage just now, but now he was suppressing his temper.

Jiawei nodded and said, "We have found out. He is currently living in Wangyun Inn. We have not found out what his background is yet."

"But a few days ago, the innkeeper said that a nobleman came to see Qin Wenyuan. I asked him what that nobleman looked like, and after listening to his explanation, I can almost be sure that it was... Your Majesty, the current Your Majesty!"

Lu Ning's pupils shrank.

Jiawei thought for a moment and continued, "In addition, the innkeeper said a few days ago that a woman fainted. He described her as Princess Changle."

"Then Qin Wenyuan brought her into the room. A few hours later, Princess Changle looked better and left. I think it was Qin Wenyuan who rescued Princess Changle."

"And His Highness Changle has also spent the past few days in that house. I heard that he stayed there because he was afraid of a relapse of his old illness."

I spent a few days there...
Hearing this, Lu Ning's heart suddenly tightened.

Princess Changle, with whom he had not gotten any closer in the past few years, was she so casual around Qin Wenyuan?

Subconsciously.

Lu Ning clenched his hands.

He still suppressed his anger, took a deep breath, and continued: "What else? Has his true identity been found out?"

Jia Wei shook his head: "No, all we know is that he has no background. It seems...it seems that he saved His Highness Changle, so he received the treatment he received later."

Is it?

Is that true?

I won’t talk about the poetry or the prose, as everyone saw it tonight.

And this medical skill….
He knew about Princess Changle's illness. Even the great doctor Sun Simiao couldn't cure her, but Qin Wenyuan was able to save her. Is this really a medical skill that ordinary people can master?

Lu Ningke didn't believe it.

"Keep checking him!"

“Also, get them ready.”

Lu Ning spoke slowly.

When he heard the word "they", Jiawei's pupils suddenly shrank.

"yes…."

Jiawei's face became extremely serious, and he slowly retreated. After he walked out of the room, he looked at the starry sky. The night sky was beautiful tonight, but he knew that the sky was going to change.
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the other side.

The head of the Lu family also listened to the entire poetry reading and the relationship between Qin Changye and Princess Changle.

"Oh? He never showed up before, but suddenly... Qin Wenyuan showed up?"

Patriarch Lu seemed to be thinking about something.

Liu Xianyong, who was in charge of reporting, let out a breath and said, "Master, I know what you mean. Do you think this person might be the immortal?"

Patriarch Lu shook his head: "No, that person lived for a long time, and I learned about his deeds from [Changsheng Travels]."

"That person... is an experienced person. He would neither do anything as conspicuous as tonight nor would he do it."

"I suspect that he and the immortal have some connection."

He suddenly appeared, had such amazing talent, and was able to save Princess Changle...
Many deeds show that this person's background must be extraordinary.

As for having any connection with that immortal, he really had never even thought about it.

"I see."

Liu Xianyong suddenly realized: "Then...what should we do next?"

Patriarch Lu thought for a moment and said, "Continue to observe. Compared to the previous period when we found nothing, now we finally have a direction for investigation."

"But remember, hiding your whereabouts is the most important thing, and the investigation is secondary."

Liu Xianyong nodded: "Master, I understand. There is one more thing. The eldest son's side does not seem to be peaceful. You see..."

The words fell.

Liu Xianyong thought that the head of the Lu family would stop it to avoid disturbing Qin Wenyuan and alerting that person.

But who knows,
The head of the Lu family said directly: "Let him make trouble. He will eventually have to take on the name of the Fanyang Lu family. I can't let my will determine his choice."

"He has grown up and has reached the age where he has to bear the weight of the crown. He should be responsible for everything he does. Only in this way can he better understand... how difficult it is to be in this position and... how cautious he needs to be in every aspect."

Liu Xianyong bowed and said, "I understand."

He retreated slowly.

After he left, Patriarch Lu murmured thoughtfully.

"Qin Wenyuan, Qin Changye...are you his descendants?"

"Thinking about it carefully, I seem to be...about to find your descendants."

After reading "Journey to the Immortal" some time ago, Patriarch Lu made two choices.

One is to continue to keep an eye on Xiao Sizi, and the other is to attack Qin Changye’s descendants and send people to look for him.

This thing seems illusory.

But his Fanyang Lu family is the top family in the world and has the resources and ability to find it.

Especially since he was willing to find Qin Changye's descendants at all costs, he could make the Lu family's terrible machine operate to the extreme.

And now, he seems to be... having some clues.
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…….….….….….
vertical sun
Up and down the city of Chang'an.

From the nobles to the common people!
Almost everyone knows that among the royal family of the Tang Dynasty, there was a poet who could recite thirty famous poems throughout the ages at will!
Qin Changye's name as the Immortal Poet resounded throughout the Tang Dynasty! !
really,

In peacetime, achievements in the entertainment sector always spread much faster than those in scientific research.

The students spread
It was even more terrifying. After just one night, Qin Changye's name spread throughout the world.

After this night, all the people in Chang'an City of the Tang Dynasty were proud of Qin Changye, this immortal in poetry who came from the Li Tang royal family.

There are also countless scholars who worship him as the Wenquxing who came down from the immortal world. They hang Qin Changye's portrait on the wall and worship him day and night to seek his protection!

They not only saw talent in Qin Changye, but also saw a path for scholars from poor families to advance. It turned out that scholars from poor families could also enter the unattainable court.

Qin Changye became completely popular and famous!

On Chang'an Avenue,
People reciting Qin Changye's poems can be seen everywhere, and even when greeting each other, they start using Qin Changye's poems.

Fully formed, an irresistible tide.

It seems that after this night, if you don’t know Qin Changye’s two lines of poetry, I’m sorry, to be frank, you will be embarrassed to call yourself a scholar.

Even many ordinary people who could not read could recite a few sentences.

This shows that

Qin Changye's reputation and poetry were so popular in the Tang Dynasty!

As the saying goes: The name of the Immortal Poet spread throughout the Tang Dynasty, and everyone in the world knows you! !

Qin Changye has become an untouchable and unsurpassed myth in the poetry world.

As the name of Qin Changye, the immortal poet, spread, what happened at the Wangjiang Tower poetry gathering was also spread by the students to the ears of countless people in the Tang Dynasty.

At the same time, stories about this event were also told by storytellers.

The deeds of Zheng family of Xingyang were not so bad at that time, but their storytellers seemed like marketing accounts, madly smearing Zheng family of Xingyang and portraying them as extremely vicious and cruel in the story, and as the biggest villains who blocked the King of Chu.

The people heard it and believed it to be true.

This also made the Zheng family of Xingyang despised by thousands of common people and literati who did not participate in the Chang'an Poetry Conference at that time.

Even many of the retainers who had originally joined the Zheng family in Xingyang left.

There were also many scholars who had great reverence for Qin Changye and worshipped him as a god. They wrote countless manifestos to denounce the Zheng family.

This time, the Zheng family of Xingyang offended the wrath of scholars all over the world!
On the streets, everyone who mentioned Zheng of Xingyang was disgusted with them, and some even verbally abused them and beat and kicked them.

The wealthy and powerful families that were once at their peak suddenly became the rats crossing the street that everyone wanted to beat. They offended the scholars, and their decline was so fast.

It was precisely because of the scholars’ anger that countless members of the Zheng family in Xingyang were afraid to go out.

Even if he had to go out, he dared not claim to be a member of the Zheng family.

Otherwise, you will suffer a misfortune!
If there were only one or two people, or ten or eight people, the Zheng family of Xingyang would not take them seriously at all.

However, now almost everyone in the world is hostile to the Zheng family!
No matter how powerful the Zheng family is, they cannot be enemies with everyone in the world.

Not to mention the Zheng family, even Li Shimin, the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, did not dare to offend public anger and make enemies with the people of the world.

Although one, ten, or a hundred people may seem insignificant, as long as the people of the world unite together, they will be a force that no one can shake.

Whether it is the aristocratic families or the imperial power, since ancient times those who are in the right way will have many supporters, while those who are in the wrong way will have few supporters, and whoever wins the hearts of the people will win the world.

At this time, the Zheng family of Xingyang had offended the public and lost the support of the people, which led to them being deserted by their relatives and friends.

This time, the impact they caused was really too great.

It had already completely erupted to an uncontrollable point, and along with it the anger from being oppressed by the aristocratic families for countless years, all burst out at this moment.

Like a landslide and tsunami, also like a volcanic eruption!

Faced with this situation, except for the five surnames and seven families, many other aristocratic families naturally did not dare to continue to stand on the same front with the Xingyang Zheng family.

The world is bustling with people seeking profit; the world is bustling with people seeking profit.

Once personal interests are involved, friendships and relationships become as fragile as paper.

Under the condemnation of millions of scholars, students and common people, the Zheng family of Xingyang was forced to speak out.

They claimed that it was all Zheng Hongyun and Zheng Yiyan who framed and plagiarized the King of Chu's poems on their own initiative, and that the Zheng family knew nothing about it.

And directly expelled Zheng Yiyan from the Zheng family, kicked out of the family tree, and was not allowed to be buried in the Zheng family's ancestral tomb after his death!

however,
Such behavior cannot remedy the impression of the Zheng family in the hearts of people all over the world.

They are still criticized by many scholars.

"The impact this time is really huge."

In the main residence of Zheng family in Xingyang, an elder of the Zheng family was extremely moved.

"Yes, we just need to hold on for a while. Everything has a time limit. Now it's just the Chang'an City Poetry Festival, which has just ended, so these damned people are looking for trouble with us. In a few days, half a month, or a month, this matter will be over."

Another elder from the Zheng family spoke up.

He has a lot of experience in dealing with such matters.

People.

The people of the world all have their own ideas. To put it bluntly, they are a group of scattered sand.

They gathered together, and the power they brought together was extremely terrifying.

But as time goes by, people from all over the world with different thoughts will always leave this cohesive stage one by one and return to their individual lives.

By then, there will be nothing to be afraid of.

and so.

He didn't panic at all.

"but.…"

At this moment, the elder of the Zheng family narrowed his eyes slightly, with a dangerous gleam in his eyes, and continued: "It has only been half a day since this poetry gathering, and countless scholars in Chang'an City have been belittling our Zheng family."

"In just half a day, just because of the Chang'an Poetry Festival, they dared not to be afraid of my Zheng family? Is this really the case, or..."

"Is there someone behind this who has ulterior motives?!"

The words fell.

Someone nearby asked, "You mean, someone is planning everything behind the scenes?"

"That's right!" The elder of the Zheng family nodded, his eyes narrowed slightly: "And I may already know who this person is, that is, Li Jia Erlang!"

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Imperial City.

Tai Chi Palace.

After the morning court session today, Li Shimin has not dealt with any government affairs since returning to Taiji Palace.

worry!
He is worried!
I'm so worried!

I feel so depressed!

"Fuji, are you saying that most of the top fifty students at the Chang'an Poetry Festival last night have already joined the aristocratic family camp?"

Li Shimin's voice was low, as if he was suppressing endless anger.

According to what Changsun Wuji said.

After the court announced the names of the top 30 students last night, it sent people to their homes this morning to ask them whether they had any intention of entering the officialdom.

Because they are newcomers and are disaster victims, the court has temporarily given them small and hard official positions.

But it is not an official position after all.

Therefore, Li Shimin still had great expectations and wanted to attract a large number of talents through poetry competitions.

result….
The results of it?
The officials who returned from the court reported to Zhangsun Wuji that most of their students were impressed by the wealth of the wealthy families and became their retainers.

Most of the students joined the Five Surnames and Seven Ancestral Families.

This was a development that Li Shimin had never imagined.

"Yes, Your Majesty, they have all joined the noble families, and besides..."

"Oh, forget it. I'll let the person involved speak."

Changsun Wuji sighed.

Then, after getting Li Shimin's consent, he asked the eunuch next to him to go outside and invite in a young man.

The boy was gentle as jade and a modest gentleman, but his clothes were a little tattered.

"Who are you?"

Li Shimin asked.

The young man bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Your Majesty, I am a student ranked in the Chang'an Poetry Conference last night. Master Kong Yingda personally confirmed that I am the eleventh in the conference."

"Oh?" Li Shimin's eyes flickered and he looked at Changsun Wuji beside him.

Changsun Wuji immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, this student was going to join the Five Surnames and Seven Famous Families last night, specifically the Boling Cui family, but after that he turned from darkness to light and joined our court."

Li Shimin suddenly realized.

"Student Lin, please tell His Majesty what happened last night."

Changsun Wuji looked at the young scholar Lin.

Student Lin nodded and replied, "Your Majesty, after the poetry gathering ended last night, I wanted to go back to my room in the restaurant, sleep for a night, and then travel around Chang'an for a day before returning to my hometown in Zhongmou County in the south."

“But on my way back, I was stopped by someone from an aristocratic family. They promised me that if I joined the Cui Clan of Boling, I would get a lot of things.”

"They... promised me irresistible gold and silver, and also gave me a promise that I would have great freedom, so that I could have plenty of time to travel and enjoy the scenery. In addition... they also promised me that if there is a chance to recommend an official in the future, they will help me enter the official career."

"But Xiaomin didn't join the family because of Mr. Qin."

(End of this chapter)