Chapter 6 A blessing in disguise
Li Shimin did not stay in Da'an Palace for too long.
As the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he was in charge of the rudder of the world and had no extra time to accompany Li Yuanai to waste his time.
On the way back to Tai Chi Palace, Li Shimin said: "Auxing, go and learn the inside story of this matter carefully. As for the gambling skills that the Shang King showed today, I don't believe that there are still people who can force him to jump into the river. No matter how bad he is, he is my younger brother at least. Who has the courage to force him to such a situation?"
Changsun Wuji had a slightly awkward smile on his face, and he paused before saying, "The old minister knows this. In the final analysis, the Shang King is too stingy. The Shang King has a sticker called "Ode to the Courtyard, Ruo Jue"."
Li Shimin nodded and said, "How could he have the ability to get this authentic work? It was rewarded by the late emperor, and I am jealous."
"Song of the Palace Like a Dipper" is a masterpiece by the calligrapher Cai Yong.
Cai Yong was far less famous than Wang Xizhi in calligraphy. Wang Xianzhi was very important in the calligraphy world.
Calligraphy has a long history in China, with countless famous historical masters before the Tang Dynasty. The most brilliant era when it truly flourished was the late Han and Jin dynasties. Cai Yong was the pioneer of this era and a pioneer.
Zhang Yanyuan's "Book of Dharma Records" says: Cai Yong was influenced by a god, and he passed it on to Cui Yuan and his daughter Wen Ji, Zhong Yao, Mrs. Wei, Mrs. Wei, Mrs. Wei, and Wang Xizhi, and Wang Xianzhi, who passed it on to Wang Xizhi.
One or two can be seen.
Cai Yong was killed by Wang Yun because he cried Dong Zhuo.
Wang Yun regarded Cai Yong as a treacherous and believed that the treacherous and his writings "can neither enhance the priest's benevolence nor cause the world to be slandered and discussed", and burned Cai Yong's work that was passed down from generation to generation.
Therefore, Cai Yong has very few authentic works.
"Song of the Like a Dumpkin in the Courtyard" was preserved by Cao Cao's welcome to Cai Wenji from the Huns.
Emperor Yang Guang of Sui was very fond of the Feibai Book created by Cai Yong. The powerful minister Yang Su tried his best to obtain it and gave it to Yang Guang.
When the Sui Dynasty destroyed Li Xing, this copybook was left in the hands of Li Yuan. Li Yuan loved Feibai and regarded it as a treasure.
Li Shimin was also influenced by his father and loved Feibai Book the most, and he also had some thoughts about this copybook.
Changsun Wuji said, "In a short time, it will be the birthday of Mr. Cen. Mr. Cen is honest and upright, humble, filial and kind, and only likes Feibai's calligraphy. He may not be able to accept other gifts, even if he receives them, he will not be able to please him. If he sends "Ode to the Courtyard, Mr. Cen is probably a dilemma of love and hate. The prince has such thoughts, it would be rare."
Li Shimin remained calm, and Minister Cen was Cen Wenben. The most vocal people in the temple today were Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Wei Zheng.
Compared with the first two, Wei Zheng was in poor health. This early Tang Dynasty Mingjing was unable to do anything to his heart. Cen Wenben was recommended by Li Jing, and he was in a row, holding confidential documents, edicts and manuscripts on military and national affairs. He was highly valued and vaguely considered the fourth person after the three.
Li Chengqian won over Cen Wenben, but he made a good move.
It's just that the methods are a bit disgraceful...
Changsun Wuji said: "The old minister felt that the prince's original intention was not like this, but he was in a high position. The people below thought about it without authorization. In order to please the prince, this matter was only happening."
Li Shimin nodded silently. In this regard, he still believed in his son very much and said, "In this way, I have blamed the Shang King a little wrongly. He knew it was a game, but he could win because of the prince. He made this joke, lost his face and protected the prince's majesty."
Changsun Wuji always felt something was wrong, but with the skills that Li Yuanai showed today, Li Chengqian wanted to use gambling to trick copybooks from him, which was not easy to fool people, let alone force him to fall into the Weishui River, so he said: "Only this can make sense."
Li Shimin felt a little moved and smiled, "I feel wronged." He paused, shook his head slightly, and was not very satisfied with Li Chengqian's actions, and said, "Chengqian is the same. He is the crown prince, the future crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, and all the civil and military officials of the court are his ministers. Why do you need to win over someone like this?"
Changsun Wuji was very tactful and didn't speak.
After a while, Li Shimin said, "Cen Wenben is indeed a talented person. Since the prince is interested, I will help him. Yu Zhining, Li Baiyao, Du Zhenglun, Kong Yingda, Zhang Xuansu, Fang Xuanling, and Wei Zheng are all the teachers of the prince. Add one Cen Wenben and eight. I will add another Liu Ju to him and make up a very extreme number."
Throughout history, many emperors are rarely like Li Shimin, who wish to give everything to their sons, the core ministers above the temple and the great scholars of the world outside the temple, all arranged for Li Chengqian.
This is not only a self-confidence in one's own authority, but also a selfless love for one's son.
As for punishing Li Chengqian, Li Shimin never thought about it.
This incident is unfavorable to Li Chengqian's reputation. Tolerant and helping his son is something that any father will do.
Even Li Shimin is no exception.
"I just didn't expect that this inconspicuous Shang King would almost lose his life in order to protect the prince. So many brothers, he was the one who could do this..."
Li Shimin sighed a little.
In fact, this situation was his own fault.
As the emperor, he is understandable, but as a brother, then...
No matter how brilliant and great his achievements in this life are, the stain on killing his brothers cannot be erased.
Even the brothers of his own mad compatriots were killed, so how could the remaining half-brothers dare to have a deep relationship with him? What's more, there is a relationship between them...
Therefore, Li Yuan's twenty-seven sons were mostly in awe of Li Shimin and wanted to stay away from him.
Li Shimin never hoped that his brothers could take care of anything. As long as he did not cause trouble for himself, he would burn incense.
But now I found that among the many brothers, there was an existence that even sacrificed himself to maintain the imperial power and power.
This strange feeling made Li Shimin feel indescribable.
"The King of Shang is also at this age. I usually have heavy official duties and ignore him a little. I am ashamed of being the elder brother. Assistant, the Ministry of Rites can have idle positions. The King of Shang will be arranged to join the Ministry of Personnel to experience the experience."
Changsun Wuji bowed and expressed his understanding.
The so-called experience of the Ministry of Rites is an excuse. Li Shimin asked Li Yuanai to go to the Ministry of Personnel to receive an additional salary.
Three provinces and six ministries, headed by the Ministry of Personnel.
Being able to hold a free position in an important department like the Ministry of Personnel is a special honor for the kings in the capital.
Yuan Ling, who didn't know that he was lucky in disguise, climbed up to the beam of the Da'an Palace at this moment.
Below the beams of the roof are a group of charming singers, all of whom are privately raised by Li Yuan'ai's mansion.
Li Yuanai killed everyone at the gambling table, and was happy, calling the singer to drink and have fun.
Chapter completed!