Chapter 81: Enfeoffment, inside or outside?

Chapter 81: Enfeoffment, inside or outside?

Chapter 81: Enfeoffment, inside or outside?
"I understand."

He nodded and said, "The Dazong is the foundation, and it is unique."

“Whether it is a country or a family, we should not put the cart before the horse and use the small to achieve the big.”

Li Er.

Did you hear that?

Put away your thoughts, whoever is the boss is the boss.

Don't let the situation cause unrest among the people and lead to brothers killing each other.

If you don't stop in time and make amends.

That's just going too far.

"Your Highness."

Zhang Shiheng suddenly spoke up and said, "I have one thing I don't understand."

"Master Zhang, please speak." Li Chengqian was a little surprised. What did he want to ask?

Zhang Shiheng looked at Li Chengqian with a burning gaze, as if he had discovered a new world. He said excitedly, "The Zhou royal domain was originally not large, but since the enfeoffment of the princes, the Zhou royal family's territory has expanded by more than ten times."

"A few hundred years later, seven great powers developed, including Qi, Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han, Yan, and Qin."

"In later generations, the princes were enfeoffed, but in the country, no land was added. Instead, the princes rebelled many times, causing chaos and harm to the people. They lived in misery, causing chaos in the world and instability in the government."

“But each has its own advantages.”

"Even if there are rebellions within the feudal system, the imperial court can suppress them in time, so they won't become too big to be dealt with."

“If we are outside, we will inevitably be suspected of becoming too powerful, causing chaos from outside, and the situation of seven countries will appear, daring to challenge the Zhou royal family.”

"So, in your opinion, is it better to seal off the outside or the inside?"

When this question was asked, everyone looked sideways with shocked expressions.

Yu Zhining, Kong Yingda and others were greatly surprised.

Jia Gongyan's eyes were full of admiration, he was worthy of being a teacher.

If we can’t answer, then let’s ask the prince instead.

See how the prince responds.

"What a great way to seal the outside and the inside."

Pei Xingjian was extremely amazed and praised it highly.

"As expected of a master of etiquette."

"That's the point."

Li Jingxuan and the others also understood.

"Renjie, did you hear that?"

Di Rengui whispered to Di Renjie excitedly, "This is the most important part of this lecture."

"We can learn a lot of theoretical propositions and a lot of eye-opening ideas."

"See how the prince answers."

Di Renjie was still young, but he was precocious and could understand the gist of the problem.

Li Er leaned against the back of the chair and sat up straight in an instant.

The others also stepped forward subconsciously.

"Seal outside and inside."

He murmured to himself.

Others were also surprised; it was so direct to the point.

When Li Er wanted to implement the feudal system, he was strongly opposed by his ministers.

It was only after Wei Zheng and Li Baiyao advised Li Er that he gave up the idea of ​​enfeoffment, but the princes were supposed to be given the title of king.

These kings were not equivalent to princes, and did not have full control over military and political affairs. They were just titles, and the officials in the royal palace had to be appointed by the imperial court.

In other words, being crowned a king is a title given to children of the royal family.

"Who is this person who is speaking?"

Li Er asked.

"Zhang Shiheng, scholar of the Hongwen Academy, and tutor of the crown prince." Wei Zheng said.

Everyone understands.

Your Majesty, this is what Zhang Shiheng said.

"How can such a great talent condescend to stay in Hongwenguan?"

Li Er said unhappily: "Outsiders think I don't know how to make good use of people."

amount.

Your Majesty, if you like me, just tell me directly. Why beat around the bush?
Zhang Shiheng is not without fame. Who can you blame for not noticing it?

Li Er was a little excited.

His idea of ​​feudalism was dissuaded, not something he did willingly.

I just thought what he said made sense, so I decided to stop it.

now.

A brand new door suddenly opened.

If I can’t seal the inside, can’t I seal the outside?

"Master Zhang."

Li Chengqian smiled slightly, took a sip of tea, and said, "You have already given me my answer."

"Whether it is sealed inside or outside, it is actually the same question: whether the imperial court is strong or not."

"When the Zhou royal family was strong, the princes did not dare to move."

"When you are weak, the princes will take advantage of the opportunity to rise up."

"It's the same in the inner court. If the imperial court is strong, the princes will obey and won't have any improper thoughts."

"but……."

He changed the subject and said, "The closure is always revolving around the local area, and the chaos is also in the country."

"If it's outside the seal."

"The territory expanded, just like the story of the Zhou Dynasty."

He raised his hand, pointed a finger upward, and said, "Today there are nine states in the world, and one day there will be ten states, fifteen states, and twenty states."

"It's not impossible."

As soon as these words came out.

Everyone was excited.

The nine provinces of the world are so vast. If there were fifteen or twenty provinces, how vast and magnificent would it be?

They were so excited just thinking about it that they couldn't stop.

Li Er felt numb all over and was trembling as if he had been electrocuted.

If there were twenty states in the Tang Dynasty.

What is his reputation like?

How much words should be used in history books to record his unprecedented talent, strategy, and great achievements?
Wei Zheng and Changsun Wuji looked at each other, and Fang Xuanling also interrupted and exchanged glances.

Your Majesty is here to eavesdrop today.

I didn't expect that in the end, I would listen to it.

It’s just that the Crown Prince can sometimes control Your Majesty.

You see, the situation is so serious that His Majesty almost wants to rush out and loudly announce, "I am here."

Li Ji was no longer in a daze. As a military commander, he had an irresistible attraction to establishing a career and pursuing military merit.

He is still young and wants to fight on the battlefield and create his own legend in history.

In just a few sentences, Li Chengqian outlined his imagination and constructed the blueprint.

No emperor or general can resist it.

Especially for a horse emperor.

There are also moral stains.

There is no room for resistance at all.

"Twenty states in the world."

"Destroy Xueyantuo and make him the King of Xue."

"Destroy Goryeo and make him King of Goryeo."

"Destroy Tubo and be crowned the King of the West..."

Ah!
Thinking of these grand visions, a feeling of pleasure swept through Li Er's body. His heart was surging and he could not help but almost let out a comfortable moan.

"Your Highness, if the story is like that of the Zhou Dynasty, what would happen during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period?"

Hearing Zhang Shiheng's words suddenly, it was like a basin of cold water was poured on Li Er's head. He calmed down instantly and was no longer as excited as before.

Yes.

The Zhou Dynasty did grow larger, but what was the final outcome?

Wasn't it the chaos of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, with smaller clans bullying larger clans and smaller clans fighting each other?

Li Chengqian shook his head and said, "If King Wu of Zhou is still alive, he would be pleased and full of pride to see that the Zhou Dynasty has lasted for 800 years, with a vast territory and millions of people."

"How vast and magnificent our Great Zhou is."

"The small clan bullying the big clan is a problem of etiquette and law, and it is also due to the decline of the Zhou Dynasty."

"But from another perspective, the expansion of territory is a bigger deal for a dynasty than anything else."

“The meat is always rotten in the pot.”

He tapped the table and said in a sonorous voice, "Don't we say that the people of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period are not descendants of Yan and Huang, and descendants of the Chinese nation?"

"A stable and powerful dynasty is not afraid of external forces."

"A weak and incompetent dynasty will be destroyed if it is destroyed. It is not worth pitying. There will be a powerful ruler to replace it."

“We need to look to the world and the future.”

"Why can't later generations do what the Zhou Dynasty could do?"

He paused, giving everyone time to digest the information, and said, "If you say that guarding an acre and three mu of land is a thing of the Zhou Dynasty."

"Which dynasty dares to claim to be more prosperous than the Zhou Dynasty?"

Kong Yingda could not help but say, "Your Highness, warmongering is dangerous."

Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows. This is a common problem among some people. What does it mean to be warlike and aggressive and to endanger one's own future?
"Master Kong."

"The ancient sage Confucius once said that there is no distinction between people in education, and everyone has the mission and responsibility to educate the world."

Li Chengqian said: "All living things have spirits."

"Besides my people, there are many other beings who do not know benevolence, righteousness, loyalty and filial piety."

"They are suffering from inhuman oppression and abuse. When we see the crimes of those unjust rulers, shouldn't we enforce justice on behalf of heaven, punish the tyrants, and save the lives of those in distress?"

"The king has a legitimate reason to raise an army."

"The army of benevolence and righteousness will punish the unjust, and the heavenly soldiers will come down from the sky to save the suffering and the distressed."

"The world does not only refer to the territory of the Tang Dynasty."

"Everywhere the sun and moon shine is Chinese, and wherever the rivers flow, all are Han subjects."

"If you dare not obey, you will be regarded as a rebel."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone shouted.

"color!"

Pei Xingjian couldn't help but shout.

"color!"

There was a burst of applause.

There was an uproar in the hall.

This is courage.

This is the righteousness of the world.

The sun, the moon, the mountains and the rivers all belong to us.

Wherever the sun and the moon shine, that is our territory.

Wherever there are people, they are our people.

Under such circumstances, the speakers did not dare to continue the debate.

Otherwise, you will arouse public anger and ask for trouble.

Zhang Shiheng twirled his beard and looked at Li Chengqian with admiration.

This disciple.

Suddenly, it dawned on me.

It's like a completely different person.

but.

He was very happy to have such a disciple.

Li Chengqian didn't know what Li Er behind him was thinking at the moment.

But once you hear it, you will definitely not remain indifferent.

I'm PUAing you guys so crazily, I don't believe that you all don't take it to heart and are unmoved.

Especially he focused on PUA Li Er.

Before he came, he was worried that the news would be distorted when it reached his ears.

If you come in person, that would be exactly what he wants.

All he thought about was how to be a good emperor and cover up his scandals.

Don't paint a big picture for him, find a bigger direction.

That would be a waste of such a good object.

The Han Dynasty was a martial dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty was equally martial. Some even went further than the Han Dynasty and were even more vigorous.

after all.

In the chaotic era before the Sui Dynasty.

Everyone has deeply realized a pure truth.

That is the fist, which is better than benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and trustworthiness.

It can be said.

The Sui and Tang dynasties were both baptized by wars, and the people were the best who remained after the competition in which the weak were eliminated and the strong survived.

In such a martial arts background, what Li Chengqian said hit the mark of their emotional values.

Who wouldn’t be excited? Who wouldn’t be thrilled?

Li Chengqian pressed his hand, signaling everyone to calm down.

Soon, the hall fell silent again, but everyone's face was filled with excitement.

(End of this chapter)