First Minister of Ming Dynasty

After a scene, Zhu Biao returned to the palace, Luo Guanzhong didn't know whether to leave or stay... Zhang Ximeng looked at him funny, and simply asked him to come home and treat him to dinner.

"Lao Luo, I haven't seen you for a long time, what are you busy with?"

Luo Guanzhong's old face was slightly red, "Well, that one walks around the place and sees more scenic spots and so on."

Zhang Ximeng was stunned, "This is a good thing. Literary and artistic creations naturally have to be collected everywhere. You, why are you blushing?"

"That... I, I just went to Dongling Pass, Sishui Pass, Luoyang Pass and other places to see."

"Oh!" Zhang Ximeng said meaningfully: "Then you can't spend too much time?"

Luo Guanzhong was stunned, and immediately understood what Zhang Ximeng meant, and his old face became red as blood, which was too embarrassing.

Fortunately, Zhang Ximeng didn't say anything more. When the two arrived at Zhang's house, the food and drinks were already prepared in the flower hall. Jiang Nan calculated the time accurately.

The second child of Zhang's family is also here. This kid is white and clean from his eldest brother. He is different from thin and long. The little guy has a big head and a chubby face.

By the way, the second child of the Zhang family is called Chengtian... This name is really a bit big.

It is said that after Zhang Ximeng was named, there were rumors that Zhang Xiang was ambitious and wanted to usurp the throne, otherwise how could he call his son Chengtian...

As a result, after Lao Zhu heard it, he didn't say anything, he didn't get angry, but asked the person who said this to copy the Book of Changes 20,000 times!

Yes, these two words also come from the Book of Changes.

The eldest is the first to come out of the commons, Xianning of all countries.

The second child here is a living being of all things, and he is shun Chengtian.

The children of the old Zhu family can only go around in the Five Elements. Zhang Ximeng's heart is much bigger than that of Zhu Yuanzhang. Sixty-four hexagrams, unless they can be born like King Wen of Zhou or King Jing of Zhongshan, or sixty-four is enough. used.

Zhang Ximeng sat next to him holding his heavy second son, and poured wine for Luo Guanzhong with a smile.

"Lao Luo, let's watch this play together, what do you want to say?"

Luo Guanzhong's expression became solemn, "Zhang Xiang, I, I have something to say, I'm afraid it will offend people!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "In this Ming Dynasty, it's not so much to confuse black and white, to confuse right and wrong, just say it."

Luo Guanzhong took a deep breath, "Zhang Xiang, over the years, our Ming Dynasty was the best at propaganda, before the nation was established, we had so many artists, filming, acting, performing everywhere, and wherever we went, the common people looked forward to it. Some people even came to line up to watch the play one day in advance. How lively it was! But, since the founding of the country, there have been few good works for more than ten years. Those old plays have also been performed more often, not as good as before. Wu Lifting went to Liangzhou again, and in the capital, a flag was also lost."

"It's better now, openly someone acting, speaking for Zhao Song, mocking... mocking and scolding Zhang Xiang, it's really inappropriate, it should be rectified!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "What Mr. Luo said is true. But I want to ask you, after this Song History is completed, what do the people think about it? Is it too much?"

Luo Guanzhong was slightly stunned, "Zhang Xiang, in fact, the matter here is still based on the evaluation of those people... For example, Ouyang Xiu, such as Su Shi and others, they feel that Zhang Xiang's evaluation has been overdone."

Zhang Ximeng smiled, "What about you? Lao Luo, what do you think?"

Luo Guanzhong pondered again, and finally said: "Zhang Xiang, many people say that about Di Qing's case, you, you are unfair. Di Qing is a military man, and he is a high-ranking official. He is not very good at being an official, and he offends two people. The government officials, especially with Fan Zhongyan and Han Qi, had a falling out, and in the end, Ouyang Xiu wrote a letter of impeachment.

Zhang Ximeng still had a smile on his face, "Lao Luo, when it comes to this, I have to advise you to learn more from your teacher Shi Nai'an. When it comes to writing novels, your skills may be better than your teacher, but when it comes to writing novels, your skills may be better than yours. Looking at things, it is not as profound as a teacher, especially in terms of human nature, you are still a lot worse!"

Luo Guanzhong was horrified, and quickly said: "Please give Zhang Xiang's guidance!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "You said that Di Qing would not be an official, offended Fan Zhongyan, and had a grudge against Han Qi, and in the end he was only demoted, so it's nothing... You heard this kind of rhetoric, whether it's right or wrong, where am I? heard!"

"Have you heard?"

"Yes!" Zhang Ximeng nodded, "When I suggested a kneeling statue for Wanyan, some people thought that Yue Fei would not be an official, that it was out of date, and even got involved in the battle for the storage seat, and it ended bleakly. It is also helpless.”

Luo Guanzhong suddenly took a breath, and his expression became more and more solemn.

"Zhang Xiang, can you explain it more clearly?"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and said: "I can't figure it out, but I found that when something happens, there are always people who like to find the reason from the victims, as if they deserve to die! When we read history books, the most important thing is to have a big picture, Yue Fei He was dismissed from military power on the way to the Northern Expedition and died tragically. Why should we be entangled in the filth in the Zhao and Song Dynasties, and why should we ignore the tragic consequences of failing to achieve the Northern Expedition? A good person, as long as there is a stain, will take his life to repay, To be spat on. A wicked person, as long as he has a little kindness, will be understood and forgiven. Don’t you think this is a very homely concept of right and wrong?”

Luo Guanzhong became more and more terrified, and nodded again and again, "What Zhang Xiang taught is, I, I am relieved."

Zhang Ximeng added: "Take Di Qing's case as an example. At that time, he carried the hope of the world's lowly children, and he was also an example for all warriors. He was not disrespectful. Di Qing and Han Qi became attached, and it was nothing more than Han Qi wanted to unjustly kill Jiao Yongliwei, Di Qing pleaded for mercy, Han Qi said that Donghuamen called the name, Fang is a good man! In this public case, is Di Qing wrong? Or Han Qi?"

Zhang Ximeng sighed: "I just think that Jiao Yong was a rehearsal of Di Qing's fate. He made a contribution to the country and was killed at will. This is the attitude of the Song people to Wu Fu. Only then did Di Qing get kicked out of Kaifeng, and there was a storm of resentment, and Yue Fei was killed. Unjust killing... This is in the same line. Just like in this room, a cockroach is found, and there are a hundred of them behind. Zhao Song killed Wufu unjustly, not just once or twice."

"When I was writing this paragraph, I didn't want to scold Ouyang Xiu or satirize someone, nor did I want to be terrifying and die endlessly. I had to subvert history and create something new. I believe that these historical materials are all correct. I wrote this paragraph. I want you to think about it, is there a deeper truth behind this!"

"Mr. Luo, think about it, Zhao Song did not establish the country upright and had to share the world with the scholar-officials. After the death of the Zhao brothers, the rulers of the country became suspicious, and the scholars took the opportunity to steal the power of the imperial court. It is not so much that the king and the scholar-officials share the world, it is better to say that the scholars People rule the world! This scholar is not talking about one person, but a group of people, a group of people who pursue their own interests. It even includes those spiritual scholars who voluntarily cheer for the scholar-officers because of their admiration!"

"The appearance of Di Qing violated the interests of this gang. In this gang, Ouyang Xiu is a good person, but even so, he can't tolerate Di Qing. In the troupe, it's talking about eliminating the troubles for the country!"

"What is the trouble of being unsprouted? Isn't it just unnecessary!" Zhang Ximeng said: "The reason behind this is that a group of scholars are selfish, only caring for their own interests, forgetting the country, forgetting the people, before the enemy, Yan Yun Weifu, lost the city and lost land in the northwest, hundreds of thousands of soldiers and soldiers died tragically at the hands of Li Yuanhao, even a small Xixia couldn't solve it, but he cut off his siblings and destroyed the Great Wall... As for the so-called Di Qing's notoriety, it is not all legends of scholars It would be unfair to follow them if they came out!"

Luo Guanzhong was already sweating when he heard this.

"What Zhang Xiang said is really penetrating. I thought that what Zhang Xiang wrote about Song History was not to satirize someone, but to tell this truth to the world!"

Zhang Ximeng nodded, "This is what I have always advocated. I thought it was the power of all the people in the world that shook the Yuan court and overthrew the Yuan Dynasty. It was countless people who helped us win the victory and pushed His Majesty to the dragon chair. We The country of China is rooted in the millions of people. The Zhao and Song Dynasty is rooted in the scholar-officials. Let me ask Mr. Luo again, if Di Qing came out of this dynasty, the civil servants may rely on the unemerged troubles. , remove Di Qing?"

Luo Guanzhong grinned, "Zhang Xiang said it so clearly, Your Majesty Sheng Rui, if anyone has such courage, I am afraid that His Majesty will not be polite, and he will be dead!"

Luo Guanzhong thought for a while, and suddenly burst out laughing.

"I understand, Zhang Xiang's instructions made me really understand!" Luo Guanzhong sighed: "I have often regarded myself as a scholar for so many years. Now it seems that I should write articles for the common people!"

Zhang Ximeng smiled and nodded happily, "Wait for His Majesty's birthday, you will follow me into the palace to have a look, and talk about some experiences."

Luo Guanzhong nodded quickly, his heart pounding wildly.

He already knew that the controversy in the history of Song Dynasty involved the foundation of Daming's founding, and he really couldn't be sloppy...

Soon, it was Lao Zhu's birthday. Not only Zhang Ximeng went, but Lan Yu was invited. After all, he was also the teacher of the prince.

Many civil and military people gathered in Fengtian Temple, Lan Yu was always restless, UU reading www.uukanshu.com "Let me tell you a story... It is said that Song Zhenzong was going to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen, and the Hanlin Academy found a great painter Fan Fan. Kuan asked him to paint a picture. At first, Fan Kuan disagreed, but the Hanlin officials threatened him, so Fan Kuan had to obey. A few days later, he painted a picture of the Funing Palace in Tokyo. One man and one woman, They are talking and laughing relative to each other in the palace, very intimate."

"The Hanlin official was puzzled, so he asked Fan Kuan, who is this woman? Fan Kuan said that it was Your Majesty's favorite Liu Meiren. Then he asked who the man was, it was Ma Jundu Yuhou Li Taiwei. Where's Your Majesty? Fan Kuan said no Is it written! Your Majesty has gone to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen!"

As soon as Lan Yu finished speaking, there was a burst of laughter, especially the generals such as Chang Yuchun, who leaned back and forth.

Li Shanchang couldn't help laughing. He grabbed his beard and said, "Lan Yu, I've heard this story. It was said that King Huai Zhang Shicheng was watching a play! It's also appropriate for Song Zhenzong."

Everyone suddenly realized that this was indeed the case.

Li Shanchang said again: "Lanyu, is there anything fresh?"

Lan Yu was discouraged for a while and could only say: "Then we have to ask Zhang Xiang!"

Zhang Ximeng couldn't help laughing, "On the day of great joy, I'm just talking nonsense... After saying that Wanyan Agu beat the Liao army and won a big victory, he negotiated with Emperor Tianzuo and asked for 200,000 silks, and Emperor Tianzuo agreed. Now, for another 200,000 taels of silver, Emperor Tianzuo agreed without blinking. Wanyan Aguda was very happy and satisfied. He also wanted a little white camel to give to his fourth son to play with, so he said he would give it as soon as possible. Camel, he immediately retreated... Who knew that this time Emperor Tianzuo was stern and resolutely disagreed. The courtier was puzzled, the money was given, and the silk was also given, why can't he give a small camel! Emperor Tianzuo said righteously: the camel is my How can one's property be easily given to others?"