Chapter 781: Count on blessings
In the next few days, there were still continuous court meetings and busy court affairs, and various government decrees on restructuring were issued one after another.
After replacing the unruly emperor, the Tuogu restructuring that Yuwentai had been brewing for a long time finally started with great vigor. Although the highly conclusive reform of the central six-official system would not be implemented until the year of Yu Wentai's death, some other reforms had already been promoted.
Li Tai only attended the court meeting on the first day to give face, but did not continue to attend the rest of the time. Instead of going to court to appreciate those nondescript reform decrees, it would be more meaningful for him to stay at home and catch up on his sleep.
Among the latter three kingdoms, the Western Wei Dynasty had obvious shortcomings in political culture. Of course, it was not strong in other aspects. It was just that it took greater actions in this area, so it became more obvious.
The other Southern Liang Dynasties were good at etiquette, law and literature, and the Northern Qi Dynasty was good at systems and laws. However, they all had problems of being flashy and weak in implementation. On the contrary, the worst, the Western Wei and Northern Zhou Dynasties, stumbled through a combination of practice and practice. Therefore, subjective initiative is the important driving force for progress. If you just beep and don't work, you will be finished sooner or later.
Yuwentai's Tuogu restructuring changed the name of people and things the most, but apart from this, the significance of progress in other aspects was mediocre. It was tantamount to skinning the regime of the Western Wei Dynasty alive, but the flesh and blood inside did not change much. In the end, the political power belonged to neither the Tuoba family nor the Yuwen family.
Some people in later generations joked that Gao Huan was a Han Chinese from Xianbei, while Yuwentai, a Xianbei, was Chinese. However, let alone Gao Huan, who was not Xianbei, Yuwentai was definitely not Chinese. As far as Li Tai's own feelings are concerned, the entire city of Chang'an is currently filled with a retrogressive and reactionary atmosphere, which makes people feel as if they have returned to the Pingcheng period of the Northern Wei Dynasty.
Not to mention Li Tai's personal feelings, even a few core members who participated in the system reform, during this period, except for necessary court affairs, were squatting in Li Tai's Longyuan Academy with their heads buried in scriptures, and were too shy to go out. .
Just as these people were also in the academy, Li Tai took some time to visit them, and had an in-depth understanding and discussion of the origins and restrictions of this series of reforms in terms of etiquette and law, and prepared for his next actions. .
In the meantime, Gao Zhongmi invited Li Tai to visit the bedridden Wang Yuanxin of Guangling. Li Tai did not refuse, prepared a gift and followed Gao Zhongmi.
When they arrived at Prince Guangling's residence, Li Tai saw a gloomy and gloomy look. When the two were led into the warm pavilion where Prince Guangling was sick, there was a strong smell of soup and medicine hitting their faces.
"Get me my robe quickly. Lying on the couch is not the way to entertain guests!"
When he learned about Li Tai's visit, King Guangling, who was still lying in bed in the inner room, quickly cheered up and ordered his family to get his robes and dress them neatly. Then, with the support of his family, he walked to the outer room to meet him. Li Tai meets.
"Your Majesty treats guests very differently. Normally, when I come to express my condolences, I won't even sit aside one side of the table. But now when someone who is different comes to visit me, I actually kiss him!"
When Gao Zhongmi saw King Guangling walking out tremblingly, he said with a smile.
"I was recuperating at home, but for five or six days in ten days, I saw the sophomore in high school, who came and went more diligently than the guests at my house! Boshan is a junior I have admired for a long time. How can I treat him the same as a distinguished guest who has not been here for a long time?"
Although King Guangling looked haggard, he was still in good spirits. He responded to Gao Zhongmi casually, then looked at Li Taiqiang and said with a smile: "I thought I would never see him again in this life, but I didn't want God to take pity on me and let Boshan enter this door again." It’s a pity that I’m old and sick, so I don’t have a good appearance that can make guests happy..."
Li Tai hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "It's really rude that you have not come to visit for a long time, and that the king is worried about you. The king's blessings are endless, and the minor troubles will subside soon. By then, even if he is not able to come in person because of his official duties, I must ask my family to come and congratulate me!”
"Yes, I have always been blessed! After all the changes in the world, how many of my relatives and friends who were with me back then can still be seen today? Even if my fortune ends here, there is nothing to regret for me!"
When suffering from illness, a person's spirit will inevitably become depressed. After hearing Li Tai's comfort, King Guangling just sighed and said.
Several people sat down separately, and King Guangling specially asked his grandson Yuan Yan to stand aside, and introduced Li Tai: "This disciple is also studying in your school, so he should be your disciple." Someone asked me, since I am an elder who has been in the imperial court for a long time, I do not try to revitalize Chinese studies, but instead allow my descendants to study privately. What is the reason for this?
I told him that I was just a mediocre minister who was incompetent to prosper the country, but at home I was a shrewd parent. Of course, it made no sense to let my descendants succeed in learning, so I couldn't let them be virtuous. All talents are destroyed. After all, times change and things are not static. They may not have the luck of being a deceiver and thief like me. They still have to have some real talent around them. "
Li Tai couldn't help but feel happy when he heard King Guangling speak so frankly. Therefore, this emphasis on education is really an eternal topic, including many scum in later generations with corrupt morals and no bottom line. They also hope that their cowards can produce a few good fruits due to genetic mutations, and they can be whitewashed through the so-called success of education. Stolen money.
King Guangling's understanding was not unprofound. He admitted his incompetence and understood that the Yuan and Wei Dynasties were settled with his own eyes. Nowadays, he can still hang out with his special status as the elder of the clan. If his children and grandchildren don't make progress, it will be difficult for him to hang out.
Li Tai casually asked the young man some academic questions, and his answers were quite decent, not just messing around. Li Tai was quite satisfied with this. His family school had many future talents. If Yuan Yan had problems with his basic learning attitude, then he would be kicked out without any discussion, regardless of who his ancestors were.
Next, King Guangling asked Li Tai some current affairs questions. He was also more concerned about the situation in Jingzhou. When he heard that Li Tai said that he had obvious advantages in confronting Nanliang, he couldn't help but nodded repeatedly, with a look on his face. He said happily: "I'm not boasting about my cleverness. It's true that I had high expectations for you, Bo Shan, not long after you came to the west and the time was gradually changing. I believe you will definitely be able to create some great achievements and become a great person in troubled times. There is no limit to it!" The current weather has indeed proved my prediction, but it is a pity that I do not have a girl of the right age to find a good son-in-law for Dugu to fulfill his wish..."
"Not only Grand Sima, but also Grand Master Yuwen!"
After Gao Zhongmi heard this, he couldn't help but laugh and said.
After hearing this, King Guangling couldn't help but widen his eyes. Then he put his hands on his hands and laughed and said: "These soldiers may not always be decent in their conduct, but they recognize the reality and have a correct attitude. No wonder they can have such a good attitude." ...Alas, in comparison, it’s not that I missed Boshan, but that I haven’t cherished it as much as I could, otherwise there would always be a way to get this good relationship!”
When he said this, he suddenly raised his hand and asked his slave to come in and whisper. Immediately, the slave hurriedly left, and returned soon after. He handed a brocade box to King Guangling, and King Guangling waved his hand to send it away. Go to the Li Tai case.
He narrowed his eyes and said to Li Tai: "The manor in Lishan has been managed by me for many years. I am very proud of it. I really can't believe that Boshan, a young and strong man, is willing to come to see me, an old and dying person. Thank you, I remember how much you admired this property in the past years, so I will give it to you now, I hope you will accept it. "
"Does the king really mean what he said?"
After hearing this, Gao Zhongmi's eyes widened in surprise. He knew how much King Guangling loved his manor. Ordinary people couldn't bring out a fruit core if they wanted to enter the garden, but he didn't expect that today he would have to take out a fruit core. The entire manor was donated to Li Tai.
Li Tai also waved his hand quickly and said: "This gift from your Majesty is too heavy. A gentleman will not take what others like, so how can I dare to accept it?"
King Guangling raised his hand to signal for everyone to leave. Except for the guests, only his son and grandson were left to serve him. Then he sighed again: "Yihuo has done this, but the funeral is not far away! At this time of change, why should we?" Things are precious? Boshan, you are very powerful now, but if you be careful, you are already a candidate who can stay above the disputes.
I am afraid that my life is not long now, and my children and grandchildren do not have the ability to clearly distinguish between pros and cons. Leaving them too many possessions will only increase the burden of running their business. It is better to accumulate some good deeds in human affairs. When Boshan picks fruits from the garden next year, I don’t expect you to sit back and watch my children and grandchildren cry from hunger and thirst! Favors will always be used up, but the fruit trees will grow new every year. This is the future blessing I have placed here in Boshan for my children and grandchildren. "
To be honest, Li Tai looked down on King Guangling and other members of the Yuan and Wei clan. Even if they interacted with each other, it was just a casual exchange, not a heart-to-heart relationship. But after hearing what King Guangling said today, he really felt that at least King Guangling was relatively transparent in terms of being wise and protecting oneself.
Next to him, Gao Zhongmi also changed from the initial shock to understanding, and said: "Since the king has said this, Boshan, you seem a bit arrogant if you don't accept it, as if you disdain to make deep friendship."
After Li Tai heard this, he looked at the children and grandchildren of King Guangling again, and both of them quickly lowered their heads and said: "I beg the Duke of Taiyuan to accept the gift with a smile and fulfill his wishes!"
"In that case, I would like to thank you for your appreciation!"
Li Tai stood up and bowed to King Guangling to thank him. Now he was no longer as cautious about his interactions with the Yuan and Wei clans as before, and his interpersonal interactions had become calmer.
Prince Guangling's manor is full of good fruits, and the manor itself is an excellent place for rest. It would be good for his parents to go there to rest and live for a while. In the future, he will always reward him accordingly.
When this matter was finished, Li Taizhuan thought of another matter, and immediately asked King Guangling: "Your Majesty, you have experienced a long period of state affairs. Do you remember whether there was any proposal to confer a royal title on Grand Master Yuwen last year? If so? If so, why not?"
There's something going on today, so I'll update a chapter first. The most important turning point in the plot is coming soon. There are many factors to consider, and writing is relatively slow. . . I wish you all a happy life! ! !