Jiaohua

Chapter 237
Emperor Xuanyan was leaning on the soft couch, holding an old and yellowed scroll in his hand, and on the table beside him were several porcelain jade plates, on which were honey bean cakes, big peach cakes, sweet candied fruit, etc. Little sweets.

In the past ten years, Emperor Xuanyan's mouth has often been bitter, so he often needs small desserts to taste.

Attendant Liao Nei came in to report, Emperor Xuanyan nodded and waved his hand casually, ordering other servants in the hall to retreat.

It wasn't until An Qiuwan came in to pay homage that Emperor Xuanyan put down the scroll and said, "Teacher."

"His Majesty."

"It's been a long time since I read an old book," Emperor Xuanyan smiled, turning the scroll and looking at the cover, "Teacher, take a look, do you still remember this book?"

An Qiuwan looked up, the title on the book cover had faded badly, and the four characters "Lan Dao Preface" could be vaguely seen.

This book is an ancient book found in the previous dynasty. The original version was too damaged, so it was re-copied, but because it was from the previous dynasty, this book is also very old.

There is nothing to read about this book, and it can even be classified into the three teachings and nine streams, but Emperor Xuanyan liked it for a while before and often read it with both hands.

An Qiuwan nodded: "Remember, Your Majesty, why did Your Majesty think of reading this book today?"

"I never tire of reading old books," Emperor Xuan Yan said with a smile, "When I read a book I haven't read for a long time, what appears in my mind is the scene when I read the book, not the words in the book."

An Qiuwan also smiled: "Your Majesty, this is Si Yi's past."

"Come, sit down." Emperor Xuan Yan patted the soft blanket on the other side, as if entertaining a friend.

An Qiuwan agreed and walked over to sit down.

"I had a dream last night," Emperor Xuanyan said, "I dreamed that when I was young, my father promulgated a new policy of prosperity, cultivating Taoism and opening up trade, lightening corvees and sacrificing taxes. At that time, the world prospered and prospered. I still remember it now. During those two years, Father was always smiling and smiling every day."

An Qiuwan said with a smile: "The former emperor was a sage, the government was clear and clear, and the country was stable and the people were safe."

"Yes, the country will be settled and the people will be safe." Emperor Xuanyan said.

An Qiuwan raised his eyes, looked at Emperor Xuanyan with a smile, and didn't answer.

For a moment he couldn't figure out why Emperor Xuanyan called him here today, what he thought when he came here might be what happened last night, after all what happened to Yu Kai last night was related to him.

Lu Qianhai hadn't looked for Yu Kai for many days, and only went to him last night. As soon as he left, something happened to Yu Kai, and he did so in such a weird way.

Now there are rumors everywhere in the market, and there are even vague words that the monarch doesn't know. After the incident of offering sacrifices to heaven, Emperor Xuanyan has been silent, keeping silent about those things, and has no intention of giving the world an explanation.

If this continues, I'm afraid it will become more and more impossible to end.

"It's really a good book," Emperor Xuanyan said again, looking down at the ancient book in his hand and stroking it with his fingers, "When the emperor was still there, I didn't care about the government. I like to read idle books when I have nothing to do. Strange things, raising one's spirit and lowering one's heart, and Qimen Dunjia, are all so interesting."

"That's right, His Majesty really read a lot of books back then, those people who are among the best in the Imperial Academy may not be as good as His Majesty in terms of extensive knowledge and extensive records." An Qiuwan said.

"My favorite are those books from the Mo Kingdom back then," Emperor Xuanyan said with a smile, "My father always said that these are idle books, useless for managing the world, but the learning of all the masters is consistent, and they all have their own merits. Director, the words in the book are neither good nor evil, they are all natural principles, there is no need to argue between words and sentences, just read and learn, even if there are troublesome parts, you are still delving into the mystery, and Not thinking about right and wrong.”

An Qiuwan paused for a moment, then said with a smile: "What Your Majesty said is that those universal texts are too pedantic?"

"Pedantic?" Emperor Xuanyan laughed out loud, "Yes, Taifu, the word pedantic is wonderful."

An Qiuwan smiled and lowered her head.

He knew that Emperor Xuanyan meant something, but he really couldn't guess what he was thinking. After following three generations of kings, Emperor Xuanyan was the most elusive one for An Qiuwan.

In the past, he could say a thing or two to Emperor Xuanyan as an elder, but ever since Emperor Xuanyan wanted to destroy Dingguo Duke's Mansion, An Qiuwan has been silent.

It was also at that time that he realized that the emperor was ruthless enough, not only ruthless, but also audacious, and he dared not do anything.

"I sometimes hate that I have no talents to use," Xuanyan Emperor said again, "but when I go out for a walk at the palace gate, there must be fragrant grass within ten steps. Those scholars who come to Vanity Fair in groups , Those names that appear after the names of officials, large and small, are telling me that I have too many talents available, but what about talents? When I look at them, I feel that there are many people, but at the same time, I feel that there are none."

"There will be, Your Majesty," An Qiuwan said, "I will always find it."

"As for the remaining people, the Taifu said they were pedantic. I think they are indeed, but they are not. I often think that these scholars are very smart and very bad."

"Your Majesty," An Qiuwan said hastily, "You must not have such thoughts, and the monarch and his ministers must not have two minds. The emperor trusts his ministers, and his ministers are loyal to his emperor. The emperor treats his ministers like siblings, and his ministers treat him like his heart."

"That's why I said I'm really tired," Emperor Xuanyan looked down at the book in his hand, not feeling happy or angry, and said, "I just said that this kind of book is still good."

An Qiuwan looked at the book in Emperor Xuanyan's hand.

"Teacher, look, white is white, and black is black. This kind of book is very clear. It's not like the books of those scholars. Black can be said to be white, and white can be said to be black. What should be taught and what should not be taught What, these people themselves have to be taught first." Emperor Xuanyan said.

Thinking of the teachers that Tian Rongwei took away last night, An Qiuwan gradually understood.

He wanted to ask those gentlemen what they shouldn't have taught, but he paused before asking, and turned his eyes to look back at the book in Emperor Xuanyan's hand.

A chill ran down An Qiuwan's spine.

This book is "Lan Dao Preface", which was written by Huang Ying, a doctor of the Mo country. The capital of the Mo country at that time was the current Jidi Hemenzhi.

As if a thorn was stuck in his throat, An Qiuwan said with difficulty: "What your Majesty said is true, only by cultivating one's morals can one be able to regulate one's family, and one can govern a country and the world. For this, the book you read is indeed important."

"Perhaps the person who has read the book that suits me is the talent I want." Emperor Xuan Yan said with a smile.

An Qiuwan also smiled, and lowered her head: "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Is the Taifu approved?" Emperor Xuan Yan looked at him.

An Qiuwan finally understood why he was summoned today, nodded and said: "Well, I think so, but this matter is not trivial. When I go to court tomorrow, I will ask the other ministers what they think."

"That's right, that's what it should be, brainstorming." Emperor Xuanyan laughed.

An Qiuwan also smiled, sweating quietly.

(End of this chapter)