The best idlers of the Tang Dynasty

Quan Wanji was the first to jump out, and then those courtiers who usually disliked Du Rui also left their shifts to refute Du Rui's remarks just now.

"Your Majesty! Even though this Du Rui has a small talent and reputation, he is actually in the court today, openly bewitching the public and bewitching the audience. What he said is nonsense. The sky is round and the earth is round. There has been a theory since ancient times. This yellow-mouthed child, He actually said that the earth is a sphere, but how can the Holy Spirit survive on the other side of the sphere if it is really a sphere? He also blatantly said that there are other territories overseas, and even if there is, who can prove it? Rui just relying on the records in the book and the words of the big food businessman, it is not absurd to ask me to send warriors to find evidence for his Arabian Nights. I have never heard that there is any book that records overseas territories, my lord! I have also been to the coast of the East China Sea when I was young, and I know that the sea is very stormy, and if I am not careful, the ship will be destroyed and people will die."

Li Xiaogong also came out of the class at this time and said: "My lord! Earlier when the Japanese envoys came to the court, they also told them that the waves on the sea were high and the wind was violent. It is because the people of the Japanese country have been in the deep sea for a long time. The last time they came, they also broke down on the sea. Three big ships were lost, and the deeper you go into the ocean, the more dangerous it is, I think you can't take such a big risk just by guessing."

Quan Wanji saw that there was support, but Li Xiaogong, who had always been ungrateful, was immediately encouraged, and said loudly: "My lord! Even if what Du Rui said is true, the land in the south of the Lingnan is already wild, and on the other side of the ocean, Where is it? Besides, Du Rui just said, what Australian island, the American continent is located in a remote place, even if it exists, the people don't know how to educate them, so even if they get it, what good will it do? It's just hurting people's labor!"

With the pioneers, those ministers who regarded Du Rui's words as fallacies and heresies followed suit and refuted Du Rui wantonly. Judging from their appearance, they wanted to get rid of them quickly.

When Taizong saw this, he was also shocked. He originally thought that Du Rui would tell the two of them what they said last night in front of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. Driven by huge interests, a consensus would definitely be reached.

But Taizong forgot, don't say that what Du Rui said is illusory and unreliable, even if it is true, it may not be recognized by all the ministers, because the current ministers in the court, except for the former officials of the Qin Palace They are all from aristocratic families and powerful people. These people always consider the interests of the family. Now that Du Rui has gained the trust of him and the prince, it will naturally violate their interests. Even if gold is really stored overseas The jewels are just waiting for them to get them. In order to maintain their status in the court, these people will not let a young man stand out.

Thinking of this, Taizong couldn't help sighing in his heart. When will the literati fight each other, when will it stop, and there will be no one who works together like Fang Du.

Li Chengqian saw all the ministers attacking in groups, but Du Rui dropped his hands and remained silent. He couldn't help feeling anxious. These days, under the teaching of Du Rui's kingly way, Li Chengqian's vision has also broadened a lot, and even Du Rui's words today , if it can be confirmed, it will have endless benefits for the country and society of Datang.

When Du Rui narrated it just now, Li Chengqian was also very excited. He dreamed of accomplishing this hegemony when he and Taizong were in power, but he never thought that just after Du Rui finished speaking, he was met with With so many people's attacks, even Li Xiaogong, who was usually on good terms with him, also opposed it.

Seeing the chaos in the court hall, Taizong couldn't help but feel angry, so he wanted to yell loudly and throw those short-sighted people out of the court hall, but he knew he couldn't. Those who stood up and opposed them all belonged to aristocratic families. The children of the big clan, and the huge power these people occupy inside and outside the court, even the emperor Taizong had to be scruples. In the first year of Wude, Taizong thought about appointing Fan Xing, who had experience in fighting the Turks, as the Ministry of War As a result, under the obstruction of Feng Deyi and others, the servant had no choice but to compromise.

The current situation is the same. Taizong knew that he was a little impatient. The huge interests overseas made him lose his usual calmness. It is very clear that those members of the aristocratic family all regard themselves as loyal ministers and desperately safeguard the interests of the aristocratic family. The most hateful thing is that they are especially good at forcing the palace. If all these people were really dismissed, the entire Zhenguan court would be empty.

The lesser of the two evils, although Taizong couldn't bear it, he had to make a choice. Just as he was about to speak, the eldest grandson Wuji, who was most adept at observing words and demeanor, came out of the squad and stopped Taizong.

He had known Taizong since he was a child, and knew Taizong's temper best. Seeing Taizong frowning slightly and struggling, he already guessed Taizong's decision.

If it was an ordinary young man, an ordinary son of honor, Changsun Wuji would not stop Taizong, but Du Rui, who is a man of Yunwen Yunwu, is a talented person in the Tang Dynasty. It would be a pity if he was dismissed by Taizong because of this matter.

"My lord! Although what Du Rui said sounds false, it is not completely unfounded. Now my Tang Dynasty's shipbuilding technology is far from reaching the level of going deep into the ocean. Since Du Rui said that there are really those mineral deposits in the sea, the land Why don't you entrust this matter to Du Rui, if it is done well, it will prove that Du Rui is not lying, and it will also bring countless benefits to Datang, so why not do it!"

Fang Xuanling on the side also came out of the class and said: "My minister seconded the proposal, Mr. Changsun is right!"

Taizong was overjoyed when he heard the words, and said: "In this case, Du Rui! How dare you accept the decree!"

Before Du Rui could speak, Quan Wanji jumped out again, and said loudly: "Your Majesty! How can you entrust this important matter to a brat? Besides, Du Rui has a lot of money, so how do you know he won't cheat!"

Du Rui couldn't help but get angry when Quan Wanji made troubles several times. He worked hard to draw this chart and the pattern of the new-style sailboats, just to make Datang more prosperous and prosperous, but this Quan Wanji, As well as the group of old-fashioned people behind him, who repeatedly obstructed him, just because of his little power in the court, like this kind of people, Du Rui really wanted to get rid of them quickly.

"Since Mr. Quan is worried about Du Rui, when Du Rui goes to sea in the future, Mr. Quan can go together to see if what Du Rui said is all lies. Mr. Quan, dare you?!"

Quan Wanji was taken aback when he heard the words, even though he was eloquent, he couldn't help being speechless at this moment, asking him to risk his life to verify the nonsense Du Rui said, he was not stupid enough.

Seeing Du Rui's angry look, he couldn't help but tremble in his heart. Du Rui, a young man, dared to single-handedly rush into the role of beheading the general and capturing the flag among millions of troops, but let him admit defeat, how could he be willing? Again.

"My lord! Du Rui said that what he inferred was found from ancient books, or what the food merchant said, so let him find the ancient book and the food merchant, and confront them in court."

When Taizong heard the words, he couldn't help looking at Du Rui. Du Rui smiled wryly. What he said just now is some common sense of later generations. It's just an excuse of ancient books and big food merchants. Where can he find it? .

Seeing Du Rui's silence, Quan Wanji said happily, "Your Majesty! Du Rui didn't answer. It can be seen from this that what he just said is nonsense, and I ask you to punish Du Rui for deceiving the emperor!"

Taizong felt bitter for a while, sighed softly, and said, "Du Rui! What else do you have to say now!?"

Du Rui shook his head helplessly, and said: "Since the lord Sheng and Liewei don't believe what Du Rui said, what's the use of finding the big food merchant and ancient books? I didn't think carefully, but I never thought that there would be such a thing." There are so many obstacles, now that this is the case, I just rely on the Holy Majesty to send me!"

Before Taizong could speak, Li Chengqian hurriedly said: "Father! What Du Rui said may not be true, he himself said it was speculation, if so, he would be punished, who in the world would dare to speak out!"

Quan Wanji retorted: "What His Royal Highness said is great is precisely because Du Rui's words are all conjectures, but he lied in front of the holy car and tricked the holy man to send people to sea. If you can't find the places he said, At that time, only by reasoning that the conjecture is wrong, the guilt can be completely eliminated, but my Tang Dynasty has to waste the national power and disregard the lives of others for his absurd conjecture, so it should be punished even more. Then use these words to confuse the ignorant common people, let everyone be tempted by the interests, and finally lose their lives, then, how should we deal with it!"

"Okay!" Taizong said more than nonsense, "Don't say anything, this matter ends here, since what Du Rui said is completely groundless, just expose it. Du Rui is young, and he misunderstood the words of the food merchant. Yes, Du Rui! You leave Chang'an and go back to Du Ling! You can't return without summons! Dispersed!"

After Taizong finished speaking, he waved his sleeves and left. Li Chengqian wanted to say more, but Du Rui stopped him and shook his head lightly. But Du Rui didn't have any resentment in his heart. He knew that what Taizong did was not only a compromise with those aristocratic families, but also to protect him, so he left as soon as he left!Since you can't show your ambitions at this time, you can only wait for another day!

Thinking about it, Du Rui cupped his hands to Li Chengqian and said, "Your Highness, I appreciate your love for my younger brother, but my younger brother is going to leave eventually."

As he spoke, he walked out of the hall, and left behind a poem as he left: "The green mountains are full of high-level human language, and there are countless horses coming together. The misty rain goes down and returns, but it doesn't come when you look at it."People say hair on the head, always white in sorrow.Clapping and laughing at Sha Ou, his whole body is full of sorrow.

This is a word written by Xin Qiji, and it can be used here. It feels a bit old-fashioned, but it is also appropriate and beneficial.Just now he came with great ambitions, but now that he has ended up like this, the young man can't help but feel very disappointed.