Chapter 5: The Literary Studio of Wenzhong

We must not allow those scholars to seize the opportunity, otherwise, it will lead to trouble

He knows what the current situation is

This trip to the Wenxin Study

In such circumstances, the status of the civil officials will increasingly rise, especially that of the Confucian and Daoist schools, as the education of the populace is no trivial matter

Hoo.

Bullying oneself

Seventy-two years since the founding of the nation

At this moment

Arrange the clothing neatly

It was also at that time that the Yongsheng First Case occurred

However, this civil servant must possess exceptionally strong abilities and means; it is not as simple as merely being able to read.

Emperor Yongsheng understood that relying solely on slaughter could not silence the voices of the people. Therefore, he emulated Emperor Taizu, diligently governing and tirelessly reviewing memorials day and night, wholeheartedly focusing on the welfare of the people, reducing taxes, and placing great importance on agriculture, all in the hope that the people of the world would recognize him

delusional fantasies

Certainly, although it is a rebellion, it is publicly proclaimed as a restoration of the rightful rule of the Great Xia, claiming that the emperor has been deceived by treacherous ministers and has raised an army to revolt

With sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, the facial features are exquisite, especially a pair of peach blossom eyes, which adds an indescribable charm to the overall handsome appearance

Under the rule of Emperor Wu, military generals can truly rise to prominence

Gu Jinnian stretched lazily, moved his muscles and bones, and then placed a book titled "Records of the Eastern Lands" onto the bookshelf

However, throughout history, Gu Jinnian was well aware that how many deposed emperors were able to regain power

With the addition of the Gu family, the Fourth Prince gained significant strength, enduring for a full decade against all odds

The founding emperor established the nation, naming it Kaiyuan. He diligently governed, repelling the barbarian tribes to the north and pacifying the realm to the south. He later passed the throne to his grandson, renaming the nation Jiande.

It is not possible; the coming-of-age ceremony must be held earlier. After the ceremony, everything will be fine; otherwise, one won't even be able to visit the flower houses and entertainment venues.

Outside the government office

In the book pavilion

Your Highness, the Marquis has instructed that after you go to the study, you must not engage in any disputes with others. There are currently some rumors circulating in the capital, and those scholars are also keeping an eye on you

Inside the Gu family library

Emperor Yongsheng was a martial emperor, thus the Gu family could indeed act without restraint

It is not that the family does not want to help, but rather that it is difficult for the elders to intervene in the matters of the younger generation

In total, thirty thousand people were involved, with not a single survivor, and additionally, hundreds of thousands were exiled to the frontier, never to return to the court for all eternity

One is no longer a child, yet still requires others to help them dress; this is exceedingly incongruous

The horses pulling the carriage are all Blood Qilin horses, covered in black scales, resembling the mythical Qilin beast, but with a faint layer of blood red, hence they are called Blood Qilin horses

Twelve years have passed since the establishment of Jiande, and now it is the twelfth year of Yongsheng, many matters have already settled into dust

Inside the imperial carriage

The national situation of Daxia is somewhat complex; given my current circumstances, it is best not to get involved.

However, with the commencement of a grand plan to eliminate the feudal lords

After all, having grown up consuming medicinal cuisine, my body is exceptionally strong. It is not an exaggeration to say that reading for five hours is easy; if I truly concentrate, even reading for more than ten hours would not be excessive.

At the most critical moment, this Fourth Prince made a decisive move, launching a direct assault on the capital, seizing the throne, and achieving an incredible turnaround

Gu Jinnian was very satisfied with his identity, but he was still not accustomed to the feeling of being served by others, especially when it came to getting dressed

Next, the Great Xia needs a cultured emperor to wield power and vigorously develop the nation's economy and agriculture

Moreover, coming from a family of military generals, I was precisely the opportunity that those civil officials had been longing for to create trouble; to them, I was a gift that had come right to their doorstep

From yesterday at the hour of You until today at the hour of Yin, I have spent a full five hours reading books

Thus, the road ahead is long and has no end

Gu Jinnian nodded

Even a fool knows the importance of nurturing the people's livelihood, let alone the current emperor

Just the appearance alone gives one a sense of being a top scholar

How many people harbor ulterior motives

What one must do is to minimize gossip as much as possible, and when the matter has passed, it will not be too late to take revenge slowly.

At the beginning, it was quite good, as the speed was very fast; however, when some feudal lords gradually became alert, the problems became significant

Understood

Regarded as a traitor and a usurper, the Fourth Prince seized the imperial capital in the simplest yet most unexpected manner, becoming the third emperor of the Great Xia. How many people were dissatisfied with this outcome?

However, it is not the kind of feminine beauty that is soft and delicate, but rather a kind of handsomeness, so handsome that it can only be described with the word 'beautiful'.

To accompany a ruler is akin to accompanying a tiger

If Emperor Wen were in power, the fate of military generals would likely be one of overshadowing their sovereign with their achievements

Currently, the entire city of Kyoto is abuzz with rumors, all claiming that they have flirted with the daughter of the Minister of Rites, which led to them being pushed into the water

It is quite complicated

Especially when a group of men dressed themselves, Gu Jinnian could hardly bear it

Thinking of this

Gu Jinnian immediately put on his clothes, layering them inside and out

Your Highness, the Marquis has issued an order for you to go to the Wenxin Study to read today. The time is getting late, and you still need to bathe and change your clothes. Please prepare, Your Highness.

Such matters are not to be taken lightly

The voice of the housekeeper slowly emerged, pulling Gu Jinnian back from his contemplation

When the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked; this is no joke

Sunlight refracts through the window, spilling into the study.

Then it extended to the court, becoming a handle to criticize the Gu family or to attack the military generals' faction

Previously, there was some understanding, but this time, Gu Jinnian observed more carefully, especially reading the Daxia Record word by word.

It is one thing to tolerate the idle and unlearned scions of wealthy families

Apart from the Great Ming War God, Gu Jinnian truly cannot think of a second one

Approximately half an hour

Step into the jade carriage

At best, one will be looked down upon by various factions; at worst, one will be remembered in infamy for eternity

Unless there is a significant issue, Gu Jia will resolve matters in their own way

Gu Jinnian then walked towards the spring pool.

September 15

It becomes troublesome when involved

This was originally supposed to be a conflict without any suspense

Especially among the Confucian scholars of the world, there is widespread anger, as they believe that the current sovereign is not the legitimate ruler of the Great Xia, but rather a usurper

The aristocratic families are not foolish; they are aware that some maids tend to engage in underhanded tactics. Noticing that the young masters of the family are still of a tender age, these maids begin to make various advances, hoping to elevate their own status through such means

This is a general history of the Great Xia over the past seventy-two years, the story of three generations of monarchs

Especially regarding matters of the younger generation, it is even less likely to be involved

It can be said that every move and action of oneself will be closely monitored by these Confucian officials and literati, and any minor mistake will be magnified infinitely

Jian De is difficult

A peaceful and prosperous era is fundamentally a cultural battle

Matters of war, let us wait a moment

The imperial carriage is ready

Gu family

After all, for the predecessors, studying is not an enjoyable activity; often, the mere mention of studying can provoke irritation, leading to misplaced anger directed at these servants

In a world where Confucianism and Daoism flourish, the concepts of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trust encompass everything; however, if one truly bears a bad reputation.

However, if a capable civil servant emerges, it can sweep away the despondency and turn the tide.

However, it was this difficult situation in Jiande that subjected Emperor Yongsheng to immense criticism

I did not expect that even a person of integrity like myself would need to be on guard, which is somewhat frustrating

Gu Jinnian's thoughts are quite simple

The steward spoke, commanding the jade carriage to set off, conveying the matters entrusted by Gu Qianzhou.

This is a world where both immortals and martial arts coexist, and the Fourth Prince's raid on the capital should not lead to his immediate demise

The reign of Emperor Wu

In these five time periods, Gu Jinnian has roughly reviewed the history of the Eastern lands over the past five thousand years.

the hour of the tiger

Understood

The sound emerged, somewhat timidly.

The first floor of the book pavilion

Gu Jinnian responded and then descended from the study building, following the steward as he left

Such occurrences are not uncommon, which is why true powerful figures are extremely strict with their descendants. Gu Jinnian is now sixteen years old, which is precisely the time when a young man is at his most vigorous.

Reading brings joy, and Gu Jinnian does not feel tired at all

However, matters among peers can be resolved among themselves

Gu Jinnian was toying with a jade pendant; he was not foolish. Since he had a general understanding of the situation in the court, Gu Jinnian would not act recklessly

Although there are still many rumors circulating among the people, claiming that the Emperor Jiande is secretly plotting to reclaim the throne

Gu Jinnian is the heir apparent and is entitled to travel in a jade carriage. A duke is typically accompanied by seven horses, while a marquis has five. As Gu Jinnian does not hold a title, he can only be accompanied by three horses.

The twelfth year of Yongsheng

It is precisely for this reason that Gu Jinnian feels distressed

Although Gujia is thriving, there are still many matters that cannot be attended to

A pale-looking servant said in a timid voice

It is truly necessary to have a civil minister

On each side, there are six elite guards standing watch

Especially the Fourth Prince, who chose to rebel at a critical moment

Having regained my memory and understanding the sequence of events, if it is true that my original self had flirted with someone, to be honest, there is no question of revenge or not; the fault lies with me, and Gu Jinnian acknowledges that.

A single blood steed can pull the jade chariot, and three such horses are meant to highlight the status of the heir apparent

Wearing a scholarly robe adorned with azure clouds and ink dots, an air of elegance immediately envelops the surroundings

If the Gu family is still filled with military generals, this is not a good thing for those in power; sooner or later, they will have to be weakened, and it will be a severe reduction

The seemingly illustrious Gu family also has its own concerns

Proceed to the Zhaixin Academy

A thousand-mile dike is destroyed by an ant hole; this principle Gu Jinnian understood long ago

Each generation has its own responsibilities. Over the past few decades, there have been internal conflicts and external turmoil, resulting in countless battles fought.

However, there are many places that Gu Jinnian does not quite understand

Gu Jinnian emerged from the pool, and after drying himself, he took his clothes from the rack

Neither my grandfather, my father, nor any of my many uncles are foolish, so it is not my place to worry about it

Finally, after putting on her clothes properly, Gu Jinnian stood in front of the bronze mirror, examining herself from head to toe

However, throughout the entire matter, it was the other party who instigated trouble from the very beginning, and at such a young age, to be so malicious is unacceptable. Pushing someone into a lake to drown is one thing, but to turn the tables and blame Gu Jinnian is intolerable

However, none of these are the main points

The weather is slightly cool, and in a little while, we will enter the beginning of autumn. The entire Great Summer Dynasty is also gradually starting to cool down

On the imperial carriage

This is the idea of the Gu family

The Great Xia Dynasty is located in the central and southern regions of the Eastern Lands

No matter how powerful the court's sword is, it cannot compare to the historian's pen

In this journey through time, apart from her identity, Gu Jinnian was also extremely satisfied with her appearance

Gu Jinnian sat cross-legged, while the butler personally drove the car, not forgetting to nag at the same time

In the spring pool

Inside the building

Although somewhat vague, it still cannot conceal a sense of nobility and elegance

However, there is one thing that Gu Jinnian is clear about

Throughout history, the most glorious moments of military generals have invariably occurred during times of war, but this glory must be predicated on a prior condition

The Great Summer Records do not document it, but Gu Jinnian can imagine it.

Crown Prince

Therefore, I do not dare to place a maid by my side, for fear of causing such incidents

Gu Jinnian is determined to resolve these matters

When the sky falls, there are tall individuals to support it

Rubbing his temples, Gu Jinnian shook his head