Li Hong seemed to have expected it. He lowered his head and looked at his shoes without saying anything, just waiting to hear what Dai Zhide wanted to do.
Dai Zhide glanced at Li Hong, then bowed again to salute Li Zhi, and said: "Your Majesty, I do not agree with His Royal Highness the Prince's proposal to exchange cloth for cash. Nowadays, there is a gap in the price of cloth in the east and west markets. If it is exchanged before If someone tries to get the price difference, it will be a huge loss for the courtiers and officials. Furthermore, the items such as cloth and silk are gifts from His Majesty to the guilty ministers and other ministers. How can the gifts given by the Emperor be calculated in terms of money? ?”
Li Hong still lowered his head, and slowly changed places with the Minister of Personnel, and stood next to the new Minister of Rites, Zhang Jianzhi. Ignoring Dai Zhide's righteousness, he asked Zhang Jianzhi in a low voice, "How is it?" Are you able to adapt to Chang'an? Have your family members come with you?"
Zhang Jianzhi had long heard that His Highness the Crown Prince did not stick to traditions and did not abide by the rules of the court. Now that he saw it with his own eyes, he was still shocked.
The court was objecting to his proposal, and it was his mortal enemy who was objecting to him. Instead of listening carefully, he talked to himself in a relaxed manner!
There are many rules in the court, and ministers are not allowed to whisper to each other in private when they are in court. Zhang Jianzhi naturally knows this, but at this moment when His Highness the Crown Prince asked, he had to bow slightly and salute, without squinting his eyes, looking ahead and whispering. He said: "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Since it is an urgent call, I am the only one bringing a domestic servant here. The family members should be on their way to Chang'an at this time."
"Oh, have you found a house? Where to live? Come to my household department when you have time after the court." Li Hong glanced at Dai Zhide, who was still talking to his father, and continued.
Zhang Jianzhi suddenly looked troubled. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince urgently summoned him to appoint him as the Minister of Rites. This was already inconsistent with the laws of the Tang Dynasty. Now, could he be a naked attempt to win over him
Li Hong looked at him with a confused look on his face. How could he not know what he was thinking? He smiled lightly and said: "I think about you too much. What's the use of me trying to win you over? I called you here because I know you are worthy of my calling you." , because I believe that you are qualified for the position of Minister of Rites, and because I believe that you can contribute to the country of the Tang Dynasty. In the past, you were just unlucky and had no talent. You are a horse with a thousand li, so I will just be a bole. Don’t worry about it.”
"Thank you so much, Your Highness. I wonder what your instructions are for asking me to go to the Ministry of Household Affairs?" Zhang Jianzhi immediately bowed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed. He didn't expect that his little thoughts would be noticed by His Highness the Crown Prince so quickly. At the same time, his face Shang Weihong is just a minister. I'm afraid he is not worthy of His Highness the Crown Prince's blatant wooing in the court.
"Oh, it's nothing. Officials from the third rank and above who are transferred to Chang'an from the local area will have a settlement allowance, which will be provided to you to find a house and other expenses." Li Hong said lightly.
"Why haven't you heard anyone talk about this?" After arriving at the Ministry of Rites, naturally the minister and others told him everything, but he hadn't heard anyone talk about it.
"Oh, I just decided after seeing you today." Li Hong said shamelessly as a matter of course.
"This... I'm afraid it's inappropriate. I should be ashamed to set this precedent for you." Zhang Jianzhi did not expect His Highness the Crown Prince to be so "random" because he actually wanted to change an order.
"There is nothing suitable or inappropriate. It is rare for a local official to enter Chang'an. He often cannot reunite with his family. It is human nature to provide some financial comfort. Besides, you are not the only one. In the future, everyone will be transferred to Chang'an and Luoyang. All third-grade officials will receive this settlement allowance, so feel free to use it without any pressure... "
"Your Highness, Your Majesty is asking you a question." After changing places with him, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs looked at him and saw that it was him who looked over at him. He glared at him angrily, which frightened the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, Li Yiyan, and his legs became weak. , hurriedly and secretly reminded His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who was still chatting with Zhang Jianzhi.
"Ah? What's the matter?" Li Hong looked at Li Zhi after reacting, blinking his innocent eyes and asked.
As soon as Li Zhi saw his virtue, he knew that this guy didn't listen to a word he just asked Dai Zhide, so he lazily said to Dai Zhide: "If you have any grievances, just say it again. I'll see what he does." answer."
Dai Zhide also had a dark face. It was in vain that he had been preparing information these past few days. He had read through the Four Books and Five Classics and other sage books, just to find the knowledge in them to confront His Highness the Crown Prince. However, he did not expect that he did not take it seriously at all.
But now His Majesty gave him a chance to express his grievances. Dai Zhide did not mind repeating what he had just said, so he half-turned to Li Hong and bowed to Li Hong before he was about to speak.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince waved his hand at him, indicating that he would wait a moment. Li Hong looked at the courtiers and said loudly: "Where are Wang Xingben, the Young Minister of Honglu Temple, Su Wei, the Minister of Rites, and Liu Xun, the Prime Minister of the Imperial Academy?"
Dai Zhide watched Li Hong call out the names of the three people, and the proud and generous look on his face turned a little ugly.
Li Hong watched the three people coming from behind. After saluting Li Zhi, he pointed to the side of Dai Zhide and motioned for them to stand over.
Then Li Hong slowly took two more steps, stood not far from Dai Zhide, and said solemnly: "Let me answer your first question first, which is your objection to my exchanging cloth for cash."
Wu Mei, who was hiding in the back hall, saw this was not the first time that Li Hong went to court, but it was the first time that Li Hong looked serious now. She couldn't help but think in her heart: The little bastard has grown up so fast, in the blink of an eye. Already fourteen years old, these years have been a lot of trouble.
"Jin Ge Hong's "Baopuzi. Mingben" says: 'Things that are rare are valuable, and those that are abundant are cheap.' The things given by the royal family adhere to the principle that rare things are valuable. If you follow the meaning of Dai Zhide "Both silk and satin are gifts from the royal majesty. Don't you think the gifts from the royal family are too cheap?" Li Hong said as he walked up to Dai Zhide and took a picture of Xu Jingzong's pamphlet from yesterday. A book on Zhide's chest.
Then he walked slowly to Li Zhi, took out a pamphlet and put it on the table, and continued: "Why did the Tang Dynasty use cloth, silk, millet, etc. as salary? Needless to say, all the ministers and ministers were wondering. Understand, that is because the Tang Dynasty had no money at the beginning. Copper coins were either occupied by wealthy people or hidden by the common people, which caused the Tang Dynasty to have no money to use. So the emperor had to use cloth, silk and millet as his salary. , our Tang Dynasty is famous all over the world and worshiped by all countries. It is already a peaceful and prosperous age. Whether it is new money or old money, our Tang Dynasty can now ensure the abundant flow of copper coins. Why do we still stick to the old system? "
"Both, silk, millet, etc. are the means of bartering in primitive societies. They are a last resort when copper coins and other expensive metals are scarce. Dai Zhide, don't you want us to go back to the age of wearing animal skins?" Oh, maybe you can’t understand what I’m going to say, so I won’t explain it to you. Even if I explain it, you won’t understand. Now let’s talk about your second question.” Li Hong looked at the pedantic Dai Zhide with disdain. Black and red, swollen like a purple eggplant.
Dai Zhide quickly flipped through the booklet in his hand, and then looked coldly at the three people who were called up by Li Hong. The four of them looked at each other, not knowing how such a hidden matter was discovered by His Highness the Crown Prince.
"Dai Zhide, is everything above true? Have you taken in Japanese women, Silla maids, Kunlun slaves, and money?" Li Zhi read half of it, then threw it behind him. He knew that Wu Mei would Behind the scenes, I am too lazy to look at it, so let the queen look at it herself.
"Your Majesty, part of it is true and part of it is speculation. As the saying goes: If you want to accuse me, there is no need to blame. I think that even if the part is true, it is my private matter and has nothing to do with the affairs of the court. As officials of the Tang Dynasty, I As a minister of the superior state, I have the responsibility to provide the vassal states with the education of "Government by virtue", "Government by etiquette" and "Government by people". The "Three Cardinal Guidelines and Five Constant Rules" are the foundation of our country in the Tang Dynasty. The vassal state teaches them to ministers and others. Just imagine, if the envoys of the vassal states and others in the future can meet the ministers and ministers of our Tang dynasty, and every time they are given courtesy, we will return the favor, wouldn't it be a harmonious and happy life, which can reflect the greatness of our country? With majesty and magnanimity, you can also impart benefits and respect to others, why not do it?" Dai Zhide said loudly, not caring about the bribes from the Japanese and Goryeo envoys. Instead, he was complacent.
Li Hong felt a little ashamed when he listened to Dai Zhide's majestic words. This was the first time he had met a shameless person who could talk about accepting bribes in such a high-spirited and upright manner. Now he had to look at Dai Zhide with admiration.
"Master Dai, you are amazing. This is the first time I have heard of accepting a bribe, but you can be so confident. It seems that if you don't accept it, you will lose the face of the Tang Dynasty. It's really hard for you." Li Hong smiled at you. Dai Zhide cupped his hands and said.
"Huh, Your Highness, please don't make insinuations or accuse me of false accusations. Dai Zhide cannot bear it. What the guilty minister has done can be said to the heaven above and to the earth below. A man is worthy of heaven and earth." Dai Zhide raised his head and looked at him. Above the court, he seemed disdainful to talk to Li Hong.
"Six virtues: wisdom, faith, saintliness, benevolence, righteousness, and loyalty. Six lines: filial piety, friendship, harmony, marriage, tenacity, and compassion. Six arts: etiquette, music, archery, imperialism, calligraphy, and mathematics. This is our Tang Dynasty. The fundamental education that educates all people, the Zhou Rites and Confucianism that you admire, are just evolved from the Three or Six. Whether it is the 'Three Cardinal Guides and Five Constant Rules', whether it is the rule of virtue, the rule of etiquette, or the rule of people, there is nothing better than putting people first and putting the people of the world first. The people of the Tang Dynasty have not yet been fully enlightened. I don’t know where you have the ability to civilize the ignorance of the foreign countries. Do the foreign countries respect you, Dai Zhide, because the Tang Dynasty is strong, or do they respect the Tang Dynasty because of your Dai Zhide? ? Putting the cart before the horse, what shame do you have, saying that the Japanese bribed you, and you can still face the world?" Li Hong licked his lips, and he had given up on Dai Zhide. This person must never stay in the court again? Above!
(End of chapter)