My father is Emperor Wu of Han, how can I be different from him?

Chapter 13 Class
There are pavilions on the north side of the Weiyang Palace.

A channel was built with stones under the pavilion to divert water, and the pavilion was where the royal books were stored.

The name of this place: Shiqu Pavilion.

There were many wooden frames in the pavilion, which were filled with bamboo slips. Palace servants walked back and forth between them, checking whether there were any insects or rats biting them, and keeping watch over them.

now.

Outside the pavilion, a minister was guarding with a sword in his hand, but his eyes seemed slightly red.

In a quiet corner of the pavilion, the two sat opposite each other, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Or.

The two people who had never met each other just introduced themselves to each other. You performed the courtesy of a disciple, and I responded with the courtesy of a subject.

A few more pleasantries.

It’s really just two sentences, and then get straight to the point!
"What do you think of your majesty's actions in the recent case of Prince Huainan?" asked Zhuang Qingzhai, who is over 50 years old.

Uh……

The strong correlation was so strong that the Prince's tutor simply omitted countless nonsense and talked about sensitive topics as soon as he opened his mouth.

Liu Ju was not used to this kind of "familiarity" and thought for a while, "Replying to Master, I think the emperor has handled it properly."

This answer is the same as saying nothing.

opposite.

Zhuang Qingzhai stroked his beard and smiled without saying anything.

He saw that the prince was hesitant. He was hesitant, which meant that the prince knew the clues, but for the sake of his relatives, he kept silent.

Zhuang Qingzhai didn't care about this kind of concealment, but he was happy that the prince did it.

The Prince's tutor smiled and said, "You are young and smart, and you know how to hide your edge. Not bad, really not bad!"

The words have not yet fallen.

Liu Ju was stunned for a moment, then he covered his mouth in embarrassment, "Hey, what did Master say?"

"Haha, since Your Highness is unwilling to speak, I will speak for you."

Zhuang Qingzhai knocked on the table, and the palace servants standing around retreated several feet after hearing the sound. There was no Liu'er here anymore.

He looked directly at Liu Ju and spoke frankly.

"Today's first lesson will not teach classics or great principles. That is the duty of the Grand Tutor. On this first day, I will only teach one word."

"Knife!"

Hearing this, Liu Ju's expression suddenly became solemn.

He guessed what the young master might want to say, but he was really suspicious. Since the other party was frank, Liu Ju no longer hesitated and said bluntly:
"Excuse me, Master, is this a special lesson for the crown prince?"

"No!"

Zhuang Qingzhai shook his head repeatedly, "I can select classics and historical records, but how can I limit the content of political schemes? I will talk about whatever comes to my mind."

"…Since Master is talking about strategy, isn't it too hasty to mention 'knife' on the first day?" Liu Ju asked again.

"Hahaha."

Zhuang Qingzhai laughed and smiled, "You want to ask, Your Highness and I are not familiar with each other yet, and I am talking about these things. Am I crazy?"

Without Liu Ju's answer, he asked and answered his own questions.

"First, it doesn't matter whether we are familiar with each other or not. What matters is that we are destined to rise and fall together in the future. There is no need to be polite."

"Second."

Zhuang Qingzhai paused for a moment, looked at Liu Ju, and said meaningfully: "Your Highness is very smart, this is very crucial!"

"Regarding the previous question about the King of Huainan, you replied that His Majesty is kind-hearted, or that His Majesty is insincere."

"Whichever it is, I will not talk about knives today."

Because of the former.

Either Liu Ju was too stupid to realize that the emperor was playing white gloves and being hypocritical, or he was too pretentious and even after realizing it, he still flattered him.

The latter despised the emperor's actions.

It's totally too straight and too stupid!
On the contrary, the moderate argument is just the right measure.

Zhuang Qingzhai's words speak for themselves. It was Liu Ju himself who brought up the sensitive topic right at the start of today's speech.

If the students are smart, the teacher will go a step further.

Everyone is running in both directions!

Realizing this, Liu Ju no longer hesitated and bowed.

"Please give me some advice, Master!"

Zhuang Qingzhai had expected that the royal children would mature early, but he was still slightly surprised by the prince's maturity and quick reaction.

But after the surprise, there was relief. Since ancient times, the fight for the throne has never been peaceful, but bloody!
It's better to meet a smart student than a stupid one...

Put aside your thoughts and start the class.

Zhuang Qingzhai asked immediately, "In the case of the Prince of Huainan, Your Majesty only expressed his stance but did not take action. When did you express your stance? Who took action?"

"The action of the Imperial Court Justice Zhang Tang can be expressed..." Liu Ju hesitated slightly, "Did he give instructions privately?"

"No!"

For the first time, Zhuang Qingzhai showed dissatisfaction.

He didn't beat around the bush and said in a deep voice, "That day when you were assassinated outside the palace, His Majesty's angry voice echoed throughout the Weiyang Palace. Have you forgotten?"

"The palace is airtight during martial law, but normally, it's leaky like a sieve!"

"Civil and military officials, who wouldn't keep an eye on the Weiyang Palace? I knew the next day that His Majesty wanted to kill all the assassins, all of them!"

Hear the words.

Liu Ju was stunned and speechless for a long time.

Zhuang Qingzhai ignored him and continued to speak to himself: "Your Majesty's intention has long been conveyed, and Zhang Tang is the one who carried it out, but it's not just Zhang Tang!"

"And the Prime Minister?" Liu Ju asked quietly.

"Yes!" Zhuang Qingzhai stroked his beard and nodded, and at this time he smiled again.

Then he spoke more and more directly.

"The Prime Minister usually looks like a good guy, but when he kills someone, he doesn't shed blood. Don't underestimate him!"

"In the past, Lord Father Yan angered the princes. Who do you think suggested that Your Majesty kill him to calm the anger?"

"Ji An had a grudge against the Prime Minister and repeatedly contradicted Your Majesty. It happened that there were many powerful people in the capital, and the Right Internal History failed to govern effectively, so he was repeatedly framed."

"Guess who recommended Ji An to take over?"

"Also, the King of Jiaoxi is bloodthirsty and has tortured to death several prime ministers sent by the court, so no one dares to take up the post in Jiaoxi."

"Guess again."

"How did Dong Zhongshu, who advocated the rule of Confucianism, fall from being a close minister to the next prime minister of Jiaoxi?"

"One thing you need to know."

"Your Majesty has always used Confucianism as a cover for governing and employing people, and the Legalists and Dong Zhongshu are an eyesore!"

That's all for this.

Zhuang Qingzhai closed his mouth, took a sip of the tea on the table, and left the prince alone to digest it.

He mentioned so many cases, who else could be the man 'behind' the emperor?

The answer was clear early on.

Prime Minister, Gongsun Hong!

call!
Liu Ju let out a long breath, looked at Zhuang Qingzhai, and said in a hoarse voice: "So, the sharpest knife of father is the prime minister?"

Knife, a murderous knife!

This "knife" is not made of gold or iron, it can also be a person.

Liu Ju originally thought that the knife of his cheap father belonged to Zhang Tang who was always charging into battle.

Never thought about it.

Is there also a Gongsun Hong hidden inside who seems to be a man of the times but is actually pushing things forward secretly?

Hear this.

The topic that Zhuang Qingzhai was going to talk about today was brought back to the topic in a roundabout way.

"The Prince of Huainan is plotting rebellion. Your Majesty must want to kill him, but you can't do it yourself. After all, it won't look good. You have to ask your ministers to propose it."

"Zhang Tang is your majesty's sword, and the prime minister is even more so!"

"With the two of them singing the same tune, one in the open and the other in the dark, Your Majesty has no trouble at all, and has gained a good reputation..."

talking.

Zhuang Qingzhai's smile grew wider, and he said bluntly, "There are so many foolish people in this world, it's enough to fool the majority."

"There are only a few hundred officials in the court. So what if they see through it? Do you dare to expose it?"

"This is an open conspiracy. There is no solution."

After talking so much in class today, the Prince's tutor finally announced the truth he wanted to teach the Prince:
“Reputation is something that cannot be seen or touched, but if managed well, one can be like Gongsun Hong, who is treacherous but appears loyal and holds a high position.”

"I can also be like your majesty, killing and punishing without getting even a single leaf implicated."

"And for the crown prince, reputation is even more important!"

(End of this chapter)