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

Chapter 15: Revenge

this moment.

The prince was finally moved by Dongfang's frequent goodwill.

It’s not a problem to like bragging and it can be tolerated. After all, this guy is well-informed and really wants to improve himself, which is a good thing!

Is there anyone in the world who is perfect?
Take the advantages of it...

Liu Ju selectively ignored Dongfang Shuo's shortcomings, and then took another look and found that Doctor Dongfang was proficient in poetry, humorous in speech, and motivated.

Yes, he is a talent!
However, although he was tempted, Liu Ju was not in a hurry.

He asked about several current affairs, and Dongfang Shuo answered them all. So the prince naturally had to give positive feedback.

While chatting and laughing.

Liu Ju tactfully expressed his interest in poetry.

As expected, Dongfang Shuo became excited. The prince had never said such words before, and he caught the subtle changes.

Then he immediately said: "I will come here often in the future, and Your Majesty is welcome to ask for advice!"

That’s all I have to say.

Liu Ju did not show off his domineering attitude, and Dongfang Shuo did not bow down to him. They just had a tacit understanding with each other and understood each other tacitly.

The prince wanted to be informed of changes in the court in a timely manner, and Doctor Dongfang happened to have this ability.

Doctor Dongfang wanted to seek political capital, and the prince just threw out an olive branch.

The two hit it off immediately!
As for why Dongfang Shuo was so well-informed, even better than some important officials in the court, we have to mention one thing:
Inner court!

This was a court meeting system created by Emperor Liu Che after he ascended the throne.

The main purpose is to divide the power of the outer court led by the prime minister!
In the outer court, the participants were the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, as well as bureaucrats from all sides, but in the inner court, the participants were composed of the emperor's close ministers.

Official positions vary in rank.

A high-ranking one could be a general, while a low-ranking one could be a palace attendant. It all depends on whether the emperor trusts him or not.

The inner court makes decisions and the outer court executes them.

The reason why Dongfang Shuo was so foresighted was due to this.

Whenever there were important matters or government affairs, the emperor would discuss them in the inner court first. Wouldn't these trusted ministers know about them earlier than some of the ministers?
it is good.

Back to the topic.

The pleasant meeting continued for a while, and both the guests and the host were very happy in the end.

Liu Ju escorted Dongfang Shuo out of the hall and said goodbye with a smile.

To him, what happened today was just a small episode, something he did casually, just trying to get something for nothing.

Just turning around and going back.

Liu Ju suddenly paused, and an idea came to his mind.

"Hey, can Dongfang Shuo be..." But after just a moment, the prince slapped his forehead and denied himself.

"Still wondering if Dongfang Shuo can be used as a sword?"

"Oh, I'm really crazy. I want to hug everyone I see!"

As the saying goes, character determines destiny. With Dongfang Shuo's temperament, he was not suited to doing dirty work. Liu Ju suppressed his newly-awakened sense of importance.

Early autumn.

Cooler weather.

Studying with the Shaofu is now a compulsory course for Liu Ju. Fortunately, the Taifu has not returned to Chang'an yet, so he has a lot of free time.

Whenever his cousin Huo Qubing was free, he would come to teach archery and swordsmanship.

Don't ask Liu Ju why he started learning sword again.

Just ask——

Once bitten, twice shy!
Unfortunately, Huo Qubing seemed to be a little busy recently. Whenever he entered the palace, he would most likely be called to the Xuanshi Hall.

On the contrary, his uncle Wei Qing, who used to be elusive, now often went to the palace to discuss government affairs and also came to see Liu Ju.

In addition to asking about each other's well-being and schoolwork, they also shared some interesting stories.

such as.

"The prince was very polite when he was young and respected his teachers. One day, he watched his teacher walk several miles away without looking back. His sincerity is evident!"

Uh, to be honest.

After hearing these words from Wei Qing half-praisingly and half-jokingly, Liu Ju was confused for a long time. Was he talking about the day when the Junior Tutor was sent off outside the Weiyang Palace?
Could my little daze back then have such an exaggerated meaning?
Also, this smell.

Why does it feel a bit like Kong Rong giving away his pears?
The sour smell of Wang Po selling melons and boasting about herself is very strong!
The fact was just as Liu Ju guessed. He asked about it afterwards, and Junior Tutor Zhuang Qingzhai told him directly:

"Oh, that matter, I told someone to spread it."

What the young master said afterwards completely opened Liu Ju's eyes.

“Where does a good reputation come from?”

"First, if you don't spread it yourself, how can others know it? Second, even if you spread it yourself, how can you become famous if you don't invite others to praise you?"

"Humility is a good thing, but it depends on where it is used..."

Junior Tutor Zhuang Qingzhai wrote dozens of words on how to "artificially create" a good reputation, but to Liu Ju, it was just two words:
Basic fuck!

The root cause of this strange phenomenon comes from the Han Dynasty's system of selecting officials based on conscription and recommendation.

Fame and fortune, fame and fortune, in the Han Dynasty, are absolutely inseparable. With fame, fortune will come...

The twists and turns in the process are not the focus of today, so we will not discuss them for now.

Let’s talk.

After all, the miscellaneous little things are just the spice of life, and the well-ordered nodes of life are the main theme.

As autumn deepens.

After traveling all the way, the Prince's tutor finally arrived in the capital.

On the first day that Taifu Shi Qing returned to Chang'an, Liu Ju saw what a strict teacher was!
It is not known whether there are talented disciples, but there are definitely strict teachers.

As soon as they met, Shi Qing announced his right to control Liu Ju for three hours every day.

In this regard.

The emperor, the empress, and the young master had no objection...

Although Taifu and Shaofu are both teachers of the crown prince, their status are completely different due to the difference of one word.

We can get a glimpse of this from the way the prince is addressed.

When the two met the prince, the Junior Tutor pledged allegiance, but the Grand Tutor did not!
……

Shiqu Pavilion.

Outside the building, the canal water was gurgling and the birds were singing sweetly. It was the beginning of the morning hour, the environment and time were just right, very suitable for falling asleep.

But it's a pity.

The cold and serious voice echoed in the pavilion, forcing Liu Ju to stay alert.

"…How many generations are there for distant ancestors? Nine generations. Can we still avenge our enemies after nine generations? Even a hundred generations is fine!"

"…The king and the state are one body. The shame of the previous king is the shame of the current king. The shame of the current king is the shame of the previous king…"

The voice of the Grand Tutor was up and down.

After listening to this... Liu Ju did not feel drowsy, but instead grimaced.

After enduring for a long time, she finally couldn't hold it back any longer and interrupted weakly, "Excuse me, Master, is this too advanced?"

"Ok?"

Shi Qing, who was sitting upright with a solemn expression, looked up and frowned, saying, "I heard from His Majesty that you have been enlightened in the palace."

Enlightenment is enlightenment.

Queen Wei Zifu would teach Liu Ju from time to time. Literacy was indeed not a problem, but the question was, did he want to listen to what he was learning now?
Can revenge be taken after nine generations? Even after a hundred generations!
This is revenge!
Is it really appropriate to teach a young man this right from the start?
"The Gongyang Spring and Autumn Annals is a classic that Your Majesty has determined to be a must-learn. Since you have already been enlightened, why can't you learn it?"

"This chapter is also designated by His Majesty to be taught on the first day. Do you have any questions?"

No, Liu Ju was very convinced.

Since the emperor has spoken, who could possibly have any problem with it?

Seeing that the prince had shut up, Shi Qing said sternly, "You interrupted me without reason. I will punish you by copying this article twenty times!"

Hearing this, Liu Ju's cheeks twitched. This teaching method is indeed of long history and has been popular for a long time. He is completely convinced.

The other end.

After handling the matter according to the rules, Taifu Shi Qing put down the bamboo slips in his hand, and his expression softened a lot. "Do you know why His Majesty approved this sutra and this chapter?"

"Because Confucianism is the only doctrine that is respected?" Liu Ju replied tentatively.

"Yes, not quite!"

Departing from classics, Shi Qing's tone is no longer serious and harsh, but has more of a sense of imparting truth and resolving doubts.

"There are many Confucian classics. Why didn't Your Majesty decide on other ones?"

“When thinking about things, we should not limit ourselves to the things themselves. Often, factors outside of things are where the answers lie.”

"Gongyang Chunqiu..."

The Gongyang Chunqiu is a Confucian classic that was initially passed down orally and was not written into a book until the reign of Emperor Jing.

When the current emperor, Liu Che, ascended the throne, he was highly respected.

Two views are particularly famous.

Great revenge, great unification!
"Today, when we study the chapter on the revenge of Duke Xiang, we will only talk about the great revenge." As he said this, Shi Qing knelt and sat motionless, his back as straight as the crown on his forehead.

"In the past, Emperor Gao was besieged by the Xiongnu on Mount Baideng and was able to escape by bribing the Xiongnu's wife. Previous emperors have always regarded it as a shame, and Your Majesty is even worse!"

"Gongyang says: The shame of the previous ruler is the shame of the current ruler."

"The shame of Emperor Gao is the shame of your Majesty and the shame of the next generation of emperors..."

The words end here.

Shi Qing was silent for a moment, then looked at Liu Ju, "Now do you know why His Majesty wants you to learn this?"

Liu Ju's expression was slightly solemn. How could he still not understand?

In simple terms, the emperor was telling his crown prince, Liu Ju:

"I want to fight the Huns, and my next generation will also fight the Huns!"

"revenge!"

(End of this chapter)