Dialogue between ancient and modern: I create programs, national treasures have spirits

Chapter 65 Accompanying the king is like accompanying a tiger

Di Renjie continued: "The minister consulted Wang Fangqing, and on the grounds of his duty as a minister, he presented the ancestral dharma stickers to the government and the public, thus fueling the wave of flattery."

When Wang Fangqing heard it, his face turned green.

Good guy, that’s not what I said before setting off!

But now that the words had been spoken, Wang Fangqing did not dare to make any excuses. He just stood aside, trembling.

Looking at the faces of the two, Wu Zetian knew in his heart that this old fox, Di Renjie, must have some evil ideas.

She didn't expose it, but said calmly: "Where did Huaiying start?"

"Your Majesty, Lord Wang presented the ancestral scriptures, which won His Majesty's delight, and His Majesty loved and rewarded him. There are rumors inside and outside the court that Han Chuang has studied hard for more than ten years, and it is not as good as the ancestors' one scripture."

Di Renjie's tone was calm and calm, and he said bluntly: "Your Majesty's reform of the imperial examinations aims to attract talents from all over the world. Now such actions, in the opinion of my humble ministers, will easily make people in the world think that the so-called imperial examinations are nothing more than drawing cakes for poor students to satisfy their hunger!"

"And the mainstay here is still a century-old family like Mr. Wang. I think it is very inappropriate!"

After hearing these words, Wang Fangqing understood Di Renjie's meaning in his mind. He knelt on the ground on the spot and shouted: "I know your crime! I have brought your Majesty's reputation to dust. The true crime deserves death!"

Di Renjie took advantage of the situation to fuel the flames, leaned over and said: "His Majesty Wanwang withdraws the award to strengthen the court!"

"I would like to return the award to honor His Majesty's reputation!"

Wu Zetian watched the two people singing in harmony, with a strange look in his eyes.

However, since ancient times, the minds of emperors have been difficult to fathom, and Wu Zetian was no exception.

With a bit of teasing in her heart, she stood up, walked down the steps slowly, and said with a half-smile, "The withdrawal of the reward is easy to handle, but how should I deal with this dharma post in a reasonable way?"

As he said that, he cast his eyes on Di Renjie who was on the side, and asked with a smile, "Huaiying, what do you think?"

"Weichen thinks that it can be used as an excuse, and if there is a loan, there will be a repayment, so this matter can be solved."

"What Huaiying said is indeed reasonable!"

Wu Zetian nodded, and then said in a slightly serious tone: "However, if it is as Huaiying said, the public resentment is boiling inside and outside the court, just withdrawing the reward and returning the dharma sticker would seem ambiguous and indifferent. I am afraid it will be difficult to calm down the public resentment and make it difficult for the poor family. The scholar is convinced."

"Not to mention Langya Wang's 300-year reputation, whether it can be preserved is still unknown."

"You say yes, Lord Wang."

As soon as these words came out, Wang Fangqing felt like a thunderbolt, and he was a little dizzy and sweated for a while.

After taking a few breaths, Wang Fangqing said tremblingly: "This matter is all caused by my lack of thoughtfulness. If I can protect the reputation of Your Majesty and the Langya Wang Clan, I am willing to accept the crime and be punished!"

"Fatie borrows and repays, but people have rewards and punishments, but how should they be punished?"

Wu Zetian glanced at the two of them, and in his calm tone, there was a majesty that made Di Renjie and Wang Fangqing shudder: "If you send Mr. Wang to Dali Temple, you will suffer a lot. Huaiying, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, my humble minister, my humble minister..."

For a moment, Di Renjie didn't know how to explain it. He just felt that this matter had suddenly become so difficult, and his sharp tongue was now hesitating.

Seeing that Di Renjie was still thinking, Wu Zetian slowly walked up to the vermilion lacquer platform, stroking the postcards on the table with his fingers.

"Since I got this post, there have been endless rumors in the government and the public."

"Some people say that Wang Fangqing's dedication of the dharma of his ancestors to me is like the famous book "Lanting Preface" to Emperor Taizong. My two beloved ministers, what do you think?"

Di Renjie and Wang Fangqing looked at each other, neither of them dared to be careless.

If this sentence is answered wrongly, it is a crime of disrespect.

At this moment, Di Renjie's thoughts changed sharply.

His Majesty the Emperor suddenly mentioned the "Lanting Preface", and he knew the implication.

I just don’t know if Wang Fangqing understands His Majesty’s profound meaning.

At this moment, Di Renjie deeply felt that being with the king is like being with a tiger, and after this game, he lost completely.

When His Majesty mentioned "Lanting Preface", the first post of the Dharma book in the world, Emperor Taizong had already brought it into the Zhaoling Mausoleum.

When your Majesty mentions this matter again, if you answer "the two are not the same", then your Majesty will naturally not make the same mistake as Emperor Taizong. This dharma post must have returned to the Wang family.

However, this irony that Emperor Taizong should not have brought the "Lanting Preface" into the mausoleum, or implying that His Majesty is not worthy of possessing this worldly treasure is a crime that cannot be escaped.

Both of these are capital offenses, so you have to lose your head!

But if the answer is "I have nothing to do", since Emperor Taizong can occupy the "Orchid Pavilion Preface", then his majesty's merits are in the world, could it be that he can't even have this "Long Live Tongtian Tie"?
In this way, wouldn't it be contradictory for me to enter the palace this time?

For a moment, Di Renjie only felt that his mind was complicated and confused.

Wang Fangqing, who was kneeling on one side, was even more worried.

If we really don't return to the ancestral calligraphy this time, there will no longer be Wang Xizhi's authentic works in the world, and the line of calligraphy will face a break, then we will really have no face for our ancestors.

Thinking of this, Wang Fangqing secretly decided in his heart that no matter how much sin he suffered, he would still send the ancestral seal to the Wang family in Langya.

With a clear idea, Wang Fangqing's tone became much smoother, he took a deep breath, and said: "Your Majesty, I am willing to be punished, only in exchange for Fatie to return to the Wang family and protect your majesty's reputation!"

Hearing this, Di Renjie knew that Wang Fangqing must have made up his mind, so he knelt down on the ground and said: "My minister is willing to share this crime with Mr. Wang!"

"My dear friends, is this really the case?"

"It really is!"

Hearing Di Renjie and Wang Fangqing's resolute voice, Wu Zetian gently picked up the post on the table, seemingly relieved.

Walking down the steps again, Wu Zetian looked at the two old ministers who were kneeling on the ground, and said, "One of you wants to protect the reputation of the ancestors, and the other wants to respect the meaning of colleagues, which is very good!"

"However, since I am the emperor, if I want to take this dharma post, what can the mere Langya Wang family do?"

"Huaiying, you and I have known each other and supported each other for more than ten years. How come now, you no longer speak out and dare to remonstrate, but instead go around in circles? Is it possible that the friendship between monarch and minister has become so weak?"

After these words, Di Renjie was in a cold sweat, and Wang Fangqing felt even more terrified.

For a moment, Wu Zetian's thoughts were completely unpredictable to the two of them.

Between life and death, there are only a few words.

"Since the two of you want to do this, then I will fulfill you!"

Wu Zetian waved his sleeve robe, majestic and profound.

"Come on!"

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(Completed, no broken promises! Thank you for your support, I hope you will forgive me!)

(End of this chapter)