Chapter 31: Come to but not to be indecent
Jie Li Khan was the king of the Turks.
According to the history of the earth, Jie Li Khan had surrendered to the Tang Dynasty in the fourth year of Zhenguan and died in the eighth year of Zhenguan. But in this world, Jie Li Khan was also the king of the Turks, commanding countless tribes of all sizes on the grassland, and was ambitious and delusional to invade the south and occupy China.
This time Jie Li Khan sent envoys to come, saying it was a peace talk, but it was actually a temptation.
Because the internal conflicts of the Turks gradually became sharp, the conflicts between major tribes were numerous, and the years of military affairs, famine, and heavy classes were conquered, the Xi and Wu tribes, who originally surrendered to the Turks in the eastern part of the Turks, surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. Now, even the Xueyantuo and Huihe tribes in the northern part of the desert have plans to surrender.
Therefore, Jie Li Khan wanted to temporarily alleviate his concern with the Tang Dynasty, reduce military affairs and expand his business, first deal with his Zhou Wei problem, and then compete with the Tang Dynasty.
The person who gave advice to Jie Li Khan was his adviser, a woman with Han ancestry named Wanyan Duoduo.
It is said that this woman is not old, but she is resourceful and is as capable as a god. He has made suggestions for Jie Li Khan and is resolving tribal conflicts within the Turks. It is said that the effect is excellent, so this woman is deeply trusted by Jie Li Khan.
Li Shimin was a wise ruler, how could he not know about the Turkic conspiracy? But as a country of etiquette, Li Shimin still warmly entertained the Turkic mission.
At this moment, in Tai Chi Hall.
When Ashina Dabo heard that a student from the Imperial College had solved his question, he looked disbelief and said, "Your Majesty the Tang Dynasty, your country governs the world and the family with Confucianism. He knows the two saints of Confucius and Mencius well, but it does not mean that a student can answer the questions given by foreign ministers by randomly sending a student. Could it be... the civil and military ministers present cannot solve it, so they choose a student to be a scapegoat? If they cannot solve it, they can also use the students' academic incompetence as an excuse to make me obsessed?"
Speaking of this, Asina Dabo laughed and said, "If this is true, you don't have to worry about it. It's just a question. Don't you Han people have a famous saying? It means knowing it, not knowing it, not knowing it is not shame, pretending to know it without knowing it is shame!"
What a guy, this sturdy Turkic man actually taught Tang officials a lesson in fluent Chinese.
"You bird man, what nonsense are you talking about!" Duke Lu, Cheng Yaojin, shouted loudly, pointed at him and cursed: "I said that your question is too simple, and a student can type it out. I think it was because you Turks were not familiar with education, so they thought this question was a difficult question!"
It is said that Cheng Yaojin is rude, that was the past. Now he is a Duke. Although he is a heroic person, he has a very flexible mind. He knows that His Majesty already has a solution.
At this time, Fang Xuanling also came out and said with a smile: "Envoy Grand Pole, even you Turks have heard of our Confucian knowledge, how can we pretend to know? As Duke Lu said, just because your question is too simple, a student of the Tang Dynasty can answer. On the contrary, although your Khan has read books from our Han people, it will not work if you only read and do not understand. Just like you Turks, you never dare to admit that the cavalry you are proud of is inferior to our Datang cavalry, which is to pretend to know without remedy."
"The house is right!"
"That's right! The Turks just deceived themselves."
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The officials in the hall responded one after another.
Ashin Dabo understood that he was not as good as everyone present in his mouth, so he said, "Since that's the case, let the foreign ministers see your answer!"
Li Shimin nodded, waved his hand, and Wang De shouted: "Students from Guozi Xuan enter the palace!"
Lin Xiu was bored at this time.
The morning court has begun for a quarter of an hour, and the sun is hanging. Why is it not my turn to appear?
Finally heard the summons, Lin Xiu tidied up his long gown and went straight into the hall.
Although the inner official had explained to him the matters of entering the palace, such as the pace and frequency of walking, it should not be fast or slow, it should be slightly lowered, it should not be looked around, nor should it be directly looking at the emperor, etc.
The inner official said a lot of rules, but unfortunately Lin Xiu observed the eunuch at close range for the first time and didn't listen carefully.
So after entering the hall, Lin Xiu followed his habits, his steps were steady and elegant, without any respectful and cautious attitude, and looked around.
Some censors stared at Lin Xiu and were already making a fuss in their hearts. If they could not participate in Lin Xiu, they could participate in Fang Xuanling.
Lin Xiu's appearance also surprised the officials in the hall. They all watched the Cuju competition and knew that Lin Xiu was Fang Xuanling's concubine and the savior of the saint.
Unexpectedly, I was summoned to the palace again today to answer the problems raised by the Turks. The Fang family was really valued by the saints.
"Lin Xiu, a student of the Imperial College, pay homage to the saint, long live the saint!" Lin Xiu stopped in the hall and saluted with his hands crossed.
Li Shimin smiled and said, "No gift! Lin Xiu, summoning you to the palace today is to answer the problems in your heart for the Turkic envoy Ashina Dabo!"
"The villain understands!" Lin Xiu replied.
Asina Dabo looked at Lin Xiu and asked, "Do you really know what the biggest difference between Confucius and Mencius?"
Lin Xiu replied: "This question is too simple. After I heard the question, I directly gave the answer. Is this a problem even?
"Boy, you are so crazy. I want to see what answer you can say! I'll listen carefully!" Asano snorted coldly in anger.
Lin Xiu smiled and said, "You ask: What is the biggest difference between Confucius and Mencius? If you put Confucius and Mencius on paper now, you will find it bluntly that Confucius's son is on the left and Mencius' son is on it. This is the biggest difference, what I said is correct?"
"Ah?" Before Ah Shin's big wave was surprised, some officials had already made shocked sounds, and then hurriedly shut up.
The prime ministers such as Du Ruhui, Cen Wenben, Changsun Wuji were also frowned and were stunned. This is the answer? It's too nonsense, how could this be the answer!
But soon, they found that Asano Dabo did not refute, and there was an unexpected look on his face. Only then did the few people realize that they were all being fooled by this person!
If the civil and military officials in the court really do not fight this question and Ashina Dabo gives the answer, then this simplest answer can mock the entire Tang Dynasty, thus making the Tang Dynasty a laughing stock.
Attack yourself with what you are most proud of, this is to attack your son's shield with your son's spear!
At this time, Lin Xiu asked, "What kind of wave, is my answer correct?"
Asano Dabo gritted his teeth and shouted: "That's right! It's true that this is the answer! The students of the Tang Dynasty have emerged in many talents!"
Lin Xiu said proudly: "That's of course! Our young people in the Tang Dynasty are all talented, and they are both civil and military. A strong young man means a strong country. It is because of the strength of the young man that the Tang Dynasty can sweep the world. Compared with our young men in the Tang Dynasty, the Turks' training in this aspect is too bad. This may be the reason why the Turks are getting worse. For the same type of question, I will give you a question, and you Turks can't even rack your brains!"
"Boy, you're too crazy!" Asina said angrily.
Li Shimin became interested and smiled and said, "Don't be angry with the envoy of the Great Port, young people have a little temper. But I saw that the Envoy of the Great Port was angry, so why not listen to Lin Xiu's question? It's impolite to come and not go!"
Chapter completed!