Refuse to trample on the pride of heaven

Chapter 186: Drinking behind the scenes (as if someone in the know is watching the situation)

The moon was gradually hidden in the clouds, and the sky and water were frosty. Rong Xiang did not choose a day, but fell on this night that was neither a good time nor a beautiful scene. He and the censor Su Xiang watched the emaciated country for half a night.

"The poor fear that they don't have the money to treat it, so they pray to gods or hang themselves. The rich fear that they can't treat it well, so they kill people when they are displeased and angry."

Su Xiangwen leaned against the red railing and admired the falling snow, saying that his heart was as calm as an ice pond. Then he stopped talking when the wind died down, and said to the person in front of him with ulterior motives.

Rong Xiang sighed, "Only when you really step into this world will you realize that your original intention and your actions are completely different. Human desires are endless, and the world is not enough to satisfy the heart of one person."

The court is full of changes, filled with invisible swords and sabers, and one can... No one has ever died for sure, so how can one not be afraid of death? Summer insects chatter on ice, birth, aging, sickness and death, fear is normal. Red coral, green jade cup, pink maidens in the pearl curtain, softly chanting palace music and playing lotus songs, ape blood fills the glass bowl and then ignores it.

"The previous emperor was afraid of you, and the new emperor is afraid he won't give in. He hasn't issued an order to ask you to go back yet. Do you feel discouraged?"

Are you disheartened? Not really, but I just feel an unbearable pain in my heart, and a little numb. If you have personal experience, you will know that a life of wine and women is what kings, princes, and generals want to continue.

Rong Xiang turned his thoughts over and changed the subject: "It's getting cold at night, and we can't compare to the young people. Dong Yu, why don't you come sit inside with me? I have some Huadiao wine hidden here, so we can have a taste together."

"Hahaha, Tianle is so generous. I won't go home until I'm drunk tonight!"

Su Xiangwen naturally had no choice but to respond. As soon as he entered the room, he noticed the poem that Rong Xiang had pressed under the paperweight, with the ink still a little wet.

"When you meet people in the daytime, they are mostly ghosts. When you meet ghosts at dusk, you suspect they are people. The dead are scattered all over the ground, and their bones are gradually aged by the wind."

Alas, what this world is like nowadays...Su Xiangwen didn't say much.

Rong Xiang was temporarily sent home to recuperate, but Su Xiangwen still held his official position. Xiao knew that Rong Xiang was aware of this matter, but he still couldn't help but mention Wang Yong.

"Whenever a powerful person is powerful, I must not offend him, nor should I confront him. I should keep my distance from him to save my life and reputation... General Wang was impulsive this time, and the new emperor was in a state where he could not tolerate any rebuttal. He spoke out rashly, which only made His Majesty unhappy."

Rong Xiang poured Su Xiangwen some wine before speaking slowly.

"Your spine will be broken, and you will be beheaded at the Meridian Gate. Your name will be erased from history, and you will be forced to write a ridiculous confession of guilt, and be criticized by pen and mouth. How can people bear to be blamed? Your Majesty has lost the support of the people. Who will dare to speak out against you in the future? The court cannot be a one-man show."

“He who governs a country will be king if he establishes it by righteousness, and will perish if he establishes it by trust, hegemony and schemes.” Their new emperor did not seem to have any ability to govern the country, but he was good at studying one conspiracy after another.

"Now is a special period. Even when facing corrupt officials, we have to turn a blind eye. Gathering strength to solve the most important things is the right thing to do. Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Similarly, where there are people, there will be greed. Greed is not a problem. The key is not to worry about the lack of money but the inequality of distribution..."

"Rice, pearls, firewood, and laurels, the people are the ones who have difficulty now. Those who are dressed in fine clothes are not silkworm farmers."

The young man spent thousands of gold coins with a wave of his sleeves, but he could not buy the heart of the beautiful woman. On the contrary, thousands of gold coins could not relieve her lovesickness. He accidentally threw out a piece of silver, but it made the wandering beggar woman walk on the street with her child, bowing every three steps.

"Tianle, have you ever heard of Zhitonghui?"

"I've heard a little about it." The slogan was extremely bold.

"Do you know who is the leader? Qi Zhaoshu and Qi Huaixiu from the Qi family!"

Rong Xiang didn't ask much about the noble disciples in the city, but he had heard of Qi Zhaoshu's name and read some of his articles. He remembered that he was a good student and had an impression of him - but he didn't hear any news about him after the Qi family got into trouble.

"I've inquired a lot, and these people are extraordinary. Without cold weather, one cannot know the pine and cypress; without difficulty, one cannot know the gentleman - this Qi Huaixiu is really talented!... I copied down their sacrificial texts, you can take a look." Su Xiangwen took out a crumpled piece of paper from his arms.

(Here the division refers to the army)

"In the first year of Xuande, on the eleventh day of the first month of the year of Yichou, I look up to the Holy God, who has established the will for heaven and earth, the destiny for the people, and the prosperity of peace and prosperity for all eternity, without chaos. I follow the will of heaven and offer this sacrifice. May the gods see through my country. Enjoy!"

Reading the content, Rong Xiang couldn't help laughing, and the anger that had been pent up in his heart was relieved a lot.

"Establish a mind for heaven and earth, establish a destiny for the people, and bring peace to the world for all eternity! Well said!

They have figured out the trick of divine bestowal of power, and they are not as pedantic as some scholars, but it is also true that they can shout out "The Supreme Lord, returning to the original state is nothing but a grass ant. Gold beads and iron helmets, returning to the true nature is nothing but rags and linen clothes. This Supreme Lord should belong to everyone." How can they be some ignorant people... Well, if this like-minded association is full of pure people, Dayong is in danger."

"How to say it?"

"The pure are the most terrifying people in the world. They live with only one goal in mind. To achieve this goal, they can give up everything and ignore everything else. They cannot be bribed or threatened, and they do not even desire power or fame. In their world, they only have one goal, only determination and perseverance..."

Su Xiangwen smacked his lips and said, "Is it really that powerful? At present, although this Zhitong Society is new, it is just a bunch of literati. Even if they recruit soldiers and horses, they can't train them. If they hide underground, it's okay. But if they come out in the open, won't it be easy to be wiped out?"

"But this Zhitong Society is not limited. They absorb people from all walks of life. Do you know if they have military talent? Even some disciples from generals' families can train simple troops." This Zhitong Society seems to be following the will of the people and the masses. In addition, there is a powerful person leading the team, so the team can be gathered or dispersed. I am afraid it will be more troublesome than a large army.

"Let's not talk about this. It seems that the new emperor wants to start with the Lou family. He will mobilize the army after Wang Yong is beheaded." They were slow in providing disaster relief and it took a long time to allocate food and fodder, but they acted quickly when there was a rebellion.

Su Xiangwen rubbed his brows and said, "Speaking of which, the Lou family made enemies for nothing. Why did General Yan die at that time?"

"The current emperor is just confused." Rong Xiang sneered. He knew something about this man when he was the crown prince. Now that he has gained power, doesn't this expose his true nature?

"Ahem, be careful with your words."

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about it anymore. Let's drink, let's drink!"

When the strong liquor goes down your throat, it feels acrid and astringent, and slightly burns your throat. It seems that if you take a few more sips, you will easily get drunk.

"The sound of a thousand bells and lanterns has faded away, how can it compare to a single clink of glasses at midnight. The long night is solemn and the ice is eight feet thick. Tianle, your Huadiao wine has helped me to cool off the cold wind and snow all night."

"loquacious!"

They took two sips, and then they raised their glasses to the moon by the window.

"I hope that the country will be strong and the emperor's virtue will be clear. The country will enjoy peace and happiness forever. Even if my body is torn into pieces and I become a maggot, I will be willing to do so. This foolish thought will not change until I die."

Rong Xiang muttered to himself, then drank the wine in one gulp.

Rice is as expensive as pearls, and firewood is as expensive as osmanthus wood. It means that prices are high and people's lives are extremely difficult.

(Those who govern a country can become kings by establishing righteousness, and hegemony by establishing trustworthiness, but will perish by playing tricks and schemes.)

(When a powerful person is gaining momentum, a minister must not challenge him or challenge him. Keeping a respectful distance from him is the way to protect your health and reputation. When a person is showing his power and is unstoppable, you must not challenge him or compete with him.)

(If the years are not cold, one cannot know the pine and cypress; if things are not difficult, one cannot know the gentleman - If the years are not cold, one cannot know the perseverance and uprightness of the pine and cypress; if things are not difficult, one cannot know the lofty ambitions of the gentleman.)

(In the first year of Xuande, on the eleventh day of the first month of the year of Yichou, I look up to the Holy Spirit, who has established the will for heaven and earth, the destiny for the people, and the prosperity of peace and prosperity for all eternity, without chaos. I only follow the will of heaven and offer this sacrifice. May the gods see through my country. Enjoy!

(I) Rely on the sacred Yellow Emperor, you have established the core values ​​for heaven and earth, the direction of survival for the people, and created a peaceful situation for all eternity. Your merits and teachings are so great and noble that they will never cease. I respectfully follow the will of heaven and solemnly offer sacrifices. I hope your gods can see through and bless my country. Please enjoy the offerings! )

(Pure people are the most terrifying people in the world. They live with only one goal in mind. To achieve this goal, they can give up everything and ignore everything else. They cannot be bribed or threatened, and they do not even desire power or fame. In their world, they only have one goal, and only strong will and perseverance.

Pure people are the most terrible people in this world. They often have only one goal in their life. In order to achieve this goal, they can give up everything and do anything. They cannot be bribed, cannot be coerced, and do not even want power and fame. In their world, there is only one goal, only firm determination and will)