As early as the third year of Zhenguan, Li Er intended to appoint Fang Xuanling as the Prince's Junior Tutor.
But Fang Xuanling always refused to accept it.
Finally, he agreed to become the Prince's Secretary and concurrently the Minister of Personnel.
Now Li Er wanted to appoint Zhuang Zhou as the Prince's Junior Tutor, but Fang Xuanling strongly supported it.
This made Li Er feel a little helpless.
Among the court officials, Fang Xuanling not only worked hard and gave advice to Li Er.
He also often recruited talents for Li Er.
For example, when Fang Xuanling met capable counselors or generals, he would make friends with them privately.
Then find an opportunity to recommend them to Li Er.
This is clearly recorded in the Old Book of Tang: Biography of Fang Xuanling.
Li Er even compared Fang Xuanling to Xiao He of the Han Dynasty.
This shows Li Er's trust in Fang Xuanling.
Fang's strategy and Du's decision have become a timeless story in history.
At this moment, Fang Xuanling stepped forward and recommended talents for the country.
It has to be said that Fang Xuanling was very good at seizing opportunities.
In addition, at this time Fang Xuanling was still the Shangshu Zuo Pushe of the Tang Dynasty, that is, the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty.
So his words still carry a lot of weight.
With Fang Xuanling's support, the other ministers didn't say anything more.
Seeing this, Li Er also expressed his approval in his heart.
He smiled and nodded and said:
"Since that's the case, the appointment of Zhuang Zhou as the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor is now settled!"
Upon hearing this, all the officials immediately bowed and congratulated Zhuang Zhou.
But only Changsun Wuji frowned, and no one knew what he was thinking!
But now, all the court officials were shocked by Zhuang Zhou's insights.
Naturally, they had to start re-examining this young businessman.
Even Kong Yingda, Yan Shigu and Sima Caizhang, who had previously opposed it, were quite convinced.
At this moment, they all had the same question in their minds.
Is the purpose of studying classics and history books to write books or to apply them to the world?
Thinking about it this way, what Zhuang Zhou said does not seem to make sense:
“The art of studying the classics lies not only in interpreting ancient texts, but also in understanding and applying them to the real world.”
“Classics become classics because they can transcend time and space, providing wisdom and enlightenment to future generations.”
"However, we cannot just stop at interpreting ancient texts; that is what nerds do."
"Instead, we must combine the ideological essence of ancient classics with the real world to truly unleash their value."
“This is the true meaning of curing classics!”
These words are like thunderclaps out of the blue.
They claim to be the masters of Confucianism in the Tang Dynasty, but now it seems that they are just clinging to the old ways!
Zhuang Zhou's words undoubtedly made them reflect.
Such people are the ones who truly transcend the constraints of classics.
And what about Zhuang Zhou!
Of course he is willing to accept all these honors.
Nothing else!
If you want to truly realize your ideas in this era, you must make them take root.
This step will have to be faced sooner or later.
And it’s better to face it early.
He needs greater honor to enhance his own value.
Originally, Zhuang Zhou also wanted to avoid it.
But this kind of thing really cannot be avoided.
If you want to make your business bigger and stronger, you must bear the pressure of fame.
Only mediocre people are not criticized by the world!
…
The court meeting ended.
Li Er then summoned important court officials to the Council of State.
The Zhengshi Hall belonged to the Menxia Province and was a permanent meeting place in the early Tang Dynasty.
It is considered the highest deliberative body in the country.
Mainly assisting the emperor in convening court officials to discuss military and national affairs.
Therefore, all those who came here to attend the meeting were high-ranking officials of the current dynasty.
For example, the heads of the three ministries were the Minister of the Central Secretariat, the Minister of the Palace, and the Ministers of the Secretariat and their left and right assistants.
Zhuang Zhou originally thought that although he was appointed as the Prince's Junior Tutor.
But my level is far from enough.
To be eligible, one must be an official of at least the third rank.
and.
Zhuang Zhou had already agreed with Li Er that he was just a figurehead.
Will not participate in any political affairs.
But he never expected that Li Er would summon him as well.
This was really beyond Zhuang Zhou's expectations.
so.
Zhuang Zhou could vaguely feel it.
Li Er had asked him to come on purpose.
There must be something else to discuss.
now.
In the Political Hall.
Tea and snacks have been set out.
Li Er sat upright on the dragon table, drinking tea with a calm look.
Li Chengqian sat beside him, looking like a very good boy.
Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji, Wei Zheng, Cheng Yaojin, Yu Zhining and others all sat on the ground.
Zhuang Zhou was still the same, sitting cross-legged.
This is a good thing in this era.
There is no need to kneel down at every turn.
The kneeling ceremony did not appear until the Qing Dynasty.
That's no wonder, the barbarians treated the Han people as slaves.
Li Er glanced at Zhuang Zhou and said in a deep voice:
"Zhuang Zhou, do you know why I summoned you to the Council Chamber?"
Zhuang Zhou thought about it and actually had several guesses in his mind.
But he couldn't say it directly, so he bowed and said:
"I can't guess that. Your Majesty, please explain it clearly."
Li Er nodded slightly and said slowly:
"At today's court meeting, your words shocked all the court officials.
I have also been thinking that it seems a waste of your talent to only allow you to be the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor without any specific title."
No!
Zhuang Zhou's heart trembled:
"Your Majesty, you don't want me to be an official again, do you?
I really don’t agree to this!”
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