Whether it was Li Er, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji or others, they were all dumbfounded.
The Tang Dynasty lasted for 289 years and had 21 emperors.
You know, it’s only the beginning of the Zhenguan period.
The Tang Dynasty was just established not long ago.
Zhuang Zhou actually dared to say that the Tang Dynasty lasted for 289 years.
This is ridiculous.
Li Er even asked directly:
"Zhuang Zhou, do you know how many years has the Tang Dynasty been established?"
Zhuang Zhou thought for a moment and said:
"Only seven years, Your Majesty."
In the first year of Wude, Li Yuan proclaimed himself emperor and established the Tang Dynasty.
The seven years mentioned by Zhuang Zhou were calculated according to the history of great unification.
After all, the Tang Dynasty was established during the Wude period.
But at that time, after Li Yuan became emperor, there were still many separatist forces in various places.
The Tang Dynasty only occupied a very small area and did not truly unify the world.
It was not until the second year of Zhenguan that the Tang Dynasty completely pacified the separatist forces in various places.
Great unification was achieved.
Therefore, according to later generations, it was indeed seven years.
Before Li Er could speak, Changsun Wuji shook his head and said:
"No, it has been fifteen years since the first year of the Wude era."
Zhuang Zhou replied calmly:
"If we count from the time the Tang Dynasty unified China, it's only been seven years."
When everyone heard this, they realized that Zhuang Zhou was praising the saint in disguise.
However, Li Er obviously benefited a lot from it.
This undoubtedly shows that the unification of the Tang Dynasty began with him.
Then, Li Er asked again:
"Zhuang Zhou, I know you are very knowledgeable.
But you also know that the fate of the Tang Dynasty is of great importance.
How dare you make such an assertion?"
Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly and said:
“Your Majesty, although I come from the Immortal Realm, I am now also training in the human world.
Naturally, we must also follow the rules of the human world.
Since I dare to assert the Great Tang Dynasty's destiny, I must have a basis for it."
Li Er raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice:
"Oh? Then tell me, what is your basis?"
Zhuang Zhou said in a deep voice:
"Your Majesty, since ancient times, the rise and fall of a nation has always been related to the right time, place, and people.
The Tang Dynasty is now in a period of favorable time, location and people.
As long as Your Majesty can work hard to govern the country, open up channels for communication, trust people when you employ them, and do not employ people you don't trust.
Then the Tang Dynasty's national destiny will naturally last long.
But there is a problem with this.”
"What's the problem?"
"For example, if Your Majesty is a sage king throughout history, then naturally all this is easy to say.
But what if it was someone else?
For example, if an emperor were to become incompetent and unjust, the fate of the Tang Dynasty would inevitably change.”
When everyone heard this, their faces became extremely gloomy.
Especially Li Chengqian, he just stood there in silence.
Zhang Sun Wuji glanced at the gloomy Li Er, then turned to Zhuang Zhou and asked:
"County Master Zhuang, what does this have to do with the basis of the Tang Dynasty's reign that you mentioned?"
Zhuang Zhou smiled faintly, his eyes fell on Zhangsun Wuji, and he said slowly:
"Because fifty-one years from now, a prince was born, and the Tang Dynasty's destiny began to change with this prince. The once powerful Tang Dynasty began to weaken."
The prince that Zhuang Zhou was referring to was naturally Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Longji.
Things were pretty good after Emperor Xuanzong of Tang ascended the throne, and he ushered in the Kaiyuan Prosperity.
But in the later period, he was only concerned with pleasure and ignored state affairs.
As a result, the court became extremely corrupt, which eventually led to the Anshi Rebellion.
The Anshi Rebellion is recognized by historians as the turning point when the Tang Dynasty went from prosperity to decline.
But when Zhuang Zhou said this, everyone's faces turned even darker.
Changsun Wuji asked anxiously:
"County Master Zhuang, you know that speaking outrageously will lead to punishment."
Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly and said:
"Right Sergeant, what Zhuang said is true."
Changsun Wuji took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:
"County Master Zhuang, this matter is of great importance. I hope you will be careful with your words."
Zhuang Zhou nodded and said:
"Right Sergeant, rest assured. Since Zhuang is so bold in asserting this, he must have a basis for it."
At this time, Li Er also spoke:
"Zhuang Zhou, you keep saying you have evidence. Then I ask you, who exactly is this prince you're talking about?"
Zhuang Zhou glanced at Li Er and said slowly:
"Your Majesty, this matter involves the secrets of heaven and cannot be disclosed."
Upon hearing this, Li Er raised his eyebrows, and murderous intent appeared in his eyes.
Taking a deep breath, Li Er suppressed his restlessness and asked in a deep voice:
"Zhuang Zhou, do you know how much of an impact this would have if it got out?"
Zhuang Zhou nodded slightly and replied calmly:
"Your Majesty, I understand.
But everything I said is true.
I know everything about the course of history after the Tang Dynasty."
"oh?"
Li Er calmed down and, as if mustering up all the courage he had left in his life, he asked:
"Then what came after the Tang Dynasty?"
Zhuang Zhou pondered for a moment and slowly uttered two words:
"Song Dynasty."
Li Er and others were all stunned.
He was obviously very unfamiliar with this strange name.
Without waiting for anyone to speak, Zhuang Zhou continued slowly:
“However, in the late Tang Dynasty, warlords divided the country and there was chaos for about 70 years, which made people suffer.
There were five dynasties in the Central Plains region at one time, and ten separatist regimes appeared outside the Central Plains.
It is known in history as the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.”
"Crash~~~"
When these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked.
Every one of the people present was undoubtedly shocked by Zhuang Zhou's words.
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