A good memory was not as good as a bad pen.
Fang Yun was going to read it again when he was free. He was bound to make new discoveries and learn new things.
At this moment, it was difficult for the Empress Dowager and the king to participate in court affairs. It was similar to the concept of "rule by lowering one's head." However, it was different from the real Confucian interpretation of "rule by lowering one's head."
The Confucian interpretation of "rule by lowering one's head" meant that if the king did not increase taxes, the country would naturally prosper, and the king would naturally be comfortable.
Fang Yun looked at the gauze curtain while listening to the court discussion. The Empress Dowager and the king sat inside like clay sculptures.
Fang Yun finally understood why the Minister of the Left could fight against the Empress Dowager. The court discussion alone was not something that non-scholars could understand.
"No wonder the etiquette changed …"
During the time of Confucius, the countries had not developed to this extent. With the perfection of the imperial examination, the power of the scholars grew stronger, and the changes in the court became more obvious.
It was not until now that Fang Yun understood why his essay "The Rites of Indecent Conduct" was valued by the Sages and studied by the great Confucian scholars. It was because the Sages used this kind of examination topic and scripture to subtly influence the scholars of the human race to slowly accept the change of etiquette. It was to prevent some scholars from being unable to accept the change of the Holy Path and be damaged by their lack of literary courage.
Fang Yun suddenly realized that his most powerful strength was not the books in the world of strange books at all, but the vision to see the future.
"Perhaps my Holy Path is above the change of the Holy Path!"
The officials did not stop talking at all. They argued until noon, but there was no sign of resting.
"Mother. I'm hungry … "
The young king said softly. The Empress Dowager immediately waved to the palace maid and asked her to bring in the pastries that had been prepared. Then she whispered to the imperial kitchen to start preparing lunch.
"Cold food again …" The young king complained in a low voice, but he still ate slowly.
All the scholars present listened. After the young king spoke, some officials stopped talking, and the number of officials who spoke gradually decreased.
"I think that the king should not abdicate before the country is destroyed!"
"Mencius once said, 'The people are the most important. The country comes second, and the king is the least important. ' For the people. The country can be sacrificed, and the king can be sacrificed! "
"It's almost noon. Everyone, please eat." The Empress Dowager's voice sounded.
Everyone was tired of arguing and thanked her.
The officials were used to it. However, the new Jinshi was very excited, because the emperor would only give them a banquet after the court examination. It was a joyous occasion to be able to eat in the palace now.
Everyone left the Heavenly Worship Hall and headed to the side hall.
Lunch for several hundred people was not a difficult matter for the imperial kitchen. After an hour, everyone finished their lunch and returned to Heavenly Worship Hall.
This time, it was not as formal as the morning court. After the Empress Dowager and the monarch were seated, the officials sat on the soft seats.
Ao Huang behaved themselves along the way. It was just that his eyeballs were constantly spinning, occasionally glancing at a seemingly ordinary luminous pearl in the Heavenly Worship Hall.
As soon as everyone sat down, Zhuang Lu, who had proposed the abdication of Jingguo's monarch, suddenly stood up. He cupped his hands towards Fang Yun and said, "This lowly official congratulates Fang Daren on becoming the Huiyuan Scholar, and wishes Daren to become the top scholar. But … Your Excellency is about to become Xusheng of the human race. Your status is far above all of us here. Why don't you express your opinion? "
"Today, Fang Yun is the Jinshi Fang Yun," Fang Yun said.
Some of the old officials nodded lightly. Fang Yun's answer was very appropriate. If he was too modest, it would seem hypocritical. If he was too weak, it would seem that he had stage fright. If he disgraced the name of Xusheng and said that he was only a Jinshi, it would be appropriate for him to be neither arrogant nor humble.
"I see. Then I would like to ask Fang Huiyuan, do you support the abdication of the monarch if the war is not successful, or do you support resolutely resisting the barbarians with the body of Jingguo? "
Fang Yun vaguely realized that the Left Minister's party was targeting him, but he did not know why they were doing this. His mind was spinning rapidly.
"This matter cannot be ambiguous. If I try to smooth things over or use diplomatic language, the abdication faction will not mind, but the pro-war faction will definitely be disgusted. At this time, I have to be straightforward. As for what happens after, I will take responsibility! I, Fang Yun, can shoulder it! "
Fang Yun made up his mind and immediately said, "As a citizen of Jingguo and an official of Jingguo, I will resolutely resist the barbarians! The country cannot guarantee the safety of the people of Jingguo. If the country is destroyed, will Minister Zhuang be able to protect the people of Jingguo, or will someone else be able to? "
"I see, I am impressed." Zhuang Lu sat down.
Assistant Minister of Personnel Ou Mo said, "Fang Huiyuan, when the Ministry of Personnel assigns a Jinshi as the substitute county magistrate, it will also consider the Jinshi's will. I see that you are determined to resist the barbarians. If you are appointed as the substitute county magistrate of an ordinary county, it will be a waste of talent. Why don't we fulfill your desire to resist the barbarians and send you to Ning An County? "
The court was in an uproar.
Ning An County was not the northernmost county, nor was it the most dangerous county. However, it was the hub of the border region. Most of the military supplies sent by Jingguo to the three sides had to pass through Ning An County.
Left Minister Mount Liu had been in Mizhou for many years. It was like an iron bucket, impenetrable by water. Both the civil and military officials in Mizhou were Mount Liu's disciples. More than half of the people in the Academy of Arts were his henchmen.
Ning An County was in Mizhou.
Even though Fang Yun had attacked the Left Minister's faction, Mizhou's power was not shaken. This was the reason why Mount Liu dared to come to the court, and also the reason why the Empress Dowager was most afraid of Mount Liu.
Once Mount Liu was angered, causing Mizhou to change sides with Gyeongo or Wu Guo, the capital's barrier would be gone. The barbarian army would be able to surround the capital in a few days.
Ever since Mount Liu became a Jinshi, he had been in charge of Mizhou. He was the true master of Mizhou.
A shadow flashed across Fang Yun's mind. He felt that everything the Left Minister's faction did today was to force him to go to Ning An County.
"Assistant Minister Ou, please take back what you just said! Fang Xusheng is the pillar of the country, the backbone of the human race. If he did not die under the Moon Tree's Divine Punishment and instead died in an internal conflict, the people would be furious! At that time, no one in the court would be able to bear the consequences! "Board of Rites Minister Mao Enzheng righteously said.
All the officials were incomparably angry. Board of Rites Minister Mao Enzheng was famous for being a peacemaker. For someone like him to say such words, it could be seen how serious the situation was.
Ji Zhibai said with a strange voice, "Minister Mao's words are wrong. Even the Moon Tree's Divine Punishment could not kill him. Ning An County is not a tiger's den, so how could he kill Fang Yun? Moreover, even I, Ji Zhibai, could become the substitute county magistrate of Ning An County and become the Zhuangyuan, so why can't he, Fang Yun, do the same? Are you saying that Fang Yun is inferior to me, Ji Zhibai? "
Ao Huang could not help but ask, "Fang Yun is equivalent to several tens of thousands of Ji Zhibai?"
"Hahaha …" A child's laughter came from behind the curtain, but then a hand covered the little ruler's mouth.
All the officials lowered their heads and laughed. The little ruler could laugh without restraint, but they had to hide it.
Ji Zhibai was so angry that his face turned green and white, but he did not dare to say anything to Ao Huang. He had already made an enemy of Fang Yun. If he provoked the True Dragon of the Eastern Sea's Dragon Palace, even the Left Minister would not be able to save him.
Ou Mo looked at Fang Yun and smiled, "Fang Wenhou, if you really want to resist the barbarians, why don't you go to Ning An County? Ning An County is the hub of our Jingguo. It's a place where you can display your talents. "
"Assistant Minister Ou's words are wrong. It's precisely because Ning An County is a hub that Fang Yun can't display his talents as the substitute county magistrate. That's an important military area, and the highest-ranking yamen in Ning An County is not the county yamen, but the Transportation Department yamen! If the Ministry of Personnel is willing to let Fang Yun hold the position of Chief of the Transportation Department, Old Man will support Fang Yun going to Ning An County. Otherwise, it would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut! "
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