Chapter 457

In the hall.

The book of rites says: "men and women don't sit together. They don't throw flail and towel bars. They don't give in person

A white haired Quan Wanji is quoting scriptures and making an impassioned speech. According to him, it is against etiquette for men and women to meet and speak.

"Lord Quan is worthy of being a learned man and is actually a moral model of the Tang Dynasty." many ministers nodded in agreement.

Quan Wanji got the support of the courtiers and said angrily: "although the Mohists have talents and fame, they misbehave like disciples. It's against ethics to privately decide to live with women in the street. If they don't punish them, I'm afraid they will let the youth of Chang'an City follow suit first and undermine the ethical foundation of the Tang Dynasty. It's a great crime!"

"This is the rule of Confucianism. Merton is a child of Mohism. I'm afraid it's wrong to accuse Merton with the book of rites!" Qin Qiong said.

Hearing Qin Qiong's advice, many generals nodded one after another. Quan Wanji quoted Scriptures as Confucian classics. Moreover, Confucianism and Mohism have always been at odds, so I'm afraid it doesn't apply very well.

Li Shimin nodded at the speech and said, "it's common for young people to be affectionate and love. There's no need to blame too much!"

At the moment, Li Shimin naturally didn't know that this woman was Princess Changle. If he knew, I'm afraid he wouldn't think so.

Quan Wanji stubbornly said, "although Merton is a child of the Mohist family, the words of the matchmaker ordered by his parents are the ethics of heaven and earth. If he loves in his heart, he can ask someone to ask for a marriage. The Mohist family gives a token of love privately. Without the consent of the woman's parents, they have a private relationship. Isn't it against the ritual?"

In this era, the marriage of men and women follows the orders of their parents and the words of matchmakers. Everything is arranged by their parents. There are many people that men and women have never seen before marriage. Merton's act of making love to women without their parents' consent is simply unforgivable in the view of traditional ethics.

Hearing Quan Wanji arguing like this, even Li Shimin was silent. According to the current secular society of the Tang Dynasty, Merton's move is indeed inappropriate.

Qin Qiong sneered and said, "as the saying goes, people don't sue officials and don't investigate. If you want to cure Merton's crime, you must at least have a victim! I don't know who Lord Quan is presiding over justice, but the woman's parents?"

Quan wanjiton was delayed. Qin Qiong's words hit his biggest weakness. That's this thing. He never knew who the woman was!

No matter how many crimes Quan Wanji has listed, it can't be implemented. You don't see such a good opportunity. All the other Confucian children are silent, but Quan Wanji, such a stubborn and rigid person, rushed to the front regardless of his disregard.

Li Shimin also immediately said curiously, "so now I don't know who the woman is?"

All the ministers nodded helplessly. The rumor about the Mohist son flew all over Chang'an City, but the woman never showed up, just like a mystery.

Qin Qiong showed an inexplicable smile and said, "listen to the boy in my family, Merton insisted that he just met by chance. Just like what was written in the word, he didn't know the identity of the woman."

The ministers were stunned and showed a strange smile. Some open officials couldn't help laughing and said, "just young!"

Ask them if they don't have similar impulses at Merton's age, but they don't have such good luck and talent as Merton.

"How could it be? They have gold wisps as keepsakes, and they will be exposed sooner or later." Quan Wanji ten thousand people don't believe it. That's the famous Mo family in Chang'an city. They have unique intelligence and mind. How can they make such a low-level mistake.

Li Shimin waved his big hand and said, "then wait until the woman's parents tell you, and then discuss it."

This is an important event in the court. How can it be a place to discuss the private affairs of Merton's children? Li Shimin is also suspected of favoring Merton. If the woman's parents know that the Merton family is in love with their daughter, I'm afraid it's too late to be happy, and they won't sue.

Although Quan Wanji was helpless, he had to give up, but looking at his firm face, everyone knew that this matter was far from over.

Li Shimin was relieved when all the officials withdrew from the court after dealing with the government.

"By the way! Why haven't you seen Merton go up to court recently?" Li Shimin suddenly asked pound aside.

Pound bowed and said, "back to your majesty, marquis Mo claimed that he was a seven grade official. If he couldn't meet the standard of the court, he didn't come to the court."

The standard of the Tang Dynasty is that officials with more than five grades are eligible to participate in the court meeting. Of course, those with titles can also participate. According to the rules, it is reasonable for Merton not to go to the court on the grounds of his own seven grades officials.

Li Shimin snorted coldly, "at this time, he knows the rules."

Pound said with a smile, "from the old slave's point of view, Lord Mo is a young man who is active. He can stand the hard work of the morning every day. I'm afraid he wants to be lazy and sleep in!"

Li Shimin nodded. Although Merton was a descendant of the Mohist school, he did not carry forward the concept of hard study of the pre-Qin Mohist school. On the contrary, even ordinary Mohist children were not as good as them. He produced a lot of goods for pleasure.

"I asked him to go back to the firearms prison. He was in a good mood and was in the mood to go shopping. Did he dislike that he, a seven grade official, was not worthy of his status as a marquis!" Li Shimin said angrily.

Li Shimin was furious when he thought of Merton going to a light market and making trouble in the chaotang hall.

Pound on one side bent deeper. The Mohist school was so noisy in Chang'an city. Coupled with the rumors of Mohist School and Princess Changle, the palace recently taboo Mo Shen.

Li Shimin calmed down a little and asked, "how's the progress of the firearms supervisor?"

"Your Majesty, now the great craftsman Yu Wenbo of the Ministry of industry has made great progress in building a firearm prison with Mohist instruments. According to mohou's Memorial, the first phase of the project will be completed in mid February, and gunpowder can be made." pound handed Merton's Memorial and said respectfully.

Li Shimin took over Merton's Memorial, read it in detail, nodded, and in mid February, there was plenty of time.

"Order Morton, if you delay the western expedition, I can't spare him!" Li Shimin said angrily. The western expedition is coming. Li Shimin needs to worry about all aspects of the Tang Dynasty. Naturally, he won't spend all his mind on Morton.

"Yes!" said pound respectfully.

Li Shimin suddenly felt a move in his heart and said, "Merton controls the secret skill of gunpowder. In order to prevent interested people from approaching, he should try his best to explore. Be sure to find out who is the night of Shangyuan of the Mexican family?"

In his heart, he wondered who Merton's lover was on the night of Shangyuan?

It's just that he can use the information of the imperial court to explore the private affairs of a minister. It doesn't make sense. He has to find a reason for himself.

"No need to explore. The palace already knows who it is?"

As soon as pound was about to turn and leave, he heard the voice of the eldest grandson queen from outside the hall.