From wilderness to palace

Chapter 176 Wen Dao Liu Shi Tianxia!
It is said that the older people seem to like to recall the past more.Looking back on my life, there are always some unforgettable people and things.For Ma Zhongcheng, who has already retired at home, this is the case for him now.

In the eyes of others, at this time, he has achieved great success, enjoys the special care and care of the country, and has peaches and plums all over the world.But only Ma Zhongcheng knew in his heart that he had suffered from suffering for the first half of his life.

Ma Zhongcheng was naturally very excited when he learned from his disciple the whereabouts of his best friend when he was young.Perhaps in the eyes of his beloved disciple and Liu Yaozu, he just missed this sworn brother who had disappeared for many years, but he really respected this sworn brother as an elder brother.

After receiving a call from Xiao Cheng, Ma Zhongcheng, who specially called his son, also asked his son to make online video for him.Although he is no stranger to computers, he is naturally not very familiar with this kind of online video.

When the video was connected, Ma Zhongcheng saw Xiao Cheng saluting respectfully at the end of the video, and Ma Zhongcheng also smiled and said: "Ah Cheng, you have a heart. My child, I am Ma Zhongcheng, you can call me Grandpa Ma. Speaking of which, your grandpa and I are also sworn brothers." Brothers!"

"Grandpa Ma, hello, I'm Liu Yaozu, just call me Azu."

"Good! Good! Seeing you like this now, I think back to the time when I was studying with your grandfather in the early years. At that time, your grandfather's appearance was really similar to you. If I was not old, the first time I saw you , I thought Brother Cheng was resurrected!"

For Ma Zhongcheng's excitement in the video, and the act of calling him grandpa as soon as they met, Liu Yaozu really couldn't laugh or cry.But he knew that if the other party was really sworn brothers with grandpa, it would be worthwhile for him to call 'grandfather'.

After chatting a few words at the beginning, Liu Yaozu also said directly: "Grandpa Ma, can you tell me about grandpa when he was young? According to what I know, grandpa should have taken grandma with him when the turmoil happened. Those who live in seclusion in the mountains.

What I want to know is why my grandfather left his hometown to come here, and whether he has relatives in the imperial capital or other provinces.I asked my grandfather about these things when I was young, but he always smiled and refused to answer. "

Facing Liu Yaozu's inquiry, Ma Zhongcheng suddenly said with a lonely expression: "Oh, boy! It's not that he didn't say anything, but that he didn't want to mention these things again. That's right, your grandfather was indeed from the imperial capital earlier, and your ancestors also very famous.

Although nowadays, the people who really remember your family are probably about the same age as me.But in those days, sometimes being famous was never a good thing.Your grandfather chose to leave and remain anonymous because he had no choice but to do so! "

The national turmoil caused by the "restoration rebellion" not only changed the fate of Liu Yaozu's grandfather's family, even Ma Zhongcheng, the former favorite of heaven, suffered a lot in that turmoil, and some even died in it.

The most serious thing is that the turmoil that almost triggered a large-scale civil war lasted for a long time.The faction supporting the emperor continued to struggle with the faction against the emperor. Although the faction against the emperor finally won, the national strength was greatly damaged.

If the new government that came to power later took decisive measures to overcome all difficulties and began to employ those officials and scholars who were truly capable and powerful, regardless of the so-called factions demarcated before, I am afraid that the country's revival would not know how long it will take.

Because the ruling officials there are well aware that the state turmoil caused by the "restoration rebellion" has already affected ordinary people.If the situation is not reversed, I am afraid that a large-scale civil war sweeping across the country may break out at any time.

When the government disregards the life and death of the people, the people will naturally abandon the government.Many people in high positions understand the principle that the people are the foundation of the country.It is precisely because of this that Ma Zhongcheng, who escaped, was reused later.

In addition, the supporters of the emperor want to restore the so-called royal rule, which is itself unpopular.Over time, the supporters of the imperialists lost their living soil in the country, and even ordinary people began to support the anti-imperialists, and the turmoil naturally dissipated.

But the losses caused by this turmoil cannot be recovered and made up for in a short time.Grandpa Liu Yaozu, who was classified as a "pro-emperor faction", lost his family and his family because of this, and finally had to live in seclusion in Guoshantun incognito.

After listening to Ma Zhongcheng's narration, Liu Yaozu was silent for a long time before saying: "Grandpa Ma, thank you! I want to ask you one more thing. After my grandpa and the others were killed, did someone collect the bones for them? Is there a place where we can pay homage?"

"It's true! You know, your grandfather was also a famous historian in the imperial capital in his early years. Those people who caused trouble for your Liu family back then were mostly motivated by hatred of the rich or jealousy. Incidents of smashing, burning and killing.

Later, those who owed you the kindness of the Liu family chose a place to bury the bones of the second elder.And in these years, they will also worship from time to time.It's just that things happened too suddenly at that time, and your grandfather's whereabouts were unknown, so many things had to be left alone in the end. "

"Thank you, Grandpa Ma! No one wants this kind of thing to happen. But it has already happened, and it is useless to pursue it. Although I have never met my grandpa and grandma, as their great-grandson, I still need Go to worship."

"It really should! In fact, in the early years of the academic circles of the imperial capital, when it comes to the masters of history, it was none other than your Liu family. Wendao Liu, Shi Tianxia, ​​refers to your Liu family. Unfortunately, your Liu family seems to have always been thin. "

From Ma Zhongcheng's mouth, knowing that his family was considered a scholarly family in the early years, Liu Yaozu also felt that it was necessary for him to inherit it.Until now, he finally understood that those ancient books that his grandfather hid in the underground library must have been passed down from his family!

Others are "poems and books passed down to the world", but for the Liu family in the past, perhaps it was really called "historical books passed down to the world"!

Even if Liu Yaozu could not inherit the reputation of the Liu family's historiography, based on the historical books he now owns, I believe that the reputation of "Wen Dao Liu, Shi Tianxia" will still spread in the history circle in the future.

Xiao Cheng, who was staying next to him, also listened to the conversation between the two.I was really shocked to learn that Liu Yaozu's family still had such a connection.In fact, he had heard the words "Wen Dao Liu and Shi Tianxia" in his early years.

Especially during his studies, the National College and the School of History, which he studied in, have never fallen.To be precise, many history majors in China seem to be somewhat nondescript.The reason is the lack of historical data.

During those turmoil, many ignorant people, in the name of eradicating the royal ideology, burned a large number of those treasured historical ancient texts.As a result, it has become extremely difficult for future generations to understand history.

You must know that the ancient books that can be passed down are not only the inheritance of ancient culture, but also represent the continuation of ancient culture.Without these books, the authenticity of the so-called history handed down by word of mouth is worthy of attention by future generations!
Although there were still many questions, when more than an hour passed, Liu Yaozu said at the right time: "Grandpa Ma, thank you for sharing these information, which made me finally understand where my family belongs and what it used to be.

It's not too early, you also go to bed early.When you arrive tomorrow, I will pick you up with Uncle Xiao.On the way, you should also take care of your health and take care of yourself.I will visit you often when I have time in the future. "

"Okay! Okay! What a good boy. Let's meet and talk tomorrow."

Just when Ma Zhongcheng's son and Xiao Cheng were worried about the old man's body and energy, Liu Yaozu also ended the video call at the right time.When the video ended, Xiao Cheng looked at the calm Liu Yaozu, and asked with a little concern, "Azu, are you okay?"

"Thank you Uncle Xiao for your concern, I'm fine! I'm used to this kind of thing. You've been driving for a day, and it's not too early now, so you should go and rest! In my case, I still have some work to do. "

"Okay! Then you should rest early, and you have to pick up my mentor tomorrow!"

"Ok!"

Watching Xiao Cheng leave the study, Liu Yaozu's expression did not change much.In his opinion, the source and provenance of his own family has finally been reduced.Although Liu Jiagen was in the imperial capital, he really didn't want to go back.

At this moment, Liu Yaozu finally understood why his grandfather rejected the city of the imperial capital so much.For him, after surviving such cruel turmoil and losing a loved one overnight, the depressive grief in his heart is really only understood by himself.

Liu Yaozu, who has experienced this kind of feeling, can't help but feel sad for his grandfather when he thinks about his grandfather's mood back then.Fortunately, even today, Liu Yaozu is used to being alone.He didn't find his relatives, and he didn't feel any loss.

If a relative or elder suddenly appeared, perhaps Liu Yaozu would not know how to get along with him.Looking at the ancient books picked out from the underground library, Liu Yaozu also knew that these ancient books not only belonged to him, but belonged to the entire Liu family.

Thinking of Liu Yaozu here, he also said directly: "Grandpa, please rest assured that I will take good care of these belongings of the Liu family. I will also restore the reputation of our Liu family.

Since our Liu family has always been a heir to historiography, I will do my best to spend more time on it.And these historical classics that you have worked so hard to preserve, I will also pass them on and carry them forward. "

After the beginning of spring, Liu Yaozu will also buy some precious wood, and personally design a library pavilion.Put all these ancient books in the collection of the family in the library, and then find someone to copy these ancient books.

With these historical books, I believe that the Chinese people will have a better understanding and understanding of history.By disseminating this historical knowledge, the outside world will also know that this is the merit of the 'Bundao Liu' family.

Although Liu Yaozu didn't want to ask for any compensation, but he believed that after this incident spread, those who have been favored by the Liu family will naturally think of the Liu family.Without the Liu family, how could these ancient books have survived to this day?
Cultural heritage is very important to a family and a country.Gold and silver are wealth, so why not culture?The most important thing is that sometimes history and culture are a kind of precious spiritual wealth!
(End of this chapter)