Datang infinite pretense system

Due to the existence of totem worship in ancient times, people worshiped natural phenomena such as the sun, moon and stars as gods.Solar eclipses cause damage to the sun, which naturally arouses fear, coupled with the guidance of the ruling class or religion, so that people mistakenly believe that solar eclipses herald "bad omens".

The ruling class in ancient China believed that the appearance of a solar eclipse should be due to the injustice of the king and the political disorder, which offended the heavens. Therefore, it is not just a general warning to offend the world.

Chinese folks believe that evil gods like "Tengu" are against people and deliberately destroy the sun on which all things live.

At the same time, Xue Rengui also rushed over from the outside. At this time, he should be by Li Chengqian's side to protect him.

But Li Chengqian didn't take it seriously because he knew what it was.

"No fuss!"

He said calmly.

Isn't it just a solar eclipse?As for this?

According to historical records, this period of time happened to be the time of the solar eclipse, and it was in Chang'an.

Chapter 325 Rumors Abound (Fourth Change)

Regarding the solar eclipse, Li Chengqian showed an indifferent attitude. This kind of solar eclipse would last no more than 10 minutes at most. He made tea and drank tea as usual, which made Wei Zheng and Xue Rengui extremely nervous.

Li Chengqian, on the other hand, let someone light a candle carelessly, he didn't take it to heart, but he was very leisurely.

After a while, the eclipse gradually disappeared.

Li Chengqian didn't want to explain. If he explained it, everyone would not be surprised.

But Wei Zheng said: "His Royal Highness, this is probably a bad omen!"

"Don't be superstitious, this is a natural phenomenon, nothing more normal!"

Li Chengqian said.

"His Royal Highness!"

"According to records, there are countless dynasties that have experienced solar eclipses, but how miserable are they?"

After being said by Li Chengqian, Wei Zheng didn't say anything else.

In his opinion, Li Chengqian's heart is so big that he behaved so indifferently.

Although he acted indifferent, someone made a big fuss about it.

Regarding the solar eclipse, rumors began to spread from Chang'an City, and the rumors became more and more ugly.

That afternoon, Li Shimin summoned a large number of meritorious officials into the Tai Chi Palace.

Among them were Changsun Wuji and Hou Junji, and of course Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling and Li Chengqian were also indispensable.

Everyone waited to salute Li Shimin.

"Meet Your Majesty!"

Li Shimin's complexion was not very good.

"no!"

Fang Xuanling first asked: "I don't know why Your Majesty asked me to come here?"

But Li Chengqian stared at these four or five people.

Others are also puzzled.

Instead, Empress Changsun said: "As for the Tiangou eclipse at noon, people talked a lot, all of which were unfavorable to His Majesty, which made His Majesty very angry!"

Du Ruhui asked: "What kind of speech?"

"Let me tell you!"

Empress Changsun didn't dare to say, so she said so.

Li Shimin's face was tense, feeling very unhappy.

"The main things are a few things. First, it is said that the position of the emperor is not right. God expressed anger! He sent a dog to eat the sun. Second, he said that the crown prince's reform offended the sky, so he sent a dog to cover the sun as a punishment. The third point is that the dynasty was in chaos, people's livelihood was cut off, people's hearts were lost, and God punished..."

The more Li Shimin said, the more angry he became, especially the first point, his weakness was there. Ever since the change of Xuanwumen, he had been brooding about it.

Now that someone mentions it again, it doesn't feel good to say anything.

Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, such rumors must be refuted immediately, and those who spread rumors must be arrested."

Du Ruhui was even more ruthless, he said: "Yes, Your Majesty, if you find out who started it, you will directly punish the nine clans!"

But Changsun Wuji and Hou Junji didn't say a word.

Li Chengqian said deliberately: "Qi Guogong and Hou Shangshu are unwell today? Why don't you say a word?"

It was time to stand in line, and they didn't even say a word.

This is so illogical.

Changsun Wuji quickly said: "Your Majesty, I request a thorough investigation into this matter! Let me investigate!"

Hou Junji also said: "Yes, Duke Qi's ability to investigate cases is not weak, let him find out, there will be results."

Li Chengqian asked back: "How do you check? Where do you check?"

This question made the two unable to come back for the time being.

"I don't have a clue, and I still want to take the lead, I'm overestimating myself!"

Changsun Wuji said sourly:

"It seems that His Royal Highness has a way?"

"The method is thought up by people, but this king can judge which people are most likely to be the initiators of this rumor."

As soon as these words came out, Li Shimin's brows became relaxed.

He asked: "Which people! Tell me!"

"Your Majesty, let me tell you who is most likely to spread rumors and how to solve the problem."

Li Chengqian was very thoughtful in doing things, and even figured out the solution to the problem.

"His Royal Highness, I also want to know!"

Fang Xuanling said.