Chapter 59 - 58: The Reason Behind
Chapter 59: Chapter 58: The Reason Behind
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“Hehe?” Gu Ji chuckled as he looked at Pei Xuanjing, “Isn’t that the very reason for your visit?” With his experience, how could he not know the purpose of Pei Xuanjing’s visit today?
Without feeling uncomfortable at having his intentions exposed, Pei Xuanjing thickened face and laughed, “I’m hoping that Mr. Gu can give me some guidance.”
Gu Ji had always intended to provide some advice for him and did not delve into the matter, asking, “Do you know who is orchestrating the compilation of the ‘Martial Classics’?”
Pei Xuanjing was puzzled, “Isn’t it the emperor?”
“Hehe, yes and no!” Gu Ji took a sip of tea before replying: “On the surface, this appears to be the emperor’s idea, but in essence, it is being promoted by the noble officials behind the scenes. One can say that, this is not merely a power struggle between the imperial court and top powers, but also a battle between civil officials and nobles.”
“Could you please elaborate…” Pei Xuanjing took the initiative to refill Gu Ji’s tea.
Not hiding anything, Gu Ji explained the cause and reason…
After the founding of the Great Ming, the founders following the first emperor were ennobled as hereditary nobles to counterbalance the power of civil officials in the court.
Even though many nobles were purged in the late reign of the founding emperor, many still survived, thus began the noble lineage.
Later, many nobles were granted titles during the troubling years of rebellion and multiple northern expeditions led by Emperor Taizong, during which numerous men made great contributions and were ennobled.