Suppliers from both worlds have dominated the world since Datang!

Whether it was Li Er, Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji or others, they were all dumbfounded.

The Tang Dynasty had 21 emperors and lasted for 289 years.

You know, it’s only the beginning of the Zhenguan period.

The Tang Dynasty was established only recently.

Zhuang Zhou actually dared to say that the Tang Dynasty lasted for 289 years.

This is simply ridiculous.

Li Er asked directly:

"Zhuang Zhou, do you know how many years has the Tang Dynasty been established?"

Zhuang Zhou thought for a moment and said:

"Only seven years, your majesty."

In the first year of Wude, Li Yuan proclaimed himself emperor and established the Tang Dynasty.

The seven years mentioned by Zhuang Zhou are calculated according to the history of great unification.

After all, the Tang Dynasty was established during the Wude period.

But at that time, after Li Yuan became emperor, there were still many separatist forces in various places.

The Tang Dynasty only occupied a very small area and did not truly unify the world.

It was not until the second year of Zhenguan that the Tang Dynasty completely pacified the separatist forces in various places.

Great unification was achieved.

Therefore, according to later generations, it was indeed seven years.

Before Li Er could speak, Chang Sun Wuji shook his head and said:

"No, it has been fifteen years since the first year of the Wude era."

Zhuang Zhou replied calmly:

"If we count from the time when the Tang Dynasty unified China, it has only been seven years."

When everyone heard this, they realized that Zhuang Zhou was praising the saint in disguise.

However, Li Er obviously benefited a lot from it.

This undoubtedly shows that the unification of the Tang Dynasty began with him.

Then, Li Er asked again:

"Zhuang Zhou, I know you are very knowledgeable.

But you also know that the matter of the Tang Dynasty's national destiny is of great importance.

How dare you make such an assertion? "

Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly and said:

“Your Majesty, although I come from the Immortal Realm, I am now also training in the Human Realm.

Naturally, we must also follow the rules of the human world.

Since I dare to assert the Tang Dynasty's fate, I must have a basis for it."

Li Er raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice:

"Oh? Then tell me, what is your basis?"

Zhuang Zhou said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, since ancient times, the rise and fall of a nation has always been related to the right time, right place, and the harmony of people.

The Tang Dynasty is now in a period of favorable time, location and people.

As long as Your Majesty can work hard to govern the country, open up channels for communication, trust people when you employ them, and do not employ people you doubt.

Then the Tang Dynasty's national prosperity would naturally last for a long time.

But there is a problem with this.”

"what is the problem?"

“For example, if your majesty is a sage king throughout history, then naturally all this is easy to say.

But what if it was someone else?

For example, if an emperor becomes incompetent and unjust, the fate of the Tang Dynasty will surely change.”

When everyone heard this, their faces became extremely gloomy.

Especially Li Chengqian, he just stood there in silence.

Zhang Sun Wuji glanced at the gloomy Li Er, then turned to Zhuang Zhou and asked:

"Mr. Zhuang, what does this have to do with the basis of the Tang Dynasty's national destiny that you mentioned?"

Zhuang Zhou smiled faintly, his eyes fell on Zhangsun Wuji, and he said slowly:

"Because fifty-one years from now, a prince was born, and the fate of the Tang Dynasty began to change from this prince, and the powerful Tang Dynasty began to weaken."

The prince that Zhuang Zhou was referring to was naturally Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, Li Longji.

Things were pretty good after Emperor Xuanzong of Tang ascended the throne and he ushered in the Kaiyuan Prosperity.

But in the later period, he was only concerned with pleasure and ignored state affairs.

As a result, the court was extremely corrupt, which eventually led to the Anshi Rebellion.

The Anshi Rebellion is recognized by historians as the turning point when the Tang Dynasty went from prosperity to decline.

But when Zhuang Zhou said this, everyone's faces turned even darker.

Chang Sun Wuji asked anxiously:

"County Master Zhuang, you know that you will be punished for speaking outrageously."

Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly and said:

"Right Prime Minister, what Zhuang said is true."

Chang Sun Wuji took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"County Master Zhuang, this matter is of great importance. I hope you will be careful with your words."

Zhuang Zhou nodded and said:

"Right Sergeant, rest assured. Since Zhuang dares to assert this, he must have a basis for it."

At this time, Li Er also spoke:

"Zhuang Zhou, you keep saying you have evidence, so I ask you, who is this prince you are talking about?"

Zhuang Zhou glanced at Li Er and said slowly:

"Your Majesty, this matter involves a secret of heaven and cannot be disclosed."

Upon hearing this, Li Er raised his eyebrows, and murderous intent appeared in his eyes.

Taking a deep breath, Li Er suppressed his restlessness and asked in a deep voice:

"Zhuang Zhou, do you know how big of an impact this will have if it gets out?"

Zhuang Zhou nodded slightly and replied calmly:

"Your Majesty, I understand.

But everything I said is true.

I know everything about the historical trend after the Tang Dynasty."

"Oh?"

Li Er calmed down, as if he had mustered up all the courage for the rest of his life, and then he asked:

"Then what comes after the Tang Dynasty?"

Zhuang Zhou pondered for a moment and slowly uttered two words:

"Song."

Li Er and others were all stunned.

Obviously, he was very unfamiliar with this strange name.

Without waiting for anyone to speak, Zhuang Zhou continued slowly:

“However, at the end of the Tang Dynasty, the country was divided by warlords, and there was chaos for about 70 years, which made people suffer.

There were five dynasties in the Central Plains region at one point, and ten separatist regimes appeared outside the Central Plains.

It is known in history as the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms.”

"Wow~~~"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole room was shocked.

Every one of the people present was undoubtedly shocked by Zhuang Zhou's words.

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Obviously he couldn't understand what Zhuang Zhou said.

This is simply like a fantasy.

Now the Tang Dynasty was established not long ago and it is thriving.

Naturally, they could not understand what Zhuang Zhou said about the direction of future generations.

But Zhuang Zhou's words made them guess in their hearts.

Since the Qin Dynasty unified the world, until now, which dynasty has truly achieved eternal unification?

No one escapes the fate of decline from prosperity!

Li Er frowned and pondered for a long time before taking a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"Zhuang Zhou, you are a banished immortal child, so do you have any idea on how to make a country prosper forever?"

Zhuang Zhou nodded and continued:

"some."

"Say it."

Zhuang Zhou took a deep breath and said slowly:

“As the general trend of the world goes, after a long period of division, there will be unification, and after a long period of unification, there will be division.

Although the Tang Dynasty now enjoys the advantage of time, place and people, there is no eternal and unchanging national destiny in the long river of history.

The length of a country's life is not determined by a single factor, but is the result of the influence of many factors such as time, location, people, laws, and public opinion.

In order to break this rule, we need to form a political system.

A political system that is not subject to human willpower."

"???"

After hearing this, Li Er frowned, and it was obvious that he had a strong interest in Zhuang Zhou's proposal.

After a moment's silence, he slowly asked:

"Zhuang Zhou, what exactly is the political system you are talking about?"

Zhuang Zhou smiled slightly and explained:

“The political system I’m talking about is a system that disperses and checks state power to avoid excessive concentration of power that can lead to corruption and tyranny.

To put it bluntly, it means separating the three powers of legislation, administration and justice and checking each other to ensure the stability and long-term peace of the country.

Everyone: "???"

This kid's idea is a bit dangerous!

Are you trying to rebel?

Li Er also frowned slightly.

But what he was thinking about was not rebellion.

Instead.

There really is something in this guy's head!