When Zhao Shu said this, Han Qi hurriedly said: "How can I dare to say how your majesty is an official? Your majesty, Shengmingzong, selected him from the clan for Emperor Daxing to raise him by his side, and entrusted him with the country. Your majesty will definitely be a good man in the future. The Eternal Saint King."
Zhao Shu shook his head when he heard the words and said: "The book says that the king's house is worried, and there are three sacrifices in Liangyin. I have planned to be in Liangyin for three years, let Han Xianggong be the regent of the tomb, and entrust all the important affairs of the country to you. I am worried and silent. !”
Han Qi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this is absolutely impossible!"
The assistant minister on the side also advised: "This must not be done. I hope the officials will think twice."
Zhao Shu said: "I have made up my mind. After the military and national affairs are over, I will hand them over to Mr. Han for punishment. In the meantime, you and your Majesty can continue to abolish the establishment!"
After Han Qi tried to persuade him three times, he could not change Zhao Shu's intention. Finally, Zhao Shu simply closed his eyes, folded his hands in his sleeves and said nothing, and then everyone left the room.
Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang, Ouyang Xiu and others all frowned.
Ouyang Xiudao: "At the beginning, Emperor Gaozong of the Yin Dynasty, Wu Ding, remained silent for three years. Therefore, there was a saying that he would not change the government and leave national affairs to the prime minister. After that, the Yin Dynasty declined and revived, and the rituals were abolished and revived. This is also consistent with the ancient rituals. of."
Han Qi said: "The officials want to remain true to their father's ways for three years. The servants can know this intention, but how can they do it for the regent? This is not the way of a minister. What do you think the officials want?"
All the ministers were hard to tell.
Han Qi saw that except Ouyang Xiu, Zeng Gongliang and others did not agree, so he said: "When the time comes, why not ask the Queen to imitate the seal and present the Queen Mother's story to listen to the government, and the power will be punished!"
Hearing this Zhang Sheng, Zeng Gongliang and others said: "If it is really the last resort, this is the only way."
Han Qi said: "Let me report it to the queen before we discuss it."
After a pause, Han Qi continued: "Thank you for your hard work, gentlemen. When an official encounters an issue, he will ask the root and cause of the matter in detail, and then make a decision. Don't speak unreasonably, and you will surely be a wise master in the future."
Zhang Sheng said: "What about the rewards from hundreds of officials and the imperial army, and the amnesty for the world?"
Han Qi said: "We will discuss it first and then rely on the decree. As for those who have made meritorious deeds, they will be rewarded!"
When a new emperor ascends the throne, he must give rewards to win people's hearts, especially for an emperor like Zhao Shu who ascended the throne through abnormal means. Needless to say, the seven assistant ministers, isn't that what the "yellow robe and body" plan means today?
Hearing what Han Qi said, the solemn atmosphere became much less intense. Han Qi added: "After the early morning meeting tomorrow, I will send the Treasury envoy to inform the officials, soldiers and people on the road about the intention of the late emperor to ascend to the throne and ascend to the throne. Like Khitan, Xixia should also inform them with their credential..."
Several ministers continued to discuss, and it was inconvenient for Zhang Yue to hear about such a major matter of power transfer.
Zhang Yue looked at the coffin of Emperor Daxing. At this time, everyone was thinking about how many people would really remember the late emperor after making plans.
Not nothing.
Zhang Yue and Fan Zhen were still lying on the ground crying when they saw Wang Gui. Their grief was not fake.
After the prime ministers discussed for a while, Queen Cao soon sent Ren Shouzhong to convey the news that they were not allowed to listen to politics behind the curtain, and all state affairs were left to the discretion of the officials. This was like kicking the ball back again.
When Zhang Yue was thinking about it, he saw Ouyang Xiu step in front of him and said: "Save it!"
Zhang Yue stood up and said, "Does Mr. Ouyang have any instructions?"
Ouyang Xiu and Zhang Yue walked to the small room next to the hall to talk.
Ouyang Xiudao: "There are no outsiders here. Just now Xianggong Han told me that you have really done a good job on this errand. You have lived up to the trust and recommendation given to you by Emperor Daxing!"
Zhang Yue couldn't help but sigh when he thought of the deceased Zhao Zhen.
Ouyang Xiu also said with emotion: "I also received a great kindness from Zhiyu. I would not be here today unless I was the emperor of Daxing."
Ouyang Xiu's words were a little bleak.
Speaking of this, Ouyang Xiu said to Zhang Yue: "You have the ability to make decisions, and you are also responsible for today's affairs. As long as the new emperor is in office, your career will be smooth in the future..."
Zhang Yue couldn't help but said: "Uncle, this credit and reward are not worth it."
"The new king has resigned from the throne at the beginning, then resigned from the official family, and now he has been in the dark for three years. He has been worried and silent. Every time he takes a step back, he has to force us to push him to take two steps. In this way... in the future If the new king does something again, we won't be able to deal with it."
Ouyang Xiu sighed: "How could I and my husband-in-law not know this? But what can we do?"
The next day, hundreds of officials entered the court, still wearing auspicious clothes. No one knew about the death of the Daxing Emperor. When it was time for the eunuchs to report, all the officials were busy learning about the gold-belted fish, hanging from the outside of the Gong Palace and crying in. When they arrived at Funing Weeping and offering sacrifices in front of the temple.
Han Qi took the imperial edict and read it out in front of all the officials. Finally, all the officials paid homage to Zhao Shu. At this point, the new king officially ascended the throne.
After Han Qi read out the imperial edict, hundreds of officials were still staying in Funing Hall, and Zhang Yue was also among the crowd.
At this time, Sima Guang arrived and asked Zhang Yue: "When I heard that Emperor Daxing was in great danger, were you there to save him?"
Zhang Yue nodded and said, "Exactly."
Zhang Yue said a few words, but when he saw Sima Guang wiped his eyes and listened, he happily said, "Fortunately, there is time for restraint."
Zhang Yue said: "I don't dare. It all depends on Han Xianggong's opinion. I just follow it and I don't dare to take any credit."
Zhang Yue praised Han Qi. Based on what he saw last night, his words were indeed not exaggerated. It is true that without Han Qi here, the matter of establishing the crown prince would probably be more troubled.
At this time, an official said again: "The official has a decree to grant amnesty to the whole country, except for those who are not pardoned (except for those who are not pardoned). When hundreds of officials enter the official ranks, there will be a clear decree in a while!"
Zhang Yue thought to himself that as soon as the enthronement edict was issued, the rewards would be issued.
This is the grand ceremony of general rank. In the Tang Dynasty, if a new emperor ascended the throne and established a prince, he was only promoted to a casual official rank, but in the Song Dynasty, he was promoted to an official rank.
Zhang Yue is now the Prime Minister of Dali Temple, located on the 38th level of the Imperial Palace. He was promoted to Zuo Zuo Lang, on the 37th level.
Zuo Lang, the author, nominally works for the Ministry of Secretaries, but Zhang Yue does not work there part-time, just as his official title. The author Zuo Lang was from the eighth rank, so his official position was also moved from the ninth rank to the eighth rank.
The highest official in the capital is Zuo Lang, the Prime Minister of Dali Temple. Further up are the court officials, and the lowest among the court officials are the Prince, Zhongshe, and Secretary Cheng. He also rose to the highest position in the capital, and the next step was to become a court official.
A court official means being promoted to a court official, also known as a regular official, which means you can attend court meetings and see the official family every day. Beijing officials can be transferred to court officials when they reach their expiration date. There is no natural gap when selecting people to be officials in the capital.
Being an official in the Beijing Dynasty was a grind for three years. Zhang Yue had only been an official for one year. Logically speaking, he would have to work for two more years before he could be promoted to Zuo Lang, but now he saved two years of hard work.
The official promotion is based on the age-based system. The so-called age-based system does not care about the virtuous and foolish, and the recruitment criteria are based on seniority and seniority.
Most officials can only wait out their years slowly, unless they use unconventional means such as imperial examinations or large-scale promotion.
After Zhang Yuezhong became the champion, it normally took five or six years for him to be promoted from Dali Temple Judge to Zuo Lang, but now it only took two years. However, it is still inferior to Bao Longtu. Bao Longtu was promoted twenty-five times in twenty-six years as an official, thanks to the official's special promotion.
In addition to being promoted to an official position, there was also humanity and rewards. For example, in the story of Qianxing, the imperial army was awarded 11 million guan, and the official fees in Beijing were 4 million guan.
A Beijing official said: "It seems that even the scribes at this school can receive hundreds of these rewards!"
Many officials were happy, and Zhang Yue was also calculating how much money he could get. When he turned around, he suddenly saw Sima Guang looking very ugly.
Zhang Yue felt that it was not a problem for an official of his level to obtain a thousand passes, let alone other high-ranking officials. It was also the new king who came to power to win over people's hearts and spared no effort. After all, all the money spent was the people's money, so which official would object?
But Sima Guang said resolutely: "How can this be true? The country has always been in embarrassment, and now it has suffered a great loss. All the money it has accumulated over the years has been squandered. As soon as this move goes out of the state, the military treasury will have no money, so it will inevitably borrow money from the people. , as a reward. On this occasion, how can I expect to receive such a generous gift!"
When Sima Guang said this, many officials who had just been greedy for rewards were filled with shame, and Zhang Yue was one of them.
Many officials asked one after another: "Master Sima, what do you think we should do?"
Sima Guang immediately raised his arms and shouted: "I will go to the official prime minister to explain this matter!"
Sima Guang's appeal among civil servants was extremely high, and many officials immediately responded. Immediately, Sima Guang led a group of officials to the main hall. Zhang Yue was a little hesitant when he saw this scene, but after thinking about it, Sima Guang's move was indeed the right one, so he followed the team.
Sima Guang led the officials to the steps.
Zeng Gongliang and others were surprised when they saw so many officials arriving and asked Sima Guang: "Jun Shi, what are you doing?"
Sima Guang said: "I heard that the new king has ascended the throne and will reward all the officials of the imperial army with fifteen million guan? Dare I ask Mr. Zeng if this is true?"
Zeng Gongliang said: "It is true."
Sima Guang said: "I lead everyone to implore the officials and ministers to take back this life!"
"Now that the national treasury is empty, if we continue to give out rewards, once the national resources are insufficient, they will be collected from the people. The people are poor, how can they support themselves? Driven by hunger and cold, they will become thieves. This is the foundation of the world's security. Please think twice, sir. !”
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Seeing so many officials gathered, Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu and others also walked out of the inner hall. After asking, they said: "When Qianxing was in power, we received such grace. You should not refuse it lightly."
Sima Guang said: "When the Qian Dynasty was prosperous, there were not as many rewards as they are now. What's more, the wealth was the most abundant at that time. Nowadays, hundreds of officials have moved to one official position without any separation. The favor is already so great, so how can we bear to give gifts. We and others How dare you use the public's misfortune for private gain!"
Sima Guang tried to persuade him again, but Han Qi still refused.
Zhang Yue knew in his heart that the official family was moving from a small sect to a large sect. Judging from yesterday, Queen Cao's family did not support him, and he really wanted to use money to win people's hearts.
Yesterday, Li Zhang entered the palace to pay homage to the new emperor and asked for rewards as soon as they met. Han Qi threatened to send foreign troops to Beijing. In the end, the two parties bargained and the imperial army took 11 million guan, while the minister took 4 million guan.
However, the imperial court's annual income is only more than 60 million yuan, and its annual expenditure is greater than its income. In the case of a fiscal deficit, a quarter of the fiscal revenue was used to reward the officials of the imperial army and used it to win people's hearts.
Who loses in the end? In the end, the people are not allowed to suffer, but the vitality of the country is consumed.
After what happened last night, Zhang Yueben admired Han Qi for helping to resolve the crisis, but now it seems that the court still needs a prime minister who can make more drastic changes to take charge.
