In the solemn and solemn Hanyuan Hall, the highest palace of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Qian Muqian, the Minister of Rites, Cheng Qingsong, the censor of Youdu, and the Prince of Changping, together with more than 400 ministers, kowtowed three times and bowed nine times, shouting "long live the mountain" and supporting Wu The king ascends the throne!
According to etiquette and legal procedures, the Queen Mother's decree should be required at this time. But who cares now?
Everyone knows that it is just a symbolic procedure.
"Long live Long live Long live!"
Thirteen stood in front of the throne of Hanyuan Hall, calm on the surface, but still a little confused inside.
In this long live sound, everything seems to have become unreal.
Brother Chu Wang and Zhu Zhankun have been fighting for the throne for so many years. One was wronged and committed suicide to show his innocence, while the other was killed by his master because of his perverse behavior.
Did this supreme position that everyone in the world respected and coveted fall into his own hands so simply? !
Some people feel a little bitter, but they didn't expect that the nine-fifth position would be lost to the King of Wu! Some people are lucky that they are on the right side and have succeeded in following the dragon. Someone made peace, and the battle for the throne finally came to an end.
The sound of "Long live" like a tsunami slowly dissipated in Hanyuan Hall, and the lingering sound lingered!
The Thirteenth Prince Zhu Zhanyi was dressed in a white prince's uniform and wore a mourning hat. He was not old, only fifteen years old, but he still had an elegant demeanor.
He was still adapting to the drastic identity change, and his past memories could not help but reappear in his mind.
He has been a prince since birth, but although their mother was the most beautiful woman in the harem, she was only a temporary favorite. Xiaojiu was favored by Emperor Zhou because of his liveliness.
In the fourteenth year of Yong'an, he met the person who had the greatest influence on him in his life - Yang Qingyuan.
With the permission of his father, he and his sister became Yang Qingyuan's disciples and studied under him.
Yang Qingyuan taught him knowledge and principles of life, and took them to travel around the world and experience people's livelihood. It was a wonderful time that he would never forget!
Later, the emperor's brother Zhu Zhankun killed his father and came to power. After learning about this incident, Shisan and Xiaojiu once wanted to avenge their father. On the night when Yang Qingyuan raised his army, Yang Qingyuan wanted to avenge his blood and seize the throne. He bowed deeply in the direction of Yang Qingyuan's departure to express his attitude and position.
Everything passed by Thirteen's eyes like a marquee.
However, Zhu Zhanye quickly retracted his thoughts and then looked at the kneeling ministers below. He quickly fell into the role of the emperor and glanced at Cao Zhengchun, the director of the Dongchang Factory next to him.
Governor Cao was already ready. He took a small step forward and his sharp voice spread throughout Hanyuan Hall.
"Everyone is safe."
Zhu Zhan's demeanor changed and he said, "My young master is not familiar with things, has few talents and little knowledge, and burdens all the ministers with the affairs of the country and the country!"
"I am willing to do the hard work of dogs and horses!"
Then Zhu Zhan's eyes turned to Qian Muqian, the top scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion and the Minister of Rites.
"Mr. Qian!"
Zhu Zhanwei did not call Qian Muqian Qing family. Although he was the eldest son of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, he was much younger than Qian Muqian. Moreover, Yang Qingyuan was Thirteen's master, and Yang Qingyuan and Qian Muqian were both masters and disciples.
The Lord of Heaven and Earth is your own teacher. Although you are in front of your teacher, the emperor must also respect your teacher.
Zhu Zhan's title attracted the attention of the officials in the palace, but they all immediately understood the meaning and nodded slightly in agreement.
"I'm here!" Qian Muqian came out after hearing this.
"This chaos in the capital city relies on Mr. Qian to take charge of the overall situation and stabilize the government and the opposition. We promote Qian Muqian, a bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion, as the chief assistant of the school inspection cabinet and preside over the government affairs of the court! After the situation is stabilized, we will make further recommendations!"
"I accept the decree!" Qian Muqian couldn't help but admire in his heart as he accepted the decree. For so many years, none of the ministers noticed that this Thirteenth Highness, who was only fifteen years old, had such magnanimity and wisdom.
Zhu Zhanqian did not directly appoint Qian Muqian as the chief minister of the cabinet, not because he couldn't, but because it would undermine the emperor's authority and Qian Muqian's reputation.
Levels such as Dajiuqing and Liubu Shilang would normally be approved by the court and would only be appointed in emergencies.
For example, when the Yuezhou case occurred, Emperor Taizong appointed Yang Qingyuan as the Minister of Dali Temple to investigate the case. If the matter is urgent, he will be directly appointed.
Although Zhu Zhanqian did not directly appoint Qian Muqian as the chief minister of the cabinet, he did let him serve as the chief minister of the cabinet. When the government is stable, who can seize this position with Qian Muqian's popularity? !
"On the day of Emperor Daxing's funeral, his posthumous title and temple name should be determined, and his funeral should be held. Mr. Qian is the Minister of Rites. I will leave this matter to you!"
Qian Muqian heard this and said, "I obey your order."
Then he closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then opened his eyes and said, "Emperor Daxing was appointed to the throne improperly. He was suspected of regicide and chaos in the government. He also unjustly killed his brothers, heroes, and innocent students and scholars. The ministers thought that he should be given the posthumous title of 'Li'. The temple name is Xizong."
Killing innocent people, being violent and merciless, being ruthless and rude, supporting evil and violating the right is called harshness.
Foolishness and decay led to Xizong.
This is a top-level evil posthumous title, and the temple title is also derogatory, expressing Qian Muqian's extreme dissatisfaction with Zhu Zhankun.
Qian Muqian is a traditional scholar-bureaucrat who upholds the doctrine of moderation. He usually does not do anything too absolute and intense.
But for Zhu Zhankun, he showed absolute disgust and hatred.
Posthumous titles like Li are generally not given lightly.
It is usually a posthumous title given by the new dynasty to the last emperor of the previous dynasty.
But after Zhu Zhankun ascended the throne, he has been busy taking back power and consolidating his power. There is actually no problem with this. Who wouldn’t do this after the traditional emperor ascended the throne? !As long as your subsequent civil and martial arts skills are dazzling enough, your flaws will not hide your flaws.
But Yang Qingyuan did not give Zhu Zhankun this opportunity, which resulted in Zhu Zhankun becoming the emperor for six months.
Generally in this case, the successor will be given the posthumous title of "Shang" Emperor, and the better one will be given the "Huai" Emperor. If the person is short-term, he will be called Shang, and if the person is kind and benevolent, he will be called Huai.
But Zhu Zhankun also had such great "contributions" as unjustly killing the meritorious prince and turning the tide in Yanyi.
Yu Gong, Zhu Zhankun was harmful to the Zhou Dynasty, and even killed civil servants in private.
Privately, Yu Yanyi is Qian Muqian's best friend, and Yang Qingyuan is Qian Muqian's most proud student.
Under such circumstances, it was naturally impossible for Qian Muqian to give Zhu Zhankun a good look.
If Yang Qingyuan is a murderer, then Qian Muqian is a murderer and wants to nail him to the pillar of shame in history forever.
Zhu Zhanhe nodded, "What Mr. Qian said is true." Then, Zhu Zhanhe symbolically asked the censors of the left and right, the six ministers, and the acting ministers for their opinions.
People like Cheng Qingsong, the censor of Youdu, and Zhao Manke, the official of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, had long been dissatisfied with Zhu Zhankun, especially regarding the matter of Yanyi.
None of the ministers expressed any objection to this matter, and Zhu Zhankun's posthumous title and temple name were decided!
Then came the second thing, restoring Yu Yanyi's reputation.
This is also the legal basis for Yang Qingyuan to raise his army. He is not seeking rebellion, he is seeking justice for Yu Yanyi who died unjustly.
A pillar of the country who turned the tide from collapse and helped the building before it collapsed should not have died unjustly.
"The first assistant of the cabinet was in Yanyi to protect the country from danger when the country was in trouble. He only relied on justice and was jealous of the powerful and traitors. The first Emperor Li was ignorant and cruel, but I sincerely pity his loyalty. I give Tejin Doctor Guanglu, Shangzhuguo, Taifu, posthumous title Zhongsu!"
Although Zhongsu is a commendable posthumous title, there is definitely a gap compared to Wenzheng, Wenzhen, Wenzhong and Wenlie.
And Yu Yanyi brought Zhongsu to a level that did not belong to him, just like Fan Wenzhenggong of Blue Star in the Northern Song Dynasty.
"Cheng Qing's family."
"I'm here!" Cheng Qingsong, who had white hair, came out and said, "This matter will be investigated by your procuratorate and Dali Temple. The culprit who framed Zhongliang must be brought to justice!"
"I obey the decree!"
Two political orders were issued, and Thirteen's inner hesitation turned into confidence. Each of the political orders was reached after discussion by the ministers.
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"Li Chengguang, the right minister of the Ministry of War, is temporarily acting as the Secretary of the Ministry of War! There is a major change in the northern border. The Ministry of War must ensure the smooth dispatch of troops and horses, the smooth supply of food and grass, and at the same time recruit troops and horses to supplement the soldiers lost in the previous battle of Jinyang. I am here today. It is specially decreed that those who have registered soldiers in each household will be exempted from corvee service."
Thirteen remembered what Yang Qingyuan had taught him. When it was impossible to provide more economic and material support to the soldiers, it was necessary to improve their social status and give them the honor they deserved, so that the soldiers would support you.
"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"
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"Cao Shouzheng, the former Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, was a minion of Emperor Xian Li and unjustly killed a hero. Wang Hua, the envoy of the Department of General Affairs, is now ordered to act as the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. Within half a month, the Ministry of Punishment will resume operations, and the remaining poison of Cao Shouzheng must be eliminated within three months..."
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After handling the specific matters, it’s time to deal with etiquette.
Qian Muqian came out and announced, "I ask your Majesty to help the late emperor's coffin to rest in Qianqing Palace. I will prepare the late emperor's edict. I will also ask the Empress Dowager to declare it to the world."
"That's exactly what it is!" Thirteen agreed.
After all, Cao Zhengchun was a figure who had been with Taizong for many years. Before Thirteen's eyes fell on Cao Zhengchun, the director of the Dongchang factory again, he said, "Long live the Lord!"
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Although the ownership of the throne has come to an end, it does not mean that Yang Qingyuan can stop and rest. There's still a lot to do after that.
Confer titles to meritorious ministers, reward officers and soldiers of the three armies, calm the hearts of the people of the city, and announce to the world in the name of the imperial court that the new emperor has ascended the throne. These are the most basic.
Also, settle accounts after the fall! At that time, Zhu Zhankun's party members were all subject to liquidation, but compared to ordinary political liquidation, Yang Qingyuan and Shisan's methods are now more gentle. Those who violate laws and regulations will be dealt with in accordance with the law; those with mediocre talents will be transferred to other positions; those with both ability and political integrity and no violations of the law will still be employed.
At the same time, we must closely monitor the movements of the local governor and the commander-in-chief. There are people in the capital who are opposed to this coup. How bad is it in the world? !
Many matters are pending, waiting for Yang Qingyuan to deal with.
At the same time, Thirteen also successively recalled members of the first and third lineages who had been demoted from the capital.
The remnants of the party who purged Zhu Zhankun still took off many official titles. Many key departments in the court were vacant and needed to be filled urgently.
The Yong'an First and Third Lines were originally the political legacy left by Taizong to his successors.
However, Zhu Zhankun committed regicide to seize the throne, and was at odds with the Yong'an First and Third Clan, so he could not use it, and now he has been used by the Thirteenth.
But for Yang Qingyuan, the coup has come to an end from the night of April 15th!
After Yang Qingyuan personally killed Zhu Zhankun, he did not take advantage of the idea that "one day he will have the power to kill all the people in the world who are against me." Instead, he used a gentle method to promote Shi San to the throne of God.
This process seems complicated, tedious, and even a little frustrating!
However, political matters can never be solved by killing. It requires meticulousness and patience. Governing a big country is like cooking small dishes.
Once the power is not properly grasped, the country may be overturned and the world may be in chaos.
The next step is to slowly restructure and divide power.
Make civilization one step forward!
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In the Imperial Study Room of the Daming Palace, Zhu Zhanque put down his pen. Although he delegated most of the government affairs to the cabinet, there were still many things that required his personal approval.
For example, the handling of Li Hongyi and Cao Shouzheng.
Li Hongyi is the Grand Scholar of Jianji Palace, and Cao Shouzheng is the Minister of Punishment. They are both top civil servants of the Great Zhou Dynasty. It is very troublesome to deal with such people.
Fortunately for Cao Shouzheng, he had done a lot of outrageous things, and after being found out by the Metropolitan Procuratorate, he was inevitably punished by beheading.
However, Li Hongyi was still an upright person. Apart from some minor flaws, his biggest crime was that he was an accomplice of the Xizong and was unjustly killed in Yanyi, but this crime was not enough to warrant death.
So Zhu Zhanhe took advantage of the situation and invited Yang Qingyuan!
It's just that Yang Qingyuan didn't come, but Xiaojiu arrived first!
"Thirteen, how does it feel to be the emperor?!"
As soon as Xiaojiu entered the door, he dismissed the chambermaids, leaving only Cao Zhengchun to serve him.
Thirteen, who was pretending to be working hard and with a calm face, also let out a long sigh, "Sister Huang, you don't know how hard it is to be an emperor!"
No matter how calm Thirteen is, he is just a boy who is fifteen years old, and he cannot really be like those old foxes.
However, the two of them still intend to keep Cao Zhengchun.
Xichang Yuhuatian once took refuge in Zhu Zhankun and still needs to be tested and cleaned. On the contrary, Dongchang Cao Zhengchun is more trustworthy.
Therefore, the two of them are also giving Cao Zhengchun a sense of trust.
Not long after, a palace maid came to report, "Your Majesty, the Marquis of Wuxiang Yang Qingyuan wishes to see your Majesty!"
Thirteen's eyes lit up when he heard this.
"Please!"
Then Yang Qingyuan entered the palace, "Your Majesty, Yang Qingyuan, is here to see you!"
Yang Qingyuan bowed to Thirteen. He is a master and disciple as well as a monarch and his minister. The courtesy cannot be discarded.
"Master, you're finally here!" Xiao Jiu didn't think too much and trotted all the way to Yang Qingyuan's side.
Thirteen also stood up and came to the table nearby.
The three of them sat down, but Cao Zhengchun stood.
"President Cao has worked hard these days to protect the emperor!" Yang Qingyuan bowed his hand to Cao Zhengchun.
Cao Zhengchun didn't expect Yang Qingyuan to say that, and he was flattered for a moment.
"Yang Houyan is serious. It is the duty of a servant to be loyal to the emperor."
Cao Zhengchun also has a good sense of thirteen. Emperor Taizongwen is tolerant but still a king. Emperor Xizongli's confidant Yuhuatian is distant from Cao Zhengchun. On the contrary, Zhu Zhan'an is close to and respects Cao Zhengchun.
The eunuchs in the palace were physically disabled and pursued fewer things than ordinary people. Besides money and power, respect was what they needed most.
Moreover, Xichang lost an arm due to Yuhuatian's operation, and is now being cleaned and investigated. If the Xichang stalls had not stopped their losses in time and turned from darkness to light, Xichang might have been abandoned by now.
The master and apprentice chatted for a while. After tea was served, Xiao Jiu said, "I have been busy for a long time and Governor Cao has also worked hard. I will just make tea for the master and the emperor. You can go down and rest!"
Cao Zhengchun naturally knew that master and apprentice were going to talk and it was not suitable for him to stay here, so he resigned and exited the imperial study.
Not long after Cao Zhengchun left, the expression on Xiao Jiu's face changed. He first poured a cup of tea for Yang Qingyuan, and then said angrily to Thirteen in Zhu Zhan's expectant eyes, "If you want to drink tea, pour it yourself!"
He is the emperor, but he is also his biological brother. Bloodline suppression cannot be changed!
Zhu Zhanhe blinked and had no choice but to pour himself a cup of tea.
While drinking tea, Zhu Zhanyi asked for advice, "Master, I am not familiar with the government affairs of the court. Today, I have agreed to the proposals of Grand Master Qian and Grand Master Changsun. Isn't this good?"
Zhu Zhan's tone was a little uneasy. He is still young and cannot compare with people like Qian Muqian and Changsun Fuji in terms of government affairs.
Yang Qingyuan looked at the uneasy Zhu Zhan, and probably understood the hesitation in his heart. At this time, the heavy responsibility of the Zhou Empire was resting on the shoulders of a fifteen-year-old boy. The pressure made him breathless.
"Thirteen, do you still remember that I told you that there is no dynasty that lasts forever?!"
This is the lesson Yang Qingyuan taught Zhu Zhanhe and Zhu Qionghua before.
Since ancient times, which dynasty does not want to be one lineage for thousands of generations? ! But has anyone done it? !
On the blue star of later generations, only the Japanese royal family truly became a family for generations by chance.
Thirteen firmly remembered what Yang Qingyuan said in class.
"I remember that Master said that the rise and fall of dynasties is due to the gains and losses of people's hearts. If they lose people's hearts, they will decline. If they win people's hearts, new dynasties will rise. People's hearts are strength, people's hearts are motivation, and people's hearts are the trend. Those who win people's hearts do it because they win people's hearts. The principles of the world. The principles of the world are all principles that everyone in the world believes. These are all the principles of heaven. The principles of heaven are the justice of the world."
On the Blue Star, the one who destroyed the Han Dynasty was Cang Tian, who was dead and Huang Tian was standing; the one who destroyed the Tang Dynasty was the incense array that reached the sky and penetrated Chang'an, and the city was covered with golden armor; the one who brought down the curtain of the Ming Dynasty was Li Chuang.
"When you make the people of the world unable to eat and wear clothes, the people of the world will not let you eat and wear clothes in peace. If you want to make the world peaceful and the Great Zhou prosperous, the only way is to unite the Great Zhou and the people of Li Tied together.”
Today is different from the past. Although the people are not enlightened, the power of the aristocratic families is no longer what it used to be, and the landlord class has also begun to collide with the rising big businessmen.
At this time, the support of the common people is the source of stability in the world.
When Mr. Ziren asked Mr. Huang how to break out of the historical cycle rate, he gave the answer - people's supervision.
When the government represents the interests of the people, the people will naturally support it.
The same principle applies to Zhou Dynasty. If Zhou Ting could make the people of the world wear clothes, eat well, and live a peaceful life, then they would not think about rebellion.
If given the choice, who would follow the conspirators and kill their heads? !
"The so-called struggle between the government and the balance of factions are just means. The goal to be achieved is to conquer the hearts of the world!"
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Zhu Zhanyi was still a little confused. He understood the principles, but how to do it? !
(End of chapter)
