In the eighth year of Yuanfeng, Xin Chou day in March (the eighth day of the lunar month).
Zhao Xu woke up naturally from his sleep. When he opened his eyes, he saw Empress Dowager Xiang sitting in front of his bed.
Although she was still wearing mourning clothes made of white gauze, she had already tied up her hair, which was originally loose, and only wore a strip of white linen on her head.
This is a harbinger of the beginning of mourning and a harbinger of listening to politics.
Zhao Xu looked at it and sighed in his heart: "Has it been three days already?"
On October 20, the ninth year of Kaibao's reign, Taizu passed away.
On the 23rd, the ministers knelt down and asked Taizong to listen to the government. They refused, and three petitions were made. On the 24th, Zhi said yes.
On March 29, the third year of Zhidao, Taizong died.
On the second day of April, the ministers asked the Zhen Temple to listen to the government. The answer was no, and three orders were submitted. On the third day of April, the system said yes.
From then on, customization was formed.
Since then, successive emperors have followed this system when they came to the throne.
In other words, today is the day when the ministers ask the two palaces to listen to the government, and then the two palaces refuse to agree.
In other words, tomorrow is the beginning of a new era.
The two houses are officially in charge!
Of course, it will not be in the royal palace, but in the place where Cai Que said his speech yesterday.
Naturally, I won’t go there every day. According to tradition, I will listen to the government under the Yingyang Gate on only one day (a single day).
In addition, every five days, the ministers, censors, etc. will be convened in the curtain inside Yingyang Gate to discuss military and state affairs.
This will last until the 25th of this month, which is Xuwu Day.
At that time, it happened to be the twentieth day after the death of Emperor Daxing, and the third time of consolation from ministers would be ushered in on the second day.
At this time, the ministers will go to the court again to request the imperial palace to listen to the government.
He still refused to answer, so he followed suit.
After that, normal administration will be resumed, and ceremonial activities such as the official daily life, New Year's Eve, and attending court meetings will also resume.
At the same time, the speeches of newly dismissed officials and the introduction of newly appointed officials will also be restored.
Before that, Emperor Daxing's Zi Palace was about to set off, escorted by the ceremonial envoys, Lu Bo envoys and Qiao Daodun envoys appointed by the court, to the Zhaosong Emperor's Mausoleum in Henan Prefecture for burial.
"Sixth brother, from now on, except for the big auspicious days, the minor auspicious days, and when the ministers come to the palace to comfort me, I can take it regularly!"
whispered to the Queen Mother.
Zhao Xu nodded.
"Today, the court officials have asked Sixth Brother to listen to the government..." Xiang Queen Mother said again: "My mother has already rejected it for you!"
"They will still attend the third watch. Starting tomorrow, they will listen to politics under the Yingyang Gate!"
Zhao Xu nodded again.
"Sixth brother, is there anyone you want to use?" asked the Queen Mother.
As the emperor's legitimate mother, Queen Mother Xiang would naturally hope that Zhao Xu would make her own suggestions for employment - of course, Queen Mother Xiang also knew that Sixth Brother was too young and the courtiers did not recognize any of them.
The only people he can use are the people around him, and they are just to give favors to the ministers and female officials in his dormitory.
Zhao Xu looked at Empress Dowager Xiang, nodded, and said: "Tell the queen mother that my son has recently asked Shi Deyi, Liu Weijian, etc., whether there is any precedent for someone like your son to ascend the throne at such a young age..."
"Shi Deyi, Liu Weijian all replied: If there is one, it is Renmiao..."
"The son asked again: When Renmiao was as old as Ru'er, could there be any virtuous ministers to assist him?"
Queen Mother Xiang listened quietly, the look in her eyes gradually became richer.
"Shi De first answered: Empress Zhang Xianmingsu was accompanied by the child prodigy Yan Shu, who was reading at the Ren Temple!"
"The son then asked: Who is Yan Shu?"
"Shi Deyi's first answer: Yan Shu, the Prime Minister of Renmiao and the Minister of Humerus. He is also known as the Prime Minister of Taiping. He has supported countless virtuous ministers throughout his life. It can be said that he is a man of his own."
"After hearing this, my son was very envious and asked Shi Deyi, where is Prime Minister Taiping now? Shi Deyi replied: Yan Shu has passed away, but he has a son named Ji Dao. He is quite talented, but his official career is not smooth. , and even linger in places!”
Zhao Xu looked at the Queen Mother and blinked: "I want to ask for a favor from my mother, so I can summon Yan Shu's son back to the capital to give him a favor!"
After hearing this, Empress Dowager Xiang looked at Zhao Xu's well-behaved appearance and held this sensible child in her arms: "My son is truly the benevolent and holy emperor, and he will definitely bring peace in the future!"
I already understood it at a young age. After admiring the old ministers of my ancestors and praising the virtuous ministers, I extended my favor to those below.
The most important thing is that Sixth Brother has never even met a person. Just because he heard that his father once accompanied Renmiao, who was about his age, to study, he decided to extend his kindness to him.
It can be seen that Sixth Brother really cares about love!
In the future, the children of the Xiang family will have someone to rely on.
So, without even thinking about it, Empress Dowager Xiang said to Zhao Xu: "The Empress Dowager will immediately order someone to give instructions to the governors of the capital, telling them to take Yan Shu's son..."
Queen Mother Xiang thought for a moment and asked, "How many, right?"
Zhao Xu nodded: "It seems to be called Yan Jidao!"
Empress Dowager Xiang then told Shi Deyi, who had been standing behind her, "Have you heard the official's order?"
"Go to the capital hall immediately and inform the person in charge of the political participation..."
"I ordered Yan Jidao to come to the capital immediately to see Your Majesty!"
Shi Deyi took a deep breath and then respectfully accepted the order: "I will obey everyone and your Majesty's will!"
But...but...
When did he tell everyone about Yan Shu and Yan Jidao?
Shi Deyi was confused.
Could it be that it was Liu Weijian, Yan Shouqin or Feng Jing who said it, but everyone misremembered it?
should be!
Otherwise, if everyone lives deep in the palace and goes there to know the story of Yan Shu, the Prime Minister of Taiping, how would he know that Yan Shu had a son named Yan Jidao who had a poor official career and wandered around?
Zhao Xu, on the other hand, looked at Shi Deyi's back.
I felt a little proud.
This is a small test, and it is also a clever move that Zhao Xu has been thinking about in the past two days.
Yan Jidao, it doesn't matter whether he has talent or not, and whether he can adapt to the officialdom of Bianjing.
The important thing is that this smoke bomb can confuse many people.
In addition, Zhao Xu knew clearly the resentment in the heart of Yan Jidao and Yan Shuyuan, the modern and highly respected poet of the graceful school at this point in time!
Hatred makes people strong.
Hatred will also make people blind!
What Zhao Xu needs to do next is just a gentle push.
There will be a good show to watch!
Empress Dowager Xiang said to Zhao Xu: "Sixth brother, please get up and have some breakfast first, and then mother will go to Baoci Palace to talk to the Empress Dowager!"
"Um!"
…
The imperial city, the new province of Shangshu, and the imperial palace.
At this time, Wang Gui, the left prime minister, was still confessing behind closed doors, while Cai Que, the right prime minister, resigned yesterday and went to Henan Mansion with a large number of officials and craftsmen.
Therefore, those with the highest status in these three provinces and two governments were, in order of order, Zuo Cheng, the minister, and Zhang Dun, the minister.
But the most powerful ones are Shangshu Youcheng, Zhongshu Shilang Li Qingchen and Zhongshu Shilang Zhang Hong.
Because both of these people have the power to remove officials.
One stroke may be enough to change an official's career!
Therefore, the power is unimaginable.
This is precisely the reason why the Prime Minister and officials of the Song Dynasty avoided the way and treated all officials with courtesy!
At this moment, Li Qingchen was sitting in the private study behind the capital hall, looking strange.
Zhang Dun, who came in to discuss matters with him, saw him and suddenly became curious: "Brother Bangzhi, what's going on?"
When Li Qingchen saw Zhang Dun, he immediately waved to him.
Zhang Dun walked over and got in front of him.
Li Qingchen lowered his voice and said, "Just now, the Empress Dowager sent Shi Deyi to the Ministry of Internal Affairs to deliver the order..."
"It is said that the officials longed for the elders of the previous dynasty, and expressed their admiration for Duke Yan Yuanxian's assistance in studying in Renmiao. They also heard that Yan Shuyuan, the beloved son of Duke Yan Yuanxian, seemed to have difficulties in his official career, so he wanted to show his favor to the elders and show that the country treats the elders well. The system of heroes!"
After listening to Li Qingchen's words, Zhang Dun's expression suddenly became extremely exciting.
"Brother Bangzhi..." Zhang Dun licked his lips: "There is a good show to watch!"
Li Qingchen nodded: "Yes, some people will not be able to sleep!"
The more Zhang Dun thought about it, the happier he became, so much so that he suggested to Li Qingchen: "Brother Bangzhi, how can we not have good wine when such a beautiful thing happens?"
Li Qingchen smiled, knowing that Zhang Dun was thinking about the jars of fine wine he had collected again, but he encountered something worthy of joy today, and he could indeed drink a few drinks, so he said to Zhang Dun: "Zi Hou, wait a moment, I will go get it." Here comes the wine!”
Zhang Dun suddenly asked: "Where is Yan Shu originally an official now?"
Li Qingchen thought for a while and said, "This is because I didn't pay attention..."
"We still need to check Yan Shuyuan's identity in the Ministry of Civil Affairs..."
"However, I remember that in the fifth year of Yuanfeng, Da Yan was in the palace of Emperor Daxing. He specially ordered Yan Shuyuan to enter the palace to control the imperial poems. Longyan was very happy, and he specially ordered him to be appointed as the supervisor of Xutian Town..."
Li Qingchen sighed with emotion as he spoke.
The prime minister loves his son, but he can only serve as a small local governor. This is the favor granted by the emperor.
Speaking of which, it is really embarrassing.
Zhang Dun nodded and said: "The song "Huanxi Sha. The Bronze Tiger Separates Talisman to Lead the Outer Stage" was composed the following year in Xuzhou, right?"
"Yes!" Li Qingchen nodded.
When Zhang Dun heard this, he clapped his hands and said: "So, Han Chizheng replied to Yan Shuyuan: 'If you have new words to fill the scroll, and you have more than enough talents but insufficient virtues, I hope you will donate your spare talents to make up for the deficiencies in virtues, so that you will be worthy of the expectations of the old officials under your command. !’ Also in the same year?”
Li Qingchen took out a jar of old wine from the wine cellar behind his palace, walked up to Zhang Dun, and said, "Zihou remembers it well, it is indeed like this!"
Zhang Dun touched his palms: "Interesting! Interesting!"
Li Qingchen said: "This is not interesting yet, the interesting thing is later!"
"Huh?" Zhang Dun always liked to listen to gossip, and he immediately became energetic.
"Last year, Shao Bowen from Luoyang heard about this and commented on it in public..."
With a smile on his lips, Li Qingchen opened the wine jar, and the mellow aroma of wine immediately filled the study room and outside.
Li Qingchen poured a glass for Zhang Dun, and then continued: "Shao Bowen said: A supervisor dares to use a glass of wine to compose a long and short sentence to show off to the commander-in-chief!? With the commander-in-chief's strictness, he still fulfills the disciple's loyalty to the husband. In Shuyuan You are so proud, and you are so virtuous in Han Gong!"
This was the aftermath that Zhang Dun didn't know about.
Therefore, after Zhang Dun heard this, he immediately burst into laughter. Even the wine in his hand seemed to be more flavorful than the divine unfolding behind what Li Qingchen told him.
Shao Bowen was the son of the famous scholar Shao Yong. They and his son were regarded as "crazy men" and "corrupt Confucians" by successive prime ministers in Bianjing City after the Xining Reform.
I don’t know how many people have wanted to punish their father and son.
Especially Shao Bowen, this person is full of nonsense, loves to dig out people's privacy, and especially likes to spread rumors and stir up trouble.
However, this father and son are famous all over the world and have the aura of great Confucianism.
In addition, they also have the wings of many elders in Luoyang.
Therefore, Bianjing Prime Minister had nothing to do with the father and son.
But now...
As the new king longs for the old ministers and the old ministers, he shows his gratitude to the heroes of the country.
Zhang Dun knew that the day Yan Jidao returned to Beijing was when Shao Bowen's face became swollen - are you, Shao Bowen, wiser than the emperor and the queen mother?
The best thing is...
Yan Jidao suffered such humiliation and was criticized like that.
If one day he occupies a high position or gets some kind of authority, he can control Shao Bowen...
Just thinking of this, Zhang Dun couldn't help but touch his palm again.
Since ancient times, when a prince is in trouble, rises from adversity, and then takes revenge, he always wins the attention and expectations of everyone.
