Become a Marquis! Hereditary disregard!
As soon as this imperial edict came out, there was a sudden silence in the whole place. More than 100,000 people gathered together and fell silent. Then, someone suddenly praised loudly with an old and thick voice: "The Book says: Virtue is the official, merit is the reward. The Holy Spirit does not hesitate to reward the prince, not just hoping for Gao Nanning, but actually expecting the full The civil and military affairs of the dynasty... I congratulate Gao Nanning, congratulate the Holy Emperor, congratulate the grandson of the Holy Ancestor and God, and congratulate the country!"
Everyone focused their attention on the place where the voice came from, but they saw the old and trembling Duke of Ding, Xu Wenbi, step forward, push the golden mountain and pour the jade pillar, kneel down, and lean forward without moving. Only then did they realize that they were already a step too late.
Dingguo Gong Xu Wenbi was the eighth grandson of Xu Da, King of Zhongshan in the Ming Dynasty, and the seventh grandson of Dingguo Gong Xu Zengshou. In the second year of Longqing, he attacked the Duke of Ding. In the fifth year of Longqing's reign, the court agreed that I should pay tribute. After Zhu Yijun came to the throne, he took charge of the affairs of the rear military governor's office.
Xu Wenbi was cautious and fearful, and was highly trusted by his superiors. He had long been the "leader of the squad" and had repeatedly visited his hometown and worshiped his ancestors. He was also the first commander of the Production and Construction Corps after its establishment, and he was promoted to the rank of Taifu and Crown Prince Taifu. He can be called the first living military minister and honorable person.
Before Gao Pangshi's triumphant return, Liu Xin, Gao Mo and others contacted all parties privately, but Xu Wenbi never gave a clear answer. Instead, he spoke vaguely and evasively, making Liu Xin and others mistakenly think that the old fox planned to protect his life to the end.
Who would have thought that if he didn't take action, he would be the king of attack. With the dignity of being a top noble and the leader of the class, his words not only took the emperor's pragmatic nature of generous rewards away from "nepotism", but also raised it to the expectation of solid service to the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty.
Then he made his position clear, using the word "congratulations" to "congratulate" him step by step, from Gao Xishi himself, to the emperor, to his ancestors, and finally to the world. Needless to say, this is the clearest statement and the firmest stance.
At this time, the civil servants were still shocked by the emperor's words, "He was granted the title of a Korean prince." They were still confused by such a big change that Xu Wenbi took the lead, and they didn't know how to react for a while. But the military ministers and nobles would not think so much, especially Zhu Yingzhen and Zhang Yuangong, who almost lost their temper and exploded.
Of course, they were not ennobled because they were pragmatic and pragmatic, but they were angry at Xu Wenbi for grabbing credit. This old man is obviously one of the core bosses of the Beiyang Maritime Trade Alliance, but he usually acts like he has a close friendship with Gao Pragmatism, but when he has such "initiative merit", he refuses to fall behind for a moment. , the first one jumped out to pick peaches - haven't you been lingering on the sickbed for more than a year? Why are you so quick now?
"I second the proposal!" Zhu Yingzhen and Zhang Yuangong followed impatiently, bowing down together as if they had rehearsed countless times, and even the words they said were extremely synchronized: "Gao Situ's title of Marquis is not only the hope of the world, but also His Majesty's. I have expressed my sincere hope to all the ministers, and they all think it is a great good thing!"
Zhu Yijun was overjoyed when he saw the three major princes expressing their opinions one after another. He was about to praise them a few words, but saw that more than 20 princes and princes behind the three of them also stepped forward and loudly agreed: "I second the proposal! Congratulations to Situ , Congratulations to the Holy One, congratulations to the world!"
"Okay, okay, it seems that all my dear friends are of the same mind as me, okay!" Zhu Yijun said, looking towards the other side.
Naturally, there was the civil service class on the other side, but when Zhu Yijun glanced over, he found that Li Chengliang, who was grey-bearded but tall and sturdy, was kneeling at the end of the military service class. He felt a movement in his heart and was secretly surprised. It's just that Li Chengliang seemed to be very honest. He was kneeling in his position, not to mention not raising his head. He was completely motionless, so he couldn't see his expression.
When Zhu Yijun's eyes turned completely to the civil servant train, the cabinet chief minister Shen Shixing, who was standing at the head of the train, instantly sat down.
It is completely acceptable for Shen Shixing to appoint Gao Pragmatic as Marquis of Nanning, and it is also acceptable for Shen Shixing to appoint him as a hereditary successor. However, "the story of being granted a title like a Korean official" is absolutely unacceptable!
Because the Korean Duke Li Shanchang was the first civil official among the founding knights, and he was also one of the special cases of civil servant titles that were extremely rare in the Ming Dynasty and were limited to the early days of the founding of the country. The biggest advantage of being granted a title of civil servant is that even if you are granted a title, you can still serve as a civil official in the court. In theory, you can rule the world as a noble. It is definitely not restricted to the Governor's Palace of the Five Armies like the title of military minister. Eat dry food in Qingshui Yamen!
According to Shen Shixing's and Wang Xijue's presumptions and predictions, the worst possible possibility for them after Gao Pragmatic's triumphant return to the Yuan Dynasty was that he would be ennobled as a civil servant, but both of them felt that the probability of this happening was extremely low. ——After all, there are too few precedents for this, and Gao Pragmatic’s great achievement this time was a military exploit after all. How could your emperor turn a blind eye and insist on conferring a title on him as a civil servant? This...this is simply unconventional!
However, despite a million reluctances, it is really difficult to say the words "I object" right now!
Shen Shixing immediately figured out several key points in the whole matter: First of all, why did the emperor create such a grand pomp and ceremony, and go to the countryside to welcome him with eight pieces of music as a sacrifice to the Ancestral Temple? The emperor's purpose is to create momentum, to create the greatest momentum to show merit to Gao Pragmatic and himself!
The long-cherished wish of the two ancestors was fulfilled in one battle, completely vindicating the legitimacy of the Ming Dynasty to replace the former Yuan Dynasty. Who dares to say that such a contribution is not important, and who dares to say that its significance is not significant? Under the circumstances that it was "sufficient to comfort the two ancestors", what if the Ming Emperor, who governed the world with filial piety, gave Gao Pragmatic, who made the first contribution, a knighthood? What if you were granted the title of "Wenjue"? Do you dare to say you can't afford it?
Whoever dares to say this is not just slapping the emperor in the face, but also slapping the second ancestors in the face! How many heads do you have enough to chop off? I'm afraid I don't want to end up killing the ten clans!
Secondly, this triumphant trip was originally planned to return to Beijing quietly, but was stopped by the emperor when they arrived in Yanqing Prefecture. The emperor not only asked him to bring back the imperial guards, but later even asked him to bring Han Naji and other Mongolian leaders with him.
Shen Shixing originally thought that the emperor just wanted to establish authority and let the Mongols completely realize that the destiny of the Ming Dynasty could change, and it all depended on the Ming Dynasty. From now on, they must behave and be loyal to the Ming Dynasty.
However, at this moment, he suddenly realized that the emperor's move was at least killing two birds with one stone. In addition to the previous one, there was also a more important one. That is, after he publicly announced the reward of a knighthood to a highly pragmatic civil servant, which civil servant dared to oppose the emperor's imperial edict in front of the Mongols?
This exposes his shortcomings before the eyes of foreigners. In terms of nature... death with a royal stick or a stick is probably too light!
Once again, when the military nobles were led by the leader of the class, the other two great princes immediately seconded the proposal, and all the other nobles expressed their full approval, the emperor said meaningfully, "My beloved ministers, you are indeed in agreement with me." concentric".
Can't you hear what this means? This reward is the emperor's original intention, and agreeing to the reward means being "of one heart" with the emperor! What about the other way around? The military ministers and nobles are all of the same mind as the emperor, but you civil servants insist on being "separated" from me?
Don't forget, at this moment, the emperor is being defended by an army of more than 100,000 people who are "of the same mind as me". This is the time when his royal power is at its peak! If you show "disengagement" from the emperor at this moment, I am afraid that in the next moment someone will find a way to make the "three armies angry", and then this "disengaged minister" will only be able to take five steps with blood.
Shen Shixing couldn't help but feel a little dazed. How long ago had that timid little emperor become so far-sighted and even cunning that he could quietly manipulate so many civil servants?
I think back then, even the World Temple did not rely on this method! As for the former emperor's Mu Temple, it was all supported by high arches, and the emperor... Shen Shixing couldn't help but look up at the emperor, but he saw Zhu Yijun slightly raising his chin, with a half-smiling look on his face, as if There is a kind of banter like a cat playing with a mouse.
Shen Shixing was very indignant, but he did not dare to look at the emperor for a long time. He could only lower his head immediately, his thoughts turning over and over but unable to do anything. At this moment, he suddenly heard Wang Xijue coughing slightly from behind. Shen Shixing was suddenly alert. Everyone was waiting for him to express his position. How could he remain silent?
Shen Yuanfu let out a long sigh in his heart. He fell down limply like a snake with its backbone removed, and said in his mouth: "I... second my opinion."
Shen Shixing's voice was really weak, and only the cabinet ministers, ministers and other high-ranking officials who were closest to the general platform could hear his words clearly, but as soon as they heard his words, everyone took a breath. The sounds of these sighs are different. Some are relieved, some are angry, some are disappointed, and some are...hard to describe.
"Mr. Shen also agrees, that's the best." Zhu Yijun chuckled, obviously there was no trace of evil spirit in his tone, and even seemed a bit too gentle, but every word and every sentence he said reached everyone's ears, but it was like As cold as a blade: "...What about the other ministers?"
"Your Majesty..." Some people were still hesitating, but Wu Dui, Liang Menglong and others were already ready to express their stance. However, they only said two words when they were interrupted by a stormy voice: "My Emperor Shengming! My Emperor Shengming !...My Holy Emperor!"
The ministers were shocked. This angry voice actually started from the Jin Yiwei who was closest to the general platform, and then caused the production and construction corps to follow suit, and finally the imperial guards not far away, and even the second Mongolian cavalry. , eventually evolved into an army of hundreds of thousands, all cheering loudly.
Many civil servants cursed in their hearts: You Qiu Ba know nothing, you are just shouting about the sage!
It is a pity that no matter how stubborn the civil servants are, they will never dare to say "no" in the cheers of hundreds of thousands of troops, not to mention that these people are all standing on the same side as the emperor. Under such circumstances, even Concubine Yang had no choice but to die. What's more, who among them has the grace and favor of Concubine Yang?
Wu Dui and Liang Menglong looked at each other quietly. Taking advantage of the cheers of "My Emperor's Holy Ming", they both shouted loudly: "I second my opinion, my Emperor's Holy Ming!"
As soon as they opened their mouths, the momentum became even more unstoppable, and the civil servants of the Pragmatic School all shouted, "I second my opinion, my emperor is wise." Immediately afterwards, the neutral officials who had already realized that the situation was unstoppable also started to "second the proposal". In the end, Wang Xijue, who had already seen that the situation was over, no longer hesitated and expressed his support.
After the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, except for the restoration of the Yingzong clan, the first marquis to be knighted as a civil servant was born: Nanning Hou Gao was officially knighted!
After all, Zhu Yijun was not yet 30 years old. He couldn't hide his joy when he thought that the drama he had carefully designed finally came to an end according to his own will. He looked up to the sky and laughed three times. Then he walked quickly to Gao Pingshi, took the gold plate from Chen Ju beside him, looked at the death-free iron coupons and other items placed on it, and said with a smile: "Nanning Hou Pingshen, take the Let it be sealed."
However, no one expected that something unexpected would happen until now - Gao pragmatically knelt down in front of the emperor without moving, and said: "I think I have made a small contribution, but I am afraid it is not enough to get such a big reward. Please Your Majesty, please think twice." After saying that, he banged three times, seemingly sincerely.
Zhu Yijun frowned and said: "The achievements in conquering the Yuan Dynasty are so great. Isn't it less than a mere moment? It's because Aiqing has only been in office for more than ten years. According to my opinion, even the reward from the Duke of the country is enough."
"However, this is really out of the norm, and may cause worries for future generations." Gao's pragmatic tone was very calm, but seemed to be very determined.
Zhu Yijun didn't know what Gao Jingshi was selling, so he thought to himself: Could it be that I didn't fully explain this design to Jiao Shi, which caused him to misunderstand it?
This was not going to work. Zhu Yijun immediately decided to change his approach to persuasion. He sighed softly and said: "Pragmatic, do you remember that when you and I were reading "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals", the late emperor suddenly arrived without announcing it, and then took the exam for you? My time?"
Gao Pingshi was obviously stunned for a moment, and then replied: "Your Majesty, of course you will remember."
"Okay, what are we reading that day?" Zhu Yijun asked.
"I'm reading "Xian Shi Lan·Zha Wei Pian"." Gao pragmatically said, it seems that he really remembers it.
Zhu Yijun nodded with satisfaction, and then sighed with emotion: "The law of the Lu State is that the people of Lu are subject to the princes, and those who are able to redeem them should take their gold from the government. Zigong redeems the people of Lu from the princes, and they will give them away and do not take them. The gold. Confucius said: "Give the lost. From now on, the people of Lu will not redeem people. If you take the gold, it will not harm your behavior. If you don't take the gold, you will no longer redeem the people."
When Zilu saves someone, the person worships him with an ox, and Zilu accepts it. Confucius said: "The people of Lu must save those who drown." 'Confucius sees things in detail and sees things far away. "
When he said this, he returned the golden plate to Chen Ju, personally stepped forward to help Gao Pingshi up, and said seriously: "This is the title of Marquis of Nanning. If I love you to take it, you will not be harmed by it. How can you imitate Zigong's loss?" In the Ming Dynasty, where the people of Lu did not redeem others?"
Gao Pragmatic's original firm look wavered as expected, and he frowned deeply. Zhu Yijun said no more, turned around and snatched the gold plate from Chen Ju's hand, forced it in front of Gao Pangshi, and whispered: "I told you to take it, just take it. When this matter is finished, the court will still have There are a lot of troubles that you need to deal with, but there is no time to waste."
Gao Pingshi was speechless for a moment. He raised his head and looked at Zhu Yijun, only to see Zhu Yijun glare: "How about you say "no" again?"
"My lord..." Gao Pingshi smiled bitterly and said, "My lord, thank you for your kindness." After saying that, he bowed down again. This is the end of Nanning's reward ceremony.
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