After the edict came out, there was silence in all directions, including Chang'an, Guanzhong, Guandong, and even the border areas in all directions.
No one expected such a result!
No one thought that Liu Yang would leave such a strange edict!
Unprecedented, unheard of.
Since the death of Liu Yang, careerists have been gearing up to think about running the throne. After several consecutive lineage changes, there is even a set process for how to elect a new emperor.
The most critical thing is that instead of improving oneself, it is better to discredit others. The careerists who deeply understand this have the most threatening and hostile prince's dirty information and flaws in their hands, and are preparing for the Eight Immortals to cross the sea to show their magical powers.
Supporting the prince who was close to Emperor Xiaocheng to ascend to power, and seeking great wealth, the family suddenly rose to become the top wealthy family in the Han Dynasty. However, he never expected that Liu Yang would knock all ambitious people to the ground with a stick.
No matter how much planning or chips you have, it will be useless when you lose your qualifications to enter.
All candidates for the throne are eliminated!
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Nanyang County.
It was the place where most clansmen gathered in the entire Han Dynasty, but there were no princes and kings here, and it was directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court.
Although there are no princes and kings here, there are many close relatives who are close to the royal family, especially the Liu family princes who have not been crowned kings, and the fierce princesses of the Han Dynasty. Even if the former emperors have attacked them, the problem is not big.
However, no matter what class you are in, there will always be people who encounter great changes and live in hardship, and clan members are no exception, especially since the Han Dynasty did not raise pigs.
The descendants of Emperor Xiaoxuan have passed down to this day, and the main branch can still support it, but the branches are in decline, and the family fortunes have been reduced to an unprecedented degree.
Although the name is on the genealogy, and it is said that he has the name of a Han clan clan, it basically does not gain much benefit.
But with the announcement of Liu Yang's edict, the first people to get the news immediately changed their goals, and the descendants of Emperor Xiaoxuan suddenly became very popular.
Especially for those young people of the right age who are talented and famous, there are suddenly more people around them.
Wan County, Nanyang County.
It is the busy season of spring plowing, and there are figures of farmers working everywhere in the farmland. In the scorching sun and loess, each figure is working on the land.
Liu Yun is an outlier among them. It seems that he does not often do farm work, because the calluses on his hands are on his fingers, which is caused by holding pens frequently.
The sun was hot, so he stayed under the big tree to enjoy the shade. From time to time, he would look up into the distance. There was Wancheng, the seat of Nanyang County, and it was the place he wanted to go to most.
After fantasizing for a while, he sighed slightly, then took out the book he carried with him and started reading.
Although he was in such a state of poverty that he had to work for the rich clan, he was still a clan member, and the clan still took good care of students like him.
As for elementary education, etc., we have never fallen behind. With the opportunity to study, we have the opportunity to turn around.
Liu Yun often dreamed in his dreams that he had achieved success in his studies, and that he would be recommended by his clan for filial piety or integrity or that he would be a scholar, gain the trust of the emperor, and finally become a clan prime minister like Zizheng Gong.
"Tap tap tap!"
Suddenly, there was a rather rapid and chaotic sound of horse hoofbeats. Liu Yun looked up and saw two or three knights riding horses at the end of his sight. At first glance, the horses were not common horses in the countryside.
The Han Dynasty emphasized horse racing in Hexi, Henan, the Western Regions, and Youyan in Liaodong. There were horse farms, but it was not easy to see them in the countryside.
Especially the war horses, which are all military supplies, at least they come from the county.
When several people approached, Liu Yun saw that one of them turned out to be an elder in the clan, a very strong man about forty years old.
After several people dismounted, the elders of the clan looked around. When they saw Liu Yun, their faces showed joy. They raised their hands and seemed to be talking to the other two people, and then walked towards him.
"Saburo."
"Uncle Seven."
The elder walked over with a smile, the two of them greeted each other, and then the man called Uncle Qi said to the other two: "Guanshi, this is the most talented descendant in our entire branch, and he wrote those policies.
Even in the county, his talent and learning are enough to serve as chief bookkeeper and so on.
I originally planned to be a scholar for him in a few years, when I was more mature and steady.
Now that there is an opportunity to go to Chang'an, it would be a shame to miss it. "
Liu Yun was still a little confused, so the elder smiled at him and said: "Sanlang, you are going to have a big future, seize the opportunity, even your deceased parents will be proud of you.
Since the emperor had no heirs, Linzi was selected from the clan to succeed him. These two were Shangguan, the envoys from the county who came to inquire about their talents.
Prime Minister Zhaogong is waiting for you in Chang'an and will personally take the exam. "
"Choose Linzi?"
Seeing Liu Yun stunned, the man smiled and said: "Sanlang, don't worry too much, don't put so much pressure on yourself.
How difficult is it to choose to be Linzi?
That can only be done with the favor of God.
Even if you can't be selected, this is still a matter of fame. Haven't you always wanted to be someone like Zizheng Gong?
As long as you get the appreciation of the Prime Minister, it may not be impossible! "
The probability of being elected emperor is really too small. After all, Liu Yun's family is really poor. He has no help in the court and no one can speak to him. He only relies on his own talents and learning. In the eyes of most people, he wants to compete with others. I'm afraid it's a fantasy.
But with Liu Yun's talent and learning, it is not difficult to be appreciated by the Prime Minister.
Choose the emperor!
Meet the Prime Minister!
Liu Yun was shocked by this sudden news, and then he was deeply ecstatic, especially since the Prime Minister was in Chang'an in person. How could he not be excited?
Reform!
Although he was in the countryside, he had been paying attention to various policies issued by the imperial court.
From the beginning, he dealt with the administration of officials, and then slowly dealt with the powerful ones who resisted the most fiercely, until he began to clean up the insects. The reform and resurgence were steadily advancing, and the people's lives were better than before. This was what Liu Yun saw with his own eyes. The Han Dynasty was heading towards a bright road. .
If I were to be the emperor in that year, the world would be rejuvenated and all the world would be rejuvenated!
This was Liu Yun's deepest thought in his heart, and it suddenly arose at this moment.
"Sanlang, let's go. Come back when you become famous. The clan will be proud of you."
There may not be anyone in the clan who wants to take this opportunity to promote their own children, but Liu Yun is talented. In this era when one person is enlightened and chickens and dogs ascend to heaven, it is the most responsible behavior to let the genius of his clan be displayed.
Liu Yun came back from his endless contemplation. He looked at the smiling elders in front of him and couldn't help but be moved. He bowed deeply and said, "Uncle Qi, Yun is gone here, and he will return home in rich clothes one day. "
…
Because Luo Yi conducted the assessment himself, there was no possibility of any malpractice for personal gain.
Therefore, Emperor Xiaoxuan's Liu family branch was extremely cautious and sent their best sons to Chang'an.
Even so, there are still hundreds of people. This started from Emperor Xiaoxuan. If we go back further, there may be thousands of people.
After nearly two hundred years of reproduction and no family planning, Liu's expansion rate was really fast.
Everyone's information was sent to Luo Yi. He sat in the hall while these people walked in one by one.
Luo Yi sat at the head of the hall, flanked by the princes and princes on both sides. The historian also sat in the corner. How could such a major event not be recorded in history books?
"The Prime Minister, the son of the King of the Eastern Wei Dynasty just now, is rich in strategy and has great insights into the reform. According to the information collected, his moral character is also impeccable. Can't he be used as an alternative?
I immediately crossed him out when I saw you, but is there anything wrong? "
In this election of emperor, Luo Yi has the right to decide and deny, but others can also make suggestions and give Luo Yi something to think about.
Seeing someone questioning, the others also raised their heads.
Only Luo Yi said without raising his head: "He is indeed quite outstanding, but he has a father, so who is the late emperor?
I don't want to take away other people's children, just like he should be filial to his elderly parents. "
Luo Yi's words immediately choked everyone in the hall to death.
Although there were no major ceremonial events in this era, the ancients were not stupid, so how could they not know about such an obvious flaw.
Between biological father and stepfather, and a stepfather whom I have never met, do I still need to ask which one is more important?
If such a person is allowed to inherit the throne, where will the late emperor put him?
All the ministers heard what Luo Yi meant. Those who had fathers, especially those whose fathers were in high positions, were directly excluded.
Luo Yi's actions did not cause dissatisfaction among the people, but they just sighed slightly. No wonder the mourning emperor Liu Yang asked Luo Yi to handle his funeral affairs. This alone proved that Luo Yi was worthy of Liu Yang's trust.
A few more people walked in one after another, they were not bad, they were average, but none of them satisfied Luo Yi. In this atmosphere, the sons of the clan walked in and out one after another.
Liu Yun walked in in such an atmosphere. He attracted everyone's attention as soon as he walked in, because he looked very majestic, his skin was tanned from doing farm work, and he had a heroic temperament.
Although today's Han Dynasty respects Confucianism, they still admire heroes, especially among the people. Heroes often ask for orders to assassinate people who have committed many crimes.
Reputation is life, and self-degradation is courting death. This is a certain logic.
Luo Yi lowered his head and looked at Liu Yun's information. Both his parents were dead.
OK!
A good death!
His eyes suddenly lit up, and then he instantly recalled some of the strategies Liu Yun had written. They were quite organized and had his own thoughts on reforms. He had worked hard in Nanyang and understood the sufferings of the people's livelihood.
He couldn't help but think about it, and began to ask Liu Yun about political affairs and other matters.
Liu Yun was able to answer most of the questions in an orderly manner. Sometimes he seemed naive, but he was also quite organized. Everyone in the palace had different thoughts and looked at the Prime Minister Luo Yi.
"This is probably Linzi of the Zong family."
Luo Yi sighed with emotion.
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When he entered the palace, the ministers were very impressed by his majestic appearance. The ministers on the left and right said, "He must be a hero of the clan."
Facing the great prime minister, he clarified his thoughts. The great prime minister clapped his hands and sighed: "This Linzi can succeed the late emperor.
I have something to say, please listen carefully. This order was given by the late emperor. When it comes to carrying out the mission, you must never forget the late emperor’s ambition. "
All ministers followed it.
Then he mourned the emperor and served as the first emperor. The ministers went to pay homage to the prince, and also to the high temple to pay homage. He said: "I am so humble and flattering to the late emperor. It is a great blessing."
The late emperor had meritorious deeds, forged ahead with determination, and cut through injustice with a sharp blade. He showed his brilliance in his twilight years.
I only inherited the ambition of the late emperor and inherited the great throne, and I did not dare or forget it. I only worked tremblingly, reformed and innovated, and consecrated the world. "
The emperor waited to mourn the emperor, and the whole world praised him for his sincerity and filial piety. The ministers then drove together, and the prime minister sat in Changle, studying various political affairs. After a while, the golden words were spoken and the laws were implemented. ——"Book of Han·The Benji of Xiaoshao"
(End of chapter)
