"In the evaluation of the heroes who opened the treasure, where does Wang Ming rank?" Following the topic, Emperor Liu suddenly asked.
The evaluation of the heroes who opened the treasure has been officially opened and is in the selection stage. Different from the evaluation of Qianyou's heroes, Emperor Liu delegated the power to the prince Liu Yang, who presided over it and recruited hundreds of nobles, court officials, ministers, officers, soldiers and students to form a "selection committee" , to select the heroes who opened the treasure. What is reflected in this is obviously Emperor Liu's "unconstrained" ideas.
This is a big project, and it is not as straightforward as the assessment of Qianyu's meritorious officials. If there are so many tricks, naturally there will be constant troubles and endless debates. Compared with the Qianyou heroes, the "candidates" for the Kaibao heroes are more similar in qualifications and reputation, and it is difficult to have a specific standard for the size of their merits. It is not easy to clearly evaluate and rank them, and there are many people talking. The sources are different and the level is different. In a few days, the ground is full of chicken feathers.
In fact, many people in the court disagree with the old emperor's whims. How honorable and important the hero who opened the treasure is is. It needs to be recorded in history. How can those people have the right to point fingers and talk too much about this? Too talkative?
And the subsequent development, as expected, almost made it impossible to end. In such matters, the more people there are, the more fair it is. That will only bring trouble. It is best to be arbitrary and not to be sloppy.
As a result, Emperor Liu once again "humbly" accepted advice and no longer insisted on "popular selection". Instead, Liu Yang discussed it together with his ministers, ministers and retired veterans. In this way, there are fewer people, the weight is heavier, and the efficiency is higher. Of course, there will be a fight, but Liu Yang and Zhao Pu can control the situation better.
More importantly, this also seems to mean that the old emperor has further delegated power to the prince. Even such important matters as the meritorious officials of Kaibao can be presided over by the prince to make the assessment and conclusion. It is also conceivable what the impact of his status and power will be.
As for those people who were summoned before, they can only continue to discuss, but no heavyweights will participate, and the things discussed will no longer have any reference function. When the matter is over, they will naturally be disbanded. ...
At this time, when Emperor Liu asked, Liu Yang remained calm and responded softly: "I have made several recommendations and reached a preliminary candidate for twelve ministers. The prince is not among them?"
Hearing this, Emperor Liu's face remained as usual, but his tone immediately changed to a cold tone: "Oh? Even Wang Ming doesn't have a place. Tell me, who are the results of your discussion?"
Paying attention to the old emperor's expression, Liu Yang searched for a while in his brain and reported: "Xianggong Zhao, Duke Hui, Duke Song, Uncle Guangyang..."
"Wait!" As soon as he named a few people, Emperor Liu immediately interrupted him, looking like he was out of ideas: "Say their names!"
"Yes!" Liu Yang responded, adjusted slightly, and continued: "Zhao Pu, Song Yanwo, Song Qi, Zhao Kuangyi, Wang Yansheng, Yang Ye, Shi Shouxin, Pan Mei, Cao Bin, Li Fang, Shi Xizai, and Lu Duan. "
As the names came out one by one, Emperor Liu thought in his mind, murmured for a long time, and pointed out: "It's quite pertinent. The people on the list are all qualified and have sufficient merit, but it seems that most of them are civil servants? "
Probably anticipating Emperor Liu's reaction, Liu Yang responded calmly: "After discussion, the ministers and others agreed that opening treasures is to govern the world and prosper the world, and that civil governance should be given priority."
"Have there been fewer wars since the Kaibao Year?" Emperor Liu said.
In this regard, Emperor Liu had memories and thoughts, but he didn't know how to do it. In fact, the number of large and small wars that have occurred since the Kaibao Year is no less than that during the Unification War, and even exceeds the number. In terms of scale and losses, the Kaibao Northern Expedition is the pinnacle of this era. War can be compared to that.
It seems that Emperor Liu had some doubts about the structure of Kaibao's heroes, who were mostly civil servants. However, Liu Yang still decided to express his consideration: "The Qianyou period was a time of chaos and separatism, while Kaibao was a unified and prosperous era. Qianyou was about starting a business, and Kaibao was about keeping a business. There is a fundamental difference between the two."
After a moment's pause and a careful glance at Emperor Liu, Liu Yang said in a frank and calm manner: "I have no intention of controlling military affairs with civility. Combining civility and military affairs and controlling civil and military affairs is your Majesty's way of controlling ministers. Dare to make changes without authorization. It’s just that the current national conditions are like this and the general trend is like this, so we just have to follow the trend..."
Although he was not very satisfied with Liu Yang's remarks, Emperor Liu was not too entangled. Instead, he suddenly asked someone: "Why is there no Lu Duoxun?"
"Lu Duoxun?" This name was really beyond Liu Yang's expectation. He suppressed the doubts in his heart and said in a deep voice: "Lu Duoxun is a criminal who was sentenced to death for taking away his position. How can he be ranked among the heroes of the treasure opening!"
As if he knew that Liu Yang would say this, Emperor Liu smiled faintly: "The meritorious official who opened the treasure, are you talking about merit or crime? In all fairness, what is Lu Duoxun's merit?"
Liu Yang was silent for a moment and replied in a deep voice: "Lu Duoxun has made great contributions and made many achievements, whether in the local government or in the government!"
That's it for now. Liu Yang has no intention of discussing Lu Duoxun's issue any more. Liu Yang was not unaware of the old emperor's hidden thoughts. He even felt that Emperor Liu's considerations were too whimsical and unrealistic.
Ludosun’s question is, is credit alone enough? Can things be treated so simply? Regarding Lu Duoxun, it has been nailed into history, and the culpability is clear. It was Emperor Liu himself who issued the edict to investigate and deal with it, and it was he who made the decision to execute him.
After so many years, Emperor Liu is doing this again. Even if he repeats himself, he still has to worry about what the courtiers think. Regardless of the others, how would old Zhao Pu feel? Lu Duoxun was his tit-for-tat rival, and now he wants to use Zhao Pu again, and has to bring Lu Duoxun back to the Pavilion of Heroes to be worshiped. Would Zhao Pu have any objections? Zhao Pu's measure is not that big.
To take a step back, even if Zhao Pu can endure it, what about the other heroes? If they are juxtaposed with a criminal, what will be the quality of the "Kai Bao hero"? Can they do it willingly? How should people in the world treat it? How should future generations interpret this period of history and this character, just because Emperor Liu had an inexplicable idea occasionally?
Although there have always been absurd emperors and absurd ideas in history, Liu Yang really didn't want to associate this word with his imperial father, whom he had respected and respected for decades.
Liu Yang's silence was so unnatural that Emperor Liu naturally noticed the subtle changes in his mood. He finally glanced at him and changed the subject again: "Why is it limited to twelve people? I always feel that there are a few people missing. Kaibao How can a mere twelve people cover such a major event of meritorious service?"
Liu Yang's brows suddenly furrowed. He was a little helpless and decided to appoint the twelve ministers. Isn't this what Emperor Liu wanted? Of course, the matter has not yet been finalized. It is understandable that the Holy Will will change, increase or decrease. However, the old emperor's changeableness really makes people feel unsure.
However, it seems that Emperor Liu is still a bit pushy on this matter. I heard him continue: "Before the list was drawn up, I thought twelve people were enough, but now, it is obviously insufficient! Your third uncle, Your eldest brother, third brother, fourth brother, and sixth brother have been opening the treasure for twenty-eight years, and the achievements of my royal family members cannot be forgotten either!"
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang suddenly understood that after all the talking, this is the purpose...
"What your Majesty said is reasonable. This matter was caused by our negligence and lack of consideration!" Liu Yang breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands, and asked tentatively: "Should we include the third uncle and the eldest brother as heroes?" List?"
"If we include them all, is it appropriate? It doesn't look good?" Emperor Liu thought for a while and said, but before Liu Yang could answer, he spoke again: "But the palms and backs of the hands are all flesh, and whoever is missing will be lost." It’s so unbearable…”
Emperor Liu had said this, but Liu Yang still didn't understand the inclination in his heart. After thinking about it for a while, he said, "I will go back and discuss it with the princes to make some modifications!"
"It needs to be discussed! This matter needs to be cautious!" Emperor Liu said immediately: "However, it should not be delayed for too long. I have been struggling with this matter for several months, and it has made people panic. It is not good. !”
Such words, coming from the old emperor's mouth, were somewhat ironic, but Liu Yang still tried his best to follow his wishes and respectfully responded: "Yes!"
"I don't think it's better than this. The day after tomorrow, during Jiaqing's birthday, we can announce in public that a double happiness is coming!" Emperor Liu said again.
Hearing this, Liu Yang frowned immediately. Looking at the old emperor's excitement, he hesitated and said, "Is this too hasty? I'm afraid I won't be able to make it in time."
"What's the hurry?" Emperor Liu immediately waved his hand, looking confident: "Draw up a list, write comments, and make a book. We have enough manpower and only half a day is enough. Besides, it's just an announcement and a picture. The atmosphere and the specific award ceremony can be found at another time..."
Emperor Liu said it easily, but Liu Yang felt a toothache. The truth is that, but if you ignore the difficulties in the specific implementation process, it is easy to cause problems.
But the old emperor's words had been so straightforward. Liu Yang knew in his heart that there was very little room for negotiation, so he no longer insisted. I was thinking about how to solve this matter as properly as possible according to Emperor Liu's requirements and instructions...
After he resigned and left, and on the way to Guangzheng Hall, Liu Yang's expression was very unnatural, a little weird, more like constipation, and he looked like he had a pain in the balls.
To this day, it is really difficult for Liu Yang to grasp the mentality of the old emperor, let alone understand his brain circuits. The changes are too fast and too strange to be grasped at all.
To be honest, the old emperor today is really unreasonable...
His face was stern all the way without much expression, but when he returned to Guangzheng Hall, his expression returned to normal. Entering the palace, the atmosphere in the palace was as solemn as usual. Liu Yang walked into the office hall, sat down, and served tea. After taking a sip and letting out a long sigh, Liu Yang immediately ordered: "Go and find the two Prime Ministers Zhao, Lu and Xin!"
"yes!"
Following the prince's order, the entire political hall became busy. With just one word from the emperor, the people below would break their legs. However, some things, in the specific implementation stage, are really not as easy as what Emperor Liu said.
Liu Yang and others worked overtime, worked out a list that night, and submitted it to Emperor Liu, but he rejected it himself. The reason is very simple, that is, Emperor Liu saw something wrong and felt that it was not in line with his wishes.
Called back and continued to revise, but still not satisfied, continued to revise, three editions in a row, until the afternoon of the next day. Seeing that there was not enough time, and the words to be released had to be realized, Emperor Liu finally couldn't help it, and took out Liu Yangcheng The latest version on the website, modified by myself.
After some inking, the "Twenty-Four Ministers of Kaibao" suddenly appeared in a tense atmosphere. It was obviously hasty and too hasty, highlighting Emperor Liu's spontaneity. After the list was drawn up, the next thing was just as Emperor Liu said, it just needed to follow the process and form.
On the seventh day of March, Jiaqing Christmas, at the imperial banquet in the Qianyuan Hall that night, under the instruction of Emperor Liu, the results were announced on the spot, and the new chief chamberlain Hu De read out the results. Of course, not only was the list read out once, but also each person's resume and achievements. There were twenty-four people. For Hood, who was giving a "report" on such a grand occasion for the first time, the pressure was really great, and his throat almost felt like it. There was smoke.
However, this list of heroes who opened the treasure, regardless of the process or content of its introduction, is not always so satisfactory. In the final list, according to Emperor Liu's wishes, all the uncles and nephews of his Liu family were listed. Probably because he also knew that it would not look good, so he added more people to the list. Therefore, the number of heroes who opened the treasure was increased from the initial list. The planned twelve people gradually expanded to twenty-four people, who were as good as the Qianyou heroes.
Of the twelve people Liu Yang presented, none of them were reduced, which was regarded as recognition of their work. Then, according to Emperor Liu's wishes, five uncles and nephews, Liu Chengxun, Liu Xu, Liu Xi, Liu Fang, and Liu Min, were added. There are seven people including Wang Quanbin, Wang Ming, Ma Renyu, Wang You, Zhang Yongde, Zhang Yong and Guo Liangping, a total of twenty-four people.
Lu Duoxun failed to make the list in the end, Liu Yang firmly opposed it, and Emperor Liu was not allowed to mess around with this matter.
Of course, in terms of order, Zhao Pu was the first person who could not be moved. No matter he was the emperor's younger brother, the prince or the emperor's relative, he was always pushed behind him.
However, this watered-down list caused a big stir in the imperial court. Generally speaking, it gave people a feeling of insufficient ingredients.
The most incomprehensible thing is Emperor Liu's "coquettish operation" in the whole process, which makes people feel helpless and speechless. A good thing has somewhat changed after his troubles.
Even Zhao Pu, who was ranked first among the ministers, felt as if he had eaten a fly. To be honest, Zhao Pu has been secretly looking forward to this matter for a long time. It is almost a final decision, but in the end he did not feel much honor and failed to realize the emperor's respect for his ministers. To put it harshly, it was like... Charity in general.
After such an operation, the hero of Kaibao cannot be compared with the hero of Qianyou. Although the number of people is the same, the treatment is really different. Although they both deserve to enjoy the Hall of Meritorious Officers, let alone political status, it is difficult to compare just by looking at material treatment.
The Qianyou heroes, those are the twenty-four princes and the heroes who opened the treasure. Except for those who have the title themselves, the others only have the title of casual honorary officer, and they are given an extra honor every year, even if they are high titles of second grade or above. .
To put it bluntly, the hero who opened the treasure is only given an honor, and the name is far greater than the reality. But even so, Emperor Liu made the situation smaller.
Of course, if you put aside the number of people and the process, this is still a great honor, and it is enough to be remembered in history. After all, in the twenty-eight years of Kaibao, there have been so many influential figures and heroes, and in the end, only these twenty-four people , not to mention, the annual second-grade official salary is real.
In everything, what I fear is comparison...
