Although such a move had occurred before in the Zhou Dynasty, the targets were King Wen of Zhou and King Wu of Zhou. These two people had made huge contributions, and it was justifiable that they would live forever. However, Zhu Youqian had no contribution at all. He would definitely not do this. There will be support.
At this time, all the emperors present were a little dissatisfied when they heard that Zhu Houcong actually wanted his father to establish a family that would last forever.
You just wanted to recognize your father before. No matter whether people understood the things you did or not, they didn't have much objection. But your father has made a small contribution to the Ming Dynasty. Why should he be placed in the Ancestral Temple with us and live forever? Are you qualified?
Displeased expressions appeared on everyone's faces, and Zhu Houcong shrank back to the corner with a guilty conscience. When he did these things, he never thought that one day he would meet Taizu and the others.
Zhao Changge continued: "With regard to Zhu Houcong's idea, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty unanimously opposed it. Even Zhang Cong, Gui E, Xi Shu and others who had always supported him expressed their opposition, which is enough to show that Zhu Houcong's approach is indeed unpopular. Zhu Houcong's approach is indeed unpopular. Seeing that the opposition was so huge this time, they felt a little guilty, so in order to avoid confrontation between the emperor and his ministers, both parties agreed to take a step back. In May of the fourth year of Jiajing, Zhu Houcong ordered the construction of the Emperor Xian Temple on the site of the Huanbi Hall outside the Imperial Ancestral Temple. Named Shimiao, and ordered the compilation of "Records to the Emperor".
"Zhu Houcong knew that it was not easy for his father to enter the Ancestral Temple, but his character was very persevering. Not only would he not shrink back from challenging things, but he would be excited. Therefore, the temporary obstacles did not make Zhu Houcong give up. On the contrary, He began to rack his brains to find other ways. After that, Zhu Houcong began to promote the reform of the temple system."
"After Zhu Houcong succeeded to the throne, the seats in the Ming Dynasty Imperial Ancestral Temple were full, and a total of Dezu Zhu Bailiu, Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang, Taizong Zhu Di, Renzong Zhu Gaochi, Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji, Yingzong Zhu Qizhen, Xianzong Zhu Jianshen, etc. were enshrined. Xiaozong Zhu Youtang and Wuzong Zhu Houzhao were the gods of the nine emperors. Therefore, in the 10th year of Jiajing, Zhu Houcong moved the god of Zhu Bailiu, the president of Germany, into the temple on the grounds that Zhu Yuanzhang was enthroned. This created a vacant space. Zhu Houcong was preparing for his father's promotion to the Imperial Ancestral Temple."
Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but sneered: "Okay, okay, future generations still know that they are thinking of me, Lao Zhu, and are changing the nine temple system that we have set for the sake of upholding Zhu Yuanzhang's throne. It is really gratifying to us!"
Zhu Yuanzhang said these words through gritted teeth. Zhu Houcong was deeply afraid that Zhu Yuanzhang would make some big mouths about him, so he was so frightened that he hid behind Zhao Changge.
At this time, Zhu Yunwen said quietly to Zhu Qiyu: "Do you feel a little embarrassed? It seems that we are the only ones present who are not qualified to enter the Ancestral Temple."
Zhu Qiyu showed an awkward but polite smile: "If you don't speak, no one will treat you as a mute."
Zhao Changge coughed lightly, and everyone's attention was focused on Zhao Changge again. At this time, Zhao Changge continued to speak: "Although the seat in the Ancestral Temple has been vacated, it is not easy for Zhu Houcong to carry his father in. , Zhu Houcong felt that at this time, Zhu Yuanzhang and other emperor's gods were all placed in the same temple, and only his father lived in a single room. This seemed a bit too abrupt, so Zhu Houcong wanted to restore the capital palace system, but this still It was temporarily put on hold due to objections from the minister.”
"But in the 13th year of Jiajing, a fire directly destroyed the Nanjing Imperial Ancestral Temple. Zhu Houcong immediately ordered the reconstruction of a new Ancestral Temple in Beijing, and decreed a new temple system: Taizu Hall in the middle, Taizong on the left, and Wen's ancestral hall. Under Taizong, another Sanzhao Temple was built; to the right of Taizu was the Sanmu Temple, and a temple was built behind the Taizu Temple to worship the Lord."
"In doing so, Zhu Houcong not only restored the system of separate palaces in the capital, allowing each emperor to have a separate temple, but he also later ordered the world temple to be changed into a temple dedicated to the emperor on the pretext of avoiding Zhu Di's royal family, and to avoid channels. As an excuse, he moved the Xianhuang Temple to a new place so that his father would be closer to the Imperial Ancestral Temple. In this way, his father's Xianhuang Temple seemed to be connected with the Imperial Ancestral Temple."
Zhu Yuanzhang slammed the table hard: "Wait a minute, is this really such a coincidence? This guy wanted to change the Imperial Ancestral Temple, but the Nanjing Imperial Ancestral Temple was directly destroyed by a fire. This is the Imperial Ancestral Temple. This kind of place enshrines all Ancestors, how could a fire break out so easily! Boy Zhao, tell the truth, this bastard Zhu Houcong sent someone to burn down the Imperial Ancestral Temple, right?"
Zhao Changge glanced at Zhu Houcong. At this time, Zhu Houcong tried his best to look expressionless.
"I really don't know this yet. There is no record of this matter."
Everyone's eyes were looking at Zhu Houcong, showing their distrust. It happened so coincidentally that everyone always felt a little weird.
Zhu Houcong tried his best to straighten his body: "This can only show that I have God's help. How could I have the courage to burn down the Ancestral Temple? I am a Taoist and it is absolutely impossible for me to do such a deed of merit."
Zhu Yuanzhang took a deep look at Zhu Houcong, and then said calmly: "Boy Zhao, please continue."
"Okay, after the reform of the temple system, Zhu Houcong was satisfied, so he stopped for a while. In April of the 17th year of Jiajing, Tongzhi Fengfang of Yangzhou Prefecture, who had already served as an official, wrote a letter to Fengfang, a Tongzhi of Yangzhou Prefecture, requesting to restore the ceremony and build a Mingtang. Jia Zunhuang Kao Xian Emperor The name of the temple is the ancestral line, worthy of God.”
In ancient times, the Mingtang and Suburban Sacrifice were the two most important sacrificial activities. The Suburban Sacrifice was for Zhu Yuanzhang, the Ming Taizu, while the Mingtang Sacrifice was used to worship Taizong according to Zhou Rites. However, in the Mingtang sacrifices in the Han, Tang, and Song dynasties, there were examples of worshiping his father instead of Taizong, so Fengfang's memorial was obviously meant to cater to Zhu Houcong.
But Zhu Houcong likes such flattering people, because only such people can understand his own thoughts.
"Zhu Houcong was overjoyed when he saw the success of Fengfang. He immediately held a court meeting and requested that his father be given a temple title and enjoy the imperial sacrifices."
At this time, all the emperors had clenched their fists. Having a bastard like Zhu Qizhen in the Ancestral Temple made these emperors feel uncomfortable. Now Zhu Houcong had to carry his father, who had no merit, into the Ancestral Temple with him. They were tied together, which caused the Ancestral Temple to lose a lot of strength.
No matter how useless Zhu Qizhen is, he was still an emperor. Who is Zhu Youqi? He also has a temple title!
