At the same time, the decree to posthumously honor Yu Qian was also sent to Hangzhou.
In the second year of Hongzhi, Yu Qian was posthumously named Sumin, and an ancestral hall was built next to his tomb to accept worship. This time, it’s time to upgrade.
Yu Qian's descendants were also there, and his son Yu Mian later took over and was granted the title of Deputy Qianhu - this was the grace given by Xianzong. Yu Mian did not want to take up a military position, so he became a member of the Ministry of War, and finally reached the official position of Yingtianfu Yin.
However, the Yu family still obtained the military position of hereditary deputy Qianhu of Hangzhou Wei. The current official is Yu Mian, who has no descendants, and is named Yu Yunzhong, who was adopted from the clan.
It was Wei Lin who went to Hangzhou to announce the decree. He had once served the emperor, but now he was transitioning to the second line. But he still had the title of Chief of Ceremonies Bingbi, and the emperor paid enough attention to him.
Yu Yunzhong was going to Beijing to attend the ceremony.
In the Ministry of Rites, Yuan Zonggao suddenly had one more issue on his hands.
For Yuan Zonggao, if he can realize the posthumous title for Qian when he serves as the Minister of Rites, he and Yu Qian will naturally be written together in the history of Qing Dynasty in the future.
The old man started to fight.
It was not until the seventh day of May that Yuan Zonggao, who had spent a few days familiarizing himself with the affairs after taking over the Ministry of Rites, submitted a memorial on four important matters a little later.
They are Zhu Houzhao's temple name, posthumous title, and the title plan of Empress Dowager Zhang and Wang Xingxian.
He actually finished it all.
The emperor went to Dongjiaomen for the first time to attend a cabinet meeting.
The theme of today's meeting must be various accounts.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
Huang Jin's voice sounded outside the east corner door.
Yang Tinghe and other four cabinet ministers, as well as Yuan Zonggao himself and Yan Song and Liu Long, two living officials who were present, all stood up and prepared to kneel down to greet him.
"Everyone sit down." After Zhu Houcong sat down, he smiled and said to Yuan Zonggao, "Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Zong. I was still wondering why it was delayed for several days, but it turned out that we all discussed it."
"Since we received the decree together and discussed it, why not discuss it together first." Yuan Zonggao responded respectfully, "Your Majesty, please take a look at it."
Yang Tinghe and others waited with frowns.
They have already read this memorial.
It includes not only the temple name and posthumous title, but also the ceremonial notes for conferring the posthumous title on Emperor Daxing.
As for the titles of Queen Mother Zhang, King Xingxian and Princess Xingxian, they are each divided into separate titles.
In the past ten days or so, Yuan Zonggao came to the Ministry of Rites for the first time and managed all four things, which was quite efficient.
You should know that there are other regular sacrificial matters to be arranged during this period.
Obviously, the remaining people in the Ministry of Rites knew Yuan Zonggao's identity very well. In these matters no one wanted to offend the person whom the Emperor probably trusted most at the moment.
This letter of "Posthumous Ceremony of the Daxing Emperor" was signed by Yuan Zonggao together with the officials of the government including the Duke, Marquis, Prince Consort, Bo, Wufu, Liubu, and Duchayuan.
In fact, it has reached this level, and it is difficult for people in the cabinet to express opinions anymore.
"Chengtianda Daoying is a wise, wise, virtuous, filial and filial emperor, his temple name is Ruizong..." Zhu Houcong looked at Yang Tinghe, "Mr. Ge, what do you think?"
Zhu Houcong felt a little weird when he saw the word Ruizhong.
According to what Lao Qin said, Ruizong... seems to be the temple name that Jiajing followed when he proclaimed his ancestral temple to King Xingxian later. Unexpectedly, it was now given to Zhu Houzhao by Yuan Zonggao and others.
As for Zhu Houzhao's original temple name, Wuzong, the word "武" sounds good, but it has a derogatory connotation.
Because the temple name and the posthumous title are different. Temple names are used when worshiping ancestors in ancestral temples. Isn't worshiping ancestors just about singing praises? Therefore, temple names are basically all good characters.
It is said that those who have meritorious service are called ancestors and those who are virtuous are called ancestors. Ancestor of such and such, an ordinary emperor is not qualified to be called that. As for any sect, it is to praise his virtues with one word.
The problem is that if the word "武" is used to express virtue, it will inevitably have associations such as "reckless man", "not emphasizing culture and education", "brave but not wise", etc.
In my memory, my cousin in Houzhao was called Wu Zong, and his posthumous name was Yi.
Killing the enemy is called perseverance, being strong and capable of defeating is called perseverance, being brave and approaching benevolence is called perseverance, not slacking off in good deeds is called perseverance...
This word is actually quite good.
But Emperor Wu Zongyi was not beautiful after all.
Yan Song also stopped writing and looked at Yang Tinghe, Emperor Ruizhonglie, which was inconsistent with the wording originally written by Yang Tinghe and others in the posthumous edict and the first version of the enthronement edict.
As a senior bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, Yan Song knew the contents of the first version of the enthronement edict.
Can one be called wise if he can be "blinded" by traitors and sycophants?
The "lie" in the posthumous title not only means to use military force to achieve meritorious service and to bring peace to the people through meritorious deeds, but the bright military career can also be regarded as an affirmation of Zhu Houzhao's side merits.
As for being virtuous and abiding by industry, providing great benefits to the people, and being a leader, that's all a matter of opinion.
Furthermore, the word "marty" also means that one's ambitions have not yet been fulfilled. In addition, Zhu Houzhao has no heir, and the word "marty" is also quite sad.
Why are our ambitions unrewarded?
Yan Song felt that this temple name and posthumous title all related to future generations' judgment of Zhu Houzhao and Yang Tinghe as a pair of monarchs and ministers, and it was easy to create many associations.
But what surprised both Zhu Houcong and Yan Song was that Yang Tinghe said he didn't think much of it.
Pretty good, that's all.
Yang Tinghe's psychological pressure was not as great as they thought.
The deceased is a great person and a taboo for the venerable. Is there anything that future generations should not understand?
As long as the thank you note is there, the emperor's opinion of his cousin has long been made public.
In the posthumous title, Rui is said to be thoughtful and far-sighted. Doesn’t the emperor feel that his cousin is far-sighted and considerate? Shengzhi Tongwei said Rui, looking at how many eunuchs there were in the Zhengde Dynasty, it can be regarded as a small hint.
As for the explanation that can be used as a list of sacred and considerate affairs, let's think of it as a grateful praise for the emperor who took over the throne from his cousin.
Now Yuan Zonggao presented the temple and posthumous titles of Emperor Ruizonglie, and Yang Tinghe said forget it.
What's there to argue about?
It was not that Yang Tinghe had no idea about these temple names and posthumous titles that Wuzong had finalized, but the situation was different now.
The emperor respected his cousin, but he was also somewhat suspicious of Yang Tinghe's excessive achievements and prestige.
Why bother asking for trouble in this matter?
The merits and demerits of Emperor Zhengde did not stop at the temple name and posthumous title. Officials and literati who experienced the Zhengde dynasty will naturally have their own judgments about the Zhengde Emperor in their writings and notes.
The most important thing is that Zhu Houcong performed very well in the Rijingmen fire incident and the subsequent Sutra banquet. Yang Tinghe did not want to destroy the delicate "one heart between the emperor and his ministers" at this moment.
This matter passed quickly, and next came the titles of Queen Mother Zhang, King Xingxian, and Princess Xingxian.
The Empress Dowager Cishou was preceded by the title "Zhaosheng", King Xingxian only pursued an imperial title instead of a ancestral temple, and Princess Xingxian only had the title "Empress Dowager". Yang Tinghe thought about it and let it go.
Yuan Zonggao was still okay with his old master. Although he didn't start with "X Heaven X Earth" like the officially reigning emperor, there were quite a few words that followed. Among them, the posthumous title still uses the word "Xian". After all, it was discussed after the death of King Xing.
Those who are knowledgeable and capable are called Xian, those who are kind and virtuous are called Xian, those who are wise and wise are called Xian, those who are wise and wise are called Xian...
This word is also a good word.
Zhu Houcong had no objections to these, but he was a little surprised that Yang Tinghe and others did not express their opinions.
It seems that he performed well before attending the ceremony before ascending the throne, blocking shots during the court meeting, and later listening to political talks and advice. The "general knowledge" of the Nijingmen fire incident made Yang Tinghe feel both scruples and expectations.
It can be said that pua was initially successful.
Then came the thing that Yang Tinghe was most concerned about this time: "Your Majesty is so benevolent that the news of posthumous title Shaobao spread to the scholars, and all the subjects in the world praised it. However, the old affairs of Yingzong and Jingdi were discussed among the people. Beautiful. I think that since there are many academicians in the cabinet today and the Minister of Rites, it would be better to decide on the posthumous title as soon as possible in order to appease the people of the world."
Yan Song suddenly thought: Do you want to steal this good reputation? I'm still waiting for Emperor Zhengde's temple and posthumous titles to be announced and I'll submit the memorial!
But the reason Yang Tinghe came up with was very convincing: if the grievances and resentments between the two brothers Zhu Qizhen and Zhu Qiyu were brought out and discussed repeatedly, it would not be good after all.
Your Majesty, you don’t want the common people to talk about the rights and wrongs of your ancestors every day, right?
Zhu Houcong smiled and asked: "Mr. Yang Ge, what do you think Yu Gong should be given a posthumous title?"
