The Emperor Daxing Taishang’s decree to abolish the burial of sacrifices was obeyed and implemented by the emperor. This is a great achievement.
In the early days of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, the burial system was restored by Emperor Taizu Gao in the Central Plains, and further became a standard and family law. Later, in addition to the emperor's concubines, the clan and vassal kings also followed suit.
During his lifetime, Emperor Taizu Gao Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the wives and concubines of his deceased son to be buried in sacrifice. The King of Qin Zhu Fengfei and the Wang family made the beginning.
Later, when Emperor Taigao died, more than a dozen harem ladies were buried. Emperor Jianwen commended and rewarded the families of the harem ladies.
In July of the 31st year of Hongwu, Emperor Jianwen led Zhang Feng, Li Heng, Zhao Fu, Zhang Bi, Wang Bin, Sun Rui, Wang Bin, Yang Zhong, Lin Liang, Li Cheng, Zhang Min, Liu Zheng, etc. to the Jin Yiwei. The hundreds of households that were tested were scattered with swordsmen and warriors, and they were promoted to thousands or hundreds of households. Their officials were all hereditary, and the daughters and sisters of these people were all on the list of sacrifices and burials for Emperor Taizu Gao, and they were called Heavenly female household also.
Emperor Taizongwen Zhu Di also supported the idea of burial. In the early years of Yongle, the court discussed the removal of officials promoted by Emperor Jianwen. However, the officials who died for Zhu Yuanzhang's life did not change, but received promotions.
After Zhu Di's death, sixteen concubines and dozens of untitled imperial concubines were martyred. Among the concubines who were forced to be buried was the Korean woman Han Lifei. The scene of the women crying and pleading during the collective burial was too tragic to watch.
Emperor Renzong of the Ming Dynasty had five concubines who died, including Concubine Guo, who was favored, had three sons, and had a marquis title in her family;
Ten women were buried under Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty. Except for one of them, Concubine Hui, named He, the rest had no concubine title. During the Zhengtong period, they were given concubine titles and posthumous titles.
Zhu Qizhen was against sacrificial burial, and at this time Zhu Jianshen issued a decree to abolish sacrificial burial. In fact, it was not about overstepping the boundaries of self-sacrifice. Zhu Qizhen did have this idea when he was emperor during his lifetime, but successive years of changes gave him no chance to do it. That’s all.
So many people died after the emperor died, and when the vassals below them followed suit, more women were killed than the emperor. This was also a stain on Zhu Yuanzhang, the great emperor of Taizu.
Abolition of life and death was a great achievement for the emperor, so this also gave Zhu Qizhen in history the title of two-level transformation in later generations.
Some people say that he is not a qualified emperor, but he is a good man. He has compassion for others, but he is also cruel and ruthless.
Just by abolishing the matter of sacrifice and burial, it can be called "the grand festival of emperors through the ages."
The succeeding emperor Zhu Jianshen strictly implemented it. From then on, the system of burial of concubines in the Ming Dynasty was legally banned...
Among the four temple names, Huaizong, Zhongzong, Shenzong, and Shizong, Zhu Jianshen chose Zhongzong for his father.
Renzong, Shengzong, Xiaozong, and Ruizong are the masters of ZTE. The lineage of Shizu has shifted. Daizong and Shizong have insufficient achievements. Xianzong and Xuanzong have merits and demerits. Shenzong is the cowardly master. Ningzong encountered turmoil and was forced to flee. Dezong and Yingzong From prosperity to decline, Gaozong Wen was weak and incompetent, Wenzong preferred force, Wuzong was a transitional monarch, Duzong and Dingzong reigned for a short time, Mu Zong and Guangzong were mediocre and decadent, Xizong was called the king of the country's subjugation; Aizong and Sizong were actually the kings of the country's subjugation.
The emperor Zhu Qi calmed down the temple name of Zhongzong. Although it caused a lot of private discussions in the previous dynasty, no one dared to say anything. My father just died, and you are now saying that the temple name does not match. The former emperor If you don't deserve it, wouldn't you be peeing on the ancestral graves of the old Zhu family and trying to disgust His Majesty the Emperor?
Logically speaking, as long as the successor is his biological son, even if he is full of evil when he is the emperor, there will be no bad posthumous title. Of course, a private posthumous title will be derived. The official name is Zhongzong, but it may not be called that among the people. .
The imperial court's official mourning operations have continued, and the officials' control over the vassals, princes, and Wu Xun is very strict.
During this period, it was a serious sin to gather people to drink and have fun.
There were not many restrictions on the people, but the lives of the people in the two capitals were still slightly affected. Within a month, they were not allowed to put on lights or hold happy events.
In the Qianqing Palace, the spirit of Zi Palace was suspended for more than a month. On the set date, the emperor and the crown prince supported the spirit and walked out of the Daming Gate.
Zhu Qiyu also returned to the capital half a month ago, and three days before the official funeral, Zhu Youhua also returned to the capital.
The funeral procession numbered tens of thousands.
All the military officers with titles in the capital and the civil servants in the capital, regardless of their rank, must go with them...and the older princes and grandsons will also go together.
The construction of the imperial mausoleum lasted for more than 20 years, and its scale was only slightly smaller than that of Changling. This was also Zhu Jianshen's second trip abroad.
After handling the funeral for Zhu Qizhen, Zhu Jianchun also set off for North Korea with his unmarried wife...
In the Forbidden City.
Zhu Youhua, who has grown into a young man, came to Kunning Palace to meet his mother.
At this time, Queen Zhang Yan was dressed in plain clothes. During the national mourning period, neither the queen nor the concubines at all levels in the palace, or even the maids below, were allowed to wear gold, silver, or fancy dress.
As a queen, the daughter-in-law of the old Zhu family must set an example.
Zhu Youhua is very tall and very handsome, but after meeting his mother, he lost a little intimacy and became more respectful. It has been eight years since he went to North Korea, and he still misses his mother deep in his heart. It has been reduced a lot.
Zhang Yan always had tears in her eyes after seeing Zhu Youhua. However, as Zhu Youhua called her the empress, Zhang Yan also knew that when she grew up, Zhu Youhua still hated herself and his father deep in her heart. .
However, the family relationship between the emperor's family consists of nothing but love and hatred.
"How can you get used to living in Seoul?"
"Don't worry, the Empress. After staying in Seoul for so many years, I have long been used to it, but I miss my mother a little in my heart. Now that the Empress looks good, the child is relieved."
When Zhang Yan heard this, she sighed and wanted to say something, but she didn't know what to say.
At this moment, Crown Prince Zhu Youkai ran into Kunning Palace. He looked excited and shouted as he ran: "Mother, Queen, the emperor is here to see you..."
After Zhu Youkai entered Kunning Palace, Zhu Youhua, who had been sitting next to him, immediately stood up and said, "The foreign ministers are here to see the crown prince."
As Zhu Youhua spoke, he wanted to kneel down, but Zhu Youkai was faster. He stepped forward and supported him: "Brother, you are too outspoken."
"The king is the king, and the ministers are ministers. There is nothing to say to outsiders. Your Highness, you should let the foreign ministers finish this ceremony. Otherwise, if it reaches the ears of the father, it will be another crime..." Zhu Youhua said softly.
After hearing Zhu Youhua's words, Zhu Youkai could only let go of the hand holding his brother and let Zhu Youhua salute him...
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