Chapter 223 The prosperous age that arrived early

The trembling voice of the eunuch awakened the ministers from surprise. Ruizong's "Sinful Edict" is very sensible, and he basically listed the accumulated problems of decades. However, he did not blame anyone, but said skillfully, "I have no way to correct it since I ascended the throne, and there is no great crime!"

If you really want to talk about the beginning of the accumulated problems, you have to start with Wu Zetian. That is the mother. Of course, Ruizong would not reveal his mother's faults and was vague.

These accumulated deficiencies did not arise because of Ruizong, but he said that he could not be changed to a crime, and no one could blame him. Not only could he not blame him, but he admired him. How many people have had such a mind through the ages?

The ministers were moved, and some people even burst into tears. Even Xiao Zhizhong and Dou Huaizhen were also a little excited and couldn't help but wipe their tears!

When the eunuch finished reading, everyone said in unison: "Emperor!" Most of the ministers sobbed in a whimper, and there was a low cry in Hanyuan Palace.

This has never happened in the history of the Tang Dynasty.

Princess Taiping was so surprised that she was very familiar with this brother, but at this moment, she only felt that Ruizong was very strange, so strange that she seemed to have never seen him. However, Princess Taiping admired Ruizong with great thoughts: "Emperor Brother, the Tang Dynasty has accumulated a lot of corruption and it cannot be achieved in one day. The emperor brother doesn't have to do this."

Ruizong waved his hand and said, "Little sister, don't excuse me. Although these disadvantages are not achieved by me, I have been promoted for more than a year but have not been eliminated. Wouldn't I be guilty?"

In one sentence, Princess Taiping was asked. Yes, even if it was not the accumulated problems caused by Ruizong, he has not been eliminated since he ascended the throne, and his crimes are not small. The next "Sin of Sin" is reasonable.

Ruizong was still calm, glanced at the ministers and asked, "Do you all agree with the accumulated problems I have listed?"

As long as there is no problem with your eyes, you can see these disadvantages. Can the ministers disagree with them? He said in unison: "The emperor is wise, and I have no objection."

"That's good!" Ruizong said again: "Then tell me, what other questions have not been expressed?"

It can be heard that he was really asking the wrong question, but the ministers were moved and they didn't want to find these problems again. Even Li Longji and Yao Chong were silent. It was not that there were no omissions, but there was no need to say it.

"These accumulated problems must be eliminated. To eliminate them, talents are needed." Ruizong quoted a famous saying from his predecessors: "Emperor Wu of Han once said: Extraordinary achievements must be met by extraordinary people. If you want to continue to destroy the great cause of Tubo, you must eliminate them. Who can take on this important task?"

"Here you come!" Chen Wanrong shouted in his heart, and at the same time praised Ruizong's wisdom.

To accomplish such a big thing, there were two people in the palace, one was Li Longji and the other was Yao Chong. Of course, the Tang Dynasty had a strong talent. Beyond them, Zhang said that Song Jing also had such talent, but the two were not in the court.

The ministers' eyes fell on Li Longji, then moved away, and fell on Yao Chong again. Li Longji was already in charge of the country and could not send anything else. The only thing left was Yao Chong.

Princess Taiping felt something was wrong and quickly changed the topic: "Brother, today is a happy day. I won't discuss these things for now, and have a good time."

Ruizong's face was solemn and said righteously: "I just chose to discuss these things on this happy day. This is called peace and danger! If I put it on other days, I will be absolutely necessary. However, I don't want to do such things that are so proud! In history, many emperors have done earth-shaking things, which are so proud that they will eventually be lost. In the end, the country and the family will be destroyed, and people will die! King Zhou conquered the Dongyi and managed Jiangnan, these are great achievements. However, he was full of complacent, so he had the righteous act of King Wu to defeat Zhou and punish the people. Little sister, do you want me to be the second King Zhou?"

From a historical perspective, the infamous King Zhou was actually a very capable emperor. When he was a young man, he led his troops to the shore of the East China Sea and conquered the Dongyi. This was the first time in Chinese history to expand the territory to the shore of the East China Sea. It was a historical event. After he ascended the throne, he shifted his focus to expanding the southeast and managing the Jiangnan region, achieving good results, which laid a solid foundation for the later incorporation of Jiangnan into the territory.

However, King Zhou's eastward expedition to Goryeo made people complain. King Wen of Zhou and King Wu of Zhou took advantage of this loophole and successfully defeated Zhou. Everyone knows that during the battle of Muye, the army sent by King Zhou was a slave, not his regular army. Where was King Zhou's army? It was in the southeast. The "Poetry" and "Book" praised King Wen of Zhou and King Wu of Zhou as a saint, and said it very wisely. If King Zhou's army was not in the southeast, would the three thousand tigers commanded by Jiang Ziya get what they want in the battle of Muye?

King Zhou is a mirror in Chinese history. He is extremely smart, but in the end his country was destroyed and his family was destroyed. Ruizong used this tone to be very heavy. Although his tone was not strict, anyone could hear that kind of sharpness. Princess Taiping wanted to say it but had no courage to say it again, so he could only say: "The emperor's wise!"

"The emperor is wise!" The ministers hurriedly praised.

Ruizong continued: "Since you all think Yao Chong is suitable, Yao Chong, you can take the Secretariat Order to eliminate the accumulated corruption and restore the Qing Dynasty during the reign of Emperor Taizong!"

"Yao Chong is really back on the scene! This is the purpose of Ruizong!" Chen Wanrong was very surprised and admired Ruizong's methods.

Yao Chongfu is what everyone expects, but there is a great resistance, mainly because Princess Taiping will stop it. Ruizong really knows how to choose the opportunity for Yao Chongfu to choose today and in a festive season. Who dares to say that he is not a word?

In this festive season, who dares to stop Ruizong and make everyone unhappy? Whoever makes everyone unhappy is the sinner and will be criticized.

This is a very good time to choose!

More importantly, Ruizong paved the way with a "Self-Sin Edict" and took all the blame on himself, winning the favor of his ministers, and how many people dared to object to his decision. Besides, he has already done this and cannot ask him to do more. Even if someone wants to object, he dare not object.

Yao Chongfu is the thing that Princess Taiping is most afraid of, but she wanted to say this, but she dared not say it, so she could only stare at her.

Dou Huaizhen and the others stared at Princess Taiping together, and saw that she had no reaction, they dared not say anything.

"Long live the emperor, long live, long live!" Those ministers who agreed with Yao Chongfu praised it in unison, and were very happy.

At this moment, someone opposed Yao Chong's reign. This person was nothing but Yao Chong himself. Yao Chong stepped forward and said, "Prince, please forgive me for not obeying me!"

The Secretary of the Central Committee was resurrected for a long time, and Yao Chong was the most popular person, but he did not do it himself. This was too unexpected, and all his eyes were suddenly focused on Yao Chong.

Princess Taiping's eyes were both surprised and happy. It would be a great thing for Yao Chong to not be the Zhongshu Ling himself. Princess Taiping was happier than getting a hundred priceless night pearls.

Ruizong was very surprised. He had done all his skills and shut up the opponents. His methods were one after another, which was dazzling and thunderous. It could be said to be a big deal. At the critical moment, Yao Chong stopped doing it. The rare person of Ruizong who was angry suddenly came up angry and shouted: "Yao Chong, what do you mean? I am the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. If you want you to be the Secretariat, you have to do it!"

His right hand slapped heavily on the imperial desk, making a bang.

This is the first time Chen Wanrong has seen him get angry and has a lot of noise since he met Ruizong.

People have reverse scales, and if they violate it, they will be in a state of great trouble. If the reverse scales are reversed, they will kill people and make blood flow into a river. Ruizong is already furious, and the ministers are so scared that they dare not let out, and they are sweating for Yao Chong.

Yao Chong was not in a hurry, as if he didn't know how dangerous it was: "If the emperor wants me to receive the Secretariat Order, it is okay. However, the emperor must agree to the minister's ten conditions. If the emperor does not agree, I would rather die!"

Who dares to bargain with the emperor? As soon as he opens his mouth, there are as many as ten. This is a shocking thing. Yao Chong must be the first person in history to be such a shocking thing!

Princess Taiping wished Yao Chong would not be the Zhongshu Ling, so she took the opportunity to scold: "Yao Chong, do you think this is Caishikou and you can bargain? The sage intention has been decided, you either do it or not, so how can you say the conditions? There are ten words, why don't you say a hundred?"

Dou Huaizhen and the others knew that Princess Taiping took the opportunity to slander Yao Chong, and they cooperated and agreed.

Yao Chong's next words surprised everyone: "What the princess said is very true. I originally wanted to put forward a hundred conditions. However, I think these ten conditions are the most important, because each of them is a major bad policy. If the emperor does not allow me to deal with these ten bad policies, what is the point of being the Secretary of the Central Committee? It is better not to do it!"

Everyone suddenly realized that when Ruizong heard this, he was overjoyed and asked, "Yao Qing, tell me."

Yao Chong was wise, shrewd, and thorough in his experience. It was very rare for him to discuss politics. The ministers stood solemnly and listened to his noble opinions. Princess Taiping never expected that Yao Chong's conditions were actually bad politics, so she was stunned for a moment.

After responding, Yao Chong said: "Emperor, the Tang Dynasty has accumulated many ills for decades, and there are so many ills and policies. However, I think I should deal with ten things first. First, the court has severe punishments and laws, and the unjust prisons are constantly ruled by the law, and the punishments are not as good as the law. I ask the emperor to use benevolence and power to govern the unjust prisons, and punish them based on the law."

The bad law started with Wu Zetian. In order to achieve the purpose of power and tricks, she appointed Zhou Xing, Lai Junchen and other cruel officials to eliminate dissidents, and the rule of law was corrupted. There were so many unjust prisons built over the past decades, but it was an astonishing number.

Ruizong said without thinking: "Yao Qing, I'm sure! I hope you can let go and correct the injustice!"

"2. Although the imperial court had a great victory in Tubo, due to too many bad policies, the emperor sought border merits. The ministers thought that they could not fight more at the same time. They should concentrate their efforts to fight one. Can the emperor agree?" Yao Chong's second condition came.

Ruizong laughed and said, "Yao Qing, what's wrong with this? The current bad policies of the Tang Dynasty are a bit forced to fight one, let alone many conquering one. Just follow you, concentrate your efforts to fight one, and we will fight one by one."

One thing can only be done in a period. Although the national strength of the Tang Dynasty was strong, it could not attack from multiple parties, which would lead to the dispersion of its power. Not to mention, the Tang Dynasty now has many problems, and concentrating its troops to attack an enemy is the best choice.

"Three, since Empress Zetian Shunsheng was appointed as the dynasty, eunuchs have many desires to interfere in the government affairs. I ask the emperor not to let eunuchs and politics go. Can the emperor do it?" The eunuchs in the Tang Dynasty were very rampant, especially in the later period. The initiator was Wu Zetian. Yao Chong's proposal was very visionary, but after the political decline, eunuchs became active again.

"Accurate!" Ruizong answered very readily, just one word.

"Fourth, since the Wu clan clan stole the important positions, he has been followed by Wei and Princess Anle, and the officialdom is in chaos. I request that the royal relatives do not serve in the key departments, and all officials obtained by clever names will be revoked."

In order to strengthen his own power, Wu Zetian excluded the Li family and arranged for the Wu clan to work in the key departments, which played a good auxiliary role for her ascending to the throne. Empress Wei, Princess Anle imitated her approach and arranged many close friends in the key departments. These people are still there, and if they are not removed, it will be very harmful. Ruizong's right hand made a heavy blow on the imperial case, and only said two words: "Strictly handle it!"

Four items in a row, each item is the top priority. Yao Chong's discussion on politics really makes people convinced. Everyone nodded in agreement, and even Princess Taiping nodded in praise.

Yao Chong continued: "5. In recent years, those who are close to the slanderous people have violated the law and rely on wealthy families to avoid punishment. I request severe punishment according to the law. I wonder if the emperor can agree?"

Since the rule of law was corrupt, the power of those royal relatives, ministers and wealthy families was complicated and complicated, and they were well-informed, so they were not affected by the encirclement.

Although Yao Chong's proposal was very insightful, it was involved too much, and many ministers in the palace were involved. If this proposal was accepted, they would be difficult to get out of touch. They couldn't help but be nervous, staring at Ruizong and waiting for his decision.

Ruizong did not speak immediately, but glanced at the ministers and said coldly: "There are many people among you who are involved. Don't think I am not clear. Yao Qing's proposal is very good. Not only did I make it clear, I also grant Yao Qing the power to execute him at the moment." He took off his sword and asked the eunuch to hold it to Yao Chong: "This is the sword of the emperor, which can kill all illegal people. You should do it yourself!"

Yao Chong was upright and never dragged on his work. He had the Sword of the Emperor, and those who committed crimes would suffer. If one is not good, he would pull himself out. The ministers who had a ghost in their hearts took a deep breath and looked at Princess Taiping involuntarily, hoping that she would object.

What they didn't expect was that Princess Taiping actually agreed: "Yao Chong, you can let go of your hands and feet, no matter who it is, you will be punished severely."

If Princess Taiping became emperor, she would do this, although she would not object to Yao Chongfu's prefecture.

Even Princess Taiping stood on Yao Chong's side, and these ministers began to think about how to get rid of the relationship.

"Yao Chong, continue!" Ruizong asked.

"Sixth, in recent years, the powerful and powerful people have bribed Fangzhen, ministers, and ministers. All other taxes are prohibited except renting and mediocre people..."

Before Yao Chong finished speaking, Ruizong made a decision: "Accurate! It should have done this long ago."

"Seventh, Empress Wu built a Buddhist temple, Zhongzong built a Shengshan Temple, the emperor built a two-dimensional temple, and the emperor built a two-dimensional temple, which cost a lot and harmed the people. Please prohibit the construction of Buddhist temples and Taoist temples." This article involves Ruizong himself, and Yao Chong did not know whether he could be approved, so he looked at Ruizong.

Ruizong never expected Yao Chong to be so disrespectful, so he actually pulled him in. He was stunned and then laughed and said, "Speak bluntly, speak bluntly! You're right! I'm sure, from now on, I will no longer build Buddhist temples and Taoist temples."

The emperor of the Tang Dynasty, surnamed Li, regarded himself as the descendants of Lao Tzu, and strongly supported Taoism. Wu Zetian built a Buddhist temple to support Buddhism in order to compete with Taoism supported by the Li surname and create conditions for her to seize the throne.

"Even this one is accurate. It seems that Ruizong is really going to do something big this time!" Chen Wanrong secretly praised Ruizong's demeanor in his heart, and he was really broad.

Ruizong has now tasted the sweetness of being a great and promising king, and is determined to do something big. This requires talents. Who else can you use without Yao Chong?

"The emperor is wise!" Yao Chong was relieved: "Eighth, the emperor of the previous dynasty played with ministers, which harmed the respect of the king and his ministers. I asked the emperor to treat his ministers with courtesy."

There is etiquette between the king and the ministers, and even if the ministers break the law, the emperor can only deal with it according to the law, and it cannot damage the etiquette of the ministers. Some emperors don’t care about this. Emperor Ming of the Eastern Han Dynasty is a typical example. The doctor Yao Song made Emperor Ming angry because of a trivial matter. Emperor Ming grabbed a stick to chase Yao Song. Yao Song had no place to hide, so he crawled into the bed and hid it. Emperor Ming stood beside the bed and yelled, “Come out for me!” Yao Song replied, “Emperor Mu Mu, the emperor, no one has ever heard of the king hitting him!” Emperor Ming was ashamed, and spared Yao Song without saying anything, but trusted him very much. Later, Yao Song was asked to block his side.

Ruizong was not Emperor Ming, he was "humble and filial" and had no objection to this proposal. He nodded and said, "What's wrong with this?"

Yao Chong continued: "Nine, the ministers of the previous dynasty gave advice, so there were not a few who died. The loyal ministers were heartbroken. I asked the emperor to allow the ministers to give advice directly."

Ruizong laughed and said, "Wei Zheng's direct advice is a good story! Did Emperor Taizong blame him? Not only did I be sure, but I also hope that all the ministers and officials will give their advice sincerely!"

Wei Zheng's direct advice was famous throughout the ages, and sometimes made Emperor Taizong of Tang very angry. However, Emperor Taizong of Tang was angry but did not cure him. On the contrary, he invited him to drink and trusted him.

Emperor Taizong of Tang did not kill ministers who spoke honestly and spoke sincerely, which also started with Wu Zetian. There were many ministers who died because of their advice. Therefore, the ministers in the court often didn’t say anything about it. This was very bad and an urgent task.

This order can be used to restore the old views of Emperor Taizong of Tang. When Li Longji was in power, the famous prime minister Han Xiu always argued with Li Longji. Sometimes Li Longji's people became thinner. Some people asked why Li Longji had to argue with Han Xiu? Li Longji said that after the argument, he could sleep peacefully!

This is a manifestation of the prevalence of the spirit of admonition.

Yao Chong's voice suddenly increased: "The Western Han Dynasty and the Eastern Han Dynasty, foreign relatives were in chaos in politics, and later generations were heartbroken, especially our dynasty. I ask the emperor to issue an order to write the descendants' unauthorized interfering in politics into history, and it will be a law for all generations, and will never be followed!"

The Dou family of the Western Han Dynasty was in chaos, and the Dou family of the Eastern Han Dynasty was in chaos, which made future generations sigh. Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty even called him the emperor, and there was nothing to say about Chinese history. Anyway, it promoted the development of history. However, for the Li Dynasty, it was unwilling tolerate it.

Ruizong couldn't calm down for a long time: "I can't calm down when I think of this, so I should do this!"

He paused and asked, "Yao Qing, are you willing to be the Secretary of the Central Secretariat?"

Yao Chong knelt down and kowtowed, "Your Majesty, I will go through fire and water, and I will never refuse!"

These ten suggestions are the very famous "Ten Comments on Yao Chong" in history, which clearly explains the accumulated problems and urgent tasks of the current Tang Dynasty. However, these ten commentaries were originally proposed by Yao Chong to Li Longji a year later, but now they are one year ahead of schedule.

It can be said that the famous Kaiyuan prosperous era begins with these Ten Memories, which is the symbol of the Kaiyuan prosperous era. Because of the arrival of Chen Wanrong, the Ten Memories were one year ahead of schedule. Although Li Longji had not ascended the throne yet, the famous Kaiyuan prosperous era had already begun!
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