"The rituals and music established by the previous kings were not based on the desire of the mouth, stomach, ears, and eyes. They were intended to educate the people about their likes and dislikes, but were contrary to the righteousness of humanity."
After listening to the emperor's explanation, Xun You gradually understood the profound meaning. From now on, all recommended capable officials must accept, learn, and deeply understand the principles and intentions of the imperial government and the emperor's governance. Only in this way can they be implemented conscientiously and ensure effective results.
, to a certain extent, it can also strengthen the connection between the promoted officials and the court and the emperor.
This is certainly a good idea, but will others agree? Not to mention the Kanto ministers who are eager to place these Kanto scholars who will accompany them to the court into various departments. Let’s just say that those Kanto scholars themselves don’t know how to do it.
Accept that they came all the way here just to get an official position and to show off their ambitions and talents. However, they gave up before they could get an official position and instead had to study? If we go forward four hundred years, even a big man would not be able to find one.
Such an example!
Xun You knew that the emperor would definitely find a way to make these people submit, just like after the Taixue enrollment, the students who had exceeded the Ming Jing subject were forcibly transferred to other subjects. As long as it is not a big deal and involves fundamental interests, the imperial court has no problem.
People can truly block the emperor's will.
After his Majesty resigned as emperor, Xun You braved the cold wind and went to the road sleeping hall to prepare for the banquet for the emperor to entertain guests and ministers, and to complete the final seating ceremony.
The banquet was not really a "trivial matter" as the emperor said, and Xun You did not regard it as a sign of debasement. On the contrary, he felt deeply honored and believed that the emperor had entrusted the emperor with the matter of the banquet.
He is a kind of attention to him.
In ancient times, the emphasis on etiquette, especially anything related to the emperor, cannot escape the word "ritual". The same goes for banquets. The banquets convened by the emperor are by no means as simple as treating guests to a meal in the literal sense, but have a significant meaning.
political and symbolic meaning.
From the Western Zhou Dynasty to the Qin and Han Dynasties, when the emperor and his princes entertained guests and ministers, they had three rituals: food, food, and swallowing. The two rituals of feasting and eating were performed in the ancestral temple, and the swallowing ceremony was performed in the road and bed. Although the inferior ceremony of swallowing is now used.
But after all, this was the first banquet held by the emperor in the court in three or four years since the death of Emperor Xiaoling.
In addition, it is said that this Yanli ceremony is just a preview. The emperor will hold a big feast after the New Year's Day. That is the real emperor's banquet. Therefore, it must be done well this time, and it must be held in Guandong.
In front of the envoys sent by the various states, he showed the magnanimity of the imperial court.
Before the Yanli ceremony is held, a courtier must be the guest of the Yanli ceremony and preside over all the affairs of the banquet. They must also be the 'preceptor', that is, to inform and greet the invited people.
As the person in charge of Yan Li this time, Xun You felt a heavy responsibility. Fortunately, he had Taichang Zhao Wen, as well as his subordinates Dazai Ling and Da Yu Leling to share the specific chores with him. Otherwise, Xun You really didn't know what to do.
Purchase the emperor's gift.
After all the busy work, Xun You finally got some free time and found an empty seat in the west wing of the dormitory to rest. At this time, someone opened the door and leaned in. After seeing Xun You, he said respectfully: "Mr. Xun."
"It's Sun Ling, please come in quickly." Xun You extended his hand to greet him and said with a smile, "I wanted to hide away, but I didn't expect that you found me."
The person who came was none other than Dazai Prime Minister Sundu, who was in charge of the gongding and dining utensils. Every big banquet required Dazai to come forward and participate in the preparations.
As soon as he came in, Sun Du couldn't help but frown and said, "Why isn't there a charcoal fire in the west chamber? What should I do if Mr. Xun catches a cold?"
He looked at the busy people outside the door again, and complained loudly: "These people are really getting worse and worse at doing things, come here!"
"No, no." Xun You quickly stopped him: "The time will be up soon. It's a busy time now. Sun Cheng better not force them to do other things."
Fortunately, Sun Du was just pretending to show his attitude. He held up his sleeves and secretly held his hands in the sleeves for warmth. He said: "Xun Jun is still sensible and good at managing things. This time, your Majesty told Yan
Li, if it weren't for Mr. Xun who was dispatching us, I don't know how busy we would have been."
Xun You slightly raised his head to look at this person, and said with a slight smile: "Have you prepared all the food and drink utensils?"
"We are all arranged according to the etiquette to the east of the road dormitory. We can start as soon as the good time arrives." Sun Du replied: "In addition, the tea specially requested by His Majesty has also been prepared."
Xun You nodded but did not answer.
Seeing that Xun You refused to continue what he said, Sun Du forced a smile and changed the topic: "Today is different from the past. No one would have thought that half a year ago, everyone in the imperial court was still panic-stricken and worried that the Han Dynasty would collapse.
After His Majesty took charge, he immediately cleared away the gloom, sent envoys from all directions, and restored peace."
The other party kept talking for a long time, and Xun You couldn't help but find it funny. He asked directly: "Sun Cheng, what do you want to say?"
"Ah, to make Mr. Xun laugh, Du does have a merciless request." Sun Du was thin and had a goatee. Occasionally there was a sly light in his narrowed eyes. He smiled and said: "
I have a distant relative. His parents died when he was three years old, so he had to rely on his brother and sister-in-law. This person had studied in Taixue, and was well-read, and famous people praised his talent..."
Xun You was silent after hearing this for a while, and then he said, "But you want me to recommend him?"
"Well." Sun Du answered quickly, and glanced at Xun You without any trace: "This matter is not difficult to handle. The man himself is extremely talented, and I don't dare to ask Xun Jun to transfer this person to him.
Recommend the country. Didn't Zhao Gong and others come back from their mission this time and recommended a large number of scholars in Guandong? I'm thinking about it, otherwise my distant relatives will be included in this category and left to the government for examination?"
"What's his name?"
Sun Du thought Xun You was relieved, so he immediately said: "His name is Sun Zi, and his courtesy name is Yanlong."
Xun You raised his face and sighed, and said slowly: "How is the famous scholar who praised him doing in Taiyuan now?"
Sun Du's expression changed and he said hesitantly: "What do you mean by Mr. Xun's words?"
Xun You naturally knew Sun Du's intention, and looked at Sun Du silently and indifferently. He asked whether the recommendation of his brother-in-law was false, and he used this to test whether it was true.
Sun Du was a native of Taiyuan, Bingzhou. He was originally the official in charge of the emperor's catering. Although he was not an important figure, he was still implicated in Wang Yun's affairs and was dismissed. Later, he was fortunate enough to become a disciple of Huang Wan, and then he served as a minister again.
It was just that he could no longer serve as the Taiguan Ling responsible for the emperor's diet, so he had to be demoted to the position of Dazaicheng of 200 dan.
Most of Wang Yunyu's party was wiped out during the original turmoil, and only a few fringe figures such as Sun Du were able to survive with Huang Wan's care. Now that they suddenly appeared to approach Xun You, they were obviously
I am concerned about the future whereabouts of those Kanto scholars who were recruited and recommended to the imperial court, as well as the emperor's views on these people.