After being reminded by Zhang Chao, Emperor Jiajing felt that although sending Qin Dewei as a condolence messenger was a great way to express his concern, it was really inappropriate.
Given Qin Dewei's virtue, it would be bad if something like corpse fraud happened after he went to Zhang's house in Yongjia.
Therefore, after much discussion, Zhai Luan, a former bachelor who was idle at home, could only go. Others were either too light in weight or unable to leave at all.
Anyway, after Zhai Luan completed his filial piety, he was still unable to recover, which aroused some pressure from public opinion and made it difficult for Emperor Jiajing, who prided himself on "filial piety", to reject it.
It just so happens that I can take this opportunity to make some arrangements for Zhai Luan.
So Emperor Jiajing issued an edict on the spot, resurrecting Zhai Luan, appointing him as Shaobao and Taibao of the Crown Prince, Censor of Youdu, and Minister of Rites (virtual), and went to Yongjia County, Wenzhou Prefecture, Zhejiang Province.
The rank of Shaobao and Taibao of the Crown Prince is the same as before, worthy of Zhai Luan's status.
The combination of false titles such as Yushi of Youdu and Minister of Rites seems strange, but it was not strange in the Jiajing Dynasty.
Taoist priests could be appointed Ministers of the Ministry of Rites, and ministers such as Wang Ting and Ting could be appointed Ministers of the Ministry of Punishments and Governor of Beijing for several years. This is even more bizarre than being the Yushi of the Right Capital and becoming the Minister of Rites.
In addition, Emperor Jiajing issued another decree, asking Zhai Luan to "drop in" to Zhongxiang Chunde Mountain in Chengtian Prefecture to check the expansion of Xianling Mausoleum.
First go to Wenzhou in southern Zhejiang, and then go to Zhongxiang in Hubei. This trip will take at least half a year in the field. If I can come back years ago, it will be considered a defeat for Emperor Jiajing.
There was no way around it, because Zhai Luan was not regarded as one of Emperor Jiajing's "own people", and he had no interest in settling Zhai Luan in the first place.
Speaking of which, although the butterfly effect caused by Qin Dewei is getting bigger and bigger, the laws of history are still running tenaciously in many cases.
For example, in the original historical time and space, Emperor Jiajing arranged for Zhai Luan to be the censor of Youdu and the minister of the Ministry of War, and to serve as a border envoy.
This errand was to ask Zhai Luan to inspect Jiubian. It took him a year to complete the trip from Liaodong to Gansu.
It was probably at this time that Zhai Luan's mentality became distorted and he began to corrupt and accept bribes. He collected hundreds of cartloads of gifts from the border towns and returned to the capital in one go.
After Emperor Jiajing finished arranging Zhai Luan, his eyes fell on the two memorials from the Hanlin Academy and Zhan Shifu. He always felt something was wrong just now, but now he finally found something suspicious.
Emperor Jiajing pointed to the memorial and asked Zhang Chao: "With Qin Dewei's virtue, how could he be so supported by Ci Lin that Hanyuan and Chunfang should submit a memorial together to ask Qin Dewei to reinstate him?"
Zhang Chao, as the official minister of the Ministry of Etiquette, can be regarded as a senior minister, and it is not inappropriate to consult him on matters concerning the Hanlin Academy and Zhan Shifu.
However, Zhang Shangshu really didn't know the specific situation, so he answered truthfully: "I have been concentrating on serving in Wuyi Hall for the past two days, and I have not paid attention to the affairs of Ci Lin outside."
At this time, the eunuch of Qin reported: "I have heard about it. Because Zhang Shangshu had no time to spare, he entrusted Qin Dewei, a Hanlin scholar and Shao Zhan, to select envoys from Ci Lin to Korea two days ago.
After Qin Dewei went to the Hanlin Academy and talked about the selection of envoys, the ministers wrote a memorial together to ask Qin Dewei to reinstate him. They were probably inspired by Qin Dewei's virtue."
Zhang Chao: ""
At first, he thought Qin Dewei was kind enough to help, but it turned out that he was doing this!
When he came to his senses, Zhang Shangshu quickly apologized: "Your Majesty, I really didn't know anything about this! Qin Dewei has always been bold and reckless!"
Emperor Jiajing didn't care much about Qin Dewei's lawlessness at this stage. He wrote in Zhubi on the memorials to the Hanlin Academy and Zhan Shifu that "let him be straight", and then said to Zhang Chao: "Write the imperial edict to Qin Dewei!"
Then Emperor Jiajing pushed the memorial on the desk a little irritably, got up and went to the dojo in the main hall at the back.
In the past six months or so, his dearest mother, the old Imperial Master Shao Yuanjie, and the first-generation favorites he had fought with had passed away one after another, making Emperor Jiajing feel more and more illusory and impermanent in the world, so he summoned the Imperial Master Tao Zhongwen to see him.
After Tao Zhenren arrived, Emperor Jiajing sighed: "After deep thought, I believe that only by fasting and praying, I am afraid that mystical skills will be difficult to come by. Instead, it is best to devote myself to cultivating Taoism, worshiping mystical skills, and pursuing longevity."
Emperor Jiajing probably "awakened" to the fact that fasting and praying could only be regarded as a hobby, no different from the folk belief in men and women, and were two different things from true professional practice.
It’s definitely not possible to challenge professional things with your amateur level.
What else could Tao Zhongwen say, he could only say flatteringly: "Your Majesty has such a clear understanding, and I will do my best to support you!"
Emperor Jiajing asked: "Xiyuan still lacks a place to worship heaven and worship the gods. I want to build a new temple. How do you name it?"
After Tao Zhongwen thought for a moment, he replied: "The Great Gaoxuan Hall."
Emperor Jiajing was very satisfied with this name and said: "I have heard for a long time that the Taoism of immortality includes alchemy and various methods in the house. In the past, Master Shao said that red lead was taken from a virgin during her first menstruation, and it was refined like cinnabar. If you can get the method, you can
Pray for eternal life.”
Tao Zhongwen: ""
"What do you think?" Emperor Jiajing asked again.
Tao Zhongwen came to the position on the recommendation of Shao Yuanjie, so we must not slander Shao Yuanjie. Moreover, he had only just become the imperial advisor, and his status in the emperor's heart was not as good as that of Shao Yuanjie, who had just passed away.
Therefore, Tao Zhenren could only say: "What Senior Brother Shao said should have its spiritual meaning, and I also have a proven prescription, but I need to go back to the Heavenly Palace to pay homage to the gods before I can offer it. Maybe it can be used together."
The emperor's sudden change of mood made Tao Laodao feel uncertain, so he resorted to dragging his feet.
Emperor Jiajing did not suspect anything and nodded: "Then you go ahead."
Tao Zhenren obtained the emperor's permission and left the palace through Xiyuan.
Now that Tao Zhongwen has been granted the title of Immortal and is regarded as a national master, he is also a very distinguished figure. It is obvious that a place like Xianling Palace cannot accommodate a great national master.
Therefore, Tao Zhongwen lived in the Zhenren Mansion built by imperial decree (left behind by Shao Yuanjie, the previous generation of imperial master), and his "office" was in Chaotian Palace, where he took charge of Taoist affairs in the world.
Returning to Zhenren's Mansion, Tao Taoist saw no one and waited quietly for Heiguo Jing. Facing the new situation, he needed to find someone more capable to guide him.
Today, Academician Qin, who has not been reinstated, is still idle. Out of boredom, he went to Hanlin Academy and Zhan Shi Mansion and walked around.
After repeated checks to confirm that they had indeed attended school, Academician Qin returned home satisfied.
As soon as she entered the door, she saw Miss Li sitting in the front hall, obviously waiting for her.
"Are you waiting here for something?" Qin Dewei asked curiously.
Miss Li said: "There are many happy events today. My eldest brother has been appointed and promoted to a co-camp officer. My eldest brother has gone to buy wine from outside. I will wait for you to come back and invite you to drink together!"
Thinking of Li Jing's drinking capacity, Qin Dewei also had a headache. He shook his hand and said: "It's a trivial matter, it's not worth mentioning! You won't drink anymore, right?"
Miss Li didn't bother to insist on her, and said with a smile: "There are many happy events in the family. The two sisters are pregnant at the same time!"
This was not the first time that Qin Dewei became a father, so the impact was no longer so great, but he still opened his eyes wide and asked: "You, please tell me clearly, which two are they?"
Mrs. Li replied meaningfully: "It's Sister Wang and Sister Gu."