Naturally, the court has to give an explanation to the people. According to the past rules, the three princes must be removed. At present, the three princes in the court only have one Chen Gong. The previous three princes were killed in three coups. If they want to remove the three princes now,
The only option is to evacuate Chen Gong.
"Prime Minister, this natural phenomenon is a warning from God. We also need to give an explanation to the people. The Prime Minister has always loved the people like his own son. I don't know how the Prime Minister will give an explanation to the people this time." In the court, because it was related to the celestial phenomena, Liu Xie was finally able to
During the last court meeting, the ministers had just finished paying homage to the emperor when Kong Rong impatiently stepped forward and asked Chu Nan to give an explanation to the world.
"Your Majesty, this celestial change is different from the past. I have searched the history books in the past few days, but I have not found anything similar to it. I believe that the most urgent task is to understand the origin of this celestial change. It is not yet known whether this celestial change is auspicious or a disaster.
I think it is inappropriate to make such a hasty conclusion." Chu Nan said with a cup of his hands, the positions of the Three Dukes must be filled as soon as possible. He has a hunch that similar situations will happen from time to time in the future, and the current reserves of the Three Dukes may not be enough.
"Auspicious?" Kong Rong shook his head and said with a smile: "The sky is torn apart, black air is filling the air, and the sun and moon have no light. The prime minister thinks that these visions are auspicious?"
"However, despite the celestial phenomena, there has been no news of any disasters from various parts of Kyushu. The people still live and work in peace and contentment. There have been no earthly dragons, nor natural or man-made disasters. It would be a bit arbitrary to conclude this matter based only on Kong Lingjun's temporary imagination. Moreover, since ancient times,
So far, has any sage ever said that auspiciousness must look a certain way?" Chu Nan asked with a smile.
"As far as I know, a month ago, General Sun of Jiangdong visited Heaven. At that time, rays of light fell from the sky and golden dragons surged from the ground. Such visions are auspicious. According to the official, we should follow Jiangdong's example and worship the gods of Heaven.
Only in this way can we get the care of Heaven." Kong Rong said loudly.
Chu Nan frowned when he heard this and looked at Kong Rong. Kong Rong met Chu Nan's gaze unwilling to be outdone.
After a while, Chu Nan nodded: "Our human race has always been constantly striving for self-improvement. Why have we ever needed the so-called mercy from heaven? Did Kong Lingjun's ancestors ever worship any god?"
Just after their eyes met for a moment, he was already sure that this person was just trying to argue with him and had no contact with Jiangdong.
The existence of true immortals outside the territory has actually spread all over the world with the disappearance of Xuanyuan Secret Realm. Chu Nan also intends to popularize this idea. Therefore, when Chu Nan governs Kyushu, at least the official does not believe in immortals. This is nothing in the court.
Secretly, now that Kong Rong is openly pursuing Jiang Dong's tactics, Chu Nan is somewhat angry.
"The ancestors have aspirations, so there is no need to ask for them. However, ordinary people do not have such firm aspirations. If worshiping heaven can lead people to do good, why not?" Kong Rong subconsciously retorted.
"Every school of thought has theories that lead people to be good. The so-called heaven, apart from being illusory and lofty, does it have any basis or statement that leads people to be good? To put it more simply, if the people worship them, they can ensure that the world has good weather? Maybe?
To protect the people from disasters and diseases? If not, what is the point of worshiping the gods except wasting time?" Xu Shu frowned.
"Who are you?" Kong Rong suddenly turned around and looked at Xu Shu with a frown. When would it be his turn as a small official to speak here?
"I am in charge of the Prime Minister's office, and Duke Wen Ju is in charge. What we are discussing now is a bizarre matter, and we are not talking about seniority here. I hope Duke Wen Ju will be careful in his words!" Xu Shu was not angry and said with a smile.
"Huh!" Kong Rong glanced at Chu Nan and saw that Chu Nan had no intention of scolding Xu Shu. He snorted coldly and wanted to refute.
"My dear friends, there is no need to argue. I also think what the Prime Minister said is right. The most urgent task is to find out the cause of the change in the sky and whether there are disasters everywhere. Then we can discuss whether this vision is bad or good, and what the city and the countryside think.
?" Liu Xie stopped Kong Rong from continuing to argue. He knew very well that even if Kong Rong won, Chu Nan would follow the past rules and remove the position of Chen Gong Situ, but so what? Will it affect Chu Nan?
Not at all, not even Chen Gong will be affected. With Chen Gong's status as a great scholar and Chu Nan's master, it won't take long for him to return to the position of the Three Lords.
It makes no sense, but if Kong Rong was criticized by Chu Nan and kicked out of the court, it would be difficult to come back.
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Now in the court, only Kong Rong is still willing to stand on his side, and Liu Xie wants to protect him.
"What your Majesty said is true." Chu Nan bowed slightly.
The matter was stopped here. Even if Kong Rong was dissatisfied, the emperor had already spoken. If he spoke again, he would be blaming the emperor, so he could only suppress the matter temporarily.
"My dear friends, do you have anything else to report?" Liu Xie smiled, a bit bitterly. He knew that after this matter was over, the next court meeting would have to wait until.
"Your Majesty, now that the positions of the three Dukes have been empty for a long time, I thought that we should elect someone with high moral character and high esteem to fill the positions of the Three Dukes as soon as possible to ensure the overall governance of the government!" Chu Nan took out the memorial prepared yesterday and handed it to Yang Rang who was standing aside, and he handed it to the emperor.
"The position of the Three Dukes?" Liu Xie looked at the memorial, nodded and said: "What the Prime Minister said is reasonable, but for the positions of the Three Dukes, I wonder if the Prime Minister can choose?"
"This matter is related to government affairs and your Majesty needs to make the decision." Chu Nan said with a smile.
Can I really sit still?
Liu Xie nodded and looked at the ministers: "I wonder who your ministers can choose?"
"I think that Kong Rong, the Minister of Rites, has good moral character and reputation, and is qualified for the position of Sikong!" Man Chong took a step forward and bowed.
Kong Rong's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, and he turned to look at Man Chong. He didn't remember any interaction between him and Man Chong. Now that he was promoted to the position of the Three Lords, did it mean that Chu Nan wanted to take the Ministry of Rites away from him?
It has been several years since the Six Ministries were introduced. Kong Rong knew very well that these Six Ministries were the core of power. Although the Ministry of Rites had lost its function as a school, it still had extremely high power and promoted itself to Sikong. It seemed like a high promotion, but in fact it was an overt promotion and a covert demotion.
The Ministry of Rites took it from his own hands.
And what does being promoted to Sangong mean? Kong Rong knew it all too well.
The next time something like this happens again, I will definitely be the one in charge. I will promote myself to Sikong first. If something changes next time, I will naturally bring myself to court.
After thinking through the various reasons, Kong Rong hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, my moral character is shallow and I may not be qualified for the position of the Three Dukes. Please choose another worthy person."
"What Mr. Wenju said is wrong!" Xu Shu said with a smile: "Mr. Wenju might as well take a look at the court. In terms of virtue and reputation, which of the princes in the court is more suitable than Mr. Wenju? If Wenju shouldn't
How many civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty are qualified to handle this matter?"
When Kong Rong heard this, he subconsciously turned around and looked around.
Chu Nan is already the prime minister, and his position is theoretically on the same level as the three fairies, but actually he is above the three princes. Chen Gong is now going to Guanzhong to investigate. He is not in the court, and Lu Bu has not yet returned to the court. The remaining Bai Guanzhong, from Liu Ye, Man Chong
, Guo Jia, Xu Shu, Jia Xu, Tian Feng, Ju Shou, etc., regardless of fame or age, which one can be compared with Kong Rong?
Moreover, these people are all direct descendants of Chu Nan. It seems unreasonable to push these people up. After looking at it for a long time, Kong Rong suddenly felt an unspeakable feeling of loneliness. Among all the princes in the court, there seemed to be no one standing beside him.
How pitiful is it for Your Majesty? How ridiculous!
Come to think of it, Chu Nan is ready to succeed him as the Minister of Rites.
Liu Xie moved his mouth, but didn't know what to say. He could only look at Kong Rong: "What do you think, Ai Qing?"
"Your Majesty..." Kong Rong's beard trembled a few times, and finally said helplessly: "I will obey your Majesty's orders!"
"In this case, Kong Aiqing will be promoted to Sikong. The Minister of Rites has a great responsibility. Prime Minister, I can't think of a replacement for the moment. How about continuing to let Kong Aiqing serve concurrently?" Liu Xie looked at Chu Nan and asked.
"Your Majesty is the one who makes the decision." Chu Nan smiled and nodded. He had no intention of replacing Kong Rong, the Minister of Etiquette. Although this person was from the imperial party, he still did a good job. Under Chu Nan's command, Chen Gong,
Liu Ye, Man Chong, Lu Bu and himself each received one. The rest either had not yet reached the qualifications and reputation, or they were new ministers like Tian Feng and Ju Shou, and were not suitable to be promoted to the position of six ministers now.
, even the rest of the abilities are not enough. In this case, it doesn't matter if Kong Rong is responsible for it.
It seems that you are always against yourself, but in fact, the kind of people who whine and scumbag all day long are the safest. I am afraid of the kind of people who smile with you on the surface and plan how to deal with you secretly.
Liu Xie had already given up. Hearing this, he glanced at Chu Nan in shock. Seeing Chu Nan looking at him with a smile, he felt a sense of guilt for wronging a good person.
"The position of Sikong has been decided, who will take over the post of Taiwei?" Liu Xie looked at the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. Just as Xu Shu said just now, among the courtiers, except Kong Rong, other civil and military officials are not suitable to take over.
The position of the Three Dukes, even though the positions of the Three Dukes are now more like three empty positions, not just anyone can sit on them.
"What do you think, Your Majesty, Mr. Wen?" Chu Nan asked with a smile.
Yang Biao?
Liu Xie and Kong Rong frowned at the same time. If it had been before, they would have been willing. After all, Yang Biao, the fifth and third prince, was the hope of the gentry.
But since Chu Nan came to power, Yang Biao had an ambiguous attitude. He once stood on Chu Nan's side and was despised and cast aside by scholars all over the world. His son Yang Xiu even entered the Prime Minister's Mansion to work for Chu Nan, as if he had completely surrendered to Chu Nan.
, it would be a bit...
"Yes, with the reputation of Mr. Wen, he is more than qualified for this position." Liu Xie said with a smile.
Putting aside personal emotional factors, there is no need to mention Yang Biao's reputation, which is no worse than that of the Yuan family. Moreover, he has also served as the third prince before. If he takes up the post of Taiwei, no one can say anything.
Besides, is it really useful to oppose it? They just let me keep Kong Rong's position as Minister of Rites. Now that someone has recommended an absolutely suitable person, it seems that I can't reject it.
Now Liu Xie is very worried about the stalemate in the relationship with Chu Nan. At least Chu Nan will still retain some dignity for himself. Liu Xie really can't imagine what it will be like if there is a complete stalemate!
The three princes have been decided, and there will be nothing else to do next. In other words, there will be nothing to do without the emperor. The court meeting, which was only held once more than a year, dispersed like this, leaving only Liu Xie sitting in the main hall, looking at the empty main hall.