Chapter 744 Dream Interpretation and Ritual Discussion
During the twelfth lunar month, all major government offices in the capital were very busy.
When it comes to summarizing a year's work and preparing for the spring break next year, it is a critical time to check for leaks and fill in the vacancies. All yamen are thinking about how to wrap up the end of the year.
The Hanlin Academy was basically in a peaceful and uneventful state.
The "Records of Wuzong" was not compiled so quickly. Historically, it took until the fourth year of Jiajing's reign to finally be completed. There were so many people involved in compiling the history, including Zhu Hao. After Zhu Hao returned to the capital, he was still as good as when he was in the Hanlin Academy.
It's like fishing for three days and drying nets for two days, and no one cares about him.
Of course, no one paid attention to him in the past, but now because Zhu Hao is favored by Liu Chun, the cabinet scholar, others hope that he will be passive and slack in his work, so it will not be so easy for Zhu Hao to get promoted.
However, someone has released news that the imperial court is preparing to add two more candidates for ministers at a time. One of them has been decided to be Yang Shen, the son of Mr. Yang Ge. As for who the other one is, the editors will need to work hard to win.
Because Zhu Hao was new to the Hanlin Academy and had only been there for a year and a half, it seemed that this time he was promoted to lecturer, but it was not his turn.
Therefore, when others talked about who could be a lecturer, they mostly talked about a few people who had good grades and reputations in the Hanlin Academy in the past few years. In short, no one thought of Zhu Hao.
The nineteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.
Huang Jin, the admiral of Dongchang, sent someone to the Hanlin Academy to inform Zhu Hao that he had an important meeting. When Zhu Hao left the Hanlin Academy and went to a teahouse on a nearby street, he saw Huang Jin in casual clothes. Huang Jin looked nervous.
Color: "The Empress Dowager Shouan is critically ill."
When Zhu Si became emperor, Empress Dowager Shao was already very old and even blind. In the past year or so, she could be regarded as fulfilling her lifelong wish. She relied on her grandson to gain the status of empress dowager for herself. Once her heartache was gone, she no longer had any problems.
He who was easy to fight for and persist soon fell ill. According to history, he died of illness in November of the first year of Jiajing.
However, the butterfly effect produced by Zhu Hao has been reflected in all aspects of the Ming Dynasty. Especially after Zhu Si ascended the throne, Zhu Hao, as the hidden minister, has handled too many court affairs, and his influence has penetrated into all parts of the Ming Dynasty, and Empress Dowager Shao
Some of the mild conditioning drugs that were used before were also prescribed by Zhu Hao, but unfortunately their efficacy was limited.
Although everyone knew that Empress Dowager Shao was old and could not make a big turn for the better, her death occurred within a year or two.
"Didn't Your Majesty send our family to ask for medicine from your husband, and also to inquire about the posthumous etiquette of the Queen Mother?"
Empress Dowager Shao was seriously ill and was not expected to last more than a few days. In fact, neither Zhu Si nor Empress Dowager Shao would be too reluctant and would resign themselves to fate.
But on issues such as the number of burials, no one was vague. Even Zhu Si wanted to make a promise to his grandmother before she passed away, such as letting her be buried with Xianzong. This was a treatment that only empresses had, and Empress Dowager Shao wanted to be buried with Xianzong.
The burial of husbands together obviously has to be negotiated by officials from the DPRK and China.
Zhu Hao said, "I understand. I'll write you a note and give it to Your Majesty. Your Majesty will probably understand it after reading it."
We still have to fight if we should fight.
Some time ago, the border troubles in the northwest subsided, and Yang Tinghe was defeated for a while. In the following month, both the monarch and his ministers were in peace, waiting for the next flashpoint, or Zhu Si was waiting for an opportunity to challenge Yang Tinghe again.
This kind of challenge is not to create conflicts, but to fight for each other's positions. Although the goal is to seek common ground while reserving differences, in the process of fighting, the emperor will continue to suppress the arrogance of Yang Ting and the faction, so that the world can see who is the real one.
The Lord of the Ming Dynasty.
Zhu Hao has never advocated major conflicts with Yang Tinghe before he leaves the court, but disputes over these small details are unavoidable and unavoidable, and Zhu Hao will try his best to help Zhu Si fight for them.
Not only to help Zhu Si gradually seize power and consolidate his throne, but also to make Zhu Si trust and rely on him more.
Huang Jin felt relieved after receiving Zhu Hao's note and hurried back to the palace to find the emperor.
Zhu Hao had not finished his official duties for the day. After returning to the Hanlin Academy, Yu Chengxun and Yang Shen were not there at this time. Gu Dingchen, the Imperial Academy student, happened to see Zhu Hao go out and come back. He came over and asked curiously: "Jingdao, is it?"
Who is looking for you? But
Family emergency?"
Gu Dingchen's face was haggard. He looked like he was suffering from a serious illness and his walking was a little unsteady.
Although Gu Dingchen is considered to be the direct supervisor of the Hanlin editors and is responsible for many things in book editing, Zhu Hao has never taken Gu Dingchen seriously. The main reason is that this person hides too deeply and is a bit like a "hypocrite". This person is now obsessed with fawning.
Yang Tinghe, later, after Yang Tinghe's fall, he immediately turned to the other side and spared no effort to suppress Yang Tinghe's party.
The "Qingci Prime Minister" of the Ming Dynasty also started with Gu Dingchen, and was later carried forward by Yan Song.
Gu Dingchen entered the cabinet in the 17th year of Jiajing. In the 18th year of Jiajing, Zhu Houcong stayed in the capital during his southern tour. At that time, Xia Yan, the chief minister of the cabinet, disobeyed the emperor when he was on a patrol with the emperor, and was ordered to take up an official position. This means that Gu Dingchen was the chief for a few days.
auxiliary.
But within a few days, the emperor's anger subsided and Xia Yan was reinstated. Gu Dingchen could only live in Xia Yan's shadow. One year later, in the nineteenth year of Jiajing, Gu Dingchen died. Two years later, in the second year of Jiajing,
In the eleventh year, Yan Song entered the cabinet and carried forward Gu Dingchen's ability in writing Qing Ci.
It is difficult for Zhu Hao to respect such a person.
Zhu Hao was a little upset when he saw this sickly look. He actually cared about who he met when he went out and asked about his privacy?
"It's okay, there's just something going on at home. Someone came here to send a message." Zhu Hao excused himself.
Gu Dingchen asked doubtfully: "Why does it look like an official servant, not a domestic servant?"
He is someone who knows how to figure things out carefully and is the kind of person who is good at catering. Zhu Hao never thought that after a year and a half in the Hanlin Academy, you, Gu Dingchen, would find out the clues. Is it because Zhu Si suddenly found someone to discuss with him?
matter?
"Gu Shidu, I heard that two ministers will be admitted to the Hanlin Academy recently. I wonder who they are?" Zhu Hao changed the subject with a smile.
Gu Dingchen regained his doubtful expression and said with a smile, "Why, Jingdao, are you also interested in this?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said, "Who doesn't want a promotion and a salary increase? But I heard that if a junior like me wants to be promoted to a lecturer, I'm afraid he will have to pass at least two quizzes in six years, so for now
I don’t have any hope, I’m just asking what the situation is now.”
Gu Dingchen waved his hand: "I can't tell you this kind of thing. I can fix your book with peace of mind. It's really weird."
While talking, Gu Dingchen walked out, but he was still wondering who was looking for Zhu Hao.
Zhu Hao squinted at Gu Dingchen's slightly staggering back, not knowing how to deal with this man.
It seems that those who have done nothing in history, such as Yang Shen and Yu Chengxun, really don’t need to worry too much. If it weren’t because their qualifications were too mediocre or they couldn’t see the situation clearly, they wouldn’t have fallen into depression throughout their lives.
, on the contrary, those who have achieved great success in history, such as Gu Dingchen, who later joined the cabinet and served as the chief minister for a few days, must have some means or abilities that are beyond ordinary people. This is what Zhu Hao needs to be wary of.
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This incident can be regarded as a reminder to Zhu Hao.
To be on guard, one should guard against people like Gu Dingchen, Xia Yan, and Yan Song. Xia Yan is still in the military department and is serving as an admonishment officer. Yan Song has been staying in Nanjing even though he is doing well. In addition, Yan Song is Yang Tinghe's disciple.
It was not taken seriously for a long time after its fall.
The inner garden of the palace.
After Zhu Si received Zhu Hao's note, he summoned Mao Cheng, the Minister of Rites, and Shi Yue, the bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, to the palace to discuss the matter.
As news spread that Empress Dowager Shao was critically ill, people in the court probably guessed what was going on. The two went straight to the Wenhua Hall, where Zhu Si granted them an audience.
"The Imperial Grandmother is now critically ill. She keeps talking about the time when she met the Imperial Grandfather. She often dreams about a roc bird flying in and out. I feel very heartbroken when she mentions my father."
Mao Cheng and Shi Yue looked at each other. What kind of fuss was going on?
Instead of mentioning business, come up and talk about dreams? Are you talking about the dream of a dying person? You might as well say directly that you want to add the word "emperor" in front of your father and let your grandmother be buried with Emperor Xianzong. This will make it easier for us.
Accept it, I will argue with you directly and tell you that this is not possible.
You obviously don't agree with this
It's a routine.
Zhu Sidao: "I just want to ask the two Qings, what is the interpretation of the dream of the Imperial Grandmother?" Mao Cheng asked: "Your Majesty, is the Queen Mother unwell?"
"well!"
Zhu Si sighed and said, "Several imperial doctors have looked at me and said that he is extremely ill and has almost reached the point where he can regain his health. It will only be a matter of a few days or two."
Now Mao Cheng knew what was going on.
He said: "Your Majesty, it's time to discuss the ceremony."
Zhu Si smiled bitterly and said: "If we want to discuss it, we will naturally have to wait until the imperial grandmother passes away. Now that she is still alive, why do you want me to discuss it? Even if it is discussed, I will discuss it in the court. Don't I understand this etiquette?
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Mao Cheng just wanted to hit someone after hearing this. Do you know why you came to us?
You're not asking us to interpret your dreams, are you?
"I would like to ask the two Qing family members. The imperial grandmother can't stand it anymore. Every time I come to her, she bursts into tears and cannot answer her questions. Can you tell me what I can do to let her go with peace of mind?"
Zhu Si said, tears really fell down.
Zhu Si is not good at other things. When it comes to filial piety, he is really sincere and makes people see that he is a filial child.
As for whether it's his acting skills, God knows.
In fact, it doesn't matter whether you act or not. If you want to shed tears at critical moments, it will make others not doubt that you are filial. This is enough. In fact, Zhu Si himself also cares about family ties. He lost his father when he was young, and he has been the "first in the throne" for many years.
"Heir to the throne" puts a lot of pressure on his shoulders. He can always think of his tragic past of being cautious and cautious in his childhood and youth, which gave him this low self-esteem and suspicious character.
Mao Cheng said: "Your Majesty, tell the truth."
Zhu Si sighed and said, "Yes, I should tell her that I was not the right one to get the throne. They all think that I am just an adopted son of a foreign vassal, and they want her to die. Is this what you mean?"
When Mao Cheng heard this, didn't he agree not to discuss matters of etiquette? Your Majesty, you are breaking your promise, do you know that?