Chapter six hundred and thirty first national mourning
The officials in the Imperial Palace stood in awe. Although they had experienced countless family promotions, this time it was a little different. The young officials finally got rid of the Queen Mother's supervision and actually took over the personal power of the emperor.
This was extremely gratifying for the civil servants, but it was a bit hesitant for the relatives in the palace. They had more protection when the Queen Mother was here, and now they don't know what their future will be like if they change the official family.
Zhao Zhen sat on the throne and had a panoramic view of all this. At the age of twenty-four, he suddenly realized that he had become an "adult".
The courtiers sent memorials one after another, asking Zhao Zhen to take charge of the government, but Zhao Zhen declined. This scene was exactly the same as the memorials in the West Chamber rejecting Zhang Shixun and Li Di.
Ye An stood among the courtiers and watched all this. The transfer of power that he was originally worried about was not as thrilling as he imagined. On the contrary, it was an extremely peaceful process.
I do find it a bit strange that the clan members are happy to be ranked in the horizontal class.
He cast his gaze on Zhao Yuanyan, the head of the clan. The eight great kings, who were broad-minded, rich and resolute, also had a face full of relief. However, under this expression of relief, there was a pair of clenched fists.
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It was an unforgivable crime for the clan to attack the Tian family, but unfortunately it was difficult to find evidence. The epidemic suddenly disappeared in the palace like air. Since Liu E became seriously ill, no one has been infected with the disease, not even those who were originally infected.
The palace people also disappeared into the palace.
Some people think that their work is perfect, but don’t they know that this is the biggest flaw?
In the palace, Zhao Zhen's motherly kindness and son's filial piety were staged, and the officials' "state affairs first" were staged. There was peace between the monarch and his ministers, and the relatives outside the clan performed their duties honestly.
If others who don't know what's going on behind the scenes look at it, they will definitely think that this is an ordinary court meeting like that of Yao and Shun.
But everyone present seemed to have forgotten that Liu E's body was still parked in Baoci Hall waiting to be enshrined and buried in the mausoleum. She was the empress dowager of the Song Dynasty and needed to be buried in the Yongding Mausoleum of the late emperor Zhao Heng.
The simple promotion to the palace ended quickly. This was the first time that the courtiers couldn't wait to express their support to Zhao Zhen, and there were two more. Ye An knew that today would be fruitless, so he quietly left after retreating from the court.
Tomorrow's court meeting will be the official court meeting. At that time, the courtiers will play a book full of praises to praise Liu E's achievements, and at the same time once again implore Zhao Zhen to take charge of the government.
The transfer of power in the Song Dynasty is about to begin.
Under the dark night, the courtiers looked excited. Even though the death of the Queen Mother was a national tragedy, the joy on their faces could not be concealed.
The official family finally came into power, and the opportunity for the civil servants to express their ambitions finally came.
However, among the current civil servants, some are happy and some are sad. With Zhao Zhen taking charge, the Song Dynasty will also usher in the biggest "personnel changes". Some people who have gone abroad will return to the court to take on important responsibilities, and some important officials in the court will also
It’s time to “move home” so that you can abdicate and make way for someone worthy of your position!
Fortunately, these matters did not have much to do with Ye An. After he returned to the court, he only added a member of the military department, a foreign minister, and a civilian official of the third rank. He did not have a dispatch officer, but he had a post of bachelor of the Zizheng Palace.
, the honor is the ninth-level military general of the third rank, and the title is still the founding lord of Yunzhong County.
It sounds like a big name, but in fact, there is no official position or assignment. It can be said to be a proper "idle person". As for the "promoting the affairs of the Imperial City Department" given by Liu E before his death, only Zhao Zhen can do it.
If there is no decree for a day, it is just a blank check.
Compared to those courtiers who were eager to be reused, Ye An didn't care. After all, dispatching officials meant more responsibilities. Ye An didn't feel that he needed to take on any "big responsibility" in the current situation.
It would be better to have fun teasing my daughter at home. Over the years, I have been busy in Ganliang and have seen less and less with Qin Mumu. Now that I have a daughter, the "Gu family" has naturally become the first "important thing"!
The Puhui Store in Liangzhou City has gradually grown, and its scale is even comparable to that of the main store in Tokyo. After I return to Beijing, the Puhui Store must also develop well in the northwest, and the main store in Tokyo must also be well run.
In Ye An's view, Puhui Merchant and Gewu were the top priorities. Although the center of gravity shifted to the northwest, Zhongjing City was still the political, cultural, economic, and military center of the Song Dynasty.
Things that cannot be built in Tokyo should be placed in the northwest, and things that can be built in Tokyo should continue to be developed.
It seems that although I have no errands, I still have a lot of things to be busy with. Even if the main account in Tokyo already has a mature operating mechanism, I still need to decide many things by myself to ensure everything is safe.
In the corridor out of the palace, Ye An walked briskly. At this time, he was considered to be without an official, but Xue Kui beside him couldn't stand it. The magistrate of Kaifeng Prefecture was already one of the ministers of the official family, but he
Still not planning to let Ye An go.
"The wind is blowing under Yehou's feet. How can you be so relaxed as a close official?"
Ye An smiled bitterly and crossed his hands and said: "Where is Xue Fuzun's talk? Ye An doesn't dare to be rude. It's just that he has been busy in the northwest these years and finally has some free time. The little girl in the family calls me "Daddy" and just wants to fly home.
Get out of here!"
"Oh? I never thought that Ye Hou would be my father. Would I ever capture Zhou with my daughter?"
Ye An shook his head and said: "No..."
"You can call me daddy without arresting Zhou?! I'm afraid Ye Hou is hallucinating. When your daughter Zhou Man holds a banquet, don't forget to invite my wife to come."
"Of course it should!"
Xue Kui was surprised for a moment, but Ye An thought this was normal. The child's nutrition could keep up. Is it strange that the child could call his parents under the age of one?
As Xue Kui started, many courtiers came to say hello to Ye An. Although he was not on duty, a series of names were enough for people to take him seriously. The most important thing was the relationship between the officials and him.
The stock is friendly.
Who doesn't know that a series of appointments and dismissals will be made after the official takes office. A person like Ye An, who is a holy family member, will definitely be appointed to important positions.
Fortunately, Ye Anlan Jizong prepared thick fur coats, which saved the courtiers from being frozen into popsicles. Some were happy and some were sad on this cold winter night.
Some people knew their fate, and their faces were naturally ugly, and no one wanted to pay attention to them. These people were the courtiers who stood by Liu E when Liu E was in charge of the country.
These people are truly panic-stricken. They are not important ministers like Zhang Qi who are privy envoys, nor are they husband-in-laws like Lu Yijian. It is almost certain that they will be demoted out of the country after the official takes over the government.
Even Zhang Qi, Lu Yijian and others may have to go out to judge the state capital. It is extremely rare for people like them to be able to know state affairs or pass judgment.
There are two completely different worlds inside and outside the palace walls. After leaving the palace from Donghua Gate, Ye An was shocked by the scene in front of him. This was the first time that the bustling city of Tokyo had become so desolate and sad.
The ordinary people's houses consciously hung white linen on their lintels. Some of those who did not have it at home went to the coffin shop to get it for free. The yamen of Kaifeng Prefecture, the Yuhou who patrolled the city, and the watchmen who did the watch all did it before dawn.
Put on plain clothes.
Even the brothels and prostitutes and elephant tents where people sang every day lost the sound of joy and laughter. The mother of the country was mourning, and the whole country was in mourning!