Chapter 15 The Buried Empress Dowager, the Official Family
Ye An doesn't think there will be any turmoil in Tokyo. The public opinion environment of this era is still quite good. There was no large-scale literary inquisition in the Song Dynasty. Even the most serious Wutai Poetry Case did not kill Su Shi.
But he was just assigned to Huangzhou and served as deputy team training envoy.
To the literati, this was a demotion, but compared to ordinary people, it was still an unattainable official status, and there was still a chance for a comeback.
Literary inquisition in the Song Dynasty was mostly aimed at officials and scholar-bureaucrats, but paid little attention to ordinary people. Even if someone arrogantly wanted to be an emperor, he would be treated by the real king as an occasional joke to relieve boredom, and he would not be really implicated.
Nine tribes.
The royal family will not order strict investigations based on public opinion, let alone arrest people on this basis; even the censor who has the power to speak out will not take it seriously.
One person can tell the truth, but when everyone spreads it, it means that the law is not punishable by the public. Which censor dares to offend all the people in Tokyo?
The censors in Wutai wish they could look like gentlemen when they go out, being very approachable, and even willing to lower their status to get close to the people, because they value reputation more than anything else, otherwise how can they secure their position as censors?
The whole city of Tokyo was spreading rumors about Zhao Zhen's birth mother. On his way out to go to court, Ye An heard the people in Xinlingfang discussing in low voices. At first, he didn't take it seriously, but gradually he began to take these remarks seriously.
Hear about imprisonment, murder, exploitation...
Ye An in the bullock cart frowned. It was obvious that this was spread deliberately to confuse the public. Ye An could easily know the content of Zhao Yuanyan's performance. He was inciting Zhao Zhen's anger and slandering Liu E not only.
It's revenge, it's also disturbing the court.
It is obvious that only by overturning Liu E's policies and constantly attacking the courtiers and relatives who adhere to Liu E's policies can the status of the clan continue to improve.
The clans of the past dynasties would play a role when the imperial power was threatened by relatives and courtiers, and became the emperor's place to check and balance other forces.
But it is a pity that the Song Dynasty is not like this...
The court was in chaos, the relatives were silent, and the people were spreading rumors about the Queen Mother. This would make Zhao Zhen even more afraid of the clan's actions. No one wanted another power to reappear in the chaos.
It is true that Zhao Zhen is the emperor, and it is true that the clan members are relatives, but Ye An believes that his student knows what is important and what is more important, and he also knows who is behind the scenes.
Knowing that he has been exposed, Zhao Yuanyan is still risking his life in the army, which is seeking death!
But one thing Ye An can be sure of is that Zhao Yuanyan is not afraid of seeking death, because Zhao Zhen has nothing to do with him. Even if he knows that he is behind all this, Zhao Zhen cannot kill his own uncle unless he doesn't care about him at all.
reputation.
The Tianjia of the Song Dynasty, which ruled the world with filial piety, had always been friendly to the clan. Although they did not give them much power, they treated them extremely favorably. They not only gave them money, but also gave them a lot of privileges and titles.
After Zhao Zhen ascended the throne, he worshiped him as Taiwei, Shangshu Ling and Zhongshu Ling, moved to Jie Zhen'an, Zhongwu, and granted him the title of King Ding.
In the seventh year of Tiansheng, he was granted the title of King of the Town, and was given swords and shoes to go to the palace. Now that Zhao Zhen is about to take charge, he must show preferential treatment to the clan. This is the dignity of the royal family. You can't do good things alone. The whole clan is watching eagerly.
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Ye An got off the oxcart dressed in the uniform of beheading, and the officials around him, regardless of their rank or power, were all in uniform like him. Today when the Queen Mother enters the mausoleum, all officials must wear the uniform of beheading in the Imperial Palace.
Send each other off in a coffin.
The seven-day moratorium has ended, and the officials have gradually calmed down from the joy of Zhao Zhen taking charge. State affairs cannot be abandoned in one day, and what needs to be done will eventually be completed. The people inside and outside Tokyo are watching!
Chen Lin also made a rare appearance in the palace, followed by a group of eunuchs from the Imperial City Division. After all, they were also servants of the Tian family, and now that they had official status, they had to come to see her off.
Although Liu E was a queen of the first generation, she had made some contributions to the stability and prosperity of the Song Dynasty. No matter how much the courtiers disliked her or slandered her, she still did things that made the world praise and admire her during her reign.
Therefore, the memorial text about Liu E was written very well. It was necessary to praise Liu E because the deceased was the most important person. However, almost all the credit in the text was focused on protecting Zhao Zhen.
As for the appearance of potatoes and sweet potatoes, it was attributed to auspiciousness and God's blessing on the Song Dynasty, and the suppression of the Huanzhou Rebellion was attributed to Zhao Zhen's proper employment of personnel. As for the victory of Liangzhou Prefecture and the recovery of Ganzhou, the article did not mention a word.
This not only reduces Liu E's prestige, but also avoids the embarrassment of the court not rewarding Ye An, but these things are known to the world, and civil servants will not care about being criticized for the sake of face.
After all, in their opinion, the complaints of the common people will disappear after a while. Who in the peaceful and prosperous times doesn't want to make more money?
Ye An himself didn't care, but Chen Lin was quite unhappy and looked ugly, but who said he was a eunuch? At this time, his attitude was insignificant.
The huge coffin slowly lifted off the ground and was carried by a dozen strong men in loose clothes, while a kind of civil and military figures followed symbolically beside it, which was equivalent to supporting the coffin.
As the sad bell rang, the coffin slowly left the Imperial Palace, and the officials wept silently. Some of them might be thinking about their own troubled future, and some might be crying with joy.
However, Ye An felt that there was no winner or loser among those present. If there was, it would be Liu E who was lying in the coffin. In any case, Zhao Zhen would not retaliate and smear her at will, and as for the evaluation of future generations... a dynasty
The Queen Mother, who has been in power for many years and has actually mastered the imperial power, has not proclaimed herself emperor. Who can say that she is wrong?!
This is the smartest thing about Liu E. As long as she does not proclaim herself emperor, all her achievements will not be forgotten by others. Maybe they will not be mentioned now, but the facts are indelible and will eventually be remembered by future generations.
live.
Ye An looked at Zhao Zhen who was stepping down from the throne. He found that this young emperor was already quite mature. The expression on his face seemed to be extremely sad, but in fact, there was no joy or sadness under this face.
In such a state, it turns out that being the emperor for so many years has not been in vain!
When the Queen Mother passed away and entered the mausoleum, the emperor could not leave the main hall, and the courtiers were symbolically sent to the Imperial Ceremony Gate before turning back. This was a rule, which reflected the emperor and courtiers' determination to still work for the country.
Since the relatives and clan members were relatives, they had to be sent to the Xihua Gate outside the Youcheng Tianxiangfu Gate before they could return. Firstly, it was to see them off on behalf of the emperor, and secondly, it was to show respect for their relatives.
At this time, the courtiers collectively shunned Zhao Zhen and begged the officials for the last time to take over the government. Zhao Zhen, who had already shied away from it last time, finally announced that he would take over the government this time.
Chen Tong read out the edict that had been prepared: "I am the heir to the great treasure of my age. The Queen Mother came to the court to protect me and protect me... assisting in government affairs and serving with sincerity for the eleventh year! Today, all ministers
After repeated requests, I accept the orders of the Empress Dowager and take charge of all matters.
However, the entrustment of the ancestors of heaven and earth is extremely important. The ministers at home and abroad hope to govern Yin Dynasty. I am afraid of Liang De. The world is huge and the government affairs are extremely complicated. I can't handle them alone. I declare my power to be divided, and I still only assist the ministers, both internally and externally.
All civil and military officials, large and small, are lai. They are loyal and dedicated to their duties. They are clean and love the people. They are willing to work hard and bear no grievances. They are not allowed to shirk their duties... Proclamation to the world will be made known to all the envoys."
This edict was not written by a Hanlin scholar from another dynasty, nor was it polished by a chamberlain. It was written by Zhao Zhen himself. The style was solemn and the words were majestic. All the ministers at court were sincerely convinced and bowed down happily: "Long live my emperor!"