97, The power of anger (thanks to book friend Qianli Qingqiu Yin Baoxing
New year's day.
The second year of Xingping came to an end.
Before dawn, Xuzhou's civil and military officials also sent congratulatory messages to Wang Zheng, the lord, to wish him a happy new year.
Of course, according to the orthodox ritual of paying homage to the emperor, there should have been another step before this. That is, Wang Zheng led the ministers to first place the incense table and offer congratulations in the direction where the emperor is heading today, which is Xudu.
, knelt down and saluted. But Wang Zheng was already independent, and he was willing to go out of his way to send an envoy to deliver a congratulatory form to Emperor Xian, which was already showing his dignity. How could he still be willing to kneel down and salute?
This matter was naturally settled.
Once this step is completed, the next step is the highlight.
When Wang Zheng led hundreds of officials, scholars, and elected local officials, hundreds of people went straight to the temple, the streets were already crowded with people and horses.
Most of the people in Xiapi City put on new clothes, helped the old and the young, and poured in the same direction.
The teahouses and wine shops in the alleys are also overcrowded, with people jostling one after another and sweating like rain. New Year's Eve is a big festival. There are often vendors in the corners of cities who build houses made of reeds, hang paintings of landscapes, feathers, etc., and sell sweets.
Cakes, yellow rice and jujube cakes and other pastries, as well as spicy soup, millet balls and other food. The people called for friends, children came and went, and it was very lively.
Wang Zhengxing was on the road, and from time to time he could hear cheers and applause in the distance, like thunder. It was an entertainment venue specially opened by the Xiapi Government Office, and the personnel of Tianji Camp were responsible for organizing some entertainment activities for the people to watch and have fun.
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The place where he entered was in a cheerful and prosperous atmosphere. Affected by this festive atmosphere, Wang Zheng's depression due to the erection of Confucianism was slightly relieved. After thinking about it, he waved to Zhang Zhao and asked, "There are quite a lot of people on the street today."
Many, please pay attention in advance so as not to cause trouble."
"Don't worry, my lord." Zhang Zhao nodded and said, "I greeted the two generals Xu and Yu yesterday and sent the battalion troops into the city early to assist the government in detecting theft and maintaining public order."
"You must also be prepared for fire prevention." Wang Zheng added that there were fireworks at this time, so he threw the bamboo stems into the fire. The bamboo stems are hollow and have air pockets. They will crack when burned in the fire.
Then a huge crackling sound breaks out. Adults and children will light it during festivals. The former is to drive away ghosts and ward off evil spirits, and the latter is naturally for fun.
"I have already informed the anti-robbery and military commanders in various places in the city to be cautious and prepare a lot of water cellars just in case."
Wang Zheng nodded and asked a few more questions. Zhang Zhao was already prepared in advance and nodded with satisfaction.
While they were talking, the group of people had already arrived at the ancestral temple. Since Xiapi had just been appointed as the county governor, there was no time to expand the place. The space was not large and could accommodate up to a hundred people. Wang Zheng invited some important ministers, as well as the scholars and heads of the aristocratic families.
Representatives, about seventy or eighty people lined up to enter, while the others stayed outside the temple.
This was the first spring festival held by the Wang Zheng Group after they took control of Xuzhou. Naturally, people were not prohibited from watching. Therefore, the soldiers only formed a cordon to show their interest, and more to maintain order.
At this time, many people had come around, and they were crowded and dense. Seeing Wang Zhengxing coming, the people everywhere gave way.
The memorial text was written by Mi Heng before he went on the mission. The words are simple and easy to understand, as clear as words. Wang Zheng recited it. He read a sentence, and the guards came out with a sentence. Xu Fang and others followed and repeated it loudly.
In addition to some of the eulogies that should be given, it was nothing more than the few points that Zhang Zhao proposed to Wang Zheng. Wang Zheng announced them to the public in advance. Until the end, as soon as Wang Zheng's words came out, Zhang Zhao, Chen Yu and others' expressions moved at the same time, and
Other scholars and aristocratic families also changed their expressions, and even some people among the common people looked at each other.
The so-called Qing Temple Sacrifice welcomes Qi to the five suburbs.
In fact, it only makes sense to say that the "god" of this sacrifice is the Yellow Emperor.
The five emperors' tributaries of the Western Han Dynasty were originally made based on the four-color emperor's tributary of the Qin Dynasty. Similarly, the position of "god" was also different.
Although Qin was a water virtue, the worship of Bai Emperor was built by Duke Wen of Qin, so Bai Emperor was actually the most noble god. However, Emperor Gao of the Han Dynasty increased the four borders of Qin to five and created the northern border, but listed himself as the "Black Emperor"
, so during the Han Dynasty, the Five Emperors were a combination of worshiping gods and ancestors. The Black Emperor became the ancestor and protector of the Han family, and was naturally the real "God".
After Guangwu returned to the Han Dynasty, the Five Emperors Festival evolved into the Five Suburbs Yingqi. Sacrifice to the Green, Red, Yellow, White and Black Five Emperors were held respectively at the beginning of spring, the beginning of summer, the beginning of autumn, the beginning of winter and the eighteenth day before the beginning of autumn.
In the Western Han Dynasty, the water virtue was changed to the fire virtue, but because of the "seniority" of the Black Emperor, he still regarded him as God.
In Wang Zheng's sacrificial text, he directly revered the "Yellow Emperor" as God. Ordinary people could not see the deeper meaning. At most, they were a little surprised. However, in the past, the five emperors also had to offer sacrifices. Who was in front and who was behind?
It was not their focus, but the hundreds of officials, scholars and even aristocratic families who accompanied the ceremony, which were completely different.
Some people with a long-term perspective immediately guessed Wang Zheng's intentions.
The major affairs of the country are sacrifice and military affairs. Changing the position of "God" without authorization is actually a kind of declaration to a certain extent.
Although Wang Zheng is now a "Han official", he has not forgotten his original intention, nor does he regard the Han Dynasty as the main one in his heart.
Doesn’t the teachings of Taiping Dao regard ancient times as an ideal template?
They believe that during the reign of the Yellow Emperor, there was no exploitation and oppression, no hunger, cold, disease, or fraud and theft, and everyone was free and happy. This world was called a "peaceful world," and the duty of Taiping Dao was to "bring peace to peace."
Moreover, the only people Zhang Jiao and others worshiped were Lao Tzu and Huang Di!
But even if Wang Zheng’s intentions are seen, so what?
They are not Yan Zhen and do not have the courage to say this. Even if they have the courage to say it, so what?
The Han Dynasty also offered sacrifices to the Yellow Emperor. This was a small matter, a big deal or not, and at most it was a violation of etiquette.
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When the ceremony was over, the officials and guests did not go back, but followed Wang Zheng directly into the county mansion.
As usual, there was a banquet in the evening, where the host and guests enjoyed themselves and drank until midnight before they dispersed.
Wang Zheng had breakfast, and according to the planned plan, he planned to take Huo Si and his daughter out incognito, firstly to have fun with the people, and secondly to understand the sentiments of the people.
During the period after Huo Si came to Xiapi, due to too many royal affairs, she was often away from home and could not see both sides of Wang Zheng in one day. She was very happy about this matter, and even dressed up carefully. She couldn't wait.
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When he was about to go out, his bodyguard came to tell him that Zhang Zhao and Xu Fang had arrived at the lobby and wanted to see him.
Huo Si was immediately disappointed. She guessed that there might be a change in her actions today, and she was not happy about it. However, she finally understood the seriousness of the matter and took Huo Qi aside with her lips pouted.
When Wang Zheng came to the lobby, he saw that although the two men were freshly dressed, their faces were a little gloomy. It was obvious that they had not had a good rest last night.
"The banquet was very late last night, why don't you two take a rest today?"
After the two of them bowed, Wang Zheng waved his hand to sit down and said with a smile: "You have to take care of yourself."
"Thank you for your concern, my lord." Zhang Zhao was silent for a while, then suddenly stood up again and walked out of the queue. He immediately knelt on the ground and buried his head in the air. He just said in a deep voice: "My lord, you deserve it!"
Seeing his reaction, Wang Zheng was startled and immediately asked: "What happened?"
Chen Yu, who was on the side, interjected at this time: "My lord expected it to be true. After the banquet ended yesterday, I just returned home. Just as I was about to go to bed, a servant from Boju Pavilion came to the door..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Wang Zheng with a wave of his hand: "It's not that Yan Zhen again, is it?"
"That's exactly who he is!" Chen Yu said: "There was another quarrel all night behind Yan Zhen. Not only did he utter rude words, but he even got into a fight with the scholars who lived together, beating Gao Jin from Tancheng with a black nose and a swollen face.
Fortunately, no one was killed."
"Even when I heard the news and rushed there," Chen Yu said with an indignant expression, "I also received a scolding from this scholar."
Hearing this, the smile on Wang Zheng's face gradually faded. He thought for a while and asked: "Why is this boy making trouble again?"
Chen Yu 1510, starting from the beginning, it turns out that Wang Zheng's memorial text was introduced into the hall by the scholars attending the ceremony yesterday afternoon. Everyone was aware of it and kept silent about Yan Zhen, so there was no news in the afternoon.
It's just that there is no airtight wall. At night, Jun Yan finally heard about this from the alleys. He was furious and deeply regretted that he should not have answered his call and came to Xiapi in the first place.
From a serious point of view, Wang Zheng first did not wish the Han Emperor a distant blessing, and then changed God's position in the memorial text. This move has clearly shown that he has no respect for his superiors and is treason. In anger, he stripped his head, beat his chest and fell down without saying a word.
, even yelling and scolding Wang Zheng, although some government officials stepped forward to stop them, but because Wang Zheng had previously issued an order not to neglect the scholars, they could not attack him;
He put on a desperate posture and couldn't stop it for a while.
Just at this time, Gao Jin and a group of scholars who attended the banquet came back and saw Gao Jin. Under their drunkenness, they reprimanded Yan Yan. Unexpectedly, Yan Yan stopped talking to them this time. Without saying a word, he immediately went to the banquet.
He got into the crowd and chased Gao Jin, kicking him repeatedly and giving him a good beating on his head and face.
The martial bravery of the Pengcheng people was indeed well-deserved. Even Jun Jun, a Confucian scholar, showed great bravery. With a small enemy and a large number, he beat Gao Jin and several scholars to the point of bloodshed and tears.
Not only did he beat Gao Jin and others, he was completely willing to fight for it, and even attempted to commit suicide by hitting the wall. Fortunately, Chen Yu arrived in time and stopped him.
But it's useless to stop him.
Seeing Chen Yu coming, Yan Yan became more and more noisy. He pointed at his nose and scolded him, saying something like, "You are a thief if you are too old to die." Then he continued to scold Wang Zheng, and the scolding got worse.
The more unpleasant it sounds.
In desperation, Chen Yu had no choice but to order someone to gag his mouth, tie him up, and temporarily throw him into the room.
When the matter reached this point, Chen Yu did not dare to delay. Seeing that it was getting dark, he hurriedly came to report it.
At this point, Chen Yu cupped his hands and said: "Zhou Mu, I am an old minister who is not doing his job well and is willing to accept the punishment. It's just that Yan Zhen keeps causing trouble. How should we deal with it?"
Wang Zheng nodded, pondered for a while, then looked at Zhang Zhao who was still kneeling and asked:
"Sir, is this person an old acquaintance of yours?"
He already knew at this time that Zhang Zhao and Chen Yu did not come by appointment, but met outside the house.
You must know that Boju Pavilion is not within Zhang Zhao's authority, but after the serious trouble, he took the initiative to come to plead guilty. Combined with Yan Yan's identity as a Pengcheng scholar, Wang Zheng made a guess after thinking about it for a moment.
"My lord, I don't know people well."
Sure enough, Zhang Zhao nodded when he heard this, and said with rare bitterness on his face: "This son has studied Confucian classics with me for several years in his early years, and he has indeed performed well and is quite talented. Therefore, in this promotion order, I specially express my gratitude to you."
I recommend him because I want to add a good talent to my lord."
"Who would have thought that this son's character is so wild and rebellious!" At this point, Zhang Zhao bowed his head again: "This incident is my fault. Please punish me, my lord."
At this time, Zhang Zhao was indeed extremely regretful.
He had been working hard and thinking during this period, and finally gained a lot of impression points in Wangzheng. Just when he was full of confidence and thought he was about to be reused, something serious happened.
In fact, yesterday afternoon, Zhang Zhao felt that something was wrong.
After getting along with each other for this period of time, he asked himself that he had some understanding of Wang Zheng, the young hero's character.
If it happens on the spot, the problem is actually not that big of a deal, and the relationship only lies with the serious person.
And being so forbearing doesn't mean that the matter has been exposed, but that it has been secretly kept in his mind. Sooner or later, it will be settled, and it will be hard to say then.
After much deliberation, Zhang Zhao decided to take the initiative to confess his relationship with Yan Jun in advance, so that he would be more likely to escape from the whirlpool in the future.
Unexpectedly, when I met Chen Yu outside the county government, I heard the news that Yan Yan was causing trouble again...
Zhang Zhaozhen was completely desperate. At this time, he didn't even have the courage to look up at Wang Zheng.
"Sir, recommending talented people is to relieve my urgent needs. What's the crime?"
Hearing this, Wang Zheng was suddenly stunned. He was silent for a while, then looked sideways at Zhang Zhao again and asked in a calm tone:
"But since he is Mr.'s old disciple, according to your opinion, how should this son be dealt with?"
When Wang Zheng asked this question, Zhang Zhao had already understood clearly in his mind that Wang Zheng's ability to endure yesterday was considered to be for the sake of the overall situation, but everything can be done once and for all. Ordinary people may not be able to bear the behavior of kicking their noses and faces, let alone
This kind of hero who holds the power and can decide life and death with a single word?
Everything has its limits.
The harsh behavior has gone too far, and Wang Zheng's tolerance has reached its limit. If he is tolerant again, where will the face and prestige of his state pastor remain?
"The other party already wants to die," Wang Zheng said with a mocking smile: "If he kills him like this, wouldn't he be fulfilling his wish?"
No way?
Does the Lord still want to endure it?
Hearing this, Zhang Zhao looked at Wang Zheng in surprise.
Their eyes met for a moment, Zhang Zhao thought about it and said thoughtfully: "I understand what my lord means."
"Yes, Yan Zhen wanted to die, so he killed him, but his wish came true." He said sternly: "It is the New Year's Day, and seeing blood is ominous, it is better to keep this head for the time being and keep it in the city.
Leave, and then issue a document to the outside world and circulate it throughout the state, saying that Yan Yan has been appointed to an official position by the lord."
"If we bring his family back from Pengcheng, if they still refuse to obey, it will not be too late to kill them."
According to Zhang Zhao's words, he may be serious because he is not afraid of death, but the other party is also from a noble family, and if he is coerced by his family, he may be able to make him submit.
But Zhang Zhao misunderstood the meaning of Wang Zheng's words.
"Hahaha..."
Before he finished speaking, Wang Zheng stood up, fluttered his sleeves and threw down a few bowls on the table, looking up to the sky and laughing with disdain.
"How can a scholar like me be worthy of letting this general use his scheming skills?"
Not to mention such an unknown person, it is Guo Jia, Xun Yu, or even a national scholar like Zhuge Liang. If he does this several times and offends him to death, Wang Zheng's character will never tolerate it anymore.
Let alone accepting him as a minister?
When he rebelled, to put it bluntly, didn't he just want to be free and casual?
"Since entering Xuzhou, I have considered myself to be kind to other nobles, but unexpectedly there are always such ignorant people popping up, who regard my generosity as weakness and can be bullied! I regard my generosity as a sign of weakness.
Indulge yourself!"
"These beasts are barking..."
The tiger's eyes roamed Zhang Zhao and Chen Yu for a moment. Wang Zheng's voice was sharp and he said every word: "I have heard enough, and I am tired of hearing it!"
When he said this, Wang Zheng's face was calm, showing no signs of joy or anger, but the two of them felt an inexplicable aura emanating from the young man, which instantly enveloped the entire lobby.
It was terrifying and terrifying.
"Someone is coming!"
With a loud shout, countless soldiers rushed in.
"Hurry and arrest Yan Zhen." Wang Zheng said coldly: "He will be taken directly to the city gate and executed at noon. He will be quartered with five horses!"
"Here!"
Although they had expected that Yan Yan would be doomed this time, the words "divided into pieces by five horses" still frightened Zhang Zhao and Chen Yu.
Isn't it a little inappropriate to use such torture on the New Year's Eve?
However, both of them are self-aware, so how can they dare to warn them at this moment?
Not to mention that they are not close to each other, even Xu Fang and Wu Sheng may not dare to speak out against Wang Zheng when he is really angry.
But neither of them knew that Wang Zheng had no intention of letting it go.
"Sir." He suddenly turned to look at Zhang Zhao, and what he said just now reminded him: "Jan Yan has been your disciple, so I must be familiar with his family background."
"Who else is in this family? What is the population of the clan?"
Hearing this, Zhang Zhao was completely shocked.
He understood the meaning of these two questions almost instantly.
This is clearly Wang Zheng’s feeling that if he wants to kill a chicken to scare the monkeys and establish his power through violence, one life is obviously not enough!
Since you are serious and want to die, then let your whole family accompany you to the underworld!