After months of lingering in bed, the fourth emperor of the Han Dynasty finally passed away in the twentieth spring of the Chongping period.
Just like that, accompanied by howling cries, the palace was full of sounds. Looking from a high altitude, one could see the white spiritual flags being hung up in the Daming Palace. The white spiritual flags were swaying in the wind, and the biting cold was blowing.
The wind whistled through the roof tiles in the palace, and bursts of whining sounds came from the palace, seeming to express sorrow for the fate of the emperor.
Beside the beams and pillars of the palace with double eaves and hooked corners, one can see that the guards and female officials have changed into white mourning cloths, linen and mourning, and the sound of crying can be heard everywhere.
Jia Heng looked at Li Zan and said, "Mr. Li Ge, should we discuss the designation of the emperor's temple name and posthumous name together?"
Li Zan's face was extremely sad, and his voice seemed to be choked for some reason, and he said: "I and all my colleagues in the cabinet will go to Hanyuan Hall to discuss the name of the temple and the posthumous title."
Gao Zhongping also suppressed the sadness in his heart for the time being and said: "Yuan Fu, the top priority now is to take care of the funeral affairs of Emperor Daxing."
Qi Kun took over the conversation and said: "A country cannot live without a king for a day, and it is equally urgent to welcome a new king."
Lin Ruhai looked solemn and said, "Emperor Daxing's mausoleum has not yet been completed. We need to send people to speed up the construction and supervise the construction. We cannot delay it until next summer."
The emperor's mausoleum was built during his lifetime, and Emperor Chongping had previously selected a site. However, due to frequent border wars in recent years, the political life of the Han Dynasty mainly focused on war, so Emperor Chongping twice ordered the suspension of the construction of the mausoleum.
The mausoleum could only be built initially, so after the death of Emperor Chongping, the mausoleum needed to be built intensively, while Emperor Daxing could keep his coffin in the palace.
This does not hinder it at all, it is convenient for hanging sacrifices in front of the soul.
At this moment, Lu Jiang's face changed slightly, and she opened her mouth slightly, wanting to say something, but when she reached her lips, the words were not spoken again.
At this time, everyone tacitly agreed not to mention the two vassals, King Wei and King Liang, because the emperor had already issued a posthumous edict on how to deal with the two vassals, deposing them as commoners and banishing them from the city.
The Empress of the Song Dynasty was the queen of the mother-in-law world. Although she had participated in the affairs of the Wei and Liang kings, most of them would be handled by the new king.
As Jia Heng spoke, he quickly left the inner study. At this moment, the King of Wei was kneeling on the ground in front of the Hanyuan Palace. Behind him, many civil and military officials in the palace were kneeling in darkness, including an old official with a bright beard and white hair.
, there are also young officials with thick black and green hair.
Looking up, we can see that the winter sun shines on the white marble square in front of the temple, on a ridge that winds like a black dragon, and on the blue bricks and black tiles, you can see the pure white snow covering it, and a desolate and tragic atmosphere escapes.
Come on.
Jia Heng's face paused slightly, and he stared at the King of Wei. He looked at those eyes that were extremely red from crying for a moment, and asked: "Your Highness, the King of Wei, please express your condolences."
King Wei raised his head and stared at the young man in the python suit, his eyes full of resentment.
Jia Ziyu, a wolf-hearted person!
Do you still have the nerve to see him?!
King Liang, who was kneeling next to King Wei, raised his head, and a look of violence could be seen on his calm face. His eyes were filled with surging anger, and he shouted loudly: "Jia Ziyu, you are a beast! My fifth sister
Is this how you treat her when she marries you? Third brother has done so many things for you, but you don’t care about your old relationship at all?"
Jia Heng's face was solemn, his eyes flashed aggressively, and he asked: "The words of King Liang are wrong. Now that you are using your son to force your father and disobey the holy will, do you still want me to follow you? I have been favored by the Holy Spirit."
It's so important that it's so simple and trivial. How can we abandon official duties due to selfish motives?"
After saying this, Jia Heng glanced at the officials on the corridor eaves and jade steps, but did not find the figure in the scarlet dress.
He thought to himself, where is Tian Niu? Tian Niu was nowhere to be seen at the moment.
I guess he should be very angry at this moment.
However, he really had no way to help her. If he followed the Wei and Liang vassals in plotting rebellion without being moral and righteous, both parties would be in doom and had to make amends afterwards.
In fact, just as soon as the King of Chu ascended the throne, it did not mean the end of the story, but the beginning of the story.
Zhen Qing will not tolerate the King of Chu staying in that position for a long time, and the turmoil of the throne change is still not over.
Only the repeated turbulence of imperial power can completely shake the sanctity of the Chen and Han royal family in the eyes of the people in the capital and help Shilin de-enchant.
As Tan Chun said, "It can be seen that such a wealthy family cannot be killed for a while if they come from outside... Only by committing suicide can they be completely defeated!"
Now it was a coup and turbulent event that sent Emperor Chongping off on his last journey.
And in his process, Jia Hengke was very loyal and could plan for great things... Well, this is a misquote, he was the long-tested imperial guard of King Yiwei.
Just like that, after a while, as the palace staff helped Emperor Chongping sort out his remains, all the cabinet ministers of the Han Dynasty came out of the inner study, expressionless, and walked quickly towards the main hall of Hanyuan Hall with sorrow and solemnity, ready to
Discuss the future affairs of Emperor Chongping.
Jia Heng didn't say much else and entered the palace with several cabinet ministers.
At this moment, it was early morning in winter, and the earth dragon was burning silently in the spacious and spacious palace, which was warm and cozy. However, the hearts of the officials of the Han Dynasty suddenly fell into an ice hole, and they all discussed the funeral affairs of Emperor Chongping.
Li Zan said: "In the past few days, the cabinet has sent people to issue edicts and spread them to all provinces, prefectures, prefectures and counties, and the edicts have been announced to the world. Officials and people all over the world mourn for the emperor."
Gao Zhongping thought for a while and said: "As for Shenjing City, marriage, drinking and entertainment are prohibited. Things will continue as usual after seven or forty-nine days."
This is also customary.
Lu Jiang thought for a moment, looked righteous and spoke sternly, and said: "The Holy One lived a frugal life, and it is best to keep everything simple during funerals."
Today's cabinet military review of the late emperor will be recorded in the daily notes in the future. In the future, his name, Lu Jiang, will be recorded in the book.
Li Zan, with his thin and pine eyebrows, said warmly: "As for the temple name, since the Holy Emperor succeeded to the throne, he has been determined to innovate and eliminate the long-standing shortcomings. With the ambition of rejuvenation, the temple name of Xianzong can be decided."
Xianzong was the emperor who was knowledgeable and capable. Historically, Emperor Chongping, the emperor who destroyed Liaodong, was undoubtedly a little low when compared to Emperor Xianzong.
"Your Majesty, during the turbulent times, worked hard to conquer Liaodong and expand the territory. He can choose one from the Taigao Era, with Gaozong as the main one." Lin Ruhai thought for a while and said.
After all, he was born as a doctor named Lantai who was well versed in poetry.
Among the temple names, Taigao Shizhong can be called the first level, the second level is the benevolence and filial piety, and then the Suxuan Shenxian...
Therefore, Gaozong is also a beautiful posthumous title.
Jia Heng raised his eyebrows and his eyes flashed.
Because of Gaozong of the Southern Song Dynasty, Gaozong has been somewhat stigmatized among later generations of netizens. Of course, at that time, it was considered a relatively good temple name.
Because in the eyes of the scholars of the Southern Song Dynasty, Zhao Gou stayed in the southern region during the turbulent times and preserved the strength of the Han family. In fact, Gaozong was not wrong, but because he did a lot of cowardly things, he was ashamed of future generations.
Qi Kun showed a thoughtful look on his face and said: "Mr. Ge, the ancestors have merit and the clan has virtues. Based on the saint's determination of the northwest and the achievements of pacifying Liaodong, the temple name can be designated as the ancestor. Is this the case when you decide the temple name?"
Although the achievements in the northwest and Liaodong were all made by Jia Heng, those achievements were achieved during the reign of Emperor Chongping, which seems to have the conditions to determine the ancestral name.
Xianzong, on the other hand, was more of a ZTE king, straightening out discipline and carrying out reforms.
Li Zan frowned and said: "The name of the temple is based on the ancestors? Isn't this... a bit too much?"
Obviously, in the eyes of this literary chief minister, he felt that calling himself an ancestor was a bit exaggerated and not a good thing.
In fact, if you praise an emperor too much, it can easily lead to the effect of overt praise and actual criticism.
Well, it just seems to be a bit strange.
Moreover, if it is passed down to future generations, it will only make people laugh.
Especially if Emperor Chongping regained Junggar and Heshuote and conquered Tibet and the Western Regions when he was in office, he would be more worthy of his name in terms of his ancestors.
Gao Zhongping frowned, his eyes were deep, and he didn't know what to make of it for a moment.
At this moment, Li Zan looked at Jia Heng, who was standing beside him, and asked, "What does Prince Wei think?"
"The merits of Zhongxing are not high. In my opinion, the Holy One can name Shizong." Jia Heng was silent for a moment and said.
The four characters "Taigao Shizhong" can be regarded as the vanguard of the sect, and the two sects of benevolence and filial piety, which also have beautiful meanings, may not be in line with Emperor Chongping's governing style, and Emperor Longzhi also used Renzong.
However, the meaning of Zhongzong was not very good because of Li Xian, a weak king. In fact, the meaning of Zhongzong Guangguang was not bad.
The second emperor of Chen Han had already used the title Taizong. In his opinion, Gaozong might be a bit disgusting, so it was Shizong.
"Shizong?" Li Zan tasted the word "pin" and felt that it was appropriate.
As for the so-called merits and demerits of an emperor, when he was alive, everyone dared not speak out in anger, but after his death, civil servants evaluated him mercilessly.
In fact, the name Shi is not a shift in lineage. Otherwise, Taizong, Zhongzong, and Gaozong would have ascended the throne without direct descendants.
Of course, because Emperor Chongping was born as a concubine to seize his direct descendants, future generations will probably have some associations with this.
Jia Heng nodded and said: "As for the posthumous title, I think it can be used as the emperor."
As a temple title, Xian insulted Emperor Chongping, but as a posthumous title, it undoubtedly perfectly fit Emperor Chongping's life.
This is also the temple name and posthumous title of Yongzheng, which almost perfectly covers Yongzheng's life.
After Li Zan heard this, he pondered for a moment and said loudly: "What Prince Wei said is very different."
Gao Zhongping nodded, pondered a few words, and murmured: "Emperor Sejongxian."
Jia Heng saw that all the ministers in the palace seemed to have no objections and said: "Mr. Li Ge, after the edict is drafted, please report it directly to His Highness the Crown Prince."
At this time, because Jia Heng and the cabinet were both important ministers, the King of Chu also relied on the opinions of the two ministers. Of course, he could also reject it and ask for reconsideration of the temple name and posthumous title.
But Emperor Sejongxian is a beautiful posthumous title, although it is not perfect.
If it were an emperor like Jiajing, he would probably have to fight for power and gain on top of giving his father a posthumous title.
The most important temple name, the posthumous title, was yet to be decided, and the next step was the construction of the mausoleum. Qi Kun personally appointed the cabinet's envoy to supervise the construction of the imperial mausoleum, with Lu Jiang as the deputy envoy.
Li Zan and Gao Zhongping, as two cabinet ministers, helped the new monarch conduct the funeral.
After Jia Heng decided on the posthumous title with the cabinet ministers in the palace, he felt a little hungry at the moment. As he spoke, he walked out of the palace and walked quickly outside.
At this moment, all the civil and military ministers outside the palace were howling and crying for a long time.
While Jia Heng was speaking, he said: "Everyone, Emperor Daxing will lay down his body in the Hanyuan Hall and accept the condolences of all officials."
Afterwards, Li Zan and Gao Zhongping also came out of the palace, their resolute and calm faces also shrouded in sadness.
At this moment, an eunuch from outside the palace ran over quickly, out of breath, and said: "Prince Wei, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has entered the palace in a carriage."
Hearing this, Jia Heng looked at Li Zan aside and said, "Mr. Li Ge, can you follow me to the outside of the palace gate to greet His Highness the Crown Prince?"
Li Zan nodded, and then walked towards the palace gate with Gao Zhongping and Jia Heng.
At this moment, it was the winter afternoon, and the cold white sunlight shone in the courtyard. Then, outside the two vermilion palace doors covered with copper nails and gold paint, a large number of royal guards in royal robes surrounded a carriage.
As for the leader, Jia Heng also knew him, it was Qiu Liang.
It turned out that after Jia Heng led the troops from the capital to attack the city, Qiu Liang sent Jinyi guards to wait near the palace gate to check the coup movements in the palace.
After a sudden change occurred in the palace, King Chu Chen Qin asked Ningguo Mansion to prepare chariots and horses. Chen Xiao also mobilized the guards of Jinyi Mansion to follow King Chu into the palace city.
King Chen Qin of Chu got into the carriage with curtains all around, and was escorted by several palace guards. A lot of injuries on his body had been treated, and he also changed into a brand-new python robe for the prince, but the injuries on his legs had not yet healed.
Still need help from others.
Jia Heng walked a few steps quickly, raised his hands in greeting, and said with a respectful expression, "I have met His Highness the Crown Prince."
If there are no accidents, King Chu will be the next emperor. His temple name is Guangzong, Mu Zong?
Li Zan and Gao Zhongping looked solemn, walked a few steps quickly, clasped their fists and saluted, and said, "We have met His Highness the Crown Prince."
King Chen Qin of Chu looked solemn and asked with concern: "Zi Yu, Mr. Li Ge, Mr. Gao Ge. There is no need to be polite. Where is your father?"
In fact, when the cries rang out in front of the palace, King Chen Qin of Chu had already learned of the death of Emperor Chongping.
Jia Heng was silent for a moment, and with a hint of sadness in his voice, he choked and said: "Your Highness, Emperor Daxing has passed away."
When King Chen Qin of Chu heard this, he seemed to be struck by lightning and asked in surprise: "Father, he..."
Immediately, King Chu burst into tears, with tears streaming down his face, and shouted out loud: "Father, father..."
Jia Heng: "..."
I really don’t know along the way? Well, maybe this wave of emotional release was brewing along the way.
The King of Chu may not be very sad, because Emperor Chongping never showed much tenderness to the King of Chu during his lifetime. It was more of a father's love that was like a landslide.
The King of Chu ignored the support of several servants and limped towards the main hall. He staggered and almost fell down in front of the jade steps of Hanyuan Hall. Not far from King Wei and King Liang, he knelt towards the inner study room.
He came down with tears in his eyes and praised: "Father, Father..."
The King of Chu, Chen Qin, was crying almost heartbrokenly and mourning endlessly. For a time, the sound of crying from all directions in the palace even overwhelmed the officials in the palace whose cries were getting hoarse because they had not eaten at noon.
In this era when filial piety is paramount, King Chu's over-the-top performance of grief was undoubtedly highly praised by scholarly public opinion.
Jia Heng came closer and while speaking, he stretched out his hand to gently support King Chu's arm and said: "Your Highness expresses my condolences. Please come to the inner study to see His Majesty for the last time."
After hearing this, King Chen Qin of Chu followed Jia Heng and Li Zan to the inner study of the side hall.
At this moment, in the Hanyuan Hall, the inner study room was already filled with cries, and the wing seemed to be enveloped by an atmosphere of extreme mourning.
The body of Emperor Chongping was placed on the bed separated by a curtain in the inner compartment, and several eunuchs around him were placing various spices and various exquisite jade ornaments, such as finger rings and jade articles.
At this moment, Concubine Duanrong also led the eighth prince Chen Ze and other concubines to kneel around Emperor Chongping's bed, almost wiping her tears.
At this moment, the internal prison guards were helping Emperor Chongping sort out his remains and testament. At this moment, the emperor seemed to be asleep, and the majesty and indifference he had during his lifetime seemed to have gradually dissipated.
"Father, father..." King Chu stepped into the study and stared at the body. He was undoubtedly crying bitterly, almost beating his chest and wailing.
At this moment, Jia Heng saw the body of Emperor Chongping, and the King of Chu's cry at this moment was undoubtedly more sincere.
Although Emperor Chongping did not receive complete fatherly love from Emperor Chongping during his lifetime, after Emperor Chongping confirmed the crown prince, he paved the way for King Chu's succession and devoted all his fatherly love to him.
Jia Heng raised his eyebrows, his eyes flickered, and he stared at the King of Chu who was crying bitterly, feeling a little emotional in his heart.
Emperor Chongping was indeed a qualified emperor, and the chosen King of Chu was indeed carved out of the same mold as him.
But compared to Emperor Chongping, the King of Chu was a bit harsh and jealous, but his power and talent were lacking.
Jia Heng listened to the cry, walked up to King Chu, suddenly supported King Chu's arm, looked at King Chu, and said comfortingly: "Your Highness, my condolences, Emperor Daxing has to move the spirit to the front hall."
The body of Emperor Chongping could not always be placed in the inner study. It was necessary to put the body into the coffin and accept the worship of the officials.
At this time, a group of internal prisoners wearing sackcloth and mourning were obviously coming to help Emperor Chongping with his burial, and the Jingyang Bell also began to ring.
Empress Dowager Feng was sitting on a bamboo couch covered with soft mattresses not far away. She was wiping her tears with a piece of ropa, obviously in grief.
Jia Heng, on his side, quickly walked out of the study room, looking deeply at the young man in the python suit.
Then, just as he stood under the eaves of the side hall of Hanyuan Hall, he heard an eunuch say in a hurry: "The eldest princess and the crown princess of Jinyang are here."
As the news of the death of Emperor Chongping spread in the palace, and the situation in the capital began to gradually stabilize, the eldest princess of Jinyang, accompanied by a group of female officials, quickly came to the palace garden.
As for Zhen Qing, she was worried for no reason at first. After inquiring about the news and confirming that King Chu had entered the palace, she also entered the palace to cry for the father-in-law, Emperor Chongping.
