Chapter 81 Reporter Yan Song’s interview strategy
At this juncture, the amount of information is too overwhelming to pursue Yu Qian’s posthumous title.
Needless to say, after Yu Qian's death, when Xianzong rehabilitated him, it was not easy to directly accuse his father. He only pardoned Yu Qian's son Yu Mian, granted him a post, returned his land, and paid tribute to Yu Qian.
In the second year of Hongzhi's reign, Zhu Youtangcai posthumously awarded Yu Qian the posthumous title of Guanglu Doctor, Zhu Guo, Taifu, and his posthumous title Sumin.
In the Han Dynasty, only three dukes and marquises were eligible to receive posthumous titles. In the Tang and Song Dynasties, official officials of the third rank or above and casual officials of the second rank or above were eligible.
By the Ming Dynasty, it had expanded to include people with a certain reputation.
The posthumous title is different from the original posthumous title. It is all based on the holy will and the recognition of the imperial power.
After the Song Dynasty, the highest posthumous title for civil servants was Wenzheng, and the highest posthumous title for military generals was Wuzhong.
There is also a category called Tong posthumous title, which is given to ministers who are capable in literature and military affairs. First there was Zhuge Liang, then Guo Ziyi, and Zhang Yu, the first contributor to the Jingnan Dynasty in this dynasty, was later posthumously given the posthumous title of Zhongwu.
Where is Su Min?
When Gang De overcomes, it is called Su; when he is persistent and decisive, it is called Su; when Wei De overcomes, it is called Su; when Zheng Ji takes it, it is called Su...
When the country is worried, it is called Min; when it makes the people sad, it is called Min; when the country is in trouble, it is called Min; when one is endangered, it is called Min...
Yan Song listened to their discussion, but walked to Liu Long: "Shun Qing, can you and I go visit Mr. Liang Ge together?"
"I just thought that my posthumous title should be decided..."
"Going to visit Mr. Liang Ge?" Liu Long was a little confused, "Why?"
Yan Song, who was over forty, smiled slightly awkwardly, like a young man in his early twenties who had his worries exposed.
This is why I was summoned!
Liang Chu nodded and said with a smile: "Your Majesty said, why should the monarch and his ministers be so testing?"
Although it was in the name of recording it in the daily notes, he couldn't pursue the bachelor's questions. Wouldn't that be a criminal trial?
Liang Chu sighed at Yan Song's smoothness and waved his hand with a smile: "Where is Xin Zhong? Huang Zuonai and I are from the same hometown. I was uneasy for a moment when I heard that I was summoned for this matter."
In the Hanlin Academy, the best among the senior Gongsheng students are also discussing, and their level is naturally higher.
The highlight moment and ending of his life are inseparable from the succession of Emperor Jing as the vassal king.
In a small side hall of Wenyuan Pavilion, Liang Chu looked at Yan Song with deep eyes.
But these are all Gongsheng students, and in a few days they will all be Jinshi, higher than the Juren Master!
Can you drive me away?
But what makes them high-level is that they don’t just see the stimulating effect of the emperor’s move on the literati.
The days from His Majesty's first visit to the DPRK to today have been so exciting. Cui Yuan is right, there is a bottomless whirlpool around His Majesty.
When it comes to Emperor Jing, does Your Majesty think that his legal system is now stable enough and that he can ignore the people in the world who use the past to describe the present?
With the character and skill that His Majesty has shown, he naturally only uses the right and wrong grievances of his predecessors as a tool!
In the name of official business, Yan Song met with Liang Chu.
"It's ridiculous. This word of loyalty will make it difficult for Your Majesty! In the presence of Emperor Jing, can I express my loyalty to you?"
Liang Chu laughed and said, "It's true. Your Majesty summoned him because the head of the Ministry of Rites petitioned for the removal of Wang Shifang and Huang Zuogong's parentage. This matter involved Mao Cheng. Although the cabinet ministers thought that there was no need to implicate innocent people, in the end It requires His Majesty’s Holy Judgment.”
But this time, it was Liang Chu who initiated it, not Yang Tinghe. What does this mean for the current court structure?
Now that the news about Yu Qian's posthumous title has come out again, everyone is in a panic.
This posthumous title cannot be said to be bad, but it is really not worthy of Yu Qian.
If he was asked to memorize it, he would bite the bullet and memorize it, and if he was not asked to go... Liu Long still remembered the horror of Yan Song saying one more thing during the meeting, and he had to follow him to the Qianqing Palace.
When Liu Jin was in power, Li Dongyang's sarcasm as the prime minister seemed to be dispelled like a shadow under the light of this posthumous title.
After Yan Song finished talking about his embarrassment, he raised a flag about coming to the "interview" today, and then asked: "I wonder if the grand scholar's interview with His Majesty that day will be explained to the officials?"
Yan Song took a deep look at Liu Long and said, "Okay, then let me go and explore first."
Liu Long thinks he should stay away from Yan Song!
He only remembered that the emperor summoned Liang Chu alone.
After the news came out that the emperor had agreed to seek another posthumous title for Yu Qian, many Gongsheng students actually burst into tears and called for wisdom.
"What about Wencheng? He is responsible for keeping the people in peace and establishing a good government, and he is dedicated to turning the tide of public affairs. He deserves this title."
You are in your forties, are you really so shy?
Yan Song flattered him first, and Liang Chu even hinted that he shouldn't test him anymore, but Yan Song still tried to test him with hints like "Why do I need to summon you alone for a single stroke of Zhu Biao?" Is there anything else?
If you are more tactful, will I lose to you?
Yan Song, a reporter who recorded daily life notes, began the interview.
By the way, they couldn't even think about the palace examination that was about to start. Many people gathered together to discuss what posthumous title the Ministry of Etiquette would give Yu Qian and what posthumous title he should pursue.
"Grand Master, although your Majesty has restored the daily lectures on daily affairs and the official post, but the lecture has not started today, Xiaguan and Liu Shunqing are not allowed to serve daily. However, their responsibilities are their own, and since Xiaguan has been favored to serve as the official on daily affairs, he only hopes to leave a legacy for the future compilation of history. The next detailed note on daily life is to honor His Majesty’s virtuous reputation. Please don’t blame me for your rudeness.”
A group of Gongsheng students gathered together in a restaurant to quote scriptures, drop their book bags, and discuss with great interest.
"Then if there is a cabinet meeting in the future, all of which will be military and state secrets, won't the daily ministers be present?" Yan Song was very serious, "Would your Majesty and Mr. Liang Ge be willing to say, you don't have to force me. But if you don't fulfill your duties, then But it’s different.”
Liu Long hesitated: "This... Since Your Majesty has not issued an edict, I am afraid it involves military and state secrets..."
"Your Majesty's magnanimity is admired by your subordinates. This is evident from your trust in your cabinet ministers. For a matter of Zhu's approval, Your Majesty summoned only the bachelor alone, which shows your trust in the bachelor."
Liu Long thought of Cui Yuan's opinion conveyed by his daughter, forced a smile and said, "In that case, it would be better for Wei Zhong to ask first."
The person who spoke was joking, but the envy in his words was also palpable.
Today, Yan Song was the first to jump out and ask His Majesty to approve the memorial from Liang Chu and Yuan Zonggao. The water here feels very deep!
He was the first among the officials who had no prior knowledge to react and express their loyalty to His Majesty in the name of Yu Qian.
"I think that since Yu Gong is talented in literature and martial arts, he should be given the posthumous title of Zhongsu!"
That's not what Yan Song wanted to hear, but he still nodded respectfully: "Your Majesty is generous and cherishes talents. This matter will definitely be a good story thousands of years later. I believe your Majesty will have some judgment at that time?"
This matter cannot be as simple as pursuing Yu Qian's posthumous title.
Yan Song smiled and lowered his voice: "You and I are both officials of the daily life. Yesterday, His Majesty summoned Mr. Liang Ge and did not announce that you and I were around. Wouldn't there be a paragraph missing from the daily life?"
His loyalty is thought-provoking. His integrity cannot be criticized. If he is capable of his talents, the world will judge him.
Come to find out whether the content of the single solo on that day can be recorded in the daily notes is false. Yang Ting and his disciple want to find out whether the emperor's attitude towards Yu Qian's posthumous title and possible follow-up is true.
The restaurant owner was so frightened when he heard about Yingzong, Jingdi, Xianmiao and Xiaomiao. He looked inside and outside the door from time to time, and he didn't know where Jin Yiwei and Dongchang Fanzi were sitting.
Can not be done!
It's really frustrating.
It is the power of a top-notch posthumous title to be able to make Li Dongyang look back on his life and jump out of bed to kowtow in gratitude with excitement.
"Do you still remember five years ago? When Duke Xiya was dying, Yang Yingning went to visit him and said that the cabinet was discussing to give Duke Xiya the posthumous title Wenzheng. Suddenly Duke Xiya was able to get out of bed and kowtow his thanks. At that time, a poem came out: Wenzheng
He was always given the posthumous title of King Fan, but now it is difficult for him to bear the title of Wen Zheng. The strong wind blows down the plane trees, and others will criticize him."
This old cousin from Jiangxi may have been keenly aware that the emperor's most important move in the next stage should be based on this as a clue. Such a sensitive matter cannot be as simple as pursuing a posthumous title.
Why is Yu Qian so powerful? Because he is a civil servant, but he has unparalleled military exploits, and he also has an insurmountable connection with the Beijing camp that the emperor is most concerned about right now.
Did Yang Tinghe arrange for him to come?
Huang Zuo and I are from the same hometown. His Majesty wanted to see if I would intercede for him, and now His Majesty allows him to take the exam. Do you think this is because His Majesty does not care about Mao Cheng, or is it because His Majesty sold me a favor?
"That's it." Yan Song raised his hand, "Mr. Ge is very righteous and does not shy away from suspicion when serving the country. Huang Zuo, Wang Shifang and others must be deeply moved by this. The bachelors are not sure of their opinions. After meeting Your Majesty, Mr. Ge
, Your Majesty is right. Your Majesty said that your Majesty has great faith in the bachelor, and that is true. I heard that Huang Zoke had a bumpy road, and I also had a journey along the way. There are noble people and wise ministers in the court, so that he can suffer less hardships. I am so grateful.
I can feel it the same way.”
The tone is fair, the words are natural, and the eyes are clear.
How can a smart scholar say, "Master Ge, can you also give me a lift?"
But the senior cabinet minister already understood.
Liang Chu was filled with emotion: He was the first to advocate the posthumous title of Yu Qian. Hasn’t the current benefit already come?