October 10th in the first year of Xianchun, Double Ten, sounds like a very auspicious day. No wonder the Republic of China takes this day as its birth day.
"Dear sirs, in today's court meeting, I first issued several orders of canonization and appointment of officials. In more than ten days, it will be the first year of my accession to the throne. During this year, I will tell you about the performance of all the ministers. You can see it all. At the same time, dear friends, you can also recall the scene from next year. I won’t say much about this. A few days ago, the Xianwen Pavilion has been repaired. According to the etiquette of this dynasty, I will add a few seals. He is a bachelor of Xianwen Pavilion."
The palace scholar is a unique official position in the Song Dynasty. Whenever a new emperor ascends the throne, a palace must be established as a place to collect information about the previous emperor and previous emperors. In short, it is to collect secrets of the royal family that are not passed down. And. They will also be enfeoffed based on the names of palaces and pavilions to win over people's hearts. This kind of palace bachelors will only exist in this emperor. For example, before Song Duzong, there would never be a Xianwen Pavilion bachelor.
In the early days, this kind of palace bachelor would go to the palace to assist the emperor in sorting out materials. In the late Song Dynasty, this kind of official position was just an honorary official position without real power. However, don't underestimate this kind of honor, because it represents The new emperor's concern for the former emperor's old ministers also released a signal for the new emperor to re-select his closest ministers. Therefore, most of the ministers in the court were very proud of receiving this honor.
The largest number of palace bachelors is the cabinet bachelor. The cabinet bachelors are divided into four grades. They are bachelor's degree, direct bachelor's degree, waiting system and direct bachelor's degree.
The officials in the Daqing Palace were obviously a little excited. The first batch of Xianwen Pavilion bachelors were naturally the emperor's confidants. Who in the court didn't want to be appreciated by the emperor.
I glanced around quickly. First I called him by name: "Master."
Jia Sidao stood up and said, "I'm here."
"As an old minister of the late emperor, I have made outstanding contributions. And since I came to the throne, I have done my best to help me carry out various reforms in the court. It is really indispensable. Today, my minister is already very old. If it were not for the imperial court, There are many affairs in the country. It is time for me to let my teacher and minister take care of himself at home. I remember that the late emperor once warned: Treating your minister as your teacher means being a teacher and minister. And the performance of a teacher and minister is worthy of these two words. As a hundred people, The head of the official, the teachers and ministers stood unswervingly by my side, supporting me to ascend the throne. They also supported me in the implementation of political reform and military reform. I am quite relieved. Therefore, among the Xianwen Pavilion bachelors, there must be A teacher and a minister."
What I said was high-sounding, but it also hinted. Jia Sidao, I can keep you in the court, or I can not let you in the court. I said you are a teacher and minister, and you are. If you are not, then you are. No. I looked at Jia Sidao, who looked calm, and then said, "Jia Aiqing."
"Ah." Jia Sidao was stunned for a moment and said, "The old minister is here."
This was the first time I called him Jia Aiqing, so Jia Sidao didn't react immediately.
I smiled and said, "Master, I will confer you the title of Grand Scholar of Xianwen Pavilion and the title of Duke of Wei."
"Ah." Jia Sidao was stunned again. After a moment, he said: "I thank your Majesty for your kindness."
Among the titles in the Song Dynasty, the Duke of Guo ranked fourth. If you go one step further, when you reach the third place, you should be granted the title of king. In the Southern Song Dynasty, it was rare for people with different surnames to be granted the title of king. I only remember that Han Shizhong was once granted the title of Prince of Xian'an County. The rest of the princes with different surnames were posthumously granted titles after their deaths.
Jia Sidao was not surprised by the title of Grand Scholar of Xianwen Pavilion, but he did not expect that he would be promoted to Duke of Wei. In the fourth year of Jingding, Emperor Lizong of the Song Dynasty once promoted Jia Sidao to the title of Duke of Wei. This is the lowest level among the Dukes of Wei. . But the Duke of Wei is the highest among all the Dukes.
"What kind of trick is Zhao Yu playing again? Grand Master, Grand Scholar, Duke of Wei. These kinds of rewards are basically the ultimate for a minister." Jia Sidao thought to himself.
In my opinion, these false positions admired by the ancients are all vain. As long as Jia Sidao is obedient, I will not be stingy with these positions. Isn't it just an illusory honor? It sounds useless and is far inferior to the power of the Privy Council envoy. For big.
"The next one is He Ji He Aiqing."
"I'm here."
"Aiqing has been upright throughout his life and rigorous in his studies. He has served as the president of Lin'an University at an advanced age. He is indeed a model for our dynasty. I also confer you the title of Bachelor of Xianwen Pavilion."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
He Ji has been in the government for several years. He has many disciples and is low-key. He has always been respected by the ministers in the court. Today, he is awarded the title of Grand Bachelor of Xianwen Pavilion. He is ranked alongside Jia Sidao. He is worthy of his reputation.
"Ma Ting Luan Ma Ai Qing."
"I'm here."
"Ma Aiqing has always been serious about his career in the court. Although I think Aiqing sometimes seems pedantic, he is not afraid of power and adheres to principles. This can be regarded as a contribution to the country. I will make you a direct bachelor of Xianwen Pavilion."
"Your Majesty, Ma Tingluan, thanks you for your kindness."
Ma Tingluan belongs to the lineage of the former Queen Mother and can be regarded as a loyal person. Therefore, I named him the second-class bachelor.
"Ye Mengding Ye Aiqing."
"I'm here."
"Ye Aiqing is talented in both civil and military affairs. He is loyal and courageous. Therefore, today I designate you as a pending bachelor of Xianwen Pavilion."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
As for the third-class pavilion bachelor, I hesitated for a long time between Ye Mengding and Jiang Wanli. In the end, when I first came to the throne, Ye Mengding stopped some of the courtiers from wanting Xie Daoqing to do so on the grounds that "it is not a good thing for a mother to hang her curtain." The plan to listen to politics behind the curtain.
"Shi Yanzhi Shi Aiqing."
"Ah, I'm here." Not only Shi Yanzhi was surprised, but other courtiers were also surprised. Most of the cabinet scholars were civil servants, and few generals were selected. Moreover, Shi Yanzhi had retired for many years.
"Shi Aiqing. I will confer you the title of Bachelor of Xianwen Pavilion. You will be able to manage the Military University for me in the future."
"I thank your Majesty for your kindness."
Shi Yanzhi did not expect that his name would be among the bachelors of Xianwen Pavilion. Suddenly, he felt a sense of pride. After all, he was the first military general to win this honor as a military general. The reason why I named Shi Yanzhi Yanzhi. It’s not because of how many military exploits he has. It’s because of Lin’an Military University. Since Meng Gong, no one in the DPRK can be the leader in the army. The main reason why I do this is to improve the reputation of the Military University in the army. status. It enables it to become the Whampoa Military Academy for future generations.
As for the president of the Military University, no one knows whether he is a civil servant or a military commander.
"The above is the canonization of Bachelor of Xianwen Pavilion. Now I will announce several other personnel appointments."
"Jiang Wanli Jiang Aiqing."
"I'm here."
"Since Aiqing established the Ministry of Commerce, she has worked hard and made outstanding achievements. I have seen it all. Now the Ministry of Education and Health is about to be established. I plan to transfer Aiqing to the Ministry of Education and Health. I don't know what Aiqing wants."
"Your Majesty, I will obey the arrangements."
"Yes. Very good. Jiang Aiqing. I will remove you from the post of Minister of Commerce. I will appoint you as Minister of Education and Ministry of Health. You will be transferred at the same level. You will officially take office on the first day of next month."
"I accept the decree."
"Liao Yingzhong."
"I'm here."
"Liao Aiqing, you have performed well during your tenure as Minister of Commerce. I have appointed you as the acting minister of the Ministry of Commerce. You have the power to act as minister."
"Yes. I obey the order." Liao Yingzhong didn't know whether to be happy or worried. After returning to her seat, she silently glanced at Jia Sidao.
Liao Yingzhong is capable and young. I promoted her to the position of Minister of Commerce. Firstly, I value her ability. Secondly, to some extent, it can be regarded as comforting Jia Sidao's party. However, what I did not expect is that But Jia Sidao thought that I was trying to win over Liao Yingzhong and divide the Jia party.
"Nguyen Deng Bing."
"I'm here."
"Ruan Aiqing. I will appoint you to concurrently serve as the Minister of Commerce. Silver Village and commerce are inseparable. You will take office on the first day of next month."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I obey your order."
"Well, dear friends, I will announce the results of the evaluation of the institutional envoys of Lin'an and Guangnan war zones."
"Yin Ying Lei."
"I'm here."
Above the main hall, Yin Yinglei also called himself a minister because he knew that the four people who participated in the evaluation yesterday would be appointed officials. Moreover, it was not a place for him to show off above the main hall.
"I appoint you as the acting envoy of the Lin'an War Zone. You will be responsible for the establishment of the Lin'an War Zone."
"Yes. I obey your order." Yin Yinglei saluted respectfully.
Although he is an agent, he only needs to pass the probation period to become a full-time official. After Yin Yinglei heard this, he couldn't help but burst into tears. He was finally appreciated by the emperor, even though it had been ten years since he first became an official. .
"Wang'an Festival."
"I'm here."
"I designate you as the deputy establishment envoy of the Lin'an War Zone. You will also serve as the transfer envoy of the war zone. You will assist Yin Ai in establishing the Lin'an War Zone."
"Yes. I obey your order."
After a long examination, I finally handed over the important task of Lin'an Theater to Yi Yinglei, but also let the steady Wang Anjie serve as deputy envoy and transfer envoy. This is very rare in the army. There is no political commissar. I hope He controlled the transportation of grain and grass to check and balance Yin Yinglei. I continued to shout: "Cao Shixiong."
"I'm here."
"Cao Aiqing, you are old. I will make you an academician of the Military Academy. Make full use of Aiqing's military experience. Let's use your remaining enthusiasm in the Military Academy."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I accept the decree."
I was the last one to shout: "Fan Wenhu."
"I'm here."
"I appoint you as the acting envoy of the Guangnan War Zone. You will be responsible for the establishment of the Guangnan War Zone."
"Yes. I obey your order."
"Alright. My dear friends, if you have any papers, please submit a memorial. If you don't have papers, please withdraw from the court."
"Your Majesty, I have this memorial." Ma Guangzu, the Minister of Household Affairs, said.
"My dear, please speak."
"Your Majesty, the tax on salt and wine in Sichuan prefectures and counties has been exempted from the tax for three years starting from the first day of the first month of the fourth year of Jingding. It will be three years now. How to arrange the follow-up. Please make it clear to your Majesty."
"Follow the original method and be exempted from taxes for another three years."
"Yes. I accept the order."
"Your Majesty, I have this memorial," said Zhao Kui, Minister of Agriculture.
"Well, dear, please speak."
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Agriculture proposes to reduce the land deed tax by four ten cents starting from next year."
"Well, it's approved. This matter will be jointly formulated by your Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Household Affairs."
"Yes. I obey your order."
"Ma Aiqing of the Ministry of Household Affairs." I suddenly remembered something. "The Ministry of Household Affairs has set up an additional department called the Department of Ethnic Groups. It is responsible for handling and coordinating disputes between the various ethnic groups in our country. Those who were originally responsible for this were transferred to this department. Tian Zuiyan is in charge. Acting doctor of the Ethnic Affairs Department (the doctor here is equivalent to the director, not a doctor who treats patients)."
Ma Guangzu said: "I obey the decree."
"My dear friends, please withdraw from the court."