The smell of burning moxa filled the palace, causing all the officials who entered the palace to frown.
Zhang Yue had experienced such a scene. When Emperor Renzong passed away, he and the seven governors saw the same scene.
Old people who have experienced all this know that Renzong was seriously ill several times, and every time he was seriously ill, something happened inside and outside the palace.
One time, Renzong shouted in the palace, "The Queen and Zhang Maoze are plotting a great rebellion," which caused Zhang Maoze to almost commit suicide. The Queen was also a right-wing person, and Fu Bi and other ministers who participated in the secret discussion to establish the crown prince were all in danger.
On another occasion, some rebels tried to gain independence and even entered the palace. Fortunately, Queen Cao stabilized the situation during the crisis.
The last time was when Zhang Yue stayed overnight, he saw with his own eyes how anxiously Feng Jing urged Renzong.
When Renzong was dying, he breathed his last. Empress Cao was weeping beside her. Feng Jing looked like he didn't care about people's life and death, and he must "establish words" to inherit the throne.
Emotionally speaking, Zhang Yue hoped that Renzong would spend the last part of his life well, but his righteousness would not allow him to do so.
Once the throne is replaced improperly...all the officials in the imperial court will lose their food, clothing and rice...no, the people of the world will fall into turmoil.
Think about it, Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu and other seven prime ministers who were in the palace when Renzong was crown prince are no longer alive. Even the prime minister when Shenzong ascended the throne is no longer alive.
Not long ago even Fu Bi died of illness.
Zhang Yue experienced Renzong and Yingzong, and has experienced two successions in the three dynasties of today, and he actually became the only witness among the officials.
Zhang Yue carefully observed the palace and saw that Zhang Maoze and Shi Deyi's big Diao Yuan had a worried look on their faces, but they didn't have the look of being helpless. Although the people in the palace were cautious, they were still calm. They knew that although the officials were still seriously ill,
But it's still stable.
"The official family is fine?"
Wang Gui led all the ministers to prostrate themselves in front of the official's bed to say hello.
The official on the bed slowly woke up and said, "I'll rest in peace!"
The chief ministers felt relieved after hearing this.
As long as the official family lives, that's fine! We'll throw it away after we use it.
Wang Gui looked at the words and saw Zhang Mao giving him a look, and immediately understood. Seeing Zhang Yue trying to take something out of his sleeve, he gently reached out and pressed it, signaling him not to take it out. Zhang Yue couldn't help but glance at Wang Gui.
, good guy, we are still on both ends of the spectrum at this time.
Zhang Yue incorporated Shu into his sleeve, what do you think?
But I heard the official say slowly at this time: "Last night I thought about the kindness of the Holy Light to the Empress (Empress Cao), and I admire her deeply."
Behind the curtain, Empress Dowager Gao was silent when she heard this. The relationship between the official family and Empress Dowager Cao, the nominal grandson and grandson, was better than that of her, mother and son.
The official first said a few words about Empress Dowager Cao's kindness. Empress Dowager Gao sneered after hearing this. The other person who wanted to sneer was Zhang Yue.
When Yingzong ascended the throne, although the seven prime ministers were no longer alive, he was present throughout the whole process.
When the seven ministers of Han Qi arrived, Empress Cao said, "The official family has no children," and everyone was confused.
At that time, Han Qi responded appropriately and said that the official family had already recognized Zhao Shu as the prince.
Queen Cao also asked what to do if there was trouble in the clan.
Now Zhang Yue thought about what happened at that time. Empress Cao had some intention of using the undecided crown prince to argue with the civil servant group headed by Han Qi.
Queen Cao didn't know that Zhao Shu was already the prince, so she clearly asked the question knowingly.
Later, the Yingzong imitated this example, using the opportunity of not being the emperor to demand exorbitant prices from Han Qi and others. Zhang Yue had seen this kind of thing many times in politics, so Queen Mother Gao behind the curtain didn't want to learn from it.
Zhang Yue continued to listen to the officials' nonsense. This was not because he was sick and fainting, but because he was telling Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain in a cryptic way.
Learn from Empress Dowager Cao.
But before Empress Dowager Cao passed away, she kept the objections made by her officials when establishing the crown prince until she passed away and showed them to Shenzong.
It fully demonstrates the unpredictable side of human nature in political struggles.
After saying a few words, the official became a little weak, and Shi Deyi advised the official to rest.
The official added: "I still have a few things to tell you. Han Zhongyan will be promoted to Minister of Rites!"
"Summon Wen Yanbo to the capital! I have something to entrust to him!"
After hearing this, all the ministers bowed down and said: "Your Majesty."
The official said slowly to the top of the palace: "Wei Gao is in Chengdu. He can know the advantages of the Bennan imperial edict, so that he can leave him and come closer to me. He can conquer the west and gain the benefit of city salt in the east."
"The King Hou, the Uighurs, and Ali Gu can all be subdued according to this, and the party will be destroyed forever."
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"Although the Khitan is ambitious, it is greedy for the interests of this dynasty. It can restore the tribute coins and negotiate peace with it."
"Korea should be able to make good friends, not only for business and trade, but also for controlling Khitan."
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"Dangxiang has been a serious threat to the West for eighty years since our ancestors. The imperial court has devoted all its efforts to all sources of finance to provide payment. After the battle of Pingxia City in Liangzhou, Dangxiang's national power has been exhausted, and the army is unable to fight.
Fight. But don’t take advantage of this
During this opportunity, both inside and outside the imperial court worked together, and many parties worked together to devise strategies. To eliminate this evil, the ancestors would be greatly humiliated, and there would be no day to avenge it; the people from all over the world would be taxed and served, and there would be no day to avenge it; for a while, the generals on the border would offend the world and future generations, and there would be no time to avenge it.
remove……"
"I have worked hard for this all my life, but I can't live with this thief. It is really my lifelong hatred!"
When the ministers listened to the official's words and entrusted them with matters behind his death, many ministers burst into tears.
There was a stone on the side, and Song Yongchen and others were all in tears.
Zhang Yue witnessed this scene and cried: "I am incompetent!"
At this time, Zhang Yue could hardly absolve himself of the blame.
Seeing Zhang Yue's confession, all the ministers complained to the emperor one after another.
"What's wrong with you, sir?"
The official slowly looked at the ministers and said: "This is the end of the world's affairs."
There seems to be infinite melancholy in the official words.
Zhang Yue didn't know whether the emperor had really reached the point where he could not delay, but at this moment he had made up his mind.
Wang Gui looked at Zhang Yue and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty is like this. It's not appropriate for us to say anything else."
Zhang Yue looked at Wang Gui, while Zhang Maoze, Shi Deyi, and Song Yongchen looked at the two prime ministers with doubts.
Zhang Yue frowned and said anxiously: "As ministers, we are retiring with the country. How can we ignore other things because of His Majesty's family affairs?"
Wang Gui was confused when he heard this. Zhang Yue's words were completely wrong. He clearly didn't mean this.
I saw the official looking over.
There is no mistake, every song is published and every content is read one by one!
Zhang Yue: "Your Majesty, I risk my life to speak out!"
"This summer, your Majesty ordered the prince to attend a banquet, and all the ministers saw it. Yesterday, I got your Majesty's words as to who should be the mentor and protector of the throne."
"The holy meaning is profound. I thought about it all night. I remembered that in the second year of Yuanfeng, your Majesty paid personal attention to the affairs of the counselors in the thatched cottage. The chief minister had the hidden intention of entrusting the country to build a reserve. I will resign after the next spring, thinking of your majesty's entrustment.
Looking back on what I said yesterday, I thought that establishing a prince was a major plan of the clan. First, establish a prince, and then choose teachers to protect and assist him, so as to unite the world."
"I have been personally promoted to Prime Minister by Your Majesty since I was a junior minister. I have been favored by Your Majesty for knowing and meeting, and I dare not disappoint His Majesty's trust."
"The prince is solemn and solemn, and he can inherit the throne. I beg your majesty to give command and build the East Palace as soon as possible to bring peace to the people of the world!"
Wang Gui looked like "it's too late" when he heard this.
The official on the sickbed looked complicated, Shi Deyi and Song Yongchen were at a loss.
Empress Dowager Gao behind the curtain was stunned for a moment.
In full view of everyone, Zhang Yue took out the memorial from his sleeve and said, "Your Majesty, this is a memorial jointly signed by my ministers and others!"
Shi De took it hastily. Just when he was hesitating, he saw the official sitting on the bed actually sitting up.
???
Countless little question marks.
This... this... this...
Why are the officials so energetic all of a sudden?
This is what everyone thinks.
Behind the curtain, Queen Mother Gao wiped away her tears and sneered: "What a wonderful medicine."
Shi Deyi hurriedly presented Zhang Yue's memorial. The officials had been familiar with it for a long time, and saw that there were inscriptions from the governors of the three provinces and one hospital, all of them.
After hearing this, the officials put down the memorial and looked at the seven prime ministers present in silence.
Zhang Yue glanced at Wang Gui.
Wang Gui stood up helplessly, put his hands in front of him and said: "Shang Shu Zuo Pu shoots, and the minister Wang Gui looks down at your majesty to give command!"
After saying this, Wang Gui bowed profusely, and immediately relief appeared on his face.
Zhang Yue also saluted like Wang Gui and said: "The servant on the right of the minister is shooting. Zhang Yue, the minister of the minister, is looking down at your majesty to give command!"
After saying this, Zhang Yue followed Wang Gui and bowed down.
"Zhongshu's minister, Zhang Zhifu, looks forward to your majesty's command!"
Zhang Zhiru finished, and glanced at his uncle Zhang Yue.
"Shang Shu Zuo Chengchen Cai Quefu hopes that your majesty will come down and take command!"
After Cai Que finished speaking, his voice was firm and powerful.
"Shang Shu You Chengchen Wang Anli looks down at your majesty and gives command!"
"Privy Envoy Lu Gong is looking forward to your majesty's command!"
"Deputy Privy Envoy Su Songfuwang, Your Majesty, is coming to take command!"
The seven prime ministers spoke one after another.
The officials were silent. Although there were seven prime ministers in front of them, there were thirty thousand scholar-bureaucrats standing behind them.
From being in a high palace in the capital to being a herdsman in a remote rural area, from the first to the ninth rank, from a noble family to a humble family.
Whether it is a new party or an old party.
How can it be a joke that the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats share the world?
The official looked at the seven people, and finally his eyes fell on Zhang Yue.