Because the old emperor was unwilling to establish a heir apparent in advance, this transition of imperial power still required a lot of sacrifices.
Two members of the old Zhao family, King Yong and King Yan, died, and hundreds of civil and military officials in the court were affected.
The biggest losses were the eunuchs, maids, and soldiers who rebelled and peacefully rebelled in the imperial city.
There seemed to be no turmoil for a few days, but more than ten thousand people died one after another.
After all, he is the emperor, but he is unwilling to accept the death of his son. The impact and price paid are huge.
"After the official ascends the throne, straightens out the court, and replenishes the manpower, you and I will feel more relaxed."
This period of time for Sheng Hong was not an easy one. The imperial city experienced two waves of military rebellion and was damaged a lot. Naturally, the Ministry of Works also had a lot of things to do.
"The official's residence is in Yuzhou, and a regiment with no roots will have any manpower to supplement the imperial court."
Before Zhao Zongquan took charge of Bianliang, he was doing team training in Yuzhou.
Zhao Zongquan, the regimental trainer, is just an official, without any errands. He is a fifth-grade member and is completely indifferent.
After all, he is also a descendant of the old Zhao family. At least he has an official position and can receive a share of money and food to support his life.
Because he has not gone through the stage of crown prince, or even the stage of candidate.
It can be said that Zhao Zongquan has no foundation in the court.
He has no power, no subordinates, and absolutely no one to use.
Arrangements were made for Gu Tingye, his brother-in-law, and his son to join the army. Apart from controlling some military power, there was no one left to intervene in the court.
First of all, several of Zhao Zongquan's subordinates were not scholars from the imperial examination and could not join the civil service.
Furthermore, for the emperor, military power was obviously more important than fighting for the right to speak in the court.
The reason for rushing to the top can be said to be that everything is embarrassing now.
"Then we can only wait for the officials to open the favor. After the spring of next year, the officials will naturally have people available." Sheng Hong said.
After the new emperor takes office, he will naturally have to win over people's hearts.
Reward the armies, grant amnesty to the world, hold favors, bribe warriors, criminals, and literati, which basically covers all classes of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
"Even if Enke is opened, these new scholars will not be of great use for a while, and they will not be able to make people feel relaxed immediately."
The problem of redundant officials in the Zhou Dynasty was very serious, and there were many officials.
But most of these unemployed officials relied on the legacy of their ancestors to obtain official positions.
The purpose of having an official position is to have a higher status and receive a salary from the court.
None of them are people who do anything, and many of them have no ability to govern at all.
Because of the merits of our ancestors, letting these people receive a single salary and then leaving them idle is the least harmful outcome.
More importantly, these people, like the people in the court, were not rewarded or promoted by Zhao Zongquan. Whether they can be trusted is a question.
Zhao Zongquan was also lucky, as there were so many vacant seats in the court when he took office.
Of course, I will not waste the opportunity, and I must try my best to arrange my own manpower.
Even if Zhao Zongquan barely screened some available people, it would take time.
So these days have passed, and there are still a lot of vacancies in various yamen, which have not been replenished.
"In extraordinary times and extraordinary things, be more diligent during this period, and the officials will see it."
During the battle for the crown prince, Sheng Hong had no position, but after the new emperor succeeded to the throne, Sheng Hong's attitude towards the new emperor was still very positive.
"Yes, this is indeed an opportunity."
No matter how much power the new emperor can wield, there is still no problem in promoting officials of Sheng Hong's level.
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Organizing the funeral for the old emperor and preparing for the enthronement ceremony of the new emperor, these two tasks made me busy for a month.
Things related to etiquette are too complicated. These things are the same as canonizing a prince.
Dazhou has not had many experiences, and the previous rituals were not standardized and thorough enough.
Therefore, it is very troublesome to prepare for this time. It is still necessary to consult various classics in order to finalize the regulations one by one.
After Zhao Zongquan ascended the throne and became a legitimate and legitimate emperor, Sheng Changbai had a few days of buffering time.
Some time ago, there were so many things going on that Sheng Changbai even canceled her rest.
Just rest now, catch up on your sleep, and stay at home for a few days with peace of mind.
The first thing is to go to the farm outside the city to see how the potato harvest is going.
When Sheng Changbai returned to Beijing, he brought back the first harvest of potatoes.
After returning to Beijing, I immediately arranged for people to plant potatoes in the farm, and now it's just time to harvest.
After two crops of planting, the potatoes now weigh more than 2,000 kilograms.
Starting next year, you can consider selling some of it and try to promote it.
After Sheng Changbai took over Wang Ruofu's Zhuangzi, the economic benefits were much better.
Naturally, the price of taking out grain seeds and selling grain are not the same.
Although the money can't do anything big, it is enough for Sheng Changbai's daily expenses.
The second thing is to supervise Sheng Laosan’s studies and check her homework.
This was a task sent by Sheng Hong, the reason why the new emperor succeeded to the throne and started Enke. Suddenly it was time for the imperial examination.
Sheng Changbai needs to help Sheng Changfeng to sharpen his guns before the battle and strengthen his assault.
Because it was still the mourning period for the old emperor, marriage was prohibited among the people.
For an official family like the Sheng family, it was not appropriate to even engage in such matters. All the marriages of San Lan had come to a standstill.
No partying is allowed, and most of the various entertainment venues in Bianliang are closed.
There was really nothing to play or do, so Sheng Changbai took over the task of educating Sheng Laosan.
After all, when Sheng Changbai got married, Sheng Laosan was very busy and helped out.
Now that Sheng Changbai has time, he wouldn't mind helping Sheng Laosan.
Counting from Qiu Wei, it has been two years since the last imperial examination.
To be honest, Sheng Changfeng's progress is still not in line with expectations.
Sheng Hong has obviously neglected to discipline Sheng Changfeng in the past two years.
Even if Sheng Changbai attacks Sheng Changfeng, Sheng Changfeng will have to rely on luck if he wants to win the Jinshi.
Even if you are unlucky and get a low-ranking Jinshi, there will be no future, and it actually doesn't mean much to the Sheng family.
Therefore, Sheng Changbai did not help Sheng Changfeng to guess the questions, but only taught Sheng Laosan some writing skills.
After all, the new emperor has just ascended the throne, so there must be some clues to follow in terms of strategies.
In this imperial examination, Sheng Laosan focused on accumulating experience.
The third thing was that Sheng Changbai made an appointment with Gu Tingye for tea. He still wanted to find out what Gu Tingye had experienced during this period.
"It's been so long since we returned to Beijing this time, we finally have time to sit down and talk."
"Isn't it because Gu commanded you to be too busy after arriving in Beijing?"
During this period of time, the two people did not meet in private, and it was not just Sheng Changbai who was busy, Gu Tingye was even busier.
Zhao Zongquan had no foundation at all in Bianliang. Unless Gu Tingye helped him control the military power, Zhao Zongquan and his son would not even be able to sleep.
During this period of time, Gu Tingye has also been busy in the army and grasping the military power in his hands.
"I'm not busy alone. I invited you several times, but you didn't have time."
"You are with a group of people from Yuzhou. If I want to go there, wouldn't that mean you are clinging to the powerful?"
After Zhao Zongquan came to power, he successfully explained what it meant that one person attained enlightenment and chickens and dogs ascended to heaven.
As long as they were related to Zhao Zongquan, or even remotely related, everyone was banned.
"Didn't I invite you once when I was alone?"
"That's because I'm really busy. Let's not talk about me, let's talk about you. You are really a blockbuster without even making a fuss. You have been apart for three days, which is really impressive."
This is also the evaluation of Gu Tingye by other people in Bianjing City.
Because Zhao Zongquan really didn't have many talents under his command, the previous guards were all appointed generals to lead a bodyguard.
Therefore, Gu Tingye is the most talented and most valued person under Zhao Zongquan.
Gu Tingye suddenly changed from a dissolute and unfilial son who hated everyone and became the most popular person in front of the new emperor.
This change cannot be said to be small, it is completely a two-level reversal.
"Where, I am still me, no different from before. Others don't understand me, don't you understand me?"
"I really don't know that much. Tell me, why did you end up with the official?"
Gu Tingye's essence has not really changed much. His identity has changed so much because of his bad luck.
"This starts from last year, when I went south to pursue Mannia..."
When Mannia took Brother Chang away, Gu Tingye set out from Bianliang and arrived in Yuzhou, where he met Zhao Zongquan and his son who were being hunted.
After rescuing the two of them, the two parties formed a friendship, and then Gu Tingye said goodbye to them and continued south to look for his son.
After hanging out in Xuzhou where Sheng Changbai lived for a while, he didn't get any news. After leaving Xuzhou, Gu Tingye went to Caobang again.
Then civil unrest broke out in the south, and Gu Tingye asked Zhao Zongquan to write a letter of recommendation and join the army to put down the unrest.
Since then, Gu Tingye has been developing in the military.
Next, Gu Tingye returned to Bianliang in August, and then before Sheng Changbai got married, Gu Tingye returned to the army.
After staying in the army for a few more days and answering the question, Gu Tingye went to Yuzhou to find Zhao Zongquan.
Just in time, King Yan sent people to assassinate Zhao Zongquan, so Gu Tingye invited Zhao Zongquan to Bianjing to report to the old emperor.
Then on the way, I was lucky enough to meet the messenger sent by the old emperor to find Zhao Zongquan for rescue with the military talisman and the canonization edict.
The next step is simple, just mobilize the imperial army and enter the imperial city to quell the rebellion.
After hearing the whole story, Sheng Changbai wanted to admit that Gu Tingye was unlucky.
But Sheng Changbai still heard a lot about this matter, including Gu Tingye's deliberate manipulation.
Just after leaving Bianjing, it was unexpected luck to save Zhao Zongquan and his son in Yuzhou.
But later, when he could ask anyone to write a letter of recommendation, Gu Tingye turned to Zhao Zongquan, who had no rights whatsoever.
As he continued to make friends and entangle with the Zhao father and son, Gu Tingye became a little more deliberate.
Although Gu Tingye's IQ and scheming cannot be compared with that of his elder brother Gu Tingyeyu.
But compared to ordinary people, they are still much smarter and more scheming.
After all, his scheming was honed in the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion, where the average person has 800 eyes.
Perhaps after rescuing Zhao Zongquan, Gu Tingye discovered that he had the opportunity to make a contribution to the dragon.
After making his father angry to death, only with this kind of monstrous power could Gu Tingye be able to turn around.
That's why Gu Tingye has been developing on Huainan Road, not far from Yuzhou.
In August, Gu Tingye ran back to Bianliang to see his daughter. It was no big deal.
But Gu Tingye was usually a very loyal person, but when Sheng Changbai was getting married in a few days, he left in a hurry without waiting for Sheng Changbai to get married.
It is obviously not in line with Gu Tingye's past style. Gu Tingye is not a rule-abiding person. The military regulations of the Xiang Army cannot restrain Gu Tingye.
Now let Sheng Changbai think about it, Gu Tingye had obviously found out in Bianliang that the old emperor's health was about to fail.
So he hurried back and went to Yuzhou to find Zhao Zongquan and wait for an opportunity.
Zhao Zongquan was a cautious person, even if he was assassinated by an assassin sent by King Yan.
But he never thought about causing trouble, Gu Tingye insisted on instigating Zhao Zongquan.
When the old emperor was critically ill, he came to Bianliang.
Sheng Changbai really couldn't believe that Gu Tingye was entirely concerned about Zhao Zongquan's safety.
All three of them are political people, and their words have no credibility.
It was said that they were asking the old emperor to complain, but Zhao Zongquan, his son and Gu Tingye obviously understood.
During this sensitive period, he went to Bianliang, obviously because he wanted to intervene in the battle for the crown prince.
These three people came to Bianliang, hoping to wait for an opportunity nearby and see if King Yong and King Yan would compete for the position of crown prince, causing a lose-lose situation for both sides, exposing an opportunity that could be exploited.
It's just a tacit understanding of whether you can do these things or not.
As for why Zhao Zongquan was still unwilling to accept the edict and military symbols after receiving them.
This is completely hypocritical and a trick played by politicians.
After all, Confucianism plays the same trick, and even those who want to be prime ministers and high-ranking officials will play this trick.
This is the position of crown prince in the world.
If Zhao Zongquan accepts it too directly, it will inevitably make people feel a little ugly.
It seems superfluous, but here it comes.
Zhao Zongquan was ordered to do so in a critical situation, and he had no choice but to accept the position of prince for the sake of the country.
This position of crown prince has become easier for people to accept, and it is much more justified.
"Zhong Huai, I always thought I was looking up to you, but I didn't expect that I was looking down on you."
Sheng Changbai spoke the truth this time.
Since the two met, Gu Tingye has been deceived by his Manny, by his stepmother Xiao Qin, and by Gu Tingyu. He looks like a fool.
Although Sheng Changbai knew that Gu Tingye was very smart, seeing how Gu Tingye was being played around, it was difficult for Sheng Changbai to overestimate Gu Tingye.
But this incident gave Sheng Changbai some clear understanding of Gu Tingye's intentions.
Things have been changed a lot by Sheng Changbai, and many changes have taken place.
In the end, Gu Tingye still achieved this result, made the merit of following the dragon, and successfully climbed over the mountain.
Although it is inseparable from the bad luck of Zhao Zongquan and Gu Tingye.
But there are still many results of Gu Tingye's planning and calculation.
If Gu Tingye had not taken the initiative to plan these many things, this advantage would not have fallen on Zhao Zongquan and Gu Tingye.