Prime Minister

Chapter 382 The Edict of the Establishment

In Youying Pavilion, after Sima Guang said a word, he stepped aside.

Zhang Yue listened to Sima Guang's advice from the beginning to the end. If there is one person who can always represent political correctness in the Song Dynasty, even though it is only the political correctness of the scholar-bureaucrat group, only Sima Guang can do it.

So following Wang Anshi can really do things, on the contrary following Sima Guang can accumulate prestige.

Zhang Yue remained silent, and always followed Sima Guang's lead in the matter of establishing a reserve.

What Sima Guang said just now implied that Jinshi was born as a student of the emperor, and as a student of the emperor, he regarded himself as the emperor's teacher.

These eunuchs use their strategies to establish the merits of the emperor, and they regard themselves as the teachers of the emperor. If such a situation occurs in the Song Dynasty in the future, is it what the officials want today?
Following Sima Guang's words, the hesitation and doubt on the official's face gradually disappeared, and Zhang Yue couldn't help but sneak a glance at Sima Guang's back standing respectfully.

In the end, the emperor's doubts were all gone, and Zhang Yue understood that the matter was finally done by Sima Guang.

With a gentle smile on the face of the emperor, he walked to the window and said, "The chrysanthemums in the imperial garden are about to bloom. This season, I invite the two Qing families to enjoy the chrysanthemums in the imperial garden."

Zhang Yue didn't understand why the emperor suddenly said this sentence, but it was the emperor's grace, and Sima Guang and he both bowed to say yes.

The officials turned their backs to them, and said wearily: "Send this proposal to Zhongshu!"

Zhang Yue said in his heart, didn't Sima Guang say that he wanted the officials to describe themselves as Zhongshu?Why are the officials again reporting to Prime Minister Zhongshu?

Zhang Yue didn't have enough experience, so he looked at the boss again and asked, what can I do?

At this moment Sima Guanglang said: "I obey the order."

Zhang Yue also immediately added: "I obey the order."

Zhang Yue's heart suddenly surged, the pleasure of waiting for the boss to take you to the dungeon.

The previous refusal was firstly to strengthen the emperor's will, and secondly to sell favors to Han Qi and other Zhongshu prime ministers.

Now promise to understand the implication of the Son of Heaven.

The purpose of the emperor suddenly inviting them to visit the imperial garden to appreciate the chrysanthemums is that the emperor decided to give this kindness to the two of them.

At the same time, Zhang Yue and Sima Guang resigned once, which was enough for Han Qi and Zeng Gong to show their face.

Sima Guang and Zhang Yue came out from the banquet hall.

Sima Guang didn't say anything, as if he just finished a trivial matter.Until he walked outside the door, Zhang Yue felt something was wrong and reminded Sima Guang in a low voice: "Master, the Zhengshitang is not over there!"

Sima Guang showed a dazed look, slapped his forehead and said, "I've lost my mind, thank you for your reminder."

Zhang Yue secretly smiled, and almost deceived you.

But Zhang Yue said with a serious face: "Don't dare, it's the lower officials who want to thank the attendant for speaking."

Sima Guang said seriously: "It's just for the sake of the world, and for the sake of our ancestors."

Immediately, Zhang Yue and Sima Guang re-chosen their way to the Zhengshitang.

After the Zhongshu provincial official reported it, he praised: "Qu!"

Zhang Yue and Sima Guang walked quickly into the hall.

Han Qi, Zeng Gongliang, Ouyang Xiu, and Zhao Gai were working in the hall. Seeing Sima Guang and Zhang Yue stepping up, they all realized that something important had happened.

But after seeing Sima Guang bowing to Zhang Yue, Sima Guang said solemnly: "Your Majesty ordered that Da Zong has no sons, so Xiao Zong will be the successor. The successor is also the son."

"Order the Prime Minister of Zhongshu to choose the sages of the clan, and make them take the second place, to wait for the birth of the emperor's heir, and retire to the vassal service. If not, Dian Suwei and Yin Jingyi are enough to be the hope of the world!"

The Zhongshu officials who were walking around stopped when they heard the sound, some were holding official documents in their hands, and some were passing by halfway, and they all looked at Sima Guang in the court at the same moment.

Sima Guang also deliberately told the emperor's edict in front of the public.

Zhang Yue stood aside silently, watching Sima Guang show off, and tried his best to be a good support.

It may be that the matter is too important or that Sima Guang's words are not enough. Han Qi and others did not respond for a while. Zeng Gongliang asked: "Scholar Sima, did the officials say which clan to be the prince?"

Zhang Yue said: "I haven't made it clear."

Han Qi and the others showed doubts when they heard the words.

"This... Do I need to ask for an order again?" Ouyang Xiu asked.

Han Qi frowned upon hearing this.

But Sima Guang said solemnly: "If you don't come to an agreement today, and he is forbidden to take out an inch of paper day and night to make someone his heir, no one in the world will dare to violate it!"

What Sima Guang meant was that what mother-in-law and mother-in-law do, you don't decide to reserve a position today. If the emperor changes his mind in the future, you will regret it.

Zhang Yue said: "Please Zhongshu make a decision early!"

Facing Sima Guang's words, Han Qi and other prime ministers all said only: "Don't dare to try your best!"

Zhao Gai said to several prime ministers: "Yuezhou Tuanlian envoy, whose name is taboo Zongshi, is the grandson of Emperor Zhenzong's younger brother, King Shang, and the No. 13 son of the official cousin, King Pu Anyi. Rui, hope for everything."

At this moment, Han Qi thought that with this merit of establishing a reserve, his aspect would be more stable, and his favor could be extended to his descendants.

Han Qi said: "Let's not talk about the candidate for the crown prince. You can first say that a clan will be the prince, and we will discuss it after the order is made. Immediately draw up a certificate, submit it to the emperor for imperial approval, and then send it to the academy!"

Immediately, Zeng Gongliang drafted the ready form, Zhang Yue, and Sima Guang knew it was done when he saw this.

Zhang Yue said: "It's a big deal to write hemp and build a reserve. I and Bachelor Sima heard about this and implore the court!"

Sima Guang said: "Scholar Zhang has thought carefully!"

Han Qi nodded and said, "Yes!"

The lock-up system of the Song Dynasty, in addition to the imperial examinations, was a major event.

Generally, important personnel appointments, such as establishing a queen, establishing a reserve, and worshiping a prime minister are all important matters related to the life and death of the country, and a careless one may cause blood to flow into rivers.

Such important edicts are written on white hemp paper, and white hemp edicts belong to the category of internal control, and are generally drafted by the Hanlin Academy.

Therefore, when writing white hemp in the Hanlin Academy of the Academy, they had to lock the courtyard. After drafting the edict, they were confined in the Academy for one night, and they could not leave until the next day when the hemp was announced in front of all officials.

The Hanlin Academy is located in the southeast corner of the imperial city, adjacent to the Xuanhui Academy and the Privy Council.

On weekdays, Hanlin scholars pass through the Zuoye Gate, and finally go to the small hall of the Inner East Gate, or wait for an imperial edict in the Academy of Sciences.After Zeng Gongliang wrote the letter of accreditation, he ordered someone to send it to the Hanlin Academy.

It is Wang Gui, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, who is waiting for the imperial edict.

Wang Gui is known as a great writer, and he is the number one cursive maker among Hanlin scholars. At this moment, Wang Gui is composing poems with several court officials who know how to write and ink.

But seeing Wang Gui deliberate for a while, he said: "Lock the courtyard at dusk to listen to the announcement, and Han Changping will take advantage of his daily life. The white hemp is advanced in the grass, and the gold mud is poured out of the inner book."

After Wang Yu finished his speech, all the court officials praised: "Han Chang's poem is really graceful and luxurious!"

"It really has the bearing of being the head of a minister."

Wang Gui pinched his beard and smiled, looking at Guhuai next to the scholar's hall.

This hall is also known as Huai hall. It was rumored in ancient times that most of the bachelors lived in this hall, and many of them were in the prime minister. In the past, many scholars fought for this hall and lost the luggage of their predecessors, and forced themselves to occupy this hall.

Now that the officials are favored by him, he will be the prime minister within two or three years. Thinking of the Jinshi in the second year of Qingli, he is the highest official and the most admired person, far better than Wang Anshi and others in the same year.

All this is due to the official's trust in him, but it's a pity that the official's health is not good, so I don't know how many years are left for this kind of favor.Wang Gui also thought that most of the crown princes would be resigned from the clan. If so, he would have a hard time as a former favorite.

At this time, the outside said: "Zhongshu sent a ripening form!"

Wang Gui heard the words and said, "Let him wait in Yutang!"

House officials said yes.

Wang Gui immediately went to Chengzhi Pavilion to change clothes. There was a burning spot on the window pane of Chengzhi Pavilion. It was said that Emperor Taizong was patrolling the Jade Hall at night. At that time, Su Yijian was a bachelor. He just fell asleep. Hearing that Emperor Taizong came suddenly, he hurriedly took off his clothes She didn't dress well and didn't light a candle, so the palace lady who served her drove a candle to light it from the pane, so one place was burned.

Later Hanlin scholars such as Wang Gui did not replace this pane to show the grand ceremony.

After Wang Gui was fully dressed, he went to Yutang and sat behind the grass-making platform, where the officials of Zhongshu were already waiting to present the beginning of the poem.

Wang Gui couldn't help being surprised when he saw the beginning of the word.

Zhongshu officials urged: "Several ministers are waiting impatiently, and please draft the internal system immediately!"

After Wang Gui heard the words, he thought about it for a while and wanted to pick up the pen to make the grass, but he put it down when he picked up the pen, but saw him pacing and meditating in the jade hall.

The Zhongshu officials couldn't help but change their expressions, there will be no accidents at this time!

Sure enough, Wang Gui said: "I can't make grass with this edict!"

"What's the reason for the internal system? How can such a low-ranking official explain to the ministers?" Zhongshu officials couldn't help but asked anxiously.

But Wang Gui said seriously: "You report back to several ministers, the old system, the posthumous establishment, the establishment of the crown prince, and the life of the prime minister. The emperor will visit the small hall at the east gate and summon the Hanlin scholars to give an order. The ripeness is against the rules!"

The Zhongshu official said: "But the temple's proposal is to submit, and if the matter is allowed, the Zhongshu can be familiar. Your Majesty has agreed to build a reserve. There is an emperor's royal treasure here. Let's look at the cooked white hemp in the internal system. There is a prime minister’s signature and a ruler’s name, what’s wrong with it?”

Wang Gui said: "Even if it is a familiar form, the servant of the Imperial Medicine Academy must hold the edict. How can the Zhongshu do it for you?"

Speaking of this, Wang Gui said: "The matter of establishing the crown prince is to prevent usurpation and suppress the chaos of the courtiers. This is a major event. If I, Wang Gui, die, I must accept the imperial edict face to face!"

Speaking of this, Wang Gui felt somewhat regretful.However, Wang Gui felt that this move was necessary when he thought of how much kindness the officials had given him.

The Zhongshu official said to Wang Gui: "The official agreed to the establishment of the reserve with great difficulty. If it cannot be sealed tonight, if there is any change tomorrow, we will all be sinners of our ancestors!"

Wang Gui said: "I only know what my responsibilities are. This acquaintance does not conform to the formula, and I dare not draft it."

Zhongshu officials tried to persuade him again and again, but Wang Gui still refused to agree. In the end, he could only stop and go to the Zhengshitang to report to Han Qi and other prime ministers.

Wang Gui watched the other party leave, and said to the court official: "Lock the little palace!"

The court official doubted: "It seems that Han Chang didn't make a draft?"

Wang Gui said: "Just let you lock the little palace, don't need to say more."

The court officials didn't dare to ask any more questions, and immediately locked the door of the academy, and all the other court officials in Suzhi avoided it.Although he didn't make grass, Wang Gui still made a complete set of rules for locking the courtyard.

Wang Gui was locked in the academy at the moment, looking at the bright moon in the sky, his face was full of worry.

(End of this chapter)