Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 500 Deliberation in the East Palace
Wen Yanbo arrived in the capital two days later. He had been demoted to the governor of Henan Province for allegedly bribing Empress Wen Cheng. After a few years, Wen Yanbo was once again employed.

But this time it was not for the prime minister, but for the actual post of the prince Shaofu, who organized the East Palace to discuss affairs, and used his seasoned administrative experience, lofty prestige, and extensive contacts to escort the emperor's heir Zhao Xu's smooth succession to the throne.

Wen Yanbo really lived up to his reputation. On the first day he took office, he reached a consensus with the Zhizheng Hall and established the status of the East Palace for discussion.

In the guest hall of the Chongwen Hall, the heir Zhao Xu (renamed by Zhao Zhongzhen), Zhan Shi Fan Ning of the East Palace, the prince’s guest Han Jiang, and the prince Shao Fu Wenyanbo sat around the table and listened to the negotiation report between Wen Yanbo and Zhizhengtang.

"The first compromise reached between Weichen and Zhizhengtang is that the Eastern Palace Council is a temporary organization. Once the emperor ascends the throne, the Eastern Palace Council will be disbanded immediately."

Wen Yanbo glanced at the three of them, and seeing that they had no objection, he continued: "The second compromise reached is that the Zhizheng Hall will not report to the Eastern Palace, but will report to the emperor's heir, who will exercise part of the monarchy. The Eastern Palace is not a power organization parallel to the Zhizheng Hall, but the assistant counselor hall of the emperor's heir. The East Palace does not engrave a seal on the affairs of the East Palace, but can use the emperor's seal to send back the memorial for approval."

At this time, Fan Ning interjected: "Wen Shaofu means that the Eastern Palace is not an official office of the imperial court, but a temporary combination?"

"To be precise, it is only a temporary council and cannot exercise power independently. It must be discussed with the Zhizheng Hall in the name of the emperor's heir. However, the emperor's heir does not need to know about some minor matters. The other party also understands that this is the Eastern Palace's business Opinion is only to participate in the discussion with the other party in the name of the emperor's heir, and the three of us are the shadow of the emperor's heir."

Zhao Xu said with a smile: "It's not a bad idea. I also think it's a bit illegal to use the Eastern Palace as an authority, but it's reasonable and reasonable to use the Eastern Palace as my shadow. But let me know the government affairs as much as possible. I can't let the emperor down." Grandfather's trust."

Wen Yanbo smiled and said: "This is the third point I want to talk about. The East Palace Council is composed of the three of us, with other officials as assistants, but the three of us should take turns to hold the East Palace pen, lead the East Palace Council, and then the East Palace Council will make the decision. The decision must be handed over to the emperor's heir, and Zhidonggongbi will explain it. If the emperor has no objection, it will be forwarded to Zhizhengtang. If there is any opinion, the current Zhidonggongbi will be responsible for negotiating with Zhizhengtang. Once, what do you think?

Everyone accepted this plan. After all, the emperor did not designate who would be the leader, so it is the best plan for everyone to take turns on duty. Although Wen Yanbo has strong qualifications, he is not confused about this matter.

Han Jiang is a representative of the northern gentry, with deep qualifications, and Fan Ning is the emperor's confidant, and he also holds the Shenwu Army. Although he, the crown prince Shaofu, is a first-rank official, his status in the East Palace is not necessarily higher than the other two.

Fan Ning laughed again and said, "I would suggest that Prince Xima Fan Chunren and attendant Su Zhe be the recorders of the Eastern Palace's proceedings. In addition, Zuo Chunfangling and Dr. Zanshan can listen in and express their opinions, but they do not have the right to vote. "

Fan Ning's suggestion took into account the emotions of the other three senior officials of the East Palace. Wen Yanbo and Han Jiang immediately agreed, and Zhao Xu also agreed to this plan.

"The last one, I suggest that the meeting place of the East Palace should be placed in the Chongwen Pavilion, where we are sitting now. The emperor's heir can participate, listen in, have his own reservations, and even present it to the emperor, but he cannot veto it."

Speaking of this, Wen Yanbo apologized to Zhao Xu: "The key is that His Highness is still underage. According to the Song Dynasty regulations, the emperor or crown prince is underage and cannot take charge of the government. We can only make decisions for the emperor's heir."

Zhao Xu nodded silently. The emperor's grandfather asked him to act on his behalf to share the worries, but he also set up the East Palace to discuss matters. Even considering that he was underage, he had nothing to say.

At this time, Han Jiang asked: "What if Zhizhengtang does not accept the emperor's heir's approval?"

Wen Yanbo said: "Many times, Zhizhengtang is unwilling to accept the emperor's approval, and will be rejected by Zhu Feng, and then Zhizhengtang has to find a way to persuade the emperor, and if it can't be persuaded, it can only implement it.

The same is true here, if Zhizhengtang does not accept it, it must be rejected by Zhu Feng. If the two parties disagree and it is really impossible to reach a compromise, then they can only report to the emperor for arbitration.

However, I think that Zhizhengtang has the right to reject it at will, and it is meaningless for the emperor's heir to exercise power.

So I hope it can be limited. In a month, the emperor can only arbitrate up to three times. If it exceeds three times in a month, there is no need to arbitrate. "

"Does the other party agree to this plan?" Fanning asked.

Wen Yanbo smiled slightly, "Zhizhengtang asked the emperor to arbitrate ten times a month, but I was only willing to give it three times. I guess the two parties finally compromised and arbitrated five times a month."

The negotiations between Zhizhengtang and Donggong finally reached a consensus under the intervention of the emperor. Han Qi represented Zhizhengtang and Wen Yanbo represented Donggong.

In terms of the most core disagreement, the two parties first negotiated to find a compromise. If the two parties could not negotiate, the Zhizheng Hall must obey the emperor’s opinion, but the Zhizheng Hall was allowed to submit to the emperor for arbitration six times a month.

At noon, Fu Bi and Han Qi walked out of the Zhizheng Hall. Fu Bi sighed and said, "Nominally it is a decision made by the emperor's heir, but in fact it is a decision made by the Eastern Palace. This is obviously the right of the Zhizheng Hall. I don't understand What's the point of the officials doing this?"

Han Qi said slowly: "The official's decision has his deep meaning. Didn't you realize that the official is doing an experiment for the future?"

Fu Bi was slightly moved, hesitated and said, "Are the officials trying to avoid Zhao Zongshi's involvement in politics?"

Han Qi nodded, "If something happens to the official family and the emperor's heir is still underage, how will the government work? Usually the queen mother listens to the government behind a curtain, but Zhao Zongshi is still here, how can the queen mother listen to the government?"

Speaking of this, Han Qi heaved a long sigh, "Obviously, the government is looking for a balance. He is trying to implement the system of double Zhizheng halls. Didn't you realize that the East Palace is actually a small Zhizheng hall?"

Fu Bi was silent for a moment and said: "This will lead to serious party disputes, which is very detrimental to the imperial court."

"This can be regarded as a disadvantage! But the emperor will always try, and we must understand his good intentions."

Fu Bi nodded and said, "Is there any news from the imperial physician?"

Han Qi looked a little sad, and said after a while: "Zhang Wenqiu said, let us prepare for the worst."

"How much longer?" Fu Bi suddenly became a little nervous.

"At least half a year, as long as a year."

Han Qi sighed and left quickly.

Fu Bi was stunned, ranging from a year to half a year, no wonder the officials were so eager to establish an heir.

Julu Palace, since Princess Gao Taotao met Fan Ning in secret, she no longer hesitated, and began to deploy all-round surveillance of her husband in the mansion, mainly because of a group of confidant maids she trained, a total of 13 people, these thirteen The handmaids are distributed in the mansion and Zhao Zongshi may appear in various places. Through their eyes, Gao Taotao monitors Zhao Zongshi's every move.

She was really afraid that her husband would act foolishly to destroy her son on impulse. Fan Ning made it very clear to her that Zhang Yaozuo did not give up, and he was still waiting for the opportunity to make a final desperate fight.

Gao Taotao is very clear that if Zhang Yaozuo catches her husband, it is really possible to make a comeback, which is a consequence she never wants to see.

At noon that day, in the living room in the atrium, the maid brought in a general, "Princess, he is here!"

"Let him in!"

The family general is called Liu Qu, who is in his thirties and has followed Zhao Zongshi for many years. He is one of Zhao Zongshi's confidantes, and Zhao Zongshi usually takes him with him when he goes out.

Liu Qu entered the door and knelt down, "Little man Liu Qu sees the princess!"

"Liu Qu, do you know why I'm looking for you today?"

Liu Qu hesitated, nodded and said, "The little man knows!"

Gao Taotao saw that he was very knowledgeable, so he smiled and said: "You are not young anymore, I believe you are not willing to continue doing nothing like this, as long as you cooperate with me and control the prince well, I promise you to join the Shenwu Army as the commander next year Messenger, the Shenwu Army is my son's direct army, General Zuo is my father, and Fan Ning is also my son's confidant, I believe I can still make the decision by arranging a commander."

Liu Qu kowtowed and said, "Thank you for your kindness, my concubine. The villain will definitely report the prince's movements to the concubine at any time."

"We are all for the good of the prince. We don't want anything to happen to him. Don't feel guilty."

"The villain understands in his heart that everything is for the little prince!"

"As long as you understand, go! I will arrange someone to contact you."

Liu Qu saluted again, then left in a hurry, and bought Liu Qu, Gao Taotao felt much more at ease now.

(End of this chapter)