I studied in modern times

Chapter 615 Eat it all and wipe it clean
Returning to Funing Hall, Zhao Xu took over the posthumous title proposed by Dutang from Liang Congzheng.

As soon as he saw it, he narrowed his eyes.

"All the princes in the capital are loyal to the country!" He silently praised in his heart.

"Especially Mr. Han, he is truly worthy of being a Buddhist ascetic!"

When Sima Guang passed away, Zhao Xu quoted the contents of the Book of Rites and the Book of Songs in front of the two palaces to praise Sima Guang's achievements.

It seems to be a very positive, even very high evaluation.

However, language and writing have had charm since ancient times.

Moreover, different people, different contexts and social environments are likely to have completely different interpretations.

Regarding this matter specifically, Zhao Xu released unusual information to the outside world.

The two sentences Zhao Xu made about Sima Guang can be put together individually or connected together.

"Interesting! Interesting!" Zhao Xu smacked his lips. He had been the emperor for fifteen years in his previous life, and he knew the allusions of the Song Dynasty very well.

However, he took out the posthumous title Wenzhong.

This aroused strong opposition from many people - Ouyang Xiu was as big-mouthed as Su Shi during his lifetime, and he offended countless people. He had countless political opponents in the political arena.

Therefore, he easily knew what Mr. Lu was thinking.

In the end, it was Zhao Xu's father who came forward and compromised and changed the name to Wenzhong, and the matter was finally settled.

Naturally, he knew Sima Guang's ideals and pursuits.

As a result, Ouyang Xiu became a big target.

Come to think of it, after Han Jiang became Prime Minister, he personally invited Sima Guang many times to the Service Law Review Institute for discussions.

Therefore, Zhao Xu's father, the emperor, went to the court to discuss it. In the discussion in the court, the friends who had a single posthumous title of Ouyang Xiu collectively rejected it.

Therefore, in the Song Dynasty at that time, there were a large number of Ouyang Xiu's enemies from top to bottom.

Ouyang Xiu's disciples, old friends, and students jumped on the matter one after another, and even lashed out at Taichang Liyuan, believing that these bureaucrats were deliberately retaliating because they had not received bribes from Ouyang Xiu's family.

The name of this minister is: Ouyang Xiu!
Initially, Taichang Liyuan gave Ouyang a single posthumous title.

Although this has benefited countless people, it has also interrupted the future of countless people.

But Sima Guang could always find excuses and reasons and refused to go no matter what.

Han Jiang was obviously aware of this problem, so the posthumous name he proposed was very interesting.

Isn’t this a complete denial of his political achievements? !

Otherwise, how can it be said that Mr. Han Jiang is a Buddhist monk?
This level of political acumen and understanding of the higher ideals cannot be matched by ordinary young people.

Nowadays, it is normal to find an opportunity to retaliate against Sima Guang in a reasonable and legal way and express the feelings in his heart.

What's more, Han Jiang's temper is not very good.

This is like, in a modern unit, an old leader dies, and the superior department comments on him: Comrade XX's life was a glorious life. He respected his parents, loved his brothers, and took care of his colleagues. Everyone said that he was a good person.

This matter was once very popular and caused a lot of trouble.

From then on, the evaluation of the prime minister and the governor became an unspoken rule in the political arena of the Song Dynasty.

Shan posthumous article, this is killing people and also punishing the heart!
"It seems that Han Jiang has been dissatisfied with Sima Guang for a long time." Zhao Xu murmured.

What do others think?
A thoughtful person will definitely see the problem.

Therefore, at that time, this matter caused a great deal of commotion in both the government and the public.

However, there is an important problem with these two sentences - neither of them makes any evaluation of Sima Guang's political achievements.

No matter how good-tempered Han Jiang is, she can't stand this.

Therefore, after Ouyang Xiu's life and death, his scandals and stories spread all over the world.

"This old fox!" Zhao Xu cursed with a smile: "I'm afraid he saw something!"

To evaluate a politician in the same way as a writer or philosopher?

Because, in the history of the Song Dynasty, there was a minister who was in a similar situation to the current Sima Guang.

It seems that they are all praise and praise for Sima Guang.

In addition, he presided over many tribute examinations. Because of his tendency, he directly changed the direction of the literary world of the Song Dynasty.

It was precisely because of this turmoil that the posthumous rights of the prime minister or ministers who had served as prime ministers were withdrawn from the Taichang Liyuan.

How many people study hard in the cold window, with their heads hung up and their buttocks pierced, working hard day and night. As a result, their eyes black out as soon as they arrive at the examination room - why don't they take the test on what I have learned!
So they all behaved abnormally. After these people failed in the imperial examination, they would naturally vent all their anger on Ouyang Xiu, the instigator.

"Wenzhong?" Looking at the posthumous title proposed by Mr. Lu, Zhao Xu's eyes also started to smile.

Chang Zhi, who was in charge of Youzhengyan at that time, thought that Ouyang Xiu had made great contributions to the policy and thought it should be added as a document.

Lu Gongzhu and Sima Guang had the best friendship.

As many people admire him and are grateful to him as many people hate him and reject him.

A single posthumous title.

Obviously, most of them are Ouyang Xiu's enemies who are adding fuel to the flames and spreading rumors to cause trouble.

And Lu Gongzhu personally participated in the controversy over Ouyang Xiu's posthumous title.

He knows the details and changes inside it very well.

He is probably testing Zhao Xu's attitude by using the posthumous title 'Wenzhong'.

Continuing to turn over the pages, the posthumous titles proposed by other rulers began to come out.

I know that Li Qingchen, who is in charge of the Privy Council, intends to be Wen Hui. He loves the people and loves the people, so he calls him "Hui" and "gives him charity"!

Obviously, this refers to the fact that Sima Guang gave away all his official gains before his death.

A decent posthumous title.

Deng Runfu, on the other hand, drafted a posthumous title of Wensu... This was somewhat flattering.

On the surface, this is a beautiful posthumous title, but applying it to Sima Guang is just insulting.

Because if you are determined to be strong, it is called Su, and if you are determined to make a decision, it is called Su.

Isn't this what people with high emotional intelligence say about Sima Niu?

It seems that Deng Runfu was also unhappy with Sima Guang.

normal!

These scholar-bureaucrats in the Song Dynasty were all masters of yin and yang.

An Tao was even more eccentric than Deng Runfu. He drafted a posthumous title after Wen Jian.

A virtue that is unremitting is called Jian; a person with the highest virtue is called Jian; one who can follow the straight path is called Jian.

Still talking about Sima Niu!
The new party is in power with the same voice.

How can the people of the old party stand it?
Therefore, Li Chang decisively drafted a posthumous title: Wenkang!

As the saying goes, gentleness and joy are called health, which means good harvest and diligent people.

He also said: To bring peace and happiness to the people is called Kang, and to teach them to be rich!
This is political affirmation of Sima Guang.

but……

Zhao Xu held Li Chang's memorial and squinted his eyes.

He knew that Li Chang was a student of Lu Gongzhu.

So, has Chang Li ever asked Mr. Lu for advice?

Or did Mr. Lu mention anything about Li Chang?

"It doesn't matter!" Zhao Xu chuckled, licked his lips, and said softly: "Let the bullets fly for a while!"

The imperial court granted Sima Guang a posthumous title, and the process would not begin until he was officially buried.

In this process, there is more than half a month for this matter to ferment.

Therefore, Zhao Xu did this on purpose.

He deliberately wanted to bring out the matter of Sima Guang's posthumous title to create a prestige.

Deliberately, I want to make this matter bigger.

Otherwise, how would the world know that he, the young master, was Sima Guang's biggest backer and strongest supporter?
This is the real way to squeeze out and exhaust all the use value of Sima Guang.

Even his ability to die will become a value!
no way!
Who asked Zhao Xu to further his studies in modern times?
……

Sima Guang's funeral ceremony was proceeding in an orderly manner.

First, the two palaces issued an edict to stay away from court for three days to express their condolences.

Originally, according to the story, when an important minister died of illness, the emperor should also mourn and express his condolences.

But Zhao Xu still kept his filial piety, so he stopped with the story of Renmiao.

On the third day of the funeral, Zhao Xu once again came in person to lay a memorial ceremony for Sima Guangling.

This was a common practice in the Song Dynasty - the prime minister held important ministers and had a higher status than the prince.

It is not only reflected in his political treatment during his lifetime, but also in his mourning and honor after his death.

Therefore, under the guidance of Han Zhongyan, Zhao Xu raised a glass and sprinkled wine in front of Sima Guangling in memory.

He then turned to look at Sima Kang, who was a filial son. He walked forward and said to Sima Kang, who was already haggard and emaciated by everyone who was crying: "I love you, so I should express my condolences."

As he spoke, his eyes turned red: "My husband, throughout his life, he studied with sincerity, served with loyalty in politics, and served with filial piety..."

"You must emulate the virtue of being a gentleman."

Sima Kang listened and bowed again: "I...I...I respectfully obey your Majesty's message."

However, looking at his expression, Zhao Xu knew that he would definitely spend his days in sadness.

If Zhao Xu had not interfered, Sima Kang would probably have been like Zhao Xu in his previous life, disappearing due to excessive grief during the mourning period, and eventually dying young.

How is this possible?

You know, the descendants of dead saints are the best political tools.

Sima Kang was a simple and honest man.

what is this?
This is the best tool man.

Who can reject a tool man who will not participate in politics and will only endorse himself?
Therefore, Zhao Xu said with sincerity: "My beloved, please remember that Sima Xianggong still has unfulfilled wishes!"

"Ai Qing is a filial son and should inherit your husband's last wishes!"

Sima Kang raised his head and looked at Zhao Xu.

He remembered very clearly that before his death, his old father had made all arrangements for his death.

The ancient records were handed over to Fan Zuyu for further completion.

The book Zizhi Tongjian was entrusted to Fan Chunren and Lu Dafang, asking them to take care of, supervise, and publish it.

Political matters...

Most of them are pinned on the young master in front of them.

As for him?
The old father only asked him to follow his teachings and live frugally. In addition, he was asked to sell his property in Luoyang, return to his hometown to sell land, and distribute it to the landless poor in his hometown. The remaining property was used to buy rice and cloth. Gifts to orphans and widows.

Other than that, there is no other explanation.

Zhao Xu looked at Sima Kang sincerely. This Sima Guang's heir was famous for his filial piety and sincerity.

Moreover, like Sima Guang, he never really participated in the handling of any common government. Therefore, even though he is now more than thirty years old, he still has the unique clarity of Tai students.

Those are innocent eyes that have not been tainted by fame and fortune, nor eroded by intrigues.

As the saying goes, a gentleman can bully others.

What Zhao Xu likes most is a pure gentleman like Sima Kang.

Because it doesn’t take much performance to bring it on board the pirate ship.

"Sima Xianggong, during his lifetime, he wrote the book "Zizhi Tongjian" in Luoyang under the orders of our emperor Kao. I have tried to read this book..."

"However, it is too long and has too many outlines."

"I'm afraid there are only a few readers who can read it through."

"If this is the case, wouldn't it be that it is hidden so deeply? If people in the world don't know the beauty of "Zi Zhi Tong Jian", wouldn't it be in vain that your husband's efforts during his lifetime were in vain?"

"So!" Zhao Xu looked at Sima Kang and said seriously: "This is what you want to do."

"You were once in Luoyang, where you assisted Prime Minister Gong Zhizhi for fifteen years, and you know the key points of the entire book "Zi Zhi Tong Jian"."

"In today's world, no one is more familiar with the book "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" than Qing You!"

This is a fact!

Sima Kang was in Luoyang, accompanying Sima Guang in writing the book, and attended the whole meeting, and participated in everything before and after the "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" bookstore.

Except for Sima Guang, no one is more familiar with "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" than him.

Neither can Fan Zuyu!

Fan Zuyu is familiar with the history of the Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties.

"So, this important task falls on Aiqing!" Zhao Xu encouraged Sima Kang: "Aiqing should, on behalf of Xianggong, outline the book "Zizhi Tongjian", list the names, and index... …”

"In this way, it will not only facilitate the inquiries of latecomers, but also make my husband's hard work known to more people!"

"In this way, you will be a filial son!"

"In this way, Sima Xianggong can feel at ease under the nine springs!"

This is to encourage Sima Kang to compile a reference book on Zizhi Tongjian.

To facilitate readers' inquiries and people's research.

Otherwise, it would be a masterpiece like Zizhi Tongjian.

There are really not many people who have the patience to read it completely.

It would be great to have a reference book. If you want to read something, you can directly check the reference book and find the corresponding volume and chapter.

After Sima Kang heard this, his whole spirit changed instantly.

Sadness disappears, and fighting spirit is renewed.

So, I bowed solemnly: "No!"

Zhao Xu nodded and said: "Don't worry, my dear, I will appoint a secretary. I will continue to follow the story of the "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" bookstore and allocate money, food, and officials to assist you in your affairs."

It just so happened that all the radicals of the old party who Zhao Xu didn't like but couldn't be directly demoted were crammed into this bookstore.

Let them write a book with Sima Kang.

Of course, Zhao Xu's purpose does not stop there.

He came to pay homage in person today, and he also had a hidden purpose - to take over the "Bianjing Yibao" left by Sima Kang after he returned to his hometown to observe mourning.

Put this new newspaper aimed at scholar-bureaucrats and honorable ministers under his direct control and control.

……

"Is that really what the officials said?"

Lu Gong owns the mansion.

After listening to the reports of Lu Xizhe and Lu Xichun who he sent to Sima Guang's mansion to assist Sima Kang in handling his funeral, Mr. Lu murmured: "It shouldn't be..."

"What kind of medicine is being sold in the official gourd?"

At that time, he personally experienced the dispute over Ouyang Wenzhonggong's posthumous title.

Therefore, Han Jiang said in the capital hall that he would give Sima Guang the posthumous title of "Wen".

He reacted immediately.

Immediately, he drafted a posthumous title of "Wenzhong" and sent it to him.

However, now that the officials came to Sima Guang's funeral in person, they showed an attitude that shocked him.

Although, officials still did not discuss or evaluate Sima Guang's political achievements and contributions during his lifetime.

Still only spoke highly of his literature, scholarship and stance.

However, judging from the official arrangements for Sima Kang.

But it is not at all like the attitude of the late emperor when Ouyang Wenzhong was in dispute over his posthumous title.

At that time, the late emperor's attitude in dealing with Ouyang Wenzhong's posthumous decision was a compromise.

Therefore, he went to Wenzhong, and Li Chang went to Wenkang.

Just looking for a compromise result.

But now it seems that the official's attitude does not seem to want to compromise.

What does he want to do?
Mr. Lu didn't know clearly and couldn't guess.

This made him a little panicked.

The two generations of the old Lu family are all good at figuring out what is going on, and are very sensitive to any disturbance in the palace.

But now, this matter seems to be beyond his understanding of the Zhao officials.

This made Lu Gongzhu very uneasy.

"Go to the market and have a look. If there is a new Bianjing Newspaper, bring it to me immediately." Lu Gongzhu immediately told his two sons.

……

"grown ups……"

Wen Jifu respectfully handed a copy of the Bianjing New Newspaper he just bought to Wen Yanbo: "This is the Bianjing New Newspaper that was just published today."

Wen Yanbo hummed and took a look.

The front page headlines are still about the war in the northwest.

Mainly the content of the report by Shaanxi Yanbian Yousi and the comments on it by Bianjing New Newspaper.

On this issue, the tone of the Bianjing Newspaper is - the Song Dynasty can win! The Western thieves are just clowns!

To be honest, Wen Yanbo quite liked such comments at first.

But after watching it for a long time, he got tired of it.

That Hu Feipan talks about winning, winning, winning in the tabloids every day.

But the front line is still facing off.

At least, this is what Shaanxi Yousi has reported so far.

The Huanqing Road side report on August Wuyin (23rd) only said: Huai'an Town has so far beheaded people and given birth to . In Dashun City, there were no beheadings or prisoners, only reports of repulse. The Western thieves have invaded N times, and the confrontation is still going on.

However, that Hu Feipan touted it as a great victory in Huai'an Town.

Ok!

Beheading eighty-seven people is indeed pretty good.

But a great victory is too much, right?
Besides, the Song Dynasty is now on defense across the board.

Except for Lu Huiqing, who was making great progress, saying that they had recruited more than 20 Qiang tribes and three thousand soldiers.

But there was no beheading, no prisoners.

The Western thief in front of him seemed to have completely disappeared.

And this usually means that the Western thieves are luring the enemy deeper.

Therefore, Lu Huiqing had already stated in his memorial in August Guiwei (28) that he had been ordered to lead his troops and retreat slowly.

I plan to go back to Jialu Village to repair and wait, and then look for fighters.

Hu Feipan from Bianjing News shamelessly touted Lu Huiqing's unsuccessful raid as a "great victory in Kuyehe".

How shameless!

Therefore, Wen Yanbo no longer wants to watch Hu Feipan's nonsense these days.

He directly skipped the side reports and comments on the front page and scanned the other pages.

The second edition is Bianjing Price Tracking, which still publishes grain, rice, charcoal and vegetable prices inside and outside Bianjing.

This is also the most popular section of Bianjing New Newspaper among Bianjing people.

These price tracking conveniences countless people.

This is also the reason why that Hu Feipan has not been bitten by the crows at Yushitai until now.

Otherwise, even if there is an incredible backer behind this tabloid, it will be torn apart by the crows.

The crows even dare to spray officials.

Are you still afraid of scolding a tabloid commentator who hides his secrets?
After skimming through the second page, Wen Yanbo turned to the third page, which was also the page where the court papers, government newspapers and other gossips were published.

Then, his pupils suddenly shrank.

"All the princes in the capital are at odds over the posthumous decision of the late ruling Sima Gong!"

This is today’s gossip headline.

Looking at the content again, Wen Yanbo suddenly felt his scalp numb.

Because the Bianjing Xinbao published all the disputes in the capital and the posthumous titles proposed by the governors.

He was also very considerate, explaining the meaning behind these posthumous names in words that ordinary people could understand.

"Is that Hu Feipan crazy?!" Wen Yanbo swallowed.

Immediately, he looked towards the direction of the imperial city.

Now, ministers above the rank of official secretary basically know or can guess who controls the Bianjing Newspaper?
Even if he is not the one in the palace, he is probably one of his very close ministers.

That’s why everyone pays so much attention to Bianjing News.

This is a tabloid that will take advantage of the situation from time to time.

Maybe the words on a small tofu block may hide some of today's thoughts.

It is precisely through the study of Bianjing Xinbao that the ministers in the court can more accurately understand the preferences of the person in the palace.

However, now, a report on the controversy over Sima Guang's posthumous title has appeared in this tabloid.

Although the title is a certain prime minister or a certain minister.

But those posthumous names and the hidden meanings behind them have been made plain to the public.

Careful people can easily rely on reports in tabloids to find the corresponding person.

"What is this going to do?" Wen Yanbo felt that he could not figure out the palace's thoughts.

(End of this chapter)