After the whole family was swept away, I lay down flat

Chapter 72 The Scumbag Emperor and the Ruthless Scholar

Why didn't the emperor react to Mr. Sun Ge's embarrassment to the Zhou family?
This matter is a bit complicated to say.

It is related to the secrets of the palace. In fact, Haijiao is not very clear about the truth.In his previous life, he was a secret agent of Jinyiwei. He was just a grassroots person. How could he know the news in the palace?Even if I heard something, it was just rumors learned from other seniors or colleagues under Jin Yiwei. It is impossible to determine whether it is true or false.

But among these rumors, there are a few points that are recognized by most people: The emperor no longer loves the queen mother and the Zhou family as much as when he first ascended the throne. There are generally three reasons.

First of all, the Empress Dowager Zhou was very kind to the emperor, and the emperor was very grateful to the Empress Dowager Zhou. In the early years, the relationship between mother and son was very good, but the emperor wanted to posthumously honor his biological mother Tao Huibi, who died young, and wanted to use the title of Queen Mother of the Virgin Mother. She was buried in the imperial mausoleum due to her identity, but the Queen Mother refused to agree.Not to mention the Holy Mother Queen Mother, she would not let go of the title of concubine.As the emperor's biological mother, Tao Huibin could only be buried in a corner of the late emperor's cemetery as Mrs. Hui.This made the emperor feel extremely guilty towards his biological mother and complained about his legitimate mother.

Secondly, before he established the crown prince, in order to have a closer relationship with his aunt and "maternal family" the Zhou family, the emperor gave up his fiancée Sun, whom he originally planned to marry, and instead married the Zhou family's granddaughter Wu, and also obtained the title of Wu's wife. With the help of his father Wu Shangshu's faction.But after he ascended the throne, he made Sun a noble concubine and doted on him extremely. He also reused Sun's father and let him join the cabinet, which is now Sun Ge Lao.In contrast, Wu Shangshu failed to fully support the emperor's reforms and was disliked by the emperor. He was never able to join the cabinet. In Deguang's 20th year, his entire family died in an unknown matter. Even Empress Wu and her legitimate prince were still alive. Died violently in the palace.Concubine Sun and Elder Sun were highly suspicious, but the emperor had no intention of avenging his wife, children and family.Empress Dowager Zhou saw it in her eyes, how could she not have any ideas?
The relationship between Queen Mother Zhou and Concubine Sun was very bad.After the sudden death of Queen Wu's mother and son, the relationship between the two became even worse.Empress Dowager Zhou even ordered the palace to be closed, prohibiting anyone from entering Cining Palace to pay their respects for several years.Anyone with a discerning eye knows that the person she wants to stop is actually Sun Guifei, and the others are just fish in the pond.But in the eyes of people outside the palace, didn't this imply the emperor's unfilial piety and disobedience?When the emperor was embarrassed, he naturally became resentful towards his aunt.

Thirdly, after the emperor ascended the throne, he decided to carry out reforms. Many conservative officials in the court strongly opposed it, making the reforms very difficult.The emperor originally hoped that Wu Shangshu, a highly respected official in the court, could help him, but Wu Shangshu was always wavering. The emperor also hoped that the Zhou family, which had a large number of soldiers, could help him in his reform. However, the Zhou family kept in mind the ancestral precepts and only focused on guarding the border. Protect the family and the country and do not interfere in the government affairs of the court.Their previous support for the emperor's succession was only at the request of the Empress Dowager Zhou to ensure a smooth transition of imperial power and not have a negative impact on the ongoing war in the northwest.Now that their position has been decided, they will naturally stop interfering in government affairs.If the emperor wants to change the law, that is his own business and has nothing to do with the border troops...

As for the Queen Mother Zhou herself, she longed for the stability of the country and did not want the emperor to cause turmoil in the government and the public in order to reform.It's just that if the emperor insists, she won't object. But do you expect her to come forward and cheer for the emperor?That's delusional!
What the emperor valued most was reform, but the Empress Dowager Zhou, the Zhou family, and the Wu family who were related to them could not provide support. Instead, Mr. Sun Ge risked his wealth and life to fight for him... The emperor would favor the Sun family and treat Sun Ge. It's understandable that he turns a blind eye to the things that always embarrass the Zhou family.Anyway, Sun Gelao's actions never really shook the foundation of the Zhou family, nor did they affect the war situation on the border. The emperor just turned a blind eye.

When Haitang heard this, she felt that this emperor was really a bit of a scumbag...

After all, the Zhou family had the merit of following the dragon, and they had always defended the family and the country for him. Why did he support his own reform just because the Zhou family refused to interfere in the government affairs, and allowed Sun Ge Lao to deprive the border army of food and grass supplies?Could it be that the border troops were the property of the Zhou family and not Da Chu's army?Isn’t the life of the frontier soldiers no longer life?If someone dies of cold or starvation due to lack of supplies, will it be the Zhou family that loses, not the country?If the emperor thinks this way, is he worthy of the soldiers who defend his country? !
Haitang didn't know what the emperor's reform was.She only knows that throughout the ages, reform has been an extremely difficult task.If the emperor is determined to do something, he should do his best, instead of expecting others to help him. If others are unwilling to help, he will show his temper and take revenge.If other ministers saw this, what would they think?Will they still truly respect him, a narrow-minded and indifferent emperor?
No wonder Xie Wenzai's cousin Guild was so disheartened. Even if he was pardoned and his honor restored, he did not want to return to the capital to serve the emperor.Who wants to work for such a mean and unkind boss? !
Haitang clicked his tongue twice and looked at Haijiao. He didn't say what was in his heart. He only said: "Brother is very familiar with the affairs of the imperial court. If you have some free time someday, you can tell us what will happen in the capital in the next 20 years." Let me tell you something? I just thought it was just hearing about the book. Knowing some things earlier can also help us avoid some troubles in our family..."

Hai Jiao understood what she meant: "Although our family is far away from the border, even if we return to our hometown in Yongping in the future, we will have little chance to get involved with the emperor and Mr. Ge. However, uncle Xie has a grudge against Mr. Sun Ge, and now he knows that he If we have friendship with Tao Yue, then we are likely to deal with those big shots in the future. It would be better for my sister to know what will happen in the future."

Haitang asked hurriedly: "That Master Tao Yuetao... what will happen to him in the future? Will he not be ostracized and persecuted by Mr. Sun Ge?" "Of course not." Hai Jiao lowered his voice, "Now the world may only think of him as a A scholar with integrity and indifferent to fame and wealth, right? He will stay in the position of Honglu Temple Minister for many years. But I know that he is definitely not a simple person! When the emperor is about to die, get this cousin in first After taking over the cabinet, Sun Ge Lao and his accomplices were asked to retire, and then the crown prince was appointed, and Tao Yue was appointed Minister of Gu Ming... At that time, people in Sun Ge Lao's group thought it was just because he was a relative of the emperor. Because of this, who would have thought that he is actually a truly ruthless person?!"

After the death of the emperor, the young emperor ascended the throne. Due to her life experience, the queen mother was forced to stay in the harem by the court officials and could not listen to politics behind the curtain. If Tao Yue was not in the cabinet, the new emperor would not even be able to sit firmly on the throne, and would be overthrown by the clan at any time. Took the seat.Although Tao Yue had been in power for less than ten years, before the new king took charge, the government was solely supported by him.He looked like a weak scholar, but when he needed to kill someone, he never showed mercy.

The old Sun Pavilion faction withered under his hands, half of the court was stained with blood, and the Sun family was almost wiped out.Tao Yue still looks like a gentle, polite and elegant old scholar, but who in the world dares to despise him?

When Sunge's power was at its peak, he was in charge of Jinyiwei and used Jinyiwei's people to monitor and persecute political opponents, including Tao Yue.

When Tao Yue was in power, he had also managed the Jin Yiwei, but he would only let them speak with evidence. Even when facing the political opponents of the Sun faction, they were not allowed to resort to beatings and fabricate accusations.

After the Jinyiwei changed several commanders one after another, the people below only had respect and admiration for Mr. Tao Ge.The old man died of illness not long after he returned to power as the new king. The whole Jinyi Guard was still sad for a long time, and they all went to Tao's house to express their condolences.

Hai Jiao thought of the several times he saw Tao Yue from a distance, and couldn't help but sigh: "Master Tao is really too tired... As long as there are a few more helpers around him, he will not become sick from overwork and almost can't survive." When the new king takes charge..."

helper?

Haitang raised her eyebrows and turned to look at the east wing of the second courtyard.

(End of this chapter)