A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 329: Temple name dispute
The second year of Yonghe
Liu Bao's wet nurse Song E was convicted of "constitution and false accusation", so Liu Bao took back her Shanyang Jun seal ribbon and banished her to a farmhouse.

The eunuch Li Gang and other "nine princes" were also implicated in accepting bribes from each other with Song E. They were all sent to fiefs and had their taxes cut by a quarter.

Yonghe four years
At this time, Liu Bao was already quite proficient in government affairs and could clearly see the intentions of the people around him. Very few things could escape his eyes.

The eunuchs Zhang Kui, Qu Zheng and other eunuchs were angry that the virtuous minister Liang Shang, the virtuous eunuch Cao Teng and others did not give them face, and even impeached Liu Bao for their crimes, so they conspired to frame Liang Shang, Cao Teng, Meng Ben and others. People collude to rebel.

Liang Shang was the father of Empress Liang. He was named a general, but he was very humble. Just because he always believed that he became a general by virtue of his status as a relative, he was always humble and gentle, and humbly recommended talents. After his He recommended many talented people. Therefore, it was praised by both the government and the public.

Cao Teng and Meng Ben were both virtuous eunuchs known to both the government and the public. Not only were they not greedy for power in their positions as ministers, but they were also honest officials. They were rare eunuchs with a good reputation.

Therefore, Liu Bao did not believe the false accusations made by Zhang Kui and other eunuchs at all. Instead, he accused these eunuchs of being jealous and told them to do their jobs well and not to do so again.

However, Zhang Kui and other eunuchs did not give up. Losing their minds, they tried to falsely pass on the imperial decree. In the end, the matter was exposed and Liu Bao executed them all.

Yonghe six years
General Liang Shang passed away, and Liu Bao appointed his son Henan Yinliangji as general.

However, Liang Ji was completely different from his father. After taking office, he formed a party for personal gain and took bribes. Liu Bao received many reports and memorials about him, which aroused his dissatisfaction. However, because he did not know how many party members Liang Ji had, he did not action.

The first year of Han'an (the seventh year of Yonghe)
In order to curb the Liang-Hebei party members, Liu Bao sent eight envoys "to branch out to prefectures and counties to show virtue and loyalty. Those who are guilty of corruption will be punished by the governor and two thousand stone post horses, and they will be promoted by Mo Shou and below."

Soon, under the investigation of the Eight Envoys, many Liang Ji and eunuch partisans in various states and counties surfaced. Under the impeachment of the Eight Envoys, Liu Bao dismissed them all and investigated them. However, due to the relationship between Queen Liang Yu, no punishment was given. Liang Ji.

Afterwards, Liu Bao, at Li Gu's suggestion, ordered all states and counties across the country to report those incompetent local officials. Officials who were "perverse in government and unfavorable to others" would be relieved of all their duties. Those officials who committed crimes were immediately arrested and imprisoned.

For a time, the entire officialdom was wiped out.

Under Liu Bao's careful governance, the entire Han Dynasty was prosperous. The chaos of Emperor An's period and the period of chaos in the middle were swept away. The Han Dynasty seemed to be back on the right track again. However, under this scene of vigorous vitality and all things competing, But it contains a great crisis.

It's just because Liu Bao can now sort out the relationship between superiors and subordinates and balance the power between all parties. The crisis has been temporarily suppressed, but all this has not disappeared. All it takes is an introduction and it will burst out in a concentrated manner.

The first year of Jiankang (the third year of Han'an)
August th
Liu Bao, who was only thirty years old, suddenly fell to the ground in the front hall of Yutang Hall in Nangong while handling government affairs. Nine funeral bells sounded in Nangong that night, and Liu Bao, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, passed away.

Seven days
The ministers gathered in the Chongde Hall to discuss Liu Bao's posthumous title, and finally agreed on "Shun". "Shun" is the name of "Shun", which means "Shun" is the name of "Shun", "Shun" is the name of "Shun", "Shun" is the name of "Shun", "Shun" is the name of "Shun".

This is an excellent posthumous title, which means the Qingming rule during Liu Bao's reign.

Empress Liang held the two-year-old Crown Prince Liu Bing in her arms and sat on a high throne. At this moment, she felt extremely helpless.

Liu Bing was not the biological son of Empress Liang, but the son of Yu Guiren. Because the empress had no children and for the sake of inheriting the throne, he was raised in Shufang Hall as the son of Empress Liang since he was a child.

A woman just lost her husband, and now her son is young. Dozens of men lying down were discussing the merits and mistakes of their husbands. However, her brother was grounded by the late emperor because of his mistakes and had not come out until now.

According to the etiquette system of the Han Dynasty, all matters such as the posthumous title of the late emperor, the succession of the new emperor, and the promotion of the queen can only be carried out after the ministers have completed their review. In order not to disrupt the handling of government affairs, the review meeting is usually limited to three days. Generally speaking, it does not take three days, half a day is enough.

Only after the death of Emperor An, in order to prevent Queen Yan from disorderly inheritance, and because Emperor An was extremely controversial, the ministers waited until the third day to determine the posthumous title of Emperor An.

As the head of the hundred officials, the Taiwei had absolute power at this time. Zhao Jun passed the agreed upon posthumous title through the eunuchs and presented it to Empress Liang for review, and then announced it to the world in the name of the Emperor's Funeral Council.

It's really just a passing glance. After all, Empress Liang has not been promoted to the Queen Mother and does not have any power to make changes. Unless there are people of her own in the hall, she can argue with the ministers.

However, because Liang Ji was too presumptuous before, Liu Bao dismissed officials related to Liang Ji, and Liang Ji himself was banned from the palace. At this time, no one in the court was familiar to him.

Empress Liang put away her posthumous title, which proved that she would soon become the new empress dowager of the Han Dynasty. According to the custom of the Han Dynasty, the crown prince was still young, so as expected, she would be crowned emperor.

Therefore, she finally had some confidence at this time: "Liu Taiwei, the late emperor has been on the throne for nineteen years. During this period, the late emperor went to bed late and got up early every day, and worked diligently in governing the country. In the end, the great Han Dynasty prospered again. The Western Regions were also re-attached during this period.

His achievements were much higher than those of Emperor An, and not too bad compared to those of Zhang and Erdi. Therefore, the Ai family believed that a temple should be built for the late emperor to highlight his achievements and promote his virtues. I wonder what Taiwei Zhao thought? "Zhao Jun hesitated. As Liu Bao's bedfellow and the future Queen Mother, it is her responsibility to seek higher interests for Liu Bao, because once Liu Bao is established as a temple, this will also allow her to follow him a hundred years later. Liu Bao enjoyed the offering of incense.

The reason why Zhao Jun hesitated was that although Liu Bao had merit, he was inferior to Zhang and the Second Emperor. After all, Emperor He and Emperor Zhang really brought the Han to the top and conquered almost all the people around the Han. Alien.

But Liu Bao stood on the shoulders of his ancestors. His virtues and abilities were indeed outstanding among the emperors of the past dynasties. However, apart from reconquering the Western Regions, there was really nothing outstanding about his achievements. Government affairs, clarification of official administration, and even the implementation of the examination system still need time to be verified. At this time, there is really no advantage.

Empress Liang looked at Zhao Jun who was hesitant, and immediately said: "Captain Zhao, although your Majesty is inferior to Emperor Ren's virtues, Emperor Wu's achievements, and Emperor Guangwu's Zhongxing, in terms of the emperor's virtues, he is still qualified. of.

He swept away the bad governance during Emperor Shang and Emperor An's period, and helped the Han Dynasty get on the carriage again. Even if it was a comfort, it could be used by future emperors to encourage them, and it would definitely be beneficial and harmless to the future of the Han Dynasty. "

Zhao Jun had no choice but to salute Empress Liang and said: "This matter is serious. Although I am a Taiwei, I still can't decide it with one word. I hope Her Majesty the Queen will let me discuss it with the other ministers."

Empress Liang nodded and said: "Then I'll trouble Taiwei Zhao. I hope that for the sake of the late emperor, Taiwei Zhao will be more attentive."

"Old minister, I will do my best."

Since the Chongde Hall is the largest palace in the Luoyang Palace, it will only be used when big things happen and a large court meeting is needed. Therefore, there is a very long step between the emperor and the ministers. Therefore, Liang The conversation between the Queen and Zhao Jun could not be heard clearly by His Highness's ministers.

Zhao Jun returned to the ministers and told them truthfully what Empress Liang had said. There was a heated discussion for a while. Different opinions are like intertwined notes, echoing under the roof of Chongde Hall.

Zhao Jun set his sights on Bai Liu, Taichangqing among the ministers. Bailiu was the master of Yuzhenfang of this generation. Although Taichangqing was only the head of the nine ministers, his rank and salary was only two thousand dan, with a silver seal and green ribbon.

But he was the leader of hundreds of officials hiding in the dark. Zhao Jun did not dare to look down upon him. Many officials in the court came from his or Yu Zhenfang's disciples. Even several Doctors of the Five Classics in Taixue were Yu Zhenfang. The descendants of Zhenfang, the Bai family of Luoyang can be said to have disciples and former officials all over the world.

"What do you think, Mr. Taichang?"

As soon as Zhao Jun said this, many officials turned their attention to Bai Liu.

Bai Liu is in his fifties this year. He is about to enter the ranks of the elderly and is considered highly respected.

"I think what the queen said is not unreasonable. Although the late emperor was not outstanding in front of the emperors of the past generations, he was at least qualified. I think that a temple can be built, which can be regarded as a warning to future emperors.

It cannot reach the achievements of Gaozu in founding the country, the virtues and merits of Emperors Renwu and Emperor Guangwu, but it must at least reach the achievements of the late emperor in stabilizing the country and stabilizing the officials.

This can also set a standard for future emperors. Those whose merits and virtues are not up to the level of the previous emperor will never be allowed to build a temple. "

After hearing what Bai Liu said, many of the ministers agreed with it. This was a line drawn for the emperors of all dynasties. As long as you do not do evil or act randomly, as long as you achieve the success of stabilizing the country and reorganizing the court like Emperor Shun, If you distinguish right from wrong and treat your subjects with courtesy, you can enjoy the incense of the temple.

Otherwise, if all future emperors are allowed to practice according to the virtues of Emperor Ren and expand the achievements of Emperor Wu, I am afraid that things will turn to the extreme, completely ruined, and become stupid kings like Emperor Dang and Emperor An.

After the discussion among the ministers, the vast majority of them agreed to build a temple for Emperor Shun. Only a handful of them insisted on the principle of "better than indiscriminate" and disagreed. However, more than two-thirds of the ministers agreed, so it was harmless. On the journey.

Nine days
Crown Prince Liu Bing succeeded to the throne in front of Emperor Shun's spirit and respected Empress Liang as Empress Dowager Liang. Because the new emperor was young, the Empress Dowager Liang came to serve as regent.

Ten days
The Empress Dowager Liang issued a decree to lift the ban on General Liang Ji and return to the court.

Thirteen days

Taiwei Zhao Jun was appointed as Taifu, and Li Gu, the chief agricultural officer, was appointed as Taiwei to take charge of Shangshu affairs.

15th

The imperial court issued an edict: "The late emperor was a prudent and respectful man, had merit for the country, and was virtuous for the Han Dynasty. After discussion by all officials, and with the approval of the Queen Mother, a temple was specially built for the late emperor. The name of the temple is 'Jingzong'. This will be announced to the world and the envoys will hear about it."

(End of this chapter)