Great Zhou Empire: Kill Zhao Kuangyin at the beginning
Chapter 556: The Revenge of "Flattery"
Chapter 556: The Revenge of "Flattery" (Special thanks to book friend 2023…9160 for the monthly ticket!)
Chai Zongxun lingered for a long time in front of the statues of the deceased Han Tong, Li Tao and others, recalling many fragments of the time he spent with them. He was also quite satisfied with the biographies of the famous officials engraved in front of the statues.
At the end of the tour, Chai Zongxun said:
“The “Time Palace” is well built! I am very satisfied.”
Pass down the order, have two thousand-man squadrons of imperial guards stationed here to guard this palace permanently, and allow the common people to enter the palace to pay their respects, so that they may know how hard it was for me and the twenty-eight ministers listed in the palace to create our great Zhou Empire and bring it to its current peak of prosperity!
It will make the people more aware of cherishing the good days of economic prosperity, judicial justice, and everyone having a chance to rise up."
After the "Time Palace" was opened to the people of the Great Zhou, its reputation spread far and wide, and it soon became a new major attraction in Bianjing, ranking third among the "Ten Scenic Spots of Bianjing":
"The hundred arts of Taiye, the clouds of Genyue, the wandering of time, the sunset of Yishan, the morning moon of Jinliang, the fragrant breeze of Zisheng, the winter snow of Baigang, the spring waves of the river, the autumn rain of Chuitai, and the morning bell of Kaixi."
Later generations created many historical novels and operas based on the deeds between Emperor Taizu of Zhou, Chai Zongxun, and the twenty-eight ministers of the "Hall of Time", which have been passed down through the ages.
A few days later, on the afternoon of March 12, the 50th year of Kaixi, Chai Zongxun summoned the Prime Minister Kou Zhun to the Yangxin Palace.
After seeing the ceremony, Chai Zongxun said:
"Lord Kou, how is the construction of my imperial mausoleum going?"
The construction of the imperial mausoleum was supervised by Kou Zhun in the 32nd year of Kaixi, and it has been 18 years since then.
Kou Zhun said:
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Imperial Mausoleum was designed by master craftsmen from all over the country for three years and built by more than 300,000 laborers for more than ten years. It was completed in July last year. Only the "Dragon-Broken Stone" is left hanging on the top of the mausoleum gate.
The imperial mausoleum is located in Laoqiu, Bianjing, covering an area of 100 hectares, and the 100 stone men and horses guarding the mausoleum are all carved.”
Chai Zongxun nodded slightly and said:
"good.
I inspected the "Hall of Time" a few days ago and saw that the statues were very well built. They will surely become a famous historical site that will be passed down through the ages. I also plan to build statues of me and the concubines in the harem on the ground of the imperial mausoleum, and statues of my father, my mother, and Empress Xuanyi on the "Qing Mausoleum" of my father.
The master craftsmen who built the "Time Palace" are still in Bianjing. Lord Kou can directly arrange for them to complete this task."
Kou Zhun knew immediately that Ding Wei had won the emperor's favor in the construction of the "Palace of Time", but he was outdone by him.
Kou Zhun hurriedly said:
“I obey your order.
The statues of Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, and all the ladies will be built to be magnificent and unrivaled in the world!"
Chai Zongxun said:
"All expenses will be paid from the treasury. Lord Kou can just contact Chief Steward Tang."
The next day, Kou Zhun went to the Ministry of Revenue to find Ding Wei and asked him to transfer the famous craftsman who built the "Hall of Time" to him.
After hearing what Kou Zhun meant, Ding Wei said with a smile:
"If this is your Majesty's will, I will assist the Prime Minister.
Just to complete the construction of the "Temple of Time" as quickly as possible, these master craftsmen worked overtime for a long time.
Unfortunately, the day before yesterday, I saw that they had worked hard and made great contributions, so I gave them rewards and a three-month long vacation to rest.
As soon as the holiday is over, I will immediately send them to the Prime Minister's office to await orders."
Kou Zhun thought:
"Since Your Majesty has ordered me to start building the statues on the imperial mausoleum as soon as possible, how can we wait for these master craftsmen to take a three-month vacation?
Aren't you deliberately trying to embarrass me?"
Kou Zhun suppressed his anger and said:
"Ding Ci Fu, Your Majesty has ordered me to start construction immediately. How can I wait for these master craftsmen to take a three-month vacation?
Since Ding Cifu is busy with official duties, please tell me where these master craftsmen are staying, and I can send someone to invite them. ” Ding Wei smiled and said:
“Sir Prime Minister, before these master craftsmen were given leave, they were indeed living in the official residences arranged by me.
It's just that during this long vacation, they are free to move around, and I don't know where they are now?"
Kou Zhun was furious and pointed his spear at Ding Wei and said:
"you…!
Ding Ci Fu, do you still remember the grudge of the "Qionglin Banquet" in the imperial palace, and are you taking this opportunity to take revenge on me? ! "
Ding Wei looked extremely aggrieved and said in surprise:
"Why did the Prime Minister say that?
Your Majesty is very satisfied with the construction of the "Hall of Time". It is reasonable for me to give these master craftsmen a long vacation to rest in order to reward their hard work. Besides, I did not know that Your Majesty had ordered the Prime Minister to add statues to the imperial mausoleum at that time. How can you blame me for this?
"The Prime Minister taught me a lesson in how to behave in society in front of so many new scholars. I was so grateful that I couldn't wait to feel resentful towards him, so how could I bear a grudge against him?"
Kou Zhun looked at Ding Wei's humble smile and felt it was extremely hypocritical. He also knew that it was impossible for him to go to Emperor Chai Zongxun for this matter. Wouldn't that be telling the emperor clearly that he was incompetent?
Kou Zhun suppressed his anger and said:
"Ding Cisuke, I really couldn't see it before.
For the incident at the "Qionglin Banquet" that day, I have already solemnly apologized to you in front of Your Majesty and all the Jinshi scholars.
You and I are ministers in the same palace and are the right-hand men of His Majesty. We should put the overall interests of the country first and work in unity.
Since Ding Ci Fu doesn't know where these expert craftsmen are, there's no need to bother you. I will send someone to look for them myself.
Farewell. "
Ding Wei hurriedly said:
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister has wronged me! I have absolutely no resentment towards you.
Tomorrow I will dispatch all my free men to look for these master craftsmen and send them to the Prime Minister's office to receive orders!"
Kou Zhun bowed, flicked his sleeves, turned around and left.
Watching Kou Zhun's figure walking away, Ding Wei sneered:
"These master craftsmen are indeed on holiday, and I have no obligation to send someone to inform them on your behalf, Kou Zhun.
Compared to when you humiliated me in front of thousands of my peers, I have truly followed your majesty's orders and let go of my hatred..."
After get off work that day, Kou Zhun returned to his mansion in a carriage in a rage.
Madam Song Wo came from the prominent Song family. She was the second sister of Princess Song Chun, and was twelve years older than Song Chun.
After the two of them had dinner together, Mrs. Song asked:
"My husband is the Prime Minister of the dynasty and has always been trusted by His Majesty. Normally, when I see my husband coming home from work every day, he is always smiling. What happened today?"
Kou Zhun married Song Wo when he was 4 years old. The couple had always had a deep affection and respected each other. Unfortunately, they had no children and only daughters.
“There are three types of unfilial behavior, and the worst is to have no descendants.”
If the Prime Minister of the dynasty had no descendants, he would be criticized behind his back by all the civil and military officials in the court. So, six years ago, Kou Zhun had no choice but to adopt his three-year-old nephew Kou Sui as his son.
Kou Zhun hesitated for a moment, then told his wife what happened with Ding Wei this afternoon, and said angrily:
"This villain Ding Wei has always been resentful of the fact that I accused him of "flattery" at the "Qionglin Banquet". Now that I only have three years left in my term as Prime Minister, his construction of the "Time Palace" is very pleasing to Your Majesty.
Ding Wei no longer concealed his forbearance and even started to embarrass me about the craftsman! He is really a vindictive villain! "
After hearing this, Mrs. Song sighed:
"My husband is from a famous family, so don't blame me for being too talkative. I am a bit strong in dealing with people, but I easily offend people unintentionally."
(End of this chapter)
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