Zhao Defang's road to the virtuous king

德芳42岁王妃43岁长子惟叙25岁次子惟宪23岁幼子惟能21岁

Wei Ling is 19 years old and Zhenzong (Zhao Heng) is 33 years old

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In the first month of the fourth year of Xianping, Zhenzong discussed with Baxian Wang Defang, Prime Minister Li Wa, and Political Advisor Kou Zhun in the Chongzheng Hall. Zhenzong took out a memorial and said, "The household department played a memorial. In the past two years, the time for folk harvesting and handing in grains has been different. Some things were wrong in previous years, after checking the facts, they thought it was caused by an error in the almanac compiled and issued by the imperial court, so the Ministry of Household Affairs hopes to re-examine the almanac.”

This year, the imperial court bestowed books on Yuelu Academy for the first time, including "Shiwen", "Yishu", "Historical Records", "Jade Pian", "Tang Yun" and other classics. At this time, there are more than [-] students in the academy officially registered.

"Your Majesty," Li Wa said, "Today's almanac is the "Qianyuan Calendar" compiled and issued by Si Tianjian at the time of the late emperor. It has been implemented for many years, and it is not appropriate to make any changes."

"What the prime minister said is wrong," Kou Zhun said, "The almanac is an important document that the people rely on for farming and animal husbandry. If there is any omission, it should be changed in time."

"Lord Kou," Li Wa argued, "This almanac was compiled and issued by the first emperor's decree. How can you change it at will because of a slight discrepancy? This will call into question the decree issued by the late emperor."

Kou Zhun shook his head, "The prime minister's words are inappropriate. The first emperor ordered the compilation and distribution of the almanac for the livelihood of the common people. He hoped that both farming and animal husbandry would be harvested according to the calendar. Now that there are indeed mistakes, they should be changed in time to avoid affecting farming. "

Zhenzong listened and said, "Okay, don't quarrel, brother, what do you think? Should I continue to follow the order of the first emperor, or should I make corrections?"

Defang cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty ordered Sima Qian and others to change Qin's "Zhuanxu Calendar" and another "Taichu Calendar", the lunar month of Mengchun was still used as the beginning of the year, and the twenty-four solar terms were included in the calendar. , although the algorithms of the past dynasties are slightly different, and there have been deviations due to this, but they have been changed in time. The compilation and distribution of the almanac is a major event in the past dynasties, and only the engraved and printed books of the imperial court are issued. Therefore, the accuracy of the calendar directly affects the national economy and people's livelihood. Taizu Taizong of the Great Song Dynasty established the Sitianjian to observe the sky, calculate the calendar, and ensure that people's livelihood, agriculture and animal husbandry are carried out in order. Today, the Ministry of Households has sent personnel to verify that the calendar records are indeed deviated from the seasons and new days. It should be changed in time, and should not be changed due to If it was issued by the first emperor, it would be timid. If it causes errors in agricultural and animal husbandry broadcasts and historical records across the country, wouldn’t it be a disappointment to Taizu Taizong’s wish for the people and the country, and it will be a pity for my Song Dynasty, Your Majesty and the people of the world. "

Shinzong nodded, "What the emperor said is very true. The ancestor's wish lies in the national economy and the people's livelihood. If there is any deviation, it should be adjusted in time, so that we can live up to the ancestor's entrustment to the country."

"Your Majesty is wise," Kou Zhun said

Li Wa said, "Your Majesty, wouldn't it make people think that the late emperor..."

"Prime Minister!" Defang shouted, "The calculation of the calendar is the responsibility of the officials of the Sitian Supervisor. Your Majesty's wish is whether it is beneficial to the people's livelihood. If the late emperor knew that the calendar did not match the season, he would make corrections. Now the people are all because of the calendar. This mistake has affected agriculture and animal husbandry, and delayed the payment of taxes. As a prime minister, instead of trying to correct the calendar, you have repeatedly mentioned this matter with the previous emperor's decree, what is your intention!"

Li Wa was very frightened when he heard this, "Your Majesty, I have no other intentions. Your Majesty, I have no other intentions. Please be aware of your majesty!" He knelt down and kowtowed