Chapter 173: Employing People
(First Update!)
Who is Shen Tanyun? A famous Confucian in the Yonglong Dynasty, from the Shen family in Jiangnan Province, was once called a bright figure with Wang Mo, the "Half-Emperor Master"!
What's more, this man has a quirk of praising and deprecating characters!--and his praise and disapproval are only derogatory but not praise, even to the emperor!
It is said that Shen Tanyun once commented on Emperor Yonglong, saying, "The emperor is very benevolent and discerning", Emperor Yonglong not only blamed, but also smiled "haha" and said, "Aiqing is a person with a temperament, and sure enough!"
This is said to be unquestionable, and the courtiers remember more that the emperor was benevolent, and later Emperor Yonglong collapsed and called him "Hui", called Emperor Xuanhui, which seems to be a metaphor for the appropriateness of this evaluation. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
In short, Shen Tanyun praised and belittled the emperor, and he was safe and sound, and his reputation has been even more famous since then.
Next, whether it is Emperor Kaixi, or the ruling Empress Dowager Li Ping, or even the current Supreme Emperor, they have all been praised and degraded by Shen Tanyun, but the specific evaluation has not been transmitted.
Directly proportional to his quirk, it is Shen Tanyun's achievements and influence in Confucianism and Taoism.
Not to mention the others, it is only said that Shen Tanyun traveled to Nanjing and Beining alone, but was followed and regarded as a teacher by many scholars of Nanjing and Beining, which can be seen.
If it weren't for Shen Tanyun's quirk of offending people, maybe there would be more Confucianism and Taoism forces outside of Guozijian and Yudong Xue Palace.
Shen Tanyun has been an official, and he once worshiped the four-rank household servant, otherwise Emperor Yonglong would not call him "Aiqing", but he later resigned and traveled, and he has not appeared in the court for so many years.
How could such a person be willing to become the national son of the sacrificial wine? Or after Qi Pu became the national son of the sacrificial wine!
The officials of the DPRK and China really couldn't figure it out, but when Gu Chunchao, the secretary of the ministry, sent the letter of appointment, Shen Tanyun took it with a smile on his white beard.
Not to mention that the officials didn't understand, even the Supreme Emperor, who gave this order, had a lot of doubts in his heart.
After Qi Pu's accident, Emperor Zhiyou must be looking for a new candidate for the wine sacrifice of the son of the country, and this person can never be Zhou Dian, even if Zhou Dian is better, it can't be.
Without him, Yudong School Palace is too far away from Jingzhao, and he has never controlled Zhou Dian.
So, who will take over the position of the son of the country has become his dilemma. In the final analysis, although there are many officials in the DPRK and China, there are not many people who can really take over the Guozijian and can be used by him.
Otherwise, he would not have chosen Qi Pu in the first place.
When he was worried, he happened to stay in Yongqing Palace, and Concubine De inadvertently talked about a person, which solved his dilemma.
The person Concubine De talked about was Shen Tanyun.
Emperor Zhiyou once ranked the influential people in Confucianism, among which of course there was Shen Tanyun, but he never considered Shen Tanyun.
Shen Tanyun has such a quirk, and he once had a bad evaluation of him, he doesn't want to use such a person.
Besides, even if he is willing to use Shen Tanyun, he may not necessarily be an official. ββIn the early years, when the queen mother was in power, she recruited Shen Tanyun, but she was all refused.
Using Shen Tanyun as a national sacrifice wine, Emperor Zhiyou really didn't have much confidence.
It just so happened that Concubine De said: "Your Majesty, Shen Tanyun has such a quirk, which is just right for the emperor." Emperor Shengming, presumably Shen Tanyun will not refuse......"
These words made him pause.
Yes, Shen Tanyun has offended too many people, such a person will not be the force of any party, just what he needs......;
After thinking about it, Emperor Zhiyou felt that Shen Tanyun was the most suitable, so he thought about how to make Shen Tanyun agree.
Emperor Zhiyou has been taught by the Empress Dowager Liping, knowing that some people, especially scholars, are neither humiliated nor coxatable, and they are not even afraid of death, just like Shen Tanyun, who can be regarded as soft and hard.
Unexpectedly, when he sent his attendants to inquire, Shen Tanyun unexpectedly agreed happily, and the Taoist minister should live up to the position of the country's sacrificial wine, Yunyun.
Emperor Zhiyou was puzzled, and then learned that Shen Tanyun still paid attention to the competition between Zhou Dian and Qi Pu, and he also saw and heard some remarks in Minglun Hall, so he would be relieved of the post of Guozi sacrificial wine.
In any case, Shen Tanyun's appointment made Emperor Zhiyou extremely satisfied. By the way, Emperor Zhiyou had two more favors to Concubine De, and sent many rewards to Yongqing Palace, many of which were unique to the young eunuch.
For a time, Yongqing Palace was unmatched.
On this day, after the concubines who came to invite An all retreated, Concubine De had a cold face and admonished the palace maids and attendants who were full of joy: "Don't get carried away! You must be more and more cautious, and the queen and the virtuous concubine must not be offended!"
A group of palace maids nodded and said yes.
Concubine De knocked the palace maids and attendants again, and then waved everyone to retreat.
The richer and more favored you are, the more cautious you must be. -- This is the truth that Concubine De has always had in mind.
In the past, when Queen Qian entered the cold palace, she trampled the rest of the concubines under her feet, and she couldn't help but get a little carried away, but now she shares power with Queen Qian and Concubine Xian!
This tragic result forced her to pick up her previous caution again.
Now, she has finally gained favor through Shen Tanyun's incident, and she must carefully maintain this favor, and she must not be affected by other things.
There are so many emperors' favors, if she doesn't maintain stability, I'm afraid that the future will not be easy.
After thinking about it, she asked her confidant Aunt Lian: "What is the movement of Kunning Palace and Changyang Palace?"
Aunt Lian replied: "Niangniang, there is no superfluous movement in Kunning Palace and Changyang Palace, I am afraid that they are looking for an opportunity, and the slave maid will watch it." β
Concubine De nodded, didn't say anything more, but thought in her heart: Queen Qian has always been calm, she doesn't want Concubine Xian but she can bear it so much, these women are really not to be underestimated!
She then commanded a few words, and Aunt Lian stared at Kunning Palace and Changyang Palace, and then she had no more words.
At night, Concubine De thought about the flowers in the palace, and thought about the miserable and lonely palace, and it was always difficult to sleep.
In the end, it was still her most important confidant, Aunt Mei, who comforted: "Niangniang, rest, since Shen Tanyun's matter has been done over there, it means that they value Niangniang, Niangniang's status is stable, and few people can shake it." β
Even Shen Tanyun can do something so difficult, what else does Niangniang have to worry about?
Concubine De closed her eyes, sighed lowly, and said, "You are right, there is no need to worry about this palace, but it's a pity that there are too few people available around this palace......
Aunt Mei whispered again: "Niangniang, didn't my niece come back from Hedong? If she cultivates her, she will definitely be able to help Niangniang." β
Concubine De's brows relaxed, and then she finally fell asleep slowly. The night in the palace is still deep and quiet...... (To be continued.) )