It has just passed the New Year, and there is at least a month before the spring flowers bloom, the grass grows and the warbler flies, and all things are born, but Han Gang has already realized that the things in his hands are also like newborn weeds in the ground, and they are coming out one by one.

Although the world is quiet, the previous year was a year of good weather and tranquility in all directions, the railway is being extended, clocks and steam engines are also being promoted and improved, "Nature" launched a special issue of the imperial examination, which is dedicated to explaining the content of the examination of qi and gewu in the imperial examination, and the sales have once again increased by leaps and bounds, and a qiē is in progress.

But Han Gang wants to do a lot of things, and of course the things at hand are indispensable.

After half a year of blowing, the reform of the imperial examination system will officially begin this year. The scholars and officials of all walks of life were ecstatic about this, and few officials would think that the power in their hands had become greater. However, Han Gang not only had to fight for the biggest piece of cake for Qi Xue, but also had to beware of Xinxue digging and touching it, of course, he was busy.

The reform of the imperial examination system was not only to expand the self-cultivation of qixue, but also to reduce the exploitation of factories by officials, and to give status to factory owners, or to encourage factory owners to pursue status.

As a result, there has been an increase in the number of matters related to the establishment of factories. Through the reform of the imperial examination, the imperial court has begun to encourage the establishment of factories in various places. For every additional worker, there will be one less homeless, the local population is increasing, and the amount of land is increasing slowly, and the role of industry in absorbing labor is becoming more and more recognized by the world under the advocacy of Han Gang. Just to promote the industrial exhibition, Han Gang can't be idle.

The most important thing is that Han Gang intends to put the need for the budget system on the table. We can't continue to live beyond our means, let alone live within our means, to exploit the people. However, if this is done, the financial system will be greatly reformed, and correspondingly, it will also affect the positions of many officials, and no matter who sees it, this is a means for the prime minister to encroach on financial power - even Han Gang himself will not deny it - to achieve the goal, Han Gang will of course have to put more effort into it.

Although Han Gang was already busy because of this, in addition to these political affairs, there were several happy events waiting for him.

In the new year, there are marriages of the eldest son and eldest daughter in the family, and in the court, there are also marriages between the son of heaven and his niece.

It sounds jubilant, but in fact, it is busy at home and outside the house that does not touch the ground - of course, this is not Han Gang.

For the marriage at home, Han Gang asked Wang Yi to preside over it, and the process and details were handed over to professionals.

As long as the main family gives money, everything can be done properly for you, from ceremonies to banquets. The Lord just has to do what he is told.

Even if it is a marriage of an official eunuch or dignitary, a group of ceremonial officials who are accustomed to doing red and white affairs can be found in the ceremonial courtyard to preside over it. There is no need for the host family to exert more energy.

Han Gang's trouble, the main trouble is that he is a great Confucian in the world, whether he should follow the ancient etiquette in terms of etiquette or the etiquette of today.

Han Gang didn't bother much, and invited Tian Yu and Shao Qing to come and discuss the wedding ceremony together. This is also the etiquette standard of the Qixue sect, just like the township rules and conventions, whether you want to abide by it depends on each person.

However, the emperor's marriage cannot be handled like at home.

"Official...... Yue Niang's wedding date is entrusted to the official, but don't really let her just get married, and she will have the name of Kefu. You have always been good friends with the second brother, and the second brother has come to the door to beg you, you have to help Yue Niang. ”

When Han Gang went out today, Wang Yi rarely pulled him to beg for help.

Han Gang said half-jokingly, "I want to look at people's face, and I also look at my lady's face, but I won't look at his Wang Zhongyuan's face." The voice softened again, and he whispered in his wife's ear, "Didn't you just say it last night, don't worry." I will do my best for my husband. ”

Wang Yi nodded, let go of his hand, and watched Han Gang leave with a smile, but between his eyebrows, there was a picture that was difficult to let go.

After all, Han Gang only said 'as much as possible' without making a guarantee.

The emperor's marriage is very abrasive, and it is no longer the prime minister who can do whatever he wants.

I had been arguing for a long time over the choice of the queen, and when the candidate was decided, the details of the wedding were discussed. First of all, the ceremonial officials were nitpicky about the wedding ceremony, the courtiers argued for a long time, and then, Qin Tianjian also caused chaos on the side of the people.

Just a few years ago, the astronomical officer chose the auspicious day of the zodiac for the Son of Heaven's wedding, which was set on May 16 of this year.

But the 16th of May is the so-called conjunction of heaven and earth in the world. According to today's Taoist teachings, May 16 is the day when heaven and earth are united, and husbands and wives must not be in harmony with each other, or even sleep opposite each other, otherwise they will encounter misfortune, especially the husband, and their life expectancy will be reduced. Since you can't even do the gift of Zhou Gong, let alone the wedding.

As soon as this day came out, Concubine Zhu made a fuss, saying that the astronomical officer was instigated by a traitor to harm the Son of Heaven.

When these words came out, they violated the taboo of the courtiers again. The courtiers, who were still opposed to the 'good deeds' made by Qin Tianjian, are now firm in their beliefs.

Say May 16, then May 16.

In front of the Confucian Holy Sect, how can there be a place where those crooked and evil ways stand? In court affairs, women other than the Queen Mother are not allowed to intervene.

Even if Concubine Zhu is the biological mother of the Son of Heaven and is talking about the marriage of the Son of Heaven, she is not qualified to talk too much. The courtiers had the ambition to join in, and they couldn't get used to her temper.

It's just that in this way, the position of the daughter of the Wang family who wants to marry the emperor is embarrassing.

For Han Gang, it is indeed a little difficult to do, and the emperor asked to marry his niece after all.

Han Gang originally wanted to wait to see what Wang Anshi said, but Wang Pan and Wang Yi begged each other one after another, and he couldn't be indifferent.

It's just that now the courtiers want to embarrass Concubine Zhu, especially after Concubine Zhu's reputation was stepped on and stepped on by Han Gang, Zhang Dian and others, and all the courtiers wanted to gain some fame on her.

After considering the cause and effect, Han Gang found Zhang Dian outside the Xuande Gate. Without Xiang's help, he still has some trouble if he wants to fulfill his promise to his wife and brother-in-law alone.

"What does the Queen Mother think?" After hearing Han Gang's request, Zhang Dian asked.

Han Gang said: "The Queen Mother also wants to be face-saving, and she doesn't want to be told that she is right or wrong." ”

For the wedding period of the Son of Heaven, Concubine Zhu once again jumped up and down, although the Queen Mother Xiang was not used to her appearance, she did not want to be said by the world to be the mother of the concubine.

"In that case, let's change the day." Zhang Dian didn't ask whether Han Gang's words were true or false, and said very simply.

got the promise of Zhang Dan, went to the palace, and once again discussed the marriage date of the Son of Heaven, Han Gang went out to express his thoughts,

"The so-called auspicious day is just a side meeting. The combination of heaven and earth is a custom in the world, and it is also a custom to distinguish the good and evil in the calendar, but it is just an ancient tradition. Among the ministers, you can choose any day. Whether the husband and wife are in harmony or not depends on the human being. The so-called auspicious days and bad days, you don't have to care. ”

However, in the middle of May, it was already hot. All kinds of rituals under the scorching sun hinder the body of the Son of Heaven, so it is better to choose the spring and autumn time, the climate is pleasant, and the holy body is not labored. ”

Han Gang's words almost caused chaos in the hall. If it weren't for Han Gang's constant disagreement with the concubine and the emperor, his words would have been pointed out by thousands of people.

Empress Dowager Xiang breathed a sigh of relief, the courtiers were in a hurry to embarrass Concubine Zhu, standing in her position, she was also in a dilemma, but fortunately, Han Gang gave her a step to go down.

But she also knew that in the current battle, Han Gang alone was not enough, so she asked Xiang Zhang, "Zhang Xianggong, Han Xianggong's words, what do you think?" ”

Zhang and Han are two ministers, major events will always coordinate with each other, and the situation of dismantling each other is almost invisible, since Han Gang has expressed his position, Zhang Dian generally will not have contradictory opinions.

Indeed, as expected by the Queen Mother, Zhang Dian came out of class and replied, "Han Gang's words are reasonable, and in the opinion of the ministers, it is better to reschedule." Since there is a summer heat in May, it is better to have the eighth day of the first month of April. As for the gods and ghosts, don't really bother with it! ”

Empress Dowager Xiang didn't hear the last two sentences at all, and only remembered the date of Zhang Dian's change, "The eighth day of the fourth month, isn't that the Buddha's birthday?!" ”

The wedding ceremony held on the birthday of the Buddha seemed even more outrageous than the conjunction of heaven and earth on May 16, and everyone in the hall was surprised.

The Buddha never said that his birthday was not allowed to marry the world, and there were not so many taboos. It's just that ordinary people can't do without reciting a few words of Amitabha, and when it comes to the Buddha's birthday, go to the temple to burn incense and chant sutras, and it's too late to get the benefits of enlightenment, so how can I have time to participate in the marriage? Therefore, very few people choose this day.

The date of the Son of Heaven's wedding was changed, and the courtiers took a step back. But Concubine Zhu's side couldn't make her proud. Zhang Dian changed it to the eighth day of the fourth month, taking care of the courtier's face, and also making Concubine Zhu even more stairless.

Since you said that May 16 will not work, then change it to the eighth day of April, if you make trouble again, it will be an inch, and you will have to say more as a courtier.

"Han Xianggong?"

"There is no objection to this. The eighth day of the fourth month is just an ordinary day, and since Shakyamuni did not prevent people from being born on this day, he would not prevent people from getting married on this day. ”

Han Gang felt that since there was no taboo in Kefu, there was nothing to avoid. Even if it's time, it's not too hasty - the preparations for the emperor's wedding have been planned for a long time, not to mention the beginning of April, even the beginning of March, and there will be no problem.

"Your Majesty, the emperor is the current Buddha, and there is no taboo about becoming a rite on this day."

When Emperor Taizu went to the Great Xiangguo Temple to offer incense, he asked if he wanted to bow in front of the statue of the Buddha, and there was a small novice who replied cleverly - now the Buddha does not worship the past Buddha. Since then, Buddhism has regarded the Son of Heaven as a Buddha. In this case, there is no need to worry about which gods the emperor will offend if he chooses to marry on the Buddha's birthday.

"Just follow the bill." Empress Dowager Xiang has no other opinions, if there are still people in the palace who are unwilling, let these two prime ministers deal with it.

After Han Gang and Zhang Dan's words, the wedding date of the Son of Heaven was changed to April 8, not to offend Taoism, but to go to the monk.

With such a result, Han Gang also felt that Wang Fang and his wife could also talk about it.

When he returned to the political affairs hall, he was in a much better mood than in the morning, but when he saw a report sent from Jiangnan, his face hung up again.

Summoning the hall officials, he ordered: "Go and invite Zong Rulin to come." ”

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