Chapter Fifty-Eight: Wise, Thousand Autumn Festival
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It may be strange and ironic that Wise belongs first to two women. In fact, after digging deeper, it can be understood that Concubine Ma doesn't want to get into trouble, she is more concerned about her son's safety; As for Queen Wang, the loss of her son has made her a little disheartened, and power is also less visible to her. On the other hand, women are still relatively timid and not too ambitious.
And these two women know Yongli, although they are unwilling, but with his character, they will hardly resist the authority of the new emperor. Then the root cause of the evil may be in these courtiers. Either they are dissatisfied with the placement of the new emperor, or they want to restore their former power, or they want to make a contribution to the establishment again, or they are really loyal. In short, the thoughts and actions of outsiders are the most likely to implicate Yongli and invite disaster.
In feudal society, once it comes to imperial power, not to mention just relatives, it is not uncommon for fathers, sons, and brothers to turn against each other. Therefore, after learning the news, Concubine Ma solemnly declared that she should no longer use Yongli as a signboard and do not cause trouble for the royal family. What happened to Youngjong. and the days of captivity in fear, but it made Concubine Ma and Queen Wang feel palpitations.
Under Concubine Ma's strict words, none of the courtiers openly objected. With so many people present, who dares to reveal their dissatisfaction with the new emperor, I am afraid that there will also be people who want to change the court to tell the truth, what do they think in their hearts. Anyway, now I can't show xiàn out. What's more, the domestic situation is not clear, who dares to act rashly?
Yongli sighed, but he was not a fool, the wood was already in the boat, at least now it seems that it cannot be changed. Then the only way to do this is to admit the reality, to be patient and low-key, and to go with the flow in the future, if the crowd embraces each other.
The Burmese envoy walked in from outside the cabin. glanced around, pursed the corners of his mouth slightly, showed a trace of disdain, and said: "It's about to dock, and my country has been taking care of it for several years, don't forget it." Today, our country is sending you back to China, and your army will also retire according to the agreement, and the emperor must remember to issue an edict again! ”
Yongli was a little angry. But outside the ship were Burmese sailors, as well as Burmese soldiers. Without the protection of the Ming army, he could only endure it.
"Boom, boom, boom......" Suddenly, the sound of cannon rumbled, shaking people's ears buzzing. Faded.
The Burmese envoy was taken aback, thinking that the Ming army was going to kill people and destroy their mouths, and then framed them, so they hurriedly went out of the cabin to take a look. The ministers didn't know why, so they went out of the cabin to check out.
Only the sound of cannons. No shells flew, and the Ming army on the riverbank was strictly organized, shouting in unison: "Welcome to the Emperor Taishang's holy drive, welcome to the Queen Mother, the Empress Dowager's mercy and ......"
The Burmese envoy was horrified in his heart, but his face showed resentment, and he snorted coldly and twisted his head to the side.
"Your Majesty, you should go out to comfort the soldiers." Concubine Ma heard clearly in the cabin, turned to Yongli and said: "If you go to a foreign country and take over the car, how can you chill the hearts of the loyal and brave people?" ”
Again? Yongli was stunned for a moment, and then understood. This is the first time to abandon the country and enter Burma; The Ming army met it, but issued an edict ordering it to withdraw its troops, which was the second time. Well, it's over and over again, over and over again!
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"Congratulations to the saints for a long life, long live, long live, long live!"
Zhu Yongxing laughed happily in the tsunami-like congratulations, nodded again and again, and started this great court meeting with special significance.
In the Jiangnan region during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, it was already popular for people to eat on their birthdays. The common people have birthdays, and the emperor has birthdays. The birthdays of ancient Chinese emperors were different for each dynasty, but the etiquette was common to all dynasties and generations in ancient times.
In ancient times, the birthday of the emperor was regarded as a festival. The emperor's birthday was regarded as a birthday festival, and the rules for making celebratory ceremonies in ceremonies began in the Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, the emperor had to entertain hundreds of officials on his birthday. Hundreds of officials need to enter the longevity wine, offer a golden mirror ribbon and a silk pouch. As a day of national celebration, there is also a three-day holiday to celebrate. In the Song Dynasty, the emperor's birthday officials needed to enter the palace to "live a birthday" and hold a feast to celebrate the emperor's blessings.
The sixth day of October is Zhu Yongxing's birthday, as soon as he ascended the throne, there were officials of the Ministry of Rites to play, respectfully asking Zhu Yongxing to set this day as a festival, and took "Qianqiu", "Shouning", "Chengtian", "Wanshou" and other names for Zhu Yongxing to choose. The identity is different, and the whole country will celebrate on his birthday, Zhu Yongxing felt that it was a good thing to celebrate on holiday, so he put pen to paper and set it as the "Thousand Autumns" Festival.
It's just that the Northern Expedition that suddenly started ahead of schedule made Zhu Yongxing not want to celebrate extravagantly at this time, so he ordered to be simple this year, not to set up a banquet, not to accept birthday gifts, and only to invite the troupe to perform in front of the gate of the palace, which can be regarded as a fun for the officials and the people.
Although it is simple, the congratulations of the officials are still inevitable. can't eat and drink a lot, Zhu Yongxing also prepared some small items to reward the birthday officials.
It is said that it is a big court meeting, but in fact, it is a birthday party, and the chief officials of each ministry deliberately put some non-urgent affairs on hold for a day, so that the emperor can celebrate his birthday happily and easily, and the rest of the low-level officials have the opportunity to meet Tianyan.
Moreover, although Zhu Yongxing explained that he would not accept birthday gifts, the officials were not empty-handed. They also more or less have an understanding of the temperament of the new emperor, and know that the emperor does not like luxury, but only looks at his heart. So, writing a poem, painting and calligraphy, or offering some meaningful gadgets, as long as it is not too valuable, Zhu Yongxing also laughed at the ministers' intentions.
In this way, back and forth, talking and laughing a few words, it also increased the closeness between the monarchs and ministers, and narrowed the relationship. Zhu Yongxing is relatively easy-going, and he does not judge people by rank, which makes many low-grade officials feel like a spring breeze.
"Brother Huang's health is not good, why is he still tired?" Zhu Yongxing was quite surprised by the arrival of Zhu Yihai, the king of Lu, but looking at his face, he didn't look seriously ill.
"Long live Lao. Here I wish my Majesty a long life. "Lu Wang Zhu Yihai's asthma has indeed improved, and he still has other purposes through this birthday visit. The main thing is to ask Zhu Yongxing for the bottom.
The news that Myanmar sent back Yongli Junchen has been sent urgently, and Zhu Yihai, the king of Lu who is in charge of the Zongren Mansion, knows that there are some clans to be managed by him, especially Yongli, he doesn't know what Zhu Yongxing means, so he came to test it.
Zhu Yongxing almost guessed the intention of Zhu Yihai, the king of Lu, so many people were present. He didn't say much, so he said a few words of encouragement and gave him a seat.
Judging from the current situation, the Ming army has been winning victories one after another, firmly grasping the strategic initiative. Although there is a bit of a shortage of supplies, we have passed the most difficult period. After the autumn harvest in Jiangnan, coupled with the last season of grain in Mekong, Ha Xian, Hainan and other places, the relief can be expected to be optimistic.
And taking back Yongli from Myanmar can be regarded as solving a heart problem. Almost no one thought that the cowardly Yongli would challenge Zhu Yongxing, and they did not regard it as a factor that undermined stability. In other words, Yongli will be the same as Yingzong, whether he is imprisoned or imprisoned, and it is only in Zhu Yongxing's thoughts, and he does not have to worry about causing civil strife among the old ministers.
This is often the case with feudal monarchs and ministers, Zhu Yongxing ascended to the throne and was in a great position. It is already possible to cover up all the unfavorable conditions such as blood kinship, and as a courtier, he will be loyal to the emperor on the dragon chair. As for the people. It is more practical, whoever gives them a stable life, who relaxes taxes and forced labor, is a good emperor.
Judging from all aspects, Zhu Yongxing is not worried about Yongli, but he is worried about the so-called "loyal ministers". For example, Mu Guogong is blameless for his loyalty to Yongli, but he is the most misguided "loyal minister". Yongli himself will not have the heart to compete for the position, unless someone pushes it and someone forces it. And Mu Tianbo may be one of them.
Therefore, Zhu Yongxing wants to separate Yongli from those old ministers, and can be lenient with Yongli, but he must strictly monitor and guard some "loyal ministers".
But Zhu Yihai, the king of Lu, and others don't know, according to tradition, even if it doesn't seem to be threatening, as long as there is a glimmer of this possibility, such as Yingzong, Emperor Jingtai is strictly guarded, and he has not relaxed his vigilance at all, and it can even be called harsh and abusive. Therefore, on the issue of the placement of Yongli, no one dared to be specialized, so they waited for Zhu Yongxing to set the regulations.
In fact, when Zheng Zhaoren was sent to the Yunnan-Burma Ming Army, Zhu Yongxing had already made arrangements, but at that time, he had not yet taken back Yongli, it was just a planned thing.
"Well, your name is Hu Yuan, you are from the Criminal Department, I have met you once, and the lawsuit in Hangzhou was well decided and legitimate." Zhu Yongxing has a very good memory, and he can also call out this petty official who is a member of the criminal department.
This official named Hu Yuan was simply flattered when he saw that the emperor still recognized him, and hurriedly bowed down and replied: "Qi Gong Majesty, Weichen is Hu Yuan, he has been praised by the saint, and Weichen is terrified." “
"Don't be afraid." Zhu Yongxing waved his hand and said: "The conclusion of this case can be regarded as setting a standard, which will be of great benefit to the future." Hmph, I still read poetry and books, and I know the righteousness, I first forced a yellow flower girl to cross the door and rejoice, my son died, and I had to marry a ghost, it was just bullshit, and I lost my conscience. I have removed the gentry of the Liu family to set an example. ”
"Long live the wise." Hu Yuan hurriedly complimented: "The Liu family is bullying and must be severely punished." And what he says and does is not in accord with the words of the saints and the way of forgiveness. ”
"Well, the dispute between clan power and legal power cannot be resolved in a short period of time, the responsibility of the criminal department is heavy, you have to do it, I am optimistic about you." Zhu Yongxing nodded with a smile and motioned to the female official next to him to award the reward to Hu Yuan.
In feudal society, although the hierarchical system and the Shiqing system were replaced by the bureaucratic system and the county system, so that the patriarchal system was no longer directly expressed as the political system of the state, its basic spirit and principles were inherited and developed extensively and deeply.
However, from their long-term ruling experience, the feudal rulers realized the special role of patriarchal power and clan power in maintaining their rule, and tried to carry out the task of consolidating the feudal state to the family, and to restrain and control the vast number of working people through thousands of family and clan organizations. As a result, patriarchs and patriarchs are often given the privilege of ruling over family members by law.
However, Zhu Yongxing did not approve of this, because his long-term goal was to make China move forward from a feudal society to a capitalist society, which was the law of historical development, not some whimsical idea. Therefore, patriarchal and clan rights have become obstacles to his establishment of a legal society, which must be weakened and eliminated.
In the case of marriage concluded by Hu Yuan, there are not only clan rights, but also paternal rights, and women's rights, which are intertwined. It is not surprising that he was able to withstand the pressure of the traditional world and judge the case with values that are in line with Zhu Yongxing's values, and he was appreciated by Zhu Yongxing.
…………… (To be continued......)