Father Han Gaozu

Chapter 686 The Honest Legalist

King Xia was released, but he was not happy.

The county guards and kings from all over the country were heading towards Chang'an. For a while, the whole Han Dynasty was busy, and the roads in various places were even more congested. People often saw that many four-horse carts were five-horse chariots. The carriage, the knights following the carriage were mighty, and there were soldiers clustered around, some of them even fought violently because of the problem of order.

The pressure that Chang'an faced was quite high. When the emperor passed away, big figures from all over the country had to come to see the funeral. There was absolutely no mistake in receiving so many people at one time, even including their order, place of residence, and so on. The specifications for eating have to go through detailed research and arrangements. In this era, it is common to kill people because of a wrong piece of meat. It is very difficult to let anyone feel that they are underestimated and humiliated. This is a test of being responsible for this matter. of officials.

At present, Han Ying is in charge of the funeral.

This master who has studied poetry and etiquette has a very good personal relationship with the Supreme Emperor, so Mao Sui recommended himself to handle this matter. At the same time, several great scholars cooperated with him to handle this matter, including Mao Sui's descendant Mao Sui. Heng Maochang, as well as Jia Yi and Hu Wusheng, the ministers of the DPRK and China.

It can be said that in terms of etiquette, the current Confucianism still has an advantage. Huang Lao could have made people, but Sima Jizhu was too old, and Wang Gao was exiled because of his dereliction of duty, so Huang Lao had no one. can take on such a heavy responsibility.

Liu Chang returned to his original state again, carefree, it seems that the death of the second brother did not cause any blow to him this time, but the vicissitudes on that face were a little more.

In the end, Liu Ying was buried in Xiangling according to Liu Chang's idea. Of course, Liu Ying's last words cannot be ignored. Liu Chang planned to build a city in Xia Guo to commemorate his brother. I feel a little helpless. But at present, it seems that it is not the right time to persuade His Majesty. Besides, the last words of the Supreme Emperor cannot be refuted. The Supreme Emperor is also their father, so we can't even object to the last words, right? ?
Although the ministers were reluctant to do so, the edict was passed at a very fast speed, and Zhang Buyi immediately started planning to start construction in Xia.

And this last will, of course, will affect whether the emperor can enter the temple and the determination of his posthumous title.

"Lord Father Yan!"

Zhang Buyi looked at Lu Jia with complicated eyes at this moment. He knew that this person had a good relationship with His Majesty, and he didn't know whether this person's words were hinted by His Majesty, or if he said it out of his own heart. Here, it can be regarded as the group of people who highly respect the Supreme Emperor.However, whether it is His Majesty's instigation or his own thoughts, the words cannot be given to the Emperor Daxing. This is what my Majesty has predetermined. How can I give the number one posthumous title to others?Although Emperor Daxing is virtuous and knows how to abdicate his position, the writing is a bit too much. Except for my majesty, who else is worthy of this writing? ?

The master's father was shocked, shouted and cursed loudly, and was dragged away by the soldiers.

Liu Chang repeated it several times, "Well, is there anyone who doesn't have eyes?"

The little princess was sent to the Taiwei, and Liu Chang didn't want the little princess to see too much.

When Zhang Buyi walked out of Houde Hall, several doctors at the door rushed to salute and bid farewell, only one of them raised his head high and looked at Zhang Buyi with disdain.

Zhang Buyi hurriedly shook his head, "Emperor Daxing is virtuous, and there is no minister to criticize or criticize."

"The minister takes orders!!"

Chao Cuo narrowed his eyes, "Who says we don't do anything?"

After Lu Lu left, Liu Chang motioned for Zhang Buyi to sit over. He put his arms around Zhang Buyi's shoulders and said solemnly: "I leave it to you to build the mausoleum in the Xia Kingdom. Don't waste time, set off today, go to Xia Kingdom, coordinate the manpower from all over the place, and start construction. The location and so on are all up to you. Anyway, you understand why this city was built. This is my elder brother's handover. The last thing for me, don't make any mistakes!"

Tao Qing frowned, but did not refute.

When Zhang Buyi walked into Houde Hall, Liu Chang was explaining something to Lu Lu. Seeing Zhang Buyi walking in, he hurriedly asked, "How? What word did you propose?"

Chao Cuo said with a straight face, "Everything I said is correct, and I will not be wrong."

At the very beginning of the discussion, Lu Jia spoke surprisingly.

The officials breathed a sigh of relief, and if Zhang Buyi came forward, they would dare to follow.

When Chao Cuo walked into the study and began to write with a pen, Zhang Tang, who had been listening carefully, finally couldn't help asking: "Teacher, is what you said true? Just recommending and expropriating can cause Such a situation???"

"It's not wrong to use the county guards to attack the kings, but you can't hand over such a sharp sword to the place, to the powerful clan."

"All the governors and kings of the world are coming, and all the mansions are preparing to fulfill their own ideas. Our Yushi Mansion is usually the loudest, but we are doing nothing at this moment. It is inevitable that we will be ridiculed by villains. .”

"Emperor Daxing is generous and behaves with benevolence. How about Emperor Ren?"

The last rumor said that Chao Cuo was expecting the death of the Supreme Emperor, so that he could summon all the princes and kings in the world to catch them all.

"I thought that there would be a long debate. I'm afraid I'll be beaten to death because of the issue of the posthumous title. There are too many posthumous titles suitable for His Majesty."

What Chao Cuo said was impressive, but the rest of the officials just looked at each other in blank dismay.

Chao Cuo originally wanted to reprimand him, but held back.

Liu Chang was quite satisfied, "These four posthumous titles are not bad. My brother has always been virtuous, and the officials can't decide for a while. Even if we discuss it for three days and three nights, it is normal. I just don't know how to use my virtue. When deciding on a posthumous title for me, the ministers will have to discuss how many days, I am afraid that all the beautiful posthumous titles can be used on me! It is difficult to decide!"

Liu Chang suddenly asked, "Lu, what do you think?"

If someone said that to Liu Chang, then Lu Lu would definitely think that this person was laughing at Liu Chang, but if Zhang Buyi said that, then Lu Lu would have nothing to say, this guy must really think so.

All the ministers fell silent immediately. How should I say this? Emperor Daxing is a bit unworthy of words?Isn't this putting eye drops on His Majesty?

However, Chao Cuo said with emotion: "The power of the local sheriff is too great, especially the method of recommending and expropriating the pre-Qin period, which has been reborn and new things have appeared today. What self-proclaimed disciples and old officials are actually past disciples. They don’t regard themselves as officials of the Han Dynasty, but first serve as ministers who recommend recruits, and then serve as ministers of your majesty. If this example is born, if it is ignored, it will grow rapidly.”

"We haven't negotiated yet. We talked about Xiaoren, Xiaogong, and Xiaohui. Xiaode probably wants to choose one of these four."

What the hell? ?

"How about Emperor Xiaoren?"

Since Liu Chang ascended the throne, there has never been a situation where county guards and kings from all over the country have come to Chang'an together. Liu Chang has also made preparations in advance. He will use this opportunity to convene everyone to carry out some things that he wanted to do a long time ago. things, learn about the situation in some places, and meet people who haven't seen each other for a long time.

Tao Qing hurriedly asked, Chao Cuo glanced at him, "I forgot, Tao Jun's family has relatives with many county guards."

And this is a good opportunity to increase your prestige.

"If local sages feel that they are not well-known, they will come to Taixue, participate in the assessment of Taixue, or participate in the assessment of official positions. If the officials are unable to govern the place after arriving in the place, then resign!!!"

"Now that there is an assessment method, we must put an end to the county magistrate's recommendation, recruit and even prevent them from tampering with the assessment, leaking questions, and falsifying. To curb the localities, first of all, we must not allow them to easily gather talents. As long as the talents from all over the place are the heart To the big man, it is not enough to shake the foundation of the country."

"Emperor Daxing is kind and loving, how can he not be called filial piety?"

Zhang Buyi suddenly said: "Emperor Daxing is virtuous, but his time in power is very short, and perhaps he has a more suitable posthumous title."

Liu Chang didn't shy away from discussing these things with his confidants, because Liu Chang was very open-minded, and these confidants also knew their majesty.

Liu Chang can't get involved, this matter still has to be decided by the Sangong Jiuqing.

"If the head of a majestic county is reduced to the point where he is bullied by the powerful, what use is he to have?!"

The ministers immediately began to argue. With Liu Ying as a person, it is obviously unlikely that he will be given a bad or ordinary posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous title. What is praised is his kindness, filial piety, humility, generosity and other qualities, and there are so many posthumous titles that echo these, which makes everyone debate endlessly. The officials still attach great importance to this link, because it is the only thing they can comment on their own king It's time, you won't be questioned, and you can freely speak out the emperor's strengths and weaknesses.

"But the sheriff is appointed by the temple, should they be restricted??"

"Okay, go get busy first, don't forget what I told you!"

"How about the text?"

Zhang Buyi frowned, and said with some concern: "Your Majesty is right, that's the truth. All the beautiful posthumous titles are not enough to describe Your Majesty. At that time, I really don't know how to decide."

"Gongshi is flattering a villain, not knowing loyalty! Your majesty lost his dear ones, so you don't come to see me, but you have to wait until now. How can you be worthy of your majesty's love?!"

The internal meeting of Yushifu finally broke up unhappy.

The sad atmosphere in the palace made Liu Ci, who was always lively, become a lot more obedient.

"As for what you said, the former officials of the wealthy family are all over the world. How is this possible? Can just recommending and recruiting create such a situation?"

"If you can't deal with the princes and kings, isn't there still a county guard?"

"The princes and kings want to restrict, and the county guards naturally also have to restrict. Some county guards, in their own counties, seem to look like princes and kings. They regard the county as the country and arrange their cronies arbitrarily. Is it possible that only the princes can endanger the temple? King?"

It can be regarded as being sealed to his brother.

For Liu Ying's concubines, Liu Chang did not choose to drive them out, but gave them a choice. If they are willing to go home, they can be sent back to their hometown. Of course, if they are willing to stay, they can continue to stay in their palace. In addition, many of Liu Ying's heirs were also ennobled. Except for Liu Xiang, who had already been crowned king, Liu Ying actually had another son, who was also born with Da Cao, named Liu Chao, who was still young. The chief made him the king of Zhangye, and granted him Zhangye County in Hexi.

"Your Majesty asked them to govern the region, not to make the county the country."

"In the future, among the powerful families, it is inevitable that there will be a situation where disciples and old officials will spread all over the world, and the world will respond to one call."

Liu Chang waved to Lu Lu, very satisfied with his answer.

"Respect the virtuous and let the good be respectful! It can be said to be filial and respectful to the emperor!"

"Mr. Chao, aren't you a bit too much?"

Emperor Wen? ?

Zhang Tang walked out of the mansion displeased, and Liu Ci grabbed his hand, dragged him aside, and asked in a low voice: "The government and the people all said that this time when the kings came, Chao Cuo wanted to give them a cruel blow." Yes, I know that you are often by Chao Cuo's side, do you know how he plans to deal with us princes and kings?"

"I also learned from the princes and kings who recruited local celebrities and arranged their ranks arbitrarily. When they went to the temple and asked them to recommend useful talents, they recommended their own relatives. Later, they were not allowed to recommend relatives. They simply recommended each other. Your Majesty abolished the recommendation law, and they just recommended each other. Start recruiting yourself, not recommending to the temple, and directly arrange it yourself. What a bad situation this will cause? Isn't this something that needs to be corrected? The princes and kings dare not be so unscrupulous!"

Lu Jia looked at the crowd calmly, and said seriously, "Emperor Daxing is benevolent, intelligent, with the virtues of Yao and Shun, as well as the talents of Tang and Wu. How about his writing?"

"It's just a possibility, but as long as it's possible, no matter how small the possibility is, we have to find a way to correct it. Many diseases need to be treated when they first appear. .”

"Oh, I've heard of you. I'm in and out of virtue, and everyone worships it. Why don't you do it?"

"You must not forget that the duty of the Yushifu is not to cut down the vassals, but to rectify the administration of officials. How can we avoid these county guards?"

He just looked at the crowd calmly and reminded: "Although the vassal states must be weakened, now is the time for the death of Emperor Daxing, not the time to cut down the vassals. The kings will soon arrive in Chang'an. During this period of time, gentlemen, don’t be confused, and avoid any disputes with these people. If you are unintentionally caught and confirmed the rumors of the past, then the entire Yushi Mansion will suffer a catastrophe.”

Liu Ying and Liu Chang are basically the opposite. Liu Chang's achievements are amazing, but his personal morality is a bit worrying. Liu Ying is outstanding in morality, but his achievements are a bit worrying.
Zhang Buyi did not participate in their debate, but just listened quietly. At the end, they came up with four options, namely Emperor Xiaoren, Emperor Xiaogong, Emperor Xiaohui, and Emperor Xiaode. It is not easy to choose one of the four. The officials are arguing endlessly, but they can't agree on it.Zhang Buyi waited for a long time, then found an opportunity to leave here, and walked directly to Houde Hall.

Tao Qing said with some displeasure: "Should we just do nothing?"

"Duke Chao!! I'm not someone who abolishes the duke for personal reasons!! It's just that the county guard governs the place for the emperor, which is different from the princes and kings. If you want to deal with them, isn't this dealing with your majesty?!"

Liu Ci didn't go out to play in the past few days, and stayed with his mother all day long, and he was not happy because his country got a city. If he had a choice, he would rather not have this city.

Zhang Buyi looked at the man, "Who are you?"

But Liu Chang is not the only one who is ready.

Seeing Zhang Buyi's firmness, Lu Jia sighed and said nothing.

In Yushi Mansion, everyone sat below, watching Chao Cuo quietly.

Although this is a rumor, it still has some truth. The princes and kings in Chang'an cannot fight the Sangong. If it is in the local area, they can use the Emperor Tiangao to come from afar. But in this city, the Sangong casually calls dozens of Soldiers can catch them.

Zhang Buyi suddenly realized, and then told the soldiers beside him: "Put this person in prison and give him twenty lashes! Release him when I come back."

Seeing that the two of them began to worry about things that were too much for them to decide for themselves, Lu Lu's expression was very complicated.

Tao Qing pursed his lips, "I cannot agree to this matter, I will definitely write a letter to His Majesty!"

The officials who were still reciting the words they had prepared in their hearts, who were about to shine in this decision, were suddenly stunned.

Everyone also understood what Chao Cuo meant and agreed to him.

"I see."

"Oh, against His Majesty?"

Zhang Tang was about to ask again, but a servant came in and said to Zhang Tang with a wry smile, "King Xia came to look for you again and refused to leave."

Liu Bo's plan to go out can only be temporarily shelved.

"No, kindness and kindness to the people is called Hui, filial piety to the emperor!"

Chao Cuo couldn't bear it anymore, and cursed at Zhang Tang: "Get out!"

The two discussed the matter of repairing the city, and after talking for a while, Zhang Buyi got up, "I'm leaving today, when I'm not in Chang'an, please take care of yourself, don't be so busy anymore. "

Sure enough, after being backstabbed, Chao Cuo was more cautious, at least he wouldn't mess around.

Chao Cuo was very disdainful, "Just go and write a letter, Your Majesty knows right or wrong!"

Tao Qing didn't know how to describe it. After pondering for a long time, he added: "Too cautious? In the past, all countries used the method of recommendation to prevent celebrities and talented people from being dusted, and the recruitment of officials is not the only thing in the current dynasty. Yes, if you want to abolish these, how can the local sages be famous in the temple? When the officials arrive in the locality, they have no power of their own, how to govern the locality?? Will they be emptied by the local tyrants??"

Chao Cuo didn't dare to show any joy or expectation.

"Mr. Chao has always said that he has to sacrifice his life for righteousness for the sake of the world. Why are you so afraid now?"

Zhang Tang really wanted to scare Liu Ci at this moment, and told him to do a tough job, so that he would not dare to go out for a few days.

But after all, they are serious legalists, how can they joke about such a big matter?
Ever since, he showed a weird smile, fixed his eyes on Liu Ci, and said with a sinister smile:

"My teacher said, you must treat the princes and kings who come here kindly, and you must not have any conflicts with you."

Liu Ci just felt creepy.

(End of this chapter)