The six-dimensional pictures of emperors of all dynasties were exposed, and the ancestors panicked

Chapter 306 Zhu Di: It is impossible for eunuchs to interfere in the politics of the Ming Dynasty.

【After the Ganlu coup, Emperor Wenzong of Tang gave up his plan to restore his imperial power and from then on he had no interest in state affairs. 】

[The eunuchs held military power, looked down on the heroes, and despised the emperor. ]

[Although the prime ministers occasionally supported the emperor, they were busy engaging in political struggles and working for their own interests most of the time. No one had the courage to go to war with the eunuchs.]

[On the fourth day of the first lunar month in 840 AD, Emperor Wenzong of Tang, Li Ang, died of depression in the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Daming Palace at the age of .]

[His posthumous title was "Emperor Yuansheng Zhaoxianxiao", his temple name was "Emperor Wenzong", and he was buried in Zhangling. ]

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{He has ambitions and is hardworking, but he has no ideas. When he sees something is wrong, he retreats and sacrifices his accomplices to save himself. He is unlikely to achieve great things.}
{Are the eunuchs in the Tang Dynasty so powerful? They were so insignificant before, but suddenly they are so powerful?}

{Xian, Jing: No sense of existence? Did we choke to death while eating?}

{In fact, although there were eunuchs in the harem at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, their number was small and their scale was not large.}
{It was only responsible for the daily affairs of the palace and the inner court, and the permanent institutions were only the "Six Bureaus" and the "Eunuch Department".}
{After all, the eunuchs' disorderly politics in previous dynasties had already given the emperors of the early Tang Dynasty many warnings.}
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Han Dynasty Lingdi Period
Liu Hong looked a little unnatural, looking at the ministers in the hall and said awkwardly:
"This previous generation... should be referring to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, right?"

"After all, strictly speaking, our Han Dynasty is not considered the predecessor of the Tang Dynasty...right?"

The ministers in the hall refuted silently.

Liu Hong, feeling bored, smacked his lips and continued looking at the sky.

You guys are so boring!
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{In fact, in order to limit the power of eunuchs, Emperor Taizong of Tang had issued a decree that the position of eunuchs should not exceed the fourth rank, and basically eunuchs were not sent on diplomatic missions to other places.}
{However, the reason why the suppression of eunuchs during the reign of Emperor Taizong was so effective was not only due to the wisdom of Emperor Taizong himself, but also related to the background at that time.}
{During the Zhenguan period, the Tang Dynasty was basically in a peaceful and stable state. The eunuchs had basically no other use except to deal with the daily trivialities of the emperor and the harem.}
{But by the Tianbao period, it was clear that earth-shaking changes had taken place.}
{When the An-Shi Rebellion broke out, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang used eunuchs to supervise the army in order to ensure the central government's control over the local troops.}
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Tang Xuanzong Period
"boom!"

Li Longji kicked over the table beside him and pointed at the sky in anger.

Yang Yuhuan looked at Gao Lishi eagerly.

Gao Lishi glanced at the roaring Li Longji, then looked at Yang Yuhuan who looked curious, wiped the sweat from his forehead and whispered:
"Your Majesty, there are some things that I cannot say."

Then he glanced at Li Longji, who was getting angrier and angrier, and said to Yang Yuhuan,
"Your Majesty, I have something else to do, so I will take my leave first."

Yang Yuhuan was slightly dissatisfied and lowered her head slightly.

He took a bite of the wooden peach in his arms that was as big as a stone jar, and muttered:
"General Gao, what's the important matter? ... I don't know what Sanlang said when you're not here..."

Gao Lishi looked at the mad Li Longji over there and said with complicated eyes:

"I am looking for armor..."

Looking at Gao Lishi's hurried steps, Yang Yuhuan was confused.

What are you looking for armor for?
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{Although this move by Emperor Xuanzong of Tang had both advantages and disadvantages, it was a last resort considering the social reality at the time.}
{However, after the war, this measure should have been improved or abolished in a timely manner, but the emperors after Xuanzong basically did not think about this issue seriously.}
{The reason why the eunuch problem in the late Tang Dynasty became increasingly serious is that the emperors after Xuanzong were to blame.}
{Especially during the Zhenyuan period of Emperor Dezong of Tang, the situation of eunuchs interfering in government affairs was basically established and continued until the end of the Tang Dynasty.}
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Ming Dynasty Yongle Period
Zhu Di was lying in a rocking chair, quietly looking at the sky, when he suddenly spoke to the father and son beside him:

"Although the status of eunuchs is low, they are very close to the monarch's life and often accompany the monarch."

"So it's easy for these people to believe what they say to the emperor. If they spread slander, it will be very harmful to the Ming Dynasty."

Zhu Gaochi and Zhu Zhanji understood a little bit of what the old man meant. Just as they were about to open their mouths to make a promise, they heard Zhu Di say:

"But the palace has the old man's iron plate, and I am wise and intelligent, so I don't have to think about this problem."

Both father and son couldn't help but choke.

Is this a sign that we are unwise and unintelligent?
"Dad, for the sake of future generations, no one will allow eunuchs to abuse their power."

Zhu Gaochi spoke to comfort his old man.

Zhu Zhanji also said in a harmonious voice:

"Yes, Grandpa. Besides, there is the iron plate of Lord Hongwu in the palace! Who dares to interfere?"

Zhu Di thought about it for a moment.

That's right, first, there is the Hongwu iron plate, second, there are the teachings of our ancestors, and third, there are the ministers' dissuasion. Hmm... it's safe!
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Ming Dynasty·Chenghua Period
Zhu Jianshen looked at the strong indignation of future generations towards Emperor Dezong, and could not help but sigh to Wan Zhen'er, who was standing beside him with a gentle look on her face:

"All of this was done out of necessity."

"In the first year of Jianzhong, Emperor Dezong of Tang sent eunuchs to Huaixi on behalf of the court to present Li Xilie with a banner."

"According to the usual situation, when eunuchs were sent on diplomatic missions to other places, especially to vassal states, they would receive grand hospitality and even accept bribes lavishly in the local area."

"After arriving in Huaixi, this eunuch accepted a large amount of property given to him by Li Xilie."

"When Emperor Dezong of Tang learned of this, he immediately issued an order to punish the eunuch. He was not only beaten with a stick, but also exiled to a remote place, never to return to the court."

"The eunuchs' arrogance was curbed, and eunuchs sent to various places no longer dared to accept bribes from local officials."

Zhu Jianshen held Wan Zhen'er's hand and sighed:
"It can be seen that Emperor Dezong was very strict with eunuchs..."

I unconsciously tightened the hand of the person next to me.

Zhu Jianshen's eyes wandered and his tone was erratic:

"In the third year of Jianzhong, Li Xilie started a rebellion. Emperor Dezong of Tang ordered the Jingyuan Army to go and fight against him, but a mutiny broke out on the way."

"The embarrassing escape from Chang'an destroyed Tang Dezong's original trust in the central imperial guards."

"Because during the entire escape, it was not the imperial guards who protected him, but the eunuchs whom he had previously disdained."

"...I can understand him...I can understand him..."

When a person is in a state of extreme panic for a period of time.

Then this person will be very dependent on the person who accompanied him, gave him comfort and encouragement at that time.

This feeling of dependence will follow him for the rest of his life and affect his judgment of normal affairs.

This is something that ordinary people cannot understand.

Wan Zhen'er looked at Zhu Jianshen who was falling into the past again, and leaned gently on his shoulder with a bit of pity.

"Your Majesty...it's all over."

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【Tang Wenzong Li Ang】

[Military achievements: The Cangjing Rebellion was quelled, but the situation of separatist regimes in the Tang Dynasty did not change at all. At the same time, the territorial aggression of the Nanzhao Kingdom expanded.

Rating D, get 1 point]

[Institutional construction: practice strict frugality, put an end to extravagance, and change the situation of laziness during the reigns of Emperors Muzong and Jingzong.

The Imperial Edict on the Prohibition of Extravagant Vehicles, Clothing, and Houses was issued, "to be frugal and have sufficient expenses, and to carry out orders accordingly."

The draft "Detailed Regulations on the Systems and Conditions of Various Departments" stipulates different treatments for officials based on their rank and the complexity of their duties in terms of clothing, carriages, escorts, housing, utensils, etc.

The imperial edict ordered that "all officials and nobles who violate the rules will be severely punished."

Rating: C+, 2.5 points]

[Diplomatic strategy: No diplomacy, basic rating 1 point.]

[People's Livelihood and Economy: He worked diligently and loved the people, developed water conservancy projects, and stopped wasteful and costly work. People's livelihood remained the same as during the time of Emperor Muzong.

Rating: C+, 2.5 points]

[Employing people and judging people: employing people without trust, planning without decision. Finally, it led to the Ganlu Change. E-level evaluation, zero points]

[Later influence: The Ganlu Incident made the eunuchs completely superior to the emperor. Rating: E, zero points]

【Total score: 7 points】

(End of this chapter)