After a brief pause, the two palaces gave instructions to Lu Dafang and ordered him to defend himself.
As for Anton?
Of course I don’t care!
He is the censor, and it is his duty to report on rumors and affairs.
However, we can no longer stay in Taiwan to remonstrate, just find any reason and put it somewhere else.
The two palaces continued to review, and Zhao Xu continued to watch.
Until the Tongjian Si came to report: "Bachelor of the Zizheng Palace, I learned that Sima Guang of Chenzhou passed the palace to pay homage..."
The two palaces took Zhao Xu with them, got on the Yanzhai car, and headed to the Yanhe Hall's banquet hall.
…
Sima Guang was wearing a purple robe and official uniform, with a goldfish bag around his waist, and holding a ceremonial wat, standing in front of the main hall of Yanhe Hall.
It’s different from the last time I entered the palace.
This time, he has been waiting here for almost more than a quarter of an hour.
Finally, he heard some voices in the palace.
Then, an internal minister appeared on the imperial steps in front of the palace: "The two palaces have a decree: Bachelor of the Zizheng Palace, I know Chenzhou Chen Guang can enter the palace to pay homage!"
Sima Guang calmly bowed with his hands in hand: "I would like to express my gratitude to the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and His Majesty the Emperor for your grace!"
So holding the imperial hut, he walked step by step, led by the ministers, and walked into the side hall of Yanhe Hall.
Then I saw the little official, still sitting on the throne in the north of the palace, wearing Bailuo regular clothes and Qingluo folded scarf.
The curtain is lowered, and the two palaces sit on either side of the throne.
On the left is the Empress Dowager, and on the right is the Empress Dowager.
The incense cage in the hall has been lit, and bursts of sandalwood overflow into the hall.
Sima Guang bowed slightly, bowed twice with the phoenix, and then said: "Bachelor of the Zizheng Palace, I know Chenzhou Chenguang, I wish the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, and the Emperor long blessings!"
"Sima Gong is exempt from the gift!" A voice came from behind the curtain, and it was the Empress Dowager's: "Shi Deyi, give Sima Gong a seat and tea!"
Sima Guangzhi thanked him, and then sat on a chair that was brought over.
I heard the Queen Mother inside the curtain ask: "When I was in front of the palace, I received a letter from Sima Gong, talking about the affairs of my relatives and ministers..."
"Who does Unknown Sima Gong refer to?"
The Queen Mother, who was sitting on the left side of the curtain, finally spoke at this time, but her tone was not very good: "I also want to know this... I don't know if Mr. Sima has heard about some unscrupulous descendants of the Gao family who are doing mischief outside?"
"Please also ask Mr. Sima to perform the music and listen to it..."
"If there are such unworthy descendants, they do not need to be punished by national law. The Gao family law can kill these unworthy descendants with a stick!"
Sima Guang listened, stood up and bowed with fluorine in his hand: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager..."
"What I said in the letter does not refer to relatives of the country..."
The two palaces behind the curtain fell silent.
If you don’t mean national relatives, then who are you talking about?
The black and white words on the paper are clearly visible in my mind, and they are talking about Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty, Gaozu of the Song Dynasty, and Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty.
Although I don’t read many books, I do not lack scholars around me.
Master Zeng (Xueshi Deng) took the history books and showed us the relevant stories and sources.
Clearly and clearly, he is talking about our relatives from the Gao family (Xiang family).
Now you are turning your back on your fault?!
Are we really fooling the two women in the palace?
Sima Guang was also helpless. He had no idea beforehand that the relatives of the Xiang family and the Gao family were awarded the title of beauty officer by the young master.
If he had known about it, although he would have objected, he would never have written in his letter the stories of how the wise kings of past dynasties dealt with their relatives - Sima Guang was stubborn, but not stupid.
It's fine now. The yellow mud has fallen into my crotch and I can't even explain it clearly.
He could only hold the fluorine in his hand and say: "I have a loyal heart, and I beg the compassionate saints of the two palaces to observe it..."
The Queen Mother in the curtain listened and laughed.
The Queen Mother also sighed.
I feel like Sima Guang doesn't respect her very much.
This is treating her like a child.
What is written in black and white, now I have turned my back and said that I am not talking about the Gao family or the Xiang family.
This made Empress Dowager Xiang not sure how to defend Sima Guang in front of her concubine.
Sima Guang held the flute and said: "I would like to report to the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager. When I came to write this letter, I really didn't know that Your Majesty showed favor to these two relatives..."
"I've always written before me, just to ask for an outspoken edict for the capital to enlighten the world..."
Listen to the words of Sima Guang in the palace.
The Queen Mother in the curtain slowly closed her eyes.
Queen Mother Xiang looked at it and could only continue to come out to smooth things over and asked: "What's the problem with the imperial edict?"
Before Sima Guang could answer, the Empress Dowager could no longer bear it and spoke: "Yes..."
"What's wrong with the imperial edict?"
"This imperial edict has been discussed by everyone in the capital for more than twenty days... I also showed it to Grand Master Wen and Xianggong Han, and they agreed that it was good. It is a document for the purpose of seeking the country!"
"Even the officials said: My husband's arrangements are very appropriate!"
The Empress Dowager is getting more and more angry now.
Previously, she was very dissatisfied with Sima Guang's interference in the Gao family's affairs.
Especially the Gao family, the Xiang family, the Yang family, and the Cao family took turns entering the palace to add fuel to the fire in front of her.
Within a few days, the Empress Dowager formed a belief in her mind: Sima Guang felt that as long as our Gao family became officials, it would bring disaster to the country and the people.
Now, Sima Guang is in the palace, telling lies with his eyes open.
He actually said that his letter did not accuse the Gao family or the Xiang family.
He was targeting Dutang’s outspoken edict!
This is too much to bully her!
I look down upon her too much!
People are like this, once a stereotype is formed, it is difficult to change.
Especially for the elderly, once they have formed a certain understanding, it is extremely difficult to shake or change it!
This is what the Empress Dowager is like now.
Sima Guang held the phoenix in his hand, but just listened quietly. It was not until the Empress Dowager finished speaking that he bowed calmly: "I want to inform the Empress Dowager that the old minister's letter is indeed aimed at the imperial edict!"
"Just as the old minister said in his letter: The way to govern is called official appointment, it is called reward with trust, it is called punishment, it is the virtue of the king, it is called benevolence, it is called Ming, it is called martial arts..."
"The virtues of a king should be used internally, and the way to govern should be used externally."
"As the saying goes, 'Those who don't know my ministers will use my ministers to introduce sophisticated and mature words; those who know my ministers will use my ministers to understand the origin of the world'!"
"That's all!" Sima Guang held the fluorine and bowed again, and made his request calmly: "I would like to ask the two palaces of mercy to take back the edict of the day before yesterday and make it a reality, draft the decree again, and then do it in the world!"
Fortunately, if he didn't say anything, the Empress Dowager would be so angry that she would almost roll her eyes.
Because the Empress Dowager held a copy of Sima Guang's letter that day in her hands at this moment.
Sima Guang indeed said this in the first half of his letter.
But then he changed the topic and said something like, "If a person is talented, he will use it even if he is a master; if he is a mediocre person, he will abandon him even if he is close".
Then eat it in conjunction with the stories about the Mingjun and the execution of relatives.
Isn't this a clear accusation that the people of the Gao family and the Xiang family are mediocre and useless, and no matter how close they are, they have to distance themselves and give up?
Now in front of her, he didn't dare to admit what he had said, and he even said nonsense, saying that he wanted to take back his life and asked her to redo her will!
Do you, Sima Guang, think that I am illiterate?
When Empress Dowager Xiang saw the expression on the Empress Dowager's face, she knew something was wrong. She quickly went out to smooth things over and asked, "I, the women and children of this palace, really don't know what the disadvantages are."
"Please also ask Mr. Sima to give it a try..."
Sima Guang held the fluorene and went to the memorial hall and bowed: "Since I want to speak frankly, how can I restrict it?"
"If this is the case, how dare anyone in the world speak out?"
"I am stupid. I really don't know what it means to be 'disruptive in state affairs', let alone what it means to be 'out of line with one's duty', especially what it means to 'flatter people who cater to the customs'..."
"If this is the case, all the sages in the world will be silent, and the whole court will probably have only the voices of villains from the evil party..."
"The old minister's blunt words may be off-putting..."
"The Empress Dowager Fuqi, the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty the Emperor is aware of this!"
The two palaces listened to Sima Guang's words.
They looked at each other, and then the Queen Mother nodded slightly, indicating to the Queen Mother to continue asking.
Although she still had opinions on Sima Guang.
But compared to this, the things Sima Guang mentioned concerned her more.
Who is the villain of the evil party mentioned by Sima Guang?
The Queen Mother was very clear in her heart.
Wang Anshi and his party members!
Compared with Wang Anshi, Sima Guang is nothing.
After all, Wang Anshi was the person who had made her very uncomfortable in the past ten years, and he was the real MT in the heart of the Empress Dowager.
Therefore, asking Sima Guang to attack Wang Anshi's new method was almost like watching two beasts bite each other - she would be happy whoever wins!
He nodded to the Empress Dowager and asked, "In Sima Gong's opinion, what should we do?"
Sima Guangzhi said: "Because of my stupid opinion, I should withdraw my order and issue another edict, removing all its restrictions, so that people in the world can speak freely!"
This is the key now.
It is necessary to open up channels of speech and allow those who are dissatisfied with the new law to express their dissatisfaction.
At the same time, it is also a warning to those local supervisors - think clearly!
Whose world is it now?
Although Sima Guang has not held an actual position for a long time, he knows that local supervisory officials are the best at judging the direction of the wind.
Once the two different edicts before and after were issued, they directly stated the place.
Those people will know what to do.
In this way, in a short period of time, some departments will receive tens of thousands of petitions expressing dissatisfaction with the new law.
These words are enough to drown and destroy the foundation of the new party!
It is also enough to scare people above and below and force them to make a choice!
only……
Now it was Queen Mother Xiang's turn to be unhappy.
"Changing orders from morning to night may not be a blessing to the country!" said the Empress Dowager Xiang.
Although Empress Dowager Xiang came from a scholar-bureaucrat family and had little actual experience in governing, she knew that the edict to make the world known would be issued in two tones in a short period of time.
The magistrate will be at a loss.
Moreover, it will also stimulate speculators, bet on the direction of the court, and hijack public opinion for their own use.
Sima Guang said calmly: "Otherwise, let me be honest, it is not a law, and moreover, it is just about removing the restrictions..."
"This doesn't count as changing orders overnight!"
The two palaces listened and looked at each other. The Empress Dowager was a little moved, but the Empress Dowager Xiang was still hesitant.
The main reason is that she doesn't know whether this is considered a change.
After thinking about it, she asked the Queen Mother softly: "What do the officials think of what Mr. Sima said?"
Therefore, Sima Guang in the palace and the Empress Dowager in the curtain both looked at Zhao Xu, who had been sitting quietly and silently.
Zhao Xu said softly: "I don't quite understand..."
"But my father once told me: As a politician, you should let others speak!"
Sima Guang showed a victorious smile.
Looking at the young master on the throne, he was even more filled with joy.
However……
However, the young master continued: "Father also said: National affairs should be based on the opinions of everyone and the opinions of all ministers... The reason why our ancestors established three provinces and two prefectures is to respect the elders..."
"Mother, Queen, why don't you take what Sima Gong said and go to the capital hall to be the prime minister and invite all the elders and ministers to discuss it..."
Queen Mother Xiang's eyes lit up.
The Empress Dowager also nodded: "What the officials said is true!"
Sima Guang lowered his head helplessly and could only hold the phoenix in his hand and bow: "Your majesty, the Holy Ming has no fault!"
Zhao Xu had already moved the bench and even prepared melon seeds and peanuts.
The show is about to begin.
The two palaces will soon see with their own eyes Sima Guang's ability in practical government affairs!
This chapter has been completed!