The prosperous Tang Dynasty (60)

The posthumous title is a thing, people in later generations cannot understand what is the problem of this thing. But in fact, this thing is a very serious issue in any dynasty.

Lin Yutong's mind was circling around, thinking about what to do about this matter. This is really not a matter of being a fool, and being able to fight casually as soon as he opens his mouth!

Because every dynasty has provisions on this in law, it also has complete rules and regulations. The Zhou Li is a thing that continues. If you make a mistake, it will violate the rules and regulations. For example, the "Possess Law" mentioned by later generations is "Yi Zhou Shu·Legendary Interpretation". In all dynasties, you can't violate this if you formulate a posthumous title! People have stipulated that it is said that it is diligent in studying and asking questions, is knowledgeable and knowledgeable, and is known as Wen; while knowledgeable and capable, and is smart and wise.

That's what you stipulate.

There is another saying in "The Book of Rites and Justice", which says: The posthumous ones are listed as virtues in life, and are called "good names".

In the Tang Dynasty, since the Tang Dynasty, there is also a provision in the "Six Classics of Tang Dynasty", saying that any posthumous posthumous titles of princes and above are praised and criticized by their merits.

For ordinary officials, a third rank or above, they must give a posthumous title after death.

This is also a law!

Nowadays, if you sit in a wrong posture, you will be said to be rude. So is it important to say that posthumous title important?!

In fact, it was not just before the Tang Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, but almost the same dynasties afterwards were almost the same. For example, Emperor Renzong of Song, wanted to give his teacher a better posthumous title, but the ritual officials disagreed. He said that his teacher was a villain and the officials wanted to give a good posthumous title. This was the personal kindness of the emperor, and what ruined the court's laws. And people said that the posthumous title was a matter of the minister! What does it mean? It was to draw up posthumous titles, and there were related people to draw up, and the emperor had only the final choice, but no right to draw up.

In other words, the posthumous title must be publicly evaluated by everyone for the right and wrong of this person, rather than the emperor’s words that can be determined!

There was no way out. Song Renzong wanted to drag on it, but no one in the court agreed. Sima Guang submitted a memorial, which became more and more intense, criticizing Song Renzong's actions in this matter. In the end, Song Renzong wanted to use "Wenzheng" but failed, so he chose a posthumous posthumous posthumous such as "Wenzhuang", which included no praise and criticism. The minister said: Let's do it now!

The emperor took a step back, but the ministers reluctantly accepted it, quelling a dispute over posthumous titles between the court.

Not to mention the dynasty of the wise ruler of Song Renzong, like Song Huizong, he did not dare to do anything in this matter. For example, when Li Qingzhao's father-in-law, who was the prime minister, passed away, Song Huizong went to pay tribute to him personally. Li Qingzhao's mother-in-law came forward and said that there were three things to ask for. The first thing he asked for was: he hoped to bring the word "zheng" to the posthumous title of the deceased.

It is very common for scholars and officials to have the title of "wen" in their posthumous titles, but the Zhao family asks for the word "zheng". Isn't it Wenzheng?

Emperor Huizong of Song did not dare to agree, so he just shied away and said: Let's wait for it to be paid attention.

I dare not make arbitrary in this matter, and then discussed it before talking. In fact, I still declined!

Even in the Qing Dynasty, the posthumous title was very serious. For example, the posthumous title of Emperor Chongzhen when the Qing Dynasty entered the pass. At that time, Li Zicheng really didn't understand this, so he didn't give the posthumous title of Chongzhen. When he arrived at Dorgon, he gave him a "Huaizong" and asked for a good rest. He also cried for three days before he finished the political show. Later, after entering the pass for a long time, Emperor Shunzhi understood the book of the Han people. He felt that Dorgon did something wrong, so he specially issued an order to cancel the previous title.

Lin Yutong's mind was passing by quickly, which means that from this perspective, you can't say that the Ministry of Rites is wrong!

Besides, is this just a matter of the Ministry of Rites? The posthumous title is said by Taichang Temple. People say that they give me a "Miao" and combined with what Xu Jingzong did throughout his life, was it wrong?

If you keep your heart fair and not just thinking about this issue from the standpoint of Empress Wu, it is not wrong for people to evaluate Xu Jingzong's life with "Miao". He violated the law and violated the law, and used the maid of his original wife as his second wife. He did not educate his original wife's son well, and his son had an affair with his second wife, exiled his own son to death. He took a large sum of money from foreigners in the south and married his daughter to the other party, which was no different from selling a daughter. Being a minister is not that he has no talent, but that he is not good at character. He defected to Empress Wu, created unjust cases, and tampered with historical books. Which one is right? In his later years, he raised hundreds of prostitutes in the mansion, built pavilions and towers, and was dedicated to prostitutes living and having fun. He was arrogant and extravagant, and took up all.

So, give a "Miao" and is it wrong?

Moreover, this word cannot be determined by one person. This requires public discussion by officials above the fifth rank in the court!

What does this mean? It means that there are many officials who are dissatisfied with this person. This also means that 80% of the officials above the fifth rank in the court do not support the Empress Wu.

This is not a matter of loyalty, and what is reflected in it is too dangerous.

Lin Yutong is now considering that if she really wants to stabilize, she has to put her mentality right. She can’t just look at the bad things in the court officials. In fact, from another perspective, so many fifth-rank officials in the court are all looking for trouble?

No! During Li Shimin's reign, there were two principles in the court: first, the official style was clear and upright; first, the speech was wide open.

A clean and upright official style means zero tolerance for certain people and certain behaviors. Therefore, during the reign of Li Shimin, Xu Jingzong was never promoted and was valued.

The road to speech is wide open, that is, you can say whatever you want in the court, and say whatever you want. Let you speak, be sure of your words, and say what you are right.

Such a trend cannot be dissipated in an instant with another emperor, and they also have their persistence. Xu Jingzong just didn't let him say it? I think it was wrong, so I advised him, am I wrong?

Li Zhi's posthumous title was to avoid the collision between the queen and the court officials because of this.

But if this matter is not settled, it is not considered a complete chapter!

Li Zhi still didn't say anything at this moment. He turned his face to look at Tongtong, "Anding, what do you think?"

I said? What do I say?

Lin Yutong looked at Dai Zhide, and Dai Zhide also looked at Lin Yutong in surprise. After the two looked at each other, Dai Zhide silently lowered his eyelids to show respect.

Lin Yutong said, "Position is the trace of conduct; title is the manifestation of merit. When a person comes to this world, standing between heaven and earth, he can live arbitrarily. This is everyone's freedom. Freedom is limited. In addition to being bound by law, there must also be moral constraints. In other words, his behavior in his life can withstand the comments of others. The greater the official position, the more people he dare not say. This is why he has a posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous

Dai Zhide was stunned for a moment and unexpectedly glanced at the princess of the country. What she said was fair.

"The posthumous law is to persuade good and avoid evil! Good should have a good posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumou

Li Zhi looked at Liu Ren and said, "Go and do it."

Lin Yutong whispered to Li Zhi, "I'll go and invite my mother."

good!

I have agreed here that I have to go to find Empress Wu, and I have to tell her about this in advance.

When he went there, Empress Wu was criticizing the memorials, and Ming Chongyan was helping to sort them out. Seeing that Lin Yutong was coming, he didn't avoid it.

Empress Wu pointed to the position next to her, "What happened again."

Lin Yutong told the matter, "...Mother, right and wrong, merits and demerits are not something we can avoid without discussing it! This matter itself is not big, but the big one is the opposition of the scholars and officials. He blindly favored Xu Jingzong, and the result is that he stands in the opposite direction of so many people. This is not a good thing for you and the court! My son's meaning is that he will not expand! Just the posthumous apology is determined by Xu Jingzong's actions in the officialdom throughout his life."

When Wu Empress put down her writing, she felt that this was a crisis! If one is not handled well, it would be a big crisis! Eighty or ninety percent of the fifth grade or above oppose her, which will affect the understanding of political affairs. If so, the saints must also consider the consequences of this matter.

So, Tong'er means that you have to take a step back! You can't fight if you are right, and you can fight if you are wrong. If this is the case, there will only be more oppositions.

Empress Wu pondered for a moment, then stood up and said, "Let's go!"

The fifth-rank officials in the capital gathered together, as if they were not surprised by the appearance of the Martial Arts Queen, but they would still take a look at Lin Yutong who followed him in until Lin Yutong stood behind the saint.

At this time, behind the saint was the princess of the country, and on both sides of the saint were the queen and the prince.

Empress Wu looked down and said, "If the world wants to be governed greatly, it is necessary to distinguish good and evil, and to improve the way of persuading and punishing. It is encouraged to be good and reward their good deeds; it is advised not to do evil, and to punish their evil deeds. If it is possible to punish evil and promote good, then everyone in the world is willing to do good and everyone is afraid of doing evil. The court should be a role model for the people. And everyone in the court should also know that no matter how severe the punishment is, it can only alert people for a moment; no matter how heavy the grace is, it cannot be known in future generations. Only the name of honor and disgrace and the posthumous posthumous beauty and evil can be immortalized in future generations. This is the name of life and the name of immortality will last forever!"

The minister standing below thought she would stand it, but she retreated and spoke with a righteous voice.

What's wrong? Is it a "Miao" given?

The prince looked at the Minister of Rites, "Where is the Ministry of Rites? What is the opinion?"

The Minister of Rites was Yang Sijing. He married Li Yuan's daughter Princess Anping, and his relationship with the royal family was very close. Yang Sijing knew what the prince meant. The prince meant: the queen took a step back, and the courtiers should also take a step back.

Therefore, he suggested, "It is better to take 'respecting' as a posthumous title."

Lin Yutong glanced at the person and nodded in her heart. The person reacted very quickly.

Gong, this word is a little better than "Miao". However, the note in the word "Shizifa" is: If you know your mistakes, you can change it. It is called Gong!

If you know your mistake, you can correct it, but it’s just that he is wrong!

Not only can we take into account our attitude and position of dissatisfaction with Xu Jingzong, but it can also give Empress Wu and the Prince a face, which makes a compromise!

No one objected! After all, Xu Jingzong was not always wrong in his life. For example, is it also a mistake to come from Wagang to join the Tang Dynasty and participate in the Xuanwu Gate Incident?

The word "未" is relatively objective.

So Li Zhi asked someone to draft an edict, and Xu Jingzong posthumously named him "Gong"!

This is how I turned over this article.

After the court dispersed, all the news was received. The princess of the Protector kept the emperor and spoke and did things in a straightforward manner, which was not an ordinary person! In the court affairs, her attitude and her views should still be taken seriously!
Chapter completed!