The death of Zhao Kuangyin was also a major event that shocked both the government and the public for the current Han Dynasty. After all, there were only three of the twenty-four ministers left, and one more person died. Facts once again proved that the magnificent and glorious years were fading away.
Can't stop it.
Death is the most important thing, and the tension between the DPRK and China due to the tax reform has eased. The Duke of Rongguo organized a grand memorial ceremony. Guangyang Bo Zhao Kuangyi took over the right to hold funerals from his nephew.
Conduct the funeral ceremony in person.
Even though Zhao Kuangyin had been unknown for more than ten years, living in the mansion for a long time and rarely going out, his management and maintenance of relationships were completely revealed after his death.
Not to mention the official condolences, from royal family members to princes and ministers, from disciples and former officials to relatives and former members, everyone who has anything to do with the Zhao family will rush to the Rongguo Palace as soon as time permits, and even
Some old friends from outside the capital have traveled thousands of miles to the capital to pay their respects. Especially Zhao Kuangyin’s old brothers. There are not many alive anymore, but descendants flock to pay homage in the same way as their fathers and ancestors.
The scene was very solemn, with incense being offered, kowtows being kowtowed, and the sounds of sorrow and mourning continuing day and night without interruption. The Taoist team of forty-nine people performed rituals for seven consecutive days, and the flowing banquets filled the palace.
, and even spread to the long street outside the government, allowing the people of Xijing to eat and drink at will...
A funeral ceremony was organized by Zhao Kuangyi into a grand event, and it was like a gorgeous performance, announcing the Zhao family's dignity to both the capital and outside the capital and demonstrating their strength. Of course, for Zhao Kuangyi, it was through the funeral ceremony that he officially took over.
The rich political resources left by Zhao Kuangyin.
Zhao Kuangyin fully enjoyed the mourning and glory of death. As for the final verdict from the imperial court, the evaluation was quite high, saying that he was a model of loyal ministers and good generals. Emperor Liu asked Wu Gong Liu Hui to write the Shinto inscriptions himself.
However, such extravagance will naturally be criticized. The people of Xijing lamented the grand event of the Zhao family, and also expressed envy and jealousy for this ostentation. During the funeral period, Emperor Liu received more than ten reports on the funeral ceremony on his head.
The impeachment report, in addition to the issue of extravagant and ostentatious style, also implicitly accused them of exceeding the rules.
All impeachments are secret reports. Obviously, the officials who submitted the reports are not without scruples. Looking at the funeral scene, if they really dare to criticize openly at this time, they are afraid of offending a large number of powerful people. As long as the gods listen, let them
Emperor Liu knew their loyalty and their lack of fear of powerful people...
Regarding these rights and wrongs, Emperor Liu did not express too much, so as not to make himself appear too cold. Those impeachment memorials were left alone and shelved without any response.
However, while still chatting with the left and right, Emperor Liu made some comments on the matter: "The Duke of Lu is good at business and is a wealthy family among the nobles. When Duke Lu passed away, his funeral was the same as that of Duke Rong.
Compared with it, it is far inferior..."
I don’t know how the news got out, but after receiving Emperor Liu’s comments, the Duke of Rongguo was in a dilemma. It seemed that the emperor was not satisfied with such a big deal, and he should have taken the initiative to reduce the scale and keep a low profile.
The brothers Zhao Dezhao and Zhao Defang, who returned to Beijing for the funeral, had this idea, but Zhao Kuangyi was unwilling after hesitation. Zhao Kuangyin's funeral was a big show directed by him, so how could it start in an anticlimax and end at the end? That would not be a joke.
What's more, Emperor Liu's words may have been just said casually without any deep meaning. If the Zhao family had a huge reaction, it would appear guilty. Where did the news come from? Could it be that the Zhao family had spies among the emperor's personal servants?
After thinking about it for a while, I decided that it would be better to remain silent than to move. Let everything continue as usual and act according to the existing arrangements until the funeral is completed...
The weather was very hot. Emperor Liu hid in the Chui Gong Hall. Although some ice cubes were added to try his best to resist the heat, Emperor Liu's forehead still had some sweat from time to time. Two maids were waiting on the side, and one of them shook his head gently.
Luo Fan, one person wiped the sweat from Emperor Liu's head from time to time.
This kind of season is really difficult for Emperor Liu. On the one hand, he is afraid of the heat, and on the other hand, he does not dare to come into contact with too much cold things. It is a torment. And every time at this time, Emperor Liu can't help but think of the young master's proposal.
, rebuild a summer resort.
The Qionglin Garden in Kaifeng is well built, but the scale is too small, and even if it is adjacent to the Golden Pool, the effect of repelling the heat in the hot summer is not ideal. Whenever he could not bear the heat, Emperor Liu had this idea, and enjoyed it for himself
In the above, he thought he had exercised great restraint and did not build a palace or an annex. In the past, when he visited, he would either stay in a posthouse, stay in an imperial tent, or stay in an existing palace in various places.
At the beginning, because there were too many palaces built by various separatist forces during the Li Rebellion, in order to facilitate management and reduce maintenance costs, Emperor Liu issued an edict to abolish a large number of palaces and gardens, especially in the south.
There is only one magnificent building that is really used for personal enjoyment, Qionglin Garden. At this age, his spirit is weak, his body and bones are not as good as before, and he still has to endure the torment of the heat. The more Emperor Liu thinks about it, the more he feels that he should reward him.
Own.
What's more, the money and food for the construction can also be paid out of the internal funds, without costing the country a penny. The Shaofu has made full preparations for the planning of the summer resort, and the site selection has basically been finalized. It is in the west of Gyeonggi Province.
The Jigong Mountain area at the junction of Jinghu North Road, Jinghu North Road and Huainan West Road has a beautiful geography, vegetation and climate, which are very suitable for summer vacation.
It is not far from the two capitals, only six to seven hundred miles, and is at the junction of the Four Roads. You can also overlook the politics and people's livelihood of the Four Roads from a close distance. In fact, the architectural design has been implemented on the drawings, and all it takes is Emperor Liu to issue an official edict.
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However, although he was interested in making a move, Emperor Liu couldn't make up his mind as he just had to ask a question. The same thing, the same situation, in turn, Emperor Liu thought, at this age, he doesn't know what else to do.
Is it worth investing a lot of money to build a summer resort at this time?
Even if it is completed, how long can you enjoy it? Why bother to travel seven to eight hundred miles just for three or two months every year? Isn't this a happy nest left for future generations of monarchs to enjoy safely? This kind of gimmick is not good
Come on, once you do the first grade of junior high school, don’t blame your successor for doing the fifteenth grade.
On the other hand, in recent years, Emperor Liu has begun to advocate frugality and simplicity in both the government and the public. On the one hand, he asks others to do what they want, and on the other hand, he builds a large villa and villa. Isn't this a slap in the face, saying one thing and doing another? How can we truly control our subjects?
It was in such a hesitant and contradictory mind that the matter about the Summer Resort remained on paper and could not be made.
"I heard that Jigong Mountain has beautiful scenery, pleasant climate, Buddha's light, sea of clouds, strange peaks and rocks, waterfalls and flowing springs. It's really fascinating. I really want to experience it..." He grabbed the wrapped bag from Gong'e. After wiping Bing's silk scarf vigorously on his face, Emperor Liu couldn't help but sigh, his eyes were a little blurry for a moment.
Obviously, Emperor Liu was still obsessed with a summer resort. However, the two maids just pretended not to hear his sentiments. Their status and responsibilities did not allow them to speak randomly.
No one responded, and Emperor Liu felt bored. There was even a trace of irritation on his old face, but he couldn't get angry at these two well-behaved palace maids. He frowned and thought for a while, and suddenly called out: "Here comes someone. ! ”
A chamberlain came forward and bowed his waist at ninety degrees: "Young man, do you have any orders from me?"
"Where is Yantuo?" Seeing that the figure was not familiar to him, Emperor Liu's tone became a little harsh.
The chamberlain noticed this and hurriedly responded: "Guan family, Senior Official Yan is going to inspect the errands of various departments and bureaus in the palace. I specially serve the young ones here!"
After hearing this, Emperor Liu's expression softened a little, but he quickly said calmly: "He has arranged for the people to serve me..."
These words made the Chang Shi couldn't help but be stunned. He glanced at Emperor Liu cautiously and quickly lowered his head. This was Yan Tuo's authority...
"You!" Emperor Liu stared at the house attendant and directly ordered: "Go and ask the young master to bring me the design of the Jigong Mountain Summer Resort!"
"Yes!" He didn't dare to be negligent, and he left quickly.
Emperor Liu didn't have to wait long. The drawings were delivered. They were many and very detailed, filling a large box. However, Emperor Liu basically didn't know anything about those detailed architectural designs. He could only see a general outline, but it was only the overall building. Layout diagram.
"What a villa!" After staring for a long time, Emperor Liu finally sighed, with a pity expression on his face, waved his hand and ordered: "Take all these drawings and burn them..."