Chapter 453 The hero who poured water into the treasure
"In the evaluation of the heroes who opened the treasure, where does Wang Ming rank?" Following the topic, Emperor Liu suddenly asked.
The evaluation of the heroes who opened the treasure has been officially opened and is in the selection stage. Different from the evaluation of the heroes of Qianyou, Emperor Liu delegated the power to the prince Liu Yang, who presided over it and recruited hundreds of nobles, court officials, and ministers from the border areas.
, officers, soldiers and students jointly formed a "selection committee" to select the heroes of Kaibao. This clearly reflected Emperor Liu's "unconstrained" ideas.
This is a big project, and it is not as straightforward as the evaluation of the Qianyou heroes. If you have to come up with such tricks, naturally there will be constant troubles and endless debates. Compared with the Qianyou heroes, the "candidates" for the Kaibao heroes
They have more similar qualifications and reputations, and it is difficult to have a specific standard for the size of their credit. It is not easy to evaluate clearly and rank them in order. Moreover, there are many people talking, different sources, and varying levels. It can be done in a few days.
Chicken feathers.
In fact, many people in the court did not agree with the old emperor's whims. What an honor and importance it is for the hero who opened the treasure. It needs to be recorded in history. How can those people have the qualifications to point fingers and talk too much about this?
Too talkative?
And the subsequent development, if what was said, almost made it impossible to end. In this kind of matter, the more people, the more fair it is. It will only bring trouble. It is best to be arbitrary and not to be sloppy.
As a result, Emperor Liu once again "humbly" accepted advice, and no longer insisted on "popular selection". Instead, Liu Yang discussed it together with the ministers, department officials and retired veterans. In this way, there were fewer people.
, the weight is heavier and the efficiency is higher. Of course, we still have to fight, but Liu Yang and Zhao Pu can control the situation better.
More importantly, this also seems to mean that the old emperor has further delegated power to the prince. Even such important matters as the meritorious officials of Kaibao can be presided over by the prince to make the assessment and conclusion. It is also conceivable what his status and power will be.
As for those people who were convened before, they can only continue to discuss, but no heavyweights will participate, and the things discussed will no longer have any reference function. When the matter is over, they will naturally disband.
At this time, when Emperor Liu asked, Liu Yang remained calm and responded softly: "I have made several recommendations and reached a preliminary candidate for twelve ministers. The prince is not among them?"
Hearing this, Emperor Liu's face remained as usual, but his tone immediately changed to a cold tone: "Oh? Even Wang Ming doesn't have a place. Tell me, who are the results of your discussion?"
Paying attention to the expression of the old emperor, Liu Yang searched for a while in his brain and reported: "Xianggong Zhao, Duke Hui, Duke Song, Uncle Guangyang"
"Wait!" As soon as he named a few people, Emperor Liu immediately interrupted him, looking like he was out of ideas: "Say their names!"
"Yes!" Liu Yang responded, made a slight adjustment, and continued: "Zhao Pu, Song Yanwo, Song Qi, Zhao Kuangyi, Wang Yansheng, Yang Ye, Shi Shouxin, Pan Mei, Cao Bin, Li Fang, Shi Xizai, and Lu Duan.
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As the names came out one by one, Emperor Liu thought in his mind, murmured for a long time, and pointed out: "It's quite fair. The people on the list are all qualified and have sufficient merit, but it seems that most of them are civil servants?
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Probably anticipating Emperor Liu's reaction, Liu Yang replied calmly: "After discussion, the ministers and others agreed that opening treasures is to govern the world, and in prosperous times, the rule of culture should be given priority."
"Have there been fewer wars since the Kaibao Year?" Emperor Liu said.
In this regard, Emperor Liu had memories and thoughts, but he didn't know how to count them. In fact, the number of major and minor wars that occurred since the Kaibao Year was no less than that during the Unification War, and even exceeded it in number. In terms of scale,
and losses, Kaibao's Northern Expedition was the pinnacle of this era, and no war could compare with it.
It seems that Emperor Liu had some doubts about the structure of Kaibao's heroes who were mostly civil servants. However, Liu Yang still decided to consider it and said: "The Qianyou period was a time of troubled times and separate regimes, while Kaibao was a unified and prosperous era.
Starting a business is about starting a business, and opening a treasure is about keeping a business. There is a fundamental difference between the two."
After a moment's pause and a careful glance at Emperor Liu, Liu Yang said in a frank and calm manner: "I have no intention of controlling the military with civility. Combining civility and military affairs and controlling civil and military affairs is your Majesty's way of controlling ministers.
Dare to make changes without authorization. It’s just that the current national conditions are like this and the general trend is like this, so we just have to follow the trend.”
Although he was not very satisfied with Liu Yang's remarks, Emperor Liu was not too entangled. Instead, he suddenly asked someone: "Why is there no Lu Duoxun?"
"Lu Duoxun?" This name was really beyond Liu Yang's expectation. He suppressed the doubts in his heart and said in a deep voice: "Lu Duoxun is a criminal who was sentenced to death for taking away his position. How can he be ranked among the heroes of the treasure opening!"
As if knowing that Liu Yang would say this, Emperor Liu smiled faintly: "For the minister who opened the treasure, are you talking about merit or crime? In all fairness, what is Lu Duoxun's merit?"
Liu Yang was silent for a moment and replied in a deep voice: "Lu Duoxun has made great contributions and made many achievements, both in local and in the government!"
That was all. Liu Yang had no intention of discussing Lu Duoxun's issue any more. Liu Yang was not unaware of the old emperor's hidden thoughts. He even felt that Emperor Liu's considerations were too whimsical and unrealistic.
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The question about Lu Duoxun is, is the credit enough? Can the matter be treated so simply? Regarding Lu Duoxun, it has been nailed down in history, and the blame is clear. It was Emperor Liu himself who issued the edict to investigate and deal with it, and it was he who made the decision.
put to death.
After so many years, Emperor Liu is doing this again. Even if he has some relapses, he still has to worry about what the courtiers think. Regardless of others, what will old Zhao Pu think? Lu Duoxun is his tit-for-tat rival.
, now Zhao Pu has to be used again, and Lu Duoxun has to be brought back to the Hall of Heroes to be worshiped. Would Zhao Pu have any objection? Zhao Pu's caliber is not that big.
Taking a step back, even if Zhao Pu can endure it, what about other heroes? If they are juxtaposed with a guilty minister, what will be the quality of the "hero who opened the treasure"? Can they be willing? How should the people of the world view this period of history, this
How should future generations interpret the character, just because Emperor Liu had an inexplicable idea occasionally?
Although there have always been absurd emperors and absurd ideas in history, Liu Yang really didn't want to associate this word with his imperial father, whom he had respected and respected for decades.
Liu Yang's silence was so unnatural that Emperor Liu naturally noticed the subtle changes in his mood. He finally glanced at him and changed the subject again: "Why is it limited to twelve people? I always feel that there are some people missing. Kaibao
How can a mere twelve people cover such a major event?"
Liu Yang frowned suddenly, feeling a little helpless. Isn't this Emperor Liu's own intention to appoint twelve ministers? Of course, the matter has not been finalized yet. The holy will has changed, and it is understandable that there will be increases or decreases.
However, the old emperor's changeable behavior really makes people feel unsure.
However, it seems that Emperor Liu is still a bit pushy on this matter. I heard him continue: "Before the list was drawn up, I thought twelve people were enough, but now, it is obviously insufficient! Your third uncle,
Your eldest brother, third brother, fourth brother, and sixth brother have spent twenty-eight years opening the treasure, and the achievements of my royal family members cannot be forgotten either!"
Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang suddenly understood. After all the talking, this is the purpose.
"What your Majesty said is reasonable. This matter was caused by our negligence and lack of consideration!" Liu Yang breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands, and asked tentatively: "Should we include Third Uncle, Eldest Brother, and the others as heroes?"
List?”
"If they are all included, is it appropriate? It doesn't look good?" Emperor Liu thought for a while and said, but before Liu Yang could answer, he spoke again: "But the palms and backs of the hands are all flesh, and whoever is missing will be lost."
I can’t tolerate it.”
Emperor Liu had said this, but Liu Yang still didn't understand the inclination in his heart. After thinking about it for a while, he said: "I will go back and discuss it with the princes and make some modifications!"
"It's time to discuss this matter! We need to be cautious about this matter!" Emperor Liu said immediately: "However, we shouldn't delay it for too long. We have been struggling with this matter for several months, and it has made people panic. It is not good.
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Such words, coming from the old emperor's mouth, were somewhat ironic, but Liu Yang still tried his best to follow his wishes and respectfully responded: "Yes!"
"I don't think it's better than this. The day after tomorrow, during Jiaqing's birthday, we can announce in public that a double happiness is coming!" Emperor Liu said again.
Hearing this, Liu Yang immediately frowned. Looking at the old emperor's excitement, he hesitated and said, "Is this too hasty? I'm afraid I won't be able to make enough time."
"What's the hurry?" Emperor Liu immediately waved his hands, looking confident: "Draw up a list, write down comments, and make a book. We have enough manpower and half a day is enough. What's more, it's just an announcement and a picture.
The atmosphere and the specific award ceremony can be found at another time.”
Emperor Liu said it easily, but Liu Yang felt a toothache. The truth is that, but if you ignore the difficulties in the specific implementation process, it is easy to cause problems.
But the old emperor's words had been so straightforward. Liu Yang knew in his heart that there was very little room for negotiation, so he stopped insisting. He was thinking about how to make this matter as appropriate as possible in accordance with Emperor Liu's requirements and instructions.
solve
After he resigned and left, and on the way to Guangzheng Hall, Liu Yang's expression was very unnatural, a little strange, more like constipation, and he looked like he had a pain in the balls.
To this day, it is really difficult for Liu Yang to grasp the mentality of the old emperor, let alone understand his brain circuits. The changes are too fast and strange, and he cannot grasp them at all.
To be honest, the old emperor today is really unreasonable
His face was straight along the way, without much expression, but when he returned to Guangzheng Hall, his expression had returned to normal. Entering the hall, the atmosphere in the hall was as serious as usual. Liu Yang walked into the office hall, sat down, and served
After finishing the tea, he took a sip and let out a long sigh. Liu Yang immediately ordered: "Go and find the two Prime Ministers Zhao, Lu and Xin!"
"yes!"
Following the prince's order, the entire political hall became busy. The emperor's words were enough to break the leg. However, in the specific implementation stage, some things were not as easy as what Emperor Liu said.
Liu Yang and others worked overtime, and that night they worked out a list and submitted it to Emperor Liu, but he rejected it himself. The reason was simple: Emperor Liu saw something was wrong and felt that it was not in line with his wishes.
Called back and continued to revise, but still not satisfied, continued to revise, three editions in a row, until the afternoon of the next day. Seeing that there was not enough time, and the words to be released had to be realized, Emperor Liu finally couldn't help it, and took out Liu Yangcheng
The latest version on the website, modified by myself.
After some inking, the "Twenty-Four Ministers of Kaibao" were suddenly introduced in a tense atmosphere. It was obviously hasty and too hasty, highlighting Emperor Liu's spontaneity. After the list was drawn up, what happened next was just like this
Emperor Liu said, just follow the process and form.
On the seventh day of March, Jiaqing Christmas, at the imperial banquet in the Qianyuan Hall that night, under the instruction of Emperor Liu, the results were announced on the spot, and the new chamberlain leader Hu De read it out. Of course, not only the list was read out once, but also each person's name was added.
Personal resume, achievements, and twenty-four people. For Hood, who was giving a "report" on such a grand occasion for the first time, the pressure was so great that smoke almost came out of his throat.
However, this list of heroes who opened the treasure, regardless of the process or content, is not very satisfactory. The final list, according to Emperor Liu's wishes, included all the uncles and nephews of his Liu family, probably
I also knew that it was not good-looking, so I added more people, and the number of heroes who opened the treasure gradually expanded from the initially planned twelve to twenty-four, which was the same as the heroes of Qianyou.
Of the twelve people Liu Yang presented, none of them were reduced, which was regarded as recognition of their work. Then, according to Emperor Liu's wishes, five uncles and nephews, Liu Chengxun, Liu Xu, Liu Xi, Liu Fang, and Liu Min, were added.
There are seven people including Wang Quanbin, Wang Ming, Ma Renyu, Wang You, Zhang Yongde, Zhang Yong and Guo Liangping, a total of twenty-four people.
Lu Duoxun failed to make the list in the end, Liu Yang firmly opposed it, and Emperor Liu was not allowed to mess around with this matter.
Of course, in terms of order, Zhao Pu is the first person who cannot be moved. No matter he is the emperor's younger brother, the prince or the emperor's relative, he is always behind him.
However, this watered-down list caused a big stir in the imperial court. Generally speaking, it gave people a feeling that it had insufficient ingredients.
The most incomprehensible thing is Emperor Liu's "coquettish operation" in the whole process, which makes people feel helpless and speechless. A good thing has somewhat changed after his troubles.
Even Zhao Pu, who was listed at the top of the list of ministers, felt as if he had eaten a fly. To be honest, Zhao Pu had been secretly looking forward to this matter for a long time. It was almost a final decision, but he didn't feel it in the end.
Although I have been honored so much, I have not been able to appreciate the respect the emperor has for his ministers. To put it harshly, it is like giving alms.
After such operations, the Kaibao heroes cannot be compared with the Qianyou heroes. Although the number is equal, the treatment is really different. Although they are both worthy of the Meritorious Cabinet, let alone the political status, only the material treatment is considered.
, it is difficult to compare.
Among the Qianyou heroes, those are the twenty-four princes and the heroes who opened the treasure. Except for those who have titles themselves, the others only have the title of casual honorary officer. They are given an extra honor and salary every year, even if they are high titles of second grade or above.
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To put it bluntly, the meritorious officials were only given an honor, and the name was far greater than the reality. But even so, Emperor Liu made the situation smaller.
Of course, if you put aside the number of people and the process, this is still a great honor, and it is enough to be remembered in history. After all, in the twenty-eight years of Kaibao, there have been so many influential figures and heroes. In the end, these twenty-four people
, not to mention, the annual second-grade official salary is real.