Chapter 14 Kangzong Chapter 14 A minister also chooses a king, between brothers
On the high autumn day in August, on the Qiantang River, under the gaze of everyone, a white line flashed. It was the raging tide, accompanied by a thunderous sound, rushing from far to near. The peak of the tide rose in an instant, forming a
A wall of water more than ten feet high, covered with white waves, pushed across the embankment with majestic momentum
The world's great tides and natural wonders are displayed in front of the onlookers at this moment, which is both amazing and awe-inspiring.
The waves crashed against the shore, and the waves exploded. The tens of thousands of tide-watchers on the riverbank were overwhelmed one after another, like a defeated army. This is exactly what "one wave breaks through ten thousand troops".
Over the past few decades, tide watching in Qiantang has become a trend, not only in Hangzhou, but also in the entire southeastern Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian and Jiangxi regions, and even further away in Daozhou, where some well-fed and wealthy children or literati
The poets are famous for coming here. Many foreign maritime merchants traveling to the southeast will also come to see it whenever they have free time.
Hangzhou is particularly lively around the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the Qiantang Tide has become the most important business card of Hangzhou, the Southeast Chamber of Commerce. At least in the current Han Empire, it is much more famous than West Lake.
This year is particularly lively, and the most special thing is that the emperor is touring the south, and Luan Jia is here. Emperor Liu Wenpeng's tour is his first real trip since he ascended the throne. In the end, in the "North-South Controversy", he
I chose to go south, which was a tendency brought about by the tour ten years ago.
At first, because of the "dramatic changes" in the Ruyang Palace, he was urgently recalled to the capital, installed as a crown prince, and then "locked" in the capital and surrounding areas for ten years.
It started in late summer and set off from Luoyang. Judging from the situation of the camp, Liu Wenpeng's tour can be regarded as "lightly packed and simple". In addition to the two thousand large silver-armored guards accompanying him, there were only a few internal servants, Ban Zhi and
There were only a few maids, there were only about twenty officials in the court, and the only prime minister was Wang Qinruo, the minister of Zhongshu, and the entire camp had less than 3,000 people.
Although the scale is not large, it is a mule-horse carriage with high maneuverability, making it easy for the emperor to follow him at a leisurely pace. Except for the emperor in Gyeonggi, he is like a dragon that has escaped from the shoal, patrolling and having fun in his territory, while satisfying his selfish desires.
, and also brought up the smoke and filth along the way.
The biggest difference from his grandfather and father is that he did not issue an edict in accordance with the usual practice, prohibiting welcome contributions, and did not even make symbolic superficial efforts. Therefore, one can imagine what happened to Liu Wenpeng on his patrol route.
It was a chaotic scene. In order to welcome Luan Jia, bureaucrats from all over the country naturally began to "strengthen" again.
From the government to the people, it can be called "a chaotic dance of demons". Wherever Luan Jia stayed, some of the local preparations were used to worship the emperor. As for those places where the emperor disdained, the things prepared by the government naturally made it easier for the bureaucrats.
We take it from the people, and if it cannot be used by the king, then it will basically be used by the ruling class. This is a true portrayal.
Those who went too far were some unscrupulous officials on the Huaixi Road. Because the emperor's patrol route had nothing to do with Huaixi, but there were still many prefectures and counties "actively preparing" to welcome the Holy Emperor.
What if His Majesty the Emperor has his own ideas and changes the route? This is a great opportunity to show the style of Huaixi and show the loyalty of the officials and the people! And the situation of "the officials and gentry returned the money in full, and the people divided the accounts 30-70" has also become a common practice in many states and counties in Huaixi
The most common phenomenon in meeting drivers
Compared to ten years ago, Liu Wenpeng was much more wanton this time. After all, with Liu Fang, the emperor's uncle, watching over him last time, he couldn't enjoy many things.
After traveling all the way south and having fun all the way, Luan Jia arrived in Hangzhou on August 10th and received an extremely warm welcome from the officials and people of Zhejiang and Zhejiang. Of course, compared to the heartfelt awe and admiration of the officials and people when Shizu and Taizong came to Hangzhou, Pingkang
In the autumn of 2006, in Hangzhou, with thousands of people and crowds of spectators, the surging emotions were somewhat distorted in the cordial and warm atmosphere.
Indispensable behind the scenes were the operations of the bureaucrats of the Liangzhe Province Prefecture, headed by Chen Yaozuo, the chief envoy of the Liangzhe Province. In order to welcome the emperor and make the emperor feel at home, Chen Yaozuo and other dignitaries also racked their brains and brains, and what was presented to the emperor was
, is the most glorious and beautiful thing in Liangzhe Road.
Whether it was in Henan, Gyeonggi Province, Jianghuai, or Hangzhou, what Liu Wenpeng saw was the prosperity under his rule, with the rivers clear and the sea flowing. For this reason, he even felt proud.
On the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a grand "Mid-Autumn Moon Appreciation Party" was held at the Liangzhejiang Office (formerly the Wuyue Palace, which was renovated after the reduction of the imperial system). The dignitaries of the two Zhejiang provinces prepared local delicacies, wine, beautiful scenery, singing and dancing
Silk, bamboo, etc., were comprehensively presented to the emperor.
That night, the city of Hangzhou was brightly lit, with dazzling fireworks, scenes of singing and dancing, and the sound of laughter and joy until nightfall.
Emperor Liu Wenpeng was even more satisfied with the arrangement of the two Zhejiang Taoist departments, and praised the Chief Envoy Chen Yaozuo as a loyal minister.
Chen Yaozuonai came from a family of officials, and his father Chen Shenghuanai was the former chief envoy of Jiangnan Province. This family, which entered the central political stage of the empire from the southwest, is already a famous political family in the Han Dynasty today.
Chen Yaozuo was already the chief official of the Taoist Department with abundant wealth and wealth in the two Zhejiang provinces. His brother Chen Yaosuo served as the minister of the Ministry of Industry in the central government. His younger brother Chen Yaozi was the number one scholar in the Yongxi period and is now the official of Zhizhigao.
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The Chen family, father and son, are all outstanding people. Even if you don't mention the old father who has passed away a few years ago, these three brothers are enough to hold up a small part of the political map of the Han Dynasty.
Chen Yaozuo's flattery to the emperor was obviously not like the act of a loyal minister, but rather contained some flattery and flattery. But there was nothing he could do about it. He not only represented himself, but also represented the Chen family and those who were attached to them.
political power.
For the Chen family, which does not have a deep foundation and is far from being close to the country, the emperor, especially a willful emperor, cannot afford to offend him at all. Otherwise, after an edict is issued, two generations and dozens of people can't afford it.
Years of hard work and management may have been wasted.
Of course, to be able to climb all the way to the position of Chief Envoy of Zhejiang Province, in addition to the political resources left by his father, he himself still has sufficient qualities.
After all, although the current ruling class of the Han Empire has some shortcomings, at least in the upper class, everyone is like a wolf. If the background is not deep, if the connections are not thick, and if the ability is not strong, it is
It is absolutely impossible to reach the level of a chief officer. After all, the space becomes narrower as you climb higher. This is an unbreakable truth.
At the same time, it was precisely because he climbed to such a position, stood at a sufficient height, and admired the different scenery that Chen Yaozuo felt the squeeze from the old powerful forces, as well as countless people who wanted to pull them down and replace them with their own bodies.
Emerging bureaucracy.
At least, the three brothers of the Chen family are all in important positions, which is really eye-catching. In such a situation, they don't have many choices. It is impossible to join a certain powerful force, and they will inevitably be attacked by a group of people.
The only and reliable way out lies with the emperor.
However, the current emperor is not that reliable. Therefore, after confirming the news that the emperor was going to visit Hangzhou, Chen Yaozuo also went through a complicated ideological struggle and finally decided to try his best to cater to the emperor's preferences and needs and make him feel at home.
As for more, that's not necessary.
Obviously, in the eyes of a powerful person like Chen Yaozuo, he is not approachable today!
During Chen Yaozuo's tenure in Zhejiang and Zhejiang, in addition to comprehensive farming and mulberry development, economic development, and education, the biggest sharing was the comprehensive upgrade and construction of the Qiantang Embankment.
The foundation of the current Qiantang levee was laid by Qian Miao, King of Wuyue a hundred years ago, and the defense of the stone pond was his outstanding contribution. Over the past century, various governments have repaired the Jianggan levee in response to the Qiantang tide, but the gaps have been patched.
Supplementary, not systematic.
Chen Yaozuo had a family background and was quite accomplished in water conservancy. The renovation of the Qiantang embankment was his most dazzling water conservancy achievement. In terms of engineering, he also innovatively proposed a "low-salary, solid-soil method"
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It was difficult for Liu Wenpeng to have any interest in what Chen Yaozuo reported and the benefits that the construction of the Qiantang embankment would bring to the people of Zhejiang. But he was very interested in the famous Qiantang tide in the southeast, especially when August 18th was approaching, it was a good time to watch the tide.
It was the perfect time, so there was a group of holy men watching the tide.
On Fenghuang Mountain, the howling autumn wind carried the moisture of the sea water, which made Liu Wenpeng's face twitch. And the big tides coming one after another, with such majestic and shocking momentum, made him speechless for a moment.
At least, after witnessing the power of nature with his own eyes, Liu Wenpeng gave up the idea of taking a boat out to sea to experience it himself. The rolling waves are so terrifying that if they encounter them at sea, it would be too dangerous, as there are things and risks beyond their control.
, Liu Wenpeng acted extremely cautious again, and could dispel any curiosity.
Compared with the magnificent tide that contains fatal dangers, there is another person who also makes Liu Wenpeng cautious, such as Linzi King Liu Wenji, who is standing next to him respectfully, wearing a thick coat and looking sickly.
"Second brother, it is said that the soil and water of the south of the Yangtze River nourishes people. How come you have become more and more ill after living in the southeast for so many years?" Liu Wenpeng said, seeming a little confused.
Upon hearing the question, Liu Wenji's eyes showed no emotion at all. He coughed heavily, covered his mouth and nose with a silk scarf, and said feebly: "Diseases may originate from the outside, and some may originate from the inside. I belong to the latter, and it depends on where I am."
The environment has nothing to do with it.”
As he spoke, he put away his silk scarf and looked up at the still turbulent Qiantang sea tide in the distance. His face was pale and he sighed in a low tone: "I am old and sick, and I don't know that such a vast river and sea can still be seen."
Several times"
Hearing what Liu Wenji said, Liu Wenpeng was surprised and looked at him carefully. No matter from his complexion, words or actions, he didn't seem to be in a good condition.
Liu Wenpeng rolled his eyes and said: "Brother, what are you talking about in frustration? Take good care of yourself. This beautiful sea view is not for you to enjoy.
To see a doctor, you still need to prescribe the right medicine. In my opinion, my second brother is afraid that he has been misunderstood by quack doctors. In this case, I will send you another famous imperial doctor to take a look."
Can feel Liu Wenpeng's gaze, Liu Wenji still had little expression on his face, coughed twice more, and then said: "Thank you for your grace! The imperial doctors in the palace are all national experts. It would be great if they could give me a diagnosis or two."
but!"
Seeing that Liu Wenji did not refuse, Liu Wenpeng withdrew his gaze, raised his head slightly, and stood facing the wind. He seemed to remember something, and said leisurely: "Previously, someone in the court proposed that the second brother should go to the country. It seems that this matter will be delayed for a while.
It’s been a while!”
Liu Wenji's heart finally trembled. If it weren't for his strong self-control, he might have clenched his fists. But his face remained calm, and he responded calmly: "It's all my fault for my unsatisfactory body. I have already thought about it, if
If it can be cured, go to the sea and join the country over there. If it is difficult to cure, the bones will be buried in the southeast. Please ask your majesty to make it happen. As for sealing the country, let future generations manage it."
"Descendants" Liu Wenpeng couldn't help but murmured, a feeling of heartache spread, and he thought of his deceased prince.
His attention couldn't help but shift. Liu Wenpeng asked: "How many emperor's nephews and nieces do I have now?"
Liu Wenji said softly: "Your Majesty, the prefacers are four sons and two daughters."
Hearing this, an idea suddenly occurred in Liu Wenpeng's mind, and he turned to look at Liu Wenji, but seeing that his second brother still looked like he was "full of bad luck", he did not speak in the end.
He is still young and there is no need to rush into such a strategy
It seemed that Liu Wenji had forgotten that he was ill and could not blow the wind for too long. Liu Wenpeng stayed on Fenghuang Mountain for more than an hour and ended up catching a cold. Although the wind in the south is not as strong as in the north, if you dare to underestimate him, you will definitely
Backfired!
That very night, imperial physician Zhu Hong was ordered to go to Linzi King Liu Wenji to diagnose his illness. I don’t know what kind of process he went through. In short, when Zhu Hong returned to Liu Wenpeng, the answer he received was similar to what he had heard before.
Moreover, Zhu Hong secretly revealed to the emperor that King Linzi's illness was deep in the bone marrow, difficult to cure, and easily relapsed. If he took good care of himself and worked less, he might be able to extend his life by a few years. Otherwise, his condition would be unpredictable.
Hearing such an answer, Liu Wenpeng couldn't help but confirm with Zhu Hong repeatedly and even asked for some details. After receiving a positive answer, his expression looked very wonderful.
The next day, Liu Wenpeng issued an edict that Liu Wenji, the king of Linzi in the Jin Dynasty, would be the king of Jing. He would serve as the governor of Huguang and patrol the hunting grounds on his behalf. He would go to the two lakes to inspect the administration of officials and pacify the people and pacify the barbarians.
For Liu Wenpeng, no matter what Liu Wenji's condition was, at least he could no longer let his second brother stay in the prosperous place in the southeast. At the same time, he summoned Wang Qinruo and other close officials to discuss how to mobilize the officialdom in the southeast.