Liu Che, wearing the emperor's twelve hairpins on his head and the emperor's crimson robe, step by step, under the attention of all civil and military officials, climbed the imperial steps of Xuanshi Hall and walked towards the supreme dragon throne.
According to the Han system, the new emperor formally ascends the throne, usually one month after the emperor's death.
However, ascending the throne is just a ceremony, an announcement to the world that this country has changed its master.
It’s equivalent to a child’s full moon drink or week-catching ceremony.
In fact, before he ascended the throne, the new monarch had already been worshiped by hundreds of officials and regarded as the co-lord.
For example, when Gao Emperor Liu Bang passed away, that night, Hui Emperor Liu Ying ascended the throne in Weiyang Palace, surrounded by hundreds of officials.
The same is true for Liu Che at this moment.
But in his heart, he had the same strong sense of insecurity as Emperor Hui did back then.
"How many civil and military people in this dynasty are truly loyal to me? Take my orders?" Liu Che walked up the imperial steps step by step, and couldn't help but beat a drum in his heart.
He walked to the dragon throne, turned around, waved his sleeves, sat on the dragon throne, and looked at the civil and military officials through the twelve beads in front of his eyes.
A eunuch sang a promise loudly: "The new king has ascended the throne, and hundreds of officials will pay homage!"
All the civil and military officials, led by the Right Prime Minister Zhang Ou, the Chariot and Cavalry General, and Lieutenant Zhidu, kowtowed three times and nine times to Liu Che, the new monarch, and said in unison: "I will bow to your Majesty, Your Majesty, I wish you peace!"
Liu Che, who was sitting on the dragon throne, raised his head, straightened his chest, and stared ahead.
Sitting on the highest throne in the world, Liu Che felt that his body was filled with endless power.
At this moment, he felt as if he was a god standing among the clouds.
Everything in the world, all living things, the world and the universe are all under his control.
This feeling is so good!
"No wonder, so many people want to be the emperor!" Liu Che thought to himself.
What is an emperor?
The official explanation is - ordered by heaven to hunt and hunt on behalf of heaven.
To put it simply, from now on, he can kill and take away all living beings in this world, as well as his subjects, as he pleases.
Theoretically, except for God in the dark, no one is greater than the emperor, and except for the illusory God, there is no will or matter that can restrain the emperor.
Even in the West, where the power of kings is restricted by the nobility, there are still kings who say, "I am the country."
In China, the emperor is not only a symbol of the country, but also a symbol of divine power.
He is both human and God!
But Liu Che knew that he was as far away from becoming a living saint like his imperial grandfather as the earth is from the moon.
Even the authority of his imperial father, the late emperor, surpassed him by at least half a world!
He is now nothing more than a mere commander, even a puppet, a puppet!
However, even a puppet, even a puppet.
He is also an emperor!
If you are an emperor, you will be eager to take over the power, want to gain more power, and want to have everything in your hands.
Therefore, he decided to test it out and see how many people in the court were truly loyal to him.
"Everyone can shout, but those who take action are the true ministers..." With this thought, Liu Che cleared his throat and said loudly to the ministers: "I will always think of filial piety! Since the late emperor came to the throne, my internal affairs have been
He raised the common people in Li, defended the barbarians, wiped out the rebels, collected one out of thirty field taxes, eliminated corporal punishment, and showed kindness, and God sent him a precious tripod to praise him. What a great achievement!"
Liu Che looked at the courtiers without changing his expression, and said word for word: "I heard that in ancient times, the ancestors had merit and the clan had virtues. Therefore, the saints had their own reasons for making rituals and music. Hearing songs is why he develops virtue, and dancers are also virtuous.
Ming Gong! He ordered Taichang, Shaofu, Zongzheng, Taipu, Youxiangguo, and Yushi officials to jointly decide on the music and dance in the temple of the late emperor to cultivate virtue, and then write it on bamboo and silk, and give it to all generations, forever and ever!
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After hearing the first edict issued by Liu Che, the new king, after sitting on the dragon couch, many officials looked at each other.
The moral integrity of the Liu family is really becoming less and less with each generation!
Many people sighed in their hearts.
The meaning of the new emperor's words is already very obvious, that is, he wants to build a temple for the former emperor and give it a temple name!
In the posthumous system, only the emperor with a temple name can enjoy the music and dance specially formulated for him!
However, since the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the posthumous law system has been extremely strict.
The late emperor only reigned for four years, to be precise, it was only three years and a few months! How to give him a temple title?
Many people cursed in their hearts.
If this case is opened, will every emperor have a temple title in the future?
More people scratched their heads, but no one dared to object!
The new emperor, based on filial piety, respects the merits of the previous emperor, gives his father a temple title, and builds a temple. Anyone who objects is considered unfaithful, unfilial, and unjust, and can be dragged out and played until death.
Liu Che looked at the silent ministers.
Wei Wei felt a little proud in her heart.
Building a temple for his father and seeking treatment after his death was a clever move he thought he had made.
In the Han Dynasty, the posthumous law system was extremely strict.
At least, that’s how it is now!
In the previous life, the emperor's father made outstanding achievements in governing the world, but he could only be given a posthumous title of "jing" and a temple name that could not even touch his butt!
Even in history, Xiaozhu’s temple title was given by Emperor Xuan.
However, after Emperor Xuan, the entire posthumous system collapsed.
There is no doubt that Emperor Xuan was the Zhongzong.
But the funny Yuan Chengai actually has a temple name...
Later, after Liu Xiu came to power, he felt ashamed of the thick skin of these ancestors, and resolutely scrapped the money these guys gave him.
In this era where the posthumous law system was extremely strict, Liu Che proposed such a proposition. In fact, he had no choice but to learn the strategies of the later Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty.
Jiajing was elected as the emperor as the younger brother of the vassal prince.
After he came on stage, he immediately started a big ceremony.
Is it true that Jiajing was an emperor who was so filial that he disregarded patriarchal traditions?
hey-hey……
The so-called great etiquette, in Liu Che's view, is actually a matter of taking sides.
Ministers, are you loyal to me or to something else?
Take a clear stand and take a clear stand!
This move starts from the tradition of patriarchal etiquette. It avoids fierce political struggles and limits the struggle to etiquette and patriarchal law. It avoids the tossing between the government and the public to the greatest extent, and it can also safely, quickly and conveniently know who is one's own and who is one's own.
It's the opposition!
No one can fault it yet!
You can't let your son earn his father's glory after his death. That's wrong, right?
As for what is moral integrity?
Can it be eaten?
"Who is my enemy, and who can be my friend?" Liu Che looked at the ministers, feeling quite curious.
He knew very well that there was no question that could more quickly and clearly identify those who could be won over, those who should be attacked, and those who should be united.
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The ministers are really confused at this moment.
Is there any problem with the edict issued by the new king?
Systemically speaking, the problem is huge!
But, can you stand up and accuse and discuss it on the table?
Who the hell dares!
Without even looking, who is leading the wolf-like soldiers to guard the Xuanshi Palace now?
It's the late emperor's eagle dog, the former lieutenant general and the current lieutenant, the chariot general!
What's more, the new king's attitude on the matter of filial piety cannot be faulted at all.
Who dares to say that there is a problem for a son to fight for treatment from his father?
Who dares to say that the late emperor is not worthy of the honor of a temple title?
If only there was such a fool to stand up... Countless people thought in their hearts.
As long as there is a cannon fodder in front, they can follow behind and express their own opinions.
As for what will happen to that fool?
Who cares?
However, the officials present are basically giants with more than one thousand dan, and they are all giants with real power. They are not the kind of people who hold titles like doctor. Normally, they only need to shout "sage, Zhongni, Duke Zhou" a few times to feel at ease.
Literary writers who are eager to earn a salary. They all climbed to this position one by one!
As for Chehou Xunchen and so on...
Many ministers looked over, hoping that the Qiancheng of these countries could stand up at this time to safeguard the dignity of etiquette and the posthumous system.
But……
At this critical moment, each of the Chehous seemed to be in a daze.
For more than 20 years, Dou Guangguo, the Marquis of Zhangwu, who had been in charge of Chehou Xunchen, looked old and lethargic. He actually squinted his eyes and looked like he was dozing off...
Changle Palace Guardsman and Nanpi Marquis Dou Guangguo were in good spirits.
But he only focused on cleaning his sword and accessories, as if I was just here to make soy sauce...
The Empress Dowager's brother, Zhihou Bo Rongnu, was sitting in front of him and stood up with a righteous look on his face.
Countless people thought that the savior had appeared.
Everyone was excited and excited, waiting for Zhi Hou to speak. They immediately followed up and must maintain the order of the clan!
It's a pity that Zhihou's first words after he came out of the queue knocked them into the abyss.
I only heard that the prince, who had been silent for twenty years, slowly prostrated to the ground and worshiped: "Your Majesty always thinks of filial piety, and ordered the ministers to set up music and dance to show the great virtue of the late Emperor of the Ming Dynasty. This minister is beyond the reach of fools."
!I sincerely believe that there is no greater meritorious service than Emperor Gao, and no greater virtue than Emperor Taizong Xiaowen, the late emperor! You should follow the example of Emperor Taizong Xiaowen in building a temple for the late emperor. Your Majesty should dedicate the temple to the ancestors from generation to generation, and the princes of the prefectures and states should each build a temple for the late emperor.
, the envoys of the princes and kings of Chehou serve the emperor, and in front of the temple every year, please put them on bamboo and silk to announce to the world!"
Hey hey! Zhihou! Where is your moral integrity?
Do you want to talk about the stance of scholar-bureaucrats?
Do we still need the honor of nobility?
Countless people feel as if hundreds of bison are rushing past!
Liu Che looked at Bo Ronnu with a smile on his face. At the critical moment, he was still reliable!
He nodded with a slight smile, pretending to be humble and said: "I am not quick at doing things, and I cannot recognize the great virtues of the late emperor! However, the late emperor ordered one of the thirty field taxes to be taken, and inherited the rule of Emperor Taizong Xiaowen, eliminating corporal punishment and lenient punishment.
Corvee service, pacification of rebellion, and expulsion of barbarians and barbarians are all beyond the reach of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors! The late emperor did it personally, and his virtues have benefited the heaven and earth, and his benefits have spread to the whole world. How can he not gain blessings? That is why God commends him with the precious cauldron!"
Liu Che smiled slightly and was not ashamed at all to support his father!
What he meant when he said these words was simple.
I just want to tell the ministers to quickly fall in line, right?
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for promotion and salary increase. If you miss it, it will be gone!
Liu Che knows very well that there is no lower limit for bureaucracy!
Their lower limit will always get lower and lower, not the other way around!
Liu Che believes that in this world, the number of old die-hards who cling to the old calendar is definitely less than those political speculators who are lively and will speculate when they find an opportunity. (To be continued, please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated.
