Nine hundred and seventeenth chapter dirty politics
When it was dawn, Liu Che was sleeping soundly.
Suddenly, there was a rush of footsteps at the door.
Liu Che woke up immediately and turned over: "What happened?"
"Reporting to your Majesty, something happened..." Wang Dao's voice came from outside the palace: "Taichang is reporting urgently: Pinglu and Honghou's disciples suddenly broke into the Ancestral Temple!"
Liu Che's sleepiness disappeared instantly.
Break into the temple?!
The ancestral temple was the most sacred and solemn place of a dynasty in the pre-Qin and Han dynasties, and even throughout China's feudal era.
Liu Che remembers clearly that during the reign of Emperor Wu, money belonging to a burial in Taizong's cemetery was stolen.
In the end, a prime minister, a censor, a prime minister, and hundreds of heads fell to the ground.
Among them, there is the name Zhang Tang, who is now Liu Che's confidant.
There is even a saying in the Han family that the emperor is not an emperor if he does not visit the temple.
Historically, when Emperor Zhao died, Huo Guang welcomed Liu He.
In the end, because Huo Guang and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty could not tolerate Liu He, they deposed him.
The excuse for deposing is: the ancestral temple is more important than the king, and your majesty has not ordered the temple to be high enough to inherit the order of heaven...
Of course, that is the Gaomiao, Liu Bang's temple.
What happened this time was Taigong Liu’s Ancestral Temple.
Moreover, at this time, the Han Dynasty had not yet established the system that the emperor must visit the temple when he ascended the throne.
But the status of the ancestral temple at this time was still extremely high.
This is because the Han Dynasty advertised that it governs the world with "filial piety".
With the word of filial piety at the forefront, the tombs and temples of ancestors are equivalent to the face of the emperor and the country.
Let alone the Taimiao Temple.
There is something wrong with the incense in Hui Temple.
Above the court, there will be great turmoil immediately.
Sure enough, only a moment later, Wang Dao reported again: "Your Majesty, the captain of Simamen is reporting urgently: the prime minister, the imperial censor, and the nine princes in Beijing, all took off their hats and knelt down to express their thanks under the Beique tower!"
Liu Che was already dressed under the service of the maids.
In the Han Dynasty system, filial piety is at the forefront.
So what methods and systems did the emperor use to tell his ministers and scholar-bureaucrats all over the world that he was indeed a great filial son?
The answer is to establish an inspection and management system for the ancestral temple, with the prime minister and the censor being responsible, and under the cross jurisdiction and supervision of Taichang, Zongzheng, and Shaofu.
Two stories clearly recorded in historical records can clearly prove the existence of this system and system.
The first one is that in history, the burial money from the Taizong Temple Cemetery was stolen. The then prime minister Zhuang Qingzhai and the imperial censor Zhang Tang negotiated privately and agreed to go and apologize together.
Because the prime minister has the responsibility of the "Four Seasons Cemetery".
When something goes wrong, the prime minister has the first responsibility for leadership and supervision.
Zhuang Qingzhai's idea is very good.
If you invite Zhang Tang, the imperial censor and a close confidant of the emperor, to apologize, the emperor will probably not punish you severely, and at most you will just give him a slap and let him go.
Then I thought, Zhang Tang promised well on the surface, but later sold Zhuang Qingzhai.
According to historical records, it is said that when Prime Minister Du is visiting the garden at four o'clock, he should thank him. Since the soup is not available, he will not thank him.
This betrayal directly caused Zhuang Qingzhai to jump over the wall, framed and framed Zhang Tang, and caused Zhang Tang to commit suicide.
Of course, Zhang Tang is not a good person either.
Before his death, he made a suicide note, and while sending his son Zhang Anshi to Qingyun Road, he also sent Zhuang Qingzhai and his gang to hell with him.
Another story is even more representative.
In the fifth year of Yuanding, the gold and fineness of the gold presented to the ancestral temple by the 106 princes did not meet the regulations.
Emperor Wu knocked them all to dust in one fell swoop.
The then Prime Minister Zhao Zhou was even implicated and committed suicide in prison.
These two stories fully illustrate the seriousness and inviolability of the status of ancestral temples in the Han Dynasty.
The money that was buried with him in the cemetery was stolen, and a prime minister and a censor were asked to discuss his death one after another.
The gold offered for ancestor worship was of insufficient quality, so a prime minister committed suicide and was ranked among the 106 marquises.
Even if a tile from the ancestral temple is blown away by the wind, it may cause a Jiuqing to bow down and go home to farm.
So much so that the flood destroyed the bridge where a certain late emperor went on patrol, making it impossible for him to go on patrol on time. All officials responsible for local security and management had to go to Tingwei Prison.
Now someone has broken into the Ancestral Temple, which is dedicated to and worships the Supreme Emperor.
Disturbing the peace of our ancestors.
What crime should the prime minister, the imperial censor, and the nine ministers deserve?
If you're serious, it's okay to bow down and step down, or even go to jail and talk about death.
Therefore, the reactions of the prime minister, the imperial censor, the nine ministers and the princes are not exaggerated at all.
On the contrary, this is the best choice for the Han Dynasty ministers.
Because, in China, throughout the dynasties, no matter the past, future or present.
The so-called law and the so-called system are actually just a joke.
Especially those legal systems aimed at nobles and ministers.
Did the board lift up high and fall gently, or did the king become angry and bleed and float on the oars?
It all depends on the emperor's preferences and mood.
Apart from other things, Chao Cuo made a hole in the Ancestral Temple in order to make it easier for him to get off work.
If it were anyone else, even if they were not killed by the Yi clan, they would at least kill their entire family.
But there was nothing wrong with Chao Cuo. It was just a painless punishment equivalent to "recording a major demerit" and "keeping him on probation to see the consequences."
Now, Chao Cuo has seen the aftereffects and has seen the duties of a royal censor...
As for later generations, it is even more exaggerated.
Countless examples are using facts to tell and educate the people: the law is a ****, and bureaucrats and politicians can dress up however they want.
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Half an hour later, Liu Che, holding a ribbon, appeared outside Simamen where all the ministers were kneeling.
One by one, the guards held torches and clearly illuminated the appearance of the hundreds of ministers and ministers present.
All the princes and ministers with more than two thousand stones in Chang'an have arrived.
Everyone took off their hats and nodded, and burst into tears after seeing Liu Che.
"Your Majesty, please punish me and others!" Prime Minister Zhou Yafu said first: "As Prime Minister, I failed to supervise and supervise, causing the Imperial Ancestral Temple to be frightened. It is a capital crime, a capital crime!"
Taichang Dou Pengzu also crawled in front of Liu Che and cried: "As Taichang, I am in charge of the temple and the country. My ancestors have been disturbed. I deserve death for my crime. I ask your majesty to punish you!"
Other ministers also paused and bowed their heads: "I have no virtue and cannot assist Your Majesty, causing the Ancestral Temple to be disturbed. Please forgive me!"
Liu Che looked at these ministers, looked around, and then said: "I already know everything about this!"
"I am the one responsible for the faults of all officials. I am the only one responsible for bringing order to the world!" Liu Che untied his emperor's crown, pulled out the emperor's sword, and cut off a strand of hair on his forehead: "Today I am the one responsible for bringing order to the world."
Take the blame!"
"I will take responsibility for all the sins and mistakes of all the ministers and officials!"
The Ancestral Temple was disturbed.
And it was someone who ran in.
This kind of thing cannot be solved by just talking.
Someone has to bleed!
Moreover, someone among the Three Lords and Nine Ministers shed blood.
Even, the Prime Minister’s blood must be shed!
But Liu Che didn't want to see the situation between the government and the opposition that he had managed to maintain go wrong, and he didn't want to see Zhou Yafu forced to commit suicide to apologize!
Therefore, there is nothing more to say about learning from Ah Man’s old wisdom.
Liu Che showed his lock of hair to the officials.
Suddenly, countless people burst into tears.
Zhou Yafu was even more moved and burst into laughter.
In the eyes of people in this world, the body, hair, and skin are given to parents and they dare not be damaged.
Otherwise it would be unfilial!
Now, the most cruel punishment in the Han Dynasty is not corporal punishment, not palace punishment, or even Jie Can!
It’s the so-called Kun punishment!
Of course, this is for the scholar-bureaucrats and nobles.
Basically, once a scholar-official or aristocrat feels that he or she is going to be tortured, they will definitely try their best to seek death.
Because in the eyes of scholar-bureaucrats, Kun punishment is a punishment worse than death!
Even if you die, you will have no face to see your ancestors under the Nine Springs!
And Kun Xing is actually just an ugly short haircut...
For Liu Che, what does shaving his hair mean?
Before time travel, he had shaved his head...
But the ministers don’t see it that way.
In the eyes of these people, when Liu Che shaved off the strand of hair from his forehead, their hearts were moved and broken.
I was moved because I felt that I was really lucky to have such a good emperor!
The collapse was because many scholar-bureaucrats and nobles could not accept the emperor's treatment of his ministers because of their deep-rooted feelings of serving the country and the simple concept of serving the emperors Yao and Shun.
Liu Che raised his hand and put the strand of hair in Wang Dao's hand. The latter immediately knelt on the ground and respectfully caught it like a treasure.
"The Imperial Ancestral Temple is frightened, and the ancestors and gods are disturbed. I will fast and bathe in person later to accuse the Imperial Ancestral Temple!" Liu Che looked at the ministers and said, "But now, I have to go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple immediately!"
"Where is the Habayashi Guard?"
"Where is the Tiger Guard?"
"I am the captain of Lin Wei, I am the chariot and cavalry general, and I am waiting for orders!" Rows of spears were raised, and Yi Zong, wearing armor, bowed to the ground.
"Your Majesty, Lieutenant General Wei Meng, is waiting for your order!" Ju Meng also came with hundreds of people, fully armed.
"Immediately block all streets near the Ancestral Temple. Don't let a fly fly out or fly in!" Liu Che decisively ordered: "I order Captain Jingfu again to immediately close all passages leading to the arsenal and Qili!"
"No!" Yi Zong and Ju Meng immediately accepted the order and left.
In an instant, the various palace doors of Weiyang Palace opened, and the imperial guards stationed in Weiyang Palace immediately prepared and set off.
"The Imperial Ancestral Temple is where the ancestors' spirits reside. The Emperor's robes and the gods' tablets are all in it. There is no room for loss. No one can make any move without my order!" Liu Che then issued the second order.
"Nuo!" The ministers did not doubt that he was there, and they all nodded and ordered.
This is also normal.
Although Taimiao Temple is not as good as Gaomiao, Taizong Temple and Renzong Temple.
But, after all, it is the temple of the Supreme Emperor.
It is the source of Liu's world.
When Emperor Gao was still alive, he still had to pay homage to the Supreme Emperor every five days.
How dare future generations disrespect him in the slightest?
To put it bluntly, even if the flowers and plants in the Ancestral Temple are damaged this time, the emperor and his ministers will still bear the blame!
Even in October next winter, when worshiping ancestors, the emperor may have to take off his hat to the emperor Gao in the temple to apologize!
But no one saw the sneer on Liu Che's lips in the darkness.
With such a big mistake, the East Palace may not be able to step down!
Think about it, as the emperor, Liu Che cut off his hair to apologize, and the ministers took off their hats to apologize under the Beique City Tower.
Can the two queen mothers in the East Palace stay out of the matter?
Especially the Empress Dowager, how can she be innocent? Can An be blameless?
Of course, these things cannot be put on the table.
It's even less likely to be brought up.
However, whether it is Liu Che or the officials.
From now on, I will have reasons and excuses and will no longer obey the orders of the East Palace.
Donggong himself will also know this.
From now on, if Donggong wants to interfere in politics, or even calls Liu Che over to reprimand or even admonish him like he did in the past, he must think about today and the trap they have created now!
This is politics!
Kill people invisible and seize power silently.
In the eyes of outsiders, it may appear calm.
But in the eyes of insiders, it is a stormy sea and a turbulent situation.
"Move to the Ancestral Temple!" Liu Che drew out the Emperor's Sword and said, "I want to see if the descendants of King Yuan have forgotten King Yuan's lessons and really want to be rebellious officials and traitors!"
"My lords, fight with me!" Liu Che drew his sword and moved forward.
Immediately, all the officials stood up, took off their court uniforms, and put on their warrior uniforms.
In their eyes, the descendants of Pinglu Hou and Hong Hou were now equated with rebellious officials and traitors.
Disturbing the peace of the ancestors and gods is the first sin.
It caused the emperor to cut off his hair in lieu of sin, and then also sued the Ancestral Temple. This is the second crime.
Implicating everyone, almost losing their heads, this is the third crime.
With these three crimes, if we don't kill them all, how can we be worthy of our ancestors, the emperor, and ourselves?
Liu Che boarded the cart, stood at the front, and, surrounded by ministers and troops, rushed towards the Ancestral Temple.
Only he knows why things turned out like this.
If he had not cut off his hair to take the blame, the descendants of Pingluhou and Honghou might have succeeded in the end.
Their move of crying in the temple cannot be said to be a mistake.
In fact, they are on the right track.
Weeping in the temple, pouring out grievances and injustices before the Supreme Emperor.
They only need to wait until dawn, the people of Chang'an wake up, the eyes of the world are focused on them, and the emperor feels a little soft-hearted and feels guilty, and he will issue an edict to appease them.
Unfortunately, they met Liu Che.
They were passively involved in the political struggle and strife between Weiyang Palace and Changle Palace.
Therefore, they became cannon fodder.
Unjust?
Of course it’s unfair!
But that’s politics!
Dirty and dark, disgusting and nasty.
Under the glorious words in the history books, countless people's cries and blood and tears are buried.
"If you want to blame, blame me, you were born into an imperial family..." Liu Che's heart was as calm as water: "If you want to blame, blame me, you are guilty of harboring a treasure!"
Being born into an imperial family is a sin in itself, and being involved in political strife and becoming cannon fodder is naturally normal.
What's more, there are more than fifty cities in the three counties of Chu State. Liu Che is drooling and wants to turn these places into counties. It's not just a day or two.
After the death of Liu Li and Liu Fu, these princes and grandsons of the Yuan Dynasty were actually like children holding gold in the busy market, which would inevitably attract countless coveted eyes.
certainly……
King Chu Yuan and King Chu Yi made great contributions to the world and left a profound legacy.
Therefore, it was impossible for Liu Che to kill one or two of the leaders.
The remaining people are at best placed under house arrest or under house arrest.
Historically, Liu Wu rebelled and died, but his descendants were not exterminated. This is why.
In the Han Dynasty, Liu Jiao, the king of Chu Yuan, was equivalent to Wei Kangshu of Zongzhou.
They are the signboard and face of the country, and no emperor will kill them all.
Even after the limelight has passed and Liu Che's goal has been achieved, a year and a half later, Liu Che will hypocritically choose one of the princes and grandchildren of the Yuan Dynasty and seal him to another place to continue to worship the King of Chu Yuan and King Chu Yi in the Incense Ancestral Temple.
