This is many people's first impression of him. Even though he himself passed the imperial examination in the 11th year of Jianyan's reign and entered the dynasty for more than 30 years, he was an official and participated in political affairs. However, until the Shaoxing period, some people who came from south to north
He will still be introduced to his descendants this way.
It's not that Li Xiuzhi is bad, but because Li Gang is too special. The first famous minister of the Jianyan Dynasty, he once advocated the resistance against the Jin Dynasty and stabilized the imperial court when the world collapsed. He was personally recognized by the Lord of Zhongxing as a model for a moment and the essence of a century-old scholar.
.....Of course, because Ignorance soldiers killed the only seedlings of Zhao and Song Dynasties, and when he was showing off his remaining enthusiasm in old age, he almost died at the border of Song and Liao Dynasties, which made Li Xiuzhi become a hostage... It can be said that Li Gang is destined to be in the history books
As his son, even if Li Xiuzhi is good enough, his glory will be overshadowed.
Just like today's Emperor of Shaoxing, he is obviously an excellent monarch in isolation, but people from all over the world will secretly compare him with his father, Zhao Jiu, who single-handedly saved the world and turned the great emperor into the Great Song Dynasty.
Then he secretly came to a conclusion that was not easy to express verbally.
But Li Xiuzhi was lucky, because what he did in the second year of Shaoxing allowed him to get rid of his father's shadow and became a man of integrity praised by a generation of scholars.
This matter is easy to say. When the provincial prime minister Hu Yin passed away, the successors were Zhao Boyao and Li Xiuzhi. Since there was a descendant of a famous minister from the same clan, it was hard to say whether they had similar qualifications, but Li Xiuzhi judged himself.
Out.
Not only was he eliminated, he was almost driven to Annan Road by the angry officials. In the end, Yu Yunwen, the Privy Councilor, and Yang Wanli, the Censor Zhongcheng, tried their best to stop him. The former Censor Zhongcheng Hu Quan even threatened to go to Tokyo if anything happens to Li Xiuzhi today.
He committed suicide in front of the Emperor. Only then did Emperor Zhao Chang, who was not as stubborn as his father, forced Emperor Zhao Chang to take a step back. He appointed Li Xiuzhi as a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and sent him to Hangzhou to retire.
So how could the always smooth Li Xiuzhi offend the emperor in this way, and how could the ministers, who had always been individualistic, offend Tianwei in this way and unite to save him?
The reason is nothing more than two words: storage.
It is said that since Zhao Ding, the prime ministers of the provinces in the Northern Song Dynasty have generally served as the prince's junior master. However, due to the special "secret crown prince" system of the Jianyan Dynasty, the princes were taught by bachelors before they were twelve years old, even the princes of the princes.
You can also study together.
But this secret is also an open secret within a certain range. At least the important ministers of the secret cabinet are tacitly aware of it. Then the selected prince will follow the prime minister at the age of thirteen to become familiar with the emperor's education. After he reaches adulthood, he will be exposed to some government affairs. It's just that
He is just a few inferior officials compared to the official crown prince.
This is how Zhao Chang was raised, and to be fair, his father cared more about him than Emperor Song Huangling did to Emperor Song Yin.
But this man just can't be too spoiled. Zhao Chang himself was the biggest beneficiary of his father's rare respect for etiquette, but when it came time for him to choose his successor, he actually had some inappropriate thoughts - he was not satisfied
The legitimate son Zhao Zhi was fond of martial arts, and because he had a weak relationship with Queen Han, he hoped that Li Xiuzhi could be the teacher of his eldest son, King Tang, after he took over as Prime Minister.
Could your hint be more obvious?
At that moment, Li Xiuzhi's vision went dark. Zhao Chang also knew that this was a bit unethical, so he didn't mention it to Liang Su, Lu You or Fan Chengda at all. He only hoped that the relatively smooth Li Xiuzhi could give him some hope.
However, after a lifetime of understanding, Li Xiuzhi found it hard to be strong-willed and answered without his crown, "If your Majesty wants me to be the king's tutor, you can first remove me from the provincial post. If you want the prime minister to be the master of the vassal king, you must not do it."
Zhao Chang also tried to persuade him, "In this dynasty's system, there are no kings, and we can't use the Prime Minister as our master?"
Li Xiuzhi saw that this man was still confused here, so he simply took out the head iron that he had regarded as the Supreme Emperor, and said directly: "That was the chaos of Emperor Huang Ling's time. Emperor Yin's loss of the country may not have been due to his lack of religion. The Supreme Emperor
Is it because your Majesty set an example by doing such ridiculous things to wipe out the shortcomings of the former Song Dynasty?"
No matter how good-tempered a person is, he will get angry if he is compared with the two "North Hunting" ancestors. Zhao Chang said angrily: "How presumptuous, Li Xiuzhi, are you the direct descendant yourself?"
Li Xiuzhi’s biological mother was an official, and it was no secret that she was granted the imperial title by the Supreme Emperor. Therefore, Li Xiuzhi’s answer was righteous, “So the Shaowu Li family’s family business was inherited by the eldest brother of the minister. When I was the minister, the emperor granted me the title.”
, also put the legitimate mother first, and the biological mother second." It is true that I am not a legitimate parent, but I also abide by the etiquette and law.
This quarrel was definitely not between opponents, and people should be reasonable and reasonable. After all, Zhao Chang was not really a fool, he just kicked people out. Unexpectedly, Li Xiuzhi, who had not offended anyone for more than 30 years, took the fiercest resistance.
When he went out, he publicized this matter, not only to several colleagues in the prime minister, but also to retired old comrades. When the ministers heard this, it was a big deal! We must resolutely resist the emperor's intention to subvert his concubine, and wait for Zhao Chang
When he found out, he had no time to let the Emperor know about it, but everyone in Yanjing already knew about it. He was still kind enough to grit his teeth at Li Xiuzhi, and really wanted to throw him to Annan Road.
Then isn't this a mass opposition? Even Li Xiuzhi's competitor Zhao Boyao said, "If Li Da Shen's important minister, the son of King Min (Li Gang), is demoted in one fell swoop because of his remonstrance, the world will be shaken. Is Your Majesty ready to face this?"
The Supreme Emperor’s accusation?”
The same words have different weights when spoken by different people. Zhao Boyao was not only the first number one scholar during the Jianyan period, but also from a clan. When pressed, he dared to go to Tokyo to find the Supreme Emperor, and united with the disgraced clan to remonstrate.
Zhao Chang knew his own affairs, and all his legitimacy came from his willful old father. The old father's feelings for King Han Qin were very unusual. If he knew that he intended to change the throne, the matter would definitely be ruined.
Of course, you don’t want to think about it. Your father is old and not deaf. If you do this all day long, sooner or later this matter will reach his ears. Don’t forget that in addition to civil servants and the clan, there are also nobles in the Song Dynasty.
Although Han Shizhong has left, he is still a representative of the group.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Sure enough, only a year later, Zhao Chang was sent to Bianliang, the central capital, by an edict from his father, and something happened that was destined to be recorded in history.
"Gyeongbokgung Palace is right", which makes some people of later generations who don't understand Song Xuanzong's martial arts skills only think that he is a cold-blooded person who wants to cause chaos and is stopped by his father, regardless of the fact that he is still very good in other things.
Excellent facts.
In fact, the contrast between his father and his son is too tragic. You said that Zhao Jiu, as the son of a subjugated king, was promoted to the throne in a time of crisis, and actually restored the country step by step. He was unyielding, could destroy enemy countries with a single hand, and made the people rich with a single hand.
Occasionally writing "The Sapphire Case" made a large number of poets doubt their lives. In the end, you still missed your old ministers so much when you were old. You really didn't give other emperors a way to survive. It also put a lot of pressure on your own son.
But back to the topic of Li Xiuzhi, after Jin Shang was cured by his father, he gave up on Yi Chu - after all, Zhao Zhi was also his son, and it was not his fault to have any conflicts. But he also understood that this son was strong-willed.
, in order to prevent the rift between father and son from further widening, he decreed that Li Xiuzhi should be re-promoted to deputy prime minister of the province and concurrently to serve as the crown prince's Shaobao.
Zhao Zhi was very clear about grievances. He knew that Li Xiuzhi lost his position as prime minister in his wasted years because of his support for him. He felt grateful in his heart. When he returned to Beijing, he specially brought his friend Yang Wanli and the prince's real teacher Chen Liang to greet him. If he asked for leave, he would call him first.
As "Mr. Li".
But Li Xiuzhi's strength seemed to be short-lived. After he returned to the center again, he still acted like a good old man. This character was naturally incompatible with the fierce Zhao Zhi, and he could not be reused further. However, Li Xiuzhi
Xiu Zhi is not discouraged. He usually goes to court to do business. When he has free time, he goes fishing and drinks tea, enjoying himself leisurely.
In the twelfth year of Shaoxing's reign, Li Xiuzhi, the deputy prime minister of the capital, requested to take up an official position because he was old and sick.
Jinshang and the prince tried to persuade him to stay, and found that this old comrade was not just putting on a show, but really wanted to retire. The father and son still had some kindness from Zhao Jiu, and with the treatment of the county king, they allowed him to retire.
But one thing, Li Xiuzhi made a special request, hoping to retire in Hangzhou instead of returning to his hometown in Fujian.
Of course it is also possible for ministers at the serving level. However, after hearing about it, the Supreme Emperor Zhao Jiu, who was far away in Zhongdu, smiled and said to Zhang Xiaoxiang: "In Xiuzhi's life, he will not be confused about big things or small things. He should start well and end well.
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Although Zhang Xiaoxiang's cultural level is very good, he knows that his political ability is not enough to evaluate a prime minister, so he can only laugh.
Before he could, he presented a small poem written by Yang Wanli for his friend to the Emperor.
"After all, the scenery of West Lake in June is different from that of the four seasons.
The lotus leaves touching the sky are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers reflecting the sun are uniquely red.”
After Zhao Jiu finished reading, he was speechless and just stared for a long time.