Chapter 341 The Steady Emperor (1,000 monthly votes for additional updates)
Qingshou Palace.
Queen Mother Xiang felt a little uneasy as she sat next to the Queen Mother.
When the Empress Dowager saw it, she naturally knew that this was because the Guan family had been by their side since last year. Even when they went to Jingling Palace, the two palaces took them with them.
Today is the first time that the official family has left the sight of the two palaces.
Of course this daughter-in-law is inevitably worried.
My mother is worried when her son travels thousands of miles!
Very normal!
"The officials should come back soon!" the Empress Dowager said with a smile.
At this time, Liang Weijian, who had been serving outside the curtain, suddenly reported with a red face: "The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager..."
"It's raining!"
The Queen Mother listened and immediately stood up.
Queen Mother Xiang also stood up.
The two palaces walked outside the Qingshou Palace and looked at the stone slabs that were gradually wetted by rain on the royal road outside the palace.
"Blessed by Bodhisattva!" Xiang Taihou first put his hands together and recited a Buddha's name.
"Bodhisattva bless you..." the Empress Dowager clasped her hands and prayed.
In front of the rain, this mother-in-law gave up the last struggle and luck in her heart.
Even Bodhisattvas and God are protecting the officials! They are all protecting the officials!
What else can she be reluctant to part with?
How dare you imitate Zhang Xianmingsu?
She didn't want to be like her aunt Ci Sheng Guangxian, who was forced by the officials to withdraw the curtain.
That's so disgraceful!
…
Soon, the ministers gathered around Zhao Xu and arrived at the Qingshou Palace.
Since the beginning of the True Temple, ministers have learned how to use disgusting words to compliment the emperor.
After all, after the Heavenly Book incident.
The ministers are already numb.
Everyone has reached a consensus - as long as the emperor does not engage in such things as Feng Chan, he will bring shame on everyone.
If the emperor wants to hear good things, then just say so.
No matter how disgusting it is!
So Han Jiang, the left prime minister, took the lead, and Lu Gongzhu, the right prime minister, followed.
Everyone sang a hymn together, and they all said: The Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager, are kind and holy, protect and support the emperor, so the rain falls from the sky and bless all people.
So—it’s true that among women, Yao and Shun are too similar to the Song Dynasty, and they are too generous.
The ruling officials are even more flattering.
Everyone agreed that the current rain was not only the result of the emperor praying for rain, but also inseparable from the two palaces.
The two palaces are naturally highly touted.
Fortunately, in his previous life, Zhao Xu was used to being praised and complimented by his ministers, and in modern times, he flattered and complimented those officials who held the power of approval even more.
Therefore, Zhao Xu has not only been desensitized.
Moreover, he also knows the psychology of flatterers - only when they ask for help can they flatter and flatter.
But most of it is just words.
Just listen to it and feel comfortable and happy.
If you really believe it, you will probably be looked at as a fool.
So, he took advantage of the ministers' flattery to come to an end and said: "This time, the rain is falling from the sky. It is because God knows that the two palaces have protected me and supported me, and the ministers and others have devoted themselves to assisting me, so the rain has fallen...
"
"I must cultivate my virtue and take care of myself!"
"Come on, there has been a drought and no rain for more than two months..."
"Each road is affected by the disaster, and the situation is different..."
"I pity the people and govern the difficulties, and cherish the suffering of the people..."
"Your Majesty and others will be dispatched to the various departments of the Guan Dynasty. They will order you to conduct a detailed investigation and assess the disaster situation in the prefectures and counties. You will also urge them to lead the people to replant crops to avoid a bad harvest this summer and a gathering of refugees!"
After listening to this, all the ministers raised their heads and looked at Zhao Xu, who was sitting in the middle of the two palaces.
Everyone lowered their heads and bowed their hands one after another: "I respectfully listen to your Majesty's will!"
No one dares to treat that little official as a child.
The last trace of contempt in my heart disappeared without a trace at this moment.
Because these prime ministers know the Zhao officials best.
When encountering good things, they feel happy. When they achieve a little success, they forget about it and can’t wait to tell the world.
Everyone is eager to see results and prove themselves to the world.
Taizong, Zhenmiao, Renmiao, Yingmiao... and even the late emperor, all are like this!
Just like what happened today, any other official who was in power would definitely be overjoyed. If it were the real temple, he might even issue an edict directly and set off again, with the destination - Mount Tai!
But this official, although young.
But he is not as mature as a young man, or even as an official of past dynasties.
Think of the strategies he has adopted since he took the throne.
The governors naturally knew that this official was really not acting mature.
He is really wise and steady.
And such officials are undoubtedly the most difficult to deal with!
but……
Han Jiang and Lu Gong wrote, but they were both full of joy.
reason?
How to deal with this official is a problem for those who come after him.
Is it related to them?
When the emperor grows up, they will already be serving as officials.
On the contrary, they are both lucky to have such an official.
Take a look at the court today?
For general matters, the governors will handle it and report it, and the two palaces will approve and agree.
As for major matters, involving important matters of state affairs, it is up to the officials to take control.
It is simply a paradise for scholar-bureaucrats.
They can want to do their own things and express their ambitions as much as possible.
without any side effects.
Don't even worry about being accused of forming cliques and slandering the emperor.
Because this His Majesty is not someone they can ignore.
…
Lu Jiawen was sitting at home, looking at the drizzle falling outside the window.
He let out a slight breath.
"The emperor prays for rain today..."
"It's already raining in Beijing..."
"What good luck!" he commented.
As a minister of the Lu family, he has a rich family background and rich experience.
Lu Jia asked, naturally he didn't believe in any kind of divine inspiration.
Let alone believe that the emperor has any divine attributes - if it really does, why was the Yuqing Zhaoying Palace burned down by a lightning strike?
I have to say that Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty made great contributions to the cause of eradicating feudal superstition in the Song Dynasty!
Before, scholar-bureaucrats might still murmur in their hearts.
But after experiencing the farce of Feng Chan, I saw with my own eyes that Yuqing Zhaoying Palace was burned down by a thunder.
Even if the scholar-bureaucrats are stupid, they can still know that Dong Zhongshu is a liar.
Of course, everyone is still willing to pretend in the temple.
To coax the emperor.
It’s as if no one can do it!
only……
"The officials ordered me to go south..."
"Tomorrow, I will be alone in the palace..."
Lu Jiawen took a manuscript that had been written and read it in front of his eyes.
Before, he thought the manuscript was good and the words were appropriate.
But now, after this incident happened, Lu Jiawen knew that this manuscript was written in vain.
Have to rewrite!
This is a bit of a headache.
I have to think about those disgusting words again!
So, I could only throw it into the brazier, pick up the pen, and start thinking again.
Words that were so disgusting that even he himself had goosebumps fell onto the paper.
no way!
These are the necessary skills to survive in the political arena of the Song Dynasty.
