Chapter 53: The Emperor's Residence Funeral Etiquette
Bai Ming Jing played the pearl "with ulterior motives, shaking the country's foundation, and plotting to seize the East Palace", which played an unexpected role. The walls of Dali Temple and the six officials were pushed down by everyone, and bullets like snowflakes flew into the Yangxin Hall, and everyone was silent
It melted away without interest. Suo'etu originally planned to ask Bai Mingjing to join forces with the officials to annihilate the Pearl Party members in one fell swoop, but the Ministry of Punishments even planned to get votes for prison officials and officials, but in the end only one insignificant person was removed.
Jin Fu imprisoned Chen Huang in the Prison Temple, and the main criminal Mingzhu was only dismissed from his important position. He was able to live as an old man in the house of his two sons and support him. He ate well and was glowing with energy. Thinking of this, Suo Etu hated him.
Bai Mingjing is so awesome. Thinking that Bai Mingjing is Xiong Cilu's disciple, the one who can come up with such a clever plan must be Xiong Cilu. I feel very unhappy. But Xiong Cilu does not take power and is very cautious in doing things. Emperor
The prince also had a good impression of this master. Several times Suo'etu asked people to criticize Xiong Cilu, but the prince Yinreng resisted him every time, making Suo'etu dumbfounded.
Seeing that in the twelfth lunar month, the Empress Dowager's illness became more and more serious. Kangxi suspended the court and stayed at the Cining Palace day and night. He also offered amnesty to the world and went to the Temple of Heaven to offer sacrifices in person, making a wish to shorten his life and increase the Empress Dowager's years. Medicine and Shinto
All attempts failed, and on the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, when the New Year was over, the "Old Buddha" who had enjoyed all the wealth and honors in the world and experienced all the hardships and dangers of political strife finally passed away to the West.
Bu Lunsuo Etu was on duty that day. When he received the imperial edict, he had just finished dinner and didn't even have time to prepare his sedan chair. He pulled a horse from the stable and galloped to Xihua Gate, where he saw Xiong Cilu and Gao Shiqi.
Already waiting at the door, he hurriedly rolled down and asked: "Why are you two here? Who will take care of you when you go to the study?" Xiong Cilu said: "The emperor has decreed that Zhang Tingyu will be the only one from today on, and we will no longer accompany you."
"He has only been here a few days, and he can act alone?" Suo'etu was startled and said, "That's good, so that we don't have to enter the palace every three days." Gao Shiqi saw the red tassel on Suo'etu's head and raised his feet.
Entering Xihua Gate, he said coldly: "In the middle hall, the Empress Dowager has passed away. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for you to shave your head so bald and wear a red tassel hat!" Suo'etu was startled and saw Gao Shiqi and Xiong.
He didn't even wear a red tassel, and his long hair was exposed from under the brim of his hat. He couldn't help feeling regretful, and he picked off the red tassels as he walked, saying: "Thanks to Jiangcun for reminding me, I was really careless. If you do this, I will be punished by death..."
"Xiong Cilu said: "If something happens unintentionally, there is no death penalty. I'm afraid dismissal is inevitable." As the three of them spoke, they entered the Longzong Gate and saw Zhang Tingyu, her arms wrapped in black gauze, waiting at the entrance of Yongxiang. The four of them took a moment and said,
They rushed to Cining Palace together.
Cining Palace has used white paper to paste the door gods, spiritual flags, white curtains, plain tents, and paper flowers all white. Several princes are kneeling in plain clothes at the entrance of the palace.
Madam, first and second grade imperial concubine; concubine Hui Nalan, eldest brother Yindi, concubine Rong Majia, third prince Yinzhi, concubine Wuya, fourth prince Yinzhen, sixth prince Yinzuo, concubine Yi
Guo Luoluo, the fifth son of the emperor Yiqi, the concubine Dai Jia, the seventh son of the emperor Yiyou, the good concubine Wei, the eighth prince Yinshu - all the princes over six years old are from their mothers, and the imperial concubine Niu Hulu
, Axiu who changed her name to Zhangjia, Dingfei Wanliuha, Mifei Wang, Qinfei Chen, Xiangpin Gao, Xibin Chen, Jinbin Sehetu, Jingpin Shi, Mubin
Mrs. Chen knelt down one by one, and a dozen others agreed to be there. The imperial concubine and others were not among the concubines. They had been favored by the emperor and knelt down at the end of the class. It looked like they had cried bitterly just now, and no makeup was applied to them.
My face was filled with tears and my face turned yellow from crying.
The four ministers filed in on tiptoe and saw Kangxi and the Crown Prince lying in front of the coffin in white clothes and choked with sobs. The four looked at each other, took off their hats and bowed to the Empress Dowager who was lying on the bed.
They cried loudly together. Only after Kangxi was persuaded to stop crying, they couldn't stop the quarrel, which aroused lingering pain. They couldn't stop it, beat their chests and slapped the ground, and started to cry louder and louder. People outside thought that the chief of ceremonies was mourning.
With no tears in their eyes, everyone cried out to heaven and earth. Suo'etu suddenly recalled the past when she was ordered to eliminate Aobai, and the Empress Dowager secretly mobilized King Qin's troops to come to Beijing and sit in the Xian Palace to supervise the battle. How decisive and resolute this woman was.
The heroic hero went to hell and became a ghost... I couldn't help but burst into tears when I thought about it. The eunuch peeping next to me, and the palace people saw his shaved head, and they felt unhappy in their hearts. Seeing him cry so hard
Sincerely, that's all. However, Xiong Cilu had something on his mind and could hold on better. After crying for a while, he stopped crying. He stood up, turned to Kangxi, bowed and sobbed: "Long live the death of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager is a tragedy for the country. I know it well."
Your Majesty, I feel sad. I hope your Majesty will take good care of yourself, be grieving and accommodating, so as to live up to the expectations of the world. Moreover... His Majesty will have to decide how to arrange Lafayette's funeral..."
Kangxi raised his head in a daze. His face was bloodless and frighteningly pale. His red and swollen eyes stared blankly at Xiong Cilu for half a day and said: "I have been in mourning for three years in the tomb, and have talked about it with my descendants.
These are all ready-made rules and regulations, so what is there to discuss?"
Seeing that Kangxi refused to get up, the four ministers kowtowed to the ground and begged: "Long live the dragon, please wait for a while, Rong Chen, wait for the details..." Suo'etu waved his hand, ordered Wu Dan and Su Lun to come over, and helped him one by one.
Kangxi, whose legs were numb from his knees, was slowly helped to sit on the wooden couch in the white felt room before the four of them got up and came over to see the ceremony again.
Kangxi's complexion improved a lot, but he was still in a daze, as if he was preoccupied and thought of nothing. He just said: "What do you want to play? To put it simply, I am exhausted both physically and mentally. I am very tired."
"The emperor is not in mourning like ordinary people." Xiong Cilu slowly added, "Take the number of thirty-nine and make it the twenty-seventh month. It is included in the Zhou rites. Please observe it carefully!" Kangxi shook his head and said: "If the hearts are the same, the etiquette will be the same.
"I govern the world with filial piety and set an example for others. This cannot be done carelessly." Because Suo'etu wanted to live in the house of Kangxi, it was natural for the prince to supervise the country. He hoped that it would last longer, but he was afraid of violating Kangxi's taboos, so he said: "Xiong Cilu said.
This slave listens to the truth. On the twenty-seventh month of the Zhou rites, following the rites is filial piety. Please ask the master to judge."
Kangxi pondered for a moment and asked Gao Shiqi: "What do you think we should do?" Gao Shiqi murmured and said: "It is said in Zhou Rites that the emperor's mourning period is nine years. It can be said to be nine years, it can be said to be nine months, it can also be said to be nine days, it is not necessarily
Twenty-seven months is required. The emperor is a blessing to all the people, and there is a military facility in the north. Based on this balance, nine years seems too long, and nine days seems too short. I think it is better to choose nine months.
"
"It's still twenty-seven months." Suo'etu insisted. "Xiong Cilu is a great scholar of classics. He has done thorough research and will never be wrong. If you change it casually, future generations will not be able to follow it." The three ministers had two opinions, each with their own reasons.
My thoughts are just arguments, but in mourning, I pay attention to "treating relatives with courtesy", but I dare not express it in words.
"Your Majesty," Zhang Tingyu remained silent. Seeing that Kangxi kept looking at her, he made up his mind and said: "No matter how long the time is, filial piety is always the main thing, so the etiquette says, 'stay in mourning and rest in peace'. The day and the month will end."
Zhou and Tian are the same natural principles. The servants think that the emperor's rites are different from those of ordinary people. The sun can be replaced by the moon, and the twenty-seventh day can be replaced by the twenty-seventh month. However, he has been mourning for three years. As long as the master has this thought in his mind, everyone will choose from the rituals.
Nothing happens."
Kangxi thought about it, shook his head and said, "Twenty-seven days is too short, it won't work!"
"It's not twenty-seven days, it's the day instead of the month!" Zhang Tingyu said, "This is just a funeral ceremony. Three years of mourning is human nature and must not be less!"
This is another great principle. He divided the emperor's funeral into ritual mourning and heart mourning. The mourning ceremony lasted twenty-seven days on the twenty-seventh day of the seventh month, and the mourning lasted for three years. This did not interfere with state affairs, but also fulfilled human kindness. Gao Shiqi
He Xiong Cilu couldn't help but secretly admire him. Suo'etu blushed, but couldn't say anything.
"Then..." Kangxi hesitated for a long time and said, "Then I will comply with your proposal." "A country cannot be without a king for a day," Zhang Tingyu added, "If there is any major military or national event in the twenty-seven days, the emperor will still
You should treat matters with power. Within three years, the emperor should go to the Empress Dowager's Zi Palace every day to pay homage. This will comfort the country and the people, the Sacred Heart, and the Empress Dowager's spirit in heaven..."
After this important matter was agreed upon, several people breathed a sigh of relief, and then discussed the posthumous title of the Empress Dowager. Xiong Cilu had to be chosen, so everyone looked at Xiong Cilu. Xiong Cilu frowned, and they were all confused
I searched for the best words and phrases, and finally said: "The Empress Dowager has great merits and deeds in her life, so she has to add the word 'saint' to be worthy of her name. I have made a mental sketch, and if it is not suitable, please ask the Lord to correct it - that is, Zhao
Shengci, Shou Gong, Jian Yi, Qing Dunhui, Wen Zhuangkang and Xuan Hongjing, the Empress Dowager - I don’t know what?” Kangxi thought while listening, and sighed and said: “That’s all, only the old Buddha showed pity to the poor and the elderly, and helped the weak throughout his life.
, the word 'ren' should be added." "This is easy to do," Gao Shiqi said immediately: "Just add 'ren' in front of the word 'Xuan', and the last verse will be easier to remember." Then they discussed again.
After checking the precedents and following the etiquette notes of the Ministry of Rites, all matters related to the enshrinement of the house spirit were discussed one by one. All the eunuchs and others in the Cining Palace were removed and moved to the vicinity of the Xiaoling Mausoleum in Changrui Mountain. The palace was rebuilt under the name "Temporary Enclosure
"Tian", the coffin will be guarded there. Of course, this meaning cannot be stated clearly. It is to wait for the two mausoleums to be installed at the same time a hundred years after Kangxi, so that the ancestors and grandchildren can see each other underground. The five monarchs and ministers discussed important matters in the felt wall, free Gao Shiqi and
Zhang Tingyu went back to the study to read the booklet, and the others knelt down and left. It was almost midnight.
He said he was looking at the excerpts, but in fact there were no excerpts to read. Gao Shiqi flipped through the yellow box and saw that they were all memorials from the past few days, and the numerous articles were all about Mingzhu's crimes, so he put them aside. Lying on the kang, he remembered what he was wearing when he came in.
He was very thin and feared that he might get sick from the cold, so he sat next to the charcoal stove and turned to the fire in silence. Zhang Tingyu was a cold person and didn't say a word. He just sat by the desk and kept writing with his head down. After a while.
, the ink in the inkstone froze, Zhang Tingyufang held the inkstone over and warmed it by the stove.
"Heng Chen," Gao Shiqi said, calling Zhang Tingyu by name, "I heard that Suo Laosan has taken all the discounts in the past few days to read. Do you know about this?"
Zhang Tingyu looked at the fire quietly for a long time, then nodded and said: "The emperor originally intended that he should be the first to go to the study." Gao Shiqi tilted his head and thought for a while, and said: "I'm afraid that's not right. In that case,
What difference is it worth to go to the study room? Ao Zhongtang did the same thing back then. Isn't this a violation of power?" Zhang Tingyu saw that the frozen ink had become civilized, so he held it over and continued to write. He only replied: "That's not the same." What is the difference?
But he remained silent again.
Gao Shiqi found it boring and funny at the same time. He was very familiar with the bachelor Zhang Ying. Zhang Ying was a person who loved to joke. How could he raise such a son? He stayed for a long time and then said: "What can you write, Xue?"
The night is long, and it’s time to chat around the fire!" Zhang Tingyu said with a smile on his hands: "I have no errands, so sitting here is boring. I have to take notes every day, and I have tens of thousands of words in the past few months." Gao Shiqi couldn't help but smile and said
: "Why bother yourself like this? The emperor's affairs are handled by the emperor, but you still don't remember your own affairs?"
"Remember, it can only be counted as a witness, and the written document will provide physical evidence." Zhang Tingyu put down the pen and slowly walked over to sit down: "Gao Xiang, this place is a place where the sky and the sky are not responding, and the earth and the earth are not responding.
, a somersault, and there will be no chance of a comeback! I am not entirely cautious in taking notes. One day, I can retreat to the forest, polish it a little, and turn it into a book. Isn’t it one of the joys of life?”
People who have only been here a few days have such thoughts! Gao Shiqi suddenly thought to himself, is he a little too aware of progress but not retreat? Thinking about it, he moved his seat closer to Zhang Tingyu and sighed: "Heng Chen, tranquility reaches far,
You are a person who is indifferent and clears your ambitions! Tongcheng is your hometown, right? It is a place where people and culture gather together! You are so young and so profound and sophisticated, Gao Shiqi feels inferior." Zhang Tingyu listened to Gao Shiqi's sincere words and said implicitly
He smiled and said: "Although it is a favor from the king, Jiangcun, your recommendation to me will not be forgotten for a moment. I didn't dare to take the words of tranquility and indifference just now. It's just you and me tonight, and there is something in my heart that I want to say."
I'm afraid of offending your taboos..." "Just tell me," Gao Shiqi fiddled with the coals in surprise and looked at Zhang Tingyu, "What's taboo about this?"
"The day before yesterday, General Xiong Cilu made a mistake in writing the official document of the Ministry, and raised his nephew's official rank by one level without authorization." Zhang Tingyu leaned up, and the strong charcoal fire illuminated his whole body, and said calmly, "You know this matter.
No?"
"I know." Gao Shiqi said, "I asked the officials to press it. This idea is wrong, so there is no need to mention it."
"Then you harmed Xiong Dongyuan!"
Zhang Tingyu suddenly added: "What kind of person is Xiong Dongyuan? How could he make such a mistake? He is a famous official in Neo-Confucianism, so how can he be willing to slander his reputation?"
"You mean..."
"He is seeking a small misfortune to avoid a big one!" Zhang Tingyu said with a sigh, "The emperor wants to replace the ministers in the study, but he just pinches the tip of the pearl first. It's a pity that Suo'etu is so ignorant that even a shrewd person like you can
Also in Lushan Mountain!"
Gao Shiqi sat up straight as if he was shocked. After a long time, he felt that he was too nervous. He relaxed and said: "What you said is surprising, but where is the evidence?"
"You are the minister of study. The emperor has appointed Nian Gengyao as a staff general. He has led the troops through Gubeikou and is preparing to send troops to Zhungar. Do you know?"
"have no idea."
"I know." Zhang Tingyu said calmly, and Gao Shiqi actually shuddered. Zhang Tingyu said, "Xiong Cilu also knows, but Suo'etu and you don't know. Also, Suo'etu will be sent to Nerchinsk and Nerchinsk."
You probably know about the meeting between Rakshasa Kingdom and the Northeastern border?"
Gao Shiqi thought for a while and said: "The emperor once told me about it in September, but he never mentioned it again." "That means you know." Zhang Tingyu regretted that he had said too much at this moment, but he opened his mouth.
, then simply said: "Lang Ling and Feiyang Gu have dispatched troops and generals according to the emperor's arrangement, and went to the capital at starry night to ask for instructions. The two of them, Fei Yanggu went with the emperor to the west, and Lang Ling went to the northeast with Suo'etu. I'm afraid you can't handle these matters.
I still don’t know—please look into the details of these unknowns and knowns, are they proof?”
Gao Shiqi's heart was in a mess, sometimes cold and sometimes hot. He thought of the Mingzhu case. Kangxi had protected him, but he seemed to have left his tail, and could no longer figure out where the "holy intention" was. After Zhang Tingyu's point, it was really
It’s like waking up from a dream! I originally thought that Zhang Tingyu was a young man, but because of his good literary talent and photographic memory, he was immediately recommended. Unexpectedly, he was quiet and scheming, and he was favored by the emperor. Gao Shi
Qi Ji had to look at this taciturn young scholar with admiration. After thinking for a moment, he stood up and straightened his clothes. He bowed solemnly and said, "Heng Chen, sir, please teach me!" Zhang Tingyu saw that he was so solemn, so he stood up and returned the courtesy, saying:
"How can you dare to be a junior student?" "Han Changli said, 'The queen who was born after me heard the Tao before me, and I learned from it.'" Gao Shiqi took Zhang Tingyu's hand and sat down again, "
Who is Gao, who dares to be so arrogant? Please enlighten me!"
"Gao Xiangshu is so arrogant!" Zhang Tingyu smiled faintly and said, "I wonder what kind of leader do you think we are today?"
"Of course you are Mingjun!"
"Not only is he a Mingjun!" Zhang Tingyu sneered, "He is a sage who comes out every five hundred years! Not to mention his previous civil and military achievements, he is knowledgeable, capable of poetry, calligraphy and painting, discerns the rhythm of eight tones, and speaks seven kinds of Yi languages.
, reached the pinnacle of arithmetic and geometry, self-assessed yellow and white, mastered astronomy, and understood geography, and wrote dozens of academic articles, even medical science is probably not inferior to you Jiangcun! Jiangcun is rich in five cars, and there is no book that he has not read, dare to ask
: Even if the master is not the emperor, can you compare to him?"
Although the words were harsh, they were all true. Gao Shiqi couldn't help but shake his head.
"Only because the master is profound and knowledgeable, he is tolerant." Zhang Tingyu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Mingzhu, Suo'etu just can't see through this, so he dares to seize power around the master for personal gain. What he seeks for personal gain is human kindness. Master
It's still tolerable, but grabbing power violates a sacred taboo, so it must be removed! You are a Han Chinese, and you don't dare to jump into his two circles. If you really attach yourself to Mingzhu, I am afraid that you will be the most unlucky this time!
He raised his eyes and looked at the dumbfounded Gao Shiqi, "Do you think I don't like to joke? If I weren't in this position, I would be able to play lyrics and music, hold a beauty on my left hand, and carry vanilla on my right hand! Jiangcun, you
I'm afraid I didn't think of this. The Lord appreciates your quickness, humor, and talent. Once your talent is exhausted, it is like a red flower fading away, its fragrance fades away, how can it be guaranteed to the end?"
When Gao Shiqi heard this, he couldn't help but sigh: "Your words are really inspiring! When the horse cries, there is no fodder!"
"It's not like that. You don't even sound like a warhorse? But the Lord just likes to hear it. Once he doesn't like to hear it anymore, there will really be no fodder!" Zhang Tingyu smiled, "I just keep it safe."
"A thousand words are worth saying, but a word of silence is not as good as a proverb."
Gao Shiqi looked at the candlelight and chewed on the motto "It is better to be silent than to say anything", and did not speak for a long time.
Zhang Tingyu's analysis is not bad at all. On the 27th, Kangxi surrendered and came to the court to take charge of matters. That is, a meeting was held in the study room to discuss Xiong Cilu's retirement.
"Xiong Dongyuan," Kangxi said with emotion. He held his knees and was silent for a long time before saying, "Do you have to leave? You have followed me through ups and downs for more than twenty years, and then you abandon me like this? That idea of yours is wrong, I
I know it in my heart, so there is no way to save it! As for Yan Guan, I will naturally speak for you."
Xiong Cilu fell down on the cold blue brick floor of the study room and knocked his head three times. He choked back and replied: "The more the emperor says this, the more embarrassed I become. I am old and should retreat to the forest from now on to sing the praises of the holy dynasty.
Take a bath and be clear. Give way to the new scholars. It will be beneficial to the Lord, the ministers, and the country and the country. You dare not deceive the slightest bit." Kangxi looked at the white-haired Xiong Cilu, nodded and sighed: "
This is also true. In this case, the punishment will be waived. When I visited the south, I saw that Jinling is not a bad place. You don’t have to go back to Hubei. I will give you a house and live in Nanjing. Wei Dongting and Mu Zixu are both there. You guys
We can get together day and night to take care of each other and talk about our old age. I will be able to see you again when I tour the south again..." As he spoke, big tears rolled down his face. Seeing how miserable they were, Gao Shiqi, who was kneeling next to him, felt his forehead.
Tu and Zhang Tingyu also wiped away tears.
"Take care, Your Majesty!" Xiong Cilu sobbed, "I will be here in Nanjing day and night to see the corpse. May my emperor live forever!" After saying that, he was about to get up. "Don't be anxious," Kangxi said with a smile while holding back his tears, "I still have one.
He told me: You are the one who needs to take care of yourself. You should save your work during work, rest and banquets. Don’t worry about local affairs anymore. If you see what’s wrong with them, write me a note. You have offended them and you will not live in peace anywhere. I have ordered Tong Guowei
I also went into the study to do some work, and I am planning to look for a few more. There is no need to worry about things here. You are a tribute to the past, be good at taking care of yourself, live longer and better, and set an example for those in power!" said
Then he called out, "He Zhu'er!"
"Cha!" He Zhuer came in and replied.
"Bring Xiong Cilu to the Wenhua Hall for a banquet!" Kangxi ordered. "I also want to write a poem to see you off. After that, you come back and get it - oh, by the way, ask the imperial kitchen to copy some recipes that are beneficial to the elderly.
Xiong Ci’s crawler belt, remember?”
"Hey!" He Zhuer said energetically, turned around, picked up Xiong Cilu, and walked away step by step.
Because Lang Ling and Ba Hai returned to Beijing to report on their duties and were still waiting in the Qianqing Palace, Kangxi saw off Xiong Cilu and took a few people out. Just as he was about to enter Yuehua Gate, he saw Prince Yinfeng taking Yinti and Yinzhen.
After coming all the way from the north, he stopped and asked, "What are you doing?"
"Replying to Ama." The prince bowed and smiled, "Thirteenth brother is a full moon today. We brothers went in to have a look, and when we came out, we went to the imperial garden to practice kung fu..."
"Look at you, do you look like a state heir?" Kangxi reprimanded with a sullen face, "It has only been a few days since your great-grandmother passed away, and you have changed into Lingluo! And boss, how dare you be like the prince?
With Minghuang's purse: You all look at the third child, bringing books written by Chen Menglei and others, that's serious business! Fourth child, how do you know how to recruit idlers at such a young age? Put restless bastards like Wu Sidao into dirty
What do you mean, all the bad things have been brought into your house? I can't care about settling accounts with you right now, please pay attention!" After saying that, he waved his hand and went in, causing several brothers to kneel on the ground and look at each other in astonishment.
.Zhang Tingyu and Gao Shiqi looked at each other and hurriedly followed in to discuss the matter without further ado. (To be continued)