"Please, one of you, come and read this edict. This edict was delivered to me not long ago with the imperial edict of award. It is the last edict written by the emperor himself. Those of you who are knowledgeable can come and read it, so as not to
They say this edict is a forgery." Zhang Yanling said in a deep voice.
Yang Tinghe stepped forward to take the edict from Zhang Yanling, but Zhang Yanling retracted his hand and said solemnly: "You are not qualified to read the emperor's edict. You are not qualified."
Yang Tinghe snorted coldly and was about to retort. Liang Chu, a bachelor, said in a deep voice: "How about I come and read it out?"
Zhang Yanling said: "Scholar Liang is a highly respected scholar. It is appropriate for you to read this edict. Please!"
Liang Chu hunched forward and stood beside Zhang Yanling. Zhang Yanling handed the edict to Liang Chu. Liang Chu first carefully looked at the text of the edict and the seal on it, confirming that it was undoubtedly the edict written by the emperor himself. This is what is precious and important.
unfolded and read slowly in an old voice.
"Emperor Fengtian Chengyun issued an edict: Since the Northern Expeditionary Army went out, I have been unable to sleep at night and have been burning with worry. I am worried about the outcome of the war and the success or failure of major events. My heart is really tormented. I think that in the ten years since I ascended to the throne, there have been many national affairs and chaos.
"We are troubled both internally and externally, with external enemies and internal thieves emerging one after another. I feel guilty every time I think about it."
"I am really overjoyed and overjoyed by the recent news of victory in the Battle of Hetao. I have been anxious and worried for many days, so all the worries have dissipated due to this great victory. With this great victory, our danger in Hetao has been completely resolved, and the previous defeat has been over.
It can be alleviated. This is God’s blessing on me, the Ming Dynasty
, also saved me. Otherwise, I will not have the face to see my subjects, and I will not have the face to see the ancestors of the emperors in the future. After I learned of this good news, I really don’t know how to express my feelings. This time the Northern Expedition turned the tide, I am deeply moved.
, and also gained a lot of enlightenment.”
"The reason why I ordered Zhang Yong to pass this edict to my uncle in addition to the imperial edict of commendation is that there are many words that are not suitable to be said in the imperial edict. Before writing this edict, I recalled everything between me and my uncle.
I understand everything my uncle has done for my Ming Dynasty.
I have no words to express except admiration and gratitude in my heart. Whenever there is a crisis, who can I rely on? The only one is you, uncle. I am not a qualified emperor, or not a good emperor, but fortunately I have the Ming Dynasty.
Only with virtuous ministers can I rest easy."
"Before I wrote this edict, I thought about it for a long time and came to a lot of insights. In the past, all prosperous dynasties were always assisted by loyal ministers and good generals. The monarch followed the good and followed the good, and used people without doubt and did not use those who doubted. It is said that those who are capable work hard, such as my uncle, who is both civil and military.
As a talented person, I should accept them without any worries.
You should be used without any reservations. Before the expedition, my uncle and I had a long talk all night, talking about various matters in the DPRK. Now that I think about it, I have benefited a lot. Those were my uncle's words from the bottom of his heart, every word was precise, and there was absolutely no selfish intention.
I think my Ming Dynasty will be prosperous and prosperous, so I should be eclectic and appoint virtuous people."
"I have drafted this edict to fulfill the promise I made to you. I have decided that from the day I receive the edict, I will appoint my uncle as the governor of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion and be in charge of the army tomorrow. The gold seal I gave you earlier will be effective on that day.
Enable. I will
I have issued an order to restore the Yamen of the Metropolitan Governor's Office. After you return in triumph, you can take up this post immediately. As the saying goes, those who are capable work hard, and people like my uncle should serve the Ming Dynasty. I will give my uncle greater power and responsibility.
,also
It is to enable you to better serve our Ming Dynasty. You and I, the monarchs and our ministers, work together to make the Ming Dynasty realize its great ambitions and have a bright future. In addition to the post of Governor of the Governor's Office, I will also give the Governor the right to participate in political decisions. Starting today
, Daming
My uncle has the right to discuss all matters, big or small. I will never do anything of great importance to the DPRK without my uncle's approval. Without him, no one in our Ming Dynasty can surpass my uncle in leading the army and governing the country. I have such a good and wise man who can't be used anymore.
Who?"
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"Uncle, since the Hetao has been recovered, according to your next plan, you should go straight to Monan and pursue the victory. I hope that your uncle and all the soldiers in the army will achieve their goals as soon as possible and return in triumph. In this land of bitter cold and hot heat in the grassland, desert, I wish your uncle every success.
, at the same time, we must take care of our noble body and cherish it for the country. Without further ado, this is the edict!”
Although Liang Chu was already an old man, he still read his articles with sonorous, powerful and precise words. An imperial edict was read with cadence and full of emotion.
Strictly speaking, this is an imperial edict rather than a private letter written to Zhang Yanling alone. However, this letter was written by the emperor and included official appointments, so it can only be called an imperial edict.
.
This edict was a supplement to the imperial edict commending the victory in the Battle of Hetao. The edict formally gave Zhang Yanling the appointment of Governor-General, which was stated clearly in the form of the edict. But at the same time, this letter was not only a tribute to the Governor-General Zhang Yanling.
The text inside actually shows the appointment of Zhu Houzhao before his death.
His mood changed over a period of time. He had realized the insufficiency of his abilities. He wanted to imitate the ancient virtuous kings and delegate power to capable ministers, allowing Zhang Yanling to take on the important task of governing the country. This was a major change in his thinking.
It was not forced, but he figured it out on his own.
Unfortunately, just as he understood these truths, his life came to an end. A few days after the edict was issued, he drowned in the Taiye Pond in Xiyuan.
After Liang Chu read the edict, everyone was surprised. Everyone heard the content of the edict clearly. It actually appointed Zhang Yanling as the governor of the governor's office. The governor's office was a position that was abolished after the founding of the country. Like the prime minister, he had already been
No longer exists. This edict actually awarded Zhang Yanling the position of Grand Governor, which really shocked everyone.
Zhang Yanling said: "Master Liang, I want to ask you, you have read this edict. In your opinion, is this edict a forgery?"
Liang Chu said in a deep voice: "It is covered with the emperor's jade seal, and the standard paper is all correct. It should not be forged. However, the content of this edict is really bizarre. The governor's office was abolished as early as the Hongwu period, how could the emperor appoint you as the governor?
?”
Zhang Yanling said solemnly: "As long as you admit that the edict is not forged. As for the content, of course it was written by the emperor himself. There is no doubt about it. As for why I was appointed as the governor, I can tell you
Explain. Some of you should still remember the disastrous defeat in the battle to recapture the Hetao last winter, right? Others don’t remember, but I think Yang Shoufu, Mr. Fei, and Cao Shangshu of the Ministry of War will definitely remember."
Yang Tinghe snorted coldly and did not answer.
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Zhang Yanling continued: "Later, in order to send troops for rescue, the emperor summoned all ministers to discuss and hoped that I could send troops. I was not willing to take on this important task at the time, so I refused on the spot. Many people were also present at the time. Later, the emperor came to my house in person.
Visited me and asked me to lead the army on the expedition. We talked about some things, including the future government office of the imperial court.
reform. That night, the emperor agreed to reopen the Grand Governor's Palace and hoped that I could serve as the Grand Governor. Please see, this is the Grand Governor who he spent three days casting for me when he went on the expedition.
The seal was given to me by my order on the day of the expedition. The Emperor promised that on the day of my triumphant return, he would issue an edict to formally restore the Governor's Office and formally appoint me."
Zhang Yanling waved his hand, and Chen Shiyi held the gold seal in his hand and walked to the ministers to let them see the seal up close. The gold seal was shining with golden light, and the four words "Seal of the Governor" carved in the seal were simple and dignified, even
It has a Zhouzheng atmosphere. The dragon's claws are rugged above, surrounded by auspicious clouds, and the patterns are extremely exquisite.
A large seal of this level must be made at a special seal-making place, and it cannot be forged.
"You should understand now. Zhang Lun and I recaptured the Hetao. The Emperor was very happy. In order to encourage me and show that he would keep his promise, he wrote this edict to me alone as proof of appointment. Everyone, the edict said
I have made it clear that I have restored the Governor's Office and appointed me as the Governor of the Ming Dynasty. All matters in the court, no matter how big or small, cannot be carried out without my approval. I declare in the name of the Governor
Bu, all matters without my participation will not be counted. This is the right given to me by the emperor's edict. Anyone who dares not to listen is disobeying the emperor's edict. The person who is disobedient is the disobedient, not me, Zhang Yanling. I have the right to be strong
Solved. Did you all hear clearly? Now I take over the government affairs in the name of the Grand Governor. This is the emperor's last order. Who is in favor? Who is against?" Zhang Yanling shouted in a deep voice.
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