The curtains on all sides were lowered, and even though it was a hot summer day, the palace was still airtight.
The official sat in the middle of the palace, wearing a jacket. There was only a waiter beside him. He did not wave his fan, but just stood aside with his head bowed.
It is said among the people that the official is the reincarnation of a barefooted immortal. He only wears jackets at all times, but does not use stoves to keep warm in winter or wave fans in summer. This is why he creates a harmonious atmosphere for heaven and earth.
Therefore, the attendants also suffered a lot and could not wave their fans to warm themselves to the fire.
In fact, the official's health was not good. He fainted when he was in the palace three years later. After a serious illness, his condition worsened.
In March of the seventh year of Jiayou's reign, the officials seemed to be even less willing to interfere in the affairs of the court, leaving everything to the two governments. During the court meetings on weekdays, they were all in silence.
After the court this morning, the officials and the rear hall listened to the minister's performance.
After meeting Zhongshu, Privy Council, the Third Division and the Third Squadron, the officials remained silent as before, and at most they only said one word "ok" when they were doing something. Today, Japan is going to see the second squadron, but the officials said no, and in the end only a few people were left hanging. The ministers who had passed the banquet stayed to report the matter.
Usually at this time, the officials would say a few words to their trusted ministers. Ouyang Xiu gave the officials a letter and retired, serving with Han Qi and Wang Gui.
The official said: "I spent twenty days to take a look at the newly built Li Yuan, Taichang Yin Li Reform. It's very good! I remember that there is a Li Yuan under Zhongshu's door, and the Li Yuan is nominally affiliated to Taichang Temple, but In fact, I listened to Zhongshu's wishes. In this matter, Zhongshu and Tai Chang's errands are all meritorious."
Han Qi said: "Etiquette affairs are always complicated, and the Taichang Liyuan presides over their duties. This compilation is due to changes in etiquette, so it is just a matter of duty."
The official said: "Although it is a matter of duty, this time is unusual. In the past, the ceremonial court's resolutions to present gifts to the Queen Mother, as well as the appointment of Princess Fukang and the matters of Queen Wen were not in line with my wishes, but this time The writing of the book was very satisfactory, not only the details are appropriate, but also the seriousness and importance."
Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu knew that the officials were talking about three things about the Liyuan.
One thing happened that the Empress Dowager Zhang Xian had been listening to politics behind the curtain for ten years. This matter is comparable to that of Si Chen. How to make the Empress Dowager appear above the official family and comply with the etiquette system. Taichang Liyuan has been very serious about wiping her butt. Work.
There is another matter about the princess registration, which is about Princess Fukang, the eldest princess of the official family, being granted the title of Princess of Yan Kingdom.
In the Song Dynasty, princesses only received canonization documents and there was no ceremony of canonization. However, because Princess Fukang was the favorite daughter of the official family, the official family must carry out the canonization ceremony.
However, there was no old practice in this matter in the three dynasties of Taizu, Taizong and Zhenzong. How to create a set of etiquette suitable for the canonization of a princess? The officials of the Liyuan were afraid of taking the blame, so they pushed back and forth.
Another thing is that Empress Wen Cheng built a temple. Empress Wen Cheng was Concubine Zhang. Building a temple for Concubine Zhang was also against etiquette. At first, the ministers had strong objections to the official favor of Concubine Zhang. When a temple was built for Concubine Zhang, the officials in the ceremonial court were unlucky and made the officials very dissatisfied.
However, in this book of Taichang Yin Ge Li, Empress Dowager Zhang Xian's arrogant etiquette was deleted, but several gifts were still recorded to reflect the filial piety of the officials towards Empress Dowager Zhang Xian. This matter was done very appropriately, so that The officials were very satisfied.
At the same time, regarding the canonization of Princess Fukang and the establishment of a temple by Queen Wencheng, these two events were recorded in the ritual book for the officials. The ritual system was not deleted, but it was noted in the ritual notes that this was not a classical system, giving
The official family lost face in this matter.
This time, the compilation of Taichang Yinge Li not only satisfied the officials, but also the detailed textual research on the ritual notes after careful reading made the emperor unable to put it down after reading it.
He increasingly felt that he would not die soon, so he paid special attention to books such as ritual books that were left for future generations to read, for fear of being infamy.
Under the leadership of Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu, Taichang received praise from officials for his compilation of Ge Li.
Seeing that the officials were in a good mood, Ouyang Xiudao said: "To compile the book of Taichang Yin Ge Li, I entrusted it to Taichang's co-presidents Lu Xiaqing and Zhang Yue, Su Xun, the administrator of Wen'an County, and the administrator of Xiangcheng County
Let Yao Pi and two others assist you."
The official said: "You know people by participating in politics. Lu Xiaqing's editing of the New Tang Book shows that he is very knowledgeable. Before Su Xun, I asked him to test his health in the hospital, but he refused to accept the order because he was old and sick. I thought he was afraid that he would not be as good as his two sons.
, now it seems that the young phoenix may not be as good as the old voice."
"As for Zhang Yue...he is very good at taking part in politics. I think he has contributed the most to this matter."
Ouyang Xiudao: "It is known to both the government and the public that the people after Jiayou of this dynasty are the most popular. Officials and common people often recommend more than ten people, but no matter what they do, there must be Su Shi, Su Xun, Zhang Yue, etc. among them."
The official said happily: "You have made great contributions to the book repair. How does Mr. Han think you should reward him? Zhongshu will draw up one."
Han Qi reported: "Taichang has a total of one hundred volumes due to the reform ceremony. Now that he has only completed twenty volumes, it is not enough to give him a reward. If your majesty really wants to reward him, it is better to wait until the completion of the hundred volumes."
After hearing this, the official said leisurely: "After completing the hundred volumes, I can't see it anymore."
Han Qi, Ouyang Xiu, and Wang Gui hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the Spring and Autumn Period is in full bloom, don't talk about it."
The official smiled lightly and said: "It's okay, I just mentioned casually. I tried my best to recruit scholars from Jiayou. I regard the imperial examination as an important ceremony and intend to retain the prime minister and benefit future generations."
"These people are all useful talents. If they are recorded as secretary, they will be of great use when the political affairs hall is declaring their duties in the future."
"As for Zhang Yue, I feel that it is really rare that this person has made such achievements after entering the Liyuan only a few months ago. I want to give him a Jingyan official. What do Zhongshu and Xueshiyuan think?"
Han Qi and the three of them were all surprised.
It was not just once or twice that the official wanted to appoint Zhang Yue to the court. Could it be that the prime minister he intended to leave to future generations was Zhang Yue?
If Chongwenguan is a close official of the emperor, then Jingyan official is even more so a close official among close ministers.
However, Zhang Yue was still too junior, and it was difficult for Han Qi to refuse, because he had already refused the official reward to Lu Xiaqing and the others just now. If he refused again, he would not be able to save face for the official.
Therefore, he looked at Ouyang Xiu, and Ouyang Xiudao said: "Zhang Yueqi became the number one scholar, entered the third class of the system department, and then entered the library. Now he is given the title of Jingyan officer. It is too fast."
Han Qi glanced at Ouyang Xiu and thought, are you so 'objective'? This is clearly speaking for Zhang Yue.
The official laughed and said: "The Jingyan Officer is not an actual position, but he can often go to the palace to serve the driver. What position do you think Zhang Yue should be given, Bachelor Wang?"
Wang Gui knew the emperor's intention and had made up his mind. According to the ancestral system, talents should be selected first and tested for office. If they are suitable, they would then be inspected by the officials of the banquet. The emperor wanted Zhang Yue to serve as his chariot, which was for further inspection.
Wang Gui is Zhang Yue's lord. The two of them have no contact with each other publicly, but they do have contact with each other in private.
Wang Gui considered Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu's intention and said: "I think that as Ouyang Shenzheng said, Zhang Yue is now a low-ranking official. If he is suddenly promoted to an attendant, and the attendants are not convinced, it is better to let him serve as a storyteller for Chongzheng Hall.
This way you can disappoint everyone."
The official nodded after hearing this and said: "Very good, let's plan a story in Chongzheng Hall."
Seeing that the official's mind had been made up, Han Qi could no longer object and said, "I also think it's a blessing to have Zhang Yue as my attendant. This is also his good fortune and grace."
The official smiled and said, "Then it's settled."