The topic of the dispute over dynasty titles was not only limited to courtiers, but also spread like wildfire among the people.
The most obvious cause of this topic is that the team that the four princes had just gathered fell into pieces in an instant... Such an omen is also related to the decline of the Han and Tang Dynasties. Those who consciously shared the fate of the Song Dynasty
, reluctantly withdrew the idea of preparing to go to sea to fight for fame.
The key is, no one knows how officials make decisions.
Since the Queen Mother's death was announced to the world, the official family has stopped courting... This is the most filial act, and no one can say anything.
When officials suspend court, they really suspend court.
Zhao Xi is really feeling sad. Not only does she regard the Queen Mother as her mother from the bottom of her heart, but the key point is that people keep telling you that some familiar people have died. This feeling is really unpleasant.
At the same time, Zhao Xi also wanted to see if the Song Dynasty could maintain the normal operation of a dynasty without a king after years of management.
Of course, he didn't really let go. For example, he didn't ask the prince to accompany him during the imperial court. He still had to look after him more or less.
It is not appropriate to disturb the official's filial piety. Although the cabinet has decided to ask the official to make a decision, it is not really in a hurry to ask for the memorial. After all, it is just idle talk. It cannot wait for the elegant hall, and it cannot really be discussed as a matter of government.
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However, this gust of wind has become increasingly fierce...
First, the private tabloids began to use the deaths of important ministers and the Queen Mother to name the reigns. Then, some newspapers actually published judgments on the rights and wrongs of the dynasty's military practice in recent years, and naturally linked the government and the reign names with Guangwu and Zhenguan.
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This is not the most serious thing. When Internal Reference and Shi Lun began to receive relevant articles, it meant that courtiers began to get involved, and it was no longer the idle moaning of those down-and-out scholars.
Although these articles have been suppressed, the content of the articles has been spread through unknown channels.
Therefore, Di Qing was sick, Guo Kui was sick, Zhong Jia was sick, and all the generals in Ge Lao Yuan were sick.
The prince did not dare to tell his father, and even the cabinet did not dare to tell the officials. When these veterans reported illness, they were not sure whether it was a real illness or an excuse.
If it is a real illness, that is to verify the statement spread in the market, or in the court; if it is a feigned illness, that is to say, the direction of public opinion has developed to the point where it can affect the government. No matter which aspect, it is not a good thing.
When the official suspended the court, he said not to tell him about the illness of the minister...
But the news of Chen Gong's death from illness is always very stubborn.
The cabinet had just settled the matter of Zeng Gong's death, and Wang Anguo died of illness. In normal times, Wang Anguo's death would not have caused even a single ripple in the court. But at this time, it was not just a matter of Wang Anshi's family.
It seems that many things are verifying the unknown name of Zhenghe... because the current cabinet minister Wang Shao Zichun also fell ill...
This is no longer a problem for the private sector, nor is it a problem for those veterans who have become officials, but has a tendency to spread to the court. It is like a plague that cannot be stopped at all...
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Prime Minister, the cabinet should report to the officials!"
Han Zhen proposed again, this time it was not a cautious discussion, but a serious affirmation.
"no!"
At this time, Wang Anshi strengthened his belief and showed his stubborn nature. Because Comrade Lao Wang seemed to have seen the official's intention.
"I don't think it's appropriate to report this ridiculous thing to the government. Let's take another look."
The prince's status is awkward and he is not suitable for making decisions. Although he knows that his father does not care, he cannot give the cabinet the impression of being eager to make decisions.
When Wang Anshi was determined, he didn't need to care. In his opinion, there was really no need to disturb his father's filial piety because of such a situation.
It is not to block the connection between the court and the official family, but to follow his father's teachings to him, because if he goes to petition under such a situation, I am afraid his father will be really angry.
The prince and the prime minister denied it first. Although Han Zhen still wanted to argue, Lu Gongbi stopped him.
They were both former ministers of Qiandi. Looking at Su Song and Xue Xiang, they always looked like old gods who were calm and calm.
However, things are so weird.
A few days later, bad news came from the Neiyuan again... Concubine Duan Hui was gone!
At this time, even Wang Anshi couldn't bear it any longer. Even if the court insisted on censorship and internal reference, the storm of civil complaints had turned the dispute over the reign title into a huge wave, and even reached the point where women and children knew about it.
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Although there are more such things this year, and even Concubine Duan Hui has left, Zhao Xi really does not associate it with any year, let alone the occurrence of such things with the national destiny.
This is what happens when people grow old. Although Zhao Xi didn't quite remember the original lifespan of the Queen Mother, nor did he remember the original lifespan of Ouyang Xiu, he was sure that both of them should have been extended than their original lifespans.
As for Concubine Duan Hui, she has been depressed since her second son's accident. Even though Zhao Xi did not blame her for it, she still couldn't get over it.
He was originally a sentimental person who was sad about spring and autumn. Since then, he has become more and more withdrawn. He does not go out of the palace, does not interact with others, and even puts aside the poems he originally liked.
Occasionally, one or two poems are combined, but they are full of death thoughts.
Zhao Xi knew that he was depressed, and he was helpless. As for the decoction given by the imperial doctor, it was just like that.
If you die at this stall, to put it bluntly, you will have to endure it all.
"Dad, the court is a little uneasy..."
The prince still told his father during the worship ceremony.
The cabinet is a little overwhelmed, and as the prince, he really has no decision-making power. If he really makes a decision, who knows what will happen to the courtiers, and who knows if it depends on these weird things this year.
Therefore, I still have to tell my father. If we wait for the cabinet report, he will really be suspected of blocking the public.
"What's the matter?"
"There are rumors in the market that many important ministers have died this year, and there is also the incident of the Empress Dowager Neiyuan and Concubine Hui, so this is implicated in the reign name and even the civil and military changes..."
That's roughly what it means, and the prince's statement is quite satisfactory.
So, Zhao Xi showed up, and appeared in the cabinet meeting hall on the second day after the prince's report.
"I have paid tribute for several days in a row, but after the prince reported the current status of the government, I still read through all the articles reported last night..."
Zhao Xi looked at the cabinets...there should be nothing wrong with the cabinet ministers.
"I just don't understand. When did the government need to comply with the opinions of a small group of idle people?"
"I am ordering the Imperial City Division to provide the identity of those who caused trouble, and the city affairs department will work with the Kaifeng Mansion to seize all the reports that are misleading the public from now on!"
“Let’s get to the bottom of whoever wrote those articles! I really want to see who wants to influence the situation in the government!”
This hat is too big. I wanted to speak out to persuade, but I shut up.
"Also, tell those civil servants and generals who report illness when they are not sick, that if they really want to be sick, I will allow them to stay sick forever!"