Chapter 0420 The stone is shocking, the sages are born
Envoys from various countries and countries respectfully offered congratulatory gifts.
I happily got back the gift list.
Kou Ji had objections to this, but he did not express it openly.
Afraid of disrupting Zhao Zhen's marriage.
A marriage is halfway through.
Everyone in Yanfu Palace benefited from it.
Everyone smiled from the bottom of their hearts.
Only Liu E.
The smile on his face was a little stiff.
Cao's daughter became a queen, which was a trouble and an obstacle for her.
Queen Cao has strong support from her relatives, which is not something she can manipulate at will.
If she wants to deal with Empress Cao and make Empress Cao listen to her, she must deal with the entire Cao family at the same time, as well as the small families that are vassalized under the Cao family.
In Bianjing City, the Cao family is just one of many generals, and rarely shows off on weekdays.
But in Zhending Lingshou, where the Cao family’s ancestral home is.
The Cao family's land occupies most of Lingshou County.
The world calls him the Zhending Cao family.
The influence of the Cao family spreads throughout Zhending.
There are many direct and collateral descendants of the Cao family in Zhending.
Even if the Cao family was suppressed by the imperial court, they could still rely on the influence of the Zhending Cao family to instantly mobilize a team of tens of thousands of people.
This is also the reason why Cao Wei dared to surrender to Kou Zhun happily when he knew that Kou Zhun and the others intended to disband the Xiang army in the hinterland of the Central Plains.
Kou Ji caused a commotion in Zhending territory that year, but no major disturbance arose.
In addition to Lu Yijian's timely appearance at Zhending to help, Cao also contributed a lot behind the scenes.
Such a huge family.
Such an influential family.
It's not something Liu E can deal with if she wants to.
From this point, it is not difficult to see.
Liu E actually has a very shallow foundation.
Apart from her own status, there is almost no power she can rely on.
This is also the reason why Liu E could only retreat when Kou Zhun, Kou Ji and others made several attacks.
The Liu family, where Liu Heng lives, has gained some support from Liu E, but it still cannot be Liu E's biggest help.
If the Liu family is a top family comparable to the Cao family.
When Kou Zhun, Kou Ji and others attacked Liu E, Liu E could completely rely on the power of the family to gather the courtiers and fight back bravely.
Or he could use the power of his family to cause trouble everywhere, causing trouble to Kou Zhun, Kou Ji and others, forcing them to give up dealing with him.
now.
Cao's daughter became the queen, which became a major obstacle for her in the palace, and she could only admit it by pinching her nose.
After she returns to the court, she will find an opportunity to bring order to the chaos.
After Chen Lin finished the process in Yanfu Palace, she walked up to the imperial steps and prepared to announce the banquet for the ministers.
But Kou Zhun slowly stood up from Kou's bus and straightened his clothes.
Chen Lin hurriedly said: "Master Kou, what are you..."
After Kou Zhun straightened his clothes, he stepped down the imperial steps and walked to the middle.
Seeing this, all the civil and military officials in the palace, relatives of the emperor, and envoys from various countries all looked at Kou Zhun.
Kou Zhun bowed deeply to Zhao Zhen with a solemn expression.
Zhao Zhen stood up subconsciously, "Master... what does this mean?"
Liu E half-squinted her eyes and stared at Kou Zhun, wondering what trouble Kou Zhun was trying to make.
Most of the people in the palace have the same thoughts.
Kou Zhun bowed and said loudly: "I have something to say..."
Liu E didn't wait for Zhao Zhen to ask, and said first, "If the Grand Master has anything to say, you can wait until after the official wedding."
Kou Zhun shook his head and continued: "I have something to say that I must say now."
Liu E snorted coldly and scolded: "Kou Zhun, official weddings are a big deal. If you mess up official marriages, the Ai family will have no choice but to invite the civil and military officials of the court to hold you accountable.
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Liu E is also smart.
She knew that she could not interfere in the government affairs now, so when she spoke, she deliberately added the words "Manchu civil and military".
Kou Zhun turned a deaf ear to this, and without waiting for Zhao Zhenxuan to calm down, he slowly straightened up and said with a low voice: "The old minister vaguely remembers that in the spring of the third year of Dazhong Xiangfu, a cry sounded in the palace.
The entire civil and military dynasty was excited about this, and the whole country was cheering for it.
The late emperor took the old minister and wept with joy.
The same is true for veterans..."
"..."
Kou Zhun rambled on about the past.
Talking about the depth of love, my eyes filled with tears.
Everyone in the palace.
Some people think that Kou Zhun is deeply affectionate.
Some people think Kou Zhun is being pretentious.
Kou Zhun ignored this and continued talking.
"I have been childless all my life. Since I became an official, I have had many ups and downs, but I have never panicked. But when the little boy was handed into my arms by the late emperor, I was at a loss..."
"The old minister is the first gentleman in the official family, but he has not taught the official family for a few days... After the official family calls the old minister his teacher, he will be demoted from the capital within a few days... But the official family back then stood by the old minister.
In front of me, I still remember the scene of calling me sir..."
"..."
Kou Zhun's words were very long, detailing the past with Zhao Zhen.
I said it with tears in my eyes.
Zhao Zhen also burst into tears when he heard this.
Everyone in the palace was puzzled.
I don’t understand why Kou Zhun is saying this today.
But no one bothered him.
Just watched quietly.
Only Kou Ji sighed secretly.
"When the late emperor was in danger, he entrusted me to an old minister, who took charge of the affairs of the country... The old minister knew very well that the late emperor had been so kind to him, so he did not dare to neglect it. He worked tremblingly to protect the official family until today. Although he has gone through many twists and turns, he has gone through many hardships, but he is safe and sound.
, protect the official family steadily..."
Kou Zhun continued.
But everyone in the palace had already heard something was wrong.
Those with a keen eye have already guessed Kou Zhun's thoughts.
His eyes were wide open, staring at Kou Zhun, refusing to move away even a bit.
There are people with impatient tempers, such as Li Di and Wang Zeng.
Speak immediately.
"Brother Kou..."
"Brother Kou..."
Liu E, Wang Qinruo, Zhao Yuanyan, and Yan Shu were all stunned and wanted to slap themselves to see if they were dreaming.
Only Xia Song, who was hiding in the dark and peeping, clenched his teeth, his eyes were bloodshot, and his fists were clenched. Even though his nails dug into his flesh, he didn't even notice.
Kou Zhun raised his hand to stop Wang Zeng, and Li Di and Li Di opened their mouths and continued to preach: "During the period when the old ministers assisted the officials in managing the government, they dismissed the criminal department, laid off generals as prisoners, tracked down the traitors in the world, rectified the internal affairs of the Xiang army, and implemented a new model
Although the agricultural tools did not achieve full effect, they also made the national treasury abundant and the people became rich..."
Kou Zhun raised his head, with tears in his eyes, stared at Zhao Zhen, and said something earth-shattering, enough to shock the past and present, and the world.
"Nowadays, when the official family gets married, they are still adults and have the ability to govern themselves. Old officials can also return to the official family and return to their hometown to take care of themselves in old age. This is the righteousness of a monarch and his ministers..."
Kou Zhun took off his official hat, held it in his hands, placed it on the ground, and shouted loudly.
"Chen Kou Zhun, begging for bones!"
There is silence between heaven and earth.
Kou Zhun's voice echoed inside and outside the palace.
Soaring straight into the sky.
When everyone in the palace heard this, their eyes almost fell to the ground.
All of them had their chins drooped and their mouths wide open, as if they had heard something unbelievable.
Unbelievable indeed.
Those present were all people with power.
Know how powerful the charm of power is.
I also know how tempting the power in Kou Zhun's hands is.
They asked themselves, if they were allowed to control the same power as Kou Zhun, no one would give it up, and they would even want more.
Looking around the world, few people who are in power can let go.
Looking at ancient times and modern times, after holding the power of the world for many years, there are very few people who are willing to let go without being forced by anyone.
And those who can be willing to let go after holding the power of the world for many years.
All are saints.
Enough to go down in history.
A sage who has been admired by millions of people for hundreds, thousands, and thousands of years.
After a long silence, everyone in the palace slowly came back to their senses and all looked at Zhao Zhen, who was standing in front of the dragon chair with tears in his eyes and a look of shock on his face.
They eagerly wanted to know Zhao Zhen's answer.
Zhao Zhen Ruoyun.
That sage was born.
Zhao Zhenruo refused.
That wonderful story was born.
But the former is far more amazing than the latter.
Zhao Zhen had tears in his eyes and opened his mouth several times, but could not say a word.
Queen Cao stood up and held Zhao Zhen's hand from behind, bringing Zhao Zhen back to his senses and giving him courage.
Zhao Zhen nodded gratefully to Queen Cao, his eyes fell on Kou Zhun, and he said with a slight trembling: "I...I...don't allow it..."
Everyone in the palace breathed a sigh of relief.
There was a hint of inexplicable disappointment in my heart for no reason.
Wang Zeng, Li Di, Liu E, Wang Qinruo, Xia Song and others, who had been tense all the time, also breathed a sigh of relief.
There was some secret joy in their hearts.
It's just that the purpose of each person's joy is different.
Wang Zeng and Li Di were secretly happy because Zhao Zhen dismissed Kou Zhun's petition, and Kou Zhun could continue to preside over the overall situation in the court and continue to preside over the abolition of Xiangjun in the hinterland of the Central Plains.
Liu E, Wang Qinruo, Xia Song and others were secretly happy because Kou Zhun continued to stay in the court, so they had the opportunity to continue to deal with Kou Zhun. If Kou Zhun left the court today, he would definitely be respected by both the government and the public.
Sage.
The status of a living sage in people's hearts is much higher than that of the official Zhao Zhen.
If someone attempts to murder a living sage, he will surely be drowned by the vast sea of common people.
There are countless people who are willing to sacrifice their lives for a saint.
There are countless people who are willing to follow a sage.
Kou Zhun did not leave because of Zhao Zhen's disapproval. Instead, he slowly knelt down in front of Zhao Zhen in the most humble manner.
Zhao Zhen hurriedly ran down from the dragon chair to help him, but Kou Zhun refused to get up.
Kou Zhun saw that Zhao Zhen had tears in his eyes and a hot heart, so he comforted Zhao Zhen in a joking tone and said: "In the official family, the old minister is old and dizzy now. I just saw some important things and can't remember them in the blink of an eye."
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Do the officials want the old cow, the old minister, to die in office?
In that case, it will damage the prestige of the official family.
The old minister has worked hard for the Song Dynasty for half his life, and now he wants to take some time off to enjoy his countryside and his children and grandchildren.
The veteran resigned today, hoping to set an example for those who come after him. This is the only thing the veteran can do for the government now.
I hope the official family will grant me permission."
Zhao Zhen tugged on Kou Zhun's sleeves and cried: "Kou Gong, I still need your support, I still need your advice..."
Kou Zhun smiled lightly, his smile filled with unprecedented relief and joy.
Maybe I said something and couldn't take it back, so I just looked away...
"If the officials don't agree, the old minister will have no choice but to kneel down and die here..."
After Kou Zhun said this, he glanced at Kou Ji, who was standing not far away, and shouted: "I have already knelt down. If you have the nerve to stand, come over and kneel with me."
If the officials don't agree today, you will have to kneel and die here with me."
It was Kou Ji's suggestion to let Kou Zhun beg for the bones.
After Kou Ji's repeated persuasion, Kou Zhun overcame his greed for power and decided to beg for bones.
Although Kou Zhun already looked away after telling the story about the begging bones in public.
But that doesn't mean he doesn't have any complaints in his heart.
Kou Ji muttered in his heart.
He obediently walked to Kou Zhun and knelt down.
Encouraging Kou Zhun to beg for bones was Kou Ji's best way to deal with Liu E and others.
All the plans of Liu E and others were based on the fact that Kou Zhun was still in the court and still held great power.
Once Kou Zhun left the court.
Liu E and others' plan to deal with Kou Zhun failed.
Maybe some people will think that.
Kou Ji encouraged Kou Zhun to beg for bones, which was a bit stupid.
But Kou Ji doesn't think so.
For some people, after leaving the court, their power will become greater and their influence will become wider.
Kou Zhun is this type of person.
If Kou Zhun's resignation today is approved.
From now on, Kou Zhun can go sideways in the Song Dynasty.
Anyone who meets him must pay tribute.
Even if he pointed at everyone's nose and yelled, no one dared to refute.
Even if he openly accuses Zhao Zhen, no one will accuse him.
Some people may think so.
After Kou Zhun left the court, he had no power and could not interfere in the political affairs of the court.
Kou Ji doesn't think so.
Once Kou Zhun left the court, he became a wise prime minister respected by thousands of people in the world.
Then every word and word he says must be taken seriously by both the government and the public.
He will become the representative of public opinion.
There is a saying that if you have no desires, you will be strong.
For Kou Zhun, having no power means being strong.
The reason why Kou Ji dared to encourage Kou Zhun to beg for bones was because he saw this.
This point is common in both the government and the public, but no one applies it to the court.
For example, wealthy private households.
In name, the head of the family is in charge of the family, but in fact, the mothers behind the family can intervene in the family affairs as they please.
For example, Zhao Zhen and Liu E.
As an emperor, Zhao Zhen can rule the world.
But Liu E could interfere in government affairs behind the scenes.
Another example.
Xiang Minzhong, Ma Yuanfang et al.
Although he has retired, he can still jump out at any time and interfere in government affairs.
But it's not easy for others to deal with them.
Once you deal with them, it will arouse hostility from both the government and the public.
As Zhao Zhen gets older and Kou Zhun gets older, Kou Zhun's authority in the court will become smaller and smaller in the future.
Instead of waiting until Zhao Zhen came to power and asking Kou Zhun to step down, it would be better to withdraw from the court at the most glorious moment and become a hidden figure.
Kou Zhun's surname was not Zhao. As long as he did not rebel, no matter how powerful he was, he would not be able to succeed Zhao Zhen and become the master of the Song Dynasty.
It is only a matter of time before you step down, so it is better to choose the most favorable time to step down.
If he steps down at this time, will Zhao Zhen really give Kou Zhun some false titles to let Kou Zhun leave?
Obviously not.
Even if Zhao Zhen was willing, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were not willing.