I want to be a grandson

Chapter 545 Tie Xuan was coerced, and the civil servants entered the pit
Prince Consort?

Is His Majesty dissatisfied with the current title of consort?
Amid everyone's doubts, Zhu Yunxi looked at everyone and said: "A few days ago, I accompanied the emperor's grandfather out of the palace, and while chatting, I mentioned that the son-in-law Ouyang Lun failed the emperor's favor.
As a relative of the emperor, he has a respectable status, but... alas, the hearts of the emperor and I are very painful..."

"During the chat, we talked about the rank of the son-in-law, and it just so happened that Tie Xuan, the Secretary of Commerce, wrote a letter about it, so today all the courtiers are discussing it...

Tie Xuan, let's talk about what you proposed! "

When Tie Xuan saw Zhu Yunxi holding the memorial he played in his hand, he couldn't help feeling bitter.

The memorial was well written by myself, but that was not my original intention, I was forced to do... by others!

But this kind of "crying" Tie Xuan can only be kept in his heart, and he dare not say it out loud, otherwise he will be "wandering"!

Go back in time a little.

That day Zhu Yunxi accompanied Zhu Yuanzhang out of the palace to sell vegetables. The two sat at the vegetable stall and chatted about family affairs and state affairs, and Ouyang Lun's life was naturally indispensable.

After going back to the palace for lunch, Zhu Yunxi had someone invite Tie Xuan into the palace after a break, and had a long discussion with him, and even kicked out the eunuchs and maids. Only they knew what the two discussed.

At that time, Tie Xuan wrote a memorial while lying on the chair in front of the emperor. While writing, he looked at the dragon chair eagerly many times, but the person sitting on it glared at him several times.
The threat in the eyes is self-evident, even a fool can see it!
Tie Xuan had no choice but to write a letter under such a situation of being "coerced"...

Looking at the memorial in Zhu Yunxi's hand now, Tie Xuan's scalp is really numb, aren't you rushing the ducks to the shelves!

But the memorial has already been posted, and now that the emperor holds it in his hands, it is impossible to go back on his word!This has become my handle!

Tie Xuan took a deep breath, thinking, "A dead fellow Taoist will never die a poor Taoist"!
Under the eyes of the courtiers' attention, Yu Shi came out to salute and said, "Your Majesty, my lords, regarding the title of son-in-law, I feel that I, Ming, have given you too generously!"

As soon as this remark came out, there was an uproar!
Tie Hyun, you really have the guts!
Your Majesty just dealt with some officials who interfered in the affairs of the royal family, and you jumped out to discuss the title of consort...

However, His Majesty didn't seem to be angry?
Tie Xuan ignored everyone's thoughts, and continued: "My lords, the official position of captain consort was established by Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty. When the emperor travels, he is in charge of the auxiliary chariot. The rank is two thousand stones. He is an attendant and the emperor's confidant. It can be said that he has a high position. ...

Along the Wei and Jin Dynasties, it was named Sanduwei together with Fengcheduwei and Qiduwei. It was mostly used as an official for the clan, relatives, meritorious officials, nobles, and close officials, or for the princess Shang.
Zhiliang and Chen Jiancheng made it a custom for the princess, but this kind of title is no longer a high-ranking official with two thousand shi, but a seven-rank official position with a salary of [-] shi. "

"The reason for reducing the rank and salary of the official position is because the duties and powers of the lieutenant-in-law have changed a lot, and they are no longer high-ranking officials in the court. Therefore, the rank and salary will naturally be reduced, so that it is in line with the official system."

Everyone knows what he said.

To put it simply, the captain-in-law was originally a close minister of the emperor and a high-ranking official, but later he gradually evolved into the son-in-law of the emperor, who has no real power, so the issue of treatment will naturally be reduced...

Tie Xuan went on to say: "In the following dynasties, the position of captain consort was not high. Taihe of the Northern Wei Dynasty set the son-in-law as the fourth rank in 17 years, and changed it back to the sixth rank in 23 years.

The Northern Qi Dynasty started from the fifth grade, and because of it in the past dynasties, the emperor's son-in-law was specially added, referred to as the son-in-law, which is also the origin of the name son-in-law.

In the early years of the Sui Dynasty, they belonged to Zuowei and Youweifu, and their official positions were also from the fifth rank, and they were once abolished in the third year of Daye.

Later in the Tang Dynasty, it was resettled, there was no fixed number of people, and the grades were only from the fifth rank, and the Song Dynasty was from the fifth rank...My lords, it can be seen that the ranks of concubines in all dynasties are only from the fifth rank, but what about our Ming Dynasty? ! "

Tie Xuan looked filled with righteous indignation, and shouted: "True second rank! Comparing to first rank! Lumi two thousand stones for annual food!"

That is to say, the rank of the captain-in-law is the second rank, but the salary and benefits are from the first rank.

"The titles of meritorious officials in the Great Ming Dynasty are public, marquis, and bo. Compared with Cong Yipin.

The uncle is awarded by the second to third rank meritorious officials, that is to say, the official position of the prince consort is higher than that of the earl!Just like the Marquis! "

"In terms of public service, it is also the same as the Marquis. You can wear a seven-beam crown, a cage towel, a sable cicada, a pen with four folds, four pillars, four sections of vanilla, front and rear golden cicadas, and no pheasant tail!"

"In terms of etiquette, the 20th year of Hongwu, the Duke, the Marquis, and the son-in-law met each other, and each bowed twice. The first-rank officials saw the Duke, Marquis, and son-in-law, and the first-rank officials lived on the right and bowed twice. The Duke, Marquis, and son-in-law lived on the left and answered ".

Tie Xuan explained: "In my etiquette in Ming Dynasty, the left is the uppermost, so it can be seen that the status of the prince, lord, and son-in-law has surpassed the first rank!
Such a high grade, even in the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, did not have it?Of course, this is a favor from the imperial court, why should Emperor Long En,
But such a high rank, such a generous salary, according to their virtues and their contributions to the court and the common people, should they have it?
Therefore, I thought that the Ming Dynasty should follow the example of the past dynasties and lower the rank of the son-in-law so as to rectify the official position of the court!Please Your Majesty learn from me! "

After Tie Xuan finished speaking, he knelt down on the ground with a plop, his face full of determination, and he really had the spirit of seeing death as home and not fearing swords and axes!

Zhu Yunxi opened the memorial in his hand, glanced at it, and said in a gentle tone: "Tie Xuan, although the rank of consorts in the past dynasties is not high, my Ming Dynasty is different from them, and the grace of heaven is generous, so it's not impossible, right?"

"His Majesty!"

Tie Xuan's face was as solid as a stone and said: "Your Majesty, the government's government orders and official system should be in line with the norms, so that the government can be in harmony with the people and follow the will of God. Now I have seven families in Ming Dynasty,
These seven families are: Queen's Family, Imperial Concubine's Family, Donggong Concubine's Family, Wangfei's Family, County Princess's Family, Concubine's Family, and Yibin's Family. Questions and punishments can only be reported to the court according to the facts.
This is already a mighty gift from God, if there is more grace, it is really inappropriate, I risk my life to remonstrate, I implore Your Majesty to think twice! "

Zhu Yunxi frowned, closed the memorial in his hand, looked at Tie Xuan who was kneeling on the ground and couldn't help shaking his head,

Only then did he turn to the courtiers and ask, "My dear ministers, what do you think of what Tie Xuan said?"

Looking at His Majesty's gentle face, and that calm and unrestrained posture, how can everyone feel a little bit...

Just now when His Majesty mentioned the title of consort, he said that he and the Supreme Emperor also talked about it, so it can be said, the meaning is self-evident...

"Report to Your Majesty!"

Qi Tai came out and said: "Your Majesty, I think what Tie Xuan said is very reasonable! The kindness received by the son-in-law family is beyond measure, and they have no actual contribution to the court and the people of the world, but they can occupy such a high position. Unreasonable! I would like to ask Your Majesty to give you the title of Consort as an official!"

"Wei Chen agrees!"

Bao Zhao also came out and said: "Your Majesty and the Supreme Emperor's love and grace for the emperor's relatives and relatives are obvious to all, but this matter involves the court, so we must be cautious! I also think that we should follow the example of the past dynasties and lower the rank of the son-in-law..."

"My minister seconded the proposal!" Jing Qing, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, said.

"My minister seconded the proposal!" said Lian Zining, deputy censor of the Inspectorate.

"My minister seconded the proposal!" Ru Yu, Minister of the Ministry of War.

"The humble minister seconded the proposal!" Yang Jing, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishments.

"..."

Facing the sound of seconding, Zhu Yunxi rubbed his brows helplessly, as if there were many troubles that made him feel very embarrassed...

In the end, seeing that everyone is united, it is really hard to refute, it is worth saying, "Oh, I want my relatives to receive more favors, why don't you understand what I want..."

Tie Xuan's neck stiffened at this moment, and said: "Your Majesty, it's not that the ministers don't understand His Majesty's love for relatives, but that this matter is not in line with etiquette, and it is not good for the community.

For the sake of the world of Ming Dynasty, for the sake of the country and the country, I have no choice but to beg Your Majesty!The ministers and others are loyal, and the sun and the moon can learn from each other, please allow your majesty! "

Zhu Yunxi looked at Tie Xuan who was kneeling on the ground, glared at him impatiently, and saw everyone's pleading eyes...

In the end, I had no choice but to say helplessly: "Since this is the case, you can discuss it, but there is one thing, it must not be lower than the Tang Dynasty! I, Ming, disdain to compare other dynasties!"

"I obey your orders! Your Majesty is wise!" Everyone saluted.

Zhu Yunxi seemed to be in a very irritable mood. Before everyone finished saluting, he stood up with a "huh", flicked his sleeves and walked back.

As he walked, he said, "Just discuss it here! If you can't agree on a reason, you will not be allowed to go down!"

"Uh……"

Before everyone could react, Zhu Yunxi had already left the Hall of Martial Arts and disappeared.

"Well, the governor's mansion is still on business, so I'm leaving..." Feng Sheng, an old fox, bowed his hands to the civil servant and walked away.

"I also have military affairs to deal with, so I'm leaving!" The general Lan Yu left a sentence and turned to leave.

"General, I still need to ask the general for some military affairs..." The founding father Chang Sheng also left with Lan Yu.

"Hehehe...Marquis Jingchuan, don't you want to ask me about the art of war? Come on, I'll teach you how to march and fight!" Wang Bi pulled Cao Zhen and walked out of the hall.

And Cao Zhen has already scolded him all over in his heart, why do you need to teach me how to march and fight?What a big-tailed wolf!I'm better than you, okay?
Although he was extremely resistant in his heart, his feet were very honest, and he walked faster than Wang Bi...

Immediately after the reaction, the generals started to leave for various reasons, and some of them even turned on the urine escape mode!

The reason why none of them dared to leave was because they understood His Majesty's words, that is to let the civil officials discuss it, and they didn't even say to let General Gu participate!
After all, it was proposed by the civil servants to lower the consort's title!
In the end, all the generals were gone, only the civil servants were left in the Hall of Martial Heroes...

And the civil servants are also very helpless, His Majesty's meaning has been expressed very clearly, besides, the consort's title is indeed unreasonably high, can they fight hard without reason?

I thought that under the auspices of His Majesty, all civil servants and military generals would participate in discussing how to degrade and what grade is most suitable for the consort, but who would have thought that His Majesty would leave!
The military commander also ran clean!

Now it's all right, the matter of offending people has fallen to the civil servants again!

Originally, it was a good thing to be able to lower the title, at least to regain some right to speak in the field of generals, but this result made them feel a little bit aggrieved...

So the way they looked at Tie Xuan gradually changed... They have to find a punching bag, right?
Tie Xuan, who was upright just now, could only smile with embarrassment at this time, for fear that his posture would not be low enough and he would become a target of public criticism!
At the same time, he felt extremely wronged, what His Majesty asked me to do, what he forced me to do, can I not do it?

I was also forced to be helpless...

After leaving the Wuying Hall and walking back to the Jinshen Hall, Zhu Yunxi had a satisfied smile on his face.

I believe that what they discussed must be "reasonable and reasonable".

Sure enough, after taking a nap, Zhu Yunxi stretched his muscles and bones, and then asked the courtiers about the results of the discussion.

Wang Zhong said that the decision of the courtiers had been reported to the Secretary of General Administration, and it was now on Zhu Yunxi's desk.

After speaking, he found the memorial that was placed in the most conspicuous position, and presented it to Zhu Yunxi with both hands.

Zhu Yunxi reached out to take it, but he didn't open it, but asked, "Wang Zhong, which artist do you know has the best paintings?"

Wang Zhong bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, there is no painting academy in the palace. Those who can paint are placed in the Ministry of Industry, and some are placed in the Jinyiwei, but Hongwu has not set up another one in 26 years... So slaves, I don't know..."

Zhu Yunxi thought of something, and asked: "Then have you heard that there are Westerners coming to Daming? I heard that their Western paintings are also good, and two paintings are also good, you can give it a try..."

Wang Zhong suddenly turned into a bitter face, "Your Majesty, the servants are usually in the palace, and they don't know the facts outside..."

Zhu Yunxi did not make things difficult for him, but only ordered: "Okay, tell Jiang Yu to find some painters with excellent painting skills, and come to the palace to paint portraits of me and the Supreme Emperor."

"Yes, the servant obeys!"

"In addition, let Jiang Yu pay attention to whether there are any people from the West. If there are any, I will bring them back. I want to see them. By the way, Ma He is in charge of the Department of Commerce and Trade, and he is in contact with the various vassal states in the West. He is also very friendly to them. Understood, let him pay attention too."

Wang Zhong replied: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the slaves will definitely arrive. Some Westerners also go to those small countries for trade, and occasionally come to Ming Dynasty. As long as you pay attention, it will not be difficult."

Zhu Yunxi nodded. The reason why he was looking for people from Western countries was not for portraits, but to learn about the economic and military news of that area from their mouths!

In my limited memory, that area is now populated by small countries, both in terms of population and economy are very backward, at least it cannot be compared with Ming Dynasty at all.

He is not good at geography, and he has a general idea of ​​big mountains and rivers, or famous plains, but he doesn't know the specific details.

Although it is not needed at present, it can be prepared for a rainy day...

(End of this chapter)