Invincible son

Chapter 1127 1128 [Troublesome Autumn]

For the people of Kyoto, the autumn of the seventh year of Kaiping came too early.

The weather in early September is still hot and unbearable, but for some reason, many people feel a little chill in their hearts.

Before those words like snowflakes caused disputes in the court and turmoil among the people, a sad and unbearable news spread throughout the capital.

The left governor, Taishi, Taifu, and Taibao of Daliang Zhengshitang had worked diligently for nearly 68 years in four dynasties. At the age of [-], Mo Haoli died suddenly.

This incident had a great impact on the minds of civil officials and even scholars in the world. It is said that after the literati of Taixue and Guozijian heard the bad news, many people couldn't help crying, bursting out only a few months ago when Emperor Kaiping passed away. of sadness.

Liu Xian decided to stop court for three days to express his condolences, and on the same day he personally led the princes of the Manchu Dynasty to Yuqing Street, and the Empress Dowager Wu also descended to Mo Zhai in person to express comfort and condolences to the Mo family.

The next day, Luo Ting and Han Gongduan jointly played the performance, and Liu Xian immediately approved it. The imperial court proposed that Mo Haoli's posthumous name be Wenzheng, and he should be given the Taimiao, where he could share sacrifices with the successive kings of Daliang.

This is the ultimate honor that a civil servant can enjoy in this era.

Mo Haoli's funeral was solemn and solemn, which touched the hearts of most people in Kyoto, and many people spontaneously went to Xingyefang Yuqing Street to worship at the side of the road.

Except for a very few people, the ruling and opposition parties no longer paid attention to Pei Yue's life experience. The storm that might have caused turmoil in the court died down because of the death of an old man.

During the first Shuowang dynasty after Mo Haoli's death, Liu Xian issued a series of imperial edicts on the appointment and dismissal of officials.

Luo Ting, who was in power on the right, was promoted to be in power on the left, officially in charge of the Dongfu Zhengshitang, and Han Gongduan, who participated in politics, took over as the ruling on the right.

Sheng Duanming, the servant of the Ministry of Rites, filled the vacancy of the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, because Wu Kuan, the former Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, had died in the chaos of assassination on the Temple of Heaven.

Wu Cunren, Zuo Shuzi of Zuochunfang, was promoted to Minister of Rites. Although his promotion speed was a bit fast, the ministers in the court knew that it was because the Mo family's children could not take up the post because of Ding You, so His Majesty the Emperor gave Mo Haoli the closed disciple. preferential treatment.In addition, Wu Cunren was originally an official of the prince, and now Liu Xian is starting to build his own team, so no one in the court objects.

Ning Huai'an, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Lu Zhitao, Minister of the Ministry of Households, and Gao Qiu, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, remained unchanged.

Since the former Shangshu Xue Ji resigned from the Ministry of Industry to inquire about the crime, the court has not confirmed a new candidate.

Under Luo Ting's suggestion, after repeated deliberations, Liu Xian finally decided to promote Jian Rong, the superintendent of the Charcoal Temple, as Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and the superintendent of the Charcoal Temple was replaced by Jian Rong's deputy.

The functions and officials of the central administrative office of the imperial court have been roughly adjusted, and a specific framework has been formed, with the Dongfu Zhengshitang as the core, commanding six ministries and five temples, the Hanlin Academy, the General Administration Department, the Imperial Academy, the Qintian Academy, the Charcoal Temple, the Nongsang Academy, and the Imperial Physician Hall .

Yushitai is independent from the administrative government and is responsible for supervising the incorruptibility of the court, Chinese, military and state officials.

Taishitai Pavilion and Luanyiwei have never been part of the imperial court, but are in charge of the emperor himself, and the appointment and removal of officials in these two places does not need the consent of the central government.At the same time, the restructuring of Taige was also being carried out, from the original nine departments to six departments, and part of the power and functions were transferred to Luan Yiwei.

In the past few months after Shen Moyun's death, some old people in the Taige voluntarily retreated into seclusion. Coupled with the cooperation of the current Youling Dou Jingchu, Liu Xian did not encounter much resistance.

The military maintains the original general framework. Gu Liang and Xiao Jin are in charge of the military affairs of Daliang, and Liu Gongchuo is in charge of monitoring corruption in the army.

So far, the old era has gradually come to an end, and a brand-new atmosphere has emerged inside and outside the court and the field.

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Dongcheng, Yiningfang, Xiangguo Mansion.

In the Treasure Tree Hall, Hou Xiaojin of Xiangcheng and Hou Suwu of Nan'an were the guests of honor, while Uncle Dingyuan Peicheng was accompanied by the Prime Minister.

Su Wu took a sip of clear tea and said leisurely, "Your Majesty's adjustments can be called swift and decisive, and they are well-organized and well-organized. Apart from being awe-inspiring, they are also somewhat unexpected."

Xiao Jin didn't seem to be affected by the previous confrontation with Pei Yue, and said indifferently: "Although your Majesty is young, there is still a queen mother with a vision in the palace, and there will naturally be no obvious mistakes."

He looked at Su Wu's solemn expression, and asked again: "What is unexpected?"

Su Wu said softly: "Sheng Duanming and Jian Rong, these two were respectively promoted to Minister of Rites and Minister of Industry. It can be seen that your majesty has a broad mind and is far superior to my courtiers."

Xiao Jin pinned the deep meaning in his words, which naturally meant that these two new ministers had a close relationship with Pei Yue. Sheng Duanming once used the lives of his whole family to protect Pei Yue in the court hall, and Jian Rong had also stepped forward many times. He came to help Pei Yue, and he was able to serve as the supervisor of Charcoal Temple because Pei Yue recommended him to Luo Ting.

Although Liang and Wu are facing each other, this pattern has been gradually broken in recent years, especially today when Pei Yue is so powerful, the support of the two powerful ministers is very likely to change the direction of the court.

Xiao Jin said nonchalantly: "It's not just the two of them, the position of the old fox Gao Qiu, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice is also intriguing. At the beginning, Li Zijun set up an ambush to murder Pei Yue, and the two confronted each other in the lobby of the Ministry of Justice. Secretly favoring Pei Yue. As far as I know, this Gao Shangshu and Gu Liang had some personal friendship many years ago."

Su Wu couldn't help frowning slightly.

Xiao Jin continued: "The Secretary of the Household Department, Lu Zhitao, has a very good opinion of Pei Yue. He has spoken to the nobles in the house several times, and if Pei Yue is not a military officer but a civil servant, he is willing to give up the post of Minister of the Household Department."

Su Wu said meaningfully: "This old money bag has a good plan. Let Pei Yue take over the household department. Does it mean that he thinks he can enter the East Mansion?"

Pei Cheng is now the deputy commander of the Kyoto Defense Division, but he is still respectful in front of the two of them.Because Xiao Jin was his guide in the army, and Su Wu and Pei Rong were playmates who grew up together. His third son, Su Ping, was under Pei Cheng's command and had a very close relationship.

Listening to the two elders talking about Pei Yue, he maintained a calm and silent posture, pouring tea and water for them from time to time.

Xiao Jin said: "Actually, you can't blame your majesty for these things. Sheng Duanming has been the minister of the Ministry of Rites for 12 years, and he has a high reputation in the Qingliu. After Wu Kuan's death, it is impossible for anyone in the court to surpass him. Who will be the minister of the Ministry of Rites?" There is no suspense at all. As for the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, after the fall of Xue Ji, I expected Jian Rong to succeed him. This person has worked hard in the Charcoal Temple, and now nine natural coal mines have been developed in Daliang, and briquettes are popular everywhere."

With deep and far-sighted eyes, he said slowly: "It is said that the Charcoal Temple and the Shouyang Mountain Mine under the name of the Xiangyun are cooperating to study how to mine underground coal mines. If this is successful, the impact on Daliang will be immeasurable. "

Su Wu sighed and said: "Charcoal Temple, Taiyi Museum and Nongsangjian, it seems that Pei Yue just put forward ideas and didn't intervene in them, but he has a strong influence on these yamen. Now, among the six ministers, more than half of them It may become Pei Yue's help, if you count his power in the army, it is simply jaw-dropping."

He looked at Xiao Jin and said in a deep voice: "Master Hou, now Pei Yue is no longer on the road of a powerful minister, but he has become a real powerful minister!"

Xiao Jin smiled helplessly, and said: "Even if you and I know this, what can we do? Luo Jiyu and Han Gongduan just want to coax him. Control this young dignitary. However, people's hearts are fickle, and no one can predict what will happen in the future."

Su Wu said regretfully: "Actually, the matter of words and papers is indeed a good opportunity. Now it is impossible to kill Pei Yue, as long as his authority can be weakened, it's a pity that your majesty missed the opportunity."

Xiao Jin drank half a cup of tea in one gulp, and said slowly: "Your Majesty is also very embarrassed, because the late emperor still did not touch Pei Yue in the end."

Su Wudao: "Although Pei Yue has been loyal at least so far, it's hard to be clear about the treachery of people's hearts. I always have to make some preparations in advance."

Xiao Jin recalled the tit-for-tat confrontation in the side hall of the Liangyi Hall, and said calmly: "In any case, Pei Yue's life experience is a thorn that cannot be pulled out. Since the first emperor ordered me to wait for His Majesty the Prime Minister, then we must not sit idly by and watch someone spy on you." Imperial power. Just wait patiently, I believe that opportunity will come soon."

Su Wu nodded in response.

Pei Cheng remained silent, except for the moment when he got up to pour tea, hesitation appeared in his lowered eyes.

(End of this chapter)