The happy life of a prodigal

In the past, he always felt that what belonged to his ancestors must be good and right.

But after studying in the academy for a period of time, such thoughts disappeared.

There are many things that the ancestors may not know, such as arithmetic, biology, and physics, even the ancestors did not know, and they were all explored by the gentlemen of the academy.

Therefore, such cumbersome etiquette is naturally unnecessary in his eyes.

However, in fact, the existence of such etiquette is indeed necessary for its existence...

Zhao Hao hates this etiquette simply because he really can't remember it.

As for his low-pitched complaints, Emperor Chu naturally heard it, and pretended he didn't hear it. He waved his hand and said, "Do you know why Emperor Father came here?"

Zhao Hao shook his head, and replied: "I can't guess..."

After a pause, it seemed that he had thought of something, a smile appeared on his face, and he asked, "Could it be that the father misses his son?"

Hearing this, Emperor Chu laughed, and then said: "Father really missed Hao'er, but there is still a second thing? This is the etiquette? You know, this etiquette is the most important thing? If so?" Something went wrong? Someone needs to be questioned, and these people have to go to heaven to make amends to their ancestors.

These seven days? It is indeed a bit short, even if you are careful? There will definitely be some mistakes...

Therefore? I will discuss with you first, do you think it is better for those people to apologize to their ancestors when the time comes? "

When he was talking, his tone was very indifferent, as if he was talking about something trivial.

Zhao Hao listened? But he was stunned in place.

Although he is a child? But some words can already be understood.

For example, this kind of apology to the ancestors...

The ancestors have been dead for an unknown number of years, how can they make amends?

Shouldn't they be beheaded and apologize?

The emperor said so much, but he actually wanted to ask him? Which people do you look at, and you don't like it? When the time comes, let them take the blame!

In such an instant, the way Zhao Hao looked at his father changed a little.

He really couldn't imagine that his beloved father would say such cruel words.

Just because of some mistakes in etiquette, it will kill people.

That's all? It's still prepared in advance.

Those ceremonial officials have worked so hard one by one? Do they know that their fate has actually been determined by their beloved Majesty long before?

Zhao Hao looked at Emperor Chu? At this moment, he felt that his father was so strange.

He muttered for a moment, then said: "I feel that if I make a mistake, I should be the one to make amends. At that time, I am willing to go to the Taimiao to apologize to the ancestors!"

After the words fell, Emperor Chu frowned slightly, and his voice became a little cold.

"Hao'er, do you know who you are now?"

Zhao Hao looked hesitant to speak, but finally did not answer.

The Emperor of Chu snorted coldly, and said: "You are now the prince, the prince of my Great Chu! Just after the registration was completed, you went to the Taimiao to make amends. What is the right? What is the right?"

It is common for the emperor to go to the Taimiao to offer sacrifices, but making amends is different.

If the emperor made a mistake, generally speaking, he would not admit it. He would only admit his mistake when he had no choice but to go to the Taimiao to make amends to his ancestors.

If it is more serious, it is a sin against oneself.

These matters are no small matter, and if they are not handled properly, they are very likely to be criticized.

Even a benevolent emperor like Emperor Chu, who made a mistake, would at most just pass it along casually, and rarely admit his mistake seriously, because he would have to go to the Taimiao to make amends.

Although Zhao Hao is a child, he still understands such a simple truth... As a prince, he should have sufficient authority both in the eyes of the common people and in the eyes of civil and military officials.

What's more, he is not very old now, after all, he is only a half-year-old child, so he should establish his own majesty, otherwise, if something goes wrong, he will definitely not be able to control the situation with his own strength.

Then there will be trouble, big trouble...

However, is it necessary to hurt innocent lives just because of maintaining one's majesty?

Zhao Hao's eyes flickered, and after a while, he seemed to have figured out something, and finally made up his mind, raised his eyes to look at his father, and said firmly: "In the final analysis, this etiquette is nothing more than to tell the world that the purpose has been achieved. Yes, it doesn't really matter what the process is like, especially some details, Erchen thinks that there is no need to pay so much attention.

This is not a memorial sent by the state government. If you don't pay attention, tens of thousands of people may be involved. This etiquette, after all, involves Erchen alone.

Therefore, the minister feels that even if something goes wrong, there is no need to apologize to the ancestors. If there is a problem with etiquette, if there is a problem with the etiquette, it is necessary to apologize to the ancestors.

My son looked through the history books, and there were not a few people who had problems, how many people apologized to their ancestors?

In the end, because of a small etiquette, it is necessary to apologize to the ancestors, wouldn't it be a waste of money? "

When he said this, he paused, opened his mouth, and wanted to say something else.

But when he saw his father, he was furious.

"Zhao Hao! You are not a prince now! You don't take your ancestors seriously! If you become a prince and emperor in the future, don't you think you will not take me seriously!

I will tell you today!You must pick out a few people for me today!Otherwise, don't be this prince!

Your imperial brother is still alive and well!My body can still hold on for a while, it's nothing more than a delay on the road, I can hold on! "

When Emperor Chu said this, his tone was very angry, but if you observe carefully, you will find that there is actually no anger in his eyes, but there is some nervousness on the contrary...

The first thousand and 110 chapters and seven sons don't want to be emperor!

There seems to be a deep meaning hidden in this look, as if expecting something.

But this expectation gradually faded, and it vaguely turned into disappointment.

Silent, still silent, just when Chu Huang was about to turn around and leave, a firm voice suddenly came from in front of him.

"If the father wants my son to be such a prince, such an emperor! Then my son would rather not be a prince! I would rather not be an emperor!"

There are no redundant words, but they are so sonorous and powerful when they are spoken.

Even, after a pause, he said again: "Anyway, I didn't intend to be the emperor. The emperor is so tired, working so hard, and being stared at all day long. I can't eat well, I can't sleep well, whoever wants to do it, let him do it! My son will never compete with him!"

This is the waywardness of some children.

In the final analysis, he is actually a child, and it is indeed not his original intention to be an emperor.

If it wasn't for various reasons, he hoped that he could become a person like his master. He would do things when he wanted to do things, and travel around the mountains and rivers when he didn't want to. Wouldn't it be more comfortable than being an emperor!

It's a pity, being born in the emperor's family, he has no other choice.

Now that his father won't allow him to be emperor, he can't wait for it!

When Emperor Chu heard this, the disappointment in his eyes receded, and he looked at Zhao Hao again, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and said leisurely: "Father really did not misjudge you! You have your own There are not many people who have their own opinions and can stick to their own opinions, let alone at your age... Good! Very good!"

When Chu Huang spoke, he couldn't help showing a smile on his face, and he looked very happy.

Zhao Hao didn't smile when he heard this, he looked up at Emperor Chu, cupped his hands, and said, "Father, what I'm saying is not a joke, I don't want to be an emperor, being an emperor is too tiring , being a good emperor is even more tiring..."

After a pause, he said distressedly again: "But? Being a bad emperor? It's even more tiring than being a good emperor. When you open your eyes and close your eyes, you are poor people? I can't turn a blind eye to you? I know my son Elder brother has many vassals who have been in power for a while, they should be more suitable than son-in-law? Son-in-law..."

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Emperor Chu: "It's not up to you to decide whether to be an emperor or not? Father knows that you are still a child after all? But you are also a prince, a prince, and thousands of people." Prince! You are still young, don’t know what this means? Wait until you are older? You will know.”

Hearing this, Zhao Hao secretly sighed.

How could he not know what the prince means, what the emperor means?

It was because he knew what the emperor meant that he didn't want to be the emperor!

He lowered his head, and there was a faint look of exhaustion in his eyes.

A young age? At this moment, it seems a bit vicissitudes.

When Emperor Chu saw this scene, he naturally understood what he was thinking. After sighing in his heart, he just said: "Many people are born in this world to take responsibility? Hao'er, you were born in the emperor's family? Enjoy it!" The emperor's family should have no worries about food and clothing? Enjoy everything that countless people can only dream of? They should shoulder such responsibilities."

Zhao Hao curled his lips when he heard this, and really wanted to say: I don't want such a carefree life, and I don't want to take on such responsibilities.

However, after hesitating for a moment, he still didn't say these words.

He just nodded and said in a low voice, "I understand."

Seeing him nodding, Emperor Chu felt relieved, and then, after thinking for a while, he said again: "Hao'er, this is what the Procuratorate and the Sixth Division have given you. Have you heard about it recently?"

Zhao Hao raised his eyes to look at his father, shook his head, and said, "These ministers are all busy with etiquette these days, but they don't even have time to eat. How can I know such news..."

Speaking of this, he seemed to think of something, and asked again: "By the way, father, what should I do if my son makes a mistake during etiquette?"

Emperor Chu glanced at Zhao Hao and smiled: "If you make a mistake, you will make a mistake. The people in the Ministry of Rituals are all shrewd. If they made mistakes in the past, they would definitely keep an eye on them, but now ...they are too busy to take care of themselves, how can they even think about doing these things."

Speaking of this, I added another sentence: "Hao'er, you have to know what it means to move the whole body by pulling one hair, what is closely related, and what is to share weal and woe... Many things in this world are not static. of.

For example, the food tax, on weekdays, if the food tax is not collected and the court cannot maintain it, problems will arise, but if there is a disaster year and the reduction or exemption is not known, then the court will also have problems. Officials and common people are in a state of balance, which is the golden mean, and maintaining this state of balance is the art of the emperor. "

It was the first time for Zhao Hao to hear these words, with a thoughtful expression on his face, he nodded and replied, "I understand."

Emperor Chu thought for a while, and continued: "A few days ago, because of the method of the emperor's craniotomy, the court's speech officer once went to the Imperial Hospital to make a fuss, and then the Ministry of Punishment..."

The Emperor Chu described all the recent events that happened in the capital and the imperial court, and did not hide any details, including how Fang Xiu responded, what were the consequences of the Ministry of Punishment, and how the officials were searched. I told Zhao Hao in detail.

While Zhao Hao was listening, his expression changed several times. He laughed even more when he heard that his master sent someone to tie up those questionable officials at the gate of the yamen.

"Hahahahaha... Master did a good job! To deal with these people, we should use extraordinary means! These people are all benevolent and righteous, and the result? The things they do behind the scenes are dirtier than anyone else!

They should be tied up and put in the sun to dry, so that everyone can see what these people are. "

When Zhao Hao spoke, he was not only happy, but a little excited.

The reason is nothing more than that he has been scolded by these speech officials.

Regardless of his young age, those officials will not let him go.

Speaking of going to the academy to study, I don’t know how many officials have mentioned it in letters, and even involved this matter with the collapse of ritual and music. When Zhao Hao heard about this matter at the time, his teeth itched with hatred , but for a while, he didn't know how to refute.

Now that I heard that they were dealt with like this by my master, I naturally felt relieved.

but--

Emperor Chu obviously had a different idea. He looked at Zhao Hao and said, "Hao'er, you really vented your anger by doing this. From the point of view of Fang Xiu and the common people, there is nothing wrong with it. But have you thought about it?" However, what kind of consequences will be produced if you covet this momentary mood?"

The first thousand and 110 eighth chapters, sons want to be named masters

"My son doesn't know!"

Zhao Hao seemed to know what Emperor Chu wanted to say, with a solemn look on his face, he raised his eyes to stare at his father, and said firmly: "I only know that our Great Chu has laws, and this law It's the rules, it's the bottom line!

Anyone, even the emperor and his sons and ministers must abide by the law. If there is a problem with the law, the law should be amended instead of being trampled on. If the law has been trampled on, but not corrected, There will be problems!And it's a big problem!

My ministers have been thinking about this question all the time, why do these officials dare to be so unscrupulous, after all, it is the law that protects them!It's not an unwritten rule, let alone caring about your own reputation!

If they even trample on the law themselves, they will naturally be punished! "

Speaking of this, he seemed to have thought of something, a stern look suddenly flashed in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said: "In my son's opinion, Master's actions are still a bit gentle, so we should directly ask them to beheaded, and in front of them." In front of the people of the world, in front of civil and military officials, beheaded!

Let them know that this unwritten rule is not a rule, and the rule established by this reputation is not a rule, the real rule is the law of Da Chu!If the law is trampled on, could it be said that the speaker, even the old man, must be severely punished! "

When he said these words, his tone was very fierce, and when he pleaded for those ceremonial officials before, it was a positive and a negative.

Even the Emperor Chu couldn't help being stunned when he saw this scene.

His lips moved, but he finally said: "Father understands what you mean, but father just told you that this balance is the most important thing, if the balance is broken? There will be turmoil."

Zhao Hao raised his eyes to look at his father and said firmly: "I think that this turmoil will naturally lead to turmoil? I also know that? Since ancient times, officials have not been killed. If they are killed? It's a broken rule.

But the son knows better, because of this? Those speech officials? They should be the cleanest people, but they dare to do all kinds of nasty deeds!

After a long time, it will bring disaster to the court, and now only one-third of the speech officials have such a situation.

If it takes a long time? It will not be one-third? It will be two-thirds, or even more. At that time, it will become a big problem!If they are not moved, the court will have problems? If they are not moved, the court will have even more problems.

So you have to be decisive when there is only one third? Kill them directly in the flames!This is the truth that the master of the academy gave to my son!Erchen always remembered it in his heart.

This is a very important thing. A lot of things are not decisive enough at the beginning? It just became a big problem......

Erchen gave an example, before the land was united, every household had land to grow, and they all had enough food to eat? But why did they have to unite in the end? Woolen cloth?

In the final analysis, it is the cumulative effect, and this cumulative power is terrifying..."

Zhao Hao said a lot in one breath.

Standing by the side, Emperor Chu's expression gradually changed. The more he listened, the more he felt that there seemed to be a deep meaning hidden in Zhao Hao's words.

A half-old child has more knowledge than himself.

At this moment, he has a lot of feelings.