Sheng Shi Merciful Light

Hanging Palace

Emperor Tianshou sat alone for a while, finally made up his mind, and ordered in a deep voice: "Xuan Zhao Zhixiang."

Emperor Tianshou called his first secretary Zhao Rui, whose name was Zhixiang. He was 61 this year, and his appearance was the most aesthetically slender, tall, handsome, and elegant person. His hair was all white, his face was ruddy and shiny, and he had very few wrinkles. , looks like only forty or fifty.

Zhao Rui's knowledge is very good, he was the number one scholar awarded by Kai Enke when the emperor was enthroned, and now he is the most senior academician among the many academicians. most important edict.

Zhao Rui is not very familiar with general affairs, and it is very difficult to be a local official or a chief official, and even the Emperor Tianshou can't support him.Fortunately, this former No. [-] scholar has a wonderful pen and is good at writing official articles. He has always been the emperor's personal secretary and is often on duty in the prison.

Now that he is old, although he is in good health, Emperor Tian Shu couldn't bear to work on him.In addition, before the crown prince supervised the country, some didn't like to use old people, so Zhao Rui was left out in the cold for several years.The Emperor Tianshou looked at his blushing face and his brisk steps... unexpectedly he was having a good life...

Emperor Tianshou was a little envious, thinking of his deteriorating condition and his increasingly heavy body, he became more and more suspicious that it was definitely not a normal destiny for him to still age like this after careful maintenance.

Zhao Rui was not on duty every day, and was only summoned by the emperor when drafting important proclamations such as the appointment and dismissal of generals and important ministers above the second rank, the appointment of a crown prince, the canonization of the clan, and the announcement of conquest or amnesty.

Emperor Tianshou used to have doubts and doubts, and he also liked to ask Zhao Rui.Zhao Rui is an out-and-out "internal minister", but generally he seldom expresses his opinions, is he not able to understand common affairs... On the contrary, Emperor Tianshou likes to use this first secretary who "stop talking nonsense and carry out his orders seriously".

The general decree can be written by Zhongshu Sheren. Once the emperor specially summons Zhao Rui, it means that the emperor, the chief boss, is going to make a big move.

Because of the turmoil in the past few days, and the Emperor Tianshou would hold the power of the palace again, Zhao Rui waited for the old man to feel the pulse of the Emperor Tianshou, so he obediently packed the bedroll into the side hall and was on duty day and night.He quickly entered the palace, bowed to the emperor, quickly took the blank imperial decree on the white linen paper, and picked up a pen to write the "internal decree" issued directly from the forbidden.

The emperor rarely issued internal edicts, which were not discussed by the Zhongshu Province, which handles government affairs, and the Hongmen Province, which is generally responsible for reviewing government orders, would not reject them and could be issued directly.If Yushitai didn't make an admonition, he must obey it.

Emperor Tianshou pondered for a long time and did not speak.At this time, Tianji, one of the night emissaries of the night guards, was appointed by Mou Yu. Mou Yu was called the "universal general" because he always made the discerning emperor feel at ease in his work, and his efficiency was extremely high.

Tianji sent over the box containing Ye Xingwei's secret files, and Emperor Tianshou opened it with a key. After seeing the black materials of the three prince-friendly officials that he needed, he signaled Wei Zhong to pass the black materials directly to Zhao Rui.

In Zhao Rui's 30-year career as a secretary, he had read Ye Xingwei's secret files more than once, and saw the dossier marked with the seven-star emblem. If he could comment on "Seven Stars", he was either a prince or a high-ranking minister.

Zhao Rui knew—someone was going to be in bad luck, and the sky in Tianjing City was about to change!

After Zhao Rui finished reading, he felt that the fluffy paper in his hand was very heavy, and he was sweating profusely and dared not wipe it.The emperor of Tianshou said slowly: "The decree is drafted, Shen Yuchu is disrespectful to his aunt, disregards the teachings of the saints, and his conduct is not upright. He dismissed the right minister and demoted him to Jingzhou shepherd. He will leave Beijing immediately to take up his post without delay."

"Yes!"

"Yang Bo was dismissed for his crimes of corruption and causing mutiny, and sent them to Dali Temple, the Privy Council, and the Ministry of War for detailed investigation."

"Yes!"

"Zheng Tong violated the ban on the palace gates, and secretly gave and received with the queen. His heart was suspicious, so he suspended all duties, went home to contemplate his mistakes behind closed doors, accepted investigation, and waited for punishment." He was not at all afraid of bringing the queen into trouble.

"Yes!" Zhao Rui waved his pen.

As the oldest first secretary, Zhao Rui can easily judge the likes and dislikes of Emperor Tianshou from details, such as a title.

When the emperor called people on the same day, he only called them Biaozi without adding their surnames, which means that they are optimistic about this person and have the intention of being close to them. Sure enough, this person will be promoted soon; The senses of this person are so-so, and the future is completely hit and miss; but that day when the emperor called the full name of "surname + first name", he was already angry, and this person had to quit.

For example, Zheng Tong, the emperor usually called him "Weiqing", because someone in the Zheng family made a mistake, the emperor called him "Zheng Weiqing" at most, and never called him "Zheng Tong", which made Zhao Rui almost unable to react——

Who is Zheng Tong?Private exchange with the queen, Emma, ​​what a super green hat, heinous... Hey, no, Zheng Tong... Isn't this Uncle Zheng Guo, the queen's brother?

There is also Yang Bo, who is also bad now.

Chu Pei was able to escape death, but following the tone of the emperor, he was sent to the most bitter and cold northwestern frontier state, and he will suffer.

The three important ministers will be unlucky. This is a great turmoil in the court. However, the Emperor Tianshou has been very majestic for 30 years.Thoughts flashed through Zhao Rui's mind, but his face remained calm, he quickly collected his mood, and wrote down the polished three inner edicts.

Emperor Tianshou looked at Wei Zhong who stood respectfully by the side, frowned and said: "The Ministry of Internal Affairs wants to clean up the palace ban, how can we allow the harem and the outer court to give and receive privately?"

Wei Zhong knelt down with a "plop" and said, "Damn the villain!"

"I don't blame you. You have been with me in the palace for the past two years, and you didn't stay in the palace permanently, so many things happened. The crown prince supervises the country, and the palace has become like this... Damn it!" Emperor Tianshou said in a serious tone. , Everyone "thumped" and knelt down.

Emperor Tianshou saw the trembling of the courtiers and courtiers around him, and sighed: "Let's rectify it! See if we can find anything else, and we must eliminate all unfavorable factors."

"Yes!" Wei finally answered, knowing what to do.

"Admonish Linyuan to strengthen the palace ban, especially the Chonghua Palace. No one can enter without my order. Any food must be tasted by more than three people before it can be presented. You will watch it yourself."

"Yes!"

Emperor Tianshou then asked Zhao Rui again: "How is Wang Zhenglun's performance in the Ministry of Industry Shangshu?"

"Wang Shangshu is diligent in his work, quite resourceful, and has been excellent for years!" Zhao Rui said.

Wang Youlun, the name of the name is correct. More than 20 years ago, it was Zhao Rui who was the examiner. Both the examiner and the Jinshi on the list had the status of teachers and students, so he could directly call Wang Youlun's name.

Wang Youlun was only in his 40s. He started as a county magistrate and went to minister. His promotion speed was as fast as a rocket, and even Zhao Rui was a little jealous.

But Wang Youlun is indeed talented and has a good wife.Mrs. Wang is Xie Wang, the fifth wife of the Xie family, the concubine sister of Concubine Xie Guifei in the palace, and the same mother sister of the late Concubine Xie Chen. She looks the most similar to Concubine Xie Chen. She is the wife who the emperor pays close attention to, and can even be said to take good care of. .Every year on Zhengdan, the Spring and Autumn Festival, the queen gives the reward to the wife, Mrs. Wang, the second-rank wife, is always two points thicker than others.

Others only thought that Mrs. Wang was rewarded because of Concubine Xie in the palace.Those close to him knew that it was the emperor who could not forget his love for the late Concubine Xie Chen, so much so that he loved the house and Wu...

But the truth cannot be said.

What?Why not say it?The emperor misses his subjects' wives, can this be said outside?Although it is not the first time that Emperor Tianshou has done this kind of thing, the Concubine Chen back then was not the emperor who saw that she was beautiful, so she took it from his courtiers...

Oh, don't say it, don't say it.

Anyway, Wang Youlun received the emperor's attention because of his wife's relationship.He is talented, well-behaved, never breaks the law, is smart enough to be an official, rarely makes enemies, and is reliable in his work, very accomplished, plus a little luck, so Wang Youlun's speed of promotion is not envied by others.

Who told you not to marry a wife?

Sure enough, Emperor Tianshou called Wang Youlun's name affectionately, without adding his surname, and praised: "There is always a talent in Zhenglun. It is rare that he is honest, down-to-earth, and smart." Emperor Tianshou added in his heart: The most important thing is that he is The uncle of the Ninth Prince ordered Zhao Rui, "Promote Zhenglun to be a political advisor. Grand Master Lu is ill, so let him take charge of the prime minister's affairs, enter the servant, and specially enter the Guanwen Palace University scholar."

After the incident with the Ninth Prince, Grand Master Lu became ill and recuperated at home without entering the palace. His affairs were not dealt with, so Emperor Tianshou simply promoted Wang Youlun to help deal with it.

Zhao Ruixin said: "Wang Zhenglun is going to be promoted, God... really changed!"

The bachelors of Guanwendian are generally reserved for the prime minister, which is equivalent to a qualification certificate. It can be seen that the "quanli" of governing the affairs of the prime minister will soon be removed.

Zhao Rui clicked his tongue, his official career is really enviable, he hesitated, and said: "Your Majesty, since you are young and have a little seniority, I am afraid that it will be difficult to convince the public, and the appointment will be denied in the matter. .” Fortunately, in history, there has never been a prime minister under fifty.

"It's nothing. In ancient times, there was Lu Luo who was 12 years old. The past dynasties of this dynasty advocated appointing people on their merits, and did not pay attention to seniority. It is natural for me to use him out of the box." Emperor Tianshou insisted.

Even though some people would be dissatisfied with the statement made by the Emperor Tianshou, in the current atmosphere... there is basically no one in the sect who dares not open his eyes and refute this decree.Zhao Rui wrote a decree and didn't mention it.

Emperor Tianshou also asked Wei Zhong to take a blank imperial decree on jute paper edged with gold foil that was only used to seal the king, and ordered Zhao Rui to say: "Confess the Ninth Prince Ci as the King of Changle, confer the title of Grand General of the Fuguo, and add the title of Grand Tutor. Rice, food, and guards of ceremonies are all in accordance with the rules of the heir to the king, because the king of Changle is weak, he is still allowed to live in confinement, and the mansion will be given separately."

The young princes are generally first appointed, starting from the Duke of the State or the County King, so as not to be rewarded later with grace, the initial appointment of the Ninth Prince is quite high.Zhao Ruixin said: Your Majesty is probably wiping PP for the prince and making compensation to the Ninth Prince.But his face remained calm, and his subordinates quickly drew up an order without mentioning it.

Mou Yu came over after finishing his work, but did not enter the hall, and only whispered a few words to Wei Zhong.Wei Zhong's face became dark and unpredictable, almost gloomy, and he gave Mou Yu a vicious look, seeing that the old god Mou Yu was there, he didn't intend to come in and say it himself, and said: "Oh, it's time to go to Chonghua Palace That's it, I'll trouble Manager Wei with this matter."

Wei Zhong knew that this matter could not be delayed, so he gritted his teeth at Mou Yu for a while, went up to the hall, and whispered a few words to the emperor.

Zhao Rui saw Emperor Tianshou's hands clenched into fists, trembling unceasingly—he quickly lowered his eyes, having been with the emperor for many years, he knew that the emperor had some problems that some old people would have recently, such as shaking hands... But such a serious shaking method, is Extremely furious, but unable to attack the performance.

Zhao Rui lowered his head, his heart raised his throat, and he had a very ominous premonition.

This premonition really came true, and the last big move of the emperor's boss came out——

"The decree states that the prince is not filial, and did not serve his mother wholeheartedly during her illness; the prince is unkind, and murdered the palace people; the prince..." Couldn't continue, the emperor closed his eyes forcefully.After all, this is his own son.The only legitimate son who had placed high hopes for more than 30 years.

The author has something to say:

[Participating in political affairs] official name."Participating in politics" for short, was the deputy prime minister and one of the highest administrative officials in the Tang and Song dynasties.

"Quan" means agency.