Ming Dynasty Strategy Notes [Transmigration Book]

However, although Zhou Ting was pissed off by Xia Ziling that day, whenever he encounters him in the future, he still has to persuade Xia Ziling to "reform evil and return to righteousness". People", I vowed not to give up until Xia Ziling was led on the right path.

It's a pity that Xia Ziling's goal is to be able to return to the present world to live his life of eating, drinking and having fun, which is completely different from Zhou Ting's serving the country.

But at this time, Zhou Ting, who had to educate Xia Ziling every time they met, was too busy to lift his head.Seeing the rare beauty with disheveled hair and red eyes, the entire etiquette department probably didn't sleep a wink for a few days because of the queen's funeral.In addition, Zhou Ting is the official priest of the shrine, who is in charge of funeral affairs, so it is inevitable that he will be even busier. It is unlucky for him to be involved in such a major event not long after he took office.

"Let's go, Brother Zhou, I'll treat you to a drink another day."

Zhou Ting raised his head and glared at Xia Ziling, watching him leave happily, finally he didn't have the energy to argue with him.

Speaking of the empress's great funeral, in addition to setting various rules and regulations, and preparing sacrificial utensils for palace people and officials, the most important thing is to draw up a posthumous title for the empress.Since Zhou Xing was the most knowledgeable in the Ministry of Rites, this matter also fell on Zhou Xing.Zhao Mao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, usually dislikes Zhou Xing, but this time he has to rely on him.Poor Zhou Ting, in addition to finishing the countless tasks at hand, also has to help his father think of the posthumous name of the queen.

"Ting'er, come here." Zhou Xing called Zhou Ting to his duty room as soon as he finished his work.

Although the two are usually father and son, in order to avoid suspicion, Zhou Xing would not casually talk to Zhou Ting in the Ministry of Rites.But these days, the father and son almost took the Ministry of Rites as their home, and the other colleagues were too busy with their own affairs, so they didn't have time to observe these details, so Zhou Xing was more casual.

"I have drafted a few posthumous titles for my father, let's see how it goes."

Zhou Ting picked up the ink-stained paper that Zhou Xing put on the table, "Empress Xian Dewu, Empress Ren Xiaowu, Empress Ming Yi Xiao, Empress Ren Dexiao..."

Zhou Ting considered the seven or eight posthumous titles written by Zhou Xing on the paper, and finally said: "My child thinks none of them are good."

"Not good?!" Hearing his son's comments, Zhou Xing suddenly felt old-fashioned. This was the result of his thinking for several days, but he was beaten to death by his son.

"Leaving aside the first two words, what does father think the third word is good for?"

"The system of posthumous titles began in the Zhou Dynasty, and various posthumous words have been legally interpreted. Since ancient times, sages have often used the three characters 'wen', 'wu', and 'filial piety'. Strong and rational are called Wu, and powerful and strong virtues are called Wu, to overcome disasters and chaos is called Wu, to punish the people is called Wu, to boast a lot of aspirations is called Wu, to praise the poor is called Wu; the five sects are called filial piety, to be kind and loving relatives is called filial piety, to cooperate with each other is called filial piety, and to be harmonious is called filial piety. The festival is called examination. I think my father thinks the words 'wu' and 'filial piety' are the most appropriate."

Zhou Ting nodded, and said: "Father's words are certainly reasonable, but the emperor specifically ordered that the third word must be used for him a hundred years later. Although the word 'Wu' is good, it also has the meaning of militarism. Names such as Cao Cao and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty are both people with mixed reputations. Do you think the emperor would like this word? As for the word 'filial piety', although there is no evil, it does not explain the emperor's great achievements in creating the Ming Dynasty. "

Zhou Ting's words made Zhou Xing feel like a deflated ball in an instant.Originally, there were no rules and regulations for the posthumous titles of the emperor and empress, but Zhu Yuanzhang loved his wife deeply, so he made this special requirement.There is no limit to the number of characters in posthumous titles, but in terms of three characters, the first two characters are called "posthumous titles", which are the evaluation of the character during his lifetime, and the last word is the title, which is used to show merit.However, the last word alone has already made people's brains shattered.

"Why doesn't father use the word 'high'?"

"'Gao'? Isn't it inappropriate?" There is no such word in the interpretation of Zhou Rites. Xing didn't think about it.

"What's wrong? The emperor of my dynasty often compares himself with Liu Bang. Although the etiquette system established follows the Zhou etiquette, more of it follows the Han system. The emperor will definitely like it when my father uses this word."

Zhou Ting's thinking was not framed by Zhou Li, but took into account the emperor's preferences. Zhou Xing thought it made sense and decided to adopt it.

So, Zhou Xing happily patted his son on the shoulder and said, "Good Ting'er, you are really a great help to Dad. For the remaining two words, you should also think about it for Dad."

"Father..." Zhou Ting was a little helpless, this matter is not so simple, don't look at the small three characters, it is a name that has been written down in history books for thousands of generations, it must not be sloppy, coupled with Hong Wudi's deep affection for Empress Ma, This is not an easy job.

However, three days later, the list of posthumous names prepared by the Ministry of Rites was still presented to Emperor Hongwu.Zhao Mao naturally did not dare to present only one, but wrote three alternatives.But Emperor Hongwu saw the third one at a glance——

"Empress Xiaoci Gao?" Hong Wudi read meaningfully.

The word "high" is used very well, and it is consistent with what he thinks in his heart; the word "filial piety" is naturally not mentioned. The Ming Dynasty ruled the country with filial piety, and Empress Ma respected her superiors and loved her inferiors, was diligent, thrifty and generous, and cared about her conduct, which was completely appropriate. The most wonderful thing is the word "compassion" in the middle. Since ancient times, the posthumous titles of empresses and concubines have often used "Deming Xianshu" and the like. I don't know who thought of it, but used this word.

But this word suddenly reminded Emperor Hongwu of a scene many years ago. During the Mid-Autumn Festival that year, a family banquet was held in the harem, and the princes and princesses gathered around Empress Ma to enjoy themselves. Some even treated the empress more intimately than their biological mothers. Showing the truth is not a gesture.

Emperor Hongwu immediately said with emotion: "Xiuying, you are really a model of virtuousness and virtue in the harem."

Empress Ma grinned, "Your majesty, you are absurd. What kind of virtuous and virtuous are you? A concubine is not that noble. She just wants to be a loving mother."

loving mother?Yes.He, Zhu Yuanzhang, has so many sons and daughters, and many adopted sons. Empress Ma treats them all equally and treats them as her own. The residents live and work in peace and contentment, and the mountains and rivers will be immortal for thousands of years." It was entrusted by a loving mother. She was not only the loving mother of the children, but also the loving mother of the Ming Dynasty.

"That's all." Emperor Hongwu sighed at the moment, and with a swipe of his pen, circled the posthumous title of "Empress Xiaoci Gao".

At the end, just as Zhao Mao was about to turn around and leave, he was stopped by Emperor Hongwu again.

"Who came up with this posthumous title?"

Zhao Mao hesitated for two seconds, then replied: "My Majesty, this is what Zhou Xing mentioned, but I think it might be done by his son."

He climbed up by climbing the rope of Li Shanchang. Although he was in the Ministry of Rites, Emperor Hongwu knew how much ink was in his stomach.For Emperor Hongwu, who even knew exactly what his ministers had for dinner yesterday, even if he wanted to take credit for it, if he accidentally exposed his secrets, he might lose his head.So in front of Emperor Hongwu, honesty is the best way.

Emperor Hongwu nodded, Zhao Hao had no skills, but he was honest and responsible, so he put him in the position of Minister of Rites and remained unchanged.

"Oh, Zhou Xing's son? Is he the Tanhua Lang from the last department?" Ting Zhou looked so refined, Zhu Shan had recommended him to him not long ago, so Emperor Hongwu still had some impressions.

"Exactly."

"It seems that the child is a good seedling, you can mention something."

"Yes." Zhao Mao replied respectfully, but felt something was wrong in his heart.Didn't this honest answer create a big enemy for myself?Judging by Hongwu Emperor Longyan Dayue's appearance, that Zhou Xing hadn't improved much after decades of being around, so don't let him use his son's talent to climb up, and ride on his head in the future.