Clan House

Huang Xi trotted all the way, and tripped over the threshold on the way.Walking outside Qianqing Palace, he happened to collide with the eunuch who had just stepped out of the courtyard.

"You don't want to die!" The old eunuch Chen Jingxian steadied his body, he reprimanded in a low voice, pulled Huang Xi by the collar and pulled him to the base of the wall. "What are you doing in a panic!"

"Chen's palm print, me, me... Where is His Highness the Crown Prince?" Huang Xi hugged Chen Jingxian's arm, as if grabbing a life-saving straw.

"His Royal Highness is in Qianqing Palace, discussing matters with the cabinet in front of the Holy House." Chen Jingxian said.

"It's over, it's over, something has happened, and this servant has to see His Highness." Huang Xi panicked, and after saying that, he wanted to rush inside.

Chen Jingxian choked his throat, flicked his whisk, and called out: "Stop him!"

The guard on duty stepped forward and pushed Huang Xi to the ground.

"Shut his mouth!" Chen Jingxian commanded, and then said to Huang Xi, "Don't shout, our family will take care of you, and your little head won't be enough to scare Shengjia!"

In the Qianqing Palace, the emperor called the cabinet to discuss matters.

The prescription given to Emperor Xuanqing by the Imperial Hospital has worked, and the emperor's spirit has been very good for the past few days, and his body is also much lighter.Emperor Xuanqing was in a good mood, and gave the crown prince and several cabinet ministers a seat, and served him lung-nourishing sweet tea.

"So, the matter of Baochao is settled like this." Emperor Xuanqing Song Gou drank the sweet soup, the little eunuch hurriedly removed the soup cup, and brought a towel to clean the emperor's hands.Song Gou's attitude was leisurely, and he couldn't hide his gratification on his face. He encouraged his courtiers: "Pang Qing, you have worked so hard for your household to bring King Jin. I am very relieved."

Shangshu Pang Shiji hurriedly got up and saluted, and said "dare not": "His Royal Highness Jin Wang is modest and diligent, and he can set an example for the prince."

Song Gou ironed the post in his heart, but he still had to say a few words modestly: "My son, I know, Jing Shi and Jing Xin, they are really a pair of devil kings..." Then he nodded to the prince: "Now that you have entered the imperial court, you have to start to study. Political affairs are really well-regulated, and the errands are handled in a decent manner, which is indispensable for the help of your lovers... My son, I have never been greedy for merit by relying on my status. If there is such a thing, you can't get used to it. Expose it to me in time!"

All the old ministers hurriedly said that they didn't dare, they knew that the emperor liked to be coaxed: "The prince and the king of Jin are young talents, and the ministers are not as good as you are."

After a few gossips like this, Emperor Xuanqing started talking several times, but he didn't see anything from the cabinet ministers, so he could only express his thoughts: "I heard that the cabinet is discussing autumn hunting recently, why hasn't a regulation been discussed yet? ?”

Several cabinet ministers looked at each other, Shang Shu Xing Qianlin was about to reply, but told Song Jingxin to stop.Song Jingshi had just been praised and killed by a group of cabinet ministers, and now he was like a pillow stuffed with goose feathers, exuding an extremely confident and domineering aura.He stopped Xing Qianlin from talking, and said to Emperor Xuanqing: "Report to Father, Qiu Lie has already discussed it."

"How to say?" Emperor Xuanqing asked.

"My son and all the cabinet ministers think that this year is not suitable for autumn hunting." Song Jingxin corrected his attitude and replied respectfully.

Emperor Xuanqing smiled awkwardly: "This is strange, isn't my son the favorite to hunt?"

"Song Jingxin likes to shoot and hunt, but the Crown Prince's participation in political affairs should put the country first." Song Jingxin said.

Before the day's discussion, Song Jingxin carefully read King Jin's papers, and reorganized according to his personal likes and dislikes.At this time, in front of the emperor, Song Jingxin was so boastful that he kept the Mongolian relationship in every word, and pinned all the cauldron of being unable to hunt in autumn to the alien race far away.

"...If the problem of Beiguan is not resolved for a day, our paddock will not be safe. Father thinks, if Mongolia crosses the border and loots this year, it will only be in the next few days. How can the ministers put the emperor in danger because of their own preferences? Situation... I think that if you use troops against Beiguan, you should get it done once and for all."

Emperor Xuanqing looked at his eldest son, and after three days away, he seemed to be a different person.My brain, which was empty in the past, can hold so many thoughts. "I said it well before, but why are you talking like a child?" Emperor Xuanqing laughed, "Have you discussed it with Mao Qing? How can you speak lightly."

Song Jingxin was about to say something, but suddenly a servant called: "Your Majesty, the King of Chu is asking to see you."

"Xuan."

Song Yi, king of Chu, came into the palace, first saluted the king, and then saluted the prince's court officials one by one.Emperor Xuanqing has always treated the King of Chu with high respect. Although the cabinet ministers rarely see this prince, because of the attitude of the emperor, they dare not neglect him because of his age.Song Jingxin greeted the King of Chu with a smile, and the little ancestor gave him an indifferent look, which made the prince's heart skip a beat, feeling that something bad was about to happen.

Sure enough, after Song Yi had completed all the etiquette, he was not polite, and expressed his intentions to the emperor: "Your Majesty, elders, you dare not delay the cabinet's discussion. This trip is for the sake of the clan's family, and I am here to ask for an order."

Emperor Xuanqing was naturally very face-saving: "If the emperor needs anything, it's okay to say it."

"Qizou Your Majesty," Song Yi bowed slightly, "I went to the street yesterday and saw the prince galloping through the market. It was noon, and there were many people in the market. The prince galloped on horses and hawks flew wildly, causing the people to panic. Trampled, fortunately no one was hurt. However, the prince’s behavior is unseemly. There is a saying in the ancestors that "if the clan relatives have committed a crime, the clan government will ask and understand, and the sentence will be judged." Because the matter involves the prince, the clan government dare not come to the door to inquire , so I ask His Majesty for the right to dispose of it."

As soon as this remark came out, Mao Ziru, a scholar of the Wenhuadian University, immediately knelt down and pleaded guilty.Emperor Xuanqing never expected that the King of Chu came into the palace specially for this purpose, and just now he showed off his two sensible sons with his courtiers, at this moment, he only felt a burning pain on his cheeks as if someone had slapped him.The emperor looked at His Highness and saw the cabinet ministers standing with their heads buried, and the king of Chu also lowered his head and waited for the decree to come down.Song Jingxin was standing two feet away from King Chu, staring at the profile of the complainant in surprise, with disbelief all over his face.

Emperor Xuanqing coughed, and the prince came back to his senses, and went to see his father aggrieved.Emperor Xuanqing only felt dizzy for a while, and leaned back on the chair wearily.Seeing this, the little eunuch hurried forward to massage the emperor's forehead.After a while, Emperor Xuanqing waved his hand, and the little eunuch bowed and retreated.

"Prince..." The Son of Heaven called out, Song Jingxin hurriedly took two steps forward, "Are you sure?"

"My son... my son just went out to relax," Song Jingxin argued in a low voice, "It's true that riding the horse is faster."

Emperor Xuanqing sighed, gave his silly son a blank look, and asked the King of Chu, "What do you think Uncle Wang should do?"

"I heard that the crown prince has entered the court," Song Yi said, "May I ask if the crown prince was on duty yesterday."

Emperor Xuanqing glanced at the crown prince, and Song Jingxin hummed "Yes".

"Neglect of duty," the King of Chu made a conclusion, and then turned to ask the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, "Please tell me, what is the crime for galloping a horse through a busy city in the "Da Luo Law"?"

Fu Yan's beard twitched three times, and he replied: "Report to Your Majesty, Your Highness, there is something in the "Daluo Law", unless there is an emergency military situation, the horse gallops through the city. If you hurt someone, you will die, and you will pay for your life." ;If someone is injured, he will be punished with a stick and compensated. Those who did not hurt others... ten sticks..."

Fu Yan faltered and finished reciting the law, and when he looked up and saw the prince looking at him in disbelief, he choked up in fright, covered his mouth and coughed.

The King of Chu ignored the two, and reported to the emperor: "Your Majesty, the Taizu had a training that 'you can't punish your family members'. The prince left his post without authorization and rode his horse in the downtown area. It is unethical. I think the prince should write The "Book of Guilt" was posted in the city. At the same time, he was confined in the clan's mansion and copied the "Tai Zu Xun" for one month."

Emperor Xuanqing thought that the punishment was too severe, and it would be embarrassing to send out the "Letter of Guilt", so he discussed gently: "The crown prince committed a crime for the first time, so the punishment for the uncle should be heavier. The "Letter of Guilty", In my opinion, it is not necessary."

The king of Chu refused to give in: "Since the establishment of the Luo Dynasty, there has been a system of reading laws and decrees so that the people know the laws. The people have seen the incident of galloping horses and hurting people. If there is no action, the officials will be negligent and the law will be ineffective. .The crown prince is the crown prince, so he should repent if he makes a mistake, so that he can set an example for all people. I beg your Majesty to decide." After saying that, he knelt down and bowed down.

Emperor Xuan Qing choked for a moment, wanted to scold someone but saw that the other party was a young child, and the child's attitude was extremely serious, and the depression in his chest could not be vented.

At this time, Mao Ziru, who was still kneeling, said: "Your Majesty, I have neglected my duty, and I am willing to take the place of your Highness."

The King of Chu knelt on the ground straight and did not look at Mao Ziru: "This king remembers that Lord Mao is more than seventy years old, but he is old and strong, and he can control a horse in a busy city."

Song Jingxin was about to speak, but when he heard the sarcasm of the King of Chu, he laughed inappropriately, and was immediately glared at by the emperor.After hearing Mao Ziru's words, Emperor Xuanqing thought of a way. He first asked the king of Chu to get up, and then discussed: "Wen Yanbin, the prince's guest, has the duty of admonishing him. Since he has neglected his duties, let him take the place of the prince. how?"

"Your Majesty, this method is feasible." The King of Chu did not insist anymore, and said, "The prince's guests are officials of the prince's mansion and represent the face of the clan to the outside world. If the prince's guests are to be punished, they should be dismissed from their official positions before being punished according to the law."

Emperor Xuanqing was about to nod, but Song Jingxin suddenly knelt down. "Father, my son knows his mistake, and is willing to write the "Letter of Guilt", please don't punish the teacher, and don't remove Wen Yanbin from office."

The autumn hunt failed, and the son was caught and made a mistake again.Emperor Xuanqing lacked interest, and after ordering everyone to disperse, he asked the eunuch to help him to rest inside.

Song Jingxin was so depressed that she followed behind King Chu with her head down.Today Song Yi is still dressed in the ivory prince's uniform, with jet-black hair, and his height is not as high as Song Jingxin's chest.Song Jingxin quietly stretched out his hand, measured it a little, and felt that the child had grown a bit taller.He didn't grow much in height, but the bad water accumulated in his stomach doubled.

"Imperial Uncle..." Song Jingxin dragged his voice, and the King of Chu walked slowly, so he also swayed slowly behind him, "Where are you going to take me?"

"Zongren Mansion, Shensi Hall." Song Yi said.

"Always allow Ben Gong to go back and get a few changes of clothes." Song Jingxin said lazily.

"Someone has already asked someone to pick it up." Song Yi answered every question, and didn't care about Song Jingxin's attitude. Do everything yourself, so you can reduce extravagance and reflect on your own mistakes."

no one to serve?Song Jingxin didn't think much of it when she first heard about it, and she didn't realize that living alone was difficult until nightfall.

【1】A brief investigation of the powers and responsibilities of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

In terms of status, the clan mansion of the Ming Dynasty ranked first among all ministries, and its status was higher than that of the Qing Dynasty.

In terms of authority, the main task of the Clan Mansion is to compose the Jade Document.

In the early Ming Dynasty, the Clan Mansion was set up, and the Clan Order, Zongzheng, and Clan Ren were all in charge of the princes, who were in charge of the royal family status, jade certificates, birth, death, marriage, posthumous burial, etc. However, the power of this department gradually weakened in the later period.

The ancestral mansion in the Qing Dynasty had wider responsibilities, and it was more complete than the departmental construction in the Ming Dynasty.In addition to controlling genus registration and jade certificates, he is also responsible for the education of clan relatives, Juelu, and clan children. Many of these tasks were completed by the Ministry of Rites in the Ming Dynasty.The clan mansion in the Qing Dynasty was also larger, with more than [-] staff members according to records.In the Ming Dynasty, the Zongren Mansion was the leading department, and it needed to borrow people from the Ministry of Rites, the Imperial Academy and other departments to handle affairs.

Regardless of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the adjudication of the clan's mansion needs to be reported to the emperor, and the emperor is the real patriarch of the royal family.The excessive power of the patriarch in this article is a private establishment, and the emperor with a normal mind should not let a royal patriarch go.

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