Steel Dynasty - Chapter 678

[Chapter 677 Taking a concubine]

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Li San’s eyes narrowed slightly. He was loyal to Xiao Ming. In his opinion, everything he had was given by Xiao Ming.

The two talked for a while, and Xiao Ming asked Li San to strengthen supervision of Qingzhou before letting him leave.

After seeing off Li San, Xiao Ming fell into deep thought. It was easy to conquer a country but difficult to defend it. Now that the north has not yet been unified, the troubles are coming one after another.

First, Yu Ming opposed the abolition of scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, and then the Law Society, and this was supported by Pang Yukun.

As a king, Xiao Ming believed in all ministers, but at the same time he was wary of all ministers. This contradictory mentality immediately made him realize what it meant to be alone.

Now that he is no longer a political novice, he understands that when he sat in this position, he and the bureaucracy formed a relationship of ebb and flow.

A cruel fact is that in order to establish his unique status, the king will inevitably attack the bureaucrats and powerful people to prevent the emergence of people who threaten him in this class.

At the same time, bureaucrats and powerful officials were worried that the king would put a knife on their necks at any time, so they would also try to limit the king’s rights.

As a result, the result of this confrontation was the emergence of parliament in the West, the emergence of a constitutional monarchy, the monarch’s rights were emptied out, and the powerful finally won.

The manifestation of this contradiction in the history of Great Chongqing was rebellion and rebellion.

Therefore, although he believed in Pang Yukun, he also left a little room in his heart. Pang Yukun was a supporter of the Law Society. No one knew what ideas the Law Society would eventually promote, and he had to be on guard against it.

However, the establishment of the Law Society also proves that the trend of thought of a hundred schools of thought is reviving. Thought is a double-edged sword and it needs timely guidance.

Because of these few things, Xiao Ming lost interest in reviewing the memorial. He stretched his body and headed towards Ciren Hall. As the saying goes, if you know your enemy and know yourself, you will never be in danger.

It is very dangerous to always use modern thinking to consider the thoughts of the ancients. This gap is not conducive to the governance of the country, so he likes to ask the Queen Mother directly, because the Queen Mother’s thoughts are often the thoughts of these ministers.

By understanding the nature of the minister’s ideas, he can then choose the methods and means of implementing the change.

When he went to Ciren Hall, Qian Dafu arrived at the Yizheng Hall.

Facing Yu Ming, who was still kneeling in the political hall, Qian Dafu said: “Yu Ming, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, accepts the order!”

“I accept the order!” Yu Ming was startled, and suddenly had an unknown premonition.

“Yu Ming, the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu, does not care about government affairs and disrupts the government. His behavior is not worthy of the responsibilities of the Minister of the Ministry of Hubu. From today on, he will be dismissed from his post. I appreciate this!” Qian Dafu said loudly.

“Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!” Yu Ming bowed deeply.

At this time, Qian Dafu handed over the imperial edict to Yu Ming and said earnestly: “Why is this so troublesome for Yu Shangshu? The abolition of scholars, farmers, industry and commerce is something that the emperor has decided long ago. It is impossible to change it just because Yu Shangshu is kneeling like this.” “

Yu Ming received the imperial edict, his expression still stubborn, and he said: “Abolition of scholars, peasants, industry and commerce is a violation of the country’s foundation, allowing merchants to gain power, and disasters will surely prevail in the future. I am dedicated to the country, how can I ignore the rise and fall of the dynasty because of personal gains and losses? “

Qian Dafu sighed and said, “How could the emperor not think of what you have considered?”

After that, Qian Dafu turned and left.

When Qian Dafu walked away, the ministers who followed Yu Ming immediately panicked. Yu Ming, the Minister of Household Affairs, was dismissed if he said he was dismissed. If they continue to make trouble, they may end up even more miserable than Yu Ming.

They helped Yu Ming up from the ground, and an official said: “Yu Shangshu, it seems that the emperor has become determined after eating the weight. It is better not to confront the emperor on this matter.”

Yu Ming looked sad, and he looked In front of the frightened officials, the emperor’s move was really cruel, and his many days of hard work were immediately shattered.

For these officials, the official uniforms they wear are naturally more important than the scholars, farmers, industry and merchants.

With a sigh, Yu Ming stood up and walked tremblingly outside the political hall. At this time, he felt disappointed. His idea was rejected and he also lost his official position. The excitement of coming to Qingzhou from Chang’an suddenly disappeared.

Here Qian Dafu quickly returned to his residence, and after asking about it, he went straight to Ciren Hall.

“Your Majesty, this decree has been announced. Judging from the frightened expressions of other officials, no one will oppose the Emperor after Yu Ming’s dismissal.”

When he saw Xiao Ming in the Ciren Hall, Qian Dafu said directly.

“Just dismiss them. These ministers are really shameless. The emperor has only been on the throne for a few days, so he is forcing the emperor the same way he forced the previous emperor.” Now that Concubine Zhen is the empress dowager, her tone is more majestic.

Xiao Ming naturally told the Empress Dowager about this matter, and he said: “When the late Emperor was still here, Yu Ming was one of the rare honest officials in Chang’an City, including Mr. Fei Ge who also praised him very much. I have always been optimistic about him. , and even intends to let him enter the cabinet, but this Yu Ming is stubborn and likes to get into trouble, and he can’t do it without polishing it.”

The Queen Mother nodded, “The emperor is right, let this Yu Ming be a civilian in Qingzhou. After living for a period of time, he will naturally understand the pros and cons of this scholar, farmer, industry and commerce. If he can see clearly, let him come back. If he can’t see clearly, there is no need to retain this person. “

Xiao Ming nodded, still the emperor. The Queen Mother knew him best.

Qian Dafu flattered him and said: “What the Queen Mother said is really to the point.”

The Queen Mother put down the Buddhist scriptures in her hands and said: “I am too lazy to care about these things in the court. What I care about most is the affairs of the Emperor Yanmian’s heirs. Your Majesty , Cui Xueer has been in Qingzhou for some time, and it is time for her to enter the palace. “

Unlike the queen’s official marriage, the emperor does not need any etiquette to accept the concubine, as long as the empress dowager and the eunuch preside over the concubine and send it to the palace.

On the second day after the concubine enters the palace, the eunuch will ask the emperor to turn over the sign. If the emperor is interested in the concubine, he will turn over the sign. If he doesn’t like the concubine, he may not turn over the sign for the rest of his life.

“The mother and concubine can make the decision on this matter.” Like Fei Yue’er, Cui Xue’er is also the result of a political marriage. This type of marriage is more about respecting each other as guests, and the emotional foundation is not even as good as that of Pothos and Aster.

Xiao Ming looked indifferent, and the Queen Mother said: “Now that Cui Xue’er has entered the palace, let’s take care of some things together. Luluo and Aster have been with you for a long time. It is always inappropriate to let them be maids. , and after all, they are also yours, and it is not appropriate to leave the palace. In this case, let’s confer them together this time. However, the status of these two girls is lower after all, so why not give them the status of nobles? “

Xiao Ming .

I have always wanted to talk to Concubine Zhen about this matter. Since the empress and the imperial concubine are both in a political marriage, it seems not too much to grant the two girls the title of noble person. After all, this noble person is already the lowest among the concubines. ”

PS: Update tomorrow

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