Han Shizu

"In the evaluation of the heroes who opened the treasure, where does Wang Ming rank?" Following the topic, Emperor Liu suddenly asked.

The evaluation of the heroes who opened the treasure has been officially opened and is in the selection stage.Different from the evaluation of Qianyou's heroes, Emperor Liu delegated the power to the prince Liu Yang, who presided over it and recruited hundreds of nobles, court officials, ministers, officers, soldiers and students to form a "selection committee" , to select the heroes who opened the treasure.What is reflected in this is obviously Emperor Liu's "unconstrained" ideas.

This is a big project, and it is not as straightforward as the assessment of Qianyu's meritorious officials. If there are so many tricks, naturally there will be constant troubles and endless debates.Compared with the Qianyou heroes, the "candidates" for the Kaibao heroes are more similar in qualifications and reputation, and it is difficult to have a specific standard for the size of their merits. It is not easy to clearly evaluate and rank them, and there are many people talking. The sources are different and the level is different. In a few days, the ground is full of chicken feathers.

In fact, many people in the court disagree with the old emperor's whims. How honorable and important the hero who opened the treasure is is. It needs to be recorded in history. How can those people have the right to point fingers and talk too much about this? Too talkative?
And the subsequent development, as it said, almost made it impossible to end.This kind of thing is by no means the more people, the more fair it is, that will only bring trouble, it is best to be arbitrary and not procrastinate.

As a result, Emperor Liu once again "humbly" accepted advice and no longer insisted on "popular selection". Instead, Liu Yang discussed it together with his ministers, ministers and retired veterans.In this way, there are fewer people, the weight is heavier, and the efficiency is higher. Of course, there will be a fight, but Liu Yang and Zhao Pu can control the situation better.

More importantly, this also seems to mean that the old emperor has further delegated power to the prince. Even such important matters as the meritorious officials of Kaibao can be presided over by the prince to make the assessment and conclusion. It is also conceivable what the impact of his status and power will be.

As for those people who were convened before, we can only let them continue to discuss, but there will no longer be heavyweights participating, and the things discussed will no longer have any reference value. When the matter is over, they will naturally disband.
At this time, when Emperor Liu asked about it, Liu Yang responded calmly and softly: "The minister waited for several court pushes, and reached a preliminary list of twelve ministers. The prince is not among them?"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu's expression was as usual, but his tone immediately turned cold: "Oh? Even Wang Ming doesn't even have a seat. Tell me, who is the result of your discussion?"

Paying attention to the expression of the old emperor, Liu Yang searched his brain a little bit, and said: "Mr. Zhao, Mr. Hui, Mr. Song, Mr. Guangyang"

"Wait!" As soon as he mentioned a few people, Emperor Liu interrupted him immediately, with a look of not enough brains: "Say the name!"

"Yes!" Liu Yang responded, adjusted slightly, and continued: "Zhao Pu, Song Yanwo, Song Qi, Zhao Kuangyi, Wang Yansheng, Yang Ye, Shi Shouxin, Pan Mei, Cao Bin, Li Fang, Shi Xizai, Lu Duan. "

As each name was mentioned, Emperor Liu pondered in his mind, murmured for a long time, and pointed out: "It is quite pertinent. Those who are on the list are qualified and have enough credit, but it seems that most of them are civil servants? "

Probably anticipating such a reaction from Emperor Liu, Liu Yang responded calmly: "The ministers and others discussed and agreed that opening treasures is to govern and flourish the world, and cultural governance should be given priority."

"Have there been fewer wars since the Kaibao Year?" Emperor Liu said.

In this regard, Emperor Liu had memories and thoughts, but he didn't know how to do it.In fact, the number of large and small wars that have occurred since the Kaibao year is no less than that during the Unification War, and even surpassed in number. In terms of scale and loss, the Kaibao Northern Expedition is the pinnacle of this era. War can be compared to that.

It seems that Emperor Liu has some doubts about the structure of the treasure-opening heroes who are mostly civil servants.However, Liu Yang still decided to express his considerations: "The Qianyou period was a troubled time and divided regimes, while Kaibao was a unified and prosperous age. Qianyou was entrepreneurship, and Kaibao was keeping a business. There is a fundamental difference between the two."

After a short pause, he carefully glanced at Emperor Liu, and said with a frank and calm attitude: "I don't mean to use literature to control martial arts. Dare to change without permission. It’s just that the current national conditions are the same and the general trend is the same, so we just follow the trend.”

Although he was not very satisfied with Liu Yang's rhetoric, Emperor Liu was not too entangled, but asked a person abruptly: "Why is there no Ludoxun?"

"Lu Duoxun?" This name was really beyond Liu Yang's expectation. Suppressing the doubts in his heart, Liu Yang said in a deep voice: "Lu Duoxun is a guilty minister, who was taken from his position and executed. How can he be among the heroes who opened the treasure!"

Seemingly knowing that Liu Yang would say this, Emperor Liu smiled lightly: "The hero who opened the treasure, is he talking about merit or crime? In all fairness, what is Lu Duoxun's contribution?"

Liu Yang was silent for a moment and replied in a deep voice: "Lu Duoxun has made great contributions and made many achievements, whether in the local government or in the government!"

That's the end of the point, Liu Yang didn't mean to discuss Ludoxon's issue any more.It's not that Liu Yang didn't notice the hidden thoughts of the old emperor. He even felt that Emperor Liu's consideration was too whimsical and unrealistic.

Ludosun’s question is, is credit alone enough?Can things be treated so simply?Regarding Lu Duoxun, it has been nailed into history, and the culpability is clear. It was Emperor Liu himself who issued the edict to investigate and deal with it, and it was he who made the decision to execute him.

After so many years, Emperor Liu is doing this again. Even if he repeats himself, he still has to worry about what the courtiers think.Regardless of the others, how would old Zhao Pu feel? Lu Duoxun was his tit-for-tat rival, and now he wants to use Zhao Pu again, and has to bring Lu Duoxun back to the Pavilion of Heroes to be worshiped. Would Zhao Pu have any objections?Zhao Pu's measure is not that big.

To take a step back, even if Zhao Pu could bear it, what about the other heroes, if they were placed alongside a criminal, what would be the quality of the "Heroes of Kaibao"?Can they be willing?How should the people of the world treat it.How should future generations interpret this period of history, this character, just because Emperor Liu occasionally had an inexplicable idea?

Although there are always absurd emperors and absurd ideas in history, Liu Yang is really unwilling to associate this word with the emperor he has revered and respected for decades.

Liu Yang's silence was too unnatural, and Emperor Liu naturally noticed the subtle changes in his emotions, and finally glanced at him, and changed the subject again: "Why is it limited to 12 people? I always feel that there are fewer people, and the hero who opened the treasure How can such a big event be covered by just 12 people?"

Liu Yang frowned suddenly, a little helpless, Kai Baoding twelve officials, isn't this what Emperor Liu himself meant?Of course, the matter has not yet been finalized. It is understandable that the Holy Will will change, increase or decrease. However, the old emperor's changeableness really makes people feel unsure.

However, it seems that Emperor Liu is still a bit pushy on this matter. I just heard him continue: "Before the list was drawn up, I thought 12 people were enough, but now, it is obviously insufficient! Your third uncle, you The eldest brother, the third brother, the fourth brother, the sixth brother, it has been 28 years since I opened the treasure, and the achievements of my royal family members cannot be forgotten either!"

Hearing what Emperor Liu said, Liu Yang immediately understood that the purpose of all this is here.
"Your Majesty's words are justified, but we were negligent and didn't think carefully about this matter!" With a sigh of relief, Liu Yang cupped his hands and asked tentatively: "Will the third uncle and eldest brother be included in the list of heroes?" list?"

"If it's all included, is it appropriate? It doesn't seem very good-looking?" Emperor Liu thought for a while and said, but before Liu Yang answered, he said again: "But the palms and backs of the hands are all meat, and anyone who is missing will be fine." Don't give up"

Emperor Liu had said this, but Liu Yang still didn't understand the inclination in his heart. After thinking about it for a while, he said, "I will go back and discuss it with the princes to make some modifications!"

"It needs to be discussed! This matter needs to be cautious!" Emperor Liu said immediately: "However, it should not be delayed for too long. I have been struggling with this matter for several months, and it has made people panic. It is not good. !”

Such words, coming from the old emperor's mouth, were somewhat ironic, but Liu Yang still tried his best to follow his wishes and respectfully responded: "Yes!"

"I don't think it's better than this. The day after tomorrow, during Jiaqing's birthday, we can announce in public that a double happiness is coming!" Emperor Liu said again.

Hearing this, Liu Yang immediately frowned. Seeing the old emperor's excitement, he hesitated and said, "Is this too hasty? I'm afraid it will be too late."

"What's the hurry?" Emperor Liu immediately waved his hand, looking confident: "Draw up a list, write comments, and make a book. We have enough manpower and only half a day is enough. Besides, it's just an announcement and a picture. The atmosphere, the specific award ceremony, just find another time.”

Emperor Liu said it easily, but Liu Yang felt a toothache. The reason is the same, but if you ignore the difficulties in the actual implementation process, it is easy to go wrong.

But the old emperor's words had been so straightforward. Liu Yang knew in his heart that there was very little room for negotiation, so he no longer insisted.I was thinking about how to resolve this matter as appropriately as possible in accordance with Emperor Liu's requirements and instructions.
After he resigned and left, and on the way to Guangzheng Hall, Liu Yang's expression was very unnatural, a little weird, more like constipation, and he looked like he had a pain in the balls.

Today, it is really difficult for Liu Yang to grasp the mentality of the old emperor, let alone understand his brain circuit. The changes are too fast and too strange to grasp.

To be honest, the old emperor today is really unreasonable
Along the way, his face was stern, without much expression, but when he returned to Guangzheng Hall, his complexion had returned to normal.Entering the palace, the atmosphere in the palace is as serious as usual. Liu Yang went into the office pavilion, took a seat, and served tea inside.After taking a sip and a long sigh, Liu Yang ordered: "Go, find the two Xianggong Zhao, Xianggong Lu, and Xianggong Xin!"

"Yes!"

Following the prince's order, the entire political hall became busy. With just one word from the emperor, the people below would break their legs.However, some things, in the specific implementation stage, are really not as easy as what Emperor Liu said.

Liu Yang and others worked overtime, and that night they figured out a list and submitted it to Emperor Liu, who then rejected it himself.The reason is very simple, that is, Emperor Liu saw that something was wrong and felt that it was not in line with his wishes.

I called back and continued to revise, but I was still dissatisfied. I continued to revise, and revised three editions until the next afternoon. Seeing that there was not enough time, and the release had to be realized, Emperor Liu finally couldn't bear it, and took out Liu Yang's paper. The latest version on the Internet, personally revised.

After some inkling, "Kaibao 24 Ministers" was released abruptly in a tense atmosphere. It was obviously rushed and too hasty, highlighting Emperor Liu's casualness.After drawing up the list, the next thing is exactly as Emperor Liu said, just go through the process and form.

On the seventh day of March, Jiaqing Christmas, at the imperial banquet in the Qianyuan Palace that night, under the instruction of Emperor Liu, the results were announced on the spot, and the new chamberlain leader Hu De read out the results.Of course, not only was the list read out, but also each person's resume and achievements. There were 24 people. For Hood, who was giving a "report" on such a grand occasion for the first time, the pressure was really great, and smoke almost came out of his throat. .

However, no matter the process or content of this list of treasure-opening heroes, it is not so satisfactory.In the final list, according to Emperor Liu's wishes, all the uncles and nephews of his Liu family were listed, probably because he knew that it was not good-looking, so he added more people, so the number of heroes who opened the treasure was changed from the initial list. The planned 12 people expanded to 24 people little by little, just like the heroes of Qianyou.

Of the 12 people submitted by Liu Yang, none of them was reduced, which was regarded as a recognition of their work. Then, according to Emperor Liu's intention, five uncles and nephews, Liu Chengxun, Liu Xu, Liu Xi, Liu Fang, and Liu Min, plus Wang Quanbin, Wang Ming, Ma Renyu, Wang You, Zhang Yongde, Zhang Yong, and Guo Liangping seven people, a total of 24 people.

Lu Duoxun failed to make the list in the end, and Liu Yang firmly opposed it. This matter did not let Emperor Liu mess around.

Of course, in terms of order, Zhao Pu is the unbeatable No. 1. Whether he is the emperor's younger brother, the prince, or the emperor's relative, he is always pushed behind him.

However, this watered-down list caused a big stir in the imperial court. Generally speaking, it gave people a feeling of insufficient ingredients.

The most incomprehensible thing was Emperor Liu's "coquettish operation" throughout the whole process, which made people feel helpless and speechless. A good thing, after all his troubles, somewhat changed its flavor.

Even Zhao Pu, who was ranked first among the ministers, felt as if he had eaten a fly.To be honest, Zhao Pu had been secretly looking forward to this matter for a long time, and it was almost a final conclusion, but in the end, he didn't feel much honor, and he didn't feel the emperor's respect for his subjects. To put it bluntly, it was like Charity in general.

After such an operation, the heroes of Kaibao cannot be compared with the heroes of Qianyou.Although the number of people is the same, the treatment is really different.Although they are also entitled to the Pavilion of Meritorious Ministers, let alone their political status, it is difficult to compare only in terms of material treatment.

Among the Qianyou heroes, those are the 24 princes and the heroes who opened the treasure. Except for those who have titles themselves, the others only have the title of casual honorary officer, and are given an extra honor and salary every year, even if they are all high titles of second grade or above.

To put it bluntly, the hero who opened the treasure is only given an honor, and the name is far greater than the reality.But even so, Emperor Liu made the situation smaller.

Of course, if the number of people and the process are not discussed, this is still a great honor, and it is enough to be famous in history. After all, in the 28 years since Kaibao, there have been so many influential figures and heroes, and finally these 24 people, not to mention, every year A second-rank official salary, this is still real.

Everything is afraid of comparison