After rebirth, I made the princes cry

The reform of the official system is the core of the reform. It can never be accomplished overnight, and it will inevitably lead to the loss of innocent people.

This is a difficult thing, something with unpredictable risks, and something that is too anxious to eat hot steamed buns.

Yingshu never mentioned the reform of the official system at all, but she could "steal", for example, letting Lord Shenyuandian step into the political situation in the name of reforming the small election system - the small election system is actually the system of the inner court. However, the people specifically responsible for the operation are all officials, so this makes the system of small elections have ambiguous boundaries. The difference between advancing and retreating is the difference between government affairs and internal affairs.

Innovation is a step-by-step step necessary for reform.

The Lord of Shenyuan Palace has a special status. Although she is not a royal family member, she must be respectful even to the empress of the world. If she participates in formulating the new rules for the election, it is reasonable and it also sends a signal to the court - men and women are certainly different. But the boundaries are not very clear - after all, even in many sects, the ones who actually serve as enlightenment and lessons for sons and daughters, and those who can even influence their words and deeds, are not the father's generation, but mostly the mother's generation.

There are really too many things that men need to take care of. When marrying a wife, who would seriously only consider whether the wife is a good actress and a good cook? Then there is no need for the legitimate daughters of major clans to memorize the clan readings and learn classics, history and etiquette from an early age.

Yingshu deeply felt that in her previous life, she suffered from a lack of learning and skill.

She was really loved by her parents. Maybe she had talent, but before being forced into the palace by Sikong Beichen, her life was really carefree and carefree. She could even be deceived by mediocre people like Pei Yu. I once believed that he was a humble gentleman with the demeanor of a celebrity.

The reason why she recommends Lord Shenyuan Palace now is because in her previous life, she really regretted that Lord Shenyuan Palace could not fulfill her ambitions.

Lord Shenyuandian indeed has a noble status, but in terms of knowledge, he is not even as good as a humble person, but this is not important. In his previous life, Lord Shenyuandian has proved it with several boxes of papers. Even if he is born at the wrong time, as long as he works hard enough, , and will not always live in chaos.

As long as the poor and common people are given the opportunity to study, there should be some people who can surpass the children of famous families. Only when they are elected scholars and do not rely on their family status can they hope to completely change the danger of the family threatening the imperial power.

After Yingshu posed the problem to Lord Shenyuandian, she left the palace, this time under the Holy Order, and His Majesty the Emperor had another "headache".

The king of a country decided to change the system of the inner court and punished all the female imperial concubines who were attached to Changfeng Palace. He even announced the reason why Concubine Zheng was not punished. Speaking of Zheng Bei, even Xie Jin was horrified. The two of them were not worried about being implicated in the turmoil in the inner court. They both knew that according to the current situation, His Majesty the Emperor did not dare and could not kill the two of them. But after all, they were destined to be opposites. Under the fate of hostility, , whoever can win the favor of the royal family will also gain a very important bargaining chip. His Majesty the Emperor's unexpected move seems to only affect the inner court, but it will definitely cause shock in the court.

What Xie Jin was wondering about was whether the emperor wanted Mrs. Xie to die.

This is still relatively important to Chen Junxie, because if the emperor is so ruthless, Xie Jin will have to consider finding another way out. It is unrealistic to surrender to the enemy. But as long as Chen Junxie adopts a negative attitude towards the struggle for the throne, at least he will not fight with Jiangdong. He made enemies, but for the current prince, it was naturally like adding insult to injury.

But Xie Jin, an old fox, would never express his intentions directly. At this time, he actually went to a secret place, saying that he had only a few days left in his life and missed his beloved daughter. He asked the emperor to depose Concubine Xie, but allowed Concubine Xie to live in the Xie family temple. , at least he won’t suffer from hunger and cold.

Xie Jin actually wanted Mrs. Xie to receive diagnosis and treatment from the disease doctors recruited by the Xie family in Chen County.

Of course the emperor could allow it, but Xie Jin didn't say it directly, so he had to take the initiative to bring it up. But if the emperor took the initiative to bring up the matter in one way, it was inconsistent with the laws of the palace, and in other cases it was too weak, wouldn't it give Xie Jin the courage to insist on being honest and upright? Therefore, after much thought, the emperor decided to let Yingshu go and do both kindness and power.

The history of Chinese women must play a key role at critical moments.

Yingshu then returned home under the imperial order, and this time she was performing official duties with her grandfather. This was indeed a novel experience. Although Yingshu had always known that her grandfather was wise, decisive and far-sighted, she had never actually seen him during his glorious moments. If you haven't witnessed it, let alone her, even her father has never experienced it.

On the contrary, he knew Xie Jin and Ying Shu well.

Xie Jin is smarter than Zheng Bei, but also more ruthless than Zheng Bei. However, if there must be a distinction between the two, Ying Shu still recognizes Xie Jin's character.

The similarity between Xie Jin and Zheng Bei is that they don't actually care about the welfare of their biological daughters. They always only have family interests as their top priority, but they are different. The difference is that Xie Jin can sacrifice himself for the interests of the family, but Zheng Bei cannot. , Zheng Bei integrated his own interests with those of his family.

When Yingshu was in power, Xie Jin had long given up the idea of ​​being a relative of the emperor. However, he forced Yingshu to swear that when the monarch came of age, he would hand over the political power. However, Zheng Bei's heart was to make Changping Zheng's daughter the future queen. He even told the big lie that "the Queen Mother's ministers are waiting for the eternal master". Zheng Bei would never die to alienate the relationship between Ying Shu and Fan Yang Lu, and wanted to use Ying Shu's help to get rid of Fan Yang Lu first. However, before Xie Jin died, he wrote a letter of remonstrance , still reminds Yingshu not to forget the legal system.

Is legal system really so important?

Yingshu had such doubts.

But the non-commissioned officers of Xie in Chenjun unanimously told her that the Xie family must be exterminated, but it will definitely be destroyed after the change of ownership in Dayu! ! !

These were treacherous words, but Yingshu was not furious at the time. What she was thinking about was whether Xie Jin was loyal or traitorous. If she was loyal, why did she get involved in the feud for the throne? If she was traitorous, why did she risk her family's survival and force her to hand over power to the emperor.

There is no answer.

But she respects Xie Jin, even though she has complicated feelings.

A truly well-established family, the family has devoted itself to interpreting at least one classic and history. Chenjun Xie has studied the "Yi" very thoroughly. Of course, this does not mean that the Xie family's children are good at divination and fortune-telling. They are very familiar with "Yi". "The study of "The Book of Changes" focuses on using the essentials to interpret historical facts, analyzing and predicting the development of events based on the concept of the unity of heaven and earth, and Yingshu knew that when her grandfather was young, he often asked Xie Jin for advice on the study of "Yi" , and after Yingshu entered the palace, she also deepened her understanding of "Yi" through many books collected by Mrs. After reading, I gained a little more understanding of Xie Jin's thoughts.

I am afraid that none of the ancestors of the Sikong royal family were truly convinced by Chen Junxie.

Although the monarchs of all dynasties claimed that their monarchy was divinely authorized to integrate divine power and monarchy, and Confucianism also established the concept of loyalty to the emperor, even the great Confucianism, who was not respected by Confucian scholars, once proposed that "if the king makes a major mistake, the king will be punished if he makes a major mistake." If you repeat the advice and do not listen, you will change your position", not to mention the theory respected by Xie Jin. He firmly believed that "heaven" is the law of nature and is not controlled by ghosts and gods. For example, the decline of Daji, Xie Jin believed that it was because "the king had serious faults and repeatedly refused to listen to good advice", which led to eunuchs and relatives taking power, which led to warlords recruiting troops and causing chaos, and the world entered a chaotic era of great strife.

The Sikong royal family replaced the Xiahou regime. This was the result of the treacherous and cunning tactics of the rebels who finally defeated the mediocre descendants of the tyrants. The situation established the Sikong family's domination. However, after the Sikong royal family captured the country, several generations of emperors also became mediocre. Incompetent people.

Dayu cannot be called governance at all, so Xie Jin actually does not think that the current emperor Sikong Tong can really turn the tide and clean up this country that has been in ruins for many years of war.

Undoubtedly, Xie Jin was quite conceited. At least at this time, he was not exposed to the disadvantages of clan politics. If he wanted to keep the rule of China from being destroyed by the cavalry of the six barbarian tribes, he could only try his best to consolidate the imperial power.

Xie Jin, who was leisurely at home, was sitting in a teahouse wearing a white fur coat and a black bag. When he saw his eldest son introducing visitors into the room, he stood up to greet him. He was already a great-grandfather and had been in a powerful position for a long time, but he still maintained a clear demeanor. When he stroked his beard, , his eyes seemed to have inadvertently glanced at the little girl who was sitting closely behind Wang Lan, and her smile was slightly blocked at the arch of her eyebrows.

He could guess Wang Lan's purpose, but he didn't expect Wang Lan to let Ying Shu go with him.

"Your Majesty ordered Wu Niang to come because Wu Niang witnessed the whole story of Zi Jiang's case that day. She even served Madam in Zhaoyang Palace for several days. She can explain many details clearly." Wang Lan did not say the reason for her visit. He only explained that Yingshu's trip was based on His Majesty's order, and then she leisurely sipped the fine tea that Xie Jin had secretly collected. She turned to look at the boy on the wooden porch outside the studio who was guarding the tea stove wholeheartedly. That was Xie Jin's great-grandson, who was young. Small, but already showing a somewhat clear demeanor.

"Your Majesty knows that the county council is worried about my wife's well-being, so he specially sent Shu to visit. Your Majesty said that despite the recent turmoil, there will be no hindrance to Lady Xun's visit to Zhaoyang Palace." Ying Shu lowered her eyes slightly, The voice is also low as a result.

"So, Madam, you are still in good health?" Xie Jin's eyebrows softened again, and the funny smile finally disappeared.

He had no intention of asking again about the details of Zijiang's incident, because he knew that Yingshu would never be able to tell the truth in detail.

"Your Majesty will naturally not approve the Duke's petition. He is even worried that if he tells his wife about it, she will be sad. Duke Changping has not yet asked for an order to depose Guiren Zheng. My wife manages the harem and shares His Majesty's worries with merit. She has no fault at all. However, the Duke asked for an order to depose the wife... How will the wife deal with this? Your Majesty knows that the Duke has grudges in his heart, but no matter what, the wife is under the queen, and the concubines above are regarded as the family members of the three princes and cannot be aggrieved. "

Xie Jin stroked his beard and looked at Ying Shu for a long time.

Below the queen, above the concubines, this means that in the future, his daughter from Chen Junxie will enjoy higher standards in the inner court than Concubine He and Concubine Zheng. This is of course an honor bestowed by the emperor, but it can be said about "heart". A few words like “I have worries and complaints” are to remind him not to push beyond his limits.

"It is precisely because of your majesty's love for my wife that I am worried." Xie Jin raised his eyebrows: "The duty of the concubine is not only to share your majesty's worries, but also to shoulder the important task of providing for the prosperity of the royal family's heirs. My wife has been in the palace for many years and has not left the palace. I am ashamed to be the master of the same palace, how can I still receive such a favor?"

"My wife inherited the court training from a young age and has taken care of all the princes and princesses for many years. She has always been loved and respected by His Majesty. His Majesty often said with emotion that not only are the Xie family's children all like orchids and jade trees, but they are also the pillars of the country, and they are also the bridesmaids. She is an example of a destined woman.”

Yingshu knew that what Xie Jin really cared about was His Majesty's attitude towards Chen Jun Xie. Although Mrs. Xie had married into the royal family, she was born in Chen Jun Xie. The hidden thorn in Xie Jin's heart had always been whether His Majesty would Chen County thanked the birds and hid their bows.

"I won't talk about those formalities with the middle-aged woman Shi." Xie Jin finally stopped being euphemistic: "The middle-aged woman's history was recommended by the madam to enter the palace. This is also a tacit agreement between Chen Jun Xie and Linyi Wang. However, I am now convinced that the middle-aged woman will enter the palace. The female historian has no intention of obeying Madam Yu and becoming a concubine of the inner court, right?"

Wang Lan finally put down the tea cup and frowned.

However, Ying Shu immediately responded: "If Shu obeys Madam's orders, it will be detrimental to the general situation. Now that the royal family already has seven princes, they will add another heir. They are neither direct descendants nor eldest, and the wise and foolish are unknown. If the prince's family insists on supporting If she is established, the dispute over the reserve will be even more chaotic. Wouldn't it be a repeat of the disaster that Emperor Hui had when he changed the reserve? The Duke of the county is wise, and although he recommended Shu to the palace, he must have no intention of forcing it."

Xie Jin couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

He turned his eyes to Wang Lan and chuckled: "I have long understood that if it weren't for your planning back then, His Majesty's appointment of the crown prince as the heir would not have gone so smoothly. Why don't you tell the truth today? Are you really so optimistic? Prince?"

"The succession of the direct eldest son is an ancient system. Carrying on the ancient system can avoid internal strife and strife. Unless the prince is stupid and violent, he will not be able to shoulder the great responsibility. But if that is the case, your majesty will not be blindly conservative and not adapt to the times." Wang Lan pointed out. Until then.

"Does the Duke think that His Majesty cannot actually save the rule of China from overthrowing?"

This question was so bold and abrupt that Wang Lan was taken aback at first.

Xie Jin was silent.

"Back then, during the Nine Kings Rebellion, the royal family killed each other. Now the Holy One only wants to protect himself in a corner. It seems timid. But has the Duke ever thought about how he could listen to the good advice, give up the title of Fan, and move south without the foresight of Your Majesty? If His Majesty was really determined to protect himself, Luoyang City was destroyed and the world was in chaos. Why did he resolutely restore the country in Jiangdong? If Dongyu did not exist, how could many families be confident that they would abandon their foundation and move south to live in peace? The families in Jiangdong were willing to obey the king's orders and relics with all their strength. It was simply because he knew that without the imperial authority, the northern nobles would be reluctant to move south, and the southern gentry alone would be extremely difficult to resist the barbarian attack.

The Duke wouldn't think that His Majesty's avoidance of internal strife was just to protect the flesh and blood of the royal family, rather than to understand the real cause of the fall of Luoyang and the destruction of the country, right? "

Xie Jin raised his eyebrows: "You are such a young girl, so sure that the Sikong royal family is not exhausted?"

"The loss of Luoyang and the survival of Jiangdong is not a fluke of the Chinese monarchs. The current emperor may not be as powerful as the powerful master who can stabilize the nine provinces, but he has indeed not lost his ambition. The prince has personally experienced the chaos of the Nine Kings. The little girl wants to ask the prince, what is the chaos? What kind of disaster will it cause? Doesn't the Duke have any judgment? But has the Duke ever tried to dissuade and plan how to prevent the rule of China from overthrowing? Although there is no historical example of long-term prosperity and peace in the surname of Jiangshan, Although the change of dynasties is unavoidable, is there any precedent in history for the catastrophic defeat of thousands of surnames in Jiuzhou? Born in a time of chaos and strife, is it really the fault of one surname and the cause of such imminent disasters? "

With a "bang" sound, Xie Jinyang threw the tea cup in front of him.