Chapter 3292 3294【Ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor】
In the thirteenth year of Yongzheng's reign, on September 13th, bad news came from the palace. Emperor Yongzheng died suddenly.
After Xiang Nan learned the news, he immediately entered the palace.
In the presence of Prince Yunlu of Heshuozhuang, Prince Yunli of Heshuoguo, academicians Zhang Tingyu, Ertai and other important ministers, Su Peisheng, the **** who served Emperor Yongzheng, took out the box in which Emperor Yongzheng secretly established the throne from behind the bright and bright plaque.
After opening it, he took out the edict and read it out to Prince Zhuang Yunlu, "The fourth son of Prince Bao, Hongli, was kind-hearted and filial to his friends. Emperor Sheng Zuren was the most beloved among his grandchildren. He raised the emperor in the palace with kindness beyond the ordinary.
In the eighth month of the seventh year of Yongzheng's reign, I summoned all the kings and ministers of the Manchu and Han Dynasties to the Palace of Qianqing to meet with me. I personally wrote the edict, sealed it, and hid it in the highest place of the Palace of Qianqing. That is why I made Hongli the Crown Prince. Those who are still crowned princes have been ordered to prepare vassal titles, and they have been familiar with political affairs to broaden their knowledge. Now that they have encountered great events, they will succeed me to the throne, that is, the throne of emperor. "
Subsequently, Xiang Nan knelt down to receive the imperial edict, and then led the civil and military ministers to mourn outside the Longzong Gate.
While Yongzheng's funeral was being held, Xiang Nan's enthronement ceremony was also being prepared as soon as possible.
According to the prediction made by the Qin Tianjian who observed the sky at night, September 25th was an auspicious day, so the enthronement ceremony was held on that day.
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Xiang Nan had been an emperor and had rich experience in governing.
In the past few years, he has been serving as a counselor in the court on military and state affairs. Everything he reported and discussed was meaningful, penetrating into the inner circle, bearing the emperor's heart, caring for the people, and was highly supported by all the officials.
Therefore, it is not difficult for him to manage the entire country. I dare not say that I can pinch it with my hands, but I can do it with ease. Therefore, he is not afraid of ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor.
However, there is still a little trouble at the moment, that is, the minister Zhang Tingyu led the ministers to ask Yixiu to be the empress dowager. "It is stipulated in the etiquette that after the emperor ascends the throne, he should respect Jingren Palace as the empress dowager."
Zhang Tingyu was a veteran of the two dynasties, and both Emperors Kangxi and Yongzheng thought highly of him. In the seventh year of Yongzheng's reign, the Military Aircraft Department was established. Zhang Tingyu was the first batch of military aircraft ministers and could be called the real prime minister. He is also the Minister of Gu Ming appointed by Yongzheng, so he naturally has a very high prestige in the court.
Moreover, he has great righteousness, and rulers of all dynasties have advocated "loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness". Yixiu is the empress of Yongzheng and the nominal aunt of Xiang Nan. She is respected as the empress dowager, which is a legitimate thing, so she has the support of a group of ministers.
Although Uranala Yixiu was rejected by Emperor Yongzheng, he was ordered to be imprisoned in Jingren Palace until he died, and he would never see him again in life or death. However, Yongzheng did not abolish the queen after all, so according to the etiquette system, she should still be respected as the mother queen and empress dowager.
But Xiang Nan knows that Yi Xiu is not a good person. In "The Legend of Zhen Huan", she also killed many people, such as her sister Chunyuan, Concubine Qi, Caiping, Zhen Huan, Shen Meizhuang, An Lingrong, Fucha Guiren, Guar Jia Wen Yuan…
If she were really released from the palace, given her character, she would definitely not be at peace, and she would definitely help Qingying fight for favor. By then, there will be endless fighting in the palace. Therefore, this person Xiang Nan is not ready to be released.
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Xiang Nan also knew that Zhang Tingyu’s move was actually intended to defeat the new emperor.
Because everyone knows that the new emperor's nominal biological mother is Zhen Huan, and Yi Xiu and Zhen Huan have never dealt with each other. When the new emperor was still his elder brother, he was frequently made things difficult by Yi Xiu, the queen, and was even almost killed.
Now he wants the new emperor to treat this enemy as his mother and empress dowager. It is obvious that he wants to disgust the emperor.
If the emperor cannot withstand the pressure and agrees to this matter, their veterans will be even more unscrupulous in the future. In the future, we can do whatever we want under the banner of "ancestral system" and "etiquette".
He did not "execute orders as soon as he had the power in his hands." By executing Yi Xiu, he was already taking advantage of her.
"When the late emperor was still alive, he ordered that Jingren Palace be imprisoned in the palace until death. He also explicitly ordered that he would never see her again." Xiang Nan asked Zhang Tingyu, "The late emperor's coffin has not been buried yet, how can you Do you want me to be disobedient?" "It is not necessary for the Emperor Daxing to attend the funeral ceremony at Jingren Palace. The Empress Dowager does not have to leave Jingren Palace after she is granted the title of mother. But after all, the late emperor never abolished the empress. After the funeral ceremony, she still has to attend the palace. He who rectifies his title." Zhang Tingyu said eloquently, "Your Majesty, you must be your legitimate concubine and understand your superiority and inferiority. Only then can you rule the world."
Xiang Nan rolled his eyes speechlessly. These old ministers knew all about "status", "ethics", "concubine", and "honor and inferiority".
It's disgusting that they still hold on to it.
“That’s all, I have to think about this matter carefully.” Xiang Nan waved his hand.
When Zhang Tingyu and others saw what he said, they had no choice but to retreat first.
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At night, Qingying came to the Yangxin Hall.
“I, my concubine, send your regards to the Emperor.” She saluted.
"You're here~" Xiang Nan stepped forward and helped him up.
“In the past two days, I noticed that the emperor’s lips were dry and his eyes were red, so I made a bowl of almond milk to moisturize the emperor’s lungs.” Qingying stood up and said.
"You still have your heart." Xiang Nan nodded, "Come, sit down and talk." After that, he pulled her to the throne and sat down.
"Your Majesty~" Qingying was obviously a little panicked. After all, it was the dragon throne specially approved by the Emperor, and she could not sit on it.
"You can sit down if I tell you to." Xiang Nan pulled her to sit down. "The left and right sides are just chairs. It's no big deal."
As he said that, he picked up the almond milk and took a sip, "Well, it tastes good, rich and fragrant. It can be seen that it was made with hard work."
“As long as the emperor likes it.” Qingying said with a smile when she saw that he was eating deliciously.
"Of course I like food made with care." Xiang Nan nodded and said, "I also have a happy event to tell you."
“What’s the matter?” Qingying asked curiously.
"Today, Zhang Tingyu, Ertai, Liu Tongxun and other ministers jointly submitted a letter, hoping to make your aunt the queen mother." Xiang Nan said.
“Your Majesty, are you ready to agree?” Qingying asked in surprise upon hearing this.
"I'm thinking that although Emperor Ama issued an order to imprison your aunt in Jingren Palace and never see her again, she has never been abolished. She is still the queen in name. This is the right thing to do." Xiang Nan explained, "Besides, , releasing her will also be helpful to you."
"Your Majesty is willing to consider my aunt and my concubine, and I am very grateful." Qingying said, "It's just that this matter concerns the Queen Mother and the late emperor, so it's hard for me to say anything."
"Well, that's why I'm still thinking about it. Anyway, if you think about it slowly, you will always come up with a way." Xiang Nan nodded and said, "Don't tell others about this for the time being. When you were in the dormitory, you had Being targeted. If they find out, your aunt will be named Queen Mother, and we don’t know how many troubles will arise."
"I know." Qingying nodded.
(End of this chapter)