Chapter 1075 Bargaining(1/2)
"Nonsense, just nonsense!"
When Feng Junhou heard that someone was privately worshiping the prime minister on the roadside at the foot of the mountain, he became furious on the spot.
He said "Nonsense" several times, and then kicked the remaining sacrifice.
Then he turned his head and said to the guards guarding the Prime Minister's Tomb:
"The Zhongyi Temple is the Zhongyi Temple, and the Prime Minister's Tomb is the Prime Minister's Tomb. The Zhongyi Temple is a place of worship allowed by the imperial court. The Prime Minister's Tomb has not yet received permission from the imperial court."
"Besides, they are still worshiping on the side of the road. If we really need to investigate, this is a wild and obscene sacrifice!"
There was the "Scourge of Witches and Gu" before, and there was the Yellow Turban Rebellion later. The two Han Dynasties had relatively strict management of the sacrifices of various gods and ghosts.
Unless approved by the government, they will all be regarded as wild sacrifices and obscene sacrifices.
It would be better not to pursue this kind of matter, but once it is investigated, it will have a high degree of political correctness.
By then, not to mention ordinary people, even princes and ministers may not be able to bear this crime.
Not to mention the distant one, Cao Hong, who is closer, is a good example.
In his early years, Cao Pi once borrowed money from Cao Hong, but Cao Hong was reluctant to borrow money, so Cao Pi recorded the matter in his notebook.
Later, Cao Hong's retainers went to worship the wild gods privately, but were reported.
Cao Pi, who had become emperor, still clearly remembered the small incident of borrowing money many years ago.
So he was overjoyed and immediately took Cao Hong to prison, preparing to take the opportunity to kill Cao Hong.
If Bian hadn't died and tried his best to help Cao Hong, maybe Cao Hong would have gone down to reminisce with Cao Cao because of this matter.
From this we can see that privately offering sacrifices is a big or small matter.
If you are not held accountable, it is a small matter; if you are held accountable, it is a big deal.
Although the prime minister's status in the Han Dynasty is quite special, and the little fat man may be more practical, he can't stand the fact that there is a woman named Zhang in the palace.
Even if the royal family doesn't say it clearly, it's not good to have a grudge in your heart.
Feng Junhou's face was filled with anger, and he glanced at Zhang Xiaosi quietly.
"Remember, if anyone continues to offer sacrifices privately at the foot of the mountain in the future, they must be driven away!"
"Really, both of you don't care enough to let you guard the tomb, not to lie down on the mountain and sleep!"
The leader, Shi Chang, had a look of embarrassment on his face and hesitated to speak.
How can there be any reason for the common people to come to worship the prime minister, only to be driven away?
Is this reputation bad enough?
But when he saw Feng Junhou getting angry, he could only lower his head and accept the punishment.
Feng Junhou scolded the soldiers vehemently, and his eyes began to wander towards Secretary Zhang again.
Secretary Zhang had a straight face, just pretending to be watching a show.
Feng Junhou cursed for a long time, but did not see the slightest reaction from Zhang Xiaosi. At that moment, he had to shut up angrily and lead the way up the mountain.
The soldiers guarding the tomb had already placed new sacrifices, and Feng Junhou personally paid homage to them.
After the worship was completed, the group went back down the mountain. The sun was already setting in the west.
Feng Junhou came down the mountain, held his waist and sighed:
"I'm getting old. I feel so tired after going up and down the mountain."
As he spoke, he turned his head, looked behind him, and said with some emotion:
"I am considered a disciple of the Prime Minister, so it is natural for me to go up the mountain to worship. However, the people in Sichuan have received a lot of favors from the Prime Minister. They are willing to worship, but they are not qualified to go up the mountain."
"The Prime Minister wonders how much less incense he will receive. The Prime Minister has been burdened by the big man for his whole life, but in the end he can't even enjoy this incense. It is really unreasonable..."
Feng Junhou said nonchalantly, while he kept sighing.
Secretary Zhang finally couldn't stand it any longer, so he just flew over and glared:
"You can't say less!"
Feng Junhou immediately shut up and said nothing.
Secretary Zhang looked at him angrily:
"What is the relationship between me and Alang? What do you want to do? You can't just say it outright, but you still need to say it in such a vague way?"
Isn’t this what you’ve been waiting for?
Feng Junhou immediately said:
"I want to build an ancestral hall at the foot of the mountain so that people can have a place to worship the prime minister."
"I know." Secretary Zhang glanced at him with disdain, and then refused: "No!"
"Why?"
"Not now!" Secretary Zhang glared at him, "You are not allowed to say such things again."
"Why?"
Feng Junhou asked in pursuit.
"I just said that I am a disciple of the Prime Minister. After setting up a shrine for the Prime Minister, your mere status as a disciple of the Prime Minister is enough to bluff people."
"In addition, Zhijie, the leader of Guanzhong, has a large number of troops and controls nearly half of the territory of the Han Dynasty. If you are the first to write to the prime minister to build a temple, what will you make others think?"
Want to be independent?
Secretary Zhang said so much in one breath, and finally concluded:
"I don't care who wants to submit a letter to the Prime Minister to build a shrine, but you must not submit this letter."
As he spoke, he glared at him bitterly:
"Don't you want the royal family to lose face? You can't bully the royal family to talk easily, just to get more and more."
Feng Junhou was a little helpless: "Public opinion..."
"Then let them worship at the foot of the mountain. At worst, they can build a shed, but they cannot publicize it, otherwise it will be against the rules, unless the emperor issues an edict."
(Note: Building temples for ministers has been practiced in both public and private institutions since the Han Dynasty. This does not mean that temples cannot be built for ministers.)
(Adou has never agreed to build a temple for the Prime Minister. One important reason is that the original proposal was to build a temple for the Prime Minister in the capital.)
(However, it is against etiquette to build a temple in the capital, because there is an emperor's ancestral temple in the capital. If you build a minister's temple again, it will invade the ancestral temple, so it is not appropriate)
The emperor has just taken office, and judging from various signs, his move to take back power is quite obvious.
Otherwise, why would he give Wei Yan the title "General Zhenbei" if he had given him the title "General Zhenbei" to Alang?
Don’t you just want checks and balances?
It's not that you can't build a temple for the Prime Minister, but it's too sensitive for Alang to write a letter to build a temple for the Prime Minister at this time.
Secretary Zhang's words had reached this point. Feng Junhou was unwilling to do so, but he couldn't say anything more.
Seeing his appearance, Secretary Zhang slowed down and said:
"Don't worry, the Prime Minister is very kind to the people of Shu. If the people are truly grateful, someone will express their will to the emperor on behalf of public opinion, but that is also a matter for the court."
"You are far away in Guanzhong now. Why are you worrying so much? Don't come forward on this matter. I'm afraid there are people in the court who are more anxious than you."
When the prime minister dies, all kinds of monsters and monsters want to jump out and have their own plans.
Secretary Zhang doesn’t want his Alang to be involved in this kind of thing.
"The most important thing for you right now is to quickly find a way to stabilize the situation in Guanzhong and appease the people. If you do this well, it will be a great achievement."
Secretary Zhang stared at him and said:
"Just like now, if you go out to inspect farming and understand the people's conditions, you will do a good job. Don't think too much about other things."
Feng Junhou rarely saw her like this, and he was slightly surprised.
However, Secretary Zhang has always been the woman who stood behind Feng Junhou and made suggestions.
Although she is considered a member of the royal family, she will definitely not harm her own Alang in this matter.
Seeing her warning him with such a serious expression, Feng Junhou suddenly reacted:
The Han Dynasty is now undergoing a transition of power. Strictly speaking, this situation can be regarded as the most sensitive moment in all dynasties.
In addition, he holds great power and leads troops outside.
Even the simplest letter may be over-interpreted by some people.
Not to mention building a temple for the Prime Minister.
Feng Junhou figured this out and nodded to Secretary Zhang:
"If that's the case, then as Siniang said, we will continue to patrol."
Fishing, isn't that a simple thing?
The so-called eight rivers circumnavigate Chang'an. After looking at the south side, doesn't there still be a north side?
To be continued...