Glorious Song Dynasty (Chapter 24 Section 8)

? Chapter 24: Sacrificing the Later Life in the East and the West

Section 8 Wang Dan is dead

In the following years, Zhao Heng welcomed the world with auspicious signs, and the gobbledygook appeared every year, showing its rarity every year; The completion of Shi Tian Temple means Taiji Temple, Hui Ling Temple, Jingling Palace and Yuqing Zhao Ying Palace. A "scene" is higher than one, and a "palace" is higher than a "palace".

Especially the Jade Qing Zhao Ying Palace, located outside the Tian Bo Gate in the northwest of the Imperial City, was built in 10 1410/month, and was presided over by Ding Wei of the Song Dynasty. It lasted seven years, including 26 10 palaces, and cost nearly 200 million taels of silver. The system is magnificent, resplendent and magnificent, and the cost is huge and the luxury is unprecedented!

The palace was originally planned to be completed within fifteen years. In the Song Dynasty, Ding Wei was appointed as the Third Secretary as the imperial envoy, Lint as the Deputy Minister of the Third Secretary and Deputy Minister of Yu Qingzhao, and Liu Chengxuan as the Deputy Minister of Yu Qingzhao Palace.

Lint is good at managing money, netting people, speaking enthusiastically to subordinate officials, doing things personally and having great energy. He worked day and night and was not tired for many days in a row, so his men were willing to contribute, so the project made rapid progress.

However, Lint is evil and dangerous by nature. He is good at gaining sideline business, and he is very respectful to curry favor with Ding Wei in the Song Dynasty. Song Dynasty attached great importance to him, and Ding Wei was like-minded. At that time, the world called Wang Qinruo, Ding Wei, Song Sweater, Chen Pengnian and Liu Chengxuan "Five Ghosts".

It can be seen that Zhao Heng believes in both God and "ghosts"!

10 15 On the first day of the first month, Zhao Heng visited the Jade Qing Zhao Ying Palace and presented a gobbledygook to Baofu Pavilion. Zhang Yong, a famous minister, accused Zhao Heng: "Your Majesty shouldn't build a palace to watch it, which would hurt the people's lifelines. This is because Ding Wei, a traitor in the Song Dynasty, bewitched your majesty. I beg to hang Song's head high all over the country to thank the world, and then I will hang his head at Ding's door to apologize to Song! "

Zhao Heng lamented that Zhang Yong's loyalty went in one ear and out the other, and continued to go his own way. But the Emperor of Song Dynasty didn't kill or even punish the speaker, even if you pointed at his nose and scolded him! This is worth learning from the later emperors of Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties! Unfortunately, the Yuan Dynasty beheaded directly and the Ming Dynasty spanked. Few ministers in the Qing Dynasty dared to scold the emperor! You must be careful when making suggestions.

In March of A.D. 10 17, Zhao Heng intended to let Wang Zeng, an important official of the imperial court, serve as the envoy of Hui Ling Temple (Hui Ling Temple, Taiji Temple, Jingling Palace and Yuqing Zhao Ying Palace are all prime ministers and auxiliary ministers), but Wang Zeng refused to do so, saying that Wang Qinruo was very suitable.

Wang Dan is the chief prime minister, but since he was "bribed" by Zhao Heng, although he didn't want to be an imperial minister such as Yu Qingzhao and Jingling, he didn't fall behind, but Wang Zeng said no to his face! Zhao Heng felt humiliated and unhappy!

Zhao Heng said rudely to Wang Zeng, "Ministers should care about state affairs. Why are you different? In terms of modernization, why not maintain a high degree of consistency with the central authorities? )"

Wang Zeng nodded and replied with a straight face: "You can be admonished as' Ming', and I am loyal to serving the country as' righteousness'. Your majesty didn't know I was ill, so he had to wait for the court's statement. I only know "righteousness" and I don't know the difference! "

Later, Wang Qinruo encouraged Zhao Heng and Zhao Heng encouraged Wang Zeng to participate in politics. After hearing this, Wang Dan sighed to his son: "Wang Jun is firm and persistent, and his virtue will surpass mine in the future. Unfortunately, I won't see him!"

The sons asked why?

Wang Dan said, "Wang Jun resigned. Although he violated the emperor's will, his words were direct, calm and without any fear. Besides, he has only been in politics for a short time, and he can do this. I have been in the government for nearly twenty years, and every time I have played correctly, I feel stiff and uneasy when I feel a little inappropriate. From this comparison, we can see the grandeur of Wang Jun. "

Wang Dan is on strike at this time, resting at home. 10 17 was dismissed in July, and Wang Dan served as prime minister for 12 years. Before that, Wang Dan went to the negotiating table several times and asked to resign, but Zhao Heng refused to allow him. At the beginning of the year, Wang Dan was specially invited to bring Taibao and present Yanzhou Taiji Guanbao Book, and Qiu and Shi Zhong were added, so that the book was saved once in the fifth day. On military issues, he can participate in decision-making at any time.

Wang Dan was even more frightened and resigned, but Zhao Heng was still not allowed. At the beginning of July, Zhao Heng summoned Wang Dan alone in Zifutang. Seeing that Wang Dan was old, frail and haggard, he said, "I am a great trust to your mother. Why is your lovely Qing so ill? " Say that finish, life prince Zhao Deyi went out to visit Wang Dan, Wang Dan fled in fear, and the prince hurried forward and bowed down to the ground.

Wang Dan hurriedly knelt down and bowed down, saying, "Shoto Kutaishi is sure to be competent for your majesty's work! (This record in the history of the Song Dynasty must be wrong, because before Zhao became a prince, he benefited from AD 10 18, which was the death of Wang Dan) "

Wang Dan then offered to resign as prime minister. Zhao Heng saw that Wang Dan was really weak and pitiful. In mid-July, Wang Dan went on strike and was recuperating at home.

In early August, Zhao Heng elected Wang Qinruo as Prime Minister.

Two days later, Zhao Heng ordered Wang Dan to be carried into the palace in a small sedan chair. Wang Yong, the son of Wang Dan, and the chamberlain helped him and called him to Yanhe Temple.

When Zhao Heng saw that Wang Dan was terminally ill, he choked: "Ai Qing is very ill today, so he will be fine. Who should I give it to? "

Wang Dan said, "I know Minister Mo Ruojun, please choose the Lord!"

Zhao Heng asked repeatedly, but Wang Dan didn't answer. Wang Dan was very wronged, thinking, you have promoted Wang Qinruo to Prime Minister, why do you ask me? But you can't say that. You can only play dumb.

No way, Zhao Heng took the initiative to ask: "Zhang Yong, where is Ma Liang?" Wang Dan was silent.

Zhao Heng added, "I love you, but it doesn't matter. I love you, and I care about the world? "

At this point, Wang Dan refused, but stood up with trembling hands and said, "In my humble opinion, no one is better than Kou Zhun!"

Zhao Heng zheng, hesitated: "Kou Zhun's character is tough and extreme. Ai Qing thinks there are others? "

Wang Dan bluntly said, "I really don't know anything else. I'm very ill, and I won't last long. Please allow me to resign! "

In early September, Wang Dan died of illness. Since the decline of gobbledygook, every time there is a big gift, Wang Dan is an ambassador. He is often unhappy and always feels ashamed. Before he died, he said to his son, "I have no other fault, but I can't make amends without admonishing the heavenly book." After I die, you shave my hair, put on a robe and die. "

After Wang Dan's death, his son planned to do what Wang Dan said, but Yang Yi thought it impossible and tried to stop it.

Wang Dan was in power 18 years, and he was in power 12 years. He can be too obedient to Zhao Hengtai, loyal and honest, and be honest and upright. Although he is famous, it is difficult to become a sage! What a pity!

Seasoning: Wang Dan has a good personality, no ugliness and honesty. We can see the whole picture from the following things.

An alchemist was slandered as forbidden and killed. When he searched the property, he found many letters from ministers asking the alchemist for good luck or bad luck. In a rage, Zhao Hengda planned to plead guilty according to the plan. Wang Dan said: "This is human nature. The language is not as good as that of the imperial court and should not be punished."

Zhao Heng still felt no revenge. Wang Dan took the letter to others for divination and said, "I did it when I was humble." If I want to add a crime, I am willing to accept it! "

Zhao Heng's anger eased slightly. When Wang Dan arrived in Zhongshu Province, he immediately ordered people to burn all the copied letters. Soon, Zhao Heng broke his word and sent a servant to ask for the letter. Wang Dan said frankly that they were all burned, so many ministers in the DPRK survived.

Kou Zhun looked down on Wang Dan's weakness and often said that Wang Dan was not good in front of Zhao Heng, but Wang Dan often praised Kou Zhun in front of Zhao Heng. Zhao Heng let the cat out of the bag and said to Wang Dan, "Although your name is Kou Zhun, Kou Zhun speaks ill of you!"

Wang Dan said: "This is normal! I have been here for a long time, and many people have offended me, so it is inevitable that there will be mistakes in what I do. Kou Zhun has nothing to hide from your majesty, but he is honest and straightforward. "

After Kou Zhun stopped fighting, every birthday in the local buffer region was lavish. Some even went beyond the system and were reported. Zhao Heng was very angry and said to Wang Dan, "Kou Zhun wants to imitate me in everything. Is this what he should do? "

Wang Dan calmly replied, "Kou Zhun is really talented, but isn't he stupid?"

Zhao Heng immediately calmed down, his heart was very balanced, and he teased: "He is so stupid!"

Wang Dan is the prime minister. Although the guests are full, no one dares to ask for help in personal matters. Wang Dan recommended a person to be an official. He didn't even know it was Wang Dan.