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Chapter 353: Canonization

North Korea is far away from the Ming Dynasty and has a long and long distance to the river. Communication in this era is extremely underdeveloped. Even if there is any report, it will be difficult to explain clearly in a short while.

When Emperor Wen was Emperor Wen, a thief in Annan State committed rebellion and usurped the throne. The Ming Dynasty court realized a few years later that if the prince of Annan State had not come to the capital to cry and complain, the entire Ming Dynasty might have been kept in the dark and thought that the person sitting in Annan State's court would still be the king he was enthroned.

For the Ming Dynasty, the reason why it was able to surrender was that the Ming Dynasty's national strength was far superior to that of the North Korean state, and on the other hand, it was also a cultural influence! The Korean state pursued greatism and had no trouble as a vassal state and was very obedient. Another reason was that the cultural influence of the Ming Dynasty and the infiltration of Confucianism were almost the same as the Ming Dynasty. They spoke the same Chinese language and quoted Confucian classics. Their gentry was most proud of that they were the vassal state with the most influence of sinicization among all the vassal states. They would sing a poem from time to time. If they encountered border disputes, they firmly believed that the Celestial Congress was the decision for them.

Therefore, if a Korean nobleman was placed in any place in the Ming Dynasty, he would not be different from ordinary gentry.

The influence of such cultures is crucial.

But the current king Li Long was obviously a little lacking in his mind. He was extremely dissatisfied with the Korean aristocratic families and Confucianism, and was extremely disgusted. As long as he asked the Ming Dynasty for the golden book to enthrone his mother, a massacre was about to begin!

This is called the "Kazishima" in the history of the North Korean country. A disaster has begun in the entire North Korean country.

The Korean people never knew that the Ming Dynasty was deceived by Li Long. In the end, the subjects of the North Korean state thought that the Celestial Kingdom was on Li Long's side, because once this was done, this would be a collapse of faith for countless scholars who were loyal to the Ming Dynasty, respected China, and were willing to respect the Ming Dynasty as their main purpose.

At this time, Fang Jifan's eyes were faint and said without hesitation: "Your Highness should report to Your Majesty immediately. The court should not enthrone Li Long, but should also issue an order to rebuke him. His mother was an abolished concubine. According to etiquette, she should not posthumously be named the Queen Mother. She should severely criticize his behavior. At the same time, she would transfer all the troops and horses in Liaodong to train troops on the west side of the border to practice troops."

"So serious?" After hearing Fang Jifan's words, Zhu Houzhao was a little surprised and said according to the memorial: "But I see that this memorial has no problem at all. Li Long can be regarded as a filial person, and his feelings are pitiful."

Fang Jifan laughed in his heart, you don’t know what crazy things this guy will do next.

"Your Highness, this matter is very important. Your Highness should enter the palace immediately."

Although Zhu Houzhao felt that Fang Jifan was a bit exaggerated, he trusted Fang Jifan very much in his heart. Instead of rejecting Fang Jifan, he smiled bitterly and said, "Just because of this thing that is impossible to deal with? Why don't you enter the palace with me?"

Fang Jifan nodded.

…………

Emperor Hongzhi received a report today, which was related to impeachment of Fang Jifan for raising pigs.

Some censors believed that Fang Jifan's wolf ambitions were Zhu. Although the court did not actually avoid pigs, Fang Jifan did not raise cattle or sheep, so why did he raise pigs?

Of course, Emperor Hongzhi did not look at such doubts too much. This is the responsibility of the censor. It is not normal to pick some things to scold every day.

Liu Jian and others came to the Warehouse today, and they were still discussing the matter of voyage to the West. They spent money like flowing water. The countless money and food were gone in a blink of an eye, and they felt distressed when they saw it.

So everyone looks sad.

At this time, an eunuch outside came in carefully and said, "Report to Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince and Xin Jian Bo are looking for a meeting."

Emperor Hongzhi pondered, it was not easy for the two of them to return to the capital as the New Year was coming.

He cheered up and said, "I understand the prince, and he is quite afraid of me. He has always asked me to see me, but he never goes to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. I think there must be something important to report."

Liu Jian and others couldn't help but smile, and Liu Jian said, "Your Majesty, the prince has grown a lot recently. After all... he has grown up. How can His Majesty think so? Your Majesty is still filial."

Emperor Hongzhi only smiled, but could not refuse, and then ordered the little eunuch: "Call in."

Not long after, Zhu Houzhao and Fang Jifan entered the warm pavilion one after another!

As soon as Zhu Houzhao saw Emperor Hongzhi, he said straight to the point: "Father, my son will report it if you have any questions."

“…”

Emperor Hongzhi and Liu Jian looked at each other, and Liu Jian smiled bitterly.

Fang Jifan was behind Zhu Houzhao and scolded him in his heart, "Is it that I can't be gentler and care about everything."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Zhu Houzhao with a smile, then looked at Fang Jifan: "The Fang Qing family is here. Since the Fang Qing family is here, I have expected that this must be reported by Fang Qing family if there is something to do, right?"

"..." Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but feel speechless when she saw that her father ignored her and felt very frustrated.

Fang Jifan smiled and said, "Your Majesty is wise, with a sharp eye like a torch, and a clear view of fire. Your Majesty's heart is unpredictable, and I... I am convinced."

Emperor Hongzhi looked up and was immune to his words, saying, "What's the matter?"

"When Lee Long, a country of Korea, came to the memorial, and I accompanied His Highness to read the memorial, and felt that something was strange and important, and it was related to the great affairs of the court's tribute and responsibilities, so I had to come."

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Liu Jian again.

They have an impression of this.

Li Long of the North Korean country has a biological mother, but he has long been dead. Now that he ascended the throne, he hopes to posthumously title his mother as the queen mother and hopes that the court will be grateful.

If the royal family members of the North Korean country were involved, such as the Queen Mother, the King, and the Queen, were not granted the title of the Ming Dynasty, even if Li Long buried his biological mother again with the ritual of the Queen Mother, he would be injustice.

Li Long had just ascended the throne, and he had a good impression of this new king, Emperor Hongzhi, Liu Jianren and others!

That memorial was very sincere, which reminded Emperor Hongzhi of his life experience. Wasn't he born of a palace maid? Didn't his mother die without understanding? Now, he has succeeded the Grand Priest and became the son of God. Unfortunately... it is a pity that the son wants to raise his parents but his parents are not here.

After the vote, Liu Jian expressed his recognition of what Li Long reported, believing that this was a manifestation of filial piety. The vote was sent to the inner court, and Emperor Hongzhi immediately approved it and asked the Ministry of Rites to prepare all the etiquette of the Queen Mother. Even the Ministry of Rites would send officials to represent the Ming Dynasty to attend the funeral when the Queen Mother of Korea was buried in the tomb again as the Queen Mother of the King of Korea.

"Li Long is very filial. I ruled the world with filial piety in the Ming Dynasty. Li Long has this heart. I feel so relieved. Why, do you think there is something wrong with the Qing family?"

Fang Jifan said seriously: "Have you ever thought that the Queen Mother of North Korea is still there? Besides, Li Long's mother is an abolished concubine. Why was she deposed? Is Your Majesty unwilling to verify it? Furthermore, although this memorial is full of sound and emotion, many classics have been wrong. What does this mean? It shows that Li Long did not discuss this matter with the ministers of North Korea at all, but wrote in private, bypassing the subjects and reporting to Your Majesty directly. If he had the confidence, why didn't he discuss with others? Why didn't he discuss such a big thing and write directly to His Majesty?"

"I think that if things are abnormal, they will be monsters. Li Long's behavior is too strange. Although he is in the name of filial piety, he has done things that exceed etiquette. Your Majesty cannot follow his wishes and issue the order to enthrone, but should instead scold him. I am worried that... the situation in North Korea has undergone drastic changes, and the Ming Dynasty is in it. If he cannot use this to eliminate Li Long's wolfish ambitions, he will only change..."

After listening to Fang Jifan's analysis, Emperor Hongzhi became cautious. He gave Xiao Jing a wink, and Xiao Jing understood and quickly took the memorial!

Emperor Hongzhi looked carefully for a while and seemed to notice something strange. It was indeed as Fang Jifan said that some of the allusions were wrong. This was not like the level that the court's well-read civil officials should have.

From this point of view, it is very likely that Li Long wrote privately, and in order to prevent the leak of information, he did not allow any civil officials to write for him!

Emperor Hongzhi said to Liu Jian: "What do you think the Liu Qing family thinks?"

"Your Majesty." Liu Jian smiled bitterly: "The people from the Ministry of Rites have already set off with the enthronement."

"…………” Emperor Hongzhi frowned.

This means that the imperial edict has been issued and the emperor has opened a golden mouth. Can it be taken back and become a life?

He trusted Fang Jifan, but he still felt that Fang Jifan was a little alarmist. Perhaps this was just a filial son's act under the sincerity. Since Fang Jifan came to warn him, he wanted to take back his fate, so he just waited and called for a warning... he definitely couldn't scold him just because he asked for a title for his mother's wife.

But now...

Emperor Hongzhi looked at Fang Jifan.

Fang Jifan was speechless for a moment. He usually looked at the civil and military officials in the court, looking lazy, and he had to argue for ten days and half a month of big things. Even if he made a decision, he had to be slow to issue an edict. But now they are very quick in this matter today.

What a pity, after all... I didn't stop it.

Zhu Houzhao quietly gave Fang Jifan a wink, and this look seemed to reveal a lot of joy.

Fang Jifan couldn't understand it.

Emperor Hongzhi said: "Since the edict has been issued, then... let's deal with this matter like this. Fang Qing's family, I know that you are quite accurate in your predictions, but it's too late, so I can only do this."

“…”

Zhu Houzhao said at this time: "Then, my son will leave."

He seemed to have something to do and was in a hurry to leave, not knowing what he was thinking.
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