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Di Qing's Dismissal from Office

Wang Su really wanted to say that. Unfortunately, there was a record of the night in Kaifeng Prefecture. At that time, Kaifeng City had rules. Whoever had to do rituals at night (burn paper money, etc.) had to notify the government first so that it would not cause fire panic. So when fireworks rose in Di Qing's house, people outside rushed to tell him to put out the fire and inform Kaifeng Prefecture!

That's all, but the upgrade of the Taoist gossip is invincible! The next day, the fireworks turned into a strange light, and then the strange light could not attract attention, so we had to get something more explosive.

The second thing is related to this rain disaster in Kaifeng City. It is also a lot of blame for Zhao Guangyi. He refused to let his brother move the capital back then. As a result, the smooth terrain of Kaifeng City was without any danger in war. When the water came, it was a huge artificial lake. Everyone was soaking in the water, and the people could not bear it. The officials moved to a high place. Di Qing chose a very popular or even market--Xiangguo Temple.

Xiangguo Temple, generally called Daxiangguo Temple, occupies an unparalleled important position in the history of the Northern Song Dynasty. Everyone knows it and is yearn for by all ethnic groups in East Asia. It is not because of its lofty Buddhist status, but because of its extremely huge economic effect. The waterway and wharf gathered in Kaifeng, the capital of the Empire, all directions, all the common terminal, that is Daxiangguo Temple. It is prosperous, noisy, very rich, and very common. So the low-key Di Qing chose to avoid floods here.

But Di Qing was the focus of civilians wherever he went, not to mention that he had arrived at Daxiangguo Temple, which had a huge number of civilians. His every move began to be watched by millions of eyes, so other legends quickly spread...

It was raining heavily outside, and Di Qing was walking and lying down in the main hall of Xiangguo Temple. How fascinating this scene was - a sacred and solemn hall, the magnificent and heroic military first man stalked high and majestic, making the people outside intoxicated. Especially at that time, the protagonist was wearing a yellow robe...

Is this still Di Qing? This is clearly Zhao Kuangyin, the founding ancestor of the Song Dynasty!

It was really a terrible crime and was appalling! The civil servant group of the Song Dynasty quickly reached a unified opinion. In the past hundred years of its founding, a treacherous hero who committed crimes finally appeared. Once he gained power, Chen Qiao's mutiny would be re-enacted (he has been added)! At that time, swords and weapons were everywhere, and the country was not in a state, and our happy life would be completely ruined!

Comrades, what are we waiting for? Join together and eliminate Di Qing in Xiangguo Temple!

There are many people who have taken action after a call. A short section says that the two most famous and most powerful people were selected as representatives. They are each of the top literati (two-system officials) of the Song Dynasty: Liu Chang, the master of imperial edicts, and Ouyang Xiu, a Hanlin bachelor.

Liu Chang was very enthusiastic about this matter from the beginning to the end. After acting as a caller to the police on the night of the "strange" light from the sky in Di Qing's family, he concentrated on writing a memorial to the emperor. The content summarized all the strange stories around Di Qing in recent years, and finally summarized a theme: "... Now there are many things to say, although it is not trustworthy, you should be a person who has no worries about the descendants, rather than let Qing down the country." He was all out of patriotism and loyalty to the emperor, so he wanted Di Qing to go to hell! Although he himself said: All the strange stories I listed have no actual basis.

More nonsensical? In contrast, Ouyang Dacaizi's article is a bit obvious. He once wrote a topic-setting paper, called "On Di Qing". The article carefully reviewed the official records of Di Qing's success, saying that he was from a squad, called brave, was invincible on the battlefield in the northwest, suppressed the rebellion in Guangdong and Guangxi, and saved the national situation. It was very objective, and then made a special statement that Di Qing had no mistakes in his four years as Privy Councilor. Is this a model article praising Di Qing's good example? Wait! The national master's layout is pressing step by step! Ouyang Dacaizi changed his writing style, but "the soldiers are originally villains..." He really couldn't correct his old habits, and he was nothing.

From the dividing line between gentlemen and villains, in Ouyang Xiu's mind, all soldiers are cunning, unvirtuous, low-level, and dangerous inferior elements! You can imagine what happened later. He discussed how Di Qing won the military spirit and the people. In the long run... and there is also the ancient Chinese metaphysics general basis to prove that "water is yin, soldiers are yin, and military officials are yin." And so on, there are floods and heavy rains, which are all disasters brought by the generals of military generals. God is warning us! So please let Your Majesty demote Di Qing from the court as soon as possible. This is to do good deeds for the world and also to protect Di Qing himself. So, if something big happens in the future, you have to kill him!

In the end, Di Qing's proposal for dismissal finally came to the surface. The way the proposal was submitted was superb. It was a collective proposal from the Secretariat. It was not anyone, but it had nothing to do with the ministers of the Western Prefecture. In other words, no specific person could not match Di Qing, it was what "everyone" wanted to say this!

Di Qing was in a complicated mood when facing the removal. At this time, he would like to say why he had to stay in the position of Privy Councilor for so many obvious accusations and criticisms in four years? Also: Four years ago, Prime Minister Pang Ji and the general secretary Liang Shi were in a group, but he turned a blind eye to him. He must be the Privy Councilor? Thousands of years later, someone always said: Di Qing, you have a gentle fame and fortune, what can you do if you throw this official? Isn’t it easy to live

Has it been a hundred years? Sorry! If Di Qing really did this, is he still a man who was excited and brave enough to strive for the first place and never give up? He is a hero! He has an innate sense of pride! When he was a juvenile crime in the army, he did not take the "good man" outside Donghuamen seriously in his self-esteem! Although he started differently, he relied on his own efforts to complete the arduous journey of life from low to high! After going through this journey, why can't he stand out openly?

With such a sense of mind, he read the proposal for dismissal and walked to the emperor. He said this sentence: "I am not fair when I am unfair and I am not guilty of being sent to the foreign vassals." The first sentence is self-modifying, and the second sentence is indignation. The result of the war is of no sin. I am not convinced!

The emperor agreed that this was indeed unfair. He comforted Di Qing and asked him to avoid it first, and then asked Wen Yanbo to "Di Qing is a loyal minister" to emphasize this way.

In the feudal era, I would rather use loyalty than ability. This is a general principle. As long as this is in line with this point, even if you are stupid and have no clean hands and feet, you will still be favored by your superiors. At this time, Renzong proposed this point, which can be said to be a sign of Di Qing at the root. This is a good comrade, and I want to keep him!

But Wen Yanbo has such ability, and can turn his advantages into bombs in one sentence. "Is Taizu a loyal minister of Zhou Shizong?"

Note: This is the characteristic of the ministers of the Song Dynasty, the character of famous ministers and officials! They dare to talk about the founding emperor of their dynasty! Is Zhao Kuangyin not Chai Rong's loyal minister? How do you want the emperor to answer? Say yes? OK! Why did you rebel? Where did the Song Dynasty come from? Say no? That would be miserable! Are you saying that your ancestors were unfaithful and unfilial traitors...

Renzong didn't say a word that day. There was a fatal silence between the emperor and the prime minister, which determined Di Qing's fate, and at the same time it also gave Wen Yanbo a breakpoint in his political career. It was actually a mistake by Lord Wen.

So, Di Qing received an informal order. He was given a special honor, just like the order Hitler gave to his Field Marshal Rommel during World War II (you can keep your military rank, your family's safety, and have a memorial service. You just have to commit suicide). Di Qing, the last gift from the Song Dynasty is that you can apply for resignation yourself and have a decent reason to lay off...

After receiving this order, Di Qing still did not execute it. He couldn't figure it out anyway, so he wanted to ask! Di Qing went directly to the Political Affairs Hall of the Secretariat and asked himself what the hell was charged!

The person who received him was Prime Minister Wen Yanbo. Di Qing asked as if he was looking for a trick, and he got the most real answer. Perhaps in Wen Yanbo, Di Qing must have known that he was the one who was making trouble? Lord Wen stared at Di Qing and said, "No, the court doubts you." There is nothing else, he just doubts you!

At that moment, Di Qing's confidence collapsed, and the belief that had been supporting him collapsed! Di Qing was shocked by this sentence, and took several steps back, and said nothing more, walked out of the Secretariat, walked out of the imperial palace, and walked out of Tokyo Bianliang City. On August 14, he was "promoted" to the Pingzhangshi of the Secretariat and was sentenced to Chenzhou as the prime minister.

Before leaving, he said to his confidant: I will die when I go there. The confidant was puzzled. Di Qing smiled and said that Chenzhou produced a pear called "Qingsha Rotten". Qing will die when I go there.

He said it was hit. He only went to Chenzhou for half a year, and died on March 24 of the following year. This disease of "back cervix" occurred more frequently in ancient times. More famous were Fan Zeng and Xu Da, who were both worried and angry, and died helplessly, which was basically equivalent to anger. Di Qing was the same. During his six months in Chenzhou, every half month, the court sent people to "ask for advice" and this treatment was several times in the history of the Song Dynasty for 319 years, and only Di Qing did! I really don't know what he did. The court "loved" him like this?

He died, and Wen Yanbo and the entire civil servant group at that time were not exaggerated. In fact, no official said that Di Qing should not be dismissed. They succeeded! The one who replaced the Privy Councilor was a fellow Taoist who they agreed very much: Han Qi. The amazing Guardian Han finally returned to the embrace of the organization and became the prime minister of the Song Dynasty again!

The world finally restored order, and the Song Dynasty's officialdom became peaceful and harmonious. Di Qing's abstained from the end, Di Qing's death, whether injustice or injustice, was very consistent with the spirit of the Song Dynasty's establishment. Being in the inside but being empty outside, we would rather be with friendly countries than with family slaves. No matter what, we would not be bullied by our own people! It was not Wen Yanbo, not a specific minister of the Song Dynasty, but the great climate of the Song Dynasty. Di Qing was crushed to death by that era! Even without Wen Yanbo, there would be Wu Yanbo; without Ouyang Xiu, there would be Ouyang Li. There would always be literati who jumped out to cause trouble for him. Di Qing was a fallen leaf floating in the storm, blown to the clouds by the wind, and then blown to dust by the wind. Everything was in control, and it would soon be forgotten...

It was not until the reign of Emperor Shenzong that when the empire Xihe opened its borders, and there was no general in charge, that he remembered the victorious general who died young. When he was just dismissed or just died, no one in the country missed him, and only a line of dry official records - the title of Zhongshu Ling and the posthumously posthumously named Wu Xiang...

At the same time as Di Qing was dismissed from the Privy Councilor, the memorial to ask Renzong to establish the crown prince as soon as possible has not stopped. On August 5, Fan Zhen submitted a memorial to establish a crown prince for the sixth time, and it was endless torture. Finally, the emperor and the prime ministers reached a tacit understanding and transferred a job for Fan Zhen. On the 11th, he was appointed as the Ministry of Revenue and the Censor of the Ministry of Revenue. But this was useless. Fan Zhen was determined! He refused to work and went home to compete and thrust for three months. When people saw him again, they could not recognize him. Fan Zhen’s hair and hair were white, just like Wu Zixu when he passed Zhaoguan... On November 11, the first year of Jiayou (1056), Fan Zhen was re-appointed as a living servant and a compilation of Jixian Hall.

On the 26th, the ministers of the Great Khitan gave the title of Emperor Daozong of Liao and returned the favor. On the 27th, the Liao Daozong appointed Emperor Taishu Yelu Chongyuan as the Grand Marshal of the World. His son Nelugu was promoted to the King of Chu, and all officials were promoted.

In early December, the prefect of Kaifeng Zeng Gongliang was promoted to the position of political affairs. Bao Zhengquan was the chief of Kaifeng Prefecture. He began a year and a half "Bao Longtu meditating on Kaifeng Prefecture" for a year and a half. There was no major case in the past year and a half, and nothing happened! All this was Lord Bao's work style. He allowed the people to see the head of the imperial capital and the president of the Kaifeng Supreme Inspection Office at any time.

Bao Zheng ordered the yamen to open! No matter who has any grievances, he can come in and complain! There will never be any layers of checkpoints, so that good people who are illiterate, ignorant of the law, and do not understand the rules have nowhere to complain...

To be honest, this point alone is enough to make the common people remember him forever! As for those stories that challenge the power of the nobles? There was also one during this period. When the flood occurred, the waters of Huimin River in Kaifeng rose sharply and the private houses flooded. The reason was that some high-ranking officials and nobles built some waterside gardens on the river. The largest of them was the eunuch's property.

Bao Zheng was not vague at all. He found the land deed and checked the original picture. As long as there is an illegal building, it will be demolished immediately! Strictly speaking, this is far from enough to make him a selfless Bao Qingtian who is selfless and judges like a god. But the people, especially the Chinese people, have not much demanded! As long as they are determined to do things for the people, no matter which step they do, the people will praise him, commemorate him, and treat him as a bright light in the dark to comfort the heart that has been hit to the end in real society!
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