Chapter 129 New Year’s Eve Is Approaching! The Ancestral Temple Has Been Moved Here!

Nuan Pavilion of Qianqing Palace.

Tang Haozheng is having a rematch with the little emperor.

In today's court meeting, they undoubtedly won again.

First, the Huguang Township Party was successfully attacked. The fifty-six Ministry of War officials completely withdrew from the political stage. Even if Li Dongyang was in power, they would have no chance to return to the court.

The second is to use this incident to force the civil servants and gentry to make compromises and concessions. In the future, no official will be allowed to resign at will without any reason!

Of course, there was another unexpected surprise, that is, Zengjian, the Minister of the Ministry of War and the Grand Sikong, took the initiative to resign and was expelled from the court and sent to Nanya for retirement.

At this point, Li Dongyang is basically the only leader of the Huguang Township Party above the court.

It is important to follow the trend and set rules that officials are not allowed to resign at will without any reason.

For example, in the previous "Ke Dao Yan Guan Chaotian Que" incident, civil servants and gentry had a trump card to collectively resign and force the palace.

When a fierce conflict breaks out between civil servants and the emperor, or the struggle between ministerial power and imperial power reaches its peak, these civil servants and gentry will force the emperor to make compromises and concessions through collective resignation!

After all, although the Ming Dynasty belongs to the emperor and the emperor, the emperor and the emperor also need civil servants and gentry to replace his herdsmen and maintain the normal operation of the court.

In fact, since Emperor Wu of the Western Han Dynasty "deposed all schools of thought and respected Confucianism alone," Confucianism has become an excellent ideological tool for emperors and emperors of all dynasties to rule their subjects, and literati and officials who studied Confucianism have become indispensable for the imperial court. An important cornerstone, this is also the real reason why the scholars of the former Song Dynasty dared to shout the slogan "the emperor and the scholar-bureaucrats rule the world together".

After all, the imperial court cannot lack civil servants and gentry!

"Savage, is this fame really that important to scholars?"

The little emperor looked at Tang Hao with doubts on his face.

It is indeed difficult for him to understand. After today's court meeting, he found that these civil servants and gentry regarded fame as too important, even more important than their lives!

"Of course it's important!"

Tang Hao sneered: "For scholars, fame is everything to them."

"This fame not only brings them benefits, but is also a symbol of their superior status. In a sense, it gives them the so-called sanctity!"

"For example, if a scholar becomes a scholar in high school in the rural examination, ordinary people will respectfully call him Master Juren when they meet him. The local gentry and squires will immediately send people to send money to the manor to make friends with this new gentry. The main reason for this is Once you win the election, it will be a transformation of class, from common people to the gentry class!"

Gain fame and achieve class transformation? !

Zhu Houzhao's expression began to become serious.

"Previously we wanted to get rid of official titles, but this actually touched the bottom line of civil servants and gentry!"

"If even sacred titles can be revoked by the emperor at will, then why should scholars be superior to others? Then what authority do civil servants have? So they will definitely not agree!"

"There are not many scholars like He Tianqu who value fame more than their own lives. It can even be said that it has become the consensus among scholars."

"In order to preserve their majesty and the sanctity of scholars, civil servants and gentry will never allow anyone to use their fame, not even you, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and they will not hesitate to pay any price for it!"

Tang Hao suddenly thought of something, looked at the little emperor, and grinned.

"Do you want to know how a dynasty goes from being established to prospering and then dying?"

Zhu Houzhao was startled when he heard this, and then shook his head.

"If you don't want to know, savage, don't say anything!"

Now it was Tang Hao's turn to be dumbfounded.

Aren't you an emperor who doesn't even care about the rise and fall of the dynasty?

The little emperor saw Tang Hao stunned, but he smiled and said: "I don't care about anything, it's just about the civil servants and gentry, right?"

"It makes no sense to think about this now. But if I really listen to what you said, I will be so angry that I won't be able to eat for several days. Anyway, aren't we working hard to defeat the Wenchen Group?"

"When that day comes, when you and I, the king and our ministers, take control of the government, just tell me, savage!"

Zhu Houzhao spoke lazily, then stood up and walked out.

"What are you doing again?"

"Kunning Palace!"

The little emperor shook his head and replied, "The Chinese New Year is coming soon, and the queen is starting to get busy. I have to go and watch her more. Her brain is not very good. Don't be deceived by traitors!"

Hearing this, Tang Hao was speechless for a while.

Did you go over there and watch it?

You have a greedy body, you are despicable!

I didn't realize that this little emperor was still a little pervert before. How come he knows how to eat marrow now?

Tang Hao smiled bitterly, shook his head, stood up and walked out of the palace gate.

Looking at the extremely lively and prosperous capital, he couldn't help but sigh.

Yes, it’s Chinese New Year!

But how should I spend this day of family reunion?

Being a stranger in a foreign land, I miss my family even more during the festive season!

Tang Hao sighed, got on his horse and returned to his palace.

That's right, the place where Tang Hao lives now is no longer the Sanjin mansion before, but a luxurious and elegant Zhongshan Marquis Mansion.

In fact, since Tang Hao took charge of the New Army, he spent most of his time living in the Dongguanting Camp and rarely had time to return home.

After all, he was granted the title of Hereditary Marquis of Zhongshan, so it was a bit out of order to continue to live in a mere three-level house.

Even if Tang Hao himself is unwilling to move, after all, the house is very elegant and he is very comfortable to live in. But the problem is that it will not only bring shame to him, but also to the face of the old Tang family, and even the face of the Ming Dynasty!

So with a wave of his hand, the little emperor asked the Ministry of Industry to arrange the luxurious mansion in front of him.

The etiquette and laws of the Ming Dynasty were strict, not only in the court, but also in every aspect.

"Li" is the foundation of a country. China's feudal dynasties generally used "li" to govern the country and maintain society, and the Ming Dynasty was no exception.

How strict is this "etiquette"?

For example, there are strict requirements for the clothes worn by the subjects of the world. These clothes are marked with class and serve as a tool to distinguish between noble and humble, and status levels.

Merchants, who have the lowest status among the four peoples, are only allowed to wear cloth, not silk. Even if your family is rich, you can only wear it secretly at home. Anyway, you cannot wear silk and satin when walking on the street. , otherwise you will risk being punished by the government and be sentenced to severe punishment for the crime of "transgression".

For another example, the number and arrangement of doornails on your door vary according to the grade and purpose of the building. From sporadic use in ordinary people's homes to strict regulations on palace doors, there are clear quantitative standards.

Tang Hao, the Marquis of Zhongshan, according to the regulations, the number of doornails in the Duke's mansion is seven horizontally, five vertically, and thirty-five. No matter the arrangement or the number of doornails, it is determined for you. If there is any mistake, it will be fixed by others. If you catch the handle, it is the crime of "transgression"!

This is the Ming Dynasty with strict etiquette and laws!

Even if Tang Hao, a lawless and reckless man, dislikes the constraints of these rules and regulations, he has to abide by these small details.

Looking at the thirty-five doornails on his mansion, seven horizontally and five vertically, Tang Hao felt a twinge of disgust in his heart.

After handing the war horse to the concierge, Tang Hao walked into the mansion, and his second uncle Tang Yan hurriedly greeted him.

"Brother Hao, are you going to court?"

"It's rare for you to come back home! Is there anything else going on today?"

Hearing this, Tang Hao shook his head.

"Second uncle, I have free time today, so I came back to take a look."

"I heard what Second Uncle meant by this. Is there something going on?"

Tang Er smiled and nodded when he heard this.

"The ancestral temple has been moved here!"

"And all the descendants of the Tang family's collateral branches have all arrived in the capital."

"Now I'm just waiting for you to say a word, and we can burn incense in the ancestral temple!"

As soon as these words came out, Tang Hao's eyes suddenly widened.

No, are you serious?

Tang Hao looked embarrassed and said with a wry smile: "Second uncle, is this really okay?"

Tang Yan looked solemn and said in a deep voice: "This is the petition of all the Tang family members, not the decision of the second uncle alone!"

"In fact, you, Tang Hao, are now the head of my Tang family, so the ancestral temple should be wherever you are!"

"Brother Hao, this is an important ceremony to rectify the name of a legitimate concubine. It should not be taken lightly!"

The concubine’s name is rectified!

Tang Hao was silent for a while after hearing this.

There is no distinction between concubine and concubine, only by correcting the name can we be safe!

Originally, the direct lineage of the Tang family was undoubtedly Tang Shaozong.

But in order to help Tang Hao win the title, Tang Shaozong not only gave up the title that should have belonged to him, but was also forced to break a leg!

Tang Hao has always kept this matter in his heart!

Now that Tang Er wants to open an ancestral hall and become a direct descendant, this will undoubtedly directly deprive Tang Shaozong of his status as a direct descendant!

This also means that from then on, Zhongshan Hou Tang Hao was the head of the Tang family, and Tang Hao's descendants were the direct descendants of the Tang family. The other descendants of the Tang family, including Tang Shaozong, were all collateral branches!

Tang Hao couldn't bear this.

"Second uncle, does Tang Shaozong agree to this matter?"

Tang Er's face darkened when he heard this, but he still spoke.

"He has to agree even if he doesn't agree!"

"We, the Tang family, have finally regained their title, and there is a new upstart like you in the court, so everything should be based on your interests!"

"Besides, I, Tang Jiaerlang, can't stay in Nanjing forever. It's time to come to the capital to develop, otherwise we will all be reduced to some dandy trash who only knows how to eat, drink, have fun and play with women!"

As the current senior elder of the Tang family, Tang Yan naturally has an absolute say in the future of the Tang family!

After all, Tang Shaozong was just a dandy, and he himself was not from the direct lineage, but from the past, so no one would care about his opinions!

This is the bloody clan system!

Everything is based on the interests of the clan, and anyone can make sacrifices!

After hearing these words, Tang Hao nodded silently.

"How was your day?"

"I've seen it, and it's a good day!"

"Then today, we will gather all the Tang family disciples to open an ancestral hall and become legitimate concubines!"

Tang Hao was too lazy to worry about it. At worst, he could compensate Tang Shaozong's family more and let him become a rich man with good clothes and good food.

After receiving Tang Hao's order, Tang Hao immediately went to make arrangements.

An hour later, all the descendants of the Tang family, including Tang Mu and Tang Shaozong, gathered at the Zhongshan Marquis Mansion and stood outside the ancestral hall in order of seniority.

The first people to enter the ancestral hall were Tang Hao and Tang Yan.

This ancestral hall is quite solemn and solemn, with tablets placed in the middle. They are the heads of the Tang family in the past, as well as those who have made contributions to the Tang family.

For example, Tang Hao's grandfather Tang Yinji, one of the "Ten Talents of Jingtai", was guarding Gushan Fort when he was serving as the general of Yansui East Road, and died of illness in battle.

For another example, Tang Hao's father, Tang Bing, was serving as the commander of the Ganzhou Guards. When the Western Fans and Tatars joined forces to invade the country, he died in battle and martyred his country.

Because of Tang Hao's relationship, their tablets were placed directly in the middle of the first row.

As for the person placed in the most central position, there is no doubt that he is the ancestor of the Tang family, the founding assistant of the Ming Dynasty Xuanli Wuchen, the governor of Zuo of the governor's mansion, the rank of Zuozhuguo, the first generation of Xinguo Gong, and Dongou King Xiangwu, Tang and Tang Dingchen!

This founding father with outstanding achievements in his life laid the foundation of the Tang family of the Ming Dynasty. In the last years of Hongwu, when Zhu Chongba slaughtered the meritorious group, he was able to bravely retire and return to his hometown, and finally died a good life. He can be regarded as a legendary figure of his generation.

According to the procedure, Tang Yi presided over the sacrificial ceremony.

Immediately, as the head of the family, Tang Hao stepped forward and burned the first incense stick.

Then the descendants of the Tang family took turns offering incense according to their seniority.

It wasn't until a lame middle-aged man limped into the ancestral hall that Tang Hao's eyes narrowed.

This person is none other than Tang Shaozong, the original owner of the Tang family title.

Tang Shaozong's face was expressionless, nothing unusual.

When the last person finished offering incense, more than thirty Tang family descendants stood in the ancestral hall, looking at the man in the middle, Zhongshan Hou Tang Hao!

Tang Er shouted loudly: "I pay homage to the master of the family, I am a legitimate concubine!"

All the Tang family members bowed and saluted, and Tang Shaozong was no exception.

However, Tang Hao clearly noticed a trace of... resentment in this cousin's eyes!

It seems like this cheap cousin hates me!

Tang Hao raised his brows and put on a playful smile.

He didn't blame Tang Shaozong, after all, it was Tang Hao who took away everything that belonged to him.

If the identities of the two parties were exchanged, Tang Hao would never be able to swallow this bad breath.

But the problem is that Tang Hao will try to resolve this grudge and give Tang Shaozong sufficient compensation.

If he is sensible, that would be best.

But what if he doesn't know what's interesting?

Tang Hao can only become a villain!

"Okay, let's all get flat!"

According to the process, the next step is for the head of the family to give a lecture.

After all, Tang Hao is just an outsider, and he has nothing to say.

"The ancestors of the Tang family followed Taizu Emperor Gao and fought bloody battles, and this is how they established this family business!"

"As a descendant of the Tang family, we must uphold the remnants of our ancestors and not let our ancestors lose their reputation!"

"If you have outstanding disciples, you can join the new army with me, make achievements, and fight on the battlefield!"

"Tang's son, don't lag behind others!"

After a few brief words, Tang Hao ended the ceremony.

After everyone dispersed, Tang Hao called Tang Mu.

"What is Tang Shaozong's character like?"

Hearing this, Yu Mu's expression changed drastically.

He hesitated for a moment, then bravely spoke.

"Cousin Shaozong is not a bad person!"

"Even if you have been well-dressed and well-fed since you were a child, you will inevitably develop a dandy temperament. When you were young, you did a lot of brave and aggressive things. Anyone who is famous for being jealous will definitely be repaid!"

"Brother Hao, what do you think..."

Is it necessary to retaliate...?

Tang Hao's eyes suddenly turned cold.

"Send a few of your henchmen to keep an eye on him!"

"The way he looked at me just now was very wrong!"

After hearing this, Tang Mu's face darkened, and then he nodded heavily.

"Brother Hao, don't worry, I understand!"

Tang Hao patted his shoulder and sighed to himself.

"If he knows what's interesting, that would be the best!"

"If he doesn't know what's interesting, then deal with it!"

"By the way, does he have any heirs?"

Tang Mu couldn't help but shudder when he heard this.

"Yes, I have two sons, but they are still children!"

"Then I feel at ease."