Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

"During the migration of the Gao family clan,"

"They will not confiscate or punish any unexcused wealth."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Gao Jingshan has finally put his mind at ease.

I felt completely relaxed.

The progenitor of the Gao family of Kaifeng.

He was Gao Qiong, a founding general of the Northern Song Dynasty.

Later, an empress (Gao Taotao) emerged.

As for the ancestors of Gao Jingshan and Gao Jingyun,

However, it was Gao Qiong's third younger brother, Gao Jiu.

These two Gao families,

They share the same origin as the Gao clan of Bohai.

At this very moment, there was also a Gaojingshan in the Jin Kingdom.

He has already been granted the title of Ten Thousand Households by Wu Qimai.

Gao Shize, whom Zhao Yuan agreed to pardon,

He was Emperor Huizong's cousin in terms of seniority.

He was also a trusted close advisor of Emperor Huizong of Song.

Specifically, to receive foreign guests on behalf of Emperor Huizong of Song.

Previously, he followed Emperor Huizong of Song to Hangzhou.

He was captured by Li Bao when Hangzhou fell.

This person hasn't made any major mistakes.

It doesn't matter whether they are convicted or not.

But the Gao family of Kaifeng

However, they will be included in next year's list of those displaced by demolition.

Gao Qiong, a founding general of the Northern Song Dynasty,

Descendants with clear records,

He then had fourteen sons, twelve daughters, thirty-six grandsons, and one hundred and forty-five great-grandsons...

Intermarriage for several generations

It had already become deeply entrenched in the officialdom of the Northern Song Dynasty.

The new Ming Dynasty also had many relatives of the Gao family.

Moreover, it owns a large number of properties and farmlands in Kaifeng.

They must be split up and relocated to different places!

Gao Jingshan said, "I have read Mr. Shi's intelligence report."

"The entire Gao clan of Bohai was relocated to Youzhou."

"There was also a Gao Jingshan there who was granted the title of Wanhu (a high-ranking official) of the Jin Dynasty."

"I may write a letter to him recounting our ancestors,"

"Persuade them to submit to our Great Ming Dynasty."

"Whether it's useful or not,"

"At least it can sow discord among some people."

Zhao Yuan remarked with emotion, "The old gentleman is still devoting himself to the country."

"I really..."

They chatted about some trivial things.

Gao Jingshan's spirits became increasingly low.

Zhao Yuan said, "Your eldest grandson is exceptionally talented."

"I'm sure he'll pass the imperial examination next year."

"I've heard that you have a grandchild,"

"But he failed to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar."

"Next year, you can directly participate in the Ministry of Rites examination."

"The new Ming Dynasty did not implement the system of hereditary official appointments."

"That's all I can do."

"Then let him give it a try," Gao Jingshan said with a smile.

To correct a wrong, one must go to extremes.

Because of the rampant practice of hereditary officials during the Song Dynasty.

That's why the Ming Dynasty wanted to eliminate the practice of hereditary official appointments.

The future emperor will surely restore it.

But by then...

This will prevent the problem of redundant officials.

Take two steps forward, one step back.

In the end, we still took a step forward.

Let the descendants of the founding ministers,

He could directly become a Juren (a successful candidate in the provincial examination) and then take the Jinshi (another successful candidate in the imperial examination).

Although it is unfair to scholars across the land

But this was the fairest approach Zhao Yuan could come up with.

It can also be considered a form of favor or protection.

Otherwise, it would be too harsh on those who helped him rise to power.

Zhao Yuan then offered a few more words of encouragement to his family.

He then left the Gao family and returned to the Eastern Palace.

It has been confirmed that Gao Jingshan truly does not have much time left.

Zhao Yuan himself went to visit again.

Then he bestowed a title upon the dying old minister.

The title is also quite high: Duke of Lu!

His eldest son can inherit the title.

The rank of nobility decreased with each generation.

While discussing the issue of noble titles in the palace, Zhao Yuan said...

"This sets the tone,"

"The civil officials who made great contributions during the founding of the dynasty,"

"He will definitely be given a dukedom or marquisate,"

"Only in this way can the morale of the court be stabilized."

"The hereditary title system will be changed later."

"Nine ranks of nobility, each generation lowers the rank by one."

"The Duke belongs to the third rank,"

"By the time it reaches the great-grandson's generation, it would be reduced to an earldom,"

"After two more generations, only the lowest-ranking baron remains."

Duke of Lu, Vice Chancellor, and Grand Tutor Gao Jingshan

Ultimately, they couldn't survive that winter.

He died on the third day after the winter solstice.

His posthumous title was Wenzhong.

He was posthumously awarded the titles of Grand Tutor and Pillar of State.

Give their descendants a grand display.

Just after New Year's Day, Zhao Yuan suddenly announced the list of chief examiners.

Xiao Chu and several Hanlin scholars served as chief examiners.

On the day the list was announced,

These people were then locked in the examination hall.

To prevent leaking information by returning home midway,

The questions will be released after the grading is finished—they are responsible for setting the questions.

He also took the lead in grading the exam papers.

The Lantern Festival is here in the blink of an eye.

The city of Tokyo was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations.

At this time last year,

Grain purchases are limited according to household registration records.

Let alone celebrating the Lantern Festival,

People are having trouble even getting food.

This year, however, is going to be quite lively.

There's even a sense of retaliatory celebration.

Of course, the lighting setup lacks the grandeur of the old Song Dynasty style.

Because local lanterns are prohibited from being brought into Beijing.

The most beautiful and magnificent lanterns of the old Song Dynasty

Not from royalty,

It does not come from the people.

Most of them were presented to the emperor by local officials.

If you flatter someone well enough, you can even get a promotion immediately.

Chapter 1841 New Words

Due to the collapse of the small court in the southeast

The surveillance of the former Song imperial family is now more relaxed.

They were allowed to enter the city to view the lanterns and celebrate the festival.

In addition, each person will also be given some money.

Let them have money to buy some snacks and trinkets.

Did someone take the opportunity to escape?

Then let's run.