After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

"I am deeply touched by Marquis Han's kindness. From now on, you and I will be one, ruler and subject, and work hand in hand to create a prosperous era for the Great Song Dynasty!"

Emperor Yingzong grabbed Han Ming's hand and made a bold statement.

This made Han Ming breathe a sigh of relief, thinking that his explanation was perfect.

I hope that my future work will not be like the period of Prince Yong, where there was discord between the emperor and the prime minister, and conflicts arose frequently.

Emperor Yingzong resolved his worries, and his complexion and mood improved.

Then he immediately ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare lunch, and the emperor and his minister continued to talk about world affairs while eating.

From the northern border to the southern border, from the East China Sea to West Sichuan, all kinds of interesting things since the founding of the country were discussed.

This also made Han Ming see Song Yingzong's understanding of the situation in the world, and he couldn't help but secretly label him as a "capable" ruler.

"Jingyuan! Actually, I chatted with you for a long time today, mostly because I was a little nervous."

"After all, I am a member of a branch family that was exiled from the imperial court. I had no chance of becoming an emperor. Now that I sit on the throne, I am always worried."

"At today's court meeting, your grandfather discussed the title of 'Prince of Shu', which quite moved me..."

Emperor Yingzong squinted his eyes and scanned Han Ming's expression, and said tentatively

It's a pity that Han Ming has other abilities, but he has mastered the art of cultivating his energy without making any noise. As long as he doesn't show it actively, basically no one knows what he is thinking.

"My grandfather's words do make sense, but Your Majesty should not focus on such matters at this moment."

"It is clear that once the 'Pu Yi' issue is discussed, seven or eight issues of state affairs will be abandoned."

"The manpower that should have been used in various places and departments will also be shaken by this incident and will not pay attention to military and political affairs."

"If this continues, reforms will become a distant prospect, and there's no telling when the Song Dynasty will finally arrive."

Han Ming's words were a bit harsh, but they also made Emperor Yingzong realize the importance of the matter and know the urgency of the matter.

"Your Majesty does not want to cause trouble to the Empress Dowager and others because of the 'Pu Yi' incident, and be known as 'unkind and unrighteous'."

"And I don't want to give up my filial piety towards my father, the 'Emperor'."

"No matter what Your Majesty does, there will be no benefit in this matter. So why not delay it?"

Han Ming's lips curled up into a barely noticeable smile.

"Drag it out?!"

Emperor Yingzong listened carefully to every word Han Ming said and knew that it was indeed inappropriate to discuss this matter now.

My heart sank at first, but Han Ming suddenly changed the subject and came up with a new idea.

"I hope Marquis Han will teach me!"

Emperor Yingzong was quite frank and had genuine trust in Han Ming.

"Your Majesty should know that the Empress Dowager's health has not been good in recent years because of the incident with the late Emperor."

"You wish to uphold the righteousness of the late Emperor and the Empress Dowager in passing on the throne, and you also wish to honor 'the late Emperor Shu' and practice filial piety."

"Then why not delay it a bit until everything is settled? Your Majesty's word will be final then!"

There was a strange look in Han Ming's eyes, which made Emperor Yingzong a little unsure how to respond.

"It seems that this is the only way!"

After a long time, Emperor Yingzong could only accept Han Ming's suggestion with a depressed mood. After all, this was indeed a way to have the best of both worlds.

It doesn't have to bother the Empress Dowager and I can still fulfill my filial piety. It seems that the matter of "Pu Yi" should be delayed.

Han Ming sighed with some exhaustion, thinking of the "Great Ceremony Controversy" during the reign of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty, which caused turmoil all over the world and almost paralyzed the government.

In the end, the Prime Minister Yang Tinghe had to retire and return home. This kind of thing could not be allowed to happen in the Song Dynasty at this time.

No matter what ideas they have, they must all give way to "reform and change". After the Song Dynasty becomes rich and strong and pacifies the world, they can make as much noise as they want.

Anyway, by then I would have retired and taken my wife and children to Qiongzhou to fish!

Emperor Yingzong didn't know what Han Ming was thinking. He thought that he was worried and concerned about his own affairs. He couldn't help feeling warm in his heart and smiled gratefully at Han Ming.

Han Ming also quickly put on a confident look and returned the greeting with a smile.

. . . . . .

At the court meeting some time later, Han Ming made a special appointment with his grandfather Han Zhang and decided to stop the "Pu Yi" matter.

The old man understood Han Ming's true thoughts and ideas. Although he felt a little sorry for Emperor Yingzong, he finally pretended that it was nothing.

When the senior officials under the Secretariat saw that Han Zhang and his grandson suddenly stopped discussing the "Pu Yi" and that the emperor remained silent, they seemed to realize the problem and did not get involved too much.

Inside the harem, when Empress Dowager Cao heard about the "Pu Yi" issue in the court, she was a little panicked and didn't know how to deal with it.

As a result, Han Ming personally went there again and explained the other things to Cao.

"Your Highness should know that the so-called 'honoring the late Prince Shu' is mostly a criticism of Your Majesty by the court officials."

"Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, how could you forget the kindness of your biological father? How could you remain indifferent and show no gratitude?"

"While this may be called filial piety, it forgets the benevolence and righteousness of the late emperor in passing on the throne, and is an unjust act."

"Your Majesty's emphasis on family ties proves that he is filial and filial, which is a natural human emotion."

"Being able to suppress the filial piety in his heart and repay the kindness and righteousness entrusted to the country by the late emperor is precisely a testament to his gratitude to the late emperor and the great empress."

"Now that Your Majesty and the great ministers of the Secretariat have joined forces to appease the ministers, shouldn't the Empress also show some understanding?"

Han Ming did not explain in detail the circumstances of his bad advice to Emperor Yingzong, but simply used reason and emotion to chat with Cao about family matters.

"I understand Marquis Han's intentions, and I also know how difficult it is for the Emperor."

"But between people, there needs to be mutual consideration and understanding. Only in this way can we turn hostility into friendship and achieve stability."

"I have seen everything the emperor has done. He is also unwell and often suffers from palpitations at night."

"If this happens, I will be filled with worries and find it difficult to manage state affairs."

"But the late emperor's kindness comes first, and my biological father's kindness in raising me comes second. I'm caught in a dilemma. It's really not easy."

Empress Dowager Cao was silent for a while, as if she was thinking about Han Ming's words, or recalling the days when she and the late emperor had walked hand in hand.

After a long while, Empress Dowager Cao sighed deeply and said, "Tell the Emperor that regardless of the Puyi incident, the title of 'First Prince Shu' can be given as 'Emperor Father'."

"Anything else is absolutely impossible for Ai to agree to!"

Han Ming originally thought that the Queen Mother should simply choose to keep silent about the "Pu Yi" incident, and then pretend to be stupid to each other, and wait until Emperor Yingzong died early, and the matter would be dragged on.

But he didn't expect that his emotional and sincere words would make Empress Dowager Cao think a lot, and finally she took a step back on her own initiative.

This was beyond his expectations, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.

"Your Majesty, the Empress is so generous. I'm sure Your Majesty will be extremely grateful."

Han Ming stood up and saluted respectfully. Looking at the other person's increasingly tired face and thin and lonely figure, he couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.

"Grand Empress, please take care of yourself. It's the beginning of spring now, and cold snaps are common. Please have the palace staff use more heaters to keep the room dry."

As a minister, I shouldn't say so much.

But when Han Ming thought about how this lady had been silently supporting and protecting him over the years and treating him like her own child, these words suddenly came out of his mouth.

"Ok?"

Queen Mother Cao was a little stunned, then she smiled and looked at Han Ming gently.

"Well, good boy, you too, take care of your health. Although you are young, none of these military and political affairs are easy."

"You have just entered the Secretariat, so you must learn a lot about government affairs. Your grandfather, great-grandfather, and Lord Ouyang are all talented officials of the Song Dynasty. You must ask for their advice."

"Also, when you and Yanran have nothing to do, come to the palace often. And Nuoge'er, bring him to see me too."

"In this huge imperial city, Xin Fei is the only one staying with me. I feel a little lonely!"

Empress Dowager Cao gave a sad smile, which made Han Ming's heart tremble.

A few days later, Han Ming told Emperor Yingzong the details of Empress Dowager Cao's promise and the situation.

Whether or not, Zhao Zongquan still has a grateful heart.

Apart from mentioning the title of "King Xian Shu" in the court, no further discussion was made.

Afterwards, he often took the initiative to bring Queen Shen Congying to and from the Empress Dowager's bedroom to visit her.

Talk to each other, chat, and tell each other about interesting things that happened in Yuzhou.

Empress Dowager Cao also suddenly felt that such days might not be so bad.

Perhaps for the Empress Dowager's party and the Emperor's party, the most important thing is their mutual respect and understanding for their deceased ancestors!