Fuyang Marquis Sun Cheng and Zhu Ahou Zhang Xian successively requested to meet Emperor Shun.
Sun Cheng said: "When Your Majesty started to fight with us, he often hated the treacherous ministers and knew that they would overthrow the country. Now that he ascended the throne, he indulged and sheltered the treacherous slander. How could he blame the late emperor for what was wrong?
Sili Captain Yu Xu was loyal to His Majesty, but was arrested and imprisoned.
The Zhongchangshi Gong was corrupt and abused the law. The evidence was conclusive, but he framed the loyal and kind-hearted.
Today, looking at the celestial phenomena, the guest star guarding the Yulin, is a sign of a treacherous minister in the palace.
should urgently arrest Zhang Fang and imprison him to block the disasters and chaos caused by heaven. "
At that time, Zhang Fang was standing behind Emperor Shun, and Sun Cheng shouted at Zhang Fang and said, "Treacherous minister Zhang Fang, why don't he go down to the palace!"
Zhang Fang had no choice but to step back into the east wing.
Sun Cheng said to Emperor Shun again: "Your Majesty, please order Zhang Fang to be arrested immediately and do not let him plead with your wet nurse!"
Sun Emperor asked the opinions of the Secretary of the Shangshu. The Secretary of the Shangshu Jia Lang and Zhang Fang had always had a good relationship and argued that Yu Xu was guilty. (In fact, the emperor is directed towards Zhang Fang. The so-called soliciting opinions is just to find opinions to protect Zhang Fang, and other opinions are skipped)
Emperor Shun was confused and said to Sun Cheng: "You go out first, I am considering it!"
So, more than 100 disciples of Yu Xu, held a flag, waited for the car of the Zhongchang Suit Gaofan, kowtowed to Gaofan and bleed, complaining about Yu Xu's unjust accusation. After Gao Fan entered the palace, he reported it to Emperor Shun. (It is useless to complain to the emperor, but it is useful to complain to the eunuch, sad)
As a result, Zhang Fang was exiled to the frontier for his crimes, and six others including the Secretary of Shangshu Jia Lang, some were executed, some were removed from office, and Yu Xu was released on the same day.
Sun Cheng also wrote a letter saying that Yu Xu made great contributions and his words were very straightforward and fierce.
Emperor Shun was moved and awakened, and appointed Yu Xu as the counselor.
A few days later, he was promoted to the Shangshu Pushe. (do you suspect it is the same emperor?)
Yu Xu wrote to Emperor Shun, sponsoring the Royal Man and Nanyang County native Zuoxiong said: "I see that most officials below the current officials and ministers are good men who are good at bowing but dare not speak. They regard those who are willing to please and make good friends everywhere as virtuous. (should be a society) )
And regard those who are loyal and dedicated to the country as stupid, and even warn each other: 'Don't be a white jade, and they will be blessed after being kind. '.
I think Zuo Xiong, who has the loyalty and integrity that must be possessed as a minister of the court, should be promoted to the mouthpiece of the cashier of the king's order, which will definitely be beneficial to the upright and assisting the court."
Therefore, Emperor Shun appointed Zuo Xiong as the Secretary of the Shangshu.
Judging from this story, there is nothing wrong with Emperor Shun. The emperor is wise and powerful, and the mistake is all due to the eunuchs. In fact, it is not the case. The roots are all in the emperor, and they do not distinguish between loyalty and treacherous, and they listen to and believe in others. Even if loyal ministers are appointed later, it is conceivable that they will not give full trust and support. What is the reason for
? At that time, Liu Bao, Emperor Shun of Han, was only 12 years old. He had just seized power through the help of eunuchs and ascended the throne for only more than a year.
Let’s take a look at the historical background at that time.
After the death of Empress Dowager Deng, Emperor An took power and relied on eunuchs to eliminate Empress Dowager Deng's brothers and nephews. He also relied on Empress Yan's brothers to control military power. The eunuch colluded with his relatives and acted at will, and his power was invincible.
In 125 AD, Emperor An died. Yan supported the young child, Liu Yi, and his relatives killed the party of eunuchs in power.
Liu Yi died of illness for seven months in reign. The eunuch supported Liu Bao ascended the throne and killed the Yan brothers.
During the reign of Emperor Shun (Liu Bao), eunuchs controlled the government and a group of upright officials fought ongoing struggle. But most officials "rely regard being virtuous and being foolish as being virtuous", seeking profit and saving lives is the mainstream of officialdom.
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