In the history of the Song Dynasty, there was usually little intersection between the palace harem and the ministers of the previous dynasty. However, at the end of the reign of Song Renzong and the beginning of the reign of Song Yingzong, two major events occurred that profoundly affected the relationship between the anti-reform faction and Renzong and Yingzong. These two things are Renzong Lichu and Yingzong Puyi, which seem to be independent but closely linked.
Renzong had a lustful life and left more than a dozen children, but only three princes died young. In his later years, his health deteriorated, and in order to ensure the inheritance of the clan, the ministers persuaded him to choose a candidate to inherit the throne in the clan. Renzong insisted that he still had a chance to have another child and refused to choose an heir. It wasn't until the sixth year of Jiayou that Prime Minister Han Qi transferred Sima Guang to **, led the entire Taiwan admonition system to strongly advise Renzong, and finally persuaded him to nod his head and succeed Zhao Zongshi, the son of Zhao Yunrang, King of Pu, as the prince, that is, the later Song Yingzong. Fan Zhen and Sima Guang, staunch anti-change factions, became key figures in Lichu.
In the last years of He, "Fan Zhen's first merit", and during the Jiayou period, the rulers "stopped using the counselor Sima Guangzhang Shu", which became the main credit. In other words, without the efforts of Fan Zhen and Sima Guang, Yingzong might not have been able to take the throne, and the Gao family might not have been able to become the empress. These two anti-deformation factions became the creators of the deep impression in the hearts of Renzong and Gao.
However, it doesn't end there. After Yingzong ascended the throne, he initiated the "Pu Discussion" to allow courtiers to discuss how to address their biological father, King Pu Zhao Yunrang. Sima Guang, Fan Zhen and others resolutely stood on the opposite side of the emperor and advocated that he should not be called "imperial examination" but should be called "imperial uncle", thus safeguarding the interests of Renzong. This stance once again won the admiration of Empress Injong Cao.
The Cao family and the Gao family have always cared for Sima Guang and other anti-deformed factions in the future, and they have a strong sense of maintenance. After the death of Emperor Shenzong, the Gao family listened to the government and quickly promoted Sima Guang and others, making the anti-change faction make a comeback in the court. Sima Guang was appointed as his subordinate squire and deputy prime minister, while Prime Minister Cai Qu, who supported the reform, temporarily left**. Sima Guang even asked for a wide range of words in the sparse article, and at the same time recommended Su Shi, Su Zhe and others. Fan Chunren, Lu Gongzhu, Lu Dafang, Wang Cun and others also recommended one after another, and Su Shi took advantage of the situation to enter **.
This history reveals the ingenious workings of the anti-reform faction in court politics and their key role under the rule of Injong and Yeongjong. By tracing the dispute between the prince and the honorific title, the article presents the firm stance of the anti-reform faction during this period and how they influenced the political pattern of the court.
This article shows in detail the intricate political game between the anti-reform faction in the Song court and Renzong and Yingzong. From Renzong Lichu to Yingzong Puyi, Sima Guang and Fan Zhen, the key players of the anti-reform faction, played a role that cannot be ignored in this period of history. This review will analyze and evaluate the article from several aspects.
First of all, the article vividly depicts the court political struggles during the Renzong period, showing the resolute attitude of Emperor Renzong who insisted on not establishing a prince, and how the anti-reform faction finally persuaded Renzong to make Zhao Zongshi, the son of Zhao Yunrang, the king of Pu, the heir, the heir. In this process, the roles of Sima Guang and Fan Zhen were highlighted, and their firm stance and efforts had a profound impact on the development of history.
Secondly, the article shows the continued influence of the anti-reform faction in the court through the "Pu Yi" after Yingzong's accession to the throne. The insistence of Sima Guang, Fan Zhen and others on the issue of addressing the Pu king Zhao Yunrang not only defended the interests of Renzong, but also showed their political wisdom in the era of Yingzong. The political struggles of this period are vividly outlined in the text, and the reader's understanding of the intrigues within the court is deepened.
The article also focuses on revealing the interpersonal relationships and competing interests behind court politics. The love and support of Empress Cao and Empress Gao of Yingzong for Sima Guang and other anti-reform factions reflects the alliance of interests in politics. This is well represented in the article, providing the reader with a more nuanced perspective on history.
Finally, the article shows the clever tactics of the anti-reform faction through the description of their rapid comeback in the court. Sima Guang was promoted to deputy prime minister and returned to the political arena along with other members of the reformers, injecting more variables into the direction of history. The repetition and ups and downs of this political struggle make the whole historical story even more fascinating.
Taken together, this commentary underscores the crucial role of the anti-reformation faction in court politics through an in-depth reading of the text. The article vividly depicts the tortuous development of court politics in the Song Dynasty, giving readers a deeper understanding of this period of history.
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