The Emperor Has Just Decreed My Demotion, and the Entire Court Is Panicking
In the early years of the Jiaqing reign, deep-rooted corruption plagued the imperial court, while ordinary people struggled to make a living. Hong Liangji, a Hanlin Academy compiler from Changzhou, was deeply concerned about the country and its people. He submitted a memorial candidly exposing the problems of the times and publicly denounced the court's abuses, infuriating the reigning emperor. At this critical moment, Prince Cheng intervened and negotiated on his behalf, sparing him a harsher punishment and securing a sentence of exile to Yili in the northwest. After Hong Liangji left the capital, an unprecedented severe drought struck the capital region. Amid the twists and turns of political affairs, the court weighed its options, and the emperor eventually reflected on his past mistakes. Hong Liangji was finally allowed to return to his homeland. Despite the generous honors and rewards offered by the court, he politely declined them and peacefully returned to his home in Jiangnan.
Main characters: Hong Liangji
Supporting characters: Prince Cheng, Jiaqing, Lord Hu
Also known as: 皇上刚下旨贬我，满朝文武全慌了
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Pada awal masa pemerintahan Jiaqing, berbagai masalah lama di istana kekaisaran sulit diberantas, sementara rakyat jelata kesulitan memenuhi kebutuhan hidup.…
Pada awal masa pemerintahan Jiaqing, berbagai masalah lama di istana kekaisaran sulit diberantas, sementara rakyat jelata kesulitan memenuhi kebutuhan hidup. Hong Liangji, seorang penyunting di Akademi Hanlin yang berasal dari Changzhou, sangat peduli terhadap negeri dan rakyat. Ia mengajukan memorial yang secara terus terang mengungkap persoalan zaman itu dan mengecam keras kebobrokan istana di hadapan para pejabat, sehingga membuat kaisar yang berkuasa murka. Dalam keadaan genting, Pangeran Cheng turun tangan menjadi penengah. Berkat campur tangannya, Hong Liangji terhindar dari hukuman berat dan hukumannya diubah menjadi pengasingan ke Yili di barat laut. Setelah ia meninggalkan ibu kota, wilayah sekitar ibu kota dilanda kekeringan parah yang sangat langka. Di tengah pergolakan politik, istana mempertimbangkan berbagai pilihan dengan saksama, hingga akhirnya kaisar menyadari dan menyesali kesalahan masa lalunya. Hong Liangji pun diizinkan kembali ke kampung halaman. Meski istana menawarkan penghormatan dan perlakuan istimewa yang berlimpah, ia menolaknya dengan sopan dan kembali dengan tenang ke kampung halamannya di Jiangnan.
皇上刚下旨贬我，满朝文武全慌了 · The Emperor Has Just Decreed My Demotion, and the Entire Court Is Panicking