Han Shizu

Chapter 513 Returning to the Palace
In the spring season, inside and outside Tokyo, on both sides of the Bian River, there are green willows, but catkins are already flying everywhere, making the air not so pleasant.Since the time of Chen, Kaifeng South Gate, which was renamed Dingding Gate by Liu Chengyou, has been closely guarded by palace guards, forbidden soldiers, inspections and differences. All are ordered to come to welcome you.

There are also a large number of low-level officials and ordinary people who, after hearing the news, came here by appointment to join in the grand event. Compared with welcoming them, it was more like watching a lively event.Since Liu Chengyou came to the throne, it was the first time to hold such a grand and serious welcome ceremony, including the previous personal expedition to counter the rebellion, and several tours, all of which were hastily done or even canceled altogether.

Tens of thousands of officers, soldiers and civilians crowded together, shoulder to shoulder, vying to look to the south.The climate has completely warmed up, a little dry and hot, which makes the atmosphere a little warmer. Although there is no loud noise, the buzzing voices gather together, and there is still a lot of movement.

About an hour and a half later, when the ordinary heads of Guizhou became more impatient and even dispersed directly, Qingqi finally came from the north, announcing the welcome of Wen and Wu, and the arrival of Luanjia.After a while, through the rows of houses and shops, one can see the mysterious banners flying, the banners standing in forests, and all the officials who greeted them immediately wake up, get up their spirits, and subconsciously arrange their clothes, trying to make the best His face appeared in front of the emperor who returned to Beijing.

Six horses were driving the imperial chariot, and Liu Chengyou was sitting cross-legged on the large luan chariot, holding a volume of books in his hand. It was collected and sorted out for him by Li Fang for the central and local military and political systems throughout the dynasties. Liu Chengyou is still not satisfied with the structure, and wants to refer to it, and continue to deepen reform and adjustment.

"Your Majesty, the Dingding Gate is about to arrive, and the officials and people of Tokyo are waiting in front of the city gate!" Zhao Kuangyin came to report.

"Understood!" Liu Chengyou responded, putting away the book in his hand.

Raising his eyes, he saw the moving eyes like water cuts, touching the eyes of the emperor, like being electrocuted, turned his eyes away, wrapped his jade fingers nervously, and mustered up the courage to meet Liu Chengyou's scrutiny.

The little lady Zhou Ehuang was wearing a lavender palace attire, with a woman's bun on her hair, a little pink on her fair face, a jade belt tied around her waist, under the gauze skirt, one could faintly see the inner lining embroidered with peonies, tightly The ground is pressed against the chest, although he is not very old, but it is very predictable, Liu Chengyou has experienced it with his own hands.

On this journey back to the north, before he had to serve the king, Da Zhou had already gotten used to the change of identity. From the former Jiangdu boudoir girl, she became the emperor's favorite concubine. Although she has not been given a title yet, Liu Chengyou loves her very much. , can still be felt.

As a talented woman, the cardamom is just blooming, Zhou Ehuang still has some expectations for love, "the wind, the flowers, the snow, the moon, the harp and the harmony".However, after attending the bedtime, he soon realized the reality, the emperor of the big man obviously lacked tenderness.

Staying by the emperor's side, what Zhou Ehuang saw the most was Liu Chengyou's review of a seal and memorial, the reception of famous civil and military officials, and the handling of military and political affairs.

Even Xinna himself did not sing and sing every night and worked hard.Even in his spare time, he went to Luanjia and left the imperial camp to inspect the agricultural work in the Central Plains, and even went to the fields in person to plant seedlings on half an acre of land.

And the place where her new favorite is used, besides warming the bed and sleeping, is to talk about music, perform songs and dances to soothe her emotions when she is tired.

In fact, after this period of time, the little lady Da Zhou was still a little cold.However, women are always precocious, and Zhou Ehuang was trained and educated by his father Zhou Zong.

"You seem very nervous!" Zhao Dazhou waved his hand, Liu Chengyou took him into his arms and asked softly.

There was a little shyness on the face of the little lady, and she responded softly: "I am just the daughter of a prisoner, with a low status, and I am fortunate to serve the emperor and ride in the same car. Your Majesty will be welcomed by all officials, scholars and people, and the concubine will follow your Majesty. , it's really inconvenient!"

Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou smiled lightly, reached out to caress the crystal moonlight of the little lady, and said, "Duke Zhou has a beautiful daughter!"

After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou let go of Da Zhou again, and told Zhang Dejun to prepare another car to serve the little lady and arrange to enter the palace!
"Your Majesty, welcome your Majesty's triumphant return!"

When Luan arrived, in front of Dingding gate, civil and military gifts were given, and all officials paid homage and shouted in unison.Liu Chengyou leaned out of the curtain, stepped on the beam, and looked around. The people around him knelt down spontaneously and shouted long live.

Looking around, there are crowds of people, tens of thousands of officials and people bowing down together, the scene is still very grand, this is something Liu Chengyou has never experienced in an army of tens of thousands, and he is very satisfied with this.

"All ministers, no courtesy! All soldiers, no courtesy! All people, no courtesy!" A calm and resonant voice came out from the mouth of the emperor.

Showing his face, Liu Chengyou retracted into the Luanjia again. Afterwards, under the auspices of Zhao Shangjiao, Minister of the Ministry of Rites, a ceremony of welcoming the driver into the city began, with drums and horns beeping, and fireworks flying every now and then.After the imperial drive, each branch of the imperial army lined up according to their military merits, entered the city calmly and orderly, and received congratulations and cheers from Tokyo officials and people.

The triumphant return of the army brings back illustrious martial arts and extraordinary achievements. Amidst the jubilation, disappointment and sorrow are unavoidable.There are soldiers who return after a hundred battles, and naturally there are those who lose their lives. It’s just that the sorrow of those who lost their sons, husbands, and fathers is too weak and too sad in a festive atmosphere.

Back at the Han Palace, as usual, Liu Chengyou issued an imperial edict, ordering the officials in Tokyo to return to their government offices and keep their duties.Liu Chengyou himself went to the Ciming Hall to greet the Empress Dowager Li.

"Mother, my son is back!" In the palace, Mrs. Li was waiting in front of the door. Seeing the Queen Mother, Liu Chengyou directly bowed down.

"Hurry up and get rid of the courtesy!" Mrs. Li was obviously a little excited, and stepped forward to help Liu Chengyou up.

Just like in previous years, when welcoming Liu Chengyou back to the court, Mrs. Li went up to look around the second son, and after confirming that he was safe, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Entering the hall and sitting quietly, all the empresses and concubines of the Han Palace were there. One empress and three concubines, headed by the Empress Dafu, saluted Liu Chengyou.The more graceful the empress is, the more beautiful the noble concubine is, and the concubine Hui is obviously familiar. As for the concubine Zheshi, her pregnant belly is protruding.Yingyan looked at Liu Chengyou with some anticipation inevitably.
Afterwards, Liu Chengyou's four princes, led by the eldest son Liu Xu, kowtowed to Liu Chengyou.The eldest son, Liu Xu, is about to turn four years old. He is a child, but he seems to be well-behaved.

The second son, Liu Yang, and the third son, Liu Xi, are just over two years old. They can walk and run. They have inherited the genes of their parents. They look very beautiful. They look at Liu Chengyou with childish eyes, full of curiosity. The force was quickly removed.

As for the fourth son, Liu Fang, who is only one and a half years old, he still babbles and learns to speak, saying that he is saluting and prostrating, but in fact he is sitting there, and he still can't sit still. Climbing with the three older brothers, it was quite fast.

This scene directly amused the adults in the palace.Liu Chengyou couldn't hold back his smile, he got up and hugged the four sons in his arms, and while letting them struggle, he couldn't help but sighed to the queen mother: "It's better to have a good mother, a good wife, and a young son."

"You're not in Tokyo, but you're on the battlefield in person, leaving us women and children in the palace, I'm really uneasy!" Li Shi said in a slightly complaining tone.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou's smile narrowed: "Could it be that someone is disrespectful to mother?"

Seeing this, Mrs. Li shook her head: "The internal and external ministers and palace servants are all obedient to serve, but you, the one who makes the decision, are not here, so there is nothing more to worry about!"

Smiling again, Liu Chengyou sat next to Mrs. Li: "I am so sorry for you! I am sorry for not being filial to my knees!"

Mrs. Li said: "With the Queen and the others serving, I am not lonely!"

Nodding to his concubines, Liu Chengyou said: "I'm going back to Beijing today, and I'll call my relatives in Beijing to hold a family banquet, so that the whole family can get together and celebrate!"

"Very good!" For Liu Chengyou's idea, Li expressed his approval and directly agreed.

(End of this chapter)