Han Shizu

Chapter 520
The Taimiao of the Han Dynasty is located outside the southwest of the palace city, inside the imperial city, and is juxtaposed with the altar of Ji.After only one day of preparation time, taking advantage of the auspicious time, the emperor Liu Chengyou led the civil and military forces in Tokyo to pay homage to the world of Sheji and heaven and earth, and pray to the ancestors and emperors.With all guards of honor and all officials present, this is the largest and most solemn worship ceremony held since Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne.

The ancestral temple of the Northern Han Dynasty enshrines nothing but the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan and the four generations of ancestors.At the beginning of the original state, Liu Zhiyuan had respected Taizu Liu Bang and Shizu Liu Xiu, and set a ceremony of indecision.

However, some literati later praised Liu Zhiyuan's achievements in saving the Central Plains, and talked about the difference between the former Han and the present Han, saying that Liu Zhiyuan was the ancestor of the current dynasty, and compared it with the pseudo-Liu of Lingnan.

When he was seriously ill, he felt that his life was not far away, so Liu Zhiyuan moved Liu Bang and Liu Xiu out of the Taimiao.Why do you need to recognize the ancestors of the country that you have built by your own ability? It also completely separates the Han Dynasty today from the Han Dynasty thousands of years ago.

Kneeling on the futon, Liu Chengyou dictated the sacrificial words, and under the guidance of the ritual officer, he completed a series of slightly cumbersome but extremely meaningful rituals.It was not until the afternoon that he returned to the palace.

In the Han Palace, around the Chongyuan Hall, the court eunuchs are busy, preparing for the night's Ce Xun Banquet.Although Liu Chengyou didn't advocate wine and banquets on weekdays, since the founding of the People's Republic, the royal banquets in the palace have been held quite frequently, and every time they come down, they are not as simple as before.

Before the banquet, in the Chongzheng Hall, Liu Chengyou specially received a person, the deputy envoy of Wu Desi, Wang Jingchong.

During Liu Chengyou's departure from the capital, although Li Shaoyou was taken away to serve with the army, Wang Jingchong was always watching and reporting the situation in the capital for him.Therefore, Liu Chengyou knows the situation in Kaifeng city well, but there are few things that are hidden from his ears, including Wang Jingchong in front of him.

It is said that during the period of the Southern Expedition, this Wang Jingchong could be said to be domineering in Tokyo, relying on power to exercise power, despising courtiers, bullying subordinates, and becoming increasingly domineering.

Glancing at Wang Jingchong, Liu Chengyou slowly closed the secret report he had submitted, waved his sleeves slowly, and said, "I have a mission for you!"

The voice of the Son of Heaven wafted into Wang Jingchong's ears clearly. For some reason, Wang Jingchong always felt a little chilly in his heart, but he dared not neglect, and replied, "Please give orders, Your Majesty!"

"There are many local towns, defenses, Jiedu, and their subordinate officials who rely on their power to harm people, commit crimes, and violate discipline. In recent years, there have been many rumors that they have entered Beijing. Take people and go to the prefectures and counties for me. Let's visit and investigate." Liu Chengyou ordered.

When the Son of Heaven finished speaking, Wang Jingchong regained his energy immediately, and simply responded, "Obey!"

In his mind, Wang Jingchong moved quickly. The emperor's order obviously had other intentions. In addition to some adjustments in the military and political aspects of the imperial court that he had discovered recently, he immediately understood what was going on.

The emperor plans to deal with Fang Zhen Jiedu!Thinking of this, Wang Jingchong's energy doubled. This is a great opportunity for him to make meritorious deeds and make a fortune.

Noticing the change in Wang Jingchong's face, Liu Chengyou knew in his heart that this person must have understood his own thoughts. This guy is politically sensitive, which is really good.Although it is easy to use, it is always difficult to let people feel at ease.

Before he retired, Liu Chengyou said in a flat tone: "I also heard that the subordinates of Wu Desi have some illegal officials who embezzle and accept bribes, avenge private revenge, and bully good people. I know that because of the extensive information, Wu Desi Desi has taken in a lot of miscellaneous people, but the imperial court system and the rules of Wu Desi must be obeyed."

"Yes!" Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Wang Jingchong's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said: "I will investigate thoroughly when I return to the yamen, and if there are lawbreakers, I will definitely punish them severely!"

"Well," Liu Chengyou said leisurely, "I hope so!"

If Wang Jingchong was really smart, he would know that Liu Chengyou was the one who warned him.After Wu Desi's rectification in the past two years, it has become more regulated and restrained, and it has not fallen so quickly.

At night, the main hall of the Han Palace Chongyuan, brightly lit, ceremonies and music, immersed in a festive atmosphere.Outside the palace, fireworks were set off, and the sound continued for a quarter of an hour. The gorgeous fireworks burst into the night sky, beautiful and brilliant.Not only inside the palace, but outside the palace, the scholars and common people basically gather together to share the rewards. Everyone knows that in the palace, the emperor is having a night banquet for the meritorious officials.

In the Chongyuan Hall, the edict regarding the rewards of the generals of the Southern Expedition has been read out, and it took a full two quarters of an hour.At this time, the feast is in full swing, and the monarch and ministers are enjoying themselves.

The emperor has a destiny, let the civil and martial arts present have a good time, and there are many rules and regulations, so they are all drunk.As for the center of the imperial banquet, apart from the emperor and empress, they were also the upstarts who were rewarded by the imperial court.

Needless to say, Murong Yanzhao had long been registered in the imperial court, and it was not surprising that he was promoted to the deputy commander of the Dianqian Department.

Surprisingly, Guo Rong was changed by Liu Chengyou and directly replaced Zheng Renhui who was transferred to Huaidong Road. At the age of 26, he is already the Marquis of Yu, the capital in front of the palace, and he is even more eye-catching than Guo Rongdu.

"Du Shuai, I respectfully respect you!" Shen Shihou walked up to Wang Jun holding a wine glass, knelt down and said respectfully.

He picked up the cup, touched it casually, and drank it all in one gulp.Shen Shihou was at the side, looking at Guo Rong and Zhao Kuangyin in the crowd, his tone was sour, and he said to Wang Jun: "Du Shuai deployed for the Southern Expedition this time, led the army, won the great victory of Xia Cai, and also made great achievements in Feishui. To let Guo, Zhao Na and other juniors go crazy, the court's rewards and punishments are unfair!"

Because of the merits of the Southern Expedition, Shen Shihou was promoted to be the head of the Ministry of War, which is not a bad treatment, but for Shen Shihou, how could he be satisfied.Therefore, it is better to say that he is venting his own dissatisfaction than complaining for Wang Jun.

Hearing his words, Wang Jun glanced sideways, poured himself a cup, and reprimanded lightly: "Chongyuan Hall, at the Ce Xun Banquet, don't be presumptuous!"

Faced with Wang Jun's reprimand, Shen Shihou cleared his mind, his drunkenness eased, and he hurriedly buried his head, claiming that he had lost his speech.

Wang Jun's eyes also seemed to wander over Murong Yanzhao, Guo Rong and others unintentionally, the cronies of the emperor, and his face twitched lightly.Although he was raised from the position of the deputy commander of the bodyguard department, and he was also Jiedu, it was not a joy for Wang Jun.

Today's Marshal is not as powerful as it was at the beginning of the country. Even Shi Hongzhao was so powerful back then because he had the right to participate in politics.According to Wang Jun's thinking, of course he wants to enter the center, and he will enter the prime minister.
"A man who is handsome and close to him, an old general of the trilogy, the reward he gets, hey." Shen Shihou sighed again while standing beside him.

"Shut up!" Wang Jun suddenly reprimanded, with a gloomy face, raised his glass, and said coldly: "Drink!"

"Sir, congratulations to Your Majesty!" Under the imperial steps, Guo Wei respectfully said to Liu Chengyou, holding a wine glass.

Liu Chengyou was chatting and laughing with the queen, turned his head to Guo Wei and said, "Thank you Guo Qing, let's talk on the upper level!"

Coincidentally, today is also Liu Chengyou's birthday, choosing such a day can be regarded as getting together.Slightly pouting his buttocks, Guo Wei walked up the imperial steps cautiously.

"Guo Qing seems to have something to say to me?" After drinking, looking at Guo Wei, Liu Chengyou asked with a light smile.

Guo Wei saluted with a cup, and responded modestly: "Guo Rong is not qualified enough, not capable enough, and he was appointed as the deputy envoy of the privy secretary. Please, Your Majesty, think again?"

"I only gave him this position after serious consideration!" Liu Chengyou said: "With the meritorious service he made in the Southern Expedition, how can he be rewarded by a mere servant of the Ministry of War!"

Guo Wei still had the same expression, lowered his voice a little, and said: "Your Majesty, I and Guo Rong are father and son. How can there be two fathers and sons living in the same office and adhering to the principle of power? Please think twice, Your Majesty!"

Hearing what he said, Liu Chengyou turned his eyes around twice, looked at Guo Wei playfully, and said with a smile: "Tonight is a feast for honors, and it is a day of great joy. Don't talk about military affairs. This matter will be discussed later."

Although he was in the midst of the noise, a little alcohol could not numb Guo Wei's nerves. He kept his head clear and savored the emperor's words for a while, Liu Chengyou seemed to have thought about it.

"Yes!" Guo Wei bowed in response.

Just at this time, there was a sudden commotion in the hall, amidst the bustle, there was a faint sound of dispute, and after sweeping around, they directly found the breaking point.

"Go and see, what's going on?" Liu Chengyou frowned slightly, and looked at Zhang Dejun.

(End of this chapter)