Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1088 Destiny
On March [-]th in the second year of Tianyou, it was another regular court attended by all civil and military officials.

After the court meeting was over, the prime ministers returned to the political affairs hall.

"Shenzhou has sown more than [-] hectares of rye this year, all of which are cold and dry." Pei Shu picked up a memorial and praised.

To be honest, the prime ministers are very happy now.

In the past, he was idle and had no government affairs to manage, intrigues all day long, and lived under the shadow of middle-ranking officials.Now, the work at hand has suddenly increased, and the government affairs of the counties and counties under King Xia's rule have been transferred one after another.In other words, they can manage the civil affairs of Yuanshuofang, Xuanwu, Hezhong, Hexi, Longyou, Heyang, Tianping, Taining, Ziqing, Ganhua, Chenxu and many other feudal towns.

Tired is a little tired, but I feel refreshed.I really don't want to live the days when I have nothing to do.

But there is a premise for all this, and it must be under the guidance of the Taifu.

"I heard that rye was brought from the Western Regions. Jiang Xuanhui, the envoy of the Canzhou Court, offered rye at the Zhengdan Grand Court Meeting. From this year onwards, the tributes of Canzhou will be wild horse crotch leather, camel hair brown cloth, and rye " Pei Zhi said.

"Actually, rye is not delicious." Xiao Yun smiled and said, "It has no chewiness and is dark in color, so it can't be made into soup cakes."

"It's not bad to be able to grow food in a barren and arid cold place." Song Le, an honest man, commented: "Zhang Quanyi is talented."

Yes, being valued by the prime minister, Zhang Quanyi is the rhythm of getting promoted.

"In the place of Canzhou, there were not many people growing food in the past. Now there are so many crops, and it has been called Daren. Zhang Quanyihe should be a parent officer, not a martial artist." Chen Cheng laughed: "However, Zhang Quanyi gave all the credit Gave it to Taifu, this man, haha."

If it was ten years earlier, Chen Cheng might not want to tease Zhang Quanyi.His "contribution" is not limited to being an official?
Quanyi's wife, Chu Shi, was extremely favored in the Taifu's harem. She gave birth to a daughter in September of the third year of Qianning (896), and another daughter in the first month of the fifth year of Qianning (898). ) in the first month, gave birth to the ninth son of the Taifu.In the twelfth lunar month of last year, No.899 son Zhigu was born.

Within six years, she gave birth to four children and caught up with the princess—in May of the sixth year of Qianning (899), Zheshi gave birth to a son named Zhiyuan. So far, she has three sons and one daughter.

"The meritorious work of the Taifu spans the Yinshan Mountains in the north, the miasma sea in the south, Jieshi in the east, and quicksand in the west. As Zhang Quanyi said, without the efforts of the Taifu, Shenzhou would not grow rye. Although we are officials of the Tang Dynasty, For the sake of the common people in the world..." Xiao Yun suddenly said: "We should persuade the Emperor Tang to abdicate and the Taifu to advance."

Song Le was silent after hearing this.He is Shao Shude's confidant, and he 100% agrees with him in founding the country, but everyone was born in the Tang Dynasty and has been an official in the Tang Dynasty. Some things cannot be wiped away, so he doesn't want to take the lead, and there is no need to pursue the so-called merits of persuasion.

"In a few years, I saw a comet twice, which is the end of Tude, and a sign of Jinxing." Pei Shu sighed.

In fact, there is indeed a lot of discussion among the people about the comet.As for whether there is anyone helping to fuel the flames, it is a matter of opinion.Anyway, the sage is facing a big enemy, calling it a "demon star", and talking about it is forbidden.

But how can you stop such a strange thing?The people who eat melons are talking about it.In history, during the period of Emperor Ai of the Tang Dynasty, we will see the "demon star" again.

Within ten years, the comet will be seen three times, and Jinde is bound to replace Tude. This is the perception of many people.

You can say that they are ignorant, that they are ignorant, but these people's status is often not low, either from aristocratic families, or officials and generals.If it was in a peaceful and prosperous age, they might have guessed elsewhere, but in the current situation, most people have already thought about the demise of the Tang Dynasty.

In other words, there are not many people who oppose the change of dynasty.The appearance of the comet started a wave of public opinion early and changed the thinking of some people.

"We are also pleading for the lives of the common people in the world." Pei Zhi said, "Mr. Lu, is the book of abdication completed?"

"I just heard what you said, maybe you can edit it, delete it, and finish this draft today." Tong Ping Zhangshi, Secretary Supervisor Lu Siye said.

It is unique to serve as the prime minister in the capacity of secretary supervisor.Everyone knows that he is the person that the Taifu stuffed into the political affairs hall, representing the will of the Taifu.

Lu Siye knew that there were some problems with his qualifications and resume, so he was cautious in the political affairs hall, just did the things assigned by the Taifu, and did not compete with others, just like he was diligent and low-key when he was a secretary by Shao Shude's side for 20 years.

He was the chief author of the book of the abdication ceremony, and then submitted it to the saint for review.In fact, it is not necessarily necessary. The Chuanguo Yuxi was taken away by the queen, and the saint could even be bypassed in the whole process.After the fact is reached, how can the sage object?

Besides, he may not have the courage.After following Taifu's side for 20 years, Lu Siye knew well that the great power of an emperor lies in "gathering the crowd", not really being able to "become a master of millions with one sword".

When the army supports you, you have reached the threshold of mighty force.

When the army and officials support you, it is already more than enough.

When the army, officials, and people all support you, this mighty force is unstoppable, and it can really destroy the "Million Division".

Comets have been seen several times, gold signs are in evidence, and even the heavens have given clear instructions.

******
Another day of worship.

There were not many things to do, just as he was about to leave the court, Wang Pu, the minister of the Ministry of War, suddenly stood up and said, "I have something to do."

"Wang Qingzuo." The queen said as calmly as possible.

Today's court meeting is not long, but she is still a little tired.

Under the large and gorgeous gown, the queen's slender white legs were tightly clamped, not daring to let go.There is no question that maintaining this position is physically exhausting.

"The ancient books of ministers, starting with Yao and Shun, covered with the code of abdication, hang down to infinity. Therefore, the title of Taishan, the father of Zen and Liang, and the 72 monarchs who can understand the Tao will know that the world is the only one, and it is not unique to one surname... ..." Wang Pu said unhurriedly.

The queen glared at him, and then searched for Shao Shude with her eyes. Seeing that he didn't come, she felt even more angry.

"Since Emperor Yi, fortunately, the dynasty has been chaotic, misfortunes have been staged, and the government has gradually disappeared. The sky is cracked, the sea is flowing, the four disciplines are here, and there is no shelter for all life." Speaking of this, Wang Pu shook his head and sighed, there was something in his eyes. The color of grief.

The queen listened patiently.

The ministers looked at him, probably knowing what Wang Pu was going to say.Some of them didn't want to object, some didn't dare to object, and they all listened quietly.

"Only Xia Wang Mingsheng is bowing, embodying Shangzhe. Fulfilling the martial arts, defeating the Ding District Xia, making [-] great achievements, and only writing a book. Going over Yinshan Mountain in the north, crossing the Miasma Sea in the south, reaching Jieshi in the east, and quicksand in the west, conceiving the relationship of life I don’t want to be attached.” Wang Pu continued: “For several years, comets have been seen twice, and the new ones have been unveiled and the old ones removed. There are obvious signs. Today, we observe astronomy from above and people’s wishes from below. This is the ultimate time for Tude. It's the time when the golden movement is a sign."

The meaning of this is already very clear.The heavens gave a reminder that the wishes of the officials and the common people were also on King Xia, and this would not end well without the Zen position.

Sure enough, Wang Pu finally said: "I ask the sage to be respectful and inferior, and King Xia will succeed him."

"Queen, I also invite King Xia to become emperor. The calendar of heaven cannot be violated." Wang Pu's voice fell, and Du Rangneng, the new minister of the Ministry of War, came out to second the proposal.

"Masters?" The queen turned her eyes to the prime ministers.

"The sage's body is sick, and he can no longer govern. The country should belong to the virtuous." Before the prime ministers could say anything, Grand Master Feng Yanqing got up first and said.

"My minister seconded the proposal." Chen Cheng, the servant of Zhongshu, got up immediately and said.

"My minister seconded the proposal." Zhongshu's servant Song Le also got up.

"The ministers seconded the proposal." Xiao Yun, Zhao Guangfeng, Lu Siye and other officials all agreed.

"It has been more than [-] years since the Sui Dynasty was transformed into the Tang Dynasty. At the time of the first emperor, the Guanji was not guarded, and the ancestral temple was devoid of food. The relocation of the emperor shocked both China and foreign countries." The queen sighed and said: "The country should belong to its own. A man of virtue. Shude Tige is brave, uses strategies to destroy evil, bends his bow and fights in front of the battle, seizes the lance and flies across the horse, and finally achieves the feat of chasing the bird, showing the plan to return to Luan. Kuangfu the royal family, Hugh shelter Living beings, donate and replace, rescue disasters and sympathize with the suffering. This pile of merit has already been expected by the people of the world. Qing and others can quickly send envoys to Chijie to the Xia Palace, where Emperor Baoshou will persuade him to become emperor. To honor the destiny."

"The minister complies with the order." All the officials responded in unison.

******
Shao Shude is receiving people from Shannan West Road at his residence.

"If it wasn't for Situ's sake, I wouldn't even see you today." Shao Shude sat in the middle hall, full of anger.

Zhuge Chang, the son of Zhuge Zhongfang, looked ashamed, and said: "Uncle taught you the right thing. My father thinks that the world has suffered from military revolution for a long time, and he needs to recuperate. He is very ashamed. He also thinks of the last words of his family ancestors. He thinks that his brother is his uncle, and he burst into tears. .”

Shao Shude's face paled slightly, and he also remembered the last time he saw Zhuge Shuang, sighed, and said, "It's useless. If your father can stick to Xingyuan and stop my army, I can still look at him highly. Xiao With reason, with affection, promise high officials and rich salary, and even get married. Now, it’s not bad to be able to give the last noble of the new dynasty.”

Zhuge Chang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Xingyuan soldiers suffered two defeats in a row and lost 6000 people.During the siege of the city, they went out to fight twice at night, but they also returned in a big defeat. After several tosses, the loss was close to ten thousand.Now it is impossible to fight even if you want to fight, when will you wait if you don't surrender?

In fact, Xingyuan soldiers would not be so useless.However, Gao Renhou, Xia Jun's deputy commander, used his troops with sophistication, and there was no gap to exploit. The coach Shao Chengjie was also a stunned young man, who repeatedly rode his horse in front of the battle to boost morale. tidy.

Well now, surrounded by people.The reinforcements from the various states could not break through the blockade, but instead lost troops and generals.The matter has come to this point, there is nothing to say, why not take advantage of the control over the southern states of Ji, Bi, and Ba, and surrender the land in exchange for a rich family.As for those generals who are determined to resist, let them be sent to the ground. Before the battle, they made a vow, but after the fight, they were completely defeated. It was all their fault.

"Go down." Shao Shude said: "The imperial court will issue the "Xu Zhuge Zhongfang Self-Renewal Edict" tomorrow. You and the angels will go back to Nanzheng and tell Zhongfang the situation. This is the last chance, don't say nothing Advance also."

"Uncle Xie for your forgiveness." Zhuge Chang said gratefully.

When he left, the prime ministers Chen Cheng and Xiao Yun also came to the door with the book.

(End of this chapter)