Late Tang Dynasty Floating Life

Chapter 1091 The End of an Era
May of the second year of Tianyou is coming soon.

The rankings were released within a few days after the end of the scientific examination at the end of March, followed by a month-long wait.

During this month, most people will be awarded official positions one after another.

In the past, there were no such good things, but isn't this a once-in-a-century opportunity?The emperor was lucky to be in Luoyang, and many officials did not come. Afterwards, the court was cleaned up, and many seats were vacated. In addition, the prime ministers now prefer newcomers who have not received much favor from the old court. Under the combined effect of many factors, It has created a super high rate of success for this year's candidates.

"This should be the last scientific expedition of the Tang Dynasty, right? Alas, what a pity! I should have tried it earlier." In the inn outside Luoyang, guests and friends were full of guests, and the student Wu Guang praised the second half of the bowl of wine and sighed.

Wu Guangzan was not from the Central Plains, he was the son of Wu Zendu, Prime Minister of the Bohai Sea.This time, he came to Beijing because he got a definite news from the Anton Mansion that King Xia, who had made great achievements throughout the world, was about to establish the country and proclaim the rule.The Bohai Kingdom had an urgent discussion and felt that they should seize this opportunity to build a good relationship with King Xia, which might be helpful to the current situation.

So, they quickly organized a mission, quickly went south to the wharf of Duli Town, Lushun County, and then took the returning Tang State transport ship to Dengzhou, and then rushed to Luoyang by land.

Wu Guangzan is actually not ready to take Datang's Bingong exam.Although he studied hard and was familiar with the classics since he was a child, he lacked confidence in the end and wanted to study in depth for another three to five years before taking the exam.

It’s just——after three or five years, will Datang still be there?
"It must be the last one." Chuck and Wu Guangzan toasted each other a bowl of wine, and after drinking, they said: "This morning, I saw many envoys from other states enter Beijing, with large and small cars, full of goods. "

"The envoy of the Li Dynasty left Luoyang in the first month of the month, and now it will come again, presumably..." Wu Guangzan said.

"That's right." Chuck nodded and said, "They are all well-informed people, and they are rushing to join in the grand event. Yesterday I was in Mangshan and met an envoy from Fengzhou."

"Fengzhou? Isn't that in Xiawang Township?" Wu Guangzan asked in surprise.

"There are envoys from Da'an County (formerly Xishoucheng) who brought Fengzhou white noodles and Indian salt, which King Xia loved to eat." Speaking of this, Chuck's voice was slightly lowered, and said: "There are rumors , There are five-colored sesame in the temple of Xiawangjia Temple in Fengzhou, which looks like a lotus, covered with purple smoke, and does not disperse for several days. It is also said that there are five-colored clothes born naturally on the first room of Xiawangjia Temple, and those who know it know Xia Good luck."

Wu Guangzan was dumbfounded.

Zhang Ce is a native of Dunhuang. His father Zhang Tong was an admonishing doctor and governor of Shangzhou during the Qianfu period.

He is still somewhat famous in scholar circles.It is rumored that Zhang Tong, Zhang Ce and his son lived in Dunhuafang, Luoyang in their early years, and got an ancient tripod from the well, with seal characters in their ears saying: "Wei and Huangchu first year in spring and February, the craftsman is auspicious."

Zhang Tong saw that this treasure tripod was exquisitely made, and he liked it very much.Chuck looked at it and said that Cao Gong died in the 25th year of Jian'an. In October of that year, Emperor Wen accepted Han Zen and was named Huangchu. Therefore, there is no saying that February of the first year of Huangchu must be forged by later generations.

He was only 13 years old at the time, and everyone was amazed and admired.

Chuck used to be a staff member under Han Jian.After Jian was transferred to be the governor of Zhili Road, he originally wanted to arrange an official position for Chuck, but he declined. He went to Luoyang to take part in the scientific examination, and passed the examination of the last Jinshi of the Tang Dynasty.

It's just, how can such a strange man believe in those ethereal things?
"The Envoy of Fengzhou presented another pair of white rabbits." Chuck continued.

"This is really auspicious." Wu Guangzan was surprised.

The white rabbit is called auspicious because of its extremely rare number.If the local officials see it, they will ask people to capture it and present it. Let me just say that the rabbits in ancient China are very different from modern ones. Not only are the ears small, but white rabbits are also very rare. They have always been a symbol of auspiciousness. The white rabbits that are flooding in modern times are alien species.

"I also heard that Shi Yan, the governor of Songzhou, resigned to offer Ruimai. The governor of Caizhou, Cheng Rui, offered the pedicle of the white lotus." Chuck said: "Isn't it heaven's praise for all states to offer auspiciousness together?"

"What Heaven's Praise?" A person next to him said, "I have practiced the theory of prophecy for many years, and this world is a bit strange."

"Where is the blame?" Wu Guangzan and Chuck asked Qiqi.

"There is a prophecy in the Queen of Heaven that said, 'The first and last three scales have been in 60 years, the two-horned calf has been crazy, and the dragon and the snake have fought blood into rivers. ’ Therefore, Zhou Ziliang played Niu Xianke, and Li Deyu slandered Niu Sengru, all of whom used Yingtu prophecy as a speech." The man said: "It's strange, the one who established in the Tang Dynasty, Yingniu's surname is the Son of Heaven."

"Bull, what cow?" The other person couldn't stand it anymore, and said, "'Zhu' means 'niu' and 'eight', and eight is the image of horns. Back then, Zhu Xi and Zhu Tao believed this nonsense. A false blessing brings disaster. According to the prophecy, the "two-cornered calf" said that the emperor with the surname Zhu was established on behalf of the Tang Dynasty, but who in this world can be the emperor with the surname Zhu? Alas, I have also studied for half my life, and in the end I found out that I learned a fart. It shouldn't be, Xinchao is obviously the emperor of the Zhu family, so there must be something wrong."

Wu Guangzan and Chuck looked at each other in blank dismay. Although they couldn't understand, they were very shocked.

Another person in the corner of the station shook his head and laughed after hearing what they said.

His name is Yao Ji, a magistrate of the Jiangling shogunate.

At the beginning of April, Jinzuo sent the news of the abdication back to Jingnan.Jiedu envoy Zhao Kuangning made a decisive decision and ordered Yao Ji to bring tribute to Beijing, ready to be a minister to Shao Shude. It is also located in a remote place, so it may not be impossible to fool the past.

What Yao Ji carried were oranges, produced in Jingnan, and there were several baskets in total.

I didn't plan to bring this, but I don't know why, the oranges that were originally ripe in winter have been delayed until now.After picking it off and tasting it, the quality and taste are better than Changgong.There are different things in Jingnan, because it is called auspicious, so Zhao Kuangning ordered Yao Jie to select more than a hundred of the best-looking Ruitangerines and present them in Beijing.

"Everyone in the world knows who the new king is." Yao Ji picked up the wine bowl, took a big sip, and said with a smile, "The 'two-horned calf' should belong to Zhu Quanzhong? He also has a chance to be the emperor?"

There was another commotion outside the station.

After a while, a group of people rushed in, clamoring for food and wine.Listening to their accent, it turned out to be from Hebei.

That's right, Tai Tuo started attacking Hebei last year, and got the land of Xingming, Cibei and four prefectures, with a household registration of one million.If you count Meng Huaixiang defending the four states, the Xia people's territory in Hebei is really not small.

"Bozhou is besieged again." Several people spoke loudly, and they did not avoid others: "General Huo urged the brothers to attack Chanzhou desperately, attracting Wei soldiers, and creating opportunities for other troops. Alas!"

"Don't you want to present the gift before the Tai Tuo proclaims the emperor?" Someone said: "I think it's a little bit late, I can't catch up."

"Didn't all the prefectures in Shannan West surrender one after another? Zhuge Zhongfang's gift is timely."

"It has something to do with Zhuge Zhongfang! That's the work of Prince Xia's son."

The post station was noisy and noisy.The post general was smiling and kept coming in and out, bringing steamed cakes, wine, meat, fruits and vegetables. The business was so good that he couldn't stop laughing every night counting the money.

This good day was given by the Taifu.If the Tai Tuo does not proclaim himself emperor, who would dare to proclaim himself emperor?
"Big news!" Several people poured into the courtyard and shouted as soon as they arrived.

"What's the matter?" Everyone guessed in their hearts and asked in a hurry.

"Today, Tong Ping Zhang Shi, Secretary Supervisor Lu Siye, and Dianzhong Cheng Shen Qiyuan headed for the Shao Mansion with a large group of followers." The leading man wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "The Grand Tutor came out of the main gate. Welcome. Lu Xiangyun, "Your Highness's merits and virtues reach people, and the three spirits have already determined. The emperor will discuss the ruling and do the things of Shun and Yu. Please do not violate it." Afterwards, he read the book of Zen throne in public. public."

He stopped here.

Everyone was curious, and they all said, "What about the bottom? The bottom is gone?"

The man glanced around and found that even the cook had rushed out. Hearing his preaching, he was immediately very satisfied, and said with a smile: "After Lu Xiang finished reading the book, he bowed down here. The Tai Tuo stayed aside. I will not accept my resignation. When the people of Luoyang heard about it, they also prostrated themselves on the ground, shouting "Long Live", and Prime Minister Lu tried hard to persuade him, and Taifu Fang received three worships from everyone."

"This..." Everyone had different expressions.

Someone asked, "Is the Tai Tuo already the Son of Heaven?"

The man smiled arrogantly, and reprimanded: "How can the emperor be so casual? Get some soldiers to come over, shout long live, and wear a dragon robe to be the emperor? How can it be so simple! There is also a coronation ceremony, and a sacrifice to heaven and earth. Fang is the Son of Heaven."

Everyone suddenly realized.

It turns out that there is still a need for an enthronement ceremony!
It turns out that we still have to sacrifice to God!
The son of heaven, the herdsman on behalf of the sky, really needs to pray to God to be effective, otherwise he always feels that it is not the case.

"Jiaosi!" After listening to the man, Wu Guangzan and Chuck came up with this idea at the same time.

Suburb worship is actually divided into two parts, that is, worshiping heaven in the southern suburbs and worshiping land in the northern suburbs.Generally speaking, the importance of worshiping heaven in the southern suburbs far exceeds that of worshiping places in the northern suburbs.

The time for offering sacrifices to heaven in the southern suburbs is usually in winter and spring. At that time, an amnesty for the world will be issued. This is an extremely important political activity. All civil and military officials must participate, and absolutely no problems are allowed.

Before offering sacrifices to heaven, although he was also the emperor.But after the sacrifice, the legitimacy will be stronger and the status will be more stable, and no one will be so stupid as not to do this.

"Datang, that's the end..." Yao Ji was slightly in a trance.

Although the situation in the world is like this, anyone with a little knowledge knows that Tang Guozuo has not been long, but...

well!The ancestors of the Tang Dynasty won hundreds of battles, conquered all kingdoms, unified the Three Spirits, and maintained a strict and strict structure.Today, Guozuo is finally 280 years old.

After Yao Ji drank the last sip of wine, he left the station with a heavy heart.The attendant had just finished eating and was sitting outside the courtyard wall.

"Let's go to Luoyang." Yao Ji waved his hand.

On the other side, Wu Guangzan also left the station quietly, and set off with his followers.There are a pair of golden eagles, [-] bags of pearls, and [-] pieces of precious furs in the convoy, and they are also heading to Luoyang.

The old dynasty is about to perish, and the new dynasty will stand. After all, people have to look forward, that's all.

　What about friendship again, it's still "The Plow Man".Lao Chen is at the top of the new book list, he is going to be popular, he is going to explode, he is awesome, Klass.Interested readers can take a look.

　　
　
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