Dahan first prince

Chapter 304 Old stubborn cow, this is not a trivial matter!

In this way, "Liu Ruyi mother and son", who once made Liu Ying fearful like a tiger, and even had trouble sleeping and eating, miraculously survived after Liu Ying, a little butterfly flapped its wings lightly.

Although Liu Ying can only lock herself in Weiyang Palace because of her mother's "foot ban", Liu Ying has enough channels to learn about the news outside the palace.

——In July, Liu Ruyi, who had been "surrounded" by the soldiers of the Southern Army for a month in the palace, was finally summoned by the Empress Dowager Lu Zhi.

After Lu Zhi's gentle admonition, and the cold warning from her biological mother, Mrs. Qi, Liu Ruyi finally waited for the ending she deserved: moving Wang Huainan.

Only a few days after the promulgation of the imperial decree, the freshly released Huainan King Liu Ruyi, accompanied by his new courtiers: Zhang Cang, the left minister of Huainan, Zhou Chang, the right minister, Wang Taifu Chen Ping, and lieutenant Lu Tai, accompanied him in a low-key manner. Left Chang'an.

It happened that the autumn harvest was just around the corner, and the people in Guanzhong had no time to care about others, and the public opinion turmoil caused by Liu Ruyi's mother and son has since disappeared.

In the middle of autumn and July, the Empress Dowager Lu Zhi officially issued a letter of credence to reply to the Xiongnu Shanyu Maodun, once again expressing the covenant that "the Han and the Huns are brothers and will not conquer each other";

In addition, hundreds of pieces of cloth, several thousand shi of grain, tea, salt and other materials as "gifts", and a "princess" who has just been given the surname Liu for less than half a month. There was a brief peace.

——At least this winter, the Huns will no longer go south on a large scale and form a system to invade the north of the Han Dynasty.

Time passed day by day, and soon came the autumn and September of the 12th year of Emperor Taizu Gao.

The end of the new year is approaching, and the entire Chang'an court is busy with the upcoming grand ceremony and the enthronement ceremony of the new monarch Liu Ying.

It was also at this delicate time point that a piece of news that made Liu Ying sit on wax again spread like wildfire in Chang'an.

——The first emperor Liu Bang left a will before his death, clearly ordering that the emperor Liu Ying should be crowned at the age of 17.

It is the age of the emperor Liu Ying that makes the whole of Chang'an fall into a long trajectory because of this unknown 'rumor'.

Today's Liu Ying was born in the same year as the first emperor Yingzheng died (210 BC).

By the 12th year of Emperor Gao, Emperor Taizu of the Han Dynasty (195 BC), Liu Ying had already reached the age of fifteen; as soon as the year passed, Liu Ying would be sixteen...

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"Minister, welcome Your Majesty~"

In the autumn and September of the 12th year of the Han Dynasty, Weiyang Palace in Chang'an.

The arrival of the emperor Liu Ying caused the busy courtiers and officials in the palace to stop their work, and with festive smiles, they saluted Liu Ying sparsely.

As for everyone's obviously joyful expressions, it is naturally because of the increasingly strong 'New Year's flavor'.

A hundred years later, the Chinese New Year is the first day of the first lunar month after Dong Zhongshu advocated "Wang Zhengyue, Great Unification";

In the new era thousands of years later, the Chinese New Year is the first day of the first lunar month.

For the Han Dynasty, which still implements the Zhuanxu calendar, the new year is the first day of October.

——As the so-called Zhuanxu (zhuān xū) calendar, October is the beginning of the year, and the first day of October is Yuanshuo.

Since the first emperor unified the world and introduced the Zhuanxu calendar to the world for 26 years, the first day of October has always been the "New Year's Day" that Chinese people take for granted.

For ordinary people, the 11th lunar month means that the year's busy farming can finally be completely over, and the harvested winter grains can finally be put into the warehouse;

Then outside the door of the house, newly hang peach charms with the brothers Shentu and Yulei door gods. By the way, burn a few bamboo knots that have just been cut down in the courtyard and still contain moisture, and listen to the sound of firecrackers. This year's hard work is over.

For the Gaomen Xianzu, the activities of the Yuanshuo New Year are relatively more abundant;
If the conditions are worse, they have to greet the children, nephews and juniors of the Qi family to have a decent reunion dinner; if the conditions are better, they even invite witch doctors to hold a small exorcism ceremony to win the prize.

But when the word "Yuanshuo" is placed in front of the ruling class, especially the central court, everything will become extremely complicated.

For example, in this year's Yuanshuo, the first ceremony and enthronement ceremony of the new emperor Liu Ying will be held;
Even in ordinary years, in Yuanshuo, the first year of the year, courtiers, officials, and relatives of meritorious lords also need to strictly follow the etiquette system, and bring the items stipulated by the etiquette law to congratulate the emperor Liu Ying.

Then, it is the reserved part of the grand court ceremony at the beginning of the year-the old officials talk about the past and the present, quote the scriptures, and point out the shortcomings of the world;

After that, on the winter solstice day of the twelfth lunar month, the grand exorcism ceremony held in the palace needs to be presided over by the emperor himself, and every central official, meritorious relative, and relative should be present to participate.

After all this work is over, the new year will take more than two months, and it will be winter in the twelfth lunar month and the first month will be approaching. The "Military Winter Exercises for Young and Middle-aged Reserves" held every year in Guanzhong will begin. put on the agenda...

To put it simply: For Chang'an Chaotang, there is no holiday of "spring plowing and summer farming, autumn harvest and winter rest" at all, and there is no winter and summer vacation that the students of later generations take for granted.

Even in the winter of thousands of miles of ice, the Chang'an court still needs to maintain its operation, and seamlessly connect to the spring of the next year, starting with spring plowing, and starting a new round of reincarnation.

Fortunately, now, Liu Ying is only an "honorary son of heaven", although she is dressed in the crown of the emperor, she has not been crowned as a pro-government at all;
Therefore, although Liu Ying has to participate in all the activities in Yuanshuo at the beginning of the year, there is nothing else Liu Ying needs to do except to show her face in the activities.

Having nothing to do, Liu Ying couldn't hold back her curiosity when she saw the officialdom outside the main hall and inside the palace walls busy.

Throwing aside the "Han Law" that was about to fall apart, Liu Ying casually stepped on a pair of shoes and walked out of her Xuanshi hall.

Looking at the densely packed and always busy figures in the palace, Liu Ying, who had been "retreating" in the palace for a long time, couldn't help feeling a little relieved.

But after walking out of the palace gate and looking at the things in the palace for a while, Liu Ying's relaxed and happy heart was lifted into her throat in the blink of an eye!

"Who ordered this?!"

A loud shout immediately caused all the figures within dozens of steps to stop their movements. They looked at Liu Ying in a little confusion, and then cast their gazes into the distance in unison.

Raising her head, she followed the eyes of the people around her, and when she saw the old figure with gold, silver and purple ribbons on her waist, Liu Ying's face, which was already tightened, only sank a little.

I don't know whether he heard Liu Ying's call sign or felt the strange atmosphere, the old man explained a few times, then turned around very naturally, and walked quickly to Liu Ying.

"His Majesty······"

"Why is this?!"

Before the king's mausoleum paid homage to the words, Liu Ying asked impatiently, with a hint of reproach in her tone!
But seeing that Wang Ling was still in a calm state, he straightened up with a smile, and didn't forget to wipe the sweat from his forehead before he smiled and showed his few remaining teeth.

"Why does Your Majesty ask this question?"

"Is this not what should be done?"

Said the words in a relaxed tone, Wang Ling smiled again, waved to everyone around him, indicating to continue working, and then gently pulled Liu Ying aside, his face could not help but look a little solemn.

"His Majesty."

"This year's Grand Court Ceremony is the grand ceremony for the succession of your Majesty's new monarch, and it is also a good opportunity for Your Majesty to bestow meritorious officials and reward Yuan Cong!"

"Such a major matter related to the ancestral temple and the country, does your majesty also want to handle it in Changle?"

Hearing Zhang Cang's words, although Liu Ying did not open her mouth, the gloomy expression on her face did not show any sign of relaxation.

See what Wang Ling has done?
The altars, ritual utensils used in the ceremony, and even the high platform only available for the enthronement ceremony...
——Wang Ling, clearly wants to put this year's grand ceremony in Weiyang Palace! ! !
Thinking of this, Liu Ying's gloomy complexion couldn't help but tighten a little, even the sockets of her teeth were clenched tightly by Liu Ying!

If it weren't for Wang Ling being an "old man from a previous life", Liu Ying would almost have thought that Wang Ling was another traitor who "separated the mother and son of the Tian family"!
Even if she knew that Wang Ling's move was not malicious, Liu Ying at this moment did not dare to make a big deal of this extremely important political activity.

——The major events of the country, only the soldiers and sacrifices!

But for today's Han Dynasty, especially for Liu Ying today, apart from paying respects to Taimiao and Gaomiao during festivals, this time's Grand Court Ceremony + Enthronement Ceremony is the most important part of the "sacrifice"!
Especially at this moment, when there are gossips outside the palace, and the streets and alleys are talking about the subtle season of 'will the young emperor start tidying up the court immediately and start preparing for the pro-government in the coming year', even if Liu Ying's brains are kicked by Madam Qi, she will not Maybe use Dachaoyi to stimulate my old lady Lu Zhi!

Thinking of this, Liu Ying looked at Wang Ling with instinctive precautions!

But in the end, Liu Ying still struggled to make herself accept the fact that 'Wang Ling is really not a traitor'.

Then, the young emperor Liu Ying, who was only 15 years old, turned to the side with a solemn face, and preached to the [-]-year-old veteran minister, the internal history of the dynasty: the tomb of the Marquis of Anguo.

"I know the loyalty of An Guohou, and I respect him very much."

"However, the Marquis of Anguo's move is not only thinking of the power of the Son of Heaven, but also treating the Queen Mother as nothing?!"

"Now that I am young, the government affairs of the court are all in the hands of the Empress Dowager, and all government orders come from Changle Palace!"

"At such a time, if Marquis An Guo did such a strange move, wouldn't it make me fall into a place of infidelity, filial piety, and injustice in front of the Queen Mother?!"

Before hearing Liu Ying, the old Wang Ling was plausible, but after hearing Liu Ying's straightforward question, Wang Ling's complexion suddenly became a little stiff.

Today's news, if it is said that Wang Ling has no selfish intentions, it may indeed be a bit hypocritical.

But even if there is selfishness, Wang Ling's selfishness is absolutely not contrary to justice!

——Before the death of the first emperor Liu Bang, the posthumous edict "Prince Liu Ying succeeds the emperor and will be crowned as the emperor in the [-]th year" Wangling was present!
From Wang Ling's point of view, since the former emperor has made an explanation, he should follow the former emperor's will, crown Liu Ying when she was 17 years old, and take charge of the court!

Now, Liu Ying is nearly sixteen years old, and there is only a little more than a year left before the first emperor's '17-year-old coronation'.

He became a pro-government at the age of 17. Naturally, he should not die at the age of 17 and become a crown before he began to plan to take over the government. Instead, he should make preparations early and start taking over power as soon as possible!
And the coming Dachaoyi, as well as Liu Ying's enthronement ceremony, is a great opportunity for the royal tomb to "establish grace and prestige"!

If this opportunity is missed, Liu Ying will only be able to squeeze mud in Weiyang Palace in the coming year;
In the coming year, Liu Ying will be [-] years old, but she doesn't even know the structure of the court. At that time, even if Wang Ling and other veterans stand up and support Liu Ying's "following the imperial edict and becoming a pro-government", I am afraid there will be some ulterior motives people jump out...
"Ugh!"

Thinking of this, Wang Ling gritted his teeth and stomped his feet depressedly. The indifference in his temperament turned into stubbornness and stubbornness in an instant!
"I dare not agree with what His Majesty said!"

"—As the saying goes: names and utensils are the only ones, not dummy people!"

"When Emperor Taizu Gao was about to go on a grand trip, he once entrusted his ministers: When your majesty is crowned, the ministers will be in charge of the prime minister's house and protect your majesty's majesty!"

"Although His Majesty has not yet reached the crown, and the minister has not yet become a prime minister, but the late emperor's edict, the minister, dare not disobey!!!"

Throwing down these words in a low voice, Wang Ling turned his head to the side like an angry child, as if he had completely forgotten that the one standing in front of him was the "jun" whom he called "a king's life is hard to break"... ··

If it was in the previous life, Liu Ying might have been so excited by Wang Ling, and then she might have had a fight with Wang Ling for three days and two nights.

However, Liu Ying, who knew Wang Ling's temperament well after nine years of getting along with her in her previous life, and that short one-year "colleague" career, laughed lightly at this moment.

"Why is Your Majesty laughing?!"

Seeing that the old stubborn cow asked a question as if he was not convinced, Liu Ying only smiled and shook her head.

"When the father was still alive, he once said: The Mausoleum of the Marquis of the Kingdom of Anguo is longer than rigidity and straightness, but shorter than flexion..."

"From today's perspective, there is absolutely no fallacy in Father's statement?"

Seeing that the young emperor, who was almost a round younger than him, actually made fun of him in turn, the old stubborn cow couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

It was also taking advantage of this fleeting opportunity that Liu Ying stretched out her hand without any pretentiousness, and gently pulled Wang Ling's arm.

"I also hope that the Marquis of Anguo will send out the palace servants and officials first, and then prepare for the grand ceremony in Changle."

Saying something softly, Liu Ying rushed to grab Wang Ling's wrist before Wang Ling could speak!
"The matter here is not enough for outsiders!"

"I only have one word to tell the Marquis of An Guo."

"—Recently, there have been many rumors in Chang'an that I am eager to be in charge of the court!"

"However, I think that this may be a small arrangement with ulterior motives, intending to trap me in injustice..."

With a serious expression on her face, Liu Ying said something, and Liu Ying looked at Wang Ling with a hint of pleading.

"I still look forward to An Guohou, I know what I worry about..."

"If An Guohou can't be trusted by me, I'm afraid that in the court of my family, I will have no one to trust..."

(End of this chapter)