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Chapter 372 "Ding Ziwei (Knot)"

The dark clouds dissipated.

Clear sky.

The rain finally stopped.

The news of the saint's death spread on a small scale in Chang'an.

It is not yet the time for the national funeral. According to the will, the funeral will be held in seven days, which is the time left for the prince to come back.

However, the father and the king are of the same ancestry, and the courtiers are ready to keep their filial piety for the king.

The two prime ministers, Li Yiyan and Hao Chujun who arrived with him, were in full charge of the previous dynasty. Empress Wu comforted her crying children and went back to her bedroom, where she sat silently.

The servants and maidservants in the palace were silent like cicadas, including eunuch Gao, who dared not even vent their breath.

He knew very well that even if the queen was furious, she would not roar like folk women and smash utensils...

"boom!"

Empress Wu smashed the medicine bottle on the ground and smashed it to pieces.

Eunuch Gao: "..."

Well, it seems that anger was not enough before.

But Empress Wu was indeed far beyond human comparison. She was so angry that she smashed a bottle, and after her chest heaved violently, she gradually calmed down.

After a moment of silence, her bright and clean face was completely devoid of sorrow, and she tried her best to suppress her depression, and resumed her usual tone: "Duke Zhou's mansion, can you keep someone here?"

Eunuch Gao replied: "The Empress..."

Empress Wu interrupted: "Empress Dowager!"

Eunuch Gao hurriedly changed his words: "Report to the Queen Mother, Duke Zhou's mansion has gone to the Eastern Capital except for his servants."

Empress Wu frowned: "No one left? Don't they care about what happened here in Xijing?"

Eunuch Gao fell silent.

After the children of the Wu family headed by Wu Chengsi returned to Beijing from Lingnan, Empress Wu specially summoned them once, and then they were never seen again. The disgust was beyond words. How could such a family have any political sensitivity?
Empress Wu suddenly missed Wu Minzhi, and then realized that it was Wu Minzhi who ended up in her end. The corner of her eye twitched, she looked at another eunuch Cai, and said, "Go to Luoyang and let them all Back home, I miss them so much."

Eunuch Cai took the order: "The queen mother is merciful, and this slave will leave immediately."

After Wu Hou looked at Eunuch Gao: "Go to Taiji Palace and see what happened to those thieves, and then urge Li Yuanfang to complete the late emperor's edict and execute Shang Gong!"

Eunuch Gao's pupils narrowed slightly, and he said: "Yes."

Those so-called "thieves" are unknown to others, but he knows it well?

But the master humiliated the servant to death, not to mention the current eunuch's status is extremely low, and after following Empress Wu, the master, he has no choice but to retreat immediately.

Eunuch Gao took several of Empress Wu's confidantes, and took a small path to Taiji Palace. Before seeing Miyagi, Li Yan was directing the internal guards staying in Chang'an to come and go, escorting the plum blossom internal guards one by one. Several officials of Yushitai.

When he smelled it, Li Yan knew who was coming, and the other officials avoided it, his disgust was clear at a glance, but he stood on the spot and nodded, "Senior official."

Eunuch Gao hurriedly said: "I pay my respects to Li Geling!"

Hearing this title, Li Yan felt a little strange. He had been used to being called Jiyi for a long time, and he was used to the title of Jiyi, but he was hanged twice by the leader of the cabinet. Unexpectedly, he himself became the leader of the cabinet now, and said with a smile: "You and I are I'm an old acquaintance, so it doesn't have to be like this."

Eunuch Gao was a little flattered.

He has seen with his own eyes how this man went from Li Wuwei to Li Jiyi, and now he has become Li Geling, and no matter what his status is, this man has the same attitude towards others, which is very commendable.

Not to mention the young and frivolous Mr. Xiaolang, even those old officials couldn't help but get carried away after they suddenly came to power. How could they be so approachable?

Such an outstanding person, if he is willing to help the Queen Mother...

But the next moment, eunuch Gao's mind reappeared the misery he saw during the catastrophe in the pass, and he shook his head secretly, that's all.

Li Yan noticed something wrong with Eunuch Gao's expression, but the main focus was still on Shang Gongmei.

The one in Luoyang who fainted when she heard you woke up is Sister Shang Gong, who is loyal to the Changsun family, and the one here is Sister Shang Gong, who is loyal to Li Zhi.

Although they are twin sisters, they still have a little difference in temperament, that sister is more doggy, and this sister is more dignified.

She should say the same in the palace and get used to being pampered. Even though she has seen that she has no luck at this moment, she is still struggling desperately when her mouth is gagged, her mouth is murmuring, and her brows are full of anger.

Compared with her sister's thrilling capture process, this Shang Gong was completely unlucky. She never expected that "Zuo Ming" went out for a trip and came back to change people.

Yang Zaiwei sold her first, and then Jin Zhizhao went to arrest her.

Although the Shadowless Needle is insidious, it is a hidden weapon. When it comes to frontal combat, how can she resist Jin Zhizhao, who has learned the secret of Baishengjin, and was directly taken down.

In Shang Gong's eyes, he was murdered by "Zuo Ming", so how could he be willing to confess this thief and even the Empress Wu who he joined with him.

"I...have... certificate... certificate..."

"Demon... tempt woman... chaos... chaos country..."

Seeing that Shang Gong was struggling continuously, and the vague syllables in his mouth could still be heard, Empress Wu's confidant servant suddenly became nervous, for fear that the inner guard would deliberately let her speak and burst out some words that would criticize the Empress Dowager.

Officials from the Ministry of Punishment and Yushitai also frequently looked at Li Yan, wondering if this young fourth-rank who was the only one who had the chance to compete with the Empress Dowager on the same side as the Empress Dowager in the will would strike first.

But from the beginning to the end, Li Yan was very calm. Under his supervision, the inner guard methodically escorted Shang Gong and his henchmen to the designated place, where they knelt down in a row.

There have been too many beheaded people recently, not to mention the Ministry of Punishment, even they are proficient.

Shang Gong was desperate, his eyes showed extreme fear and pleading, and he said vaguely: "Obviously you...robbed my disciple..."

Li Yan waved his hand: "Cut."

The executioner of the Ministry of punishment raised his sword.

Blood splattered, and the head fell to the ground.

Eunuch Gao looked at the headless corpses lying limp on the ground, as if spurting blood, some of them were sad, while other confidantes seemed to be pardoned.

Shang Gong was silenced early, "Zuo Ming" must have escaped long ago, and the scandals of the past can finally be exposed.

Li Yan didn't think so.

Of all his cases so far, only "Ask the Common People" is in a semi-closed state. He will never forget who is the person most responsible for the catastrophe in the pass.

Of course, if Empress Wu retreats bravely, she will be strong without desire, and she can be the queen mother in the harem with peace of mind. As her identity, she can really tide over the difficulties.

But the pace of eunuch Gao and his party coming to watch the execution and leaving in a hurry has already explained the choice of Empress Wu.

Li Yan glanced at the location of the harem, and without staying any longer, he went out of the palace to arrange for the prince to return to Beijing.

It's not that it is not reported, the time has not come.

……

Five days later.

Prince Li Hong, who received the news from Luoyang, hurried back to Chang'an, weeping in front of the saint's body.

Seven days later, the saint went out of the funeral, officially announcing the beginning of the national mourning.

The national mourning after the death of the emperor of the Tang Dynasty was far less complicated and large-scale than the later Ming and Qing ceremonies.

Li Zhi also explained in his posthumous edict that the Yuanling system should be frugal, Chang'an and Luoyang are immersed in grief, and people from all over the country have always been married, so don't disturb the people.

Afterwards, Li Hong protected the remains of the saint and entered the Qianling Mausoleum all the way. He formally took over the seals of the emperors in the temple, and succeeded to the throne in front of the coffin, becoming the fourth emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

On the first day of the first lunar month, the year name was changed to Yuan Sisheng.

Heir, inheritance.

Saint, saint, first saint.

The meaning of inheriting the sage is the meaning of inheriting the will of the first emperor.

The news was announced all over the world, all the envoys from the prefectures and counties of the Tang Dynasty arrived in Chang'an, including the four towns of Anxi that had not been restored for a long time, as well as the major prefectures of Jimi, Tuyuhun and Xinluo in the Western Regions, and many other vassal states, all sent envoys to come Congratulations to the new emperor enthroned.

Daming Palace.

Hanyuan hall.

Bells and drums rang together, music and dances were played, and Yu Bao umbrellas came out together, creating a grand and lively scene.

Li Hong was wearing the emperor's crown, with beads hanging down to cover his sight, and walked towards the throne step by step.

His movements are slow and steady, and the crown is really a very complicated suit, which is heavier than armor and is airtight. Even a healthy person can't bear that crime, let alone Li, who has always been in poor health. Hiro.

But even so, with the help of more than a dozen internal officials, it took him half an hour to put it on, but he still endured it, with his lips pursed in a firm arc, listening to the sound of bells and drums in his ears, he walked slowly forward .

"Your Majesty is welcome, long live my emperor!"

"Your Majesty is welcome, long live my emperor!"

"Your Majesty is welcome, long live my emperor!"

The words of long live did not start from the reign of Wu Zetian. It is impossible to verify the exact time. In the etiquette of the king's entry and exit, this congratulatory message is only used in special periods, and it is usually not necessary to be so explicit.

But at this moment, the officials shouted sincerely.

Because this is a benevolent and kind emperor who loves this country and his subjects.

It was also because behind the emperor's seat, there was no longer the figure listening to the government behind the curtain.

Hearing the incomparably enthusiastic shouting, Li Hong was refreshed, and wanted to look for the familiar figure, but was blocked by the bead, so he couldn't see it at all, so he could only keep his eyes fixed and walked forward cautiously.

The person Li Hong was looking for was just behind the group of purple-robed officials, and was in the forefront of the fourth-rank officials. He watched the prince move forward step by step, and finally officially sat on the throne of the Tang Dynasty.

【Event: Ding Ziwei (Knot)】

【Achievement Points +500】

[Fame: Butterfly Wings (Plane)] → [Fame: Guide History (Plane)]

[Achievement +1000, talent bar cap +2]

[Achievement point: 2491]

"Laojun is in charge, Li Hong is in charge!"

Seeing that this prince who had lived a hard life since he was a child and was cautious when he grew up, who had resisted the empress a few times, either because of the tragic death of his fiancée or for the sake of the disaster-stricken people, finally came to his rightful position, Li Yan smiled slightly.

There are comforts, blessings, longings, and hopes.

He came into this world.

guided the course of history.

With their efforts, a more glorious Tang Empire will rise and shine everywhere!

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"Ding Ziwei" is over, so stay tuned for "The Prosperous Tang Dynasty", which is also the last volume of the Tang Dynasty chapter.

(End of this chapter)