Traveling through the early Tang Dynasty starts with hanging

Chapter 219
The system in the early Tang Dynasty followed the former Sui Dynasty. There was a daily curfew in Chang'an City, and the doors of each square were locked with the sound of gongs, drums and bells. There was only one day in the year when the doors were not locked.

This day is the first day of the first lunar month, which is called the first day of the new year in later generations, and New Year's Day in the Tang Dynasty.

On this day, Chang'an City will wake up from the darkness much earlier than usual.

In the darkness, there were a few candles at first, and then the candles gradually spread. The sides of Suzaku Street and several avenues were filled with candles and hung with lanterns, illuminating the whole city brightly.

On this day, Chang'an City was like a sea of ​​flames, known as the "City of Fire".

Along the illuminated avenue, all officials, big and small, went to the court together to congratulate the saint.

In ancient history, only the Tang Dynasty had the habit of congratulating on the first day of the new year, and the rest of the dynasties had a holiday directly. This is the rule set by Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

The sage Li Yuan wears a crown with twelve white beads hanging from his head.Wearing a Xuanyi with twelve chapter patterns.Wearing a deer jade sword and wearing red shoes embroidered with gold ornaments, he received the congratulations of all officials.

After a whole set of procedures, Li Yuan gave a banquet, and after the meal, he sat down with several important ministers in the Hall of Liangyi, congratulated each other on the New Year, casually talked about the past, and laughed from time to time.

"By the way, I have already read the letter from Wei Zheng and Cui Hao who were patrolling Shandong." Li Yuan pointed at Li Jiancheng and said with a smile, "To appease Shandong, Huairou, the soldiers captured the leader and surrendered. Da Lang chose the right person."

Li Jiancheng bowed his hands solemnly, "Don't dare to be my father's praise, Wei Xuancheng and Cui Hao are ordered to inspect Shandong."

"It's really rare to run around on your own in the first month." Li Yuan nodded and said: "Da Lang remember to remind, if you return to Beijing, you should be rewarded."

Li Shentong, king of Huai'an, who was sitting in the back, couldn't help but glance at the silent Li Shimin, this partiality was so biased...

"Erlang, I heard that in the Battle of Hulao Pass last year, Dou Jiande's counselor Ling Jing proposed to attack Hedong. If Dou Jiande obeyed, I'm afraid it would be difficult to sweep the Central Plains." Li Yuan laughed: "But Ling Jing is a Shandong counselor. This time to appease Shandong, Wei Zheng wrote a letter to ask for credit."

Li Jiancheng's complexion changed, his cheeks shrunk slightly, he was gritting his teeth secretly.

Can you not hate it?

First, he hated Li Shimin for making troubles, second, he hated Li Yuan for mentioning this matter for Mao, and third, he hated Wei Zheng for asking for credit for Ling Jing.

But Wei Zheng has nothing to do, Ling Jing has already traveled most of Shandong, and there is not much he can do, so he can only hold his nose and sing praises to Ling Jing.

When Li Yuan mentioned Ling Jing, he obviously had other intentions... It's a pity that he didn't know the inside story.

At this time, Li Shimin got up and said: "Father, the letter from the king of Huaiyang also praised Ling Jing, a famous scholar in Shandong, for helping the court appease Shandong. It happened that Cao Shen, a soldier of Tiance's government, was vacant in the army, and my son wanted to call him to take up his post."

Li Yuan was stunned for a moment, and out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the expressionless prince... You useless, Ling Jing was actually attracted by the second child, so you are responsible for appeasing Shandong, and in the end you only got some leftovers?
Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin were well aware of this matter, but most of the courtiers didn't know it. Today, there are not only many important officials in Liangyi Hall, but also many clan kings, as well as adjutants and censors from the three provinces.

The King of Qin summoned Ling Jing to the Tiance Mansion, if he was not sure, he would not have mentioned it openly.

There is no doubt that to appease Shandong, although Li Jiancheng took the initiative, he lost points. Li Shimin failed to intervene, but he was the one who scored.

At this time, a middle-aged official suddenly came out, "Your Majesty, Li Shan is just a child with a yellow mouth, he murdered people arbitrarily, and almost ruined Wei Xuancheng's appeasement of Shandong, so he should be arrested and imprisoned..."

"What Yixuan said...you can discuss it." Li Yuan waved his hands with a half-smile.

Li Shimin glanced at him, he naturally recognized this person, Cui Yixuan, a collateral son of the Cui family in Qinghe, once served as Li Mi, returned to Tang in the first year of Wude, and was named Duke of Qingqiu County.

The first one to jump out was Chen Shuda, the provincial servant under the door, "There are many discussions about this matter in Chang'an. Although Li Huairen beheaded the children of Cui's family, although it was inappropriate, it made the civil rebellion stand firm."

"This move is too reckless, but Li Huairen is still young and has not yet been crowned." Prince Li Jiancheng said loudly: "Wei Xuancheng once wrote a letter, praising this son's talent, and please forgive me."

Li Shimin coughed twice, "Brother's words are very true. Li Huairen is a man of blood and courage, but also has a heart of benevolence and righteousness. His helpless actions really stabilize the hearts of the people."

It has been almost a month now, what happened in Qinghe County, almost all the qualified officials in Chang'an City figured it out, and even the well-informed knew that Li Shan took a step back.

Although the act of beheading a family member's son is still not recognized, Cui Hao's crime is undeniable. It is common for him to take some tricks secretly and retaliate in the future...but it cannot be committed in the court.

Didn't you see that even the crown prince and King Qin jumped out?
Sitting behind Li Jiancheng, the king of Qi, Li Yuanji, rolled his eyes and echoed a few words casually. He regretted it a bit. He remembered that half a year ago, he heard that this person was praised by his second brother and asked Li Qianyou to recruit him to join the army, but he didn't pay much attention to it afterwards. .

Unexpectedly, as soon as he had a chance, he would become famous and become famous far and wide. It seemed that not only the second brother, but also the eldest brother had been in contact.

Li Yuan waved his hand to make everyone stop, and said with a smile: "Let's let this matter go, Qinghe Cui family, a famous family in the world, should also be tolerant."

Cui Yixuan backed away unswervingly. These words were obviously beating, but also mocking...Qinghe Cui family has five surnames and seven families. There is such a bastard as Cui Bo in the family. If it wasn't for Cui Hao's letter, he would still I really don't want to humiliate myself.

After such a incident, everyone was about to disperse soon, and the next seven days of vacation, Li Shimin suddenly stepped forward, "Father, Brother Huaiyang will return to Beijing in three days."

Li Yuan nodded slightly, "Daoxuan has made great contributions to the country by pacifying Shandong and capturing and killing Liu Heita..."

After a slight pause, Li Yuan turned his eyes around Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin, hesitated for a while before continuing, "Yu Wenren came out of the city to meet him."

Zhongshu Shilang Yuwenshi should be out of the list.

Yuwen Shiji is a high-ranking official in the imperial court, and concurrently serves as the Sima of Tiance Mansion. His status is just right. Li Yuan originally wanted to pick someone from the East Palace... Let’s forget it. Shi Wanbao was forced to commit suicide in shame. Li Daoxuan was probably resentful of the East Palace. , if something happens again, this year will be difficult.

All the important ministers and clan children left the palace one by one. Li Yuan got up and went down to the harem accompanied by Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, and Li Yuanji. Today's New Year's Day is a day for family reunion and celebration.

In the Palace of Ganlu, there are either Li Yuan's harem concubines, or the concubines of several sons, and several princes and grandchildren who are still young are fighting. Laughed again and again.

Li Shimin saluted calmly according to the rules, and then sat beside Princess Qin, behind him were Li Chengqian, King of Zhongshan County, Li Ke, King of Changsha County, and Li You, King of Yiyang County, with several daughters sitting on the flanks.

At this moment, Ganlu Palace is the home field of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji. Li Shimin has been away all year round, and the concubines in the harem are familiar with the first two... But if there is anything, they never refuse, obviously this is deliberate.

Seeing Li Jiancheng and his wife, Li Yuanji and his wife mingling with the concubines in the harem, Princess Qin wanted to get up, but was pulled by Li Shimin.

Princess Qin sighed secretly, her husband seemed easy-going, but in fact he was arrogant and disdained to use this method... But what Li Shimin thought in his heart was, what's the use of trying to please?
(End of this chapter)