Soldiers come to the world

The 23rd year of Jian'an was a year of great changes in Chang'an City. First of all, the population in the city decreased, not because the charm of Chang'an City faded, but because of the completion of the three sub-cities of Duling County, Baling County and Xianyang County, a large number of middle- and lower-class people were evacuated. In the three sub-cities, many old houses in Chang'an City were demolished and new houses were built, making Chang'an City more orderly and magnificent, and the shadow of the strong man era faintly appeared.

Another big change in Chang'an City is the sharp reduction of commercial shops. Due to the construction of spacious and flat official roads between the three sub-cities and the main city, the two sides of the official roads immediately became commercially dense places, and a large number of shops were moved outside the city. Shops, businesses, markets, temples, taverns, hostels, brothels, music workshops, dance workshops, martial arts halls, gambling halls, etc., are all there.

This is not a government mandate, but a matter of interest. The gates of Chang'an City will be closed at the time of Haikou, and the whole city will be curfew after [-] drums. This restricts business greatly, but there is no restriction at all when moving outside the city.

In addition, the gates of the three sub-cities can be entered and exited at night, and they are not closed all night. This is a great benefit for shops that do night business, but more importantly, the rent is cheap, and it is convenient for the guys to go home. spring tide.

Shops moved out, civilians moved out, and a lot of land was vacated. The imperial court built many official buildings on these lands, such as official schools, post stations, official residences, etc.

With the arrival of the new year in the 24th year of Jian'an, officials from all over the country came to Chang'an one after another, which made the city of Chang'an lively again.

In the Han system, a grand court is held every day to celebrate the arrival of the new year, and then a banquet is held to reward the civil and military officials who have worked hard for a year. This was originally a court ritual system, and local princes were not allowed to follow suit. Otherwise, there is suspicion of usurpation.

However, at the end of the Han Dynasty when rites and music collapsed, various systems of the imperial court had long been imitated by princes from all over the country, including the New Year Dynasty. Officials from all over the country will rush to Xiangyang to participate in the dynasty.

After Liu Jing inherited Jingzhou Mu, the New Year's Eve was stopped for a while, and then resumed after capturing Yizhou. However, local officials from all counties were not required to participate. If they happen to be reporting their duties in Chengdu, they must also participate.

After the establishment of the capital Chang'an, the New Year's ceremony was changed to biennial, usually held in even-numbered years. This year is the 24th year of Jian'an, which happens to be an even-numbered year. However, considering that every household will hold a family sacrifice, local officials came to Beijing to participate in the festival. The court will inevitably affect the family sacrifice, so there was a regulation in Pingzhangtai that the New Year's court was limited to officials from the capital, and local officials were not required to participate.

But the New Year’s Eve does not end just once, there will be a series of activities in the next few days, including sacrificing society, sacrificing heaven and earth, etc., and even the ministries of Shangshu Province have their own gatherings. It is actually an important political event. Activities can build contacts and dredge relationships.

Every official attaches great importance to it. For this reason, many local officials would rather postpone the family sacrifice until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, and rush to Chang'an to participate in the biennial New Year's ceremony.

In the early hours of the morning, before dawn, the East Sima Gate of Weiyang Palace slowly opened, and hundreds of officials who had already been waiting outside the palace gate began to slowly enter Wuming Square. Thousands of guards stood around the square, heavily guarded.

Due to the severe cold at night, the Dian Zhongjian specially set up more than [-] temporary large tents on the square for the officials participating in the court meeting to avoid the cold and keep warm. It was full of officials, and they were in groups of three or four, whispering. Of course, the most common topic was the crisis of material shortage in Wei, soaring prices, and turmoil between the government and the opposition.

Since Liu Bei was named Taiwei, he has been recuperating in Chang'an's mansion, rarely going out, and never seeing outsiders. After more than half a year of recuperating, he finally recovered gradually in the northern soil and water.

Although it can't be compared with his body when he was on the battlefield, it is much better than the weak and sick in Jiaozhou. In the most common words, the doctors allowed him to have sex again, which made his life again. Recovered a big fun.

Liu Bei also received an invitation from Liu Jing's personal letter, asking him to attend the New Year's Court. Liu Jing gave him enough face, and he couldn't refuse anymore, so he took a carriage to Weiyang Palace early in the morning to attend the court meeting.

Although Liu Bei is no longer a vassal, he still has a high reputation. When the officials saw him, they all saluted, "Uncle Liu Huang is here too."

"See Taiwei Liu!"

Everyone's courteous treatment also relieved his embarrassment, and he smiled and nodded to everyone, but his eyes were looking for the old officials of Jiaozhou. At this moment, he suddenly saw Zhuge Liang sitting in a corner, and Zhuge Liang's elder brother Zhuge Jin, As well as Wang Lei and Chen Dao, Liu Bei was overjoyed and walked over quickly.

Zhuge Liang and the others heard someone greeting behind them and mentioned Uncle Liu Huang, only then did they realize that Liu Bei was walking towards them, and they got up to salute quickly. Since they said goodbye in Jiaozhou, they had never seen each other again. Although they were all in Chang'an, Liu Bei I didn't see anyone behind closed doors, and I didn't have the chance to see them, but I didn't expect to see them here.

Not much to say about the excitement, everyone greeted Liu Bei one after another, especially Chen Dao, his voice choked up, "If I can see the emperor's uncle again, I will be happy even if I die."

Liu Bei was moved, waved his hands and said with a smile: "Don't call yourself a humble minister here, and today is the New Year, don't say a dead word, understand?"

"I remember!"

"Let's sit down and talk!"

A few people sat down, Liu Bei smiled, and first asked Zhuge Jin: "I heard that Ziyu was named the prefect of Yuzhang, why did you come to Chang'an in the New Year?"

Zhuge Jin blushed slightly, and explained: "The New Year's meeting is more important. Except for the officials from Jiangdong and Jiaozhou who couldn't make it, the others basically came, and our Zhuge family's ancestor worship is in Chang'an, so I brought my dog ​​along with me. Here we come."

"It's convenient to worship ancestors in Chang'an."

Liu Bei turned his gaze to Zhuge Liang again, and his smile softened, "Sir, I have not congratulated you yet for being appointed Prime Minister!"

Zhuge Liang's face was a little hot, and he said apologetically, "I should be the one who went to visit the emperor, but I just didn't have time, and I just came back from Gao Nu yesterday, Kong Ming is ashamed."

"Sir, don't be ashamed. I know that your ambition in life is to revive the Han Dynasty. It is a good thing that you can realize your ambition in Chang'an. It is only Liu Bei's incompetence that cannot realize your ambition."

Liu Bei's last words made the atmosphere in the world a bit awkward. At this time, Wang Lei quickly changed the topic and said, "Uncle Huang seems to have recovered his health, which is a joyful thing!"

Liu Bei chuckled, "Zhiyang is right. Health is the most pleasing thing. Even if you have thousands of dollars but no blessings to enjoy it, that is futile."

Liu Bei has insight into the world, and the city is very deep. He knows that although Liu Jing treats him favorably and gives him status and wealth, in fact Liu Jing does not trust him. Letting his son Liu Chan study in Chengdu is the best example. Zhao An, still harboring rebellious intentions, then Liu Chan is a hostage.

Knowing this, Liu Bei was also very cautious. In front of the old man, he never mentioned his plans for the future. In fact, Liu Bei also knew that the general trend of the world was settled, and even Ma Chao had the support of the Qiang people. What capital?

After thinking this through, Liu Bei also knows the destiny, and he just wants to spend his old age peacefully. At the same time, he also hopes that his former subordinates will not cause trouble for him. This is why he has not seen any guests behind closed doors for more than half a year.

Liu Bei pondered for a moment, then asked Chen Dao, "How are Yun Chang and Yi De?"

Chen Dao hurriedly said: "General Guan is training troops in Longxi, and General Zhang is training the militia in Lingzhou. Guan Xing, Zhang Bao and other junior generals are under Zilong's orders. I also train the militia with General Zhang in Lingzhou, but I just received an order from the Ministry of War to transfer me to Nanyang as the deputy governor, and I heard that General Zhang will also be transferred to Hefei."

"What about Yun Chang?" Liu Bei asked nervously.

Liu Bei knew that the observation period of the former Jiaozhou generals had ended, and they would start to be used one after another. He hoped that his second brother Yun Chang would also be reused. Can gain a certain status in the dynasty.

Zhuge Liang next to him said: "Yun Chang will serve as the general of Pujin Pass, responsible for attacking Hedong County, and I will take full command of Bingzhou."

Liu Bei was a little stunned, he didn't expect Liu Jing to be so magnanimous and let Yun Chang lead the army alone, he had to secretly admire this kind of bearing.

At this moment, a crisp bell rang from the square. It was the hour, and they needed to line up in front of the main hall and prepare to enter the hall.

All the ministers got up one after another, came to the square, and soon formed two teams, one team was headed by Tai Fu Jia Xu, the other was headed by Tai Wei Liu Bei, followed by Yin Mo, Dong He, Fei Guan and others. Dachao is not lined up according to the level of position, but by seniority and prestige.

The time finally came to the hour of mao, and with a knock on the cloud board, the imperial servant in the palace yelled loudly on the jade steps, "The time has come, enter the palace!"

Amidst the melodious sound of bells and chimes, two teams of guards of honor entered the hall neatly, and nearly two thousand ministers behind them slowly climbed up the jade steps and lined up to the Qinzheng Hall.

The Qinzheng Hall is magnificent, with 36 pillars standing in the hall, and huge curtains hang down on both sides. The whole hall can accommodate 5000 people at the same time.

In the front row, Jia Xu, Liu Bei and other court elders and Xiangguo can sit, while the other [-] civil and military officials stand in the back row. This is just the new year of the Han Dynasty, but it gives people an illusion that the Han Dynasty ruled the world .

At this time, the censor in the palace shouted again: "His Royal Highness is here!"

The hall suddenly became quiet, and eight civil servants holding gold plates led the way in front, and 36 golden-armored warriors surrounded by Han Wang Liu Jing walked into the hall from the side of the jade steps behind.

Liu Jing was dressed in the royal robe of the twelve chapters of the sun, moon and stars, Liu's two-beam crown on his head, double seals of white jade, and a five-color gold sword of mackerel fish on his waist. Your Highness the King of Han!"

Liu Jing nodded and said with a smile: "The New Year is here, let the ministers wait for a long time, and the ceremony will begin!"

Bells and drums rang together, and Xu Shu, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, walked quickly to the jade steps on behalf of all the officials, and presented a New Year's speech signed by hundreds of officials to Liu Jing, and said loudly: "The king's first year, the humble minister was recommended by all the officials, Congratulations on the new year to His Highness, please accept the congratulations from the ministers..."

The 24th year of Jian'an's new year is destined to start a new era, and the curtain of unifying the world will also be slowly opened in this year.