Chastity Layman

  Chapter 1041 Boots landing

   Ludaofang, Bamboo Garden.

  Qin Lang was drinking tea at home in a toga with long sleeves, while Xu Jingzong was reporting to him about the earthquake outside today.

  Shi Du Chuke, the head of Wei Wangfu, was demoted to a commoner, Wei Ting, a royal historian, was demoted to Taichang Qing, Biejia Yang Zuan of Henan Province, and Shi Li Suli, the governor of Xiangzhou, were all demoted. Yu Zhining, Zhang Xuansu, and Du Zhenglun of the Eastern Palace were also relegated, Zhao Hongzhi, Linghu Defen, etc. were dismissed from office, Li Baiyao, Chu Suiliang, etc. were fined...

   "Thunder is furious, what did Saburo say to the saint to make the saint react so much?" Xu Jingzong asked in amazement.

Li Tai, the king of Wei, who was in full swing, was knocked to the ground at once. Yesterday, the Henan pastoralist was changed to the governor of Yangzhou, and the left Wuhou general was changed to the right Wuhou general. Marquis Youwu was relieved of his post as a general, and the emperor formally decreed that Li Tai, the king of Wei, would be the vassal state.

  After the first seven days of Empress Wende, she was about to leave, and she was not allowed to stay in the capital anymore, and she was not allowed to leave the fief and return to Beijing without an edict.

  Xining Prefecture in Jiannan is thousands of miles away from Luoyang, so there will be no chance to go there.

  Many people are curious, what did Qin Lang tell the emperor?

Although some people knew that in the political affairs hall yesterday, the emperor had already appointed Li Xiang, the king of Dunhuang, as the king of Qin. I heard that it was Qin Lang who spoke out for the Crown Prince Chengqian in the Political Affairs Hall.

  But yesterday's result was only to make Li Xiang the king of Qin, and Li Jue and Li Xin were named county kings, and the nine sons of the emperor, Jin Wang Li Zhiyao, led the governor of Bingzhou, and there was no other sign.

  But today the emperor came to Qinlang Garden, and when he returned, things changed.

Qin Lang poured a cup of tea for Xu Jingzong, "You just need to know that a sage never has the desire to abandon the elders and make the younger ones younger. Do things well. Du Chuke and others were all convicted because of cronies. You should try to come here as little as possible in the future. If there is anything to discuss in the yamen."

   Xu Jingzong's diligence in running is actually selfish.

   King Wei fell, and many officials in the East Palace were convicted and relegated. Xu Jingzong also wanted to enter the East Palace.

   "There is another piece of news. I heard that the sage was going to punish Wang Gui, but Wang Gui was terrified and died when he heard that Du Chuke, who had fallen out of favor with King Wei, was convicted."

   This surprised Qin Lang.

Although Wang Gui has had ups and downs in the court, he is also the number one figure in the prime ministers of Zhenguan. After all, the Taiyuan Wang family was an important member of the East Palace when Crown Prince Yin was established. Yes, although it has ups and downs several times, it has never failed.

  From the fourth year of Zhenguan, he began to concurrently serve as the teacher of Wei Wang Li Tai. At the beginning of the year, the emperor officially married the emperor's third daughter, Princess Nanping, to Wang Gui's son Wang Jingzhi.

Originally, the princesses of the Tang Dynasty did not worship their in-laws when they got married, but Wang Guiwu insisted on asking the princess to worship her in-laws when they got married. According to the law, I should be seen by the princess, how can I be honored? It is to become the beauty of the country.

   So Li Shimin specially sent someone to deliver an edict to the princess, asking her to meet. Wang Gui and his wife sat in the hall, and the princess came up with a washbasin towel to wait for the two to wash up, and then served meals, before leaving after the ceremony.

   This behavior of the Wang family was also widely circulated among the public for a while, saying that although the emperor's daughter is expensive, she would not dare to be rude in the five surnames and seven families.

  Wang Gui has been Li Tai's teacher for many years, and he has always asked Li Tai to treat him like a teacher and a student.

"Actually, there is an inside story about this matter. I heard that the emperor originally intended to abolish Wang Gui as a commoner. Like Du Chu's example, the princess happened to be in Shangyang Palace. When she heard about this, she went back to Wang's house first, arguing to talk to Wang Gui. Jingzhi got divorced, the quarrel was very fierce, Wang Gui had been seriously ill for a long time, but the quarrel ended in anxiety and fear, the emperor's edict was taken back halfway."

  Death is the most important thing. Wang Gui died suddenly, and it was more or less related to the princess's disturbance. Li Shimin also had some mistakes, so he withdrew his will.

  "The emperor mourned in plain clothes, ordered all the officials to attend the funeral, bestowed the posthumous title of Yi, posthumously presented the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and granted his eldest son Wang Chongji the Duke of Yongning County.

   "I heard that Princess Nanping is determined to divorce Wang Jingzhi, which angered the sage."

  Qin Lang pursed his lips. The father-in-law had just died, so it was more or less related to her divorce. Now that his body is still cold, she is arguing for a divorce again, which is indeed a bit too much.

The princesses of the Li family really didn’t have a few fuel-efficient lamps. From Wude to Zhenguan, before Princess Nanping, none of them visited their uncles after they got married, and basically they didn’t live with their uncles. The princess lives in her own princess mansion, and Wang Jingzhi lives there.

But I heard that Wang Jingzhi can't even live in the upper courtyard. He usually lives in a wing room in a side courtyard, and even lives outside the princess's mansion most of the time. If you want a husband and wife, you have to have the princess in a good mood. How sad life is. Fortunately, I haven't heard that Princess Nanping has the same situation as his aunt Princess Danyang, otherwise it would be even worse.

  Now the Wang family is in dire straits,

  Of course, with the current earthquake in the middle of the country, not many people have the leisure to eat this melon.

   After sending Xu Jingzong away, Qin Lang continued to drink tea at home.

  There was a lot of commotion outside, but he was very calm this day.

  Early the next morning, Qin Lang changed into court clothes early and went to court.

  In front of the gate of the palace, Changsun Wuji took the initiative to say hello to Qin Lang in the waiting room in front of the palace gate. The two sat together and ate the breakfast prepared for the prime ministers in the waiting courtyard.

   Flax pancakes are served with mutton soup and some pickles, which are very flavorful.

  The eldest grandson is also curious about what Qin Lang said to the emperor yesterday, which caused the sudden earthquake, "Is the crown prince's position secure?"

   "It's almost there." Qin Lang smiled.

  Changsun Wuji put down the pancake in his hand, and crossed his hands to salute Qin Lang.

   "Minister Zhao is not allowed."

   "I hope the prince can truly mature and understand after this experience." Changsun Wuji sighed.

  When the time is up, the censor rolls the names, the prison gate guard opens the palace gate, checks the fish amulet, and all officials enter the palace to court.

  Today, Fang Xuanling looked restless and preoccupied, while Wei Zheng looked displeased to see anyone.

  Go to the temple.

   All the officials were surprised to find that the Crown Prince Chengqian, whom he had not seen for a long time, appeared in the palace, looking majestic and energetic.

   With a dragon head staff in his hand, he stood with his back straight.

  The emperor entered the palace.

   All the officials bowed down.

   "Everyone who loves you is exempt from courtesy."

   Li Shimin glanced across the ministers, and finally landed on the prince, "Set up a seat for the prince."

  The atmosphere in the hall was rather dignified from the beginning. After yesterday's earthquake, there will definitely be aftershocks today. The crown prince showed up again. Everyone wants to know what will happen today.

  Many people looked at Qin Lang, but the school inspector was sitting kneeling in the hall today, but his eyes were watching his nose and his nose was watching his heart.

"Yesterday, I went to the bamboo garden of Qin Lang's Lu Daofang. The ten-acre garden is well-maintained, simple and elegant, quiet and elegant. I chatted with Qin Lang for a long time, and Qin Lang told me a lot of honest words. .”

"Before Zhenguan, they followed me to pacify the world and run around in troubled times. This is the credit of Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui. After Zhenguan, they offered loyal and upright advice, brought peace to the country and benefited the people, and even dared to offend the dignity of the king. Yes, only Wei Zheng and Qin Lang."

   "The famous officials in ancient times can't surpass them, I am very pleased!"

   "Give Qin Langzhen the Shangfang sword that he wore, and Wei Zhengzhen the bronze mirror that he used!"

  Wei Zheng stepped forward.

   "The minister, Youshu, played together to remonstrate."

   "Submit!"

  Wei Zheng presented the final book written after drinking two pots of self-brewed Weigong wine yesterday, and then he could read the content without looking at the book.

"Since ancient times, the emperors have received pictures and determined tripods, and they all want to pass them on to the generations, so as to benefit Sun Mou. Therefore, the arched rock corridors govern the world, and their words must first be simple and restrained. Evil and sycophantic, when talking about the system, they are absolutely extravagant and respect frugality, and when talking about products, they also pay attention to grain and silk, but are rare..."

   Li Shimin read the memorial on the imperial couch, and Wei Zheng read it in public in the hall.

   Li Shimin frowned when he saw it, and the officials below were also secretly shocked.

Wei Fangzi usually doesn't spray the emperor enough, today he simply put on a sloppy one. It's gradually impossible to finish. It lists Li Shimin's search for rare treasures in recent years, indulging his desires in laboring the common people, liking villains, neglecting gentlemen, and advocating extravagance , frequent safari, nothing to do, and fatigue of the people, etc., can not be overturned, directly and severely criticize the emperor's arrogance, and remind the emperor to be cautious from the beginning to the end.

   The scolding was very direct and merciless.

  Just now he praised Wei Zhengzhong for his ability to advise. Although the emperor felt a little disgusted, he could only endure it.

"I've heard it before, and I'm willing to change it, so as to be good in the end. It's contrary to what I said, so how can I show face to you?" Li Shimin praised Wei Zheng suppressing his unhappiness, and then ordered the secretary to take Wei Zheng's ten steps. In the end, it can be made into a screen and placed in the emperor's study room, which can be seen day and night, and recorded by the historian, so that all generations can know the righteousness of the emperor and his ministers.

  Finally, Li Shimin rewarded Wei Zheng ten catties of gold and two beauties.

   "Prince, when you turn around, you can also copy the ten chapters by yourself, and let You Si also make a screen and list it in your East Palace. Always be alert to yourself, and don't go astray!" Li Shimin said to the prince.

   Chengqian nodded in response.

   This is a small episode, the emperor obviously has no intention of getting entangled with Wei Zheng today.

Putting the memorabilia aside, Li Shimin continued, "Yesterday, the king of Wei, Li Tai, entered the palace to ask for an audience. He threw himself into my arms and cried, saying that someone had separated the family relationship between the father and son of the Tian family, and that he would always be my son in this life, the prince's brother. ..."

"I am very pleased to hear these words. The King of Wei also said that Empress Wende went to the fief after July 7. There were some bad rumors in the court before, but these were not the King of Wei's intention. Now he is willing to leave the capital to break these Bad news."

   "About this matter, this is the end."

"The prince was ordered to conquer Tuyuhun earlier, and he showed bravery. He took the lead in defeating Tuyuhun and made great achievements in destroying the country. I am very happy with the prince's bravery. However, the prince is the crown prince and the foundation of the country, so he still needs to focus on studying government affairs, so I decided that the prince will stay in the country. Luoyang, continue to study government affairs by my side, lead the Henan herdsmen, and preside over the affairs of the Henan government."

   "Chang'an Xingtai will be handed over to King Qin Yao, Qin Wang Li Xiangjin Yongzhou Mu, Zuo Wuhou General, Chang'an Xingtai Shang Shuling, and Xijing stay behind."

   "Among the loyal and upright courtiers today, no one can surpass Qin Lang and Wei Zheng. The prince of the Han Dynasty is assisted by the four elders of Shangshan, and I also rely on them."

  The emperor decreed.

  Pay attention to the inspector Qin Lang as the prince and grand teacher, and the prince Zhan Shi, plus Henan Yin, Jin Feng Situ.

  Servant Wei Zheng served as Prince Taifu and Prince Shaozhan, and Jin named Sikong.

  Taiwei, the chief secretary of the school, Sun Wuji, is the prince and Taibao.

  Fang Xuanling added Prince Shaoshi, Gao Shilian added Prince Shaofu, Xiao Yu added Prince Shaobao.

  Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin, Minister of the Ministry of War, Governor of Bingzhou Governor's Office, and British Duke Li Ji were the prince's left guards.

  Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin, Libu Shangshu, General Zuowei, and Liang Guogong Li Daliang were the prince's right guards.

  Zhongshu Minister Ma Zhou, Minister of Punishment Zhang Xuancheng and Prince Zuo Shuzi, Minister of War Cui Dunli, Minister of Officials Su Xu and Prince You Shuzi.

  Cen Wenwen, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, Sun Fujia, an imperial historian, Chu Suiliang, an admonishing doctor, and Liu Ji, a servant of the Huangmen, are also guests of the prince.

   "Today, in front of hundreds of officials, I reiterate again."

  The emperor glanced across the ministers, his eyes sparkling, and his tone became a little more serious.

   "Establishing a son is based on elders rather than virtue, and establishing sons on the basis of nobles rather than elders. This is the Chinese clan system for thousands of years, and it is also the foundation of the country's inheritance, which cannot be changed in the slightest."

   "The position of prince cannot be obtained by the vassal king's management. If there is a vassal king who dares to spy on him, he must abandon it. This regulation requires a stone stele to be erected in front of the Zetian Wufeng Tower, and passed on to all descendants. It will always be the law for the future."

  The emperor's words were decisive, and even his tone was full of murderous intent.

   "The crown prince is the foundation of the country, the vassal king must not spy on it, and the courtiers must not provoke it, otherwise they will all be abandoned."

   This abandoned word has a deep meaning. No one in the palace wants to try it. Everyone understands that this is the emperor's most severe warning.

  After today's warning, the crown prince's heir is stable again.

  The Wei Royal Party, which was once powerful, disappeared after this blow, and it no longer poses a threat to the prince.

  Wang Gui was frightened to death, Du Chuke was deposed as a commoner, and Wei Ting was demoted as Taichangqing.

  Even Fang Xuanling was demoted to be a prince and junior teacher, but he had already been added as a prince and grand teacher before.

   "Today, I will make another rule."

"From now on, the three masters and three masters, and the three masters and three young masters of the East Palace will all be in front of the prince. When the prince sees the etiquette of the three masters and three masters, the three masters and three young masters of the East Palace, he must greet him outside the gate of the palace. The prince bows first, and the three masters answer , each gate must let the third master go first, and the prince can only sit down after the third master sits down. The crown prince's letter to the third master must call himself his name and add the word panic!"

   "The prime minister is in front of the prince and prince. The prince and prince see the prime minister's etiquette, just like the prince sees the three masters."

  "When the prime minister and the officials of the third rank and above meet the prince, there is no need to dismount and salute. The prince should bow first, and the officials of the third rank and above should pay respects. Let the officials of the third rank and above go first."

   "Three masters, three young masters and four guests in the East Palace, Zhan Shi, Shao Zhan Shi, left and right concubines, left and right guards, etc. must take turns to explain classics and discuss political affairs with the prince in the East Palace."

   "Qin Lang, I entrust the crown prince to you and assist you with all my heart." Li Shimin nodded to Qin Lang's general, and then said to Cheng Qian, "Cheng Qian, you go to meet Qin Lang and perform the student ceremony!"

   Your Majesty.

  The eyes of the teacher and the student finally meet again.

  (end of this chapter)