Qing Ping Le · Double Songs

On the first day of the new year, the empress who attended the court had to accept the congratulations of the courtiers. Even the father and daughter of Chang Ning, who had never attended the court, waited outside the second door before dawn, waiting for the decree from the Chaowen Hall.In the early morning it was chilly, Rong Cheng didn't stay in the carriage with his father, but got into Rong Che's carriage.

Wei Changdong didn't know that Rong Cheng was also outside the curtain and said, "Changdong asks to see Princess Qingping."

"Young Master Wei, please come in."

Wei Changdong opened the curtain of the car and saw Rong Cheng looking at him with a smile, swallowed the words on his lips, Rong Cheng smiled when he saw this, "Since Ah Che has an appointment, I won't disturb it." After speaking, he got off the carriage and went back to my father.

After seeing the people leave, Wei Changdong said, "Although my father thanked the guests behind closed doors, he still communicated with King Jingyuan, so you have to be careful."

"Thank you, Young Master Wei, for reminding me."

"If there is a need, please ask the princess to speak up."

Rong Che looked at him as if trying to distinguish the truth from the falsehood, "Young Master will lose this battle, Mr. Wei must think twice."

Wei Changdong smiled, "Ah Che doesn't need to be so cautious. I have recently analyzed the situation and came to the same conclusion. You once asked me to protect the Wei family or myself. How can there be eggs in a nest? But if I have the military power in southern Xinjiang, Your Majesty It will not be extinct."

"Changdong, I will protect you no matter where your Majesty is."

Wei Changdong's smile deepened, "It's enough to have Ah Che." He added, "Father is also with me today, so it's inconvenient to stay longer, Ah Che, take care."

The servant ordered the ministers to line up to enter the court. King Changning and Wei Guogong were at the head of the line, and followed the servant to lead the ministers into the Palace of Chaowen.The empress wore a crown on her head and wore a black gold-rimmed gown, embroidered with auspicious emblems. She was supported by Eunuch Li and walked into the Chaowen Hall.

"Everyone is in peace." The queen's voice came from the top of the head, and it fell into everyone's ears clearly, "Since I ascended the throne, I have respected the laws of my ancestors, followed the way of heaven and the will of the people, but I am afraid of losing the government and being ashamed of the world. Fortunately, God blesses me in Daxia, and the people live in peace and prosperity, I dare not take credit for it, and I will work hard all day long to walk with the times."

"My emperor is benevolent." The officials bowed again.

"You have repeatedly asked for the appointment of the crown prince to strengthen the foundation of the country. Recently, I have realized that I am old and the country is the most important thing, so today I canonize my daughter, Princess Yuanjia, as the crown prince."

Rong Ling knelt in the hall, and all the officials knelt down.Eunuch Li and the empress read out the imperial decree, "By the heavens, the emperor's decree said: For the great Xia, the country will last forever, the second is the heavy style of Guzong, one is Yuanliang and the whole country is chaste, and the daughter-in-law Rongling has a far-reaching talent." Beauty, filial piety and virtue in the week, benevolence is the important task to ensure the safety of all things. You can be established as the crown prince. The ceremonies are ordered, and the order is given by the time. It is bestowed by the emperor."

"Long live my emperor, and a thousand years old princess, God bless the blessing of Da Xia."

Rong Ling knelt to receive the treasure, entered the Lord's East Palace, knelt on the ground and bowed, "My ministers will be careful about clothes and food at night, and always follow His Majesty's teachings."

"Everyone loves you in peace." After the officials got up, the empress said, "Yuan Jia also get up. From now on, you have to work harder not to let me down."

"Remember, my son."

After the canonization, the officials presented congratulatory texts and poems, and after the court, there was a happy atmosphere again.Rong Cheng and Rong Che separated to the left and right, met their gazes several times and then retracted each other. They stood with their heads bowed. After the canonization ceremony, the congratulations after the canonization ceremony were really boring, but they had to maintain a solemn face, and their demeanor was even more elegant and dignified.

Rong Ye took a step forward and knelt down, "Chen Te came to ask His Majesty to resign. I am worried about the instability of the frontier war. I hope you can return to the southern border with your Majesty's permission."

"I know that Nanliang wolf is ambitious. You and Jingyuan Wang Zhongyong killed the enemy to share my worries. I am very pleased that you are so diligent at such a young age. These days, I have always thought about how to reward Jingyuan Wangfu to express my heart."

"On behalf of my father, I thank Your Majesty Long En."

The queen suddenly asked, "Ye Li, how long have you been in the frontier?"

"More than ten years."

"The hardships in the frontier are rare for you to be tempered at such a young age, and I don't know what rewards I should give to calm my heart." She continued, "How about this, I reward you not to go back to the frontier and stay in the capital Stay by my side and let me take good care of you."

Rong Yeli hurriedly said, "It's my job to share your majesty's worries. If you don't go back to the frontier, I'm afraid there will be bandits and riots in the frontier."

The queen pondered, and said, "What you said makes sense, how about it, Hu Chengliang."

At this moment Rong Yeli was already in a cold sweat, when he heard Hu Chengliang, Minister of the Ministry of War, come out and bow down, "The minister is here."

"You choose a suitable person for me to garrison in the frontier, to protect my people in Daxia, so that Ye Li can stay by my side with peace of mind."

"The minister obeys the order."

"Ye Li, what do you think of my decision?"

"Your Majesty, I think so."

Rong Yeli still wanted to decline, Rong Che hurriedly came out and knelt down, "I have thanked Your Majesty for your kindness, elder brother, why don't you thank Your Majesty soon." Rong Yeli also knew that there was no room for turning around this matter, so he could only kneel down and thank Rong Che. .

The queen smiled again, "It's true that my family is not afraid of hard work. The Duke has already handed over a booklet to stay in the capital to accompany me to reminisce about the old days. Now that I am old, everyone around me has left one by one. I feel lonely. Fortunately, the Duke Stay with me."

Where did Wei Guogong hand over such a brochure? The Queen's nonsense was telling him to ride a tiger, and it also made Rong Yeli dare not complain too much. However, this was in his favor, and he had no intention of leaving this time when he returned to Beijing.He knelt down and said, "The veteran is too old and feeble to lead troops to fight. The veteran also asks the Ministry of War to find a suitable candidate to share His Majesty's worries."

"Okay, Hu Chengliang, can you hear me?"

"I heard it, and I will definitely live up to my expectations."

Wei Guogong's move was not what Rong Ling, Rong Cheng, and Rong Che expected. As for whether Rong Yeli stayed or not, it didn't matter. The three of them waited until they retired from the court, and were invited to Taiji Palace by Rong Ling's servants one by one.Rong Cheng walked slowly and made a detour to avoid the crowd. When he entered the hall, Rong Che had already been waiting for a long time.

Rong Ling asked, "I heard from Che'er that you also sent people to closely monitor King Jingyuan's return to the cities in the capital?"

"Yes." Rong Cheng said, "When does Huangjie plan to move the official department? The military department belongs to Uncle Wang, Huangjie must take over the official department before the military department decides on a candidate, otherwise there will be a lot of harm but no benefit."

"Wait for Zhezi's official approval for this year's promotion and transfer from the Ministry of Officials." She added, "Today, Rong Yeli's repeated refusals in the courtroom are not fake. It seems that the eldest son is not aware of King Jingyuan's plans."

"I used to think that elder brother knew a thing or two, but now it seems that he really doesn't know anything." Rong Che raised his eyebrows, "He said on the day of the Spring Banquet that the Hukou Pass should not be a lie, but why did the father go? Hukou Pass?"

"Che'er, send me a map of the frontier tomorrow." She continued, "King Jingyuan is truly unpredictable."

"Sister Huang." Rong Che said again, "Ignore the king's plan for the time being. In the future, sister Huang can't ask me and my cousin to come here frequently. This is already where the emperor of the East Palace wants to set an example for the monarch and his ministers, set an example, and avoid forming cliques." suspected."

Rong Cheng looked serious, "Ah Che is right."

"We grew up together since we were young, and the Queen Mother knows how much we love each other. She will definitely not pay attention to those rumors."

Rong Che said calmly, "Sister Huang, Your Majesty is not only your mother but also your current Majesty."

Rong Ling froze for a moment, rubbed her brows and said, "I understand what you said, all right, you all step back." She naturally understood the implication of Rong Che's words. When she was a child, the Queen Mother loved her so much, she had never Treat her as a king, but the older she gets, the more she feels that she is facing a king instead of a mother. After all, people's hearts are so sad.

Attending the court is the most tiring, standing for too long has a sore back and sore back, Rong Cheng went back to the palace and went to the No Fragrance Courtyard first, then sat down on the couch and leaned against the brocade hall.There are several books in front of Bai Qingtong in her study, she said with a smile, "Qingtong likes these landscape travel notes."

"The world is so big, Qingtong yearns for freedom."

Rong Cheng's eyes dimmed, and then recovered, "I hope that one day Qingtong can get what she wants."

She smiled frankly but Bai Qingtong was taken aback, she didn't know what to say, "I know how Ah Cheng treats me, it's just that." He just didn't know how to accept it and how to repay it.

Rong Cheng said, "I'm tired today so I won't bother you too much, I'll come see you tomorrow." After finishing speaking, he was about to get up, Dong Ge had already seen her movements and came to help her out of Wuhuayuan.

Bai Qingtong looked at the back figure that was walking slowly, feeling as if a needle had been pricked in his heart.The begonias in the yard are in bud, and the pretty branches are just waiting for the spring night to bloom in full bloom in the moon.Fortunately, they had a one-year agreement, so she didn't have to worry about how to resign. For some reason, she suddenly became a little upset, and this time she took a little more effort to restrain the confusion.

Five days later, the papers submitted by the Ministry of Officials were officially approved, followed by the papers on the impeachment of the major officials of the Ministry of Officials, which flew to the emperor's desk like snowflakes. On the memorial, the whole Ministry of Officials was filled with smog, and no one was innocent from top to bottom. Almost smashing the imperial case so empressly, she ordered Rong Ling to be summoned overnight.

Eunuch An hurriedly ran to the Taiji Hall to respectfully invite Rong Ling, and when he left the Taiji Hall, Eunuch An was lighting the palace lanterns in front, and Rong Ling asked from behind him, "Can Eunuch tell me what your Majesty's late-night urgent call is about?" Although she knew But he didn't dare to make up his mind.

"The old slave dare not talk too much." He said again, "Your Highness, don't worry."

"Eunuch An." Rong Ling stopped him, and whispered with a smile, "I didn't grow up in the palace since I was a child, and I have to rely more on my father-in-law for the rules in the harem."

Eunuch An's eyes rolled, he has been struggling in the palace for decades, and he also knows the principle that one reigns as emperor and courtiers, since His Royal Highness the eldest princess has expressed his kindness to him, why should he not follow the pole, and said , "I heard that the old slave is a matter of the official department."

Rong Ling laughed again, "Thank you, Eunuch."

"Oh, what are you talking about, Your Highness, you're such an old slave." He raised his foot again, and only sent Rong Ling to the outside of the west hall to wait for him to go in and report. After a while, he came out from inside and whispered Said, "Your Majesty is getting angry, His Highness, be careful."

Rong Ling said, "My father-in-law's kindness will be repaid by me." After she finished speaking, she stepped into the west hall, and was about to salute when the empress said impatiently, "No, you don't need these vain rituals, come and have a look, these A censor really wants to piss me off before giving up."

Rong Ling followed the case and picked up a memorial. Coincidentally, the book in her hand was the impeachment of Shangshu Sun Hong. The impeachment was very detailed. The law of the "six internal organs".After reading it, she put it down to see the Queen's acquiescence, and then read all the memorials in turn.

Although she sent people to instruct some censors to impeach, and also used various methods to give them the news, but she did not expect so many impeachment memorials. There are a few of them that are well-organized, and she has silently included them. Write down the name, and most of the rest are due to grudges with certain officials of the Ministry of Officials, and she followed the trend of impeachment to vent her personal anger. She did not dare to speak when she did not understand His Majesty's mind.

The empress saw that Rong Ling was just standing aside tremblingly, her anger calmed down a little, but she said, "Look at the difference between these ministers who claim to be my buttocks and the thieves now, all of them are shameless and disastrous for the country and the people. They deserve to die."

Seeing the empress's blazing rage, Rong Ling hurriedly knelt down on the ground, and said, "Mother, please calm down and listen to my son first."

The queen calmed down a little and said, "Get up first."

Rong Ling straightened her waist but still knelt on the ground, "My ministers boldly read the memorials of the mother emperor. The impeachment of officials by the imperial censor for selfishness has shaken the foundation of the country and should be punished severely. However, some of the memorials seem to be self-deprecating and personal hatred." .”

The queen kneaded her forehead and asked, "How can you see that?"

"Master Yu Shilin's impeachment of the Ministry of Officials made Master Shi Shen enrich his own pockets and use power for personal gain. How can a mere secretary or a small official have the ability to reach the sky, so I dared to think that this matter happened out of nothing."

"Then what do you think of Sun Hong's book?"

Rong Ling's face was full of sincerity and fear, "I dare not make rash judgments."

"You get up first." The queen said again, "I just want to hear Ling'er's opinion today, no matter what Ling'er says, I will not blame it, this is also my test for Ling'er, get up and speak."

Rong Ling still didn't dare to get up, and said, "I have heard that Cui Botao, the imperial censor, is upright and dares to speak out. He has repeatedly outspokenly offended the Queen Mother in the court. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty even gave him a 'Cui Botao'. The title of "black face", the impeachment of Sun Hong by such an upright person is by no means groundless."

The Queen said, "It is precisely because of this that I am so angry. My heart is really sad that the pillar of the country, a dignified third-rank official, has done such a thing." Minister of the Ministry of Officials, I am afraid that there is no place for me to worry about the six departments and three provinces."

"Empress, take care of the dragon body."

"Why don't you let me worry about this country? I'm ashamed to speak to the people of Daxia, Ling'er, the ground is cold." The empress was very satisfied with Rong Ling's attitude, and she didn't feel proud of her favor, so she asked again, "What's the matter?" What does Ling'er think?"

"My son dare not speak falsely."

"I tell you to say it, so you can say it. I will support you when the sky falls, but it doesn't matter."

"I think that the two servants under Sun Hong will not be able to escape the responsibility, but if they go all out to rectify the officials, the court will also be shaken, which will not benefit the society. I dare to ask the mother to forgive me. I read the memorial. At most, Liu Changqing, the servant of the left, was compelled by Sun Hong's high position, and he was an accomplice, so he can stay for a while to stabilize the bureaucracy, and the rest will be punished according to the law if the case is true."

The queen smiled and said, "That makes sense. But is there anything else to say?"

Rong Ling lowered her eyes to think carefully about the Queen's implication, and saw that the Queen's gaze fell on the chaotic memorial, and she immediately understood, "I thought that the imperial censor was the eyes and ears of the court, but he used his position as an official to seek personal gain and confuse black and white. Ashamed of the post of supervisor, we should also clean up and rectify together with the Ministry of officials."

"Ling'er is really in my heart tonight, so you can get up now." The queen went down to help her up herself, "The way to be a king is to make a plan for the future. You must always remember to study, so that I can hand over this country and society. into your hands."

"My son is only willing to serve the Queen forever."

"Stupid words." The empress walked out of the palace with Rong Ling, "So it's so late, no wonder I'm tired."

Rong Ling hurriedly said, "Although it is a blessing for the whole country to work hard all night long, my mother must take care of the dragon's body even more."

"Ling'er still has filial piety." The queen took her hand and walked down the platform, "In the future, more affairs in the court can be entrusted to you. It is also a training for you, and jade cannot be used without grinding."

"My son is terrified."

Eunuch An answered at the right time, "Your Highness is filial, filial, and is a strict teacher and loving mother. Your Highness is talented because he is like Your Majesty. Oh, look at this old slave's mouth, how dare you answer His Majesty's words." He pretended to slap his mouth.

The queen smiled and said, "I knew how to coax me with good words, so An De sent the eldest princess back to the Tai Chi Hall for me. Ling'er is also tired tonight and needs to go back early to rest."

"My son respectfully sends you off to His Majesty."

After the empress walked away, Eunuch An sent Rong Ling back to the Tai Chi Hall with the palace lantern on. On the way, Eunuch An congratulated, "Your Highness has won His Majesty's heart tonight, and this old servant is also very happy."

Rong Ling's calm gaze regained its agility, and a smile appeared on her face, "I would like to thank Eunuch An for his guidance."

"Where is your Highness, this is the job of this old slave."

"I will send the gift of thanks in the future. Eunuch An doesn't need to deny that this is a little thought from the palace." Rong Lingming's red palace clothes were burning in the night, and her footsteps echoed in the silent corridor, still listening You can see free and easy.The East Palace was approaching, and Eunuch An saluted and said goodbye. She watched the few stars in the night outside the gate of the palace, and the night wind also brought a chill.

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The content of the imperial decree is selected from the whole book of Tang Dynasty