flstandardbreds Chapter 115 Every major event
Chapter 115 Every major event
Chapter 115 Every major event
Liu Bian then, surrounded by his ministers, began to offer sacrifices at the Temple of Emperor Ling.
Basically, Liu Bian didn't need to do anything. Even the sacrificial text had been prepared in advance and he didn't need to read it. He just had to follow the tedious rituals.
This whole process took a full hour.
From then on, emperors of every dynasty in the Han Dynasty would pay homage to him one by one.
The next step is to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, which is divided into five steps: offering silk, offering wine, offering sacrifices, playing music, and praying. People also have to leave the palace and go to the southern and northern suburbs.
Liu Bian was dressed neatly, sat on the imperial carriage, and led the civil and military officials out of the palace.
The sacrifice was presided over by Taichang Cai Yong, who had been waiting early.
The people outside the palace had not yet dispersed, and were shouting and following.
The process of offering sacrifices to the Emperor of Heaven in the northern suburbs was very complicated. Liu Bian was manipulated like a mechanical puppet. He could neither understand nor know those strange rituals.
After more than an hour, everyone returned to the palace, and then after another ceremony, they left the palace and headed for the southern suburbs.
This time, it is a sacrifice to heaven and earth, which is the highlight of this sacrifice.
Almost all the officials of all ranks in Luoyang City had arrived, and countless people were watching outside.
After Cai Yong performed complicated movements for nearly half an hour, Wang Yun stepped forward and handed a piece of silk to Cai Yong.
Cai Yong's face was full of solemnity. After another round of ceremonies, he began to read the imperial edict in a deep voice: "On the Bingwu day of the tenth month of the sixth year of Zhongping, the emperor dared to use the black bull to announce to the gods of heaven and earth: Han has the world, and the history is endless. Previously..."
Liu Bian stood beside the platform and listened silently.
Halfway through the prayer, Cai Yong began to report on Liu Bian's achievements in detail, especially his great victory over the Xiongnu and the killing of the Xiongnu Chanyu, saying that he was far better than Emperor Shizong Wu.
Liu Bian, who was listening at the side, felt his face getting hot unconsciously.
But the people around didn't care and knelt on the ground, shouting "Long live the king".
"Long live His Majesty!" The voice was like thunder and rolling like waves.
When the sacrificial speech was over, the ministers bowed again and the people became even more excited. Their shouts shook the distant fields, as if the sky was trembling.
Liu Bian's expression remained unchanged. He looked around at the ministers and people who were kneeling in front of him. His eyes were bright as if they were burning, and his heart was filled with great passion and ambition.
Among the ministers, too many were excited and full of yearning.
The decline of the Han Dynasty has been the consensus of everyone in the past decade or so. When the Yellow Turban Rebellion reached the border of Luoyang and the Qiang people threatened the three prefectures, countless people lamented that the Han Dynasty would end.
Now, countless people's eyes are on Liu Bian, accumulating their hopes for the Han Dynasty and their enthusiasm for the revival of the Han Dynasty!
"The ceremony is over!"
With a long shout, all the ministers stood up.
This also means that today's sacrifice is over.
"Long live your Majesty!"
The people still refused to disperse and continued shouting.
This time, Liu Bian did not wave goodbye. He got on the imperial carriage and started back to the palace.
Along the way, court officials gathered in groups of three or five, talking constantly with excited tones.
The people were still following, looking forward to Liu Bian's arrival.
When he arrived at the palace, Liu Bian wanted to lie down and sleep for a day and a night, but he still had things to do.
He first had a brief chat with Yang Biao, Huangfu Song, Wang Yun and others, and then went to Yongle Palace to have dinner with Empress Dowager He. It was not until dawn that he fell asleep holding Tang Ji.
Liu Bian could sleep well, but few of the court officials could.
The entire Luoyang city seemed to be brightly lit, and everyone was discussing Liu Bian's personal expedition. Praises filled the sky above Luoyang city, and in the darkness, there seemed to be flickering rays of light.
Of course, in secret, there were also some ghosts and monsters whispering.
The next morning, everyone gathered at the Shangshu Terrace.
Yang Biao, Wang Yun, four secretaries of state, and the chief justice were all there.
Li Ru had an elegant demeanor. He bowed as he sat down and said, "I think we should change the era name."
He Yong said: "Well, the new era will only be changed next year. Would it be inappropriate to change it again?"
According to the tradition of the Han Dynasty, the reign title must be changed whenever a major event occurs.
The problem is that Liu Bian will not change the era name until next year after he succeeds to the throne, so it is not the right time yet.
Zhong Yao's face was solemn, and he asked, "Should we grant amnesty to the whole nation again?"
General amnesty is also a common practice.
Yang Biao sat in the main seat, his face dignified, and he didn't say a word.
Wang Yun remained indifferent and motionless, still thinking about the issue of rewards based on merit, which would be announced after noon.
He wanted to meet Liu Bian before that and persuade him to change his mind.
Seeing Wang Yun didn't say anything, Li Ru's eyes moved and he asked, "Should we ask the King of Bohai to discuss this with us?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at Li Ru with different expressions.
The small meeting room was silent.
Li Ru saw this and looked normal, saying, "It is the will of His Majesty that the Prince of Bohai attends the Shangshutai."
Everyone looked at Wang Yun with suspicion.
Wang Yun's heart was slightly moved, and he immediately said: "This matter should be decided by the Shangshutai, and reported to Your Majesty by the King of Bohai."
Xun You looked at Wang Yun and suddenly understood what he meant. He said, "I agree with what you said, Lord Wang."
Zhong Yao, He Yong and others also understood and said, "I second the motion."
Yang Biao was stunned. In the blink of an eye, everyone supported Wang Yun?
He blinked his eyes, glanced at Li Ru, and said with a smile: "This time, I congratulate Your Majesty on the great victory over the Xiongnu, but I am indeed missing the memorial from King Bohai. I will go and urge him to do it."
Having said that, Yang Biao stood up and prepared to go find Liu Xie.
"I'll accompany you." Wang Yun was not willing to miss such an opportunity, so he stood up.
The fact that Liu Xie wrote a letter praising the royal family showed that he did not have such thoughts. It allowed the court and the public to see the unity of the royal family and eliminated a worry among them.
Most importantly, this is a good way to please His Majesty in the palace!
Xun You and others watched the two important figures leave and turned to continue their discussion.
Xun You pondered for a moment and said, "As for changing the reign title, we will first draft a few, and Your Majesty will decide whether to change it or not."
Everyone nodded, and He Yong said, "I don't think a general amnesty is necessary. We have already granted amnesty three times, and there is no point in granting another one."
Li Ru saw several people huddled together and smiled without saying anything.
At this time, a Zhonghuangmen came in, holding a pile of memorials, and said, "My dear ministers, this is today's memorial."
Xun You reached out to take it, distributed it to others, and opened one at random.
After reading a few books, he couldn't help but look up. Almost everyone else did the same. They looked at each other, then frowned.
These memorials came from all over the country, all impeaching Lu Zhi, Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao and others. There were more than ten of them in total.
Li Ru glanced at a few people, holding a few memorials, pretending to be thoughtful.
Xun You looked at him calmly and said to everyone, "Send him to Jingfu Palace?"
The others also nodded. They had no say in this matter.
If it were in the past, the court and the country would definitely be in an uproar. Lu Zhi would at least be dismissed from office, and Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao would definitely be imprisoned.
But now, it depends on what the palace thinks.
He Yong looked at Xun You and said, "Have you heard about what happened in Yuzhou?"
Xun You gave him a look and said, "I heard about it."
He Yong received it and immediately changed the subject: "I plan to meet Mr. Tang later. Would you like to go with me?"
"Duke Tang" was a respectful title given to Tang Mao by court officials. After all, he was Liu Bian's father-in-law and the Inspector of the Imperial Guards, and was about to enter the Secretariat.
Xun You thought that Sili's reform had come to a standstill, and said, "Okay, wait for the palace's order."
They also need to wait for the imperial edict of reward from the palace, and then the banquet for all ministers in the evening.
Li Ru saw that the "Yingchuan Party" had already colluded with each other, and smiled calmly on his face. He thought to himself: No wonder the prince is so wary of these people. Who can be at ease if they unite the party and block the political flow?
In the palace.
After being persuaded by Yang Biao and Wang Yun, Liu Xie wrote a congratulatory memorial and then went to Jingfu Palace with the two of them.
Liu Bian was extremely tired yesterday and woke up very early. However, he did not want to get up. He half-lying on the bed, fanning himself with a fan while reading Cao Cao's memorial.
Tang Ji was wearing a single piece of clothing, kneeling beside Liu Bian, holding a bowl of soup in her hand, stirring it gently with a spoon.
"Is this making amends?"
Liu Bian muttered to himself, then tilted his head and took a bite of the spoon handed to him by Tang Ji.
It took Cao Cao less than half a month to wipe out more than 30 bandit dens of varying sizes, recruit more than 13,000 young and strong men, and raise nearly 100,000 shi of grain.
There are now more than 10,000 people in the Imperial Guard camp. Recruitment of young and strong men from Yanzhou is underway, and Lu Zhi will also mobilize some people over. Together with Cao Cao's more than 20,000 people, the number of people soared to 70,000 or 80,000 in an instant!
Liu Bian thought about it and frowned unconsciously.
Having soldiers is certainly a good thing, but he has to be able to afford them!
"Salt policy is inevitable..."
Liu Bian looked out the door with a gloomy look. Compared with other taxes, salt administration is the easiest way to get a large sum of money in a short period of time.
Pan Yin quietly walked in, took a look, and said with his head down: "Your Majesty, the King of Bohai, the Prime Minister, and the Zuo Pushe request to see you."
Liu Bian collected his thoughts, got up from the bed, and said, "Let's go to the study."
Tang Ji hurried over and helped Liu Bian put on his clothes.
In the study room.
Liu Xie had a calm face as he knelt opposite Liu Bian.
Yang Biao behind him looked serious, his round, fat face was respectful and a little solemn.
Wang Yun looked indifferent and motionless, as if he was weighed down by many things.
Liu Xie held up the memorial and said, "I congratulate Your Majesty on your great victory over the Xiongnu and your triumphant return!"
Liu Bian looked at him, took it with a smile, and said, "You are so thoughtful. By the way, my grandmother will arrive in Beijing in about two hours. You can go to greet her on my behalf."
Liu Xie was startled and asked, "Shall I go and pick him up?"
Liu Bian glanced at his memorial, which was quite proper, and put it aside, saying, "Well, you will still be in charge of the Shangshutai in the future."
Liu Xie straightened his back and looked directly at Liu Bian. He felt uneasy and all kinds of thoughts surged in his mind.
He had no idea what this royal brother was going to do.
Liu Xie suppressed his uneasiness and stood up, saying, "I'll take my leave."
Yang Biao and Wang Yun did not speak, as they did not understand either.
After Liu Xie left, Yang Biao said solemnly, "Your Majesty, the Secretariat is discussing the change of the reign title. Please give your instructions."
Liu Bian paused, remembering the previous reign title he disliked, and nodded, saying, "Draft a few and submit them to me, and I will decide."
"I obey your order!" Yang Biao said, blinking his eyes, feeling inexplicably relieved.
Wang Yun raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, regarding the rewards for Cao Cao and others, I have different opinions."
He was just testing the waters by throwing a stone, and did not reveal all of Lu Zhi and Dong Zhuo at once.
Liu Bian showed curiosity and asked, "Does your family know anything about military affairs?"
Wang Yun remained calm and said, "I know a little bit."
Liu Bian pondered for a moment and said, "I have already pardoned Cao Cao in Shangdang."
"Then Cao Cao should be removed from the reward list," said Wang Yun.
Yang Biao glanced at Wang Yun. This guy was really stubborn. He was determined to make things difficult for His Majesty. Was it so difficult to answer in a fluent manner?
Liu Bian also felt that Wang Yun was a little immature. After a moment of silence, he said calmly, "My Lord, I personally led the army this time and won a great victory."
Wang Yun raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, we cannot tolerate that..."
Before he finished speaking, he was met with Liu Bian's cold gaze.