The Taimiao of the Han Dynasty is located in the southwest of the palace city, in the imperial city, and is juxtaposed with the altar. After only one day of preparation, taking advantage of the auspicious time, Liu Chengyou, the son of heaven, led the civil and military forces in Tokyo to worship the world and pray to the ancestors and emperors. The ceremonial guards are complete, and all the officials are there, this is the largest and most solemn worship ceremony held since Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne.

The temple of the Northern Han Dynasty is enshrined, except for the ancestor Liu Zhiyuan and the four generations of ancestors, there is no one else. Originally, at the beginning of the country, Liu Zhiyuan had posthumously honored Taizu Liu Bang and Shizu Liu Xiu, and set a gift.

However, later, some literati touted Liu Zhiyuan's exploits in saving the Central Plains, and talked about the difference between the Han Dynasty and the Han Dynasty, saying that Liu Zhiyuan was the ancestor of the dynasty, and comparing the Lingnan pseudo-Liu.

When he was seriously ill, he felt that his life was not far away, so Liu Zhiyuan moved Liu Bang and Liu Xiu out of the Taimiao, and he wanted to enjoy the "unmysterious" gift after his death. The country that he has built by his own ability, why do he need to admit his ancestors, which also makes today's Han completely separated from the two Han Dynasty thousands of years ago.

Kneeling on the futon, Liu Chengyou dictated the sacrificial words, and under the guidance of the ceremonial officer, completed a series of slightly tedious but meaningful ceremonies. It wasn't until late afternoon that he returned to the palace.

In the Han Palace, around the Chongyuan Palace, the palace eunuchs are busy, preparing for the evening banquet. Liu Chengyou does not advocate wine feasts on weekdays, but since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the palace banquets have not been held less, and they are not as simple as they were at the beginning.

Before the banquet, in the Chongzheng Palace, Liu Chengyou specially met with a person, the deputy envoy of the Wude Division, Wang Jingchong.

During the period when Liu Chengyou left Beijing, although he took Li Shaoyou away with the army, the situation in the capital has always been watched by Wang Jingchong for him and reported from time to time. Therefore, Liu Chengyou doesn't know anything about the situation in Kaifeng City, but there are few things that are hidden from him, including Wang Jingchong in front of him.

It is said that during the period of the Southern Expedition, this Wang Jingchong could be described as a powerful man in Tokyo, relying on power to gain power, contempt for courtiers, bullying subordinates, and becoming more and more domineering.

Glancing at Wang Jingchong, Liu Chengyou slowly closed the secret report he submitted, waved his sleeves slowly, and said, "I have a task for you!" ”

The voice of the Son of Heaven clearly floated into Wang Jingchong's ears, for some reason, Wang Jingchong always felt a little chill in his heart, but he didn't dare to slack off, and responded: "Please Your Majesty command!" ”

"In recent years, there have been repeated rumors of entering Beijing in various local towns, defenses, and festivals, as well as their subordinate officials, who rely on their power to harm others, run rampant in lawlessness, and violate discipline and law. You take someone to visit Xiazhou County for me and investigate......" Liu Chengyou ordered.

When the words of the Son of Heaven fell, Wang Jingchong immediately came to his senses, and simply responded: "Obey!" ”

In his thoughts, Wang Jingchong quickly moved, and the orders of the Son of Heaven obviously had other intentions, and he immediately understood what he had done in addition to some of the adjustments he had recently made to the military and political aspects of the imperial court.

The emperor plans to deal with Fang Zhenjiedu! As soon as he thought of this, Wang Jingchong's spirit doubled, and this was a great opportunity for him to make a fortune.

Noticing the change in Wang Jingchong's face, Liu Chengyou knew in his heart that this person must have understood his own thoughts, and this guy is politically sensitive, and he is indeed good. Although it is easy to use, it is always difficult to put people at ease.

Before he retreated, Liu Chengyou said in a flat tone: "I also heard that the subordinates of Wu Desi have engaged in some corruption and bribery, personal vendettas, and oppression of good lawless officials. I know that because of the extensive information, the Wu De Division has taken in a lot of miscellaneous people, but the court law and the rules of the Wu De Division still have to be observed......"

"Yes!" Hearing Liu Chengyou say this, Wang Jingchong's heart tightened, and he hurriedly said: "When the minister returns to the government, he must investigate thoroughly, and if there are lawbreakers, he will be severely punished!" ”

"Well......" Liu Chengyou said leisurely: "I hope so!" ”

If Wang Jingchong was really smart, he would know that it was him who Liu Chengyou warned. Since the reorganization of the Wu Desi in the past two years, it has been regulated a lot, and it has been reined in a lot, and it has not fallen so quickly.

At night, the main hall of the Han Palace is Chongyuan, the lights are bright, the ceremonies and music are ringing, and you are immersed in a festive atmosphere. Outside the palace, there were fireworks, the sound was continuous, which lasted for a full quarter of an hour, and the brilliant fireworks burst into the night sky, beautiful and brilliant. Not only in the palace, but also outside the palace, the people and the people, basically all families gathered and appreciated, and they all knew that in the palace, the Son of Heaven was a hero at the night banquet.

In the Chongyuan Palace, the edict on the reward of the generals of the Southern Expedition had been read out, and it took two quarters of an hour. At this time, the feast was already in full swing, and the monarchs and ministers were happy.

The Son of Heaven has a fate, so that the civil and military forces present can enjoy themselves, and there are many rules and constraints, and they all drink away. And the center of the imperial banquet, in addition to the emperor and queen who are high, is the rewarded upstart of the court. Number Seven

Needless to say, Murong Yanzhao has long been listed in the imperial court, and it is not surprising that he has been promoted to the deputy marshal of the front division of the palace.

What is surprising is that Guo Rong was changed by Liu Chengyou and directly replaced Zheng Renzhi, who was transferred to Huaidong Province, as the deputy envoy of the privy council, and became the duke; There is also Zhao Kuangyin, this is one step to the sky, even promoted several levels, less than twenty-six years old, he is already the Marquis of Yu in front of the palace, more eye-catching than Guo Rongdu.

"Du Shuai, I would like to give you a drink!" Shen Shihou held a wine glass, walked to Wang Jun's side, squatted down, and said respectfully.

Pick up the cup, touch it casually, and drink it all. Shen Shihou was beside him, his eyes swept Guo Rong and Zhao Kuangyin in the crowd, his tone was sour, and he said to Wang Jun: "Du Shuai deployed for the southern expedition this time, led the army, and achieved a great victory in Xia Cai, and he had the merit of water, but the result actually made Guo, Zhao and other juniors arrogant, and the court's rewards and punishments were unfair!" ”

Shen Shihou was promoted to the head of the military department because of his achievements in the southern expedition, which is not a disadvantage, but for Shen Shihou, how can he be satisfied. Therefore, it is not so much that he is holding grievances for Wang Jun, but that he is venting his own dissatisfaction.

Hearing his words, Wang Jun glanced at him, poured himself a drink, and reprimanded lightly: "Chongyuan Palace, at the banquet, Hugh is presumptuous!" ”

In the face of Wang Jun's reprimand, Shen Shihou's mind cleared, his drunkenness eased, and he hurriedly buried his head, saying that he had lost his words.

Wang Jun's gaze also seemed to unintentionally pass over Murong Yanzhao, Guo Rong and others, the cronies and minions of the Son of Heaven, and his face twitched lightly. Although he was corrected from the position of deputy marshal of the Guards Division, and he was also modest, it was not happy for Wang Jun.

Today's squire is not as powerful as at the beginning of the country, even if Shi Hongzhao was so powerful back then, it was because he had the right to participate in politics. According to Wang Jun's idea, of course, he wants to enter the center, and he will enter the phase......

"The people close to Du Shuai, the old generals of the trilogy, the reward they get, hey......" Shen Shihou sighed again.

"Shut up!" Wang Jun suddenly reprimanded angrily, raised his glass with a gloomy face, and said coldly: "Drink!" ”

"Minister, birthday to Your Majesty!" Under the imperial stairs, Guo Wei held the wine glass and said to Liu Chengyou respectfully.

Liu Chengyou was talking and laughing with the queen, turned his head and said to Guo Wei: "Thank you Guo Qing, go up to the next level!" ”

Coincidentally, today is Liu Chengyou's birthday, and choosing such a day can be regarded as coming together. Pouting slightly, Guo Wei cautiously walked up the imperial steps.

"Guo Qing seems to have something to say?" After drinking, looking at Guo Wei, Liu Chengyou asked with a chuckle.

Guo Wei held the cup and bowed, and responded humbly: "Guo Rong is not qualified enough, his ability is not deputy, and the privy deputy is sealed, please Your Majesty, think again?" ”

"I just thought about it seriously before I used this position!" Liu Chengyou said: "With the meritorious deeds made by his southern expedition, how can he be rewarded by just a soldier of the army!" ”

Guo Wei still had the same expression, lowered his voice slightly, and said: "Your Majesty, the minister and Guo Rong are father and son, how can it be that father and son are in the same office, upholding the principle of power?" Your Majesty, please think again! ”

Hearing his words, Liu Chengyou's eyes wandered twice, looked at Guo Wei playfully, and said with a smile: "Tonight is the banquet of Cexun, on the day of great joy, don't talk about military and politics, this matter is postponed to talk about ......"

Although he was in the midst of the noise, a little alcohol could not paralyze Guo Wei's nerves, his mind remained clear, and after a little taste of the words of the Son of Heaven, Liu Chengyou seemed to have some consideration.

"Yes!" Guo Wei bowed in response.

At this time, there was a sudden commotion in the hall, and in the midst of the excitement, there was a faint sound of dispute.

"Go and see, what's going on?" Liu Chengyou frowned slightly and looked at Zhang Dejun.