Volume III: Building the Foundation Chapter 87: Petition
The eastern capital of Luoyang, Ziwei City, inside the imperial palace.
The world is full of smoke, but the hall of great cause is still brilliant.
A middle-aged man in a bright yellow dragon robe was playing with a group of concubines and palace maids.
Yang Guang was blindfolded, scratching back and forth, and the claws of Lushan left and right reached him, causing laughter, which made him very proud.
The surrounding concubines and girls, all with bright eyes and bright teeth, are delicate and lovely, and they have gathered towards the Son of Heaven. This scene, like a butterfly fighting a fire, is endless.
"Let's see how I can teach you a lesson after I guess who you are." The Emperor laughed.
The beauty is the forest, the hall is the pool, and this desolate // lewd situation is almost not under the wine pond and meat forest of the king of Shang.
The hall of Daye is full of Yaotai Qiong room, jade cups like chopsticks, Yang Guangle is in it, entangled with concubines and palace maids.
There were many concubines and palace maids, and the emperor couldn't guess which one it was for a while. One of the concubines, Wang Meiren, under the eyes of a eunuch, suddenly threw herself into the arms of the Son of Heaven, so that the emperor could hold her arms.
"Haha! It's Wang Meiren, let me guess right, right? Let's say, admit punishment or ask for punishment? Yang Guang raised his hand and ripped off the blindfold, and said to the beauty in his arms, laughing heartily.
"Your Majesty......" Wang Meiren pretended to be reserved, revealing a girlish and shy look.
Wang Meiren, whose name is Miaoyu, is the niece of Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Guo, who has been in the palace for less than two months, and Fang is the most favored time. He is seventeen years old, at a prime age, and he is coquettish, which is enough to make men in the world fall for him.
Seeing this, the emperor was extremely happy, bent down and reached out, and picked up Wang Meiren, causing the beauty to scream.
"Wow, you little goblin must be trying to get punished? Then I will punish you for not getting out of bed for a day. Yang Guangxiong was in a big wind, holding the beauty, and strode towards the dragon collapse.
The other concubines and palace maids were all giggling and laughing when they saw this, and the attendants picked up Wang Meiren's clothes that were constantly peeling off, but they all showed envy.
At this time, a person walked in outside the palace first, and as she stepped into the palace, all the palace maids restrained their smiles and became dignified and respectful.
"The Queen Mother has arrived!" The shrill voice of the chamberlain sounded, accompanied by the queen leaning away.
"Well, let's get even. The mourning family has a major matter here, please ask Your Majesty to decide, and you all get out of the way. The sharp light of the phoenix eyes swept over the concubines and palace maids, and said majestically and gently.
All the concubines and palace maids said in unison very respectfully: "No." ”
The queen stepped forward, approached Longtan, greeted the spring light, and watched the emperor rise up and send Wang Meiren to bliss.
Empress Xiao couldn't help but put on her makeup, and the bronze mirrors on both sides showed her clear appearance.
But she is a beautiful woman, who looks like a peach blossom, with a plump body, revealing a supreme and noble atmosphere.
On her, wearing a phoenix crown and a veil, she has the bearing of the six palaces, and she is the strange woman who is famous all over the world, Xiao Meiniang, who actually controls the emperor's harem.
Empress Xiao, known as Lan, was born in the Xiao family of Lanling, and was also a member of the previous generation, especially good at medical skills and divination.
Coupled with gentleness and generosity, knowledge, and beauty, he was deeply trusted by the emperor. When Emperor Yang Kai was in Japan, it was the Xiao family, who was the princess of Jin, who plotted to curry favor with the first queen Dugu Jialuo.
In addition, he cast a spell to cut off the courage of the deposed prince Yang Xingyun, so that Yang Guang was made the crown prince and successfully ascended the throne as the new emperor.
Therefore, in this palace, Yang Guang killed the emperor of the outer court, but the person in charge of the inner court was the queen.
Although Empress Xiao has some skills, she has a weak temperament, and whenever she disagrees with her husband, she mainly accommodating.
In the long run, Yang Guanghao's problem of great joy became more and more serious, and when the state affairs did not go well, he became absurd//lewd//unreasonable, and the draft girl, suspicion and killing increased.
Therefore, unless something big happens, the queen will not
to disturb the emperor's good deeds.
"Your Majesty, it has been ten days since the court was struck. There are many events in the world, please summon the ministers as soon as possible to deal with government affairs. ”
Yang Guang is rarely famous, at the age of nineteen, he commanded the army to attack Chen, and Wen Taowu was slightly better than the four seas. It's a pity that after the setback of the three expeditions to Goryeo, it collapsed.
Someone on the side had already carried an extremely gorgeous and comfortable chariot and placed it in front of the dragon couch.
The emperor got up, and immediately a palace maid came to serve. Yang Guangzheng sat up, took the piece presented by the chamberlain, and slowly flipped through it.
Empress Xiao was beside her, and she didn't bother, but only brought the affairs of the court and the court one by one.
Hearing that Li Yuan's second son, Li Shimin, had broken tens of thousands of iron horses, the emperor laughed gloomily.
"I have heard that Yuan Tiangang, the Taoist priest of Qintianjian, has given him an eighteen-year-old life, and he will be able to help the world and the people. Li Yuan is making a name for his son, can't many ministers in the court see it" The emperor said these words casually, but Wang Meiren didn't dare to raise his eyes.
The palace maids and chamberlains below all fell to their knees one after another, pleading guilty again and again, but no one dared to answer.
"Drive the Qianyang Palace." The Son of Heaven issued an edict.
"Get up," the chief attendant commanded.
Hearing the order, all the palace maids, eunuchs and guards took action one after another, carrying the Son of Heaven and the dragon towards the Qianyang Palace.
The queen in the Daye Hall was overwhelmed, the other concubines were all trembling, and Wang Meiren was even trembling beside her.
Seeing this, the queen said lightly: "This palace doesn't blame you, as Your Majesty's concubine, it is the right thing to do for the royal family." All of you have been selected by thousands of people, and you are stunning, and even the Son of Heaven likes it very much.
It's just that this palace has one thing to warn you, no matter which one of you Your Majesty favors, you will lose interest in half a year at most.
The emperor is selfless, if anyone dares to delay the major affairs of the country by relying on the head of the favor, when the time comes, even if you can give birth to an heir to Your Majesty, I will only keep the child, and you ,,,,"
After warning this group of concubines and palace maids, the queen said coldly: "There are only three feet of white silk or a glass of poisonous wine to choose from!" ”
All the women were trembling, and Wang Meiren leaned down to show that she understood.
"Alright, let's all go back. Whoever dares to use foxy tricks in front of His Majesty, this palace can guarantee that she will not survive for more than three days. With a wave of her hand, let these palace maids retreat, Empress Xiao looked at the traces left on the dragon collapse, and couldn't help but sigh slightly.
Qianyang Palace, Imperial Historian Pei Ju, Zuo Imperial Guard General Lai Hu'er, Neishi Lang Yu Shiji and other civil and military ministers should all come to the edict.
At this time, in the main hall, Yang Guang suddenly sighed, and then said: "This Yang Yichen is really easy to use, and he will sweep Hebei and Shandong in half a year, but unfortunately he is not as obedient as Grandma Li (Li Yuan)." I heard that Grandma Li's second son, Li Shimin is a young hero, so I recruited him to join the court as a thousand cows. ”
"As for Li Mi's thieves becoming more and more rampant, coveting Luokoucang, it is really hateful, and Zhang Xutuo, the general guard of Qi County, was recruited to come to quell the rebellion."
"Yang Yichen's merits are there, and after he killed the Hebei group of thieves, it was reported that the court and China received the reward. Ladies and gentlemen, do you still have this music? ”
Yang Guang moved his body slightly, only adjudicated major matters, and handed over the rest of the daily recitals to Pei Ju and Yu Shiji.
Every feast, drink and have fun, and enjoy the flowers and play in the imperial garden is his hobby now.
It's just that Yu Shiji, who has always whitewashed the peace in front of the Son of Heaven, suddenly stepped forward to report that he had something important to report to His Majesty.
"Hey, it's Yu Qing's family. I remember that you have always been very assertive in handling affairs, why did you take the lead in reporting today? Don't be formal, come quickly. The emperor looked at the people who came out of the queue and said casually.
Yu Shiji said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Yang Yichen has made great achievements, but he has too many troops, which is not a blessing of the country. One of the ministers recommended him, but he was guilty, and asked His Majesty for leniency
Reason. ”
Yang Guang glared at him, weighed it in his heart, and said casually on his face: "Who is it?" As long as you are talented and can be used by the country, I don't want to write an edict of pardon. ”
"Yes, Your Majesty has a broad mind, which is beyond the reach of ancient and modern Ming monarchs." Yu Shinan patted the horse without a trace, and continued: "The sick tiger sent someone to ask for guilt and wanted to return to the court. ”
"It's him, I haven't investigated the matter of killing Yuwen Aiqing in vain!
Where is he now? "The Son of Heaven does not say forgiveness, nor does he say that he disagrees, but only means an incomprehensible way.
"This ,,,,," Looking at the skeptical eyes of his colleagues on the left and right, Yu Shiji could not hesitate any longer.
"Gao Chongde is now in Wei County, and he is confronting Yang Yichen. The so-called two tigers fight, and one must be injured. Gao Chongde had followed Yang Xuangan to make trouble before, and he had already repented. He himself came from a humble family, and he did not have any dissatisfaction with the Supreme. Yu Shiji pondered for a moment and said thoughtfully.
Its underlying meaning is that Gao Chongde confronted Yang Yichen in Wei County, and was born in a poor family and had nothing to do with the family.
If he surrenders, he can contain Yang Yichen, and he also recruits a general for the imperial court, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
"Forgive him?" The Son of Heaven's eyes narrowed, and after a little thought, he said: "The recommendation of the Yu Qing family is unique. It's just that in order to forgive me, Gao Chongde must first make a meritorious service. ”
Seeing that there was a door in the report, Yu Shiji immediately added: "Your Majesty, now that Yang Su is dead, Yang Xuangan is also hanging his head to the public.
Gao Chongde just married Yang Su's daughter, so he served the Yang family to the death. The minister risked death and offered another plan, if he can be called as a colt today, why worry that he does not serve the court Therefore, the minister has the courage to bring a high and virtuous dowry, please allow the guards to present it for the Supreme to decide! Then he bowed and saluted.
"Oh, and that kind of thing?" Yang Guang was stunned for a moment before asking the guards to bring the so-called dowry to the main hall.
After a while, eighteen large boxes were brought in one after another, and when they were opened, they were all five baht coins, which was enough for tens of thousands.
"Your Majesty, please." Yu Shiji said respectfully.
"This is the dowry?" Yang Guang laughed happily: "That's it, it's okay to marry a poor daughter, it's quite a concubine, and it's not qualified at all." ”
"Yu Shiji, you are loyal and commendable in selecting materials for the country, very good, I like it very much. Gao Chongde's sin of rebellion, I forgave him. But the heads of twenty thousand robbers are to be atoned for.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. The minister will definitely send an envoy to warn him sternly, so that he can make meritorious deeds as soon as possible and return to the right path. Yu Shiji hurriedly thanked him and said.
He paid money in advance for his own family, and it was false to propose marriage, but it was true to atone for high virtue.
"Zhuqing, come and enjoy the song and dance with me, and enjoy the peace!" Yang Guang became serious again in a blink of an eye.
"Your Majesty is the Holy Monarch who came into the world, the four seas are peaceful, long live my emperor, long live! Hooray! Pei Ju took the lead in worshipping beside him, and the other courtiers had to bow to the ground.
In the palace, the picture of peace soon unfolded again.
It's night, Yufu.
"Brother, what you entrusted me with is done, and the edict is collected. It's just that Gao Chongde can really achieve a career? There are many people who come to me to ask for errands, but they never make me pay out of my own pocket. Yu Shiji was still indignant
Yu Shiji was overjoyed when he heard this, and then apologized to his brother.
"The elder brother is the ruler of the court, and he should know the real situation in various places of the Great Sui now. According to the estimation of the younger brother, the future pattern must be Guanzhong Li Valve, Jiangzuo Lanling Xiao Shi and Hebei Gaozhongde to chase the world.
"My brother is a high-ranking official in the Great Sui, as long as he befriends Empress Xiao, he can ensure the safety of the Jiangzuo people. For the sake of the family, the younger brother should go elsewhere. Yu Shinan explained.
"Okay." The two brothers of the Yu family are talking in the house.
At the head of Luoyang City, suddenly there was a beacon fire, and the soldiers patrolling the city came to report, Li Mikeluo Koucang, and raised 500,000 troops to invade the eastern capital.