Guo Chong and Empress Yuan sat in a chariot under a high canopy umbrella, and eight horses drove slowly along the magnificent chariot. Surrounded by five hundred guards of the forbidden army in front of the palace, a man with a tall horse and a large armor is magnificent. Behind the side of the car, the two princes, Guo Mian and Guo Xu, followed closely on horseback. Behind is the car of Concubine Mei and Concubine Rong and the car of more than ten other concubines.

Guo Chong sat under the Yellow Dragon umbrella, looking at the brilliant lights on both sides, looking at the crowd of people kneeling and kowtowing to the ground, and listening to their voices chanting long live, his heart was extremely comfortable and comfortable. He knew that although he, the emperor, failed to become the first emperor of the ages and failed to expand the territory and achieve great things, he still existed like a god in the hearts of the people. As long as the people still have respect for themselves, Guo's country will continue to exist. I am afraid that even the people will disobey the royal family, and that is the beginning of destruction. The truth that water can carry a boat can also overturn a boat, Guo Chong still understands.

With this, Guo Chong remembered how wise he was in the background when he changed the law. The changes in the imperial court have caused harm to the people, but the people hate Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu so much, and they have not been affected much. In a way, the deaths of Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu made the people release their anger and complain less about the imperial court. From this point of view, the deaths of Fang Dunru and Yan Zhengsu were not without benefits to themselves.

"Your Majesty, this is really a beautiful day, the night of Shangyuan. The lamp is like the sea, and the people are like ants. At this time, the concubine wishes me a thousand generations and a prosperous world. The emperor is in good health and long live immortal. If it weren't for the emperor's wisdom, how could there be this prosperous scene. Empress Yuan looked at this scene with great emotion and said in Guo Chong's ear.

Guo Chong laughed and said, "When will the queen learn to say these words?" Hasn't the queen always disliked to say such words? ”

Empress Yuan smiled: "This is what the concubine feels in her heart, not an exaggeration. ”

Guo Chong nodded and smiled: "What the queen said is very good, I will be in the prosperous world for thousands of generations, and that is exactly what I dreamed of." It's just that it's too hard to do that. I am not confused, I know that although such a scene is rare, there are many difficulties behind it. My Da Zhou is currently in a lot of predicament, I can't indulge in the beauty of this good day, I still have to be sober and redouble my efforts. ”

Empress Yuan nodded and said, "The emperor is Shengming, and the concubines admire." Of course, it takes extra effort, but tonight, the emperor is happy with the people, and he doesn't have to think about those difficult things. Put your worries aside, enjoy the lanterns and the moon, and have fun with the people. ”

Guo Chong smiled and nodded, stopped talking, and waved around with a smile. The convoy flowed like a stream, slowly walking along the royal road to Suzakumon Square.

About half an hour later, the Empress and Emperor's car arrived at the Suzaku Gate Square. All the officials are already waiting at the entrance of the plaza to pick them up. When the car arrived, the ministers knelt down and saluted loudly, and greeted Guo Chong's car to the royal lantern shed in the center of Suzaku Square.

From the beginning of the lantern festival, when all the lanterns were lit up, there was still one lantern that was not lit, and that was the lantern made by the emperor and empress and the two concubines. At this moment, it is time to unveil these lanterns, and the emperor and queen and the two concubines will light the lanterns they have made with their own hands.

Surrounded by the courtiers, Guo Chong and Empress Yuan and Concubine Mei Rong entered the royal lantern shed. Someone sent four velvets, and Guo Chong and others lit the lanterns in anticipation. For a while, the applause was thunderous, and the color was like thunder. Hundreds of officials knelt down to worship, all the people congratulated, and long live the voices one after another.

In fact, the lanterns of Guo Chong and others are very ordinary. Guo Chong himself lit a Nine Dragon Palace lamp. It was just a giant octagonal marquee hanging high on a flagpole. Nine golden dragons coiled around the nine lampposts. The dragon neither blinks nor dances its claws, nor does it shine, it is just an ordinary decoration. The production of the marquee is also exquisite, when the eight-sided lampshade rotates, the pattern of the flowers and birds on it is exquisite, beautiful. But on the whole, it can't even compare with the lanterns displayed in some officials' homes, and it is said that they are compared with the lanterns of King Kangping and Guo Xu and Guo Mian.

The queen lit a prayer lamp with a good harvest, which was unpretentious and ordinary. Concubine Mei lit up a lamp every year, and Concubine Rong lit a lamp that bloomed with flowers. One is a huge red carp and the other is a blooming red peony flower. They are all very ordinary lanterns.

In this regard, Lin Jue was still a little relieved in his heart, judging from the lanterns of the emperor and the queen and the two concubines, the emperor was not extravagant because of this. Guo Chong still knows that he must be frugal and not do a good job in the face project of great joy. It's a pity that the rest of the officials will be wrong. King Kangping, the two princes, and other officials who accompanied him all regretted it in their hearts. To make such a luxurious lantern, it costs tens of thousands of dollars or more, but it is a bit noisy.

Fortunately, Guo Chong did not accuse them for this, and after the lanterns were lit, Guo Chong stood in front of the lantern shed and said something to the civil and military officials and countless people on the periphery.

"Today's Shangyuan Festival, when all people celebrate together. As the old saying goes: After the Shangyuan, spring water gradually emerges. After the Shangyuan Festival, spring is coming. The reason why I personally participated in this year's Shangyuan Festival is to celebrate the festival with the people, and to pray for my Great Zhou, hoping that this year's wind and rain will be smooth and the country and the people will be safe. I encourage all my subjects of the Great Zhou to work hard, work hard for the prosperity of my Great Zhou, and work hard for your food and clothing. I also have to work hard, and the court officials must also work hard, as long as the top and bottom work together, my Great Zhou will be majestic in the world and will never fade. ”

All the officials shouted one after another: "The emperor is sage, and the ministers will work hard to make the country prosperous and work together." My Great Zhou will last forever and prosper. ”

Guo Chong smiled, waved his hand and said: "That's it, you don't have to be restrained today, I also have fun with the people, let's enjoy the lanterns and guess the riddles." Zhong Aiqing accompanied me to enjoy the lanterns. ”

The ministers agreed in unison, and surrounded Guo Chong along the lantern sheds around the middle pole of the square. The beautiful lanterns are pleasing to the eye, and Guo Chong is in a good mood. When he was amazed, he turned his head to speak to Guo Mian beside him.

"Guo Mian, you like to dance and write ink on weekdays, why don't you make a song today. Let me hear it. ”

Guo Mian hurriedly bowed and said: "My father has a decree, how dare my son disobey it." But this is full of great Confucian celebrities, and the sons and daughters really don't dare to show ugliness. If you don't do it well, won't you lose the face of your father? ”

Lin Jue listened to it, and said in his heart: Guo Mian has really changed recently, if it is usual, how can he be so humble? If you want him to write lyrics, I'm afraid I'll roll up my sleeves immediately. It seems that under the guidance of Liang Wangye, Guo Mian has changed a lot. Guo Bing is behind the scenes. If Guo Mian can restrain his frivolity, he is still a good person.

But I heard Guo Chong laugh and said, "It's your face that you lost, what does it have to do with me?" I heard that you have been studying poetry and books hard lately, and you have made great progress. Today is the time to test your learning. How can you excuse yourself? Is it afraid of ugliness or a reason? Do it! ”

Guo Mian was actually eager to try it a long time ago, and bowed down when he heard the words: "That is the case, the son obeys the order." ”

Guo Mian looked at the flow of lanterns around him, and paced in a deep voice. Everyone's eyes are focused on him, some people want him to make a fool of himself, some people want him to show his face, and each has different expectations. Finally, Guo Mian opened his mouth and groaned.

"The wind sells the flame wax, the dew oven, and the light of the flower market. Guihua Liuwa. The clouds are scattered, and Geng Geng Su'e wants to go down. The clothes are elegant. Look at the Chu girl and slim waist. The drums are noisy, the figures are uneven, and the road is full of fragrant musk.

Because of the night, the capital is open. Looking at thousands of doors like day, laughing and playing. Tin Cheropa. Everywhere they meet, there is their own dark dust with the horse. The year is also. Only to see, the old love is gone. Clear the leak, fly back from the cover, and stop singing from the dance. ”

As soon as the word was sung, everyone was shocked. Guo Mian likes to dance and write, and everyone knows it. But in fact, his poetry is of average standard, which is also the consensus in the circle of scribes. It's just that because he is a prince, no one pointed it out to his face. But today's poem really amazed everyone, I didn't expect the level of the eldest prince's poetry to skyrocket, and he was able to make such good words. And it's immediate, and the mood is relaxed.

"Oh, that's good." The drums are noisy, the figures are uneven, and the road is full of fragrant musk. 'Extremely subtle, in line with the present. Good sentence, good sentence. This word can be used as the beginning of the year also. ”

"yes, yes. Although it is said that the upper yuan is lower, the lower que is still unfinished. This poem is not said to be the first good word after the New Year, and it is worthy of being among the top ten in my Great Zhou poetry circle. King Jin is proficient in poetry and writing, and even the old man sighs to himself. ”

A group of Hanlin scholars and officials praised one after another, which naturally had an element of sycophancy, but more of them were sincere praise. Because the standard of this poem is so high, it is beyond the reach of many people. Guo Mian's lyrics can reach such a height, and they are also amazed that King Jin is successful in reading and diligent.

Guo Mian seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and with a smug smile on his face, he turned his head to look at Guo Bing, the king of Liang, who was standing aside. Guo Bing stroked his beard and smiled, and the two glanced at each other, their expressions quite playful. All this was seen by Lin Jue, and Lin Jue was surprised by the surprise of Yu Guomian's words, but he soon realized that this matter was not simple. He suddenly remembered what the little county lord had said to him that day. The little county lord said that his father recently fell in love with poetry and articles for some reason, and raised a large number of scholars in the mansion to write poems and lyrics, and he never got tired of it. Lin Jue laughed at the time, although the style of poetry in the Great Zhou Dynasty was prevalent, but his father-in-law didn't love these. said that he fell in love with Wuwen and made ink, and that had only one purpose, that is, to show others, so that others would think that he would no longer have any distractions and begin to enjoy life with peace of mind.

But now it seems that Lin Jue understands that his opinion at that time was wrong, and it should have another purpose. Tonight's Shangyuan Night, Guo Mian can't write this poem, it is very likely to be a pre-prepared lyric, just wait for Guo Chong to speak, Guo Mian can read out the poem prepared in advance, and win Guo Chong's favor. Even if Guo Chong doesn't mention the matter of lyrics, I'm afraid that Liang Wangye himself will have to bring it up after a while. Guo Bing is still old and spicy, his methods are not intense, but he works hard in the dark, and he can see the effect today.