The 12th day of the first lunar month (Thursday)
After seeing Gao Lishi leave, Li Sanlang asked the prince: "Father, is it credible that this person told me that the body of Na Wufu may have been taken away for disposal?" The prince replied: "That's true, according to my eyeliner in the palace, the king of Liang has brought back the corpse on the grounds that Wufu is a slave in Wujiang, and I am afraid that the corpse has been destroyed at this time." Li Sanlang sighed in his heart, this matter was premeditated, everything was so fast, leaving no trace, it seems that this clue has been broken again, and now he can only hope that the fake princess will be exposed in public in the early dynasty.
The crown prince continued: "It is less than a few hours before the early dynasty, so for the sake of safety, you should stay in the palace and rest. As soon as the prince said this, Li Sanlang and Li Keshi felt that it was too late, and they didn't feel tired when they were busy investigating the case before, so it was time to rest at this moment, so as to recharge their energy and face the tough battle behind. So they went into the house to rest, and Len Kesu was an important witness, and he lived with Li Ke to ensure that he was well-thought.
At three o'clock, a hundred civil and military officials gathered outside the hall of the immortals, and there seemed to be a big event to be announced in the court today. Among this crowd, there is naturally Li Sanlang, Li Ke is inconvenient to show up due to his identity, so he stays alone in the East Palace, Li Sanlang only brings Len Kesu at the moment, in order to expose the identity of the fake princess in public. They looked around, but Princess Taiping saw that she was still that unbeatable dignity, and her position seemed to be deliberately far away from the courtiers, thus highlighting her unusual special status; But they didn't see Princess "Azina", but after thinking about it, today's court meeting is an internal matter, and it is normal for foreign vassals not to participate, so they don't think much about it, and when the court confronts each other for a while, they can summon again.
After a long time, two men in white round-necked robes finally opened the door of the Jixian Palace, these two are the brothers Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong, and when they saw the ministers, they said loudly: "By Your Majesty's will, the ministers will enter the palace to meet you!" After hearing this, the ministers entered the temple in an orderly manner according to the size of their official positions in a wave of long live my emperor!
At this moment, the female emperor has sat on the dragon chair in the main hall, today's dress is more grand than before, only to see her crown gold ornaments, hanging white beads twelve, with the group as the tassel, the color is like its ribbon, the black silk is full of ears, the hosta guide, the Xuanyi, the silk dress. There are eight patterns of clothing: sun, moon, star, dragon, mountain, Chinese insect, fire, Zongyi; There are four kinds of patterns: algae, pink rice, yellow, and yellow. The garment and collar are the ascending dragons, and the weaving becomes them. Wearing a crown and yellow satin and blue-soled boots, this outfit is exactly the same as when he first ascended the throne. When the ministers saw it, they were all sincerely afraid, and it seemed that there would be a big announcement at today's court meeting.
Today's female emperor seems to be more energetic than in the past, and when she saw that the ministers had entered the palace, she said loudly: "Shangyuan is coming, in order to bless the gods, to show my heavenly spirit, this morning, I have two things to announce, summon the ministers to come, just for these two things!" ”
Hearing the empress say this, the crown prince couldn't help but be shocked, what could make His Majesty so fanfare, could it be that he wanted to announce the abolition of the establishment in court? As soon as he had this thought, the prince couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine, and beads of sweat on his forehead couldn't help but pop up. If the female emperor announced it in public and formed a resolution, it would really not be easy to turn around in the future. Thinking of this, he hurriedly turned his head to look at Zhang Cambodia, Zhang Cambodia also happened to look at the prince at this moment, the two looked at each other, Zhang Cambodia gently shook his head, signaling the prince not to be surprised, it seems that he also thought of the prince's heart, but then speculated that it should not be like this, so there was comfort in his eyes, at this moment, the prince's heart was a little calm.
The female emperor continued: "These two things will be summoned by Zhang Yizhi on his behalf!" After that, he gave Zhang Yizhi a look.
Zhang Yizhi took out the holy decree that had been prepared and read it aloud: "Fengtian carrier, the emperor said." Shangyuan is coming, in order to highlight the divine power of our heavenly dynasty, specific to the fifteenth day of the first month, the night of the Shangyuan Festival, at the beginning of the hour, the lantern offering ceremony was held on the Luoshui River. The emperor has inherited the mandate of heaven and will go in person to light the Buddha lamp and shine on all the people! Chin this! ”
After listening to the holy parable, the prince sighed in his chest, it turned out to be the Shangyuan Festival that had been debated a few days ago, and now it was finally conclusive. Although this is the case, it can't be completely relaxed, as Zhang Cambodia said, this matter is nothing more than the female emperor in order to demonstrate to the world, and the ultimate goal may be to abolish the crown prince, thinking of this, the prince can't help but feel melancholy, but fortunately, there is still some time to maneuver, it is much better than announcing it in court today!
As soon as they heard that the lantern ceremony was going to be held, the ministers immediately heated up again, and Wu Jiang preemptively said: "My Emperor Shengming, this matter will definitely illuminate the divine capital, Your Majesty will go in person, and all the people can see the face of the sky, it is really a blessing for three lives!" This Wu Jiang's flattering words, listening to Wu Sansi is inexplicable anger in his heart, this Wu Jiang is indeed a brainless guy, at the moment only cares about flattery, but forgets that the emperor wants to go in person, in this way, the security problem has become the biggest problem. During this Shangyuan Festival, the gods are already overcrowded, and there are countless people from all domains, three religions and nine streams, and there are countless of them, seeing that the date is only three days, in case there is something wrong with thought, how can it be done. This security problem Dali Temple is also a duty, absolutely difficult to shirk, and these days the cases have not been whereabouts, and now we have to prepare for this matter, so how can we do a good job of taking care of the beginning and the end? It is expected that Wu Jiang did not think much about these things, so he did not think about admonishment, but was busy with Fengying! So, Wu Sansi glared at Wu Jiang viciously, and when Wu Jiang saw it, he hurriedly stopped his mouth and didn't dare to say anything more.
But this sycophancy is not only Wujiang alone, he just spoke, and someone came out and said loudly: "My emperor's intention is very good!" Lighting the Buddha lamp on the Luoshui River is the first time since ancient times, which can be regarded as a precedent and will surely go down in history! "That's right!" "That's a great plan!". This kind of remarks came and went, and the female emperor was overjoyed when she heard it, and her face was overjoyed!
Seeing this, Wu Sansi naturally didn't dare to dissuade him more, lest he sweep away the female emperor's interest, and he himself caused trouble, so he simply didn't say a word! But Taiping spoke at this moment: "Your Majesty's intention is very good! Taiping is just beware of this security matter, His Majesty personally summoned all the people, then you have to think carefully, the big case that has occurred in the past few days has not been solved! After speaking, she glanced at the crown prince, and of course the female emperor knew that these words were aimed at the prince and Long Ansi.
The female emperor put away her smile and said sharply: "Taiping is reasonable, I won't hand over the security matter to Long Ansi to handle this time, Long Ansi will do his best to investigate the case first!" ”
Taiping replied: "Your Majesty Shengming! This matter must be entrusted to a competent person who is worthy of His Majesty's trust! After speaking, Taiping glanced at Wu Sansi again. Wu Sansi will also think, does Taiping want to recommend himself? Although this security matter is a hot potato, it is not a bad thing to obtain the right to security and command in this divine capital! But King Liang suddenly found that he was thinking too much. Taiping continued: "This palace believes that this matter must also be handed over... Master Zhang Yizhi will do it! Lord Zhang Yizhi knows His Majesty's mind best, and his talents are outstanding, and this matter belongs to him! ”
Zhang Yizhi? Taiping actually recommended Zhang Yizhi! Wu Sansi was stunned, and couldn't help but feel a little resentful in his heart, could there be any variables in the matter discussed last night? At this time, the female emperor suddenly clapped her hands and said: "What Taiping said is exactly what I want!" Since this matter was planned by Zhang Yi, then even the security problem should be dealt with together! Hearing the female emperor say this, Zhang Yizhi hurriedly knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen is afraid, such a big event, Weichen is afraid that there will be a mistake, so as to hurt Your Majesty's Shengming!" ”
The female emperor smiled and said: "Your ability, I know it in my heart, since Taiping also recommended you, then you don't shirk it anymore, this matter is decided!" After that, the female emperor raised her head and asked, "Do you have any objections from the Qing family?" Seeing that it was the female emperor and the person hand-picked by Taiping, how could the ministers dare to object, so they echoed and said: "The ministers are no different!" My Emperor Shengming! ”
Zhang Cambodia suddenly said: "The old minister has something to understand, and he also looks at Master Zhang for advice. ”
Zhang Yizhi looked at the female emperor, and the female emperor nodded in acquiescence, so he said, "Elder Zhang Ge, what do you ask?" Please advise. ”
Zhang Cambodia said: "The old minister has heard that this lamp is offered to the Buddha on this Luoshui River? May I ask Mr. Zhang, how did this matter be built within three days? It's time to cut down and build at this moment, right? ”
After hearing this, Zhang Yizhi replied with a smile: "Xie Zhangge reminded that it is too late to cut wood at this time, of course, and if it is built with wood in the Naluoshui River, it will be considered a huge cost!" ”
Zhang Cambodia said with some doubts: "Oh? I heard that Master Zhang meant not to build with wood, so what do you want to use? ”
Zhang Yizhi replied: "A few days ago, the court discussed this matter, and I was thinking about how to do it. Later, the craftsman reminded that if you build a platform on the Luoshui River, you can actually use bamboo! This bamboo grows luxuriantly in various places, the cost is low, and the bamboo itself is lighter, and it is convenient to construct on the river, if this proposal is passed this morning, the manpower is properly organized, and the construction is carried out day and night, and it will be completed within three days! ”
Zhang Cambodia paused and continued: "Then I don't know where this bamboo came from? It will probably take some time to get to God everywhere. ”
Zhang Yizhi continued: "Don't worry about Zhang Ge, this bamboo micro-minister has already been prepared one after another, and now the bamboo in the treasury is enough to build!" ”
Zhang Khanzhi's tone changed, and he said: "It turns out that Master Zhang has already prepared everything!" The old minister admires! The old minister no longer has any doubts, and he only looks forward to watching the holy scene of burning the lamp together! ”
Zhang Yizhi replied with a sneer: "Thank you, Zhang Ge! Wechen will do his best not to disappoint the cabinet elders and ministers! ”
At this time, the ministers woke up like a dream, it turned out that the previous court meeting was nothing more than a formality, and Zhang Yizhi had already started to prepare for this matter, and it was about to be officially announced in the court today. Wu Sansi's complaint against Taiping in her heart was slightly reduced, it turned out that she was also catering to the holy will, but she already knew the inside story but didn't tell her, which seemed too insincere! Fortunately, Wu Sansi never answered this matter from beginning to end, so as not to complain to a female emperor.
The female emperor saw that no one was talking about it anymore, so she said: "This matter is so decided, Zhang Yizhi will handle it quickly, and you can go to dispatch the security matter with the order!" All government departments must do their best to cooperate! ”
Zhang Yizhi and the ministers hurriedly replied: "Oh! ”
The empress continued: "Let's discuss the second matter of the day, Zhang Changzong, proclaim! ”