(a)

After Liu Shenxin got married, there were many more people in the court all of a sudden, and it seemed lively, and even the original house was not enough.

However, Liu Shen did not allow the new palace to be built, and only asked the harem to adjust and repair the original house and make do with it.

So, things get a lot.

The palace people moved around. It seems that I am busy all day long, and as soon as I sit down every day, someone will go back and forth, and I will be exhausted for a while. From this, I thought about what kind of life Liu Shen lived outside every day. What kind of days did you spend while recuperating in the hot springs?

It's already so difficult to manage such a harem, let alone a big country, let alone such a chaotic war that spans thousands of miles and is involved in millions of people. What kind of hard work that is.

As a woman, I can't stand in the court, I can't gallop the field, I can't help you in too many things, how can I bear to start another war in the harem, so that you can be distracted and tired?

All I can do is to dedicate to you a harem that is pure and peaceful, and can be a model for families in the world.

(b)

The day after the new concubines entered the palace, they came to see me as usual.

This is the first time I've met them. They're all younger than me. When I saw them, I was clearly aware of the huge gap between myself and them, and my youth was long gone. I have long lost my youthful heart, my youthful enthusiasm, and my yearning for the future, and I have long been weathered, gray, and decayed. They are still flowers, and I, the leaves, have long since fallen leaves.

Concubine Rong Xian was 18 years old at the time, more sensible, and could speak some Chinese. The Tubo concubine had just turned 16 years old and could understand some Chinese, but she couldn't speak smoothly and fluently. They bowed to me.

After the reception ceremony, I invited them to the warm pavilion for tea.

When I sat down, they stood respectfully to the left and right. This scene suddenly reminded me of your mother and aunt.

I said, "Sit down." ”

So, the three of us sat opposite each other.

Concubine Rong Xian said respectfully: "I have long heard that Mrs. Jun is beautiful and kind, and treats people kindly, and when we meet today, it is indeed well deserved, no wonder King Han is so favored." ”

She said: "We come from the grassland, we are rough by nature, and we do not understand the rules of the Han royal palace. ”

She said: "Before entering the palace, my father Khan repeatedly explained that after entering the palace, he must make a special trip to visit Mrs. Xie Jun and thank Mrs. Jun for her kindness. ”

I was ashamed and said, "When our sisters met for the first time, how could I have any kindness to my sister?" ”

She said: "If it weren't for the general's categorical opposition to war with us, we don't know how many people would have been killed or wounded. If the Han army insists on fighting with us and annexing it strongly, in the end, our tribe, whether it is the main battle or the main peace, will inevitably be burned. Although the general has the ability to wipe out our race, he does not abuse it, but takes the initiative to turn the war into a jade silk, and both of our clans sincerely feel the heart of the general Dai and the virtue of life. ”

She said: "I am more grateful for the magnanimity and benevolence of King Dai Han and the virtuous and virtuous virtue of Mrs. Jun. Father Khan repeatedly instructed that after entering the palace, he must be filial to the concubine, obey the king of Han, respect Mrs. Jun, not to make waves in the harem, not to instigate the relationship between the king of Han and Mrs. Jun, not to compete with Mrs. Jun, to consult Mrs. Jun in everything, to listen to Mrs. Jun's discipline and opinions, and to be of one heart and one mind with Mrs. Jun. Only in this way can the peace of the whole clan be maintained for a long time, and the two sides will be in harmony. ”

She said: "Our two clans are willing to be the vassals of the Han king and the future son, the allies of the generals, and the allies of the Han army. If we have children in the future, we will also be the children of Mrs. Jun, and we will respect Mrs. Jun as our mother, from daily raising and discipline, to choosing teachers and learning, to weddings and funerals, everything follows Mrs. Jun's arrangement. ”

She said: "Father Khan has repeatedly explained that these words should be said to Mrs. Jun when he first entered the court and met Mrs. Jun for the first time. ”

This is what you want to say to me. They are meant to be said to you.

These words are based on the fear of the invincibility of the Han army, and also based on gratitude for your refusal to go to war, and they must say it to you in a hurry and let you know.

It's all your deterrence and kindness, and I'm just staining your light.

(c)

After expressing their allegiance, the two concubines knelt down and asked me to give instructions on the virtues of the harem.

I humbly thanked: "I am only a shallow learner, I have no virtue, and I don't dare to instruct my two younger sisters, but I am a few years older and entered the palace earlier, so I just say a few words from my heart among the sisters." ”

I said, "Although the king of Han is our husband, he does not belong to me or to you. The King of Han is the King of Han who is bound by the Mandate of Heaven, the King of Han of the ancestors and the ancestors, and the King of Han who is born in the world. The responsibility of the Han king's life is not comparable to that of ordinary men, he must inherit the will of heaven, obey the will of the people, and carry forward the last wish of the ancestors and ancestors to create eternal peace. ”

"He has to take care of so many lives in the whole world, he gets up before dawn in the morning to go to the court, and often does not return to the palace to rest until the third watch has passed, every day, year after year, how diligent, how hard, how many hardships and worries that are not enough for outsiders. Every day, he only has this little time to stay in the harem, to rest, to be filial to the concubine, to inherit the ancestors of the ancestors, and to raise future princes and princesses. As women, we can't share our labor for the king of Han, so we must not add to the worries of the king of Han. ”

I said, "I'm ashamed that I often don't do a good job of doing this to myself, and that there are many places to reflect on." I hope that in the future, our sisters will work together, encourage each other, and do better, so that we can cherish and take care of the King of Han for our ancestors and ancestors, for the common people of the world. We and our children should live in harmony with each other, as one family, with one heart and one mind, so that the covenant of the three tribes will be strengthened and long-term, so that the people of the three tribes can enjoy the joy of peace and prosperity together. ”

I said, "At the beginning of my wedding and entering the palace, the king of Han once said to me that there is no family affairs in the king's house. All family affairs are also national affairs, related to national fortunes and people's livelihood. If we lose morality and disharmony, we are all sinful in the world, and we are all for the sake of calamity. Before I married into the palace, the general also instructed my parents on behalf of my parents that as a woman of the king, we should only consider whether it is beneficial to the world in everything, and should not consider whether we like it or not, whether we are willing or unwilling, but everything that is beneficial to the world, we should be brave to promote, but everything that is not conducive to the world, we must try to restrain ourselves, and never do it, otherwise, we will have the admiration and respect of the people of the world, and we will be the sinners of the world. ”

I said, "Today, I will use this to encourage my two sisters." May we work with one heart and one mind to achieve it. ”

(iv)

In the days that followed, I got along well with Liu Shen's two concubines. Their children grew up in the palace with my children, and their feelings for each other were also very good, and there were no major conflicts or fights.

Later, their sons were enthroned by my sons, and they returned to their own territory and became the Khan of their own people.

When there are more and more women in the palace, the unity of the three of us becomes even more important.

Liu Shen's harem is always very quiet. He has never worried about the troubles of the harem in his life.

His sons' harem has always been very quiet.

That's all I can give back to the Emperor.

The harem of this dynasty has always been peaceful and harmonious from the beginning of the founding of the country to the day when I tell you these stories.

You are now reading books on history, and the masters may tell you a lot of old stories about the open and secret battles in the harem. However, I want to remind you that these things recorded in history are only abnormal conditions in the harems of all dynasties, and they are a minority and abnormal. Most of the time, under normal circumstances, the harems of many kings are so peaceful and peaceful. It can't be said that there are no villains in the harem, and there are no women jealous and fighting, but on the whole, all prosperous and peaceful dynasties, the king's harem are generally well-behaved and peaceful. A competent king is not indulged in the battle of the women of the palace, let alone the plaything of the women in the palace. Do not be misled by the dazzling stories. You should watch carefully to understand the real state of the court.

If a king can't even choose and manage his wives well, how can he establish the prosperity and prosperity of the world? If he can't manage his harem well, it will inevitably affect the people of the world, and the imperial industry will inevitably be overturned, causing wars and chaos in the world.

The harem Qingning is the peace of the world. These two things are the same thing.

Children, ladies and concubines in the palace, I want to tell you this truth by telling you these long stories.

Whoever messes up the harem will destroy the peace of the world, who will be the scourge of the people of the world, and who will be the public enemy of the world that everyone can get and be punished.

As long as I, the old woman, are alive, no one can stir up trouble in the court and endanger the peace. Whoever dares to do so, she and her children will never live to my age again.

As long as I live, I will protect the peace and tranquility of the people of the world for one day.

The kings of all ages are the common lords of the world, and you should dedicate yourself to the people of the world, for he is not the man or father of any of you, and you will never be able to possess him as one man.