Chapter 167: The Funeral and the Emperor's Grace

Yongxing County Gongyu Shinan died.

It is a pity that he has just resigned for half a year, and he has not enjoyed his old age, and he has passed away with his grandson.

However, the eighty-one-year-old high life expectancy can be regarded as an enviable death.

In fact, Yu Shinan has lived for a month longer than in the original history, probably because Xie Yi took over in time and resigned early to go home to rest!

It's just that after all, he was dying of old age and couldn't raise himself for a few more years.

When the important minister of the dynasty died, it was natural to notify the Zhongshu Province as soon as possible, and then quickly reported to the Chengqing Palace.

The moment Li Shimin heard the news, he was slightly stunned, his expression was slightly trance, and a heartfelt emotion arose.

Another old minister who has followed him for many years is gone, Du Ruhui, Qu Tutong, Wen Yanbo...... Now it's Yu Shinan's turn.

What does this mean?

is old, everyone is old, and he is already forty years old, and he feels a little overwhelmed after pampering a few new concubines in the palace.

Alas!

What is life for? What did you bother to become this emperor? Li Shimin's heart once again had such a thought.

After a moment, His Majesty Li Er regained his heart and said in a deep voice: "Order the Ministry of Rites to draw up a nickname for Yu Shinan and build a tomb for him next to the Zhao Tomb."

Yu Shinan has been loyal to me for half his life, and when he goes underground, let him accompany me! In addition, I informed Zhongshu Province and Dianzhong Province that they would drop out of the dynasty for three days and move to another palace, and I would mourn for them. ”

"Yes!" The waiters remembered them one by one in their hearts, and they were even more emotional. Yu Shinan is really lucky! It is rare for His Majesty the Emperor to be so kind and attach importance to the aftermath of a courtier. I remember that the last time I had this treatment was Prime Minister Du Ruhui.

As for Prime Minister Wen Yanbo, who died of illness last year, it is a pity that His Majesty the Emperor visited the Eastern Capital at that time, which was mainly handled by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, which was far less grand.

But in fact, even at this point, His Majesty Li Er still seems to be not satisfied. After a moment of silence, he muttered to himself: "No, I have to send a prince to worship ......"

The chamberlain was secretly frightened, this level is high. Generally speaking, the prince's support for the tomb is already the supreme favor of the deceased minister, and now Yu Shinan is here, and the prince has to go to worship. This treatment is really nothing!

As for which prince it is? It certainly won't be the crown prince. How can the prince of the country, the future lord of the world, be demoted to worship his courtiers, but it is possible for other princes.

Who could it be?

When the chamberlain was guessing, Li Shimin ordered: "King Xuanwei enters the palace." ”

……

Li Tai, the king of Wei, was busy compiling the "Chronicles of the Kuodi" in the palace, and suddenly received a decree from the palace to let him go to the Furong Garden of the other palace to meet him.

"Going to the Hibiscus Garden? This is ......" Li Tai was a little surprised, this arrangement seemed a bit abrupt.

Liu Xuan said in a low voice: "Your Highness, could it be related to Yu Shinan's death?" His Majesty's move to the Hibiscus Garden may be to mourn for another house. ”

"Then what is the king going to do?"

Liu Xuan pondered for a moment. guessed: "Maybe let His Highness accompany him, or let His Highness go to the Yu family to perform the sacrifice on his behalf." ”

"Let this king go and worship?"

"Possibly, this is the highest favor of the royal family to the deceased minister, if Your Majesty is interested, let your Highness go! At this time, there are many benefits, and there must be more praise from the officials, highlighting the benevolence and filial piety of His Royal Highness, and the corporal of courtesy. Liu Xuan probably sensed that Li Taiwei was displeased, so he advised in time and threw out a very utilitarian basis.

Sure enough, His Royal Highness King Wei was indeed a utilitarian, and immediately accepted it gladly and hurriedly set off for Furong Garden.

……

On the bank of Qujiang Pond, in the Hibiscus Garden, Li Shimin, who dropped out of the dynasty, mourned for Yu Shinan, and expressed the king's deepest sorrow for a courtier.

After some etiquette, His Majesty Li Er rested in the pavilion by the Qujiang Pond.

In this way, it is not so much that they came to mourn as they came to vacation. On a June day, where is there a cooler place in Chang'an City than by the Qujiang Pond?

The cool breeze blew from the water surface of Qujiang Pond, taking away the summer heat, the whole person was refreshing and pleasant, Li Shimin lay on the bamboo couch, very comfortable.

If it weren't for the name of mourning for the courtiers, and bringing two young concubines who had just entered the palace, it would definitely be ...... Ahem!

The weather in Chang'an is too hot, so let's move to Jiucheng Palace in two days to escape the summer, and it is natural to bring a few concubines and palace maids.

Well, that's it.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the King of Wei has arrived." Li Shimin was thinking about how to escape the summer and enjoy it when the chamberlain came to report.

"Hurry up!"

"The son visits his father." Li Tai took heavy steps and saluted Li Shimin breathlessly. As a big fat man, it's a little annoying to walk around in such a hot weather.

Li Shimin looked up at his second son, who was sweating profusely, and suddenly felt a little distressed, and said with concern: "Quickly prepare water for Qingque to clean his face and wipe his sweat, and then send some chilled cheese." ”

The chamberlain and the palace maid reacted quickly, and someone immediately sent wet wipes and water to wipe the sweat for King Wei, and then brought a bowl of steaming cheese.

"Qingque, drink some quick to relieve the heat." Li Shimin was afraid that his son would suffer from heat stroke, and his face was full of concern.

"Thank you, Father." Li Tai bowed, picked up the cold cheese, and drank it almost in one gulp, and the feeling of being cold suddenly made people extremely comfortable.

Seeing that Li Tai's complexion returned to normal and he was no longer panting, Li Shimin said: "On a hot day, it is really hard to let you go this way, Chang'an is hot in summer and cold in winter, you are fat and hard to walk, in the future, I will allow you to take a sedan chair to go to the court and enter and exit the Taiji Palace." ”

"Thank you for your father's love." Li Tai's heart was filled with ecstasy, the surprise came too suddenly, it can be said that it came unexpectedly.

It was very hard to go through this experience, and he still had a lot of complaints in his heart, but at this moment, Mrs. Li felt that everything was worth it.

For a prince, his father's favor is more important than anything else, and he didn't expect his father to be so free and easy, and directly gave himself the honor of taking a soft sedan chair in Taiji Palace.

Yes, this is an honor, there has never been a minister and prince in the Manchu Dynasty who has this honor, the prince who was injured a few days ago, and Yu Shinan before his death, did not have it, and now he has obtained it.

What does such an honor mean for a prince?

Maybe Li Shimin didn't care, he just thought it was a little favor to his son, but in Li Tai's heart, there would naturally be a side meaning in the hearts of hundreds of officials.

At least Li Tai himself thinks so, since the birth of the emperor's grandson Li Xiang, the East Palace is in the limelight, and it is difficult to avoid its edge. Li Tai hibernated for three months for this reason, staying at home and honestly compiling books.

But now, my father has bestowed this honor, like a signal, a turning point, and perhaps the dormant days have come to an end.

Li Tai was overjoyed, and when his thoughts were turbulent, Li Shimin said leisurely: "Qingque, I announced that you came here today to talk to you about Yu Shinan...... " (to be continued......