Chapter 138: Jingyang Bell Rings
Jingyang bell is the bell of the court, once the bell is struck, hundreds of officials wear court clothes into the palace to go to the court. Generally, the Jingyang bell is struck in the morning on the day of the court meeting, but if there is something urgent, you can also ring the bell to convene the court meeting. For example, after the civil fort, Warat besieged the city of Beijing, and the Jingyang bell rang at night. But now that Beijing has been peaceful for a long time, suddenly ringing the Jingyang bell at the time of the non-court meeting will definitely shake the Beijing Division.
Wei Zhongxian was shocked, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, don't knock on the Jingyang bell lightly." Jingyang Bell is a matter of urgency and a major event, if you ring Jingyang Bell lightly, public opinion will be turbulent and affect the emperor's reputation. ”
"How is it not an urgent and important matter to compile more than a dozen textbooks within a month and pave the way for the education of hundreds of officials? This time, Jingyang Bell, I have also finalized. I don't believe it, I can't even take care of lunch, I'm busy with government affairs, and everyone can still find fault with me. ”
Seeing that the Emperor of the Apocalypse was resolute, Wei Zhongxian no longer dissuaded him, and thought about how to deal with the aftermath.
The words of the Emperor of the Apocalypse reminded him that tomorrow's "Di Bao" Supplement could publish that the emperor was worried about state affairs and did not even eat lunch, so he held a court meeting, creating a great positive image of the emperor. Didn't the ancients say that Zhou Gong vomited and fed, and the world returned to the heart? The emperor knocked on Jingyang Bell this time, what is the difference between him and Duke Zhou.
After the Emperor of the Apocalypse finished writing the last stroke of the word "enemy", Wei Zhongxian picked up the paper, blew dry the ink, folded it, and put it away.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse waved his hand and said in a high-spirited manner: "Let's go, hit Jingyang Bell." ”
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At noon on March 22, the third year of the Apocalypse, the streets of Beijing were still peaceful, and suddenly from the direction of the Forbidden City, the loud and long bell of "Dangdang" came.
When they heard the first bell, the people still suspected that they had heard it wrong, this is not a year, it is not a festival, and it is not the time to go to the court, what to do when you ring the Jingyang bell. Although Liaodong is quite chaotic, it is quite far away from Beijing, and it will not be able to fight for a while.
When the commander of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division heard the bell, he was so frightened that he hurriedly put on his armor, came to the city gate, and ordered the soldiers guarding the gate to close the Beijing city gate and the urn city gate. The soldiers of the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division bowed one by one, their swords were unsheathed, and they were guarding the city tower, looking like they were facing a great enemy - the Jingyang bell rang, something must have happened, no matter what, guard the city gate first.
When the people saw the city gate closed, they knew that things were not good, and those who lived in Beijing went home one after another, and those who did not live in Beijing either went to relatives and friends, or went to the inn to find a house. In just a few moments, the bustling city of Beijing became dead silent.
The office addresses of the ministers who are eligible to participate in the court meeting are usually next to the Forbidden City, and as soon as the bell rings, they hear it, and they put on their official robes and prepare to attend the court meeting.
Entering the Imperial Palace, the Emperor of the Apocalypse was already waiting for them in the palace. Gu Bingqian, Sun Chengzong, Wen Donglai and other six cabinet elders accompanied him, but these six people also looked confused. Everyone quickly understood that it was not the idea of the elders to ring the Jingyang bell this time.
After the ministers shouted long live, Wen Donglai came out of the class and played: "Your Majesty, may I ask who rang the Jingyang bell and what happened?" ”
"Oh, this Jingyang bell was struck by someone, I haven't seen you for a few days, I miss you ministers very much, and I want to see you."
The ministers almost fell, and in order to see us, they rang the Jingyang Bell, don't you know that the Jingyang Bell can't be knocked randomly? Now the city of Beijing is in chaos, and it is this Jingyang clock that is ringing.
The six cabinet elders were able to get into the most powerful positions in the Ming Dynasty, and they were all elites, knowing that the emperor was just an excuse, so they didn't rush out to work and go against the tune, just wait and see.
However, there were a few Imperial History City Mansions that were not deep enough to hold back, and jumped out to accuse the Emperor of the Apocalypse that he should not ring the Jingyang Bell indiscriminately and destroy the system of the court meeting.
Emperor Tianqi was instilled by Zhu Youcheng every day with thick black learning, and his cheeks had been practiced very thickly, and he sincerely listened to the accusations of the imperial history, and said: "You Aiqing are very right, I am very satisfied with your attitude of resolutely defending the system of the court. However, this time I rang the Jingyang bell not for the court meeting, but I wanted to meet some ministers. You are not the ministers I want to see, so please go out. ”
As soon as the Emperor of the Apocalypse finished speaking, Wei Zhongxian signaled to the Jinyi guards on duty in the palace, two waiters, and dragged them out of the Imperial Palace.
Gu Bingqian is the cabinet assistant, that is, the head of the civil official, even if he is biased towards the Emperor of the Apocalypse in his heart, he has to say a few words at this time, otherwise he will have no face to lead the group again in the future.
"Your Majesty, all dynasties and dynasties have not killed imperial historians. Although the words of these imperial historians are fierce, the truth is always correct, and the emperor must not block the way of speech. ”
"Gu Aiqing, when did I say that I was going to kill a few of them? As I said, this is not a court meeting, but I want to see the person I want to meet, and if I don't want to see him, I invite him back. They want to see me, it's very simple, there will be a big court meeting tomorrow, and they will go to the court to see me. This is also called blocking the way of speech? ”
When the ministers heard this, they didn't dare to accuse the Emperor of the Apocalypse of being ridiculous. The emperor didn't beat or scold, but just designated himself as persona non grata and forked outside the main hall. If you don't see people you don't want to see, wherever you go, you stand on reason. Now that I'm struggling with the emperor again, it's a bit boring to talk about myself.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse said, "Since everyone likes to see me, I also like to see you. None of us had lunch, and I didn't eat either. I won't be able to go back for a while, so let's eat in the palace, and let's have fun with our monarchs and ministers today. ”
Hearing that "I won't be able to go back for a while", the officials knew in their hearts that they must have something to discuss, and there was quite a lot of resistance to the discussion. It seems that if you don't agree with the emperor's request today, everyone can't go home.
The Emperor of the Apocalypse said with a smile: "I have been thinking about it recently, and I have written a word, and I invite you to appreciate it. ”
After speaking, he nodded slightly to Wei Zhongxian. Wei Zhongxian took out the piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Gu Bingqian.
Gu Bingqian recognized the handwriting of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and after just one glance, he recognized that the flamboyant words on this piece of paper were indeed the handwriting of the Apocalypse. After only looking at two lines, Gu Bingqian's hands began to tremble. Baiguan couldn't help but feel disdain when he saw Gu Bingqian's movements, this sycophant was too obvious. The cultural level of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, everyone doesn't know, write a crooked poem, do you have to be so excited?
Gu Bingqian finished reading it and handed it to Sun Chengzong. Sun Chengzong was the same, after reading two sentences, his face changed. After reading this poem, Sun Chengzong couldn't help but shout: "Okay! Watch such a good word, when the float is white. ”
The hundred officials couldn't help but feel itchy, Wen Donglai knew the psychology of the hundred officials, took the handwritten letter of the Emperor of the Apocalypse, and read it out loud: "Man Jianghong."
In a small Liaodong, there are a few flies hitting the wall. Buzzing, a few poignant, a few sobbing. Ants boast of a big country, and it is easy for grasshoppers to shake trees. The west wind falls under the leaves of Chang'an, flying and singing.
How many things are never in a hurry; The world is turning, and time is pressing. 10,000 years is too long. The four seas are churning, the clouds and water are angry, and the five continents are shaking and the wind and thunder are fierce. To sweep away a pest and insect, all invincible. ”
Wen Donglai's voice landed, and there was silence in the Jinluan Palace. Hundreds of civil and military officials were shocked by this "Man Jianghong", such a majestic word, only the emperor would make it, and only the emperor would wear it.
Everyone remembered it for a long time, and couldn't help but praise in unison: "Good! ”
Then, all the civil and military officers came out one after another, praising the emperor's good words, and for a while, the hall was full of sycophants.
At this time, lunch was brought from the imperial dining room. The lunch was very rich, but everyone was a little tasteless, because everyone knew that the emperor invited them to come by no means as simple as appreciating poetry and eating, and the key thing was later.
Sure enough, after the inner servants removed the leftovers, the Emperor of the Apocalypse said: "Ladies and gentlemen, since I carved out the Taimiao from the Forbidden City and let the soldiers and civilians of the Ming Dynasty visit me, I obviously feel that the cohesion of the Ming Dynasty has been enhanced. ”
All the officials knelt down together and said, "The emperor is sage." ”
"However, when I miss the first emperor, it is a little troublesome. You have to clean the street first, and then take a full set of honor guards to the Taimiao. It's a waste of your time and a big nuisance. I was very uneasy. Therefore, I am ready to imitate the old system of the Great Song Dynasty. In order to commemorate Emperor Taizong, the Song Dynasty built the Dragon Pavilion to collect items related to Taizong. I will build a Dragon Pavilion near the Qianqing Palace, not only to put in the items related to Emperor Guangzong Zhen and Emperor Shenzong Xian, but also to put all the items related to all the ancestors and ancestors such as Gaozu and Chengzu. In this way, it is convenient for me to go from time to time to remember these emperors who have made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty. ”
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