The locust plague finally broke out in Guanzhong, and in front of the flocks of chickens and ducks, although the locust plague did not cause large-scale losses, it also affected the growth of wheat seedlings in spring. Chapters are updated the fastest

Li Er sat on the high platform of the tall Liangyi Hall, his face pale.

The expressions of the officials kneeling at the bottom were like dead fathers, at this time last year, they were repeatedly ridiculing the self-proclaimed ghost valley child in the court, and they could only laugh at how there would be a locust plague next year, and now things, some ** naked slaps in the face, fortunately, Xu Yang is now overseas, if he is saying two cool words in the court, these elderly officials probably have no face to stand here.

Fang Xuanling stood on the side of the hall with an indifferent expression, his position back then was really correct, this Guiguzi really has two brushes, otherwise Yuan Tiangang, who has always been deeply versed in the way of life, would not have praised and praised him like this, he is really not a mortal.

Du Ruhui stood up very knowingly, when the court objected to the locust plague that Xu Yang said, he neither objected nor agreed, and now it is time for him to take the blame for these officials and colleagues.

"Your Majesty, the incident has happened, the ghost valley magic is really unfathomable to ordinary people like us, and now it is meaningless to dwell on right and wrong, and it is still necessary to discuss how to expel the locust plague and let the people be stable is the primary way at the moment." Du Ruhui's words were sincere, which not only curryed favor with Li Er, but also avoided the responsibility of those officials.

The officials who had mocked Xu Yang at the beginning cast a grateful look at Du Ruhui.

"The ministers think that what the right servant said is reasonable." Several high-ranking officials stood up with jade plaques, this is not the time to punish officials, and it is a big deal to think about how to deal with the locust plague first.

Li Er sat on the main hall. glanced at His Highness. Only then did he say a little sullenly: "What do you Aiqing do you have to say about the locust plague?" ”

Du Ruhui replied: "The minister thinks." Locusts are afraid of beacon fire, can be lit at night and near the house, in order to prevent locusts from eating, but can herd chickens and ducks, large-scale predation of locusts, this time can eliminate all locusts. ”

Li Er sat on the throne, nodded and said, "What Du Aiqing said is reasonable, and you will be responsible for this matter." ”

"Obey." Du Ruyan bowed and saluted.

Li Er raised his head. Some of the sad people sighed: "I have not achieved a great cause, I suffered this catastrophe, if it were not for the help of the ghost valley, in advance in Guanzhong raised 200,000 chickens and ducks, I really can't imagine what kind of crisis my Datang will encounter, I want to hold a sacrifice to the heavens, in order to ask the sky to have the virtue of a good life, bless my Datang can survive this catastrophe, the wind and rain are smooth." ”

"Your Majesty is surrounded by dragon energy, and the ceremony of sacrificing to the sky will definitely let the heavens see the sincerity of my Tang Dynasty. Bless me Datang forever peaceful. Fang Xuanling stood up at the right time.

"Fang Aiqing, the ceremony of worshipping the heavens will be held by you. As for the date, it will be chosen by Yuan Tiangang, remember that on the day of the sacrifice to the sky, I will bring the Guigu tribute statue hanging in Xujiazhuang, and I want to thank his disciples for their help to my Tang Dynasty. ”

"Obey the order!"

Chang'an, outside the Vermilion Bird Gate, Temple of Heaven.

The originally empty Temple of Heaven was already full of officials wearing various official uniforms at this time, most of them were five or six officials in green robes, and there were many military generals, and in the center of the Temple of Heaven, there were dozens of officials in scarlet robes, and a few bigwigs in purple robes were hidden in it.

Li Er's family members are all here today, and Empress Changsun brought Li Chengqian and Li Tai, two princes, Concubine Yang and Concubine Yin, and a number of concubines from the harem to participate in the second ceremony of worshipping the sky since the founding of the Tang Dynasty.

The eunuchs surrounded the entire Temple of Heaven in a huge circle, and torches were lit everywhere, although the sun was shining, but you could still feel the brightness of the torches.

A team of military generals raised the banner of worshipping the sky, and then the palace maids carried the tribute, all kinds of sacrificial decorations have been arranged, square chariots, small chariots, waist chariots, golden chariots, elephant chariots, leather chariots, five pairs of chariots, ploughing root car, Anche, Siwang car, sheep chariot.

Li Er was wearing a golden dragon and a royal robe, with a crown of twelve jades, and the whole body of the black crown looked deep and heavy. On both sides of the crown, there is a hole in each side, which is used to intersperse the jade flute to tie it with the bun. And tie ribbons on both sides of the flute and knots under the jaw. At the ears on the ribbon, there is also a pearl and jade hanging on each side, and the crown is made of a black shirt and a vermilion bottom, and the upper and lower parts are painted with crests. In addition, there are knee covers, scarves, red scarves, etc., which are typical Han Dynasty imperial clothes, and Li Er is specially wearing this body today.

"Fu Yi, the day is auspicious, the heaven and earth are open, bow deeply, and burn incense!" Yuan Tiangang, as the host this time, is responsible for reciting the ceremony of sacrificing to the sky.

Li Er bowed down to the heavens and bowed, and then inserted a stick of incense into the copper tripod, and the imperial robe on his body, the sun, moon, stars, mountains, dragons and other ornaments looked dazzling.

"Respectfully, gold and silver treasures, Huanghe rice, tea, wine and fruits, please, the year of the Chinese official, the month of the Chinese official, the day of the Chinese official, the time of the Chinese official, the East Jia Mao B, the wooden palace Huaguan, the Western Gengyouxin, the Golden Palace Huaguan, the southern Bingwu Ding Huo Palace Huaguan, the northern Renzi Gui, the water palace Huaguan, the middle palace Wujitu, the earth palace Huaguan" Yuan Tiangang recited the text as if chanting a scripture.

"Xingjun, please have something to do today, don't dare to ask for anything to do! Perform the text! Yuan Tiangang finally finished chattering, and now Li Er began to read the expression.

I saw Li Er straighten his clothes, and according to what was written in "Sacrificial Astronomy", he began to play heaven and earth.

"I am the emperor of the world, sigh at the beginning of the country, ask the star king to bring down the blessings, to save my people from locust plagues, the priests, the believers to respect, gold and silver treasures, with red fire, change gold, each to receive his own lead, keep and use. Please, all the stars, gods, stars, little wine and food, don't dare to stay for a long time, retreat from the sky, the heavens are auspicious, and when you come, you will be blessed when you go. Rejoice when you come, send blessings when you go, all the star monarchs, god monarchs, send them back to you, the original disaster boys, turn the harm into the children, and guard the territory of China, whenever there are all kinds of unlucky disasters, you want to drink the mountain and scold the water, and you can change the misfortune into auspiciousness, and Yongzhen China land" Li Er finished reading the watch, and ordered the band to start playing, he held Zhengui, and stood on the southeast side of the mound facing the west and bowed twice.

Yuan Tiangang shouted: "After the sacrifice is finished, the bells and drums will ring in unison to report the arrival of the Emperor of Heaven to enjoy the sacrifice." ”

Blowing and singing, followed by the slaughter of livestock for burning, the general Cheng Biting Jin killed a sheep and a pig, Li Er ordered the soldiers to put these livestock on the firewood stack with the sacrifice of jade, jade, silk and so on, and the Son of Heaven lit the firewood, so that the fireworks rose high in the sky, so that the Emperor of Heaven smelled the smell.

Then the "corpse" was greeted in the sound of music and climbed the mound. The corpse is decorated by a living person, as the incarnation of the Emperor of Heaven, and accepts sacrifices on behalf of the Emperor.

After the corpse was seated, various ritual vessels such as jade, ding, and gui were displayed in front of him.

First, the blood of the sacrifice is offered to the corpse, and then five different qualities of wine are offered in turn, which are called Wuqi. After the first two offerings, you should offer whole animals, soups, soups, etc. After the fourth offering, the millet diet was offered. After the offering, the corpse thanked Li Er with three kinds of wine.

After drinking, Li Er danced the dance of "Cloud Gate" with the prepared dance team, which is said to be the music and dance of the Yellow Emperor.

Under the Temple of Heaven, there stood two teenagers with their eyes wandering around.

"Big brother, Master Xu said that these are all superstitious activities, right? These are just the fathers and the emperor themselves comforting themselves? I saw a little fat man in a costume staring at the group of people dancing on the Temple of Heaven and whispered to the young man standing on the side.

"Hmm" Li Chengqian was a little embarrassed, after all, there were still many people around, and he couldn't say such a big rebellious thing.

The little fat man obviously didn't have any taboos, but he shook his head with a big grin, and said, "It's really boring, big brother, do you want to do this when you become an emperor in the future?" ”

Li Chengqian's gaze suddenly became a little deep, and he said softly: "Father, the emperor is for the people of the world, it is not a superstitious activity." ”

"Forget it, Master Xu Yang didn't say that, he said that there are no gods in this world, and everything that he prays to the gods is ignorance and ridiculous superstitious activities." The little fat man retorted eloquently.

Li Chengqian wanted to say anything more, but the eldest grandson queen on the side glared at the two of them and said sharply: "Don't say more when you worship the sky." ”

Li Tai stuck out his tongue at Li Chengqian, looking helpless. (To be continued......) R527