Emperor Qing's snoring was not very loud, but in this wide court, maybe the space was too good, or maybe it was quiet enough, most of the people in the court heard it very clearly, and the three of Yan Guo were close to the Dragon Altar, so they could naturally hear it clearly.

This terrible snoring sound made the Qingguo civil and military officials in the court suddenly change color.

It's not that they don't know the emperor's temperament, and the ugliness in the court is often shown in front of everyone, but in front of the people of Yan Guo, on such an extremely important occasion, they fell asleep and snored on the dragon seat, which is really a shameful thing, and many courtiers have lowered their heads and looked ashamed.

It's a pity that Emperor Qing really doesn't understand the amorous feelings, after reading the national book, the court is silent, and his snoring is indeed rhythmically up and down, and there is a tendency to get louder and louder.

The three of Yan Guo remained calm enough at this time, their expressions were calm, and they did not show the slightest hint of ridicule.

At this moment, he heard a voice like thunder whispering: "Holy Lord! ”

This voice was full of breath and extremely deep, and the hundreds of officials in the hall could hear it clearly, and it was the veteran who made this voice at the forefront of the generals.

This thunderous cry finally woke Emperor Qing up.

Emperor Qing opened his eyes in a little panic, and he was confused for a while, but when he saw the envoy of Yan State standing with His Royal Highness, he seemed to know that he was out of shape, and hurriedly raised his hand and said: "Uh-huh, just do it according to the will of the holy general and the uncle of the country, well, do it like this." ”

Everyone looked at each other, and more people lowered their heads, and the emperor lost face in front of the Yan people, which made the courtiers feel extremely humiliated.

The uncle of the country, who is the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, finally came out and said: "Qi Qi Sheng, what we are discussing today is mainly about the wedding of the prince and the princess of Yan Kingdom. The princess of Yan Kingdom is now temporarily living in the royal palace, just waiting for the will of the saint to determine the wedding date, and it is good to prepare! ”

The emperor let out an "ah", his face was dazed, and he actually asked, "Do you want to get married?" Who did the prince marry? ”

Uncle Guo said calmly: "Back to the saint, the prince is married to the princess of Yan Kingdom. Last time, the emperor of Yan sent a letter of state, and he was willing to marry Qin and Jin with me, and send the princess of Yan to marry the prince! ”

"Oh!" The emperor thought for a moment, and finally said, "I remember." Hmm, has the princess of Yanguo arrived? That's good, I'm also going to let the prince choose a princess and get married as soon as possible. Since she is the princess of Yan Kingdom, that ...... That's a deep fit. Uncle Guo, you go and handle it, pay the money from the household, and make the marriage lively...... ”

Uncle Guo said respectfully: "The minister obeys the order." It's just that I also ask Your Majesty to indicate and determine the wedding date! ”

The emperor yawned and said, "The day of the wedding?" Haven't decided yet? Uncle Guo, you discuss it, what do you think is a good day, and it is decided, this is the matter...... I don't know what a good day is. Why don't you wait for me to ask the queen ......! ”

Cao Yin finally bowed his hand and said: "Your Majesty the Emperor, at the beginning, your country urged my Yan Kingdom to send the princess as soon as possible, but now our Yan Kingdom is coming as soon as possible, just waiting in the royal palace." In the opinion of the foreign ministers, at today's court meeting, the date of the big wedding can be agreed, and you and I should prepare in advance! ”

The emperor nodded and said, "Well, that's true. Uncle Guo, you are the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, in charge of etiquette, do you know what good days have you had recently? ”

Uncle Guo arched his hand and said: "Back to the saint, the Ministry of Rites has also discussed with Taichang Temple, and in these two months, there is no suitable period for the royal wedding...... The royal gift, unlike ordinary people, has to choose a good day to hold a happy event. ”

The emperor frowned, looking a little bored, and said, "Then what should I do?" Do you have to wait two months before getting married? ”

Uncle Guo Zhengse said: "If it is based on my Daqing etiquette, it will take two months!" ”

"No way!" The Holy General's angry voice sounded again, and he came out of the ranks, stepped forward and bowed down and said: "Holy Lord, Yan Guo sincerely married Qin and Jin with me Daqing, and the envoys are now waiting for the marriage in Beijing, how can you let the princess and the Yan Kingdom envoy wait for two months?" If this is really the case, it will be spread to Yan Kingdom, I am afraid that the whole Yan Kingdom will think that it is my Daqing who deliberately makes things difficult and the alliance is insincere, which will destroy the friendly relations between the two countries! ”

Uncle Guo didn't wait for the emperor to speak, and immediately said: "What the holy general said is extremely true. After a pause, he sighed, "It's just ...... Since the founding of the country, I have ruled the country with etiquette, is it ...... To abolish the ancestral system and violate the royal etiquette system? ”

The emperor immediately shouted: "The etiquette system cannot be abolished, this is something handed down by the ancestors, and it cannot be abolished!" ”

"Holy Wisdom!"

"It's just that what the Holy General said also makes sense." The emperor said with some embarrassment: "Since the Yan Kingdom is sincerely allied with my Daqing, I can't despise the Yan Kingdom. Well, that's a bit of a dilemma. He rolled his eyes, his eyes lit up, and he said loudly, "I have an idea!" ”

All the ministers immediately looked at Emperor Qing.

Emperor Qing said proudly: "Uncle Guo, you have to abide by the etiquette system, and wait for two months before the prince and the princess get married." For the sake of the friendship between the two countries, the holy general cannot despise Yan Guo, but wants to get married as soon as possible. Both of you have a point, and I have a way to solve this matter very easily! ”

"I beg the Holy Lord!" Uncle Guo is still very humble.

Emperor Qing laughed and said, "Draw lots." Uncle Guo, wouldn't it be good for you and the Holy General to draw lots to decide how to deal with this matter, and whoever wins, will do what he wants? ”

Uncle Guo immediately exclaimed: "The Holy One is wise! ”

The holy general Shang Zhongli had already said in a deep voice: "Holy Lord, this is a major event of the country, how can it be a child's play!" ”

Emperor Qing was stunned for a moment, and said with a bitter face: "Don't catch lots? That...... So what to do? ”

Shang Zhong left his voice like a flood bell, and said loudly: "Shengshang, the wolf ambition of the Wei State, the soldiers are coming to the city, and they are attacking our Nanyang Pass in a big way, and the military situation ahead is urgent, this is an extraordinary period. The etiquette system cannot be abolished, but in extraordinary times, extraordinary measures must also be taken. The royal ritual system set by the ancestors is to show the royal prestige and reign over the world. In times of peace, it is natural to act in accordance with the royal etiquette system, but now is not a time of peace, so we cannot blindly stick to the etiquette system. The minister implored the saint to hold a marriage for the prince and the princess as soon as possible, and as soon as the wedding was over, the minister went to the front line to resist the attack of the Wei army! ”

Emperor Qing was about to nod, but Uncle Guo had already said: "Holy General, the war ahead is tight, you can rush to the front line as soon as possible, this big wedding, my Ministry of Rites and Taichang Temple can handle it." There are no holy generals on the front line, and we are also uneasy in our hearts! ”

Shang Zhongli said categorically: "No, the prince and the princess will not marry for a day, and the ministers will not be able to rush to the front line for a day!" ”

He was extremely tough and spoke with the straightforwardness and decisiveness of a soldier.

Uncle Guo said lightly: "The holy general said this, but the official didn't understand it. The front line is tight, and the holy general, as the supreme commander of the military, does not want to go to the border to command the battle, but wants to stay in Beijing to meddle in the prince's wedding, why is this? My Ministry of Rites is responsible for etiquette, Taichang Temple is responsible for the affairs of the temple, there are these two major yamen to deal with the prince's wedding, why is the holy general worried? ”

Shang Zhongli laughed loudly, his voice was like a bell, and then he said coldly: "Uncle Guo has urged the general to rush to the front line several times, why is it?" ”

"Even if the Holy General is the commander of the military, the enemy country has invaded, and he has to go to the front line to defend it, what is the reason for this?" Uncle Guo said indifferently: "The matter of eating the king, the matter of loyalty, this official supports the prince's wedding, it is a matter of loyalty to the monarch, and the holy general will go to the border to guard it, which is naturally also a matter of loyalty." The holy general interfered in the prince's wedding, but it is unreasonable, right? ”

Shang Zhongli said in a deep voice: "It's a good one. Uncle Guo, since you are in charge of the Ministry of Rites, then whether the general will go to the border is military affairs, but the Ministry of Rites is in charge of military affairs, but the Ministry of Rites has come to ask about military affairs, where does the reason come from? ”

Han Mo saw it in his eyes, and only felt that the dispute between the Qing Dynasty and the court was no less than the family dispute in the Yan Kingdom.

Uncle Guo dared to go toe-for-tat with the No. 1 general of the military, which can only show that the strength of the Hou Party in Qingguo is indeed very large, and it is enough to compete with Shang Zhongli's strength, otherwise it will definitely be reined in.

Uncle Guo snorted coldly and did not speak.

Shang Zhongli didn't say much to Uncle Guo, but just bowed his hand to Emperor Qing and said: "Holy Lord, the minister has asked someone to check, ten days later, it is an auspicious day, and you can do a big wedding!" ”

Emperor Qing hurriedly said: "Ten days later? ”

Shang Zhongli said: "Exactly." In fact, many relatives in Beijing also chose that day, and asked the saint to decree that the prince's wedding date would be set ten days later! ”

Emperor Qing looked at Uncle Guo and hesitated.

Cao Yin seized the opportunity and arched his hand: "Your Majesty the Emperor, my Yan Kingdom also hopes to get married as soon as possible. ”

The old prime minister, who had been speechless, finally stood up tremblingly, "Saintly, the ancients also had clouds, and if you give a courtesy, you will be courteous." In extraordinary times, extraordinary things are done. The prince's wedding is not a gift of my country, even if the two countries of Yanqing are allies, they have to take into account the etiquette of both parties, and the Yan envoy is said to get married as soon as possible, that is, it is in line with the etiquette system of the Yan country. As the holy general said, now is not a time of peace, the Wei people are ambitious, Chen Bing border pass, early marriage, is also a good marriage to Qin and Jin, the holy general can go to the border pass to defend against the enemy with peace of mind...... Please think twice about everything! ”

Emperor Qing thought about it, looked at Shang Zhongli again, and finally said, "Since this is the case, then...... Then according to the meaning of the holy general, get married as soon as possible! ”

Uncle Guo frowned, but finally didn't say anything.

The holy general bowed down and said, "Holy Wisdom! ”

Whether it is the Hou Party or not, they can only kneel down together at this time and chant "Holy Wisdom".

Emperor Qing yawned, waved his hand to signal everyone to get up, and said, "That's it." Well, I am slightly unwell, Uncle Guo, Holy General, there is something in the court, you will deal with it on my behalf. I...... I've retreated first! Without saying much, he stood up, and immediately a eunuch next to him stepped forward to help Emperor Qing, and the palace maids held a group fan and hugged the easily tired emperor and left through the side door.

When the emperor retreated, Uncle Guo glanced at Shang Zhongli, smiled coldly, straightened his clothes, and then came from the jade bridge on the pool, and arrived in front of Cao Yin, and said with a smile: "Lord Hou, since the date has been set, these Japanese officials will step up preparations to make the marriage of the prince and the princess lively!" He bowed his hand to Han Mo and Song Shiqing again, and then swaggered away.

As soon as Uncle Guo left, many people among the civil officials immediately retreated.

At this moment, Shang Zhongli slowly turned around, and his old and majestic face was suddenly revealed in front of the Yan people.

As soon as Han Mo and Shang Zhongli's eyes made contact, he immediately opened his mouth, and his face showed shock, but Shang Zhongli was also stunned when he saw Han Mo beside Cao Yin, and then a smile appeared on his face full of majesty.