Chapter 6 of the book

On this day, Emperor Xuanzong and the noble concubine Niangniang rehearsed a new repertoire with musicians in the pear orchard

Xuanzong personally conducted the performance, and the concubine gave a herself

The musicians even used a whole-body solution to play the new repertoire very melodiously

Although it was the middle of winter, the pear orchard was full of jubilation

At this time, a waiter reported: Your Majesty, Yang Xiangye asked to see you

Xuanzong: Let him in

Prime Minister Yang Guozhong entered the pear orchard three times and bowed nine times: Qi to the saint, there is a small foreign state Bohai State to come to the country, according to the custom, the saint was received in the court three days later.

Xuanzong was playing happily and waved his hand: Aiqing did it as usual

Yang Guozhong was just about to leave, and then asked casually: Is this letter of state also read out on the spot by Hanlin to worship Li Bai at the court meeting according to the custom?

Xuanzong was busy rehearsing a new repertoire, and was a little impatient: as usual, what else did he ask

Yang Guozhong knelt down and thanked him: Obey the order

Yang Guozhong stood up and left the pear orchard, with an imperceptible smile on his lips.

It turned out that one day in the previous spring, Tang Xuanzong and Concubine Yang were watching peony flowers in the agarwood pavilion in the palace, and the servants were preparing to perform songs and dances to help the fun. Tang Xuanzong said: "Appreciating famous flowers, for concubines, how can you use old music words." "Urgently summon Li Bai into the palace to write a new movement. Li Bai was drunk outside the palace at that time, and when he entered the palace, he had not yet woken up, and when he was drunk, he ordered Yang Guozhong to study ink for himself and Gao Lishi to take off his boots. Emperor Xuanzong loved his talent, and knew that he had always been wild and uninhibited, and he did not think it was resentful, but Yang Guozhong and Gao Lishi held a grudge and waited for an opportunity to retaliate.

This time, Yang Guozhong and Gao Lishi smelled an opportunity for revenge.

That night, Yang Guozhong sent a learned person, pretending to have admired Li Bai for a long time, and invited Li Bai to drink for a long night, Li Bai has a bold personality and is a good drinker, this person also has a little talent in his chest, and he also gives his tongue, coaxing Li Bai's heart is full of joy, so he happily agreed to the invitation, so he drank with this person for several nights...

Three days later, Emperor Xuanzong held a court meeting in Daming Palace and summoned the envoys of the Bohai Kingdom.

Although the Bohai State is only a small foreign state, the Tang Emperor is open-minded and still gives enough respect. The Danfeng Gate was opened, and the envoys of the Bohai State were sent to enter the main hall of the Daming Palace from the Danfeng Gate.

Under the guidance of the official in charge of diplomatic etiquette, the envoy crossed the 176-meter-wide Danfengmen Avenue and arrived at Danfengmen.

Danfeng Gate is the south gate on the central axis of Tang Daming Palace, there are five doorways, its length, quality, specifications are the most of the Tang City Gate, thousands of dignity, all kinds of weather, a royal style.

The north of Danfeng Gate is facing the Hanyuan Palace, and between the two is the royal road that is more than 600 meters long.

Hanyuan Hall is the main hall of Daming Palace, located in the north of Danfeng Gate, is the place where major celebrations and court meetings are held. The main hall is 11 rooms wide, 13 rooms with the secondary steps, 4 rooms deep, and 6 rooms with the secondary steps. In the southeast and southwest directions of the main hall, there are three out of the Que Xiang Luan Pavilion and the Qifeng Pavilion respectively, each is connected with the main hall with a curved ruler-shaped corridor, and the whole group of buildings is in the shape of "concave". In front of the main hall is a dragon tail road with stairs and slopes, and the surface is paved with tiles. There is also a palace gate in front of Ryuwei Road, and there are partition walls that run from east to west on the left and right.

Hanyuan Hall is condescending, majestic and magnificent, with a wide field of vision, can overlook the whole Chang'an City, there are poems and clouds: "Nine days open the palace, all countries are crowned with clothes."

Where has the envoy of the Bohai Kingdom seen such a magnificent landscape, from Danfeng Gate to Hanyuan Palace, he couldn't help but look at it all the way.

At this time, there was a voice in the hall: the envoy of the Bohai Sea Kingdom went to the hall

The messenger didn't dare to slack off, straightened his clothes, and walked into the Hanyuan Palace

Entering the Hanyuan Palace, I saw the civil and military officials standing on both sides, although there were many people, but they were silent, there was a person sitting on the throne in the middle, the dragon eyebrows and phoenix eyes, the instrument was extraordinary, it was the Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty.

Before the envoy of the Bohai Kingdom came to the Tang Dynasty, the lord of the country had explained that he should show his country's prestige everywhere, and not let the Tang people underestimate him; The second is to explore the reality of the Tang Dynasty, to see if it is really the Heavenly Empire or just a virtual appearance.

This envoy has admired Datang all the way, thinking that how can there be such a thing in the country? At this time, when he saw the majesty in the palace, he was even more trembling and did not dare to look up.

There is a division to summon: the envoy of the Bohai State submits the letter of state

The envoy carefully handed over the letter of state to the officials of the Tang Rites Department according to etiquette.

According to the usual practice, at this time, Hanlin should enshrine Li Bai to read the national letter, but Li Bai did not appear for a long time.

Emperor Xuanzong was a little surprised, but he remained silent, looked at both sides, and did not see Li Bai's figure.

Gao Lishi came over and whispered: "Holy Lord, before the court meeting, I sent someone to find Master Taibai, who made a long night drink last night, and has not woken up yet... I know that he has a wild and uninhibited temperament, but how can it be child's play in major diplomatic affairs!

Emperor Xuanzong's face sank

Gao Lishi and Yang Guozhong were secretly proud in their hearts

Emperor Xuanzong's anger grew in his heart, but the envoy of the Bohai Kingdom was on his side, and it was not easy to attack. So he ordered Colliers to arrange for the other scholars in the Hanlin Academy to read the national letter. Unexpectedly, no one knew the Fanbang script...

Xuanzong looked at the scholars angrily, and said in his heart: The country has been a scholar for many years, but today there is no land full of learning and sharing worries. I can't read this book, and I will send him to the envoy, Huanghuang Datang, but today he is laughed at by Fanbang... If no one knows this book today, all the people in the Hanlin Academy will be questioned. Don't choose virtuous, and support the community.

The envoy of the Bohai Kingdom was trembling and did not dare to raise his head, but he did not see anyone reading the national letter for a long time, and when he looked up, he saw that under the imperial steps, all the scholars were blind in their eyes and their faces were difficult...

The envoy of the Bohai Kingdom couldn't help but feel a little proud, and the cringe just now was swept away, and he said loudly: On the orders of my Bohai Lord, I have come to issue a letter of state, and ask His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty to order the letter of state to be read.

The scholars looked embarrassed when they heard this, and Emperor Xuanzong was even more pale

The envoy of the Bohai Kingdom was even more proud: My lord sent me to the Tang Dynasty this time, on the one hand, to present the letter of state, and on the other hand, he also wanted me to see the heroes of the Heavenly Empire. Could it be that no one in the Celestial Empire can read the words of my little Bohai Kingdom?

As soon as these words came out, the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty were in an uproar, but Xuanzong was furious but helpless

At this time, a crisp voice came: How can the little Bohai script be enough, how can no one know it in this dynasty, and no one will answer, it's just that the Celestial Empire wants to save some face for the Bohai Kingdom.

As soon as the voice fell, a maid serving tea came out of the crowd and knelt down in front of Xuanzong: Shengshang, kill chickens with a knife, where can this little book be used to bother all Hanlin scholars. Dare to ask the Holy Lord's permission to let the slaves and maids read this little book on their behalf, and also teach the envoys of the Bohai Kingdom to see and understand, not to mention the bearded men in the Celestial Empire, even the women also know this little book.

This maid is Li Huan. Li Bai taught poetry and articles in addition to teaching her the languages of various countries, Li Huan is intelligent, never forgetful, and there is a small success after a period of time, at this time he saw the envoy of the Bohai State rude, so he stepped forward to relieve the siege for Xuanzong.

Xuanzong was very curious, although he had doubts in his heart, but it was better than no one who knew the Bohai script. Even if you read it wrong, it can be delayed for a moment, and maybe there is another turning point is unknown, so Wen Yan said: It's okay, you can read it. You are young, and if you make any mistakes, you should ask the messenger for some advice.

Li Huan picked up the book and translated it word by word in Tang Yin in front of the throne, with a crisp voice and a fluent reading. The envoy was shocked and hurriedly thanked Emperor Xuanzong for his gaffe. Xuanzong's dragon heart is happy.

But the messenger was finally uneasy, and said to Emperor Xuanzong: Our country is far away from the Celestial Empire, in order to avoid delaying time, my lord asked me to meet the Son of Heaven, please immediately ask for a letter to return to China to resume my life.

Seeing that Li Huan was young, the envoy thought that maybe he could only read words but might not be able to write, so he deliberately commanded an army.

How did Emperor Xuanzong not know his intentions, but if he resigned, wouldn't it seem that the Tang Dynasty showed weakness? So he looked at Li Huan

Li Huan also knows the emperor's mind, and he knows that the Bohai script is true, when it comes to writing, simple sentences are indeed no problem, but the words to be written in the national book are beautiful and quote scriptures, which is indeed a little difficult... Burn your eyebrows, look at the front of you

Li Huan: Please allow Your Majesty to write a return letter

Xuanzong was very pleased: yes

Li Huan wrote a few sentences, gradually feeling embarrassed, and secretly anxious

The envoy of the Bohai Kingdom was a little proud when he saw this, and thought that he had finally pulled back a game

Xuanzong also frowned when he saw this

At this time, a person ran into the hall and knelt down in front of the throne: the minister Li Bai was favored to enter the Hanlin Academy, and he has not built the size of the merit so far, so he really owes His Majesty's grace, please allow Li Bai to write this letter to repay the grace of God.

It turned out that although Li Bai was drunk last night, he never forgot about it in his heart. Although he couldn't go to court on time because of a hangover, he rushed into the palace immediately after waking up, and he didn't miss this critical moment.

When Xuanzong saw that it was Li Bai, he immediately turned his anger into joy, thinking that although this person was open-minded, he still knew the general situation. With him, what worries about the reply of the little Bohai Kingdom?

Xuanzong: Aiqing is loyal to the country and very comforted. You will write this reply to the Bohai Kingdom.

After Li Bai thanked him, he unfolded his pen and ink, wrote a thousand words, and wrote the book in an instant. When the envoy of the Bohai Kingdom read it, he saw that the book written by Li Bai was the Bohai script, and the calligraphy and painting were neat and there was no mistake in the slightest, and the envoy was shocked.

The Son of Heaven ordered Li Bai to recite it, and Li Bai recited the book in the hall, and the flowers and contents of the return writing were full of grace and power, showing the majesty of the Heavenly Empire everywhere, and the song was even more sonorous, and the messenger listened to the face like earth, and did not dare to make a sound.

After Li Bai finished singing, the messenger took the book and knelt on the ground: Today I have to see Your Majesty's Tianwei and the Heavenly Empire's handsome heroes, and the characters of Middle-earth are indeed comparable to my small state, so I will repay my lord, and I am willing to form an alliance with the Celestial Empire forever, pay tribute every year, and come to the court every year.

Xuanzong Longyan Dayue.

After the envoy left, Xuanzong rewarded Li Bai and gave a banquet in the palace that night. Li Bai took the opportunity to inform Xuanzong that Li Huan, who read out the national letter today, was his own apprentice, and he had learned from others, and he hoped that His Majesty would take care of it.

Xuanzong was already attentive to Li Huan, but because of the concubine, he wanted to summon Li Huan in private, and at this time he listened to Li Bai's recommendation, so he summoned Li Huan the next day.

Xuanzong compared Li Huan's poems and songs, Li Huan answered like a stream, Xuanzong was secretly surprised, but he didn't expect that there was such a talent among the palace maids who were doing miscellaneous work, and seeing that Li Huansheng's appearance was not bad, Xuanzong secretly made a decision in his heart.

Three days later, Li Huan was working in the palace when she saw a female official come in and take her to a separate courtyard.

Li Huan was inexplicable: My lord, where is this? Why brought me here?

Officer: This is where you will live in the future

After the female official finished speaking, she asked the other palace maids to dress up Li Huan with a beaming face.

In an instant, Li Huan was dressed up with beautiful makeup

Li Huan was born in the home of an official eunuch, and he read poetry and books, and he was already magnificent, and he was even more brilliant at this time

Li Huan: My lord, why is this?

The female officer smiled: Don't call me an adult, just take care of your sister more in the future

Saying that, the female officer led people away

Li Huan was even more inexplicable, and was about to go out to ask for an understanding, but saw Gao Lishi hurriedly coming with several people.

Gao Lishi is a popular person in the dynasty, and even the prince calls him a brother when he sees it, Li Huan hurriedly knelt down, but Gao Lishi hurriedly stepped forward to help Li Huan: Don't be like this, Niangniang killed the old slave...

Li Huan's eyes widened: Niangniang...

Gao Lishi beckoned his subordinates to open the incense case and took out the holy decree: Li Huan took the decree

Li Huan hurriedly knelt down

Colliers: ... Li Huan has learned and behaved well, and now Li Huan is a virtuous concubine...

Li Huan looked up: Father-in-law...

Gao Lishi grinned: Mother, still don't accept the order to thank you?

Li Huan: Father-in-law, please tell the Holy Majesty that the slave's parents died half a year ago, and now is the period of filial piety, which cannot be said to be a lifelong thing...

Colliers was stunned

Li Huan: Father-in-law, loyalty and filial piety are the main festivals, and this dynasty is to rule the world with filial piety. If you only want to be rich and noble and be named a concubine now, then Li Huan has become an unloyal and unfilial person, and what is the use of Your Majesty asking for an unloyal and unfilial person?

Gao Lishi Zhengse said: What Niangniang said is very true, loyalty and filial piety is the foundation of life, I will report to the emperor, the emperor is broad-minded, and he will be able to understand Niangniang's loyalty and filial piety.

Li Huan received the information that night, Xuanzong was really generous, saying that he would wait for Li Huan's filial piety to expire before canonization, and he would live in this small courtyard before the canonization, and there would be a special person to serve, so he didn't have to do cheap labor.