When Yuanhong woke up, it was the beginning of the unitary.

When the Three Treasures heard this, they led the attendants in. After taking the hot tea, Yuan Hong rinsed lightly several times and spit in the gargle, and here Sanbao presented a hot towel up, and when Yuan Hong washed, Sanbao Fu served hot tea on it.

Seeing that Yuan Hong took a few sips of tea, Sanbao said: "Your Majesty, just now Longxi Gong wants to face the saint, and he will go back after knowing His Majesty's small pillow." ”

Yuan Hong put the cup on top of the desk and said, "Li Chong just went to Changxia Palace, I don't know if it's because of Mrs. Li's matter?" Let's talk about it tomorrow. ”

Tai Chi Hall, Chao Hui.

The crown prince was listed at the head of the hundred civil and military officials, and waited in the palace for the holy drive. When Yuan Hong entered and sat down, everyone knelt on the ground and shouted long live to Yuan Hong.

Yuan Hong motioned for everyone to get up and take their seats, and said loudly: "Yesterday, I went to Yique with all the secretaries, and the high priest said that the two mountains and the Yi River were sandwiched between the two mountains, which was both the mouth of the water and the gate of heaven, which was really a rare treasure. I want to open a cave for the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager in Yique, what objections do you have? ”

Rencheng Wang Yuancheng spoke first: "Your Majesty, since the beginning of the Gaozong period in Pingcheng Xiwuzhou to open a cave to engrave the Buddha, my Great Wei has been blessed by the gods over the years, the soldiers are strong and the horses are strong, and the country is prosperous. Now that His Majesty has moved the capital to Heluo, it is time to open a cave here to engrave the Buddha to bless my Great Wei. ”

Yuan Cheng just finished speaking, and Taishi Feng Xi said: "I, the people of Dawei, everyone is to the Buddha, Your Majesty's move is filial piety to heaven and earth and conforms to the will of the people, and the minister seconded it." ”

Yuan Cheng is the patriarch of the clan and the emperor's uncle, and Feng Xi is the leader of the Han family and the head of the dynasty.

Yuan Hong was overjoyed and said with a smile: "This is very good, I work together with you and other monarchs and ministers, and I will definitely be able to make my Great Wei Kingdom and the people peaceful." ”

Looking at everyone, Yuan Hong said: "Zi Sui has now opened the regent, and the matter of opening the cave and engrave the Buddha this time will be handed over to the Governor Zi Sui, and the Taifu will assist from the side." ”

When Yuan Sui heard that the emperor had given him such a heavy responsibility, he was overjoyed, and hurriedly lowered his eyes and said: "My son will do his best to live up to Aya's expectations." ”

Mu Liang also arched his hand and said: "The minister will do his best to assist the prince and live up to His Majesty's trust." ”

Yuan Hong bowed slightly, then looked at Yuan Sui again, and said: "This cave engraved Buddha is a major event of the country, worship the gods and bless the people, and there must be no negligence." ”

Seeing that Yuan Sui responded, Yuan Hong said to Beihai Wang Yuan in detail: "Seventh brother, now that you are a father, you should have more experience." On weekdays, you have always been friends with Zi Sui, and after your wedding, you will also work with the Taifu to assist Zi Sui in digging Yique. ”

Yuan Shen bowed his head and said: "The ministers will follow Your Majesty's will and will spare no effort to assist the prince." ”

After Yuan said in detail, Yuan Cheng said: "Your Majesty, the cave engraved Buddha can complement each other when the temple is built near the cliff, it is better to invite the high priest to go to Yique to see where the Buddhist temple can be built." ”

Yuan Hong nodded and said: "What Uncle Huang said is very true, the high priest has said to me that day, the peaks on the east side of the Nayi River are like coiled dragons, and it is especially suitable to dig mountains and open caves, while the west side is full of forests and mountains, and the fairy aura is surrounded. If you want to build a Buddhist temple in Yique, Xishan should be the best choice. ”

Turning his head to look at Li Chong, Yuan Hong continued: "The Duke of Longxi has made meritorious contributions to the repair of Luoyang Palace, and he knows the civil affairs well, so the construction of the Buddhist temple will be handed over to you to supervise, and it must be perfect, so as to show the heart of my people of Dawei to the Buddha." ”

Li Chong was flattered by this important task, and hurriedly got up and knelt on the ground, saying: "The ministers should be conscientious and loyal to repay Your Majesty!" ”

Explain the matter of digging the cave temple, and the monarch and ministers will discuss the affairs of the government again, which is not a problem.

Back in the imperial study, Yuan Hong ordered Sanbao to announce Li Chong's visit.

The two of them sat at a table, and cooked tea on a small stove on several cases.

Yuan Hong scooped tea for Li Chong with a spoon, and said, "What is the important thing for the Duke of Longxi to find me yesterday?" ”

Li Chong held the teacup in both hands, lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, yesterday Ben Naichen was on duty to teach the princes, and Mrs. Li should ask Your Majesty for her own guilt if something happens." ”

Yuan Hong put down the teaspoon in his hand and said, "I also feel sorry for Mrs. Li's matter, but the matter has come to this point. If you want to blame it, it's also weird, if you go to Yique with you, what is the crime of Longxi Gong? ”

Li Chong said in panic: "Your Majesty's investigation of Yique is a major matter of the country, and the minister is speechless!" ”

Yuan Hong waved his hand and said, "There are only you and I here, and the Duke of Longxi doesn't need to be polite." Although Ziyu is stubborn, this matter is his unintentional fault, and I can only punish it with a small punishment and a big one. ”

Li Chong knew the cause of Li's slippery tire in his heart, but how could he be entangled in Yuan Yue's fault. After Yuan Hong's words, Li Chong said: "Your Majesty is relieved to say this, the minister visited his wife yesterday, and his wife is also a minister who must explain that Your Majesty must not punish the three princes." Madame's original intention was to sympathize with all the princes, if the three princes were punished because of this, wouldn't it be contrary to Madame's original intention? ”

Yuan Hong sighed lightly and said: "In the palace, Mrs. Li is the most thoughtful, and now she is taking care of the harem for me. ”

Li Chong arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty's previous affairs are all in order, and Madame, as Your Majesty's concubine, should share your Majesty's worries." ”

Yuan Hong took a sip of tea and said: "The female of Longxi is well-groomed, and the lady will personally take care of the affairs of the harem properly, and treat everyone well on weekdays, and she is a model for the concubines in the palace." Among my relatives, I am the most modest and self-repentant among the relatives of Longxi, and he is also an example for everyone. ”

Li Chong heard Yuan Hong's words and felt a trace of emotion in his heart, but what Li said yesterday was still in his ears. Li Chong settled down and said: "The minister was supported by the Empress Dowager back then, and was favored by His Majesty to give the minister a confidential position. ”

With a sigh of relief, Li Chong continued: "Back then, the Empress Dowager was magnificent, and she chose her daughters to enter the palace to serve Your Majesty with millions of dollars, and the ministers and daughters are grateful for Your Majesty's grace!" ”

At that time, the Empress Dowager was in charge of the dynasty, and when she saw that Yuan Hong was growing up and becoming more and more clever, she was afraid that it would be difficult to control it in the future, so she had the intention of deposing Yuan Hong. In the cold winter, in the name of practicing his muscles and bones, Yuanhong stood in the palace in single clothes. Later, due to the begging of Feng Xi, Li Chong and other confidants, the Empress Dowager eliminated the idea of deposing.

Li Chong knew that Yuan Hong was a person of great affection, and at this time he mentioned the former Empress Dowager only so that Yuan Hong could take care of his efforts to protect him in front of the former Empress Dowager, and he also eliminated all difficulties to help him implement the three-long system.

Yuan Hong bowed his head slightly, and said: "Although I and the Duke of Longxi are monarchs and ministers, they are actually close relatives. In the previous dynasty, there was the Duke of Longxi to help, and there was a lady in the harem to cook, and I was very relieved. ”

Hearing the emperor's words, Li Chong knew that the emperor had no intention of taking away his palace power because of Li's slippery tire, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. However, how could Li Chong face the saint just to get this effect? After thinking for a while, Li Chong broke through the cauldron and said: "Your Majesty, the minister has a request, and I hope that Your Majesty will fulfill it." ”

Yuan Hong said: "Longxi Gong said that it doesn't hurt. ”

Li Chong arched his hand and said: "Madame has been in the palace for many years to inherit His Majesty's grace, not only promoted to the rank of noble concubine but also granted the right to govern the palace by His Majesty, the father and daughter of the courtiers are sincerely afraid to thank Your Majesty for your kindness. However, there are queens and Zhaoyi in the palace, and Mrs. overstepped the rules to take care of the harem. Please Your Majesty, take back the right of Madame to govern the palace! ”

Monarchs and ministers have been together for many years, how can Yuan Hong not know what Li Chong means? Only Li Chong has been diligent and diligent for many years, and has made great contributions to the court and Yuan Hong. Yuan Hong did not think about the position of Jin Li, because of the former Empress Dowager Xue Shi temporarily put this matter aside, and after three years of mourning, Yuan Hong met He. Now that Feng has sat on the throne of his wife, how can Yuan Hong want others to sit on an equal footing with his beloved.

Yuan Hong has been playing with the tea cup since he was a child, and at this time, seeing Yuan Hong drink all the tea in one gulp, and keep rubbing the cup in his hand, Li Chong knew that his words had worked.

There was silence in the palace, except for the sound of cicadas outside the window.