Then, the emperor issued an edict asking the officials to arrange the official positions of the filial piety as soon as possible, and it must be completed before the year.

Now the Taiwei Mansion is busy, there are more than 200 people, the key is that the time is still so short, if you want to complete the task successfully, you can see how much pressure there is.

Hanlin Yuan and Shizhong, as well as the traditional Lang officials, are all good places, and each Cao also needs a large number of scribes. Grabbing

Of course, there are also many people who go to the locality, a better one to be a county magistrate, or a subordinate officer, and a little more to become a county magistrate, county lieutenant or something like that.

During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the county-level magistrates were divided into two kinds, counties with 10,000 households and above, which were county orders and thousands of stones, and the level was very high.

Chen Yu and Cen Hui are the county orders, and the counties with 10,000 households are the county magistrates, with 600 stones, and the county Cheng and the county lieutenants are 400 stones.

In general, the luck of this group of people is good, they didn't all start their internships with Lang, and they were basically directly assigned official positions.

In this busyness, the Empress Dowager of the Han Dynasty, Liang Yan, who went through the emperors of the four dynasties, finally came to the end of her life. 巘戅追文 g戅

On the nineteenth day of the lunar month, the imperial physician ordered Zai Douyun to come to report in person that the queen mother was unconscious, and she relied on the old ginseng tablets and silver needles to hang a breath, and asked the Son of Heaven to show her.

Liu Zhi immediately rushed to Yongle Palace, and the Empress Dowager Liang on the sickbed was skinny and skinny, and she was no longer dignified and noble when she first saw her.

"Queen Mother, Your Majesty sees that you are here."

Tian E's expression was very indifferent, after all, the Queen Mother had been ill for so long, she had already been mentally prepared, and after giving Liu Zhi a salute, she attached herself to her ear and whispered.

A miracle happened, and the Empress Dowager Liang, who had been in a coma, slowly opened her eyes.

The cloudy pupils focused on Liu Zhi for a long time, but his expression was a little dazed.

"I saw the first emperor just now, and he asked me, can you take care of the big man, I said...... Live up to your trust! ”

She looked at Liu Zhi, her eyes gradually became clearer, with a slight smile, "Over the years, I have seen everything you have done, you are a good emperor." ”

In the three years of imperial career, Liu Zhi boasted that he had become more and more hard-hearted, and he was no longer the emotional and willful self he was at the beginning.

At this time, Empress Dowager Liang lived up to her trust, but it made his heart surge, in fact, he was not a righteous person with a family and a country in the end.

He never consciously wanted to be a good emperor for the country and the people, and all his actions were just to save himself.

At the beginning, it was because he was always worried that he would be killed by Liang Ji, so overthrowing the powerful minister Liang Ji was his only goal.

Immediately afterwards, he found that after getting rid of Liang Ji, he was still not safe, the huge family class controlled the country, and he was just an alternative puppet kidnapped by the family.

Especially Zhao Jie's rebellion, Liu Zhi realized more intuitively that he was still a rootless person after all, and he could be discarded at any time.

Therefore, he conscientiously devoted himself to the great cause of reform, and did everything possible to weaken the power of the family..., and in the process took control of the imperial court step by step.

So far, success is out of reach, but it's not for nothing, at least the butterfly's wings have begun to stir up, and all the arrangements will have a chain reaction someday in the future.

Therefore, he considered himself not to be a qualified good emperor, because whether his actions had a beneficial effect or not, but his original intention was still selfish.

Now, Empress Dowager Liang's affirmation of him made Liu Zhi a little in a trance, "Empress Dowager Xie agrees." ”

"I have already said it before, I just hope that the Son of Heaven will not forget the agreement between us."

Looking at Empress Dowager Liang's expectant gaze, Liu Zhi nodded solemnly, "Empress Dowager, please rest assured, I will never break my word." ”

"Then I'll thank you first."

Empress Dowager Liang seemed to be very tired and closed her eyes, "You go, I want to see you one last time." ”

"Queen Mother...... Please go all the way. ”

In an instant, he was a little short of words, as if it was inappropriate to say anything, and finally gave her a respectful salute, and then turned away.

Outside, Liang Budo and a few children were already waiting on the side, their expressions were very solemn, and when they saw Liu Zhi, they hurriedly saluted.

"Go in, the Queen Mother wants to see you."

Liang Ji's whole family is dead, Liang Meng, Liang Rang and so on are also subdued, and Liang Nuying, what awaits her is destined to be the green lantern of the ancient tomb, and she will live for the rest of her life.

Now Liang Budo is the only bloodline inheritance of the Liang family, and the Liang family used to be the hairpin family, the home of Zhong Ming Dingshi.

is only because of Liang Ji's misdeeds, but now the family is in a precarious situation.

Of course, Liu Zhi, as the most direct victim, could never sympathize with them, but he just felt a little emotional.

At this time, the Empress Dowager Liang in the dormitory had already run out of oil and dried up, and she angrily instructed her family members who were kneeling on the ground.

"After I die, you should try to keep a low profile, cultivate and read heirlooms, and would rather be a farmer than a court."

"Abide by the teachings of the Queen Mother, do not doubt that you should remember it in your heart, and dare not forget it!"

Liang Budo looked at the dying eldest sister, sadness came from it, and he replied with tears in his eyes.

"Good, good."

After the Queen Mother said this, she stopped and took a few breaths, suddenly opened her eyes wide, looked at the front of the couch and smiled happily.

"Father, is my father here to pick up his daughter?"

Liang Budo and the others looked at the empty hall, only to feel a chill down their backs, and suddenly heard Tian E say in a deep voice.

"The Queen Mother...... Collapsed. ”

Everyone was stunned, but they saw that the Empress Dowager Liang on the bed had closed her eyes, and a thin hand hung weakly on the brocade quilt.

"Queen Mother!"

Liang Budo and the others all cried bitterly, leaned over and kowtowed, "Congratulations to the Queen Mother!" ”

There were mourning voices in the hall, and Sikong Yuan Tang, who had already received the news, also knelt outside the hall and kowtowed.

Life is impermanent, and it is not enough to wait until Hua Fa is full, but she has already gone first.

It's just that he doesn't have time to indulge in grief, as the official of the imperial court, he needs to be responsible for the death of the queen mother after the collapse of the ancestral temple.

The entire Han court was busy in an orderly manner because of the death of the empress dowager.

Changle Taifu Zhoufu, Shaofu Fang Zhi, Da Changqiu Jiqing and others presided over the funeral according to the system, and the three dukes and nine kings and all the two thousand stone Beijing officials were all dressed in white and wept in the palace.

Taichang and Zong Zheng and others immediately met with Liu Zhi to discuss the name of the empress dowager.

Since Emperor Shun is called Emperor Xiaoshun, as his queen, Liang Yan naturally inherited the word "Shun". Grabbing

Liu Zhi sighed softly, "Let's call it Empress Shunlie." ”

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This "Lie" character belongs to the Shang, and it is the highest praise for the life of the Empress Dowager Liang, even Liu Zhi has to admit her merits and virtues.

Liu Zhi clearly conveyed an intention to the people of the world, completely cutting off the Empress Dowager Liang and Liang Ji, and leaving a way for Liang Budo to survive.

Empress Dowager Liang had decided to bury the Xian Mausoleum with Emperor Shun of Han before her death, and Liu Zhi would not change this, and immediately issued an edict to prepare for the funeral.

The Han Dynasty ruled the world with filial piety, and the queen mother's collapse etiquette was only inferior to the emperor, which was also very grand, as Liu Zhi, who inherited the unification of Emperor Shun of the Han Dynasty, and also had to wear linen and wear filial piety to cry for her for three days.

On that day, the bamboo envoy was sent to inform the 2,000 stone officials of the county and the princes and kings, and the bamboo envoy arrived, and everyone needed to cry and mourn.

The funeral of the queen mother is not as grand as that of the emperor, and considering that the New Year is coming soon, it can only be handled as soon as possible.

Tai Shi Ling calculated the good luck and the evil and set the mourning day seven days later.

During this period, all feasting ceased in the capital, and the people wore white clothes for sacrifice.

Empress Dowager Liang has been ill for a long time, so all mourning clothes, bright utensils, etc. have already been prepared, so even if the days are short, there will not be a shortage.

In the main hall, Liu Zhi led hundreds of officials to cry, and behind him was the imperial concubine Yun Ming, this was the first time she stood in front of everyone as the emperor's biological mother.

But at this moment, the Queen Mother has passed away, and naturally no one has any complaints, even the pot-bellied nobleman Liang Meng is not lazy, and still worships in the temple according to the ritual system.

However, Liu Zhi considered that she was a double body, and specially issued an edict allowing her to only cry for half an hour every morning and evening, with full etiquette.

Mrs. Ma, Liu Shuo, the King of the Plains, and the princess of Changshe, who happened to be taken over by Liu Zhi for the New Year, happened to appear in front of people in the name of attending the funeral.

At this moment, everyone has no time to take care of the fact that the King of the Plains has entered Beijing in violation of the regulations.

In the midst of sadness and busyness, there is one person who has been completely forgotten, that is the queen mother's sister, the current queen Liang Nuying. Variety Shows, Literary Dramas

Although no one told her the truth, she guessed it from the clues.

For no reason, the food sent became vegetarian, and through the crack in the door, she found the mourning clothes on the palace maids.

Liu Zhi is strong and strong, it is impossible for him to collapse suddenly, and what is the health of Empress Dowager Liang, she knows in her heart.

It was already very unexpected for her to delay until now, according to Sun Gan's previous statement, it should have collapsed two months ago.

However, she didn't feel the slightest sadness, and her long-term resentment had already completely distorted her mentality.

"Hahaha...... It's good to be dead, it's a hundred times to be dead, and everything is free. ”

At this moment, her resentment had nowhere to bear, and a deep confusion swelled up, from the incomparably noble queen to the desolate and lonely situation now, she ...... Is there anything else to look forward to?

In fact, sometimes she also wants to die in the past, to cut herself off, so as not to be immersed in anger and pain all day long.

Day by day, there is never hope.

But she didn't have the courage to die, it was better to die than to live, even if it was extremely painful, it was better than death.

On the twenty-fifth day of the lunar month, Liu Zhi led hundreds of officials and clans to send the spirit into the Xian Mausoleum.

Although the day was cloudy and the north wind howled, fortunately it had not snowed yet, and the mighty spirit sending team rushed to the tomb of Emperor Shun at the specified hour.

The envy road of the mausoleum has already been opened in advance, and Liu Zhi personally visited the toilet, from Taichang to Xiandao, and handed the king scepter in his hand to Tang Heng, the servant of Zhongchang.

Then he walked to the coffin, and wept for the last time, the overly ornate coffin made him feel unreal, as if all this was just a memorial ceremony.

Until Taichang said in a loud voice, "Stop." ”

Only then did Liu Zhi stop crying, and he was still guided out of the envy by Taichang, and Tang Heng, who was often served, reinstated the king's staff.

At this point, his task as emperor in the funeral was completely completed.

Before boarding the car, Liu Zhi couldn't help but stop and look back, this magnificent mausoleum in front of him was buried with a pair of emperors and queens, no matter how beautiful it was during his lifetime, it was now just a silent cemetery.

Two thousand years later, such a magnificent building is still lost in the long river of history, leaving only the underground tombs, waiting to one day, a group of archaeologists to open the dusty memory.

The carriage and horses were sparkling, Liu Zhi closed his eyes and sat in the carriage, and the majestic Xianling gradually disappeared until he was never seen again.

At this time, the other team was left behind in the imperial tomb, some of which were craftsmen who were preparing to seal the Dao, as well as officials who presided over ceremonies.

There are also some of them, all of whom are the palace maids and chamberlains who served the Queen Mother close before her death, and according to the rules, they will live in a desolate and remote cemetery from now on to guard the Queen Mother's soul.

Kneeling at the front was Tian E, the personal official of the Empress Dowager Liang, and I saw that her face was calm and waveless, as if she was serving her master every day.

In a carriage behind them, there was the queen Liang Nuying, who was tied up with flowers and stuffed with a silk scarf in her mouth, twisting her body in despair, and the surging tears washed the fat powder on her face into colorful colors.

Once, she was confined to Changqiu Palace, but her heart was still high-spirited, even if she was assigned to Fang Lin Yuan, she complained about the sky, but she was still full of hope.

Even later, after the failure of the palace mutiny, he was imprisoned again, as long as he was not deposed, he repaid the idea of getting by, and after a long time, it gradually became less difficult.

But at this moment, she is really completely desperate, and the days in the deserted tomb are like an ancient well, and you can see the end at a glance.

"Liu Zhi, you are so ruthless, you are so ruthless!"

Liang Nuying shouted silently from the bottom of her heart, "I curse you and that slut with my remnants of life!" ”

It's a pity that Liu Zhi, who has gone farther and farther, can't hear her curse at all, and even if he does, he will probably scoff at it.

In this world, if any person can curse him, then what kind of true dragon son can be talked about, and the emperor will bless him.

Back in the palace, Liu Zhi gave the ministers a few days off, and the funerals of the Empress Dowager made everyone miserable.

Some old ministers are old and in poor health, and if they continue to work hard, it is estimated that they will not be able to stand it, so they announced that they would not hold a court meeting before the year.

Wait until the first day of the new year to hold a big pilgrimage, and then enter the palace to hold a new year's festival and participate in the New Year's Day banquet.

Liu Zhi was also tired these days, went back to the palace to rest for a day, and went to Yong'an Palace early the next morning.

Mrs. Ma also lived there temporarily, and when Liu Zhi passed, the family was sitting together, smiling and laughing, very harmonious.

Liu Zhi saw the stretched smile on his mother's face, and couldn't help but smile slightly, it seems that he violated the ancestral system this time Xuanyuan Wang Jinjing, and he did the right thing.

As an emperor, if you can't even take care of your own mother, and you can't fulfill your little wishes, then what's the point?

When you become an emperor, isn't it just to want to be honored and do whatever you want?

Although he already knows now that how much power there is, how heavy the responsibility is, as an emperor, he can't act willfully.

But at least in these small matters, he can still call the shots, as for the courtiers who admonish and persuade at every turn.

He is willful once in a while, as long as he doesn't go too far, he can still do anything to him one by one.

"What are you talking about?"

Hearing Liu Zhi's voice, everyone hurriedly bowed.

"We're talking about the first emperor."