Southeast of Tokyo Guocheng, at the downstream of Bian River, the majestic and open Dongshui Gate stands in a majestic posture, spanning Bianliang. Basically, money, grain, and materials transported from southeast to north to Kaifeng enter Kaifeng through this gate.
The fifteenth year of Qianyou has come to an end, winter is about to pass, and the most severe cold period has basically passed. Both the Han court and the people of Tokyo are preparing to bid farewell to the magnificent fifteenth year of Qianyou and welcome the new year.
, looking forward to a new era.
From top to bottom, everyone is immersed in an atmosphere of joy, and Tokyo is also immersed in a relaxed atmosphere. Maybe there are still many poor people in Tokyo, and maybe there are still many people in Guizhou whose livelihood is still difficult, but at this time, even if
The people who are the most numb and willing to work as cows and horses, while struggling between food and clothing, driven by the will of the country, can't help but smile a little and celebrate with the country.
The emperor has issued an edict that the National Day Ceremony will be held on the seventh day of February next year. The Prime Minister Wei Renpu will preside over it, and assisted by relevant departments, all the procedures and matters related to the ceremony are already being implemented. Moreover, the specifications this time are higher than those held by Emperor Liu last time.
The New Year's ceremony is even grander, and in terms of preliminary preparations, the situation presented is extraordinary.
Not only the feudal officials and generals from all walks of life, but also the heroes since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the nobles and honorable ministers who have been adopted, and those who are qualified, are also invited to gather in Tokyo. From the edict of Emperor Liu, we can know that this is not just a celebration
To praise, celebrate, and reward the achievements of unifying the world is also a summary of the past fifteen years of governance. At the same time, it is also a collective effort on how to govern this huge and unified new Han Empire.
Therefore, it is conceivable that the grand ceremony after the beginning of the new year will be the first since the founding of the People's Republic of China in terms of specification, scale and significance. It is destined to be a grand event. During this time, bureaucrats and generals from all over the country have begun to arrive.
Beijing is here, and there are more on the way.
The reason why Liu Chengyou set the ceremony on the seventh day of February instead of New Year's Day or the Lantern Festival was to give his officials more time. Of course, the seventh day of February next year would also be an auspicious day.
Outside Dongshui Gate, the wind was biting and the water was still cool. However, in the blowing north wind, a set of high-standard ceremonial guards had been waiting for a long time. Not only the specifications of the ceremonial guards, but also the waiting personnel were of higher rank, including King Yong Liu Chengxun and the third prince Liu Xi.
During this period, His Highness King Yong was almost being used as a ceremonial envoy. However, Liu Chengxun was happy to be an envoy representing both the royal family and the court. In addition, he was Qian Hongchu's brother-in-law.
The guests Liu Chengxun went out to welcome this time were naturally of good status. They were King Qian Hongchu of Wuyue and his entourage, whom Emperor Liu Chengyou had been thinking about deeply.
After more than a month of journey, overcoming the difficulties of going north in winter and stopping and stopping due to the weather, we are finally approaching Tokyo. As for Liu Xi, Concubine Gao really couldn't get used to his leisurely stay in Feilong Stable.
With An Yi, he asked Emperor Liu again, so Liu Chengyou wrote an edict, asking Liu Xi and his third uncle to participate in welcoming the King of Wuyue and follow him to see the world.
However, in addition to several officials and honor guards, they were accompanied by a little princess, Emperor Liu's second daughter Liu Jian, who is Liu Xi's sister. She is now almost ten years old and has inherited her parents' genes and appearance.
It's lovely, but as the second daughter of the emperor, with an older sister above her, Liu Jian is naturally not as favored as the eldest daughter, and she doesn't attract as much attention.
Among the concubines, Concubine Gao was probably the only one with a strong temperament. However, none of the children she gave birth to had a personality like her. Needless to say, Liu Xi, as for Liu Jian, was also quiet, neither crying nor making trouble since childhood, and was well-behaved. Her ground was very low and her sense of presence was very low. Even with the fierce temperament of the noble concubine Gao, she could not bear to scold or scold her.
Mainly because of their children, Concubine Gao has been feeling depressed over the years. Among the princes, she is not as favored as Liu Yang, Liu Fang or even Liu Xu. The one whom the princess Liu Chengyou cherishes the most is Liu Jia, and Liu Jia is the son of the little Concubine Fu Hui. , seems to be just because she was born one month earlier than Liu Jian.
Of course, what really makes Concubine Gao feel depressed is that her son is not "living up". Even though she has been active enough to cultivate him into a successful person, Liu Xi always has that calm and unhurried attitude. I have never been in a hurry even when walking. When I was young, I just showed a tendency, and as I got older, I became more and more lazy.
At this time, Liu Xi's attention was not on the reception, but on taking his sister, pointing and introducing her outside the Dongshui Gate. Liu Jian rarely had the opportunity to leave the palace, so he was a little excited. He looked around with relish, his cool eyes, extremely curious about these scenes that were different from those in the palace, and asked questions from time to time...
It was still cold, and even if he was dressed thickly, his body temperature would dissipate quickly. When his hands felt cold, Liu Xi lowered his body, took Liu Jian's little hand along the hem of his clothes and reached her chest, using his own skin to warm her Warm your hands. If Liu Jian hadn't refused, he would have taken off his robe and put it on her. He brought his sister out. If she was frozen or caught a cold, it would be hard to explain when she went back.
Liu Chengxun was sitting in a pavilion, watching this scene silently, with some emotion in his heart. After all, they are brothers and sisters, and their relationship is sincere. Even though they are still young, in the royal family, it is rare to have this kind of family affection.
There was a hint of reminiscence in his eyes. Liu Chengxun couldn't help but recall what happened back then, from Yedu to Jinyang. Although he was still young at that time, the three Liu brothers were also brothers and sisters.
But later, their family followed Liu Zhiyuan, followed the tide of the times, got involved in the turbulence of history, and became the most noble family in the world. Unfortunately, the eldest brother died young, and the emperor brother Liu Chengyou was in awe of the subsequent changes, and the past was no longer the same. ...
Even now, Liu Chengxun still respects and fears Emperor Liu.
"Third uncle!"
When Liu Xi came closer with Liu Jian and called out, Liu Chengxun came back to his senses. He pinched Liu Jian's rosy face and smiled gently: "Is it fun outside the palace?"
"Yeah!" Liu Jian looked a little shy, buried his little head, and responded softly. This shy reaction made Liu Chengxun even more happy. He now has three sons, but no daughter.
Looking at Liu Xi, his smile disappeared, and Liu Chengxun asked him: "They say that you, Saburo, have a calm temperament. It is true that you are so, you have no awe at all!"
Hearing this, Liu Xi chuckled and said: "Dad, you just want me to come and see you, just bring a pair of eyes. Besides, King Wu Yue hasn't arrived yet, so why bother to be nervous? When King Wu Yue arrives, etiquette Just get in place!”
Listening to him smiling and talking slowly, Liu Chengxun became more interested and couldn't help but ask: "Do you know why your Majesty asked our uncle and nephew to receive the King of Wuyue with such a standard? Let me, the prince, and you, the prince, blow this cold wind?
You know, when he was invited to come north, the imperial court only sent one minister to greet him."
Liu Chengxun had some intention of taking the exam, but Liu Xi still acted indifferently and said: "The King of Wuyue came to Beijing with heavy gifts, so naturally he should treat him with enough courtesy to put his mind at ease."
After looking at him for a moment, Liu Chengxun seemed a little surprised and said, "Tell me, what is this important courtesy?"
Liu Xi was equally surprised and replied: "Third uncle, are you using this to test me? Now in the court, anyone with a little knowledge knows that when the King of Wuyue goes north, he must come to offer his land!"
Liu Chengxun smiled slightly and continued to ask: "Why?"
After looking at the emperor's uncle, Liu Xi replied: "The imperial court sent troops to pacify the south and captured all the two rivers and Lingnan. The world is tending to be unified, but it has not yet been unified. In the southeast half, only Wu and Yue are left to separate themselves and stand on their own. Four years ago, there was a land donation
During the turmoil, Chen Hongjin came to present Zhangquan, and the King of Wu and Yue came this time. As long as he is smart enough, he will know what to do and join in the grand cause of unification..."
After listening to his analysis, Liu Chengxun couldn't help but praise: "That's good!"
As soon as his thoughts changed, Liu Chengxun looked at Liu Xi again, and said with a little curiosity: "Although it is a cliché to talk about high things, at your age, it is quite impressive to be able to explain this matter so clearly. If you
Brother Tao and the Emperor will also be happy with this insight!"
"I'm just talking casually and talking about it. Dad is very knowledgeable about all the major events in the world. There's no need for me to trouble the saint with my superficial knowledge..." Liu Xi said leisurely.
When Liu Xi said these words, Liu Chengxun couldn't help but sigh in his heart. None of the older princes in the royal family were truly mediocre. Even the third prince Liu Xi, the most unambitious, had suffered all these years.
With the same education and training, I also saw a lot of things with Emperor Liu, how could I treat it like a mortal...
