Inside and outside the imperial city, everything was white, and the entire city was immersed in a sad atmosphere. The rustling autumn wind caused the high-hanging white flags and white flags to whistle, expressing condolences for the passing of a generation of empresses.
In the Ciming Hall, sobs and sobs continued. The royal family members, relatives and relatives gathered here, and they all knelt in front of the mourning hall with sad faces. Emperor Liu knelt on the futon with his head in front, his expression already very calm.
"Mom, the unfilial son is back! Why did you go like this? You haven't even seen your new grandson yet..." In front of the coffin, King Yong Liu Chengxun knelt on the ground with a look of sorrow on his face.
He also traveled back day and night after learning that his mother had died. Emperor Liu had a deep affection for the Queen Mother, and so did Liu Chengxun. He was the youngest son after all, and no one could compare to him in terms of love.
Glancing at Liu Chengxun from the corner of his eye, Emperor Liu sighed, and gestured to Dafu and King Xu Liu Chengyun. The two came forward to persuade him, and Liu Chengxun's wails became smaller. After all, he was just releasing his grief, not for others.
He made a scene in the mourning hall and disturbed his mother's peace.
However, Liu Chengxun's sad confession also aroused the sadness of everyone present, and the sound of sobbing became louder.
In addition to mourning and music, there were also many monks and Taoists in the palace. Emperor Liu ordered to invite all the eminent monks and masters from Tokyo to pray for the Empress Dowager. At this time, Emperor Liu could not care much. In fact, he had no regard for Buddhism.
There is not much prejudice, everything is just based on interests.
In fact, in the years since the annihilation of Buddhism, the imperial court has not deliberately suppressed it. Under the religious management system of the imperial court, Buddhism and Taoism have actually ushered in a relatively benign development. The most recent big move was
After taking over Jiangnan, the southern Buddhist temples, Taoist temples and those "outsiders" were rectified.
Amidst the low chanting, there was a sudden commotion among the people kneeling in the front row. Emperor Liu did not look back, but just knelt down quietly. Yantuo leaned forward and carefully reported to Emperor Liu: "Official
At home, Duke Qin was so sad that he fainted!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Liu sighed secretly and was silent for a moment before ordering: "Take him to the side hall to rest and ask the imperial doctor to take a look!"
"yes!"
As the ceremony officer spoke, the atmosphere in the palace became solemn again. Emperor Liu, including Emperor Liu, listened to the ceremony officer's command and paid homage.
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The cold night was dark, and there were only a few mourners left in the Ciming Hall. Emperor Liu still knelt down here with the same posture and expression. The only ones accompanying him were Liu Chengxun and four older princes.
Yantuo quietly walked in and reminded in a low voice: "Guan family, the food is ready. Eat as much as you can and take care of your body!"
"Back off!" Emperor Liu responded with only two cold words.
The strong imperial power made Yantuo tremble, and he had no choice but to retreat. Finally, Emperor Liu looked back and saw that his younger brother and the princes were obviously tired, and said to Liu Chengxun: "Sanlang, you have been working hard since you returned to the capital.
You are tired both physically and mentally, so go down to rest and have some food!”
"You have been here for a long time, so please leave!" Emperor Liu said to the four brothers Liu Yang, Liu Xu, Liu Xi, and Liu Fang.
"Is there anyone who eats while wearing filial piety?" Liu Chengxun directly refused: "I am a mother's flesh and blood, and I have regretted not being able to serve you at your knees. I only want to fulfill this filial piety!"
Liu Xu also said: "I should keep vigil for my grandmother!"
Seeing this, Emperor Liu scolded him lightly, and his tone was much harsher: "I am here, everyone, please step back!"
Seeing that Emperor Liu lost his temper, the five uncles and nephews looked at each other and said helplessly: "Yes!"
A few people retreated. Although there were still some servants and maids waiting in the palace, Emperor Liu's kneeling figure immediately became much lonely. Looking at Li's spiritual tablet, he couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
In the side hall, several Tianhuang nobles ate in silence. They were all simple vegetarian dishes. The movement of chewing was very slight, and the atmosphere remained calm.
"Your Majesty!" the servant's low-pitched voice sounded.
Da Fu walked in, and several people immediately stood up and saluted. His eyes swept over them, and his eyes fell on Yan Tuo: "Have the officials not eaten yet?"
"We have never!" Yantuo said quickly: "Still standing in front of the soul, I can't persuade him. Seeing the official family is losing weight, my queen, you'd better try to persuade the official family!"
Without saying anything, Da Fu just went to the spiritual hall. During the period, the light emitted by the white candles seemed much colder. Looking at Emperor Liu's lonely but straight back, Da Fu stepped forward, knelt down beside him, and said softly: " Erlang, you'd better go and have a rest. I'm your daughter-in-law and I can come and take your place. If you do this, who will be safe inside and outside the palace? You can't fall!"
Looking up at the queen and noticing his concerned eyes, Liu Chengyou said: "I'm not that fragile, and I don't fall down that easily!"
"You also said that when you go against anyone, don't go against your own belly!" Da Fu advised: "Your filial piety towards the Queen Mother is known to everyone, but if you do this, it will only cause worries both inside and outside."
"That's it!" Liu Chengyou breathed a sigh of relief.
He was about to stand up, but it was obvious that he had been kneeling for a long time, and his legs were sore and numb, so he couldn't stand up at once, so he stood up with the help of Dafu.
Slowly walked to the shrine, lit three sticks of incense, bowed respectfully, and then turned around. Before leaving, he exchanged glances with Da Fu. After Emperor Liu left, Da Fu's expression became more serious, and he also paid homage. After a while, he smoothed his robes and knelt down to keep vigil.
In the side hall, Liu Chengxun's uncle and nephew were still there. Emperor Liu appeared and greeted them again. He raised his hand and looked at them. Emperor Liu said directly: "You all go back!"
They were not allowed to object at all, but the prince Liu Yang was left alone. If Liu Yang was stupid, he was definitely not stupid. He personally served Emperor Liu with porridge and dishes, and asked for instructions: "What are your orders?"
"There is a great national mourning, but military and political affairs cannot be slacked off because of this. During the next period of time, you will still supervise the country, handle state affairs with the government officials, and ensure the stability of the court inside and outside, and the normal operation of all ministries!" While drinking porridge, Emperor Liu ordered.
Liu Yang was a little surprised. After all, Emperor Liu was back and he was still asked to supervise the country. It was inevitable that he would think twice. However, after noticing Emperor Liu's calm face and calm tone, he still bowed his head and obeyed: "Yes!"
According to the etiquette, when parents are deceased, they should observe mourning for three years. Of course, this is impossible to truly fulfill. Especially for ordinary people, they have to make a living and eat and drink. Even if they are filial, they cannot waste such a long time.
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In order to show his filial piety, Emperor Liu had to follow the etiquette. However, as an emperor, he was responsible for the country, the country, and the common people in the world. He also had to win love, so he replaced the moon with the sun.
During this period of time, Emperor Liu completely put aside state affairs and focused on fulfilling his filial piety. As for the funeral of the Queen Mother, the whole court was very busy. Emperor Liu specially allocated millions of dollars for the funeral.
This was also the most wasteful and unrestrained time Emperor Liu had in his personal affairs in so many years.
For this reason, there was even a censor who used the Queen Mother's decree to dissuade Emperor Liu, saying that doing so would undermine the Queen Mother's wisdom. Emperor Liu had always been very tolerant of his remonstrances, but this time, he got angry.
He felt that this person's motives were impure and he was just putting on a show to invite favors.
Not only did he order the imperial censor to be beaten with twenty imperial sticks, but he was also sent to prison and executed together with the prisoners of Qiu Jue. Only after Da Fu dissuaded him did he save his life. Even so, he was eventually exiled to Bianzhou.
In this way, no one in the court or the government dared to speak out about the grand funeral arrangements for the Queen Mother. Of course, after this incident happened, Emperor Liu's uncles were angry and directly signed a petition, willing to share the expenses of the Queen Mother's funeral, and would rather go bankrupt.
, he also wanted to show his filial piety to his sister. Later, King Yong Liu Chengxun and King Xu Liu Chengyun also said so.
Emperor Liu naturally did not agree to their request, and could not agree to it. However, he still issued an edict that all funeral expenses should be paid out of internal funds and separated from the treasury. The emperor expressed this, how could the ministers not express it, and after the court
After discussion, the treasury also provided 300,000 yuan.
Because of the mourning of the Queen Mother, the city of Tokyo was immersed in white sadness almost throughout the entire autumn. There was no color in the city, and the Mid-Autumn Festival was a dull one with almost no celebration.
Li Ye, the uncle of the state, was the envoy of the mountain mausoleum and specially renovated and expanded the mausoleum of the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan. On the day of the funeral, hundreds of thousands of people went out on their own in Tokyo. The spirit drove south to Xuzhou, and Emperor Liu personally escorted it, paying homage to those he passed along the way.
The people will never stop following the Tao.
He obeyed the Queen Mother's order and was buried in Ruiling together with his great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan. As for the posthumous title, Emperor Liu originally planned to make a long posthumous title and use all the good posthumous titles, but later he felt that it was not necessary and the final posthumous title was Xiaomingren.
