Author: Shangtang Doumiao

The rest of the month flies by in the blink of an eye.

Gu Liang from the left army and Xiao Jin from the right army, as imperial envoys, each led thousands of elite tiger warriors to leave Kyoto and rushed to the western and southern territories respectively. They inspected the defenses of various Xiang armies along the way, and finally focused on inspecting the Western and Southern armies.

Armament status.

The impact of the Gushui Street assassination case and the subsequent enemy spy case gradually subsided. Thirty-seven officials, led by Shi Chongkuan, the Minister of Civil Affairs, were sacked. If Pei Yue and Luo Ting had not visited the palace several times to persuade Liu Xian, Liu Xian would have set off an uprising.

The first major case with wide implications after he ascended the throne.

In the end, after day and night investigation and interrogation by Taishitai Pavilion, twelve people including Shi Chongkuan were executed, and the rest were sentenced to three thousand miles of exile and demotion to common people.

The operation of the imperial court cannot be separated from officials, especially among the thirty-seven people, a considerable number of whom have very important responsibilities. Therefore, after many discussions with the important ministers in the imperial court, Liu Xian was finally asked for approval, and a large number of brand-new faces ascended to high positions.

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The imperial court structure planned for Liu Xian by Emperor Kaiping before his death saw the backbone of the court undergo a large-scale reshuffle.

Recommended by Jian Rong, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and Lu Zhitao, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and after Liu Xian consulted Pei Yue for his opinions, the chief officials of the Nongsang Supervisor and the Imperial Medical Office were appointed one after another. These two offices, along with Shitan Temple, became the most popular yamen in the court.

The end of the seventh year of Kaiping is gradually approaching, and two things occupy the minds of most officials.

The first thing is to change the reign year in the new year. Although there is no fixed rule for changing the year, and there are precedents in the history books that the new emperor changes the year after he ascends the throne. However, Liu Xian had already decided to change the year name at the beginning of the next year in order to express his condolences and remembrance of the late emperor.

Pei Yue could not get involved in this matter and was unwilling to participate in it. Finally, after more than a month of citations by officials from the Ministry of Rites, Liu Xian chose "Civilization" from the three alternative reign names.

After learning about this incident, Pei Yue had a desire to complain.

Of course, he knows that these two words have great meaning in today's era.

Writers travel through the heavens and the earth, cultivate virtue and travel far and wide, be kind and loving to the people, and combine hardness and softness.

A wise person shines in all directions, appoints talents to reach far, sees the forefathers alone, and recruits the extraordinary.

If the year names of Jianping, Yongning, Renxuan and Kaiping symbolize the ambitions of the kings of Daliang, then the word civilization represents the ardent expectations of the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military officials for Liu Xian.

It is said that the Empress Dowager Wu in the palace was very satisfied with this reign name, probably because of her talent and virtue of caring for all directions, and it also implied the beautiful vision of unifying the world and bringing peace to the world.

At next year's Zhengdan Dynasty, Daliang will officially use the name of Wenming, and next year will be the first year of Wenming.

The second thing is related to Pei Yue, although he himself is not willing to admit it.

After the emperor observed mourning for three months, Empress Dowager Wu ordered people to search all over the country and finally selected the queen for Liu Xian. She was a woman from a family of minor officials. It was said that she had a gentle temperament and was independent, and her appearance was naturally dignified.

The emperor's wedding was scheduled for December 12, which was an auspicious day calculated by Qin Tianmon, which means harmony and beauty.

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"Your Majesty, how can a foreign minister enter the harem to meet a noble? This is against the rules."

In Jianzhang Hall, Pei Yue said helplessly with a bitter face.

Liu Xian smiled and said: "What's wrong? If it weren't for your courage and courage, not only would Qinghe not be able to come to Kyoto, but you might also be in danger of his life. Now you are my marriage envoy and the matchmaker between me and Qinghe. Since she

I want to thank you in person, how can I not allow it? Besides, there are imprisoned maids everywhere in the palace. Even if she sees you, she will do it through a screen. I will not be jealous. You are used to seeing life and death on the battlefield.

Why does a veteran have to be such a mother-in-law?"

Pei Yue was stunned and said: "Your Majesty, I am going to see the imperial concubine alone?"

Liu Xian nodded and said: "Qinghe wants to ask you about things in the south - don't deny it in a hurry. I know that you are closely related to Xu Huiyan's daughter. I can't make her my queen, and I feel a little guilty. I have seen her recently because of

I miss my family and feel miserable, and I feel more and more sorry. After you see Qinghe, try to find some nice words to say."

He walked closer, patted Pei Yue on the shoulder, and said with a smile, "You can't shirk such a trivial matter."

Pei Yue said helplessly: "I obey the order."

Liu Xian is in a good mood recently. On the one hand, it is naturally due to the two events of Yuan Yuan and the wedding. On the other hand, after the earthquake in the court, the newly promoted officials in various ministries are diligent and capable, and he always has a peculiar aura.

It feels like the imperial court is running more smoothly now, as if there is an invisible hand constantly correcting the flaws everywhere.

The restructuring of the Imperial Medical College was very effective, and various decrees of the Nongsang Supervisor were implemented smoothly. Pei Yue also proposed increasing the functions of the Ministry of Industry and the Imperial College, which was unanimously recognized by the ministers of the DPRK and China.

Preliminary research has begun on two new official roads, schools are being opened in various states, and the government and the public are showing a prosperous scene.

Pei Yue probably understood that Liu Xian's temperament was different from that of Emperor Kaiping, and he would not stick to trivial matters in many matters, but he could not be careless, especially at critical moments when he was constantly intervening in government affairs, and he had to be careful to avoid unnecessary trouble.

trouble.

Harem, Mingde Hall.

"Your Majesty Pei Yue, please see Concubine Chen."

Pei Yue bowed slightly and looked at the ground at his feet.

"The Duke of Wei is exempt from the courtesy." Princess Qinghe's gentle voice came from behind the screen.

To be fair, Pei Yue admired this princess of the Southern Zhou Dynasty who had experienced ups and downs. Not everyone can maintain a calm mind after being betrayed by a relative. Xu Churong's darkening is an excellent example.

Princess Qinghe felt the silence on the other side and said slowly: "I take the liberty of asking to see Duke Wei. I also know that it is inappropriate. I hope Duke Wei will forgive me."

Pei Yue said calmly: "The noble concubine's words are serious, I dare not."

Princess Qinghe looked at the screen with carved dragons and phoenixes, sighed softly, and said: "I am now the noble concubine of Daliang, so naturally I should put Daliang first in everything. But Duke Wei also knows that I and Chu Rong

My sister is a brother and sister, we grew up together since childhood, and later experienced life and death together, so I want to know how she is doing recently."

Pei Yue's smart and charming face appeared in his mind, and he replied cautiously: "As far as I know, after returning to the Southern Dynasties, Miss Xu often lived in Bihu Villa on the outskirts of Jian'an City."

"Yes."

Princess Qinghe sighed and said: "I also went there in the past. The scenery is beautiful and the climate is pleasant. I think Sister Churong can relieve the depression in her heart."

Pei Yue remembered Liu Xian's advice and whispered: "No need to feel sad, my concubine, everything is fine in the south."

After a long silence, Princess Qinghe said with some difficulty: "Duke Wei, if war is unavoidable, there is indeed one thing in my heart that I cannot let go of."

Pei Yue looked up at the screen in front of him and said, "Concubine, please give me some instructions."
Chapter completed!