This year's Nian Gen is much more lively than in previous years.
Although all levels of government offices have gone on holiday, officials are still diligent in politics. This commendable spirit is almost comparable to that of old scalpers plowing the fields.
In addition to the tireless officials, the servants under their command are also not idle. They are running around all day long, constantly strengthening security, and seem to be arranging something.
The common people were surprised.
If you’re celebrating the Chinese New Year, if you don’t enjoy the holiday well, why are you running around again?
After making inquiries, I found out that the imperial court was preparing for a major event.
What is it?
It is said that the emperor wanted to hold a grand ceremony to worship heaven on the top of a mountain outside the capital on the 28th day of the year to show his achievements in governance.
According to an official from the relevant department, it was accidentally revealed that the Holy Emperor would include the broom star, which is known for its bad luck, as an auspicious sign during this grand ceremony to worship the heavens, and officially change its name to the "Ganlin Star".
Is this true? Or is it a rumor?
Soon, Qin Tianjian came forward to confirm: it was indeed true.
In addition, he also said that it was Empress Su's virtuousness that moved God and caused this auspicious appearance in the sky, which was the appearance of the Ganlin Star before.
Gongyang Yucheng said that the emperor thought so too.
The old man's evaluation was concise and contained only six words: "The palace is harmonious and the auspiciousness is present."
The melon-eaters suddenly realized: In this way, Queen Su was a blessing in disguise.
Oh no, the broom star is now considered auspicious, so how can it be said that it is a disaster?
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After Liu Quan learned about these situations, she immediately expressed her doubts to her husband: "I don't know much about reading, but I also know that the ceremony of conferring immortality will be held in Mount Tai. Why doesn't the emperor go somewhere?"
"It's not that he doesn't want to go, but he's not qualified to go," Qi Yu replied.
"Qualifications? Do you need qualifications to be granted Zen status?" Liu Quan was startled and wondered.
"What I want, according to the sayings passed down from generation to generation, there are three major requirements for the emperor to be enshrined in Taishan, namely: civil and military skills, unimpeded moral conduct, and auspiciousness in the world. At present, the emperor's civil and administrative abilities have been recognized, and my proposal Jiang Tuotu helped him realize his martial arts, and the first requirement was met. As for the issue of having good moral integrity, it all depends on the guidance of public opinion. Whether it is good or not is entirely up to the emperor himself, so this item also counts. have."
"In this way, only the appearance of auspiciousness in the world is left. Now, he has included the appearance of the broom star, which just fills this gap. In other words, as soon as this grand ceremony is over, the emperor will have all this If you are a morally enlightened king who requires the three major requirements, if you practice Zen in the future, you can directly go to Mount Tai to hold it. In fact, from a historical perspective, there are many places where you can worship heaven, and there is no fixed number. Mount Tai is just the most particular." Qi Yu explained carefully.
Liu Quan suddenly thought for a moment and then asked: "My lord, tell me, will your Majesty go to Mount Tai to become a Buddhist monk in the future?"
"How could I have guessed this?" Qi Yu first shook his head, and then analyzed: "However, judging from his current actions, this possibility does exist. He compares himself to Emperor Qin and Han Wu, and the two historical figures The king has all conferred Zen status on Mount Tai. If he does not do so, wouldn’t it mean that he is incompetent?"
I still remember that on the night when I was watching the moon, he left with a sly smile on his face, and he might have had some weird thoughts.
I'm not sure, it's really because of this.
Liu Quan sighed: "Your Majesty, it's true. How can he compete with the dead in ancient times?" After that, she complained again: "Even if he wants to offer sacrifices to heaven, he can do it after the New Year, so why bother?" What about the year before?"
Qi Yu said, "I don't know, Madam, but there is something in it."
"What's the explanation?" Liu Quan became curious again and asked.
"The first day of the Lunar New Year is the annual Zhengdan court meeting. On that day, all the nations, nobles, royal families, and courtiers will gather together to celebrate the occasion of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new year. At that time, the emperor will attend the ceremony in front of all officials.
Summarize the past and look forward to the future. If at this time, a flattering minister puts his three major items of civil, political and martial arts, unimpeded moral conduct, and auspiciousness in the world in a row, how much face will it be? What if he waits until after the new year to offer sacrifices?
Oh my god, wouldn't that mean you lose the opportunity to show your merits?" Qi Yu explained.
Oh, I see.
This is vanity at work.
"Well... on the day of worshiping heaven, are you going or not?"
"As for me..."
Qi Yu frowned slightly and muttered to himself: "In terms of etiquette, the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony is an important ceremony jointly hosted by the Emperor, the Ministry of Rites and the Qin Tianjian. All the nine ministers of the cabinet and the ministers of civil and military affairs in the court must attend.
You can attend on time, and you cannot be absent unless there is special necessity. However, there is no mandatory requirement for local officials, so I can go or not."
Liu Quan glared at him and said, "Then are you going or not?"
"Me..."
Etiquette-wise, there are a lot of red tapes in the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony. Not only do you need to keep kneeling and bowing, but you also have to stay in the biting cold wind for a long time. After all this time, it is estimated that even the cracks in the toes are
Cool.
The feeling of soreness in the back and leg cramps cannot be remedied by a few large meals of bone soup.
Thinking of this, Qi Dalang made a decisive decision: I will not go away because of my illness.
As soon as he heard this, Liu Quan couldn't help but become happy: "It's okay if you don't go. On the twenty-eighth day of the year, our house happens to be overrun, so you can stay at home and help me light the fire."
Overdosing oil is a traditional custom, not just a matter of appetite.
Especially for a family like Qi Yu's where there is no shortage of food and drinks, there is no need to satisfy their cravings during the New Year.
He believes that what is in the pot is not oil, but a simple feeling that cannibalize the fireworks of the world.
However, Zhou didn't think so.
She feels that now that the conditions are better, she can no longer taste the taste of 'New Year'.
Delicacies from mountains and seas, big fish and big meat, how can these be as delicious as mixed vegetable balls?
So Mrs. Zhou went to the nearby market early in the morning to buy flour for making meatballs.
Unexpectedly, her actions attracted a large number of curious eyes.
The hawkers all lamented: The atmosphere in today's officialdom is really good, even the second-grade imperial wife came out to buy food in person, and they would bargain like ordinary people.
What's happening here?
Little did they know that she was wearing the clothes of a royal lady, and she was a true nobleman.
Before any of the vendors could ask, Zhou introduced herself.
"What? You said...you are the high hall of Governor Qi?"
"Yes, I am his mother."
"Ah...! Please sit down, please!"
"..."
Not long after, a group of businessmen with noses sharper than dogs ran over following the scent. They brought gifts to greet him and served tea and water, just like the most filial sons.
Seeing how friendly they were, Mr. Zhou answered their questions readily.
What to answer?
For example, what is the current business situation in Qiongzhou, how is farming and mulberry popularization, and how is culture and education promoted, etc.
Although what she said was a bit general, she could still express a general outline of the current situation.
At the end of the day, she did not forget to advertise her Laoganniang chili sauce.
"It's delicious. Remember to help promote it more."
"That's right, we will never forget it..."
"..."
The merchants listened and analyzed at the same time, considering their future business prospects.
As the saying goes, people who have no long-term worries must have short-term worries. The same is true when doing business. You must have a long-term vision and avoid being short-sighted.
People should look forward. Money can be earned in many places. Who has a grudge against money?
In the end, the enthusiastic businessmen sponsored a thousand kilograms of flour as a sign of admiration, and immediately sent someone to deliver it to the Qi family's house, very swiftly.
very nice!
After Mrs. Zhou left with satisfaction, the merchants began to discuss it heatedly.
"The glass products in Qiongzhou are so cheap, which is very profitable..."
"Well, as well as the business of chili sauce and tiger balm, they can be traded between the north and the south..."
However, there are two points on which the merchants are dubious.
what is it then?
Just now, Mrs. Zhou said matter-of-factly that children in Qiongzhou are basically free to go to school for enlightenment; and the elderly do not spend too much money on medical treatment.
