The Imperial Ancestral Temple of the Han Dynasty was located in the southwest of the palace city, inside the imperial city, alongside the altar of Ji. After only one day of preparation time, taking advantage of the auspicious timing, the emperor Liu Chengyou led the civil and military forces in Tokyo to worship the world of Sheji, and pray to the ancestors and emperors. Guards of ceremonial With all preparations and officials present, this was the largest and most solemn worship ceremony held since Liu Chengyou succeeded to the throne.
The ancestral temples of the Northern Han Dynasty enshrined no one except the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan and his four generations of ancestors. In the early days of the country, Liu Zhiyuan once honored the great ancestor Liu Bang and the ancestor Liu Xiu, and made it a ritual of not worshiping them.
However, some scholars later praised Liu Zhiyuan's achievements in saving the Central Plains, and talked about the difference between the Han Dynasty and the present Han Dynasty. They said that Liu Zhiyuan was the founder of the current dynasty, and compared it with the fake Liu from Lingnan.
When he was seriously ill and aware that his life was not far away, Liu Zhiyuan moved Liu Bang and Liu Xiu out of the Ancestral Temple. He wanted to enjoy the "immortal" gift after his death. There was no need to recognize the empire he had built by his own ability. The ancestors also completely separated the Han Dynasty today from the Han Dynasty thousands of years ago.
Kneeling on the futon, Liu Chengyou dictated the sacrificial speech, and under the guidance of the ceremony officer, completed a series of slightly complicated but very meaningful rituals. He did not return to the palace until afternoon.
In the Han Palace, surrounding the Chongyuan Hall, the eunuchs were busy preparing for the Ce Xun Banquet in the evening. Although Liu Chengyou did not advocate wine banquets on weekdays, since the founding of the People's Republic of China, palace banquets have not been held. Even though it is less, it is not as crude as before when I come down again and again.
Before the banquet, Liu Chengyou specially met with one person in the Chongzheng Hall, Wang Jingchong, deputy envoy of Wude Department.
During the period when Liu Chengyou left the capital, although he took Li Shaoyou with him to serve with the army, Wang Jingchong had always watched the situation in the capital for him and reported from time to time. Therefore, Liu Chengyou did not say anything about the situation in Kaifeng City. He knew everything, but very few things were hidden from his eyes, including Wang Jingchong in front of him.
It is said that during the Southern Expedition, Wang Jingchong was domineering in Tokyo, relying on the situation to gain power, despising courtiers, bullying subordinates, and becoming increasingly domineering.
Glancing at Wang Jingchong, Liu Chengyou slowly closed the secret report he submitted, slowly waved his sleeves and said, "I have a mission for you!"
The emperor's voice floated clearly into Wang Jingchong's ears. For some reason, Wang Jingchong always felt a little chilly in his heart, but he did not dare to neglect it and responded: "Your Majesty, please give me your orders!"
"In various local towns, defenses, Jiedu, and their subordinate officials, there are many people who take advantage of their power to harm others, act illegally, and violate disciplines. In recent years, there have been many rumors that they have entered the capital. You can bring people to represent me in Xiazhou County. Visit and investigate..." Liu Chengyou ordered.
After the emperor finished speaking, Wang Jingchong immediately became energetic and simply responded: "As you command!"
In his mind, Wang Jingchong quickly started to move. The emperor's order obviously had other intentions. In addition to the recent adjustments in the military and political aspects of the imperial court that he had discovered, he immediately understood what was going on.
The emperor planned to deal with Fang Zhen Jiedu! When he thought of this, Wang Jingchong became more energetic. This was a great opportunity for him to make a fortune.
Noticing the change in Wang Jingchong's face, Liu Chengyou knew in his heart that this man must have understood his thoughts. This guy was politically sensitive, which was indeed good. Although he used it smoothly, it was always difficult to put him down.
Before he left, Liu Chengyou said in a calm tone: "I also heard that the subordinates of the Wude Department committed some corruption and bribery, avenged private vendettas, and oppressed good and lawless officials. I know that because of the extensive intelligence, the Wude Department Desi has taken in many bastards, but the court regulations and the rules of Wu Desi must still be observed..."
"Yes!" Hearing what Liu Chengyou said, Wang Jingchong felt anxious and hurriedly said: "When I return to the Yamen, I will conduct a thorough investigation. If there are any lawbreakers, they will be severely punished!"
"Well..." Liu Chengyou said leisurely: "I hope so!"
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If Wang Jingchong was really smart, he would have known that it was him who was warned by Liu Chengyou. Since the Wude Division went through rectification two years ago, it has become much more standardized and restrained, and it has not fallen so quickly.
At night, the main hall of the Han Palace was brightly lit, with rituals and music singing, and it was immersed in a festive atmosphere. Outside the palace, fireworks were set off, and the sound continued for a full quarter of an hour. The gorgeous fireworks burst into the sky. The night sky is beautiful and brilliant. Not only inside the palace, but also outside the palace, scholars and people, basically every family gathers to enjoy it. They all know that in the palace, the emperor is banqueting the heroes at night.
In the Chongyuan Hall, the edict on the rewards for the generals and generals in the Southern Expedition has been read out, which took a full two-quarters of an hour. At this time, the feast was in full swing, and the emperor and his ministers were enjoying themselves.
The emperor had the order to let the civil and military officials present enjoy themselves, without many rules and regulations, and everyone drank. The center of the royal banquet, in addition to the aloof emperor and empress, was the newly rewarded royal family.
Needless to say, Murong Yanzhao had long been registered in the imperial court, and it was not surprising that he was promoted to deputy commander of the front department.
What is surprising is that Guo Rong was replaced by Liu Chengyou and directly succeeded Zheng Renjie, who was transferred to Huaidong Road, as deputy privy envoy, and was promoted to Duke; and Zhao Kuangyin, who reached the sky in one step, was promoted several levels in less than two years. At the age of sixteen, he was already the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the imperial court, and was even more eye-catching than Guo Rongdu.
"You are handsome, I would like to give you a drink!" Shen Shihou held a wine glass, walked to Wang Jun, squatted down, and said respectfully.
Picking up the cup, he touched it casually and drank it all. Shen Shihou was standing by, scanning Guo Rong and Zhao Kuangyin in the crowd, with a sour tone in his voice, and said to Wang Jun: "The commander-in-chief is deploying for the Southern Expedition this time and leading the army. , won the great victory over Cai Cai, and also had the merit of Fei Shui, but in the end, Guo, Zhao and other juniors were made arrogant. The rewards and punishments of the imperial court were unfair!"
Because of his contribution to the Southern Expedition, Shen Shihou was promoted to the head of the Ministry of War, which was not considered unfair treatment, but for Shen Shihou, how could he be satisfied. Therefore, rather than complaining for Wang Jun, it was better to say that he was venting his own dissatisfaction.
After hearing what he said, Wang Jun glanced sideways, poured himself a drink, and said lightly: "Chongyuan Hall, don't be so presumptuous at the Cexun Banquet!"
Faced with Wang Jun's scolding, Master Shen's mind cleared up, his drunkenness eased, and he hurriedly buried his head, claiming that his speech was out of character.
Wang Jun's eyes also seemed to accidentally pass by Murong Yanzhao, Guo Rong and others, the emperor's cronies and minions, and his face twitched slightly. Although he was straightened up from the position of deputy commander of the bodyguard department, and he also had restraint, but For Wang Jun, it was not a happy event either.
Today's military commanders are not as powerful as they were in the early days of the country. Even Shi Hongzhao was so powerful back then because he had the right to participate in politics. According to Wang Jun's idea, of course he wanted to be in the central government, and become a general or a prime minister. .....
"The commander-in-chief is someone close to him, an old general, and the rewards he gets..." Shen Shihou, who was standing by, sighed again.
"Shut up!" Wang Jun suddenly reprimanded, with a sullen face, raised his glass, and said coldly: "Drink!"
"My lord, I would like to wish your Majesty a happy birthday!" Under the imperial steps, Guo Wei held a wine glass and said respectfully to Liu Chengyou.
Liu Chengyou was chatting and laughing with the queen, and turned to Guo Wei and said: "Thank you, Guo Qing, for coming up and talking!"
Coincidentally, today is also Liu Chengyou's birthday. Choosing such a day can be regarded as getting together. With his butt slightly raised, Guo Wei carefully walked up the imperial steps.
"Guo Qing seems to have something to say to me?" After drinking, Liu Chengyou asked with a chuckle as he looked at Guo Wei.
Guo Wei held the cup as a gift and responded humbly: "Guo Rong is not qualified enough and his abilities are not up to par. I am conferring the title of Deputy Privy Councilor. Please, Your Majesty, please consider it again?"
"I gave him this position only after careful consideration!" Liu Chengyou said, "With his achievements in the Southern Expedition, how can he be rewarded by a mere minister of the Ministry of War?"
Guo Wei still had the same expression, lowered his voice slightly and said: "Your Majesty, I and Guo Rong are father and son. How can it be that father and son are in the same office and uphold power? Your Majesty, please think again!"
After listening to what he said, Liu Chengyou's eyes wandered twice, he looked at Guo Wei playfully, and said with a smile: "Tonight is the Ce Xun Banquet. On this big day, don't talk about military affairs. This matter will be postponed until later..." "
Although he was in the commotion, a little drunkenness could not paralyze Guo Wei's nerves, and his mind remained clear. After a little experience of the emperor's words, Liu Chengyou seemed to have considered it.
"Yes!" Guo Wei bowed and responded.
At this time, there was a sudden noise in the palace, and among the excitement, there was a faint sound of arguments. I glanced around and found the breaking point directly.
"Go and see, what's going on?" Liu Chengyou frowned slightly and looked at Zhang Dejun.