Chapter 198: This is not the same as what was promised!
Just after Mao hour, it was not bright yet, and the imperial censors and officials had already led the officials to stand under the west corridor of Taiji Hall. The officials of the Ministry of Rites were wearing red robes and shouting loudly, asking the officials to
Get in line.
At this time, the Taiji Hall had already displayed the fu (fǔ yǐ), mats, incense burners, incense tables, and formal ceremonial guards.
Then, after His Majesty Li Yuan enters the Tai Chi Hall, the officials, led by the senior officials from Shangshu Province, will file in from outside the Tai Chi Hall and bow to His Majesty Li Yuan twice.
Officials from Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province went to confront each other next to the incense table, while the remaining officials stood left and right in the palace in accordance with civil and military regulations.
wisps of green smoke were rising from the incense burner next to it, and a somewhat strong fragrance filled the hall. It's the saying goes, 'The sun is just approaching, and the fairy palms are moving, and the incense is about to float next to the dragon.'
This scene is the most solemn Shuowang dynasty in the Tang Dynasty, besides the annual Yuan Day dynasty.
After the ministers finished saluting, a young man wearing a brocade robe walked out of the queue, bowed deeply to His Majesty Li Yuan in the center of the hall, and said loudly.
"My dear fellow, I have something to report."
Behind the swirling cigarettes, His Majesty Li Yuan's calm voice came.
"If the King of Qin has something to do, just report it."
"promise!"
King Qin agreed, then turned around and waved his hand towards the outside of the palace. Immediately, a servant came in from the outside carrying a pair of transparent crystal cups on a plate.
Then Qin King Li Shimin prostrated himself on the ground and said loudly in a surprised voice.
"Yesterday, my distant ancestor of the Li family, Duke Boyang, visited the Qing capital in Chang'an to see the Holy Spirit. He gave me a pair of dragon and tiger crystal cups, and told the child that Liu Heitai's energy has been exhausted, and Aye shall be the master of the world!"
After hearing Li Shimin's words, the civil and military personnel present looked at each other silently, then lowered their heads again, without saying a word, and their faces seemed to read:
What should I take? It turns out that Laojun is here again...
Go through the process quickly!
It's not that these officials are disrespectful to Laojun, but because in the six years since His Majesty Li Yuan came to the throne, Laojun has shown his sage too frequently. He didn't say anything when giving things, and he just descended to earth in person seven or eight times. Among them
The King of Qin discovered it, the King of Qi discovered it, the Prince discovered it, and even today’s saints encountered it once or twice...
Everyone has long been used to it, don’t do anything basic!
Even Prince Li Jiancheng, who was a little nervous when he saw Li Shimin playing, felt relieved after hearing Li Shimin's words.
It turns out that it’s Laojun showing his sage again, it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter anymore…
At this time, the officials suddenly heard His Majesty Li Yuan's somewhat surprised voice coming from above.
"Really? King Qin presented the crystal cup given by our distant ancestor..."
"yes!"
Li Shimin bowed respectfully, agreed, and waved his hand again. The chamberlain had already walked up with the crystal cup, and handed the plate in his hand to the chamberlain standing next to His Majesty Li Yuan, and asked him to hand it over.
Seeing the skillful cooperation between the two sides, the officials once again confirmed their ideas.
It seems that this time Laojun was discovered by King Qin again...
But then, they were shocked by His Majesty Li Yuan's operation!
I saw His Majesty Li Yuan pick up a crystal cup and put it in front of the candle. He shook his hand slightly twice, and the light of the candle passed through the crystal cup and turned into colorful colors.
And in the light, there was actually a dragon shadow swaying faintly.
Each of these officials blinked, looking at the colorful light with some disbelief.
The corners of His Majesty Li Yuan's mouth were slightly raised, revealing a mysterious smile.
Just put this magical crystal cup somewhere in front of the candle and shake it gently to create colorful lights. But what His Majesty Li Yuan discovered last night even shocked him. He didn't believe it.
Officials will be indifferent.
Sure enough, when they saw this miraculous situation, the officials who had not cared much about Lao Jun descending to earth were instantly frightened.
"It is indeed a gift from our distant ancestors, it is truly magical!"
After seeing the surprised expressions on the faces of the officials below, Li Yuan raised the corners of his mouth slightly and spoke loudly.
"Pei Qing, why don't you come up and take a look, what do you think of the things given by my distant ancestor of the Li family?"
"yes!"
After hearing His Majesty Li Yuan's words, Pei Ji immediately agreed respectfully, walked out of his queue, came to the incense table, raised his hands high, respectfully took a crystal cup brought by the chamberlain, turned it over and over, and was still looking at it.
Surprised.
"This crystal cup is indeed a gift from our saintly ancestors. It is indeed a divine object!"
With that said, Pei Ji also picked up the crystal cup and moved closer to the candlelight. After shaking it slightly, he found the right position, allowing the candlelight to pass through the crystal cup and scatter seven colors of light.
This time the distance was closer, and these officials could see more clearly...
After seeing something like a miracle, they were all speechless and speechless.
"a ha ha ha……"
After seeing the appearance of the officials below, Li Yuan burst out laughing heartily.
"My distant ancestor Boyang Gong has repeatedly shown his support to the Tang Dynasty. He supports me and must repay it. Therefore, I decided to give my distant ancestor Boyang Gong the title of emperor. Where is the Minister of Zhongshu?"
Not far behind Prince Li Jiancheng, an official wearing a purple robe came out and raised his hand in salute to Li Yuan.
"I'm here!"
"What do you think the honorific title of my distant ancestor of the Li family, Duke Boyang, should be?"
"this……"
Tang Jian, the assistant minister of Zhongshu, was immediately confused. How could something like a title be something that could be produced in a short while?
At this moment, the voice of King Qin calling for help came from the side.
"Aye, I think the title of the distant ancestor is of great importance. It would be inappropriate for Tang Zhongshu to decide it alone. It would be better..."
King Qin Li Shimin straightened his back and waved to the people around him.
"Let all the officials present think about it and put forward their own opinions. And because of Yuanzu's position in the Taoist sect, we must also add the opinions of Zhenren Qi, Zhenren Wang Yuanzhi, and Zhenren Taishi Lingsu."
The next moment, Tang Jian was seen holding his wat board and bowing to Li Yuan.
"I think what His Highness the King of Qin said is absolutely true, and I second my opinion!"
Pei Ji on the other side put the cup in his hand back on the waiter's plate next to him, and then bowed as well.
"I also think that what King Qin said is very true..."
After Pei Ji expressed his stance, the officials in the hall also stood up one by one and expressed their opinions.
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
"..."
Less than a minute later, a full 80% of the officials in Taiji Hall actually stood up to express their support, while the remaining 20% almost all stood behind Prince Li Jiancheng.
Li Yuan, who was behind the cigarette, narrowed his eyes.
"Why, does the prince think it's inappropriate to give my distant ancestor of the Li family a title?"
After hearing what Li Yuan said, Li Jiancheng also walked out of the queue, saluted to Li Yuan, and then said.
"Sage Qi, I just think this matter needs to be verified..."
Li Yuan, who was sitting above, listened to Li Jiancheng's words, and an evil light flashed in his narrowed eyes.
"Prince, be careful what you say!"
Before Li Jiancheng finished speaking, Pei Ji stood up and spoke loudly to Li Jiancheng.
"I have personally inspected it just now. The pair of crystal cups must be used by the Immortal family, and there is absolutely no falsehood. Therefore, there is no need to verify the old gentleman's manifestation in Chang'an."
Li Jiancheng was a little annoyed at being interrupted. He opened his mouth and planned to retort, but before he could speak, he heard Li Yuan's sinister voice coming from above.
"Pei Qing, let the prince continue. I want to hear whether he is a filial descendant of the Li family..."
In an instant, Li Jiancheng's body trembled and his mouth began to tremble.
"Aye, what I mean is...no..."
Seeing Li Jiancheng's appearance, Li Yuan sighed slightly, turned around and knocked on the table with his hand, sending a signal to Pei Ji.
A few seconds later, his good friend Pei Ji stepped forward without hesitation.
"Sage, I feel that what the prince means is that such a big matter as conferring a title on the old prince cannot be decided by the officials in Chang'an themselves. It is best to consult local officials from various places, scholars from the countryside, and secluded scholars.
Only opinions can be called listening and understanding."
"Um!"
Li Yuan nodded slightly behind the cigarette.
"The prince's opinion is reasonable, what do you think?"
"My son agrees!"
King Qin Li Shimin was the first to raise his hand in agreement, and then saw the remaining officials standing up one by one.
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
"..."
This time, even the remaining 20% of officials behind the prince also stepped forward.
"I second the proposal!"
"Seconded!"
After seeing all the officials stand up and express their agreement, Li Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
"Tang Jian, the Vice Minister of Zhongshu..."
Tang Jian held up the wat board and took a step forward.
"I'm here!"
"Your Majesty will announce to the world that this time Laojun will show his sage and that I want to confer a title on Laojun, so that everyone will know about it. All the people of the Tang Dynasty can discuss this matter and write a letter to explain it."
"yes!"
Tang Jian bowed.
"I obey the decree."
Li Shimin, who was standing below, blinked and felt a little confused.
Didn't you agree to leave this matter to me? Why did the person change in the blink of an eye... This is different from what was agreed! I also plan to use this opportunity to do something.
Li Yuan looked at the somewhat astonished Erlang through the cigarette and shook his head.
"In addition, because our distant ancestors frequently visit Chang'an today, I plan to build a palace for our distant ancestors in Chang'an... King Qin!"
"exist!"
"This matter is left to you to execute."
"yes!"
Although he was a little stunned, Li Shimin immediately bowed and agreed.
Then Li Yuan straightened his body on the throne and spoke in a majestic voice.
"Prince..."
"My son is here!"
Li Jiancheng quickly bowed and saluted.
"Since our distant ancestors have said that Liu Heitai's energy has been exhausted, then the matter in Hebei should be over."
Li Yuan said in a tone that could not be refused.
"You pack up and leave for Hebei within three days to wipe out Liu Heita for me."
After hearing Li Yuan's words, Li Jiancheng was stunned.
Wasn't it about Lao Jun's appearance as a saint? Why did it suddenly turn into going to Hebei... This is different from what was promised!
I don’t want to go to Hebei!
"Aye..."
Li Jiancheng wanted to try to save him again, but just when he opened his mouth, he heard Li Yuan say decisively.
"I have made up my mind. Don't say any more, Sir. Get ready to go!"