Ning Ze, the Taichang doctor who is one of the nine ministers, asked to report: "Your Majesty, recently a seabird came to our country through thousands of mountains and rivers. It stood on the east city and lingered for several days. This is a strange thing sent from heaven.
The omen is unknown, good or bad, so I ask your Majesty to order a sacrifice to it so that it can be restored to heaven."
Emperor Wenlang sat firmly in the court: "Please express your opinions on this matter."
Lord Dahong Luwei, who is also the ninth minister, said disapprovingly: "The sacrificial etiquette formulated by the former king is a great ritual of the country, and etiquette is the guarantee of the country's political integrity and people's harmony. Therefore, the former king carefully regarded sacrifice as the basic law of the country. Sacrifice, suburban sacrifice
, Ancestor sacrifices, clan sacrifices, and retribution sacrifices are all clearly stipulated. Now when a mere seabird flies over, and I don’t understand the reason, I have to sacrifice it. How can the national sacrificial etiquette be ignored to this extent? This move is considered very inappropriate by the humble minister.
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As the Jiuqing in charge of sacrifices, Doctor Ning certainly spoke clearly and clearly when talking about sacrifices: "The gods of Sheji mountains and rivers, the messengers they send are not mortals like you and I can recognize. Chaohu County has been flooded recently, how could we know that the arrival of seabirds is not what it is?"
If no sacrifices are made in this matter, for fear of God's wrath, the floods will not recede, causing the victims to be displaced and starve to death everywhere. Wouldn't this be a sign of the lack of virtue of the Holy One?"
Master Wei said: "Master Ning's words are wrong. The floods in Chaohu County are in front, and the seabirds are flying behind. How can we say that the seabirds should be above this matter?"
The two of them each held their own opinions and could not make up their minds.
Ji Buzuo, the imperial censor, said: "Sacrificing it without merit is not benevolent. Not asking if you don't understand is not wise. Disasters may also occur on the sea now. Birds and beasts in rivers and seas can often predict the weather."
and avoid disaster.”
Emperor Wenlang nodded and said, "What Ji Qing said is absolutely correct. There is no need to discuss this matter further."
At this time, the imperial censor Zhongcheng Xunxi said: "I have informed you that there have been many flood victims in Chaohu County recently. I ask your Majesty to issue an edict to allow the princes and nobles who have fiefdoms in the court to resettle the refugees in order to relieve the court's urgent needs."
Emperor Wenlang looked solemn, this matter was of great urgency, but the courtiers were so entangled over a seabird, it was really nonsense: "This is a very good idea, do you have any objections to it, my beloved ministers?"
The whole hall was speechless.
Emperor Wenlang looked unhesitated: "All of you are important to the country. At this time of crisis, why don't you share my worries?"
The king of Xiang'an issued a memorial: "The young king is deeply affected by the emperor's favor, and he is deeply frightened in his heart. He always wants to repay the emperor's favor. Moreover, my mother has been ill recently. I am willing to take in the refugees. Firstly, I can share the country's worries and solve problems. Secondly, I can pray for blessings in the high hall."
life."
Xun Xi seemed to feel that something was wrong. Fifty thousand people were relocated to Xiang'an. He was afraid that it would be easier to invite gods than to send them away. By then, the power of King Xiang'an would increase dramatically. So he played: "Xiang'an
King An has this kind intention, and I am very grateful to you. However, as your Majesty's ministers, the country is in trouble and everyone is responsible. How can you, princes and nobles, let King Xiang'an bear this disaster alone?"
Doctor Ning came out and said: "King Xiang'an has such good intentions, one for the country and two for the high hall, but the fiefdom of King Xiang'an is not enough to accommodate 50,000 people. In addition to the daily expenses, it cannot be supported independently. I am regarded as a minister.
, of course we cannot take it lightly. I am willing to contribute thousands of stones of food and hundreds of pieces of cloth to relieve the crisis."
Jiuqing's salary was only two thousand dan per year, and Ning Ze said it was his salary for most of the year. The ministers were slightly surprised. However, King Xiang'an was a younger brother of the Queen Mother. After the death of the previous emperor, the new emperor took over the throne and the Queen Mother took charge.
While they were ennobling their relatives, the king with a different surname only granted him the title of King Lingxiao of Xiang'an. Not only did he have great strategies and ruthless methods, but he also had many advisers and many guests. The ministers in the court were either afraid of him and did not dare to provoke him, or they were fawning over him.
They flattered him and got what they wanted, but now Ning Ze has taken the lead. How can other officials remain silent? Offending the emperor is a small matter, but offending the Queen Mother is a big deal. So they all came out to express their willingness to provide food and money.
Xun Xi was anxious and helpless. He was alone, and there was a disaster of refugees. He really wanted someone to come forward to rescue him first, so he could only sigh and retreat. This was tantamount to drinking poison to quench his thirst, and he was afraid that he would not be able to do anything good in the future.
Doctor Ning played again: "Fifty thousand victims occupy a very large area. Please ask the Holy Lord to allocate the barren mountains near Xiang'an Kingdom so that King Xiang'an can provide a place for the victims to settle down."
When Xun Xi heard this, his face changed slightly, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, what Dr. Ning said is absolutely unacceptable. The land belongs to the state, and the king's fief cannot be expanded without any reason."
Doctor Ning reported: "The system established by the former kings is: Those who implement good laws and regulations on the people, those who work hard to stabilize the country, those who can resist major disasters, and those who protect the people from disasters can be rewarded with land.
.What King Xiang'an is doing now is exactly in line with the regulations of the previous king."
Emperor Wenlang's face became more and more ugly, and he remained silent, only looking at the prime minister and the imperial censor.
The prime minister's face was calm and seemed to be indifferent. The imperial censor was hesitant. It is said that there is no precedent for enlarging the title of a king. However, at the beginning of the founding of the country, eight kings and dozens of princes had been enfeoffed.
Hou, after the Queen Mother took over, she granted some more lands. Now the land under the direct jurisdiction of the imperial court only accounts for one-third of the country's land. It is really impossible to expand the lands of the princes. But how can the King of Xiang'an be easy to deal with?
Yes, there is no benefit, how can he be willing to work in vain?
Emperor Wenlang glanced at Xun Xi. Xun Xi shook his head slightly, suggesting that it was unacceptable. Emperor Wenlang sighed in his heart that he could not make the decision on this matter. As long as he reported it to the inner court and handed it over to the Queen Mother for handling, he would not know the result.
King Xiang'an looked at the emperor and Xun Xi's eyebrows going back and forth, and smiled coldly in his heart: "If your Majesty has any doubts about my intentions, I am willing to take back my order." The implication is that you should find another way to solve this matter yourself.
Emperor Wenlang looked at King Xiang'an: "Why do you say this, Your Majesty? Your Majesty is a great asset to the country and is deeply relied upon by the Queen Mother and me. Now that the worries of the country are shared, I am very happy. Fifty thousand refugees can first live in Xiang'an and allocate land."
I don’t dare to make a judgment on this matter, I need to ask the Queen Mother for instructions before making a decision.”
Xun Xi reported: "Your Majesty, the number of 50,000 refugees is too large, and it is difficult for the King of Xiang'an to support a single tree. The imperial court can allocate silver coins to let the Chaohu County governor settle nearby, use work instead of relief, and arrange for civilians to dredge the rivers. This will save the refugees from running around.
Secondly, the unblocked river will avoid further disasters in the coming year, and thirdly, it will relieve the great pressure of King Xiang'an."
Emperor Wenlang nodded and said to Xun Xi: "You first draw up a memorial and submit it. The silver coins here can be taken out of the inner court. Du Shaofu, you also draw up a charter and submit it to the Queen Mother for decision."
Du Shaofu said in embarrassment: "The inner court is only responsible for the expenses of the Queen Mother, Her Majesty and the clan. It seems inconsistent with etiquette to allocate disaster funds."
Emperor Wenlang said: "In urgent matters, follow the authority. The disasters caused by heaven are exactly what I have done wrong. How can I ignore them? From today on, except for the Queen Mother's daily expenses, my expenses and those of my concubines will be reduced."
Half, the same applies to the clan."
Du Shaofu replied: "I obey the order."
King Xiang'an looked at Xun Xi, half-smiling but not smiling, and said, "Master Xun is so righteous, and I am deeply grateful."
Xun Xi's eyes were calm as usual and he said with a smile: "Your Majesty is too polite. Your Majesty and your subordinates are ministers in the same palace, and they both share the country's worries. There is no need to talk about gratitude. Xun Xi would like to thank Your Majesty for taking him in on behalf of the tens of thousands of people in Chaohu County.
As a gesture of relief, please pay homage to me, Your Majesty." After saying this, he bowed deeply.
King Xiang'an's face changed: "Xun Xi, do you want to trap me into injustice? In the Golden Palace of the Emperor, your dignified Censor Zhongcheng actually worshiped me in front of the Holy Emperor?"
Xun Xi said seriously: "The prince is wrong. It is not I, Xun Xi, who is saluting the prince, but tens of thousands of people in Chaohu County who are saluting the prince."
Just as King Xiang'an was about to speak, Emperor Wenlang said: "I am very grateful to King Xiang'an for taking care of the country's worries. You deserve to receive a courtesy from Xun Qing. You should treat it as Xun Qing thanking you on my behalf."
King Xiang'an hurriedly knelt down and said: "Your Majesty must never say this. How can a humble minister bear it?"
Emperor Wenlang sighed: "King Xiang'an, you can resettle as many of these tens of thousands of victims as you can. Don't be too forced. After you and I, the king and our ministers, get through this difficulty, you will be a hero of the country and my benefactor."
King Xiang'an fell to the ground and played: "Your Majesty! Does your Majesty's words mean that Ling Xiao will die without a burial place? It is Ling Xiao's duty to be loyal to the country, how can he deserve your Majesty's words? If Ling Xiao has two minds in this life , damned to death by heaven and earth, disgusted by both humans and gods!"
Emperor Wenlang said: "Your Majesty's words are serious. Your Majesty's heart is well known to the Queen Mother, I am also aware of it, and the courtiers are also aware of it. Xun Aiqing, please help Prince Ling to stand up for me."
Xun Xi felt a dull pain in his heart. His Majesty, the Nine-Fifth Emperor, had no real power and was trapped in foreign affairs. He had no choice but to make this gesture. He reluctantly replied, "Yes." He wanted to go over to help King Xiang'an, but King Xiang'an was busy. He stood up and said: "I dare not bother you." He lowered his head slightly, feeling secretly resentful in his heart. The emperor and Xun Xi performed a double act in unison, forcing themselves into desperate situations. Now the victims of the disaster can be saved or not. After the disaster is over, it is hopeless to force them to stay for their own use. However, the fiefdom can take this opportunity to expand. The Queen Mother will judge this matter, so she will not suffer any loss.
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The willow trees and orioles are flying, it is the time of spring.
Liu Qingchen took two maids and sat on the carriage, thinking that this was comparable to my BMW!
The carriage started walking on the bluestone road in the city, which was fairly smooth. But when it left the city and got onto the earthen official road, it was bumpy and bumpy. Poor Liu Qingchen, he was covered in ribs!
The two maids were full of joy and were able to come out to play. They were somewhat attracted to these girls who were kept in cages all day long. They were chirping along the way and showed their childishness. As expected, they walked out of the gate of Da Sinong Mansion. The two girls were very brave. a lot,
"Miss, look, that tree looks so strange?"
"Yeah, yeah, I've never seen it before!"
"Look, there's a gray rabbit walking through the grass!"
"Where? Where?"
"The sky is so blue and broad, and the birds sing so beautifully!"
Liu Qingchen smiled: "Although the scenery is good, freedom is better!"
The second maid nodded and said, "My lady's words are truly on point. She is indeed the most talented woman in Wuwei!"
Liu Qingchen said: "Are there any other famous girls in Wuwei?"
Yihong said: "The most beautiful woman in Wuwei is Lord Xun Zhongcheng's sister. Now she has entered the palace and become a concubine?"
Zhan Lu said: "There is also Miss Xin from Tingwei Mansion, the most heroic lady in Wuwei, who is the fiancée of Prince Xiang."