Chapter 523: The Crowning Ceremony of His Royal Highness the King of Wei
Xu Hui introduced: "This is Xiao Wu, my senior sister! The teacher and master are also here."
Xu Xiaode's wife then tidied herself up and shouted into the room: "Old fellow, Her Royal Highness the Princess and Minister Zhang are here."
Hearing the sound, Xu Xiaode hurriedly came out of the house and saluted repeatedly, "Your Highness the Princess, Minister Zhang!"
Li Yue has a calm and generous temperament, "Xu Yushi doesn't need to be polite, winter is about to start and the New Year is coming, so I will take Xiaohui home."
Xu Xiaode added: "You are not causing any trouble to Her Royal Highness the Princess and Minister Zhang."
Li Yue smiled and said: "It's not troublesome. There are many children in the house and it's noisy. I'll talk to my wife about Xiaohui's future arrangements. If my husband has anything else to discuss with Xu Yushi."
"Here."
Zhang Yang sighed: "Old Xu, there is no need to be so polite."
Xu Xiaode wrote the book with both hands, "In the past two years, Shilang Zhang's family has been taking care of Xiaohui. I deserve it."
"Our family accepts her as a disciple, so there is nothing to feel guilty about." Zhang Yang sighed: "I want to ask you about Luoyang's affairs. Can I lend a hand?"
"Okay, Mr. Zhang comes into the room to talk."
Zhang Yang nodded when he heard the words and walked into the house. The house was not bright and bright, but seemed dim. An oil lamp was burning and the furnishings in the house were simple.
After passing the front house, there is the backyard, where there are several rooms.
Xu Xiaode brought a stool and said, "Master Zhang, please sit down."
Zhang Yang took the Hu stool and sat down. When he saw the other party also sitting down, he asked: "What happened in Luoyang that would make the children of aristocratic families beat people to death."
Xu Xiaode held his goatee on his chin, and his old Chinese-character face was full of sadness: "Because of the Madman's Diary, there are many scholars in Luoyang. The Madman's Diary caused quite a stir as soon as it arrived in Luoyang."
As soon as he started speaking, Xu Xiaode said in confusion: "I was still surprised at the beginning. Wasn't it rumored that Shilang Zhang no longer writes books?"
Zhang Yang smiled dryly and explained: "I misunderstood. In fact, this book was written by my wife."
Seeing the disbelief on Xu Xiaode's face, Zhang Yang changed his words and said, "Okay, I read it and asked my wife to write it."
"That's it." Xu Xiaode added: "This kind of thing is also common between husband and wife. I am often too tired to lift a pen, so I ask my wife to write for me."
Xu Xiaode was born in the Xu family of the East China Sea and was a native of Huzhou. They were also a prominent family at that time. Unfortunately, due to the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty, the world was almost turned upside down. Even if the famous family was desolate, it was a scholarly family after all. Xu Xiaode's wife naturally had a high family status.
This can be seen from Xu Hui's upbringing.
"I thought that since I decided not to write a book, how could I go back on my word and stop writing a book?"
"..."
"It wouldn't be nice if this got out. How can Shilang Zhang be the foundation of his career in the future?"
"..."
"Wouldn't it make people laugh..."
Unable to stand his bad words, Zhang Yang hurriedly said: "Wait a minute! We are talking about things in Luoyang! Can you please stop talking about me."
"Then I won't say anything anymore, but from now on, Minister Zhang will not do such renegade things again..."
"Why did you come back again?" Zhang Yang looked numb, now he knew Wukong's situation.
Xu Xiaode coughed and said, "Most of the troublemakers were students from poor families. They gathered together with a madman's diary in their hands, hoping that the family would no longer decide on the recruitment of scholars in local government offices, and opposed all kinds of unfair treatment. It was like asking the illiterate people to
People are sitting in the high hall."
"But these students from poor families have no way to sue. They never thought that officials would protect each other. They gathered like this for many days. They pity the bloody nature of the scholars of the Tang Dynasty. They straightened their backs, but they didn't know that there were people covering their faces with their hands.
sky."
"After the disciples of the aristocratic family knew about it, some people were afraid that the matter would continue to escalate, so they hoped that this group of students could be disbanded, but they got into conflict with each other and that's why they took action." Xu Xiaode lowered his head, "It's a pity that the official school is opening at the most critical time, so there is such a big fuss.
The aristocrats united with the local aristocrats and nobles to completely cut off the path of official education."
"They have started to arrest people everywhere under the pretext of pacifying the rebels. I am shocked to see the memorials being sent to the Yushitai."
Seeing that Zhang Yang's expression was not good, Xu Xiaode comforted him: "Shilang Zhang, don't take it too seriously. What you wrote is all right. The disasters of aristocratic families are far from simple. The wealth of the country cannot be the nourishment for the growth of these aristocratic families."
, Otherwise the country will not be able to conquer the country!"
"So I will also become the person criticized by the family?"
Xu Xiaode put his hands on his knees, "That's it. In addition to the blood letters of hundreds of students sent from Luoyang, there are also dozens of famous officials and old gentlemen sent by aristocratic families. These old gentlemen entered Chang'an City and entered the DPRK in the hope of being with the DPRK.
Discuss matters regarding the imperial examination policy."
Zhang Yang slowly stood up and put his hands behind his back, "The person who came here is not a good person."
"Indeed, they intended to distort the imperial examination and even use it to force the DPRK and China to shut down the imperial examination." Xu Xiaode added: "It was the madman's diary that awakened the unyielding feeling in their hearts, allowing them to dare to resist and no longer be controlled by the family.
The conflict will become more and more serious in the future, and no one can stop the spread of Diary of a Madman."
Xu Xiaode said in a low voice: "Shilang Zhang, a man born here has some things to do and others not to do. Since he has written such a book, I hope that Shilang Zhang will not regret it. This step is necessary, and he will not bow to the noble family again.
Once you bow your head, the student's blood will also become cold."
Zhang Yang whispered: "I will not bow to the aristocratic family. At least what I want to do in the future, I will definitely stand on the opposite side of them, just for the sake of two words, fairness!"
"Yes, fair!" Xu Xiaode also stood up.
Lishan has accumulated strength for many years, papermaking and printing techniques have matured, and the sugar business has been operating for a long time.
Chumo's power has grown so much that it can now be used.
Standing in front of you are a family that has been around for hundreds of years. They control the huge wealth of many state capitals, and they also monopolize local power.
Even the officials sent out looked at the faces of these people. What a prosperous age it was!
The real prosperity will only come after the family collapses.
Zhang Yang raised his head slightly and said with a smile: "For the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Xu Xiaode also said: "For the country and all the people!"
I sat in Xu Xiaode's home for a long time and chatted a lot with him.
If this guy doesn't talk nonsense, what he says is quite to the point.
Xu Hui will stay at home and continue to learn mathematics after the New Year.
Zhang Yang took his wife and Xiao Wu back home, and then went to Xu Xiaode's home after returning from Lishan.
I was also exhausted, so I went to bed early after washing up.
The bear's claws were getting longer and longer, Zhang Yang patiently cut it, "I heard that Da'an said there are many bears in Liaodong. He will ask people to bring some cubs. I plan to raise a litter for you in Lishan.
be with you."
The little bear lay on the ground with its eyes closed and allowed its owner to cut its claws.
Zhang Yang cut off the undercut on its claws and said, "I have raised you for so many years. When you get to Lishan, you have to look after my home and care for me. Don't be ungrateful."
It moved its belly and changed into a more comfortable sleeping position.
After cutting off one of its claws, and then the other, Zhang Yang still said, "Look at you, you usually have trouble getting along with the chickens, ducks, pigs and dogs in the village."
"I fight with them all day long, but I am still the king of Lishan Mountain. Can I have a kingly demeanor, sit high on the top of the mountain, and show off my momentum?"
The little bear whimpered, as if in response.
"Also, I'm thinking of making you a pair of armor in the future. It would look so majestic when worn on your body."
"I used to think about leaving you in the mountains to train you like a wild beast." Zhang Yang stroked the fur on its back, "It's just that my family doesn't trust you. You are usually so stupid that you can't find it when you go into the mountains.
What to do about the road?"
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This day is the day of Li Tai's crowning ceremony. It is rare for the court to have a day off.
Li Baiyao and the people from the Ministry of Rites built a high platform here to arrange the crowning ceremony for His Highness the King of Wei.
Zhang Yang and Li Yue came early.
Compared with Li Chengqian's crowning ceremony, Li Tai's crowning ceremony is much simpler.
There were not many guests, only Li Yuan and Li Xiaogong came to confer the crown as elders.
Li Baiyao whispered: "His Royal Highness, King Wei, must bow to Chang'an City when saluting. This is a salute to our ancestors, Your Majesty and the Queen."
Li Tai, who was wearing a uniform, nodded, "I understand."
Zhang Yang whispered: "Brother Baiyao, don't you need to fast or worship ancestors in advance for this crown ceremony?"
Li Baiyao smiled and said: "Your Majesty means simplicity, and most families no longer follow this set of red tape. It would be better if it was simpler. For example, children from ordinary families can only worship their ancestors and bow to their parents."
Zhang Yang smiled and said, "I just asked casually."
At this moment, Li Tai still had some soft beard, "Let's get started."
Li Baiyao nodded, picked up a book and read a prayer aloud, and then a group of literary officials from Taichang Temple began to sing.
In the eyes of the ancients, the crowning ceremony is a very important process in life.
It means that a man can take on great responsibilities alone. In the future, if the King of Wei makes a mistake, he will have to bear it alone.
Involuntarily making people feel solemn, Li Tai knelt down on the high platform in front of Li Yuan, saluted and knelt down. As Li Baiyao recited beside him, he knelt down and knelt down to Chang'an City.
Li Yuan tied Qingque's hair into a bun with his own hands.
"The east side is awarded to the guest of honor!" Li Baiyao shouted again.
Li Tai faced east and saluted again.
"His Royal Highness King Wei can stand up now." Li Baiyao whispered.
Li Tai stood up slowly, and the two green ribbons on his crown fell down to his chest.
"Your Majesty, King Wei, please face south." Li Baiyao picked up another volume and said, "Change clothes!"
Several civil servants from Taichang Temple walked forward in small steps and changed King Wei into light red clothes.
Li Baiyao said again: "I'm honored! Pay my respects!"
Li Yue looked at this scene and said, "I thought that my father would give Qingque a simple solution, but this Li Baiyao didn't miss anything."
Zhang Yang replied: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei will be the adult from now on. If I fight with him, will your father...not be able to control it?"
Li Yue frowned and stared, "Of course I have to take care of it. No matter what, Qingque is still the king of Wei who is the direct descendant of his father."
Zhang Yang clicked his tongue and said, "Didn't it mean that he has become an adult and will have to bear all the responsibility himself in the future?"
At this moment, Li Tai was following the instructions and bowing step by step. At this moment, he had no idea that his brother-in-law was thinking about how to beat him up.
After completing the rituals for parents, guests, hometown, and marriage ceremony.
Li Baiyao said: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei, I originally had a half-day ceremony, but now I am exempted from it, can you?"
Li Tai was already fat, and he couldn't stand it anymore after kneeling for a long time.
Li Xiaogong helped him stand up, "That's it, Qingque is also tired."
"Thank you, Uncle Wang."
Patting his shoulder, Li Xiaogong looked up and down, "You used to be the smartest among all the children, but now you have finally grown up! You must not have a childish temper in the future, and you must be more sensible."
Li Tai bowed and said, "I will keep Uncle Wang's teachings in mind."
Li Yuan stroked his beard and stepped forward, "Because you were in Lishan, your father and mother had too many things to do in the palace, so they went back to Chang'an to make up for their parents' rites."
"My grandson will remember it."
At this moment, a fast horse came in a hurry, and the visitor got up and got off the horse.
When someone came, Zhang Yang recognized that this person was Li Daoyan.
I saw him take out the decree and read it loudly: "Your Majesty has a decree! Grant Wei King Li Tai, with the word Huibao! He will lead the governor of Xiangzhou from afar, the governor of Xiang, Wei, Li, Wei, Ming, Xing, and Bei, and the remaining officers will remain as before!"
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The sound was loud, and Li Tai knelt on the ground to listen.
Li Daoyan said again: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei accepts the order!"
Li Tai knelt on the ground and wiped his tears with his sleeves, then took the decree with both hands, "Thank you, Brother Daoyan."
"Originally, His Majesty wanted to give the Wude Palace to His Highness the King of Wei. However, if the Wude Palace was given to the King of Wei to conflict with the East Palace, it would not be in line with the etiquette, so Wei Zheng and others persuaded him not to do so."
Li Tai held the yellow silk in his hand and said, "It doesn't matter, tell your father that I am very happy."
Seeing Li Daoyan was about to leave, Zhang Yang stepped forward to stop him, "Brother Daoyan, don't you stay for a casual meal?"
He got on his horse and said, "No! I have to go back and get my life back again, next time."
Zhang Yang nodded, "Okay, next time."
Farewell to Li Daoyan, the queen mother was not here. As the imperial sister, Li Yue personally cooked a meal for her younger brother.
Seeing Li Tai eating, Zhang Yang poured him some wine, "Your imperial sister ate a light diet for more than half a year when she was pregnant with the child. Now when she cooks, she tends to be heavy on the food."
"It's delicious!" Li Tai nodded vaguely while chewing.
"You said you usually lose weight, and you eat and drink like this for a ceremony..." Zhang Yang said, "You're eating again."
Li Tai wiped the grease from his mouth and picked up the wine bowl, "Brother-in-law, I respect you!"
As soon as the wine bowl was touched, he drank it in one gulp, filled it up again, raised the bowl and said: "Sister Huang, my brother respects you!"
After he finished speaking, he took another sip.
Li Yue frowned and looked at him, looking at his posture, he was probably not drunk and would not give up.
Zhang Yang gave him a piece of fish, "Your sister doesn't know anything else, but this fish is what she's good at."
"Thank you, brother-in-law."
Fortunately, this little fat man was not good at drinking. After half an hour of drinking, he finally got drunk.
Zhang Yang stood up, looked at the messy dining table, and said to the guard on the side: "Help Prince Wei go to rest."
"Here."
After rummaging through Li Tai's yard, there were many officials given to him by clan elders from various places. Li Shimin was so generous that he directly gave Li Tai military power in the seven states.
Although it is just a false title and it is a distant title, it is still very bluffing to say it.
Li Yue was quick to clean up the bowls for Qingque, and it was time to clean up the yard.
After the guard sent Li Tai to rest, he came back and said, "Marquis of the County, please don't take anything from His Highness the King of Wei."
Zhang Yang said in surprise: "Did I take it?"
"this……"
The guard looked at Zhang Yang's hands in confusion.