Leaning his weak body on the imperial chair, Zhang Juzheng, who was terminally ill, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing an expression that was half a smile but not a smile.
He seemed to have seen these words spread from the palace.
There was an uproar immediately!
Imagine that at this time, in the streets, alleys, teahouses and restaurants, or in the brothels and elegant pavilions where the world's nobles gather, every scholar's face turns red.
Zhang Juzheng couldn't help but laugh.
As a son-in-law, he always did amazing things, although sometimes he was absurd and uninhibited, and his words were also a bit sensational.
Can be considered carefully.
There is always some profound truth.
"Shen Lie, Shen Lie..."
Zhang Juzheng murmured to himself, silently reciting what Shen Lie said, feeling deeply relieved and even a little complacent in his tired heart.
These words actually spoke to Zhang Juzheng's heart. Back then, he fought against all opinions and presided over the reform, but he was not only carrying a lifetime of infamy for the benefit of future generations.
His whole life.
He never prides himself on being a scholar. In his view, studying and testing for fame are just a means to realize his ideals. Naturally, he will not feel offended.
now.
The corners of Zhang Juzheng's mouth raised slightly, revealing a knowing smile. He was even more surprised in his heart. He wanted to see what tricks this imperial party, with Shen Lie gradually becoming the core, could play.
In chaos.
In a blink of an eye, it’s the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
Another round of grand celebrations is coming.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, there are lanterns,
The indignation of the scholars did not stir up any waves.
On this happy day, no one took the truth of a few gossip officials seriously, and the streets and alleys of the capital were still decorated with lights.
Overjoyed.
According to folk custom, the lanterns in this important place in the capital are lit from the eighth day of the first lunar month until the lanterns are put down on the seventeenth day of the first lunar month, lasting ten nights.
It’s the day of the Lantern Festival.
All over the city.
Men, women, old and young.
People came out of their homes wearing new clothes and wandered along the bustling street, admiring the lanterns, guessing riddles and eating and drinking, pushing the grand atmosphere to a climax.
Every restaurant, restaurant, tea house and even a brothel is crowded with people.
This is different from previous years.
in the crowd.
But there were more energetic young men wearing red waistcoats, carrying food boxes in their hands and walking in a hurry. These young men in a hurry were either pushing carts or driving donkeys.
Take out various delicacies from restaurants and restaurants.
Then it was hurriedly sent to the homes of the guests who ordered the food.
It seems that subtly, the dignitaries and common people in the capital have become accustomed to the existence of these spirited young men from Biafang, and even take the initiative to make way for them.
This is a joyous occasion.
The lanterns in the palace were also changed, from palace lanterns to colorful lanterns with various unique shapes. The horse-shaped lanterns symbolize success, and the toad lanterns symbolize the victory in the toad palace.
There are also beautiful crab lanterns, rabbit lanterns and crane lanterns.
The colored glaze is brilliant.
The lanterns are on.
Inside the open Meridian Gate.
The young emperor, his queen, concubines, and eunuchs surrounded the graceful and dignified empress dowager, and appeared on the high platform of the main hall.
Amidst the laughter.
The Emperor of Heaven, Zhu Yijun, was wearing a purple gold hat and a gold embroidered dragon robe. He was sitting under a bright yellow tent on a high platform, chatting and laughing with the Queen Mother.
On the square in front of the temple.
Some skilled eunuchs were busy taking out fireworks and firecrackers from the wooden boxes, distributing the fireworks and firecrackers to the teenage eunuchs, and then watched with a smile as they set off the fireworks happily.
Some people were brave enough to hold the firecracker in their hands, while others were timid and lit it and ran away. As the sound of firecrackers shook the sky, five-color fireworks shot into the sky.
The emperor's family watched from the high platform and laughed.
After that.
The highlight of the Lantern Festival celebration is here.
Every year during the Lantern Festival, in order to let the Heavenly Family experience the fireworks on earth, the 50% Bingma Division and the Jinyiwei Yamen will work together to organize vendors to recreate the scenes of folk temple fairs or street markets.
The merchants and salesmen who had already been waiting in line outside the Meridian Gate lined up with their children, pushing small carts, to enter the palace.
Then the scene of a folk temple fair was simulated around the main hall.
This is a custom created to show that the Ming Dynasty royal family had fun with the people.
However.
But it has become evidence of the crime of smearing the Emperor of Ming Dynasty in the writings of writers and pens. For example, in the history of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty was smeared in black and white...
This is a waste of time and money.
But the people were happy.
All the salesmen, drum troupes, folk artists, and vaudeville troupes who were selected by the government to enter the palace were all flushed with excitement and tried their best to show off their eating skills in front of the emperor.
Then the drums and music sounded.
Sellers and carts filed in and lined up on both sides of the road, surrounded by naughty children holding various lanterns with auspicious meanings.
Enjoying various delicacies and snacks happily, or pretending to buy a few big-headed dolls.
This is a performance.
Various acrobatic troupes put on even more thrilling performances, including somersaults, monkey tricks, hoop-drilling, and rivers and lakes tricks, which from time to time attracted laughter from the nobles in the palace.
Laughing.
The Queen Mother and the Queen were smiling from ear to ear, and gave out red envelopes from time to time. The juggling troupe who received the rewards were overjoyed and hurriedly kowtowed in the direction of the Queen Mother and the Emperor.
The emperor was naturally very generous in his actions, and the rewards were second to none, but this bag with the words "Forbidden Ouchi" printed on it was worth a lot of money.
This is rejoicing with the people.
After the grand temple fair performance.
Immediately afterwards.
Under the leadership of the Royal Forest Army, a treasure-presenting team composed of foreign envoys also lined up and entered the Meridian Gate. What treasures were they offering?
Corals, pearls, specialties from foreign countries, and various rare and exotic animals in cages, such as peacocks, elk, all different...
In the early years, leopards, raptors and elephants were also offered as tribute.
This is the origin of the so-called Wuzong Baofang.
After another excitement.
Suddenly.
The sound of gongs and drums is loud.
The band was led by the flutes and drums.
Outside the palace gate.
Suddenly, more than ten cavalry figures appeared. With the appearance of the cavalry, the Queen Mother and the concubines who were in high spirits on the high platform instantly fell silent.
Look at the brave cavalry who suddenly poured into the Meridian Gate, the bright red cotton armor on their bodies, and the tall horses...
Empress Dowager Li and the concubines were startled, and their hearts trembled involuntarily. When they were a little panicked, Queen Wang and the Empress on the side hurriedly came over to comfort them.
"Queen Mother, don't panic...this is our Three Thousand Battalion."
Thanks to Queen Mother Li's well-informed experience, she forced herself to calm down and looked back at her daughter-in-law, who looked mysterious, and then at the excited-looking emperor's son not far away.
The Queen Mother was filled with astonishment, and then asked slowly: "Why did this... Three Thousand Battalion enter the palace?"
Unexpectedly.
Queen Wang pursed her lips and smiled again: "Just watch, Queen Mother, this is a surprise prepared for you by Your Majesty."
Look at those tough cavalry.
Empress Dowager Li frowned slightly, but she could only force herself to nod calmly. As for whether she was surprised or frightened, only she knew.
After a while.
Under the guidance of more than a hundred cavalry, the sharp soldiers of the Shenji Camp carrying muskets and the warriors of the Fifth Army Camp carrying swords and shields walked in with neat steps.
