The news of the lunar eclipse was announced, which made the people in Beijing very uneasy.
"It was the same thing last time. There was a solar eclipse, but the result was that the day they mentioned didn't come. Instead, another day suddenly came. It was scary."
"But after all, there is a solar eclipse, it's just that the time is wrong, so just be prepared. You'll be surprised no matter what date it comes."
Because of the suspicion of Si Tiantai, the panic was diluted.
Despite their reluctance, the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month arrived as scheduled. When the moon began to slowly fade in the sky, even though they had been mentally prepared, everyone on the rooftop still let out a cry of surprise.
At the same time, gongs and drums sounded all over the city.
Before kneeling down to worship, the emperor looked at the time.
The four moments of ugliness are so accurate!
Guo Yuan was also the one who made this move. He must have almost lost his composure and shed tears due to the emperor's calmness.
Father, my son finally lives up to your reputation!
The title of son, astronomer, is no longer a joke!
Guo Yuan followed and bowed down.
The sound of gongs and drums filling the streets was deafening, and Cheng Jiao's home was no exception.
"Madam, isn't this scary?" Banqin couldn't help but asked in a low voice.
"It's not scary, but very amiable." Cheng Jiaoniang said.
After the ceremony, I stood on the porch with my hands folded, looking at the moon that was gradually losing weight in the sky.
"Are you approachable?" Banqin asked.
"This is God telling people something, both good and bad, reminding them. Isn't this inappropriate?" Cheng Jiaoniang said.
Banqin seemed to understand but not quite.
"Heaven does not deceive people and is not scary." Cheng Jiaoniang said.
"It's not terrible, it's the way of heaven," she said.
Banqin said oh, and although she still didn't understand, she nodded happily, stood next to Cheng Jiaoniang, and continued to look at the moon in the night sky.
With the appearance of Dongfang Shining, the fear of celestial signs gradually dissipated. He successfully defeated the Tengu, saved the moon, silenced the gongs and drums, and filled the city with joy.
But the impact of the signs has just begun.
"The celestial phenomenon is responsible for the failure of the government. Please give me an edict to appease the people."
"If the government is immoral, it does not mean that the monarch is immoral. If the ministers do not practice it, it is also immoral."
"If the ministers do not cultivate themselves, doesn't it mean that the monarch is not careful when issuing orders?"
This kind of quarrel in the court has been going on for a long time. Not to mention that the eldest prince standing in the palace couldn't help but move his feet to relieve his boredom. Even the emperor on the throne could not hide his impatience.
Let's see, in short, everyone only blames each other. No one wants to think that he is guilty. If something goes wrong, he just wants his emperor to be punished and confess!
"In the eighth month of the seventh year of Emperor Wen of Wei, there was an eclipse of the sun. In February of the eighth year, there was an eclipse of the sun again. All the big stars were visible. Looking at the astronomical records during the reign of Emperor Wen of Wei, we found that there were eclipses of the sun eighteen times.
Emperor Wen ruled the world brightly and reigned for thirty years..."
"That was Emperor Wen's virtuous conduct in his administration. When the star fell from the sky in Dongjun, the First Emperor killed the people who were standing by the stone and sold the stone, and then he died. However, Duke Jing was worried and deceived his heart, and he did not move. The sky was high and he listened to the humble.
Three degrees.”
"After this year's solar eclipse, there was a great military victory in the northwest, and His Majesty's dragon body is in good health. Is this punishment from heaven?"
The emperor loved hearing this and couldn't help but see Gao Lingbo smile.
Let’s just say, it’s not that he is immoral at all!
"Your Majesty, if there is a sudden change in the sky and the people are panicking, we still need to comfort them." Gao Lingbo bowed again and said, "Prime ministers have always blamed themselves and issued edicts to blame others."
As soon as this statement came out, the expressions of several courtiers changed.
"It is the prime minister's job to share your Majesty's worries about state affairs and comfort the people at that time." Gao Lingbo continued, turning towards Chen Shao, "Chen Xianggong will not refuse, right?"
Issue an imperial edict to commit a crime? How could Chen Shao be such a person! Moreover, once a person commits a crime and an edict is issued, the people will recognize it. Who would be willing to bear this infamy for no reason?
According to Chen Shao's habits, he would definitely insist on asking the emperor to issue an edict for his sins, but would never admit his mistakes.
It has been shown that the emperor's affairs in the country and his family are going well, and he is very happy. It can be seen that God is not punishing the emperor. Chen Shao, why do you still force the emperor?
If you admit it with all your heart, that's even better. There will always be opportunities to use it in the future. What qualifications do you, a minister who has no moral integrity, have to be in a high position?
Gao Lingbo's smiling eyes flashed with a cold light.
Celestial phenomena are very scary, but these scares are usually used to scare others, just like the prime minister Zhai Fangjin who was killed by Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty.
Everything is just an opportunity.
Mr. Chen, I'm sorry, but now I have this opportunity.
"I can't!"
As expected, Chen Shao's sonorous and powerful voice sounded in the hall.
"I am not responsible, and apologizing for my sins is not enough to comfort the world. This is a sign of misconduct in your Majesty's government."
The emperor's face looked a little ugly. Gao Lingbo was angry on his face, but he was getting happier in his heart.
"Report."
At this moment, the Imperial City Secretary Wan Liufang shouted and kowtowed outside the palace gate.
"Your Majesty, the people on Jingnan Road are in chaos."
As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was shocked, and the emperor stood up from his throne.
"Wan Liufang, what did you say?" he shouted in disbelief.
Wan Liufang crawled in, holding a document in his hand high.
"Your Majesty, Jingnan Maoping Liu Xiaotong rebelled."
opposite....
Gao Lingbo's face suddenly turned pale.
"This summer, there was a drought in Maoping, which made it difficult for the people to make a living. In winter, there was heavy snow for seven days, causing countless deaths and injuries, and mourning all over the place."
As he read the memorial, the emperor's hands kept shaking, and his expression changed from shock to anger.
"Why don't I know these things?"
The emperor shouted loudly and smashed the memorial in his hand.
"Your Majesty, we just found out that the disaster relief package submitted by Maoping half a month ago was blocked and suppressed." An official stood up and said.
"Who dares?" the emperor shouted.
"Zhengshitang Gao Lingbo." the official said loudly.
Gao Lingbo, who was standing aside, had no smile on his face.
How could this happen? What's going on?
He did know about the Maoping Snow Disaster, but seeing that His Majesty had been having many happy events recently, and the New Year was about to come, he wanted to push it forward. Besides, the disaster was not that serious in the memorial he saw, and there would be no rebellion.
If it was really that serious, Gao Lingbo was not a fool to suppress it!
No, no, there must be something wrong.
It’s a matter of the documents handed to him!
That document is incomplete!
A truly detailed disaster report must be in the hands of Chen Shao and others!
They did it on purpose!
Gao Lingbo was enlightened for a moment and looked up at Chen Shao, who was also looking at him.
The always upright Mr. Chen seemed to have a sneer flashing in his eyes.
No wonder Chen Shao insists on asking Your Majesty to issue an edict this time because of the celestial phenomenon. He is not asking Your Majesty to issue an edict. He clearly has the same thoughts as himself, and wants to use this celestial phenomenon to eliminate dissidents!
Who else?
Gao Lingbo's eyes fell on Wan Liufang who had retreated outside the door.
How could Wan Liufang, a eunuch's chamberlain, turn to report such an urgent report? Dare to intercept and intervene in court affairs to report, this is a taboo for eunuchs and chamberlains!
If Wan Liufang is not crazy, there is enough temptation for him to do this!
Gao Lingbo gritted his teeth.
Chen Shao!
You, an honorable man, actually pull such a clandestine trick!
Where is the law of heaven!
Gao Lingbo felt the blood rush to his head, and the emperor's voice seemed far away in his ears.
But he must not admit defeat at this time.
"Your Majesty, the memorial I saw did not say that the disaster was so serious." Gao Lingbo took a deep breath and said forcefully.
Although I know there is no point in saying anything else at this moment.
But what needs to be said still needs to be said.
"It's up to me to decide whether the disaster is serious or not!" the emperor shouted.
"I am guilty."
All the ministers in the court said in unison.
I am guilty, I am guilty, now you are finally willing to admit your guilt!
"First there was a solar eclipse, then there was a lunar eclipse, and you still refuse to admit your guilt. You insist on blaming me and accusing me of political misconduct!" The emperor stood and said with a sneer, "You actually concealed this huge disaster from me.
!Forcing heaven to send down visions! You are really my good ministers!"
Chen Shao bowed and saluted, holding up the wat tablet.
"I ask that Gao Lingbo be punished for deceiving Sheng Cong, as a punishment from heaven." He said loudly, "Your Majesty has neglected to observe the mistakes in his governance. I ask for your pardon and your advice."
The emperor looked at the people in the court with a cold expression.
"The people are in dire straits, disasters happen one after another, the sun and the moon eclipse together, and disasters come in different ways and God punishes me, how dare I not be afraid? I should confess my guilt to God and issue an edict of amnesty." He said slowly.
Gao Lingbo sighed in his heart.
The emperor was willing to commit the crime and issued an edict. Naturally, he, a minister who forced the emperor to do this, could not escape.
In the past, the geese hunted down and today they pecked their eyes!
Okay, okay, let’s see!
"My lord, I'm guilty."
The strange changes in the sky gradually subsided as the emperor issued an edict, Gao Lingbo resigned and confessed, and news of the Maoping snow disaster and civil unrest spread.
The sudden change in the sky corresponded to the Maoping snow disaster and civil unrest. Although it was frightening, the panic subsided.
What the people fear is the unknown. Now that they know what the changes in the sky portend, they feel as relieved as a boulder falling to the ground.
"This is money."
In the Cheng family's house at Yudai Bridge, Prince Jin'an watched as his attendants placed a box of money on the porch.
"One thousand strings, please order a little bit, madam."
Banqin and the maid covered their mouths and laughed.
Cheng Jiaoniang also smiled slightly.
I'm really happy! Losing money on purpose works.
Prince Jin'an walked into the hall with a sense of pride.
"It's a pity that no one knows this time that it was actually you who guessed it," he said, "but your Majesty knows it in his heart."
"How can you say that I deduced this?" Cheng Jiaoniang said, "The laws of heaven are constant, and it is not based on me."
Prince Jin'an smiled.
"That boy from Si Tiantai, Guo Yuan, is very lucky. He has been promoted to a minor prison, mastered astronomical calculations, and was given a mansion. He no longer has to rent a small shabby house outside the city." He said with a smile, "People.
People call him the reincarnation of Li Chunfeng, but they don’t know that the real Li Chunfeng is here.”
"The prince is joking," Cheng Jiaoniang said.
The prince of Jin'an County smiled.
"Yes, yes, I'm joking." He said, turning to look at Cheng Jiaoniang, "Are you laughing?"
Banqin covered her mouth and smiled, and the maid beside her also smiled, but she frowned slightly and looked at Prince Jin'an with some thought.
Sitting down in the hall, Prince Jin'an felt a little relaxed and proud.
This time, it was able to remind the emperor that he had already made preparations, and to let His Majesty know about Cheng Jiaoniang's contribution without causing an uproar in the world. It really killed two birds with one stone.
"It feels good that I can make my own decisions and do things. If I had known earlier, I should have brought Sixth Brother out of the palace to live here earlier," he said.
"Your Highness, do you think you can make the decision?" Cheng Jiaoniang said.
It seemed that he had heard this sentence last time. Prince Jin'an was slightly stunned, as if he was talking about his marriage.
What does she want to do?
"Yes, I can do it." He said, raising his eyebrows pretending to be relaxed, "You don't want to kiss me too, do you?"
"No." Cheng Jiaoniang shook her head and looked at Prince Jin'an, "I think His Highness originally thought that using others to block arrows means that you can make the decision yourself."
The prince of Jin'an County was startled.
"Then how long does Your Highness want to use Prince Qing to protect him? For the rest of his life?" Cheng Jiaoniang said slowly.
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