Chastity Layman

Ludaofang, Bamboo Garden.

Qin Lang was drinking tea at home in a broad robe and sleeves, while Xu Jingzong was reporting to him about the earthquake outside today.

Shi Du Chuke, the head of Wei Wangfu, was demoted to a commoner, Wei Ting, a royal historian, was demoted to Taichang Qing, Biejia Yang Zuan of Henan Province, and Shi Li Suli, the governor of Xiangzhou, were all demoted. Yu Zhining, Zhang Xuansu, and Du Zhenglun of the Eastern Palace were also relegated, Zhao Hongzhi, Linghu Defen, etc. were dismissed from office, Li Baiyao, Chu Suiliang, etc. were fined...

"Thunder is furious, what did Saburo say to the sage to make the sage react so strongly?" Xu Jingzong asked in amazement.

Li Tai, the king of Wei, who was in full swing, was knocked to the ground at once. Yesterday, the Henan pastoralist was changed to the governor of Yangzhou, and the left Wuhou general was changed to the right Wuhou general. Marquis Youwu was relieved of his post as a general, and the emperor formally decreed that Li Tai, the king of Wei, would be the vassal state.

When Empress Wende's first seven days passed, she had to leave and was not allowed to stay in the capital, and she was not allowed to leave the fief and return to Beijing without an edict.

Jiannan Xining Prefecture is thousands of miles away from Luoyang, so there is no chance to go there.

Many people were curious, what did Qin Lang tell the emperor?

Although some people knew that in the political affairs hall yesterday, the emperor had already appointed Li Xiang, the king of Dunhuang, as the king of Qin. I heard that it was Qin Lang who spoke out for the Crown Prince Chengqian in the Political Affairs Hall.

But yesterday's result was only to make Li Xiang the king of Qin, confer Li Jue and Li Xin the county kings, and let the nine sons of the emperor Li Zhiyao, the king of Jin, lead the governor of Bingzhou, and there was no other sign.

But today the emperor came to Qin Lang Garden, and when he returned, the sky changed.

Qin Lang poured a cup of tea for Xu Jingzong, "You just need to know that a sage never has the heart to abandon the elders and raise the younger ones. Do your job well. Du Chuke and others were all convicted because of cronies. You should try to come here as little as possible in the future. If there is anything to discuss in the yamen."

Xu Jingzong's gallantry was actually selfish.

King Wei fell, and many officials in the East Palace were convicted and relegated. Xu Jingzong also wanted to enter the East Palace. Of course, he wanted to give up the word Xiaoxiaoqian.

"There is another piece of news. I heard that the sage was going to punish Wang Gui, but Wang Gui died of panic when he heard that Du Chuke was convicted of falling out of favor with King Wei."

This surprised Qin Lang.

Although Wang Gui has had ups and downs in the court, he is also the number one figure in the prime ministers of Zhenguan. After all, the Taiyuan Wang family was an important member of the East Palace when Crown Prince Yin was established. Yes, although it has ups and downs several times, it has never failed.

From the fourth year of Zhenguan, he began to concurrently serve as the teacher of Wei Wang Li Tai. At the beginning of the year, the emperor officially married the emperor's third daughter, Princess Nanping, to Wang Gui's son Wang Jingzhi.

Originally, the princesses of the Tang Dynasty did not worship their in-laws when they got married, but Wang Guiwu insisted on asking the princess to worship her in-laws when they got married. According to the law, I should be seen by the princess, how can I be honored? It is to become the beauty of the country.

So Li Shimin specially sent someone to pass the decree to the princess and let her see her. Wang Gui and his wife sat in the hall, and the princess came up with a washbasin towel to wait for the two to wash up, and then served meals, before leaving after the ceremony.

This behavior of the Wang family was also widely circulated among the public for a while, saying that although the emperor's daughter is expensive, she would not dare to be rude in the five surnames and seven families.

Wang Gui has been Li Tai's teacher for many years, and he has always asked Li Tai to treat him like a teacher and a student.

"Actually, there is an inside story about this matter. I heard that the emperor originally intended to abolish Wang Gui as a commoner. Like Du Chu's example, the princess happened to be in Shangyang Palace. When she heard about this, she went back to Wang's house first, arguing to talk to Wang Gui. Jingzhi got divorced, the quarrel was very fierce, Wang Gui had been seriously ill for a long time, but the quarrel ended in anxiety and fear, the emperor's edict was taken back halfway."

Death is the most important thing, Wang Gui died suddenly, and it was more or less related to the princess's quarrel, Li Shimin was also a little bit wrong, so he withdrew his will.

"The emperor mourned in plain clothes, ordered all the officials to be buried, bestowed the posthumous title of Yi, posthumously presented the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and bestowed on his eldest son Wang Chongji the Duke of Yongning County.

"I heard that Princess Nanping was determined to divorce Wang Jingzhi, which made the saint furious."

Qin Lang curled his lips, the father-in-law just died, and it was more or less related to her divorce. Now that the body is not cold, she is arguing for a divorce again, which is indeed a bit too much.

The princesses of the Li family really didn’t have a few fuel-efficient lamps. From Wude to Zhenguan, before Princess Nanping, none of them visited their uncles after they got married, and basically they didn’t live with their uncles. The princess lives in her own princess mansion, and Wang Jingzhi lives there.

But I heard that Wang Jingzhi can't even live in the upper courtyard. He usually lives in a wing room in a side courtyard, and even lives outside the princess's mansion most of the time. If you want a husband and wife, you have to have the princess in a good mood. How sad life is. Fortunately, I haven't heard that Princess Nanping has the same situation as his aunt Princess Danyang, otherwise it would be even worse.

Now the Wang family is in dire straits,

Of course, with the current earthquake in the middle of the court, not many people have the leisure to eat this melon.

After sending Xu Jingzong away, Qin Lang continued drinking tea at home.

There was a lot of commotion outside, but he was very calm this day.

Early the next morning, Qin Lang changed into court clothes early and went to court.

In the waiting room in front of the palace gate, Changsun Wuji took the initiative to greet Qin Lang, and the two sat together, eating the breakfast prepared for the prime ministers in the waiting courtyard.

Flax pancakes are served with mutton soup and some pickles, which are very flavorful.

The eldest grandson was also curious about what Qin Lang said to the emperor yesterday, which caused the sudden earthquake, "Is the Crown Prince's position secure?"

"It's almost there." Qin Lang smiled.

Changsun Wuji put down the pancake in his hand, and crossed his hands to salute Qin Lang.

"Minister Zhao is not allowed."

"I hope the prince can truly mature and understand after this experience." Changsun Wuji sighed.

When the time is up, the censor rolls the name, the prison guard opens the palace gate, checks the fish amulet, and all officials enter the palace to court.

Today, Fang Xuanling looked a little restless and preoccupied, while Wei Zheng looked displeased to see anyone.

upper hall.

All the officials were surprised to find that the Crown Prince Chengqian, whom he had not seen for a long time, appeared in the palace, looking majestic and energetic.

There is also a dragon-head stick in his hand, and he stands with his back straight.

The emperor entered the palace.

All the officials bowed down.

"Everyone who loves you is free from courtesy."

Li Shimin glanced over the officials, and finally fell on the prince, "Set up a seat for the prince."

The atmosphere in the hall was tense from the beginning. After yesterday's earthquake, there will definitely be aftershocks today. The crown prince showed up again. Everyone wants to know what will happen today.

Many people looked at Qin Lang, but the school inspector knelt in the hall today, watching his nose and his heart.

"Yesterday, I went to the bamboo garden of Qin Lang's Lu Daofang. The ten-acre garden is well-maintained, simple and elegant, quiet and elegant. I chatted with Qin Lang for a long time, and Qin Lang told me a lot of honest words. .”

"Before Zhenguan, they followed me to pacify the world and run around in troubled times. This is the credit of Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui. After Zhenguan, they offered loyal and upright advice, brought peace to the country and benefited the people, and even dared to offend the dignity of the king. Yes, only Wei Zheng and Qin Lang."

"The famous ministers in ancient times can't surpass them, I am very pleased!"

"Give Qin Langzhen the Shangfang sword that he wore, and Wei Zhengzhen the bronze mirror that he used!"

Wei Zheng stepped forward.

"The minister Youshu went up to play and remonstrate."

"Submit it!"

Wei Zheng presented the Ten Grain Unable Final Book written after drinking two jugs of self-brewed Weigong wine yesterday, and then he could read the content without looking at the book.

"Since ancient times, the emperors have received pictures and determined tripods, and they all want to pass them on to the generations, so as to benefit Sun Mou. Therefore, the arched rock corridors govern the world, and their words must first be simple and restrained. Evil and sycophantic, when talking about the system, they are absolutely extravagant and respect frugality, and when talking about products, they also pay attention to grain and silk, but are rare..."

Li Shimin read the memorial on the imperial couch, and Wei Zheng read it in public in the hall.

Li Shimin frowned when he saw it, and all the officials below were secretly shocked when they heard it.

Wei Fangzi usually doesn't spray the emperor enough, today he simply put on a sloppy one. It's gradually impossible to finish. It lists Li Shimin's search for rare treasures in recent years, indulging his desires in laboring the common people, liking villains, neglecting gentlemen, and advocating extravagance , frequent safari, nothing to do, and fatigue of the people, etc., can not be overturned, directly and severely criticize the emperor's arrogance, and remind the emperor to be cautious from the beginning to the end.

The scolding was very direct and merciless.

Just now he praised Wei Zhengzhong for his ability to advise, although the emperor felt a little disgusted, he could only bear it.

"I've heard it before, and I'm willing to change it, so as to be good in the end. It's contrary to what I said, so how can I show face to you?" Li Shimin praised Wei Zheng suppressing his unhappiness, and then ordered the secretary to take Wei Zheng's ten steps. In the end, it can be made into a screen and placed in the emperor's study room, which can be seen day and night, and recorded by the historian, so that all generations can know the righteousness of the emperor and his ministers.

Finally, Li Shimin rewarded Wei Zheng ten catties of gold and two beauties.

"Prince, when you turn around, you can also copy the ten pieces by yourself. You can't make a final copy, and let You Si also make a screen and list it in your East Palace. Always be alert to yourself, don't go astray!" Li Shimin said to the prince.

Cheng Qian nodded in response.

This is a small episode, the emperor obviously has no intention of getting entangled with Wei Zheng today.

Putting the memorabilia aside, Li Shimin continued, "Yesterday, the king of Wei, Li Tai, entered the palace to ask for an audience. He threw himself into my arms and cried, saying that someone had separated the family relationship between the father and son of the Tian family, and that he would always be my son in this life, the prince's brother. ..."

"I am very pleased to hear these words. The King of Wei also said that Empress Wende went to the fief after July 7. There were some bad rumors in the court before, but these were not the King of Wei's intention. Now he is willing to leave the capital to break these Bad news."

"This is the end of this matter."

"The prince was ordered to conquer Tuyuhun earlier, and he showed bravery. He took the lead in defeating Tuyuhun and made great achievements in destroying the country. I am very happy with the prince's bravery. However, the prince is the crown prince and the foundation of the country, so he still needs to focus on studying government affairs, so I decided that the prince will stay in the country. Luoyang, continue to study government affairs by my side, lead the Henan herdsmen, and preside over the affairs of the Henan government."

"Chang'an Xingtai will be handed over to the king of Qin Yao. Qin Wang Li Xiangjin Yongzhou Mu, Zuo Wuhou General, Chang'an Xingtai Shang Shuling, and Xijing stay behind."

"Among the loyal and upright courtiers today, no one can surpass Qin Lang and Wei Zheng. The prince of the Han Dynasty is assisted by the four elders of Shangshan, and I also rely on them."

The emperor decreed.

Qin Lang, the inspector's servant, was the prince's grand master, and the prince's Zhan Shi, plus Henan Yin, was named Situ in Jin Dynasty.

The waiter Wei Zheng served as the prince's Taifu and the prince's Shaozhan, and he was named Sikong in Jin Dynasty.

Sun Wuji, the eldest son of the Taiwei and the chief secretary of the school, was the Taibao of the prince.

Fang Xuanling added Prince Shaoshi, Gao Shilian added Prince Shaofu, Xiao Yu added Prince Shaobao.

Take the third grade of Tongzhongshu, the minister of the Ministry of war, the governor of Bingzhou, and Li Ji, the British prince, as the prince's left guard.

Take Tongzhong Shumenxia Sanpin, Libu Shangshu, Zuowei General, and Liang Guogong Li Daliang as the crown prince's right guard.

Ma Zhou, Minister of Zhongshu, Zhang Xuancheng, Minister of Punishment, and Zuo Shuzi, Minister of Military Affairs, Cui Dunli, Minister of Military Affairs, Su Xu, Minister of Officials, and Prince You Shuzi.

Cen Wenwen, a scholar of the Imperial Academy, Sun Fujia, an imperial historian, Chu Suiliang, an admonishing official, and Liu Ji, a servant of Huangmen, are also guests of the prince.

"Today, in front of hundreds of officials, I reiterate again."

The emperor's gaze swept across the ministers, his eyes sparkled, and his tone became a little more serious.

"Establishing a son is based on elders rather than meritoriousness, and establishing sons on the basis of nobleness rather than elders. This is the Chinese clan system for thousands of years, and it is also the foundation of the country's inheritance. It cannot be changed in the slightest."

"The position of prince cannot be acquired by the vassal king's management. If there is a vassal king who dares to spy on him, he must abandon it. This regulation requires a stone stele to be erected in front of Zetian Wufeng Tower, and passed on to all descendants. It will always be the law for the future."

The emperor's words were decisive, and even his tone was full of murderous intent.

"The crown prince is the foundation of the country, the vassal king must not spy on it, and the courtiers must not provoke it, otherwise they will all be abandoned."

This abandoned word has a deep meaning, and no one in the palace wants to try it. Everyone understands that this is the emperor's most severe warning.

After today's warning, the crown prince's heir is stable again.

The Wei Royal Party, which was once powerful, disappeared after this blow, and it no longer poses a threat to the crown prince.

Wang Gui was frightened to death, Du Chuke was deposed as a commoner, and Wei Ting was demoted as Taichangqing.

Even Fang Xuanling was demoted to be a junior teacher of the prince, but he had already been added as a teacher of the prince before.

"Today, I will make another rule."

"From now on, the three masters and three masters, the three masters and three young masters of the East Palace will all be in front of the crown prince. When the prince sees the etiquette of the three masters and three masters, the three masters and three young masters of the East Palace, he must greet him outside the gate of the palace. , each gate must let the third master go first, and the prince can only sit down after the third master sits down. The crown prince's letter to the third master must call himself his name and add the word panic!"

"The prime minister is in front of the prince and prince. The prince and prince see the prime minister's etiquette, just like the prince sees the three masters."

"When an official of the third rank and above under the prime minister meets the prince, there is no need to get off the horse and pay respects. The prince should bow first, and the third rank and above officials should pay respects. Let the third rank and above officials go first."

"Three masters, three masters, and four guests in the East Palace, Zhan Shi, Shao Zhan Shi, left and right concubines, left and right guards, etc. must take turns to explain classics and discuss political affairs with the prince in the East Palace."

"Qin Lang, I entrust the crown prince to you to assist you with all my heart." Li Shimin nodded to Qin Lang's general, and then said to Cheng Qian, "Cheng Qian, you go to meet Qin Lang and perform the student ceremony!"

Your Majesty.

The eyes of the teacher and the student finally meet again.