Longtai City, Forbidden Palace and Longhuang Hall in Kyoto of the Jin Dynasty.
Emperor Liu Duan of Jin'an sits behind the dragon writing case. Behind his back is a golden dragon with a jade carving, and right above the jade carving is written: Qian Kun Jinghe. Four big characters.
When hundreds of officials attend the meeting, Wu is on the left and Wen is on the right, arranged on both sides.
Sikong Xiao Yuanche is the leader among hundreds of officials. He carries his sword and shoes with him and holds the wat board in his hand. He shows the utmost respect.
The attack on Sikong's daughter Xiao Jingshu and Sikong's guest minister Su Ling on Zhuque Street has spread throughout the government and the public.
All the ministers in the court felt that the court today was different from the past.
Emperor An Liu Duan was sitting behind the dragon writing desk, saying nothing and looking solemn.
On the other hand, Xiao Yuanche's expression was quite calm and indifferent, as if his mood was not affected by this incident.
However, everyone knows that the calmer Xiao Sikong's expression becomes, the more decisive it is for him to kill.
The last time Sikong had such a look, it was when the ministers opposed the killing of the great scholar and resigned.
The jade bell rings three times, and the jade drum rings three times.
In the rising sun, the Great Court Meeting officially kicked off.
But when I saw Qi Shizhai, the regular attendant, walking out slowly, his voice resounded through the Longhuang Palace: "If you have something to do, please come early, if you have nothing to do, roll up the curtain and leave in the morning."
First, some officials from various departments came out to give lectures and talked about some innocuous questions. Liu Duan glanced at Xiao Yuanche secretly, but saw that his eyes were slightly closed, and he did not seem to be interested in these things at all.
Liu Duan smiled bitterly in his heart, as he, the king of a country, could handle these trivial matters by himself.
Liu Duanqiang worked hard and took care of these trivial matters.
All the ministers no longer have their own books to play again.
Liu Duan glanced at Xiao Yuanche again, and suddenly found that a bright light shot out of Xiao Yuanche's slightly closed eyes, seeming to be watching what he would do next.
Liu Duan cleared his throat, patted the gentian, and said loudly: "You must already know what happened on the streets of Longtai last night, right?"
All the ministers were speechless.
Liu Duanhu slapped Gentian hard, and his voice became stern. He seemed to be really angry and said: "Longtai, Kyoto, committed a murder on the street. Could it be that the security of our country has deteriorated to this extent? The murderer said
This time you dared to kill people on the most prosperous Zhuque Street. Next time, will you enter my palace at night and assassinate me?"
As soon as he said these words, all the officials fell to their knees and shouted: "I am guilty!"
Only Xiao Yuanche still stood alone, looking at the ministers calmly.
Liu Duan knew that this was just a formality, so he could only wave his hands and said: "There's no point in kneeling. I'm not a ungrateful person, and I can't drag you all out to behead you! How can I usurp the gold!"
One of the ministers in the class had already left the class and knelt down and said: "Why are you usurping the throne to kowtow to your Majesty!"
Liu Duan snorted and said: "As Jin Wu, I ask you, how do you defend Kyoto? How do you ensure the security of Kyoto?"
Just when He Tu was about to speak, Liu Duan waved his hand and said coldly: "Don't say anything more. I miss you in office for many years. Your merits and demerits are equal to each other. You will be punished for one year before you retire!"
He Tu's expression darkened, and he thanked En and returned to the court.
Xiao Yuanche never thought that Liu Duan would catch Zhijinwu He Tu and deal with him first. He Tu was a centrist in the court and was usually not close to any family. Liu Duan dealt with him first this time. Xiao Yuan
Che really didn't expect that Zhijinwu was not mentioned in his conversation with Liu Duan yesterday.
However, Xiao Yuanche was quite satisfied with Liu Duan's decision this time and nodded calmly towards Emperor Jin.
Liu Duan expected this result, so he paused and said, "Come together and convey my will."
Only then did Qi Shizhai, the minister of the Central Military Commission, unfold the imperial edict in his hand and read aloud: "General, Bohai Marquis Shen Jizhou has guarded the Bohai Sea for many years, and was the barrier to the northeast of the Jin Dynasty. However, he indulged his subordinates and allowed his subordinates to commit unjust cases and massacre innocent people. I I am so disgusted that I immediately went to the Bohai Sea to issue orders to sink Ji Zhou to see the consequences! His three sons will not be allowed to enter the capital to serve as officials within two years. I appreciate this!"
As soon as the decree came out, the civil and military officials in the entire court were speechless.
Some people are confused as to what this incident has to do with Shen Jizhou, who is far away in the Bohai Sea. But most of the ministers and ministers have a clear mirror in their minds. Perhaps the origin of the ten killers is in the Sprite Division, and this decree must be Sikong's. Instruction.
Just because they figured this out, some of the civil servants and generals who had their hearts set on Shen Jizhou had a look of injustice on their faces.
Xiao Yuanche watched with cold eyes, knowing what he was doing.
After Qi Shizhai read out this imperial edict, he picked up the second imperial edict and read it loudly: "Qian Zhongmou, the Marquis of Jingnan, ruled the three states in the south of the Yangtze River, but he ignored the imperial court's purpose of checking and balancing the Shinto and sat back and watched Liangxianwu confuse the people. This is a big mistake. The root cause of this trend is related to his indulgence and inaction. The angel officer immediately went to Jingnan to issue a warning and punished him for three years. I appreciate this!"
All the officials looked at each other in confusion. Good fellow, the first two decrees issued today were to deal with two feudal princes. This is really the only time the Jin Dynasty was established.
In the class of civil servants, the Qingliu leader Da Honglu Kong Hechen, the great minister Nong Wuyou, and the imperial censor Cheng Ding Ji all looked a bit ugly. The Marquis of Jingnan was a local force they deliberately attracted. In the past two years, they had secretly communicated with Qu Gie. It has been a long time. Now that the Marquis of Jingnan is implicated in this matter, how can they feel happy?
Da Sinong Wuyou and Da Honglu Kong Hechen looked at each other, and suddenly Kong Hechen shook his head lightly.
Wu You felt a shiver in his heart, but he still walked out of the court, knelt in front of the royal steps and said: "I have a script to start..."
Xiao Yuanche was closing his eyes for a moment when he suddenly heard Wu You's voice. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at this great farmer from the Jin Dynasty with some surprise.
After looking at it for a few times, he turned to look at Dahonglu Kong Hechen, but saw that he had a calm look on his face. He thought to himself, compared to this Wu You, he is still an old fox. Let's see if you will be like this later. Stay calm.
Liu Duangang was about to give him permission to speak, but he felt depressed in his heart, so he could only say sternly: "Da Sinong, you are leaving work at the right time. Please listen to my third decree!"
Is there any purpose?!
The faces of the ministers had different expressions, and they were all a bit unbelievable.
Qi Shizhai took the third edict and read it loudly: "The public security in Kyoto is lax and has deteriorated! Only if thieves dare to cross the city gate and commit crimes in the street, I should severely punish them. However, the Jin Dynasty originally governed the country with benevolence, so From today on, Wu Heng, the captain of the city gate school, Yang Shuzu, the commander of Longtai, and Kong Xiyan, the young minister of Honglu Temple, will not be allowed to be employed within five years! I appreciate this!"
As soon as this decree came out, all the ministers and ministers began to think about it earnestly, and there was a buzzing sound in the court hall.
Qi Shizhai frowned, and the male duck said loudly: "Quiet! Quiet! How unbecoming is it to be so disrespectful in front of the emperor!"
Only then did all the ministers remember that the emperor was still sitting on it, and then they kept silent and bowed their heads.
"My lord, please play!..."
"My lord, please play!..."
Xiao Yuanche squinted his eyes and saw that Kong Hechen really couldn't hold his anger any longer. He knelt down when he got out of work, held up the wat board in his hand, and asked for the music aloud.
Da Sinong Wuyou also loudly asked for the music again.
The two of them were kneeling side by side, seemingly sharing the same fate.
Xiao Yuanche remained calm and waited to see how they performed the play.
Liu Duan still protected them in his heart. Knowing that they were interested in him, he seemed a little anxious and said in a much louder voice: "Kong Qing, Wu Qing, if you don't retreat, this matter can no longer be changed!"
Wu You was about to speak, but Kong Hechen pulled his sleeve.
Kong Hechen was stunned for a moment, then kowtowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am not trying to defend my unworthy son, but I feel that your Majesty's treatment is extremely fair, and I will accept the blame on behalf of my unworthy son!"
As soon as he said these words, not only Liu Duan, Wu You, but also Xiao Yuanche looked at him with some surprise.
Liu Duan was afraid that he would make mistakes if he spoke too much, so he hurriedly said: "Kong Qing, I am very considerate of my feelings. I am very pleased that Kong Qing has been conscientious in his duties and has achieved great results through hard work. I still see it, since I feel that what I have done is extremely good." , then retreat!"
Kong Hechen kowtowed again and said: "I just feel that the Holy Lord's treatment was a little too gentle!"
As soon as this statement came out, all the officials were in an uproar.
"What? Isn't Kong Qing joking?" Liu Duan also said in surprise.
Kong Hechen, who had a righteous and awe-inspiring look, said loudly: "Your Majesty, Kong Xi is no more than the young minister of Honglu Temple. After all, the things he manages are limited. This time, the Two Immortals Sect in Kyoto has caused a wave of evil cults for a long time, and Honglu Temple has not noticed it at all. In fact, I am unworthy of the entrustment of the Holy One! I am a great minister. If you talk about sins, I will be the first to bear the brunt. Moreover, Kong Xi is like an unworthy son. The big mistake he made today is related to his neglect of discipline. Therefore, I believe that the only fair decision is to remove me from the post of Da Honglu."
Liu Duan was in a panic, secretly wondering if Kong Hechen was old and confused. I was scared, always afraid that Xiao Yuanche would hold on to your fathers and try to protect you secretly. You are not only unappreciative, but also causing trouble here!
Xiao Yuanche looked at Kong Hechen with burning eyes, thinking about his words secretly in his heart.
Kong Hechen didn't wait for Liu Duan to speak, and said again: "Not only me, but I think that Taiwei Yang Wenxian and Grand Secretary Nongwuyou should be guilty of the same crime as me!"
"Kong Hechen, you..." Wu You looked at Kong Hechen in surprise, with a look of disbelief on his face.
The captain, Yang Wenxian, just snorted lightly and did not leave his duty to apologize. He did not even look at Kong Hechen.
When Xiao Yuanche heard what he said, his heart was as clear as a bright mirror, and he secretly thought, they are all thousand-year-old foxes! Kong Hechen is so ruthless, and his intentions are not cruel! He is willing to be killed to dare to pull the general down. ! Because a Sikong’s daughter and a small priest were attacked, and no one was killed, the imperial court was about to dismiss three important ministers from their official positions? Although I am the Sikong of the current dynasty and has a high position, I can’t compete with the three important ministers. wait.
His move of retreating in order to advance pushed me down the road of losing my heart.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yuanche suddenly said: "I thought...Kong Hechen, Yang Wenxian, and Wu You were not guilty!"
Xiao Yuanche suddenly said these words, which shocked the civil and military officials in the court so much that their eyes almost fell off. Qingliu and Sikong were quarreling with each other openly or secretly. You said to go east, but I chose to go east. Xi, it’s just a matter of life and death. How can one plead guilty and the other excuse today?
What kind of drama is this?
Liu Duan was confused. He looked at Kong Hechen who was kneeling, and then at Xiao Yuanche who was standing. Both of them spoke righteously and sternly.
"this......"
Xiao Yuanche said loudly: "It is said that if a son does not teach, it is the fault of the father. But if a father teaches his son countless times and the son does not listen, what will happen to the father? Since the founding of the Jin Dynasty, the first thing to do was to abolish the system of sitting together with relatives.
According to the law, what is happening today is primarily the responsibility of the officials and has nothing to do with Da Honglu and the other important ministers!"
When Liu Duan heard this, he was secretly happy. He just walked down the slope and said, "Xiao Sikong is really generous and clear about grievances. What he said is absolutely true!"
Kong Hechen sighed secretly in his heart, and looked at the emperor with a trace of imperceptible disappointment in his eyes.
Liu Duan then said again: "Kong Qing, Wu Qing, please step aside and work for me for the rest of your life!"
He was even more afraid that these two people would be resentful of him, so he actually spoke words of comfort.
Kong Hechen sighed in his heart, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, my plan could have been... Oh, that's it! That's it!
However, he still raised his eyebrows and said: "I still have a memorial to you!"
Liu Duan thought to himself, it's not over, right? What are you going to do?
He could only say patiently: "What else does Kong Qing have to do? Tell me quickly!..."
Kong Hechen said loudly: "The security in Kyoto is so negligent and I am so negligent. I wonder if Lord Sikong, who oversees the affairs of the government, should also bear some responsibility!"
After saying that, he stared at Xiao Yuanche with burning eyes.
"Catching and biting randomly!..."
Among the generals, General Anton, Boyiting Hou Xia Yuanrang, and the leader Xu Jinghu all spoke angrily and looked at Kong Hechen coldly.
The imperial censor, Cheng Dingji, and the young master Tong She all went out and knelt down and said, "What Da Honglu said is true. I second my opinion!"
Liu Duan was sitting on pins and needles, feeling that it was difficult to get off the tiger. He looked at the kneeling civil servants here, and then looked at the stern military generals over there, and could only sigh: "This... this!"
Xiao Yuanche looked at Kong Hechen with burning eyes, then glanced at Ding Ji and others, and suddenly burst into laughter.
All the ministers and ministers who just laughed felt a little embarrassed.
Xiao Yuanche's expression suddenly became solemn and he said: "Yuan Rang, Jinghu, how can you be so arrogant in the main hall, in front of the Holy Master! Why don't you back down!"
Xia Yuanrang and Xu Jinghu then angrily withdrew.
Xiao Yuanche said word by word: "Your Majesty, I think what Da Honglu said is very accurate!"
"Ah! Sikong wants me to punish you for offending? I'm afraid..." Liu Duan almost fell down from the dragon chair, but fortunately Qi Shizhai was quick-sighted and supported him.
Xiao Yuanche said solemnly: "I ask for a two-year fine! At the same time, I ask for your Majesty's order that we should set up a special department to manage folk Shinto, Huanglao, Buddhism and other related matters. Honglu Temple is usually in charge of sacrifices.
Foreign guests, I am already busy with the ceremonials of the court. I am the Sikong of the Great Jin Dynasty. I should set an example for all ministers and work tirelessly. Governor, I hope that your majesty will give you permission to do this!"
When Kong Hechen heard this, his expression changed several times, you Xiao Yuanche! You are clearly pursuing yourself, but in fact you are sharing my authority!
Kong Hechen was about to speak, but he saw Liu Duan wave his hand with a very tired look on his face and said: "Everyone, please step aside... I have made up my mind. I will do as Sikong said! Don't discuss it any more!"
Kong Hechen and the group of civil servants' faces darkened, and they had to retreat slowly.
Liu Duan then breathed a sigh of relief and said: "I wonder what the name of the new Yousi mentioned by Sikong is? What is the name of the official? What rank should the official position be? Is there a suitable candidate to fill it?"
The emperor had given up resistance and no longer even asked Kong Hechen and his gang who the candidate was.
Xiao Yuanche thought for a while and said: "I haven't thought about the name of Yousi yet, but I recommend the military sacrificial wine - Guo Baiyi, the fourth grade."
Kong Hechen heard that just one person in charge of religion needed to be in the fourth rank. Just as he was about to leave work and start playing again, he was stopped by Taiwei Yang Wenxian. He had to sigh secretly.
"That's right! I have the name of the commander-in-chief, the official name, etc. It will be fine if Sikong gives it to me within three days!" Liu Duan closed the coffin and concluded.
Liu Duangang was about to announce his next decree, but Xiao Yuanche said: "I have just thought carefully about what Da Honglu said. Da Honglu has a public heart. If his son makes a mistake, he will shoulder it. I am Sikong, so he should be more effective."
Yes! I am requesting Your Majesty to dismiss Xiao Jian Shu Yue from the post of Cavalry School Lieutenant!"
As soon as this statement came out, although Kong Hechen and others were surprised, they already vaguely felt that there must be something in it, so they did not react much.
On the other hand, Xia Yuanrang and Xu Jinghu both looked horrified and looked at Xiao Yuanche in confusion.
Xiao Yuanche didn't wait for Liu Duan to speak, and then said: "I am reporting to your Majesty that Xiao Jianshu will be appointed as Wu Guan Zhonglang General, and Xiao Zizhen will be appointed as Yueqi School Captain!"
Here it comes! Kong Hechen felt bitter in his heart. The group of Xiao Yuanche's political opponents knew exactly what Xiao Yuanche's chess game was setting.
However, Kong Hechen didn't say anything, and they were even more speechless.
Liu Duan thought to himself, that's all. He could save the time and announce the decree. He would just confirm it in court.
While Kong Hechen was waiting with a sad look on his face, Liu Duan suddenly spoke again: "There is a man named Liu, named Xuanhan. I heard that he is from the royal family of the Jin Dynasty. He is a great talent. The Jin Dynasty has been established for hundreds of years.
, I feel so relieved to have such a person! Xuan, Liu Xuanhan!"
Liu Xuanhan's name is known to everyone in the world. He has a reputation for loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness. He also participated in the twenty-eighth expedition against Wang Xi. He also made great achievements in the previous attack on Duan Bailou. I suddenly heard this today.
The emperor was about to summon him, and all the ministers felt awe in their hearts, secretly thinking that this person might rise to great heights in the future.
"Announce... Liu Xuanhan's appearance!"
After a few calls, in front of the Longhuang Hall, the sun was shining brightly, and a man walked in proudly. His steps were neither fast nor slow, and his posture was handsome and solemn.
This man was dressed in black clothes. He had a straight nose and a square mouth, eyebrows of eight colors, and eyes as bright as stars. His ears were hanging down and his shoulders were hugged.
As expected, the posture of a master.
This person is Liu Xuanhan.
Liu Xuanhan came to the imperial steps and said loudly: "Long live Liu Xuanhan, my humble minister, long live my emperor!"
After prostrating, he knelt there upright without squinting.
Liu Duan looked full of joy, and there was a faint light in his eyes.
Xiao Yuanche stood there, took a deep look at Liu Xuanhan, and then slowly and slightly closed his eyes.
He knew that the price of yesterday's bargaining was to promote Liu Xuanhan.
Liu Duan asked Qi Shizhai to get the royal genealogy and read it out in front of everyone: "Emperor Jinghui of the Jin Dynasty gave birth to thirteen sons. The sixth son was Liu Bi, the king of Dingshan. Bi gave birth to Liu Xuan, the marquis of Huacheng Ting. Xuan gave birth to Liu Mao, the marquis of Qi. Mao.
Liu Cheng, the Marquis of Zhang, Liu Ao, the Marquis of Gu, Liu Fang, the Marquis of Liyang, Liu Fang, the Marquis of Liyang, Liu Gang, the Marquis of Anhai, Liu Zhu, the Marquis of Guangyuan, Liu Xian, the Marquis of Guangyuan, Liu Xian, the Marquis of Jiaonan, Liu Shi, the Marquis of Guangyi, Liu Li, the Marquis of Bayang, Liu Li, the Marquis of Mengze.
Liu Da, the Marquis of Yi, was born. Da was the Marquis of Anling, Liu Pei. Pei was the Marquis of Jichuan, Liu He. He was the Marquis of Guangcheng, Liu Xi. Xi was the student of Liu Hu. Hu was not an official. Liu Xuanhan was the son of Hu."
Liu Duan listened with great interest and took a peek, only to see that Xiao Yuanche seemed to be drowsy.
When Liu Duan heard the last sentence, he suddenly said loudly: "The last sentence, read it!"
Qi Shizhai hurriedly read again: "Liu Hu is a trainee. Hu is not an official. Liu Xuanhan is Hu's son."
Liu Duan seemed dissatisfied and said: "Louder! Read!"
"Liu Hu is a trainee. Hu is not an official. Liu Xuanhan is Hu's son."
"Read it again!"
Qi Shizhai was stunned and had to raise his voice again: "Liu Hu is a trainee. Hu is not an official. Liu Xuanhan is Hu's son."
Liu Duan nodded with satisfaction.
The eyes of Kong Hechen and others all shone brightly, and they finally understood that their Emperor of the Jin Dynasty still had this secret hidden in his heart! There seemed to be hope in their hearts.
A long time ago, Taiwei Yang Wenxian knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! Liu Xuanhan is really the queen of the royal family! Uncle of the Great Jin Dynasty!"
When he took the lead, everyone knelt down and praised him.
Liu Xuanhan was kneeling on the ground, his expression neither happy nor sad, neither humble nor arrogant.
He seemed to feel that Xiao Yuanche in front of him was smiling and looking at him with a hint of amusement.
Then he met Xiao Yuanche's gaze and smiled faintly at him.
The two of them nodded in agreement.
Liu Duan was so satisfied that he suddenly leaned out of his seat and descended the steps.
He walked up to Liu Xuanhan and helped him up.
Liu Xuanhan was so panicked that he quickly bowed his head and saluted: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you can't do this!"
Liu Duan's face was filled with joy, and he said with a smile on his eyebrows: "How can I not do it? You are my imperial uncle! The Jin Dynasty established a country based on filial piety! I should set an example!"
After saying that, he walked to the Long Shu desk and sat down. He said loudly: "Liu Xuanhan listens to the title! I will make you the former general of the Jin Dynasty and the Tinghou of Yucheng!"
Liu Xuanhan hurriedly knelt down and saluted, shouting three times: "Long live!"
Liu Duan's eyes suddenly flashed with gleaming light, and he looked at Xiao Yuanche and said word by word: "Uncle, there is no need to be polite. After the court is over, come to my inner palace to pay tribute to your uncle and nephew."
When Xiao Yuanche heard this, his face remained calm. He just looked at Liu Xuanhan secretly, waiting for his answer.
Liu Xuanhan bowed and said solemnly: "My lord, I obey!"
His expression was neither humble nor arrogant, and he didn't look anywhere else but at Emperor Jin.
Liu Duan then waved his hand and said with a hint of fatigue: "That's it, let's all disperse!"
After saying that, he stood up, shook his sleeves, and left the palace.
After the emperor and eunuchs and maids have left.
Most of the ministers, including Taiwei Yang Wenxian, Dahonglu Kong Hechen, Dasi Nongwuyou, Yushi Zhongcheng Dingji, and Minister Tong She, all walked towards Liu Xuanhan, cupped their hands and congratulated him: "Uncle Liu Huang has finally found a great use for this pearl in the sea.
I am grateful to the emperor for his kindness!"
Liu Xuanhan also thanked him with his hands, and his expression was neither humble nor arrogant, neither distant nor distant.
After all the ministers left the hall, Xiao Yuanche slowly came to Liu Xuanhan, smiled faintly at him and said, "Xuanhan, what do you think today is?"
Liu Xuanhan cupped his hands and said seriously: "Xuanhan is here today, thanks to Sikong. He has taken good care of me these days. Xuanhan is very grateful."
Xiao Yuanche suddenly burst out laughing, and soon the whole hall was echoing with his wanton laughter.
"Liu Xuanhan, don't forget what you said today, I hope you will respond to your words!..."
After saying that, he walked straight out of Longhuang Hall.
............
On the palace road, Taiwei Yang Wenxian was walking alone.
I don't know when the wind started to blow.
The autumn wind was very cold, blowing his beard and hair, which were already somewhat white.
His steps were slightly staggering.
Suddenly, someone behind him said: "There is hope for Dajin, there is hope for Dajin!"
As he spoke, there was a sound of quick steps behind him.
After catching up with Yang Wenxian, they walked side by side.
It was Dahonglu Kong Hechen.
The two walked for a while. Kong Hechen was in high spirits and couldn't restrain his excitement, which was beyond words, and he started talking more.
But Yang Wenxian looked worried, but said nothing and walked silently.
Kong Hechen was a little confused, stopped and said, "Mr. Yang, why don't you feel happy at all?"
Yang Wen first looked around.
The autumn wind whines and leaves drift.
Full of desolation.
Yang Wenxian said calmly: "Do you think that an imperial uncle who came out halfway can turn the tide and reverse the situation?..."
After saying that, he threw away Kong Hechen and walked towards the autumn wind that filled the sky.
Kong Hechen was choked for a moment, standing among the fallen leaves falling in the sky, silent and speechless...