Li Yunze, who wore the Emperor's Sword on his waist, walked through the process with ease.
In the Xuanshi Hall, all the civil and military nobles with more than six hundred stones in Chang'an City lined up here, kowtowing and bowing to the new emperor.
In just over a month, three emperors were replaced in Chang'an City. The continuous turmoil and the death of many unlucky people made the nobles, civil and military officials eager to settle down as soon as possible.
There is nothing we can do about this. Honorable nobles all want to enjoy their lives in peace, and it is not possible to be in constant fear all day long.
Everyone saluted Li Yunze, and a large crowd of people almost filled the hall.
Li Yunze frowned slightly as he saw that there were still too many nobles.
He has no problem with those who are awarded honors for military merit, because they deserve it.
But Li Yunze looked down upon those nobles who relied on the shadow of their ancestors and waited to die.
Especially those nobles who have been passed down from ancestors for three generations, or even five generations later, if they have no ability but enjoy worship like moths, it is really eye-catching.
When Li Yunze was thinking about how to reduce the number of nobles, the servant Zhou Qiu respectfully brought the jade seal to Li Yunze.
Reaching out to pick up the jade seal, Li Yunze also smiled when he looked at the words "Ordered by Heaven, Live Long and Prosperous" engraved on the base.
This is one of the three missing national treasures.
He already has the preface to the Lanting Collection. Although it cannot pass carbon 14 in the modern world, it doesn't matter. He has never thought of selling it anyway.
But if you want to pass on the national jade seal... forget it. If you have a chance to get it from Brother Zheng, it is the real authentic one.
As for Jiuding, Li Yunze simply didn't even think about it. It was simply something that existed in mythology.
After the enthronement ceremony, the first thing discussed in the court was to give the late emperor a posthumous title.
Usually, according to the etiquette system, there is only a posthumous title. For example, the posthumous title given to Liu Qi by the ministers is 'Emperor Xiaojing'.
If you count up, Liu Bang does have a temple, that is, Gaomiao, whose name is Emperor Gaozu.
There is simply no Liu Ying in the back.
Later, even Liu Heng also had a temple, and the temple name was Emperor Taizong Xiaowen.
Historically, Liu Qi did not have a temple name, but Li Yunze was grateful for Liu Qi's care for him and was willing to break the constraints of traditional etiquette and build a temple for Liu Qi.
In this era, there were restrictions on building temples and giving temple names. Unlike the emperors of later generations, even if they were bad enough, they could still have a temple name.
When Li Yunze proposed to give Liu Qi a temple title, the ministers were a little embarrassed.
Because Liu Qi had not been emperor for too long, and he had not actually achieved that many achievements. From the perspective of etiquette, this was not in line with etiquette.
But since Li Yunze took the initiative to propose it at this time, naturally no one would object stupidly.
On the contrary, many close friends expressed their support one after another.
They all praised the late emperor for his great achievements and for loving the people like a son.
"That's it." Li Yunze nodded and said, "The late emperor took the temple title of Emperor Xiaozong."
Liu Qi was indeed very filial to Queen Mother Dou, and filial piety was definitely at the top of the list among temple titles.
No matter what they think in their hearts, at least no one dares to express opposition directly at this time.
The matter of building a temple for Liu Qi was thus settled.
Chang'an City gradually returned to calm, and everyone's lives became stable.
In the Pingyang Marquis Mansion, the haggard-looking Princess Pingyang greeted her husband who returned from the military camp at the door of her home.
Not long after her former husband Cao Shou was buried, she got a new husband after being granted marriage by the emperor.
For Princess Pingyang, she was extremely lucky to be able to save her life, so naturally she wouldn't have much to say.
However, the identity of this new husband made her feel a little confused.
The reason is very simple. Her new husband, Wei Qing, was a son of a family in her house a few years ago, that is, a slave.
The former servant rode on the master's head. This is really...
"Princess doesn't need to be polite."
The high-spirited Wei Qing got off the horse and quickly stepped forward to help Princess Pingyang up. "There is no need to go out to greet her in the future."
Princess Pingyang got up, looked at the sunny boy in front of her, her face turned red, "When the general returns home, you should welcome him."
In terms of age, Princess Pingyang is more than ten years older than Wei Qing.
However, people got married early in the Han Dynasty, so she is still as young as a wolf and a tiger now.
Apart from being a little embarrassed about the gap in Wei Qing's status, he was very satisfied in other aspects.
After all, Wei Qing is a young man, strong and full of energy.
Wei Qing looked at his mother and sisters behind Princess Pingyang and smiled, "Let's go back home."
As Wei Qing's status improved, the status of his mother and sisters in the Pingyang Marquis Mansion was naturally different.
Naturally, Wei Wei no longer needs to starch and wash clothes, and Wei Zifu and others also live a good life in silk and satin.
Everyone returned to the main hall, and after chatting for a while, Wei Wei, who was full of energy, said to Wei Qing, "In these days, several distinguished families have come to propose marriage. Let's see which family is suitable for marrying my son-in-law and the others."
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Wei Qing heard this and was curious, "Who are they?"
Wei Wei was about to speak when Princess Pingyang spoke up and said, "Husband, please don't rush into this matter."
"Oh? Why is this?"
Compared with Wei Qing who first entered the court, and Wei Yu and others who were just slaves, Princess Pingyang's horizons are much broader.
She smiled, looked at Wei Zifu and others, and then said, "Those who come to propose marriage are said to be noble, but they are just relying on the shadow of their ancestors. In the end, they are still here for their husbands."
"How can we easily allow these poor girls to settle down if these girls are so beautiful?"
With the status of Princess Pingyang, those nobles who rely on the shadow of their ancestors can only be regarded as poor.
Wei Wei didn't get her way and became arrogant, but asked sincerely, "What does Princess Nayi mean..."
"Of course I serve the emperor." Princess Pingyang looked at Wei Qing and said with a smile, "The general is favored by the emperor and becomes a confidant, so naturally it would be better for him to marry him. And..."
Before Wei Qing could say anything, Wei Wei, whose eyes were shining, asked eagerly, "And what?"
"The emperor's wives in Zhongshan are still on their way to Chang'an City. And the emperor has no heirs yet. If we can seize the opportunity to please the emperor, we may even have heirs..."
The following words don’t need to be explained clearly, anyone who understands them will understand them naturally.
Wei Yu, who had never thought that her daughter could serve the emperor, looked at Wei Qing with bright eyes.
"These girls are not old enough..." Wei Qing hesitated a little. After all, he rose to power through military service and had little interest in being a relative.
Not only Princess Pingyang, but even Wei Wei was dissatisfied with this statement, "What are you talking about? It is a great good thing that my husband and the others can serve His Majesty."
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Princess Pingyang echoed, "Does your husband know what the emperor likes? What if the emperor likes this? Wouldn't that be a blessing for these girls?"
My mother died under the arrangement of the emperor. It is impossible to say that I have no resentment in my heart.
But compared to being resentful, Princess Pingyang is more grateful.
To be able to survive, continue to enjoy glory and wealth, and even continue to raise my son by my side, this is a grace beyond imagination.
If nothing else, it is ten thousand times better than crying and crying all these days.
If the son has no choice but to think about revenge, this is why the root of the problem must be eliminated.
But the woman is a woman who is married outside and has children, so her thoughts are really very light.
Princess Pingyang wanted to recommend Wei Zifu and others, not because she had any evil intentions, but purely for Wei Qing's consideration.
You must know that Wei Qing is a personal guard of the emperor, and he is so young and has a bright future.
Under such circumstances, of course, one must try every means to strengthen the relationship with the emperor.
At this time, if the big man wanted to strengthen his relationship with the emperor, the most direct way was to become a relative.
Faced with repeated persuasion, Wei Qing also thought, "In that case, let's invite your Majesty to come to the house for a banquet."
The emperor in the early Han Dynasty liked to travel around. Even if he did not leave Chang'an City, he still liked to play physical chess on the streets, go to the houses of his ministers for banquets, etc.
Unlike the emperors of later generations, there were many who hid in the palace and never left the palace.
Facing Wei Qing's invitation, Li Yunze had no intention of refusing.
After all, it is a bit boring to stay in Weiyang Palace all day these days.
The carriage arrived at the Pingyang Marquis Mansion... Wei Qing was a loyal and grateful person. Even though he was awarded the title of Changping Marquis, he still did not change his residence.
When the emperor arrived, the main door of Pingyanghou Mansion was opened wide, and Wei Qing led a crowd to greet him.
"This carriage is really uncomfortable to ride in."
When Li Yunze got off the carriage, his words made the coachman Zhou Qiu grimace.
If the emperor no longer rides in a carriage, won't he, the carriage driver, be unemployed?
"Get up, you're welcome."
After calling Wei Qing's family to get up, Li Yunze did not pay attention to Wei Zifu and others, but walked up to Princess Pingyang, "It's a bit boring at Xie'er's place. You can go visit them and talk when you have time. Wait until the limelight passes, and you will understand."
Let him out."
These words really made Princess Pingyang not sure how to respond.
From the bottom of my heart, of course I am grateful.
After all, Liu She is her biological brother, and blood is thicker than water.
But she was worried that this was Li Yunze's test. If she showed joy, would she offend the emperor?
After all, Liu She's status was that of a false emperor in the new dynasty.
His status is even more important than Wang Quan and others.
The extremely anxious Princess Pingyang didn't know how to respond, and she didn't respond for a while.
Li Yunze naturally understood why she was so anxious and didn't bother to explain. He reached out and took Cao Xiang's hand and walked into the house.
When he came to the main hall, he naturally occupied a high seat. The servants and maids served wine and meat, the musicians began to play music, and the atmosphere naturally gradually increased.
Looking at the roasted lamb sprinkled with spices on the table in front of him, Li Yunze also scratched his hands.
Before he invented the iron pot, before he opened up the Western Regions and completely opened up the Silk Road, the food culture of the Han Dynasty consisted of steaming and roasting.
The Silk Road actually existed during the Han Dynasty, but it was too sparse because of the presence of the Xiongnu. Only a small number of caravans could reach the Han Dynasty.
The various supplies they brought were highly sought after, especially the spices, which were worth more than the same weight of gold.
This was also one of the driving forces that prompted the Han Dynasty to explore the Western Regions.
At this time, the Han Dynasty did not know anything about the Western Regions, it was just that they did not understand it in detail enough.
Princess Pingyang and Wei Qing sat at the bottom, followed by everyone from the Wei family.
Including Wei Qing's elder brother Wei Changjun, his younger brothers Wei Bu and Wei Guang.
Several of them were made of silk and satin, and they were obviously well off. It was hard to imagine that they were just domestic slaves not long ago.
The environment of this era is like this. The prosperity of one person will lead to the prosperity of the whole family. This is the principle of life that everyone agrees with.
Li Yunze pushed the roasted lamb in front of Cao Xiang, and then the sound of soft footsteps sounded, and a group of admirers stepped forward and danced.