Chapter 338: The pose of the dragon and the phoenix, the sky
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Kunning Palace
Empress Song was talking to all the concubines in the palace, when suddenly a palace maid in bright clothes came in and said, "Your Majesty, General Yunhui is waiting outside the palace to see you."
"Let him come in." Empress Song said quickly.
In the palace, King Chen Ran of Wei, King Chen Wei of Liang, and Princess Chen Zhi of Xianning all stopped talking and laughing when they heard Jia Heng's arrival.
King Wei Chen Ran put down the tea cup in his hand, raised his eyebrows, and felt an expectation welling up in his heart that he couldn't explain the reason for.
Liang Wang Chen Wei had a faint smile on his lips, and his expression was somewhat cold and indifferent.
Princess Chen Zhi of Xianning raised her beautiful face, her gaze unwavering.
Not long after, a young man wearing a beautifully painted military attache robe and a calm demeanor walked into the palace. He stepped forward and saluted Empress Song. A clear and firm voice sounded in the palace, like broken jade and a sword.
Ming, "I have seen the Queen, His Highness the King of Wei, His Highness the King of Liang, and His Highness Xianning. The Queen is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old."
Empress Song greeted her with a smile, and then asked someone to sit down.
Asked: "Did Ziyu just come from His Majesty's side?"
After Jia Heng thanked him, he nodded and said, "To tell you the truth, I just came to see you."
The Empress of the Song Dynasty looked at Xiao Xuan Shuju up and down. The young man with a heroic temperament showed admiration in his beautiful eyes. His eyebrows and smiles were as beautiful as peach blossoms in full bloom, and he said: "Zi Yu is busy with the tasks assigned by His Majesty.
I have an errand to call Ziyu over, but I wonder if it has delayed the business?"
Jia Heng raised his eyes and looked at the plump beauty opposite, who was dressed in gorgeous palace clothes. He quickly made up his face and calmed down his expression, saying: "Your Majesty's words are serious. I think that as long as we set a strategy and clearly outline rewards and punishments, all kinds of official duties will not be carried out."
You must do everything you need to do. I have ordered the officials under my command to handle their own affairs and take their own responsibilities. If there are any more problems, report them to me, and I will find ways to solve them. I will also regularly monitor the progress and make adjustments at any time.
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Princess Xianning looked at the young man who was talking calmly and calmly to his mother, her mother in front of her, her face paused slightly, and her eyes were full of color.
King Wei Chen Ran also nodded, pondering Jia Heng's words in his heart. He felt that these words became more and more clear as time went by, and they could be said to have revealed the superior's skills in managing affairs and controlling his subordinates.
Empress Song nodded and said with a smile: "This statement is from a high position and goes straight to the essence. It is no wonder that Ziyu is so valued by His Majesty for his ability in conducting affairs."
It is said that those who work hard govern others, and those who work hard control others.
In the palace, she controls the departments and bureaus of the six palaces and handles affairs, which is basically the same as this.
Set up the rules and regulations, and then leave them to the capable people below to run the errands, clearly mark the rewards and punishments, and supervise the progress. There is no need to do everything personally.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, has a great love for the world, and your wisdom is as deep as the sea. These humble ministers are just a fool's errand, and do not deserve your Highness's praise." Jia Heng lowered his eyes and reported back.
Empress Song looked down at King Wei with a smile and said, "Look, this is your father's trusted minister. He is modest, prudent, and well-versed in affairs. When you open the government next year, you will be able to oversee the government."
If you learn from Ziyu and behave well, you can also share your father's worries."
The King of Wei smiled and said: "General Yunhui is highly qualified and knowledgeable, Guizhang is a great leader, and his deeds are frequently reported in the sacred capital. I admire his conduct very much."
Jia Heng turned his eyes to look at the young man in the python suit, with a faint smile on his fair face, and praised: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei has a dragon and a phoenix... His nature is natural, and he is worthy of being a noble man."
When Empress Song listened to the words of Long Zhang and Fengzi, her heart was filled with joy and her beautiful eyes were glowing. But then she did not listen to the words of Tian Ri, but her nature was natural. The joy in her beautiful eyes gradually faded, and she even pouted softly.
Her pink lips were a little annoyed, and this movement was very slight, more like the subconscious habit of this empress who cared about the world when she was a girl in the boudoir, but she didn't know that this move was actually unspeakably playful.
Falling in the corner of someone's eye, his face froze, and there was something strange in his heart that could not be explained.
But Queen Song was indeed a little disappointed.
For example, just now Jia Hengruo said that the posture of the dragon and the phoenix represent the appearance of the sky and the sun, so this statement is well-founded, while the posture of the dragon and the phoenix praises him as resembling his father and his mother, which is more like a polite politeness without much nutrition.
Although Queen Song was a little disappointed, after thinking about it, she felt that she shouldn't act too hastily.
Ministers like these who hold heavy troops must not be treated like ordinary teenagers regardless of their minds and skills.
Jia Heng and King Wei boasted to each other, and Queen Song was about to take over the conversation.
However, at this moment, a palace maid from outside came into the palace and suddenly said: "Empress, Her Royal Highness the eldest princess and the little princess have come to wish Your Highness a son."
Empress Song smiled sweetly and said happily: "Xianning, your aunt and Chan Yue are here."
Princess Xianning said "Hmm" and said: "Mother, then I will go and greet you."
As soon as she finished speaking, the eldest princess of Jinyang had already led the little princess Li Chanyue into the palace hand in hand.
The eldest princess of Jinyang was now wearing a bright red palace dress and cotton skirt, with a slender waist and high waist, a slim figure, a green winged crown on her head, and beaded necklaces hanging down between her temples, making her look graceful and gorgeous.
The beauty's makeup is also a little light, but her eyebrows are picturesque, her facial features are exquisite, and she has a fair complexion. No matter whether she wears light makeup or heavy makeup, she looks good on both looks.
Next to her was the graceful little princess Li Chanyue, with bright eyes and white teeth.
"Emperor's sister-in-law." After the eldest princess Jinyang entered the palace, she first saluted Empress Song and then greeted Concubine Duanrong.
As for the other concubines, as well as King Wei, King Liang, and Princess Xianning, regardless of their status or junior status, they stood up to greet the eldest princess of Jinyang.
Jia Heng stood up and followed the crowd to greet the eldest princess of Jinyang.
When he raised his eyes, he met a pair of soft and beautiful eyes, and saw a hint of amusement in the slightly shallow waves.
"What a coincidence, General Yunhui is also here?" The beauty said with a sweet smile, a noble and gorgeous temperament, and a polite detachment.
Jia Heng's face was as calm as water, and a strange feeling flashed through his heart. Looking at the glamorous and graceful beauty, he said lightly: "I have met Your Highness."
After the eldest princess of Jinyang finished speaking, she no longer looked at Jia Heng, turned to look at Queen Song, and said with a smile: "Today, I am Ran'er's son. I brought Chan Yue here to celebrate Ran'er's birthday. Ran'er has passed this
Years, maybe seventeen."
Chen Ran smiled and said, "Aunt, I'm eighteen."
The eldest princess of Jinyang coughed. Her beautiful and beautiful face was somewhat embarrassed, and she said with emotion: "It has grown so big in a flash."
Jia Heng looked on with great interest.
The smile on Empress Song's face did not diminish and she said: "Sister and Chan Yue are sitting here. The Taiyue Department has rehearsed a new song and dance according to Sister Rong Fei's wishes. You can watch it."
Princess Jinyang and Li Chanyue sat down next to Queen Song.
Not long after, a group of eighteen graceful and gorgeously dressed women came in from outside the hall and began to perform songs and dances.
Everyone picked up their wine glasses and looked at the dancing and graceful woman, with her flowing clouds and sleeves, giving people a great visual enjoyment.
Jia Heng looked calm, picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
I secretly thought that this dance was choreographed in a unique way. It can cover the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter in one dance. It is used to perform on birthdays, which has a somewhat different meaning.
Suddenly remembering that this was a dance choreographed by Concubine Duanrong, she couldn't help but turn her eyes and glance at Concubine Rong, who was sitting quietly. She was a beautiful woman in her early thirties, wearing a blue dress, a fairy bun, an oval face, and a quiet temperament.
, bright and beautiful, fairy and jade appearance, nothing more than this.
"This court music and dance is refreshing, which shows that this noble concubine has great attainments in her dancing."
Jia Heng lowered his eyes slightly and quickly looked away. After a while, he felt something strange in his heart. He clearly felt a real gaze staring at him. He quickly raised the tea cup on the small table and lowered his head to sip it.
When the music stopped and the dancing stopped, Empress Song said: "The song of suppressing the clouds is loud and clear, and the dancing back to the snow is light. Sister Rong Fei's dance rehearsal is a sudden surprise, which is pleasing to the eye."
Everyone else praised him one after another, and the atmosphere in the palace became more and more noisy.
Concubine Rong's voice was soft and soft as she said, "I just made it randomly for my own entertainment. My sister deserves the praise."
The eldest princess of Jinyang smiled and watched the two sisters talking, her thoughts inexplicable.
Li Chanyue asked with a smile: "Cousin, you can also dance this dance, right?"
Princess Xianning nodded slightly and said, "I learned some from my mother."
On the other side, Queen Song asked Concubine Rong: "Sister, why don't you see Ze'er?"
Concubine Rong said: "Ze'er, his master has left homework, and he needs to have his back whipped. He can't come over until lunch."
Empress Song smiled and joked: "Ze'er is diligent in his homework. It's a pity that this dynasty does not allow the prince to take the scientific examination. Otherwise, Ze'er would be a little older and would have to win a Jinshi for his sister."
Concubine Rong smiled and said, "Sister, I was joking. It's just a good thing to take advantage of Ze'er's young age to learn some calligraphy."
On the other side, King Wei was at a loss to talk to Jia Heng and asked: "I heard from Xianning earlier that Yunhui is now following the public security regulations of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division to regulate the security of Shenjing?"
Jia Heng said: "Without rules, there is no circle. The population of Shenjing City is as high as one million. Just like in the past, the five-city army and horse department only relied on the will of individual officials in the bureau to deal with all kinds of illegal things in the capital. Therefore, there were subordinate officials, soldiers or
If the abuse of power is unreasonably aggravated by enmity, or if serious crimes are ignored by accepting bribes, the people will suffer more oppression, and fairness and justice cannot be made clear. Nowadays, public security regulations are enacted to make it clear to everyone, and they act according to the law. Both officers, soldiers and the people, etc.
The law can be followed.”
The light in King Wei's eyes suddenly seemed to have a different meaning, and he said in surprise: "Does Yun Hui believe in Lord Shang's way of governing the country?"
Jia Heng's heart moved slightly, he looked at King Wei and said loudly: "The law is the source of governance, and the gentleman is the source of law."
These are the words of Xunzi, and with this sentence, Jia Heng also shows that he is not a traditional Legalist disciple. In fact, after he only respected Confucianism, the official orthodoxy was Confucian education, and instead the cruel officials who carried out harsh punishments had a reputation.
Neither sounds very good.
The interest in King Wei's eyes did not diminish, and he said: "But Yun Hui first governed by rules and regulations without any means of education?"
Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong, who were talking, looked at each other and looked over.
Empress Song looked at the two people who had asked the right question and couldn't help but feel happy. She didn't interrupt and waited patiently for the two people to talk.
The eldest princess of Jinyang also had beautiful eyes flashing slightly, and her beautiful face looked at the two of them coldly.
Jia Heng said: "The law has guidance, prediction, and educational purposes. Those who violate the public security regulations should be preached and preached without indiscriminate punishment. This is in line with the meaning of education. This is virtue and etiquette, which is the foundation of politics and religion.
Punishment is meant to serve the purpose of politics and religion.”
King Wei hesitated and asked, "Does this go against the wishes of the sages?"
Jia Heng slowly said: "During the early Han Dynasty, Emperor Xuan once said that the Han family has its own system, which is based on hegemony and is mixed with kingly ways. How can it be purely moral education and Zhou Zheng?"
When the King of Wei heard this, his face was slightly shaken and he said: "Yun Hui said this, and the master in Hongwen Hall also said similar words."
When Empress Song saw the two of them talking happily, she couldn't help but feel even more happy.
Jia Heng said: "Before the Public Security Regulations, the Five Cities Military and Horse Divisions inspected the security of Shenjing. Most of them were the chiefs of the government soldiers. They acted as they pleased. The people did not know what they were committing and were bound to be at a loss as to what to do. Now they follow the rules and know the laws and regulations. They are correct.
In line with the intention of educating people’s hearts through laws and regulations.”
The king of Wei said happily: "Yun Hui's words are reasonable."
On the side, Liang Wang Chen Wei raised his tea cup with an indifferent expression.
His third brother and fifth sister all seemed to value what this man gave them, and they didn't know what he was capable of.
Empress Song smiled and said: "Okay, let's not talk about this for now. We will wait until you come to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division to observe the government in the spring next year, and then we can discuss this matter freely."
Wei Wang Chen Ran smiled and said: "Yes, Queen Mother."
While several people were talking, a palace maid suddenly came in, bowed and said: "Concubine Wu from the Zhongshun Prince's Palace has handed over a sign and wants to see the empress."
It is worth mentioning that King Zhongshun's main concubine died young and he only had four concubines. As for the other concubines, although they also had corresponding ranks, they were not ranked high in the palace.
Over here, Queen Song glanced at Jia Heng. In fact, she somewhat guessed the purpose of Princess Zhongshun's visit.
"Let her in."
Empress Song gave an order, and not long after, she saw a woman wearing silk and satin, walking in. As soon as she entered the palace, she bowed and saluted, and said: "I have seen the empress, empress."
The empress is a thousand years old, a thousand years old."
"Wu Fei, please get up." A smile appeared on Empress Song's face, which was as white as a pear, and she ordered the maid beside her to give her a seat.
If she was a loyal and submissive concubine, the Empress Song would have to call her "Royal Sister-in-law", but if she was a concubine, she would have to be more relaxed.
Concubine Wu thanked her, sat down, and said with a smile: "Empress, I heard that Your Highness gave birth to a son today, so I came over to take a look."
In fact, the invitation was sent to Prince Zhongshun's palace, but Prince Zhongshun had someone send him a gift early in the morning to avoid suspicion and did not come in person.
Speaking of which, this was also what made Empress Song unhappy.
In recent years, as the head of the harem, she has a mother-in-law above her, and her son below has not been named an heir. She only has the title of queen, and the queen's dignity and scenery seem to have been compromised.
Empress Song smiled and said, "I miss you, Concubine Wu."
Concubine Wu asked: "I heard that His Royal Highness the King of Wei will leave the palace to open a palace next year. I wonder where he can go to watch the government?"
Empress Song nodded and said: "It has been decided that we will open the palace next year and go to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division."
"Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division?" Concubine Wu sighed, looked at Princess Xianning aside, and said, "I have one more thing to ask of you."
After saying that, he stood up from his seat and bowed solemnly to Empress Song.
It's a bit funny to say that women like Concubine Wu, who lived in the back house for a long time, didn't know Jia Heng.
Empress Song was a little surprised. She quickly called the female officials on the side to help her and asked, "Why did Concubine Wu come to this?"
Concubine Wu said: "My dear, my concubine's useless son was in the horse market yesterday. He was blind and rushed into Xianning. Later, with the help of General Yunhui, he did not make a big mistake. I came here to replace Rui'er."
I apologize to Xianning."
It has to be said that Concubine Wu's handling at this moment was far more clever than filing a complaint. She took a low profile and asked Empress Song for forgiveness in order to be lenient to her son.
If she had to be merciful, she would be merciful. Even if the Empress of Song Dynasty showed her magnanimity on the surface, she would most likely show her favor.
