The distance from Chengdu to Luoyang is much closer than that to Jianye; however, you have to cross Micang Mountain and Qinchuan, and the time for delivering the urgent message is not much different. In June, the messenger brought the memorial to lower the table.
, letters and other items have also arrived in Luoyang.
In addition, there is a scroll of pictures, which Zhonghui specially entrusted to the messenger.
At this time, the thing placed in front of Queen Mother Guo was the painting, which several eunuchs were unfolding carefully. The three of them operated at the same time, with two eunuchs holding one end firmly while the other eunuch slowly opened it on the table.
All the civil and military officials below were paying attention to the eunuch's movements with their peripheral vision.
Because it was not the New Year's Day, the officials came to the East Hall for an impromptu meeting. The emperor was not in the hall, and only Queen Mother Guo was in charge. She had just received the memorial this morning, so she was in a hurry. At this time, she felt a sense of surprise and surprise in her heart.
feel!
A few days ago, Queen Mother Guo learned that General Qin Liang had won the Battle of Jiange. She had already expected that the war against Shu would be successful.
But after all, the country of Shuhan has existed since she was a child; it is still hard to imagine that things she has known since she was a child will suddenly cease to exist!
Queen Mother Guo sat in the main seat, but a bead curtain was still symbolically drawn in front of her, which was better than nothing. It only showed the restraint of someone living in the harem. There was also Princess Zhenyao of Qi accompanying her, and two palace maids standing behind.
Shake the fan gently.
The scroll finally revealed its true face. Queen Mother Guo suddenly closed her eyes, and her slender eyebrows suddenly raised slightly. The portrait on the screen was captured with great concentration!
The fat man, who had already proclaimed himself emperor, was holding a sheep with his hands tied behind his back, kneeling on the ground and bending over; his face was slightly turned to one side, and his simple gestures and movements showed the emperor of Shu Han who was surrendering and ashamed.
.In the few strokes at the back, you can see those figures kneeling down and wiping away tears.
The man wearing armor and standing tall is obviously Qin Liang. His posture is relaxed and free. He is holding the bag containing the seal in one hand, and holding up the seal with the other hand. He seems to be looking at the bright place carefully.
Towards the emperor, his demeanor was like that of a superior! Therefore, it was really unbearable for the ministers to accept the surrender of the leader of a country and an ordinary general.
The brushwork is not delicate, it is a very freehand painting, but the characters in it are very vivid, as if they had just happened.
Sometimes, pictures are indeed more intuitive than descriptions in articles or words. At this moment, Empress Dowager Guo had a sudden feeling, as if she had seen with her own eyes that the Shu Han Kingdom had been destroyed!
Looking at the signature again, it turns out that it is Zhong Hui, an official of the General's Mansion. As expected of the Zhong family of Yingchuan, he is indeed quite talented. He is good at calligraphy, but he can still paint.
Queen Mother Guo looked at it for a while, then turned her upper body slightly and glanced at Princess Qi next to her. Princess Qi was also looking at the scroll intently. Her cheeks were slightly red, as if she was thinking about something. Zhen Yao was worried about this.
The demise of the Shu Han Dynasty should be even more surprising. She was only a teenager, and she knew from birth that there was a Shu Han Kingdom in the world and that it was a huge threat to the Wei Kingdom.
At this moment, the officials of Dahonglu came forward to bow and began to read out the surrender form of the Shu Han monarchs and ministers in the court hall.
Mao, gradually passed through the ages, and was separated from the capital by thousands of miles..."
While listening to the content, Queen Mother Guo glanced sideways at Zhang Huan who was standing aside. Zhang Huan faced the front, but was always paying attention to Queen Mother Guo. With a slight movement, Zhang Huan immediately leaned over.
"The painting is very good. Let the ministers take a look." Empress Dowager Guo whispered.
Zhang Huan bowed and bowed.
The length of the surrender was not long. When the people of Dahonglu read "The decree of life and death is only for those who decide," Zhang Huan and another eunuch gently lifted the unfolded scroll and walked towards the spacious
In the bright and clean hall, he was shown to the ministers kneeling on both sides one by one.
Everyone was talking about it for a while, and some people who had seen the scroll looked sideways at Zhong Yu, the censor Zhongcheng, because the author was Zhong Yu's younger brother Zhong Hui.
Zhong Yu had no choice but to take the lead in bowing to his superiors and said loudly: "When the Shu Han was established, its monarchs and ministers often humiliated our emperor and ministers, but relied on the dangers of the mountains and rivers to raise their troops to resist. There was nothing we could do. Now the monarchs and ministers of the Shu Han have surrendered and recognized us as the great Wei Dynasty.
Bude is the destiny of destiny; the general Qin Zhongming has made the greatest contribution and should be the humerus of the country! I am very happy and the country is very lucky. I congratulate Her Royal Highness the Queen Mother!"
Immediately, many people echoed, "We just learned the good news today. When the court comes, I will send you a congratulatory statement!" "I am waiting to congratulate Your Highness!"
Linghu Yu's voice said: "Just a few years ago, the country was still in the midst of external and internal troubles. Now that the Shu Han has been destroyed, our court is attacking Soochow from a pincer attack, while at home we are practicing virtuous governance and having great achievements.
With the general assisting the government, Your Majesty will have nothing to worry about."
Empress Dowager Guo also showed an imperceptible smile on her face. While responding to "Congratulations from the whole country" in a solemn voice, she observed the expressions of the ministers from a condescending position.
Most people are really celebrating as Zhong Yu said.
Qin Liang's judgment when he was in Luoyang was correct. The gentry officials of the Wei state were deeply hostile to the Shu-Han regime. The Shu-Han court claimed to be the successor of the Han Dynasty and was now forced to express its loyalty to the Wei Dynasty. In fact, it was publicly recognized.
The princes and ministers of the Wei Dynasty had an upright and honorable reputation.
Whether they were Qin Liang's allies, such as Wang Guangling, Hu Yu and others, or some neutral ministers who were officials in the court, they all looked pleased when they heard the surrender. When they congratulated just now, people's voices were also very loud.
As for the general's great victory in destroying the country, how will it end? Many people also behaved very calmly! Because the general Qin Liang has already been a powerful auxiliary minister of the imperial court, he will not start turmoil and fights when he comes back.
The chickens and dogs are restless, which may bring disaster to the fish in the pond!
Only a few people, including Xia Houxuan, seemed to be worried.
In fact, they knew from beginning to end that once Qin Liang was responsible for the destruction of the country, the matter would be very serious. However, Xia Houxuan and others, when Qin Liang launched the war against Shu, and even before hearing the news about the Jiange battle, they obviously did not think that the Wei army
Can actually destroy the Shu Han directly!
It has only been more than three months since the troops were dispatched. It is no wonder that they were not prepared mentally, and even showed their emotions on their faces in class.
Then none of the people with solemn expressions said anything. In a place like Dongtang, opinions are more or less on the stage. What can Xiahou Xuan say? Is it possible that Qin Liang should be blamed for destroying the Shu Han Kingdom?
Queen Mother Guo waited until everyone had finished congratulating her, and Zhang Huan and the others had displayed the paintings, then she said, "I will come to congratulate Your Majesty at the Imperial Court in two days."
The ministers then bowed their heads together and said: "I thank you for your kindness and please excuse me."
Empress Dowager Guo left the table surrounded by all her attendants and walked out of the east hall through the side door.
The morning court meeting didn't seem to last long, but after it ended, the sun had already risen above the eaves of the palace. As soon as Queen Mother Guo walked to the eaves, the bright sunshine from the east fell on her silkworm clothes, and she looked up
, finally breathed a sigh of relief secretly.
Of course she knew the dangers and difficulties of Qin Liang's expedition to Shu. Otherwise, before that, when the Manchu civil and military officials knew that the imperial court was going to use troops against Shu, they would not have said anything like lack of preparation and immature time. Especially the Battle of Jiange.
, Qin Liang led the front army to fight regardless of his own safety, there was no way out, it was very risky!
Therefore, Queen Mother Guo always told Qin Liang to be careful and take care every time she said goodbye.
But she knew that Qin Liang had to do that to get what he wanted. Just like raising an army in Yangzhou, it was like hitting an egg against a stone.
Queen Mother Guo can only do some things within her power. No matter how much she talks, it won't help. What's the use of just talking, and she can't give it to him directly! Every time she tells him, she has to stop in moderation, as if she is just saying polite words.
.In fact, Queen Mother Guo really wanted to say that, and her concern was literally what she meant.
But no matter what, it is finally over now! Empress Dowager Guo can finally settle down and wait for his return.
Fortunately, Qin Liang's efforts and risks are not without rewards!
If it weren't for Qin Liang's actions, which gave him great prestige and deterrence in the court, the noble ministers would definitely not be willing to recognize a person of Qin Liang's background! Just like before, the Queen Mother Guo was sitting in the front seat, and people were bowing down below.
When they bowed down, it seemed that she was in an honorable position; but in fact, it was Empress Dowager Guo who was afraid of them.
The ministers would not pay attention to her as a queen mother at all. The ministers accepted her order only because of the recognition of the general Qin Liang. Otherwise, the new Sima Yi and Cao Shuang would definitely jump out. What strength does the palace still have now?
Suppress powerful officials?
Therefore, after receiving the news of the surrender of the Shu Han Kingdom today, Queen Mother Guo was naturally very happy! She just restrained her emotions, otherwise she would have laughed out loud in the east hall.
...The courtiers also walked into the courtyard of Taiji Hall, and walked in groups towards Yuemen. After leaving the courtyard together from the south, everyone went their separate ways and went back to the temple where they were on duty.
Several officials from the Nine Ministers were walking together, and Zongzheng Qin Lang suddenly said: "For his contribution to the destruction of the country, should the court give the general a duke or a king?"
Several people immediately looked at each other. Guang Luxun and Zheng Chong raised their heads and looked at the cavalry generals and leading generals who were walking in front. His lips moved but did not speak.
Taichang Yangdan turned his head, glanced at Zheng Chong, and spoke happily: "Your Majesty must come forward in this matter, but now we should first listen to the Queen Mother's wishes."
Now, as long as everyone follows the rules and speaks, their conduct will be acceptable and there is nothing to worry about. Didn't Zheng Chong just want to say that with such rules, what can't be said?
Sure enough, Zheng Chong echoed: "Yang Gong's words are right. The title of king and the reward are royal favors."
Qin Lang's emotions seemed to have not yet calmed down, and he immediately sighed: "In less than three months, we were able to break through the danger of Jiange and conquer the Shu Han Kingdom. Fortunately, Zhongming was born in the Wei Kingdom, otherwise he would be kneeling on the ground crying like in the painting.
The people who are there may be the princes!"
When he said this, several people could immediately imagine the scene in the painting. However, Qin Lang was the adopted son of Taizu, and there was no trace of worry at all. After all, his surname was Qin A.