Chang Anqing

Chapter 331 Thunder Fury

In a blink of an eye, the lively New Year's Eve came quietly. With the bustle of Chang'an City Square, the sound of firecrackers everywhere became louder and louder. After the emperor feasted his ministers all night long, the new Daxing Dynasty was like this The first New Year's Eve was spent happily and peacefully, which is a good sign to get rid of the old and welcome the new.

As usual, after the court meeting on New Year's Day, all the officials went to the emperor's Zichen Hall to meet the emperor. After summoning batch after batch of courtiers, Yang Chongyuan finally managed to rest for a while.

"Everyone has been tired for a long time today, Yushanfang sent soup, please use some—"

Although Yang Chongyuan, who was sitting on the throne, couldn't hide his exhaustion, he was still in good spirits. Seeing the soup presented by Liu Shoucheng at this moment, he took a couple of mouthfuls of it, and then he eased his eyebrows and said: "Sure enough I'm getting older, and my body is not as good as before."

Hearing what Yang Chongyuan said, Liu Shoucheng hurriedly said "ouch": "Everyone is in their prime, how do you say that—"

While talking, Liu Shoucheng said: "It's just that you all respect your Majesty Zebei Sihai's kindness and are very grateful. When you worshiped today, you were sincere and refused to leave. This exhaustion is just because everyone got up before dawn. , and talked with the ministers for half a day, it couldn't be more unusual."

Hearing Liu Shoucheng's words, Yang Chongyuan benefited a lot from his heart, and he had to say that these words were all on his point.

You must know that in the previous Great Zhou Dynasty, it was only when the ancestors became ancestors that there would be such a magnificent scene where all the officials respected and worshiped.

Now he can clearly see the awe and submission to him again from the eyes of those courtiers.

In this way, so what if you are more tired.

"Everyone, Jiang Jieyu is asking to see you outside."

Hearing the little servant's words, Yang Chongyuan lightened his jaw, and was soon wrapped in the palace skirt, making Jiang Lihua, who was more and more exquisite, walked in, and bowed calmly and politely to the eyes of the emperor.

"Get up."

Because of her outstanding appearance and her beauty, Jiang Lihua has been regarded as the one who has been favored by the harem since she was accepted as a concubine by Yang Chongyuan.

But what others don't know is that whenever he sees Jiang Lihua in front of him, Yang Chongyuan will think of the incompetent emperor of the previous dynasty, the puppet he manipulated.

The palace where he lives day and night now belongs to him, and the world of the throne that he misses is now in his hands, and even the beauties he once couldn't desire are now in his harem, inheriting his grace.

There is no man in this world who would refuse such a sense of satisfaction after conquest, even he, the son of heaven who is rich in the world.

"The concubine is here."

Seeing Yang Chongyuan's outstretched hand, Jiang Lihua put it on it silently, looked at Tang Shui on the table and said, "It seems that the concubine came late."

Hearing what Jiang Lihua said, Yang Chongyuan smiled and motioned Liu Shoucheng to take the food box carried by the maid behind Jiang Lihua.

When the food box was untied and smelling the appetizing soup, Yang Chongyuan said with a smile: "It's still Aifei's craftsmanship, which won my heart."

After all, under Liu Shoucheng's service, Yang Chongyuan used the food Jiang Lihua sent. For some reason, Yang Chongyuan, who always advocated frugality and didn't care about his appetite, liked the food Jiang Lihua made.

Therefore, Jiang Lihua will also make some different tricks to present every day, and she has won the sacred heart, and her position has become more and more consolidated.

At this moment, the voice of a servant sounded again, breaking the harmony at this moment.

"Your Majesty, Yu Pushe and the Minister of Rites are out to see you."

Hearing this, Yang Chongyuan stopped the teasing with Jiang Lihua, and turned to say in a good mood: "Tell."

After a while, two people in court clothes walked in.As soon as he bent down to salute, he heard the emperor on the seat take the lead and said: "What's the matter, two lovers?"

"Your Majesty, the Great Court Meeting on New Year's Day has passed. According to the old practice, my court shall be headed by the Son of Heaven, worship the heaven and the earth, and pray for good weather in the new year. This is the itinerary drawn up by the Minister and the Ministry of Rites. Please have a look at it, Your Majesty."

Because Yu Dingfang was promoted to Shangshu Youpushe not long ago, he has become the "auxiliary minister" after Shangshu Zuopushe Li Zhang today.So these six things have naturally become his responsibility.

Hearing Yu Dingfang's reply, Yang Chongyuan signaled Liu Shoucheng to hand over the documents he presented. After opening and reading a few documents, Yang Chongyuan's original smile faded a lot.

After a long time, he calmly said: "Now that Daxing has just established, we should keep everything simple and let the people recuperate. It is good to hold these ceremonies according to the routine, but they should not be extravagant and flashy, and lose the original intention."

Hearing Yang Chongyuan's words, the two ministers under the seat naturally heard the reminder in it, and understood that they were deliberately pleasing, and the extravagant spectacles planned made the emperor dissatisfied.

"What your Majesty taught is that the Ministry of Rituals also follows the rules. All the ministers think that this is the first sacrifice to the emperor in my dynasty, and they should be treated with caution. Firstly, it expresses the awe of my dynasty to the heaven and earth, and secondly, it is also to show my courtship to the people. Show the dignity of His Majesty, the majesty of the new dynasty."

Hearing Yu Dingfang's words, Yang Chongyuan also knew that he was naturally trying to curry favor with him. He didn't reject these little cleverness, but he cared more about the respect of the people in the world and the reputation of the eternal sage .

"Aiqing is my heart, I know it, and you don't need to blame yourself for this matter."

After all, Yang Chongyuan glanced at the Minister of Rites and said: "Your Rites can simplify the etiquette more, and the most important thing is to care about the reputation of the people."

"Yes."

Seeing that the two below saluted, Yang Chongyuan asked casually, "Why is Yao Shangshu coming?"

Yao Shangshu is the Minister of Rites.

Hearing this, the Minister of Rites thought for a while and said truthfully: "Return to Your Majesty, today on New Year's Day, all the ministers will go to the East Palace to congratulate His Highness the Crown Prince as usual, so—"

"Asaka?"

Hearing this, Yang Chongyuan's eyes froze suddenly, and then he looked at Yu Dingfang and said, "In ancient times, there was a ceremony for courtiers and officials to congratulate the East Palace?"

Yu Dingfang paused when he heard the words, then pondered for a moment and replied: "Your Majesty, following the old rules of the previous dynasty, all officials can go to the East Palace to pay respects to the prince on New Year's Day. It is for congratulations, but not court congratulations."

Since it's just for congratulations, it's good to just go there in twos and threes, but now under his nose, those courtiers in the first year will go to the East Palace as if they were worshiping the emperor. He is going to be domineering like his emperor's guard of honor.

"Since the new dynasty is established, it should not follow the old rules, and those dross rituals should also be changed, so that the king will not be the king, the ministers will not be ministers, and the rules and regulations will not be messed up."

After all, Yang Chongyuan looked calm, but looked at Yu Dingfang with gloomy eyes, and said solemnly: "At this moment, you go to draft an imperial edict and announce my words to the East Palace and all officials."

Hearing Yang Chongyuan's words, Yu Dingfang immediately frowned and said seriously: "Yes."

Seeing that Yu Dingfang seemed hesitant to speak, Yang Chongyuan looked at it and said: "My beloved concubine will go back to the palace first, and I will go to see you at night, and you all also leave."

Seeing the emperor's words, Jiang Lihua, who was silent at the side, retreated out with everyone, leaving only Yang Chongyuan, Yu Dingfang, and Liu Shoucheng.

(End of this chapter)