Han Shizu

Chapter 1158 Empress Xiaomingren

Inside and outside the imperial city, it was all white, and the whole city was immersed in a sad atmosphere. The autumn wind was rustling, which caused the whistling of white flags and banners, expressing condolences for the departure of a generation of virtuous queens.

In the Ciming Hall, weeping and weeping constantly, the children of the royal family, clan relatives and relatives gathered here, all kneeling in front of the mourning hall with sad faces.Emperor Liu knelt on the futon, his expression was already very calm.

"Mother, the unfilial son is back! Why did you go like this, you haven't seen your new grandson yet." In front of the coffin, King Yong Liu Chengxun knelt down on the ground with a sad face.

He also returned day and night after learning of his mother's death. Emperor Liu had a deep affection for the queen mother, so why not Liu Chengxun.After all, he is the youngest son, in terms of the love he receives, no one can compare to him.

Glancing at Liu Chengxun from the corner of the eye, Emperor Liu sighed, and gestured to Dafu and Xu Wang Liu Chengyun. The two stepped forward to persuade Liu Chengxun, and Liu Chengxun's crying was just a little bit softer.After all, he was just letting go of his grief, and he didn't want to make a big disturbance in the mourning hall and disturb the peace of his mother.

However, Liu Chengxun's sad statement also aroused the sadness of everyone present, and the sobs became louder.

In the hall, besides mourning and music, there were also many monks and Taoists. Emperor Liu ordered all eminent monks and masters from Tokyo to be invited here, specially for the empress dowager.At this time, Emperor Liu couldn't care less. In fact, he didn't have much prejudice against Buddhism, and everything was just driven by his own interests.

In fact, in the past few years since the extinction of Buddhism, the imperial court has not deliberately suppressed it. Under the imperial court's religious management system, Buddhism and Taoism have actually ushered in a kind of benign development.The most recent major action was the rectification of southern Buddhist temples, Taoist temples, and those "outsiders" after the acquisition of Jiangnan.

Amidst the deep chanting, there was a sudden commotion among the kneeling crowd in the front row.Emperor Liu didn't turn his head, just knelt quietly, Yantuo leaned forward, and carefully reported to Emperor Liu: "Officials, Duke Qin fainted due to excessive grief!"

Hearing this, Emperor Liu sighed inwardly, fell silent for a while, and then ordered: "Take him to the side hall to rest, and see the imperial physician!"

"Yes!"

Following the ceremonial officer's voice, the atmosphere in the hall became solemn again, including Emperor Liu, listening to the ceremonial officer's command, paying respects.

The cold night was dark, and in the Hall of Ciming, there were only a few mourners left. Emperor Liu knelt here with the same posture and expression, and only Liu Chengxun and the four older princes were with him.

Yan Tuo walked in quietly and reminded in a low voice: "Officials, the food is ready, you can eat as much as you want, take care of the holy body!"

"Back off!" The only response was Emperor Liu's cold words.

The mighty Emperor Wei Ling Yantuo couldn't help trembling, a little helpless, had to back down.Finally, Emperor Liu looked back. His younger brother and princes were obviously exhausted, and he said to Liu Chengxun: "Sanlang, you have been exhausted since you returned to Beijing. Go down to rest and eat some food!"

"You've been here for a long time, step back too!" Emperor Liu said to the four brothers Liu Yang, Liu Xu, Liu Xi, and Liu Fang.

"Is there anyone who wears filial piety and eats?" Liu Chengxun directly refused: "I am also my mother's flesh and blood, and I have regretted it all my life for not being able to wait on my knees. I only wish to do this bit of filial piety!"

Liu Xu also said: "You should keep a vigil for your grandmother!"

Seeing this, Emperor Liu reprimanded him lightly, and his tone was much harsher: "There is me here, step down!"

Seeing that Emperor Liu lost his temper, the five uncles and nephews looked at each other and replied helplessly, "Yes!"

Several people stepped back, although there were still some servants serving in the hall, but the kneeling figure of Emperor Liu was immediately much lonely.Looking at Li's spiritual position, he couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

In the side hall, several aristocrats were eating in silence. They were all simple vegetarian dishes. The movement of chewing seemed very slight, and the atmosphere remained calm.

"Your Majesty!" The servant's low voice of worship sounded.

Dafu walked in, and several people immediately got up to salute, the phoenix eyes swept over them, and their eyes fell on Yan Tuo: "Has the official family not eaten yet?"

"Never!" Yan Tuo hurriedly said: "Still standing in front of the spirit, the little ones can't be persuaded, seeing the official's family getting thinner, my lady, you should persuade the official's family!"

Without saying a word, the big talisman just went to the Spirit Hall, during which time, the light from the white candle seemed much colder.Watching Emperor Liu's lonely but straight back, Dafu stepped forward, knelt down beside him, and said softly: "Erlang, go and rest for a while. I am my daughter-in-law, so I can come to replace you. , who will be safe? You can't fall down!"

Raising his eyes, looking at the queen, and noticing his concerned eyes, Liu Chengyou said: "I'm not that fragile, and I don't fall down so easily!"

"You also once said that if you fight against anyone, don't fight against your own belly!" Da Fu persuaded: "Your filial piety to the Queen Mother is well known, but if you do this, it will only cause internal and external worries."

"That's all!" Liu Chengyou let out a sigh of relief.

He was about to get up, but obviously he had been kneeling for a long time, his legs were sore and numb, he couldn't get up all at once, and he stood up with the help of the big talisman.

He walked slowly to the spirit, lit three sticks of incense, and bowed respectfully before turning around.Before leaving, he exchanged glances with Dafu. After Emperor Liu left, Dafu's expression became more serious. He also worshiped, smoothed his robes, and knelt down to guard the spirit.

In the side hall, several uncles and nephews of Liu Chengxun hadn't left yet. Emperor Liu appeared and greeted him again.Raising his hands and looking at them, Emperor Liu said directly: "You all go back!"

They are not allowed to object at all, but the prince Liu Yang is left alone.If Liu Yang is stupid, then he is absolutely not. He served Emperor Liu the clear porridge and dishes, and asked, "What are your orders?"

"There is a great funeral in the state, but military and political affairs should not be slack because of this. For the next period of time, you will still supervise the country and handle state affairs with the princes of the Zhengshitang to ensure the stability of the court inside and outside, and the normal operation of all departments!" While drinking porridge, Emperor Liu gave orders.

Liu Yang was a little surprised. After all, Emperor Liu was back, and he was still allowed to supervise the country, so it was inevitable to think twice.However, noticing Emperor Liu's calm face and flat tone, he still bowed his head and obeyed: "Yes!"

According to the etiquette system, when parents die, they should observe filial piety for three years. Of course, this is impossible to truly implement.Especially for ordinary people, they need to earn a living, eat and drink, even if they are filial, they cannot waste such a long time.

In order to show filial piety, Emperor Liu had to follow the etiquette system, but as an emperor, he shouldered the responsibility of the country and the country, and the common people in the world must also win love, so he replaced the moon with the sun.

During this period of time, Emperor Liu completely put aside state affairs and focused on filial piety.As for the empress dowager's funeral, the whole court was busy. Emperor Liu specially granted millions of dollars for the funeral.

For this reason, there was even a censor who used the Queen Mother's will to dissuade Emperor Liu, saying that doing so would hurt the Empress Dowager's wisdom.Emperor Liu has always been very tolerant towards his admonishing ministers, but this time, he got angry. He felt that this person had impure motives, and he was just pretending to invite favor.

Not only did he order the censor to be beaten with twenty court sticks, but he was also imprisoned and executed together with the prisoners in Qiujue. It was the big talisman who persuaded him to save his life. Even so, he was eventually exiled to Bianzhou.

In this way, no one in the court dared to speak out about the empress dowager's funeral.Of course, after this incident happened, Emperor Liu's uncles became angry, and directly signed a petition, willing to share the funeral expenses of the Empress Dowager.Later Yong Wang Liu Chengxun and Xu Wang Liu Chengyun also said the same.

Emperor Liu naturally did not agree to their request, and it is impossible to agree.However, he still issued an edict that all funeral expenses should be paid from within and separated from the national treasury.The emperor said so, how could the ministers not say that, after the court discussion, the treasury also paid 30 guan.

Because of the death of the empress dowager, the city of Tokyo was immersed in a white sadness for almost the whole autumn, and the city was full of variegated colors.

As the envoy of the mountain mausoleum, Uncle Li Ye specially refurbished and enlarged the tomb of the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan. On the day of the funeral, hundreds of thousands of people in Tokyo spontaneously sent out.Ling drove south to Xuzhou, and Emperor Liu personally escorted him. Along the way, there were countless people who worshiped him.

He obeyed the Queen Mother's will and buried her in Ruiling together with Gaozu Liu Zhiyuan.Regarding the posthumous title, Emperor Liu originally planned to set a long posthumous posthumous title and use all the beautiful posthumous posthumous titles, but later felt that it was not necessary, and finally the posthumous posthumous posthumous title was Empress Xiao Mingren.

(End of this chapter)