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Chapter 329

The Forbidden City is divided into inner court and outer court.

The inner court is the place where the concubines live in the palace, and the ministers and princes of the outer court are not allowed to enter unless they are summoned.

The Qianqing Gate is the main gate of the inner court of the Forbidden City.It was first built in the 18th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1420) and rebuilt in the 12th year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1655).

Qianqingmen is the main entrance of the three imperial palaces (Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Palace, and Kunning Palace) in the living area of ​​the emperor's empress dormitory, concubines, and princes.

The Qianqing gate is five rooms wide, three rooms deep, about 16 meters high, with a single-eave gable roof, and is located on a [-]-meter-high white marble Xumi seat, surrounded by carved stone railings.

There are three steps in front of the gate, the middle is the imperial road stone, and a pair of gilt bronze lions are lined up on both sides.There are three doors in the middle, and the door leaf is installed on the back eaves. The hall is bright and bright, with blue brick sill walls and square windows between the two ends.

Under the eaves, Shi Danang has three stepped dougongs, painted with golden dragons and seals. On both sides of the door are eight-shaped glazed screen walls, eight meters high and [-] meters long. The center and corners of the wall are decorated with glazed flowers. The flower shapes are natural and lifelike. The colors are gorgeous and brilliant, shining brightly under the sunlight, making the Qianqing Gate look luxurious and magnificent.There is a Gaotaiyong Road inside the gate that connects to the Qianqing Palace platform.

In the east of Qianqing Gate is the Inner Left Gate and Jiuqing Value House, in the west is the Inner Right Gate and the Military Aircraft Office, and the east and west ends of the square in front of the gate are Jingyun Gate and Longzong Gate.

Jingyun Gate is located on the east side of the square in front of Qianqingmen, facing east, and stands opposite Longzong Gate on the west side. Dot gold spinner color painting.The Ming Dynasty and the two times were opened as doorways, and the doors were set at the golden pillars on the back eaves.

There is a slow passage inside and outside the doorway to facilitate the entry and exit of cars and carriages. On the north side of the door is the duty room for Mongolian princes and ministers and the nine ministers, and on the south side is the place for waiting for the duty to be performed.Outside the gate is Fengxian Hall to the east and Yuqing Palace to the north.

Longzong Gate is located on the west side of Qianqingmen Square in Beijing, facing west, opposite to Jingyun Gate on the east side, with the same shape.The surface is 5 rooms wide, with yellow glazed tiles and single eaves resting on the top of the mountain. It is built in the Ming Dynasty, and the beams are painted with ink lines and large dots of golden scrolls.The Ming Dynasty and the two times were opened as doorways, and the doors were set at the golden pillars on the back eaves.

There are slow passages inside and outside the doorway to facilitate the entry and exit of vehicles.On the north side of the gate is the military aircraft office duty room, and to the west outside the gate is the Cining Palace.This gate is an important passage between the inner court and the West Road of the Outer Court and Xiyuan. It is an important forbidden gate close to the emperor's residence. It is not allowed to enter privately unless it is waiting for an order or summoning.

Emperors of the Qing Dynasty liked to live in gardens, and several emperors such as Kangxi, Yongzheng, and Daoguang all died in the royal gardens in the western suburbs outside the Forbidden City.

Jingyun Gate and Longzong Gate are both important gateways to the square in front of Qianqing Gate, and can lead to Waichao Middle Road and Neiting Middle Road, so they are also called "forbidden gates".

From below the prince, officials of the third rank in the civil service, the second rank in the military rank and above, and the people brought by the officials in the inner court are only allowed to stand at a distance of [-] steps beyond the steps outside the door, and unauthorized entry is strictly prohibited.

The Qianqing Gate is an important passage connecting the inner court and the outer dynasties. According to the "Jiehuan Gongzhuan" written by Huang Daozhou in the Ming Dynasty, one day, the powerful people were invited to wait at the Qianqing Gate. They spoke without any rules, and the Duke (Yuan Keli) cited the meaning of being close at hand and broke it off. '

In the Qing Dynasty, Qianqing Gate was also a place for handling government affairs. In the Qing Dynasty, ceremonies such as "Yumen Hearing Government", fasting, and inviting treasures to receive treasures were all held in Qianqing Gate.

Therefore, Qianqingmen was the seat of the upper court during the Qing Dynasty, and it was the place that embodied the orthodoxy of the dynasty, and it was also a symbol of power, which was baptized by the imperial spirit for a long time.Therefore, the imperial atmosphere in the square in front of the Qianqing Gate is even richer than that of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

When Fang Yang walked into the Qianqing Gate, he saw Yang Miaoshou, who had been with him all the time, suddenly said: "Fang Zhenren, I will send you here first. After all, the ancestor is in retreat now, and I still have to rush back to protect the dharma." , can't delay! But don't worry, I've already taken care of it. You can look around the Forbidden City as you like, no one will bother you.

Of course, you'd better not go to Yihexuan, because once you go there, I can't guarantee that it will cause misunderstandings among the sects and disturb your tranquility! "

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Fang Yang nodded, and smiled at Yang Miaoshou: "Master Yang, just go, the poor Taoist is happy to be quiet, it's good to wander around the Forbidden City alone!"

"Then I will take my leave!"

After bowing his hands in salute, Yang Miaoshou turned around and walked out.

After the figure of Yang Miaoshou disappeared, Fang Yang shook his head and smiled. The ancestor who stole the door was not a closed door. I am afraid that he is paying attention to the Forbidden City all the time. If there is any movement inside, he will find an opportunity to sneak into the ancient well.

And as for why the old man said to Yang Miaoshou that it was a retreat, in Fang Yang's mind, the old man was just in case.After all, his entry into the ancient well is very dangerous, and he may never return, and he is the only real person in the robbery door. Once something happens to him and it is known by outsiders, it may be dangerous to steal the door.

Therefore, he claimed to the outside world that he was in seclusion, and he was even more careful not to tell Yang Miaoshou, the sect leader.

Because in this way, no matter whether he can leave the ancient well again, as long as he does not leave the customs, as long as the news that he is trapped in the ancient well does not spread, then the thieves' door can be protected for a while.

This is also considered hard work.

Shaking his head and smiling, Fang Yang continued to move forward.

Although the royal aura in the square in front of the Qianqing Gate was stronger than that of the Taihe Palace, Fang Yang never stopped. Instead, he crossed the square and walked up to Danbi in front of the Qianqing Palace. He raised his head and glanced at the gate of the Qianqing Palace. Above, behind the plaque of the Qianqing Palace written in both Manchu and Chinese languages, he gently waved his hand, intending to open the closed door.

I don't know.

The true energy was emitted, but suddenly a white light suddenly flashed above the gate of Qianqing Palace. The white light dissipated, and the true energy emitted by Fang Yang also dissipated without a trace.

Hmm~?

Seeing this, Fang Yang frowned and took a few steps forward. After taking a closer look, he discovered that there were several seals on the gate of Qianqing Palace.

And these seals include not only those from the Taoist sect, but also those from the lower sects, and even the lotus seals from the Buddhist sect, which can be described as very messy.

Knowing that Qianqing Palace was sealed, Fang Yang looked at the seals and smiled.

Originally, he was only planning to enter the Qianqing Palace to have a look, and he didn't have much enthusiasm.But now, after seeing these seals, he became very curious. He didn't know what was inside that could attract all factions to seal at the same time. For Fang Yang, he had to go in and have a look.

Although there are many seals on this door, they are not very strong. Although it will take a lot of effort to break it, Fang Yang can't help it.

After a moment.

The seal was broken, and Fang Yang stepped inside with curiosity.

Qianqing Palace is the main hall of the inner court, which is the first palace among the so-called "Hou San Palaces" (Qianqing Palace, Jiaotai Palace, and Kunning Palace). Qianqing Palace is nine rooms wide, five rooms deep, 20 meters high, and has double eaves. Temple top.

There is a throne in the middle of the hall, and warm pavilions at both ends.It was the sleeping palace of sixteen emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties: fourteen emperors of Ming Dynasty and two emperors of Shunzhi and Kangxi in Qing Dynasty all used Qianqing Palace as their sleeping palace (since Yongzheng moved to Yangxin Palace).

They lived here and handled daily government affairs. During the Shunzhi and Kangxi years of the Qing Dynasty, Qianqing Palace had a very close relationship with government affairs. The emperor studied here, reviewed memorials, summoned officials, received foreign envoys, and held inner court ceremonies and family banquets here.

Although Emperor Yongzheng moved to Yangxin Hall, he still often came here to select officials and review memorials.

There are two stone platforms on both sides of the terrace in front of the Qianqing Palace. Each stone platform has a gilded copper pavilion, which is called the Jiangshan Sheji Golden Palace. It is also called the Golden Pavilion in colloquial language.The Golden Hall has one room each in the deep and wide areas, with four partition doors and double eaves installed on each side.The round pointed upper eaves are equipped with an elegant cast top, symbolizing that the country and the country are in the hands of the emperor.

Since Emperor Yongzheng moved to the Yangxin Hall, it has been an important place for the emperor to summon courtiers, review memorials, handle daily government affairs, receive ministers from foreign vassal states, receive congratulations and hold banquets every year.Some daily offices, including the upper study room where the prince studied, were also moved into the verandas around the Qianqing Palace, which greatly enhanced the function of the Qianqing Palace.

Therefore, although the Hall of Supreme Harmony has the supreme status among the palaces in the Forbidden City, it is not often used, resulting in a lack of imperial aura; and the Qianqing Palace is not the highest in construction level, but it is often used, and it is also the emperor's eldest son. place of residence.

The emperor is called the Son of Heaven and gathers a country's destiny. The imperial energy comes from him. Therefore, the imperial energy in Qianqing Palace can be said to be the strongest in the Forbidden City.

As soon as Fang Yang entered the Qianqing Palace, he raised his head and glanced at the 'Upright and Bright' plaque hanging above the throne in front of him. Before he could take a closer look, he was startled by the active royal aura in the entire hall.

I saw that in this hall, the bright yellow imperial aura invisible to ordinary people is constantly rolling and flowing, layer upon layer, so thick that it is unbelievable, and there is even a faint golden dragon transformed from the imperial aura in it. Ups and downs wandering away in royal aura.

And as soon as the gate was opened, the royal aura in Qianqing Palace seemed to find an outlet, rushing out and rushing out of the main hall.

By chance, the emperor's energy rushed out and enveloped Fang Yang who had just entered the door. This time, Fang Yang was greatly frightened. Hearing the faint sound of dragon roar in his ears, he looked at the emperor's energy. The Qi Jinlong rushed towards the door behind him and was wrapped in the imperial energy. Fang Yang did not dare to move, for fear that if he moved, he would cause the imperial energy to react and be regarded as an enemy.

Now, when the former dynasty just fell, these imperial auras are the easiest to absorb when there is no master, but it is also the most dangerous time. Without the suppression of the master, it is hard to say what these imperial auras will do.

Once they regard Fang Yang as their enemy, under the attack of such a strong imperial energy, even an immortal, not to mention Fang Yang, will suffer a great deal.

Because Fang Yang was surrounded by the imperial aura, he didn't dare to move around. He could only watch the imperial aura rushing out and become thinner, feeling very anxious in his heart.

At this moment, the Royal Sword that had been carried by Fang Yang suddenly jumped out. Fang Yang was afraid of Huang Qi, so he had no worries about the Royal Sword.

When Fang Yang first entered the Forbidden City, the imperial sword that sensed the imperial energy was already ready to move. If Fang Yang hadn't suppressed it, it would have jumped out automatically and absorbed the imperial energy.

At this time, facing such a strong imperial aura, and Fang Yang no longer suppressing it, the imperial sword could no longer be suppressed. It rushed out directly from Fang Yang's back without Fang Yang's control.

As the cold light flickered, the imperial gifted sword directly blocked the gate of Qianqing Palace, preventing the imperial energy from leaking out.

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I saw that the imperial energy that had swarmed out suddenly paused after the imperial gift sword blocked the gate, as if a living creature was startled by an unexpected situation.

But then, these royal auras violently rioted, and gusts of wind blew up the entire hall. Led by the imperial aura golden dragon, the rich imperial aura crazily rushed towards the gate, trying to break open the imperial bestowed sword.

In this way, Fang Yang immediately saw the opportunity and walked out of the hall in a flash. He stood behind the sword given by the emperor and looked at what happened in front of him.

But Huang Qi's attention is now on the imperial bestowed sword, and Fang Yang's movements don't have much reaction.

With the impact of the imperial energy, the imperial sword turned around, and the two mutton-fat jade on the hilt instantly emitted a stream of imperial energy, covering the entire sword body.

And after the imperial aura that originally came out of the sword came out, those imperial auras in the Qianqing palace who wanted to smash away the imperial bestowed sword, as soon as they touched the bright yellow imperial aura on the sword, were absorbed into the sword in an instant, and they were in harmony with the sword. The royal energy in the sword merges with each other to enhance the power of the sword.

Shock, absorb, hit, absorb!
On the one hand, he is constantly attacking the sword, trying to get out of the Qianqing Palace; on the other hand, he is constantly absorbing imperial energy to strengthen himself.

The two sides temporarily formed a fragile balance.

Fang Yang was overjoyed as he looked at the increasing imperial energy in the sword. Now, his journey to the Forbidden City will be considered complete only after the sword has absorbed the imperial energy or reaches its peak when it can no longer absorb it.

However, this is only if there are no accidents.

Therefore, Fang Yang is now standing outside the door looking at the imperial sword. On the surface, it seems like nothing, but in fact, he is secretly more vigilant and pays attention to everything around him.

And just when the imperial bestowed sword was wantonly absorbing the imperial energy.

However, due to the overflow of imperial energy, a large amount of bright yellow light that ordinary people can't see rises from the Qianqing Palace.

Not only the people inside the Forbidden City, but also the monks outside the Forbidden City could clearly see this movement.

As for the real person who had been following Fang Yang, he saw it more clearly. At this time, when he saw that Fang Yang could absorb the imperial energy that he and others could not control, he was shocked and had an idea in his heart.

When monks from various sects of them entered the Forbidden City to search for the treasure, they knew that the palace of Qianqing was full of imperial aura, and they were already dying of greed, but because no one had the ability to absorb it, they worked together to seal the palace of Qianqing. , to prevent the imperial aura inside from dissipating, and leave it for later.

I don't know.

Now, the seal has been broken.

There are still people who can absorb the imperial energy. How can he not be concerned when this scene is seen by the real person who is following?It would be a huge joke to say that he had no idea about this imperial aura.

And just when this real person was thinking about it.

In the Forbidden City, the disciples of various sects who were still guarding the ancient well in the Yihe Pavilion suddenly raised their heads and looked in the direction of Qianqing Palace.

After seeing the soaring royal aura, without the slightest hesitation, they all set off to plunder the Qianqing Palace.

Outside the Forbidden City, in three inconspicuous courtyards, one person, one monk, and one woman meditating inside, suddenly opened their eyes the moment Fang Yang broke the seal, and looked in the direction of the Forbidden City.

Never stop.

In a flash, the three of them disappeared from the house without a trace and headed for the Forbidden City.

Simultaneously.

The old man who had been paying attention to the Forbidden City was shocked when he saw the imperial energy above the Qianqing Palace, and secretly thought that Fang Yang entered the palace for the imperial energy!

However, he didn't think too much, and set off directly to plunder the Forbidden City.

He who had been waiting for this opportunity knew that such a big commotion by Fang Yang would definitely attract the attention of all the monks in the capital, and this time was the best time for him to enter the ancient well.

Even if someone is found sneaking into the well, they won't know it's him. In this way, no one will know that there is no real person in charge of the robbery.

Moreover, he also announced that he was in seclusion, so no one would doubt him.

for a while.

Because of Fang Yang's act of absorbing the imperial spirit, the capital suddenly became lively, and the eyes of people from all walks of life were now gathered in the Forbidden City.

Even the military government was not idle, and immediately sent people into the Forbidden City.

(End of this chapter)