Records of the King of Xin'an County

Just when everyone thought that everything was settled, a few days later, the sage suddenly said to the important ministers: "This year, everything has been complicated. There are joys and sorrows. I want to go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen. One is to comfort the heavens, and the other is to comfort the heavens. Then pray for good weather in the coming year and a permanent frontier.” The third reason he didn’t say clearly, but who would have thought of it——

In the past, Emperor Qin, Emperor Wu, Guangwu and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty enshrined in Zen, but Emperor Gaozu Taizong did not perform this great ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, so naturally it should be done by him.Once Feng Chan is completed, it will be recorded in the annals of history and will last forever.Moreover, suppressing the rebellion and repelling the foreigners is indeed a commendable achievement.However, in the hearts of several veteran officials, they are still inferior to the late emperor's martial arts and martial arts.

Wu Guogong and Jian Guogong were silent, but the Secretary of the Household Department and the Minister of the Taifu Temple suggested that the treasury was still empty after the recent war, and maybe they really didn't have enough money to prepare a grand conferring ceremony.The Book of the Ministry of Rites also said that Emperor Wu Guangwu of the Qin Dynasty had different ceremonies for enshrining Chan, and they had to search carefully in the vast volumes to determine what scale of enshrining rites should be used.

All kinds of things, the ministers did not expressly object, but raised many difficulties.The saint listened to them quietly, and then said: "It is true that preparations must be made first, and a sacrificial altar should be built on Mount Tai, and then the ceremony of enshrining Zen will be performed. The preparations were made years ago, and after the Shangyuan, they set off from Chang'an. Travel together. When you arrive at Mount Tai, you will start to enshrine Zen. As for the treasury being empty, it will be a little simpler."

In any case, during festivals such as the winter solstice and the first day of the Yuan Dynasty, saints must also offer sacrifices to the Circular Mound.Now it's just another place to sacrifice to heaven and earth, and the treasury won't be without any money.Furthermore, even if the national treasury is empty for a while, as long as the sage speaks out, the clan, royal relatives and relatives will have to support the sage to enshrine Zen even if they grit their teeth.This kind of good deed of loyalty can't wait in ordinary times.It's really a good deal to get the favor of a saint by spending a little money.

Although Feng Chan is a major event, it is not as important as establishing a prince, so Wu Guogong and Jian Guogong just looked at each other and did not object.Satisfied with their response, the sage returned to Penglai Hall to visit Empress Du and the prince after the court was over.As everyone knows, when they left the Xuanzheng Hall, the two old officials surrounded the Xin'an County King and Wang Sheren who were walking side by side, taking advantage of their age and fat body.

"How much do you know about the matter of enshrining Zen? Xuan Qi, you are not allowed to hide your secrets at this time! Wang Zhiyuan, you are a sage's confidant and beloved minister, so it is impossible that you don't know the slightest rumor?!" Wu Guogong Qin An took the lead and asked the two a junior.Jian Guogong, Xu Ye, was watching covetously. If they did not confess honestly, they would continue to "extort a confession".

"My son really doesn't know." Li Hui couldn't help but smiled wryly, "In the past two days, my uncle has been talking about His Royal Highness every day, and Feng Chan hasn't been mentioned in a single word. My son doesn't know why my uncle suddenly had such thoughts. "It seems that I can't wait to leave the prestige of being ordered by heaven through offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, lest I miss this opportunity, I will never be able to make it again.

Wang Zixian frowned slightly, and continued in a low voice: "When he was in Taiyuan Mansion, the sage once mentioned Feng Chan. However, what the sage expected at that time was that he was not as eager as he is now to ascend Mount Tai after subduing Goguryeo and Mohe. "It is said that the dragon's heart is unpredictable, but perhaps it is not so unpredictable.The dragon body of the saint, is it really a bit bad?

"..." After being silent again, Qin An let out a long sigh.Jian Guogong's expression became more and more complicated, but his face was still full of determination and stubbornness.Even if he also understands that some of the saint's heart problems are caused by himself, it is absolutely impossible to give in because of this.Even a saint must have enough tolerance, right?

At the same moment, in the Penglai Palace, Empress Du, who was playing with the prince, was also slightly taken aback when the saint mentioned Feng Chan.The sage took Princess Yong'an and gently poked the prince's tender cheeks, as if casually said: "I also want to take you mother and son along, so that Yueniang, Wanniang and us Wulang can have a good time seeing the scenery of Mount Tai."

"Goro's age...maybe too young." Empress Du instinctively sensed the urgency in the words and deeds of the saint, and persuaded softly, "Besides, the weather was still cold at that time, and the saint hadn't recovered yet, so the journey might have been quite tiring. Why don't we go when the weather gets warmer? If Goro grows a little longer, he will be able to follow Grandpa around."

The sage covered his lips and coughed a few times, then raised his eyes to look at her: "Zi Tong, you should know best what I want in my life."

Empress Du stared at him blankly, her eyes suddenly became moist.Yes, she understands, she understands—he cherishes fame and feathers more than anything else, and he wants to be an emperor beyond the ages, so he doesn't want to leave any stains on himself.However, shouldn't he still have decades of careful management?Accomplishment and fame all take a long time to accumulate, and it is impossible to go down in history just because of Fengchan Taishan.This is clearly a truth that they all know, why is he suddenly so anxious? !

There is only one answer...

"Zhen..." Suddenly, the blood on the saint's face faded, and large drops of cold sweat oozed from his forehead.Empress Du hurriedly ordered the palace staff to let Fengyu come over for diagnosis and treatment. Princess Yong'an was startled and frightened, and she helped the saint to lie down on the soft couch with tears.When the pain in his head subsided, the saint heard the sobbing of their mother and daughter.

After hearing the news, Princess Changning almost staggered to the soft couch, held the cold palm of the saint, and wept endlessly: "Grandpa, please wake up. I won't marry Prince Xian, I will marry Yuchi." How is Erlang? Although the prestige of the Duke of E is not as good as that of the Duke of Jian, as long as the Yuchi brothers make great achievements in battle, they will be able to suppress the Xu family sooner or later. What's more, there are cousins ​​who can help I……"

She never thought that there would be a day when she was about to lose her father.If she had known that he was ill, how could she have contradicted him and broken his heart?Comparing his heart to his heart, didn't the sage feel that he could no longer find a better son-in-law than Prince Xian, so he wanted to designate her as his son-in-law?But she kept her mouth shut for a while, describing his fatherly heart as a cold calculation of interests.She was wrong. Since she is the eldest daughter and the eldest princess, she should take on the responsibility of protecting her family.

And the person she has been waiting for, after a marriage, can he wait for her a second time?

The sage gently held her Rouyi back: "Yue Niang, good boy... Could it be that your heart belongs to you?"

Princess Changning was slightly startled, and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Since we can reconcile for the first time, we can reconcile for the second time. Grandpa, I am your daughter, and there is always a way to get the person I want."

The sage sighed: "I don't have time..." If he had enough time and energy, he would certainly be able to check and balance himself, without his daughter paying for her marriage again.But all he was left with was obsession, and he didn't know how far he could go... His daughter could have lived a more carefree life...

At this time, Feng Yu finally arrived and immediately gave the saint a needle.Empress Du watched him prick a few needles into the saint's head, her eyes twitching coldly: "When did the saint's symptoms start? Can it be cured? If the medicine bureau fails, those responsible inside and outside Beijing will be punished." All famous Buddhist and Taoist doctors are invited!"

"Your Highness, the ministers and the Buddhist and Taoist doctors... can't make a diagnosis and cure it." Feng Yu replied tremblingly, "It was just a light cough at first, but it has not been controlled with medication. A few days ago, the saint started to feel dizzy and had a headache. , seems to be a sign of wind disease, but it seems to be slightly different. I think that the symptoms of the saint are a bit like the empress, and I specially invited Buddhist doctors and Taoist doctors to come for consultation, but after prescribing medicine, it still can't be relieved..."

At that time, it was the critical moment for the establishment of the crown prince. Naturally, the saint could not let the important ministers know his physical condition, so he simply concealed it together with his wife and daughter.After all, if the officials knew that he had been ill for a long time, how could they agree to make a baby the crown prince of the East Palace?Lord Shaoguo doubted that there might be many people who would have their minds wandering. King Qi, King Shu, the four princes, and even the lineage of King Yue, King Pu, and King Chu were very likely to be provoked by someone with a heart.

Empress Du lowered her head slowly, and tears fell like rain in an instant.

It was night, the Penglai Hall was brightly lit, and the strong scent of medicine drifted away with the autumn wind.And the Pu Prince's mansion was also brightly lit, and from time to time, low laughter could be heard from the inner hall of the main courtyard.

Li Hui hugged his three-month-old second nephew, and met the little guy's dark eyes.The eldest nephew Li Qiao hugged his arm with some taste, shaking it twice from time to time to try to get his attention.Shou Niang smiled and squeezed her brother's fat little hand: "Uncle, Erlang is two months older than His Highness the Crown Prince, but he seems to be much heavier than him."

"What? You even hugged His Highness the Crown Prince?" Princess Zhou of Sipu was taken aback, and quickly hugged her, "Good birthday girl, that is His Royal Highness, and also your cousin, so you can't exceed the courtesy." The status of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is too precious, and their status of Prince Pu's lineage is sensitive, so it is more appropriate to keep them at a respectful distance.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, Shouniang is smart." While speaking for her niece, Princess Du of Xin'an County naturally took the baby from Li Hui and shook it gently.Erlang was transferred from his uncle to his aunt, but he didn't recognize his birth, he was still trying to say something.

Zhou Shi pursed her lips and laughed, but she couldn't help feeling a little pity in her heart.Looking at the younger siblings, it doesn't seem like they don't like children. They are very close to Shou Niang and Li Qiao, and they also love their natal nephews and nieces, but these two are fake couples. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look back, Looking in the direction Li Hui was walking—Wang Zixian was displaying his skill of making fish meat, and cut fish fillets as crystal clear as hair for Li Tai and Yan Shi, and presented them respectfully.

His Royal Highness King Pu tasted the fish cake, smiled with satisfaction, and praised it repeatedly.He didn't think about it at all, why Wang Zixian appeared here as if it was a matter of course for a family banquet.Yan Shi also smiled, lovingly looking at the pair of Bi people in front of him.As for the stern-faced His Royal Highness Si Pu, everyone unanimously ignored him, who seemed not in a high mood, and even the children deliberately didn't come to his side.

After the banquet was temporarily over, Li Xin asked, "What do you think about Feng Chan?"

"Since it is my uncle's wish, as a nephew, I fully agree with it." Li Hui replied.

Li Tai heard the key words, and continued enthusiastically: "At the beginning, my grandfather didn't confer Zen, but the saint thought of conferring Zen. In terms of merit, I'm afraid it's not as good. However, the world belongs to saints, and he just wanted to consecrate him." It’s just Zen, so why not? No way, we can also take a look at it.”

Yan Shi pondered for a moment: "Tomorrow I will enter the palace to visit Her Highness the Empress. After asking clearly, it will not be too late for you to respond." She always felt that the matter of "Feng Chan" was definitely not a saint's whim, and there may be other reasons.After all, even a king with such a reputation as a sage would not be able to talk about "Feng Chan" all the time.

Prince Xian shook his head: "Her Royal Highness, you must be careful when you enter the palace to inquire about news. The saint dragon is not in good health, and the palace must be very nervous recently." With safety in mind, King Pu's lineage will have a hard time going forward.It's better to pretend that nothing happened, just as usual.

Yan Shi shivered slightly, Zhou Shi and Du Shi looked at each other, but they were silent.Even Li Tai woke up suddenly, his eyes widened in disbelief.However, he didn't mention anything else, just sighed heavily.