My country, you can pinch it

When the news of the new emperor's succession spread to the northwest, the tense battle between Qi Feng and Duke Xiling disappeared instantly.

Everyone knows that Shamenguan should welcome back the old God of War.

Sure enough, the capital rushed to bring the emperor's decree, ordering Duke Xiling to regain control of the Northwest Army and stand ready to defend against foreign enemies.

The change of imperial power was the most turbulent time. The Xiongnu had already been eyeing it. Seeing that Qi Feng led the army to go south, and Dashun's civil strife was imminent, they even assembled a large army, ready to attack.

However, to their surprise, the army had just arrived at the Shamen Pass, and the contest between Emperor Dashun and the prince had already been decided. The Shang family, who had finally been driven to Yuhua Pass, returned to the Shamen Pass again.

While Liu Ke and Shang Jinling were busy ascending the throne, stabilizing the courtiers, and stabilizing the situation, the sisters of the Shang family were leading troops to fight against the Xiongnu.

When the old enemy met, their eyes were bloodshot. The Shang family sisters had been wronged for eight years, and it happened that they had just avenged their shame.

Although the Jianfeng camp has not returned after entering Beijing, and Shang Xiyun and the twins are not there, but Xiling Gong, who has not appeared on the battlefield for many years, sits in the central army, and all the veterans are wearing armor. The fierce Hun army is blocking it!

It was only when the war subsided that the Shang family realized that since the new emperor ascended the throne, as the greatest hero, there is no reward for him in the future?

This has to be surprising.

Shang Wubing said: "At least, didn't the military power of the Shamen Pass be obtained? At the beginning, we stood on the emperor's side, wasn't it just to return to the Shamen Pass?"

Although Wei Xuexue is careless, she is also very sensitive about the matter of commanding soldiers. She glanced at the eldest sister and said, "This decree is for grandfather temporarily, to resist the Xiongnu, not...for us."

Duke Xiling was too old, even if he only served in the central army, he would not be able to bear it for two consecutive months. It could be seen that this was his last battle, and he should step down as a general next.

In fact, for a general with such illustrious military exploits as Lord Xiling, no matter which emperor he is, he will be given a corresponding dignity in his later years, but what about after he leaves office?

The Shang family put their hope behind Liu Ke because of these seven sisters, they will be upright generals in charge of the army!

At this time, Shang said lightly, "Ling'er's letter didn't come either."

Since ancient times, there have been two consequences for supporting a new king. One is to achieve fame and fame, and to ascend to the pavilion to worship the prime minister;

But Shang Jinling was between the two, and it involved feelings. Liu Ke could either give him everything, or let him... have nothing.

Shang Qingrong's words silenced the surroundings, and they had no choice but to think in a dark direction.

Seeing this, Lord Xiling said, "Rongrong, why don't you go to the capital."

The melancholy between Shang Qingrong's brows flashed away.

Duke Xiling smiled and said, "The war is over, the Xiongnu can't commit another crime, let sister Chuqing go together, so we can see the situation in the capital."

"father……"

Duke Xiling was full of hair, his face was full of age wrinkles, his majestic expression had faded, and he was just an old man in his twilight years.

"Go ahead, this is a catastrophe for the Shang family. Whether it succeeds or not, we have to face it. If Ling'er is in a dilemma, then he will bring Xueli back with him. The emperor has just succeeded Datong, so things won't go too far."

Shang Qingrong calmed down, "Yes."

She was not feeling well in her heart, recalling that before King Ning returned to the capital, she was so sincere, but in the end she still had to live up to it...

"Is it true that I can't see people well..." she murmured.

Now that he had decided to enter the capital, he prepared overnight. For the sake of speed, the delicate and frail son-in-law stayed behind, but Shang Luoyu's white-faced little general got this honor.

Zhou Dalang waited for eight years, and finally brought Shang Luoyu back to Shamen Pass.Sons and daughters on the battlefield, there is not so much tweaking, since God has given this marriage, then it is.

However, they did not make it in the end, because the long-awaited letter from Beijing finally arrived.

I'm worried if I don't come, but I'm even more worried when I see the letter when I come!

"I beg, marry, emperor, please?" Qian Duojin read every word, and was shocked at the end, and handed it to his brother-in-law, "Am I not mistaken?"

Yu Qing looked at it again, and couldn't help showing surprise on his usually expressionless face, "No." But he still handed it to his next brother-in-law.

Zhou Dalang didn't read much, but he knew all the words, and he was more confused than the previous two sons-in-law. He came in late, and he really didn't know that the Shang family was so hidden, and that weak and weak son of the Shang family was hooking up with the emperor. up!

That's fine, how dare you marry...

Zhou Dalang rejoiced and said: "Fortunately, I entered the door earlier, otherwise, like me, I would not be as skilled as the eldest brother-in-law, as powerful as the second brother-in-law in official position, as rich as the third brother-in-law, and not as good as the fourth brother-in-law in raising horses... But what should I do?"

After Zhou Dalang finished speaking, the audience fell silent.

Qian Duojin twitched the corner of his mouth, "No, it's not just you, we also took advantage of getting in early."

In front of the emperor, what Zhou Dalang listed was all scum.

Yu Qing nodded.

The three sons-in-law really wanted to rush to Chen Du and Gao Xueli, and ask for advice on how to be brother-in-law with the king of a country?

Among them, Zhou Dalang trembled the most, he was under a lot of pressure.

The Shang family sisters on the side are not worried now, they are eating cantaloupe one by one, Shang Luoyu saw that his little husband was a little overwhelmed, and comforted him: "Don't worry, I am here, no one will bully you. "

Wei Xue wiped her hands, threw the handkerchief aside and said, "It's not you who should worry the most."

"Who is that?" Zhou Dalang asked.

There is no Bingyouyou interface: "Naturally Xiaoshuang and Xiaowu's future man."

Everyone: "..." It makes sense.

In the end, the letter returned to Shang Qingrong's hands, and seeing her son's brazen words, her sadness deepened.

I was worried about the emperor being ungrateful and ungrateful before, but now when I read Shang Jinling's letter, I can see through the paper the son's arrogance and the emperor's stupid potential.

Looking through the history books, which dynasty and generation of emperors dared to do this?

"This should not be true." Shang Qingrong forced a smile.

However, Shang Chuqing said: "No, it's true. Chen Du's letter said that the three thousand vanguard battalion is preparing to go to the palace to propose marriage, and the second brother-in-law can't stop it."

Shang Chuqing complicatedly handed Chen Du's letter to Shang Qingrong. Of course, with Chen Du's temperament of fearing that the world would not be chaotic, the whole article was gearing up and eager to try, and it was estimated that he would not be without his encouragement.

Duke Xiling is so young, he has seen so many storms and waves, and he guessed that the new emperor would have to prepare himself mentally for crossing rivers and demolishing bridges, but this is the only thing... I really never thought about it!

Marry an emperor as his granddaughter-in-law, how will you treat her in the future, kneeling or not kneeling when she sees her?

"Rong Rong, hurry up and stop Ling Ling and Chen Du."

"Grandfather, aunt... I'm afraid it's too late." It took a month to deliver the letter from the capital to the northwest.

Wei Weixue said: "If it works, we will just be able to drink wedding wine in the past. Grandpa, why don't you come with us, the emperor might even toast you a cup of tea."

Duke Xiling as a grandfather: "..."

As a mother-in-law, Shang Qingrong: "..."

Isn't this a life discount?

Duke Xiling immediately refused, "I can't leave Shamenguan without a reason."

At this moment, I feel that it is good that the reward does not come, otherwise, wouldn't I have to go back to Beijing to thank him?

On the second day, Shang Qingrong went to Prince Ning's Mansion and handed the letter to Yun Zhishen, who took a look and couldn't laugh or cry, "These two children are really messing around."

Shang Qingrong heard it, and said in surprise: "Mr. Yun already knows?"

Yun Zhishen also took out a letter.

Shang Qingrong saw the name left, it was Liu Ke's.

"Madame Shang, it doesn't matter if you look at it."

Shang Qingrong was rude, but after reading it, he was speechless for a while.

"Mr. Yun wants to go to the capital as...my mother's family?" Shang Qingrong really didn't say the word "women's family" by Liu Ke's letter clearly.

The Liu clan is still there, but in this world, only Yun Zhishen is the only one who can make Liu Ke truly consider his family.

At that time, Shang Jinling hadn't responded, and Liu Ke was still scratching his head, for fear of being kicked, so he sent this letter to Yun Zhishen, first to show his determination, and second, to show off, Yun Zhishen What couldn't be done, he did.

Shang Qingrong was really stunned, "Does the emperor really not care about worldly views?"

"He..." Yun Zhishen didn't know how to comment, and took a sip of tea, "Who can not care, but he loves Ling'er more." Speaking of this, he laughed and laughed at himself, "The emperor is more than me. well done."

By doing this, Liu Ke cut off other people's idea of ​​attacking his harem, and also killed off any heirs. From the point of view of etiquette, Shang Jinling, as a husband, even overwhelmed him.

No one would think that Shang Jinling was just a vassal of the emperor, nor would he think that it was just the latter's fascination. Liu Ke's gift of the country would only make the world's slander, slander and disdain turn to him.

Shang Qingrong was startled when he heard the words, and his heart was moved.

"Mrs. Shang, get ready. If my guess is right, the imperial decree will arrive soon." Yun Zhishen smiled slightly, "As an elder, you always have to attend the wedding."

Sure enough, within a month, the servant Xiao Qi brought the imperial decree and led the forbidden army to appear at Shamen Pass, not to confer rewards, but to announce the emperor's wedding and invite the Xiling government to attend.

Now, Duke Xiling, who had not left the Northwest for decades, had to follow the order and return to Beijing.

Under the coercion and lure of the emperor, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites had no choice but to bear the burden of humiliation to carry out the etiquette formulation of this big wedding, leading the entire Ministry of Rites to revise various items and regulations.

This is not something you can order as you wish. Generally, you must follow the ancient system and make slight modifications on the original basis to conform to the etiquette.

It's a pity that the title and rank of imperial concubine is truly the first of its kind in the world, even though all the ancient books have been searched, there is no evidence for it.

Someone mentioned that it should be decided according to the empress's ceremony, but this suggestion was sent back by the emperor as soon as it was put forward.

"It's my marriage, not marriage. Didn't the queen's ceremony wrong the King of Beiling? Go back and make a decision!"

Minister of Rites: "...Yes."

"By the way, Qin Tianjian, has the auspicious day been determined?"

Qin Tianjian came out and said: "Reporting to the emperor, the eighth day of April next year and the fifteenth day of May will be very good days."

"Next year?" Minister of Rites was about to step down, but he was shocked, "It's too late!"

"It's too late!" His Majesty the Emperor yelled together with him, "No, we must get married within this year!" After the new year, he is thirty, standing at thirty, and he has not eaten Shang Jinling yet. To the mouth, can this be tolerated?

The officials: "..." They looked at the Minister of Rites in unison.

The Minister of the Ministry of Rituals clutched the memorial that was beaten back, his face flushed, and then he knelt down with a plop, and said, "Your Majesty, it is already September, and there are only three months left before the Spring Festival! Even ordinary people's homes are not in a hurry. Busy to arrange the marriage within three months, let alone His Majesty's big wedding? Since you value King Beiling so much, you have to marry despite the opposition of all the ministers and the ridicule of the world, why are you so hasty about the wedding?"

The Minister of Rites also went all out, and opened his mouth to question.

Liu Ke was startled, and said displeasedly: "Nonsense, I just hope to get married as soon as possible, Ai Qing, you just work harder..."

"Your Majesty." The Minister of the Ministry of Rites interrupted Liu Ke before he could finish speaking, which made the officials worried. What if he offends so much, what if he is punished?

Those who have made good friends have already given him a wink.

But the Minister of the Ministry of Rites was unmoved, and said in grief and indignation: "All the rules and rituals need to be re-formulated, and the ministers lead the Ministry of Rites day and night, and they can't be completed within three months!" No, that won't work either. With dark circles under his eyes, the Minister of Rites simply took off the black gauze hat on his head and put it on the ground, "If you see that the emperor's etiquette is not complete, and the wedding ceremony is ridiculous, I... If you don't want to ask to be dismissed, Your Majesty Choose another wise man!" This is the last dignity of being a polite person.

There was a sudden silence in the hall, and everyone was shocked by this Lord Shangshu who went all out.

Even the unreasonable Liu Ke didn't expect that the ministers under him dared to put down their burdens and quit.

Xiaotuanzi had no choice but to whisper: "Your majesty, please think again, it's really hasty." Even if you want to marry a princess, you have to prepare a year in advance. To marry an emperor... Could it be that the dowry can be given away casually?

At this time, the Minister of Honglu Temple came out and said: "Your Majesty, I have received news that neighboring countries, small subordinate countries, and countries in the Western Regions have all sent envoys to meet the new Emperor of Dashun. King Ling's great marriage, the prestige of Dashun lies in His Majesty, it cannot be done in haste to make the world laugh."

Zhu Yuanfeng followed suit, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Internal Affairs needs to formulate regulations in the Ministry of Rites and set the specifications of supplies before making arrangements. Let alone three months or even half a year, it is unrealistic. Please allow time for the Emperor."

"Your Majesty, please think again." None of the officials stood by Liu Ke this time, as if they were fighting to the end.

Liu Ke had no choice but to soften, he asked, "How long will it take?"

The Minister of Rites poked his neck and said, "One year!"

"One year?" Liu Ke was shocked.

"At least one year!" The ministers refused to budge.

Shang Jinling did not participate in this kind of court situation, and Liu Ke was allowed to make troubles at will.

Now that she has been crowned king and regent, Shang Jinling is more concerned about people's livelihood, and together with Gao Xueli to re-organize the new policy, the situation is very good now, but he has to take it lightly.

"In the local area, it is better to send imperial envoys to take a look, for fear of obedience."

Liu Ke nodded, "OK."

"Some of the officials of the new judiciary can be transferred outside, just to fill these vacancies. If the locality is stable, the country will be stable."

Liu Ke put the folder in Shang Jinling's hand aside, and pulled him into his arms, "Lingling..."

"Huh?" Shang Jinling held his face in puzzlement, and asked with a smile, "Why, not in high spirits?"

"Didn't you hear about the matter in the court?"

Shang Jinling thought for a while and said, "You mean you have to prepare for the wedding for a year?"

Liu Ke felt aggrieved, "Well, brother can't wait."

Shang Jinling rolled his eyes, pretending not to know, "Why?"

Liu Ke looked at the person in his arms, and hugged him even tighter. He lowered his head and kissed Shang Jinling's forehead and nose, and said in a low voice, "I want wedding flowers and candles."

Not knowing where this person's obsession came from, Shang Jinling responded with lips and teeth attached.Ambiguously, he said: "Okay."