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- Chapter 2 The first day of junior high school
The New Year is here, and the second year of Dingwu is bound to be a good year. The auspicious snow heralds a good harvest. Although the successive heavy snowfalls caused the collapse of some houses in Chang'an, the joyful Chang'an was soon submerged in the New Year atmosphere. With timely processing and compensation, the people whose houses were damaged were also provided with accommodation, and they can go back only after their houses are repaired in the spring.
The first New Year's banquet of the Great Zhou Dynasty is taking place in the Hanyuan Hall of Anqing Palace. Emperor Li Zuoguo of the Great Zhou Dynasty invited all the ministers in Chang'an to welcome the new year. Early in the morning on the first day of the new year, Li Zuoguo personally went to the north of Chang'an City, located on Longshou Mountain. New Year worship was held in the newly built Li Family Ancestral Temple. Li Zuoguo stood at the front, behind him was the only five-year-old Li Zhongyang who could walk on his own.
It was the first time for Li Zhongyang to participate in such a grand worship ceremony. The little man rolled his big eyes and kowtowed obediently behind his father. Li Zuoguo's cousin, Li Hu's father Li Yuexing, was the chief priest of the Ancestral Temple. After reading the memorial text, Li Zuoguo Light the civil and military bronze lamps in the Ancestral Temple with your own hands, and burn Longting incense to worship your ancestors.
Li Siye¡¯s tablet is in the middle of the second row above the high altar. The posthumous title is so long that Li Zuoguo himself can¡¯t remember it. He only remembers the word Zhongwu, which is in line with Li Siye¡¯s actions.
After the worship ceremony was completed, Li Zuoguo drove back to the palace. At noon, he went to the Ciyun Palace of the Empress Dowager Wen to have dinner with the Empress Dowager. Then the concubines and concubines came to pay homage to the Empress Dowager with their three sons and two daughters. The Empress Dowager was very interested in the five grandchildren. I love you so much, and you are so happy when I see you, I am so excited.
The afternoon passed in a flash, and when it was dinner time, the first state banquet of the second year of Dingwu began. Almost all the maids and eunuchs in the palace were used to set up a huge table with hundreds of rows in Hanyuan Hall, all of which were single tables. Those who are qualified to sit in the hall are all officials of fourth rank and above, while those of fourth rank and below can only sit in the square outside Hanyuan Hall.
A wooden shed has been set up in the square to serve as a blanket for the snow, and there is a woolen fence around it to block the cold wind. There are fire pits inside just a few steps away, so it doesn't look very cold. Officials have been arriving one after another since 3:40 noon. , the lower the official rank, the earlier he comes. This is no joke. Isn¡¯t it possible that a seventh-grade petty official wants a first-grade or super-grade official to wait for you? That's so arrogant.
The ministers still had a tacit understanding. The junior officials arrived first, then those with slightly higher grades, then the fourth-grade and above officials who could enter the palace, and finally the first-grade and superior-grade officials with titles arrived. From the situation that the officials came together You can tell who is friends with whom, and which family has a closer relationship with that family.
The bustling ministers are basically here, except for a few too old nobles who are old and afraid of the cold because of the snow and are sick. Almost all the officials in Chang'an of the Great Zhou Dynasty are gathered together. The eunuchs who roll call at the door have a unique high-pitched voice. It started ringing again: "Dingxigong of the Great Zhou Dynasty has arrived"
The commotion in the arena suddenly quieted down. Dingxi Gong was the first Duke of the Zhou Dynasty and the Zongzheng of the Li clan of the current royal family. He was one of the nine ministers of the Zhou Dynasty. Dingxi Gong was Li Yuexing, the father of former general Li Hu, not to mention It is said that Li Yuexing was Li Zuoguo's cousin, and his son Li Hu was also a major military general in the Zhou Dynasty. He commanded 200,000 troops in Xiangyang. He was the general with the largest number of troops and the strongest strength in the entire Zhou Dynasty.
Li Yuexing already looked richer. He was wearing a purple python robe with yellow edges. He no longer looked like a general who had been in the army. As soon as he entered, all the low-level officials in the square bowed to Li Yuexing and saluted, "Have you seen me before?" Dingxi Gong."
Li Yuexing laughed, waved his hand and said, "Don't be too polite." After saying that, he staggered inside. At the entrance of Hanyuan Hall, Sikong Chu Tianshu, Sima Duan Tianhe, but Situ was Li Bai, the Duke of Taibai. Li Bai's life They all hoped to see a powerful Tang Dynasty, and also wanted to develop their ambitions in the official career. Unexpectedly, they met Li Zuoguo at the lowest point in their lives. This disciple moved forward and established his own empire. Li Bai never thought that he could also become One of the three princes of a powerful empire, although his beard and hair are now gray, Li Bai is the most energetic in his life.
Li Bai was also the emperor's master and the second Duke to assist the Duke. His eighteen disciples were now important generals of the Zhou Dynasty. In terms of power and influence, Li Bai was unique in the Zhou Dynasty. At this time, Li Bai stood At the front, Chu Tianshu and Duan Tianhe were half a step behind to show their respect for Li Bai.
Li Yuexing laughed heartily. He and Li Bai didn't drink together in Anxi. They went up the high steps. Li Yuexing said, "How dare you bother Mr. Taibai to welcome him personally? I have seen Situ and Duke Fu." He put his hands together and Li Yuexing left. A gift.
Li Bai hurriedly grabbed Li Yuexing and said with a smile: "Mr. Dingxi is so polite, I'm just waiting for you to come and have a drink."
The two laughed at each other, with endless joy in their hearts. The officials behind them, led by Chu Tianshu and Duan Tianhe, saluted Li Yuexing together. After a while of greetings, Li Bai and Li Yuexing went in first. The low-ranking officials belowLooking at such a grand occasion with envy, I felt like a man should be like this.
Everyone was here, and a eunuch went to report to Li Zuoguo. Within a moment, countless imperial guards wearing golden armor, holding red cloaks and holding various ritual utensils with horizontal knives hanging on their waists filed out and gathered the entire banquet room. Hanyuan Hall was protected, and a hundred eunuchs stood close to the wall in Hanyuan Hall. A powerful voice sounded amidst the sound of bells and drums: "Emperor Shengzong of the Great Zhou Dynasty has arrived."
All the ministers inside and outside stood up. Today was an imperial banquet. The solemnity of the court meeting was lost in the joy. All the ministers bowed together and shouted: "Welcome to His Majesty the Emperor. Long live, long live, long live your Majesty."
Li Zuoguo, wearing a dragon robe and a red gold crown on his head, walked out of the passage behind the palace, walked straight to the dragon throne and sat down. He raised his right hand, and Zheng Chunyun, the manager of the inner palace beside him, shouted: "The emperor has a decree, and all ministers are exempted." Be courteous."
Li Zuoguo said with a smile on his face: "Everyone, sit down. Today is the New Year's wedding banquet. Everyone is free to do whatever you want."
All the ministers sat down one after another and straightened their bodies to wait for Li Zuoguo's next words. Li Zuoguo said: "I joined the army at the age of fifteen and fought for seven years. I raised the army because of the late emperor. All the ministers either joined the dragon before the war or joined the emperor halfway. , we worked together to conquer this country, I am so lucky to have the help of all the virtuous ministers, let me use this glass of wine today to thank you all in advance."
Li Zuoguo picked up the golden jue on the imperial table in front of him and raised it forward. All the officials in the palace stood up together. The officials outside the palace also stood up when they heard the eunuch's message. They all picked up the wine jue in their hands. There was a loud sound from both inside and outside the palace. The minister's voice said: "I will do my best for the Holy Majesty, and the fortune of the Great Zhou Dynasty will be prosperous." This routine was practiced in advance, otherwise it would not be possible to say it so neatly.
Li Zuoguo raised the golden goblet and drank it all in one gulp, and all the ministers also drank the wine in the cup. Then the banquet began, and the dancers began to enter gracefully, singing and dancing. The hot wine and food came out like water, and the ministers began to eat and drink. He began to toast and talk to the ministers next to him. The atmosphere in the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty was relatively relaxed and there were not so many rules. The ministers enjoyed singing and dancing, drinking and eating vegetables, which was very comfortable.
Li Zuoguo looked around at the ministers in the palace. The Dragon Seat was far away from the ministers and could not hear the words of the ministers at all. Li Zuoguo sighed. After becoming emperor, he was so high that he could never go back to being with the generals. It was the day of charging into battle. Even Li Hu looked cautious when he saw him when he returned to Chang'an years ago. This Emperor Lao Shizi was really boring.
Many of the generals who fought with Li Zuoguo from Anxi are not here. Li Hu is in Xiangyang, Asulu is in Youzhou, Alishe is the governor of Anxi, Liu Han is his deputy, Guo Bei is the infantry general in Jiangdu, and Li Qi is in Hanzhong soldiers pressed Jianmen Pass, Li Yi was the military commander of Shuofang, and Li Lin led the cavalry in Shuofang. As for Huang Bo and Wan Hai, they are also titled generals now and are chief generals in various armies, so they did not come.
As for Li Hu and Li Biao, two domestic servants who have followed Li Zuoguo since childhood, Li Hu is already the commercial manager of the Royal Zhou Dynasty. In fact, he continues to be the big housekeeper for Li Zuoguo. Li Biao is the chief officer of the Animal Husbandry Bureau of the Zhou Dynasty, and can be regarded as the second. Mr. Pin is the prime minister in charge of animal husbandry affairs in the world. However, this animal husbandry bureau is not in Chang'an, but has three offices. One is naturally in Qiuci, Anxi, one is in Shuofang, and the last one is in Youzhou.
Li Biao was stationed in Youzhou because of the new establishment of the Youzhou Animal Husbandry Bureau. He did not return to Chang'an this time. Looking at the bustling scene in front of him, Li Zuoguo thought of the past in Shule and his father's strong support for what he had done. Through all these efforts, he developed a strong army and climbed to the top step by step.
Thinking of Li Siye, Li Zuoguo's eyes were a little blurry. Although he carried the memory of two lives, Li Siye's deep fatherly love always made Li Zuoguo feel fondly. After Li Zuoguo got used to his father's care and love, Li Siye passed away in the most impossible way. , at that moment Li Zuoguo knew that all his feelings for his father in his two lives had fallen on Li Siye. Although several years had passed, Li Zuoguo's heart felt like it was being torn apart when he thought of Li Siye.
Li Zuoguo silently picked up a glass of wine, poured it slowly on the ground, and silently blessed his father. Originally, Li Siye had a good death in the original history, with a high official and a good salary, but because of himself, he died early in this history. Li Zuoguo has always felt guilty deep in his heart.
Li Zuoguo calmed down, and Zheng Chunyun on the other side looked over with concern. Li Zuoguo shook his head slightly, indicating that it was okay. Zheng Chunyun had always been obsessed with Li Siye's death. Li Zuoguo picked up the wine glass and drank a glass, and his eyes became sharp: Li Siye Longji, I have allowed you to be free for too long. If I don't deal with you soon, I'm afraid Li Longji will have a good death.
The banquet did not last long. It was almost over when the lanterns were first lit. As the ministers were paying their respects, Li Zuoguo turned and returned to the palace. When the banquet was over, the ministers walked out of the palace one after another, saying goodbye to each other and then slowly dispersed.
Li Bai, Duan Tianhe, Chu TianshuheLi Yuexing came out together. When he came to the door, Li Yuexing suddenly asked Chu Tianshu mysteriously: "Sikong, are you going south this year?"
Chu Tianshu was shocked. He had not disclosed any information. Why would Li Yuexing ask such a question? Li Yuexing looked at Chu Tianshu who looked like he was sober from drinking, and laughed: "You don't have to panic, I am an old soldier. None of the generals leading the army outside today¡¯s banquet have returned, doesn¡¯t this explain the problem?¡±
Chu Tianshu suddenly realized that it seemed that it was not easy to hide from a veteran like Li Yuexing, so he nodded and admitted directly: "Indeed, the navy and infantry of the three places have almost done their training. Last year's harvest was good, and I have been practicing for two years. It has been more than a year, and the army has fully recovered. This is the best time to send troops south. The Great Zhou Dynasty spans too far from east to west, and although the official roads have been repaired, it is still not possible to mobilize troops quickly."
"Last year's war in Dashi ended. Zelfar won and a new dynasty was established. Because of the strength of our Dashi, eight powerful countries in the Western Regions including Dashi and Tocharia formed an alliance to jointly curb the expansion of the Western Region by the Dashi. , the Hu people in the north were not honest, and formed an alliance with Silla and Baekje, and they were ready to move again. The Uighurs and several large tribes also formed an alliance to protect themselves. There was no peace around us in the Zhou Dynasty. Last year, Tubo also tried to send troops from Shibao City. ."
"So our elite troops cannot be wasted on confronting the south. The Holy One has decided to send troops this year. We will first attack the south and then attack the north. These few are important ministers. It's okay to tell you. But don't spread it randomly, lest these countries get it. The news is not good for our army¡¯s dispatch of troops.¡±
Li Bai and others nodded and said, "This is what it should be."
Li Yuexing said excitedly: "So the Zhou Dynasty is going to send troops forcefully this time? How many routes are you going to fight in?"
Chu Tianshu glanced at Li Yuexing in embarrassment and said: "Ding Xigong, please don't embarrass me anymore. Even if I know, I don't dare to say anything anymore. What's more, I don't know now. Are you always worried about the former general?"
Li Yuexing blew his beard angrily: "That boy has nothing to worry about. If he can't help the emperor win the battle, I'll break his legs. This boy has a murderous problem. It's too troublesome. Otherwise, he won't always be like this." A former general, even Li Yi's official position has surpassed him, so I'm thankful that he lets me worry less."
Although Li Yuexing said blaming words, everyone could hear the pride in his tone. When Li Hu attacked Xiangyang, he killed and captured again, directly killing half of the Tang army that resisted in the city. If Li Zuoguo hadn't entered the city in time, Stop it, I am afraid that all the surrendered troops will be beheaded by Li Hu. Even so, nearly 20,000 of the 60,000 surrendered soldiers of the Tang army were beheaded by Li Hu. It would be a river of blood.
Li Zuoguo was so angry that he took away Li Hu's title and gave him the title of Marquis of Wu. He only retained the position of former general and let him train troops in Xiangyang. Even after he was enthroned in the founding of the country, all the officials who had contributed to Conglong were rewarded. Only Li Hu still stood still.
However, Chu Tianshu and Duan Tianhe were not like worshipers. Li Bai also showed sympathy and comforted Li Yuexing with a few words. Chu Tianshu and Duan Tianhe knew in their hearts that Li Hu's contribution was not small, and the elite soldiers in his hands reached 200,000, not to mention Jiangling's 100,000 naval troops, which were also controlled by Li Hu. Li Hu's 800,000-strong army of the Great Zhou had 300,000 in his own hands. It can be said that the army he controlled was not even half of the army of the Great Zhou. Pass.
If Li Hu did not make any mistakes at all, then disaster is not far away. Although Li Hu is Li Zuoguo's cousin and has won Li Zuoguo's trust, after all, this world belongs to Li Zuoguo. Since ancient times, there have been almost no good generals in charge of the army. In the end, after the founding of the country, he was either killed or took power and left it idle. This is the way of an emperor. High achievements and great achievements are not a joke.
"Perhaps the emperor did not want to deal with these generals, but when he conquered the world, such generals who took charge of their own affairs must have made the most merits. When the time comes, there will be no promotion in official positions. What should I do?" Should the throne be given to him? This became one of the main reasons for the general's misfortune.
Li Hu kept making problems, which made Li Zuoguo angry from time to time. In the eyes of Chu Tianshu and Duan Tianhe, this was a very smart move. They didn't have to worry about not getting promoted. The army was not in Li Hu's hands yet, and Li Zuoguo always trusted him. As long as there was a war, would Li Hu's official position not be promoted? I'm afraid no one will believe it.
Nowadays, among the officials who have risen in the imperial court, the two most popular generals are Li Hu and Li Yi. These two people often cause problems. Their methods are exactly the same. They both like to kill people randomly. Li Yi is As long as Shuofang defeats the Uighurs and Hu troops, he will definitely kill them all. The euphemistic name is called reducing the mouth, which is more serious than Li Hu's killing. The Hu people call Li Yi the devil, which shows how ferocious he is. He is a bookish-looking person. , is so easy to kill, and doesn't it provoke the new officials in Chang'an City to attack him?
"As long as Li Zuoguo received the news about impeachment of the two people, he would not publish it. At most, he would send someone to reprimand them. The two of them would still go their own way. Li Zuoguo sent someone to come.After being reprimanded, he restrained himself and then went on to kill.
According to Chu Tianshu's opinion, Li Hu's methods were learned from Li Yi. Li Zuoguo wanted to conquer the world immediately and did not care about the military power of the two men. However, in the hearts of the officials, any general who controlled the army was a source of instability. There must be restrictions. This matter reached a peak last year. More than two hundred new officials submitted a letter asking Li Zuoguo to reduce the military power of the two men. As a result, Li Zuoguo was furious.
"You guys who have had enough to eat and have nothing to do, do you think the world is peaceful? There is no war to fight? There are tigers and wolves looking around in Dazhou. Now you have to put away your sword and pick up the hexagrams. The birds are all gone and the bows are hidden? The mouse's eyes are short-sighted, and there are countless others. A war is about to begin. I am not Liu Bang. If I conquer the world, I will kill Han Xin. You must not talk about this matter again. Anyone who talks about this matter will come to the front and prove to me that they can fight better than them." These were Li Zuoguo's original words, and they were no longer there. People dare to touch this bad luck.
A few people chatted casually at the door again, and Li Yuexing left first and left with Li Bai. The two of them wanted to go back and continue drinking. Chu Tianshu and Duan Tianhe went their separate ways. They were both busy people, so what? It¡¯s easy to take a few days off during the New Year. Of course, I want to go back and spend time with my wife and children.
The entire palace gate fell silent. With the shouts of the generals on duty, the palace gate was locked. The lights in the palace slowly went out. The entire palace slowly fell silent. The first day of the new year passed.
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