Kunning Palace
Empress Song was talking to all the concubines in the palace, when suddenly a palace maid in bright clothes came in and said, "Your Majesty, General Yunhui is waiting for you outside the palace."
"Let him come in." Queen Song said quickly.
In the palace, King Chen Ran of Wei, King Chen Wei of Liang, and Princess Chen Zhi of Xianning all stopped talking and laughing when they heard Jia Heng's arrival.
King Wei Chen Ran put down the tea cup in his hand, raised his eyebrows, and felt an expectation welling up in his heart that he couldn't explain the reason for.
Liang Wang Chen Wei had a faint smile on his lips, and his expression was somewhat cold and indifferent.
Princess Chen Zhi of Xianning raised her beautiful face, her gaze unwavering.
Not long after, a young man wearing a beautifully painted military attaché robe and a calm demeanor walked into the palace. He stepped forward and saluted Empress Song. A clear and firm voice sounded in the palace, like broken jade and a sword. Ming, "I have seen the Queen, His Highness the King of Wei, His Highness the King of Liang, and His Highness Xianning. The Queen is a thousand years old."
Queen Song greeted her with a smile, and then asked someone to sit down.
Asked: "Did Ziyu just come from His Majesty's side?"
After Jia Heng thanked him, he nodded and said, "I just came to meet you."
The Empress of the Song Dynasty looked calmly, looking up and down at Xiao Xuan, a young man with a heroic temperament. Her beautiful eyes showed admiration, and her eyebrows and smiles were as beautiful as peach blossoms in full bloom. She said: "Zi Yu is busy with the tasks assigned by His Majesty. I have an errand to call Ziyu over, but I wonder if it has delayed the business?"
Jia Heng raised his eyes and looked at the plump beauty in gorgeous palace attire opposite him. He quickly made up his face and calmed down his expression, saying: "Your Majesty's words are serious. I think that as long as we set a strategy and clearly outline rewards and punishments, all kinds of official duties can't be done." Everything that needs to be done must be done personally. I have ordered all the officials under my command to take care of their own affairs and assume their responsibilities. If there are any more problems, report them to me, and I will find ways to solve them. I will also regularly monitor the progress and make adjustments at any time. "
Princess Xianning looked at the young man who was talking calmly and calmly to her mother, her mother in front of her, her face paused slightly, and her eyes were full of color.
Wei Wang Chen Ran also nodded, pondering Jia Heng's words in his heart, and felt that these words became more and more clear as time went by, and it could be said that they fully demonstrated the skills of a superior in managing affairs and controlling subordinates.
Empress Song nodded and said with a smile: "This statement is from a high position and goes straight to the essence. It is no wonder that Ziyu is highly valued by His Majesty for his ability in conducting affairs."
It is said that those who work hard govern others, and those who work hard control others.
In the palace, she controls the departments and bureaus of the six palaces and handles affairs, which is basically the same as this.
Set up the rules and regulations, and then leave them to the capable people below to run the errands, clearly mark the rewards and punishments, and supervise the progress. There is no need to do everything personally.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty has a great deal of respect for the world, and your wisdom is as deep as the sea. These humble ministers are just a fool's achievement and do not deserve your Highness's praise." Jia Heng lowered his eyes and reported back.
Empress Song looked down at King Wei with a smile and said, "Look, this is your father's trusted minister. He is modest, prudent, and well-versed in affairs. When you open the government next year, you will be able to oversee the government." Learn from Ziyu and be a good person, so that you can share your father's worries."
The King of Wei smiled and said: "General Yunhui is highly knowledgeable and well-educated. He has many deeds in the sacred capital. I admire his conduct very much."
Jia Heng turned his eyes to look at the young man in python attire with a slight smile on his fair face, and praised: "His Royal Highness, King Wei, looks like a dragon and a phoenix... He is of natural nature, and he is worthy of being a noble man."
When Empress Song heard the words of Long Zhang and Fengzi, her heart was filled with joy and her beautiful eyes were glowing. But then she did not listen to the words of Tian Ri, but her nature was natural. The joy in her beautiful eyes gradually faded, and she even pouted softly. Her pink lips were a little annoyed, and this movement was very slight, more like the subconscious habit of this empress who cared about the world when she was a girl in the boudoir, but she didn't know that this move was actually unspeakably playful.
Falling in the corner of someone's eye, his expression froze, and there was an indescribable strangeness in his heart.
But Queen Song was indeed a little disappointed.
For example, just now Jia Hengruo said that the appearance of the dragon and the phoenix is the appearance of the sky and the sun, then this statement is well-founded, and the appearance of the dragon and the phoenix praises him as being like his father and his mother, which is more like a polite politeness without much nutrition.
Although Queen Song was a little disappointed, after thinking about it, she felt that she shouldn't act too hastily.
This kind of minister with heavy troops, regardless of his mind and skills, must not be treated like an ordinary young man.
Jia Heng and King Wei boasted to each other, and Queen Song was about to take over the conversation.
However, at this moment, a palace maid from outside came into the palace and suddenly said: "Empress, Her Royal Highness the eldest princess and the little princess have come to wish Your Highness a son."
Empress Song smiled sweetly and said happily: "Xianning, your aunt and Chan Yue are here."
Princess Xianning said "Hmm" and said, "Queen Mother, then I will go and greet you."
As soon as she finished speaking, the eldest princess of Jinyang had already led the little princess Li Chanyue into the palace hand in hand.
The eldest princess of Jinyang was now wearing a bright red palace-style cotton skirt, with a slender waist and high waist, and a graceful figure. She wore a crown of green wind wings on her head, and a beaded necklace hanging between her temples, making her look graceful and gorgeous.
The beauty's makeup is also a little light, but her eyebrows are picturesque, her facial features are exquisite, her skin is fair, and she looks good no matter whether she wears light makeup or heavy makeup.
Next to her was Li Chanyue, the graceful little princess with bright eyes and white teeth.
"Emperor's sister-in-law." After the eldest princess Jinyang entered the palace, she first saluted Empress Song and then greeted Concubine Duanrong.
As for the other concubines, as well as King Wei, King Liang, and Princess Xianning, regardless of their status or junior status, they stood up to greet the eldest princess of Jinyang.
Jia Heng also stood up and followed the flow to greet the eldest princess of Jinyang.
When he raised his eyes, he met a pair of soft and beautiful eyes, and saw a hint of amusement in the shallow waves.
"What a coincidence, General Yunhui is also here?" The beauty said with a sweet smile, a noble and gorgeous temperament, and a polite detachment.
Jia Heng's face was as calm as water, and a strange feeling flashed through his heart. He looked at the glamorous, graceful and beautiful woman and said lightly: "I have met Your Highness."
After the eldest princess of Jinyang finished speaking, she no longer looked at Jia Heng, turned to look at Queen Song, and said with a smile: "Today, I am Ran'er's son. I brought Chan Yue here to celebrate Ran'er's birthday. Ran'er has passed this Years, maybe seventeen."
Chen Ran smiled and said, "Aunt, I'm eighteen."
The eldest princess of Jinyang coughed, her beautiful and beautiful face was somewhat embarrassed, and she said with emotion: "She has grown so big in a flash."
Jia Heng watched with interest.
The smile on Empress Song's face did not diminish as she said, "Sister, sit here with Chan Yue. The Taiyue Department has rehearsed a new song and dance according to Sister Rong Fei's wishes. You can watch it."
Princess Jinyang and Li Chanyue sat down next to Queen Song.
Not long after, a group of eighteen graceful and gorgeously dressed women came in from outside the hall and began to perform songs and dances.
Everyone picked up their wine glasses and looked at the dancing and graceful woman, with her flowing clouds and sleeves, giving people a great visual enjoyment.
Jia Heng looked calm, picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
I secretly thought that this dance was choreographed in a unique way. It can cover all seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter in one dance. It is used to perform on birthdays, which has a somewhat different meaning.
Suddenly I remembered that this was a dance choreographed by Concubine Duanrong, and I couldn't help but turn my eyes and glance at Concubine Rong, who was sitting quietly. She was a beautiful woman in her early thirties, wearing a blue dress, a fairy bun, an oval face, and a quiet temperament. , bright and beautiful, fairy and jade appearance, nothing more than this.
"This palace music and dance is refreshing, which shows that this noble concubine has great attainments in dance."
Jia Heng lowered his eyes slightly and quickly looked away. After a while, he felt something strange in his heart. He clearly felt a real gaze staring at him. He quickly raised the tea cup on the small table and lowered his head to sip.
When the music stopped and the dancing stopped, Empress Song said: "The song of suppressing the clouds is loud and clear, and the dancing back to the snow is light. Sister Rong Fei's dance rehearsal is a sudden surprise, which is pleasing to the eye."
Everyone else praised him one after another, and the atmosphere in the palace became more and more noisy.
Concubine Rong's voice was soft and soft as she said, "I just made it randomly for my own entertainment. My sister deserves the praise."
The eldest princess of Jinyang smiled and watched the two sisters talking, her thoughts inexplicable.
Li Chanyue asked with a smile: "Cousin, you can also dance this dance, right?"
Princess Xianning nodded slightly and said, "I learned some from my mother and concubine."
On the other side, Queen Song asked Concubine Rong: "Sister, why don't you see Ze'er?"
Concubine Rong said: "Ze'er, his master has left homework, and he needs to have his back whipped. He can't come over until lunch."
Empress Song smiled and joked: "Ze'er is diligent in his homework. It's a pity that this dynasty does not allow the prince to take the scientific examination. Otherwise, Ze'er would be a little older and he would have to win a Jinshi for his sister."
Concubine Rong said with a smile: "Sister, I'm joking. I'm just taking advantage of Ze'er's young age to learn some calligraphy. It might not be a bad thing."
On the other side, King Wei was at a loss to talk to Jia Heng and asked: "I heard from Xianning earlier that Yunhui is now following the public security regulations of the Five Cities Military and Horse Division to regulate the security of Shenjing?"
Jia Heng said: "There is no rule without rules. The population of Shenjing City is as high as one million. Just like in the past, the five-city army and horse department only relied on the will of individual officials in the bureau to deal with all kinds of illegal things in the capital. Therefore, the subordinate officials, soldiers or If the abuse of power is unreasonably aggravated because of enmity, or if serious crimes are ignored by accepting bribes, the people will suffer more oppression, and fairness and justice cannot be made clear. Nowadays, public security regulations are enacted to make it clear to everyone, and they act according to the law. Both officers, soldiers and civilians, etc. The law can be followed.”
The light in King Wei's eyes suddenly seemed to have a different meaning, and he said in surprise: "Does Yun Hui believe in Lord Shang's way of governing the country?"
Jia Heng's heart moved slightly, he looked at King Wei, and said loudly: "The law is the source of governance, and the gentleman is the source of law."
This is what Xunzi said, and with this sentence, Jia Heng also showed that he was not a traditional Legalist disciple. In fact, after the Confucianism was exclusively respected, the official orthodoxy was Confucian education, and instead the cruel officials who carried out harsh punishments had a reputation. Neither sounds very good.
The interest in King Wei's eyes did not diminish, and he said, "But Yun Hui first governed by rules and regulations without any means of enlightenment?"
Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong, who were talking, looked at each other and looked over.
Queen Song looked at the two people who had asked the right question and couldn't help but feel happy. She didn't interrupt and waited patiently for the two people to talk.
Princess Jinyang's beautiful eyes flashed slightly, and her beautiful face looked at the two of them coldly.
Jia Heng said: "The law can be used to guide, predict, and educate. Those who violate public security regulations should be preached and preached without indiscriminate punishment. This is in line with the meaning of education. This is morality and etiquette, which is the foundation of politics and religion. Punishment is meant to be used by the state and the church.”
King Wei hesitated and asked, "Does this go against the wishes of the sages?"
Jia Heng said slowly: "During the early Han Dynasty, Emperor Xuan once said that the Han family had its own system, which was originally based on hegemony and kingship. How could it be purely moral education and Zhou Zheng?"
When King Wei heard this, his face was slightly shaken and he said, "Yun Hui said this, and the master in Hongwen Hall also said similar words."
Queen Song couldn't help but feel even more happy when she saw the two of them talking happily.
Jia Heng said: "Before the Public Security Regulations, the Five Cities Military and Horse Divisions inspected the public security in Shenjing. Most of them were the chiefs of the government soldiers. They acted as they pleased. The people did not know what they were committing, and they were bound to be at a loss. Now they follow the rules, and everyone knows the laws and regulations, and they are correct. It is the intention to educate people’s hearts through laws and regulations.”
King Wei said happily: "Yun Hui's words are reasonable."
On the side, Liang Wang Chen Wei raised his tea cup with an indifferent expression.
His third brother and fifth sister all seemed to value what this person gave them, and they didn't know what this person was capable of.
Empress Song smiled and said: "Okay, let's not talk about this for now. We will wait until you come to the Five Cities Military and Horse Department to observe the government in the spring next year, and then we can discuss this matter freely."
Wei Wang Chen Ran smiled and said: "Yes, Queen Mother."
While several people were talking, a palace maid suddenly came in, bowed and said: "Concubine Wu from the Zhongshun Palace has handed over a sign and wants to see the empress."
It is worth mentioning that King Zhongshun's main concubine died young and he only had four concubines. As for the other concubines, although they also had corresponding ranks, they were not ranked high in the palace.
Over here, Queen Song glanced at Jia Heng. In fact, she somewhat guessed the purpose of Princess Zhongshun's visit.
"Let her in."
Empress Song gave the order, and not long after, she saw a woman wearing silk and satin, walking in. As soon as she entered the palace, she bowed and saluted, and said: "I have met the empress, empress." The empress is a thousand years old, a thousand years old."
"Wu Fei, please get up." A smile appeared on Empress Song's face as white as a pear, and she ordered the maid beside her to give her a seat.
If she is a loyal and submissive concubine, Empress Song will definitely call her the royal sister-in-law, but if she is a concubine, she will have to be much more casual.
Concubine Wu thanked her, sat down, and said with a smile: "Empress, I heard that Your Highness gave birth to a child today, so I came over to take a look."
In fact, the invitation was sent to Prince Zhongshun's palace, but Prince Zhongshun had someone send him a gift early in the morning to avoid suspicion and did not come in person.
Speaking of which, this was also what made Empress Song unhappy.
In recent years, as the head of the harem, she has a mother-in-law above her, and her son below has not been named an heir. She only has the title of queen, and the queen's dignity and scenery seem to have been compromised.
Empress Song smiled and said, "I miss you, Concubine Wu."
Concubine Wu asked: "I heard that His Royal Highness the King of Wei will leave the palace and open a mansion next year. I wonder where he can go to watch the government?"
Queen Song nodded and said: "It has been decided that we will open the palace next year and go to the Five Cities Military and Horse Division."
"Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division?" Concubine Wu sighed, looked at Princess Xianning aside, and said, "I have one more thing to ask of you."
With that said, he stood up from his seat and bowed solemnly to Empress Song.
It's a bit funny to say that women like Concubine Wu, who have lived in the back house for a long time, don't know Jia Heng.
Empress Song was a little surprised. She quickly called the female officials on the side to help her and asked, "Why did Concubine Wu come to this?"
Concubine Wu said: "Your Majesty, my concubine's useless son was in the horse market yesterday. He was blind and rushed into Xianning. Later, with the help of General Yunhui, he did not make a big mistake. I came here to replace Rui'er." I apologize to Xianning."
It has to be said that Concubine Wu's handling at this moment was so clever that she didn't know where to go from complaining. She took a low profile and asked Empress Song for forgiveness in order to be lenient to her son.
She had to be merciful and merciful. Even if Empress Song showed her magnanimity on the surface, she would most likely be arrogant.
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