In the brightly lit room, Qin Fang, who was wearing a red robe with a phoenix crown, picked up the brand new dragon robe produced by Jiangnan Golden Thread Weaving Bureau and unbuttoned and changed Gui Qi's clothes.
At the beginning of the founding of Dajing, the ancestor of Qin Tianjian used water in the Five Elements to associate the dynasty's fortune, so it was called "Water Virtue". Because the representative color of water in the Five Elements is black, the emperor's court uniforms were black. The people of the world are also called "the head of Guizhou". Emperors of all dynasties followed this tradition. Until the Yongshuang reign, the powerful ministers Zhuang Tianji and Qin Tianjian jointly submitted a letter proposing "the simultaneous use of two virtues", which was adopted by the emperor. From then on, the emperor's daily court uniforms were fixed The color is bright yellow, and more solemn black dragon robes are worn when participating in ceremonies and sacrifices.
Qin Fang picked up the twelve-color imperial crown from the table, gently smoothed the curtain, and said softly: "When we first met in the mountains and fields, you were dressed in such shabby clothes and there were no guards around you. I just regarded you as a poor man. My family never expected that you would be the king of a country, let alone that I would become the queen in the future."
Gui Qi bent down slightly to make it easier for Qin Fang to wear the crown for him, and said with a smile: "Back then, I was obsessed with pursuing you, a female devil who made everyone in the world change their minds after hearing about it. I just glanced at you from a distance several times. I almost lost my life. Ask yourself, if I had it to do over again, I would never fall in love with you, because the price is too high. But if you ask me if I regret it, I don’t regret it, and it is the most correct thing I have ever done in my life. My decision is to send you into a nationwide turmoil, shamelessly pursue you, and trick you into giving birth to a son and a daughter for me."
Qin Fang said softly: "It's true that you deceived me. No woman in the world is really hard-hearted. Anyone who sees the country's turmoil will be moved. But you are wrong. I am willing to have children. I want to Otherwise, do you think you can sneak into my bed?"
She pulled the bag and sat down, took out the bronze mirror from the dressing room, stretched out her arms forward, and the two blurred faces were covered in the mirror.
Qin Fang rested her head on Gui Qi's shoulder with gentle eyes, "Your Majesty has a lot of white hair."
Gui Qi said softly: "The queen also has wrinkles."
"Yes." In the past, Qin Fang would never admit it, but now she just closed her eyes and said calmly: "Your Majesty and I are old."
Time is right. Fifteen ancient bells outside the city rang together, and the deafening dull sound echoed endlessly, and all the people in the three states of Gyeonggi Province could hear it. On the observation deck at the highest point of Qintian Prison, a little child waved his sleeves and robes. Thousands of red lanterns hanging high along the royal road in the imperial city suddenly lit up. In an instant, fireworks filled the city, bright as day and like the east wind. Blowing away the prosperity of thousands of trees, it is like the scene in the poem "More blowing down, the stars are like rain". After this, thousands of officials with outstanding political achievements from the imperial court or local governments, as well as ministers appointed by the emperor, began to enter the palace on the red carpet along the royal road.
After receiving permission from their sister for the first time, Guiliu and Wang Sizhi climbed to the top of the Xianyue Tower and leaned on the railing to overlook the city, taking in a panoramic view of the entire capital. The gorgeous fireworks that exploded rippled softly in Wang Sizhi's eyes. She was fascinated by it and murmured softly: "I have never seen such a lively world."
Guiliu held the wine bowl in one hand, raised it high, drank wine in the world, and said with a smile, "I was watching the music of the market in the world, and suddenly there was the sound of orchestras in the sky. Ten thousand people came to dance and the ministers were drunk, and they were happy to wear the thousand-year-old holy master's light."
Of course Wang Sizhi didn't believe that he had such good literary talent and asked: "Where did he plagiarize the poem?"
"I'm looking for a poem with a lot of money. I bought it from a down-and-out scholar." Guiliu said proudly, "At this time last year, my wonderful hand came up with a few sentences. Do you want to hear them?"
"I don't want to hear it." Wang Si's words were concise and to the point.
Geiliu hugged her like a scoundrel and blew gently into her ear, "It's not the highest place in the world, but it's a city with lights that never sleep."
Wang Sizhi faintly made a delicate nasal sound, her phoenix hairpin trembled, and her voice was clear and sweet. Taking this opportunity, a slender white hand quietly slid into her neckline, then went in and slowly traveled on the smooth skin. Wang Sizhi bit a green finger, closed her eyes, and was already willing to become a little girl waiting to be slaughtered. Lamb.
Just when her eyelashes were trembling slightly and she was very nervous, Gui Liu suddenly retracted her hand.
Wang Sizhi opened her moist and seductive eyes, raised her head and looked at him in bewilderment.
Guiliu blinked his eyes and remained motionless. His sanctimony was simply outrageous.
Wang Sizhi instantly understood that she was too naive and fell into the man's trick again. She stepped on the man's foot hard and made up her mind that she would never let this man touch her again for a long time.
The grand curtain is gradually unveiled, and the music and songs are gradually rising.
Thousands of desks are placed in the white jade square in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. They are arranged from front to back according to the rank of the officials. The one in front has a higher official position, which may be said to have a great influence on the Dajing Dynasty. Those who are eligible to sit in the first row, and who are closest to the emperor and empress on the steps, are the officials of the first rank and the first rank, as well as the crown prince, crown princess, and princess. Because the first-rank Taishi, Taifu, and Taibao appointed by the Dajing Dynasty were empty posts, and the prime minister Zhuang Tianji was seriously ill and could not afford it, there were only two officials who were qualified to sit in the first row from the first rank, namely Kaifu Yi and Tongsansi. and General Hussars, so only five people in the first row were eligible to sit.
In the second row, there are more than 20 people, including the generals of the auxiliary state, Shangzhu state, Shangshu Ling, left and right servants, and Guanglu doctor.
The third row corresponds to the third rank of Zheng and the third rank of Cong, including Zhongshu Ling, Shi Zhong, Liu Bu Shangshu, Guozijian Jijiu, Yushi Dafu.
These people are all powerful figures in the imperial court. Their thoughts and decisions determine to a certain extent the development direction of the dynasty and its future prosperity or decline.
Even if these people are loyal to His Majesty the Emperor and devote their whole life's efforts and sweat to the country, some of them must die when the new emperor ascends the throne. Just like the second spiritual throne enshrined in the ancestral temple, he was also the second emperor of the Dajing Dynasty. On the second day after he succeeded to the throne, he killed a highly respected and veteran founding hero.
Why kill?
Because the four words "high moral character and high prestige" carry too much weight, everyone in the court was attracted to him and alienated the emperor.
Since ancient times, in the homes of emperors, others have not been allowed to sleep soundly on the side of the couch.
Late one night, Gui Qi received the news that Zhuang Tianji was seriously ill and had little time to live. Without saying a word, he came to the ancestral temple alone to face the many spiritual tablets and sat on the mat all night. After leaving the ancestral temple in the early morning, the sky was dim. On this occasion, he once said to himself: "Old Zhuang, Old Zhuang, you said you can survive your illness, right? If that time comes and I order you to be killed, how can I do it? You A good death, a good death for you!"
Once you enter the Hou family, it is as deep as the sea. In history, there are countless people who were born with great talent and achieved great success. However, if you read the history books and read carefully, how many people were able to die well in the end?
Kaifu Yitong and the Third Division, General Hussar, are already the ones who must be killed, just to let Guiliu sit firmly on the throne.
Thousands of people poured into the White Jade Square. The emperor in black dragon robe and the queen in bright red phoenix dress were already sitting on high seats on the steps. Gui Liu wore a golden crown on his head, lying on his side, watching the spectacular scene of officials entering the scene like locusts crossing the border. You Zai ate sweet dates, like a heavenly being who forgets his worries.
Wang Sizhi sat at the desk next to him, her manners were dignified and graceful. Even Shang Zhuguo behind her, who was very picky about choosing a wife for his son, nodded slightly. This woman was of heavenly beauty, and had everyone's bearing. She was even more generous than the Queen in her youth.
Suddenly, Guiliu saw a person escape from the crowd and walk straight towards this side, like a carp jumping over a dragon gate, with no one in front of him or behind him.
Of course Giliu knew who he was. The Kaifu Yitong Sansi was just a casual official position. Most of the emperors in the past gave this official position to the important civil and military officials they feared. Although this official position was a genuine one, it had no actual duties. But at this moment, the court The middle-aged man walking over here is the second most powerful official in the imperial court besides Zhuang Tianji. The Kaifu Yitong Third Division, which should have an official title but no official position, has become a powerful official in his hands. Being an official shows the person's character and methods.
When the middle-aged man saw Gei Liu lying on his side and behaving absurdly, he just sneered inwardly. He was just a prodigal living a debauched life. Even if he became the tenth best in the world through martial arts training, he would still be just a martial artist with no brute strength. Is it really possible to hope for it? He is sitting on that dragon chair guarding the country and dying in Sheji?
Soon, another person walked straight to the steps in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. Unlike the weak Kaifu Yitong Sansi, he had a burly figure, strong steps, and a strong martial aura. He was the hussar commander with great military exploits. General, this person is simple and dull, and has little understanding of the ways of the world. However, he fights bravely and fiercely on the battlefield. He knows the generals under his command thoroughly and uses his troops like a god. He was also one of the few court officials that Gui Liu had a good impression of. Unlike Kaifu Yi and the Third Division, who turned a blind eye, Gui Liu stood up and took the initiative to greet him.
How honest is this hussar general? His Royal Highness the Crown Prince took the initiative to stand up and greet him. He was a little embarrassed and nodded with a silly smile. But his eyes were shining, probably because of his military status, so he sincerely admired this great master who was ranked tenth in the martial arts evaluation.
When Gui Qi on the stage saw this scene, he sighed inwardly.
Qin Fang whispered: "Since your majesty cannot tell whether he is true or not, and the same is true for the imperial master, then let Liu'er make his own choice."
Gui Qi said nothing, his eyes were gloomy. Keep? I would rather kill by mistake than let go! Throughout the ages, many emperors have been merciful and soft-hearted, and eventually their kingdoms were destroyed, wars raged, and orthodoxy collapsed. Isn't the collapse of Dafeng orthodoxy a bloody example? As a lesson to others, even if I really blame you wrongly, I will go to your grave every year to offer wine at the Qingming Festival!
The banquet hadn't even started yet, but Geiliu had already drank half a jar of wine. Suddenly, a faint fragrance hit his face. Gui Liu turned around to look, and the dazzling white snow flashed past. When he saw clearly again, Gui Qing was already sitting on the seat next to him.
You must know that last year at the ministers’ banquet, the brother and sister were on the far left and the other on the right. There was no one in the middle. It was an insurmountable gap.
A cold voice sounded in Guiliu's heart, "Find me in the attic after the banquet."
Gui Liu was stunned and didn't see Wang Sizhi raise his eyebrows.
Undoubtedly, most of the eyes of the thousands of people present were focused on His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress in the first row and on the high throne.
Especially Wang Sizhi and Gui Qing, one was the crown prince and the future empress, and the other was a princess, known to both dynasties as the most beautiful woman in the world.
Not long after, all the officials were seated.
The square of the Hall of Supreme Harmony was as bright as day.
The emperor and the empress stood up, walked to the center of the high platform, each held a mallet, and beat the sheepskin drum with badly painted paint.
Guiliu closed his eyes, listening to the rumble of the drums, with a solemn expression.
Why did the ancestor who held the first spiritual tablet in the ancestral temple become the founding emperor? Why was it possible to win a decisive victory in the Luyuan Battle, in which both sides invested nearly two million troops, and then win the title of Central Plains after losing eighteen games in a row? Because once this sheepskin drum is beaten, no matter you are a general or a soldier, no matter whether you are young, old or sick, whether you have a home, a wife or children, you will fight to the death!
How difficult is it to build a country and rule the world? How many temples need to be built and how many tombstones need to be erected!
This is the integrity of my Dajing Dynasty!
The banquet of the ministers on the New Year's Eve of the 16th year of Yongshuang officially started after the emperor and the queen beat the big cowhide drum!
