After a discussion, Zhang Xi, Huang Quan, and Pang Tong left Liu Bei's temporary palace in Chang'an with their heads full of confusion.
As for the reinstatement of the prime minister, there is no further explanation.
There is no way, the matter is too big, and none of the three people dare to easily express their support or opposition without thinking about the pros and cons.
Liu Bei also knew that this matter was of great importance and could not be rushed, so he did not rush it and started preparing for his own ancestor worship ceremony.
This matter has been decided, and it will be scheduled for the ninth day of September.
Nine is a positive number, and it is also a pole number. September is also the month of the official autumn harvest. It is in line with etiquette to celebrate the harvest and pay tribute to the ancestors.
Therefore, on this day, Liu Bei went to Changling in person to worship Taizu Emperor Gao.
Also starting from today, Liu Bei can no longer introduce himself to anyone he meets, saying that he is "the queen of King Jing of Zhongshan and the great-great-grandson of Emperor Jing of Han Dynasty."
When Liu Bei proclaimed himself emperor, he was already considered as a small sect that succeeded to the great throne. Now after paying homage to Changling, it is equivalent to having a report with his ancestors, and he can call himself the "Miao descendant of Emperor Gao" in the future.
This is why Liu Bei worshiped Liu Bang's Changling rather than Yangling of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty.
There is also political knowledge in this.
As for the other one of the "Second Siwu Ancestors" mentioned in the edict of Liu Bei's accession to the throne, Emperor Shizu and Emperor Liu Xiu will wait until they capture Luoyang.
One thing to say is that Qin Mi really did his best in Liu Bei's ancestor worship. Not only was the scale of the ceremony quite grand, but all the etiquette systems were completely formulated in accordance with the ancient Zhou rites. It can be said that in etiquette I can't find anything wrong with it.
There was only one thing that made Liu Bei a little unbearable. It was too cumbersome.
This is the characteristic of Zhou rites. The more important the ceremonial occasion, the more complicated the regulations on etiquette. In addition, in order to demonstrate the majesty of this ancestor worship, Qin Mi read countless ancient books and contacted literati from all over the world. , under a flurry of chatter, a set of etiquette procedures that were extremely complicated but also highlighted the royal atmosphere were formulated.
Other people's family can only worship ancestors for one day at most, but in Liu Bei's case, it would take a full ten days to go through the whole process of ancestor worship.
By the way, Liu Bei spent five full days in Changling.
It’s not that Liu Bei spent five days in the wilderness facing a small hill. The emperor’s mausoleum. In this era, there were above-ground buildings specially used for sacrifices. But it’s not what we see now, just a mound of earth standing alone. On the earth.
Even in terms of scope, it is quite large. Strictly speaking, Zuo Fengyi's Changling County falls within the scope of Changling, Taizu of the Han Dynasty. The people and officials in the county actually have the duty to guard the tomb of Taizu of the Han Dynasty. of responsibilities.
Therefore, Liu Bei stayed in Changling for five days to worship Taizu Emperor Gao, but it does not mean that Liu Bei stayed in the wild for five days to blow the wind.
But even so, Liu Bei couldn't stand it.
According to Zhou rites, if Liu Bei wanted to worship his ancestors, he had to wear correspondingly regulated clothes. Although these clothes were gorgeous and showed his imperial temperament, they were not too thick.
In addition, Qin Mi emphasized ancient etiquette, Liu Bei would be dissuaded by Qin Mi even if he added an extra lining, because it was not in line with etiquette and would be laughed at if others saw it. Therefore, even if Liu Bei felt cold, he could only endure it. With.
It's the ninth day of September in Guanzhong. Although it's not winter yet, it's really cold enough.
You know, the entire late Eastern Han Dynasty was the Little Ice Age. Among other things, winter started much earlier than before.
In addition, the climate in Guanzhong itself is colder than that in Shuzhong. After the ancestor worship was completed, Liu Bei fell ill directly.
It's not a serious illness, it's just typhoid. Since Liu Bei entered Guanzhong, he has suffered from typhoid seven or eight times in less than a year. Liu Bei himself has become somewhat accustomed to it.
In addition, with Wei Chen, a disciple of Zhang Ji who was good at treating typhoid fever, escorting him, Liu Bei himself didn't take it too seriously.
But this time, Liu Bei was careless.
His typhoid fever kept coming back and forth and he could never be cured.
And there was nothing Wei Chen could do about this.
Doctors are not omnipotent, and there is an old saying among doctors, "Medicine will not cure the disease." If you seek your own death, how can you blame the doctors for not trying their best to save you? !
Since he is sick, he should put down his government affairs and take a good rest. After being treated with medicine, Wei Chen is still confident that he can nurse Liu Bei's body back to normal as before.
After all, he is the emperor, and there are all kinds of medicinal materials in the palace. It is definitely easier to treat diseases than ordinary people.
But Liu Bei not only disobeyed the doctor's advice, but stayed late every day doing business. He even got so busy that he didn't even drink the prepared medicine, or he would ask someone to prepare the medicine when he remembered it. The medicine was not meant to be drunk.
Wei Chen really tried his best, he persuaded him what he needed to say, and he said what he needed to say. But the other person is the emperor, the emperor. If he doesn't listen, what can you do? !
As for Liu Bei, Liu Bei really didn't do it on purpose.
I have to admit that there is a problem with Liu Bei's attitude towards his body. He really didn't think that a little typhoid fever could really kill him.
But more importantly, Liu Bei also had Liu Bei's own reasons.
Liu Bei's illness was completely concealed this time, and he did not leak any news to the outside world. Even his daily routine must be the same as before. He must attend the occasions when he should attend, do what he should do, and cannot give people the impression that he is on his own. Feeling sick.
There is really no way, the political influence is too great, so I have to hold on like this.
Think about it, you have just announced to the world with great fanfare that you worship heaven and ancestors. The momentum has been so great and you have gained a huge wave of political influence. Then you fell ill in bed and couldn't manage? !
How do you want the world to think about this? !
Especially for Cao Wei, how could they let go of such a good opportunity? !
People with a slightly better heart may also wonder whether Liu Bei, Liu Bei, was dishonest when he worshiped heaven and ancestors, and therefore was punished by God and his ancestors. If he is a little more heart-warming, he will probably directly declare that Liu Bei's throne is not recognized by God. It is not even recognized by Emperor Taizu Gao. Otherwise, why would you have just finished offering sacrifices to Emperor Taizu Gao, and Emperor Taizu Gao did not bless you, but instead made you seriously ill? !
If we use this topic again, the imperial writers of Cao Wei can really argue a whole set of arguments that "the destiny of Wei lies with Wei, and Liu Bei usurped it".
And it’s not easy for you, Liu Bei, to refute, after all, you, Liu Bei, are really ill.
Therefore, Liu Bei cannot be sick, especially at this juncture. He must handle government affairs, meet with officials, and attend some necessary occasions, so that outsiders cannot see anything unusual.
Just holding on like this, Liu Bei lasted until late October.
In late October, it was basically winter, and people began to go out less frequently. At this time, Liu Bei could breathe a little easier, relax, and have a good rest.
But...it's already a little too late.
The typhoid fever that lasted for more than a month finally hurt Liu Bei's body and caused problems with his body's immunity. In Wei Chen's words, even if he could be cured this time, the root cause of the disease had already been left.
Once the weather suddenly gets cold or hot again, Liu Bei's condition is likely to relapse. No one knows how serious Liu Bei will be when he gets typhoid fever next time.
For this reason, both Wei and Chen went to Zhang Xi directly, asked Zhang Xi to resign, and allowed him to return to Chengdu and stay in Chang'an. Wei Chen was afraid that he would be treated the same as Hua Tuo.
Zhang Xi was dumbfounded and quickly persuaded Wei Chen to stop him.
First of all, Liu Bei's personality is different from Cao Cao's. He is not someone who can do that kind of thing.
Secondly, Wei Chen was specially recommended by Zhang Xi to treat Liu Bei's illness. No matter what happens in the future, Zhang Xi will definitely protect Wei Shen. If Wei Chen is allowed to leave like this, Zhang Xi's reputation will also be affected.
Finally, if Wei Chen goes back to Chengdu, what will he do if someone in his family gets sick?
After the ancestor worship, Liu Bei issued a series of edicts. The main purpose of these edicts was to reward the meritorious officials of the Northern Expedition. The part involving Zhang Xi was to implement Zhang Xi's duties as the governor of Yongzhou.
For this reason, Zhang Xi wrote a letter to Chengdu early, planning to take his family north to Chang'an to reunite with him.
Along the way, there will inevitably be travel and fatigue. If there is someone who is acclimated to Chang'an, you will have to ask Wei Chen to help treat him.
After a good meal of comfort, Wei Chen allowed Wei Chen to put down his worries, treat Liu Bei's illness with peace of mind, and control Liu Bei's condition. Wei Chen didn't need to worry about anything else.
Wei Chen reluctantly agreed to stay.
There is no way. Although Wei Chen was tricked by Zhang Xi from Zhang Ji, the ancients kept their promises. Since Wei Chen agreed to be the guest of Zhang Xi's house and use his medical skills to ensure the peace of Zhang Xi's family, then that's it. Gotta do it.
Since Zhang Xi asked him to stay and treat Liu Bei, he naturally couldn't just leave. Let's continue treating Liu Bei.
After Wei Chen's treatment for a month, Zhang Xi, Pang Tong, and Huang Quan urged Liu Bei to rest. Liu Bei, who fell ill due to the ancestor worship ceremony, is finally slowly recovering.
Originally, when things got to this point, as long as Liu Bei continued to rest peacefully and survive the turn of winter and spring, there would probably be no problem.
But Liu Bei refused to do it.
An edict was issued to urgently recruit Hanzhong Fazheng, Liu Ba, Chengdu Zhuge Liang, Zhang Fei, Xiangyang Xu Shu, and Wang Ji to rush to Chang'an to discuss matters.
Such a large-scale transfer of important ministers was conveyed to Cao Pi in Luoyang through careful work, which shocked Cao Pi.
How long has it been quiet? Liu Bei, what the hell are you doing? ! !
(End of chapter)
