The new emperor ascended the throne and made considerable political progress in just a few months. He came to power, worked hard to govern, encouraged agriculture, rectified government affairs, carried out reforms, and improved the financial system. For a time, the ministers praised him, the clan was happy, and some The old ministers who had complained about his regicide and proclaimed emperor gradually stopped talking about the past.
Politically, he further determined the system of one province and six ministries, eliminating the two provinces of Zhongshu and Menxia, leaving only the Shangshu Province, which was directly controlled by the emperor. It also vigorously promoted the imperial examination system and imitated the ancient dynasty system, established the Imperial College to educate students, reformed the imperial examination, and established the Invigilation Institute to supervise the imperial examination.
In the economy, he carried out light corvees and low taxes, reformed the currency system, printed banknotes, and made copper coins, thus mastering and controlling currency circulation and further strengthening the centralized rule economically.
He also implemented the Sinicization policy of the Jurchens continuing to move south, appointed Zhang Hao (Zhang Qinli's uncle) and other old ministers, selected Zhongjing (today's Beijing), and expanded and renovated it on the basis of the original Liao-Nanjing, in an attempt to move the capital to Zhongjing. .
This series of reforms greatly inspired the hearts of the ministers. Many old ministers and princes attached themselves to the new emperor and were loyal to this great reform.
In the eyes of all the ministers, this emperor who had greater ambitions and wanted to achieve great things was indeed better than Wanyan Quan, the monarch who only drank and had fun all day long.
But Wan Yanliang was always afraid of Wan Yan Yong because of his good reputation within the clan, so as soon as he came to power, he squeezed him out of the court. He first worshiped him as grand master, and then weakened the power of the three masters and the three ministers. Give a salary, but not power.
Wan Yanyong knew that he was deeply jealous of him, so he settled in the position of Grand Master. He did not interfere with the government affairs on weekdays. When he came back, he played polo, chess, and hunting with his colleagues to enrich his life.
For him, he could live a comfortable life in such a hazy life. Only by keeping a low profile and being cautious in front of Wan Yanliang, without showing off his sharp edge, could he keep his family safe. new
On the day of Xuzi in January and April of the second year of Tiande, the wind was gentle and the sun was shining brightly, and the early spring was warm. In the courtyard of Biluo Garden, the flowers were bright, the grass and leaves were green, and layers of blazing peonies bloomed from the garden gate. On the stone altar filled with reed bamboos and in the small pond under the rockery in front, ducks and geese occasionally chirp, which would attract the maids and mothers passing by to look at it for a long time, as if they were looking for something rare.
Wanyanyong was playing chess with his wife Mingxuan in the courtyard. There was a couch in the open space in the courtyard, with two low chairs and a low table in the middle with a chessboard on it. The two of them were enjoying themselves while admiring the beauty of the courtyard. They were drinking tea and playing chess, while Xiu Yin was busy ordering tea at the side.
Under the couch, Yun Gong was sitting naked in a large round wooden basin, lying in the hot water. Xiu Zhang, the personal maid, was carefully rubbing and bathing him. Beside him, Zhang Qinli, with her big belly, was slender. After looking at a copy of "Shi Shuo" in Yunzhong's hand, mother and son looked at it with great interest.
Next to it, there is a rattan cradle, inside which is lying Shiro Yunnan, and a little maid is dozing next to it, rocking a six-month-old baby.
Yungong was restless. As long as he encountered water, he would have fun, splashing into the water and splashing the bath water all over Xiu Zhang.
"Third Young Master, if you don't take a good bath, I will tell Madam Ya and she will never cook roasted mutton for you again!" Xiu Zhang said as he wiped the water off his body.
After hearing this, he crawled quietly by the basin, took off the silver collar around his neck and played with it. The thick braids on his head were gathered up by his sleeves, revealing his round figure and fleshy arms.
Qinli shook her fan, glanced at Yungong's round back, and said with a smile: "This third young master is getting stronger and stronger, and his limbs are fleshy. I don't know that he usually steals the clothes without telling you." How much meat did you eat?"
Mingxuan held up a cup of tea and looked at Yungong. She almost spit out the tea in her mouth with a chuckle. Wanyanyong quickly handed it to her with the silk, and she covered her mouth and nose: "He! He can eat three Hu cakes and two bowls in one meal." Rice, a plate of roasted mutton can be wiped clean by him in the blink of an eye! This happens every time, it’s weird that it doesn’t grow any meat!”
Wan Yanyong rested for a while, then got off the bed and walked up to Yungong, picked him up and said, "I won't wash my son anymore. Look, your sister Xiu Zhang is all covered with it!"
Yungong sat naked on his father's lap and put on the silver collar again.
"Look at me getting up late today, my sisters are all here!"
Qingya walked slowly from the corridor, fanning herself, wearing a light
Purple skirt, pink bottom skirt, braided hair in a bun, dotted with some jade-colored silk flowers, with pearl tassels hanging on both sides. This purple dress and pink skirt made her look very good, and it also made Wanyan Yong's eyes shine. Bright.
"Daddy, daddy, I need to put on some clothes. The little maid is here..." Yungong looked at her and kept digging into his father's sleeves, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
"What's wrong? You're still shy. You're not ashamed to see your father or your maid, but you're ashamed to see your little maid?"
"Daddy, hum, put some clothes on your son, please Daddy! Please Daddy!" He clingingly took off the clothes from the case and begged his father with his head raised.
"You're three or four years old, and you're already dressing yourself?" Qing Ya said lightly as she stood next to him.
"I don't!" he shouted at her.
"Say more?" She stopped laughing.
Yun Gong noticed his serious look, then pouted and muttered: "I'll just wear it!"
He sat on the pier obediently, put on his clothes quietly, and then took the small shoes handed over by Xiu Zhang.
"Yungong should listen to my wife! He doesn't even listen to his maid," Wan Yanyong said jokingly, sitting down and patting her butt.
"The king asked me to control him personally. I naturally have to bear this responsibility and must raise him as his own child. I loved him before because I was my aunt at that time. I thought he was cute, but I couldn't say anything because of my status!"
"Now, since he respects me as a maid, I will definitely control him well..." She walked to the side and picked up Yun Nian and put him on her lap.
"It seems that my son and father are both convinced by your weakness!"
"I see the same thing!" Mingxuan smiled, got off the couch and sat on the edge.
Everyone looked at Yun Gong's blushing posture and laughed.
He blushed with embarrassment, pursed his lips and ran to Qingya and said, "Why do you want me to hug my fourth brother? I want to hug him too! I want to hug him too!"
He stalked her hard in front of her knees.
"Do you dare to talk like this again?"
"I don't dare anymore!"
She nodded and picked up Yun Nian again, intending to place him in the cradle.
"Give it to me!" Mingxuan took it with both hands.
Nayungong was very nimble. Seeing Qingya sit down, he quickly climbed onto her lap and sat in her arms.
"Hey! You're used to it now, you're so smooth."
She looked at the child in her arms and smiled, then supported his round waist.
"Hey, the sun has never felt so warm. I feel like sleeping under the sun! These comfortable days are quite pleasant," Mingxuan held her waist and twisted her neck.
Wan Yanyong took the tea from Xiu Yin's hand, handed it to Qin Li first, and then pulled Yunzhong into his arms and said: "Now that your Majesty has appointed me as a casual Grand Master, I think it would be better not to participate in the major affairs of the government. , and there is less trouble. Why not enjoy playing chess and drinking tea with a few ladies from time to time?"
After he finished speaking, he lowered his head and looked at the "Shishuo" with Yunzhong. Yunzhong was illiterate, so he quietly asked: "Dad! Don't you recognize this character?"
"Read the word "芿"! "
"Okay, I've written it down!"
Qinli pursed her lips and looked at the father and son in fascination, then raised her head and said: "It seems that this new emperor has accomplished a lot, reforming the official system, innovating laws, frivolous corvees and low taxes, and vigorously promoting scientific examinations. More diligent than the late emperor!"
After Qing Ya heard this, she held Yungong's hand and didn't make any reply.
"Others... are good, but this Sinicization policy is not very appropriate. If you learn the bad habits of the Han people and only pursue comfort and enjoyment after achieving a little success, you have forgotten the roots of the Jurchens!" He lowered his head slightly and said this in a lowered voice. .
Mingxuan touched the fetal hair on the back of Yun Nian's head and said: "Yes, there are advantages and disadvantages to Sinicization. We should weigh the advantages and disadvantages before implementing the policy. We must not forget the martial nature of the sons and daughters of the Jin Dynasty! Remember, during the reign of Emperors Guoqin and Hui of the Song Dynasty, the country Crisis is everywhere and politics is becoming increasingly corrupt, which must be inseparable from the arrogant and extravagant habits of Taoist emperors."
"Yes! Sister said yes," Qinli nodded.
"Your Majesty is not only pursuing the policy of Hanization, but also continuing to move south. Li'er knows it. His Majesty appointed Zhang Hao as a counselor in political affairs and ordered him to expand
Yanjing, built palaces, and planned to move the capital to Zhongjing! "
Qinli smiled slightly, fanned lightly, and for the first time she dared to raise her head and speak: "Yes! My uncle will be the chief inspector."
Qingya listened and laughed in agreement. Suddenly, several sounds of girls laughing came from not far away. She quickly turned her head to look, and saw the eldest girl Yuxiao holding hands with a girl about her own age. Yuan Kou walked in. The girl had a quiet appearance, with a hint of gentleness between her brows and eyes, which was completely different from the dignified and severe Yu Xiao.
"Whose girl is that?" she asked.
"Oh, that's the king's brother, the second daughter of King Qi, named Yu Ling. His father has returned to Beijing! No, Qingru and King Qi's wedding is scheduled for June," Mingxuan continued.
After saying that, Qingya remembered that her third sister, Qingru, was already thirteen years old, and she would get married in two months.
"The late emperor has passed away, doesn't daddy not want his third sister to marry?" she asked with a straight face.
Wan Yanyong came over and sat next to her, hugged Yungong and said, "You! Hey, regretting a marriage is a taboo. King Qi is the king, so naturally he doesn't agree!"
"Uncle! Auntie! You are so polite!" Just look at Yu Ling, who is holding up her skirt and kneeling, worshiping in a proper manner, without any arrogance.
Wan Yanyong stepped forward to pull her up, held her beaten red hands in his palms and said, "Get up quickly! The lonely king told your father that from now on, you will be adopted under my name and live in the palace. , I will treat you as my own daughter when I am with you!"
I saw the girl's eyes were red, her shoulders were trembling, she was choking and knelt down again. She stretched out her hand and traced the whipping scars.
The moment Qingya saw her, she remembered her unfortunate childhood, and how she had once been so skinny. Thinking of the past, she suddenly clutched her dress tightly and stood up. Come and walk away along the corridor, letting Yungong call her desperately from behind.
She hid in a pavilion, retreated to the left and right, looked at the beautiful scenery of the capital in spring, and lay alone on the golden railing. She couldn't help but shed tears, and she wiped away all the grievances she had suffered for more than ten years.
"Ya'er!" Wan Yanyong stood behind him for a long time. When he saw that she had calmed down, he put his arm around her waist and called her.
"King Gu knows that you have remembered the past. At this young age, she was only six years old. Her mother died in confinement a few years ago. Her father often drank too much and beat and scolded her. When I came back to Beijing this time, I wanted to Take her under my knees and save her from being beaten and scolded."
She nodded with tears in her eyes, threw herself into his arms, and hugged him tightly.
"Qingya, forget the past! The lonely king will love you well, and whatever you lost when you were young, the lonely king will give you again."
"Uh-huh!"
"Are you homesick? Want to go back and see your aunt?"
She nodded again.
"After a few days, let's go back and take a look!"
He was on the high building, coaxing and persuading, watching her shed red tears. He wished he could keep her in his arms forever, could not wait to hold her in the palm of his hand, so that she would not be harmed. , and will not be destroyed by the outside world, just like this, stay with her for a long time and love her for a lifetime.
