In the Qianyang Hall, the emperor and empress sat in high seats, and the two saints came to court.
Under the imperial steps, headed by Liu Rengui, the prime minister on the left, and Dai Zhide, the prime minister on the right, followed by Hao Chujun, the minister in charge of Zhongshu, and Zhao Renben, the subordinate minister.
Behind them stood Cui Zhiwen, the left prime minister of the Shangshu, Guo Daiju, the right prime minister of the Shangshu, Li Yiyan, the minister of Zhongshu, Yang Wu, the minister of Zhongshu, Gao Zhizhou, the minister of Huangmen, Laiheng, the minister of Huangmen, Xue Yuanchao, the minister of Zhengjian, and other ministers of the three provinces.
As well as a large number of ministers, ministers, and officials of five grades or above from three provinces under the sect, they were solemn and solemn.
Further to the left, there are officials from the six ministries headed by Li Jingxuan, the Minister of Personnel, Pei Yan, the Minister of Punishments, Liu Shenli, the Minister of Works, Li Boyi, the Minister of Rites, and Pei Xingjian, the Minister of War. They stand in the middle of the shift with respectful expressions.
The Right Prime Minister Dai went to the Ministry of Dexing to serve as the Minister of Household Affairs.
The Five Supervisors of Jiu Temple, Luozhou Governor, Chang Shi, Sima, Luoyang County Magistrate, Wannian County Magistrate, and many other officials,
In the center of the steps, there stood a group of princes, heirs, princes, princes, princes and other dozens of current princes, headed by King Li Yuanjia of Han and King Li Yuangui of Huo.
In the Tang Dynasty, except for princes and heirs who were only granted clan titles, all foreign surnames such as princes, princes, and princes could be granted.
On the right side of the imperial steps, the next station is led by General Wang Jishan of Qianniu Guard from the left, General Fang Xianzhong of Jinwu Guard from the left, and dozens of high-ranking generals of the Tang Dynasty, including the General of the Sixteenth Guards of Nanya, the capital of Shendu, the General, General Zhonglang, etc. Qiu Shenji is also here today, standing very far back.
Among them are also mixed with the likes of the right guard general Ashina Daozhen, the left guard general Ashina Husero, the left guard Zhonglang general Ashina Nishugui, the right military guard general Gao Baobao, etc. Turkic Goguryeo surrendered its king, generals and many other foreign princes, all looking frightened.
Li Xuan stood on a high level and could see everyone's faces and expressions, and even the small movements they were making could be seen clearly.
The surroundings are filled with futons, mats, incense burners, and incense tables, and guards of ceremony are displayed according to time.
The eunuchs, maids, and dozens of low-ranking officials were all trembling with fear, holding their breaths and concentrating, with their hands tied and their heads bowed.
Li Zhi glanced at the ministers with a cold look: "Hong'er was benevolent and filial. I should also let his coffin be laid to rest as soon as possible. Liu Aiqing and Yang Aiqing, I leave it to you to build the mausoleum. It must be completed as soon as possible."
"I obey the decree." Liu Shenli and Yang Wulian stood up at the same time and bowed in agreement.
Li Xuan stood not far away with a solemn expression.
The construction of the Gongling Mausoleum in honor of Emperor Li Hong started just last month and must be completed by August 16. The construction period of three and a half months is so tight.
Li Zhi waved his hand casually, and Liu Shenli and Yang Wulian immediately returned to their shift.
Li Zhi turned to look at Empress Wu, with a hint of sadness in his eyes, but this sadness was wiped out in an instant, and Empress Wu gently held his hand.
Li Zhi took a breath and turned to look at Wang Fulai.
Wang Fulai immediately stepped forward, took out the edict prepared in his hand, unfolded it and read:
"In the second year of the Yuan Dynasty in the Wei Dynasty, the year is Yihai, the sixth month is Renwu and the first day is Gengyin.
The emperor Ruo said:
Yu Xi!
Since I came to the throne in accordance with the late emperor's imperial edict, I have always been responsible for the military and state affairs, and have been very careful in hiring and administration. I have not dared to rest until I was tired of my hard work.
Xu Yinghong continued, working hard day and night, looking up to his ancestor Molie Zhaofou, entrusting him with the most important responsibility, carrying it to celebrate, and holding it in Yuanliang.
The first prince, Li Hong, is the first heir of the clan, and he belongs to God's will. He is wise and wise, and has a benevolent and filial nature. However, God has no mercy on me. He first promoted the prince to heaven, so why should he abandon me?
The world cannot be without an emperor for a day, and it cannot be without a prince for a day. Therefore, King Yong Li Xian is appointed as the crown prince.
Li Xian, my second son, is a kind and harmonious person, and has long been known as a benevolent person. He is fond of etiquette and is never tired of studying, and he is now the successor of China.
I say that this son is really worthy of the public's hope. If he can do it, he will be the best in heaven. He can guard the utensils and inherit the ancestral temple. He can be established for a hundred generations and be loyal to all nations.
It is advisable to establish the throne as the crown prince, and he can order his officials and prepare a list of orders. "
The content of the imperial edict rang in the ears of Li Xuan, as well as all the civil and military ministers, princes and nobles present, and many people's faces were filled with astonishment.
Yesterday, hundreds of officials
The thirty-six days of mourning for the crown prince Li Hong had just ended, and the mourning had just ended today. Li Zhi immediately without hesitation canonized King Yong Li Xian as the new crown prince.
Before anyone present could react, Li Xian had already walked out of the shift.
Standing in the main hall, Li Xian knelt on the ground and replied in a deep voice: "I would like to report to my father, the emperor, and my mother, that my son has a dull qualification, has little knowledge, has little virtue, and has short thinking. I hope that my father, the emperor, and my empress will do the same." , choose another virtuous king to inherit the great rule and fulfill the destiny of heaven."
Li Xian refused without hesitation the moment he said he was about to get the crown prince position.
If you are ignorant of history, looking at the sincere look on his face, you might really think that he does not want the position of prince.
But this is just a routine procedure of three concessions and three concessions.
At this moment, Shangshu Zuopushe Liu Rengui stood up, raised his hands to Li Zhi and Empress Wu and said: "Your Majesty, Queen, the day the East Palace is without a master, the world will be uneasy. King Yong is virtuous, filial and courteous, full of virtue and talent, it is true The East Palace is the best choice. Although Your Highness is determined to retire humbly, what can the ancestral temple and the country do? It is appropriate for Ji to be the East Palace and lead the world."
The last words of Liu Rengui were addressed to Li Xian. Li Xian immediately turned around, looked at Liu Rengui, and said with a sincere face: "I am young and incompetent, and my virtue is too weak. Please don't force yourself. Donggong The world is cautious about this position, how can it be assumed by this king?".c
A burst of footsteps sounded behind Li Xian, and General Wang Jishan of Zuo Qianniu Guard came out and stood beside Li Xian.
Wang Jishan raised his hands to Li Zhi and Empress Wu: "Sage, Heavenly Empress, today the East Island is uneasy, the Western Region is in turmoil, there are Tibetans spying on China outside, and rebel bandits inside are uneasy at home. King Yong has passed through the Yongzhou Mu, the Governor of Youzhou, and the Governor of Yangzhou. He is also the general of Wuwei on the left, the governor of Yangzhou, the general of right guard, and the governor of Liangzhou. He is resolute and courageous, and has no words of virtue. I heard that the East Palace cannot be left open for a long time, and the destiny cannot be humbly rejected, but the king regards the country as his country. Plan, all surnames are at heart."
Liu Rengui represented the civil officials, and Wang Jishan represented the military officers. All civil and military officials recommended King Yong Li Xian to be the crown prince and could not refuse.
Li Zhi nodded with satisfaction, and finally his eyes fell on Li Boyi, the Minister of Rites and the King of Longxi County.
Nearly eighty years old, Li Boyi, who was all white in his sixties, walked out steadily even though he was trembling. He held his hands to Li Zhi and Empress Wu alone, and then said: "Yong Wangxian, handsome in appearance, dignified in behavior, talented and intelligent, filial and friendly, It is appropriate to establish him as the crown prince, to be able to answer the auspicious sign, to make it clear to the public, to answer the gods, and to block the crowd's attention."
"What the emperor said is true, give me a seat!" Li Zhi quickly raised his hand, and several Qianniu guards immediately lifted a large tiger-skin chair and placed it under Li Boyi, and then helped him sit down slowly. , because this person was the eldest person in the Tang Dynasty clan at this time.
Li Boyi, the second son of Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan's brother Li Zhan, was much older than King Li Yuangui of Han and older than Emperor Taizong Li Shimin.
Although King Li Yuangui of Han is a prince, he still respectfully addresses Li Boyi as "Brother Wang".
Many people, even if they don't recognize the King of Han Li Yuangui, can't ignore the King of Longxi County Li Boyi.
Not only because of his age, but also because the land of Longxi is the ancestral land of the Li family.
Although Li Boyi had no special merits for many years, he was more than 20 years older than King Li Yuangui of Han Dynasty. He had been serving as the Minister of Rites for many years.
However, the affairs of the Ministry of Personnel are usually handled by two ministers of the Ministry of Rites.
Today, Li Xian was canonized as the crown prince, and then he, an important member of the clan, was invited over.
Li Zhi glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "King Yong Li Xian, my second son, now has a handsome appearance and a noble figure. His benevolence and filial piety are pure and deep. I am willing to guard the utensils and nourish the virtuous erotic palace.
I have inherited Jingye's business, succeeded to the throne, established the constitution as the former king, and thought about the good things. It is appropriate for me to respond to your wishes by following the invitations of the public.
Li Xian was established as the crown prince, and he was enthroned in the East Palace, with the intention of strengthening the rule of ten thousand years and spreading the world.
The Crown Prince is hereby ordered to hold the seal and ascend to the Wencheng Palace, where he will be in charge of the affairs of the common people, and provide support to the army and supervise the country.
All matters reported by Baisi are decided by the crown prince. "
With Li Zhi's words, Li Xian instantly succeeded his brother Li Hong as the prince. With the power of the prince, he became a living wall between Empress Wu and the emperor.
Li Xian has repeatedly declined, and now he can only bow his head under the emperor's final order: "The emperor's decree cannot be ignored. I will obey it."
Purpose! "
Li Zhi nodded: "Send summons, on the fifth day of the sixth lunar month, set up an altar, tell heaven and earth, the ancestral temple, and the state of Ji, grant a book of treasures, make Li Xian the crown prince, and grant amnesty to the world."
"I obey my decree, long live your majesty, long live your majesty, the queen of heaven is a thousand years old, and your highness the prince is a thousand years old."
Wang Fulai stepped forward again and took out another imperial edict: "It is ordered that Liu Rengui, the Duke of Lecheng County, shall also serve as the guest of the Crown Prince, and the Duke of Daocheng County, Dai Zhide, shall concurrently serve as the guest of the Crown Prince, and the order will be written to order Hao Chujun to concurrently serve as the concubine of the Crown Prince. Li Jingxuan, the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, concurrently served as the crown prince's right concubine, and ordered his attendant Zhang Da'an to move to the crown prince's left concubine..."
