Nanjing City, East Palace.
Lu Yu and Jia Xu are discussing things.
Zheng Xuan's death had a certain impact on Lu Yu, but Lu Yu had adjusted his state and recovered emotionally.
After Lu Yu finished reviewing many memorials, he looked at Jia Xu and said in a deep voice: "Sir, my father and my grandfather went to Shu County. At present, there are some things in the court that need to be discussed with my father. What do you think of this matter?" manage?"
Jia Xu solemnly said: "Prince, I believe that nothing can disturb His Majesty now. Your Majesty has not returned to Nanjing before, and you have properly handled all government affairs. Why do you need to ask His Majesty for instructions now?"
Lu Yu explained: "The matter is very big, involving some local big families, and also involves universities in various places. I discussed it with Prime Minister Zhang, and Prime Minister Zhang said that Your Majesty is here, so I can ask Your Majesty to make a decision."
Jia Xu's eyes were wise and he said slowly: "Prime Minister Zhang is thinking about His Majesty's return and respects Your Majesty. That is his position. The Crown Prince's position is different. Your Majesty has arranged for the Crown Prince to supervise the country, so there is no need to go to the memorial."
"The most important point is that His Majesty's thoughts are all on the Supreme Emperor right now, and it is impossible to deal with government affairs."
"Prince, there is no need to ask for instructions."
"This is His Majesty's arrangement."
"The prince's attitude towards his courtiers should be tough if necessary. There is no need to be gentle."
"In addition, the physical condition of the Supreme Emperor is well known to everyone. Now, His Highness the Crown Prince must make preparations early. Once the mountain collapses, only when the news is received can preparations be made immediately, so as not to be left without any arrangements."
Jia Xu said: "The more sensitive the moment is, the more your Highness the Crown Prince must cheer up. He must not be relaxed in the slightest, let alone messy in the slightest. Normally, it is enough when he encounters Prime Minister Zhang and Xini. Now, he should scold him. Scolded. Don't be afraid just because you are young? The prince has His Majesty's backing, who dares to do anything to you?"
Lu Yu nodded.
In fact, he still wanted to convince people with reason, and it was unconvincing to act arrogantly, but he felt that Jia Xu's point was right.
Sometimes you have to be tough.
If you show weakness, you will often be targeted and slapped on your face.
"Report!"
At this moment, an attendant ran in like flying. As soon as he entered the temple, he fell to the ground because he was in too much haste. Then, the attendant got up again, quickly ran to Lu Yu, and reported: "Your Highness, something serious has happened."
Lu Yu asked: "What's the matter?"
"The Supreme Emperor has passed away!"
The attendant answered again, with a panicked look on his face, and said quickly: "Currently, news has come back from the front line that His Majesty is personally supporting the spirit and is returning from Shu County by boat and is on his way back to Nanjing. I estimate that he will arrive at the latest tomorrow morning."
boom! !
Lu Yu's mind seemed to explode.
People feel dizzy.
Although he had expected this and thought it would happen. But when things really come and happen, I can't hide the sadness in my heart.
He is the eldest son of the family, and he has received endless favor from Lu Kang since he was born.
This is something other children don’t enjoy.
Now, the person who doted on him is gone.
Jia Xu looked calm and did not have much impact. He quickly said: "Prince, the emperor passed away. Although you are sad, you can't lose your position. Your Highness, please gather yourself and deal with it carefully."
Tears filled Lu Yu's eyes, and he choked with sobs: "Sir, I lost my teacher not long ago, and now, even my most beloved imperial grandfather is gone."
Jia Xu sighed in his heart.
He knew what Lu Yu was like when he was young.
When he was a child, Lu Kang doted on Lu Yu the most. Especially when the Lu family was small, Lu Yu's birth was of great importance to Lu Kang. When Lu Yu was a child, although he could not see his father often, he could often be with Lu Kang.
When Lu Yu grew up and needed enlightenment in reading, he came to Zheng Xuan's side again and studied with Zheng Xuan. Lu Yu was very naughty and wild when he was young, but Zheng Xuan was able to make the best of the situation and guide Lu Yu.
When Lu Yu was a little older and had the ability to take care of himself, he followed Zheng Xuan to travel around the world. Those few years had a great impact on Lu Yu, because Zheng Xuan's selfless teaching warmed Lu Yu's heart.
Now, the two closest elders are gone.
Jia Xu was aware of Lu Yu's discomfort, but he said again: "I can understand His Highness the Crown Prince's grief. However, Your Highness the Crown Prince cannot indulge his emotions, let alone neglect government affairs."
"You have very important arrangements now, and you have to arrange them one by one."
"First, the Supreme Emperor's coffin is about to arrive by boat. The Crown Prince will immediately summon Zhang Zhao and Zhou Yu, and instruct them to notify their respective officials and generals to prepare to accompany the Crown Prince to the ferry to receive it."
"Second, we need to decorate the mourning hall and prepare for the funeral."
Jia Xu kept talking, and after talking about a lot of things, he said, "Please give me a clear warning, the prince."
Lu Yu took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Thank you sir, I understand."
Jia Xu was relieved.
Lu Yu is very smart, sensible, and decisive, but he is still young after all. It was precisely for this reason that the emperor placed him next to Lu Yu to assist Lu Yu in doing things.
Lu Yu immediately arranged for the waiters in the East Palace to pass the order and notify Zhang Zhao and Zhou Yu to come to discuss the matter. Not long after, Zhang Zhao and Zhou Yu came together. They both arrived at the same time, and they were both a little surprised.
Two people coming together means something must have happened.
Zhang Zhao and Zhou Yu saluted with solemn expressions.
Lu Yu got straight to the point: "I just received a message from my father that my grandfather passed away in Shu County. Now, he is on his way back to Nanjing by boat and is expected to arrive tomorrow morning. At present, we have to prepare for the reception, memorial ceremony and burial. .”
"For the reception, Prime Minister Zhang and Governor Zhou arranged for their main civil servants and military officers to accompany me to the ferry to welcome him."
"For the memorial ceremony, please inform the Ministry of Rites, Prime Minister Zhang, to select a good and auspicious day for the burial. In addition, the imperial mausoleum that has been built long ago must be prepared for the burial of the emperor's grandfather, and nothing can go wrong."
The imperial mausoleum was built long ago.
In fact, Lu Xuan's imperial mausoleum is also under construction one after another. This is something that every emperor must arrange after taking office.
The imperial mausoleum is vast and the project is huge.
There is another problem, that is, the mausoleum system. The construction of imperial mausoleums can move local nobles to the vicinity of the imperial mausoleums. This is a system that has been passed down from the Han Dynasty, and it is still continued by Lu Xuan as one of the national policies.
This is also a means of local control.
Zhou Yu solemnly said: "I understand."
Zhang Zhao immediately said: "Your Highness, please rest assured, I will make arrangements immediately. Within an hour, I will arrange the affairs in the palace, prepare to decorate the mourning hall, and prepare various matters."
After he finished speaking, he changed the topic and said: "This time to welcome the Supreme Emperor back to the palace, I suggest that the concubines in the palace and the princes of the royal family should also go to welcome him. Except for a very few who are sick and cannot attend, they must all be welcomed."
Lu Xuan nodded and said, "Xiang Zhang is right."
Zhang Zhao didn't say much more, because Zhou Yu's matter was relatively simple, just recruiting officials from the Metropolitan Governor's Office and the generals stationed in Beijing. However, Zhang Zhao had many things to do. He needed to decorate the mourning hall and arrange the burial.
Everything is done by the cabinet.
Zhang Zhao hurried back to the cabinet and called Kuai Liang, Gu Yong and Yan Xiang. He specifically asked Gu Yong to take care before telling him the news of Lu Kang's death.
Gu Yong is Lu Kang's son-in-law.
With this identity, Gu Yong is naturally different.
After the news was told, Gu Yong's face was extremely solemn, because Lu Kang didn't treat his son-in-law badly.
Zhang Zhao assigned the tasks one by one, Kuai Liang was responsible for arranging the mourning hall, Gu Yong was responsible for contacting Zuo Ci to select a good time and auspicious day, and Yan Xiang was responsible for the mausoleum and other matters, and they were all arranged quickly.
The official system of Nanjing City is operating rapidly.
Time flew by and it was the next day in a blink of an eye.
Early in the morning, Zhang Zhao came to the East Palace with Kuai Liang, Gu Yong, Yan Xiang, and various ministers, plus the chief officials such as Yushitai, Shaofu and Xiuyiwei. Zhou Yu has also mobilized Xun You, Cheng Yu, Xun Chen and others, and Cao Cao, Cao Ang and others have also arrived at the East Palace.
Cao Cao is not only the King of Qin, but he and Lu Kang are two parents. After all, his daughter married Lu Xuan. Now that Lu Kang has died of illness, Cao Cao must also participate.
In addition, some people from the Lu family were allowed to participate.
The team to greet him was very large.
All the way out of Nanjing City, we arrived at the ferry terminal and waited quietly. The weather was warm after the beginning of spring in March, but the atmosphere at the scene was extremely solemn. No one dared to speak and everything was silent.
While everyone was waiting, not long after, a low horn sound came from the river in the distance.
Everyone's eyes turned to him.
