The Imperial City of Xia Capital.
The vermilion door exudes ancient charm, the white jade steps are covered with heartbreaking fallen flowers, the colorful glazed tiles reflect the splendid brilliance, and the pavilions, pavilions, bridges and flowing water are all in good order.
There are layers of jade-carved palace buildings, countless elegant corridors, and gorgeous gardens decorated with exotic flowers and plants.
Even the young eunuchs and maids who have lived in the palace for several years often make ridiculous mistakes. This shows the vastness of the palace.
However, this palace was originally built by Dayan. It cost a lot of money at the beginning and cut down all the tall trees in a radius of hundreds of miles. Now it is just used as a wedding dress for others.
Golden Dragon Hall.
All civil and military officials are holding wat tablets and standing on the left and right. You can hear a needle drop in the hall, so don't be too quiet.
Emperor Xia Yu Daocheng sat on the dragon chair, with a pair of bright eyes on his old face, looking down at the ministers.
"Your Majesty, it's time to start court."
The eunuch in charge next to the dragon chair whispered.
Yu Daocheng glanced at the ministers and spoke slowly:
"My dear friends, what has happened recently? If not, please retreat."
The voice is calm, but not angry or intimidating.
"I have this memorial." A minister in a scarlet robe slowly came out of the queue.
"Say it, Fan Qing."
The person who spoke was none other than Fan Yan, the great scholar of Wenchang Pavilion.
I saw Fan Yan speaking seriously: "There was a sudden severe drought this year, and I have asked your Majesty to transfer the world's grain to Su Lake. However, there is a cult in the south, which has repeatedly interrupted the grain road, causing the grain transportation plan to go to waste."
"Cult?"
Yu Daocheng narrowed his eyes with a bit of confusion. It was obviously the first time he heard about it.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this cult is called Raven Cult. It has arisen on a large scale in the south. It is extremely detrimental to the governance of Yousi. They can even be seen in the capital." At this time, a minister came out to explain.
"It's just a heretical cult. Just send someone to solve it. Send my decree and let the Tsing Yi Guards thoroughly investigate the Raven Cult and eliminate as many as they can." Yu Daocheng said calmly.
"As commanded."
The minister nodded in agreement.
The Tsing Yi Guards were an organization specially established to serve as the emperor's eyes and ears. They were regarded as imperial guards, but they were one level higher and had a high degree of intimacy.
There are many capable people and strangers, but there are also unsatisfactory practitioners, guests of the Immortal Cultivation Sect, or monks who are struggling with the bottleneck. They have no choice but to join the Qingyi Guard and receive a hefty reward. .
The most famous among them is naturally the leader of the Four Great Gods in Tsing Yi. All of them are in the Foundation Establishment Realm and have considerable abilities. Their status is still higher than that of the imperial commander. They are the emperor's personal bodyguards and only take orders from Yu Daocheng.
"I also have something to say." This time, a crimson-robed military attache with a lion tattooed on his chest came out and said loudly:
"There is a small country in the west called Gulan. It has repeatedly harassed the border and plundered the spiritual ore and iron ore in the west. It is really rampant."
"The Kingdom of Quran?"
Yu Daocheng muttered: "If I remember correctly, wasn't he driven to the west by the Mobei aliens? He even sent envoys to pay tribute the year before last."
"The emperor is right. In recent years, the Gulan people have settled down after crossing to the west, and a new king came to power this year.
It's just that the king was so ambitious that he turned a blind eye to the thefts on the border, insisting that it was bandit cholera and that he had no knowledge of it. "
After hearing this, Yu Daocheng pondered slightly, tapped his finger on the dragon chair, and said for a moment: "This is a shameless small country. It will cost money if it is destroyed. It is hateful if it is not destroyed. Let the army in the western border clean it up."
The crimson-robed military attaché bowed and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, there are no generals in the Western Frontier, and we are afraid of disaster."
Yu Daocheng nodded slowly, knowing what he meant.
Nowadays, Daxia's troops are evenly distributed. The eldest prince is guarding the northern border, and his military strength ranks first. He can't move to defend the foreign tribes in the north.
The central plains of Gyeonggi, including the passes in the east, are guarded by more than 100,000 Yulin and Su guards, but they cannot be moved.
Not long ago, he transferred part of the Fifth Army of the General built by the Southern Princess to the western border, just to fill the vacancy in the west.
Now it seems that having soldiers but no generals is really not enough.
No matter what, there are nearly 100,000 troops, and no general can trust him.
At this time, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, Liu Longqing, who was at the head of the ministers, saw the change in Emperor Xia's face, so he slowly stepped out and said: "Your Majesty, frequent troop deployments consume a lot of food, grass and manpower. Your Majesty, It is better to send a trustworthy person to control the army in the west."
"I think so too, but I can't find a suitable candidate."
Yu Daocheng glanced at Liu Longqing and was very pleased that Liu Aiqing actually thought of going together with him.
"Your Majesty, why don't you ask King Yan to go to the west to prepare for border defense? He has been with the Emperor since before the founding of the country. His qualifications and abilities are sufficient." A minister suggested.
"But His Highness King Yan wants to command the army in the capital, so how can he have the time?"
"Then can you still find a candidate!? It's just a temporary transfer, it's not like he can't be transferred back."
Listening to the heated discussion among the ministers, Yu Daocheng remained silent and began to think deeply.
He asked his eldest son to guard the northern border and his second son to guard the capital, both of which were very particular.
The eldest son has been afraid of him since he was a child and obeys him in everything. He knows very well that as long as he is around, the eldest son will not dare to cause trouble.
The second son, who has been silent since he was a child, is extremely smart and has his own opinions on everything, second only to his daughter.
Therefore, the second son could only be imprisoned in the capital. On the surface, he was in charge of the army in the capital, but in fact it was a false position.
As for his willful daughter, she made the most helpless choice.
It wouldn't be a bad idea to let the second son prepare for the western frontier. How much trouble could be caused in a few months.
It will be adjusted back when the time comes. This is indeed the optimal solution.
"Okay, stop arguing."
Yu Daocheng shouted, and the ministers present immediately became quiet.
He scanned around and announced the result: "Tomorrow, let King Yan set off to prepare military affairs in the west."
"yes."
All the ministers said in unison.
"Why are all the things I heard about troublesome things and not some satisfactory things?" Yu Daocheng looked a little dissatisfied.
Liu Longqing, the Minister of Household Affairs, immediately stepped forward and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, it's time to celebrate your sixtieth birthday. You were seriously ill a few days ago, so it was postponed. Now, don't you think so, Mr. Wang?"
The Minister of Rites on the side also came out and responded.
"Master Liu is right."
After a pause, he added: "In addition, the day before yesterday, the Wuji Immortal Sect sent a disciple to present a Wanshou Pill, saying that it can increase longevity, recuperate and rejuvenate, and help the emperor to recuperate his body."
Hearing about the birthday, Yu Daocheng's wrinkled old face finally showed a smile.
"Oh? Then thank the Immortal Sect for me."
The Wuji Immortal Sect is one of the five great immortal sects in ancient times. In terms of the history of the sect, before the Immortal Calendar, it was rumored that some of the sects had the experience of immortals ascending, so they were well-deserved as the largest sect.
The relationship between Daxia and the sect is still very close, and it is generally based on cooperation.
One is in charge of the secular world and the other is in charge of the monks.
Everyone does not interfere with the water in the well, and each takes what he needs.
The sect doesn't care who is on the dragon throne, as long as the world is stable, and occasionally sending some things to show friendly intentions is enough.
Daxia would not care about the sect, as the civil affairs were already enough of a headache.
Liu Longqing bowed before saying goodbye: "This is the national birthday. According to the etiquette, the emperor will summon the elderly to the capital for a banquet. Firstly, it can show His Majesty's character of respecting the elderly. Secondly, it can also let the world know that Your Majesty is an old man and has great ambitions." Ambition, and moreover, it can also show my benevolence and righteousness of being a filial piety and respecting the elders."
After hearing this, Yu Daocheng nodded in approval, feeling that it made sense.
Fan Yan on the side listened and immediately retorted: "For the elderly, it is inconvenient to move and travel thousands of miles. I'm afraid it will cost them their lives. Besides, holding a birthday party before the disaster has passed will probably be a loss of money." Work the people!"
Liu Longqing chuckled and said sarcastically: "What do you mean, Lord Fan, that there is no need to celebrate the Emperor's sixtieth birthday? Or do you mean that you don't have the Emperor in your heart at all?"
"How could I mean that! I just don't advocate big things." Fan Yan retorted angrily.
Seeing the two of them quarreling again, Yu Daocheng frowned and said:
"It doesn't matter if there are more people to eat. The worst I can do is pay for it out of my own pocket. What Liu Aiqing said is not unreasonable. We really need to teach young people to respect their filial piety and respect their elders. Those who can come can come, and there is no need to force those who can't. That's okay, right?"
Paying out of one's own pocket is not taking it from the people, and its nature has not changed.
But Fan Yan learned the lesson from the last time and became smarter. He did not refuse directly. Instead, he made a detour and said, "I think this matter still needs to be considered and decided."
Yu Daocheng waved his hands and said:
"No need to think about it. The specific arrangements and arrangements for the state banquet will be left to Liu Aiqing and Wang Aiqing."
"Retreat from the court."
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