pastoral days

The atmosphere in the palace is more serious and depressing.The most important thing is silence.After all, the big boss is about to change his dynasty.The palace people came in and out cautiously, almost without a sound.

Wei Zi'an and his party also smelled a storm coming from this unusual atmosphere.Something really unusual this time.

"A Rui, come here." When Wei Zian stepped into the emperor's bedroom, the emperor called him over.It seems that his complexion is not as pale as it has been a few times.Wei Zian had mixed feelings in his heart.

The emperor fainted for a moment just now, and a group of imperial doctors issued a "critical illness notice". After all, it is better to be cautious about such a major event. There was nothing they could do, the emperor was able to survive every time.Just now the pulse was clearly exhausted and the lamp was dry, now that the prince is here, it seems that he has survived again?A group of imperial physicians felt that they were afraid that they would be killed by several princes.

"Father, how do you feel?" Wei Zi'an came to the emperor's Dragon Tower.

"I guess it's time to go. Now I'm most worried about the great Wei Jiangshan. You have to work hard to be the emperor..." The emperor said a lot of words slowly.

"Father..." Wei Zian thought that he didn't have much father-son affection for his father, because in his memory, his father was more like a goal for him, a goal for favor.They have never had the warm words of ordinary people, only all kinds of efforts to make their lives better.Only the prince who has been noticed by the emperor can be regarded as the son of the emperor, otherwise, the life in this indifferent harem is not as good as that of ordinary wealthy people.Now looking at the old body of the father and listening to his slow instructions, I feel a little bit astringent in my heart.It turned out that the existence he looked up to would eventually grow old one day.

"When the emperor can't be soft-hearted, father knows that brothers like you also have wolf ambitions, but they can't beat you, you are really outstanding..."

"Sitting on the throne is a lonely family. Without a lover, friends will eventually leave you. Everyone is separated from you by an invisible film. You have to adapt."

"You are still young. General Zhang is a loyal and trustworthy person. But you have to remember that military power is not that simple. Master Lin and Master Ji's family are also royalists. You have to look at the various forces in the Qing Dynasty. You cannot be ruled by the ministers." Leading by the nose. If you encounter problems in the court that you don’t know, ask the Tai Tuo for advice..."

Although the emperor said that he was critically ill today, this speech can be said to be the most spoken speech to Wei Zian.Wei Zian kept nodding his head repeatedly, tears streaming out uncontrollably.

"Okay, let's go, let the other princes and ministers come in." The emperor was a little tired of what he said just now, and he had almost said what he should instruct. He ordered the chief steward who has been with him for half his life to let everyone in.This time he really couldn't hold it anymore.

"Prince Xuan has an audience, ministers have an audience..." Deshun's voice trembled deeply.

"Father (Emperor) Wan'an" a group of people came in and knelt on the ground in unison.

"Okay, everyone... get up" The emperor is not as energetic as before, after all, he has talked a lot just now.

"Thank you, Your Majesty," everyone stood up.Several princes came to the side of the emperor.It seems that the complexion is not bad, is it "fake" again?However, the ministers were not allowed to come in before, but today they all called in.The princes have their own thoughts, but now their faces are full of sadness.

"Father..." The voices of these princes were so sad, Song Zhaoyang thought in his heart that if these people in the palace went to modern acting, they would all be proper movie kings.

Anyway, the princes hope that the prince can last for a while. After so many assassinations, the prince didn't hurt a single hair, so he is also incompetent.Give them more time to figure it out.Maybe it succeeded by accident.

"You must help the prince well. This world belongs to my Wei family. Brothers are united to create a prosperous world for our great Wei..." The emperor has always known some things that these brats in his family are doing in private. He opened his eyes and closed his eyes. After all, every prince came here like this.The ability to exercise is particularly effective.But it should be advised.

"Yes, Royal Father" At this time, the princes could only say "very sincerely".Anyway, since I was a child, I haven't said a few truths to my father.

"After the crown prince inherits the great rule, you must sincerely help me, and I will entrust the country of Great Wei to everyone," the emperor said to the ministers again.

"Yes, Your Majesty" the ministers answered repeatedly.

"A Rui, I'll give it to you..." The emperor fumbled out a box wrapped in yellow brocade from behind, and handed it to Wei Zian.Everyone present knew that this was the Jade Seal of Chuanguo, and the new emperor was about to take over.

The princes next to him were itchy, why not them.If it weren't for the last bit of reason left to tell them, they would all want to go up and grab it.

"Father, I will definitely make it the most valuable." Wei Zi'an took it solemnly, just now when Father called him by his nickname, he was slightly distracted.

"I'll leave it to you..." The emperor handed the jade seal to his heir, as if all his strength had been drained suddenly, his hand slowly slipped down, and his eyes closed peacefully.

In fact, looking back on my own life is not bad.He just saw the last period when he was still a prince, his father was critically ill, and his brothers had all sorts of schemes and infighting, he was injured several times, and he almost didn't survive, leaving before his father.When the father left, he was also jumping like a dog, and when the brothers forced the palace, he was pissed to death by their brothers.Now he can leave with confidence, very satisfied.

A group of imperial doctors hurried forward until they shook their heads at the prince.

"The emperor passed away..." the chief executive mourned.

There were bursts of crying in the emperor's bedroom, and the death knell in the palace was sounded, and the sound was dull, spreading throughout the entire capital.The people removed the red from their homes overnight and hung up white.Close the door and know from the experience of the older generation that tonight is not destined to be an ordinary night.

"Your Majesty? What do you think?" The former emperor passed away, and now the emperor can only rely on the emperor to control the situation.De Shunwen, the first emperor's chief eunuch, asked.

"Follow the rules first," Wei Zian said in a hoarse voice, calming down.

With a gesture, a group of eunuchs and maids came in row by row.Those who take the clothes take the clothes, those who tidy up the makeup tidy up the makeup, first tidy up the first emperor's appearance, and then enter the coffin.

"Leave first, and come back tomorrow," Wei Zian said to the ministers.Now the ministers are of no help here, and the mourning hall has not yet been decorated.Moreover, after the death of the first emperor, their respective homes also needed to be arranged.

As for the bad brothers, he still wants them to watch the spirit with him.Save yourself going back and causing trouble.Today, the outside world is under his control. Otherwise, if he doesn't know what these idiots are going to do, the emperor will not be able to leave with peace of mind.

When Song Zhaoyang came in, he saw extremely busy eunuchs and maids, and all kinds of princes and grandchildren beside them were crying sadly, but there was no rain without thunder.It is estimated that it is also pretending to show the new emperor.I was speechless.

"Your Majesty..." Song Chaoyang walked to Wei Zi'an at the edge of the dragon, and called out this title for the first time, feeling that Ah Rui was so awesome (Wei Zi'an: You shouldn't comfort us at this time, I'm afraid he's a fake brother).

"Song...what's the matter?" Wei Zian wanted to throw himself into Song Chaoyang's arms and cry loudly when he saw Song Chaoyang, but the current conditions did not allow it.He couldn't just call Brother Song directly, his voice was cold, and he was going to die of grievance.

"Your Majesty, this mourning hall is set up in Qianqing Palace. Please move over there with all the princes." Song Zhaoyang is now ready to personally protect Wei Zi'an, and today there must be no mistakes.

"Okay..." Wei Zian also had a piece of pastry stuffed in Song Zhaoyang's hand, so he got a little warmth in this cold palace.

The emperor's funeral ceremony in the Wei Dynasty, on the day of the emperor's death, was mainly encoffining and setting up the mourning hall.The princes keep watch.

In the next few days, it will be the process.First of all, on the second day, the ceremony of promulgating the will will be held in front of the palace gate.Clan relatives, ministers and even ordinary people must participate to witness the birth of the new emperor.Song Chaoyang was solely responsible for the security work, and had dealt with several groups of people one after another.The main reason is that everyone has found the characteristics of those assassins, and I am really heartbroken for them.

After the edict, the king, Baylor, Beizi, Gong, Princess, Fujin and other high-ranking nobles went home to fast, and then took turns to keep the coffin.

As for idle officials, they gathered at the Meridian Gate to fast and stay.After the fasting period expires, civil and military officials below the king are not allowed to have fun, and mourning and wedding activities are prohibited.

The soldiers and civilians in Beijing are required to pick off crown tassels and wear plain onyx within 27 days. They are not allowed to marry within one month, and they are not allowed to have fun (that is, any form of cultural and entertainment activities; mainly refers to cultural performances) within 49 days. Slaughter is allowed, and no prayers and sacrifices are allowed for 27 days.Before the service is removed, the document ticket is planned to be printed with blue ink, and all documents are printed with blue ink.

Since the day of the great funeral in Kyoto, the bells of various temples and temples have been rung [-] times.

After the late emperor's funeral was over, Wei Zian also began to slowly get started in the court.In fact, after the first emperor became seriously ill, he was always the one who reviewed the memorials, and after he followed Song Chaoyang's suggestion to modify them, his overall work efficiency also improved a lot.

As for his brothers, he was still merciful.He still can't do that step, take back all the rights in the hands of those wolf-minded brothers, let them spend their lives peacefully in his prince's mansion.

When the new emperor takes office, the first thing to do is to reward the officials behind his team.Ah Yi, Ah Er and others have all become imperial guards in the palace. The officials have been promoted to two ranks, and many officials have been appointed. Wei Zian even wanted to make Song Chaoyang a high-ranking official. After asking Song Chaoyang give up.There are such people in this world.Treat money and fame as dung.Wei Zian didn't force it, he still felt very proud, he deserved to be his big brother Song.

"Your Majesty..." During dinner at night, Song Zhaoyang came to look for Wei Zian.

"Brother Song, I told you to call me A Rui when you are alone," Wei Zian said helplessly.

"It's not that your identity is different, I feel like I can't say it out loud." Song Zhaoyang wasn't afraid of Wei Zi'an's identity, it was just that he couldn't say it out loud.

"Oh... now you are the only one who can talk to me. I was really hit by my father's words, I'm afraid you will be alone."

"Then..._ah..., Rui, everything is about the same now, I'm going to go home in a few days." Song Chaoyang immediately changed his name, he wanted to go home.

"..." Wei Zi'an felt that his loneliness just now was a bit hypocritical, but now it is true.But thinking about Zhang, Song's family and Brother Wen, I seem to be a little selfish.Why……

"Go back. It's the 25th of the twelfth lunar month today. Brother Wen probably misses you very much. Brother Song, bring Brother Xiaowen to see me in the future..." Zhang Ruiwen became more and more sad as he spoke, and found a token from his arms that allowed him to enter and leave the palace. .

"Okay, this is my job. I, Xiaowen, and my family will come to see you in the future. You can't make us annoyed." Song Zhaoyang, who was about to go home, was a little excited.

"Okay... got it, pack it up, I've prepared some for everyone, you can take it back for me" Wei Zian looked away, Brother Song has already helped him so much, he can't be too greedy, as long as they are happy That's fine.

Song Chaoyang who was going home was really excited.