Chapter 23: The Trap
"Pavilion Tao Laosan, come over to toast my mother to congratulate the New Year."
As soon as the hall was quiet, Liu Qi's voice could spread unimpeded. Liu Qi had a cold face, and called out to Princess Guantao and King Liang in a deep voice.
The sisters and brothers hurriedly came to the Queen Mother with their respective wine glasses, and congratulated the Queen Mother on the New Year with Liu Qi.
"I wish my mother a good New Year."
"Okay, okay."
With the help of Aunt Ying, the Queen Mother took the wine glass and drank it all.
"Why is it so quiet, don't be stunned to play music."
The musicians hurriedly resumed playing, but no one dared to play as loudly as before.
"The third child, Guantao. The two of you plead guilty to His Majesty, you are the emperor's relatives and the emperor's younger brothers and sisters. But you are also the courtiers of the Han Dynasty, how can you be so unruly, and the Son of Heaven should not summon you. Do you know that this is a great sin of disrespect? β
The Queen Mother used the cover of drum music to reprimand Princess Guantao and King Liang. But because the sound of the drums was much quieter, all the people in the palace listened to his words.
"Mother, today is the New Year. The third child and the pavilion Tao didn't hear it for a while, so it's okay. β
Although Liu Qi said so, his face was still ugly. Everyone knows that the emperor is comforting the Queen Mother, and he is not really forgiving King Liang.
"Ah Wu, I want to say a few words to you for my mother. I heard that your frame is more gorgeous than the emperor's, and you are extravagant in the Liang Kingdom, and even the night pot is gold. The palace is also built against the system, what are you going to do? Do you want to learn from that Liu Bi? β
Liu Wu's face changed greatly, and he knelt down with a puff.
And all the people of the temple were astonished. looked at Liu Wu in a daze. The Queen Mother's words just now are indeed heavier, and this crime must be confirmed, Liu Wu may not even be able to do it.
"Mother Liu Wu is confused, begging my mother to ask my eldest brother to forgive Liu Wu."
"Mother, the third child didn't check it for a while. During the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, Lao Sanli made great contributions, and some were extravagant. It's good to change it, don't be angry, mother. β
The Queen Mother said this, but Liu Qi was not harsh. If he falls into the well again at this time, the ministers and officials in the court will be like grasshoppers who have smelled blood. rushed up and sucked a tube of blood on Liu Wu's body, and at that time, Liu Qi was unwilling to depose Liu Wu's throne.
"You can't be so domineering even if you have made great achievements. Ah Wu should cherish his blessings as a man. It's just two meals and one night. If you are so extravagant, it will hurt your body and kill you. You know what? β
The Queen Mother's tone was somewhat softened, and it seemed that she had forgiven Liu Wu.
Liu Qi sighed secretly, it seems that the Queen Mother loves this little son from the bottom of her bones. originally planned to find an opportunity to beat Liu Wu and take the opportunity to cut Liang Guo's soldiers and horses. As a result, the Queen Mother made such a fuss. Instead, he wanted to appease Liu Wu.
Ah Wu knew he was wrong. After returning to Liang after the year, he must pursue frugality. Let His Majesty and his mother rest assured. β
Liu Wu looked like he had changed his ways. pleaded guilty to Liu Qi and the Queen Mother.
"Get up, the third child for the New Year. It's okay, big brother doesn't blame you. β
Liu Qi pulled Liu Wu up and said generously.
"Some majesty."
Liu Wu borrowed the slope to get off the donkey. Stood up.
Yun Xiao stood in the far corner of the hall, watching this scene directed by himself from beginning to end. looked at Dou Ying at the door, and secretly said in his heart, the old fox, see that you are not in the trap this time?
After this incident, no one had the heart to drink and feast. The banquet ended in a hurry, in an oppressive atmosphere. Yun Xiao also left Weiyang Palace, of course, two swans and a pair of giant bear paws when he left.
Dahonglu Liu Hui Mansion.
"At the banquet in the palace today, King Liang was openly reprimanded by the Queen Mother. I see that His Majesty is also dissatisfied with King Liang, and now it seems that it is right to impeach King Liang. β
Dou Ying said to Liu Hui on the other side of the case.
"That old man will immediately go to the court and impeach King Liang for lawlessness."
"No, no, no. Your goal is too big, let's think of a perfect solution. Let's let a speech official go up to probe the rumors. β
"Well, it works."
"This matter can be handled by Li Niangniang's distant cousin Li Qing, who has just been promoted by Jane to serve in the middle school. It is the time to show his strength, and the day after tomorrow, His Majesty will convene the three princes and nine secretaries to discuss state affairs. It was up to Li Qing to go to the court, and the prime minister Liu She was very old, and he would definitely take this servant to the court with him. β
"Okay, Ruo Liqing's advice is successful. Then let's go up together, and cut down the army of Liang first. Without the strong team of Liang State, King Liang is a tiger without minions, and he can no longer turn over the wind and waves. β
"That's it"
Yun Xiao is very happy now, and there are two bear paws on the table. One is steamed and the other is braised with Yan Xian on the left and Luan Ling on the right. Clip one chopstick and feed it to the eldest wife, and then clip one chopstick and feed it to the second wife. As a result, the steamed ones were given to the braised ones. I want to eat the braised one and give it steamed, and I feel a sharp pain in my arm, and there is no way to repeat the above procedure again.
The soft flesh on his waist was in sharp pain again, and the procedure was repeated over and over again. Yun Xiao was painful and happy in the gentle township of the two wives.
His back hurt, and Yun Xiao decided to punish the two women. Fierce whipping, severe torture. Find your own pleasure in the screams of the two women, and then puff up your chest and tell them that you are a real man, and you can't bully yourself in the future.
Yun Xiao did the beginning, but not the end.
On the way back to Yunjia Zhuangzi, Yun Xiao fell asleep all the way in the car. The tail fracture seemed to hurt, and the two mothers-in-law were chatting in another car refreshed. is as affectionate as a best friend, and from time to time comes over to harass Yun Xiao, so angry that Yun Xiao rolls his eyes. decided to go home at night and teach the two mothers-in-law a hard lesson.
The Xuan Room of Weiyang Palace is always the political center of the Han Dynasty, and the cornices and dougong add to its majesty and magnificence. Liu She, Zhou Yafu and Dou Ying took it, and the important ministers behind them rushed in.
This is a small court meeting, and only people at the level of the Three Princes and Nine Emperors participate. The New Year's break is too long, and there are some important things that need to be dealt with. Therefore, there will be such a court meeting on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. It is also the first court meeting of the Han Dynasty in the new year.
Liu Qi's face was a little pale, and he went to Princess Guantao's mansion yesterday. In order to make amends for her brother's sins, Princess Guantao dedicated two women who played the role. The great Liu Qiqi encountered the same problem as Yun Xiao, but a class of tuberculosis patients was even more unbearable, so they had to use some drugs to make up for the shortcomings in their bodies.
Liu Qi, who had worked all night, was very sleepy and kneaded his temples with his hands.
"The ministers pay a visit to His Majesty and congratulate His Majesty on the auspicious New Year and New Year."
"Get up, excuse me. Pick and say, I'm tired these days. β
"Majesty xiΓ minister ......"
"Your Majesty has a book."
Liu She was about to speak when he was interrupted by a voice. Liu She turned his head in shock, only to find that it was his servant Li Qing. secretly screamed in his heart, this is Concubine Li's distant cousin. Because the Li family's power in the court was uprooted, they had to be pulled up from the local government, saying that they had experienced some time here. And then entrust another important task, usually it is decent. Why did he suddenly get into trouble today, and what did he have to play?
"Oh, you're a waiter. Well, you name it."
Liu Qi was not familiar with Li Qing, but when he saw his excited look, he knew that there was an important chapter to play.
"The minister impeached King Liang for violating the eighteen articles of arrogance. After investigation, the king of Liang arbitrarily annexed land in the Liang country. Large-scale construction of the palace room, he also sent craftsmen to be master craftsmen to infiltrate the palace to simulate the drawings. The palace was built in imitation of the rituals in the palace, and the scale was not reduced in the slightest.
Its majestic Cheng dΓΉ far surpasses the place where the Majesty is used for bronze here. King Liang has changed it to pure gold, and King Liang often violates the prohibition and often plays the banner of the Son of Heaven to swagger through the market. When paraded, the Son of Heaven rode in a car, and thousands of riders rode in front of and after. The carriages are all in accordance with the Son of Heaven's ceremony.
And ......"
"Okay, don't talk about it."
A big pimple condensed between Liu Qi's eyebrows, and he closed his eyes and interrupted Li Qing's speech.
Liu Qi looked up and saw that the ministers were all bowing their heads and saying nothing. But seeing Zhou Yafu looking straight up, it was obvious that he had something to say.
"Taiwei Zhou has something else to say. Let's talk about it too. β
"What the minister wants to report is the military at the border pass."
"What's going on at the border."
Liu Qi opened his eyes and said in shock. The Xiongnu in the north has always been a big problem for Liu Qi, and when he heard that the northern border was missing, he immediately cheered up and threw the unhappiness just now into his mind.
"Your Majesty, last night Hongling was in a hurry to report to the Beijing Division. The left captain of the Xiongnu, with more than 80,000 horsemen, invaded the border passes. The population of Dai County in the clouds is more than 100,000, and there are countless cattle, horses, money and grain. Several border counties were deeply affected by this, and they wrote to the imperial court to ask for reinforcements. β
"Damn, this Princess Longqing and her relatives haven't been around for long, why did they make a comeback so quickly."
"Back to Your Majesty, those Huns said shamelessly. In the past, the princess who married the Han family was at least a member of the Han family, but this time she married a palace maid. It is our big man who has taken the oath, so they want to regain the dignity of Da Shan Yu.
This time the harmony can't be counted, if the Han wants to have a long peace, then he has to marry a real princess and go to Mobei ......"
"Robbers, shameless, wicked thieves."
Liu Qi was furious and slapped the table. He stood up from his throne violently, and he had been forbearant all along. But these Hun robbers are pressing forward step by step, and they can't even satisfy their huge appetite.
Which time did not choose a random palace person to deal with things, what the Xiongnu really valued was the gold and silver wealth as a dowry. grain and silk, and a large number of male and female slaves.
It's good now, I actually want to marry a real Han princess. This is a naked provocation, and this is the most severe violation of the dignity of the Han Dynasty.
I couldn't breathe out of my chest, my throat was a little sweet, and my throat and eyes were a little itchy.
A mouthful of blood spurted out, and there was chaos in the Xuan room.
"Passing on the Imperial Doctor"
The panicked cries of a thousand degrees resounded throughout the temple. (To be continued......)