Chapter 658: Sacrifice to the Taimiao
You know, even the Chief Minister Liu Jian was polite in front of Liu Jin. When the local vassal kings dealt with Liu Jin, they had to obediently call Liu Husband. (Honey is the honorific title of eunuch)
But this kid, how dare he...
Ye Chunqiu's eyes swept across Liu Jin's face very sternly. After Liu Jin was stunned, he felt a rush of anger in his heart.
But, in front of Zhu Houzhao, he was so angry that he couldn't get angry. Fortunately, he had a unique secret book, so he was embarrassed and said to Zhu Houzhao: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, look, look, he... is like this... This is not Hanlin, it is clearly a robber."
Zhu Houzhao could not have expected that Ye Chunqiu would have such a strict side. Usually, this guy is very gentle, and he is polite to anyone. No matter what happens, he always looks like he smiles slightly. Even Zhu Houzhao feels that he has learned bad things from him, and he always smiles.
But before Zhu Houzhao could react, he saw Ye Chunqiu bowing to Zhu Houzhao and said in a humble and arrogant manner: "Your Majesty, I will say it bluntly. Since your majesty ascended the throne, you have become a little ridiculous because you are still young, but who has no time to be ridiculous? This is true, and so is your majesty, so I think that the sacrificial text is right."
Ye Chunqiu paused and continued, "The sacrifice is for the ancestors in the ancestral temple. Can Your Majesty's ancestors still tell them lies? Therefore, I agree with this sacrifice. As a son and grandson, you can tell your true feelings."
These words are equivalent to directly denying Zhu Houzhao's past.
Zhu Houzhao looked depressed and felt very bad. Although sometimes, he felt that he had done something wrong, was it so bad?
Liu Jin originally wanted to add fuel to the fire and tell Ye Chunqiu that this guy actually shouted at him like this, completely rude, as if he was his master. He was the emperor's slave, and beating a dog depends on the master.
But after hearing what Ye Chunqiu said, Liu Jin stopped talking. This Ye man was a death sentence. Does he want to be a loyal minister? Who do you want to learn from? Wei Zheng? He is Wei Zheng, but the current emperor is not Emperor Taizong of Tang.
Ye Chunqiu still kept his face unchanged when facing Zhu Houzhao's ugly face and said, "But..." Ye Chunqiu looked at Zhu Houzhao with fearlessness: "But others look down on Your Majesty and think that Your Majesty only knows ridiculousness. I know that Your Majesty has ambitions and is far beyond Your Majesty's ancestors. The so-called "no sound" has already made a big splash. Your Majesty is about to show great success. Do Your Majesty still remember the Zhenguo Mansion? Soon, Your Majesty can do many things. Today's
Isn’t the sacrificial text the starting point for Your Majesty’s shocking excitement? If Your Majesty only cares about the quality of the sacrificial text, then what is the difference between it and the Huangkou child who is insulted and fights with others? There are some things that need not be argued. Instead of fighting, it is better to do it and do it better than others. Those who write the sacrificial text today and those who agree with the sacrificial text today will naturally regret the writings they wrote today in the future. This article is very well written, and Your Majesty can actually take a good look."
"Uh..." Zhu Houzhao frowned, and wanted to let him see...
I don’t know if Zhu Houzhao understood Ye Chunqiu’s words, but he saw that he shook his head and said, “Forget it, let them go, I won’t watch it.”
Liu Jin couldn't help feeling upset. He didn't want to let Ye Chunqiu pass the test easily. If he wanted to say something, Zhu Houzhao said unceremoniously: "Parent Liu, there is nothing you have to do with you here. Please step back. I have something to say to Ye Aiqing."
Liu Jin felt extremely aggrieved and wanted to speak, but when he saw Zhu Houzhao's gloomy face, he didn't dare to say anything anymore and obediently asked for it.
Seeing Liu Jin leave, Zhu Houzhao said hurriedly: "Why haven't Ye Aiqing, Master Liu and others agreed to the Duke Zhenguo yet?"
This has been happening for many days, but the cabinet has not made any noise, which makes Zhu Houzhao feel anxious.
Ye Chunqiu thought to himself, Your Majesty is unable to calm down after all. Which Grand Secretary in the cabinet is not a person who has been through the officialdom for a long time? They are all shrewd, how could they just give in easily?
He just smiled and said, "Your Majesty, don't be anxious, I will deal with it."
Zhu Houzhao actually trusted Ye Chunqiu quite a bit. He heard Ye Chunqiu's words, his face relaxed a little. He looked at Ye Chunqiu and said, "You said I want to make a big move and make a big splash. What does this mean?"
Ye Chunqiu pursed his lips and said, "Because I will assist Your Majesty in doing something that my predecessors dare not even think about."
The biggest characteristic of a young man is that he is very happy. When Ye Chunqiu said this, Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed and said, "I knew you were my nobleman. Humph, I want to take a good look for others. I am not a foolish king."
Two days later, on the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, snow flutters were floating in the sky. At the Taimiao near Dong'anmen, many ministers had begun to gather. There were especially many rules for sacrifices, from time to place, and even the order of ministers standing in shifts, and any mistake would be considered disrespectful to Taizu and Taizong. Because of this, ministers must gather before Chen hour, wait here and wait for auspicious times.
The sky was still dark, and Ye Chunqiu and his son went out. Both of them were wearing dresses. Because it was snowing, Ye Jing did not allow Ye Chunqiu to ride a horse. Ye Chunqiu had to go out in a sedan chair, swaying in the sedan chair. The street was dim, and the lanterns hanging in front of the sedan chair emitted a hazy halo. The snow fluttered like fireflies, and a trace of coldness came through the curtains of the sedan chair. Ye Chunqiu did not go to hold the hand stove, but did not feel cold.
His physique is extremely impressive, and it can be said that he is incompatible with the cold and heat. When he arrived at the Imperial Road, he could not continue to take a sedan chair to Taimiao. So the father and son had to walk in the snow, and his boots were on the snow. Ye Jing snorted in his mouth and said in a relaxed tone: "It's another auspicious snow."
Ye Chunqiu smiled and said that auspicious snow indicates a good harvest. Well, this is indeed the case in this society, relying on the gods to make a living.
On the imperial road, many people gathered at the Taimiao. Because it was dark and the snow was dancing, it was difficult to distinguish the other person's face and he was too lazy to say hello. When he arrived at the entrance of the Taimiao, he could see rows of fish uniform lieutenants standing with a solemn face, pressing their swords, majestic, and checking their waist cards one by one to verify their true body.
Ye Chunqiu and his son entered the Taimiao, and then the people from Zongling Mansion began to register. After reporting their official positions and names, Ye Jing and Ye Chunqiu parted ways from then on, and each of them led them to the position they should have.
Chapter completed!