Chapter 308

"Younger martial brother, are you sure you want to do this?"

"Sure! He killed his senior brother, and I'll let his life equal his life!"

"Have you ever thought about the thousands of monks in the mountain gate and temple, how many innocent..."

"Is it wrong that I want to get justice for senior brother?"

"Elder martial brother Kong Xuan's choice is to seek benevolence..."

"Elder martial brother, I don't know so much truth. Even the master said that my Buddhism is shallow and doesn't ask me to chant scriptures and Zen, so elder martial brother doesn't have to persuade me anymore! I only remember that I'm elder martial brother kongxuan. I feed porridge one mouthful at a time! Why am I a man if I don't revenge this revenge? I don't care whose cause it is, I just ask for the fruit I want!"

Kong Ming stands up and salutes Kong Jian.

"If things are successful, dachuyun temple or Datang temple; if things fail, I do it alone, and I have nothing to do with dachuyun temple!"

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As soon as the city gate just south of Kyoto was opened, more than a dozen horses galloped out with flying snowflakes. The soldiers in charge of martial law were not surprised, and no one came forward to stop them.

Running out about two miles, a woman headed by him suddenly reined in the reins and stopped.

"What can I do for you, princess?" asked a stout man accompanying him.

Pei Yan'er shook her head and looked back at the city behind her. There was some fuzziness in the flying snow. She didn't speak, but meditated.

"Princess, your grandpa told you to hurry to the wharf without delay..."

"Wen Buxiu, why did grandpa let me leave at this time?" Pei Yaner asked.

"I'm only responsible for obeying the orders of Dazhu. Where else will I know..."

"What's in the package on your back? You should know that?" Pei Yaner asked seriously.

"Just some accompanying supplies!"

"Hehe, Wen Buxiu, you have been a soldier for my grandfather all your life. I don't know what virtue? Show me the package quickly!"

Wen Buxiu blushed and said, "princess, it's really just some..."

"Believe it or not, Princess Ben won't go now?"

……

Dozens of eunuchs in charge of the palace came to Hong Xi's yard early, stood neatly and waited for the instructions of the chief manager Hong Xi.

Hong Xi was not in a hurry to pass. Instead, he stood under the eaves of the corridor and held out his hand to catch a few snowflakes. Large snowflakes began to melt. He didn't know what he thought. For a moment, he was slightly distracted.

"Go back to the chief manager, everyone is here!" a confidant eunuch whispered.

"Oh? It's all here?" Hong Xi replied.

"Everyone is here except Duke Wei and Duke Chen who asked for leave!"

"They have been ill for almost a month?"

"Yes, I inquired about it yesterday. The two fathers-in-law are still sleeping and there is no sign of improvement!"

"Your Majesty can't attend the birthday celebration. It seems that he is seriously ill!"

Hong Xi took out a list from his arms.

"I have a list here. All the people on it call out and let them wait in the duty room. I have something to order alone!"

"I see, little one, go now!"

Hong Xi continued to look at the numerous snowflakes and whispered, "snowflakes are not real flowers after all! The white flowers are not as good-looking as the red flowers in the end!"

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The eunuchs who were left behind didn't know what Hong Xi had to say. After all, today was not the usual day. It was the emperor's birthday. Who didn't have a lot of important things to wait for. They were worried to see Hong Xi's delay!

One of them said to the eunuch in charge of waiting: "go and have a look. Why doesn't the chief manager come? If it delays, no one can afford to suffer!"

"Yes, go and ask!" someone echoed.

The little eunuch should be, but before he left the house, footsteps came from outside. With the curtain of the door, Hong Xi walked in smoothly.

"What? Are you complaining about the late arrival of miscellaneous families?"

Hong Xi has been in power for nearly 20 years, and his authority in the interior government is beyond doubt. Those eunuchs in charge quickly got up to salute and said no. how dare they show a trace of dissatisfaction.

Hong Xi looked around, snorted coldly, sat in his own position and said faintly, "today is the great day for your Majesty's birthday. You are all in charge of the main departments. Naturally, you have important instructions. If you feel impatient or have hard wings, you can leave now!"

"Chief executive, what are you talking about? Don't we all rely on your care? It's just..."

"Just what?"

"But today is the big day for your Majesty's birthday. The little ones are afraid of delaying the time and arrangement. At that time..."

"Afraid your majesty will blame you then?"

"Yes, yes..."

The crowd kept saying yes.

"Don't worry! I'm naturally responsible for something. No one will blame you. Come on, serve some hot tea and warm up the steward first..."

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With the help of Yan Ping and the ancient city, Pei Yuanzhao put on the gold armor only available in the Dazhu state, stretched out his arm and twisted his body. When he felt secure, he took the helmet handed by Yan Ping, stroked the red tassel on the top and asked in a low voice.

"Have all the forbidden troops been arranged?"

"It's already arranged!"

"But according to my latest arrangement?"

"Going back to Dazhu state is a new deployment and layout according to your plan! But..." Gu Dacheng replied.

"Questions?"

"Da Zhu Guo, the end will feel that this arrangement seems unreasonable..."

"You don't need to question this!" Pei Yuanzhao said coldly.

"The end will understand!" I heard that Pei Yuanzhao was a little unhappy, and the ancient city was busy.

"Repeat the layout!"

"Yes, sir! The order of defense transfer is as follows: the first brigade in the left hall and the second brigade in the right hall enter the inner palace to participate in the defense of the palace city; the second brigade in the front hall is responsible for the patrol in the east of the Forbidden City, the Geng brigade is responsible for the urban defense in the east of the Forbidden City, and the Xin brigade is responsible for the patrol in Kyoto... There are 30 brigades in the front, left and right forbidden army, including two brigades in the palace, eight brigades in the Forbidden City and eight brigades in Beijing; the fourth Brigade of the camp left by the forbidden army in the front hall Six brigades left behind in the hall; two brigades left behind in the right hall; He Xiong is responsible for on-duty dispatching! In addition, enter the city to participate in the first brigade of patrol and cavalry! "

The imperial guards of the rear hall were transferred to the southwest, and there was nothing for them in Kyoto defense.

"Well, give another order. All camps must stay in the camp from dawn, except those on duty. No one is allowed to leave the camp without my warrant. Those who violate the order will be killed!"

Gu Dacheng and Yan Ping looked at each other and were somewhat suspicious.

"What? Didn't I hear you?"

"General, your order is..."

"I made it clear that no one can leave the camp without my warrant! Is there any doubt?"

"This, this seems..."

"Your order can be executed!"

"Respect the order of Dazhu state!"

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"My Lord, didn't the court give you leave to recuperate at home?" asked the official on duty of the Ministry of justice.

Cao Yi pleaded for Zhang Zhou at the palace gate, resulting in serious injuries to his knees. Now he still can't walk and can only rely on a stretcher. Even the emperor's birthday can not go, but adhere to the Ministry of justice on duty!

"Today is the birthday of the son of heaven. There are many things in Kyoto. How dare I steal time at home, as the head of the Ministry of justice?"

"Look what you said, your Majesty's birthday is not the first time. Don't all the adults of all departments go to the palace? Besides, the forbidden army has been under martial law in the whole city. How can anyone dare to make trouble at this time!"

"Hehe, today may be different from the past!"

……

"Empress, am I much older?" Zhao Qianyuan asked faintly to the bronze mirror.

"Your Majesty is upright and prosperous in spring and autumn, holding the posture of dragon and tiger, but you can't see that he is a little old!" the queen smiled.

"Alas, how can a person not be old? After all, years do not forgive people!"

"Your Majesty is not an ordinary person, but the son of heaven. No matter how ruthless the years are, he doesn't dare to offend Long Yan?"

"Yes, I am the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Who dares to offend the saint? Although I am old, I can still control the rivers and mountains of the Tang Dynasty!"

"Your Majesty is always so wise and powerful in the eyes of his concubines!"

At this time, footsteps came from outside. After reporting, Hong Xi bowed in.

"Your Majesty, the time has come. It's time to drive to the temple!"

Zhao Qianyuan said "well", turned and strode outward, followed by the empress. When he came to the door, Zhao Qianyuan stopped and looked at the snowflakes falling all over the sky.

"Auspicious snow heralds a good year! It seems that today is a good day!"

"Your Majesty is right. According to the old slave, heaven knows your Majesty's birthday and comes at the right time!" Hong Xi said with a smile.

"Really? It seems that God's will is on my side. It's good! Hong Xi's words make me very happy. I will reward you if I have a chance!"

"Thank you for your grace..."

"Rise in vain!" before Hong Xi's voice fell, Zhao Qianyuan shouted.

A middle-aged eunuch standing under the eaves came out.

"Your Majesty, the slave is here!"

Hong Xi is the chief eunuch around Zhao Qianyuan, but he is not the only eunuch to serve. There are some eunuchs at a lower level who are responsible for daily service. Bai Qi is an ordinary mending eunuch.

This kind of eunuch was replaced very frequently. Some eunuchs were replaced without even the opportunity to get familiar with the emperor, because Hong Xi did not allow other eunuchs to have too many opportunities to contact the emperor. But this position is still hot. Many people will try their best to get this job, just to win an opportunity to change their destiny!

Bai Qi spent a lot of money to get this position. He was on duty the day before yesterday!

It is reasonable to say that it is difficult for the emperor to look at such a person. Today, Zhao Qianyuan named him.

"Today, you serve with Hong Xi and learn from Hong Xi!"

Bai Qi knelt down and received the order without being surprised. After getting up, he saluted Hong Xi with a fist, and then stood next to Hong Xi.

As soon as Hong Xi's face changed slightly, he immediately responded with a smile, and then there was no intersection.

"Your Majesty, the sacrifice is ready. Don't miss the time." the queen whispered.

Zhao Qianyuan nodded.

"The queen said, let's start now!"

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Sacrifice at the imperial temple is an indispensable link in the emperor's birthday celebrations. Only after the relevant things are completed, the last item is the state banquet for the emperor to entertain officials and celebrities from all walks of life!

The place of sacrifice is in the Taimiao temple, which is the place to worship the ancestors of the Zhao family. It is built in the back of the center of the palace and belongs to the core area of the palace!

Although both the Forbidden City and the inner palace are magnificent, there are many palaces and pavilions inside and outside, and the adjacent ones are very compact. The Taimiao temple is the most spacious place in the palace!

Civil and military officials and representatives of celebrities from all walks of life have already gathered on the square of the Taimiao temple. Waiting for the emperor's personal visit, they can start offering sacrifices! In cold weather and snow, many frail old guys have begun to shiver.

Zheng Youliang, the main hall of the Ministry of rites, is responsible for the arrangements related to the sacrifice. Since the accident of Hu Xianwen, he has made up for it from the position of Zuo Shi.

At the moment, Zheng Youliang looked embarrassed and stared at the reporter!

"What are you talking about? I broke my leg? The sacrifice will begin soon. Where can I find someone to replace me?"

Zhao Qianyuan believed in ghosts and gods. It is well known that during sacrifice, there will be eight "people who invite gods" around the altar in front of the temple to do prayer magic. However, one of the "great gods" accidentally broke his leg at this critical moment!

The number of people entering the Forbidden City is determined strictly according to the head. Now where can I find someone to fill the vacancy?

What does "eight sides" mean by one less side? Will Zhao Qianyuan forgive him when he sees it? That's impossible. I'm not sure I can "click" him on the spot.

"Don't worry, my Lord. I know someone and know some unorthodox tricks. I'm not sure I can try it?"

"Do you think it's fun? Once someone finds out, it's a disaster!"

"Those 'great gods' wear masks and dance things that others can't understand. How can your majesty distinguish them one by one? Besides, is there any other remedy up to now?"

"Can that man be trusted?" Zheng Youliang was still vigilant.

"This man is the 'opera actor' in the palace. The background should be credible!"

"Well, go and arrange it quickly. Don't let others know that there will be a big reward after it is done!"

The "opera singer" is an artist who specializes in performing for dignitaries in the palace. He is also a person who has been in and out of the palace for many years. There should be no problem with his background. Moreover, there is really no other way now!

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The walls of the palace city are not only extremely high, but also very wide and thick, enough to drive a carriage on it! The bodyguard of the Imperial College is usually responsible for guarding. Today, not only the number of bodyguards on duty has been increased, but also a large number of forbidden troops have been sent to guard!

The forbidden army monitors the outside of the city. The bodyguards monitor the forbidden army one-on-one behind. It seems that it is absolutely heavily guarded and well prepared!

"Steward Liu has worked hard!"

"Wang lvshuai worked hard. I remember it wasn't you who arranged the defense today?"

Liu Xin, one of the bodyguards in the Imperial College, was obviously surprised by the emergence of school captain Wang Zhan, a powerful force of the imperial guards in the right hall.

"Yes, this is a temporary adjustment made by the forbidden army Yamen. I never thought there would be such a change. However, it's a great honor to cooperate with manager Liu..." Wang Zhan smiled.