The Red Mansions

Chapter 337 The posture of dragon and phoenix, God

Chapter 337 The posture of dragon and phoenix, God...

Kunning Palace

Empress Song was talking with a group of concubines in the palace, when suddenly a court lady in bright clothes came in and said, "Your Majesty, General Yun Hui is waiting outside the palace to see you."

"Let him in." Queen Song said quickly.

In the hall, Wei Wang Chen Ran, Liang Wang Chen Wei, and Princess Xianning Chen Zhi all stopped talking and laughing when they heard Jia Heng's arrival.

Wei Wang Chen Ran put down the teacup in his hand, frowned, and there was an expectation in his heart that he couldn't explain the reason.

Liang Wang and Chen Wei had a faint smile on the corner of their mouths, and their expressions were somewhat cold and indifferent.

Xianning Princess Chen Zhi raised her beautiful face, her eyes fixed for a moment.

Not long after, I saw a young man wearing exquisitely painted military officer robes, with a calm demeanor, stepped into the hall, stepped forward to salute Empress Song, and a clear and firm voice sounded in the hall, as if broken jade, sword Ming, "I have seen the empress, His Highness King Wei, His Highness Liang Wang, His Highness Xianning, Your Majesty is thousands of years old."

Empress Song greeted her with a smile, and asked for a seat.

Asked: "Zi Yu just came from His Majesty's side?"

After Jia Heng thanked her, she nodded and said, "If you're going back to your mother, I just came over from the interviewer."

Empress Song looked calmly at Xiao Xuan's carefree and heroic young man, her beautiful eyes showed admiration, her brows and smiles seemed to be in full bloom, gorgeous and delicate, and said: "Ziyu is busy with the tasks assigned by His Majesty. On an errand, I summoned Ziyu to come over, but I wonder if the business has been delayed?"

Jia Heng raised his eyes and looked at the plump beauty who was dressed in a gorgeous palace dress. He hurriedly had plastic surgery to calm down, and said: "Your Majesty is serious, I think that as long as you make a plan and give rewards and punishments, all kinds of official duties will not matter." If you need to do everything, you must do it yourself. I have ordered all the officials under my command to take care of my own affairs and take responsibility. If there are any problems, I will report them to my ministers. I will try my best to solve them. I will also regularly monitor the progress and make adjustments at any time. "

Princess Xianning looked at the calm and composed young man who was talking to her son behind her mother, she paused slightly, and her eyes sparkled with strangeness.

Wei Wang Chen Ran also nodded, thinking about Jia Heng's words in his heart, he only felt that the words became more and more transparent, which can be said to have exhausted the skills of the superiors in governing affairs.

Empress Song nodded, and said with a smile: "This statement is from a strategic point of view, pointing directly to the essence. No wonder Ziyu regards his talent in classical affairs as highly valued by His Majesty."

The so-called those who work hard rule others, and those who work hard control others.

In the imperial palace, she governs the departments of the six palaces and handles affairs, basically the same as this.

Set up the rules and regulations, and then hand over to the competent people below to run the errands, rewards and punishments are made clear, and the progress is supervised, so there is no need to do everything yourself.

"The empress is respectful to the world, and her wisdom is as deep as the sea. These humble ministers are just the result of a fool, and should not be praised by the empress." Jia Heng's eyes rolled down, and he replied.

Empress Song smiled and looked at King Wei who was looking down, and said, "Look, this is your father's trustworthy minister. He is modest and prudent, and well-versed in affairs. Next year you will open the government and watch the government. Learn more with Ziyu, how to behave and how to do things, and you can also share your father's worries."

The King of Wei laughed and said, "General Yunhui is highly talented and knowledgeable, and Guizhang is special. His deeds are frequently reported in Shenjing, and my ministers admire his character quite a lot."

Jia Heng turned his eyes to look at the young man in the python suit with a slight smile on his fair face, and praised: "His Royal Highness King Wei has a dragon and a phoenix posture... Natural nature, worthy of being a nobleman."

Empress Song was overjoyed when she heard the words of the dragon and the phoenix, and her beautiful eyes glowed, but she didn't listen to the words of the sun and the sun, but her nature was natural, the joy in her beautiful eyes gradually faded, and she even beeped softly Pink lips, a little annoyed, this movement is very slight, more like the subconscious habit of this motherly queen when she was a girl in the boudoir, but she didn't know that this move was unspeakably playful.

It fell into the corner of someone's eyes, but his complexion froze for a while, and there was an indescribable strange feeling in his heart.

But Empress Song was indeed a little disappointed.

For example, if Jia Heng said just now that the appearance of the dragon and the phoenix are the appearance of the sun, then this statement has a certain meaning, and the appearance of the dragon and the phoenix praises his father as a mother, which is more like a courtesy without much nutrition.

Although Empress Song was a little disappointed, but after thinking about it, she felt that she should not be too hasty.

This kind of minister with heavy soldiers in his hands, regardless of his mind and wrist, must not be regarded as an ordinary boy.

Jia Heng and King Wei boasted to each other for a while, while Empress Song was about to take over the conversation.

However, at this moment, a maid from the outside entered the hall and suddenly said: "Your Majesty, His Highness the Eldest Princess and the Young Princess have come to wish His Highness the birth of a child."

Empress Song smiled and said joyfully, "Xianning, your aunt and Chanyue are here."

Princess Xianning gave a "hmm" and said, "Queen Mother, then I will go to meet you."

As soon as the words were finished, Princess Jinyang led the little princess Li Chanyue into the palace hand in hand.

At this time, the eldest princess of Jinyang was wearing a bright red cotton dress with a slender waist and high girdle, a slim figure, a crown of emerald green wings on her head, and beaded wreaths hanging between her temples, looking graceful and gorgeous.

The makeup of the beauties is also a bit light, but the eyebrows are picturesque, the facial features are exquisite, and the skin is snowy, no matter whether the makeup is light or heavy, it is suitable for both looks.

Beside him was the slim princess Li Chanyue with bright eyes and white teeth.

"Sister-in-law." After entering the palace, Princess Jinyang saluted Empress Song first, and then greeted Concubine Duanrong.

As for the other concubines, King Wei, King Liang, and Princess Xianning, regardless of their status or junior status, they got up and greeted Princess Jinyang.

Jia Heng also stood up, followed the crowd, and greeted Princess Jinyang.

When she raised her eyes, she met a pair of soft and charming eyes, and there was a hint of playfulness in the shallow waves.

"Coincidentally, General Yunhui is here too?" Li Renyu smiled sweetly, with a noble and gorgeous temperament, with a polite alienation.

Jia Heng's face was as calm as profound water, and a strangeness flashed in his heart. Looking at the glamorous and graceful beauty, he said lightly: "I have seen Your Highness."

After the eldest princess of Jinyang finished speaking, she stopped looking at Jia Heng, turned her head to look at Empress Song, and said with a smile: "Today is Ran'er's birth, and I brought Chanyue here to celebrate Ran'er's birthday, but after this Years, maybe seventeen."

Chen Ran smiled and said, "Auntie, it's eighteen."

The eldest princess of Jinyang coughed, somewhat embarrassed on Yanmei and Shuli's jade faces, and said with emotion: "It's so big in a flash."

Jia Heng watched it with interest.

The smile on Empress Song's face remained undiminished, and she said: "Sister and Chanyue sit here, the Tai Le Department has rehearsed a new song and dance according to Sister Concubine Rong's wishes, you can watch it."

Princess Jinyang and Li Chanyue sat down next to Queen Song.

Not long after, I saw a group of [-] graceful women in gorgeous clothes coming in from outside the hall and began to play songs and dances.

Everyone held up their wine glasses and looked at the elegantly dancing woman with flowing sleeves, giving people a great visual enjoyment.

With a calm expression, Jia Heng picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

Secretly thought, this dance is ingeniously choreographed, and it can be performed in one dance for all seasons of the year. It is used to perform on birthdays, which has a different meaning.

Suddenly remembering that this was a dance choreographed by Concubine Duan Rong, she couldn't help but turn her eyes to see Concubine Rong who was sitting quietly, a beautiful woman in her early thirties, wearing a blue dress, wearing a flying fairy bun, with an oval face, and a quiet temperament Beautiful, bright, and beautiful, but that's it.

"This palace music and dance is refreshing, which shows that the noble concubine Rong has a profound knowledge of dancing."

Jia Heng lowered his eyes slightly, and quickly pulled them away. After a while, he felt something strange in his heart. He clearly felt a real gaze staring at him. He quickly lifted the teacup on the small table, and sipped it.

When the music stopped and the dance stopped, Empress Song said: "Yu Yun's song resounds clearly, and Hui Xue dances with a light waist. Sister Concubine Rong's dance rehearsal is amazing and pleasing to the eye."

Everyone else spoke and praised, and the atmosphere in the hall became more and more noisy.

Concubine Rong said softly and softly, "I did it with random hands, just for fun, my sister deserves it."

Princess Jinyang smiled and watched the two sisters talking without saying a word, feeling inexplicable.

Li Chanyue asked with a smile: "Cousin, you can dance this dance too?"

Princess Xianning nodded lightly, and said: "I have learned a little from my concubine."

On the other side, Empress Song asked Concubine Rong: "Sister, why don't you see Ze'er?"

Concubine Rong said: "Ze'er's master left homework, so he has to draw his back, and he won't come over until noon."

Empress Song joked with a smile: "Ze'er is diligent in his studies, but it's a pity that the prince is not allowed to take the scientific examination, otherwise Ze'er will be a little older, and he must give his sister a Jinshi."

Concubine Rong said with a smile: "Sister was joking, but taking advantage of Ze'er's young age, it might be a good thing to learn some calligraphy."

On the other side, King Wei was having nothing to do with Jia Heng, and asked, "I heard from Xianning earlier that Yunhui now follows the law and order of the Wucheng Bingma Division to regulate the law and order in Shenjing?"

Jia Heng said: "Without rules, there is no square. Shenjing has a population of over one million. Just like in the past, the soldiers and horses in the five cities only dealt with all kinds of illegal matters in Beijing according to the will of individual officials in the department. Therefore, subordinate officials, soldiers or Using enmity to abuse power for no reason, or ignoring serious crimes by accepting bribes, on the contrary, the people suffer from oppression, fairness and justice cannot be manifested. There are laws to follow."

The light in King Wei's eyes seemed to have a different meaning, and he said in surprise, "Yunhui believes in the Shang Dynasty's art of governing the country?"

Jia Heng's heart moved slightly, he looked at King Wei, and said loudly: "The law is the end of the rule, and the gentleman is the source of the law."

These are the words of Xunzi, and with this sentence, Jia Heng also showed that he is not a traditional disciple of the Legalist school. In fact, after he only respected Confucianism, the official orthodox thought was Confucianism, and he was a cruel official who practiced severe punishments and strict laws. None of them sound good.

The interest in Wei Wang's eyes remained undiminished, and he said: "But Yun Hui first ruled by rules and regulations, and did not see the means of enlightenment?"

Empress Song and Concubine Duanrong, who were talking, looked at each other and looked over together.

Empress Song looked at the two people who asked the right question, and couldn't help but feel happy, she didn't bother, and waited patiently for the two to talk.

Princess Jinyang also had beautiful eyes, and Yurong looked at the two of them coldly.

Jia Hengdao: "The law is for guidance, prediction, and enlightenment. Those who violate the public security regulations will be preached and taught, instead of indiscriminately using punishment. This is exactly the meaning of education. This is the foundation of morality and politics. Punishment is meant for political and religious purposes."

The King of Wei hesitated and asked, "Does this violate the meaning of the sages?"

Jia Heng said slowly: "During the former Han Dynasty, Emperor Xuan once said that the Han family has its own system, which is based on hegemony and kingship. How can it be purely based on moral education and Zhou Zheng?"

When Wei Wang heard this, his face was slightly shaken, and he said: "What Yunhui said, the master in the Hongwen Museum also said similar words."

Empress Song couldn't help but feel even happier seeing the two of them chatting happily at the moment.

Jia Hengdao: "Before the Public Security Regulations, the soldiers and horses of the five cities inspected the public security of Shenjing. Most of them were the leaders of the government's soldiers. In line with the meaning of laws and regulations to educate people's hearts."

King Wei said happily, "Yun Hui's words are reasonable."

Liang Wang Chen Wei on the side held up the teacup with an indifferent expression.

His third brother and fifth sister all seem to value what this person gives, and they don't know what this person is capable of.

Empress Song smiled and said: "Okay, let's not talk about this for now, wait until next spring when you come to Wucheng to watch the government, and then talk about it freely."

Wei Wang Chen Ran smiled and said, "Yes, Queen Mother."

While the few people were talking, a court lady came in suddenly, bowed and said: "Concubine Wu of the Zhongshun Palace, handed over the sign and wants to see the empress."

It is worth mentioning that King Zhongshun's main concubine died young, and there were only four side concubines. As for the other concubines, although they also had corresponding ranks, they were not well ranked in the palace.

On this side, Empress Song took a look at Jia Heng. In fact, she somewhat guessed what Princess Zhongshun meant when she came.

"Let her in."

Empress Song gave an order, and not long after, she saw a woman in silk and skirt, who came in steps. As soon as she entered the hall, she bowed and saluted, and said: "The concubine has seen the empress, the empress Empress, thousand years old, thousand years old."

"Concubine Wu, please come up." Empress Song smiled on her white and greasy face like pears, and ordered the maids at the side to give her a seat.

If it is a loyal concubine, the empress of Song will definitely call her sister-in-law, but if she is a side concubine, she will be much more casual.

Concubine Wu thanked her, sat down, and said with a smile, "Ma'am, I heard that His Highness's birth is today, so I'll come over to have a look."

In fact, the invitation was sent to Prince Zhongshun's mansion, but King Zhongshun sent a gift early in the morning to avoid suspicion, and did not come in person.

Speaking of which, this was also the displeasure of Empress Song.

In these years, she, the master of the harem, has a mother-in-law on top of her head, and the son below her is not enshrined as an heir. She only has the title of queen, but the queen's decency and beauty seem to be discounted.

Empress Song smiled and said, "Concubine Lao Wu misses you."

Concubine Wu asked: "I heard that His Royal Highness King Wei is going to leave the palace next year to open a mansion. I don't know where to go to watch the government?"

Empress Song nodded and said, "It's already been decided. Next year, the government will go to the Wucheng Bingma Division."

"Five Cities Bing Ma Si?" Concubine Wu sighed, looked at Princess Xianning beside her, and said, "I still have something to ask."

After saying that, he got up from his seat and bowed solemnly to Empress Song.

It's ridiculous to say that women like Concubine Wu who live in the back house don't know Jia Heng.

Empress Song was a little surprised, she hurriedly called the female officer on the side to help her, and asked, "Why is Concubine Wu here?"

Concubine Wu said: "Your Majesty, my concubine's useless son was on the horse market yesterday, and for a while, he ran into Xianning. Later, he got the power of General Yunhui, so he didn't make a big mistake. The concubine came here to replace Rui'er. I apologize to Xianning."

It has to be said that Concubine Wu's handling at this moment is so much smarter than suing her that she doesn't know where to go. She put on a low profile and begged Empress Song for forgiveness, so that she would spare her son.

If you have to forgive others and forgive others, even if Empress Song is showing generosity on the surface, there is a high probability that she will hold her hands high.

(End of this chapter)