The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

What happened in the early court spread across the capital with lightning speed, instantly covering up the gossip about Xiao Rui and Zhuge Liuying, and started discussing the Duke of Qi's Mansion instead.

It is said that after the elderly Duke Qi heard about this, he almost fainted from a heart attack, and finally resisted his physical discomfort to enter the palace. Emperor Xia received him. For the sake of this, Han Mo Bei was treated lightly.

As for those generals who have problems, they have nothing to do with the Han family, they are just familiar and acquainted, and they have no interest in any relationship! He vouches for his personality!

Duke Qi knew that he could not keep his son, so he only wanted to keep the Han family.

As for how Emperor Xia answered him, there are quite a lot of explanations, but Duke Qi passed out when he walked out of the Meridian Gate, and was hurriedly rushed to be treated by someone in a carriage. Ashes.

On the other side, the three divisions cooperated with Dongchang, together with the Ministry of War and the Chinese Army Governor's Mansion, the six yamen made efforts at the same time and began to strictly examine the matter. Yuan Xiao had already made a confession, and was just going through the motions. The next step was to interrogate Han Mobei, but he was not the point. Everyone knew that the most important thing was to investigate the generals related to the Han family.

Your Majesty has issued a death order, who dares to be lenient?

In the next few days, the capital was extremely oppressive, and the military generals suffered unprecedented blows. Sixty percent of the generals in the Zuojun Dudu's Mansion were investigated. In addition to the more than a dozen generals reported by Champion Hou, almost all the generals related to the Han family They cannot escape the bad luck of investigation.

Naturally, the results of the investigation are also chilling.

Corruption and bribery, withholding of military pay, disregarding human life, forming a party for personal gain... Countless crimes gathered and focused on the government of Qiguo. These people rose up with the help of Qi Guogong's influence, and now they are causing Qi Guogong to go to ruin.

When the investigation of the crimes of Duke Qi's mansion produced preliminary results, they were immediately sent to Emperor Xia. After Emperor Xia saw it, Lei Ting was furious, and ordered to continue the strict investigation and never tolerate it.

Soon, the crimes of Duke Qi's mansion were completely exposed, and the reputation that Duke Qi had accumulated all his life fell into the abyss in an instant, and he could not escape his crime.

How long would it take to bring down a well-known Duke's Mansion?

Just seven days.

Seven days later, the review of the case was over, and the official document summarizing all the cases was submitted to the cabinet. Li Mingchong knew that the matter was too big, so he immediately submitted the official document to Emperor Xia.

After seeing it, Emperor Xia was shocked by the boldness of Duke Qi's mansion, and then personally ordered:

"Duke Qi cut off the lord, and he was considerate of his advanced age, and allowed him to retire and return home. The family members will not be held accountable and joint responsibility, and they will leave Beijing together."

"All the rest of the officials involved in the case will be stripped of their lords and official positions, and they will be punished severely according to the laws of Daxia, and they will not be spared lightly!"

According to Han Mobei's crime, although it is not a capital crime, exile is inevitable. The big tree in Duke Qi's mansion collapsed, and some people were happy while others were worried.

In addition, Hai Dafu also personally investigated the East Factory. Eunuch Gao and his adopted son of the Third Division were executed with sticks, and Wei Zhongxian became the head of the Third Division as expected.

When the case was concluded, the cabinet also decreed to restore Zhuge Yuanba's position as the commander of the Iron Dragon Rider and his title as earl.

From the point of view of civil and military officials, in this war without gunpowder, Xiao Yuan suffered a disastrous defeat. His biggest reliance was the downfall of Duke Qi's government, and the forces supporting him were almost gone. On the contrary, the single and weak Xian Wang Xiao Rui caught up head-on, and even harvested the mountain of Champion Hou, becoming a force not inferior to any prince.

It should be mentioned that the downfall of the Duke of Qi seems to have avoided Xiao Yuan on purpose, and did not implicate him in any crimes. The news that Xiao Rui heard from it was from Emperor Xia, otherwise he would not have been safe and sound. nothing. Presumably, the trauma to his heart has taught him a lesson.

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When the case in Duke Qi's mansion ended, it happened to be the beginning of winter.

Lidong is the season of autumn harvest and winter storage, and it also represents the season of enjoying a good harvest and recuperating. Every year at this solar term, a tacit understanding is formed on the frontier confrontation battlefield, which will reduce combat and allow soldiers to recuperate.

Lidong is one of the "Four Seasons and Eight Festivals" of the Great Xia Kingdom, and it is highly valued. On this day, the Emperor Xia will personally hold sacrifices, banquets and other activities as an important festival to celebrate.

Today, the weather in the Great Xia Kingdom is favorable and the harvests have been bumper year after year, so the Emperor Xia will hold a ceremony to sacrifice to the heavens, praying to heaven for the peace of the world and a good harvest for all things on behalf of all people.

According to the tradition of the Daxia Kingdom, the whole process of offering sacrifices to heaven includes: welcoming the gods, saluting, entering the Zu, the first offering, the second offering, and the final offering, etc.

The first step to welcome the gods is to set up fireworks in the burnt wood stove, which expresses the meaning of passing on the meaning of respecting heaven in the world to heaven. Then kneel down to worship the main tablet of the Emperor of Heaven, then offer incense and bow to the ancestral tablet, and then present jade and silk to the gods.

In the second walking ceremony, Tai Changqing guided the emperor to perform three incense rituals in front of the god's throne after washing, and the deacon presented the jade silk to the emperor. Then Emperor Xia made a salute to the Emperor of Heaven and the ancestral tablets.

The third step is Jinzu. After the internal praise is played and promoted to the altar, the emperor, accompanied by the guide officer, goes to the main seat, coordinates the Jinzu, and the emperor resets after Jinzu.

Then there are the first offering, the second offering, the final offering, etc. The process is complicated.

As the seventh son of the emperor, Xiao Rui naturally participated in the whole process.

Offering sacrifices to heaven is very boring. Fortunately, the rituals have been streamlined, otherwise it would be enough to drink a pot.

After the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heavens, Emperor Xia wanted to host a banquet to entertain civil and military officials and express the joy of harvest. The banquet was naturally boring. However, this year's banquet is slightly different for Xiao Rui. He was not cared about before, but now he is often toasted by military officers. There is no way, it is all for the sake of the champion and Zhuge Yuanba, so Xiao Rui must drink , fortunately, he has a lot of alcohol, otherwise he must drink and lie down.

The banquet lasted until nightfall.

Xiao Rui was about to leave the palace, but was stopped by a female official.

"His Royal Highness King Xian, this servant is ordered by the queen, please go to Changchun Palace tomorrow!" the female official said respectfully.

Xiao Rui was taken aback, the queen is looking for him?

The empress is Xiahuang's official wife, and her mother honors the world, so it is understandable to ask Xiao Rui to pay her respects. But there must be a demon when things happen normally, she is still Xiao Yiheng's mother, and she let herself go there for no reason, it must not be as simple as asking for safety.

Presumably because of the recent rise of power, the other princes were shocked, so they began to test one after another.

A few days ago, Xiao Rui received invitations from the eldest prince Xiao Lie, Xiao Yiheng, Xiao Yuan and Xiao Jing, inviting him to visit the mansion, but Xiao Rui found excuses to refuse them all. Unexpectedly, even the concubines in the harem are safe now. Can't stop.

"Okay, I'm sorry to bother you to report back to the queen. My king will finish his court tomorrow morning, and I will pay my respects." Xiao Rui smiled.

"Servant understands." The female officer retreated.

Xiao Rui turned his head and glanced at the people leaving the palace, but he did not find Xiao Yiheng's figure.

At this time, Xiao Yiheng was indeed in Changchun Palace.

After the female officer reported Xiao Rui's answer back, Xiao Yiheng smiled and said: "The queen mother will come out, even if he is judged, he will not dare to refuse!"

Empress Zhou Xiangyun smiled and said: "After I become a country, I call him to come, he naturally dare not refuse. But is this necessary? Even if he marries the daughter of the champion marquis, it only increases some bargaining chips and cannot threaten you The only one who can compete with you is Xiao Lie!"

Xiao Yiheng said: "Mother, this bargaining chip is not easy, who is the champion Hou, the ability behind him should not be underestimated."

Unexpectedly, Zhou Xiangyun shook his head and said: "The champion is not to be underestimated, but I mean Xiao Rui, the possibility of him becoming the prince is too small. You don't have to worry about him."

"Huh? What does the queen mother mean?" Xiao Yiheng immediately sat upright and asked hastily.

Zhou Xiangyun said: "I also know very little, but it seems to have something to do with Xiao Rui's mother and concubine. There is a problem with her mother's concubine's identity, and her son cannot inherit the throne. I still got this secret from the deceased queen mother." I didn’t intend to hear it. But when I asked around, the Queen Mother’s mouth was very tight and she didn’t reveal anything. I also asked your grandfather, and he didn’t know.”

"Concubine Rong?" Xiao Yiheng shook his head, he was not familiar with Xiao Rui's mother and concubine at all, he only remembered that she was an extremely beautiful woman, but unfortunately passed away due to illness.

"Since the Empress Dowager made such a statement, there must be a reason. I have to check it out. Maybe it can be the best way to restrain Xiao Rui." Xiao Yiheng was eager to try.

Zhou Xiangyun smiled and said: "You can go and check. This time Xiao Yuan's loss is a foregone conclusion. It is estimated that it will be more difficult to get up again than Xiao Rui's rise. His wangfei's line has also been messed up too much, what a mistake. Cheng Qiang hates it."

As soon as Xiao Yuan was mentioned, Xiao Yiheng's face changed slightly, and he scolded: "This old five is really a cunning guy. He seems to have woken up from the defeat of the Han family in the past few days, and started to contact the eldest prince Xiao Lie frequently. I doubt he knows that My own crown prince is hopeless, so I turned around and joined the First Prince's camp!"

"There is such a thing? No wonder that bitch Lin Yu'er has been acting strangely these days, with a mean smile on her lips, so that's what happened!" Zhou Xiangyun immediately frowned and scolded, Xiao Yiheng regarded Xiao Lie as an opponent, and Empress Zhou Xiangyun also regarded imperial concubine Lin Yuer as an opponent. Enemies, and even more dangerous in the harem, the two women repeatedly quarreled and refused to give in to each other.

Xiao Yiheng smiled and said: "Lin Yu'er is naturally not the opponent of the queen mother, this harem is respected by the queen mother!"

"It can't be done. I'm getting old, and Your Majesty is tired of it. Some time ago, some official women were sent in from outside the palace. They are beautiful and dignified. These women are talented people and selected servants. Once they are favored by His Majesty, they will immediately rise to the top." Zhou Xiangyun A look of taste.

An ancient text says: "The daughters of famous officials and officials are all named Dabu, so that they can accompany the princess and princess in school, and serve as a job of praise for talented people." Talented people are a kind of court ladies who are also concubines. Not high, but far luckier than a court lady. Once he is favored by His Majesty, he will directly become the master.

After all, Zhou Xiangyun is over forty years old, even if he is well maintained, how can he win Emperor Xia's heart if he is old and decrepit?

Emperor Xia often came to Changchun Palace to sit and sit, but he didn't sleep overnight for a long time. It's not unreasonable for the concubines in the harem to resent their wives.

Xiao Yiheng remained silent, he couldn't tease His Majesty.

He simply said a few more words, looked at the time, the Meridian Gate of the Imperial Palace was about to close, and then left.

Leaving Changchun Palace and passing through the garden, he suddenly heard a pleasant singing. The voice was beautiful and ethereal, which made Xiao Yiheng intoxicated and moved his heartstrings. He couldn't hold back, so he stepped forward to take a look.

Going around the rockery, you can see a young girl singing by the pond, and she puts lit lotus lanterns in the water.

Although the girl is not very old, she has a beautiful appearance. Xiao Yiheng can't take his eyes away just by looking at it.

Judging by the woman's attire, she should be a new recruit. After she finished setting off the lotus lantern, the singing also fell, and then she folded her hands together, praying for something.

This scene and this scene made Xiao Yiheng's heart skip a beat, the second time he wanted to get something so eagerly!

And for the first time, it was the crown prince!

ps: Guess who the girl is.

One more thing: the editor informed me that it will be available tomorrow at 12 noon, haha