The Prosperous Era of Longwan

Chapter 826 915 Imperial Edict Arrives

"I have inherited the throne from my ancestors. It has only been six years since I got this. I was ill and could not get up. I have failed the emperor's trust in the young East Palace. I now entrust it to you three ministers. You should work together to assist and abide by the ancestral system to protect the emperor's plan. Your contributions to the country will last forever.

Emperor Longqing gave Gao Gong and the other three a series of instructions intermittently, which was actually his last words to them.

Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng and Gao Yi finally couldn't hold back at this moment, and they all fell to the ground and cried bitterly.

As for the feelings for Emperor Longqing, Gao Gong and the emperor were naturally the deepest. After all, they had been through thick and thin together for more than ten years, and it was the most precarious period for Emperor Longqing as Prince Yu.

And Zhang Juzheng and Gao Yi were naturally not as deep as Gao Gong. At this moment, Gao Gong had already seen His face was covered with tears and snot, and he had completely lost the dignity of the Prime Minister of the Ming Dynasty.

When the three people cried bitterly, Empress Chen couldn't help sobbing, after all, it was her man who was going to die.

Although she had hated him a thousand times, at this moment, she couldn't help shedding tears for him.

Everyone in the room reacted in this way, and the sensitive Feng Bao immediately raised his hand and wiped the corners of his eyes with his sleeves. Anyway, he couldn't stand quietly at the side at this time, and he had to show his inner pain.

Emperor Longqing seemed to have no strength to stop them from crying, but continued:

"The will and the crown prince. I am not well, and you, the emperor, will do all the etiquette. You must follow the guidance of the assistant ministers and the Silijian to study, cultivate virtue, employ the virtuous, and keep the emperor's cause. "

This was naturally what Emperor Longqing said to Empress Chen, asking her to pass it on to Crown Prince Zhu Yijun.

"I obey your order, woo woo woo."

Empress Chen agreed, and finally couldn't help crying.

At this point, Emperor Longqing finally arranged his affairs after his death.

"Go, do what you should do, I have something to say to the Empress."

At this time, Emperor Longqing's strength to speak weakened by three points, and he waved his hand weakly.

Wipe away the tears, Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Gao Yi stood up, and then slowly walked out of the Qianqing Palace.

When they came out, the palace was still full of people, but they had all been replaced by the red-robed eunuchs in the palace, including Meng Chong, Zhang Hong, Chen Hong and others.

After the three of them walked out of the hall, everyone looked at them eagerly.

Just now, there was a sudden cry in the hall, and there was already a commotion outside the hall.

They were all people in the palace, so they naturally knew what it meant, so they were all nervous, but they didn't see Feng Bao come out to announce the emperor's death, so no one dared to rush in at this time, and could only stay outside anxiously.

Seeing the three elders come out, Meng Chong and others couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that the emperor was fine for the time being.

It can only be temporary. The emperor has summoned the prince and the queen, as well as the cabinet ministers, which actually represents an ominous sign.

"Uncle, send someone to urge Pan Sheng and Zhu Heng to go to the palace to discuss matters immediately, without delay."

Ignoring others, Gao Gong just glanced at Chen Hong and said nothing.

Emperor Longqing has already arranged the prince's affairs, and he chose Feng Bao to protect the prince.

And now, what the cabinet needs to urgently prepare is the funeral of Emperor Longqing, which seems to be urgent.

"Yes. "

Zhang Juzheng agreed. There was no need for so many formalities at this time. He walked past Gao Gong and headed out of the palace gate of Qianqing Palace.

Feng Bao followed him out of the palace gate, holding a bright imperial edict in his hand.

He stood beside Gao Gong and waved his hand. Several eunuchs gathered over immediately.

Feng Bao quickly instructed one of them: "Go to the Governor's Mansion immediately and give the edict to Chengguogong Zhu Xizhong. "

After the man ran away quickly, Feng Bao whispered to the others again, and then they ran towards the palace gate.

In the cabinet, Gao Gong was on duty. Minister of Rites Pan Sheng and Minister of Works Zhu Heng hurried here. When they entered the door, they saw the three elders sitting in the room. Before they could salute, Gao Gong anxiously asked Zhu Heng: "How is the mausoleum project of your mausoleum?"

Zhu Heng didn't expect that he would be called in so urgently. The first question Gao Gong asked was about the mausoleum project of Emperor Longqing. When he was slightly stunned, he suddenly heard a bell ringing in his ears.

Zhu Heng was no longer in the mood to answer, but opened his eyes and looked at the old man. Mouth, looking back in disbelief, that is the direction of the Qianqing Palace.

At the same time, Gao Gong, who had been sitting upright before, suddenly collapsed, leaning on the back of the chair, staring at the door with lifeless eyes.

Just like six years ago, the palace rang the bell, and after 9981 rings, the bells of temples and Taoist temples in the whole capital never stopped.

This is 30,000 pestles.

The next day, all officials in the capital gathered outside Chengtian Gate and lined up to wait. Zhang Juzheng issued the edict of Emperor Longqing on behalf of the cabinet.

"I have been serving the great monarch for six years with my kindness. I have been working hard day and night, trying to make the world a better place, fearing that I will be entrusted by my predecessor. But now I am seriously ill and can hardly get up. Life has death, just like painting has night. Since ancient times, saints and sages have been able to avoid it. But as long as the body is in the right hands and the artifact has a master, I will have no regrets even if I leave the world!

The Crown Prince is wise, benevolent and filial, and has natural virtues. He is the right person to inherit the throne. He should strictly abide by the laws of our ancestors, be virtuous, be frugal and love his people, so as to continue the prosperity of the clan and society. The civil and military officials inside and outside the court should work together to assist him and protect the ancestors. This is my wish. His funeral ceremony should follow the rules left by the previous emperor, with the day replacing the month, and the mourning period being lifted on the 27th. Music and marriage are not prohibited.

The prince of the royal family and his vassal are sent here and cannot leave the country. The governors, generals, and other officers who were guarding each place, as well as the officials of the three divisions of the Dubu Bureau, strictly enforced the border, appeased the soldiers and civilians, and were not allowed to perform their duties improperly. On the day of hearing the funeral, they cried in their own offices day and night for three days, and sent incense and sent officials to do it on their behalf. Guangdong, East, Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou and all yamen below the seventh rank of Chief Secretary are exempted from offering incense.

The imperial edict was heard by Chinese and foreign envoys. "

Emperor Longqing is dead. This man who is considered by many to be generous, thrifty and caring for the people, paying attention to border affairs and handling everything appropriately, who can be called a wise master, is dead.

In fact, Longqing's achievements in opening the sea were not as impressive as those later generations praised.

Although he tore a gap in the Ming Dynasty's forbidden sea, the restrictions were very strict due to various reasons, and the Ming Dynasty's forbidden sea was still not completely opened.

In the maritime trade of the Ming Dynasty, due to the implementation of total control on the construction and operation of ships going to sea, huge maritime trade transactions still existed in the form of maritime smuggling.

After Emperor Longqing ascended the throne, there have been constant battles in the court, which was far less stable than during the Jiajing Dynasty, and this continued into the Wanli Dynasty and even the subsequent Tianqi and Chongzhen periods.

A few days later, Crown Prince Zhu Yijun, accompanied by Queen Chen and Concubine Li, walked into the Huangji Hall, which represented the highest imperial power of the Ming Dynasty, and sat on the emperor's throne.

"Hua Hua Hua"

A post boat held its sails and its paddles continuously paddled back and forth, quickly approaching the small dock outside Bengshan Fort.

"Slow down, we're about to hit the dock, slow down."

When the soldiers on duty at the pier saw the post boat approaching quickly, they stood on the shore and jumped to their feet and shouted.

The post boat was less than ten feet away from the dock, and the oars began to paddle in the opposite direction. Only then could they stop the boat from hitting the dock.

The boatmen couldn't help but wipe their hands with cold sweat at this time. They were forced to do so by a few eunuchs and guards on the ship, so they took this dangerous move and docked.

It was really the Shangguan who urged me too hastily.

Before the boatman could throw down the mooring rope for the soldiers on shore to fasten it, the eunuch who had been standing on the bow of the boat had already shouted in a drake voice to the boatman to put the pedals on the boat ashore and he wanted to get off the boat.

The soldiers of Bengshan Fort also heard the voice. They were surprised at first, and then were shocked when they saw what the man was wearing.

Eunuch in the palace.

Look at the people next to the eunuch. Two of them are wearing flying fish suits and carrying daggers at their waists. The other people behind him are also wearing blue armor that they have never seen before. How can they not understand the identity of the person coming?

This is the Jin Yiwei who can stop children from crying at night, the man whom all the officials are afraid of when they see him.

In an instant, the soldiers tying the cables sped up by three points. Others came up to help set up the pedals. The eunuch and a team of royal guards got off the post ship in a hurry.

"Is Mr. Wei Ge in the castle?"

Still speaking with a drake voice, he grabbed the nearest soldier, and the eunuch asked loudly.

"Hey brother? Who is hey brother? Yes, we are Bengshan Castle here, but there is no hey brother."

The soldier didn't react for a moment, and was still wondering what feeding brother meant, when he heard the sound of the drake's throat again.

"I'm asking Mr. Wei Guangde, now you understand."

"Mr. Wei, you are here."

The eunuch reported Wei Guangde's name, and the soldier immediately realized what the brother was, it should be Master Wei's official position.

"Take me to him quickly, quickly."

The eunuch grabbed the soldier and refused to let go, constantly urging him to lead the way.

"Father-in-law, sir, you come with me."

Not daring to neglect, the soldier had no choice but to lead a few people and run towards Bengshan Fort.

Naturally, the group of people alarmed the people in the fort, but seeing their costumes, most people chose to hide on both sides of the street and let the way out.

Without being hindered, the group arrived in front of the Wei family mansion located in the center of the fort.

It used to be a residence for hundreds of households, but it is no longer the case. Naturally, the guards in front of the gate are no longer the soldiers of Bengshan Fort, but the servants of the Wei family. They all followed Wei Guangde back from the capital.

When they came over, the two servants in front of the door had already judged the visitor's clothes.

One person was still guarding the door, while another servant had already ran into the house to look for Zhang Ji.

After all, following Wei Guangde around the capital will give you more insight than someone who has stayed here all his life.

"Steward Zhang, a eunuch has come outside, as well as a team of royal guards."

"Where?"

After hearing what the servant said, Zhang Ji felt a sudden change in his heart and asked subconsciously.

"He's coming from the castle gate. He looks fierce. It seems he's coming to us."

The servant hurriedly answered.

"You go to the back to find the master, I'll go take a look first."

Zhang Ji believed it and immediately ran to the gate. It sounded too scary.

Jin Yiwei came to the door, either to deliver orders or to arrest people. Zhang Ji had to go and find out first.

If someone is arrested, they should be dragged away first so that Wei Guangde can run away first, although he doesn't know whether his master is guilty or not.

But as long as his master is here and goes to the capital, based on his friendship with the emperor, he will usually not commit any serious crime.

Zhang Ji knew that his master was going to deal with Gao Gong, the chief minister of the dynasty, so naturally he couldn't fall into Gao Gong's hands.

As long as you can see the emperor, any crime can be washed away.

The emperor at that time had a soft ear, and Zhang Ji often heard Wei Guangde talk about this.

Even a small matter can be resolved by begging for mercy.

It's a big deal. With a little trouble, you can turn it into a disaster with some tricks.

When Zhang Ji arrived at the gate, he had already seen the eunuch rushing in and a group of imperial guards behind him.

"Who are you? How dare you break in."

Zhang Ji felt cold in his heart. He thought that Gao Gong had sent someone to cause trouble. After all, he had never seen an eunuch who broke into his house directly.

In the capital, those eunuchs came to the Wei Mansion. Although they were not polite, they would not do this.

The reason why Zhang Ji thought of the worst before encountering it was that Wei Guangde taught him to make plans before taking action. The main reason was that Wei Guangde had been interacting with people in the capital a lot during this period, and he couldn't help but worry about whether he would be involved in something.

"The elder Wei is at home, and there is an order."

The eunuch ignored Zhang Ji and spoke directly.

Hearing that it was an imperial decree, Zhang Ji was just slightly stunned, and immediately smiled and said: "Angel, wait a moment, I will let someone notify the master, and we need to prepare the incense table."

"I don't have time for that. This decree is convenient to do, just announce it directly. Wei Ge Lao will follow me back to the capital. Hurry up and take me to see the old man."

The eunuch got the letter as soon as he came out of the palace. He had to deliver the imperial decree as quickly as possible and drag Wei Guangde back to the capital without delay.

Feng Bao arranged his own people, but he gave the order in front of him. If he delayed for one day, he would be punished by ten boards.

Others who came out with the imperial decree were all powerful and demanded bribes, but when it came to him, he had to deliver the letter in a hurry. In fact, the eunuch was also bitter.

Zhang Ji saw that the person who came was so anxious and didn't seem to be doing anything bad, so he felt relieved and hurriedly led people to the backyard.

"What's the matter?"

At the door of the backyard, he met Wei Guangde coming out.

This eunuch was someone close to Feng Bao. Although he couldn't call out his name, Wei Guangde still felt familiar with him, so he asked.

"Lord Wei."

The eunuch recognized Wei Guangde at a glance, and immediately bowed and said, "Lord Wei, there is an imperial decree from the palace, please accept it immediately."

After speaking, the eunuch turned around and stretched out his hand.

A lieutenant behind him immediately took action, and with the help of his companions, he put down the cloth bag tied behind him, and carefully opened it, and a scroll of imperial decree appeared in front of everyone.

"Zhang Ji, immediately"

Wei Guangde was about to tell Zhang Ji to prepare the incense table and incense burner to receive the imperial decree, when he saw that the eunuch had already received the imperial decree and opened it directly to read it.

Wei Guangde had no choice but to kneel down here to receive the imperial decree.

"By the Emperor of Tian Chengyun"

When Wei Guangde knelt down, the eunuch immediately began to read the imperial decree, and the people in Wei's mansion knelt down one after another after realizing it, and even the soldier who led the way and ran over knelt down after seeing this scene.

This special purchase is to receive the imperial edict.

The soldier was still sighing in his heart, so receiving the imperial edict is like this, in this Bengshan Fort, besides me, there are a few people who have received the imperial edict.

". Don't delay for a moment. I decree this."

As the eunuch finished reading the edict, Wei Guangde fell to the ground and shouted: "I receive the edict, long live long live long live long live."

After the ceremony, Wei Guangde raised his head and stretched out his hands to receive the edict, then stood up and asked: "How is your majesty's health, why is he so anxious to return to the capital?"

"Wei Gelao, I don't know, godfather only said that it is extremely urgent, and he wants Wei Gelao to return to the capital as soon as possible."

The eunuch flattered at this time: "My godfather is Feng Bao Fenggong, and he is an acquaintance of the Gelao"

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