Chapter 468 Extreme joy leads to sorrow

It was already mid-November, and when I saw the capital city and there were still dozens of miles, it was snowing heavily.

A heavy goose feather snow was fluttering and fluttering. This is the first snow this winter. The first heavy snow signifies a good harvest. The air is moist and warm, and the snowflakes will melt when they fall on the ground, moistening into a wet mark, gradually dizzying into a deep color until the snowflakes above no longer melt, and there is silvery white everywhere.

The soldiers' hats, shoulders, and bows were covered with snowflakes, and their feet were wet, but their steps were very powerful, and they were energetic in the wind and snow. What a glory it would be to return to victory. The whole army was filled with joy and excitement of returning home.

When there were still thirty miles away from the city, Yangling sent a horse to find out the movements ahead so that he could understand the standards of the greeting and the ministers sent. He would be mentally prepared early and make corresponding noise and etiquette. Unexpectedly, the team of people walked about twenty miles away and did not see the reward of the fast horse.

Although Yang Ling was a little surprised, he did not think deeply. He lifted the curtain and looked around casually. The snowflakes breeze in. Although it was not very cold, it suddenly turned into water droplets on his face, and a hint of coolness was refreshing. Yang Ling hurriedly put down the curtain, but had already taken a sip of the refreshing air full of sweet smell.

Yang Ling gently wiped his face: He was about to get home. As soon as he got close to home, he felt at ease. In addition to the familiar and friendly figures, there was also a figure that was only imagined. It was his little daughter, the little baby born by Xuelimei. She had never seen her father before.

Today I returned to Beijing, and it was snowing heavily today. She was born to Xueer. Well... I just called Yang Xueer! A warm smile appeared on the corner of Yang Ling's mouth. At this moment, someone outside the car shouted in surprise: "Duke, hurry, hurry, emperor... emperor..."

Yang Ling was stunned, then was shocked, hurriedly lifted the curtain and rushed out, asking, "What's wrong with the emperor?"

A guard immediately pointed at the front of the car and stammered: "Emperor...Emperor..."

Yang Ling raised his head and the wind blew and snow. He was confused and a group of people were walking towards him in the confusing heavy snow. Yang Ling straightened his waist and squinted his eyes. He saw the ceremonial guards in front of him, in the middle of the Huangluo umbrella, and a huge imperial chariot carried by sixty-four people. Yang Ling couldn't help but be surprised and said in a lost voice: "Your Majesty!"

Emperor Zhengde came twenty miles away and came to greet him braved the heavy snow.

Yang Ling quickly jumped out of the car and ran forward with his robe. The imperial chariot in front also saw Yang Ling's convoy. He had just stopped. When he saw Yang Ling arrive, the ceremonial guards made way for the Golden Gourd Warriors to make way.

Yang Ling hurried to the imperial chariot and shouted loudly: "My minister, Yang Ling, please see the emperor!" As he said that, Yang Ling lifted his robe and knelt on the white snow.

On both sides of the ceremonial guard were generals riding horses, and behind them were civil servants sitting in sedan chairs. They all came forward and looked at him quietly. The snow was still falling silently. The two palace maids in front of the chariot lifted up the yellow dragon brocade curtain with golden hooks.

Emperor Zhengde wore a winged dragon crown and a ball of dragon robe. He walked out of the inside with a smile, walked out quickly along the lacquered wooden steps of the imperial chariot, helped Yang Ling up and down happily.

The two of them held each other with four hands, their faces full of joy. The dense snow was right beside them, and they were flying like butterflies. Zhengde laughed loudly, shook Yang Ling's hand vigorously, and said only: "Let's go. Let's go back."

After Zhengde finished speaking, he took Yang Ling's hand and turned around and left. Yang Ling said in surprise: "Master!"

"Climb the chariot!" Zhengde said without hesitation. He pulled Yang Ling and walked back to the chariot side by side. Huang Long Yan'er just picked up and waved his hand and said, "Set back to the palace!"

The large group of people turned around and returned to the capital in a mighty manner. The imperial chariot walked steadily to the capital. Yang Ling and Zhengde sat side by side on the dragon couch with bright yellow satin. They saw two people talking hugged and bursts of laughter were heard from time to time. The generals were riding on the horse with their necks hunched on both sides and were full of envy, but none of them whispered and criticized.

Can anyone make the contribution of expanding territory? If anyone could take back the Hetao Plain from the Tatars, it would be a great achievement. What's more, he persuaded the three guards of Duoyan to return to the Ming Dynasty, obtain the Jinshan Mountains from the Oirats, and open the Western Regions passage. Is there a second person to such a achievement?

All the civil and military officials of the court, all the royal relatives and nobles went out to welcome them. The emperor personally welcomed them out of the capital for twenty miles and took the Duke of Wei to return to the capital with his royal chariot. This honor is worthy of being. The welcome ceremony is extremely grand. Heavy snow is everywhere, and the nine gates of the capital are opened. The people in the city welcome them. Yangling returned to the capital with a glorious scenery and went straight to the Golden Palace. He ordered the emperor not to kneel in front of him and gave him a seat in the dragon court.

Yang Ling sat on the chair and glanced at Jiao Fang. Jiao Fang nodded slightly, and Yang Ling secretly felt relieved.

To open up the extreme northern border, you do not have the power of a royal title, and enjoy the power of arbitrary power. Leading an independent army cannot accomplish anything. However, being in possession of troops outside is actually a taboo for the king. Therefore, Yang Ling wanted to do it step by step. The first step was to rely on his merits to win the title of a royal title, and the second step was to convince the emperor.

There are only two endings of the kings of the Ming Dynasty. One is to be the King of Xiaoyao who has no soldiers or power in the capital, such as Xu Da; the other is to be granted the title of the eight deserts and extremely remote areas that are worthless in the eyes of the dynasty, such as Mu Ying.

The problem is that according to the emperor's feelings and reliance for him, he would never let him go to the frontier. Others asked for fiefdoms on their behalf, which was like inspiring the emperor to exile him. You should know that most people in the dynasty do not know anything other than China. In their eyes, except for the story of Su Wu's shepherd, they only have the impression of it: extremely cold, poor, no one, and barren land.

In short, that is where savages and sinners should stay. They said that they would be granted a prince, but they would not go to a emperor. If they went to drink the northwest wind? That kind of emperor was afraid that the "Emperor of Dashun Kingdom" Zhao Wanxing, a land ruled more than 100 people in Shengfang Town, Bazhou. But what about him who took the initiative to seek the title?

Because everyone thinks that it is a chore, who would believe that Prince Anle, who let his descendants enjoy the blessing of his descendants in Beijing, would not do it, but instead wanted to be the savage king? This man must have a different intention and intended to collude with the barbarians to rebel. I am afraid that even the emperor would inevitably have this idea, which is a difficulty in gaining the understanding and trust of the emperor and the civil and military officials of the court.

Before Yang Ling returned to Beijing, he had already secretly asked Jiao Fang to use his power to start the action. He first asked a small sixth-rank censor to write a letter to list Yang Ling's unprecedented achievements in expanding territory. He asked to be named the king and test the reactions of all the civil and military officials in the court. Seeing that there was little opposition, he dispatched officials from higher ranks to go to the school one by one.

The officials' opposition was low because Yang Ling's contribution was indeed the meritorious ministers who had never established a country after the founding of the country. Moreover, his contribution was great enough. If he wanted to go further, there was no other way except to be the king.

Of course. The most important thing is that the emperor who could not hide his troubles in his heart was not at all cunning. Before the officials could express their opinions, he jumped out to wave the flag and shouted, applauding and applauding. Now the court..., who else would have enough to eat and care about this little business?

Yang Ling had already known about this before returning to Beijing. He asked Jiao Fang, but was worried about some temporary changes. Sure enough, after the emperor praised him, Wang Hua, the Minister of Rites, coughed, stepped forward and took out a presentation from his sleeve, and recited it loudly.

The list of the virtues of the emperor and the merits of Yang Ling is an example of the story of those who have such merits in history. They requested that the Duke of Jin Wei be the king. These are all official articles, and the civil and military officials have long understood it, so all the officials bowed down and asked for the title of the king.

According to the old rules of the Ming Dynasty, the emperor's son was granted a prince, and the prince was granted a prince; only two achievements were possible for those with different surnames. One was to expand territory, and the other was to save the country, and the most meritorious ones. Despite this, the six kings of different surnames, Xu Da, King Zhongshan, King Chang Yuchun, King Qiping, Li Wenzhong, King Ninghe, Deng Yu, King Dong'ou, and King Qianning, Muying, was still the Duke of the State before his death. Only after his death were he was posthumously named.

But this is not a problem, because whether one can be granted a king is determined by the emperor. The reason why it is difficult to be granted a king is not that the ministers are unwilling to be granted a title is not that the emperor does not want to be granted a title. Otherwise, at the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, all officials were eager to grant a few more princes of different surnames. Even if they could not give the title to the king, at least the person in front of them would be promoted to one level, and their title would be higher. Which idiot would come forward to obstruct?

In this generation, the Duke of the Kingdom has not only been the ones at the founding of the country, but not to mention that there are many people. At least they are not very valuable. Yang Ling's current achievements are also worthy of being a king alive. So the emperor accepted the presentation and announced Yang Ling's orders, and Duke Wei was promoted to King Wuwei.

In history, it was not until the last time that the Ming Dynasty was granted the title of Prince Qin Sun Kewang, Prince Jin Li Dingguo, Prince Shu Liu Wenxiu, Prince Qingyang Feng Shuangli, Prince Gongchang Bai Wenxuan, Prince Hanyang Ma Hanzhong, Prince Yanping Zheng Chenggong. Now, because of the emergence of Yangling, the princes of different surnames, the princes may not have the chance to appear, but the first prince of the Ming Dynasty, the king of different surnames, came out in advance.

Zhengde stood up with a smile and said, "Yang Aiqing, my dynasty can get back Hetao and the three guards of Duoyan to explore Jinshan and Baersikuoshan. This is a merit that no one has ever seen before. My Aiqing is promoted to a royal title, which is also what everyone hopes to be.

I will give Princess Yongfu, Princess Xiang, and Fu Bao, the sister of Zhang Tianshi, to be your wife, and they are all princesses. The Imperial Heavenly Prison has chosen the third day of the third month of next year as the wedding day. At that time, I will marry myself and finish the marriage for my beloved.”

Yang Ling was stunned and the two princesses got married. He had known that they had already known that they had a little Fu Baoer. Could it be that she told the emperor that she had forced her to kiss her in the Danfang? Yang Ling's heart was shocked. He dared not ask too much in front of the civil and military officials in the court, and quickly received the order to thank him.

Zhengde smiled again and said, "Three days later, the two princesses and the girl Fu Bao's horoscope, wedding letters and makeup dolls will be sent to the royal palace. My dear will also return to the mansion, and I will prepare three heavy betrothal gifts and betrothal gifts to make the venue lively."

Yang Ling agreed repeatedly, and Zhengde said again: "My dear friends, my dynasty has expanded the territory and built the previous dynasty without any achievements. I have already paid tribute to the Taimiao. I will climb Mount Tai soon and bid farewell to the heavens. The cabinet and the Ministry of Rites have agreed to the relevant rituals and military officials, internal and external orders, and envoys from various countries. I respect this!"

The emperor wants to be a feudal monk? All the civil and military officials were stunned.

Since the middle of the Tang Dynasty, Zhengde has been the first emperor who was founded in Mount Tai!

The princess’ marriage is very familiar to the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but this time it is different, because the princess is married to the prince and cannot live in the Ten Princes’ Mansion as usual. These etiquette officials have to rack their brains to formulate a set of wedding ceremony that is different from the past.

Moreover, the emperor suddenly announced Fengshan Mountain with ingenious intentions, which caught them off guard. Since the middle of the Tang Dynasty, there has been no Fengshan. They have to read a lot of ancient borrowings, study the old stories of Fengshan, such as Qin Emperors, Han, Han, Wu, Tang Xuanzong, and formulate relevant Fengshan rituals.

Officials of the Ministry of Rites were busy. It was a new thing for princesses to marry the prince, and the two princesses to marry the prince. There were not many examples in ancient times. Although a princess married two princesses during the Tang Dynasty, it was a princess who died of illness after passing the family. She married the second princess at the same time, which was back to the ancient times.

After all the officials studied and studied, they could not find a plan, so they went to ask Wang Hua for instructions. Wang Hua had no idea and went to ask the emperor about what he meant. At this time, Tang Yixian was pregnant, and Emperor Zhengde was smiling all day long. In addition, the joy of the Ming Dynasty's expansion of territory, he was in a very good mood these days.

Before Wang Hua finished speaking, he waved his hand and said, "Of course my two imperial sisters are in the house, of course they have to be different from the past. Besides, they marry the prince, which is even more unprecedented. I will add double portions to me. Whether it is a ceremonial guard or a dowry, they will all be doubled! Go and do it! Well, when you come back, you can't get him cheaper. Tell Yang Ling that he has to give double portions of his betrothal gifts and the betrothal gifts."

After Zhengde finished speaking, he walked with Concubine Tang happily. Wang Hua was so amused that he returned to the Shangshu Mansion and thought for a while, then he ordered and doubled down according to Emperor Zhengde's wishes.

This was a mess. The two princesses' ceremonial makeup docks were doubled, and then they became four sets. The Shu Palace gave more land and things, and the Shu Palace was richest, and the Shu King was the best in the world. Only such a legitimate sister got married. How could she not give it to her? What's more, the other party's identity is not an ordinary ceremonial guest.

In addition, the girl was recognized by the Queen Mother as her daughter, and the Queen Mother's biological daughter was married. Why did Zhu Rangxu feel embarrassed to not be a part of the relationship? So he prepared more for Princess Yongfu than Xiang'er. In this way, the makeup box alone was a total of six princesses' land.

What does that mean? That is, after three days, the ceremonial period will be given, with four sets of ceremonial guards and six makeup gifts. After they are connected, there will be no end in front and no end in the back. The ceremonial guards in front have all arrived at the Wuwei Palace in the western suburbs outside the city, and the chariots and horses behind them are still swaying on the streets of the capital.

Zhang Tianshi did not follow the two princesses to intervene, and the show was not better than others. It was even worse than others, so it would be better to do it separately. So in the morning when the royal family sent the dowry, Zhang Tianshi began to prepare. It was noon that the Zhang family began to deliver the makeup dot to the royal palace. The Zhang family was also very popular, and the things about the makeup dot were not mentioned, and the guests alone were enough to see.

When the emperor married his sister, he chose some blessed people with both parents, husband and wife, and children to accompany the ceremony. Zhang Tianshi gave a "hero post" and invited various sects to come out to enjoy the glory.

Now, Master Zhang is a popular person in front of the emperor. He made great contributions to the extermination of King Ning. Concubine Tang is pregnant and the imperial successor of the Ming Empire is also supported. Thanks to Master Tian’s wonderful skills, the emperor now favors him. Who wouldn’t give face?

For a moment, monks, Taoist priests, nuns, Taoist nuns, lamas, Afu, and Western priests all over the streets! Fortunately, they did not carry magic weapons, otherwise they would have known that the Heavenly Master would marry his sister, and those who didn't know would have thought that whose family would have funerals.

The city is very lively and even more prosperous than the New Year. The study in the backyard of the Yang family was very quiet. At this time, Yang Ling had just accompanied someone to slowly walk towards the central hall. The man was wearing a sky-blue riding and a cotton robe, with a cloak on his outer cover, and a bright brass buckle hilt was faintly exposed at his waist. He was both young and fierce, like a senior guard.

Yang Ling was wearing an eggplant fox fur coat and a warm hat with sea dragon skin on his head. He walked to the outer corridor of the central hall and stopped and told him: "Okay, let me tell His Highness the King of Shu when I go back that there is no need to make a statement about this matter, I have my own opinions."

The man bowed and said, "Yes, please stay, the young man will turn back to Sichuan." After saying that, he bowed and turned around and walked down the stone steps. A servant hurriedly accompanied him to pick up the horses.

"Master, the dowry from Tianshi Mansion has arrived, you should go and welcome it." Gao Wenxin walked out with a clever smile. Zhaojun covered her forehead with a warm cover on her head, wearing a black fox fur fur, deer leather boots, and a gray squirrel cloak with stone carved silk. The autumn water is clear, her face is beautiful, and her beauty is really lovely.

Gao Wenxin is already tall, and when she comes on the snow, she is graceful and elegant, as if she is a god!

"Yeah!" Yang Ling smiled and held her warm little hand and said softly: "Young mom is taking care of it there? Or send it to the Wuwei Palace opposite. You are much more familiar with these traditional Chinese mattress festivals than me. Let's go and accompany the master to meet the Heavenly Master."

"Okay", Gao Wenxin smiled and went with her husband gracefully.

Yang Ling stepped out of the mansion, took a long breath, curled up his palm, and a secret letter turned into a ball of paper, quietly slid into his sleeve.

"Little Jinchuan Us Tibetan Tuobayu?" Emperor Zhengde's smile on his face disappeared after seeing Yang Ling.

"That's right. This matter is perfect. Sichuan has spent a lot of manpower and material resources to find out the foundation. Fortunately, a family of the Uss people offended the chieftains and had nowhere to live after escaping from Xiaojinchuan. Only then did they covet the bounty of the court. They secretly revealed this matter. His Highness, the King of Shu, found it conclusively, and then sent people to the capital."

Zhengde lowered his face, walked slowly in the hall for a few steps, raised his sleeves and pointed: "Du Fu, Xuxuan Jinyiwei Mou Bin, Lu Wan, Ministry of War..."

"Wait! Your Majesty, what are you going to do?"

Zhengdesen smiled and said, "First be polite and then the soldiers. The Jinyiwei arrested people, and honestly handed over all the murderers, and just accepted the court's punishment. Otherwise, the war will be met!"

Yang Ling shook his head and said, "Emperor, Your Highness, the King of Shu, found out the murderer. Why did he not report it through official channels and secretly send the news to me and then report it to the emperor secretly? He just didn't want to reveal the news. The murder of the imperial envoy was like a rebellion. The matter involved in our dignity, and it must be severely punished. Once it was reported through the official layer by layer, it would be impossible for the emperor to temporarily stop the matter.

Zhengde frowned and said strangely: "Yang Qing, what do you mean? Why do you need to endure?"

Yang Ling said: "Emperor, murdering the imperial envoy is a serious crime of treason. Even if Tuobayu was not aware of the inside story, the five hundred warriors were ordered to leave the tribe and brought back Tuoba Yanran's body, would he not ask about the passage? But he has been enduring and never responding. This is deceiving the monarch. Do you think he is willing to tie him up?"

"Of course we are not afraid of fighting. We are the only one who attacks them in defense. But the problem is that the situation in Xiao Jinchuan is very steep. Once the troops are used, it will take a long time to dispatch a large army. If there is a sudden sneak attack, not to mention that it is a Tibetan area, the news will be sent to the mountains long ago and it cannot be kept secret. Moreover, when Tuoba Yanran does this major event, how can Tuoba Yu be unaware of it?"

Zhengde laughed loudly and said, "Your dear is to look at the front and back in your work. This is a contempt for the authority of the court. It is an extraordinary trivial matter. No matter how expensive it is, I will make him plead guilty."

"Your Majesty, if you can make Tuobayu bow down and accept the punishment for the local government at a small price, why do you need to waste the people and damage the money?"

Zhengde looked moved and asked quickly, "What do you mean by your dear?"

Yang Ling said: "In the past, we all dispatched troops from Shaanxi and Sichuan to conquer Hami. When we arrived at the local area, we could not provide food and grass, and the soldiers were trapped in the army, and the King of Hami occupied the danger. Therefore, we were unable to defeat it repeatedly. This time, we should change our course and take over Jinshan and Barskuoshan as soon as possible to stabilize the north. In the next year, we will use the geographical advantage to attack the Hami Guards, which were occupied by the Hami Guards, who were occupied by the Hami Guards. King of Hami was attacked from both sides and the Hami Guards were at their fingertips. When returning, we would suddenly take Xiao Jinchuan and Tuobayu would definitely not be on guard.

In this way, the price we have to pay is very small. First of all, now that we have received news from Jinshan and Barskuo Mountain, it should not have been spread to the Western Regions. Once the countries in the Western Regions receive news, they will inevitably consider their own safety. At least the Hami King of Hami, and the Us Tibetans who occupy some areas of Duogandusi will be uneasy.

Once we have a war with Xiao Jinchuan now, will they take the opportunity to cause trouble? Or support Tuobayu, participate in rebellion, or take the opportunity to seize the Jinshan and Barskuo Mountains that the Oirats have withdrawn? The emperor, it is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge. If he is forced to send troops at the cost of losing territory or bringing greater disasters to the people, wouldn't it be because of a small loss of the big?"

Zhengde pondered for a long time and smiled coldly, "Okay! Then let him be free for another year. When my Ming Dynasty recovers Hami Guard, he will take him back to me."

Yang Ling nodded slightly, thinking that there was an opportunity in front of him, so he said anxiously: "Emperor, I... have another thing I want to submit to the emperor. But after thinking about it, I always feel that I don't know how to speak."

"Hey, you, I, the king and the minister, speak all the words, and say everything. Even if you say it," Zhengde Zhanyan smiled.

The people of the capital had just talked about the fact that the emperor and the Tianshi had married their sister for a long time, and there was a new topic of conversation after dinner. Yang Ling, the prince who had the shortest enthronement in history, was only three days after taking office, and was stripped of the title of prince. After being beaten to the end, he ordered to think about his mistakes and be kept in the Jinyiwei to take care of it. In fact, it was like a circle of bans.

The emperor was furious and was waiting for the bride to be happy. Di Yongfu and Xiang'er asked for the emperor's brother many times but failed. The empress dowager was not very happy about the two princesses marrying each other, but now that things have come to this point, he has to come forward to reconcile. However, Emperor Zhengde, who has a stubborn temper, simply abstained from the room. Even the empress dowager was gone.

For a time, rumors spread in the capital, and various versions of the story of the monarch and ministers were passed down with noses and eyes. For example, Yang Ling was drunk, and he was bold and boasted of his great achievements. The emperor should abdicate the throne; For example, Yang Ling was drunk, and actually asked the emperor to marry the little princess Yongchun; For example, Yang Ling was drunk...

In short, the only common point in all versions is that Yang Ling was drunk. This is the fundamental reason why various bizarre stories can be believed and spread. Because of such a merit, the emperor has rejected the opposition. The emperor who was promoted to the title of king favored his close ministers. If he had not been drunk and said something unreasonable, how could he suddenly become a commoner after receiving the wedding letters of the two princesses, and even become a prisoner?

The sister-in-law, Princess Yongchun, who was coveted by Yang Pervert, became a busy man, and the palace and leopard room were traversing back and forth. It was like a carrier pigeon. However, she was also busy and busy, and things did not make any progress.

Yang Ling was under house arrest for two days. The emperor had been on duty for two days, and the government and the opposition were discussing. What did the monarch and minister say? Except for the two parties involved, there was only Du Fu. The Yang Mansion was surrounded by the Jinyiwei, and no one could enter or exit. The three great scholars had no choice but to find a way to bribe the inner court guards and invite Du Fu out. Unexpectedly, Du Fu seemed to have taken a mute medicine. When he saw the three great scholars, he just bowed and asked nothing.

The Grand Secretary and the Nine Ministers of the Six Divisions gathered together to sigh, not knowing why. Judging from the emperor's meaning, it is better to say that a child who was accused of being suddenly compromised and closed the door. He disappeared from his grandmother, uncle, father and mother, and hid in the room and vomited.

In this way, Yang Ling had no worries about his life. But no one could explain what happened between the two, and there was no way to resolve it. But it was not a solution to keep going like this. The emperor would not be able to deal with state affairs and make great contributions to the court. He had just been promoted to the prince and the local minister who had no charges to put him under house arrest.

The ministers gathered in the court room and were at a loss. Jiao Fang, who was almost plucking his beard, suddenly slapped his thigh and shouted, "Oh, why did you forget her? If you want to solve this problem, it is her!"

When the civil and military officials heard this, they gathered around and shouted: "Who? Who is it? Master Ge, please tell me quickly. You can't drag it like this anymore. Who has the solution?"

Jiao Ge Lao turned his eyes and said, "Who else? Yang Ling's sister, Empress Tang, the current imperial concubine!"

Wang Hua slapped his forehead: That's right, the future mother of the country, if she doesn't know the truth and can't resolve this matter, who else can do it?

The ministers piled up teacups and teacups, and the officials who were walking out of the hot kang were looking for their own official boots. Some of the impatient ones had already run out and were in chaos in the room.
Chapter completed!