If you don’t know the word “La” in Laba, you will have missed the Laba Festival in vain. “La” is next to “meat”, which shows that “La” is inseparable from sacrifice.
Xiao Zhang has been busy with enlightenment books recently, and he has almost forgotten this day which seems to be very important in this era.
Ordinary people use the meaning of "Laba Festival" to pray for good weather and family happiness in the coming year.
Emperors used festivals as an excuse to build relationships with their ministers and pray for peace and prosperity for the dynasty and harmony among the people.
Laba is also an important day in Buddhism, and the late emperor attached great importance to Buddhism.
Therefore, Laba Festival was an extremely important day in the previous dynasty, but Xiao Zhang kept everything simple, causing many people to forget the grand occasion of Laba Festival in the previous dynasty.
In addition, Xiao Zhang is a person who pays attention to current affairs, so so far, most of the things are about how to improve the quality of people's livelihood.
Many of the concepts proposed by Xiao Zhang had never been encountered before, involving various departments. Even on Laba Festival, not many people could really have some free time.
If it weren't for the Laba porridge that Wen Han sent him, Xiao Zhang would have almost forgotten about this festival.
It is probably because I didn’t pay much attention to this festival in my previous life.
Many ministers who were still compiling documents in the palace, as well as ministers who were discussing matters, received Laba porridge and bacon sent by the Shangshi Bureau at Wen Han's order.
Although simple, it is full of heart.
In this cold winter, a mouthful of warm porridge can always soothe one's soul and sweep away a lot of fatigue.
Many ministers looked at the comfort and relief on Xiao Zhang's face and began to act accordingly.
"Empress Liang and the Emperor are truly a perfect match. The Emperor cares about the people's livelihood, and the Empress also cares about the lives of the veteran ministers."
"Your Majesty has really managed the harem well, and has not caused the Emperor to worry."
"Thanks to Concubine Liang taking care of the emperor's health, the emperor can remember his dragon body."
Seeing the success of the first person's flattery, many people figured out Xiao Zhang's routine.
He began to praise the deeds of Concubine Liang and His Majesty.
Of course, there are also people who come to spoil the fun at this critical juncture.
For example, the Left Prime Minister.
"Your Majesty, the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs! Concubine Liang's actions are undoubtedly trying to spy on your every move. Her intentions are truly despicable!"
"Your Majesty, this Concubine Liang is too unruly! When will the harem pay attention to the affairs of the previous court? When did they know that we haven't even left the court yet? Isn't she overreaching a bit?"
…
Originally, these people were acting according to the situation, and the right and left chancellors had been at odds with each other for a long time.
The person who had just helped Concubine Liang speak suddenly shut up.
After all, when it comes to positions, they are normally neutral.
Because in order to prove his loyalty, You Cheng has isolated himself.
Their current position is almost like they neither get the protection of the Right Prime Minister nor offend the Left Prime Minister. They will not do such a thing that is not worth the loss.
Xiao Zhang looked at the Right Prime Minister who was still calm beside him, with an unknown expression in his eyes.
"Prime Minister Wen made a mistake in teaching his daughter. I hereby order Prime Minister Wen to go south to Jiangnan to deal with the affairs of the Salt Gang. He is not allowed to return until the matter is completed. No mistakes can be made. Set off immediately."
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable! The Salt Gang has been dormant in Jiangnan for a long time. With the New Year approaching, letting the Right Prime Minister go to the Salt Gang alone would be like breaking up a family!"
The speaker is a neutral person.
"Your Majesty, the influence of the Salt Gang in Jiangnan is really disgusting. If we can get rid of it as soon as possible, it will be a blessing. If we can get rid of it before the New Year, it will be a blessing for the people. It can not only ensure that the people have a good New Year, but also allow the Prime Minister to come back to celebrate the New Year as soon as possible." The person who was speaking belonged to the Right Prime Minister.
"Your Majesty, please think twice! The treasury is empty now, and I'm afraid I don't have the manpower to deal with the Salt Gang."
"Your Majesty, this salt gang will have to be dealt with sooner or later. After all, it is a cancer."
…
The people on both sides were arguing fiercely, but the two main people did not say a word.
They sat quietly, as if the noise in the classroom had nothing to do with them.
The Right Prime Minister sat aside, looking at the dead face of Prime Minister Wen in front of him.
The Prime Minister Wen at that time was the legendary child from other people's families. He remained calm even when faced with a huge crisis. Many people used this incident to criticize their own children.
When he was a child, he often lived in the shadow of Prime Minister Wen. After he grew up, Prime Minister Wen's training became more proficient, but now he still has this cold face, keeping people at a distance.
What's more, it pushes others out.
Although the imperial court prohibits forming cliques, who doesn’t have a few in-laws?
How can this be called forming cliques?
There is also a family, why can't they move around more?
Only Prime Minister Wen, who clearly had the royal flush card, played a bad hand of three.
You Cheng smiled and shook his head. This time I got you out of Kyoto, and I can see that there has been a change in your face.
Prime Minister Wen glanced at the Right Prime Minister in front of him, thinking that the Right Prime Minister was about to stand up and speak!
three,
two,
one.
"emperor……"
As expected, the Right Prime Minister stood up.
Prime Minister Wen felt helpless and still couldn't keep his composure.
"Your Majesty, this old minister is willing to go to Jiangnan."
In an instant, the court became quiet and all the sounds of quarreling disappeared.
Xiao Zhang looked at Prime Minister Wen who was so calm, what an old fox!
"Prime Minister Wen is the most sincere. I am worried that you will not be able to come back before the New Year, so I will allow you to bring your family with you."
"The scenery of Jiangnan is truly beautiful, and its beauties are also truly remarkable. However, Madam Wen is afraid you might be dazzled, so it would be better if she went with you! My dear ministers, please review the details just now, and then leave the court!"
It’s not a good idea to keep too many people during Laba Festival.
After Xiao Zhang finished speaking, he stepped out.
But the howling cold wind outside seemed a bit fierce.
It would be great if there was hot pot at this time!!
But even a tiny bit of the chili peppers must be saved for seeds.
Only in this way can we ensure that there are renewable resources for food in the future.
Xiao Zhang found that he seemed to have reached Fanghanwu without realizing it.
This... my feet are a little out of control!
But since you're already here, why not go in and take a look?
After admonishing himself in this way, Xiao Zhang stepped in calmly.
But today, the person who was looking at him expectantly at the door with those deer-like eyes was gone.
"Where is your master?"
Xiao Zhang looked at Wen Xia in front of him and fell silent.
"Master is not feeling well today."
Xiao Zhang frowned, "Why are you feeling unwell? Have you called the imperial physician?"
"Forget it, I'll go see for myself."
Wen Xia tried to stop him, but found that the emperor was too tall and could not stop him at all.
The person in front of me was very rude and walked straight inside.
This is an unlucky thing for men!
As Xiao Zhang rushed in, he asked Eunuch Sheng to call the imperial physician.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Liang is not feeling unwell, it's just the few days every month when her period comes."
Eunuch Sheng ran out of the palace gate and was beaten.
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