A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 571 The regulations of the emperor’s mausoleum and the summer mausoleum will benefit future generations.

On April 24, the fourth year of Jingping, the Imperial Mausoleum of Daxia was a very special place in the world.

It is located in the north of Qiyang, backed by the Taihang Mountains, facing the Qiyang River, and across the water from Qiyang. It is roughly sixty or seventy miles away from the capital Qiyang.

According to the old system, the emperor's tomb should have one emperor and one tomb, and the regulations and regulations were customized.

In addition, the tombs of each emperor should not be too close to avoid the collision of dragon energy.

Therefore, the tombs of emperors in the past dynasties have always been one in the east and one in the west, and they are not regarded as a whole.

This is not the case in Daxia. Since Emperor Xianzu Yuan established the "Regulations on the Tombs of Emperors of Daxia", all subsequent Daxia emperors must follow its regulations.

Regulations follow the principles of using as little migrant workers as possible, using less treasury, and occupying less land.

Therefore, starting from the Yuan Emperor's mausoleum, each emperor's mausoleum should not exceed twelve meters, the area should not exceed three acres of land, and the burial objects should not exceed the lifetime expenses of ordinary people.

Therefore, compared with the previous emperors of the Han Dynasty, and the imperial mausoleums of Qin Shihuang, which were often hundreds of meters high and were like mountains.

The Bai family's imperial mausoleum is like a small hill.

Taking the Yuan Emperor's Mausoleum as an example, when building a mausoleum, priority was given to choosing a high-rise site, excavating first, and then sealing the mound.

One year after the Qiu is closed, a temple will be built on the top of the Qiu, which will be the Xianzu Temple.

Three years after the Qiu is sealed, the trees originally planted and transplanted on the imperial mausoleum will grow into a dense forest.

Every winter, the imperial court would open the imperial mausoleum, which had been there for three years, for the people of Qiyang to collect firewood for three months to keep warm in the winter.

However, people entering and leaving the imperial mausoleum must be inspected by the imperial guards who protect the mausoleum. Each person is only allowed to pick up one load for their own use.

If it is found to be used for commercial sale, it can range from a fine to a prison sentence.

This is also to allow the emperor of Daxia to still benefit the people after his death.

From the death of Emperor Bai Zhai of the Yuan Dynasty to the current emperor Bai Qian, three emperors have been buried here, but there are only four hills.

Because there is a hill in the middle, called the Heaven Sacrifice Platform, on which the tablets of all the emperors of Great Xia will be stored, and there will also be a large cauldron to offer sacrifices to heaven and worship the late emperor.

To the south of the Tiantian Terrace, there is a palace called Jinxia Palace, and the Shouxiao Palace of the new emperors of the past dynasties is located in it.

The entire imperial mausoleum is garrisoned by 3,000 Imperial Guards, and 1,500 people are maintained throughout the day to patrol and guard against disturbing the past emperors at night.

On one side of the imperial mausoleum, relying on the imperial mausoleum, a gathering point was formed, called Xia Qiu.

The surrounding people, because they had been favored by the imperial mausoleum for a long time, subconsciously regarded the imperial mausoleum as their mission to protect it, and often regarded themselves as mausoleum protectors.

Every spring, the elders in the village will lead the whole village, old and young, to worship outside the imperial mausoleum to express their gratitude to the past emperors for providing a place to live for ordinary people like themselves.

Therefore, a unique spring society was formed in the surrounding area, which together with Hanshi and New Year's Eve became the three major local social days.

Outside the imperial mausoleum, facing Qiyang, gorgeous carriages were driving on roads that were rarely visited in the past.

After an investigation by the tomb-guarding army, they successfully passed the checkpoint and stopped in front of Jinxia Palace.

Bai Shizi, of different ages, dressed in either gorgeous or simple clothes, with divine seals shining between their brows, got out of the car.

"Haha, Old Thirteen, you're here too."

Taiyuan Wang Baihai greeted a middle-aged man.

"Fourth brother, the emperor has an edict, and it's finally possible for the brothers to get together. How can I not come?"

This is Bailang, King of Shanyang, son of Baiji, King of Qi.

Because Bai Hai and Bai Ji were in the army together and went out to conquer Qi, they got along well with Bai Lang.

"I don't know what the emperor's purpose is in calling all the disciples to gather at the imperial mausoleum this time."

The two of them got together. Bai Lang didn't know much about the affairs of the DPRK because he had been in Qi for a long time and needed to defend the Qin and Jin countries with all his strength.

On the other hand, Bai Hai, because he was guarding Nanpi, had been completely relaxed since Xia's defense line was pushed to the ground. The tempered army had reduced from tens of thousands to two to three thousand now.

However, Bai Hai was not dissatisfied, because this was all for the country, and years of military battles had made him exhausted.

So now, he has built an Immortal Exile Tower in Nanpi, preparing to turn Bohai into a cultural place like Qiyang and Hanoi.

Because he had many friends with scholars and talented people, he had some understanding of the affairs in the DPRK.

"I heard it was related to the Bai Ce rebellion case some time ago." Bai Hai lowered his voice and whispered.

"Hmph, what is Bai Zhi? He is worthy of being the son of the Bai family. He will deserve to die if he does such a disgrace to the family."

The two of them looked back and saw an old man with white hair. He was the most famous of the Bai family, the Seventh Son of Beiding, and the King of Yan Bai Ming, who was known as the Literary Sage of Great Xia.

Bai Ming is one of the few sons of the Bai family in Daxia who has inherited the title of king.

Because Bai Lin, the king of Yan, had such high military exploits, his reputation as a literary talent was also spread all over the world. He was a rare all-rounder in both civil and military affairs.

Although his son Bai Ming is not as good as his father, after years of training, his literary talents and martial arts are not far behind.

Therefore, after Bai Qian came to the throne, he did not demote him as King of Dongwu like Bai Lang, but let him inherit the throne of King Yan.

Afterwards, Bai Ming went to Yanzhou and commanded the Yanzhou army many times to defeat the invading Qin army.

In addition, Bai Ming's third son, Bai He, was rumored to have profound literature and military exploits, and was appointed as a lieutenant general.
Anyone with a discerning eye can tell right away that Bai He will become the third generation heir to the Yan Palace.

"Fifth uncle, my nephew is polite." Bai Hai and Bai Lang saluted quickly. Bai Ming waved his hand and saw a person appear behind him, saluting:
"My younger brother Bai He, I have met the fourth brother and the thirteenth brother."

Bai Hai smiled at Bai Ming and said:

"Fifth Uncle, this is the sixteenth brother who is known as "Little Yan King"."

Bai Ming laughed and nodded:

"That's right, it's him. If you two brothers talk more, I'll go in first."

"Uncle Wu, walk slowly."

The two watched Bai Ming enter the palace, turned to Bai He and said with a smile:
"Both of you, father and son, have left Qinqiu. Aren't you afraid that Qin soldiers will invade the territory?"

Bai He smiled and said:
"I'm afraid you two brothers have forgotten that my eldest brother is still here?

My eldest brother is highly skilled in martial arts. During the several years he was stationed in Yanzhou, the Qin soldiers did not dare to invade the territory. "

Bai Lang, who was a little jealous of the large number of talented people in Prince Yan's palace, sighed:
"There are four heroes in Prince Yan's family and three heroes in a generation. They are the envy of others."

"My two brothers are so impressed."

While the three of them were chatting and discussing current affairs, a very luxurious carriage, surrounded by dozens of maids and servants, which was incompatible with the people around them, arrived.

Seeing such a pomp, Bai He narrowed his eyes and asked as if he was very dissatisfied:
"Two brothers, the younger brother has been in Yanzhou for a long time. Who is this uncle, or brother's nephew? Since the pomp is so grand, I'm afraid even His Majesty the Emperor will not have it."

Bai Hai and Bai Lang looked at each other and saw doubts in each other's eyes.

It stands to reason that with the Bai Zong education, there are almost no people among the Bai family who are greedy for enjoyment.

Because such a person will be spurned by all the brothers around him, criticized by his uncles, and despised by his juniors. The general environment is like this.

The gorgeous carriage stopped not far from the three of them, and a middle-aged man with a folding fan in his hand, splendid clothes and unmarked eyebrows walked out of it.

He was seen stepping down on a human stool, which caused several Bai clan members around him to frown, as if they had seen something disgusting.

"This is Bai Bo, King of Guangping, coming from Pingzhou."

A young man named Bai Shizi intervened in the conversation between the three of them:
"Youzhou guards Baichao. On my twenty-third trip, I met three brothers."

The three of them looked back. Bai Hai frowned for a moment and then relaxed and said:

"Oh, he is Uncle Twenty-one's eldest son, it's the first time we meet today, so I'm polite."

With Bai Hai's introduction, Bai He and Bai Lang knew that this was the eldest son of Guangning King Baitie, who was guarding Youzhou in place of his father.

Because Bai Tie was in poor health, he needed to be treated under the care of the doctor's office all year round. Therefore, Bai Qian decided that Bai Chao, Bai Tie's son, was the most capable among the clan officials and took over as the garrison of Youzhou.

"How can this person attend the royal meeting without the inheritance seal?"

Bai Lang asked puzzledly.

Bai Chao, who knew some inside information, explained:
"I heard from my father that it was authorized by His Majesty because the people of Guangning Prefecture have been guarding Pingzhou for generations, so it's probably because of this."

"Hmph, there is no reason to guard one place for generations. This is the source of trouble."

Bai He, who has excellent vision, immediately pointed out something was wrong.

The frowning Bai Hai and Bai Lang also agreed with this statement.

After seeing Bai Bo swaggering into the palace, Bai Chao explained again:
"I heard from my father that after King Guangping Bai Gu passed away, the imperial court also wanted to bring King Guangping back to Qiyang or choose another place to guard it.

However, after the news reached Pingzhou and North Korea, chaos soon broke out in North Korea and Pingzhou barbarians plundered counties.

There is also some intelligence coming out, and the Goguryeo Kingdom is also ready to take advantage of the Xia Kingdom's change of defense to go out and plunder.

At that time, the governor of Pingzhou wrote to the court, believing that the turmoil in Korea and Pingzhou was caused by Bai Cuo, the king of Guangping, and requested that Bai Cuo be retained.

Because of the turmoil in Pingzhou, we need to rely on North Korea's assistance, and the imperial army is beyond its reach. If we fight across the sea again, it will cost a lot.

The turmoil in North Korea was because the North Korean rebels heard that King Guangping moved to the town and thought that the North Korean princess had no backer, so they wanted a coup.

After repeated consideration, the imperial court revised the edict and allowed Bai Cuo to continue to guard Pingzhou.

After that, whenever the imperial court wanted to recall the lineage of King Guangping, there would be unrest in Pingzhou or North Korea.

The imperial court was concerned about the stability of Pingzhou and Korea, so it was ignored. "

"Looking at the way this man dresses and behaves, and the behavior of his father and son, he is not a loyal minister, nor is he a son of the Bai family."

Shirakawa, who had a very bad first impression, concluded this.

"Boom boom boom!"

The bronze bell in Jinxia Palace rang dullly, which reminded everyone to rush to the main hall as soon as possible because the meeting was about to be held.

"Let's go. It seems that His Majesty is coming soon. As long as we and the Bai family members unite in front of the family master and are loyal to the emperor and patriotic, the land of Pingzhou and North Korea can be destroyed with one hand. The glory of Daxia will last forever."

Confident Bai He said to the three of them.

After hearing this, Bai Hai and the others admired him very much and said, "Sixteenth brother (brother) is a great talent, let us encourage each other."

After that, the four of them walked side by side towards the palace.

(End of this chapter)