The 78th Original _ Translation and Appreciation

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It is difficult for the emperor to protect the evil princess. Zhang said Yao Chong can't die.

The word yue:

Taiping title, princess name is also wonderful. Reject peace, heaven cannot tolerate evil.

If a guest talks about opening a banquet and dies according to the imperial edict, the deceased will be counted first.

Send "Minus Magnolia"

Wine, sex and wealth are four words that people can't live without, and money and sex are particularly important. No matter who is rich or poor, smart or dull, it is inevitable to be greedy for money. Greedy people love what they have and want to take what others have, so they are caught unconsciously. That lewdness is not only the color of men and women, but also the color of men and women; Men and women are still good, and women and men are good, so they lose people's hearts, destroy ethics and discipline, and do everything they can, such as Wuhou, Wei Hou, Princess Anle and Princess Taiping. Besides, Princess Taiping and Prince Longji, * * * overshadowed Webster's, and they became Emperor Zongrui, making great contributions. Zong Rui not only attaches importance to his merits, but also thinks that he is a sister, and he is very affectionate. The princess is sensitive by nature and has many rights, so Zong Rui will discuss all the affairs of the court with him. From the prime minister down, advance and retreat are all his words. There are many people introduced by him, and those who have made progress are rushing to his door. Xue Chongxing, Chong Min and Chong Jian are all crowned kings, and they are rural families, which are partial to auspicious codes. The princess is addicted to power, arrogant and indulgent, attracting beautiful teenagers to the first place in private, and * * * with them. Fan Hui, an evil monk, is my favorite. Those domineering little people will make trouble and disturb people's hearts. Fortunately, there are upright ministers in the DPRK, such as Yao Chong and Kan Kan of Song Jing, who are not afraid of being strong. Prince Longji, who is more strict and observant, is afraid of small groups, so he dare not run wild.

It is said that the prince used to set up a riot by force, so although he was calm, he did not forget military affairs. One day in his spare time, he led the chamberlain and the sergeant guarding the East Palace to hunt in the suburbs. A group of people came to the wilderness and lined up a large paddock. At the prince's command, everyone released their horses and shot arrows, sent eagles and dogs. After a long period of trouble, they hunted many birds and animals. When I was galloping, I saw a yellow roe running far away under the hillside. The prince reined in his horse and shot an arrow, but missed it. The roe looked forward and ran away. The prince never gave up and chased after him until Dai Huang disappeared in a village. But I met a woman who was picking tea there. The prince bridled the reins and asked, "Have you ever seen a yellow roe run by?" Women don't agree, just picking tea. At this time, the prince was only accompanied by two attendants, who shouted, "That woman is so bold. Your highness asked you why you didn't answer! " The woman was in no hurry, pointing to the tea basket and saying, "My heart is only on tea. How should I know, Your Highness?" Say that finish, he walked into a Chai Fei with a basket on his head. Seeing the abnormal behavior of the woman, the prince ordered the chamberlain not to let Luo Chan go, hoping that Chai Fei would have something to do.

Looking at the room, I saw a donkey coming across from a scholar. When he saw the prince wearing a purple crown and a brocade robe, he knew that he was a noble man, so he got off the donkey and bowed. The chamberlain said, "This is the East Palace Chitose." The scholar bowed down and said, "I am a lonely fool in the village. I didn't know your highness was coming, but I have been waiting for you. I beg for forgiveness. " "I went hunting alone," said the prince. "I come here occasionally." He pointed to Chai Fei and asked, "Does your mother live here?" The scholar said, "I live here for the time being. Although it is a bumpy place, it is an honor for your highness to stop for a while if the pommel horse is tired. " Hearing this, the prince dismounted happily and entered Chai Fei. I saw the flowers and stones are uneven, the court steps are elegant, above the thatched cottage, books are full of cases, and the piano boxes and swords are clearly arranged. The prince sat down happily and asked the scholar what his name was. The scholar replied, "My surname is Wang Mingju, and my ancestral home is in Henan." The prince said, "Guan Qing is gorgeous in appearance and elegant in family background. He will certainly become an excellent scholar. Seeing that woman picking tea, she is unsmiling and wants to be your wife. " Wang Cong nodded: "The women in the village are ignorant and have lost their response. This is a serious crime. " The prince smiled and said, "Since the Qing family is engaged in picking tea, they must be able to make tea. Fortunately, they will quench their thirst with fake cups. " Wang Cong was ordered to go in and get it. The prince happened to look through the books on his box and found a piece of paper in the book. It was Yao Chong who persuaded him to be an official and write gifts with him. The cloud is as follows:

The first step is the wizard's power. It is enough for a fool to know it firmly and see it at the right time. If you finally hide, abandon your talents and don't use them. Don't expect people with lofty ideals. A word of persuasion, a few sorrowful.

After reading it, the prince still put Lai in the book, thinking, "This man knows Yao Chong well and is appreciated by Yao Chong. He must be a strange man. " After a while, Wang Congduan brought tea, and the prince drank a cup and offered his seat to Wang Cong. He asked: "A scholar is eager to try and needs to be an official in time. How can he stay in Shan Ye? " Wang Cong said, "It is impossible to find a source of scholars. We must evaluate the situation and do what we want before we can get out. Sneaking about the festival of the ancients, it is easy to retreat but difficult to advance, and it is not lighter than asking for an official, so it is proud of the world. " The prince nodded and said, "Qing is really an upright man." While they were chatting, the hunters broke in, the prince stood up and went out, and Wang Cong bowed to see him off. It is easy for a prince to take care of himself when he gets on a horse.

Let's talk about Princess Taiping first. She is afraid of the wisdom of the prince and seeks to abolish the legislation. She enters Zong Rui day and night, saying that many princes are wrong. It is also false to say that the prince married the people privately, and the picture is indecent. Zong Rui is very skeptical. One day, he was sitting in the toilet. Wei Anshi, the secret minister, said, "I heard that there are many people at home and abroad who specialize in the prince, so you should obey them." Wei Anshi said, "Your Majesty promised to subjugate the country, and this must be the plan of Princess Taiping. Prince Ren Ming is a filial friend and has made contributions to the country. May your majesty not be confused by others. " Zong Rui said in horror, "I know!" Since then, I have been saying that I can't do it. The more urgent Princess Taiping's plot is, the more rumors people will make, and there will be a mutiny under the cloud. Hearing this, Zong Rui said to the courtiers, "The craftsman said that there will be an urgent soldier in the palace in five days. You and others can prepare for me." Zhang Yue said, "This treacherous court official will make a rumor and try to alienate the East Palace. If your majesty makes the prince supervise the country, the rumors will stop! " Yao Chong said, "As Zhang said, this is a true state. I hope your majesty will follow it." Zong Rui followed suit. Today, he wrote to the Prince, ordering him to supervise the state affairs.

Since the prince was ordered to supervise the country, he sent envoys to pay tribute to the king and hired him to enter the DPRK. Wang Cong didn't dare to disobey his orders, so he came to see him with an envoy. While the prince and Yao Chong were discussing in the inner hall, Wang Cong walked slowly into the hall. The envoy waved his hand to stop him: "Your Highness is in the emperor, so don't neglect him." Wang Cong loudly said, "how much do you know about your highness today? You only know that you have the ears of Princess Taiping! " When the prince heard what he said, he rushed out of the curtain to look. Wang Ju bowed his thanks. The prince said, "It is appropriate to have an old friend of yours here, so that we can meet." He led Wang Cong into the temple and pointed to Yao Chong and said, "Isn't this an old friend of your mother's?" Wang Cong said: "Yao and the minister have a friendship. I wonder how your majesty knows? " The prince smiled and said, "I saw a gift from Yao Qing on your desk the other day, and I knew it." What does his handwriting say? Can you still understand it today? "Wang Cong nodded and said," I don't want to be an official, but I haven't met a bosom friend. Thanks to your majesty's kindness, I dare not repay you But did your highness hear what the minister said? "Smell it," said the prince. Wang Cong said, "Princess Taiping is powerful and lustful, and Fan Hui, the favorite monk, is bullying and looking sideways. The princess is extremely fierce, and many officials are used by her. This is not good for your highness. Why not do it earlier? Yao Chong said, "Wang Cong has just come here, so I am willing to make friends with him." . "The prince said," You are right, but my father and emperor stop at this sister. If she is disabled, she may lose her filial piety. Wang Cong said, "Those who are filial should take the ancestral temple of the country as their career, regardless of the details." The prince nodded and said, "When Xu Tu Zhi." So he ordered Wang Cong to serve in the East Palace and worked with him all the time.

In July of the first year of Taiji, a comet came to the west, and there were too few people. Princess Taiping sent a sorcerer to enlighten me secretly, saying, "Comet will get rid of the old and the new and approach the throne. This star has changed, and the Crown Prince will be the son of heaven, so it is advisable to prepare in advance. " I want to provoke Zong Rui and slander the prince. Zong Zheng, a wise man, was frightened by the change of the sky. Hearing the warlock's words, he rejoiced and said, "Heaven knows this, and heaven knows the earth. I am determined to preach and teach! " Then he wrote a letter to the Crown Prince. Princess Taiping was very scared and tried to protest. The prince also made a strong statement. Zong Rui didn't listen, so he chose an auspicious day in August and ordered the prince to be the emperor for Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty. Zong Rui was honored as the emperor's father, Wang Lifei as the queen, and the first year of Taiji was changed to the first year of congenital. Yao Chong and Song Jing are highly valued, and Wang Cong is also the assistant minister of Zhongshu, so he is quiet and calm, with a new political atmosphere, and the world is willing to take care of him. It is illegal for only Princess Taiping to rely on the power of the emperor. Xuanzong was slightly forbidden, and the princess hated it. So she formed party support with courtiers Xiao Zhizhong, Cenxi, Dou Huaizhen and Cui Kun. And privately asked for paintings, in order to amend the imperial edict, abolish the emperor instead of establishing a new monarch, and secretly called on the royal soil to be an accomplice first. Like the first great horror, he said, "No, how dare you do such a thing!" " The princess said, "it's not smooth to abandon the long and raise the young;" What is the harm of losing morality? " I like the first way: "If you stand by and watch the merits, you must abolish their sins;" Today's new legislation, the world is at peace, and there is no harm to morality. What crime can be abolished? I dare not listen first. " Say, brushed clothes out.

The princess and Cui Kun are both planning, fearing that the imperial edict will be abolished and the public will not accept it. Things changed in the dark, and they tried to poison them for rebellion. So they privately married the imperial secretary of Yuanshi County and sought to poison the imperial diet. Wang Cong heard about his plan. In the first year of Kaiyuan, at the end of the first day of the Lunar New Year, Wang Cong, the imperial emperor of Xuanzong, said, "The princess Taiping is urgent, so we must hurry!" Xuanzong is still hesitating. He said that Fang sent people to Dongdu and sent people to offer knives. He often said, "You said you would offer a sword, and I want your majesty to make a quick decision!" " Your majesty used to be in the east palace, but he was still unable to move. Now he is in power and issues orders to punish the rebellion. What's the matter? What are you hesitating about? "Xuanzong said," As you said, I'm afraid I will shock the emperor. " Wang Cong said, "If the traitor succeeds and the family is in danger, is it safe to see the emperor? Just then, assistant minister Wei Zhigu came straight into the temple and said there was a secret message. "。 Xuanzong called to ask before the incident. Knowing the ancient road: "I know that the traitors will make trouble on the fourth day of this month, so I should be eager to punish them. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty consulted with Wang Fan, Xue, Guo, Ministry of War Shangshu, General Wang Maozhong of Longwu, Gao Lishi, Cui and Wei Zhigu. , to move troops into the filial piety gate, hold Cenxi and Xiao Zhizhong to the court, Dou Huaizhen hanged himself, Cui Zhuo and Yuanshi county imperial secretary all died. Many other anti-party elements have died. When the emperor heard this, he became horrified. He got out of the palace in a light bus and went to Tianmen to ask for the truth. Xuanzong urged Gao Lishi to reply, saying that Princess Taiping was plotting an insurrection. Now that everything is over, it's settled, so there's no need to make a fuss. Hearing this, the emperor sighed and went back to the palace. To be exact:

The princess is empty and peaceful, and she refuses to be peaceful;

The world will not be at peace until this peace is stifled.

Xuanzong punished the conspirators, but when he heard that Lu Xiang was the first to refuse, he praised his loyalty, praised him as the secretariat of Zhou Pu, and rewarded him face to face: "You can know pine and cypress when you are cold." Xiang Xianyin said, "As the saying goes, Qu Kui's enemies are completely destroyed, and they are not aware of it. Now that the first evil has been punished, all parties beg for forgiveness to reassure people. " Xuanzong did as he said and many people forgave him. Xue Chongjian, the son of Princess Taiping, often exhorted his mother, and was repeatedly insulted, especially to avoid death. He was given the surname Li, and his official title remained unchanged. Other heroes are rewarded differently. From then on, the court had nothing to do. Xuanzong wanted to take Yao Chong as a relative, saying that it was taboo, so he sent Jiang Jiao, the abbot of the temple, to say, "Your Majesty wants to choose the general manager of Hedong, but it is difficult to choose. Now I have it. " Xuanzong asked for whom. Jiang Jiao said, "Yao Chong is all-rounder. It is a good choice. " Xuanzong said with a smile, "What do you mean?" Jiang Jiao was frightened and kowtowed and confessed. Xuanzong made a decree that day and worshipped Yao Chong as the secretariat. Zhang said that fear is a private matter with you and asked him to take care of it. Yao Chong was very dissatisfied. One day I went into the toilet hall and did it while walking. Xuanzong asked, "Your foot is ill!" Yao Chong said in an episode: "I have a stomach disease, not a foot disease." Xuanzong said, "What is the disease of stomach and heart?" Yao Chong said, "Wang Qi is your majesty's good brother. He said that as a minister, it is best to be afraid of making mistakes in personal contacts. " Xuanzong said angrily, "What does Zhang mean? Tomorrow, I will be ordered to take care of it. "

Yao Chong returned to Zhongshu Province without mentioning it. Zhang said that he knew nothing about it, so he sat in his private office. Suddenly there came a post from the doorman, which was a thorn in Jia Quanxu's name, saying that it was urgent to ask for help. Zhang said in horror, "He hasn't heard from Ning Xinghua for a long time; Today is very sudden, there must be a reason. " Then I dressed up and saw it. Jia Quanxu bowed down and said, "I have always been ashamed of benevolence and righteousness, so I hid in Shan Ye. Recently, because of poverty and boredom, I returned to Beijing, changed my name and surname, and wrote in a family of ministers. Occasionally, I chat with the minister and talk about the exchanges between Ming and Qing Dynasties and Wang Qi. Yao Xiang played a trick today, and the emperor was furious. Tomorrow, he will be dealt with according to law, which will be disastrous. I was surprised to hear this letter. I came to inform you. " Zhang said in horror, "Why did you do this?" "Now it's a public plan," said Quan Xu. "We only have to tell nine princess that the emperor likes, which is very convenient to avoid disaster." Zhang said: "This plan is wonderful; But there is no door to enter in a hurry. " "I found a shortcut to nine princess," said Quan Xu. However, one of the treasures of the Ming court was the ear. "Zhang said that he was overjoyed, that is, he recited all his treasures and said," None. "Zhang said suddenly thought," Is it possible for Jilin County to provide a night? " Quan Xu said, "Please have a try. Zhang Ming-ren took it out, looked at it and said, "That's all. Tonight is it." . "Zhang said to write a heartfelt handwritten note, and the night pearl was given to Quan Xu. Quan Xu went to see nine princess overnight, presented a treasure curtain with stories and opened it himself. When nine princess saw the curtain, he was very happy, that is, he agreed. To be exact:

The day before yesterday, I offered a knife to make a decision, and today I offered a curtain for shelter.

One day loyal to the public, two days conspiring.

Tomorrow, nine princess entered the palace to see the coachman, and Xuanzong had sent a decree to inquire about Zhang's personal relationship with the Prince in Zhongshu Province. Nine princess said, "Zhang said that he used to be a courtier in the East Palace, and he was able to maintain state affairs. It is not appropriate to sentence him lightly now. Besides, if you doubt the king and make people ask questions, it is far from my emperor's usual love to worry about the king. " It turned out that Xuanzong was the most affectionate to his brothers, and he tasted the taste of lying with kings with a big pillow. He usually tells each other in the palace and only pays home gifts. Wang Xue is ill, and Xuanzong is decocting medicine and blowing his beard on fire. Panic around. Xuanzong said, "I hope the King will recover after drinking this medicine. What do I need to cherish? " His friendship is too good. When he heard nine princess, he suddenly figured it out. He ordered Gao Lishi to go to Zhongshu Province, declared that he was exempt from inspection, moved to the left, and said that he was the secretariat of Xiangzhou. Zhang said that Jia Quan left a deep impression on him and wanted to reward him. Who knows that Quan Xu will never come to see him again, and there is nowhere to be found. It's amazing. To be exact:

It's not a reward to save the defeat, but to give it to Aiki of that year.

Yao Chong retired for several years, and specially recommended Song Jing as his successor. When Song Jing was in Wuhou, he was upright and dignified, and was respected by everyone. Gao Lishi, a civil servant at that time, and Wang Maozhong, an idle stable, all contributed to the troubled times. They were lucky. Zhong once again used his horse as a shepherd and received three awards. Many courtiers rushed to his door, but Song Jing was indifferent to it. Zhong has a daughter who married Chao Gai. When Xuanzong heard this, he asked, "Are you going to marry a daughter?" Wang Maozhong said: "I have everything ready, but I don't think it's easy to invite guests." Xuanzong said with a smile, "He's good. If you can't get him, one of them must be Song Jing. I should give it to you. " This is a letter to the Prime Minister and his ministers. They will all go to Wang Maozhong's house for a banquet tomorrow.

The next day, all the officials arrived early, except Song Jing, and Wang Maozhong sent someone to visit. Song Jing didn't come early on the pretext of being ill. When Xu arrived, the officials had to sit quietly and wait. I arrived in the afternoon and didn't talk to the host and other guests. I ordered the wine first, holding a cup in my hand and said, "I came to drink today, so I should thank you first." So he bowed to the north, raised his glass and drank, but he didn't finish one cup, and suddenly his abdominal pain cried out. He couldn't sit down, bowed to the officials, got on the bus and left. Wang Maozhong was ashamed, but honest and respected by the court. He had no choice but to dare to be angry and not speak, but he had a banquet with officials and left at night. To be exact:

To be a host must choose a guest, and to be a guest must choose a host;

Evil things are hard to meet, and evil lords are even more difficult to get along with.

Mao Zhong, the queen, was spoiled, overbearing and estranged from Gao Lishi. His wife gave birth to a new son, and in the Three Dynasties, Xuanzong sent Gao Li Tuzhen to him, and awarded the new son a five-grade official. Although Mao Zhong thanked him, he was very dissatisfied. He took the children out to see Lux and said, "This son is not worthy to be a third-grade official!" " Lux didn't say anything, and went back to the palace to report this statement and added some ugly words. Xuanzong was furious: "This thief owes me a lot, but he dares to complain like this!" Then a decree was issued to cut his rank and flee to a distant country. Lux was told a lot of extra-legal arrogance, and he was ordered to die. This is another story.

Let's talk about Yao Chong, who was knighted by Duke Liang and retired to the people. In the ninth year of Kaiyuan, I enjoyed a long life, occasionally feeling cold, getting sick, and delaying medical treatment was all invalid; I have never believed in Buddhism and Taoism, and prayer is not allowed at home. A few days later, he was seriously ill and knew that he could not recover. He called his son to the couch and dictated a list, urging the court not to reinvent the wheel, to repair the system, to use troops, to ban heresy, to serve for a long time, and to be lenient with the law. Hundreds of words have been said, all of which are the key to governance, that is, copying and exerting. He also gave some instructions on family affairs. After death, it is always a family law not to follow the secular rules, find out the way of home and pursue spiritual blessing. His sons were ordered one by one. On his deathbed, he said to his son, "I have been a relative for several years. Although I haven't achieved much, everyone is called the Prime Minister of our province. I have a lot to say and do. After my death, this tombstone must be written in a large size before it can be passed on to future generations. The owner of today's article only talks about ears; But he and I are at odds, and if he is wanted, he will refuse. You can follow my plan. After I die, you must put something rare on the side of the coffin. When he heard the news, he would come to offer his condolences. If he sees this rarity and leaves it behind, he will remember my old grievances and get back at me, which is really worrying. If he does it one by one, you can say that it was left by our ancestors, and give it all to him, that is, let him write an inscription, and he readily agrees, so you can ask him to do it quickly. As soon as his words arrived, he immediately pulled up the stone and presented it to the royal family. This man is greedy and clever, but he looks at things a little late; If he doesn't carve it that day, he will regret it and decide to change it. Once he reads it, he can't change it. Moreover, there are many praises in his words. Although he wants to find leisure and find faults in the future, he can't retaliate. Remember! " With that, he died on the printed matter. The son cried bitterly, immediately played the court, obituary his family, and managed funeral equipment.

After the funeral, he put up the curtain and hung it, and all the officials in the DPRK came to pay homage. Zhang said that when he was studying at Jixian Academy, he also had a ceremony to hang it. According to his last wish, the son arranged many curios and antiques on the table next to the throne in advance. Zhang said that after the sacrifice, the son knocked to thank him. Zhang said that he suddenly saw a lot of antiques on the table next to his seat and asked, "What does this mean?" The son said, "These are my father's usual playmates, so here they are." Zhang said: "It is unusual for the public to like it first." Then he approached the table, picked them up one by one, looked at them carefully and admired them. The son said, "This is not enough for you to play. If it is not disrespectful, it is Gongtai. " Zhang said cheerfully, "I am serious and elegant, but how can I win the first place in the court?" The son said, "Mr. Wang is a friend of my late father. If my late father were here today, I don't want to give him a present. My father left a last note asking Mr. Wang for a large sum of money as an epitaph. If you don't Rao Zhuyu, my father will die and be immortal. If you don't do it, you must repay it with kindness. If you just play well, how can you return to the road? " Said, crying and falling to the ground. Zhang helped him up and said, "My handwriting is not good. What is the most important thing? I am instructed not to be beautiful. " Thank you again, son. Zhang said not to go. Childe withdrew the furnishings and sent someone; He also asked people to write an inscription wisely. Let the stonemason grind a stone tablet in advance and wait for the inscription. Zhang said that he was very happy to receive a gift from Yao Gongzi, so he wrote an excellent inscription, which highly praised the taste and industry of Yao Chong people and described his usual admiration. Just as the gift was released, Yao Gongzi sent someone to get it, so he paid the bearer. Childe got the word, so that masons carved it on the tablet overnight. Just as he was about to present the imperial tour, Gao Lishi ordered him to take away the words written by Yao Chongsheng. The son took the opportunity to convey this inscription to Zhang and asked him to convey it on the website. Xuanzong read the praise and said, "This man is not enough to praise this article!" To be exact:

It is not easy to get the prime minister when he is alive, so he wrote an inscription.

It's a pity that Zhang Gong took many bribes, and it's hard to say for three generations of Si Minzhi.

It is said that after a day, Zhang suddenly remembered: "I was at odds with Yao Chong and suffered a lot;" Today, he died, and I'm not enough. How can I praise him? I praised him today, but the day after tomorrow, how can I change my mind and belittle him? Even if others belittle him, I will go back to protect him, but it is not worth it. The word "I thought of it, too" has not been handed in for a long time, and it has not been engraved. You can take it back immediately and write another one, which will be belittled in the praise. So he sent someone to Yao's house and asked for the original text, only saying that he wanted to add a few changes. Yao Gongzi said to the messenger in front of him, "Yesterday, Master Cheng gave me a big article, and I couldn't move a word, so I took the stone away. And the views that have been submitted to the royal family cannot be changed. I am very grateful for my personal feelings. " The messenger answered his master. Zhang Zhang stamped his foot: "I know, this is all Yao Xiangzhi's legacy. I said it alive, but Yao Chong killed me. It can be seen that my wisdom is not as good as his! "

It's too late to regret.

After Yao Chong's death, the court entrusted documents. Later, Zhang said that Song Jinghe died one after another. There are two sages, Han Xiu and Zhang Jiuling, both of whom are respected by the Emperor of Heaven. In a few years, they retired and died, and the righteousness in the DPRK gradually disappeared. Xuanzong was in power for a long time, but he was lazy in politics. When he acceded to the throne, he kept the house frugally, burned pearls and jade articles in front of the temple, and released thousands of maids. Later, when I arrived, I practiced luxury and became more and more popular with women. Of all the concubines, Wu Huifei is the luckiest; The queen was slandered by him and abolished for no reason. Prince Ying, King E and King Guang, also distinguished, all died on the same day, killing three sons in one day, shocking the world. Don't want to Wu Huifei also died suddenly because of postpartum hemorrhage, Xuanzong be mourning. Since then, the harem has been empty. Gao Lishi advised Xuanzong to hold a beauty pageant to prepare for the imperial court. Xuanzong then made a decree to select talented women from the people to enter the palace. To be exact:

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