Since the emperor asked me to be prepared, I have to do my homework quickly, so as not to make a fool of myself if I make a mistake. Through my help, I will have a basic understanding of the dynasty.
There are generally two activities held at the Great Chao Festival:
The first one was a large-scale court meeting held in the front hall of Xianyang Palace by all the civil and military officials in Xianyang City, the first-level governors of various counties and counties, and the generals stationed at the border. Except for the foreign officials who were far away from home, only the governors from various places participated. Officials in Xianyang City who have an annual salary of more than 250 shi must participate. Foreign officials who are stranded in Xianyang City due to business at this time must also participate.
This item mainly involves "hosts" such as Feng Chang, Tai Zhu, and Tai Shi who speak more. People participating in the court meeting only need to salute, and basically no one else has their turn to speak. This item is usually divided into three parts. :
First of all, it is the end of the autumn harvest and the treasuries of various places are full. In order to celebrate the harvest, the emperor will offer sacrifices to heaven and earth to thank God for the good weather and no landslides. At the same time, each county will arrange for officials to escort the grain that has been paid separately to the treasury to Xianyang. , the emperor would also reward counties with better harvests;
Secondly, at the beginning of each year, the emperor will promulgate a new chronology. For example, this time, after the Great Court Meeting, the thirty-seventh year of the First Emperor began to be used;
Finally, the emperor will issue some more important orders. Important decisions related to the national economy and people's livelihood, such as collecting and issuing corvees, increasing and reducing taxes, etc.
The second one was a small-scale court meeting attended only by people at the level of Sangong, Jiuqing, Lieqing, county guards, and generals.
After the court meeting in the front hall is over, others can return to work and continue working.
(What? Are you saying you shouldn’t go home and sleep during the holiday? Sorry, I don’t have a holiday in Daqin! Unless there’s a fire at home or you’re so sick that you can’t walk, don’t even think about having a holiday. That’s it, you have to follow me in advance. The Censor Cheng asks for leave, and you will not be able to go to work until the Censor Cheng approves it.
Then there is no time to rest. There are, for example, on some important festivals. The emperor suddenly remembers that there are still a bunch of hard-working workers. He is very compassionate and will let you rest for a day and a half. On other festivals, the emperor will also share it with the people. Have fun together, but only the emperor and the head of Guizhou. Officials? I, the Emperor of the Qin Dynasty, have given you so much salary, not to let you have fun every day! )
Then the emperor and a group of the mainstays of the empire would enter Xianyang Palace to discuss some military and state affairs. At this time, the ministers would mainly report their work to the emperor, talking about this year's achievements, plans for the next year, and encounters. Which issues require the emperor's decision.
After understanding this, I went straight to bed! A night without words...
On the first day of the first lunar month of the thirty-sixth year of the First Emperor's reign, the annual imperial meeting began.
Originally, I was looking forward to the Great Court Meeting. After all, this is my first real contact with the outside world since time travel. The time spent in this house is actually no different from staying at home in later generations, except that I can't play with mobile phones or watch TV. Yes, it's a bit boring, but I can get through it.
But everything started to change from the day of the meeting.
"My lord, my lord, it's time to get up and get ready for the court meeting." I heard Lan'er's voice in a daze. I opened my tired eyes. Candles were already lit in the room. I looked out the window and almost blurted out a national curse: " Lan'er, what are you doing? It's still dark, what time is it now?"
Lan'er looked at me with her charming big eyes: "Sir, are you asking about the time? It's the beginning of the Chou period. It's time to prepare for the court meeting."
I was speechless for a while: "Don't the court meetings just start at the beginning of the morning? Why are you getting up so early? We live in the palace, not far away."
Lan'er innocently said: "This has always been the case for court meetings. You have to eat something first after getting up, otherwise you won't be able to hold the snack. Then you have to bathe and change clothes. After the arrangements are made, the visitor sent by the emperor will take you to Xianyang. In the front hall of the palace, when you get there, you must first register with Zongzheng, then register again with Fengchang, and wait for the emperor according to the position arranged by Fengchang..."
Listening to Lan'er's words, I felt dizzy. Yesterday I was only focused on understanding what would happen after the meeting started. I didn't expect that there were so many rules before it started. Oh my god, it's only past one in the morning, what kind of evil have I done... Although I feel hopeless, I still have to get up. With the character of the First Emperor, it is not impossible for him to send me to Lingnan if he is late.
Fortunately, it's still autumn, it's not that cold, and it's not too difficult to get up.
After eating and tidying up our clothes, a visitor specially sent to guide us was waiting outside the door. When you are in the palace, you can forget about riding a horse or sitting in a sedan chair. You can only walk on your legs. The Xianyang Palace covers an area more than double that of the Forbidden City in later generations, and there are many areas. Even I can't do it without the emperor's will. You can't move around at will, and since it's your first time coming out of Fuliang Palace, you can only follow the visitor all the way.
We arrived at the front hall of Xianyang Palace almost at the beginning of Yinshi. Most of the officials, big and small, had already arrived, and more were arriving one after another.
The visitor led me to where Zongzheng was. Officials only need to register at the Fengchang Office, while royal family members need to register at the Zongzheng Office first.
I saw several people walking towards Zong Zheng, among whom there was only one little boy. In this timeline, the First Emperor had a total of more than a dozen children, and he only had two sons. He must be Hu Hai.
Before I even got close, someone saw me. Several people saluted in unison: "Brother." "Brother."
According to Fusu's character, I smiled and said, "Sister, sister, brother, you are all here. The weather is getting colder. Have you put on more clothes?"
Hu Hai was the first to answer: "I'm so thickly dressed, my mother wrapped me up like a big goose!"
The leader, a woman in her twenties, smiled and said: "I'm afraid you'll get the same cold sickness as last year." She turned to look at me: "Fusu, you're fine. We had discussed going. Look at you, but Emperor Father said that you need to rest and let us not disturb you." It seems that this is Princess Yingtao of Anyi, the eldest daughter of the First Emperor.
'The emperor won't let them touch me? Is it because of the prince? ’ Feeling a little more confident, I replied: “Thank you, sister, for your concern. It’s nothing serious.”
Ying Tao smiled: "That's good, let's go to Zong Zheng's place to register."
Several people walked to Zong Zheng and saw an old man sitting at the table. They saluted: "I have met Zong Zheng." Zong Zheng's name is Ying Wu, and he is currently the most prestigious person in the Ying clan.
Ying Wu looked at everyone cheerfully and said, "No need to be polite, you are such a stranger to an old man like me, come and register."
I looked at Ying Wu. Although he had a head full of white hair, he was still looking very energetic as he knelt down in front of the low table in such a cold weather.
'In Fu Su's memory, Ying Wu was a Zongzheng and enforced the law strictly. Even the First Emperor would respect his opinions on matters within the clan. Maybe he can help me in the future. 'That's what I thought in my mind.
Ying Tao was the first to step forward. Next to him, Zong Zhengcheng wrote her name with a pen, and then several older princesses registered in turn.
When it was my turn, Ying Wu raised his head and looked at me, with the smile still on his face: "Young Master, your health has been improved."
I bowed and said, "Thank you very much for your concern, Zongzheng. He has recovered as before. How is Zongzheng's health?"
"Okay, I've been preparing for the big court meeting recently, but no one has caused any trouble for me." Ying Wu responded.
"I have recorded it in the register. You should hurry up and register with Feng Chang."
"I'll take my leave later." Several people said goodbye.
After struggling for a long time, the registration was finally completed, and everyone stood according to their positions, waiting for the arrival of the First Emperor.
