The decorations of the large and small palaces in the palace are all very particular.
In addition to the size of the palace and the plaque, the most conspicuous thing is the cornice that can be seen from a distance. There are often many graceful and solemn animal statues on it, symbolizing auspiciousness and majesty. If you squat for a while at the root of the imperial city, If you listen to people talking about palace gossip, you will definitely hear about the palace's cornices.
Among all the halls in the palace, only one has statues of nine kinds of animals standing on the eaves, which means that this is the place where the emperor governs the government, meets with officials, and scolds Fang Qiu.
Guangyang Hall.
After the death of Emperor Jingzong, Han Dongwen's mother, Queen Mother Nie, acted as the official in charge of the government. On the grounds of observing filial piety and mourning, she rejected the suggestions of Sansi and Taishu Pavilion. Instead of holding a coronation ceremony for Han Dongwen, she ordered him to observe filial piety for seven years. During this period, he did not regard himself as the king of the country. Any violation would be a great disrespect against filial piety, which made everyone in the palace worry about the dilemma of a country without a king.
When the Empress Dowager passed away, Tantai led the National Military Division to take over the real power, taking advantage of the fact that the emperor was not allowed to ascend the throne. The National Finance Division, which had previously supported Jingzong's collusion and took refuge in Siataka, was liquidated. From this, the Guangdong Province was liquidated. It was more than seven years ago that the Yang Palace door was last opened.
"More than seven years..."
Han Dongwen sighed softly and looked out at the door in confusion.
For the first time, he wore a dragon robe with a yellow background and gold thread embroidery. This robe was very heavy, with dense heavy hand embroidery and a dazzling array of pearl and jade pendants, which weighed heavily on his shoulders.
He only felt uneasy on his head - it was a ceremonial crown that he had not worn in West Asia. It was already tied under his chin by two strands of string, and the beaded curtain in front of the hat hung lightly on his chin. In front of him, this is the last barrier between the emperor and the world.
Finally, Xiao Hongdou and Mi Niangniang adjusted his belt embroidered with the Nine Dragons pattern together, bowed their heads respectfully, and stepped back with caution.
"Your Highness, you are ready."
On such an important day, it was naturally impossible for Xiao Hongdou to dress alone. Not only were there two rows of more than ten maids standing around to help, but Mi Niangniang, the director of Yingchun Palace, also personally went to the battle to ensure that nothing went wrong.
Han Dongwen nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and walked out of the door.
"Old Wen Yongxing of Taishu Pavilion, I would like to pay my respects to His Highness."
"Zhong Lilin, the supervisor of Taishu Pavilion, pays homage to His Highness."
The two of them had already been waiting outside the door, both wearing gauze hats and full clothes, kneeling down and worshiping together.
Han Dongwen resisted the urge to help Wen Yongxing, and nodded gently with a straight face: "Pingshen."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Behind them is a long jade brick road. Along this road, you can enter Guangyang Hall through the side door.
There should be hundreds of officials waiting in Guangyang Hall.
Han Dongwen looked along the jade path and found that his heartbeat could not help but beat a little faster.
calm down.
He told himself this, but words don't always work.
Han Dongwen closed his eyes slightly and recalled the origin of the current situation in his mind.
Why is he suddenly going to court?
Have you thought about what happened before today and missed it?
——————
It was Tantai Fu who asked Han Dongwen to go to court.
After returning from a visit to West Asia, not all the results of the negotiations were released. The first and most important thing that the whole country knew was that the last city in Liangzhou, Tianying City, which was previously thought to be insecure, was successfully retained. In Simeng.
This is a blessing, and the person who facilitated this was undoubtedly Han Dongwen.
In front of Prince Gao of Taka and the Grand Duke of West Asia, His Highness presented the Xiuchun Mirror showing the Eagle City. The scene in the mirror showed the evil deeds of the thugs.
When a huge monster appeared in the mirror, Taka's prince Gao intervened and sealed the contents of the mirror together with Han Dongwen and the Grand Duke. Everyone was puzzled and did not know what kind of discussion the three men had. They only knew that when they came again When he appeared in the conference hall, the agreement was already completed.
The paper treaty signed by the Grand Duke of West Asia and Han Dongwen on the second day unexpectedly almost completely copied the content of the previous year. The only change was that West Asia actually reduced the taxes required by Simeng merchants. This was unexpected. Everyone expected.
Perhaps the goods of Simeng merchants are too popular, so the tax reduction encourages Simeng merchants to increase export trade, benefiting the people of West Asia?
No need to pinch your nose and nod once, no need to pinch your neck to agree, a true "win-win"?
This seems to be the only more logical explanation.
The common people and merchants were immediately excited after hearing the news.
However, above the court, where does the word common people rank?
Therefore, when they received the news that Tantai had asked Han Dongwen to go to court, he and Zhong Lilin thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out.
Obviously not going to court is the best way for the National Defense Department to stabilize the situation. Why?
"Your Highness has said that the period of filial piety has not yet come, but the worry about the country and the people is getting worse, so I went to Guangyang Palace to listen to the three ministers' submissions. The officials are not allowed to shout long live, and they are not allowed to start the memorial with the courtesy of Your Majesty! "
Wen Yongxing's old and powerful voice resounded among the pillars of Guangyang Hall. The officials in the audience looked at each other, and many people still looked puzzled.
If you don’t go to court with the old etiquette, what should you do?
Everyone looked at each other.
"The Holy One is here——!"
Zhong Lilin preached loudly, and Han Dongwen's figure slowly walked out from the side of the hall.
All the officials immediately took half a step back, swept their sleeves and knelt down.
Many people opened their mouths, but didn't know how to shout.
I'm not allowed to shout long live, then?
"See Your Highness!"
A powerful voice sounded, like a hammer that woke up the rest of the group.
It was Tantai Fu who spoke.
Everyone woke up and shouted in unison: "See Your Highness!"
This battle is the same as boarding the boat at that time, and you won't get bored even if you come several times.
Han Dongwen suppressed the corners of his mouth that were about to turn up, and walked up to the large, solemn dragon chair with a very high back with a straight face.
Sit down!
The imaginary scene of holy light shining down and the sublimation of the dragon's body did not happen. Han Dongwen straightened his back and did not dare to move.
He just felt that his butt was a little hard, and the posture he was sitting down just now was not comfortable enough. Now he wants to move his butt. Isn't it unsightly?
Han Dongwen was still thinking wildly, but Wen Yongxing continued to speak: "Anyone who sees the beginning of the performance, please play it in turn——!"
The scene was slightly chaotic for a moment, and then gradually became orderly.
Someone began to speak, and someone began to play, and they were not talking about important things - how could the really important things be left here?
But Han Dongwen was also very tired after listening. He listened carefully to the official title of each official, and realized that the person present in Guangyang Palace was also an adjutant of the Ministry.
There were dozens of people in the three divisions and twenty-one departments standing in the audience, and it would take a long time to memorize it.
But Han Dongwen still noticed that two people were not here.
Lieutenant of the National Army Department, Li Zai.
And the one who should have stood with Tantai Fu and Jiang Ningyun was the director general of the National Finance Department.
Why?
While he was thinking, he nodded and listened to the report from the person in front of him on the defense change at the Liangzhou border.
"Your Majesty, the officers and soldiers at the border of Liangzhou are changing their defenses in an orderly manner. They have rotated with the troops stationed in the interior in accordance with military regulations..."
"Okay, got it."
"Your Highness, the fields in Leizhou have been dry for a long time without rain, and the local Sizhou has requested the use of the Rain Bell..."
"Okay, got it."
"Your Highness, Haizhou Fish and Shrimp Balabalabala..."
"knew."
After almost everyone walked around in an array, there were not many useful ones. Han Dongwen felt that his head was getting big. He raised his head and looked at the people under the stage. There were only two high-ranking people who were silent. figure.
Tantai was restored and Jiangningyun was restored.
"Your Highness, the twelve Yihong buildings built by the Ministry of Justice have been completed. The buildings in Tianying City in Liangzhou were destroyed by the West Asian rebels, and the Ministry of Justice was not well guarded. It is hard to escape the blame. We are now rushing to build additional buildings and restore them. Please forgive me, Your Highness.”
The one who spoke was Jiang Ningyun. The style of court dress she wore was the same as that of men, but her body was tied more slenderly. Her face without makeup still showed a heroic spirit as usual.
"Okay, after the construction is completed, the operating budget of each building and other matters will be decided with Taishu Pavilion."
This matter is not a big deal, but it is one of the few things that Han Dongwen can listen to seriously this morning.
He turned his attention to Tantai Fu. The figure who was almost old but still stood majestic. Coupled with the black and red-edged court uniform of the National Army Division, he looked quite cold.
Han Dongwen gritted his teeth, gently grabbed his sleeve as if to draw energy from the dragon robe to counteract the opponent's aura, and said:
"Director-General of the National Army, do you have anything to report?"
Tantai Fu stepped forward with a serious expression, folded his hands and spread out his sleeves:
"Li Zai, the retired lieutenant of the National Army Division, was lying in plain sight. He failed to perform his duties. He violated military orders and failed to accept the 'Bronze Bird Seal'. I am asking Your Majesty to convict you of this crime. The old minister was unjustly appointed as the Commander-in-Chief of the National Army. His supervision was not thorough. He made such omissions. Please share with me." Your Majesty, you are guilty!"
The crowd suddenly parted like a tide. Two guards from the National Defense Department, one on the left and one on the right, dragged up a man who was tied up with a rope and was covered with bruises and threw him into the middle of the hall.
It was Li Zai.
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