The dark clouds in the sky gradually gathered, and thin raindrops fell.
An autumn rain and a cold.
Outside Wuying Hall, several elders refused Cheng Jing's invitation to go to the side hall to rest, and stood in the corridor feeling the cool autumn wind.
Occasionally, a few raindrops fall to the feet with the wind, but it makes people feel more autumnal.
Hu Bi, Yang Hong, and Li Xian, several elderly people, after saying hello, stood in front, each with his sleeves folded and his eyes closed to meditate.
Later, two relatively young ministers, Fan Guang and Yu Shan, chatted together and inquired about each other's news.
Now, Yang Hong is in charge of the capital camp, Fan Guang, Zhao Rong, and Ren Li are in charge of the right army, the left army, the central army governor's office, and the Ministry of War. After Yu Qian left, the affairs were handed over to the assistant minister Yu Shan.
Therefore, if it is related to military affairs, it is completely enough to ask a few of them to come over, but what is a bit puzzling is why the Ministry of Rites is involved.
The two of them were chatting about each other, but it turned out that the other party also had a blank look in his eyes and had no idea what was going on.
However, Yu Shan felt inexplicably uneasy.
Looking at this formation, the emperor thought that he had something big to discuss.
However, if this is the case, why not discuss it earlier, while Shangshu is still in the capital.
As soon as Yu Shangshu left, the emperor called them into the palace...
"My lords, Your Majesty has issued a decree to summon you to see you."
Not long after, Cheng Jing, dressed in a python robe, walked out of the hall and interrupted the conversation between the two.
At the same time, the three clay statue-like old men in front opened their eyes in unison, nodded to Cheng Jing, and then stepped into the hall.
The emperor had already sat down in the palace. After everyone bowed and gave their seats, the emperor began to order people one by one.
As luck would have it, the first person I called was Yu Shan from the Ministry of War.
"I have summoned all of you to come here today. I have several things to say. The first one is about the Jingwei Commandery Department."
"A few days ago, there was a new mourning in the British government. It is not suitable for Zhang Shi to stay in the Wei palace anymore. From now on, he will be transferred to the post of Qianshi of the Central Military Governor's Mansion."
"The vacated position of commander of the Imperial Army's vanguard will be taken over by Wang Ying, commander of Jin Yiwei, and Qianhu Hangyu, commander of Jin Yiwei, will be transferred to serve as commander of Yulin's left guard."
"Yu Qing, please go back and cooperate with the military department to approve and issue the transfer documents."
Shilang Yu didn't expect that the emperor would be the first to look for him.
After being stunned for a moment, he successfully received the message conveyed by the emperor.
After reacting, there was a burst of pain in my heart.
The Jingwei Command and Envoy Division is actually the so-called Twenty-Six Guards of Shangzhi, which is also commonly known as the Forbidden Army.
Logically speaking, neither the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion nor the Ministry of War has the right to intervene in this part of personnel appointments. It all depends on the emperor's wishes.
But the problem is that the two candidates appointed by the emperor, the commander of the Jinyi Guards Wang Ying and Qianhu Hangyu, are both relatives, and their official titles are all in vain, and they are not paying attention to their affairs.
Wang Ying is the father of the current empress Wang, and Hang Yu is the father of the imperial concubine Hang, and the maternal grandfather of the emperor's eldest son Zhu Jianji.
According to convention, concubines from the mother clan are not allowed to hold actual positions.
But the emperor's intention was obviously to let them stay in the palace city.
Suddenly, Minister Yu finally understood why the emperor had to wait until Yu Shaobao left the capital before calling him over.
If Yu Shaobao were here, he would definitely not agree to such a thing involving relatives intervening in politics.
Although the Ministry of War cannot directly intervene in the appointment of generals of the Forbidden Army, it does manage the birthplace list of all actual military generals.
Therefore, it can be stopped procedurally.
However, if I change myself...
Yu Shan looked around and saw the way the elders looked at him, knowing that no one would agree with him.
Looking at the Yipin Emperor's tone again, it was clear that he was giving orders, not negotiating.
So, Minister Yu nodded rationally and said: "I obey your order. Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will take care of it immediately after returning to the Ministry of War."
The emperor was obviously quite satisfied with Yu Shan's obedience. He nodded and motioned for him to step aside for the time being, and then continued.
"The negotiations to welcome the Supreme Emperor back this time are coming to an end. I have ordered people to tidy up the Hongqing Palace where the late Emperor lived when he was in hiding, so that the Supreme Emperor can stay when he returns."
"At the Ministry of Rites, are the welcome notes ready?"
Compared with Yu Shan who was caught off guard, Mr. Hu Hui was obviously more prepared.
Although he also did not receive any news in advance, he was skilled in business and after listening to the emperor's question, he only thought about it briefly.
"The Ministry of Rites has been discussing this matter, but it has not been finalized yet. I have made preliminary discussions and decided to send one of the ministers of the Ministry of Rites and the official in charge of Honglu Temple to Juyong Pass to greet the emperor. They will accompany the commander of the Jinyi Guards and lead the official school to welcome the emperor in a chariot and enter the pass. Afterwards, officials from various government offices and the general military officer lined up inside the city gate to welcome him."
"When the Emperor's imperial carriage arrives in the capital, he enters the capital from Anding Gate. After entering the imperial city from Dong'an Gate, he sits facing north. His Majesty leads the ministers to come out to greet him. Your Majesty salutes. The ministers bow five times and kowtow three times to send the Emperor off. Go to the south gate and enter the Hongqing Palace."
Although it was said that it was not agreed upon, this kind of ceremonial protocol had been carried out countless times by Mr. Hu.
Therefore, in just a few moments, he described the general process.
However, after the emperor listened, he showed a hint of dissatisfaction.
Not only that, what the emperor said also surprised Hu Shangshu and a group of elders.
The emperor said: "It's too simple!"
There was silence in the main hall for a moment. The elders expected that the emperor might be angry, and they also expected that the emperor might feel that the welcome gift was too heavy, but they did not expect that the emperor would feel that it was not heavy enough.
However, the emperor didn't seem to think there was anything wrong. He spoke calmly and calmly amidst the strange looks of the ministers.
"The Supreme Emperor has been staying in the imperial court for nearly a year. The country is in turmoil and the clan is in trouble. If he is lucky enough to be returned to the capital, it is really the blessing of his ancestors and the blessing of God. How can such a big event be ended so hastily?"
"Hu Shangshu has re-drafted the protocol. On the day when the Supreme Emperor returns to the capital, I will lead the ministers to greet him outside the Zhengyang Gate. After welcoming him into the capital, he will enter the imperial city from the Daming Gate. He will first offer sacrifices to heaven, earth, and the country, and then pay homage to the Zongshe. The ancestral temple only informs our ancestors that the emperor has returned."
"Subsequently, I and the emperor went to the Fengtian Palace to issue an edict of amnesty to the whole world, and the whole world celebrated the emperor's return to the court. After the ceremony, we entered the Cining Palace to pay homage to the empress dowager of the emperor and performed a grand ceremony together. Afterwards, all the ministers respectfully sent the emperor back to the Nangong Palace. In this way, it is consistent with etiquette and identity."
A group of elders were stunned when they heard these words.
Except for Hu Hui, the people present were actually not that familiar with the huge and complicated etiquette system.
But they were always involved.
What Hu Laoshangshu meant was actually very simple. Everyone should bring the Supreme Emperor back, salute him at Dong'an Gate, take a photo with him, and then send him to Nangong. Everyone should do whatever they want.
However, the emperor made this process extremely complicated. He not only had to leave the palace city, but also the imperial city and even the capital to greet him.
This alone will mobilize the entire capital.
You know, the emperor's royal chariot will go out of the city to greet him, and he will clear the streets in advance, sweep them, and pave the roads with loess. All kinds of things must be prepared in advance.
Moreover, it is not only a welcome, but also a memorial to the heaven and earth, the ancestral temple, the issuance of an edict of amnesty to the world, and an audience with the Holy Mother and Queen Mother.
Just listening to these rules of etiquette makes the bosses feel numb, and they can't even think of finishing it without a whole day's work.
For a moment, they couldn't tell whether the emperor was telling the truth or being sarcastic.
However, these people do not include Hu Hui.
After listening to the emperor's words, the old man frowned, and his face looked a little troubled...
