The next day, as expected by Xu Zongwen, Sima Daozi, the king of Kuaiji, quickly summoned all the officials in Beijing to the Taiji Hall to discuss matters in the name of Emperor Jin's serious illness and to discuss how to put down Sun En's rebellion in Wu County.
All the officials, led by Wang Xun, the right servant of Shangshu Province, were all absent. Xu Zongwen, who was the minister of Huangmen, was also invited, following the example of the great dynasty at the end of the year.
"The court meeting has begun, all the ministers have entered the court!" Wang Zhen, the eunuch's eunuch, held Buddha dust in his hand. All the officials heard the voice, took off their shoes outside the Tai Chi Hall, handed over their swords, and walked into the Tai Chi Hall. Position arrangement.
All the officials had arrived, but there was no sign of King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji. Xu Zongwen secretly looked around the hall, and when he saw the faint shadows of people flickering in the barrier inside the hall, and the candlelight flickering, Xu Zongwen already knew what was going on.
The Forbidden Army has taken control of Taiwan Province and the Forbidden Palace!
Longxiang General Zhang Songzhi once assisted Xu Zongwen in reorganizing the Forbidden Army. Although he had no personal relationship with him, his character was not that of the Qin Dynasty and the late Chu Dynasty. He would not sincerely join the King of Kuaiji if he went back on his word.
General Huwei, Xie Yan, was the son of Grand Tutor Xie An and inherited the title of Luling County Duke of Xie An. As soon as the King of Kuaiji came into power, he issued an order and demoted General Xie Xuan, the successor of the Xie family in Chen County, to the capital and promoted a large number of people. Xie Yan would not obey the orders of King Kuaiji.
Wang Guobao, commander of the Shenwu Army on the left, brother Wang Chen, commander on the right, Qiao Wang Sima Shangzhi, commander of the left Yu Linwei, and Sima Xiuzhi, the commander of the right Yu Linwei, all have ambiguous attitudes. For the time being, no difference can be seen. When an accident occurs, only the King of Kuaiji will take heed.
"Why hasn't King Kuaiji come yet?"
"Has King Kuaiji's chariot entered the palace?"
"Hurry and send people to welcome King Kuaiji to the court!"
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The civil and military officials waited for a cup of tea, but the figure of Sima Daozi, the king of Kuaiji, was still missing. Many people had already begun to whisper and discuss among themselves.
Outside the Taiji Hall, Wang Chenzheng, the commander of the Right Shenwu Army, led a team of elite imperial troops to escort King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji, who was riding in a huge carriage, into the palace from the Grand Sima Gate, the main gate of Taiwan Province.
"The King of Kuaiji has arrived!" Several soldiers from the imperial army quickly ran to the high platform in front of the palace and shouted loudly toward the inside and outside: "The King of Kuaiji has arrived!"
Sima Daozi had a high lacquer gauze cage crown on his head, and a dark iron sword hanging from his waist. He was climbing up from the stage slowly and unhurriedly. Sima Daozi was walking down the royal road in the middle. On both sides were the Shenwu Army soldiers who were already in position. They were really majestic and majestic!
Every time Sima Daozi climbed up a step, the corresponding Shenwu Army soldiers on both sides lowered their heads involuntarily, not daring to look directly at Sima Daozi!
They are all the sons of the late emperor. Why is it that he is destined to be the emperor if he lives a few years longer than me?
The noble family controls the government. In the final analysis, he is just a puppet!
Nowadays, I am in control of the court, and I am the one who says the same thing and is the only one who respects me!
The Xie family in Chenjun and the Huan family in Longkang will all have to succumb to me sooner or later!
Let the unfinished work of the previous emperors be completed in the hands of a few people!
Sima Daozi's eyes were filled with confidence, and his steps became more and more brisk. When he finished the last step, he finally stepped in front of the Tai Chi Hall!
"Meet your Majesty!" The visitor in Taichung was responsible for guiding the officials. The visitor correcting the court ceremony bent towards Sima Daozi.
"The king enters the court!"
King Kuaiji neither took off his shoes nor handed over his sword, nor did he approach the court. Instead, he marched step by step towards the main hall.
Xu Zongwen's heart trembled, this King of Kuaiji was too bold!
Among the civil and military officials, King Kuaiji's overstepping behavior has already made most of the courtiers blush and feel indignant.
Just when King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji was arrogant, about to pass the figures of the officials, and was about to step onto the steps, a tall figure suddenly jumped out among the civil servants, blocking the sight of some people.
"King Kuaiji, that is the royal way. Are you going to rebel?"
As soon as the words were spoken, the question echoed throughout the Tai Chi Palace, and all the officials fell into silence. Everyone was worried and their heartbeats were trembling.
"Be bold!"
Upon seeing this, Wang Chen, who was responsible for guarding the King of Kuaiji, immediately led the soldiers of the Shenwu Army forward and surrounded the minister who called out Sima Daozi in one breath!
The situation was imminent, so everyone remained silent. Even Shangshu's right servant She Wang Xun and others did not speak out.
It’s Fan Hongzhi, Ph.D. of Taixue!
Xu Zongwen recognized the person who questioned the King of Kuaiji in court at a glance. Fan Hongzhi, the Marquis of Wuxing County, was born in the Fan family of Nanyang. He was the former governor of Xu and Yanzhou, a Dazhong official, and the grandson of General Fan Wang of Anbei.
Half a year ago, on the day of the Great Court Meeting, he was one of the people who forced Xu Zongwen to write poems with Wang Guobao and others. He was also the one who talked about the injustice of Xu Zongwen's title. Now he is the first to stand up and take the lead in questioning Xu Zongwen. It’s still Fan Hongzhi!
"Fan Changwen, do you dare to say what you just said again!" King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji did not go to the throne, turned around, and stared at Fan Hongzhi with burning eyes.
In full view of everyone, Fan Hongzhi stood tall and asked calmly: "Your Majesty, he has no gracious decree and no clear edict. He goes to the palace with swords and shoes, enters the court without following, and then goes straight to the royal road. Isn't this trespassing and rebellion?"
"Dr. Fan, have you taken the courage of a bear's heart and a leopard's courage? You dare to speak rudely. Do you want to test Wang's knife skills?" Wang Chencang pulled out the steel knife from his waist and put it directly on Fan Hongzhi's neck. superior.
Facing the threat of the steel knife in Wang Chen's hand, all the civil and military officials in the court turned pale and kept silent. On the other hand, Fan Hongzhi straightened his neck and faced the sword without any fear, letting the sharp steel knife cut into his throat. The thin flesh on his front, until the dark yellow outer skin was scratched, revealing traces of blood, Fan Hongzhi still glared at King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji with no fear on his face!
There are still loyal ministers in the Jin Dynasty!
Xu Zongwen secretly observed the delicate situation in the hall. Even he, a famous general who had been through life and death many times on the battlefield of the Northern Expedition and was stained with blood, had to praise Fan Hongzhi.
"Your Majesty, the Taiji Hall is a holy place where the emperor and his civil and military ministers discuss world affairs and handle government affairs. Those who can have a place here are people from noble families, rich in knowledge, and possessing strategic talents. Since the founding of the Jin Dynasty, they have also been from I have never seen such a scene of swords and swords, please respect yourself!" Che Yin, the Taixue priest, was the second person after Fan Hongzhi to stand up and challenge the authority of King Sima Daozi of Kuaiji.
In the Three-Character Classic of later generations, "Like a firefly in a bag, like a reflection of snow, even though his family was poor, he never stopped learning," which refers to this Che Yin who offered sacrifices to wine.
Che Yin started his career as a staff member of the Grand Sima Huanwen, served as the governor of Jingzhou, moved to the imperial court, was moved to the imperial palace, was transferred to the imperial palace, was transferred to the hussar chief, Taichang, was promoted to the title of Marquis of Linxiang County, served as the general of the army guard, and paid homage to the prefect of Wuxing. He moved to Danyang Yin, entered the imperial court to worship the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and is currently serving as the imperial wine minister. This Chejijiujiu man has basically done all the civil and military positions at home and abroad. With such a resume and such a high-ranking official and generous salary, he has accumulated a lot of popularity, and he can be regarded as a famous official of his generation!
Looking at the situation in the court, the emperor has vacated the throne, and King Yuecu of Kuaiji has taken his place. The Shenwu Army led by Wang Chen has clearly taken control of the Taiji Hall. There are now many soldiers both inside and outside, and all state affairs are decided by the King of Kuaiji!
Great changes occurred during the ban, the Jin Emperor was placed under house arrest, and the secret of King Kuaiji's power has spread like wildfire. Now it seems that these rumors are not groundless, and have even been confirmed!
Therefore, Che Yincai had to stand up and support Dr. Fan Hongzhi.
In fact, among the hundreds of officials, there are many who have not been in the officialdom for a long time. Even those who have experienced the scene when the great Sima Huanwen deposed the emperor and installed the late emperor, controlled the government, and suppressed the gentry, there are still many people who have a discerning eye. People with a discerning eye have already seen that Kuaiji The king’s disobedience!
It's one thing to understand in your heart, but it's another thing to dare to speak up.
In the end, there were still few people who could stand out like Fan Hongzhi. Except for the Taixue Jiujiu Che Yin, there were also a few scattered censors from the censorship station who followed.
"Your Majesty, please respect yourself and don't defile the sacred place of the temple!"
Wang Chen was still waiting for the order from Sima Daozi, the king of Kuaiji. Most of the courtiers lowered their heads and did not dare to say anything. The dozen or so officials standing outside the court who dared to remonstrate were very tough.
"Okay! Now that I have spoken for the chariot sacrifice and wine, I will give you a face," Sima Daozi, the king of Kuaiji, waved his hand and asked Wang Chen to put down the blade, "You all listen up, I just went to the palace with swords and shoes, and I will not rush into the court." It is because of His Majesty's grace that His Majesty suddenly fell seriously ill and was unable to attend to state affairs. From today on, all matters concerning the government will be entrusted to me and your ministers to handle!"
Upon hearing that it was the emperor's edict, everyone stopped talking and just waited for the next step.
"Announce the edict!" Sima Daozi continued to walk up. This time there was no one to stop him, because the eunuch Wang Zhen slowly walked out with a piece of yellow silk in his hand.
Seeing Wang Chen retreating with his people, and Cha Yin, the imperial scholar's wine minister, and Dr. Fan Hongzhi, all returning to the court, Wang Zhen cleared her throat and said in a serious voice: "In accordance with the timing of Tianshun, and by Ziming's order, the Jin Dynasty The emperor issued an edict: "I am ill and cannot attend the court. I have ordered the King of Kuaiji and the ministers from the three provinces to deal with the internal and external military and political affairs. I have appointed the King of Kuaiji as General of Hussar, and Zhu Xu, the former General of Hussar, has been appointed as General of Zhenbei..."
Then, Wang Zhen read another edict, promoting Secretary Cheng Wang Guobao to Shangshu Zuopushe, Wang Chen, the commander of the right Shenwu Army, to the commander of the Sixth Battalion of the Forbidden Army, and Zhang Xuanzhi, Shangshu of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, to the post of Zhongshu Supervisor and Selection Leader. ), the governor of Yangzhou, Xun Liang, the former governor of Yangzhou, was appointed as Guang Luxun, Xi Hui, the minister of Sanqi, was appointed as the regular servant of Sanqi, Wang Ya, the former regular servant of Sanqi, was appointed as internal history of Kuaiji, Yuyou, the prefect of Dongyang, was appointed as Danyang Yin, and Xi Sengshi, the Duke of Nanchang To be the chief clerk of the Hussars General...
In addition, Xu Zongwen was also promoted to the rank of General of the Northern Conquest, concurrently served as a servant, and was given the title of Duke of Wudu. He was rewarded with millions of money, thousands of silks and satins, a mansion in Kangcheng, ten beauties, and a ban sword. Twenty.
It’s over, this time we really got on the pirate ship!
Xu Zongwen closed his eyes and accepted the reward reluctantly.
