In the Tang Dynasty, the morning dynasty was held every day, which was called Changcan. According to the system, "all the civil and military officials of the Jingsi who have reached the ninth rank can participate in the morning dynasty every lunar month. Dr. Chang, take ginseng every day." Generally, there is no need to display ceremonial guards and no grand pomp. It is a real administrative day. The participants are called regular officers. They are small in number but high in rank. They are all those of fifth rank or above who have important duties.
In addition to the daily regular ginseng, there are also Shuowang chaotian ginseng, that is, on the first and fifteenth day of every month. On the day of the day, there are urns, mats, incense burners, and incense tables, and ceremonial guards are displayed according to the time. Under the leadership of the emperor, the officials took their seats in the palace according to their rank. The emperor came out and took his throne. The officials sang praises during the ceremony and bowed again.
The most solemn ones are the court meetings held on the first day of the lunar month and the winter solstice, which require "big furnishings". The palaces are hung with drums, chariots and chariots are on display. At that time, the emperor "dresses in a crown with a crown of crimson gauze" (the winter solstice wears a sky-reaching crown and a crimson gauze robe). "), the royal chariot came out, the canopy was straight and straight, the guards were on guard and guarded as usual", and accepted the gifts and congratulations from the ministers and envoys.
What Li Zexuan is going to participate in today is not strictly called the Great Chao Hui, but the Shuo Wang Chao Shen, because today is not the first day of the year, nor is it the Winter Solstice. Today happens to be October 15th.
Entering the imperial city, I saw that there were already crowds of people under the stairs of Taiji Palace. Officials wearing various court uniforms were talking in small groups, talking and laughing, and they looked very harmonious. But it’s hard to say whether the smile hides the knife.
In addition to the various courtiers he often saw before, Li Zexuan also saw a group of unexpected people today, a group of brown-skinned people. Isn't this the envoys from Southeast Asian countries who came back with Li Xiaogong last time~?
"Hey! Are you finally here? Of all the people in the court, you probably like it the least!"
While Li Zexuan was stunned, Li Xiaogong came from the side, pointed at Li Zexuan and smiled.
"Uh, my lord!"
Li Zexuan came to his senses and said awkwardly: "What are you talking about? I have always been very willing to participate in the morning court, but the academy is usually too busy!"
"Hey, you kid!"
Li Xiaogong said with a half-smile but not a smile: "I don't know you yet? Before you say this, please wipe the shit out of the corners of your eyes first!"
When Li Zexuan heard this, he subconsciously rubbed the corners of his eyes, and the result...
"Hey! My lord, you also have eye mucus in the corners of your eyes!"
Li Zexuan pointed at Li Xiaogong's face and shouted seriously.
He really didn't expect that he, a time traveler, would be tricked by Li Xiaogong, an ancient person.
Li Xiaogong was not fooled at all. He laughed and said: "Haha! Interesting! You are really interesting! Okay, I won't joke with you anymore. I heard that you broke through again the day before yesterday. It's not bad. You are awesome! Now your kid's strength is You are chasing the veterans of our generation! I guess I am no match for you now!"
Li Zexuan said with a smile: "My prince has experienced many battles, I am no match for you!"
"hehe!"
Li Xiaogong smiled and couldn't deny it.
"Your Majesty, today's court meeting should be mainly for the envoys from these countries, right?"
Li Zexuan glanced at the "Southeast Asian Envoys" ahead and asked Li Xiaogong.
"Well, it should be! Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, it has rarely been seen that envoys from so many countries come to the Hajj. It stands to reason that today's court meeting is mainly to see these envoys pay tribute!"
Li Xiaogong stroked his beard and smiled slightly.
"Oh, all right!"
Li Zexuan breathed a sigh of relief for no reason, as long as he wasn't specifically looking for trouble with him.
"The time has come~! All civil and military officials have come to the Hajj~!"
While the two were talking, a young eunuch came out of Tai Chi Palace and shouted in a high voice.
The ministers immediately fell silent, stood in line, lowered their heads, climbed up the stairs, and entered the Tai Chi Hall. After some polite formalities between the monarch and his ministers, the court meeting finally officially began.
"Your Majesty, this time the fleet went south, it not only brought back rich supplies for the imperial court, but also brought back the friendship of the various countries in Southeast Asia towards our Tang Dynasty! These envoys brought various gifts to Your Majesty, and they hope to present them to Your Majesty today. , to continue the friendship between their country and Datang!"
Cui Shanfu, an old guy who has been around the court for so many years, finally became a "prominence" and was the first to speak at the court meeting.
After Li Er heard this, Long Yan was delighted, "Haha! Okay! You envoys have traveled thousands of miles to come to the Tang Dynasty. Not only are you tired from traveling all the way, but you have also brought me gifts. I am very happy! Cui Aiqing, please make a record. When the time comes, Return the favor one by one!”
Cui Shanfu bowed and said: "I obey your order!"
Naturally, there was a "translator" provided by Honglu Temple next to him, who translated Li Er's original words into various languages.
An envoy stepped forward to put his hand on his chest and said excitedly (translated words): "Pu Yatu, the envoy of the Zhenla Kingdom, has met His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty! Pu Yatu presented twenty of the best ivory to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty on behalf of the king of our country. Yes, two leopards, four top-quality jade, ten pounds of top-quality spices... I wish His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty good health and a long life!"
Li Er felt proud in his heart and said with a calm smile on his face: "I appreciate the friendship between the leaders of the Zhenla Kingdom! Pu Ya Tu, how are you doing in Chang'an City these days?"
After listening to the translation, the envoy of Zhenla Kingdom immediately stepped forward with a smile on his face and replied: "His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Puyatu has lived very well in Chang'an these days! The prosperity and vastness of Chang'an City are unprecedented in Puyatu. I’ve seen it before! Even the ten capitals of Zhenla Kingdom can’t compare! Pugatu hopes that Tang State can maintain friendly exchanges with Zhenla Kingdom!”
In this era, as the largest city in the world, no one can resist the charm of Chang'an City!
Li Er smiled and said: "As long as any country has good intentions towards the Tang Dynasty, I will have friendly relations with them! Don't worry, Penyatu!"
"Thank you, His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty!"
Pu Ya suddenly smiled and stepped back wisely.
The second envoy came forward, bowed humbly, and said: "The envoy of Funan Kingdom pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty in silver inscriptions! He presents to His Majesty ten pairs of top-quality white jade, fifty pieces of fine tiger skins, and two breast-fed tigers... ...I wish His Majesty the dragon good health!”
"Bai Wayu, the envoy of Piao Kingdom, paid homage to His Majesty the Tang Dynasty..."
In this way, the thirty-two envoys from small Southeast Asian countries who accompanied Li Xiaogong back this time stepped forward one by one to present tribute gifts to Li Erjin. Each gift list was very long, mainly because they had already been overwhelmed by the huge Tang Dynasty when they came. The fleet was shocked. After arriving at Chang'an City, they were conquered by the prosperity of Chang'an City. Facing such a powerful country, they were completely convinced! The hard-working Cui Shanfu was sweating profusely just by writing down the gift list.
All the ministers in the court stood beside them, and each one of them felt proud in his heart. All nations came to court. This was a sign that the prosperous age was coming!
Li Er, who was sitting on the Dragon Throne, felt even more joyful and filled with great pride. When he took care of the Turks, he would surely welcome the true kings of all nations to come to court!
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(End of chapter)
