There are also regulations for who can go to court. "Liu Dian of the Tang Dynasty" records: "When the ninth rank of the civil and military officials of the Jingsi has reached the highest rank, every lunar month, Wangchao can attend; the fifth rank has reached the rank of enshrinement officials, Yuanwailang, supervisory censors, etc. Dr. Taichang, attend the morning court every day." This means that all officials in Beijing must come to attend the morning court on the first and fifteenth day of every month. Officials of the fifth rank and above, as well as officials such as enshrined officials, Yuanwailang, supervisory censors, and Dr. Taichang, must attend the morning court every day. What should I do if there are too many officials to stand? Stand outside the main hall in order.
If local officials want to participate in the morning court, they must be of fifth rank or above, and they must wait until the emperor summons them or go to Beijing to report on their duties.
Officials in the Tang Dynasty had two days off every ten days, and they did not have to go to court early during their rest days.
As the eunuch's elongated high-pitched voice sounded: "Go to court!"
The civil and military officials who had been waiting for a long time walked into Hanyuan Hall in high spirits.
Gao Buyi said to Prince Li Heng: "Come up here. From now on, you and I will enter the hall together and sit down while I listen to the government."
"My son, I obey."
Then comes the part where the officials play the duel.
The memorials were also in order. First, the officials of Honglu Temple reported the situation of the officials who came to Beijing to express their gratitude and prepare to leave Beijing to resign. When the emperor decided whether to see him or not, he would be called in to see him. If not, these officials would be at the gate of the palace. Just kowtow and give thanks.
Next, the Ministry of War began to report border affairs. After the processing was completed, it came to the stage of reporting by ministers such as Li Linfu, Li Shizhi, and Pei An.
Since the affairs of the imperial court are somewhat uncertain now, Li Linfu, the right prime minister as the head of the civil servants, did not say much. He just used exquisite words to whitewash the peaceful and prosperous times again.
Then came Li Shizhi, the leader of the military generals, the left prime minister: "Your Majesty, now that Guanhe is in Qingning, I suggest that the number of border troops be reduced, and at the same time, the Central Ten Guards Imperial Guards be rotated with local garrisons, and a system be formed to prevent the border generals from having too much power. I am acting arbitrarily, and I think it is more appropriate to do it every five years. This is a regular defense plan that I have drawn up together with the Ministry of War, and I would like to ask your Majesty to review it."
The chamberlain forwarded Li Shizhi's plan to Gao Buyi. Gao Buyi looked at it symbolically and nodded: "Accurate!" Because this was what he had reviewed before, there was no need to read it again.
As soon as Gao Buyi's words came out, there was a commotion in the court, because I had never heard of this plan before, but no one dared to openly question the emperor's words.
Then Pei An came out and presented the already prepared plan to streamline government agencies, recruit talents, and restore people's livelihood. Gao Buyi said one word: "Accurate!"
The next step is for the top leaders of each ministry to report on their work directions for the new year.
At this time, Wang Gong, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, said: "Your Majesty, during the period of rest, the tax rate has been reduced for some reason. I am so stupid. Please give me instructions." This guy is one of Li Linfu's confidants, and Li Linfu is not easy to speak in the court. If so, let him say it.
Gao Buyi curled his lips and said: "Now that we have been fighting for many years, the people have been suffering for a long time. Since the border war has ended, the people of the world must rest and recuperate. Therefore, I have decided to reduce the people's taxes to the beginning of the Kaiyuan Dynasty. The income tax will be enough." expenses."
"But Your Majesty, if this happens, the balance of the national treasury will decrease. How should we deal with any war or natural disaster in the future?"
"Bold Wang Gong, are you questioning His Majesty's wise decision?" Yang Guozhong, the imperial censor, scolded him in court.
"What? Master Yushi, we ministers don't understand the government order thoroughly, so we can't ask His Majesty for instructions. Or do you want to overstep your authority?"
With a plop, Yang Guozhong knelt down. His words were a bit sinister and vicious. Didn't this mean that he wanted to replace the emperor?
"Your Majesty is aware that I am loyal and have no such intention." Yang Guozhong said in fear as sweat broke out on his forehead.
"What Mr. Wang said is correct. If you don't understand the decree, you should ask it carefully, lest it is fundamentally wrong. If it is carried out, it will cause disaster. You all should get up. As for how to deal with natural disasters and wars, let's implement a paragraph first. We will wait and see and improve the decree while implementing it. The matter will be handled by the Ministry of Household Affairs led by Pei An Aiqing. In addition, in addition to this regular tax, other miscellaneous taxes have also been temporarily cancelled. Local governments are not allowed to set up taxes without permission. Regardless of whether the order is executed well or not, he will be killed without mercy."
"I obey your orders."
Li Linfu's eyelids jumped when he heard this, because the Ministry of Revenue was under his control before, and taxes other than regular taxes were the direct source of Xuanzong's arbitrary squandering. It will be cancelled. It depends on how you old guy responds. Anyway, now this is The hot potato was handed to Pei An, let him get it and wait for the show, so he did not object. He would never do such stupid things as openly disobeying the emperor in the court.
At this time, Song Hun, who was also the imperial censor, came out and said: "Your Majesty, it has been a routine for us to adjust the defense of the army before. Now the sudden change has made me worried that it will not be conducive to the stability of the border army. Therefore, I think it is better to slow down the regular change of defense." It's better to discuss it." This guy is also Li Linfu's confidant. As long as there is an order that Li Linfu disagrees with, he will stand up to oppose it as a censor. If the emperor gets angry, Li Linfu will come forward to rescue him.
This was Li Linfu's idea. Over the years, it was through such tacit cooperation between him and his confidants that the great power in the DPRK was firmly in his hands.
"Bold! You dare to stand up and oppose something that has been established. Are you questioning me?" Gao Buyi pretended to be angry.
"I don't dare."
"Your Majesty, Mr. Song has absolutely no intention of doing this. Seeing that he is also doing it for court affairs, I beg your Majesty to forgive me." Li Linfu spoke, and Gao Buyi sneered in his heart. This was what was discussed before going to court. How to solve the drama in the court? Woolen cloth?
"Everyone retreat!" Gao Buyi said: "This matter has been settled. Fan Yang has the largest number of troops stationed in each town and is also the most important. Therefore, the rotation of the border troops will start here. Fifty thousand Shence troops will be sent out, and five troops will be transferred at the same time. Wan Fanyang's troops have entered the border, does anyone else have anything to do?" Gao Buyi said lightly.
Although Gao Buyi's words surprised all the officials, after he was so angry, no officials dared to come out to stroke the tiger's beard.
Seeing that no one said anything, he was about to leave. At this time, Shangguan Pei Hui handed him a cup of tea and whispered: "Your Majesty, the censor in front of the palace has to inform the courtiers about the misconduct of the officials during the court, and then the court can disperse." .”
Hearing this, Gao Buyi took the tea bowl and took a sip. As expected, the imperial censor in front of the palace came forward, bowed, and then began to inform the officials about the status of the court, before officially leaving the court.
When we walked out of the main hall, it was almost two o'clock in the afternoon.
Gao Buyi stretched his waist and said: "It's not easy to be an emperor!——"
"Haha! Your Majesty, you can take the chariot and go back to the palace to rub your waist."
"You don't have time. Eat quickly. After eating, you have to meet with the two prime ministers Li Shizhi and Pei An. The plan is relatively hasty. Many places still need to be carefully discussed with the Ministry of Education, so we don't dare to delay."
"Speaking of this, I remembered something, Hui'er, let Lux come to see me."
"yes!"
