On the day of the cold dew, the morning court was held as usual. Because they had been notified in advance, most of the courtiers looked solemn at this court meeting and were not as casual as usual. Chen Chao set off from the Zuowei Yamen and rode in the same carriage as Song Lian, but Song Lian
Lian was alone, while Chen Chao wore a sword on his waist. As the only martial artist who is qualified to carry a sword into the palace to attend court meetings, Chen Chao actually knows that he should act in a low-key manner, but after thinking about it, in the end he still felt that he was not wearing a sword.
They all felt that something was wrong, so they didn't care about the criticism from the government and the public. After all, the right to bear the sword was given by His Majesty the Emperor with eloquent words, and no one dared to criticize it in public.
But even so, as the only military attache who could carry a sword, Chen Chao still attracted the attention of countless people before he got off the carriage and entered the palace. The emotions in the eyes of the military attaches were mostly the same, that is, half envy and half jealousy.
In the eyes of most civil servants, it is too complicated.
Song Lian did not squint his eyes. This time, His Majesty the Emperor specially allowed the guardian envoys to attend the court meeting. He naturally knew why. As for Chen Chao, he also moved forward silently, closely following Song Lian in front of him.
Because it is not a grand meeting, there is not so much emphasis on entering the palace this time. Civilians and military officers are mixed together. They all get along better on weekdays. However, there is a phenomenon that is very intriguing, that is, military attachés rarely have civilians accompanying them, and civilians
Side by side, most of the people walking together have similar official ranks.
To be an official in the Liang Dynasty, regardless of the level of knowledge, many people have to think carefully about the way to be an official, otherwise they will be put in the shoes. This is the foot of the emperor. There are many opportunities to reach the sky in one step, but at the same time, you must be more careful.
Be cautious, one bad move can easily capsize the boat in the gutter.
Therefore, local officials envy the officials in the capital, and no one among the officials in the capital envies the local officials.
But probably no one can convince anyone about these things, it's just a chicken-and-duck talk.
Chen Chao originally didn't want to cause trouble, but after walking a few steps, he saw a familiar face. After a pause, he greeted Song Lian and walked over quickly.
The old acquaintance is none other than Mi Ke who has been transferred to the capital of the gods.
They met once before at the Ministry of Industry, but Chen Chao and Master Mi did not meet again after that. This was because Chen Chao had gone on a far journey and left behind a lot of practice. In addition, Mi Ke had arrived in the divine capital for the first time, and many things had happened.
If you want to do it, don't be too casual. Even if you are Xiu Mu, you don't dare to leave the mansion easily, lest there is any emergency and you can't find anyone from the superiors, and leave a bad impression to the superiors.
The two met and walked side by side. Chen Chao went straight to the point and said with a smile: "My reputation in Shendu is not necessarily good now. Brother Mi is following me on this trip. I might be in trouble when I go back. Don't be surprised then."
Brother."
Mi Ke was startled, then said angrily: "Why didn't you tell me earlier? Then what else could I say hello to you?"
Chen Chao smiled and said nothing. He naturally knew how true these words were. Mi Ke had been in Shendu these days, so there was no reason not to inquire about Chen Chao's reputation in Shendu.
Seeing that Chen Chao was not fooled, Mi Ke smiled and said: "I will be satisfied if I can be an official in the capital of gods in this life. As for whether I can rise to the top all the way, that is really something I only think about when I am full. With my brother
Friendship is here, if we pretend not to know each other just for the sake of career, then even a prime minister would feel guilty."
Chen Chao smiled and joked: "Brother Mi has become a lot more open-minded in recent years. He is no longer the picky and fussy person he used to be."
Mi Ke shook his head, "I'm wrong about what I said. Only after I came to Shendu did I realize that many things are not easy. With this little salary, I can't afford a lot of expenses. I've long heard that this Shendu has a famous street.
, What a pity, even now I don’t dare to go and see it, just listen to the music, it makes me happy just thinking about it, but it’s a pity that I don’t have enough money in my waist.”
Chen Chao hurriedly interrupted: "Brother, stop talking. I'll just treat you to other guests. But I don't dare to go to this land of smoke and willows."
Mi Ke looked upright, "I'm confused, this is an elegant place for literati and elegant guests, not just something in the crotch."
Chen Chao looked helpless. After all, he admired Mi Ke. He could say this about this matter.
"According to me, at my age, it's time for me to see the world and, among other things, cultivate my sentiments."
Mi Ke looked disappointed, as if he was very disappointed with Chen Chao's lack of moral integrity.
Chen Chao asked curiously: "My sister-in-law didn't come to Shendu with my brother?"
Mi Ke nodded, "The mountains are high and the roads are far away, so let her stay in her hometown."
Chen Chao suddenly realized, "No wonder."
When Mi Ke was in Tianqing County, he was also known to be henpecked. If his wife were here, she would definitely not have these thoughts.
"Brother, don't think blindly. Brother, I just love my wife. You are not thinking the same thing." Mi Ke touched his beard, feeling like a gentle scum.
Chen Chao said with a smile: "I didn't say anything, but what I said makes some sense. You should go to these places, just to see the world."
Mi Ke smiled knowingly.
After a pause, Mi Ke lowered his voice and asked: "Today's court meeting, I think it is abnormal no matter how you look at it. You are well-informed. Tell me, are those courtiers going to cause trouble outside the palace gate a few days ago?"
Got taken care of?"
Chen Chao shook his head, "It has nothing to do with that matter. I want to climb up, but I guess it's not the right time yet."
Mi Ke smiled awkwardly when the Chen Chao in front of him revealed what he was thinking. He said that being an official in the city of God is like a carrot and a trap. It is still not easy to change to another trap.
The two of them stepped into the corridor of the imperial city and walked out from here to the main hall. Mi Ke sighed with emotion: "Many people spend their whole lives kowtowing step by step. When they can walk into the main hall, most of them are
My hair has turned gray, but even so, I feel it’s worth it.”
Chen Chao smiled and said nothing, which is the portrayal of most ordinary people's lives.
However, Chen Chao quickly smiled and said: "Brother, if you work hard and be an official, one day you will rise to the top."
Mi Ke immediately smiled and said: "Then let me borrow my good words."
After that, Mi Ke walked into the queue of civil servants, and Chen Chao came behind Song Lian.
This time, the two guards on the left and right were in a row. Chen Chao, as the deputy commander of the left guard, naturally stood behind Song Lian.
However, despite this, he was the only one carrying a sword, which still attracted the attention of countless courtiers.
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The court meeting was held, and it started out as before. His Majesty the Emperor wanted to discuss government affairs with a group of ministers who could be said to be the pillars of the country in the main hall, and these courtiers who were not qualified to enter could only stand outside and wait. In fact, the weather was fine.
Fortunately, if it rains, the courtiers here, most of whom are weak, will fall ill.
However, although it did not rain today, it has already entered autumn, the weather is getting cooler, and many civil servants are looking pale.
So being an official is not easy, and that's not just talk. But compared with this, the power, wealth and fame that sitting in an official position brings will still make many people enjoy it.
Compared with civil servants, the bodies of military attachés are not afraid of the wind and rain.
Chen Chao waited for more than an hour, and after even he felt a little irritated, he was extremely grateful that the guard envoy did not have to go to court on weekdays.
Fortunately, the courtiers in the hall soon filed out and walked into the queue of courtiers. This meant that the initial discussion of the court meeting was over, and the next step was the major event that the entire city was paying attention to.
The Emperor wore imperial robes and walked out slowly. Behind him, Li Heng followed closely.
Emperor Liang, who had experienced the pain of losing his daughter, appeared for the first time in these days. He was the same as before, without any difference.
After a pause, Li Heng walked out from behind His Majesty the Emperor, came to the jade steps, and began to recite the imperial edict in his hand aloud:
"Two hundred and fifteen years after the founding of our country, Daliang, Emperor Taizu started building the Great Wall in the north. After that, countless Daliang men fought for the human race to ensure that our Daliang was stable for more than two hundred years, and there would be no more disasters like before..."
Li Heng's voice was calm, but every word was heard by the courtiers present. Although the Liang Dynasty had not been able to completely eliminate the rampant monsters in the territory for more than two hundred years, the Great Wall in the north had never been breached by monsters, and even last year it was
There was a big victory, which gave Daliang more peace.
"It's a peaceful time, but the demon clan's troubles are always there. We must be prepared for danger in times of peace. I have a three-way meeting with the Demon Emperor's Chixin Temple Master to decide on the Mobei Plain and select young cultivation geniuses to enter the training..."
Li Heng recited the imperial edict, but his eyes were always on Chen Chao.
Chen Chao sighed silently. This matter was understandable. It was simply that the three parties, Daliang and Fang Wai, wanted to see and explore each other's background.
After all, before this, whether it was the Wanliu Society or the war between Daliang and the Yaozu, the former was not painful, while the latter was a war that only belonged to those monks, and no young monks had ever really fought.
Song Lian said softly: "It's really a life-threatening act."
Chen Chao smiled bitterly but said nothing.
"I will discuss with all the ministers' families to find out if there is a suitable candidate?"
After Li Heng retreated, Emperor Liang finally spoke.
As for the previous ones, they were all unilateral announcements by Emperor Liang, and they were not given a chance to object.
This is the will of Emperor Liang. Some things can be discussed, but some things are never within the scope of negotiation.
At this moment, everyone's eyes fell on Chen Chao, but Chen Chao just turned around and looked at Tianyuyuan. The leader was a deputy dean, and there was no sign of the dean.
Chen Chao was actually very curious about the dean of the Tianyuyuan, but he didn't know why. Even the guardian envoys and generals came to the meeting, but the dean of the Tianyuyuan seemed to have never shown up.
Now that the candidates are selected, of course he will be one of them, but Tianyuyuan is the place where Daliang and Fang Wai deal with each other. There are many young monks in it, and there will definitely be some. But why haven’t I seen the Tianyuyuan?
Dean?
Don't wait for Chen Chao to think.
A voice suddenly sounded.
"I recommend, deputy commander of Zuowei, Chen Chao!"
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