The decorations of the large and small palaces in the imperial palace are all very particular.

In addition to the size of the palace and the plaque, the most conspicuous thing is the cornice that can be seen from a distance. There are often many graceful and solemn animal statues standing on it, symbolizing auspiciousness and majesty. If you squat for a while at the root of the imperial city,

, if you listen to people talking about palace gossip, you will definitely hear the talk about the palace’s cornices.

Among all the halls in the palace, only one has statues of nine kinds of animals standing on the eaves, which means that this is the place where the emperor governs the government, meets with officials, and scolds Fang Qiu.

Guangyang Hall.

After Jingzong's death, Han Dongwen's mother, Empress Dowager Nie, took charge of the government. On the grounds of observing filial piety and mourning, she rejected the suggestions of Sansi and Taishu Pavilion. Instead of holding a coronation ceremony for Han Dongwen, she ordered him to observe filial piety for seven years.

During this period, he did not regard himself as the king of the country. Any violation would be a great disrespect against filial piety, which made everyone in the palace worry about the dilemma of a country without a king.

When the Empress Dowager passed away, Tantai led the National Military Division to take over the real power, taking advantage of the fact that the emperor was not allowed to ascend the throne. The National Finance Division, which had previously supported the Jingzong collusion and took refuge in Siataka, was liquidated. From this, the Guangdong Province was liquidated.

It was more than seven years ago that the Yang Palace door was last opened.

"More than seven years..."

Han Dongwen sighed softly and looked out the door in confusion.

For the first time, he wore a dragon robe with a yellow background and gold thread embroidery. This robe was very heavy, with dense heavy hand embroidery and a dazzling array of pearl and jade pendants, which weighed heavily on his shoulders.

He only felt uneasy on his head - it was a ceremonial crown that he had not worn in West Asia. It was already tied under his chin by two strands of string, and the beaded curtain in front of the hat hung lightly on his chin.

In front of us, this is the last barrier between the emperor and the world.

Finally, Xiao Hongdou and Mi Niangniang adjusted his belt embroidered with the Nine Dragons pattern together, bowed their heads respectfully, and stepped back with caution.

"Your Highness, you are ready."

On such an important day, it was naturally impossible for Xiao Hongdou to dress alone. Not only were there two rows of more than ten maids standing around to help, but Mi Niangniang, the director of the Yingchun Palace, personally went to the battle to ensure that everything was perfect.

Han Dongwen nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and walked out of the door.

"Old Wen Yongxing of Taishu Pavilion, I would like to pay my respects to His Highness."

"Zhong Lilin, the supervisor of Taishu Pavilion, pays homage to His Highness."

The two of them had been waiting outside the door for a long time, both wearing gauze hats and full clothes, kneeling down and worshiping together.

Han Dongwen resisted the urge to help Wen Yongxing, and nodded gently with a straight face: "Pingshen."

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Behind them is a long jade brick road. Along this road, you can enter Guangyang Hall through the side door.

There should be hundreds of officials waiting in Guangyang Hall.

Han Dongwen looked along the jade path and found that his heartbeat could not help but beat a little faster.

calm down.

He said this to himself, but just talking is not always useful.

Han Dongwen closed his eyes slightly and recalled the origin of the current situation in his mind.

Why is he suddenly going to court?

Have you thought about anything that happened before today?

——————

It was Tantai Fu who asked Han Dongwen to go to court.

After returning from a visit to West Asia, not all the results of the negotiations were released. The first and most important thing that the whole country knew was that the last city in Liangzhou, Tianying City, which was previously thought to be insecure, was successfully retained.

In Simeng.

This is a blessing, and the person who facilitated this was undoubtedly Han Dongwen.

In front of Prince Gao of Taka and the Grand Duke of West Asia, His Highness presented the Xiuchun Mirror showing the Eagle City. The scene in the mirror showed the evil deeds of the thugs.

When a huge monster appeared in the mirror, Taka's prince Gao intervened and sealed the contents of the mirror together with Han Dongwen and the Grand Duke. Everyone was confused and did not know what kind of discussion the three men had. They only knew that when they came again

When he appeared in the conference hall, the agreement was already completed.

On the second day, the paper treaty signed by the Grand Duke of West Asia and Han Dongwen unexpectedly almost completely copied the content of the previous year. The only change was that West Asia actually reduced the taxes paid by Simeng merchants. This was unexpected.

Everyone’s expectations.

Perhaps the goods of Simeng merchants are too popular, so the tax reduction encourages Simeng merchants to increase export trade, benefiting the people of West Asia?

No need to hold your nose and nod once, no need to pinch your neck to agree, a true "win-win"?

This seems to be the only more logical explanation.

The common people and merchants were immediately excited after hearing the news.

However, where does the word common people rank above the court?

Therefore, when they received the news that Tantai had asked Han Dongwen to go to court again, he and Zhong Lilin thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure it out.

Obviously not going to court is the best way for the National Defense Department to stabilize the situation. Why?

"Your Highness has said that the period of filial piety has not yet come, but the worry about the country and the people is getting worse, so I went to Guangyang Palace to listen to the three ministers' submissions. The officials are not allowed to shout long live, and they are not allowed to start the memorial with the courtesy of Your Majesty!

"

Wen Yongxing's old and powerful voice resounded among the pillars of Guangyang Hall. The officials in the audience looked at each other, and many people still looked puzzled.

What should I do if I don’t go to court with the old etiquette?

Everyone looked at each other.

"The Holy One is here——!"

Zhong Lilin preached loudly, and Han Dongwen's figure slowly walked out from the side of the hall.

All the officials immediately took half a step back, swept their sleeves and knelt down.

Many people opened their mouths, but didn't know how to shout.

If you don’t want to shout long live, then?

"See Your Highness!"

A powerful voice sounded, like a hammer that woke up the rest of the group.

It was Tantai Fu who spoke.

Everyone woke up and shouted in unison: "See Your Highness!"

This battle is the same as boarding the boat at that time, and I won't get bored after doing it several times.

Han Dongwen suppressed the corners of his mouth that were about to turn up, and walked up to the large, solemn dragon chair with a very high back with a straight face.

Sit down!

The imaginary scene of the holy light being shed and the sublimation of the dragon's body did not happen. Han Dongwen straightened his back and did not dare to move.

He only felt that his buttocks were a little hard, and the posture he was sitting down just now was not comfortable enough. Now he wants to move his buttocks. Isn't it unsightly?

Han Dongwen was still thinking wildly, but Wen Yongxing continued to speak: "Anyone who sees the beginning of the performance, please play it in turn——!"

The scene was slightly chaotic for a moment, and then gradually became orderly.

Someone started to speak, someone started to play, and the things they talked about were not important matters - how could the really important things be left here?

But Han Dongwen was also very tired after listening. He listened carefully to the official title of each official, and realized that the person present in Guangyang Palace was also the adjutant of the Ministry.

There are three divisions and twenty-one divisions, and dozens of people are standing in the audience. I am afraid it will take a long time to memorize it.

But Han Dongwen still noticed that two people were not here.

Li Zai, a lieutenant of the National Army Department.

And the one who should have stood with Tantai Fu and Jiang Ningyun was the head of the National Finance Department.

Why?

While he was thinking, he nodded and listened to the report from the person in front of him on the situation of Liangzhou border change of defense.

"Your Majesty, the officers and soldiers at the border of Liangzhou are changing their defenses in an orderly manner, and they have rotated with the troops stationed in the interior in accordance with military regulations..."

"Okay, got it."

"Your Majesty, the fields in Leizhou have been dry for a long time without rain, and the local Sizhou has requested the use of the Rain Bell..."

"Okay, got it."

"Your Highness, Haizhou Fish and Shrimp Balabalabala..."

"knew."

After almost everyone walked around in an array, there were not many useful ones. Han Dongwen felt that his head was getting big. He raised his head and looked at the people under the stage. There were only two high-ranking people who were silent.

figure.

Tantai Fu, Jiang Ningyun.

"Your Majesty, I would like to inform you that the twelve Yihong Buildings built by the Ministry of Justice have been completed. The buildings in Tianying City in Liangzhou were destroyed by the West Asian rebels and the Ministry of Justice was not well guarded. It is hard to blame. We are now working hard to build additional buildings and restore them."

Please forgive me, Your Highness."
To be continued...