The next day, there was a large court meeting in Deqing Hall.
The Great Court Meeting is held once every ten days and is the largest court meeting in the imperial court. Officials of fifth rank or above in Beijing must participate in the court meeting.
However, the Great Court Meeting is said to be a place for deliberation. In fact, the Great Court Meeting is more of a place where decisions are announced or where officials fight for politics. The meetings that really decide court affairs are held in the Zhongshu Provincial Council Hall, or in the emperor's small study.
Today's court meeting continued as usual. The little emperor, accompanied by the eunuch Gao, sat carelessly on the throne. The ministers knelt down and worshiped, shouting "long live the mountain".
His Majesty the Emperor has long been accustomed to this kind of scene. He waved his hand calmly and said: "Just get back on your feet."
All the civil and military officials stood up. The little emperor looked calm and stopped talking. The high eunuch on the side took a step forward and faced the civil and military officials. He said in a long voice: "My ministers, I have written this."
This is a routine process. After Gao Ming shouted, the civil and military officials below began to write notes one after another. Many of them were things that had been decided before. The notes were only for the purpose of announcing.
The little emperor was already very familiar with handling these matters, and he quickly finished processing these memorials. Then the emperor looked at the several ministers standing on the left and said slowly: "Do you, the prime ministers, have this memorial?"
Several prime ministers looked at the gray-haired Prime Minister Yang Jingzong in unison. Yang Xiangguo silently stepped forward, bowed his head to the emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I have no original report."
The emperor nodded and said calmly: "So, the ministers have finished their work."
He glanced at the civil and military officials, and said calmly: "The ministers have finished their work, but I have one thing that I want to discuss with you."
After hearing the emperor's words, several prime ministers showed thoughtful expressions.
Because they, the prime ministers, are in charge of the government, in theory, in addition to the things handed over by the internal guards, they should have read all the documents. But for what the emperor wants to say today, except for the prime minister Zhang Jing, the other prime ministers should have read it.
The prime minister didn't know.
His Majesty the Emperor did not even express his anger with them in advance.
Even the prime minister Zhang Jing, who was the only one who knew about it, did not say a word.
There were five prime ministers in Zhongshu at this time. Except for Prime Minister Zhang Jing, the other three prime ministers were looking at Yang Jingzong thoughtfully, while Yang Lao Xiangguo was looking at his nose and his heart, standing there as if sleeping.
It was as if it was dead and motionless.
The little emperor glanced around at the ministers, and then continued: "Half a month ago, a scholar from Jiangdu Prefecture bumped into the Princess of Northern Qi in Dongshi Street. I have gone to Jiankang Prefecture to find out about this matter. Both sides have their faults, but the first two
Japan and the Northern Qi Dynasty sent envoys to see me, demanding severe punishment for this Jiangdu scholar, otherwise he might become enemies with me, Da Chen."
His Majesty the Emperor spoke about the matter very briefly, then looked around at the ministers and said: "A Jiangdu scholar is not a big deal at first, but the Qi people are asking me to bow to each other, which makes me quite annoyed, but there are two things involved.
As for the country, I can’t make a decision for a while, so I just want to take advantage of this great court meeting to ask your ministers and ministers for their opinions.”
After saying this, His Majesty the Emperor stopped talking.
If the emperor doesn't speak, it's up to the ministers to speak.
As the head of the civil service, Yang Jingzong and Yang Lao Xiangguo should naturally be the first to speak. The old Xiangguo opened his eyes, first glanced at Zhang Jing, the second prime minister who had been his partner for many years, then sighed and spoke silently.
Ban came to the emperor, bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, in just a few words, I know very little about this matter, so why not..."
The old Xianggong looked at Prince Jin who was standing aside, then looked at the emperor, lowered his head and said: "Why don't we ask Prince Jin to come to Zhongshu after the dynasty is over, and the old minister will summon officials from the Ministry of Rites to come to Zhongshu and listen to what Prince Jin has to say
After understanding the situation, I will write to Your Majesty again."
The little emperor did not expect to decide the matter at the court meeting. The reason why he mentioned it at the court meeting was just to pave the way for future events. After all, even if there were any major personnel changes in the court, it would not be possible.
It can only be a personnel change at the top level, that is, at the level of prime minister or Dajiuqing.
It is impossible to involve the middle and grassroots levels.
Therefore, the emperor did not need the opinions of the fifth-rank officials present. After hearing what Yang Jingzong said, the young emperor smiled and said, "Mr. Yang is right. I can't explain this matter in a few words, so..."
He looked at King Jin and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you, Uncle King Jin. I'll go to Zhongshu Province after the court is over."
After saying these words, His Majesty the Emperor was about to wave his hand to announce the dismissal of the court. Zhao Changping, the Minister of Household Affairs who was standing on the left, left silently. He bowed his head respectfully to the Emperor and said: "Your Majesty, I have also heard about this privately.
I would like to ask your Majesty, King Jin, about this matter. Is this Jiangdu scholar’s surname Shen?”
The little emperor glanced at Zhao Changping with interest but did not answer.
Prince Jin also glanced at Zhao Changping and replied calmly: "My surname is Shen."
Zhao Shilang took a deep breath, bowed to the emperor and said: "Your Majesty, this Jiangdu scholar should be one of my descendants. I requested an order to go to Zhongshu Province to discuss matters. If my descendants really collided with the Princess of Northern Qi,
I will strictly abide by the laws of the country and will never spare him!"
A smile appeared on the little emperor's face.
He waved his hand: "Since the parents are here, it will be easier. Zhao Qing should also go to Zhongshu and discuss the regulations with Yang Xiang."
At this time, His Majesty the Emperor was very curious.
Because he knew that Zhao Changping had a very cautious temperament. He almost never participated in or interfered with court battles on weekdays. Today, he took the initiative to get involved in something that had nothing to do with him!
The emperor was a little confused because he got up too early today and did not have time to read the information sent to the palace by the inner guards last night.
If he had seen it, he would have known that the person involved, Shen Yi, stayed at Shilang Zhao's house for nearly an hour last night.
After agreeing to Zhao Changping's involvement, the emperor looked at Yang Jingzong and said indifferently: "Prime Minister Yang, the Qi people are pressing hard. This matter will not be discussed until tomorrow night at the latest. We will deal with it how we should handle it then."
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Yang Lao Xiangguo bowed his head respectfully: "I obey your orders!"
The little emperor stood up, stretched and waved to Gao Ming.
Eunuch Gao understood, took a step forward again, and sang "Dismissal of the Dynasty" loudly.
All civil and military officials left Deqing Hall according to their shifts.
When the officials slowly dispersed, Yang Jingzong, who looked a little old and dim, grabbed the prime minister Zhang Jing who was also about to leave. Yang Lao Xiangguo looked at Zhang Jing and sighed slightly: "Old man, the day before yesterday was
You are accompanying His Majesty to meet everyone. Apart from this matter, why didn't you talk to your colleagues beforehand?"
Yang Jingzong's words were obviously intended to put some responsibility on Zhang Jing, and Zhang Jing had been the prime minister for many years, and his seniority in the council hall was no less than that of Yang Jingzong. Hearing this, he shook his head slightly: "I was just a student. At that time,
I just thought it was a trivial matter, how could I have imagined that His Majesty would mention it in the court meeting? Besides..."
The Prime Minister Zhang looked at Yang Jingzong and said with a smile: "Prime Minister Yang's disciple, Vice Minister Pei Yuan of the Ministry of Rites, was also present at that time. Even if I didn't say anything, Prime Minister Yang should know what happened that day."
Yang Jingzong glanced thoughtfully at Minister Pei who was not far away, and shook his head slightly: "He didn't say anything either."
Zhang Xiang chuckled and said, "Even Minister Pei thinks this matter is irrelevant."
He pulled Yang Jingzong's sleeve and said with a smile: "You don't have to think too much, Prime Minister Yang. His Majesty wants us to discuss something. Let's discuss it and come up with a result as soon as possible. It's not a big deal."
Yang Lao Xiangguo nodded and said slowly: "Then summon the officials of the Ministry of Rites and invite Prince Jin to go to Zhongshu to discuss the matter."
After saying this, Old Man Yang looked at Zhao Changping, the Minister of Household Affairs who was waiting not far away. He raised his eyelids and said slowly: "By the way, there is also the God of Wealth, who is also invited to Zhongshu.
Go, let's finish the discussion as soon as possible to relieve your father's worries..."
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