In the early morning of the seventh day of August, the sky was just getting bright. The square outside the Chongzheng Hall of the Imperial Palace was already crowded with people. Today was another early morning dynasty, and all officials of the sixth rank and above in the capital were allowed to participate in the morning dynasty. All officials knew that going to the big court
During the morning court, important events are announced. Many people inquire about each other and ask about today's events, speculating on the content of the morning court.
But a small number of people actually already knew what the court was going to do this morning, because last night, Emperor Guo Chong had invited the two chief officials of the two government departments, three departments, and the Ordinance Department to the palace. Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru will issue a decree that is about to be promulgated.
The new law was circulated to the important ministers in advance to solicit opinions. Therefore, more than a dozen important ministers already knew what the content of today's morning meeting was. It was to announce to the world and promulgate the first new reform law.
Last night, almost no one at the meeting raised an opinion. When Guo Chong asked for opinions, no one raised any objections. Lu Zhongtian remained silent, Vice Minister Qian remained silent, Privy Councilor Yang Jun remained silent, and the two Deputy Privy Councilors remained silent.
Even Feng Tang and Li Lishan remained silent. None of the middle-level officials who attended on behalf of the Third Division said anything. In fact, everyone knew in their hearts that soliciting opinions was just a formality. The Ordinance Department has the power to reform laws this month.
This new law has never solicited public opinions. It would be a joke to ask for opinions now. In fact, what everyone sees at this time is already a set of regulations.
However, under Guo Chong's inquiry, Lu Zhongtian had to say a few words at the end last night, but his words were very weighty: "Your Majesty, the Regulations Department is responsible for the reform, and it is not for me to express too many opinions. This reform
As long as the emperor and the two adults from the Ordinance Department nod and think it is feasible, it can be implemented. In fact, there is no need to seek the opinions of the ministers. The ministers know the emperor's determination to reform, and also admire the courage and talent of the two adults. Veteran minister
I am incompetent and cannot help you in this matter, but I will not cause any trouble for you. The old minister only warned Mr. Yan, Fang Zhongcheng. The matter of reform is too important, and it must be considered carefully and acted upon cautiously. Don't be reckless or impetuous, or you may be overjoyed to achieve great results, otherwise
It may be counterproductive. Although I don't care about this matter, if someone messes up our great Zhou Dynasty, as the leader of the prime minister, I will definitely not be able to sit back and watch. "
As the Privy Councilor, Yang Jun naturally had to express his position. Yang Jun said: "I don't understand the reform. You said that the reform can enrich the country and strengthen the army. That is naturally the best. As the Privy Councilor, what I want to say is that the army is stable for the Great Zhou Dynasty.
The cornerstone of the reform. You can make any changes you want, but if it involves matters involving my army in the Zhou Dynasty, you must ask for my consent. Otherwise, I will not agree. I don’t care about your power to specialize in reform matters. I only know that in the army,
I, the Privy Councilor, have full responsibility for the matter. If, as Privy Councilor, even my military power has to be influenced by others, then what else do I, the Privy Councilor, do? I just do things for others. At that time, Your Majesty, I may be rude to others.
If the emperor does not support me, then I will retire and return home."
Yang Jun's words were also full of words, and they were actually meant for Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru to listen to. Guo Chong felt that the atmosphere was not right, so he smiled and said a few words of haha and comfort. Yang Jun Ruoru resigned.
Guo Chong would definitely not agree to the official position. Although this man was a reckless man, Guo Chong actually knew that he was the most careless and extremely loyal to him. And how many people in the court were capable of fighting and managing troops? He defeated Yang.
Jun, it's like cutting off one's own arm.
At last night's meeting, Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru did not say a word, because there was no need for them to speak. The meeting was to take over the emperor's hand and announce to the important ministers. In fact, this was Guo Chong's suggestion.
According to Yan Zhengsheng's idea, there was no need to notify Lu Zhongtian and others in advance. It was agreed that the Ordinance Department would be responsible for the full-time reform, and the formulation and promulgation would not need to go through the Zhongshu. What qualifications did the two governments and three departments have to intervene? Fang Dunru gave some advice.
, saying that this is the first new law to be promulgated, we must give them some face and make some superficial remarks. Why create tension. Only then did Yan Zhengsheng agree to the matter.
The weather was a bit sultry, the clouds in the sky were gloomy and black, and the entire square gave people a feeling of mist and darkness. Every official waiting under the steps of the Chongzheng Hall was like a lonely soul in the darkness.
It's ghostly and shadowy, unreal.
Two lanterns came slowly from the imperial street at the south entrance of the square. The light was like a bright light in the fog, instantly attracting everyone's attention. When the lanterns came closer, the officials could see clearly.
, they were several officials who were lining up and marching in. At the front were Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru, who held their heads high and looked solemn. The patterned ribbons on their crimson official robes were illuminated by the lanterns.
There was a shimmering light under them. Behind them, the four Ordinance Division Procuratorate and Literary Officers lined up to follow. Each of them held a pile of documents and files in their hands and followed Yan Zhengshen and Fang Dunru intently.
The officials watched silently as these six people walked by and moved out of the way unconsciously. They all knew that these six people were the main force in compiling the new law in the Ordinance Department. Their arrival also revealed a mystery, that is.
Today's morning meeting must be about the reform.
Lin Jue walked at the back of the team, his eyes glancing over the faces of the fat, thin and round officials around him. When he walked up the steps of the main hall, Lin Jue saw a handsome face standing near the stone railing.
.That was Wu Chunlai. Wu Chunlai held his hand on the stone steps, with a smile that was half a smile, and his eyes were locked on Lin Jue. When his eyes met Lin Jue's, Wu Chunlai's eyes became cold and fierce,
But he returned to normal in an instant and nodded slightly.
Lin Jue felt a little nervous. He felt that although all the officials around him showed a sense of restraint and respect, he could clearly feel that there was an unspoken sense of crisis in the air. Some eyes watching from a distance were like darkness.
Being in the eyes of wolves gives people a sense of extreme insecurity. Especially at this moment, Lin Jue's feeling is extremely strong. If he is a little weak or injured, he may immediately trigger the bloodthirsty wolves.
Rush up and attack.
The heavy Chongzheng Palace gate made a dull and harsh sound, and a dozen imperial guards in front of the palace slowly pushed the gate open. Everyone standing in the square and at the foot of the steps looked up, feeling peaceful and warm in their hearts. Because
, amidst the gray sky and dim light, the brilliant lights in the slowly opening hall shone out, like a temple full of light. The golden light slowly expanded and shot out.
The light is like the brilliance of the rising sun that drives away the darkness in front of the temple.
In the hearts of these officials and scholar-bureaucrats, imperial power is their spiritual sustenance, the warmest place in their hearts and the thing they protect. Seeing the splendor and light of the main hall, everyone feels at ease. No matter when, as long as
The lights in this temple will not go out, and as long as there are people sitting on the throne in the temple, everything will not be a problem, and any difficulties will not be a big deal.
"Ascend to the palace!" Loud shouts resounded throughout the square. Civil and military officials quickly lined up and were arranged according to the order of civil and military departments.
"Get dressed!" A tall imperial guard in front of the palace gate shouted loudly.
All the officials were getting dressed one after another, and there was a buzzing sound in the square.
"Zhengguan!"
All civil and military officials shook their sleeves and got dressed, and some even tidied their beards and sideburns.
"Go to the palace!"
The dark crowd entered the hall, no one spoke, there was only the sound of clothes rubbing against each other and the sound of footsteps hitting the ground. After burning incense, all the civil and military officials stood quietly in their positions.
The giant candles in the main hall burned high, and hundreds of lamps beside the pillars on the top illuminated as brightly as daylight, leaving no dark corners in the main hall.
Lin Jue stood quietly beside and behind Fang Dunru. It was his first time to participate in such an early morning court. After seeing the atmosphere and scene of this court, Lin Jue also sighed in his heart. This is majesty and rules.
.The power of imperial power is particularly sensitive at this time. Every seemingly meaningless ritual behavior actually implies that everyone should be careful in their words and actions. Because the master here has supreme power.
Everyone must respect him and act according to his will.
In fact, Lin Jue's identity is not enough to qualify for the morning court. However, today is an early morning court, and officials of sixth grade and above can go to the palace. What's more, this morning the court has the Ordinance Department as the protagonist, even if the grade is not enough.
Lin Jue looked at the gleaming golden dragon throne in front of him, and thought: I don’t know how many people dream of sitting in that position, dreaming of owning the world. But in fact, that position is not easy to sit on. The commander-in-chief is like this
With a huge territory and a variety of people, without strong will and means, without strong ability, even sitting in that position may be a kind of suffering. The huge sense of responsibility that the position brings, the well-being and well-being of all people in the world
Your life is on your shoulders, and the pressure is unparalleled. Of course, it's fine if you don't care about this at all, but most people who are unwilling to take responsibility and just want to enjoy the power brought by imperial power will not end well.
"Your Majesty has arrived!" A loud shout echoed in the hall.
On the side curtain, a chamberlain lifted up a heavy curtain, and two tall palace lanterns poked out first. Two tall and beautiful palace maids walked out carrying octagonal palace lanterns. Behind them, Guo Chong, who was wearing a bright yellow robe, strode in with a smile on his face.
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"Thump thump, lock it." There was a loud noise in the palace, and all the civil and military officials knelt on the ground, shouting: "Long live my emperor!"
Guo Chong slowly ascended the throne, glanced at the courtiers prostrate on the ground in the palace, opened his hands, shook his sleeves and said with a smile: "I love you so much."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Everyone stood up one after another, and there was a chaotic sound of adjusting their clothes.
"Come here, give the prime minister a seat." Guo Chong waved his hand.
Since the founding of the Zhou Dynasty, the status of the prime minister has always been very high, which is not only reflected in the official power, but also in the form. The founding emperor set the rules that the prime minister can be allowed to sit in the morning court. This is certainly out of respect, but
In fact, it was also because the founding prime minister, Shen Bangxian, was too old. He was already over seventy years old when he became prime minister. His body would be overwhelmed by standing for a long time, so he was given a seat to show his love and care. But from then on, this gift became a burden.
The written rules have been passed down day by day.
However, this gradually became just a formality. Giving a seat was a sign of respect, but the prime ministers since Shen Bangxian never actually sat in the palace. This has also become a rule.
Lu Zhongtian is not yet sixty years old, and he is not too old to stand up. Besides, due to the past rules, he has never actually sat in the palace once.
"Thank you, old minister." Lu Zhongtian bowed and saluted. The stool brought by the chamberlain was only placed aside, and he didn't even look at it.
