The dignified Minister of the Ministry of War, a second-rank official of the imperial court, and the commander-in-chief of the "hunting" activities was scolded in front of tens of thousands of people.
Even the emperor would definitely not scold his subordinates like this on such a majestic and solemn occasion.
After all, there were many envoys from foreign countries sitting above the stands.
Among the envoys who can be arranged to come to the Ming Dynasty, which one is not the best among people, and is extremely shrewd.
Seeing this scene at this moment, everyone opened their mouths. Although they were surprised, they were more like watching the excitement, waiting for the Ming Dynasty to make a fool of themselves.
Mr. Zhang, who was hiding in the escort team, couldn't help but shake his head. King Zhao's attitude of being a villain is destined to fail to achieve great things.
The ministers of the DPRK and China in the stands were also silent, quietly waiting for the development of the situation.
Today, Ming Chengzu, who was supposed to be present in person, did not come. Instead, King Zhao Zhu Gaosui came to Huailaiwei alone, surrounded by the royal guard of honor.
No one knows what the reason for this is. They just want to know what the emperor's oral instructions are.
Hearing Zhu Gaosui's words, Hong Tianren was stunned.
The other party was right. Although he was wearing armor, he still had the status of Minister of War.
The Minister of War is an absolute civil servant. After hearing the emperor's instructions, he must kneel down and salute.
The emperor had just announced that all soldiers participating in the 'hunting' did not need to salute when they saw the emperor. With this oral instruction, if they dismounted and saluted, wouldn't it be against the holy will?
As an old general who had followed the emperor for decades, and an old courtier who had served as Minister of War for decades, Hong Tianren was already an elite person.
Under the gaze of tens of thousands of people, he took out the Qinglong Yanyue Sword in his hand with a "swish" sound and inserted it into the sand next to him.
There was a loud noise, and he took off his armor again, walked to the back of the horse, and then jumped off the horse.
He held his fists together and with a "pop" sound, he knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "Hong Tianren, Minister of the Ministry of War, respectfully welcome the Holy Edict."
A respectful attitude is impeccable.
The words in his mouth showed everyone that he was welcoming the Holy Edict, not the person in front of him.
"Bold." Zhu Gaosui yelled again, blushing to the roots of his ears, as if he was angry and ashamed, "As the commander-in-chief of this Huailai Guard's 'hunting', are you ready to quit when you take off your armor before the battle?"
Faced with Zhu Gaosui's accusation, the officials from the DPRK and China in the stands also shook their heads.
Mr. Hong, no matter how reluctant he was in his heart, his behavior was a bit inappropriate when he took off his armor in front of everyone.
Hong Tianren knelt on the sand, slowly raised his head, hugged his fists, and said respectfully: "Your Highness, King Zhao, the Emperor just announced not long ago that all soldiers participating in the 'hunting' are not allowed to salute when they see him.
.If Weichen is wearing the armor of the "hunting" commander and dismounts from his horse and kneels to greet the Holy Edict, it is an act against the Holy Will. Since His Highness insists that Weichen kneel to greet the Holy Edict, even if the world is laughing at Weichen's joke
, even if you take off your armor in public, I must ensure the majesty of the imperial edict."
Hong Tianren took off his military helmet, his white hair fluttering in the morning breeze. Coupled with his loud and resonant words, people saw a living upright veteran who always maintained the unyielding image of the emperor's dignity.
In the audience, Wang Changlian, the Minister of Rites, who had been sweating for Hong Tianren just now, nodded happily, and in his heart he got to know Hong Tianren, who was in his sixtieth year, again.
Be brave and resourceful, loyal and courageous!
"In such a cold weather, is it too much for Mr. Hong to kneel on the ground, King Zhao?"
"Master Hong is over 60 years old. It is because the Emperor can trust him that he is appointed as the commander-in-chief of this 'hunt'. Can your body bear the morning breeze when you take off your armor like this?"
"The emperor announced that there is no need to kneel, but King Zhao insists on kneeling. Doesn't he know that the emperor's order cannot be violated?"
"I just heard before that he framed the prince, which was not very authentic. Today it seems that using chicken feathers as an arrow does not mean he is a really capable person."
"Keep your voice down, don't let him hear it. The emperor didn't come, but he came with the royal guard of honor. Who knows what happened."
"Haven't you been suppressed all the time? Why is King Zhao suddenly following the emperor?"
"The prince is in prison, the king of Han is deposed, and the emperor may pass to him."
"I see, if the prince is imprisoned and the king of Han is deposed, it must be related to the king of Zhao."
"Don't make blind guesses, be careful. Walls have ears. We are soldiers, just do our job well."
"..."
Even the coyote soldier who personally received him yesterday and served him with good wine and delicious food couldn't help but point at Zhu Gaosui when he saw this situation.
Hidden among the guards, Mr. Zhang, Zhu Gaosui's personal bodyguard, listened to the faint discussion in his ears, and then looked at Zhu Gaosui who didn't know how to end it in front of him. He couldn't help but snorted coldly and said in his heart: "Zhu Di's sons, all of them are...
waste."
"You have said that you are so arrogant. Could it be that it is wrong for me to ask you to kneel down to greet the Holy Edict?" Seeing that he was at a disadvantage, Zhu Gaosui had no choice but to be aggressive and try to get back to the situation in front of him.
"Kneel down to welcome the Holy Edict. This is the ancestral precept. How could Your Highness be wrong? Therefore, the minister took off his commander's armor and knelt on the ground, which is an affirmation of the ancestral precept of kneeling to welcome the Holy Edict. However, the ancestral precept cannot
Even if it violates the holy will, it cannot be violated. Taking off the armor in public is a last resort for a humble minister, so please don’t take offense, Your Highness."
Kneeling on the ground, Hong Tianren's words were frank and natural, without any blame.
After losing continuously, Zhu Gaosui was extremely angry and wanted to continue to get angry. Mr. Zhang behind him bent down and picked up a stone on the ground, and it hit the back of Zhu Gaosui's hand with a "pop".
"Your Highness, everyone is paying attention, and the great cause has not yet been accomplished. Please pay attention to your words." Lowering his voice, Mr. Zhang said softly.
After hearing Mr. Zhang's reminder, Zhu Gaosui suddenly woke up and realized his gaffe.
His face turned red and white for a while, trying hard to find a balance point to save his losing situation.
After thinking for a moment, he finally found the steps to go down: "The ancestral precepts cannot be violated, and the holy will cannot be violated. Mr. Hong took off his armor to greet the holy edict. Although it was unseemly, it took the overall situation into consideration. This was a smart move. I, the King,
How can you blame the adults?"
Seeing Zhu Gaosui's sudden change of attitude, Hong Tianren was stunned and hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your understanding."
The entire square was also quiet.
Zhu Gaosui instantly put away his arrogance. This was something that no one could have imagined.
After coughing lightly, Zhu Gaosui straightened up and said, "Your Majesty has spoken: I have some urgent matters to deal with. Today's 'hunting' will be handled by King Zhao on my behalf. I accept this."
Zhu Gaosui's voice spread throughout the square and inside.
