The night was still dark, so Cheng Zongyang got up, first comb his hair and wash his face, then put on the brand new official uniform, he sorted out the lapels, pulled it wide and long, almost hanging to the sleeves of his feet, and held Jinxianguan in front of the bronze mirror. After looking around, he still felt a little awkward.
Cheng Zongyang served as the General Secretary for five days. Today is the day of entering the court. Yesterday, Xu Huang sent someone to explain the etiquette of the audience. He should pay attention to various matters in the palace: speak less and listen more, and read less and read more. In short, as a newly selected literary official, he only needs to stay with a group of relatives who are accompanying the court. Just get familiar with him first.
The poppy girl put a brand new brush hairpin on the side of his crown, then knelt behind the owner, put a wrong gold book knife on the hook on his belt, Cheng Zongyang picked up a bamboo slip wrought with cowhide rope, weighed it, and said to the mirror: I am a slasher and pen official.
Jingli said cutely: Congratulations to me,
Cheng Zongyang sighed in his heart. He was mixed into the court, but because the current situation in the Han Dynasty was confusing, and the emperor rushed to use money. By chance, he spent money to buy an official. If the political situation in the Han Dynasty is in turmoil, he tried his best to protect himself. But the slave and Jingli were obviously from the rivers and lakes, but he was more enthusiastic about being an official than he was to promote banknotes in Song State. In a few days, they had bought a million gold coins. They had never said anything. Now that they only worked as a small official of 600 stones in the Han Dynasty, these servants seemed honored, and even seemed to be more humble than before in bed. I don’t know if they really looked at the officials differently or deliberately made them happy.
Didn't Zhuo Nu come?
Maybe there is something to do, there is no news
Zhuo Yunjun hasn't waited for him that day, and hasn't entered the city for two days. He stayed too late in Xiangcheng Jun's mansion yesterday, and then went to court today. He didn't have time to go to Beim to find her. Thinking of Meiren Zhuo's gentleness and gentleness, Cheng Zongyang couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in his heart. When he came back from the palace today, he would go to find Meiren Zhuo and meet Hede by the way.
Cheng Zongyang went out, Ao Run was already waiting for the Han system in the courtyard. Officials with 600 stones could be equipped with buses and the buses equipped with four followers Cheng Zongyang were also a single shaft and two-wheeled carriage. The front end of the straight shaft was connected to a wooden yoke, and there was a horse on the left and right. Under the yoke, there was a copper bell that was big fist-sized, and the left side of the handrail used to fist was painted vermilion red. According to the system, only 2,000 stones could be painted with vermilion on both sides. The carriage was covered with a black cloth roof, and the carriage was covered with a mat. It looked ordinary and inconspicuous.
The drivers on the car were Xu Bin, Ao Run, Liu Zhao and Feng Yuan from Pengyi Society as followers, but the last one was Mao Yanshou
Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: Thank you Mr. Mao
Mao Yanshou bowed and said: Why is it hard to work for the head of the family?
Cheng Zongyang boarded the carriage, Xu Bin pushed away the wooden brilli under the wheel, shook the reins with both hands, and the horse started slowly
It was still dark, and Ao Run and Liu Zhao each carried lanterns. The curfew in the city leading the way had not been lifted. However, when they saw that they were officials entering the court, the soldiers did not dare to neglect them and came up to open the roadblock.
The carriage stopped in front of the White Tiger Gate on the west side of the Nangong. The envoy in front of the gate checked the talisman and said with a smile: Doctor Cheng came early, he lowered his voice, and Xu Changshi was in the palace and ordered the young man to wait here.
Cheng Zongyang understood it, took out a gold baht from his sleeve and handed it over
Feeling the weight of the gold zhu, the envoy was startled. Doctor Cheng was too generous! Then he smiled like a chrysanthemum. The envoy ran forward and behind, and pointed out the parking position of the carriage and horses, and asked someone to take Doctor Cheng's entourage to rest. Then he personally took Cheng Zongyang into the palace gate, and explained enthusiastically: The White Tiger Gate is the West Gate, which is in charge of the conquest, the emperor's military parade, and the imperial military orders all enter and exit Doctor Cheng. Please come here.
Through the White Tiger Gate, a towering tower appeared in the lightly bright morning light. Compared with the gorgeousness of other palaces, it was quiet and had a majestic aura.
Cheng Zongyang said: What is this place?
The messenger said: This is Yuntai
The 28 generals of the cloud?
It is true that we have made great contributions to the world and cannot leave a name for Yuntai. Although the 28 generals of Yuntai are known to the world, there are more than 28 heroes who have left their names in Taichung.
As Cheng Zongyang walked, he looked up at the majestic cloud platform and sighed: It's indeed extraordinary
The envoy praised: Dr. Cheng ascended the high position at a young age and was bound to make achievements. It would be no problem to be ranked in the cloud platform in the future.
Well said! I borrow your auspicious words. Cheng Zongyang smiled and threw out another gold baht
The envoy quickly took it with both hands, and his attitude became more and more attentive.
Doctor, please
The envoy led him around the Yuntai and walked north through a brick and stone imperial road. In front of him was a square building. The Six Dynasties buildings were mostly brick and wood structures, mainly wood, but this one was made of rocks, and there was no wood in the whole body. A young man hurriedly came out of the pavilion. When he saw Cheng Zongyang's clothes, he immediately retreated aside and bowed with his hands.
The envoy raised his face, what's going on? Why are you still in the palace now?
The young man said: I copied the book, but I accidentally missed the time
Had a missed hour? The envoy sneered: Is it to save some money on gas?
The young man bowed his hands and said silently
The envoy waved his sleeves and got out!
The young man bowed and left in a hurry
The envoy spat at his back and said contemptuously: Poor! I can’t even afford to pay for the oil lamp! I know how to take advantage of the palace!
Cheng Zongyang casually said: What is this person doing?
The envoy smiled. The doctor entered the palace for the first time, so he didn't know that the Lantai in front was the museum used to collect books in the palace. There were often some books that needed to be copied before they were so poor that they were so poor that they asked his brother to go to the palace. He found a copying errand in the palace to earn more money, but he was reluctant to light the lights at home. He stayed in Lantai at night. If his brother was not the Grand Shi Ling, I would have driven him out long ago.
Grand Historian? Cheng Zongyang was shocked when he heard about this official position. Is his brother Sima Qian?
How is Taishi Ling's income? I haven't asked about it before, but Sima Qian's family is definitely not well-off. Taishi Gong spoke for Li Ling and angered Emperor Wu. He was imprisoned and died. There are two ways to avoid death. One is to pay 500,000 yuan, and the other is to castrate Taishi Gong if he could take out the 500,000 yuan, so he would never choose the latter.
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Cheng Zongyang breathed a sigh of relief. If it were Sima Qian, he would have to give him the 500,000 yuan for him no matter what.
The messenger continued: His brother's surname is Ban, and his name is Ban Gu
What? You said his brother is Ban Gu? Cheng Zongyang widened his eyes. He is Ban Chao?
The envoy said flatteringly: The doctor's experience is indeed broad, it's just that poor and poor
Cheng Zongyang almost wanted to turn around and chase him back to Ban Chao, Dingyuan Ah, leading 36 people to rampant in the Western Regions, one person pacified more than fifty countries, and for decades such a talent was met by himself at the most downturn. This was simply a gift from God!
No hurry, Cheng Zongyang comforted himself, anyway, he couldn't escape and wait until he saw the emperor before going to find him
Lantai is all poor, and Shi Cai’s salary is 100 stones a year. Those poor people rely on their literati and look down on us eunuchs and swordsmen. While speaking, the envoy spits at the young man’s back: I deserve to die of poverty!
Well, I know now that the literati who was born into a Confucian scholar and the eunuchs in the palace and the slight officials who were born into a minor official are not in the same group. That is to say, if I can make a name for myself and be qualified to be published in history books, and if I have good luck, I will probably be placed in the biographies of cruel officials by Ban Gu. I will be accompanied by Ning Cheng and Dong Xuan, and I will be lucky enough to be a fan of the villain.
After passing Lantai, there was a large square in front of me, paved with black basalt. The square was large enough to accommodate ten thousand people. A pavilion stood behind the square, vaguely exuding a solemn atmosphere.
The envoy said: That's Age, where the emperor's military parade, the emperor's generals will go to war. The lords must first pass through the arsenal to sacrifice to Chiyou, and then lead troops to pay homage to the emperor in Age.
This parade ground has not been used for many years, but the bitter murderous aura seems to seep into every rock. From a distance, it makes people feel alert and can't help but straighten their backs.
Cheng Zongyang walked and looked around. On the other side of the square was a palace, which was far away from Lantai. The palace gate was painted with flying phoenixes. The bright phoenix feathers were colorful and brilliant. Cheng Zongyang was about to step over, but the eunuch grabbed his sleeves. You can't go in front of you. It was Changqiu Palace.
When Cheng Zongyang was considering what official to buy, he once paid attention to the position of Da Changqiu in the official position list. He thought that this position sounded cool and cool, he later learned that Changqiu Palace was the queen's bedroom. Da Changqiu was actually the chief supervisor of the empress's harem. Although like most palace officials in the Han Dynasty, the person who held it may not necessarily be a eunuch, Da Changqiu is undoubtedly one of the closest positions to the eunuch. Considering the experience of the predecessor Zhao Luhou, Cheng Zongyang quickly gave up his mind.
Changqiu Palace and Xigong are north of Age, occupying the entire northwest corner of the Nangong. The envoys bypassed Age and turned east and explained: The Empress should have moved to the Beigong, but the Empress Dowager likes quietness, so the Empress Dowager stayed in Nangong.
Cheng Zongyang said with a clear expression: The emperor should govern the country with filial piety.
Obviously, it is not advisable to talk too much about this topic. The envoy only laughed twice, and then led Cheng Zongyang through a palace gate and went straight to a palace on the east side. This is the front hall of the Yutang. Xu Changshi was waiting for Doctor Cheng in the hall. Please come in.
The teenagers laughed from time to time in the square in front of the hall, mixed with the sound of shaking bowstrings. Those were the regular attendants of the palace: the name was given by the children of noble relatives who were good at riding and shooting and the sons of the six counties. They were the emperor's close companions.
The steps of the palace are red danmu, and there are several guards holding halberds standing on the trunk. Although there are eunuchs leading the way, the general led by the Central Army still carefully examined Zong Yang's talismans while signaling him to untie the sword.
Cheng Zongyang glanced at His Highness's wooden frame, dozens of weapons of various shapes, were already placed on his highness's wooden frame, both civil and military officials were used to wearing swords and swords with them. They would only take him off and untied his sword when they met the emperor, and handed it to the guards holding halberds in front of the palace. Then they put the talisman into their sleeves, touched the silk handkerchief, and stepped into the hall.
After seeing the layout of the Han Palace, Cheng Zongyang had another understanding of the grandeur and vastness of the Han Palace. For example, the Nangong is not only the place where the emperor lives, but also has some official offices and other functional buildings. The gimbal can be regarded as a memorial hall. Lantai is the National Library and a military parade ground like Age.
Therefore, those who can enter and exit the palace are not only eunuchs, but also a large number of ordinary officials. Even clerks like Ban Chao can stay privately in the palace. The Yutang, Xuande and Jiande halls in the north of the Han Palace are the bedrooms of the emperor, as well as the Changqiu Palace and the West Palace where the concubines live, are the inner palaces in the traditional sense. Foreign ministers are not allowed to enter without an imperial edict. Although it is a bit chaotic, compared with later generations, the style of the Han Dynasty is undoubtedly more simple.
The front hall of the Yutang is the gateway to the bedroom. Before dawn, all the officials of the Central Court, the Central Court, the General of the Central Court, etc. who have additional positions have come to the hall one after another to wait for the emperor to be still in the bedroom. The officials gathered together in groups of three or five to whisper to talk in a low voice. Some of them wore high crowns, solemn expressions, and meticulous manners. They were doctors from Confucian scholars at first glance. Some wore crowns, were strong, and Kong Wu was powerful, showing the spirit of a military officer in the inner court. Some were like Cheng Zongyang, wearing Jinxian crowns, and calligraphy knives on their heads. They were the most famous officials with sword pens, and they were noble children. Although these people were young, they were mostly titles, and there were many people who were named marquis.
Regardless of the official position of the Han Dynasty, the official uniforms are mostly black. The head crown and seal ribbons are only distinguished by the head crown and seal ribbons. Most of the seals worn by the officials in the hall are silver seals with more than 2,000 stones. There are also several gold and purple ribbons above the nine ministers. They are respected as important officials of gold and purple. They are actually very few bronze and black ribbons with less than 1,000 stones, like Cheng Zongyang. After all, compared with these inner court officials who really held the power of the Han Dynasty, the order of 600 stones is not much greater than sesame. Therefore, when Cheng Zongyang entered the hall, he almost did not attract anyone's attention occasionally. Someone looked at him and did not take care of him.
But someone has been paying attention to the hall gate. As soon as Cheng Zongyang entered the hall, Xu Huang laughed, came over to hold Cheng Zongyang's hand, and said intimately: Doctor Cheng came early
He was neatly dressed, wearing a Huiwen crown on his head, with a cicada-shaped golden squid in the middle, and a shiny squid tail hanging on the right. It was the squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid
Xu Huang had been waiting for a long time, and after a few words, he led Cheng Zongyang to his circle. Cheng Zongyang found that this time he attracted much more eyes. Some were indifferent, some were curious, some were contemptuous, some were surprised, some were deep, some were not sure what he was thinking.
Cheng Zongyang was puzzled secretly. When Xu Huang stopped, he realized that there were not many people in the circle where Xu Huang was. In addition, Xu Huang had only four people, but they had seats in the hall. And Xu Huang had the same Diao Chan crown, the same golden sable, and the same naked beard under the jaw. This is the eunuch Ah
Although the circles of different officials in the hall are not clear, we can also see some clues that believe in Confucianism and come from classics; scholars who are professional bureaucrats and follow the Legalist philosophy; skilled bow and horses, and children of generals who have been in the army for many years; noble young men with prominent backgrounds and transcendent status are eunuchs.
Judging from the attitudes of the people in the hall, the Zhongchangshi at this time obviously did not have the ability to cover the sky with his hands and turn the rain in the future. Cheng Zongyang originally planned to be a bystander, but he did not expect that Xu Huang would directly lead himself to the eunuch circle. If he was labeled as an eunuch, it would be hard to say whether there would be any benefits, but it would definitely not be a glorious thing.
Before Cheng Zongyang could speak, Xu Huang had already led him to the leader and said with a smile: This is Shi Changshi Cai.
Cheng Zongyang calmed down and bowed and said: Shi Changshi Cai
Cai Changshi sat down on a few days, holding a page of letter paper and looking down carefully, all his heart seemed to be immersed in it. He heard this and just nodded casually. Cheng Zongyang glanced at it, not trying to peek at the contents on the letter paper. After all, it was far apart and there was nothing to see after a glance. However, the intriguing situation surprised him. The letter Cai Changshi was watching was white and there was no word on it.
Cheng Zongyang felt like he was a ghost. The dead eunuch stared at a piece of white paper and looked so seriously. Could it be that he was practicing some mysterious skills? Or was he incompatible with Xu Huang, deliberately pretending to be an air and giving himself a warning?
Xu Huang was not surprised, but he just smiled slightly, and did not disturb the Cai Changshi who was immersed in the white paper. He led Cheng Zongyang to meet the second one, who was Shan Changshi.
Cheng Zongyang bowed his hand according to his rituals and met Shan Changshi
The servant Shan Chang was tall and stubborn, with his hands on his hands exposed, like a martial artist. He was closing his eyes to rest. He nodded when he heard this, but he didn't even open his eyes.
Cheng Zongyang smiled unchanged and couldn't help but mutter in his heart that he had seen eunuchs from Han in Beigong. Those eunuchs flattered Lu Ji, not at all implicit. Why are the two middle-aged servants of Nangong so weird? Isn't it a loss to buy the 600 stones? I would have known that I should have had some blood and bought two thousand stones.
Xu Huang walked to the last Zhongchangshi, and before he could speak, the man stood up and said with a smile: I heard Xu Changshi say yesterday that when I saw him today, Dr. Cheng was indeed young and promising.
Xu Huang smiled and said: This attendant Tang is the emperor's heart
Cheng Zongyang bowed and said: When he first entered the palace, please ask the Tang Changshi to correct his mistakes.
Tang Heng smiled and said: It's easy to say, it's easy to say
After a few words from both sides, the attendant Tang Chang was very easy-going. With just a few words, he felt like a spring breeze. He suddenly felt good about Tang Heng seemed to be very satisfied with Cheng Zongyang. He nodded frequently, and Xu Huang said: Where are those?
Tang Heng turned his head and signaled
In a corner of the hall, several officials were standing and chatting, Xu Huang led Cheng Zongyang over and bowed: I have met several imperial officials.
Several people stopped talking, bowed politely and indifferently: Xu Changshi then looked on the book knife on Cheng Zongyang's waist, and he couldn't help but pause.
This doctor Cheng, Nai Wu Duning Prefecture, recommended, Xu Huang said with a smile: He is also his juniors.
Several people exchanged their eyes and finally someone said: Since it was recommended by Ning Cheng...
The other man said expressionlessly: One palace serves as ministers and serves the emperor together, how can we distinguish each other?
Xu Huang seemed to be quite afraid of him, and almost smiled with a smile on his face. He quickly said: Censor Zhao is right, that's the reason.
Seeing the situation in front of him, Cheng Zongyang felt very happy. It was not a matter of money that he could buy official titles from the West Palace and even gained the favor of the eunuch leader. It was because Ning Cheng's recommendation was mainly the censor. Eighty percent of Ning Cheng had a similar background to Ning Cheng Xu Huang specially brought him over to visit, concealing the fact that he had taken out 14 million yuan to buy an official. It was said that Ning Cheng recommended that it was nothing more than showing kindness to the professional bureaucrats who were in charge of the court's laws.
No matter what, cruel officials are always better than eunuchs. Cheng Zongyang was even more eager to make friends with these swordsman who were proficient in laws and regulations. He immediately stepped forward to salute and said: Although he has not been following the prefect of Ning for a long time, I have heard that you are only a low-ranking official position and have never visited you. He listened to the teachings and felt deeply regretful.
The official in charge looked at Cheng Zongyang and said lightly for a long time: Although the book knife is small, the iron-armed person can kill people. Cheng Ling does not have to belittle himself, and he must not be careless.
Cheng Zongyang felt a little nervous and said respectfully: Yes
When everyone met for the first time, Cheng Zongyang was introduced by the eunuch. Everyone did not have a deep conversation. They just met and met for a while. Then they said goodbye to Xu Huang but were very satisfied. Even his steps were a little lighter. He said goodbye to everyone and led Cheng Zongyang out of the hall. While walking under the corridor, he whispered: Prefect Ning was punished in Wudu. Although it was to share the worries of the emperor, there were quite some people in the court who were dissatisfied with the emperor's intentions and wanted to summon Prefect Ning to return to the court.
Cheng Zongyang understood that Xu Huang's words were to give Ning Cheng personal favors, and also to his own emperor. Although the emperor had already upheld the power, he wanted to truly take power. A group of eunuchs alone could not do it. Officials from Confucian scholars could rely on reputation and teachers and friends. All the officials could rely on the trust of the emperor. As long as the emperor's throne was stable, they were the most loyal and reliable subordinates. The question was how stable the emperor's throne was? After all, above him, there was an empress dowager who had been in power for nearly twenty years in the Han Dynasty. Both in name and in fact, the power of the empress dowager and his family were astonishing.
Xu Huang whispered: Shan Changshi and Tang Changshi are their own people, so you might as well get closer in the future.
This clearly means that Shi Changshi Cai is not his own person. Cheng Zongyang simply asked clearly, what about Shi Changshi Cai?
Xu Huang's voice is inaudible, Cai Changshi was originally in the Northern Palace
Cheng Zongyang understood that the eunuch Cai was the eyeliner arranged by the empress dowager next to the emperor, but why did he stare at a blank piece of paper? Could it be that he implied that everyone was just coming on order and actually didn't care about anything?
The more Cheng Zongyang thought about it, the more strange he felt. He was about to ask, but suddenly a group of people came from behind the Jiade Hall in front of him and took the lead in wearing the crown of the Zhongchangshi. The crown was covered with silver flap, and the marten tail was hanging on the left, especially the long beards under the jaw hanged all the way to the chest, which seemed to be extraordinary among the ministers.
Xu Huang pressed Cheng Zongyang's hand, then let go, walked down the stairs quickly, and greeted him respectfully, saying: I have met Lu Changshi
Lu Changshi said: Where is the emperor?
The emperor is still sleeping
Shi Changshi Lu frowned, "The emperor is lying high and misleading his affairs every five days? Go and urge him!"
Although Xu Huang is a Jin Yan's right siew, he is like a slave in front of the Yin Yan's left siew. He lowered his head and responded, and hurried to the Emperor's bedroom Xuande Hall.
Lu Changshi glanced at him, Cheng Zongyang stepped forward, bowed and said: Daxing ordered Cheng Zongyang to meet Lu Changshi
Daxing Order? Lu Changshi said: What are you doing here? But what are the princes doing?
Below is the Minister of the Constable, and he is appointed as the emperor.
Shi Changshi Lu glanced at him, nodded slightly to say that he was a return of the greeting, and then he rushed to the front hall of Yutang several Jin Yan's right sables to salute him one by one. Shi Changshi Lu accepted it calmly, without feeling anything wrong.
Several officials came to see Lu Changshi one by one to see everyone in the hall, and Tang Heng, the chief servant, walked over and said softly: Lu Hong is square and rigorous in character, and is the emperor's assistant appointed by the Queen Mother.
Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: There are so many pillars of the Lu family, the emperor and the queen mother must be very pleased.
Tang Heng smiled slightly, for granted
The sound of footsteps came from the back of the hall, and then a sharp voice said: The emperor sets off!
The ministers in the hall immediately sorted out their clothes and headed by the Central Constable Lu Hong, and came out in line with the ranks of the ranks. After the Yutang Palace, in front of the Danmu on the west side of the Yutang Palace, welcoming the imperial guards.
Cheng Zongyang quietly raised his gaze and saw that behind the Yutang Palace was Chongde Hall where the emperor lived. In front of the hall was a golden copper horse, which was three meters high, almost as high as the eaves of the palace. Before the bronze horse, the carriage slowly started.
Compared with the noble carriages and horses I have seen, the emperor's carriage is even more magnificent. Although he was traveling in the palace, the accompanying guards were no less than the flags in the team of thousands of people. The highest emperor's imperial flag was six feet three feet long, and was installed on a large carriage. The flag was painted with the pattern of sun and moon rising to the dragon. Twelve long red beads below hang down to the ground.
Since there is no need to leave the palace, there are no big carriages for going out, but there are still dozens of carriages in the team, including those that can only stand up and those that can be seated. According to the five elements and five colors, they are divided into five types: blue, red, yellow, white, and black, corresponding to the five elements and five colors, called the five-hour carriage. Even the horse pulling the carriage corresponds to the color of the carriage, without any confusion.
All the wheels in the carriage were painted in vermilion, and golden dragons were painted on the carriage. The seats were cut into thin silk and then woven into mats. Around the carriage were hung with twelve golden silk balls. The hand-held carriage was painted with tigers, the horse yoke was carved with dragon heads, the beam was carved with phoenixes, the carriage cover was woven with green bird feathers, and gold flower decorations were embedded on it. Every detail was as exquisite as a work of art.
Each flag in the team has strict standards. In addition to the Emperor's Imperial Flag, there is also a dragon flag that symbolizes the princes, corresponding to the fire of the seven constellations of the East, the bird flag that is four feet high, nine feet high, symbolizing the state and counties, corresponding to the quail fire of the seven constellations of the Suzaku in the south, the bear and tiger flag that is three feet high, five feet high, symbolizing the military, corresponding to the star constellation of the seven constellations of the white tiger in the west, the turtle flag that is three feet high, symbolizing the county constellation, corresponding to the camp room of the seven constellations of the Xuanwu in the north, the flag has the shortest height, and is also two feet high, eight feet high.
The two most gorgeous cars, one is a golden root and the other is a jade road, are all emperors. The former is decorated with gold, and the latter is decorated with jade. The two cars are each equipped with six horses. The horses are all snow-white, and only the ponytails are dyed red. What surprised Cheng Zongyang was that even the horses wore high gold crowns, and the crowns are long bird tails. It is said that every detail of the car has its own meaning. The square car compartment symbolizes the earth, the round hood symbolizes the sky, the left and right wheels symbolize the sun and the moon. The twenty-eight bows on the hood correspond to the clouds and stars painted on the twenty-eight constellations, which are even more exquisite.
The imperial carriage was getting closer and closer, and the flag covering the sky seemed to have supreme majesty, covering everyone in the shadows, Cheng Zongyang learned the movements of everyone beside him, bowed his head deeply
Suddenly, a series of anxious footsteps sounded next to him, and a man said: Didn’t you say it’s too late? The car was slow, when did you sit?
Cheng Zongyang sneaked into the eyes and saw a young man walking quickly. He was wearing a scarf under his crown, his beard on the corner of his lips was as dark as ink, and he was wearing a black black suit. His wide sleeves were hanging to his feet, but there were tight arrow sleeves inside, his steps were vigorous and agile.
Xu Huang turned sideways, followed by the side, begging: Your Majesty, even if you take a car, it won’t take long to wait, but walking like this will cause a loss of the etiquette of the emperor. If the officials see it...
Can they still impeach me?
Xu Huang said bitterly: Who dares to impeach the emperor? But slaves are bound to be punished
The young man patted his shoulder, Don't worry, I'll make the decision for you...
Before he finished speaking, the young emperor suddenly stopped, leaned back, looked at the appearance of the Zhongchangshi at the front, then quickly straightened his waist and beat him as if nothing had happened, haha, Lu Changshi, today is you on duty
Lu Hong finished the ceremony meticulously, then raised his body, looked at the toes of the emperor, and said in a deep voice: Today's court meeting, Your Majesty should meet the ministers on a harsh ceremony and walk out of the palace. However, Xu Huang, the attendant of the nearest servant, could not refusal to blame, so he asked the emperor to issue an edict to punish him.
The emperor smiled and said: Forget it, this is my own idea, it is not his business.
If you make mistakes, you will advise... Lu Hong seemed to realize that he had made a mistake, paused for a moment, and then said: Those who do not advise will also be villains.
Xu Huang kneels down, the slave is guilty of death!
The emperor's smile froze on his face, his eyes staring at Lu Hong's Diao Changuan, and the veins on his forehead slowly bulged.
Suddenly, a tall man next to him leaned forward and held a halberd and said: Yao and Shun had no strands and no hair, so he could support the world. How could he hear that the emperor was hiking?
Lu Hong glanced at the man and saw that he was just a halberd outside the hall. He couldn't help but frown and said: Zhou Gong made rituals and conquered the world.
The man holding the halberd said: Did Duke Zhou blame Yao and Shun?
Seeing that the two were about to argue, the official who had just warned Cheng Zongyang that he could kill someone with a strong hand. He shouted: Be careful, you will lose your etiquette before you!
The Censor-in-Chief stopped and buryed his guilt.
The emperor stared at him, and after a moment he returned to peace, he said lightly: Lu Changshi's advice is very rewarding! After saying that, he walked forward without looking back.
A group of officials in the inner court hurriedly followed. Lu Hong lowered his head and sighed for a while, barely supporting his body, followed behind with heavy steps.
In the blink of an eye, the eunuchs next to him walked cleanly. The man holding the halberd also returned to His Highness Cheng Zongyang bent down and helped Xu Huang up, and whispered: What did Eunuch Lu say? The emperor was so angry?
If you make mistakes, you will advise, but there is only half of the sentence after half of the sentence. Xu Huang whispered: If you repeatedly advise them but don’t listen, you will change your position.
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Cheng Touer, why did you come out?
There is work to do. Cheng Zongyang raised his hand, took a book of edicts and turned around his fingers, and went to pass on his decree.
Cheng Zongyang attended the court meeting for the first time. He was planning to enter Chongde Hall to open his eyes, but he took off his shoes and ran into the palace like a duck. He had just stood firm and didn't see clearly what was going on. The first thing the court meeting was done was cleanly and neatly. King Dingtao died a few days ago. The court drafted a posthumous title, confirmed the candidate for succession, and sent someone to go to the public.
The Daxing Order did the etiquette errands with the princes. Cheng Zongyang had nowhere to hide, so he was sent out as soon as he entered the hall.
The future is long, and Cheng Zongyang has nothing to regret. He walked and said: How is this place?
Ao Run exclaimed: It's so big
Where is it bigger?
Everything is big! Look at this water tank, Ao Run patted the large tank more than half a person tall next to him. How did it burn it?
Feng Yuan said: Not only these, I heard that there is a lotus flower in the palace called Ye Shuhe, which was moved from the southern wilderness. The flowers bloomed larger than the hood and more than ten feet tall.
Liu Zhao said: Bragging, right? Where are there such big flowers?
Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: It may be true. He turned to Mao Yanshou and said: Mr. Mao, how about it?
Mao Yanshou said cautiously: The little one saw not far from the palace, and the southwest area can be roughly drawn.
Let's go in another day. Cheng Zongyang said: I don't need you to draw very well, but the details must be accurate
A little understanding
Cheng Zongyang served as the General Secretary for five days. Today is the day of entering the court. Yesterday, Xu Huang sent someone to explain the etiquette of the audience. He should pay attention to various matters in the palace: speak less and listen more, and read less and read more. In short, as a newly selected literary official, he only needs to stay with a group of relatives who are accompanying the court. Just get familiar with him first.
The poppy girl put a brand new brush hairpin on the side of his crown, then knelt behind the owner, put a wrong gold book knife on the hook on his belt, Cheng Zongyang picked up a bamboo slip wrought with cowhide rope, weighed it, and said to the mirror: I am a slasher and pen official.
Jingli said cutely: Congratulations to me,
Cheng Zongyang sighed in his heart. He was mixed into the court, but because the current situation in the Han Dynasty was confusing, and the emperor rushed to use money. By chance, he spent money to buy an official. If the political situation in the Han Dynasty is in turmoil, he tried his best to protect himself. But the slave and Jingli were obviously from the rivers and lakes, but he was more enthusiastic about being an official than he was to promote banknotes in Song State. In a few days, they had bought a million gold coins. They had never said anything. Now that they only worked as a small official of 600 stones in the Han Dynasty, these servants seemed honored, and even seemed to be more humble than before in bed. I don’t know if they really looked at the officials differently or deliberately made them happy.
Didn't Zhuo Nu come?
Maybe there is something to do, there is no news
Zhuo Yunjun hasn't waited for him that day, and hasn't entered the city for two days. He stayed too late in Xiangcheng Jun's mansion yesterday, and then went to court today. He didn't have time to go to Beim to find her. Thinking of Meiren Zhuo's gentleness and gentleness, Cheng Zongyang couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in his heart. When he came back from the palace today, he would go to find Meiren Zhuo and meet Hede by the way.
Cheng Zongyang went out, Ao Run was already waiting for the Han system in the courtyard. Officials with 600 stones could be equipped with buses and the buses equipped with four followers Cheng Zongyang were also a single shaft and two-wheeled carriage. The front end of the straight shaft was connected to a wooden yoke, and there was a horse on the left and right. Under the yoke, there was a copper bell that was big fist-sized, and the left side of the handrail used to fist was painted vermilion red. According to the system, only 2,000 stones could be painted with vermilion on both sides. The carriage was covered with a black cloth roof, and the carriage was covered with a mat. It looked ordinary and inconspicuous.
The drivers on the car were Xu Bin, Ao Run, Liu Zhao and Feng Yuan from Pengyi Society as followers, but the last one was Mao Yanshou
Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: Thank you Mr. Mao
Mao Yanshou bowed and said: Why is it hard to work for the head of the family?
Cheng Zongyang boarded the carriage, Xu Bin pushed away the wooden brilli under the wheel, shook the reins with both hands, and the horse started slowly
It was still dark, and Ao Run and Liu Zhao each carried lanterns. The curfew in the city leading the way had not been lifted. However, when they saw that they were officials entering the court, the soldiers did not dare to neglect them and came up to open the roadblock.
The carriage stopped in front of the White Tiger Gate on the west side of the Nangong. The envoy in front of the gate checked the talisman and said with a smile: Doctor Cheng came early, he lowered his voice, and Xu Changshi was in the palace and ordered the young man to wait here.
Cheng Zongyang understood it, took out a gold baht from his sleeve and handed it over
Feeling the weight of the gold zhu, the envoy was startled. Doctor Cheng was too generous! Then he smiled like a chrysanthemum. The envoy ran forward and behind, and pointed out the parking position of the carriage and horses, and asked someone to take Doctor Cheng's entourage to rest. Then he personally took Cheng Zongyang into the palace gate, and explained enthusiastically: The White Tiger Gate is the West Gate, which is in charge of the conquest, the emperor's military parade, and the imperial military orders all enter and exit Doctor Cheng. Please come here.
Through the White Tiger Gate, a towering tower appeared in the lightly bright morning light. Compared with the gorgeousness of other palaces, it was quiet and had a majestic aura.
Cheng Zongyang said: What is this place?
The messenger said: This is Yuntai
The 28 generals of the cloud?
It is true that we have made great contributions to the world and cannot leave a name for Yuntai. Although the 28 generals of Yuntai are known to the world, there are more than 28 heroes who have left their names in Taichung.
As Cheng Zongyang walked, he looked up at the majestic cloud platform and sighed: It's indeed extraordinary
The envoy praised: Dr. Cheng ascended the high position at a young age and was bound to make achievements. It would be no problem to be ranked in the cloud platform in the future.
Well said! I borrow your auspicious words. Cheng Zongyang smiled and threw out another gold baht
The envoy quickly took it with both hands, and his attitude became more and more attentive.
Doctor, please
The envoy led him around the Yuntai and walked north through a brick and stone imperial road. In front of him was a square building. The Six Dynasties buildings were mostly brick and wood structures, mainly wood, but this one was made of rocks, and there was no wood in the whole body. A young man hurriedly came out of the pavilion. When he saw Cheng Zongyang's clothes, he immediately retreated aside and bowed with his hands.
The envoy raised his face, what's going on? Why are you still in the palace now?
The young man said: I copied the book, but I accidentally missed the time
Had a missed hour? The envoy sneered: Is it to save some money on gas?
The young man bowed his hands and said silently
The envoy waved his sleeves and got out!
The young man bowed and left in a hurry
The envoy spat at his back and said contemptuously: Poor! I can’t even afford to pay for the oil lamp! I know how to take advantage of the palace!
Cheng Zongyang casually said: What is this person doing?
The envoy smiled. The doctor entered the palace for the first time, so he didn't know that the Lantai in front was the museum used to collect books in the palace. There were often some books that needed to be copied before they were so poor that they were so poor that they asked his brother to go to the palace. He found a copying errand in the palace to earn more money, but he was reluctant to light the lights at home. He stayed in Lantai at night. If his brother was not the Grand Shi Ling, I would have driven him out long ago.
Grand Historian? Cheng Zongyang was shocked when he heard about this official position. Is his brother Sima Qian?
How is Taishi Ling's income? I haven't asked about it before, but Sima Qian's family is definitely not well-off. Taishi Gong spoke for Li Ling and angered Emperor Wu. He was imprisoned and died. There are two ways to avoid death. One is to pay 500,000 yuan, and the other is to castrate Taishi Gong if he could take out the 500,000 yuan, so he would never choose the latter.
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Cheng Zongyang breathed a sigh of relief. If it were Sima Qian, he would have to give him the 500,000 yuan for him no matter what.
The messenger continued: His brother's surname is Ban, and his name is Ban Gu
What? You said his brother is Ban Gu? Cheng Zongyang widened his eyes. He is Ban Chao?
The envoy said flatteringly: The doctor's experience is indeed broad, it's just that poor and poor
Cheng Zongyang almost wanted to turn around and chase him back to Ban Chao, Dingyuan Ah, leading 36 people to rampant in the Western Regions, one person pacified more than fifty countries, and for decades such a talent was met by himself at the most downturn. This was simply a gift from God!
No hurry, Cheng Zongyang comforted himself, anyway, he couldn't escape and wait until he saw the emperor before going to find him
Lantai is all poor, and Shi Cai’s salary is 100 stones a year. Those poor people rely on their literati and look down on us eunuchs and swordsmen. While speaking, the envoy spits at the young man’s back: I deserve to die of poverty!
Well, I know now that the literati who was born into a Confucian scholar and the eunuchs in the palace and the slight officials who were born into a minor official are not in the same group. That is to say, if I can make a name for myself and be qualified to be published in history books, and if I have good luck, I will probably be placed in the biographies of cruel officials by Ban Gu. I will be accompanied by Ning Cheng and Dong Xuan, and I will be lucky enough to be a fan of the villain.
After passing Lantai, there was a large square in front of me, paved with black basalt. The square was large enough to accommodate ten thousand people. A pavilion stood behind the square, vaguely exuding a solemn atmosphere.
The envoy said: That's Age, where the emperor's military parade, the emperor's generals will go to war. The lords must first pass through the arsenal to sacrifice to Chiyou, and then lead troops to pay homage to the emperor in Age.
This parade ground has not been used for many years, but the bitter murderous aura seems to seep into every rock. From a distance, it makes people feel alert and can't help but straighten their backs.
Cheng Zongyang walked and looked around. On the other side of the square was a palace, which was far away from Lantai. The palace gate was painted with flying phoenixes. The bright phoenix feathers were colorful and brilliant. Cheng Zongyang was about to step over, but the eunuch grabbed his sleeves. You can't go in front of you. It was Changqiu Palace.
When Cheng Zongyang was considering what official to buy, he once paid attention to the position of Da Changqiu in the official position list. He thought that this position sounded cool and cool, he later learned that Changqiu Palace was the queen's bedroom. Da Changqiu was actually the chief supervisor of the empress's harem. Although like most palace officials in the Han Dynasty, the person who held it may not necessarily be a eunuch, Da Changqiu is undoubtedly one of the closest positions to the eunuch. Considering the experience of the predecessor Zhao Luhou, Cheng Zongyang quickly gave up his mind.
Changqiu Palace and Xigong are north of Age, occupying the entire northwest corner of the Nangong. The envoys bypassed Age and turned east and explained: The Empress should have moved to the Beigong, but the Empress Dowager likes quietness, so the Empress Dowager stayed in Nangong.
Cheng Zongyang said with a clear expression: The emperor should govern the country with filial piety.
Obviously, it is not advisable to talk too much about this topic. The envoy only laughed twice, and then led Cheng Zongyang through a palace gate and went straight to a palace on the east side. This is the front hall of the Yutang. Xu Changshi was waiting for Doctor Cheng in the hall. Please come in.
The teenagers laughed from time to time in the square in front of the hall, mixed with the sound of shaking bowstrings. Those were the regular attendants of the palace: the name was given by the children of noble relatives who were good at riding and shooting and the sons of the six counties. They were the emperor's close companions.
The steps of the palace are red danmu, and there are several guards holding halberds standing on the trunk. Although there are eunuchs leading the way, the general led by the Central Army still carefully examined Zong Yang's talismans while signaling him to untie the sword.
Cheng Zongyang glanced at His Highness's wooden frame, dozens of weapons of various shapes, were already placed on his highness's wooden frame, both civil and military officials were used to wearing swords and swords with them. They would only take him off and untied his sword when they met the emperor, and handed it to the guards holding halberds in front of the palace. Then they put the talisman into their sleeves, touched the silk handkerchief, and stepped into the hall.
After seeing the layout of the Han Palace, Cheng Zongyang had another understanding of the grandeur and vastness of the Han Palace. For example, the Nangong is not only the place where the emperor lives, but also has some official offices and other functional buildings. The gimbal can be regarded as a memorial hall. Lantai is the National Library and a military parade ground like Age.
Therefore, those who can enter and exit the palace are not only eunuchs, but also a large number of ordinary officials. Even clerks like Ban Chao can stay privately in the palace. The Yutang, Xuande and Jiande halls in the north of the Han Palace are the bedrooms of the emperor, as well as the Changqiu Palace and the West Palace where the concubines live, are the inner palaces in the traditional sense. Foreign ministers are not allowed to enter without an imperial edict. Although it is a bit chaotic, compared with later generations, the style of the Han Dynasty is undoubtedly more simple.
The front hall of the Yutang is the gateway to the bedroom. Before dawn, all the officials of the Central Court, the Central Court, the General of the Central Court, etc. who have additional positions have come to the hall one after another to wait for the emperor to be still in the bedroom. The officials gathered together in groups of three or five to whisper to talk in a low voice. Some of them wore high crowns, solemn expressions, and meticulous manners. They were doctors from Confucian scholars at first glance. Some wore crowns, were strong, and Kong Wu was powerful, showing the spirit of a military officer in the inner court. Some were like Cheng Zongyang, wearing Jinxian crowns, and calligraphy knives on their heads. They were the most famous officials with sword pens, and they were noble children. Although these people were young, they were mostly titles, and there were many people who were named marquis.
Regardless of the official position of the Han Dynasty, the official uniforms are mostly black. The head crown and seal ribbons are only distinguished by the head crown and seal ribbons. Most of the seals worn by the officials in the hall are silver seals with more than 2,000 stones. There are also several gold and purple ribbons above the nine ministers. They are respected as important officials of gold and purple. They are actually very few bronze and black ribbons with less than 1,000 stones, like Cheng Zongyang. After all, compared with these inner court officials who really held the power of the Han Dynasty, the order of 600 stones is not much greater than sesame. Therefore, when Cheng Zongyang entered the hall, he almost did not attract anyone's attention occasionally. Someone looked at him and did not take care of him.
But someone has been paying attention to the hall gate. As soon as Cheng Zongyang entered the hall, Xu Huang laughed, came over to hold Cheng Zongyang's hand, and said intimately: Doctor Cheng came early
He was neatly dressed, wearing a Huiwen crown on his head, with a cicada-shaped golden squid in the middle, and a shiny squid tail hanging on the right. It was the squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid squid
Xu Huang had been waiting for a long time, and after a few words, he led Cheng Zongyang to his circle. Cheng Zongyang found that this time he attracted much more eyes. Some were indifferent, some were curious, some were contemptuous, some were surprised, some were deep, some were not sure what he was thinking.
Cheng Zongyang was puzzled secretly. When Xu Huang stopped, he realized that there were not many people in the circle where Xu Huang was. In addition, Xu Huang had only four people, but they had seats in the hall. And Xu Huang had the same Diao Chan crown, the same golden sable, and the same naked beard under the jaw. This is the eunuch Ah
Although the circles of different officials in the hall are not clear, we can also see some clues that believe in Confucianism and come from classics; scholars who are professional bureaucrats and follow the Legalist philosophy; skilled bow and horses, and children of generals who have been in the army for many years; noble young men with prominent backgrounds and transcendent status are eunuchs.
Judging from the attitudes of the people in the hall, the Zhongchangshi at this time obviously did not have the ability to cover the sky with his hands and turn the rain in the future. Cheng Zongyang originally planned to be a bystander, but he did not expect that Xu Huang would directly lead himself to the eunuch circle. If he was labeled as an eunuch, it would be hard to say whether there would be any benefits, but it would definitely not be a glorious thing.
Before Cheng Zongyang could speak, Xu Huang had already led him to the leader and said with a smile: This is Shi Changshi Cai.
Cheng Zongyang calmed down and bowed and said: Shi Changshi Cai
Cai Changshi sat down on a few days, holding a page of letter paper and looking down carefully, all his heart seemed to be immersed in it. He heard this and just nodded casually. Cheng Zongyang glanced at it, not trying to peek at the contents on the letter paper. After all, it was far apart and there was nothing to see after a glance. However, the intriguing situation surprised him. The letter Cai Changshi was watching was white and there was no word on it.
Cheng Zongyang felt like he was a ghost. The dead eunuch stared at a piece of white paper and looked so seriously. Could it be that he was practicing some mysterious skills? Or was he incompatible with Xu Huang, deliberately pretending to be an air and giving himself a warning?
Xu Huang was not surprised, but he just smiled slightly, and did not disturb the Cai Changshi who was immersed in the white paper. He led Cheng Zongyang to meet the second one, who was Shan Changshi.
Cheng Zongyang bowed his hand according to his rituals and met Shan Changshi
The servant Shan Chang was tall and stubborn, with his hands on his hands exposed, like a martial artist. He was closing his eyes to rest. He nodded when he heard this, but he didn't even open his eyes.
Cheng Zongyang smiled unchanged and couldn't help but mutter in his heart that he had seen eunuchs from Han in Beigong. Those eunuchs flattered Lu Ji, not at all implicit. Why are the two middle-aged servants of Nangong so weird? Isn't it a loss to buy the 600 stones? I would have known that I should have had some blood and bought two thousand stones.
Xu Huang walked to the last Zhongchangshi, and before he could speak, the man stood up and said with a smile: I heard Xu Changshi say yesterday that when I saw him today, Dr. Cheng was indeed young and promising.
Xu Huang smiled and said: This attendant Tang is the emperor's heart
Cheng Zongyang bowed and said: When he first entered the palace, please ask the Tang Changshi to correct his mistakes.
Tang Heng smiled and said: It's easy to say, it's easy to say
After a few words from both sides, the attendant Tang Chang was very easy-going. With just a few words, he felt like a spring breeze. He suddenly felt good about Tang Heng seemed to be very satisfied with Cheng Zongyang. He nodded frequently, and Xu Huang said: Where are those?
Tang Heng turned his head and signaled
In a corner of the hall, several officials were standing and chatting, Xu Huang led Cheng Zongyang over and bowed: I have met several imperial officials.
Several people stopped talking, bowed politely and indifferently: Xu Changshi then looked on the book knife on Cheng Zongyang's waist, and he couldn't help but pause.
This doctor Cheng, Nai Wu Duning Prefecture, recommended, Xu Huang said with a smile: He is also his juniors.
Several people exchanged their eyes and finally someone said: Since it was recommended by Ning Cheng...
The other man said expressionlessly: One palace serves as ministers and serves the emperor together, how can we distinguish each other?
Xu Huang seemed to be quite afraid of him, and almost smiled with a smile on his face. He quickly said: Censor Zhao is right, that's the reason.
Seeing the situation in front of him, Cheng Zongyang felt very happy. It was not a matter of money that he could buy official titles from the West Palace and even gained the favor of the eunuch leader. It was because Ning Cheng's recommendation was mainly the censor. Eighty percent of Ning Cheng had a similar background to Ning Cheng Xu Huang specially brought him over to visit, concealing the fact that he had taken out 14 million yuan to buy an official. It was said that Ning Cheng recommended that it was nothing more than showing kindness to the professional bureaucrats who were in charge of the court's laws.
No matter what, cruel officials are always better than eunuchs. Cheng Zongyang was even more eager to make friends with these swordsman who were proficient in laws and regulations. He immediately stepped forward to salute and said: Although he has not been following the prefect of Ning for a long time, I have heard that you are only a low-ranking official position and have never visited you. He listened to the teachings and felt deeply regretful.
The official in charge looked at Cheng Zongyang and said lightly for a long time: Although the book knife is small, the iron-armed person can kill people. Cheng Ling does not have to belittle himself, and he must not be careless.
Cheng Zongyang felt a little nervous and said respectfully: Yes
When everyone met for the first time, Cheng Zongyang was introduced by the eunuch. Everyone did not have a deep conversation. They just met and met for a while. Then they said goodbye to Xu Huang but were very satisfied. Even his steps were a little lighter. He said goodbye to everyone and led Cheng Zongyang out of the hall. While walking under the corridor, he whispered: Prefect Ning was punished in Wudu. Although it was to share the worries of the emperor, there were quite some people in the court who were dissatisfied with the emperor's intentions and wanted to summon Prefect Ning to return to the court.
Cheng Zongyang understood that Xu Huang's words were to give Ning Cheng personal favors, and also to his own emperor. Although the emperor had already upheld the power, he wanted to truly take power. A group of eunuchs alone could not do it. Officials from Confucian scholars could rely on reputation and teachers and friends. All the officials could rely on the trust of the emperor. As long as the emperor's throne was stable, they were the most loyal and reliable subordinates. The question was how stable the emperor's throne was? After all, above him, there was an empress dowager who had been in power for nearly twenty years in the Han Dynasty. Both in name and in fact, the power of the empress dowager and his family were astonishing.
Xu Huang whispered: Shan Changshi and Tang Changshi are their own people, so you might as well get closer in the future.
This clearly means that Shi Changshi Cai is not his own person. Cheng Zongyang simply asked clearly, what about Shi Changshi Cai?
Xu Huang's voice is inaudible, Cai Changshi was originally in the Northern Palace
Cheng Zongyang understood that the eunuch Cai was the eyeliner arranged by the empress dowager next to the emperor, but why did he stare at a blank piece of paper? Could it be that he implied that everyone was just coming on order and actually didn't care about anything?
The more Cheng Zongyang thought about it, the more strange he felt. He was about to ask, but suddenly a group of people came from behind the Jiade Hall in front of him and took the lead in wearing the crown of the Zhongchangshi. The crown was covered with silver flap, and the marten tail was hanging on the left, especially the long beards under the jaw hanged all the way to the chest, which seemed to be extraordinary among the ministers.
Xu Huang pressed Cheng Zongyang's hand, then let go, walked down the stairs quickly, and greeted him respectfully, saying: I have met Lu Changshi
Lu Changshi said: Where is the emperor?
The emperor is still sleeping
Shi Changshi Lu frowned, "The emperor is lying high and misleading his affairs every five days? Go and urge him!"
Although Xu Huang is a Jin Yan's right siew, he is like a slave in front of the Yin Yan's left siew. He lowered his head and responded, and hurried to the Emperor's bedroom Xuande Hall.
Lu Changshi glanced at him, Cheng Zongyang stepped forward, bowed and said: Daxing ordered Cheng Zongyang to meet Lu Changshi
Daxing Order? Lu Changshi said: What are you doing here? But what are the princes doing?
Below is the Minister of the Constable, and he is appointed as the emperor.
Shi Changshi Lu glanced at him, nodded slightly to say that he was a return of the greeting, and then he rushed to the front hall of Yutang several Jin Yan's right sables to salute him one by one. Shi Changshi Lu accepted it calmly, without feeling anything wrong.
Several officials came to see Lu Changshi one by one to see everyone in the hall, and Tang Heng, the chief servant, walked over and said softly: Lu Hong is square and rigorous in character, and is the emperor's assistant appointed by the Queen Mother.
Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: There are so many pillars of the Lu family, the emperor and the queen mother must be very pleased.
Tang Heng smiled slightly, for granted
The sound of footsteps came from the back of the hall, and then a sharp voice said: The emperor sets off!
The ministers in the hall immediately sorted out their clothes and headed by the Central Constable Lu Hong, and came out in line with the ranks of the ranks. After the Yutang Palace, in front of the Danmu on the west side of the Yutang Palace, welcoming the imperial guards.
Cheng Zongyang quietly raised his gaze and saw that behind the Yutang Palace was Chongde Hall where the emperor lived. In front of the hall was a golden copper horse, which was three meters high, almost as high as the eaves of the palace. Before the bronze horse, the carriage slowly started.
Compared with the noble carriages and horses I have seen, the emperor's carriage is even more magnificent. Although he was traveling in the palace, the accompanying guards were no less than the flags in the team of thousands of people. The highest emperor's imperial flag was six feet three feet long, and was installed on a large carriage. The flag was painted with the pattern of sun and moon rising to the dragon. Twelve long red beads below hang down to the ground.
Since there is no need to leave the palace, there are no big carriages for going out, but there are still dozens of carriages in the team, including those that can only stand up and those that can be seated. According to the five elements and five colors, they are divided into five types: blue, red, yellow, white, and black, corresponding to the five elements and five colors, called the five-hour carriage. Even the horse pulling the carriage corresponds to the color of the carriage, without any confusion.
All the wheels in the carriage were painted in vermilion, and golden dragons were painted on the carriage. The seats were cut into thin silk and then woven into mats. Around the carriage were hung with twelve golden silk balls. The hand-held carriage was painted with tigers, the horse yoke was carved with dragon heads, the beam was carved with phoenixes, the carriage cover was woven with green bird feathers, and gold flower decorations were embedded on it. Every detail was as exquisite as a work of art.
Each flag in the team has strict standards. In addition to the Emperor's Imperial Flag, there is also a dragon flag that symbolizes the princes, corresponding to the fire of the seven constellations of the East, the bird flag that is four feet high, nine feet high, symbolizing the state and counties, corresponding to the quail fire of the seven constellations of the Suzaku in the south, the bear and tiger flag that is three feet high, five feet high, symbolizing the military, corresponding to the star constellation of the seven constellations of the white tiger in the west, the turtle flag that is three feet high, symbolizing the county constellation, corresponding to the camp room of the seven constellations of the Xuanwu in the north, the flag has the shortest height, and is also two feet high, eight feet high.
The two most gorgeous cars, one is a golden root and the other is a jade road, are all emperors. The former is decorated with gold, and the latter is decorated with jade. The two cars are each equipped with six horses. The horses are all snow-white, and only the ponytails are dyed red. What surprised Cheng Zongyang was that even the horses wore high gold crowns, and the crowns are long bird tails. It is said that every detail of the car has its own meaning. The square car compartment symbolizes the earth, the round hood symbolizes the sky, the left and right wheels symbolize the sun and the moon. The twenty-eight bows on the hood correspond to the clouds and stars painted on the twenty-eight constellations, which are even more exquisite.
The imperial carriage was getting closer and closer, and the flag covering the sky seemed to have supreme majesty, covering everyone in the shadows, Cheng Zongyang learned the movements of everyone beside him, bowed his head deeply
Suddenly, a series of anxious footsteps sounded next to him, and a man said: Didn’t you say it’s too late? The car was slow, when did you sit?
Cheng Zongyang sneaked into the eyes and saw a young man walking quickly. He was wearing a scarf under his crown, his beard on the corner of his lips was as dark as ink, and he was wearing a black black suit. His wide sleeves were hanging to his feet, but there were tight arrow sleeves inside, his steps were vigorous and agile.
Xu Huang turned sideways, followed by the side, begging: Your Majesty, even if you take a car, it won’t take long to wait, but walking like this will cause a loss of the etiquette of the emperor. If the officials see it...
Can they still impeach me?
Xu Huang said bitterly: Who dares to impeach the emperor? But slaves are bound to be punished
The young man patted his shoulder, Don't worry, I'll make the decision for you...
Before he finished speaking, the young emperor suddenly stopped, leaned back, looked at the appearance of the Zhongchangshi at the front, then quickly straightened his waist and beat him as if nothing had happened, haha, Lu Changshi, today is you on duty
Lu Hong finished the ceremony meticulously, then raised his body, looked at the toes of the emperor, and said in a deep voice: Today's court meeting, Your Majesty should meet the ministers on a harsh ceremony and walk out of the palace. However, Xu Huang, the attendant of the nearest servant, could not refusal to blame, so he asked the emperor to issue an edict to punish him.
The emperor smiled and said: Forget it, this is my own idea, it is not his business.
If you make mistakes, you will advise... Lu Hong seemed to realize that he had made a mistake, paused for a moment, and then said: Those who do not advise will also be villains.
Xu Huang kneels down, the slave is guilty of death!
The emperor's smile froze on his face, his eyes staring at Lu Hong's Diao Changuan, and the veins on his forehead slowly bulged.
Suddenly, a tall man next to him leaned forward and held a halberd and said: Yao and Shun had no strands and no hair, so he could support the world. How could he hear that the emperor was hiking?
Lu Hong glanced at the man and saw that he was just a halberd outside the hall. He couldn't help but frown and said: Zhou Gong made rituals and conquered the world.
The man holding the halberd said: Did Duke Zhou blame Yao and Shun?
Seeing that the two were about to argue, the official who had just warned Cheng Zongyang that he could kill someone with a strong hand. He shouted: Be careful, you will lose your etiquette before you!
The Censor-in-Chief stopped and buryed his guilt.
The emperor stared at him, and after a moment he returned to peace, he said lightly: Lu Changshi's advice is very rewarding! After saying that, he walked forward without looking back.
A group of officials in the inner court hurriedly followed. Lu Hong lowered his head and sighed for a while, barely supporting his body, followed behind with heavy steps.
In the blink of an eye, the eunuchs next to him walked cleanly. The man holding the halberd also returned to His Highness Cheng Zongyang bent down and helped Xu Huang up, and whispered: What did Eunuch Lu say? The emperor was so angry?
If you make mistakes, you will advise, but there is only half of the sentence after half of the sentence. Xu Huang whispered: If you repeatedly advise them but don’t listen, you will change your position.
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Cheng Touer, why did you come out?
There is work to do. Cheng Zongyang raised his hand, took a book of edicts and turned around his fingers, and went to pass on his decree.
Cheng Zongyang attended the court meeting for the first time. He was planning to enter Chongde Hall to open his eyes, but he took off his shoes and ran into the palace like a duck. He had just stood firm and didn't see clearly what was going on. The first thing the court meeting was done was cleanly and neatly. King Dingtao died a few days ago. The court drafted a posthumous title, confirmed the candidate for succession, and sent someone to go to the public.
The Daxing Order did the etiquette errands with the princes. Cheng Zongyang had nowhere to hide, so he was sent out as soon as he entered the hall.
The future is long, and Cheng Zongyang has nothing to regret. He walked and said: How is this place?
Ao Run exclaimed: It's so big
Where is it bigger?
Everything is big! Look at this water tank, Ao Run patted the large tank more than half a person tall next to him. How did it burn it?
Feng Yuan said: Not only these, I heard that there is a lotus flower in the palace called Ye Shuhe, which was moved from the southern wilderness. The flowers bloomed larger than the hood and more than ten feet tall.
Liu Zhao said: Bragging, right? Where are there such big flowers?
Cheng Zongyang smiled and said: It may be true. He turned to Mao Yanshou and said: Mr. Mao, how about it?
Mao Yanshou said cautiously: The little one saw not far from the palace, and the southwest area can be roughly drawn.
Let's go in another day. Cheng Zongyang said: I don't need you to draw very well, but the details must be accurate
A little understanding
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