The red building is so arrogant

Chapter 739

Another day came to the first day of November in the sixth year of Longyuan.

Although it was a grand court meeting, in order to take care of the emperor's physical condition, instead of advancing the time of the morning court, it was moved to Chenzheng [eight o'clock in the morning].

So Jiao Shun got up early in the morning in a calm manner, and even took the time to tease Xue Yan a few times, shining the happy eyes of the little girl, and baring her teeth at Zijuan.

After making an appointment with Shi Xiangyun, we will go home together after we leave the office in the afternoon, and Jiao goes to the Meridian Gate in the carriage rented by Lao Xu by the way.

It was just past Chen's time when we arrived outside the Meridian Gate, but the square was already full of carriages and sedan chairs, and hundreds of officials of the fifth rank and below were gathering in small groups at the leeward place at the foot of the imperial city.

As for court officials of the fourth rank and above, they were allowed to enter the palace in advance and wait in front of the Jinshui bridge for the official start of the grand court meeting.

This is a great honor, but in front of the Jinshui Bridge, there is plenty of ventilation and strict control, it is actually better to wait outside the palace gate to feel at ease.

So Jiao Shun originally thought of finding a random place to cat for a while, but who would have thought that the palace specially arranged for someone to lure him into the palace gate as soon as he landed, and for this reason, I don't know how many people were envious and jealous.

Fortunately, Jiao Shunrumang was used to memorizing, and he didn't take these people seriously at all.

When they arrived in the palace, the number of people was obviously reduced by an order of magnitude. As far as the eye could see, most of them were familiar court officials. Among them, the most conspicuous ones were naturally the three elders at the front.

Because it was not yet time to line up, the three of them formed a loose character shape, but if you look closely, it is actually a non-equilateral triangle. The relationship between Mr. Cifu Hege and Mr. Xu Ge, a scholar of Wuyingdian University, is obviously more dependent. closer.

Jiao Shun's eyes focused on Mr. Wang Zhe and Wang Ge for a while. After today's court meeting, the two of them can be regarded as "officials in the same government". Became somewhat restrained, still trying to win back a round.

But it doesn't matter, he is now being excluded in the cabinet, and the Neo-Confucianism he founded has become a joke. Even local officials in his hometown have switched to other people's sects. Even if he is unwilling to win the game, Jiao Shun is not afraid he.

The few officials at the end of the line were whispering among themselves, but when they saw Jiao Shun approaching, they immediately died down and there was no movement.

Jiao Shun was also happy to be quiet, so he just closed his eyes and rested his mind, and wandered away to think about Daiyu's entry into the Rong Mansion.

Anyway, today's court meeting is just a formality, announcing the appointment of officials in the Zhan Shifu and the exact time for the appointment of the crown prince. He doesn't need to do anything about it, so he is naturally happy and relaxed.

Just like that, seeing the rising sun, a few young and strong eunuchs flicked their whips at the head of the Jinshui Bridge as a sign, and the officials immediately arranged them in a four-way column according to the rank of the official—of course, the front is still in the shape of a character The three elders lined up.

After the officials above the fourth rank were lined up neatly, those outside the fifth rank and below were let in one after another, and they were silently lined up behind Jiao Shun, the quasi-fourth rank.

Probably in order to take care of the emperor's physical condition, all the routine ceremonies before his ascension to the imperial court were simplified and cancelled. After a while, following Dai Quan's energetic shout, the team of officials bustled across the Jinshui Bridge and headed for the Hall of Supreme Harmony go.

However, those who can really enter the palace are those court officials of the fourth grade or above, and most of the officials line up outside the gate of the palace, waiting for the eunuchs to pass on the news like a stream of water.

Of course, if there is something important to report and wants to report it at the Great Court Meeting, the lower-level officials can also take the initiative to propose it at this time. As for whether to summon it or not, it is up to the emperor to decide.

Unsurprisingly, Jiao Shun was specially called to enter the hall again, and stood at the very end.

At this time, Emperor Longyuan was already sitting on the dragon chair, looking at his stature from a distance, he was not angry and majestic, which surprised many courtiers. Didn't they say that the emperor's condition has worsened recently? It looks like you are more energetic than the previous few months?

In fact, it's simple to put it bluntly, but it's just learning Jiao Shun's levitation trick, and secretly added some support in the yellow robe.

To be honest, after successfully sitting upright with the help of foreign objects, the emperor's deterrent power in terms of appearance alone was more than ten times stronger than before—that half of the face distorted and hideous due to paralysis, paired with a face that was as white as a dead fish Eyes, most people really can't stand it.

However, Emperor Longyuan glanced at the officials with one eye, and then nodded slightly at Dai Quan. Dai Quan immediately stepped forward and read the personnel appointment of Zhan Shifu straight to the point.

The first one mentioned on the list is naturally Wang Zhe Wangge is old.

This appointment had already been announced half a month ago, and everyone present was not surprised, but a few officials immediately put on a 'fighting stance', obviously wanting to wait for Dai Quan to finish the reading, and then criticize the appointment. Raise objections.

This was not beyond Jiao Shun's expectations. Who made Wang Ge lose his power and was considered a traitor to Confucianism?If there hadn't been a verbal war today, how could it be so easy for him to take charge of Zhan Shifu?

This was also one of Jiao Shun's intentions in recommending him. With Wang Ge Lao, a traitor, standing in front of him, he, a young man, could virtually reduce many unnecessary troubles.

However, something unexpected by everyone suddenly happened at this moment!

All I saw was that Wang Ge Lao Yue came out, turned over and knelt down on the throne without saying a word.

All the courtiers couldn't help being stunned when they saw this.

Why did you just kneel down?Even if you want to assume the new post, you're not in such a hurry, right?
When everyone was puzzled, they heard Wang Zhe raised his head and cupped his hands upwards and said: "Your Majesty, I am afraid that I will not be able to be of great use. Please take back your order and choose another person of high morality to fill this position."

Now the crowd became more and more puzzled by Monk Zhang Er, everyone knew that today's grand court meeting was just for a formality, why Wang Ge didn't play cards according to the routine?
You must know that although Donggong Zhanshi is only a third-rank official, and he is also a part-time official, but he is the head of the Qiandi Conglong, basically holding this official position, it is equivalent to booking a seat in the cabinet—the old Wang Ge is now worrying about his unstable position , this appointment supposedly just solved his urgent need.

How can you not be able to win after being contended for? Who would have thought that he would still want to push it away?
What kind of medicine is bought in this gourd?

At this time, Emperor Longyuan was staring at Wang Zhe condescendingly, his one-eyed eyes were full of sullenness. In his opinion, Wang Zhe did not say goodbye early or late, but refused at the grand court meeting, which was obviously embarrassing for himself.

For a moment, he only felt the left side of his brain beating wildly, and the throbbing temple was itchy and painful. He subconsciously wanted to scratch, but he forcibly endured it, and raised his voice word by word: "Why did Mr. Wang Ge say that?"

Originally, there were more severe questions below, but after this brief sentence, he was in pain and continued.

Wang Zhe waited for a while to see that there was no more, and then he said loudly: "I founded the New Confucianism school to preserve the learning of sages, and not to make the world suffer from the upside-down. Just a joke, what kind of face does the minister have to survive in the court?"

As he said that, he slowly took off the official hat imitating bright wild goose wings, and put it beside him: "My lord, please beg for the bones, and hope that Your Majesty will show mercy."

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the hall!
No one expected that Wang Zhe would make such an appearance at the Great Court Meeting!
Even Xu Furen, who was the most hostile to him, was a little at a loss at this time. Could it be that Wang Zhe founded the New Confucianism, not for fame and fortune, but for the public?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
"you you……"

On the imperial steps, Emperor Longyuan subconsciously wanted to stand up, but before he got up, his neck was pulled by the 'exoskeleton' under the yellow robe, and he couldn't move at all.

He became more and more annoyed, gnashed his teeth and was about to speak, when the left side of his brain suddenly felt an unprecedented pain, his eyes turned black from the pain, and he couldn't bear it anymore, he raised his hand and scratched the left half of his forehead randomly.

Because most people's attention was still focused on Elder Xu Ge, and the emperor was still sitting upright, few people noticed the abnormal state of Emperor Longyuan for a while.

This even included Dai Quan standing in front of the emperor's side.

"I think~"

At this time, Jiao Shun, who was at the end of the team, came out more and more, and said loudly: "This is a big matter, it's not appropriate to make a rash decision. Your Majesty should postpone the Court Council's consideration!"

When everyone heard this, they were inexplicable.

You said that it is not appropriate to make a decision on the spot, it is fine to think carefully, but why is there a postponement of the court meeting?The court meeting only lasted for less than a quarter of an hour, okay?
But at this time, under the reminder of the little eunuch, Dai Quan had already discovered what was wrong with the emperor, so he hurried down the slope and said, "Your Majesty has a decree. We will discuss this matter later and retire from the court!"

As he spoke, he kept urging the courtiers to leave.

As a result, quite a few people noticed something strange, so they took the lead to walk outside the hall, everyone followed suit, and the hall was scattered in a short while.

"His Majesty?!"

Only then did Dai Quan rush to the emperor's side, but seeing the blood dripping from the emperor's left forehead, he hurriedly controlled the only remaining right hand of the emperor, and shouted in panic, "Emperor physician, imperial physician, send it to the imperial physician!"

Several imperial physicians who had been waiting at the back of the hall rushed out immediately, followed by the Queen, Concubine Wu, Concubine Xiande, Concubine Rong and others.

Seeing that the Imperial Physician's Gate had blocked the emperor's surroundings, the Empress didn't move forward, and turned her head to ask Dai Quan, "What's the matter? It's only been less than a quarter of an hour, why did Your Majesty suddenly become ill?"

"It's all because of that Wangge old man!"

Dai Quan said anxiously: "Don't say it sooner, don't say it later, but want to resign at the court meeting to beg for bones. That’s why I didn’t lose my dignity in front of the courtiers.”

The queen sighed secretly when she heard the words, and thought that even if she saved her face for the time being, wouldn't those courtiers still not understand what happened afterwards?
However, there have been rumors and speculations inside and outside the court for a long time, and now it is only a fact that the emperor's illness is confirmed, and there will be no more troubled people's hearts-it's just that the emperor fell ill, what should be done for the ceremony of establishing the crown prince five days later?
At this time, the emperor let out a bad breath and scolded angrily: "How dare you do this, old thief?!"

The empress thought that his condition had improved, so she breathed a sigh of relief and hurried up to him, but saw that the emperor rolled his eyes after scolding him, and passed out like this.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty?!"

Seeing no effect after calling a few times, the queen turned to ask the leader of the imperial hospital: "How is your majesty's condition? When will he wake up?"

The courtyard was full of cold sweat, and he answered the wrong question: "Your Majesty is inconvenient to move now, and you need to temporarily build a shed here to shelter from the wind. After your majesty's condition improves, you can transfer to Qianqing Palace to recuperate."

Although there was no direct answer to this question, it also showed that the emperor might not wake up soon, otherwise there was no need to build a shed to keep out the wind.

The queen hurriedly ordered Dai Quan to quickly hang up the curtains on all sides. At this time, Concubine Wu Guifei approached, first glanced at the emperor with hidden distaste, and then whispered: "Sister, this will not delay the ceremony for the fifth day of the lunar new year, right?"

How can I ask this clearly?
The queen rolled her eyes and scolded in a low voice: "What's the hurry, let's look at the eyes first!"

Concubine Wu Gui had a rare turn of her head, and suggested again: "Then why don't you call Jiao Changqing and let him come up with ideas?"

In her opinion, Jiao Shun is not only the emperor's confidant, but also her son's future hard-core team member, and she will definitely help her speak for the ceremony.

The queen was also a little moved when she heard this, and immediately turned her gaze to Concubine Xiande.

Jia Yuanchun originally maintained the standard of behavior that silence is worse than ten thousand words, but Jiao Shun has a close relationship with her natal family, and she will even become her brother-in-law soon, so she naturally couldn't stand by and watch.

Therefore, after a little hesitation, he still shook his head at the queen and said, "I'm afraid it's a bit inappropriate to declare him alone at this time."

The queen thought so too, if this is the emperor's dying time, bringing Jiao Shun here alone will only make him more and more a target of public criticism, and the person who made this decision is likely to bear some infamy afterwards.

Then he turned and said: "Let's report this matter to the Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager first."

Concubine Wu Guifei was somewhat displeased with Jia Yuanchun's rejection of her proposal, but thinking that the Supreme Emperor and Empress Dowager were also very close to the Prince Yao, she also echoed her voice.

When the Supreme Emperor and the Empress Dowager learned of this, they both rushed to the Hall of Supreme Harmony to visit.

It was so chaotic, and it was not until the afternoon that Emperor Longyuan woke up again, his eyes swept over everyone, and finally stopped on Prince Yao.

"Do not worry."

Although the Supreme Emperor couldn't see it, but after hearing Xia Shouzhong's reminder that the emperor was awake, he took his grandson's hand and said, "With me here, I will never let Brother Yao be bullied."

This was originally what Emperor Longyuan wanted, but when he heard what the Supreme Emperor said, instead of heaving a sigh of relief, the unwillingness in his heart became even higher, and he said in a hoarse voice for a long time: "Yuyou, the sky is so thinner than me!"

Then fell into a coma again.

From this day on, the emperor's condition worsened day by day, and he spent less time awake and more drowsy every day. Gradually, he couldn't even review the briefings compiled by Yuan Chun.

Because of this, the emperor hated Wang Zhe more and more, so he directly approved his application for resignation, eliminating the practice of making three concessions and three resignations-this is already a great humiliation for officials at the level of cabinet ministers.

But Wang Zhe no longer cares about these things.

Although he voluntarily gave up the rights in his hands, his reputation returned to its peak overnight, even worse than that...

(End of this chapter)