Three Kingdoms: I will act as a substitute for the Hunjun

Chapter 16 Above the Court
  In the court room next to Nangong, Qufei Palace, ministers arrived one after another to wait for the ascension to the court.

There were three main types of court system during the Eastern Han Dynasty: Chang Chao, Nei Chao and Da Chao Hui.

Changchao is a relatively regular type of regular court meeting. During the reign of Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty, it was once every five days. During the reign of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty, due to his declining health and his unwillingness to work diligently, it was changed to once every ten days.

In later generations, during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, some emperors with masochistic tendencies even held court meetings every day. Of course, this was a minority. In most periods, the regular court meetings were not held every day. They were somewhat similar to weekly meetings, except that the week was longer or shorter.

In the inner dynasty, the emperor's cronies or attendants discussed political affairs, admonished and collected materials, and played the role of the emperor's advisers. The meeting period was not fixed, and it purely depended on when the emperor was free.

The Great Court Meeting is a ceremonial court meeting, used to demonstrate the country's majesty. It is attended by many people, including a few representatives of neighboring countries and nationalities that have surrendered. It is often held only for major festival celebrations. For example, in the Han Dynasty, there was a great court meeting every New Year's Day.

Today's court meeting held in Quefei Hall is a regular court meeting. All court officials with more than 600 shi can come to the court to participate in the discussion.

Above the court, the Yuan family had the most power and influence. The two brothers Yuan Feng and Yuan Wei occupied the two positions of Sikong and Situ, which can be said to be high and powerful.

The two of them sat in the room without saying a word, but every official who entered the court room to wait for the court had to greet them humbly, and they just nodded lightly.

Yuan Feng was older and took a nap against the wall.

Going to court at Mao hour, that is, around five o'clock in the morning, is an extremely unfriendly experience for officials who are older and in poor health. Some officials who live far away even need to get up at two or three in the morning to prepare.

"His Majesty Chang Chao did not attend last time. He said he caught the wind and cold while reviewing the Imperial Army in the West Garden." Situ Yuan Wei approached Yuan Feng and whispered, "This time he was able to ascend to the court normally. It seems that His Majesty's dragon body has recovered. "

Sikong Yuanfeng opened his eyes, looked around, and whispered: "Yesterday General He came in to see me and said that His Majesty has not only recovered, but is even better than before. It's just that Jian Shuo is so powerful now that he even held the Emperor hostage and influenced His Majesty's decisions. , I hope I can take the lead in impeaching the traitor in the court."

Yuan Wei was obviously taken aback, then shook his head and said with a smile: "A butcher is a butcher. I don't know where I got the news. Although Shi Changshi is arrogant, he only got his current status through His Majesty's favor. The same goes for Jian Shuo." In this way, how can he hold the emperor hostage? It's ridiculous, and he wants us to stand up for him, it's simply delusional."

Yuan Feng smiled slightly, and the wrinkles on his face gathered together, and said: "Don't underestimate the butcher. The butcher has been in the court for a long time and has learned how to kill people with a borrowed knife. I only promise him to act according to the situation. As for how to stir up trouble, he has to rely on him himself." Operate."

The two old foxes looked at each other and smiled.

At this time, the door of Qufei Palace opened, and all the courtiers filed in, arranged on both sides according to their official positions.

"Promoted to the court -" Following the high-pitched voice of the eunuch Zhao Zhong, Liu Ming walked directly from the side hall to the high platform, followed by two eunuchs, Jian Shuo and Zhang Rang.

All the court officials immediately shouted and knelt down to the ground.

Today, Liu Ming was wearing a black imperial robe, a crown on his head, and twelve white jade beads covering most of his face.

Looking down from a high position, a group of people in the hall looked very funny with their buttocks in the air.

But standing here gives people a feeling of being in control of the world and dominating the world. The life and death of one person and a clan depends on the thoughts of the people on the stage.

This was Liu Ming's first time as an older girl entered the bridal chamber, but she didn't dare to look around, showing off her rustic air. Jian Shuo gave many warnings and instructions, never reveal the truth. "All your lives," Liu Ming said calmly, then knelt down and sat behind the imperial case.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The ministers thanked him and stood up, still standing on both sides of the civil and military ranks.

Jian Shuo has placed today's memorial in front of Liu Ming.

Zhang Rang rolled his eyes at Jian Shuo, showing a very dissatisfied look. He thought to himself, in the past, the matters discussed in the memorial were all handled by me. You, Jian Shuo, are just acting as His Majesty's bodyguard with your stupidity. What is your ability to manage memorial matters?
  Of course, the changes on the stage and Zhang Rang's expression have caught the eyes of many ministers in the audience.

Brothers Yuan Wei and Yuan Feng exchanged glances with each other, and He Jin, the leader of the generals, also looked towards them.

"If you have something to do, go ahead and leave the court if nothing happens!" Zhao Zhong said loudly.

As the eldest son of the harem, Zhao Zhong was responsible for the ceremony of the emperor's ascension to the court, and his authority was not small.

The three people currently standing in front of His Majesty Dan are the three most powerful eunuchs in the world today. Even ordinary courtiers shuddered when they saw them.

"Your Majesty, I have written a report for you." A man suddenly walked out of the military generals' ranks, holding the elephant scepter high, and said loudly. Everyone saw that it was Gai Xun, the commander of the military commander.

"I heard that the rebels from Xiliang have once again invaded Youfufeng and besieged Chencang." Gai Xun was nearly fifty years old. His words were sonorous and powerful. His words were like a huge stone thrown into a pond. The calm but not all the ministers in the palace suddenly became confused. stand up.

The officials in the court were so proud that they rarely paid attention to border affairs. They had heard that the Xiliang rebels had been repulsed, so why did they suddenly resurrect and attack the city? Many people were surprised.

Gai Xun continued: "But the border general Dong Zhuo is afraid of the enemy like a tiger, and he waits and watches without rescuing or listening to punishment. I ask your majesty to issue an order to bring Dong Zhuo back to the capital for punishment, and to choose another good general to put down the rebellion."

Jian Shuo snorted and said nothing, but there was obvious disgust in his eyes.

Not long ago, Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty specially summoned Gai Xun after the military parade in Pingtang and asked why there were so many rebellions in the world. Gai Xun replied, "Isn't it a good deed done by the son of someone whom Your Majesty favors?"
  Jian Shuo was nearby at that time. Emperor Ling turned around and asked Jian Shuo. Jian Shuo was frightened and didn't know how to answer. Although Emperor Ling didn't ask deeply, Jian Shuo resented Gai Xun even more.

Regarding Gai Xun's memorial, Jian Shuo had already discussed it with Emperor Ling in advance, and that meant it was not allowed!
  As for why it’s not allowed? Jian Shuo's criterion for judgment was who submitted the memorial. How could it be possible for His Majesty to accurately report the memorial from Gai Xun, his enemy? He doesn't care about the merits of the matter.

Many people in the court had received generous gifts from Dong Zhuo, including the ten regular attendants, so Jian Shuo was not in a hurry at all. He believed that someone would excuse Dong Zhuo, and Gai Xun was destined to return without success.

Sure enough, Situ Yuan Wei left the squad and said: "Your Majesty, Gai Xiaowei's proposal is inappropriate. Changing generals before the enemy is a taboo for military strategists. I would like to ask your Majesty to issue an order to Dong Zhuo to advance the army. If he resists the order, we will deal with it." It’s not too late.”

As he said that, Yuan Wei looked up and saw the emperor sitting behind the imperial desk. His figure was steady and he didn't feel the slight tremor he had before. Although most of his face was covered by twelve beads, he couldn't see clearly. But from the exposed part, it can be seen that the complexion is not bad.

It seems that His Majesty has really recovered, and as Yuan Feng said before he was promoted to the imperial court: he is better than before.

"In this case, the Yuan family was also planning to participate in the establishment of the crown prince, so there is no need to worry." Yuan Wei thought to himself.

(End of this chapter)