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Chapter 255: There was a turmoil in the court meeting the next day, and the whole court waited for the Marquis of Guannei (Part )
In the early morning of the next day, before it got dark, the manor was already bustling with activity.

The courtiers arranged their court uniforms and braced themselves for the new day's affairs.

At first glance, it seemed that last night's forced uterine turmoil was a thing of the past, but everyone knew that the aftermath of this struggle was far from over.

Yuan Shu got up early, his eyes still flashing with unwillingness and anger. He lost a lot in the failure last night, but he would not give up.

He, Yuan Gongli, will regain his own status and glory sooner or later!

He Jin, on the other hand, was nervous. When he got up, he wiped his face and took a deep breath.

Today, he will personally take action and face the stubborn emperor directly at the meeting.
This made He Jin feel a little nervous.

He always avoided direct conflict with the emperor, and any objections were expressed by others.

But now, the emperor's intrusion on the status of the He family and Liu Bian is becoming more and more outrageous, and he must stand up and express his opinions.

As for Zhang Rang, he barely slept. After finally squinting for a while, he realized that it was getting late. He hurriedly ran outside the room where the emperor was staying, listened to the movements inside, and waited silently.

As for Emperor Liu Hong, he didn't sleep at all.
He spent the whole night thinking about how to stabilize his throne and handle the relationship with these relatives, eunuchs and ministers.

Without damaging the foundation, carry out the will, complete this ancestor worship, and pave the way for Liu Xie.

However, every time he thinks about yesterday's scene, Liu Hong's hands can't help but tremble.

Just as Yuan Shu said yesterday, he was indeed afraid.

That scene brought Liu Hong deep fear and humiliation.

These traitors keep saying that they are not forced to have a baby, but this kind of thing is just like a man saying that he can't get in. Who knows whether it will suddenly happen in one step.

Under such pressure, Liu Hong stared in the room all night.

Before you know it, Yin time has passed.

"Your Majesty, are you up? It's getting late."

Outside the door, Zhang Rang's respectful voice brought Liu Hong back to his senses. He focused his eyes and took a deep breath:

"Yes, I understand."

Liu Hong's voice was slightly hoarse, and a sleepless night made him feel a little depressed.

He stood up slowly, moved his stiff limbs, took a deep breath, and tried to calm down his excitement.

Liu Hong knew that last night was just a truce, and the real highlight was today.

In this morning meeting to decide whether to stay or leave, he must be very energetic to face the challenges of those people.

Looking at this "father" who had just come in and carefully arranged his clothes with his own hands, the emperor narrowed his eyes:
"Will my father still want to persuade me to return to Beijing like he did last night?"

A glint flashed in Liu Hong's eyes. Zhang Rang is the head of the Ten Constant Attendants. Although he has recently deliberately alienated and divided his power, he still has great influence in the court. He Jin and Lu Zhizhi Flow cannot be compared to it at all.

Of those ministers yesterday, how many came forward under his instructions?

Liu Hong's seemingly casual question made Zhang Rang feel nervous. He never expected that the emperor would be so direct.
But looking back, he was relieved considering the emperor's always impatient character.

Zhang Rang quickly lowered his head and said respectfully:
"Your Majesty, this old slave is nothing more than your Majesty's domestic servant. All my wealth and life depend on your Majesty. Naturally, I will follow your Majesty's wishes. It's just..."

"Just what?" Liu Hong asked, a hint of impatience in his voice.

Zhang Rang hesitated for a moment, then knelt down on the ground with a pop and said:

"Your Majesty, not only is the world in chaos now, but the situation in the DPRK and China is also very complicated. I am worried that if Your Majesty persists in his opinion, it may cause even greater trouble."

"Can it be bigger?"

Liu Hong sneered:

"What, do you want me to abdicate?"

"Your Majesty's words are serious, this servant will die!"

Zhang Rang kowtowed repeatedly:

"The old slave is just speaking frankly to Your Majesty about the interests. In the end, all decisions are made by His Majesty Gan Gang. If Your Majesty doesn't want to listen to what the old slave has to say, the old slave will sew his mouth shut and never say another offensive word."

Liu Hong looked at the pleading Zhang Rang, and the anger in his heart calmed down a little.

He knew that he should not be too impulsive at this time and needed to deal with it calmly.

After all, these eunuchs were fundamentally different from the people in the outer court.

If the people in the outer court win completely, Zhang Rang and these eunuchs may not be able to save their lives and fortunes, let alone continue to control the power of the government.

Even thinking about it, it's impossible to really do anything to yourself.

So Liu Hong also slowed down his tone, calmed down and told Zhang Rang that he would not be reckless, but just wanted to pay homage to his ancestors one last time while his health was still good and he could fulfill his filial piety. He had no other intentions.

"In the future, we will have to rely more on Changshi Zhang to take care of the important affairs of the government."

"Your Majesty said something serious. It is an honor for me to share your worries with you!"

After receiving the emperor's verbal promise and comfort, Zhang Rang also expressed that he would do his best in the future, and especially confessed his mistake in tears, saying that if he had any disagreement with His Majesty in the future, he would definitely not express it in public, but would speak up privately afterwards.

After such and such intrigues between the emperor and the eunuch chief, Liu Hong was finally ready to go to the court meeting and face the noise of the ministers.

However, when the emperor was about to step out of the threshold.
Suddenly, the scene of Yuan Shu wearing armor and admonishing him yesterday came to his mind, causing him to stop instantly.

Liu Hong paused and asked:

"Where's the Marquis of Guannei? Did he go to the lobby?"

"Here, this old slave will send someone to investigate."

"Okay, please ask first. I will go over when the Marquis of Guannei arrives."

After saying that, Liu Hong turned around and sat back, closing his eyes to rest.

Manor lobby.

Officials in two colors, one red and one black, crowded the lobby, and many people even stood outside the door.

They are different from those low-grade officials and high-ranking officials who came forward yesterday.

Today, including He Jin, Yang Biao, Lu Zhi and other high-ranking officials, they are all ready to persuade His Majesty to return to Beijing again.

However.
"Why hasn't the court started yet?"

"Why doesn't Your Majesty come out?"

"What is the situation now?"

The accompanying officials, large and small, looked at each other in confusion, wiping the sweat from their foreheads from time to time.

They had been waiting for a long time, and it was almost sunrise, but His Majesty didn't even see a shadow.

Especially He Jin and Yuan Shu. They had been brewing their emotions for a long time before coming here. Now that they were left out like this, they felt hungry, hot, tired and sleepy.

"Could it be that the admonitions of those officials yesterday angered His Majesty, and today he is getting angry and wants us to demonstrate?" He Jin said in a low voice.

"How could your Majesty be so naive?" Lu Zhi shook his head.

Listening to the buzz in his ears, Lu Zhi stamped his feet, took a step forward, and asked loudly:

"Changshi Zhang, may I ask if there will be a court meeting today?"

Is there still a court meeting today?
Lu Zhi's question was not a stupid thing to ask knowingly.

Because court meetings do not happen every day.

One day at a time, that is something that only a handful of workaholics can do.

Most of the time, it only lasts for several days. Like when Liu Hong was lying down before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he often only had one meeting for about half a month.

On weekdays, all government affairs are handled by the Shangshutai. If there is really an emergency or important matter, the emperor will also summon the generals and the Chinese and Korean officials such as the Changshutai, Shizhong and Shangshutai for small-scale discussions.

For example, since the recent triumphal ceremony of presenting prisoners, His Majesty's ability to attend meetings every three or five days has made these ministers feel that it is a rare diligence.

Even for some ministers, going to court with such frequency made them feel tortured and exhausted.

After all, in order to catch up with the morning meeting at 5 a.m., the ministers had to get up before dawn to prepare. They could also ask their servants to prepare a cold meal at home, but when they went outside, the conditions were not so good.

Therefore, it was extremely uncomfortable for them to stand still for more than an hour.

But today's court meeting is different from the past.

This is what His Majesty personally ordered yesterday. Since the Marquis of Guannei came back within five days and brought back the leader of the rebel bandit, after what happened here, it was time for the team that stopped at the manor to decide whether to stay or go.

For such a big event, all the accompanying civil and military officials were in place, but His Majesty let the dove go. How could it be done?

Faced with Lu Zhi's questioning, Zhang Rang paused for a moment, then raised his hands and said:

"Your Majesty said that today he will discuss the affairs of Wang Fen in Jizhou and wait until the Marquis of Guan Nei comes to the palace before holding a court meeting." "What?"

The ministers were all shocked.

"Are you actually waiting for the Marquis of Guannei?"

"What about the others?"

The civil and military officials looked left and right, confused:
"It's been so long, why haven't you seen me yet?"

The person who asked this question had a black line on his face.

I saw him with a sullen face, gritted his teeth and said bitterly:

"Our great hero is still sleeping!"

"what?!"

"Oh——"

"What a grand display!"

All the officials were in an uproar and shouted angrily:

“These people are back, and they’re making such a big fuss!”

"Let all our civil and military officials and His Majesty the Emperor wait for him alone?"

"He can still sleep?!"

Amid the anger and uproar among the officials, the atmosphere in the lobby became increasingly tense.

Some impatient generals have begun to gear up, muttering dissatisfiedly that they want to go to Guannei Hou to argue.

The civil servants were whispering to each other and discussing a lot, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the hero's arrogant behavior.

In the lobby, a storm was brewing, ready to set off huge waves.

He had just come back, had just been promoted, and yet he dared to be arrogant about his merits? !
How can you be a high official in the imperial court with such behavior? How can he be worthy of commanding the Imperial Army? !
Impeachment, must be impeached!
Yuan Shu looked at the overwhelming emotions and laughed in his heart as he listened to the comments in his ears.

This Guan Neihou was simply reckless and stupid. He did not need to deliberately provoke him, and the court had already gathered a consensus to deal with him.

It’s so good, so great!

How can a person without virtue be worthy of shepherding sheep for the Emperor and setting an example for the world?

Although it may not necessarily allow the emperor to take back yesterday's fame, it will greatly dampen Su Yao's arrogance and make the emperor lose his status due to unclear knowledge. It is a sure thing!
At this moment, a rush of footsteps came from far and near.

The ministers looked back and saw that the Marquis of Guannei was running and jumping all the way again.

"Colleagues, I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long.

I didn't notice at all yesterday that there was a court meeting today.

I'm here, let's get started! "

Such frivolity made Lu Zhi and other Confucian scholars look at him with their mouths twisted and unable to keep their expressions straight.

But before anyone could say anything, the eunuch's sharp "Emperor" sound came and turned everyone's attention to the center.

Now, it's time to get down to business
Weird!

This Guan Neihou is so wanton and frivolous, how can he be easily exposed?

"Your Majesty!"

"The Marquis of Guannei has behaved disrespectfully in front of the Lord. Not only did he rush into the Holy Chariot, but he also asked for rewards based on his merits. He is arrogant because of his favor!"

"How can such an unfaithful and disrespectful man be able to take on such a big responsibility?"

"He doesn't deserve to wear this court uniform at all!"

"Your Majesty, please issue an order to severely punish Su Yao!"

"Your Majesty, please punish Su Yao severely!"

Their words are precise and exciting, and they have good calculations.

Not only did they occupy the highest point of morality, but the emperor also waited for a long time, and there was no excuse for it!
And this time, instead of being as aggressive towards His Majesty as they were yesterday, they could tear open the buttons bit by bit and approach the core step by step.

Amidst the bursts of petitions, Liu Hong's dark-faced gaze shifted between the angry officials and Su Yao.

I gritted my teeth in my heart.

This Su Yao really makes people feel uneasy at all.

It was the same with the last meritorious service, and this time the meritorious service is repeated. Will it cause such a big disturbance every time?

Therefore, in response to the sincere words and turbulent condemnation of the courtiers, the emperor waved his hand to signal the courtiers to be quiet, and said slowly:

"The Marquis of Guannei has made great contributions to the country this time. He was with me just now and reported military information to me, so he delayed the court meeting."

"There's nothing wrong with that."

"what?!"

"With His Majesty?!"

Didn't you say you were sleeping?
They all looked at Zhang Rang.

Zhang Rang was also confused. He just heard Xiao Huangmen say that the Marquis of Guan Nei was sleeping.
Yes, that's right.

Liu Hong's face darkened, thinking of the scene just now.

Go forward!
Outside the door of Su Yao's room, Wang Ling, Wei Ming and other staff knelt on the ground, each with nervous expressions and fearful expressions on their faces.

They behaved like this all because of an uninvited guest—Emperor Liu Hong:
"What does the Marquis Guannei mean by this? But he is dissatisfied with my arrangement. Do I have to come in person to invite you?"

Liu Hong was numb.

At this moment, the emperor, leading a group of eunuchs and guards, stood in front of everyone, looking majestic but feeling very nervous.

He just doesn't understand.

What did I do wrong?

Yesterday, he was targeted by everyone in the inner and outer courts. He finally suppressed it, wiped out Yuan Shu's position, handed it over to Su Yao, and gave him a large reward.

As a result, this kid is just pretending to be with me today? !

Liu Hong was so hateful and angry!

Isn’t it because I didn’t promise you ten thousand years?
As for this? !

It’s not like I said I wouldn’t give it.

If you want to marry my daughter, you must show some filial piety, right? !
This makes me lose face and give up my pick. What's going on?

Are there any loyal ministers left in this world?
"Your Majesty, this is not the intention of the Marquis of Guan Nei or the ministers. It is because he cannot get up."

Seeing the emperor's increasingly ugly face, Wang Ling finally had to explain himself.

"A fixed hour?"

"No one can afford to scream before it's too late?"

"You want me to believe this nonsense?"

The emperor naturally didn't believe this.

"Then how does he fight like this on weekdays?"

"Your Majesty, if we had informed you in advance, the Marquis of Guannei could have gotten up earlier." Wang Ling covered his face.

"So this is Lai Zhen?" Liu Hong clenched his fist.

"no no no"

Wang Ling quickly apologized:

"This is just a special feature of the Marquis of Guannei. I didn't inform His Majesty in advance. The fault lies with us."

The emperor still didn't believe it, so Wang Ling and others demonstrated it on the spot.

Liu Hong rubbed his eyes when he saw that the Marquis of Guan Nei couldn't stand up no matter how he was being called by the crowd or whether he was lifting or turning him.

"How can there be such strange things in the world?" Liu Hong was speechless.

"Your Majesty, how can there be such a stupid thing in the world? Let your slave carry a bucket of cold water and pour it on his head to see if he wakes up!"

(End of this chapter)