Yuan Laoshang of the Ministry of Rites was supposed to go to the palace to meet the emperor early in the morning, but unexpectedly at the third watch, drums came from the imperial city.
As people get older, it is difficult to fall asleep even if they are lying on the bed. Although the drums are loud, the old minister is too old to hear them clearly. However, Yuan Moxian heard the drums and hurriedly came over to report to the old minister.
After not going to court for more than twenty days, the sound of court drums suddenly sounded, which surprised the old minister.
The old minister got up and tidied up, then, accompanied by Yuan Moxian, got into the carriage and went straight to the court.
When they arrived at the gate of the Imperial City, many officials were already waiting outside. At the fifth watch, the officials entered the Fengtian Hall, where civil and military ranks stood waiting for the emperor's arrival.
In fact, many officials were surprised when they saw that the emperor had not gone to court for more than twenty days. Rumors that the emperor was unwell were also spread everywhere. Today, the emperor suddenly went to court early. Many officials thought that maybe the emperor's health had recovered, which was a great joy. .
Not long after waiting, the eunuch in charge of the ceremony was heard shouting in a high voice: "The Emperor has arrived!"
All the ministers immediately knelt down, and then a group of palace maids and eunuchs came from the side hall surrounded by the little emperor in dragon robes.
Someone took a peek and saw that when the little emperor walked, his steps were unsteady and he was not as majestic as before. He thought that the emperor's body had not fully recovered. After the little emperor sat down on the dragon throne, the crowd The ministers shouted long live in unison. The little emperor raised his hand and ordered the ministers to stand up. The ministers stood up and retreated to both sides. However, someone saw at a glance that the eunuch standing in front was not the former Fan Dehai, but a short, fat man. This eunuch looked very unfamiliar. Many officials were puzzled, thinking that Fan Dehai had always been cautious in serving the emperor. The emperor seemed to be very satisfied with Fan Dehai. Why did he suddenly change his person today
The jade charm in front of the dragon crown hangs down, covering the young emperor's face, but it looks like the little emperor's face is a little pale.
The ministers knew very well that the most important thing in today's court meeting was nothing more than the battle on the front line.
Many people in the court have received the news that the Eastern Qi Navy has been defeated without a fight, the Huai River has been opened, and the grain and fodder stored in Huize City have been transported through the Huai River. Previously, the Qinhuai Army and even the Great Chu Empire The most serious problem we faced has been completely solved.
However, most of the ministers in the DPRK did not actually know the details of the Dong Qi navy's defeat without a fight.
It is rumored that Shen Tuluo, a famous general of the Eastern Qi Navy, seems to have been captured, but few people still know where Shen Tuluo is now.
However, now that the Eastern Qi Navy has been defeated, the situation on the frontline will be more favorable to the Chu Kingdom. So far, the Chu Empire has not only annexed the Eastern Qi, but also occupied many cities and lands in the Northern Han Dynasty. In addition, the northwest has also fallen into In the hands of the empire, such a situation is exactly what the Chu State has dreamed of for many years. Even if the Northern Expedition cannot go north to attack Cloyang in one fell swoop, maintaining the current situation will be a complete victory for the Chu State.
Chu and Han have been fighting for decades, and the two sides have always been in a stalemate. It is only now that the situation in the world has begun to truly change. Everyone knows that by annexing Eastern Qi and occupying the northwest, the Chu State has formed a relationship with the Northern Han Dynasty. In order to completely suppress it, it is only a matter of time before Luoyang is captured.
Jin Daohou Tantaihuang has always held the post of Minister of War. After the old marquis passed away, Lu Xiao, the left minister of the Ministry of War, was promoted to Minister of War. Today's court meeting, the newly appointed Minister of War is naturally the most important figure among the ministers.
The Dongqi Navy was defeated inexplicably. Many people did not understand what the situation was. They thought that the matter should be explained clearly at today's court meeting.
After a period of silence, the eunuch who was in charge of the ceremony took two steps forward and said in a sharp voice: "Today's court meeting, the Holy Father has several decrees to be promulgated." After a cough, a eunuch beside him approached with an ancient wooden tray. , and then the officials discovered that there were several volumes of imperial edicts placed on the ancient wooden tray. The eunuch in charge of the ceremony took one volume in his hand. After opening it, he loudly said: "Preaching the song of the captain of the Marquis Mansion of Chuan Shen" See you, little Cang!"
All the ministers were startled, greatly surprised, and many people couldn't help but look towards the main entrance.
The Shenhou Mansion is a government office directly under the emperor. It has not had much contact with other government offices in the court. Moreover, the Shenhou Mansion rarely interacts with officials in the court. Ximen Wuhen is naturally respected by the officials in the court, but in private Ximen Wuhen had almost no close relations with officials in the DPRK and China.
Moreover, only the Shenhou in the Shenhou Mansion can participate in the court meeting. This does not mean that other people in the Shenhou Mansion are not qualified, but it is just that the Shenhou Mansion supervises the affairs of various sects in the world and does not participate in political affairs. Therefore, the court meeting can also There is no need for other people from the Shenhou Mansion to be present. In addition, in order to keep the Shenhou Mansion as mysterious as possible, even Ximen Wuhen rarely goes to court unless it is an extremely important court meeting.
Since the founding of the country, it has never happened before that the emperor summoned the captain of the Shenhou Mansion.
Qu Xiaocang had obviously been informed that he would be summoned today and was already waiting outside the palace. Soon everyone saw Qu Xiaocang entering the Fengtian Palace dressed in black.
He is short and fat, and his elegant attire is completely Jianghu, which is incompatible with the official robes of the officials in the court. However, no one finds this short, fat and even somewhat funny-looking captain of the Shenhou Mansion interesting.
Qu Xiaocang's expression was calm. When he arrived at the palace, he knelt down on the ground and said, "Qu Xiaocang, the captain of the Prince's Mansion, long live my emperor!"
"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Ximen Wuhen, the Divine Marquis of the Divine Marquis Mansion, has asked to resign from the position of Divine Marquis. I remember that Ximen Aiqing has worked so hard, and I specifically allow Ximen Wuhen to resign from the position of Divine Marquis. From today on, Recommended by Ximen Wuhen, I confer Feng Qu Xiaocang to take over the position of Divine Marquis. I appreciate it!" The eunuch in charge of the ceremony did not delay and read out the imperial edict loudly.
When the officials in the palace heard the imperial edict, many of them were shocked.
Although the Shenhou Mansion has little contact with officials in the court, many officials know that there are seven disciples under Ximen Wuhen Seat, known as the Big Dipper. Among them, Xuanyuan Po, the captain of the giant gate, is the most famous in the court. After all, the Shenhou Mansion had previously led eight gangs and sixteen factions to attack the Black Lotus Sect, and the commander was Xuanyuan Po. At this time, both the government and the public knew that, even the officials who did not know Xuanyuan Po's name at the beginning, after this battle, all knew about this giant. The existence of the school captain, and almost all the officials who have only seen Xuanyuan Po know in their hearts that this Xuanyuan Po is the successor of the next Shenhou. Otherwise, Ximen Wuhen would not leave such a major event as the attack on the Black Lotus Sect to Xuanyuan Po. Go and do it.
Now the emperor directly issued a decree and conferred the position of Shenhou to Qu Xiaocang, which was beyond everyone's expectations.
If Qu Xiaocang takes over the position of Divine Lord, what will happen to Xuanyuan Po
What shocked many people even more was that Ximen Wuhen resigned from the position of Shenhou, which came too suddenly. Although everyone knew that Ximen Wuhen was getting older, the position of Shenhou would have to abdicate sooner or later, but for decades Over the years, everyone has become accustomed to Ximen Wuhen's presence in the Shenhou Mansion. At least during the years when Ximen Wuhen was in the Shenhou Mansion, the various sects in the rivers and lakes settled in their respective positions, rarely causing trouble to the court, and even Being used by the imperial court was certainly thanks to Emperor Taizong's establishment of the Shenhou Mansion, but everyone knew that without a figure like Ximen Wuhen, the Shenhou Mansion would be nothing more than an empty frame and would never be able to intimidate those reckless people.
Ximen Wuhen made great contributions to the Chu Empire. No one will deny this.
Now that Ximen Wuhen suddenly resigned from the position of Shenhou, it caught the officials off guard.
Maybe an era has really passed completely. The previous emperor died, a new emperor ascended the throne, the old god resigned, and the new heir took over the heavy responsibility.
But no one thought it would be Qu Xiaocang.
Some people couldn't help but have questions in their hearts. Since a new divine queen was to be conferred today, why didn't Ximen Wuhen attend the court meeting today
Ximen Wuhen Shenlong has never been seen. He does not have personal relations with the ministers of the court, so this person who cannot be ignored is often forgotten by people. At this time, everyone suddenly thought of the man who made all the sects in the world change their expressions upon hearing this. It seems that the character has not appeared for a long time. Some people even began to recall when the Lord Shenhou last appeared, but it is always difficult to remember.
Qu Xiaocang was lying on the ground in the palace, with his huge ass raised high in the air, looking quite funny, and said loudly: "I thank the Emperor for his kindness!"
The ministers thought of Ximen Wuhen's powerful demeanor that shocked everyone in the martial arts world, and then looked at Qu Xiaocang, who was crawling on the ground like a toad at the moment, and they felt that the temperament of the two was completely different.
"Qu Shen Hou, from now on, the Holy Lord and Old Lord Ximen will hand over the Shenhou Mansion to you." The eunuch in charge of the ceremony said loudly: "I only hope that you will fulfill your duties faithfully and live up to the expectations of the Holy Lord and Old Shen Hou!"
"I shall be loyal to Your Majesty, even if I die!" Qu Xiaocang kowtowed several times before standing up. He did not look at the ministers on the left and right, but only raised his head to glance at the emperor on the dragon throne, and then bowed his head. , slowly backed away and left the hall.
Everything seems too simple, but it seems that it only needs to be that simple.
Even if some people feel that it is a bit strange to confer the title of Shenhou, after all, the matter involves the Shenhou Mansion. Since the establishment of the Shenhou Mansion, no one in the court has dared to point out the affairs of the Shenhou Mansion. They did not dare to do so before. , Of course I don’t dare to do it now.
The little emperor sat on the dragon chair, looking down at the ministers from a high position, without saying a word from beginning to end.
After Qu Xiaocang retreated, the eunuch in charge took the second imperial edict and said loudly: "Summon the Prince of Huainan!"
Qu Xiaocang's visit to the palace had already surprised all the ministers. When they heard that he was about to summon the Prince of Huainan, even the ministers who had always been indifferent to their emotions and anger suddenly changed their expressions and stared at the main entrance. Soon , and saw Xiao Shaozong, the short but well-dressed prince of Huainan, slowly walking in from outside the hall.
The Prince of Huainan has a great reputation, but very few people have met him.
It is said that the prince was frail and sick when he was young and rarely left the palace. In the past two years, it was rumored that the prince was terminally ill and would not live until the end of the year. It was precisely because he was terminally ill that after King Huainan committed rebellion and committed suicide, he was not severely punished by the emperor. Just confined to the palace.
Xiao Shaozong walked very slowly. He was short and shaped like a dwarf. He had a delicate appearance, but his complexion was pale and bloodless.
Some people lamented that although the prince was born into the royal family and was the direct grandson of Emperor Taizu, God did not seem to favor him too much. Not only did he suffer from illnesses since he was a child, but he was also born with a disease. He is of short stature and does not have the tall and handsome temperament of King Huainan.