Although Tantai Huang has been away from the court for a long time and is old, his power is still there. The King of Huainan and Sima Lan are supporting the veteran general with great military achievements. All the officials under the city gate are bowing slightly. , wherever Tantaihuang passed by, everyone saluted respectfully. Even when he came to Qining, Qining also saluted respectfully.
Tantaihuang stopped, looked at Qining, looked up and down, and finally asked: "Are you a boy from the Qi family?"
Tantaihuang and Jinyi Laohou are of the same generation. Even if Qi Jing is still alive, he still calls Tantaihuang uncle. Qi Ning respectfully said: "Junior Qi Ning!"
Tantaihuang nodded slightly, said nothing, and continued to the city gate.
Qi Ning was confused. He glanced at it and suddenly thought that almost all the important officials in the court who were due to arrive today had arrived, but there was no trace of Ximen Wuhen of the Shenhou Mansion. He didn't know whether it was because Ximen Wuhen was missing from the court or because of the Shenhou Mansion. The priest does not need to attend the court meeting.
After all, Shenhou Mansion is not an ordinary government office. Qining would not be surprised if Ximen Wuhen did not have to attend such court meetings.
Before approaching the city gate, I heard the imperial city gate creaking, but it was already slowly opening. I don't know if it was the right time, or because the Yulin Guards in the imperial city saw Tantai Huang, and only Chi, the commander of the Imperial City Army, saw him. Feng Dian actually came to welcome him from the city gate in person and walked directly in front of Tantaihuang without saying a word, just bowing deeply.
Qi Ning thought that Tantaihuang was indeed very prestigious in the hearts of the soldiers, but many people present knew very well that Chi Fengdian had served under Tantaihuang for a while, and he could be considered an old man in Tantaihuang. My subordinates, it is human nature to see the old general today and pay homage to him.
The two main pillars of the empire's army, apart from the Qi family, are the Tantai family. Today's generals in Dachu are more or less related to these two families. Xue Lingfeng, the commander of the Tiger God Camp, has a deep relationship with the Qi family. , and Chi Fengdian is an old member of the Tantai family.
"Old Marquis, it's a long way to get to Fengtian Palace from here, so I'd better have someone carry you there." King Huainan looked very concerned about Tantai Huang.
Tantaihuang shook his head and said: "I have walked this road countless times, and this may be the last time."
"Master Marquis, please don't say such things." King Huainan said: "Take good care of yourself, and Master Marquis will naturally live a long life. Master Marquis, today's court meeting may not be over in an hour and a half. It is rare for you to come to court. Always take a look today, save some energy for looking up, and don’t waste energy on walking.”
Sima Lan also nodded and said: "Brother, what the prince said is absolutely true. It's better to let someone give you a ride."
Chi Fengdian cupped his hands and said, "I am brave enough to carry the old Marquis into the palace!"
Tantaihuang saw several people trying to persuade him, and finally nodded. Chi Fengdian then turned his back, squatted on the ground, and carefully carried Tantaihuang on his back. Tantaihuang had a huge frame. Even though he was old, he was still tall. Fortunately, Chi Fengdian was tall and strong. An ordinary person might not be able to carry Tantai Huang on his back.
Many people nodded secretly when they saw this scene, thinking that Chi Fengdian was caring about his old relationship, so he was kind and compassionate.
Chi Fengdian carried Tantaihuang into the imperial city, and the officials followed him. King Huainan followed Chi Fengdian, helping Tantaihuang from time to time.
Everyone knew that King Huainan was the eldest son of Emperor Taizu, and Tantaihuang was the most respected general of Emperor Taizu at that time. It is said that Tantaihuang had given Emperor Taizong a few years ago, requesting Emperor Taizong to follow the instructions. The promise made to Emperor Taizu back then was to make King Huainan the crown prince, but not many people knew whether this was true or false.
However, it is a well-known fact that Jin Daohou has a deep connection with the King of Huainan.
Both Emperor Taizong and the previous emperors were quite wary of King Huainan. Therefore, although King Huainan had a distinguished status and the emperor was very kind and honorable to King Huainan, he had never allowed King Huainan to get involved in the military. Huainan Although Wang was not weak in both government and opposition parties, he had no real military foundation.
And the only military boss who has connections with King Huainan is the Golden Sword Hou Tantaihuang.
Since Emperor Taizong, the Tantai family has always maintained a distance from King Huainan. Although the two families are related, they are not close to each other.
In fact, many people know very well that once the Tantai family gets too close to the King of Huainan, they are afraid that the Tantai family will not be as stable as it is today.
Although Taizong and the previous emperor allowed King Huainan to make friends, they would never tolerate King Huainan getting too close to military figures. Once a military figure approached King Huainan, even if they would not attack King Huainan, they would definitely get close to Huainan. The king's military figures used their power to suppress or even eliminate them. For the sake of the political stability of the empire, this was naturally something that could not be done softly.
The Imperial City of Dachu is divided into three major building groups: the Main Palace, the East Palace, and the West Palace. The Main Palace is further divided into the Outer Palace, the Inner Palace, and the Back Palace, and there are layers of palace walls in between.
Entering the imperial city, you enter the outer court of the main palace. The huge square in front of the palace is three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry post. Halfway through the square, there is a Jade Belt River, with nine white marble arch bridges above it. After crossing the bridge, ahead The majestic and huge palace is the Fengtian Hall where the court meeting is held.
When we arrived outside the Fengtian Palace, the sky was already bright. The ministers were already divided into civil and military columns and stood according to their rank. Qining was at the forefront. He saw a great eunuch walking out of the palace door and shouting in a high voice, "All ministers enter the palace!" , the ministers entered the palace like two long dragons.
The Fengtian Hall is resplendent with carved beams and painted pillars, showing its royal style. It is luxurious and beautiful without losing its solemnity.
The ministers were lined up on both sides, and suddenly they heard a scream: "The Emperor has arrived!" All the ministers immediately half-hunched their bodies. Qining looked up and saw only a few palace maids and eunuchs surrounding a man in a yellow dragon robe. The little emperor came out of the side hall.
The emperor lived in the Central Plains, and the five elements belonged to the earth and controlled the earth. Therefore, the emperor of Chu regarded himself as Chu De, and his dragon robe was yellow.
Qining saw that although the little emperor was young, when he walked out of the side hall, although he was a little immature, he still had a kingly demeanor and a steady pace. Every step he took was very practical. He went up to the Golden Palace. , sitting on the golden dragon chair, all the ministers had already knelt on the ground and shouted long live. Longtai glanced at it, raised his hand and said: "Everyone is safe." Seeing Tantai Huang standing among the ministers, the little emperor Apparently a little surprised, he actually stood up and hurriedly walked down from the Jinluan Palace. The officials were surprised to see that the little emperor had already walked to Tantaihuang. He reached out to help him up and said: "Old Marquis, you... what are you doing?" Are you here too? How are you?"
All the officials were stunned, thinking that if they really wanted to help the old Marquis Jin Dao and order the eunuchs, there was no need for the emperor to come down in person. However, some officials still nodded slightly, thinking that the emperor was considerate of the old ministers and had no sympathy for young people. Arrogance is not easy.
Tantai Huang was flattered and said anxiously: "Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Majesty."
The little emperor helped Tantaihuang up, raised his hand and said: "The old Marquis is old and in poor health. He cannot stand for a long time. Someone, come and give the old Marquis a seat!"
Tantai Huang opened his mouth, but before he could speak, the little emperor already said: "Old Marquis, I didn't know you were coming today, otherwise I would have sent someone to pick you up. Yes, how are you? I have always been thinking about you. "
Qi Ning saw it and smiled secretly in his heart. This little emperor is really great. What he did today, whether it was sincere or pretentious, was a big plus. Not only did it show how much the little emperor treated his ministers, Very concerned, and it also moved Tantaihuang somewhat.
The little emperor personally helped him and even gave him a seat, which was a great deal of honor.
He had just ascended the throne, and the people's hearts were not yet stable. He treated virtuous ministers naturally, which naturally made other ministers feel the same way.
The eunuch in charge of the palace brought a chair, and the young emperor personally helped Tantaihuang sit down. Then he turned back to the dragon chair and sat down. He glanced at it and said: "Today morning, the ministers have something to report. I am ascending the throne for the first time. The matter is not clear yet, Duke Zheng, you can let the urgent love report be presented first, and everyone can discuss it carefully."
Sima Lan bowed and said: "Old minister, I obey the order." He turned slightly and said: "Do you have any urgent report?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard someone say: "I have a memorial I want to memorialize!" Then a man walked out from among the ministers. He was over fifty years old and had a slender figure. He held the memorial in his hand, stepped forward and knelt down on the ground.
Many people frowned, but Longtai glanced at Qining, calmly asked with a smile: "What can Zhao Aiqing do?"
"Zhongcheng Zhao Bangyao, the imperial censor of the imperial censor, please refer to the Jinyihou Qining book." The old minister said decisively: "Jinyihou harbored the bandits and failed the court. I ask the emperor to punish him severely."
Qi Ning glanced at Zhao Bangyao and sneered in his heart, thinking to himself that on the first day I went to court, the first memorial he heard was directed at me. This first court meeting was really unforgettable. Seeing that many people were looking at him, Qining was watching his eyes, nose and heart, calm and calm, as if Zhao Bangyao wanted to interfere with someone else.
Longtai said calmly: "Zhao Aiqing, you have submitted a document to me before, and I have also read it. When you talk about the rebellious party, do you mean the Black Lotus Sect?"
"Exactly." Zhao Bangyao said loudly with great enthusiasm: "The Black Lotus Sect poisons all living beings and evil spirits are at work. Jin Yihou does not want to destroy such bandits for the court, but instead shields these evil bandits. The hidden truth is incredible, sir. Please ask your Majesty to ask Jin Yihou why he protected the bandits and what his intentions are."
At this time, the ministers had different expressions and different thoughts.
When some people saw that Zhao Tiedan suddenly came out to read the book, and the object was Jin Yihou, they felt a little gloating about his misfortune, others frowned, and some showed disgust on their faces.
Zhao Bangyao was highly regarded by the late emperor, and no one dared to interfere with him. He also had the courage to speak out without any taboos, so he was called iron courage. Over the years, he really attracted a lot of people, and many officials in the court had no regard for this person. But also quite disgusted.
Some people are even thinking that Zhao Bangyao has not come out for a long time, but when he comes out today, he is directly attending the Jinyi Hou who has just inherited the title for the first time. It seems that Jinyi Hou will not get any benefits today, and he will always be punished by Zhao Tie The gallbladder peels off a layer of skin.