In the Xuanzheng Palace, the ministers have been waiting for almost two hours. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Under the main hall, there are two rows of Huanghuali dragon pattern circle chairs, and the ministers either sit on them to rest, or gather together in twos and threes to chat in a low voice.

A few little eunuchs came up to the hall with a blue and white travertine flower tea cup containing bird's tongue tea, replacing the old tea that had been cooled for the adults.

Although the ministers sat or stood in different postures, without exception, everyone had a serious look on their faces. Because of this kind of thing that makes the minister wait, it has never happened since Zhao Yuan ascended the throne.

In the minister's impression, no matter whether it is a hot summer or a cold winter, Zhao Yuan has never slacked off in political affairs, firstly because he is a very self-disciplined person, and it is also related to his martial arts background.

But in any case, at a time when the country is encountering internal and external troubles, it is really not a good thing for the emperor to be so casual. At this moment, Liu Fuquan walked in, waved his hand to sweep the dust, and said loudly: "The emperor has arrived." ”

As soon as his words fell, Zhao Yuan strode in. At this time, he had already changed into a jade-colored silk white fox skin gold dragon robe, tied with a waist inlaid with red sapphires and blood amber, and stepped on a pair of blue satin felt wolf skin boots.

According to the court habits of the Great Qi Kingdom, if the emperor rests in a palace, he must change his clothes. As soon as the ministers in the Xuande Hall saw the emperor's dress, they could also guess where he had gone during the time he was late.

After Zhao Yuan sat down on the throne, he first swept the ministers standing below majestically. But he could also clearly feel that everyone's expressions were a little strange, after all, this was the first time he had been late since he ascended the throne.

"Ahem." Zhao Yuan furrowed his brows and coughed lightly, which was considered to break the somewhat embarrassing atmosphere in the main hall. He wanted everyone to continue the discussion on the morning's topic, but before he could speak, someone from the ministers had already stepped forward.

This person is in his fifties, has a gray goatee, is skinny, and is Zheng Baojian. He said seriously and worriedly: "Dare to ask Your Majesty, where have you been for the past half a day?" ”

Zhao Yuan's heart sank, and there was a trace of unhappiness on his face, thinking, what kind of pot can't be opened! So the voice said impatiently, "I am a little sleepy at noon today, so I went to rest for a while." ”

As soon as Zhao Yuan's voice fell, another person stood up in the civil official queue, this person was in his sixties, wide and fat, and it was Liu Yonglun. He also stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty has been working hard for days, if you go back to Changxin Palace to rest, there is nothing wrong with it, but if the emperor ignores national affairs and takes the opportunity to visit the favorite concubine, it is very inappropriate." ”

After listening to his words, Zhao Yuan thought to himself: "Where do I want to go in Hanyang Palace, do I still want you courtiers to take care of it?" So he twisted his eyebrows, and just about to justify, he was choked by Liu Yonglun again: "Color-eating is also good, and Your Majesty's political fatigue should also be adjusted moderately, but wanton indulgence will harm the dragon body." ”

The expression on Zhao Yuan's face was indescribably gloomy, and he immediately retorted: "I have always attached great importance to state affairs, and I have never indulged in lust. ”

Zheng Baojian listened to the emperor's words, and he was not in a hurry, he took a piece of paper from his sleeve in a hurry, opened it and read: "Since the emperor was fortunate to be the concubine, he has summoned her many times this month. ”

"The minister has a record of the Inner Government Bureau here: on the seventh day of the lunar month, he summoned the concubine to sleep in the Changxin Palace, and on the eighth and ninth days of the lunar month, His Majesty stayed in the Qiao Palace. On the twelfth day of the twelfth lunar month, the concubine was summoned to the Changxin Palace, and on the fifteenth day of the lunar month, the Changxin Palace was called to the Changxin Palace......"

Zhao Yuan saw that he said so bluntly in front of so many ministers, and he was already very unhappy in his heart, and turned his face away from the dragon chair.

In this case, even if Zhao Yuan is angry, he can't have a seizure, because no matter what he says, the emperor can't punish him.

Zheng Baojian saw that the emperor turned his head, thinking that the emperor couldn't hear clearly, so he leaned forward and approached him to read again.

This Zheng Baojian is very old, he has four or five teeth missing from his mouth, and when he speaks loudly, there are always foaming stars flying out, and he is close to Zhao Yuan, and this bit of saliva is all sprayed on Zhao Yuan's face.

Zhao Yuan took the Jinpa handed by Liu Fuquan and wiped the spitting star on his face, and said in a somewhat helpless tone: "I am with my concubine, and it has not affected political affairs. ”

When Liu Yonglun heard the emperor say this, his emotions immediately became excited. He also took a step. came to Zhao Yuan and said: "The emperor's words are wrong. When Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty summoned the Zhao sisters, did he know that he would die under his skirt? ”

Although this Liu Nayan has not lost his teeth, he usually likes to eat onions and garlic very much, and he never loses. As soon as he opened his mouth, the smell "suddenly" rushed to Zhao Yuan, which made Zhao Yuan's head cloudy, and he couldn't say it clearly, so he could only hold his breath secretly.

Liu Nayan then said sternly: "Emperor Tang Xuan was greedy for women, and he had a bad sore on his back!" ”

Zheng Baojian also added on the side: "Tang Gaozong is also unable to see because of indulgence!" ”

These two officials sang and harmonized, and under the double siege of saliva and tone, Zhao Yuan was a little overwhelmed. He stood up and was about to leave with a frown, but Zheng Baojian shouted: "The emperor stays!" ”

What is Zhao Yuan's identity, and when has he been called like this? Being drunk like this by Zheng Baojian in front of everyone, Zhao Yuan was already angry in his heart, and turned around and glared angrily......

When the military attachés in the palace who had followed Zhao Yuan for many years saw it, they all became panicked, knowing that if Zhao Yuan opened his eyes angrily, he would kill someone. But Zheng Baojian was not afraid, stretched his neck, and stroked his goatee with his withered branch-like hand and said: "It is the honor of the official to be killed in order to give advice to the emperor." Weichen looks forward to being as famous as Wei Zheng every day, and thanks to the emperor for being able to fulfill it today! ”

Zhao Yuan looked angry and funny when he looked sour, and sat down on the dragon chair again.

Liu Yonglun suddenly thought of something, and said a little strangely: "The concubine is seventeen years old, and Your Majesty is twenty years older than her, how can she be lucky from time to time?" ”

After speaking, he narrowed his eyes and yelled at Liu Fuquan: "You slaves, but to give the emperor a room of Chinese medicine? ”

Liu Fuquan stood well on the side, was suddenly stunned by him, and blurted out: "The emperor didn't take medicine." ”

The hundred officials in the hall were already whispering at this time, and some people covered their mouths with their sleeves and snickered, Zhao Yuan faced the chaotic scene in front of him, helplessly held his forehead with his hand, and thought to himself: "It is said that these old men are not easy to mess with, this time it can be regarded as a lesson." ”

After admonishing for more than half an hour, the two officials talked endlessly for so long, their voices were a little hoarse, and their saliva was not so much, Zhao Yuan saw this and ordered Liu Fuquan to serve them tea.

While they were drinking tea, Zhao Yuan hurriedly said: "The drought situation in southern Xinjiang is urgent, what is the best plan for the secretaries?" ”