Walking in front of Shiming Gate, the carriage slowed down. There are too many people entering the city, and there is already a long queue, although there are no soldiers to check their identities one by one, but the overall speed is still slow and gratifying, and you have to wait for the first half of the tea to move a little.

Although Tang Jin can completely reveal his identity and let the people around him make his debut. But one is that he is new to the city, and he should keep a low profile; Second, if there is an urgent matter such as a war report, it can be forgiven, but in order to save time, the use of privileges for such a trivial matter will inevitably leave a bad impression in the hearts of the people, which is very unfavorable to some of Tang Jin's plans in the future. Isn't it obvious how to sacrifice a little bit of inconsequential time to avoid hidden dangers in the future?

Lifting the curtains and glancing at the people who were hiding from the carriage far away, Tang Jin's face couldn't help but show a touch of surprise, "It is worthy of being a place of education in Beijing, the quality of these people is not a little higher than elsewhere, the scorching sun is on the head, the road ahead is congested, and there is no noise at all." ”

The ancients traveled thousands of miles and read thousands of books. Along the way, Tang Jin's knowledge has increased a lot, although the area of the Central Regions is much smaller than that of the Eastern Regions, but because it is located in the center of the Tang Dynasty, it is a necessary place for the trade of the other four regions, and it is also at the foot of the Son of Heaven, and there is no war to disturb the great revitalization of education, so both the degree of wealth and the quality of the people are not a little higher than that of the Eastern Regions, and even the income of the lowest beggars can barely catch up with some poor tenants in the Eastern Regions.

However, it is only so far, although Zhongyu is rich, it still can't reach the level of "no hunger" in modern society, and if it can't reach this, it is not worth Tang Jin's too much attention.

After some cranky thoughts, I passed the boring time, and before I knew it, the carriage had entered the city. Looking at the short streets in front of them, as well as the three long east-west streets connected by them, everyone's carriage was stunned for a while.

"Shizi, where are you going now? Looking for an inn to stay? Xiao Dezi, who came to the capital for the first time, although he had already prepared in his heart, entered the city and looked at the auxiliary road in front of him, which was much wider than the main street of Wangshu City, and the whole person couldn't help but get nervous for a while.

Tang Jin glanced at him and shook his head secretly, but he didn't blame him. In his previous life, he was used to seeing big scenes, and he didn't feel much when he saw the scene in front of him, but Xiao Dezi, who had never been out of the Eastern Regions in his life, was different, and the impact of this capital on him was no different from the impact of a modern city on the ancients.

"You, you still have to practice your temperament. The first thing to do when you enter the capital is, of course, to meet the Four Emperor Uncles, and before you meet them, you have to go to the Ministry of Rites to perform the ceremony, and you can only enter the palace after bathing and changing clothes. ”

"Oh good." Xiao Dezi answered, reined in the horse's reins, and was stunned in place, "Shizi, where is the Ministry of Rites?" ”

"Uh......" Tang Jin is also stagnant. He knew the process, but he really didn't know where that department was. Fortunately, this is an important place in Beijing, and any well-dressed passer-by can show his identity and know a rough idea as soon as he asks. Go straight along Suzaku Street in the middle of the east gate, as usual

Lu Street to the south for a mile, is the gate of the Ministry of Rites.

According to the other party's instructions, Tang Jin and the others really found the door of the Ministry of Rites. If it weren't for a gilded plaque on the door with the word "Ministry of Rites" written on it, Tang Jin would have thought that he would have arrived at the mansion of that family.

got out of the carriage, Tang Jin was the leader, Fang Xiaoer and Xiao Dezi were accompanied, and Fang Jieqing was also accompanied by Ling'er. The group walked towards the gate of the Ministry of Rites.

"Stop! The Ministry of Rites is heavy, and the idle people are waiting to retreat quickly! Before they could climb the steps, two soldiers with spears immediately surrounded them.

"Presumptuous! This is Tang Jin, the son of King Dongxian, because he has to enter the palace to face the saint, he came to the Ministry of Rites to perform first, and he didn't report it quickly! You can't afford to delay things! Fang Xiaoer took a step forward and stood between Tang Jin and the two, and at the same time threw the waist card that Tang Jin had already given him to the two. Originally, this thing should have been done by Xiao Dezi, but this guy is now shaking like chaff, let alone scolding the two of them, it is estimated that it is a problem to say a complete sentence. Fortunately, Fang Xiao's second heart is stronger, so he temporarily replaced his work.

At the same time, the soldier took the waist card, his face immediately changed, the two looked at each other, and took a step back together, "I'll wait to see the world!" I also ask the prince to come to the Huibin Hall later, and I will report it. ”

Tang Jin nodded slightly when he heard this, and followed a small official who came to guide him straight into the gate of the Ministry of Rites, while another small official took the waist card in the soldier's hand and ran into the depths of the Ministry of Rites with it.

Following the leading official, Tang Jin and the others arrived in a small hall with gorgeous decorations, in which all kinds of pastries and fruits had already been placed, and a maid waited aside, "Please wait here for the prince, my lord will be here soon, and the prince needs to tell me to wait." ”

Tang Jin still didn't say much when he heard this, just sat down at the table by himself, poured a cup of herbal tea and drank it. When the guide and the maids saw this, they did not say much, but stood by with their bodies bowed aside, ready to obey orders.

After a while, there was a rush of footsteps outside the hall, and there seemed to be more than one voice. As soon as Tang Jin turned his head to look, he saw a group of uncles dressed in various official mansions, of different ages, but generally old men, walking in, and at the same time, they all knelt down in front of Tang Jin with their robes.

"We meet the Son!"

To be honest, a group of uncles knelt in front of them, and those who have never experienced this scene can never imagine how shocking it will be, not to mention anything else, if they are kneeling down by the elders to calculate their longevity, Tang Jin can now directly fold the longevity of three lifetimes in one go.

"Get up." Although it feels awkward, this is the etiquette that should be there after all, and it will only become more and more complicated in the future, so it is better to adapt to it in advance than to be uncomfortable.

"Who is the Ritual Shogun?" Tang Jin asked.

The old man at the top of the age echelon in the crowd walked out and saluted: "Feng Kainian, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, has seen the prince. ”

Tang Jin nodded with satisfaction, "According to the rules, when I first came to the capital, I need to meet the emperor, and before the audience, I must perform the ceremony before the Ministry of Rites, and I must submit documents." I wonder if it's still possible? ”

Tang Jin's words are not nonsense, seeing that the sun is setting in the west and the sky is dark, except for major events in the court or summons by the emperor, no one has ever been there at night.

"The prince can rest assured, the emperor has already known the news of your arrival, and specially instructed the Ministry of Rites that no matter when you arrive, you can enter the palace to meet you, and the ceremony does not need to be strict, just know some basics." Feng Kainian said respectfully.

Tang Jin nodded when he heard this, "In this way, my father has always written a letter to the imperial uncle in advance, so it's okay, so let's hurry up." ”

Feng Kainian saluted respectfully when he heard this, and then motioned for Tang Jin to follow him to perform the salute. It is said that it is a ceremony, but in fact, it is just a little talk about the rules of the palace and how to kneel after seeing the emperor, which is not too difficult.

After the ceremony, after another bath and change of clothes, Tang Jin changed into his python suit. To meet the emperor, you need to wear an official uniform, Tang Jin has no official position, and the royal python uniform is an official uniform.

After everything was done, Tang Jin followed the officials of the Ministry of Rites alone and walked straight towards the palace. Walking to the palace gate, after a routine check by several guards, Tang Jin went straight into the palace. Because it was night, the area around the palace was dark, but I couldn't see the palace clearly.

"Slave Li Lian meets the prince!" After entering the palace gate, the officials of the Ministry of Rites did not summon him and had to go back, but fortunately, he had already notified the palace that a white fat old eunuch and a group of palace maids with lanterns were already waiting in the door.

However, when the other party opened his mouth, Tang Jin's eyebrows couldn't help but pick, and he looked carefully at the white and chubby old eunuch in front of him, who looked a bit like Maitreya Buddha at first glance, Tang Jin couldn't help but say: "Gonggong Li, if you have the opportunity, add an English after your name, this name is auspicious for you." ”

When the white and chubby Gonggong Li heard this, his small eyes barely squeezed out of the flesh, and he looked at Tang Jin in a daze, although he didn't know what it meant, he still said respectfully: "Xie Shizi gave the name, and the slave will change it in a few days." ”

Tang Jin shook his head and smiled, and didn't say anything, but he said this purely because of the attack of bad taste, "In this case, please ask Gonggong Li to lead the way, don't let the emperor wait in a hurry." ”

"Yes." As soon as she mentioned the matter, Li Lian immediately became professional, and immediately led Tang Jin towards the imperial study.

Walking to the door of the imperial study, looking at the brightly lit hall in front of him, and vaguely seeing a busy figure through the gaps in the doors and windows, Tang Jin couldn't help but feel a little nervous in his heart.

"Your Majesty, Tang Jin, the son of King Dongxian, asks to see you!" Li Lian said with a sharp voice.

"Xuan!" A voice full of neutrality and a faint majesty sounded in his tone.

Immediately afterwards, the door was lightly opened, Tang Jin lowered his head and walked forward quickly, walked to the middle of the study, bowed down and bowed: "Nephew Tang Jin, meet the emperor!" ”

(To be continued)