In front of the Taiji Palace, there is a Jinshui Bridge, after crossing this bridge, there is a small square of about two acres, before the early Tang Dynasty, hundreds of officials are waiting here.

Since ancient times, it has been said that there are hundreds of civil and military officials, but in fact, there are far more than 100 people in the last dynasty, and the number of people is not very fixed, but it has never been less than 300 people.

If it is a large pilgrimage meeting twice a year, even one or two thousand people are normal.

Today is an ordinary court meeting, and it stands to reason that there are only about 300 people, but it seems to be a little special, and there are more than 500 people who come to the court.

There are so many ministers, all of them are waiting in front of the palace, although the ministers of the Tang Dynasty did not say anything about the party, but the civil and military officials still have unspoken rules.

For example, Lao Cheng, the founding princes of the country, all of them are the titles of the Shangzhu country, not only high power, but also not a false position, the princes generally stand on the left side of the Taiji Palace, and the position is very close to the left pillar in front of the Taiji Palace.

Another example is Fang Xuanling's prime ministers, all of whom are big men of the third grade, responsible for leading Wenchen, who are also in high power, Lao Fang and others are mostly standing on the right side of the Taiji Palace, and the position is just close to the right pillar in front of the Taiji Palace.

In addition to the very high qualifications of the princes and prime ministers, there are also a group of people who can be equal, that is, the royal princes and some descendants, such as Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, such as Li Daozong, the king of Jiangxia, but these princes are all military people, and occasionally they will stand on the side of the princes.

Of course, there are also some princes who like to do things, and they often stand close to the ministers.

These princes are all important figures, and any of them are bigwigs, not only holding real power, but also being the same generation as Li Shimin.

Of course, there are also those who don't hold real power, basically Li Yuan's sons born later, although they also have the name of a prince, but the last dynasty is purely a symbol.

In addition to these first-generation princes with or without real power, there are also some second-generation princes who participated in the previous dynasty, such as Li Chengqian, who was just fifteen years old, Li Tai, who was just fourteen years old, and Li Ke and Li You, who were also fourteen years old, all four of whom were Li Shimin's biological sons, and now they have also begun to participate in the early dynasty.

In front of the entire Taiji Palace, it was basically wrapped, and the remaining civil and military officials could only stand at the head of the Jinshui Bridge or even on the bridge.

Even if there is a place in the square in front of the door, they can't go inside, not only because of insufficient qualifications, but also because there are groups in the unspoken rules.

But all this, Li Yun and Cheng Chu did not understand.

This is the first time that the master and apprentice have gone to court!

It's still the earliest time to enter the palace......

When a large number of Wenchen generals arrived at the palace gate, they were stunned to see the master and apprentice standing at the door of the palace gate, the slender one should be King Zhao, and the burly one must be Cheng Chumo, the two young men were putting their palms on the temple door, as if they were judging the copper nails on the door.

For example, Cheng Chumo seemed to be saying: "Master, there are a total of ninety-nine copper nails in this one, densely packed like a sieve, why do you want to get so many copper nails?" ”

Then King Zhao should be teaching his apprentice, and said in a low voice: "Nine is the number of poles, which generally represents the supreme, but the two gates only use nine copper nails is a bit ugly, so it directly became ninety-nine copper nails, this thing is useless except to show majesty, it is estimated that my second uncle's good face problem has been committed again!" ”

Cheng Chumo nodded solemnly and said: "It's not good to have a good face, it's a waste of financial and material resources, today our master and apprentice go to court, it's better to advise this, we have to talk to Your Majesty and tear down these two gates." ”

Li Yun pondered for a moment, nodded in agreement, and said, "This is very good!" ”

What's that?

Are all the Wenchen generals who just came over?

The first time you two went to court, you wanted to tear down the gate of the Taiji Palace? Tai Chi Hall is a country's most important place, is the most solemn place in the world, not only a symbol of power, but also the location of the court, what happened to the door with copper nails? Can't afford to use two or two gates in the court hall of the Tang Dynasty?

Besides, even if this gate is really a waste of money and labor, it is not a product of the Tang Dynasty, this is a legacy of the previous dynasty, and it is hindering you master and apprentice.

As I said earlier, there are a lot of civil and military officials who came to the court today, more than 500 people, almost all of them dare to go to the last court meeting, once there are many people, their personalities are different, some ministers like to forbearance, and some ministers like to call the truth.

Li Yun and Cheng Chumo were commenting on the palace gate, and suddenly heard an angry snort from behind them, but they heard one of them accuse loudly: "It is said that the king of Xifu Zhao Bogu is through the present, I can't imagine that the rumors really can't be believed, these two gates are the legacy of the previous dynasty, even if the people and money are lost, what does it have to do with this dynasty?" This kind of thing should also be admonished, which is inevitably a little out of line with the personality of King Zhao......"

Huh?

Someone is finding fault!

The master and apprentice suddenly turned their heads, looking for them in the crowd.

Although Cheng Chumo has grown up, his personality is already relatively strong, and he shouted directly: "Which turtle grandson was just now, hiding behind people and chewing his tongue?" ”

Good guy, as soon as these words were said, all the civil and military officials were stunned, but when they saw a slightly dark-skinned Wenchen, he suddenly jumped out and scolded angrily: "Cheng Chumo, you dare to scold the old man for being a turtle grandson?" ”

Even Lao Cheng's face changed, and it was obvious that Cheng was scolding very unruly.

Cheng Chumo glanced at it, and suddenly his face was a little scornful, and his tone was twisted, and he said stupidly: "It turned out to be Uncle Wei Zheng, my nephew was talking nonsense just now." ”

Wei Zheng is bigger than Cheng Biting Jin, and the relationship between the two families is very good, Cheng Chumo was often hugged by Wei Zheng when he was a child, and he didn't expect that it was Old Man Wei who was scolded just now.

But although he apologized, he had already adhered to his heart, and said proudly: "Uncle Wei, I apologize because my junior scolded you, but it doesn't mean that I am afraid of you, just now you accused my master, and my nephew has to talk to you......"

This was originally because of his straightforward personality, but it was in line with the rules of courtiers fighting for an inch of land, Wei Zheng was obviously slightly stunned, and then laughed.

The old man was no longer angry, but nodded frequently: "Okay, it's very good, the old man just accused me of being too anxious, you don't understand the rules in addition to this." ”

Saying that, he turned his head to look at Li Yun, and said slightly: "His Royal Highness King Zhao of Xifu, please take Cheng Chumo down the steps, at this time, the door of the Taiji Hall has not yet opened, and the courtiers are not qualified to walk to the door, and it is even more rude to touch the door nails." ”

The sedan chair carried people, even the hard-tempered old man Wei was so polite, where could Li Yun reach out to hit the smiling man, he nodded with a smile, and pulled Cheng Chumo down the steps slowly.

And then a new problem arises!

Where should I stand?

On the left is the military generals of the country, on the right is the civil ministers, and the middle vote is the royal princes, but some of the royal princes stand on the left and some on the right, strictly speaking, they are also divided into civil and military factions.

Wei Zheng watched coldly, obviously seeing the confusion of Li Yun and Cheng Chumo, although this old man has a very strong temper, but it is not bad in his bones, he suddenly laughed, and said leisurely: "Just now, King Zhao and the virtuous disciples commented on the gate of Taiji Palace, and they actually wanted to persuade His Majesty to tear down the gate after going to court, let's not say whether the gate can be demolished, first of all, we have to talk about whether you have the qualifications to advise, the old man is a few years old, and he is willing to talk to King Zhao about this matter......

suddenly walked up a few steps and stood firmly in front of Li Yun and Cheng Chumo, which was equivalent to someone standing together, and would not make Li Yun and Cheng Chumo look embarrassed standing there alone.

Acting like this is completely in the heart of an elder's love, Wei Zheng at this moment did not pay attention to Li Yun's status as a prince, but purely wanted to help the two little guys from the bottom of his heart.

How smart Li Yun is, how could he not understand all this, he hurriedly arched his hand solemnly, and said in a deep voice: "This king has been living in the people since he was a child, and today is the first time to go to the court. ”

"Good!"

Wei Zheng did not hesitate, nodded directly in agreement, then raised his hand and stroked his beard, and said with a smile: "Let's talk about the admonition first, this is the first non-conformity, the Tang Dynasty has a law, and the official can only admonish, except for the official, others can only admonish, although there is only a word difference between the admonition and the admonition, but the difference between the word is a world of difference, anyone can enter the admonition, but Your Majesty can pretend not to hear it, but the admonition is not good, the admonition is a dignified state proposal, even if Your Majesty does not like it in your heart, Then you have to reply head-on, or adopt it, or not adopt it, whether you adopt it or not, you have to answer it seriously. ”

"Is that so?"

Before Li Yun could speak, Cheng Chumo was stunned and said: "If you speak according to this, wouldn't Your Majesty be very tired, I remember that my father once said that there are more than 300 officials in the Tang Dynasty, if everyone admonishes one thing every day, won't Your Majesty even have the time to eat and drink?" ”

"Haha, that's not going to work!"

Wei Zheng was obviously amused by the junior, and said: "Although there are more than 300 speech officials, it is not easy to give advice, it is generally a summary of the suggestions, and then the advice doctor who leads the speech officer decides the advice strategy......"

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, smiled and pointed to himself: "The old man is not talented, and he is currently advising Doctor Zuo." ”

Then he stretched out his hand and pointed to Wenchen, pointed to an old guy and said, "That is Lord Wang Qi, who is currently serving as the right doctor of counseling." The entire Tang Dynasty has 300 officials, and the two of us are responsible for leading. The style of speech and writing is good, and occasionally there will be discord in politics, but the noise is noisy, and everyone is for the good of the Tang Dynasty. ”

As he spoke, he looked at Wenchen and Wenchen, and shouted to Wang Qi from afar: "Doctor You, is what I Wei Zheng said right?" ”

Over there, Wang Qi nodded with a smile on his face, and said with a smile: "As a speech official, it is common for the country to share the burden and disagree with political opinions. ”

Wei Zheng looked up to the sky and snorted, his tone suddenly became serious, and he said in a deep voice: "Well said, political disagreements are also common, and when Your Majesty comes to the court, the old man will have to argue with you, the matter of the excavation of the Yellow River is really the first absurd thing in ancient times, your family was scared by King Zhao, so I didn't dare to stop him when I heard what King Zhao wanted to do, but the old man was worried about national affairs, and I wouldn't retreat because King Zhao wanted to do it." ”

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Yun was obviously stunned.

Cheng Chu next to him was reluctant, and said: "Uncle Wei Zheng, what's wrong with you, we were still in a group just now, why did you turn your face and come at my master again?" How can you, an elder, change your face faster than a child? ”

Wei Zheng snorted coldly and said, "It is precisely because the old man is your elder that he can't sit back and watch you make mistakes, the family wants to add fuel to the fire, and that is to harm your master." ”

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