Chapter 95: The Storm Rises (4)
"The Holy Rider Arrives"
With the sharp voice of the inner attendant, in the Hall of Light, the princes and nobles, the civil ministers and military generals, and the envoys from all over the world lowered their eyes and bowed their chests. Even the always arrogant orc envoy www.biquge.info unusually humble, and in terms of posture alone, the envoy's etiquette was almost impeccable, as if it was his great beast emperor who was about to sit on the dragon chair.
The behavior of the orc envoy is not puzzling, as a citizen of the orc kingdom, one of the two major imperial states on the mainland, although he may not have much respect for the human emperor, he must be in awe of the imperial power, which is undoubtedly the foundation of the imperial state. Without the permission of His Majesty the Beast Emperor, under the imperial system, he must not privately make a move to defy the imperial power, even if it is the imperial power of the enemy country.
Although the etiquette of the court meeting was cumbersome, it also evoked the courtiers' memories of the emperor who had worked hard to govern the country. The Bright Emperor sitting on the dragon chair didn't say a word, but it was like a huge shadow enveloping the entire Hall of Light. Could it be that all the rumors about this emperor are false, because from any angle, the Emperor of Light sitting on the dragon chair does not look like a lion in the twilight, but like a dragon about to soar into the sky, looking down on the world. Under the infection of this invisible emotion, in the main hall, the generals suddenly felt invigorated, but the ministers of the government affairs yuan were quite apprehensive.
Throughout history, the ambition of the emperor can only achieve the feats of military generals, but it is by no means the blessing of most civil servants. The ministers of the Government Council had long been accustomed to the days when there was no court meeting, and for ten years, their lives were as precise and orderly as the clock.
For the vast majority of Wenchen in the imperial capital, every morning, under the service of the maids and maids, they would carefully use a fine breakfast, unhurriedly clean their mouths with tea, and then change into official clothes unhurriedly, take a soft sedan chair, pinch the last bit of time to come to the official office, and start to follow the rules and regulations of government affairs day after day.
For ten years, no one has ever decided that there is anything wrong with this. Because the emperor has no requirements for them, and the only request of the Minister of State of the Government Council, Rokin, for everyone is: don't cause trouble, don't make mistakes. In addition, the longest-serving minister of state in history is all focused on the emperor in the deep palace, and the minister of state seems to be more enthusiastic about being the chief of the deep palace. It can be said that the reason why the Bright Emperor has not looked at things for ten years, and has not even raised his noble head to the sky outside the deep palace, is that Lord Luo Jin has definitely contributed to it. If someone wants to make a selection of the great traitors who have appeared in the Bright Dynasty in the eight hundred years, I believe that this Lord Luo Jin will definitely be among the top ten.
Under the leadership of Luo Jin, after ten years of polishing, the Government Council has already become the most bureaucratic place in the Guangming Dynasty. Here, there is no difference between a diligent and a lazy. Every bureaucrat only needs to remember eight words: "Follow the rules and don't get into trouble." Those who occasionally appeared in the flesh and spirit, and who were diligent in the government, were either imprisoned or exiled to the frontier. In the past ten years, the Government Council has been as calm as a lifeless deep pool.
In order to participate in the Great Dynasty Meeting, the ministers even broke the habit of living for ten years, and many people did not have time to have breakfast. However, thinking of the royal banquet later, everyone still raised their spirits. The ministers who have been in the sea for many years know very well that it is difficult for such a great court to produce any resolutions or discuss some special issues. The bigger the scale, the more so. In this grand court meeting, all the envoys of various countries attended, and it is even more unlikely that there will be too many sensitive issues.
At this time, the etiquette of the great court meeting has come to an end, and in the eyes of most people, it is time to give a feast. Next, everyone has a royal meal in harmony, sings praises and praises, and then it is time to go home and rest. Although such a great pilgrimage meeting is a little disappointing to the good deeds, if you think about it, it should be so.
However, after the long and boring ceremony, the Emperor of Light still sat on the dragon chair without saying anything, and his silence made the huge Hall of Light immediately quiet. The waiter straightened his waist slightly, and his chin was slightly raised. Although he still maintained his rickety form, this slight change immediately revealed a certain solemn and proud meaning, as if the humble had suddenly touched the supreme glory.
Many in the temple noticed this subtle change, and the ministers who had the privilege of receiving the decree immediately understood what was happening. There was a look of surprise on their faces. Could it be that His Majesty the Emperor, who had not appeared for a long time, was going to announce something important to the empire at the first great court meeting in the past ten years? Reward, punishment, and change? Why did there be no warning before, and a slightly panicked mood actually spread invisibly.
Some ministers set their sights on Guo Zizhong and the loyal general Meng Dun not far behind him, after all, the news of the defeat of the northern frontier and the destruction of the wolf cavalry camp had spread throughout the imperial capital. There was no shortage of sympathizers in the imperial capital, but there were even more people gloating. In the eyes of the people of the imperial capital, Northern Xinjiang is a place where hillbillies stay, and watching these hillbillies eat deflated is also a happy thing to see after dinner. However, people of insight understand that it is not a good opportunity for the Guangming Temple to announce the disposition of the important generals in the northern Xinjiang at this time.
At today's court meeting, the orc envoys are in the same hall, no matter how they deal with the generals of Northern Xinjiang, they will be regarded as a flattering act, and it is also a humiliation to Guo Zizhong, the first general of the human race. Ten years ago, the humiliation of groveling in the Battle of Yinshan is still in front of us, is it possible that the things of the past will be repeated in the Hall of Light? It is a matter of the national system, and many ministers secretly sigh, they really do not want to see this scene happen.
However, among the courtiers, Guo Zizhong seemed to be unaware, standing like a stone sculpture, his thick black eyebrows set off a resolute face, as if no wind and rain could make him shake in the slightest. And Mengton, not far behind him, was also expressionless, but the dead sadness in his brown and green eyes could not be hidden. Has this Northern Xinjiang general already guessed his fate next?
Prince Wen, who was also in the first place, was still gentle and serene, he frowned slightly, as if he was worried about something, but he seemed to be uncertain. This Prince Wen, who gave a humble and gentle impression, had a close relationship with Guo Zizhong, which was not a secret in the imperial capital. It's just that later, Prince Wen became a famous "rich idler" in the imperial capital, and Guo Zizhong became the first general of mankind. After all, ten years ago, Prince Wen's eldest son was forced to go to the orcs as hostages, and Guo Zizhong, who had made great achievements, was the only one who could stop this, but he did nothing, allowing his former friends to suffer humiliation. Now, Guo Zizhong is in trouble, will Prince Wen take action? He should gloat more, right?
In addition to these two people, another noteworthy person in the main hall is Dai Chen, who is known as the "Bright Emperor Sabre", however, he has always been indifferent and frosty, at this time, there is a hint of a smile on the corner of his mouth, the meaning is unknown. But anyone who is familiar with this smile understands that something will happen next, and it must be a big event, a big thing.