Chapter 2884 Zhengdan court meeting
The situation of competition for reserves is very delicate.
The prince occupies a righteous position and has the support of the vast majority of ministers in the court, so he is naturally strong. The King of Jin only has the support of Guanlong, and there is internal discord in Guanlong. There is always the danger of splitting. The strength is no longer what it used to be, which puts the King of Jin at a complete disadvantage.
This can be seen from the fact that the King of Jin personally took charge of the Ministry of War, but did not receive strong support from Guan Long. Today's Guan Long nobles are already powerless.
But the problem is that this world belongs to His Majesty Li Er, and His Majesty Li Er's prestige is enough to intimidate the ministers. As long as he firmly supports the King of Jin, all the opposition will be overwhelming.
Don't say such words as "abolish the elders and establish the young" and "shake the foundation of the country". From the beginning of Jinyang's army, he has been fighting on the front line, making great contributions to the birth of the empire, and then from the blood and fire of Xuanwu Sect. Fighting to dominate the world, His Majesty Li Er has unparalleled prestige. He himself is the "national foundation" of the Tang Dynasty. As long as he is around, the empire will never be in chaos.
Everything in the empire can be done independently.
He wants to depose the prince. Although some people dare to say so, but who dares to do anything about it?
Therefore, the final ownership of the reserve still only depends on the thoughts of His Majesty Li Er...
Of course, this does not mean that His Majesty Li Er can do whatever he wants. He must consider the consequences of abolishing the eldest son and establishing a younger one. Although the Xuanwu Gate change can be regarded as the pinnacle of Li Er's life, for the Li Tang royal family, it has already broken. In violation of the rules of Zong Zuo's inheritance, if he abolishes the elder and establishes the younger to put King Jin on the throne, then Jiu will have to bear the consequences in the future.
The heir apparent cannot determine the status of the reserve, and talent cannot guarantee the title of prince. The throne of this ninety-five-year-old king depends entirely on the emperor's will, and it can even be pursued with the help of strategy, means and strength...
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It is conceivable that once this evil happens, the descendants of the Li Tang royal family will be accompanied by killing and blood for generations because of the ownership of the throne. Brothers will kill each other, brothers will fight against the wall, and even father and son will kill each other, and the blood will be extinguished... until the end of the world. The moment when the Tang Dynasty collapsed and the Li Tang royal family became extinct.
Which is more important, and how to choose? His Majesty Li Er must be very confused and hesitant in his heart. No matter which decision he makes, it requires long-term thinking and weighing, and he suffers a lot.
But then again, he brought all this on himself...
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In front of Chengtian Gate, the King of Jin arrived belatedly. As soon as he got off the carriage, many officials from Guanlong came to greet him, bowing and saluting, and congratulating him repeatedly.
During the Spring Festival, you always have to say a few happy words when you meet. Even though there are a large number of officials gathered on the Prince's side, the situation on the King of Jin's side looks a little shabby in comparison...
Li Zhi was dressed in official robes, and his green face was a little less immature, but still delicate and handsome, making people feel like spring breeze. He held his hands in agreement again and again, and smiled as if he could not see the situation on the prince's side at all.
Soon, an interesting scene appeared in the square outside Chengtianmen. A large number of officials gathered around the prince. The number of people on King Jin's side was not small. There was another group of people gathered in twos and threes a little further away. This was The neutral faction is unwilling to get involved in the fight for the reserve, and there is a group of people standing on one side of the doorway with their hands tied and dressed in strange clothes. They are envoys from various countries who have come to attend the Zhengdan Dynasty meeting...
Each has a stand and a clear distinction.
At the beginning of Mao hour, with the sound of three drums, the Chengtian Gate slowly opened, and a group of powerful Imperial Guards in helmets and armor ran out from the gate. When they arrived at the gate, they were divided into two, one on the left and one on the left. The man has a tall chest and a protruding belly, and his hand is pressing the handle of the sword across his waist. He is powerful and murderous.
The civil and military ministers were used to seeing this, but the foreign envoys were frightened by this momentum. They bowed their heads tremblingly, not even daring to breathe.
The Tang army came quickly and domineeringly, and they were brave and good at fighting. No matter whether they were in the northern and western regions or the Eastern and Southern Oceans, when facing foreign tribes from foreign countries, they rarely disobeyed and went on a killing spree. Even if these people had never experienced the killings of the Tang army, they were familiar with it. At this moment Standing in front of the Taiji Palace, the center of the Tang Empire, how could you not be frightened and awe-struck by the majesty of the Tang Dynasty?
Later, Wang De, the chief chamberlain, and two eunuchs walked out of Chengtian Gate, read His Majesty's edict, and invited ministers and foreign envoys to enter the palace to hold a court meeting. Then they turned around, and the civil and military ministers divided into two rows and entered Chengtian Gate.
Foreign envoys, organized by officials from Honglu Temple, followed suit.
At this time, the sky was not yet bright and the night was deep, but the Tai Chi Palace was decorated with lights and colorful lights, just like daytime. Countless lanterns were hung on the walls, lintels, and branches, illuminating the entire palace. When we arrived at the square in front of the Tai Chi Hall, we saw countless lanterns lit along the square, making the huge square bright.
After walking a few steps forward, I looked up the white marble steps. I saw the Tai Chi Hall standing majestically. The roof ridges and pillars were covered with lanterns. The light was brilliant and bright, just like the palace of the Nine Heavens.
Many foreign envoys have never seen such a glorious scene?
They were filled with awe in their hearts, and they even knelt on the ground immediately, speaking their own languages, showing their infinite respect and awe for the Tang Dynasty.
The majesty of heaven is as majestic as a mountain.
This is the atmosphere of the most powerful country in the world!
The civil and military officials were divided into two rows and climbed up the white marble steps in front of the Tai Chi Hall. When they reached the top of the platform, they saw the Tai Chi Hall's door open, with countless candles as thick as arms burning inside. The bright paint on the beams and pillars was illuminated by the candlelight, and the smooth and smooth gold bricks on the ground reflected the candlelight, making the wide and tall hall look more majestic and majestic.
Wendong and Wuxi stood separately according to their titles. The officials in the first two rows had a mat so that they could sit down after meeting His Majesty later. The envoys from various countries who came in at the end could only stand nervously and hastily around the door, wanting to sit down. There is definitely no room.
In the Tang Dynasty, all foreigners were second-class citizens. Even if they were as powerful as the Western Turks, they never had the political qualifications to be compared with the Tang people.
As for "foreign race priority" and "super-national treatment", this is simply unheard of.
If any official dares to give preferential treatment to a foreign country, he must first be impeached by the Yushitai, and then wait for the people all over the country to spit and spit...
Ever since the Three Emperors established the country and the Five Emperors established the territory, China has prided itself on being a country of orthodoxy and etiquette. Even if there is an invasion by foreign tribes, they will still rush to the national disaster and would rather die than surrender. They will burn bones into mounds and rivers of blood, and finally drive out the Tartars and invaders. Give me back my mountains and rivers! For thousands of years, the majestic mountains and rivers have shed the blood and tears of the men of the Han family, but they have never bowed their heads to flattery and been willing to be like cows and horses.
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It was only at the third quarter of the twelfth hour that His Majesty Li Er walked out of the apse, dressed in fine attire and wearing a crown, and sat on the throne under the attention of all the ministers.
The civil and military ministers all bowed in salute, bowed their hands to the ground, and said loudly: "I have come to see your majesty. May your majesty live a prosperous life and may your empire live forever!"
His Majesty Li Er said in a loud voice: "Everyone who loves you, please forgive me without courtesy!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After the ceremony, the ministers with seats in the front rows knelt down on the mats holding wat boards, while the officials in the back who did not have enough titles could only stand with their hands tied.
As for the foreign envoys, they were already frightened by this fearful majesty and did not even dare to raise their heads.
His Majesty Li Er seemed very excited today. It was probably the New Year and the new atmosphere, and he was in a very good mood. The Zhengdan court meeting is the most important court meeting of the year. The reason why it is important is that it is necessary to summon foreign envoys, reward new year gifts, and also accept the vassal state's credential, and canonize its king, prince, etc., which is considered to be officially recognized as a great court meeting. Tang Zhi approved.
As for military and national affairs, they will not be discussed and discussed on such occasions.
It cannot be said that there is any feudal centralization. From ancient times to the present, the Chinese people have experimented with countless political systems in their long history, but they have found that military and national affairs have never been able to pool their wisdom and unity. The more important things are, the more they must be discussed intensively, and even the emperor's decision is arbitrary. It is simply not feasible for the minority to obey the majority, because most people are limited in their knowledge and ability, and cannot really give a correct answer to a question.
Focusing on solving problems is the right way...
His Majesty Li Er sat on the throne and talked about the current situation of the empire with great interest, especially "remembering the bitter and thinking of the sweet". When we talk about the time when the empire was first established and the country was in dire straits, and everyone in the country worked hard and frugally to overcome the difficulties, even Queen Wende's skirt could not cover her feet, it is inevitable to sigh endlessly.
All the ministers in the palace were grateful for the virtuous and dignified Queen Wende. It was inevitable that their eyes would be red at this moment, but they were sincere. (End of chapter)