In the eighth year of Taiping, November 15th.

Today is the day of the court meeting, and it is in the middle of the day. It is huge in scale. It is only held two or three times a year, and hundreds of officials participate.

It was still dark, so Zhao He got up early. He would also attend today's court meeting. Of course, he might not be the only prince participating.

Zhao Dezhao walked into the side room, glanced at the breakfast on the table, and basically didn't move much. Zhao He sat there, just drinking tea, frowning slightly, with a thoughtful look on his face.

"Your Majesty, today's court meeting will be very long. You'd better have something to eat."

Zhao Dezhao came to Zhao He and persuaded him in a low voice.

Zhao He shook his head and waved his hand, motioning for him to sit down and talk.

"Your Majesty, are you worried about today's court meeting again?"

Zhao Dezhao knew Zhao He's concerns. In the past year, Zhao He's power in the court has been greatly developed. Among them, he has been appointed as political advisor, Tong Zhongshu's subordinate Ping Zhangshi, Prime Minister Xiao Hui, as well as the right minister of the Ministry of War, and political advisor Zhan Taiyi.

The support of the two important ministers Heng and Heng can be said to be the most important result. After several plots, Xiao Hui and Zhan Taiyi Heng won over a large number of courtiers, including some ministers of the Yang family. They will be present at today's court meeting.

, put all their strength into admonishment, removed Li Xun's military power in Wuzhou, and allowed Zhao He to become the governor of Longyou West Road. The situation can be said to be very good.

"I want to take up a post in Wuzhou, and I have received my father's approval. I have nothing to worry about."

Zhao He shook his head. He had made suggestions in front of Zhao Zhi several times, hoping to serve as the governor of Longyou West Road and let Li Xun return to Hedong. In other words, the positions of the two would be exchanged. Hedong is very close to the capital.

, if Zhao Xun becomes the prince, and Li Xun echoes and supports in Hedong, it will be extremely beneficial to Zhao Xun. Zhao Zhi agrees with this. Of course, this is only Zhao He's one-sided statement. Zhao Zhi also thinks things are too good.

, Zhao He has been operating in Hedong for many years and has many confidants. If Li Xun really goes to Hedong, he will not be able to have fun at all.

Zhao Dezhao said softly: "Why is the prince so frowning?"

Zhao He said in a deep voice: "During this period, I have been pressing Li Xun step by step. Although the methods are not strong, the situation has become obvious. I just want to seize his military power in Wuzhou. In this regard, King Qi and Li Yi

There was no action, but Li Xun made a small counterattack. I was very puzzled by their behavior."

Zhao Dezhao said: "Your Majesty, some things should not be as complicated as you think. There was a fire in the palace, and King Qi was implicated. It was at the time when he was jealous of the emperor. What Li Yi and King Qi can do now is to keep a low profile. For us, they also

We can only stop with silence, the initiative is on our side, there is nothing to be afraid of."

Zhao He looked at Zhao Dezhao and said quietly: "Li Xun and You Min are united, and you know the relationship between the You family and the Liu family. Liu Zhigu may make some moves during today's court meeting."

Zhao Dezhao smiled: "Your Majesty, these are not important. The Emperor supports your trip to Wuzhou, and there are Xiao Hui, Zhan Taiyiheng and other important ministers to help you. A mere Liu Zhigu can't change anything."

Zhao He nodded, and after Zhao Dezhao's persuasion, his mind finally calmed down a lot.

Li Xun came to the Dezheng Hall and looked up. Hundreds of people gathered in the square in front of him. There were still two quarters of an hour before the official start of the court meeting, and most of the people had arrived.

The figure of King Yi was also among them, surrounded by many ministers, who were very eye-catching. King Yi still looked gentle and elegant, bathing in the spring breeze. Regardless of his official position, he always greeted him with a smile.

Li Xun secretly sneered in his heart. King Yi did really well with his superficial skills. Before the court meeting time, the ministers had to wait outside, but not all of them. For example, the prime ministers, princes and princes in the political hall could first

As soon as I entered, I saw none of these people. They had obviously entered the hall early. Only the Wing King was out there trying to win people's hearts and pretend to be pretentious.

"Brother Li, when did you arrive? Why are you standing so far away?"

A middle-aged man strode over and greeted him warmly.

The visitor's name was Zhang Jin. Li Xun had interacted with him several times, but was not very familiar with him and had an average relationship with him.

"It's quiet and comfortable here. It's so lively in front. I'm afraid some people won't like it if I go there."

Li Xun said pointedly.

Zhang Jin turned around and glanced at King Yi, he chuckled and said: "Some people like quietness, some people like liveliness, everyone has their own differences."

Li Xun didn't say much. He looked at Zhang Jin a few times. From the style and color of his official uniform, he knew that he had been promoted again after two years of absence: "Brother Zhang, in just two years, you have been promoted two levels.

It's a joy to be a general."

Zhang Jin chuckled and said, "Compared to you, I'm far behind. It's not worth talking about."

Li Xun smiled. Zhang Jin's background is not simple. His father-in-law is Zhao Zhi's confidant. Sun Wuyang, the general of the Yulin Guard, has the support of his father-in-law. Zhang Jin's official position will not be promoted slowly.

, he was only in his early thirties, and had never even been out of the capital, yet he had achieved the position of a fourth-rank right-leading army guard general.

The two chatted for a while, and not long after, with the sound of drums, the door of Dezheng Palace opened, and a eunuch came out and shouted loudly: "The court meeting has begun, all ministers, please enter the palace."

Entering the main hall, Li Xun stood in the row of generals on the left and looked around. On the dragon chair, Zhao Zhi arrived in advance and sat on it. Below, the nine prime ministers in the political hall, except Yang Daosi, the other eight prime ministers were

Here, the King of Qi, the King of Chu and several other royal princes are also among them.

Everyone was lined up in order. Zhao Zhi sat upright and looked forward. Liu Congxi beside him strode forward and shouted loudly: "The court meeting has begun, all the ministers are saluting."

"Long live my emperor, long live me."

After some etiquette, the court ceremony officially began.

Qin Anming, the Minister of Rites, was the first to stand up, cupped his hands in front of Zhao Zhi and said, "Your Majesty, there are two items on the agenda for today's meeting..."

There are two main items on today's official agenda. One is the drought in the Central Plains. With the nearly two million dan of grain transported to the capital by King Yi and Li Xun, and the seizure of Lin Wang Zhao Ji's family property, millions of dan of grain and an equal amount were obtained.

With the money, Zhao Zhi can be said to have made a fortune. The price of food in the capital has been suppressed with all its strength. What is being discussed now is that the court is preparing to transport a large amount of food to Henan, Huainan and other roads for disaster relief. How to provide disaster relief? How to provide disaster relief? From

Who is responsible has a very heavy responsibility, and the selection of the person needs to be carefully considered.

The second thing is this year's official assessment. Many people failed. According to the regulations, those who do not pass the examination will be demoted and dismissed. However, there are many people involved and the matter is not trivial.
Chapter completed!