Xia Xun didn't know that the morning court had started, so he hurried to the Meridian Gate, checked his waist badge, and entered the palace. When he passed by the check-in room, he saw that it was empty. Then he realized that something was wrong, and he immediately started to rush.
At this time, the civil servants had already entered the palace through the Zuoye Gate, and the military attachés had entered the palace through the Youye Gate. They stood in order of rank in the south of Jinshui Bridge. After the eunuch fired his whip, the officials from each department crossed the bridge one after another and stood under the Danqi of Fengtianmen.
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The generals of Tianwei, all wearing shining iron armor, stood on both sides of the royal road and faced each other with swords in the back of the civil and military officers' squad. His Majesty Dan, the Bell and Drum Division, played music, and the armored warriors held up five umbrella covers and four groups of fans, rising from the east to the west.
There are two envoys on the back and left, one holding an umbrella cover and standing on a seat, the other holding "weapons" and two fans, standing in the middle of the seat.
The emperor took his seat, blew his whip again, Honglu Temple sang "Enter the Class", the civil and military ministers bowed three times and kowtowed, and the officials began to perform their duties.
In the early Ming Dynasty, all public and private matters were handled by the public court, and the matters dealt with by the court in the early days were very complex. Elections, distribution of food, suggestions, execution of prisoners, opening of yamen, as well as disasters, rain, number of prisoners and other similar matters, as well as
There are many miscellaneous matters such as "buying cattle and farm tools" and "recovering stolen property that is not enough for the family members". Civil lawsuits are often filed. Even when the officers and soldiers guarding the imperial city search for stolen property, they have to report it to the superiors.
, it is indeed very cumbersome to have it decided by the emperor.
Relatively speaking, there are still relatively few things that military attachés report right. Because they involve confidential military affairs and guarding access control and other important matters, generals are allowed to report reports privately without having to express them in court. Therefore, for example, the suppression of the Bailian Rebellion in Shaanxi Province has been of great concern to the government and the public recently.
There is no need to mention banditry and related matters in court.
Zhu Yuanzhang was officially promoted to the palace, and the morning court began. The few Fengxian officials who were supervising appearance and behavior had nothing to do, so they picked up their notebooks and prepared to leave. But just as the supervisor Wang Wenjie was about to turn around, he suddenly saw a
The military commander, who was wearing the uniform of an imperial guard with a sword in front of him, ran over to this side and couldn't help but laugh: "Hey, you are really brave."
Wang Wenjie put away his smile, pointed at Xia Xun, and shouted: "Here comes this person. This person has behaved inappropriately. Take him down immediately!"
Xia Xun didn't know that he had made a mistake. This guy came to the palace with special purpose. It was because Zhu Yuanzhang, who always had a donkey temper, wanted to get angry with the civil servants and make him disgusting, so he didn't go through any formal procedures.
Other guards on duty in the palace must receive at least one month of etiquette training. Xia Xun studied for three days in total. The main time was used to familiarize himself with standing, walking, and the terrain of the inner court.
He thought that if he ran faster, he could still catch up with the morning court. He made do with the morning court first, and then asked the emperor for leave more easily. This is like us office workers who want to take a vacation. In the first few days, we always have to face the boss.
She behaved relatively positively and asked for the leave later, but unexpectedly it broke the rules of the palace.
Two lieutenants who were on guard for wind correction rushed over and held him hostage. Xia Xun still didn't know where he was wrong, so he said anxiously: "What are you doing? I am the avant-garde of the imperial army in front of the imperial station. I am in a hurry to go to court."
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Wang Wenjie, the supervisory envoy, has been serving as a court disciplinarian for many years. This old man is a master who does not recognize his relatives, otherwise he would not be allowed to be a disciplinarian who specializes in displeasing civil and military officials. After hearing what Xia Xun said,
Wang Yushi then picked Brother Thumb up and praised in a weird way: "You have the guts. Do the guards who are stationed in front of the emperor dare to be late and ask the emperor to wait for you? You actually run around in the palace. Is there any rule?"
Xia Xun said anxiously: "There is indeed something going on at the lower official's house. That's why I'm so late. Please forgive me, Mr. Supervisor."
Wang Yushi sneered and said: "I forgive your sin? Then wouldn't I have committed a crime?"
He straightened his face and shouted: "Director of Ceremonies, tell him which rule he broke!"
The junior officer of the Department of Ceremonies immediately took a step forward and recited the words: "The court uniforms are in disorder, the speech and laughter are noisy, the hut is held improperly, the walking and standing are slow, the standing team is not correct, the worship is disrespectful, the person leaves the position for no reason, and he walks in the corridor.
Anyone who violates his etiquette when eating, drinking, walking or sitting is guilty, and Feng Xianguan can immediately order his arrest and punish him!"
Wang Wenjie said with a lively air: "Do you hear me clearly? It doesn't matter whether you are a high-ranking official or a prince, if you violate the rules of the palace, I have the right to punish you. Drag him aside and give him a slap in the face!"
This is really a good thing for the king of hell, but a difficult kid. When he met such a tricky official, Xia Xun had no choice. Wang Yushi did not listen to his explanation at all, and immediately dragged him aside, firmly
After being beaten five times, Xia Xun's name was written down in the examination record book as an official, and he led people to Shi Shiran and left.
Xia Xun was hit by five boards. Although his buttocks had not blossomed, he was still in unbearable pain. He covered his buttocks and limped to the front of the Fengtian Hall. When he saw that the court meeting had already started, he didn't dare to go in at this time, so he had to stand in front of the Fengtian Hall.
He casually found a place outside and stood quietly. When the morning court was over, it was almost noon, the civil and military officials retired, and the emperor drove to the harem. Xia Xun, who was hungry, took the opportunity to follow.
It wasn't until Zhu Yuanzhang entered the Jinshen Hall and saw one of his personal eunuchs coming out that Xia Xun took the opportunity to call out to him. Cheng Jinyu was not on duty today, and the person he was most familiar with was Xiao Fuzi. Xiao Fuzi.
Fu Zi was only eleven years old, and he had six brothers in his family. Because the family was poor and could not afford to support him, he sent this little boy to the palace.
Xiaofuzi is a very well-behaved child. During standing duty, Xia Xun stands in front of the left side of the throne. To the left and right of the throne, there can be a sword officer and a small yellow door standing in front of the throne. This Xiaofuzi is paired with Xia Xun in standing duty.
, the two of them have a good relationship.
Xiao Fuzi turned around to look, couldn't help but stick out his tongue, and ran over quickly: "Oh, Brother Yang, why did you come here?"
Xia Xun poked his head into Jinshen Hall and asked again: "The emperor didn't ask about me, did he?"
Xiao Fuzi covered his stutter and stuttered with a smile: "It would be strange not to ask. You are a person under the emperor's nose and you suddenly disappeared. How can the emperor not ask? Today, the emperor officially issued an order for the northern and southern scientific examinations in the future.
This is what you suggested to the emperor. Just because of this, the emperor has to ask you to come. I just asked you why you are not here?"
Xia Xun couldn't help but feel embarrassed when he heard this. How should he mention this to the emperor? Otherwise, he should go to see the chief of the guard first, and maybe he could have a holiday without passing by the emperor? The guards around the emperor, and the generals of the guard would probably not fail to report to the emperor.
Right? Don’t you have to go around to Zhu Yuanzhang then?
Just as he was hesitating, he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's instructions from inside: "Well, it's better to take it to the emperor's grandson for review first. If the emperor's grandson can't decide, then he can come to see me."
"Yes!" A small yellow doorman agreed and walked out with a tall pile of memorials. Immediately after, Zhu Yuanzhang said: "Yang Xu, why are you late for the morning meeting?"
Xia Xun looked up and saw that Zhu Yuanzhang had come out. He couldn't help but be shocked. This old guy has such good ears? Can he hear my voice so quietly?
In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang did not hear the whispers between him and Xiao Fuzi, but he had just fallen into Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes when he followed the guard of honor to the Jinshen Hall. Xia Xun had no time to think about it and hurriedly approached.
Bow down, Xiao Fuzi was originally ordered to go to the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs to see him. Seeing Brother Yang in such a state, he had nothing to do, so he had to look at him helplessly and turned around to convey the order.
Xiao Fuzi walked not far away and walked around several bushes of flowers and trees. Suddenly he saw the little princess of Zhongshan Palace squatting behind a bush of flowers. The little princess of Anqing giggled and staggered, looking among the bushes of flowers and grass.
, when she saw him coming, the little princess raised her finger and made a silent gesture towards him. Xiao Fuzi nodded understandingly and continued walking forward pretending to ignore him.
He took two steps and suddenly remembered that Brother Yang seemed to have some relationship with the little princess's family. His heart moved and he hurriedly turned back.
Ming'er was so anxious that she waved her hands to him repeatedly, and Xiao Fuzi smiled apologetically and said, "Princess Princess, Brother Yang Xuyang, it's late for the morning."
Ming'er was stunned for a while before she realized what she was doing and said, "It's late for morning? If it's late, it's late. What's the big deal?"
While she was speaking, Princess Anqing had already followed the sound and walked around the flowers, threw herself on Ming'er's back, hugged her neck tightly, and said with a loud smile: "Caught, caught, my sister is caught by me."
Caught!"
Ming'er stood up with her on her back, patted her little butt gently, and looked at Xiaofuzi with doubts. Xiaofuzi rubbed his hands and said with a dry smile: "This... Princess, the palace has its own rules.
According to the rules, you will be punished if you are late for morning service. Seeing Brother Yang's worried look, I am afraid... that you will be punished by the emperor."
"oh?"
Ming'er rolled her eyes and said, "I understand, go and do your work."
Xiao Fuzi said with a smile on his face: "Yes, yes, then I'm going to do some errands."
Watching Xiao Fuzi walk away, Ming'er said: "Let's go, Anqing, let's go and play with your father."
Princess Anqing rode on her back and shouted: "I don't want it. My father can't tell stories. My father won't play hide and seek with me..."
Ming'er comforted: "Today is different. Do you still remember the guy who ate your candy man in one bite last time? Your father might have to spank him, do you want to watch?"
Princess Anqing calmed down, thought carefully, and suddenly shouted: "Oh! Are you talking about that Yang Dazui? I want to see it, I want to see it, sister, take me to see a spanking!"
"Because of this, you are late for the morning?"
After Zhu Yuanzhang heard Xia Xun's reasons, he said calmly.
Xia Xun bowed his head and said: "Yes!"
"Since you like that woman, why did you abduct her and elope without knowing that the matchmaker was marrying her?"
"This..., Your Majesty, I originally had a marriage in my hometown, and my wife was married. At that time, I was a civilian and not an official, so I was not qualified to marry my wife. The Peng family is also a well-known family in Qingzhou, how could they be willing to let their daughter become a wife?"
Concubine? So..."
Zhu Yuanzhang said in a deep voice: "So you came up with this trick to destroy the chastity of the daughter's family and force her family to submit?"
Xia Xun sweated profusely and bowed his head lower: "This..., that's not the case, just because... I have been away from home for many years and there is no news, and there is a rift between my wife's family. After I returned to my hometown..., I
The engagement with Xiaochen was terminated, so... it was only because Xiaochen was on duty in the palace that he had no time to go to Qingzhou to propose marriage, which led to this misunderstanding..."
Zhu Yuanzhang today officially promulgated the policy of dividing the imperial examination results between the north and the south, which solved the problem of the conflict between the north and the south due to the scientific examination in the future, and made the world uneasy. He felt very happy, drinking water and thinking about the source. He was about to reward Xia Xun, but he heard
Such messy things. Zhu Yuanzhang had a sullen face, rolled up his sleeves and said: "According to the imperial decree, if you are absent from court without asking for leave, you will be deducted a season's salary!"
Xia Xun kowtowed quickly: "Thank you for your grace! But...what about the minister taking leave to go to Qingzhou?"
Zhu Yuanzhang almost laughed angrily at him. He flicked his robe sleeves and rebuked in a deep voice: "You are a bastard. If I don't punish you for your crime of corruption, I will give you an advantage. How dare you go even further and bargain with me!"
After saying that, he turned around and entered the Jinshen Hall. Xia Xun couldn't stand or kneel, so he could only stay there stupidly.