Around five o'clock in the morning (around four o'clock in the morning) Zhang San rushed to the palace gate to wait for the morning court.
At this time, many people attending the morning court had gathered at the entrance of the palace.
"Being an official is hard work!" Zhang San complained helplessly.
Although everyone knew about this man from Wannian County, they had never come into contact with him, so no one paid attention to Zhang San as he stood there, and Zhang San was happy to be alone.
My mind is still thinking over and over the possible situations that I may encounter in today's court meeting and how I should deal with them.
"Oh hahaha, Mr. Zhang San, you are here today too." While Zhang San was still thinking about the problem, he heard Cheng Yaojin's loud laughter.
He quickly bowed his hands to Cheng Yaojin and said, "Little Zhang San has met Lu Guogong."
"My dear nephew, why are you so unfamiliar? You and my Cheng Chumo are friends, so just call me uncle." Cheng Yaojin patted Zhang San with his big hand, almost knocking Zhang San to the ground.
"Hello, uncle." Zhang San shrugged and said helplessly.
Zhang San was quite touched by Cheng Yaojin's enthusiasm. Had it not been for Cheng Yaojin's recommendation, he would still be living in Zhangjia Village. Although Zhang San was not very interested in becoming an official, he also knew that in feudal society, it was necessary to
If you think about it well, becoming an official is undoubtedly the most promising one.
"You kid, it's your first time to go to court, so you probably don't know the rules in the court hall. Just follow me later to save you kid from making a fool of yourself." Cheng Yaojin said again.
"Then thank you Uncle Cheng." Zhang San felt very warm about Cheng Yaojin's kindness. This Tang general who was famous in later generations really took care of him.
Not long after, as the palace door opened, everyone walked towards the Xiande Hall.
When they arrived at the main hall, everyone stood in order according to their rank and official position.
Since it was the first time for Zhang San to go to court, he didn't know where to stand. Fortunately, Cheng Yaojin pulled Zhang San behind him.
Although the official in charge of the court ceremony wanted to accuse Cheng Yaojin of his reckless behavior, according to the rules, Zhang San was not qualified to stand behind Cheng Yaojin, but after thinking about it, he let it go. Who doesn't know that Cheng Yaojin likes not to press the button?
Common sense plays the cards, and it’s useless even if you say it.
Zhang San quickly thanked Cheng Yaojin, otherwise everyone would have found a good place and he would have been embarrassed standing there.
"When you go to court for the first time, remember to talk less and read more, and learn more. There are many ways to do this." Cheng Yaojin instructed.
"My nephew must remember to read more and learn more."
The next step is the routine operation. Li Shimin enters the room and greets everyone. After some opening remarks, an official dressed as a royal censor says: "Your Majesty, I impeach Zhang San, a man from Wannian County, for his corrupt behavior and an insult to gentleness."
, lawless."
Zhang Sanyi's heart sank when he heard this. Sure enough, there was something going on in court today.
She secretly looked up at Li Shimin's reaction, and when she saw Li Shimin looking at her, she felt very uneasy.
"How do you explain Zhang County man?" Li Shimin asked calmly.
Zhang San quickly stepped out and replied: "I don't know what I have committed. I have always been impartial and abiding by the law. There is no..."
Before Zhang San could finish speaking, the censor next to him interrupted: "Did you buy a brothel girl from Napingkangfang by force some time ago?"
Hearing this, Zhang San suddenly stopped worrying. There are more people doing this these days. Furthermore, Fang Yiai and others witnessed it. The two parties are willing to do what they want. Isn’t it just bullying me without a backing?
Oh, no! Zhang San complained in his heart.
"Zhang San, how do you explain what Zheng Yushi said?" Li Shimin asked again.
When he heard that this guy's surname was Zheng, Zhang San sneered in his heart. "It must be that guy Zheng Shide who was behind it. I said they not only lost face that day, but also lost so much money in vain. Why haven't they ever seen revenge or anything? There are feelings
This is waiting for you."
"Didn't I just go to a brothel? That guy of yours has been there a lot, right?"
Zhang San thought this in his heart, but he replied: "Reporting to the emperor, I did go to Pingkangfang some time ago and bought a woman named Xiaoyu home, but it was not like what Zheng Yushi said
To seize by force, I sought the opinion of the girl and the consent of Pingkangfang’s madam.”
Zhang San then asked: "May I ask Zheng Yushi, is it not illegal for me to go to a brothel? You have never been there?"
"How could you, me, go there? It's such an insult to politeness."
The censor surnamed Zheng suddenly became furious, pointed at Zhang San and cursed: "You are so shameless, you even hit someone upside down. I will ask the emperor to seek justice for me today."
After saying that, he shouted injustice to Li Shimin.
"Damn, this old guy must have been there before. Didn't he just say something to you? As for being so excited, he's not afraid of belching." Zhang San cursed in his heart.
Seeing Zhang San advance and retreat in a controlled manner, Li Shimin was still very satisfied. If Zhang San behaved submissively at this time, Li Shi would have a new look at Zhang San.
Seeing that it was just such a trivial matter, Li Shimin lost interest in listening to it. Visiting a brothel is nothing these days. None of these ministers have never visited a brothel. Let's talk about a brothel girl. She just bought it. How rare.
things.
"Okay, you two will just say a few words. However, Zhang San, you are a man of Datang County and have a title. You must remember to be more careful in your life style in the future and don't lose the face of Datang officials." Li Shimin.
said.
"My lord, I obey the decree. From now on, I will do three provinces every day, and I will definitely live up to the emperor's instructions." Zhang San replied quickly.
Seeing that the emperor had no intention of punishing Zhang San, Zheng Yushi also knew that this was just a trivial matter and could not cause any substantial harm to Zhang San. But with this incident as a starting point, the rest of the matter would be easier to handle.
"Humph, did you think it was over like this?" Zheng Yushi sneered in his heart, "If you dare to make my young master look bad in public, let me see how long you, a county man, can do it."
After giving Zhang San a thoughtful look, he returned to the team without hesitation. Zhang San's heart suddenly sank, thinking that this old guy must have some tricks up his sleeve.
Sure enough, as soon as Zhang San returned to the queue, someone stood up again and said: "Your Majesty, according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, those who do not have military merit cannot be awarded a title. I don't know what contribution Zhang San made to the Tang Dynasty, but he was awarded a title?"
"The person who spoke was Cui Dian, the Minister of Civil Affairs.
"Sure enough, I knew it wouldn't be so easy to get through today." Zhang San snorted in his heart.
"What, Cui Shilang, do I need your consent if I want to make a county boy?" Li Shimin asked calmly.
"I don't dare. How can a nobody like Zhang San, He De, win this honor? I'm afraid this will chill the hearts of those ministers who have made great contributions, right?" Cui Dian said again when he saw that Li Shimin was resolute but didn't want to give up.
"Haha, of course Zhang San has contributed to our Tang Dynasty, but I can't tell you right now. Let's stop this matter. You will understand later." Li Shimin concluded.
"But..." Cui Dian was about to say something more, but then he saw Li Shimin looking at him meaningfully, and his back was immediately soaked with cold sweat.
Li Shimin's majesty is not something that a young servant like Cui Dian can withstand.
The next words he said were swallowed back, and he returned to the queue in fear.
"Damn, there's really a ghost here." Zhang San yelled in his heart, "I just don't know how many days a little pawn like me can jump around!"
