The next day in Chang'an City, it was time to sign in the morning again. Haigong, who had already passed the urgent ticket through the right silver gate, finally passed the words from the mouth of General Yang Xuanji, the gatekeeper of the left prison, who was on duty between the front court and the back court.
, and got the letter allowing him to enter the palace to see the majesty.
However, this is obviously an embarrassing time for Ouchi at this moment. It is neither too early nor too late. The corona and the Chinese watch in the palace have not yet aligned in a straight line; therefore, the bell and drum tower ringing the time
Before, it was OK and still considered morning.
But for all kinds of ordinary people living in Chang'an City; most of them have already eaten simple or crude lunch; it can be regarded as afternoon, another period of time when they need to start their busy life again
.
But for the upper-class families who gathered in the north of Chang'an City, this was just the end of a long night of dreaming! They would have to wait at least a few more hours before they could re-enter and start the so-called "today", this charming life.
Gorgeous good days.
Most people are neither afraid that the early morning will interfere with their sweet dreams, nor are they afraid that the longer days will prevent them from staying up all night to enjoy and play music; their homes are full of thick and fine curtains;
Keep out the morning light;
There are also splendid candles that see the night as well as the day, and can extend the afterglow of the setting sun into the halls and balconies. For them, no matter it is morning or evening, midnight or noon, day or night... they no longer have it.
There is an obvious boundary; there is only the joy and pleasure of being filled with guests and friends.
As a minister of the emperor, Hai Gong, who had his own palace residence, was naturally one of these people who indulged in fun day and night. Among the classes and groups he belonged to, and because he was born in a feudal palace
, able to stand out among thousands of officials.
His rank is not very high and his qualifications are not very deep. He is regarded as a confidant by the Tian family and can be laughed at and scolded at any time. Therefore, compared to the palace minister/inner minister, the palace minister
Prison those big eunuchs and old eunuchs who have long been targeted to death by foreign princes.
Hai Gong, who was subordinate to the Inner Visitor Supervisor and was responsible for delivering the music and reception at Youyintai Gate, was able to enter and leave the palace relatively calmly and low-key. He even traveled privately among the clan, relatives, and even the feudal lords in Beijing, and undertook some events from the saints.
We all have private orders of this and that kind.
Therefore, he has long been accustomed to this kind of belated summons; he doesn't think there is anything strange about it. In fact, as the emperors of the past dynasties have been in office for a long time, their daily lives have become more relaxed and leisurely, and the pace of life in Ouchi now is also
Far slower than the half-shot outside.
Therefore, the inner court is still in a deep and sweet dream; everywhere is so quiet that there is no sound. Even the occasional guards, palace sweepers, or eunuchs guarding the gates are inevitably somewhat peaceful.
Lingering fatigue and laziness.
Haigong followed in a familiar manner, with lowered eyebrows, lowered hands and shoulders, stepping on the small yellow gate with small steps, and passed through the majestic archways, porches and palaces.
Finally, he came to the vestibule of a building complex called Ganliang Hall where Shaoyang Courtyard is located on the east side of the palace. The young eunuch who was on duty saw Hai Gong being brought in. He immediately used the cat-like soft
With this movement, he gently opened the colorful bead curtain and let himself in.
What came to my face was a fragrant fragrance. From the golden furnace where the sea beast swallowed the sun, silk quilts curled up and filled the entire hall. Through the thick curtain of incense, Hai Gong could see clearly that in the huge main hall, except for one
Apart from the figure of the gray yellow cedar tree, there is no one else around and it looks unusually empty.
As the little eunuch sang in a low voice: "Haizhuanzhuanzhuan!". However, the man was leaning over a large black-coloured case, sucking the paper and drawing something on it without picking up his head at all.
He just moved his chin slightly to express "I understand", and then concentrated on describing it.
This wait was enough for Haigong to stand upright for more than half an hour. But the man was completely unaware of it. In his thoughtful expression, he looked a little sluggish and a little troubled, as if he was being held by the hand in his hand.
The work made me so nervous that I forgot the existence of Xuan Jian around me.
I saw that on several large and slippery Wu Chen cases, many discarded manuscripts had been torn apart. The man had already started drafts several times, but he still felt unsatisfied, so he scraped these half-finished manuscripts.
To form a ball; to tear it apart unconsciously and tear it into pieces.
This is obviously a typical reaction of a poet, calligrapher, or painter when he fails in his conception. Suddenly, his wandering eyes lacked focus, and he stood patiently and respectfully beside Hai Gong, holding his breath, that humble and
Another respectful glance touched her slightly.
However, his expression suddenly brightened, as if he had found some essential point or key. He drew several vigorous strokes on the unfolded Chengtang frost paper, and he immediately smiled innocently.
Then, the man put down the sketching brush and raised his head and turned around, revealing a young and noble face. He asked lightly in an intimate tone as if talking about family matters:
"Hai Laogong, can you tell me accurately? Is the matter... already so serious?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, if I hadn't seen this with my own eyes, it would be unbelievable that there are such bizarre things in the world."
Hai Gong said solemnly and humbly:
"What's more, the North Prison Mansion has also found out the evidence of the crime. I really can't tolerate this servant being so frightened and inexplicable!"
"Then do you know that the Northern Supervisor of the Neiyuan is the son of Yingfang who is an old friend of the Northern Emperor and is very close to him."
However, His Royal Highness the Supervisor of the Chao Dynasty asked:
"Because of this, this slave is even more frightened; such an important person can be easily thrown away; the connections behind it are not shocking."
Hai Gong looked frightened and said:
"Since this is such a serious matter, it should be reported to Luodu as soon as possible, and the Lord Bingming should be sent to Luodu to strictly investigate the internal and external affairs and correct the discipline."
Jianchao shook his head gently and said:
"This is what I'm worried about. Now all the clues and keys are in Xantai; the leading expediency to follow up on this matter is no longer in the hands of slaves and others. I'm afraid that the longer Ouchi is delayed, there will be more unbearable things to say.
matter, and hinder the Holy Spirit from hearing it."
Haigong quickly paused and explained:
"That's all, I am the emperor's brother who guards Shangjing. Don't you even have this little care?"
His Royal Highness, the prisoner, suddenly sighed and said:
"After all, this is due to the relationship between Yu Zaijing's supervisor; we can't let those high-ranking ministers in the outer court make a fuss about things, impeach the ministers of the Tian family, and there are actually some people who are secretly plotting to eat animals, right?
!”
"This slave is extremely frightened."
But Hai Gong said tremblingly:
However, not long after, at the right Yintai gate, Hai Gong, who had received the corresponding talisman and letter plaque, swept away his previous cautiousness; facing the summoned subordinates, he spoke sternly with some emotion:
"I have been ordered by His Highness to inspect the various gardens inside and outside, as well as the guards at the gate."
"If you have any means, feel free to use them to ensure that everyone passes the test and that everyone is trustworthy!"
Of course, the reason why he is keen on this matter is also very simple. Although this errand is undoubtedly a big trouble for most people, it is also a legitimate opportunity to expand, personal authority and influence in disguised form.
You must know that although the number of eunuchs in the imperial palace between the two capitals, three capitals and the sixteen prefectures is said to be tens of thousands, the positions at the top become more and more limited. In the end, those few positions can only be limited to a few eunuchs.
In a specific small circle formed by aristocratic families and close followers of the feudal dynasty.
Since Hai Gong was born in a vassal palace, he also had the intention to break the current relatively stable structure and raise his seniority to the three provinces, five bureaus and twenty-four offices, as well as the envoys inside and outside the palaces and courtyards.
So at the same time, in the palace in the northwest corner of the former imperial city, where the censor of the procuratorate was on duty, two official documents with different contents were also placed. He was suddenly summoned from the busy schedule.