By 8:00 a.m., most of the people were sitting sparsely in the square around the altar, dressed and elegant. After sitting down, there were servants on duty to serve wine, drinks, and refreshments. The quality was very high, which was rare in normal times.
The best product you see at first sight.
I don’t know if it was influenced by Xiao Tianming. If there were no special requirements, all guests would have the best Yunwu Tea. Under the leadership of Xiao Tianming, Xiao family Yunwu Tea has become a symbol of identity and taste. The guests will sit down.
Groups.
Those who are familiar with each other exchange recent interesting stories, or joke with each other, and are happy. Those who are not familiar with each other, they nodded and greeted each other and became a new alliance. As for those who are infatuated or have grudges, they were specially seated separately.
Even if we meet, we just hum or verbal blows, and we don’t dare to be arrogant on the spot. This is the deterrent force of the big family.
Although the crowds are bustling and lively, they are mostly first-class Counts and Viscounts. In the aristocratic circle of the imperial capital, they are considered a vulnerable group. They look at the powerful families and make a living. The real status is the marquis and dukes. The marquis are
The chief officials of the border, the senior officials of the country; if they are lucky enough to become dukes, they are even more powerful and important officials of the dynasty, they are the ones who truly determine the fate of the empire.
At 9 o'clock, the first big man finally appeared, a lord whose fiefdom is in the south and whose territory is close to the fiefdom of the Xiao family. It is rumored that he has a close relationship with Xiao Shan. The first one to appear may have the idea of making a strong reputation for Xiao Shan, and
It was a kind of shock. Immediately afterwards, several more marquises came, as well as big figures in the circle of cultivators, or masters, or peerless strong men. They all quietly found a seat to sit down and wait quietly.
Since the arrival of a marquis-level figure, the lively square suddenly became deserted, just like the cold wind blowing by, all the nobles shrank their necks and stopped talking. Who knows what a word he accidentally will attract.
The disaster?
The troubles are caused by opening more, and the troubles are caused by forcing them to make a comeback. The simplest and most cruel rule for being able to survive in the imperial capital is: don’t get involved in games that you can’t afford.
At 9:30, the square was surging, and the altar was filled with the seventh marquis of the empire, the twelve counts, and the seventh viscounts of the seventh viscount, and most of them came, except for a few guarding the frontier, or
All those who hold important positions and cannot escape will be present. Even those who are unable to do so will be sent to participate with their most trusted confidants, which is enough to show the reputation of the Xiao family.
The Huanglong noble circle, along with the leaders of major forces who came to visit, the heads of the sect, the principals of the college, the giant merchants and crocodiles, and the confidants they brought, sat together in a dense manner, and the scene was extremely grand. Thousands of people gathered together, but
The scene was silent, and the needle was heard. The venue was solemn and dignified. An invisible layer of pressure shocked everyone, making people's heart beat faster and breathing stopped. Everyone was waiting, waiting for the final moment to come.
At 9:45, Song Yu, the head of the Song family, and Wei Yan, the head of the Wei family, came together. The two elders were in good spirits and walked with great momentum. The harmonious appearance made people think that the two had not seen each other for many years.
Friends, intimacy, trust, and mutual assistance, they are the pillars of the empire and the hope of the empire.
No matter how fierce the internal struggles of the three major families are, they are jointly committed to the two things: First, they swear to protect the interests of the empire to the death, foreign wars, self-defense counterattacks, deal with natural disasters, suppress **, etc., etc.
Among them, the three major families must be consistent with the royal family and do their best to protect the interests of the empire. Those who violate the violation will be attacked by the world, and the vacant seats will be filled by the most powerful of the seven marquises.
Second, the three major families live in harmony and make progress. This is subordinate to the first rule. No matter how fierce the internal struggle is, and they will do their best to suppress each other, they will not be allowed to expose the conflicts and will not cause panic in the empire. Even if they have a hot temper
When the head of the hometown was in power, even if he couldn't stand the style of the Song family ancestor, he would not undermine each other in public. Sometimes he would compliment and embrace each other against his will.
This is the top rule of the empire's rights. There are no rules, but common interests must be protected.
Song Wei and Er walked side by side and walked to the center of the front seat together. They had the best view and the highest noble position. They sat in the left and right. The empty space in the middle was obviously left for His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire. Even if the emperor did not come down, he would not come.
, and no one dared to sit in the middle, as this is respect for the imperial power.
As for the other position close to the left, it is prepared for the third family. The so-called third family is the worst-selling family among the three ministers, and can only be ranked last. The three major families have had experience as a third family.
It has been a fixed seat in the Xiao family for nearly a hundred years.
After the two elders sat down, they sat silently and calmed down like other guests. Mr. Wei took the chessboard interpretation collection and studied it carefully; Mr. Song started to slim the authentic Yunwu tea, and his eyes narrowed when he enjoyed it.
The two elders' calmness and a somewhat impetuous meeting place were quiet. The guests all started to entertain themselves. The earliest guests were lying on comfortable seats and slept. This kind of skill of waiting for people was beyond the reach of ordinary people.
At 9:59, Mr. Song put down the teacup, Mr. Wei put away the books, and his expression was solemn and dignified. He could not tell at all that he was teasing the beautiful maid just now.
A loud roar came from outside the door: His Majesty the Emperor of the Empire is here!
Everyone was startled and quickly got up from their seats, found a clean seat, knelt down and bowed, shouting long live the mountain, with a respectful expression. But they secretly wondered in their hearts: How did a small sacrifice to the sky alarm shock His Majesty? In previous years, they were more lively than this.
, I didn't see the old emperor, who has always been known for his kindness and steadiness, say anything. At most, I sent a prince to express my respect.
When people in the big family heard some rumors, they had speculations; when the patriarch of the small family was closed, they hurriedly asked the people around them. After being dealt with by someone ambiguously, they felt worried, wondering if anyone was going to be unlucky.
The old emperor had a bad habit. When punishing guilty ministers, he liked to find a celebration in person, and listed the crimes one by one in front of the ministers, and issued a judgment on the spot, and behind the scenes. It was useless to plead in the harem, and sometimes he would even be on the spot.
Beheading is a warning to others. This is the bloodiest side of this benevolent and generous emperor.
The emperor is old and energetic, but he is very energetic. His face is red and radiates a different charm against the white hair, which makes people dare not look directly at him. He inherits the tradition of the Jun family, is more than eight feet tall, is burly and strong, and he was also young.
The emperor personally led the expedition to save the empire and make trouble. Before he ascended the throne, he replaced the previous emperor and repeatedly quelled civil strife and expanded territory for the empire.
Rumor has it that His Majesty the Emperor is already a powerful man in the Holy Land, who can work hard on national affairs day and night and be strong and healthy. However, the most ruthless thing in the world is the years. No matter how you are successful and powerful, you are so powerful, in the face of the torrent of time.
A piece of loess will no exception.
The old emperor has not had much time left. This is a secret that everyone on the mainland knows, but no one dares to mention. No one wants anyone to talk about their own death every day. What's more, there are more than one person who talks about this...
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The old emperor walked majesticly through the path reserved by his ministers, and walked towards the location he had booked and was always reserved for him: the chief in the center of the square!
In the middle of the steps, the tiger and tiger are in the wind. Even if the ministers who kneel on the ground are arrogant and proud in their daily lives, they can't help but lower their noble heads to express their surrender. The tiger is old and the vigor is still there, and the mountains are domineering. As long as he stares at it,
If any pair of eyes is never dared to look at them for more than a second, then they will feel ashamed and avoid their eyes. This is the power created by issuing orders all year round and leading the overall situation.
The word "power" sounds illusory, but it actually seems to be real and unpredictable. It is like a hare being overheaded by a tiger, and before fighting first, the courage becomes weaker. There is no other thought except for escaping. When it comes to people, it is also
That's true.
The old emperor did not come alone, followed by three princes, in the order of ranking:
The eldest prince Jun Chengze, and he was willing to be prosperous and bless the people. The old emperor had high hopes for the eldest prince, and he was trained as a pre-determined heir. The eldest prince lived up to his high expectations and fulfilled all the emperor's expectations and abilities in a proper manner.
On average, he has a high reputation in the traditional aristocratic circle of the empire. If it weren't for... maybe he had become the crown prince of the empire!
The third prince Jun Chengqian, who takes the universe and the world, and all things are natural. He is brave and upright, talented, talented, and extraordinary in everything. His light simply overshadows his elder brother, the legitimate son Chengze. Since he became an adult
, he was appointed by the old emperor to join the army, started from the bottom, rose at a legendary speed, and won one classic victory after another: to defeat the bandits, to pacify the southern barbarians, to protect the border, to fight the northwest, and to quell the civil strife. It can be said that Junde
Half of the achievements of the prosperous times were recorded in the second prince. His military achievements were outstanding, majestic, and had great power in the military.
The seventh prince, Jun, inherited peace and prosperity in the world. He was born late, was not outstanding in his early years, and barely protected himself in the murderous palace. However, after the age of ten, he was favored by the emperor, and gave him various preferential treatments and grew up.
The momentum is amazing. Its matriarchy is strong and has many influences on the empire. Personally, it prefers merchants, the empire's finance, economy, and people's livelihood. It is also strongly supported by foreign forces. Due to its special identity as a magician, it is under the Magic Association.
The support should not be underestimated.
At this point, the old crown prince has not been established, and the three princes are better than each other, and each is stronger than each other. They are all among the people, and they are capable of managing such a huge empire, but they are unwilling to assist others and live under others.
.The situation of the three sons fighting for the throne has become and cannot be changed at all.
Since you have reached this point, why not fight? The world is full of thousands of miles, the beautiful mountains and rivers, and the surging world are all within your fingertips. Just one step away, and only one step away can reach the peak of human rights. Who can let go? People are not sages, at least three
No prince is a sage, and no one will give up. There are only a few mountains on the way forward, and only three people need to be defeated. All those who prevent themselves from seizing power, including their lovely father, are enemies!
Although the three princes look harmonious and close to their family, they have already fought to the point where life and death are incompatible. The three sons are fighting for the throne is destined to be a bloody disaster, and millions of bones will be devoted to this bottomless
In the abyss, it turned into a bubble...
Outsiders can see the tense situation clearly, let alone the old emperor who has been rolling around in conspiracy all his life?
Why did he create this endless situation with one hand? No one knows, no one dares to guess, no one dares to understand, no one dares to go deeper into it. This is also an invisible vortex. What he knows has disappeared into endless
The long river of time and the dark emperor's mind...