Miyagi.Emperor Hongwu's diligence is also among the top three among the emperors of all dynasties.When the hundred officials are in Yin, that is, from three to five o'clock in the morning, they have to leave, and before the hour, they have to enter the palace, sign their names, and then stand according to the rank of the train.It's called Dianmao.At this time, the official in charge of picketing will pay attention to who is late or does not arrive at all, and observe who is not in good manners and spits casually, and then it will be recorded in a small notebook and reported for processing.It is rumored that Emperor Hongwu sometimes even woke up at ugly times, that is, from 1 to 3 o'clock in the morning, and in addition to breakfast, he was dealing with state affairs.Or put on clothes early and sit in the Fengtian Palace, waiting for the hundred officials to see you.No matter the wind, rain, frost and heat, every day.And at this moment, while the hundred officials were walking into the palace, the picket officials hadn't paid attention yet.Some officials have already gathered together and talked about these days, which is a big case that makes people tremble."
Lord Squire, the one who should be ordered to go down has already been ordered, and then it should be fine, right?"
The empty seal case mainly involved the officials of the household department and the chief officials of the palm seals in various places.Emperor Hongwu stipulated that all officials in Beijing, who were above the sixth grade, had to be appointed to the early dynasty.Hence this early.The household officials got together early, and while they were nervous, they also wanted to find a trace of the wind direction above.As for the officials of other ministries, they were also trembling, and most of them did not dare to participate in it, so they could only stand by and watch.At this moment, as an inquiry appeared, several officials stopped at the same time, expecting to look."
Nothing?
Nothing is nothing, it depends on what the Holy God says, can you and I easily judge it?
”Wang Lifu, the head of the household, replied coldly, and it seemed that he didn't want to say much."
This king's servant, this matter should not be blamed on our heads.You also know that the empty seals in various places are really forced to do so, the former dynasty is like this, and the former dynasty is the same, not to mention, what is ordered above, we have told it to go down" Several people were suddenly anxious, it was a matter of their lives, and they couldn't take care of the manners of any hundred officials at this time."
That's it!"
Wang Lifu watched him talk more and more, and the nervous expressions of several people couldn't be controlled."
In vain, you are still court officials, what kind of appearance has become now?""
Lord Wang, don't talk about this at this time, now there is a waiter, three outsiders, and none of the directors under the banner have been left, all of them have entered."
Some people were about to cry."
In addition to the household department, the chief officials of the palm seals in various places, from the prefect of a county to the prefect of a prefecture, the prefect of a prefecture, as well as the political envoys of various provinces, and the envoys of the inspection department" "There are nearly 10,000 people!
It is said that some have been escorted into Beijing, some are already on the way, and the prisons of the Criminal Department and Dali Temple are full. ”"Although you are a servant of the household department, but you don't care about this tax matter, of course you are not in a hurry, but even the book of our household department" Seeing that this group of people is more and more anxious.In the center of the crowd, the bearded old man, who had been silent and steady, but listened to a few people talking, suddenly stiffened."
Ahem, don't say more."
After opening his mouth, several people suddenly found the backbone of the main heart and looked forward eagerly.After all, Lord Shangshu was the only one among them who could talk to a few adults in Zhongshu Province."
Don't worry, although the saint was angry before, he showed no mercy.But isn't there a change in the stars?
Now all the officials involved have to play, and this is an opportunity for the Holy One to change his mind. ”Hearing this, the nervousness disappeared in the eyes of several people.In fact, they had heard the wind long before yesterday.But the rumors in private are definitely not as good as those confirmed by Lord Shangshu himself."
A change in the stars?"
A few people murmured.Wang Lifu, the head of the household department, said: "This matter is not false, the officials of the Qin Heavenly Prison personally went to the holy lord.This is what you know, all the officials involved in the empty seal case must personally write a note and play what they have seen and heard in the past few years. ”Hearing this, several people were silent, just looked at each other a few times.In the past few days, they have been secretly letting them not to mention, in fact, they don't need to remind them at all, and no fool really dares to "confess" or "let His Majesty punish him heavily", right?
Li Wentai saw that everyone's mood eased slightly, so he said again: "The official said this to you to let you relax, and when you go to court later, don't be distracted and say anything that makes the saint unhappy." ”"This change in the stars, the official guesses, the saint should also be aware of the helplessness of the empty seal case.""
This is not our sin, and there is no law written in the decree of the dynasty that can punish sin because of empty seals, and it should not be spread too widely.""
That's one of them."
Second, the two prime ministers of Zhongshu Province have also made it clear: It is best to raise this matter high and put it down gently.Neither can this case be allowed to fall into a state where it cannot be managed, nor can it damage the majesty of the saint, so it is particularly important to have a morning today. ”"You should know what to do when you get there, right?"
Hearing Lord Shangshu, the admonition in and out of his words.In addition, there is also the attitude of the "prime minister".Suddenly, a few people only felt that the big stone in their hearts had fallen to the ground, and even a trace of relaxation appeared on their faces.After all, who knew at this time that Prime Minister Hu Weiyong is now deeply trusted by the saints.He was born in Huaixi, and he was promoted by the former Prime Minister Li Shanchang, and he had a deep friendship with the Huaixi Gong General when His Majesty was in trouble.Now he has been sitting in Zhongshu Province for many years, and many civil officials have been promoted by him.This prime minister can be said to have really done it: civil and military officials, completely convinced!
There is his attitude.The argument of this case is already eighty percent!
Come to mind.Suddenly!
As the Ming Dynasty has been able to be in the capital in just a few years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, dealing with the major affairs of the country, the court officials who are steady and wise, talented and alert, and calm before the major events, are all back."
Haha, Brother Li, your sleeve robe is a little wrinkled.""
The black clouds have been pressing down on the city for the past few days, and I can't go back for several days, can I not wrinkle my clothes?""
Hahaha, fortunately, it only thunders, it doesn't rain, after it clears, go back and change it!""
Silence!"
At this moment, a loud shout sounded.All the officials immediately cheered up.With the left and right armpit doors on both sides of the Chengtian Gate, it slowly opened.Take advantage of the last opportunity to easily arrange your sleeve robe, and at the same time quickly stand up according to the train.Looking at the head of the people in front of him, the prime minister who was tall and tall and was already the head of a hundred officials stopped in front of him for a moment, just by looking at it, the convincing and steadiness in his heart could increase by three points.With the endorsement of the prime minister, this matter is decided!
Fengtian Temple.It was just the beginning of spring, and the sky was still dark.But when the hundred officials walked on the steps to the Fengtian Hall and looked up.That's when I found out.Emperor Hongwu, I don't know when he has sat on the throne of power, which symbolizes the supremacy of the Ming Dynasty.The black wing gauze crown, under the illumination of the candle flame, sometimes flashed arc light, on the dragon robe, the golden dragon pattern dragon eyes glared angrily, and the sharp dragon claws seemed to be about to break out, and every official present was shrouded in the shadow of the rushing up.This emperor has just turned fifty this year, and it is the year of knowing the destiny of heaven.The face is square, and although it is sitting upright, its tall posture can be seen.A pair of sharp eyes, but they are more intimidating than the angry eyes on the dragon robe.He had a short beard, and now he sat meticulously, looking at the talents of the whole world, all of whom entered his Fengtian hall.Regardless of family lineage, regardless of the north and south of the region, regardless of the strength of the force, up to the prime minister of the first grade, down to the head of the sixth grade.At this moment.The Ming Dynasty is in Beijing, and every word and deed can affect the lives of 60 million people in the world, but the officials are all at the moment of entering the palace.I didn't dare to raise my eyes, I didn't dare to look aside, and I even deliberately lowered the sound of breathing.I can only look at the heels of the people in front of me and bow my head.Then stand still.After arranging his robe, he slowly knelt down and threw himself to the ground.Immediately, one after another resounded through the sky, and the voice shrouded in the sky above the capital of the Ming Dynasty slowly came out, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
”Long live the mountain!
Magnificent!
But when the sound settles, it is still, and the pin drop can be heard.Today.Emperor Hongwu's silence seemed to last longer than ever.The hundred officials knelt and did not know the passage of time.Long.A voice of unknown emotion sounded again."
Flat!"
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