Chapter 511 The emperor holds court and all officials bow their heads!
Court meeting.

This word is obviously unfamiliar to the Ming Dynasty today.

Because the emperor had not attended court for decades.

When was the last time?
The answer to this question has begun to become confusing.

The same is true for Lu Fang.

He was even more puzzled when the emperor told him that he would summon the civil and military officials to the court, and that he would hold court at the Huangji Gate, which was the Fengtian Gate before the 41st year of Jiajing.

Whether it is the current Huangji Gate or the former Fengtian Gate.

Those are only used during special large-scale court meetings.

As for the Golden Palace, formerly the Fengtian Palace and now the Huangji Palace, it is actually only used a few times a year, and mostly for hosting ceremonies.

In such weather, on such a special day, there was no sign of a court meeting at Huangji Gate.

Even though Lu Fang was extremely confused, he still vaguely sensed something.

perhaps……

Lu Fang bowed and took two steps back, with a hint of worry and reluctance in his eyes.

This loyal old servant, who had worked in the inner court all his life and served the emperor all his life, no longer felt the joy he felt today when he saw the emperor's complexion improve.

perhaps.

This is the emperor's first court meeting after decades of seclusion in the palace, and it will also be his last court meeting.

"Slave..."

"According to the order!"

Lu Fang responded in a heavy tone, stepping back and leaving the bedroom.

In the Qianqing Palace, Huang Jin was the only one left in front of the emperor.

Jiajing looked at Huang Jin, who always treated people with simplicity and honesty, and a smile appeared on his face. He walked forward slowly and put his hand on Huang Jin's shoulder.

"I am the Son of Heaven."

Huang Jin nodded, his heart aching: "Master is the best in the world!"

Jiajing laughed happily: "I am the emperor, even if I die, I must die in a dignified way!"

Huang Jin trembled all over and instinctively wanted to kneel down, but the emperor grabbed his shoulders and prevented him from moving.

Jiajing shook his head and said, "Today, apart from the civil and military officials of the previous dynasty, you and I will no longer have to discuss the relationship between monarch and minister, master and servant."

Huang Jin wanted to say something, but found that his throat was choked and blocked and he couldn't speak.

Jiajing smiled happily, and his face became more rosy.

"Unboxing."

"Find the imperial robes for me."

Royal robes.

It is the emperor's formal dress, the most solemn and of the highest specifications among all the emperor's clothes.

The Ming Dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu Gao.

The emperor's crown and robes have twelve chapters, with six kinds of embroidery woven into the clothes: the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the dragons, and the Chinese insects. There are also embroidered patterns of Zong Yi, Zao, Huo, Fen Mi, Fu, and Fu on the skirt, which is the twelve-tassel crown.

Huang Jin choked with sobs and nodded silently, signaling the eunuchs serving in the bedroom to go with him to find the emperor's crown and robes that had been kept in the bedroom.

The emperor's crown and robes, which had been sealed for many years, finally made their appearance again.

Huang Jin personally put on the black robe, yellow skirt, white silk belt, yellow knee-covering, plain gauze middle singlet, and red shoes for Jiajing, and also put on the six-colored large and small ribbons, jade hooks, jade pendants, gold hooks, jade rings, and red socks and shoes for the emperor.

At last.

The yellow brocade is covered with a 1-foot-2-inch wide and 2-foot-4-inch long, covered with soap yarn, and made of copper plate with a round front and a square back. There are twelve strings of five-colored jade beads on the front and back, and red silk ropes are hung on the left and right as tassels. The tassels are hung with topaz and hang beside the ears. The leather is used as the frame, and the outer surface is covered with black yarn, and the inner surface is covered with red yarn. There are buttonholes on both sides of the hat roll, and a tassel at the bottom. The buttonholes and tassels are inlaid with gold pieces. The emperor's twelve-tassel crown was carefully worn on Jiajing's head.

This is the end.

It took more than half an hour, but the emperor was finally dressed in a complete set of robes and crown.

In front of a huge and rare bronze mirror.

Jiajing stands in front of a bronze mirror, holding a jade tablet embroidered with a dragon pattern.

In the mirror.

The emperor was so majestic and solemn.

The emperor's appearance and aura are self-evident.

Jiajing looked at himself in the bronze mirror and smiled slightly.

He put one hand down and buckled it on his belt, then turned his head to look at Huang Jin who was waiting beside him: "How is it?"

Huang Jin immediately forced a smile on his face: "Your Majesty is a man of heaven, with the appearance of a dragon and a phoenix. There is no one else like you in the world!"

Jiajing nodded, and gently waved the jade tablet in his hand, and the sleeves of his imperial robe moved with it.

"Go to Zhongji Palace."

Zhongji Hall is located behind Huangji Hall. Historically, the emperor would rest here after leaving Qianqing Palace when he was in the rectangular hall or holding a grand court meeting, and then go to Huangji Hall or Huangji Gate in front.

Huang Jin's eyes moved, and he hurried forward and stretched out his arm for the emperor to grasp and caress.

He already knew it in his heart.

The emperor must act in strict accordance with the rules of etiquette today.

Ever since.

While Huang Jin was serving Jiajing out of the Qianqing Palace, various orders had already been issued.

The emperor's sedan chair, the two classes of eunuchs, the imperial guards, the palace maids, etc., all the people and ceremonial instruments were taken out.

When they arrived at the Zhongji Hall, Jiajing was supported by Huang Jin and entered the hall.

Because the incident happened suddenly, although Jiajing wanted to do everything according to the rules and etiquette today, it would still take a lot of time to summon all the civil and military officials in the capital to attend the court.

He closed his eyes and rested in the Zhongji Hall.

During this period, Jiajing also took the initiative to ask Huang Jin to prepare a bowl of medicine for him to refresh himself.

And outside the palace.

Lu Fang had also dismissed the eunuchs from the palace to deliver the imperial edict.

For a time, the news that the emperor was going to summon all civil and military officials in the capital to attend court spread everywhere, causing countless officials to be shocked and panicked.

past.

They submitted petitions countless times, hoping that the emperor would personally attend court affairs, continue court meetings, and hold imperial lectures.

But now.

Suddenly, the emperor took the initiative to summon all officials to a court meeting, and they became uneasy again.

But the imperial decree had been issued and no one dared to delay.

For a time, all departments and offices were in chaos.

Because you need to wear casual clothes when you go to the government office.

But if you go to court, you need to change into court clothes.

Ever since.

The fourteenth day of the twelfth lunar month in the forty-fifth year of the Jiajing reign.

A unique scene appeared in Beijing.

All the civil and military officials, who had already reported to the government office on time, suddenly rushed out of the government office and ran back to their homes.

on the street.

There were sedan chairs and horses galloping non-stop.

The civil and military officials who lived in the north city were lucky, as they could go home to change into court clothes and then enter the palace, which did not take long. But those who lived in the south city suffered, and they were busy urging them to speed up.

In Yanfu Lane in the southwest corner of the imperial city.

The eunuch who delivered the decree has also delivered the latest news.

In the study.

Yan Song, who had already changed into the imperial robes of the Grand Tutor, was stunned when he heard the news, and then a look of disappointment appeared on his face.

The teacup that had been picked up was put down again.

"The Emperor may be about to pass away..."

Xu Wei, who returned to the city with the old Grand Tutor yesterday, was also wearing court robes and whispered beside him.

As for yesterday's news, it was already evening when it reached Changping. How did Grand Tutor Yan and Xu Wei rush from Changping to the capital and enter the city? This was not a problem for the Grand Tutor of the time.

Hear Xu Wei speak.

Yan Song nodded reluctantly, frowning, and sighed: "It's a long article."

Xu Wei nodded and walked up to Yan Song.

Yan Song looked at Xu Wei with mixed feelings on his face: "Follow me... to Huangji Gate..."

Xu Wei's expression changed.

In theory, when the old Grand Tutor went to court, he could ride in a sedan chair all the way to the Meridian Gate, or even pass through the Meridian Gate.

But now the old Grand Tutor has to walk all the way from Yan Mansion to Huangji Gate.

Xu Wei did not try to persuade him, but nodded in agreement.

He knew that for Grand Tutor Yan, the death of the emperor truly represented the demise of his era.

The monarch and his subjects have been together for decades.

No matter what, there is a deep friendship between Master Yan and the Emperor. Perhaps.

This is why Grand Master Yan went to Huangji Gate.

Xu Wei simply took a thick cloak from the hanger nearby and put it on Yan Song, then helped Yan Song walk out of the study.

In the yard outside the study.

Various people from the Yan family had been waiting here for a long time.

The first person in front was Yan Shifan, who had rushed home from the Ministry of Justice and changed into court robes.

Next, Lu Wenyan took her son Yan Wuyou's hand. Similarly, Yan Wuyou had also changed into a smaller size of the third-grade court dress.

The child didn't understand why his mother changed him into such heavy clothes today, but his mother and everyone else in the family looked extremely solemn, which made him silently choose to obey.

As for the other servants in the courtyard.

You can even see some people holding burlap and hemp ropes in their hands because they didn’t have time to prepare.

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When the emperor passes away, the whole country mourns.

It is obvious that the Yan family has been preparing for this matter.

Yan Song was supported by Xu Wei as he walked out of the study, looked at everyone in the courtyard, and finally waved to Yan Wuyou.

"Zuzu."

Yan Wuyou staggered to Yan Song.

Yan Song picked up the ribbon on his body and said: "Take this and follow the grandfather to the court."

Yan Wuyou was very obedient. He grabbed the ribbon and followed Yan Song out of the mansion.

Yan Shifan took over from Xu Wei, supporting the old man on the other side, while Xu Wei followed behind him.

The four of them walked out of the house under the gaze of their family members.

On the street, servants of the Yan family were already stopping passers-by.

Yan Song walked slowly and looked up towards the direction of the imperial city.

He murmured softly, "My family has four generations living together, and all four generations have held official positions in the court. All of them are the emperor's grace. You must be vigilant and loyal."

Yan Shifan nodded without saying anything, his expression somewhat solemn.

Yan Wuyou grabbed Zuzu's ribbon with both hands, looked up and said with a smile: "Jun Ge'er said I am his younger brother."

Yan Song looked down at his great-grandson, a smile finally appeared on his face, and he reached out and patted the child's head.

The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren and Xu Wei walked towards the imperial city in silence.

After leaving Yanfu Lane and heading towards the Imperial City, more and more civil and military officials who had gone home to change into court robes appeared.

Either riding a horse or sitting in a sedan chair.

It can be seen that Master Yan and his family were all walking.

How could these people dare to ride horses or sit in sedan chairs? After seeing this, they were all puzzled. They reined in their horses and shouted to stop the sedan chair, and then came before Yan Song with a very attentive look on their faces.

He is the current Grand Tutor, the only living person in the Ming Dynasty who holds this position. No one dares to treat him disrespectfully and can only respect him.

Yan Song's face was calm: "The old man walks slowly, please bear with me."

No one dares to say no.

Gradually, everyone understood Yan Song's intention, and followed Yan Song according to their rank, continuing to walk towards the imperial city.

Gradually.

There were more and more officials behind Yan Song, and his team became larger and larger.

After passing through the right gate of Chang'an and arriving at Chengtian Gate and Waiwulong Bridge, even the four cabinet ministers Gao Gong, Yuan Wei, Li Chunfang, and Zhao Zhenji, as well as Duke Dingguo Xu Yande, Duke Yingguo Zhang Rong, Duke Chengguo Zhu Xizhong and others, each brought a group of people to meet Yan Song.

Seeing Yan Song walking here with a group of officials, Gao Gong and others did not say anything, but got off the sedan chair silently.

"Master."

Led by Gao Gong, all the officials came to pay their respects.

Yan Song nodded and looked up at Chengtian Gate, a place he had walked through countless times.

He smiled slightly, but there was no smile: "Let's go, all of us have walked this road for a lifetime, let's walk it again today."

Gao Gong and others nodded, followed Yan Song silently, crossed the Outer Five Dragons Bridge, and passed through Chengtian Gate.

Behind them, there were more and more civil and military officials.

Wait until everyone passes through the Duanmen Gate and arrives in front of the Wumen Gate.

The officials at the end of the team were still at Chengtian Gate.

And behind the Meridian Gate, in front of the Huangji Gate.

There are already countless imperial guards on duty.

On one side of Huiji Gate, there were three thousand imperial troops led by Lieutenant General Guo Yuchuang of the Beijing Camp. They were all wearing armor and holding spears and swords. They formed a forest-like formation and remained silent.

On one side of Guiji Gate were three thousand Dragon and Tiger soldiers led by General Yan Hu, also wearing armor, holding guns, swords and muskets, with their battle flags fluttering in the wind.

On the bridge in the middle of Neiwulong Bridge.

Royal flags stood in a row, and warriors in golden armor stood by the bridge like a mountain.

In the middle of the bridge deck.

Four burly generals of the Jinyiwei, holding long whips, dragged the whips on the ground, silently watching the civil and military officials who walked into the palace from the Meridian Gate.

In front of Huangji Gate.

There were several rows of people kneeling at the foot of the steps.

From yesterday until today, there are a number of people who have been clamoring in front of the Meridian Gate to see the Emperor, including Anping Earl Fang Chengyu, Yutian Earl Jiang Rong and other meritorious relatives who have been blessed by the Emperor.

On both sides of them were the Jinyiwei dressed in Feiyu uniforms, with their hands on the embroidered spring swords at their waists.

And under the Huangji Sect.

A simple-shaped yet antique-style armchair sits quietly facing the front, followed by the emperor's guard of honor.

It was already noon.

Fortunately, the heavy snow stopped yesterday.

The sky was clear, without a single cloud in sight, and the sun was shining brightly overhead.

seem.

Today is indeed an excellent day to hold a court meeting.

Yan Song and others were divided into civil and military groups, and crossed the Inner Jinshui River from the left and right sides of the Wulong Bridge and walked to the front of the Huangji Gate.

In the square in front of Huangji Gate.

Civil and military officials were quietly looking for their own positions.

It’s actually pretty easy to find.

Huangji Gate was where the emperor held court meetings.

There have always been floor tiles carved from various ministries and government offices on the ground, as well as stone carvings that compare grades.

The four burly generals holding whips on the middle bridge deck of the Inner Five Dragons Bridge began to look back at the Huangji Gate from time to time.

The Censorate had abandoned its useless censors for years and began to inspect the positions of officials on the north and south sides of the Nei Wulong Bridge, suppressing and reprimanding those civil and military officials who were still whispering to each other.

Time is passing by little by little.

Yan Wuyou still held Zuzu's ribbon in his hand and looked up at the other person.

Yan Song lowered his head and patted his great-grandson on the head: "Wuyou, remember this. When you grow up and come here again, you must do the same as your ancestors and not break the rules."

Yan Wuyou nodded, but his eyes kept moving around, looking at the beautiful imperial flags around him.

suddenly.

He saw his good elder brother Zhu Yijun, led by the headmaster, walking to the front of Huangji Gate.

Yan Wuyou wanted to reach out and greet his good brother, but he remembered the rules that his grandfather had just said, and in the end he did not raise his hand. However, his eyes were always looking at Zhu Yijun who had also seen him.

The two children looked at each other, but seemed to dare not move too much because of the adults' prior education.

At this moment.

The four burly generals of the Jinyiwei on the Neiwulong Bridge finally started to swing the long whips in their hands.

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

"Snapped!"

The whip is woven with yellow silk and the tip is coated with paraffin wax. When it is whipped on the bridge surface, it makes a crisp and loud sound.

In front of the Huangji Gate, all the civil and military officials finally quieted down completely.

then.

From behind the Huangji Gate, Lu Fang trotted to the steps and sat down.

Behind him, inside the Huangji Gate, a huge ceremonial procession, palace fans, and canopies were surrounding the royal crown and robes that appeared in people's sight.

Lu Fang took a short breath, then straightened his chest and opened his mouth.

"The Emperor is holding court!"

"All officials bow their heads!"

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