There is a Jinshui Bridge in front of the gate of Tai Chi Hall. After crossing this bridge, there is about two acres of small square. Before the morning dynasty of the Tang Dynasty, all officials were waiting here.

Since ancient times, it has been said that civil and military officials have actually attended court far more than one hundred, and the number of people is not fixed, but it has never been less than three hundred.

If it is a major court meeting twice a year, it is normal to even one or two thousand people.

Today is an ordinary court meeting, and there are only about 300 people, but it seems a bit special, and there are more than 500 people coming to court.

So many ministers were waiting in front of the palace. Although the Tang Dynasty officials did not say anything about the dynasty, the civil and military officials still had a team of unspoken rules.

For example, the founding dukes of Lao Cheng and others were all titles from the upper pillar. They not only had high positions but also had no empty positions. The dukes usually stood on the left side of the Tai Chi Hall, very close to the left pillar in front of the Tai Chi Hall.

For example, the prime ministers of Fang Xuanling were all third-rank masters, responsible for leading civil officials, and were also in high positions and powerful positions. Most of the old Fang and others stood on the right side of the Tai Chi Hall, just near the right pillar in front of the Tai Chi Hall.

In addition to the high status of the Duke and the Prime Minister, there are also a group of people who can match the titles of the royal family and some legitimate geniuses, such as the Prince of Hejian Li Xiaogong, and the Prince of Jiangxia Li Daozong. However, these princes are all military personnel and occasionally stand on the side of the Dukes.

Of course, there are also some princes who like literary affairs, and they often stand near civil officials.

These kings and lords are important figures, and any one of them is a big shot. They not only hold real power, but also have the same age as Li Shimin.

Of course, there are also those who do not hold real power. They are basically the sons born later by Li Yuan. Although they also have the title of prince, going to court is purely a symbol.

In addition to these first-generation princes who have real power or do not have real power, some second-generation princes who participated in the court, such as Li Chengqian, who was just fifteen years old, Li Tai, who was just fourteen years old, Li Ke and Li You, who were just fourteen years old, are all Li Shimin's biological sons, and now they have begun to participate in the morning court.

The entire Tai Chi Hall gate was basically wrapped around, and the remaining civil and military officials could only stand on the bridgehead of Jinshui Bridge or even on the bridge.

Even if there is a location in the square in front of the door, they cannot walk inside, not only because they are not qualified, but also because there are groups in the unspoken rules.

But Li Yun and Cheng Chumo didn't understand all this.

This is the first time that both master and apprentice have attended court!

But I was the earliest to enter the palace...

Before a large number of civil servants and military officials arrived at the hall gate, they were shocked to see the master and disciple standing at the door of the hall gate. The slender figure should be King Zhao, and the burly one must be Cheng Chumo. The two young men were putting their palms on the hall gate, as if they were facing the copper nails on the door.

For example, Cheng Chumo seemed to be saying, "Master, there are 99 copper nails in total, densely packed like sieves. Why do you think you have to make so many copper nails?"

Then King Zhao should be teaching his apprentice and whispered: "Nine is the most powerful, which generally represents the supreme, but it is a bit ugly to use only nine copper nails for the two doors, so it turned into ninety-nine copper nails. This thing is useless except showing its majesty. It is probably because my second uncle is very good at face-saving and has been dealt with again!"

Cheng Chumo nodded very seriously and said, "It's not okay to be a good person. He's wasting financial and material resources. Today, our master and apprentice are in court. Why not just give advice? We have to talk to His Majesty and tear down these two doors."

Li Yun pondered for a moment, and nodded in agreement, saying, "This is very good!"

What's the thing?

All the civil officials and military generals who just came were stunned?

The first time you are in court, you want to demolish the gate of the Tai Chi Hall? The Tai Chi Hall is a country's important place and the most solemn and dignified place in the world. It is not only a symbol of power, but also the location of the court meeting. What's wrong with having two gates with copper nails? Can't you afford to use the two or two gates of the Tang Dynasty?

Besides, even if this gate is really exhausting the people and money, it is not a product of the Tang Dynasty. It is a legacy of previous dynasties, so what is wrong with you master and disciple?

As I said before, there are a lot of civil and military officials coming to court today, with more than 500 people, and almost all of them dare to last a grand ceremony. Once there are many people, their personalities will be different. Some ministers like to be patient, while others like to call them Zhen.

Li Yun and Cheng Chumo were commenting on the hall gate. He suddenly heard a angrily snorted from afar, but one of them accused loudly: "It is said that the King of Zhao in the Western Palace is very knowledgeable about the past and the present. I didn't expect that the rumors should be believed. These two gates are left by the previous dynasty. Even if the people are exhausted and the money is damaged, what does it have to do with this dynasty? We should give advice on this matter, which is a bit inconsistent with the King of Zhao..."

Alas?

Someone is looking for trouble!

The master and apprentice immediately turned their heads and looked for the crowd.

Although Cheng Chumo grew up, his personality was already quite strong, and he shouted directly: "Which turtle grandson was just now hiding behind someone to gossip?"

Good guy, as soon as he said this, all the civil and military officials were stunned, but when he saw a slightly dark-skinned civil servant jumping out, he cursed angrily: "Cheng Chumo, how dare you call me a grandson?"

Even Old Cheng's expression changed, and it was obvious that Cheng Chumo scolded him very unruly.

Cheng Chumo looked at him and immediately looked a little embarrassed, and his tone became squeamish, and he said angrily: "It turns out it's Uncle Wei Zheng, and his nephew was talking nonsense just now."

Wei Zheng is bigger than Cheng Yaojin, and the relationship between the two families is very good. Cheng Chumo was often held by Wei Zheng when he was a child. He did not expect that the one he scolded just now was Old Man Wei.

But although he apologized, he had already insisted on his original intention and said proudly: "Uncle Wei, I apologize because my junior scolded you, but it does not mean that I am afraid of you. You accused my master just now, and my nephew has to tell you..."

This was because of his straightforward personality, but it was quite consistent with the rule that the court officials would not give up for anything. Wei Zheng was obviously stunned and then laughed.

The old man was no longer angry, but instead nodded frequently and said, "Okay, okay, Chumo is very good. I just accused him a little too anxious. You don't understand the rules except for this."

As he said that, he turned to look at Li Yun, and bowed slightly, "Your Highness Zhao, Xifu, please take Cheng Chumo down the steps. At this time, the door of Tai Chi Hall has not been opened yet, and the court officials are not qualified to walk to the door. It is even more unruly to touch the door nail, which is really a rude behavior."

The flowery sedan chair is held up, and even the tough-tempered old man Wei is so polite. Li Yun can't reach out to beat the smiling man. He nodded with a smile and pulled Cheng Chumo slowly down the steps.

New problems arose at this time!

Where should you stand?

On the left are the Duke and Generals, on the right are the civil officials, and on the middle are the royal titles, but some royal titles stand on the left and some stand on the right. Strictly speaking, they are divided into two factions of civil and military.

Wei Zheng looked coldly and clearly saw the confusion of Li Yun and Cheng Chumo. Although the old man had a tough temper, he was not bad at heart. He suddenly smiled and said leisurely: "Justice Zhao and his disciples just now commented on the gate of Tai Chi Palace. After going to court, they advised Your Majesty to tear down the gate. We don't want to talk about whether the gate can be demolished. First, we have to tell you whether you have the qualifications to persuade him. Relying on how old I am, I am willing to talk about this with King Zhao..."

Suddenly I walked up a few steps and stood steadily in front of Li Yun and Cheng Chumo. This was equivalent to someone standing with me, so it would not make Li Yun and Cheng Chumo stand alone and look embarrassed.

Acting like this is completely in the care of an elder. At this moment, Wei Zheng did not pay attention to Li Yun’s identity as a prince. He simply wanted to help the two little guys from the bottom of his heart.

How smart is Li Yun? How could he not understand all this? He quickly bowed his hands solemnly and said in a deep voice: "I have been to the people since I was a child. This is my first time in court today. I don't understand the rules of the court. I am about to ask Mr. Wei Zheng for advice."

"good!"

Wei Zheng did not hesitate, and nodded directly, then raised his hand to chase his beard and smiled: "Let's talk about the matter of admonition first. This is the first thing that is not in accordance with the rules. The Tang Dynasty has a law, and only the censors can advise. Except for the censors, others can only advise. Although the difference between admonition and admonition is only one word, the difference between admonition is a world of difference. Anyone can advise, but anyone can pretend not to hear it. Advising is a dignified state proposal. Even if your Majesty is not happy with him, he must bite the bullet and make a reply, either adopt it or not. Whether it is adopted or not, he must give the answer to the censors seriously."

"It turns out to be like this?"

Before Li Yun could speak, Cheng Chumo was stunned and said blankly: "If you follow this, wouldn't your Majesty be very tired? I remember my father once said that there were more than 300 censors in the Tang Dynasty. If each person advised one thing every day, wouldn't your Majesty not even have the ability to eat and drink water?"

"Haha, that won't work!"

Wei Zheng was obviously amused by the younger generation and said, "Although there are more than 300 censors, they are not allowed to give advice at will. Generally, they summarize the suggestions, and then the counselor who leads the censor decides the advice plan..."

He stopped here and pointed at himself with a smile: "I am not talented, so I am now advising Doctor Zuo."

Then he reached out to the civil minister and pointed at an old man and said, "That is Lord Wang Gui, currently serving as the right doctor of the counselor. The entire Tang Dynasty's three hundred censors are led by us. The censors' literary style and affairs are reported, and occasionally there will be disagreements in political views, but no matter how quarrels or how quarrels are, everyone is for the good of the Tang Dynasty."

As he said that, he looked at the civil minister and shouted at Wang Gui from afar: "Advising the Right Doctor, is my Wei Zheng right? "

Wang Gui nodded with a smile on the other side, smiling and said without a smile: "As a censor, it is common for him to share the burden with the country and to have disagreements in politics."

Wei Zheng laughed at the sky and suddenly became serious and said in a deep voice: "Well, it is common to say that political disagreement is common. When Your Majesty comes to the court, I will argue with you. It is related to the excavation of the Yellow River. It is the most ridiculous thing in ancient times. Your aristocratic family was afraid of being beaten by the King of Zhao, so when you hear that King of Zhao wants to do nothing, I dare not stop it, but I am worried about national affairs, so I will not retreat because King of Zhao wants to do it."

As soon as he said this, Li Yun was obviously stunned.

Cheng Chumo next to him was reluctant and said, "Uncle Wei Zheng, what's wrong with you? We were in the same group just now. Why did you turn your face and come to my master again? Why did you, an elder, change your face faster than a child?"

Wei Zheng snorted coldly and said, "It is because I am your elder that I cannot sit idly by and watch you make mistakes. If the aristocratic family wants to fuel the fire, it is your master who wants to harm you."

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Chapter completed!