Funing Hall

Zhao Cong came to power.

He is no longer the Zhao Cong who used to stay in the Funing Hall to read and think when he had nothing to do, nor is he the Zhao Cong who always sat in the pavilion in the back garden watching fish and flowers.

The imperial treasure has officially returned to his hands, and the next day happens to be the day of court attendance.Because it was the first court meeting after he came to power, all officials in Beijing, regardless of rank, all came to the palace.The two prime ministers, led by the left and right servants, met the holy majesty in the Zichen hall.

Because there were too many people participating in the court meeting, there was no room for them to stand in the hall, and the officials outside the hall almost lined up at Daqing Gate.

Zhao Cong was dressed in court clothes and a court crown, and formally met with all the officials.

All the officials under his rank gave him a big salute and shouted long live three times.

Zhao Cong also said words of encouragement, and everyone thought that the court meeting was coming to an end.After all, His Majesty has never been in contact with government affairs for a long time. Now that he is in charge of the government for the first time, what political affairs can he handle?

The fifth day of the winter month is the day of the winter solstice, and it's only a month away, so it's time to prepare well.

His Majesty is presiding over the Grand Court Meeting for the first time since he ascended the throne, not only the envoys will come to Beijing again, but also officials from all over the place will come, and the disciples who knelt in front of the Xuande Building yesterday will even come with them.

That's what matters.

What's more, His Majesty's health is not good, so I'm afraid he can't be diligent in political affairs.

They only waited for an order from His Majesty above, and then they withdrew one by one.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Cong suddenly asked, "Where is Cai Yong?"

Cai Yong?Everyone is in a trance, who is Cai Yong?

The Ministry of Judgment is just a small official, and almost no one recognizes Cai Yong, and he also stands very far behind.Zhao Cong's voice was low. He stood outside the hall and really didn't hear it.

Fu Lu shouted: "Where is Cai Yong?"

At this time, a tall, strong and dark-faced civil servant walked in from outside the hall. He walked to the steps and saluted: "Your Majesty, Cai Yong, sees Your Majesty."

Zhao Cong smiled and said, "Please get up."

When everyone was confused, Zhao Cong said again: "I want to open the Enke next spring, and today I order Cai Yong to lead the Enke next year!"

Everyone was shocked.

It did not surprise them that His Majesty would inevitably govern Enke.What surprised them was why this matter was presided over by a little-known official?

The imperial examination has always been jointly handled by the Court of Rites, the Ministry of Rites, and the Court of Tribute.

His Majesty suddenly pointed out a person whom no one knew!This is not good!Although Zhao Cong has been in power, he left people with the impression of being useless and cowardly for a long time. Even though he was surrounded by everyone yesterday, he also expressed his mother-child relationship with the Queen Mother in real time, and everyone still did not think highly of him.

He even thought that Empress Dowager Sun could make a comeback, but he didn't expect it to be so.

At this time, Qian Shang, Cai Yong and others closed their eyes and remained calm.

People in the clan such as Zhao Kelu and Wei Junwang are even more honest, and the clan is waiting for Zhao Cong to arrange errands for them!

Du Yu and other officials who had met Zhao Cong once, and even witnessed how he talked with Queen Mother Sun, bowed their heads long ago.

Only some officials who don't know anything, Monk Zhang Er can't figure it out, and have no idea what is going on.

Zhao Cong knew what these people were thinking, but he didn't intend to explain.

As an emperor, since he is in charge, he must start to establish his majesty.

After talking about this matter, he said, "There is another matter."

Everyone quickly stood up straight and listened carefully.

"I made a new regulation last time, and all the gentlemen should know about it."

Everyone should be.

"Since that's the case, today I want to get rid of Yan Guogong's title of Founding Duke."

"..." The people below the steps were shocked, but they didn't dare to speak out.

Zhao Cong continued calmly, "I have always believed that running a family is as important as running a country. I don't like those whose family traditions are not upright. I hope you will remember them."

"Remember, sir!"

"However, the Duke of Yan's residence is the mother's home of the Empress Dowager. I will give the Sun family another earl. The title will be determined by the Ministry of Rites."

Baiguan was so stunned that he couldn't speak, this move was too great.

It was enough to get rid of the duke, but he gave it to a duke who was no better than him!Your Majesty is too lazy to decide the title of earl by himself, and let the Ministry of Rites decide it!This is the first time I heard that an earl was given the title by the Ministry of Rites, which shows how much His Majesty dislikes the Sun family!

The Minister of Rites came out to answer this matter.

Should it be over now?

Zhao Cong said again: "One more thing."

The crowd fell silent.

"Confess the princess of Baoning County as Princess Baoning, keep the original title, advance to be the princess of the Song Dynasty, and then advance to the title of the eldest princess."

The lower heads hurriedly said in unison: "Congratulations to Song Guobao Princess Ningchang!"

"The Ministry of Rites will do it."

"Yes!" The Minister of Rites came out again.

At this moment, everyone was finally trembling with fear. What if His Majesty suddenly asked his biological father to be his heir, Prince Anding?

Fortunately, Zhao Cong also knew that this time was not the most suitable time, so he only said: "There are other rewards, I have prepared them, and they will be distributed."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Only then did Zhao Cong laugh: "I was in charge at the beginning, and I am not very skilled in political affairs, so I hope all the ministers will help me."

Everyone said "don't dare" and knelt down again.

Zhao Cong didn't call out, but stood up instead, and said in a warm voice: "From tomorrow, I will handle political affairs in the Chongzheng Palace. There is more than one month before the Great Court Meeting, but anyone who has important matters or important ideas can come to the palace to see me , regardless of official position and errands."

Zhao Cong's method of recruiting and buying people's hearts is very obvious, but it is also the most effective.At this juncture, who would not want to show their face in front of His Majesty?I am worried that I have no chance!Now His Majesty has sent the ladder over, and Zhao Cong is also short of manpower, so if you cast a net like this, you can always get something useful.

Although he was a little tired, but after working for more than a month, he will benefit countless in the future, and his body can still hold on.

Fu Lu walked down the steps again, walked outside the hall, and repeated the words loudly, making sure that everyone could hear clearly.

Outside the hall were all petty officials, who were delighted to hear it, and shouted "Long Live" with sincerity, and Fulu couldn't help but smile.

This was the end of Zhao Cong's first court meeting after taking office.

Amidst the greetings of all the officials, he turned and left.

The officials left one by one, Lu Yuan ran over again, and said loudly: "Wei County King, Hui County King, Wu Anhou, Qian Xianggong and Cai Daren, please stay!"

The five of them turned around.

Lu Yuan saluted: "Your Majesty invites the five of you to Chongzheng Palace."

The five of them had their own thoughts, but at this moment, it was undoubtedly an honor to be called away in front of everyone.They saluted one after another, and followed Lu Yuan to the back under everyone's envious eyes.

Everyone knows that this is the person His Majesty is determined to reuse.

After the autumn rain, the city of Tokyo is a bit chilly, especially in this solemn palace.

Du Yu's heart was colder than this, he watched the five of them leave, and when he turned his head, You Pushe asked: "How about it, Zuo Pushe, let's have a drink together?"

Du Yu smiled wryly: "Zuo Pushe? I don't know how long I can be Zuo Pushe."

"Let's go and have fun."

Du Yu shook his head, went out of the palace with him, and really went to have a drink.

After Zhao Cong came to power, several families were happy and others were worried.

Zhao Zongning became a princess, and the princess mansion was going to be expanded into a princess mansion, so she took the opportunity to come and live in the palace.Originally, Empress Dowager Sun was in charge of the affairs of the harem, but now after several blows, she fell ill in bed again.It was Zhao Cong who ordered Qian Yuemo to come out and take charge of the affairs of the harem temporarily.

Qian Yuemo wanted to tidy up Zhao Zongning's palace.

Zhao Zongning leaned on the couch and ate the melon seeds Che Xia peeled for her, and said indifferently, "I only stay for a few days, so it would be too troublesome."

Qian Yuemo is very afraid of her now, last time he went with Zhao Zongning to interrogate the maid of honor and Lady Qi, Zhao Zongning directly swung the whip, the tail of the whip almost swept her face, which frightened her.Although she seldom saw Zhao Zongning when she was in her boudoir, she did meet her. She was a little afraid of her at first, but now she dare not say a word for fear of offending her.

Qian Yue silently said: "Song Guobao Princess Ningchang, how can this matter be troublesome—"

"Are you tired? Call me that?" Zhao Zongning interrupted her impatiently.

Qian Yuemo's face turned red: "Princess Song, no, Baoning, Chang, Princess."

Zhao Zongning almost rolled his eyes, it is said that Mrs. Qian is very smart, she coaxed her elder brother to like her so much, why is he staying like this now.She had forgotten how she frightened Qian Yuemo last time.

Zhao Zongning threw away the melon seeds in his hand, and said indifferently, "I'll stay at your place, but is there a vacant room? Clean it up and come out for me to live in."

"This, how can this work!" Qian Yuemo didn't want to live with her at all!

Zhao Zongning frowned.

Qian Yuemo was frightened again, and Piao Shu who was beside her felt sorry for her wife.

"I said I'll live in your place, so I'll live in your place!" Zhao Zongning was dissatisfied, "Che Xia!"

"Yes, princess!"

"Send my cage to Mrs. Qian."

"Yes!" Without saying a word, Che Xia went out and called the little eunuch to start moving.

Qian Yuemo wanted to cry but had no tears.

Zhao Zongning stayed at the bed, and the maid came up to put on her shoes, and she asked, "Where is Zhao Shishi?"

"Princess, Mr. Xiao Lang is painting in the back garden."

"Painting again? Painting all day long! Can you paint Yan Ruyu and the Golden House? That's all, I'll talk to Sister Rantao."

"Yes." The maid went with her.

Qian Yuemo heaved a sigh of relief.

One person attains the Tao and ascends to heaven.

What's more, Zhao Cong already has Dao, but now it's just advanced.

But this advanced stage, everything is different.

Xiao Tang was very clever, when he mentioned Sun Zhuqing that day in front of Xuande Tower, he only said that he and his maid took the opportunity to wash off the dirt on Rantao's body.Also because of Xiao Tang's words, and because Rantao is His Majesty's personal female official, no one dares to tell about His Majesty's female official anymore.

Zhao Cong, in addition to entering Fulu as the fifth rank and entering the introspection, he also named Rantao as the wife of the Guo State.

Zhao Zongning was also very angry by Sun Zhuqing's matter, now that the dust has settled, she also wants to have a good talk with Rantao about Xiao Tang.

Zhao Shishi, who paints all day long, sits in the small pavilion that Zhao Cong loves.

It's a pity that no matter how much Zhao Cong likes it, he has no time to come here.

Today's Zhao Cong sits in the Chongzheng Hall every day, and he is really diligent.Everyone in the court admired Zhao Cong's body. If Zhao Cong's body was not weak, it would be Queen Mother Sun's turn to be proud?Even with such a body, His Majesty insisted on handling political affairs every day, who wouldn't admire it?

The industrious Zhao Cong no longer has time to stare at Zhao Shiyi's three meals a day, let alone talk to him every day.

At the beginning of Zhao Shishi, he was not used to it, and he was a little self-deprecating. In the past few days, he has gradually gotten used to it, sitting here and painting all day long.

Standing beside him was Ji Xiang, who said, "Mr. Sir, Mr. Sun Jia is crazy."

Zhao Shixi twitched the corner of his mouth: "How crazy is it?"

"It's said that he doesn't recognize his parents anymore, and he's making noises at home all day long. That maid is very stubborn, she has nothing to do, but she has been executed by the Sun family."

"Ms. Sun's family has gone to Songzhou again. Lord Yan—" Jixiang said it smoothly for a while, but after he finished speaking, he realized something was wrong, and smiled, "Uncle Zhongxiao said that she should reflect on herself and never bring her back."

Zhao Shiyi smiled, the father and daughter in this family are not in the same heart, and now they are tearing each other down.Since Empress Dowager Sun has brought him back, how can there be any reason to send him away?It's better to stay at home and not go out than to send her away. It's even more difficult for Mrs. Sun to marry now.Sun Xiaoyu didn't have a good reputation, so how could he, Sun Boxun?

It can be seen that when people panic, no matter how smart they are, they will become insane.

Ji Xiang continued to babble: "Your Majesty coughed when he got up this morning, which made Sister Rantao very anxious. Today, he has been working on the medicinal diet with Concubine Shu in the dining room. The princess also came to the palace to talk together."

Zhao Shixi paused his hand and continued to paint.

Jixiang talked a lot, and finally said in a low voice: "Lang Jun, Liu Xian has an answer today."

"Ah."

"Our lady said she knew."

Zhao Shixi nodded.

"Lang Jun...you really..." Do you want to leave?Ji Xiang didn't ask, after all, when was the decision made by Mr. Lang changed?

Zhao Shishi put down his pen, looked at the withered lotus leaves on the lake outside the pavilion, and said softly: "After I left, I sent letters to me every ten days. Now there are carrier pigeons among the pigeons in the palace. Auspiciousness has always been countless. Get rid of those pigeons. Just pass the letter to Yuanjia Tea House on West Street, and someone will give it to me there."

"You know, it's just my lord, where are you going?"

Zhao Shishi smiled: "I don't know yet."

"Lang Jun, will you come back?"

"I don't know." Zhao Shishi didn't know if his thoughts would change after he went out.

Jixiang lived alone in the palace for five years, and finally hoped for Mr. Lang to come in. Now that he was leaving again, he was also very sad, and said in a low voice: "Mr. Lang, I wish you and your wife well."

Zhao Shishi laughed again.

Naturally, it will be safe, and it is hard to live again, isn't it just for this "safety"?

"Make them ready the ship."

"The little one knows."

Zhao Shishi looked away, turned around and walked down the pavilion.

It was a few layers colder again, Zhao Shishi was hot, and he was still wearing light blue clothes.The cool colors in summer are now colder than the remaining autumn colors in the garden.

Zhao Shishi had grown a lot taller, and now he was even thinner.

When he walked down the pavilion, a wind suddenly passed by, and the corners of his clothes were slightly blown by the wind.

Jixiang's eyes suddenly became sore, he lowered his head and wiped away his tears, then turned around to collect Zhao Shishi's paper and pen.

In the cold, no one has noticed that winter has come quietly.