Royal road

Before dawn, the ox cart drove out of the mansion.Today is the day of the Chang Dynasty, and it is also the day when the prefect of Shangdang sees you.According to the rules, hundreds of officials should enter the palace in the early morning to participate in the court meeting.At this moment, on the empty street, there were many more carriages, and they walked along Tongtuo Avenue to Changhemen.

Beside the slowly advancing car, Cui Ji rode his horse to accompany him.These days, he did not sneak away, and visited some acquaintances.Cui Ji's interpersonal relationship is certainly not qualified to cling to officials and courtiers, but which official has no staff and guest ministers in his family?These humble children hidden behind the towering trees are his target.

After some inquiring, Cui Ji got the same conclusion as the previous inference.The court wanted to appoint a new governor of Bingzhou, but the candidate could not be decided for a while, so the little emperor intervened.It is precisely because of this that Liang Feng was able to enter Beijing.

This is an extremely rare opportunity!If he is promoted to governor, the Fujun will immediately be in charge of a state.Even if they compete with the Huns, they will not be at a disadvantage.After the expansion of the territory, Shangdang's new policies can also be extended to other counties and counties, and the population, military strength and even wealth will further increase.More importantly, the governor is no longer a simple defender. If he is added with the rank of general, he will be a real frontier official. When he meets Wang Jun, he will not be helpless to fight back.

To be promoted to such a high position, the most important thing is to obtain the support of the current Taiwei.That's right, it was Sima Yue's support, not the emperor's.Theoretically, all official positions should be conferred by the emperor himself, but today is no different than in the past.All affairs of the DPRK and China are in the hands of Sima Yue.If he passed him and joined the emperor, not to mention the governor, he might not even be able to keep his current prefect position.

Therefore, after Cui Ji found out the news, he repeatedly told Liang Feng to show his proper posture in the hall.This is related to the overall situation, and there is no room for thinking about it.

However, riding on the horse at this moment, Cui Ji couldn't help but churn in his heart.Right in front of the Bronze Camel Avenue, which can't be seen at a glance, is the towering and majestic Luhemen, and all the courtiers' cars are like ants bowing their knees to the palace city.They are walking on the central axis of Luoyang City, and are about to enter the core palace of the dynasty.Even he, who is not qualified to go to court, began to get excited. When he really faced the emperor and received his reward and approval, how many people could remain rational?

What if something goes wrong if you are not careful?

The sultry morning wind blew on Cui Ji's back, causing a thin layer of sweat to emerge from Cui Ji's back.Even this long road seems to be difficult.

Since it was not a big dynasty like Zhengdan or Winter Solstice, the Luhe Gate, which was the main entrance of the palace, was not open, and all courtiers had to bypass the main entrance and enter through the Yemen.In front of the palace gate, the bamboo curtain was lifted up, and Liang Feng stepped off the ox cart with the support of his personal guards.

Wearing a crimson court dress, wearing Jinxian Liangliang crown, fake copper seal ink ribbon, and holding an ivory fluorene board.Against the background of such a dress, just standing in place gives people a feeling of demeanor.

Cui Ji's hanging heart relaxed, and he said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, please be cautious."

Nodding slightly, Liang Feng stepped into the palace gate.At this moment, the sky is already slightly bright, and the layout of the palace can be faintly seen clearly.There are not many people who enter this kind of pilgrimage, and all of them have a serious face and a dignified appearance.In such an atmosphere, Liang Feng couldn't just wait and see, so he followed the crowd to the bottom of the steps.

Due to the habit of kneeling and sitting in the current world, shoes are not allowed in the upper court.The so-called "swords on the palace" is a special treatment only for powerful officials like Cao Cao.Wearing only white socks, stepping on the cold stone slab, Liang Fenghou was outside the hall, waiting to be summoned.

This wait is less than half an hour.Standing with numbness in both legs, the servant's shout came from inside the hall: "Xuan Shangdang prefect Liang Feng sees you!"

Without the slightest neglect, Liang Feng stepped into the court. "Slow behavior is walking, and fast behavior is trending", the so-called trending step is to walk quickly with small steps.This is a necessary etiquette when meeting elders, especially kings.However, walking may not be good-looking, especially for those who are fat, old and frail, it is inevitable that they will feel artificial.

But Liang Feng was not like this.The broad robe swayed as he walked quickly, and the slender waist he had to hold swayed like a bamboo, like a lone crane riding on the wind. He came to the imperial steps and bowed down to worship.

"The minister Shangdang Taishou Liang Feng kowtows to His Majesty!"

"Aiqing is flat."

On the throne, came a childish voice.After Liang Feng respectfully thanked him, he just stood up.Only then did he see clearly the scene in front of him.

I saw a young man sitting on the throne.He is probably twelve or thirteen years old. He is wearing a uniform and a crown on his head. I don't know if it is a temporary clothes. When he wears them, he does not look majestic. Instead, he looks like a doll wearing an adult's clothes, which is even more childish and absurd. .

Unlike what Cui Ji was worried about, Liang Feng came from later generations after all, and he had no fear of the "true dragon". In his eyes, a child was a child, and even if he was wearing a dragon robe, he was not worth being afraid of.And this humble gesture is more for other people to see.

Just below the head of the Son of Heaven, a man with a beard under his chin was sitting upright.Wearing a three-beam official on his head and a yellow scarlet robe, although his appearance is not as handsome as the King of Chengdu, he still has a bit of bearing.

With just one glance, Liang Feng lowered his eyes, looking at his nose and heart, and waited quietly for His Majesty's question.

He didn't look at him wantonly, but the people in the seat looked at him wantonly.Sima Yue secretly clicked his tongue in his heart, never thought that this Liang Zixi's demeanor was three points stronger than he thought.Even though the court is used to seeing handsome and talented people, and there are famous people like Wang Yan, this little prefect still does not hide his demeanor, just like pearls and jade falling among the rubble, making the others in the palace inferior by three points .

Just looking at this appearance, I am afraid that the emperor will approve, right?

Sure enough, the little emperor seemed to have finished sizing up the person in front of him before he said, "I heard that Jin Yang's rescue was due to Qing's work?"

Liang Feng bowed slightly: "I don't dare to take credit for it. Jinyang rescued because the defenders in the city were the main ones, and the Shangdang troops only helped from the side. Moreover, the Xiongnu clung to Qi County and have not retreated completely."

This answer was three points more humble than what was written in the victory report. The little emperor nodded: "Bingzhou has been defeated repeatedly, and it is also a credit to have this record."

As soon as these words came out, Sima Yue's face changed.The one who guarded Bingzhou before was his younger brother Sima Teng. Isn't that alluding to Sima Teng's incompetence?

Liang Feng saluted again: "Defeat is the enemy's strength, and victory is due to Lishi Dahuang. Your Majesty has a high reputation."

This puts the reason for the victory on Lishi's natural disaster of locusts, and it also counts as Sima Teng's face.Sima Yue looked a little more attractive, but the little emperor pondered for a moment, before he said: "If Qing leads the army, can we retreat the Xiongnu?"

As soon as these words came out, Sima Yue couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, you should be cautious about military and state affairs."

These words were a bit rude, but the little emperor immediately closed his mouth, and said kindly: "What the Taiwei said is very true."

Cutting off the emperor's words, Sima Yue turned his head to look at the weak young man holding a toothbrush: "Prefect Liang, the imperial court should reward you for this meritorious service. It's just that the affairs of Bingzhou are complicated and cannot be judged arbitrarily. I heard that Shangdang What sharp weapon was used to repel the Huns army before?"

This question is a bit embarrassing.Logically speaking, the research and development of ordnance should be reported to the imperial court.It's disrespectful for a mere prefect to use powerful weapons to win, but he didn't report it immediately.

Liang Feng just paused, and then said: "There are indeed skillful craftsmen in the county, and they have improved the thunderbolt gun in the army. No manpower is needed, and the bomb can be thrown just by pulling the engine. It's just that the cost is more than twice as expensive as before, and the stone bomb thrown is heavy. It is also limited. Before retreating the enemy, it was all to take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness. The lower official has ordered someone to draw a blueprint and present it to the court."

He was talking about the court, not the emperor.These words made Sima Yue feel a little more at ease, and smiled slightly: "Prefect Liang has a heart."

After finishing speaking, he turned his head and said to the little emperor: "Your Majesty, Liang Taishou is very good at governing the county and has made outstanding achievements. You can enter the county marquis and increase the number of households in the town."

Sima Yue's eyes fixed on the emperor, waiting for his answer.

After a moment of silence, the little emperor nodded: "Zunqing played."

This was not his original intention to invite Liang Feng into the pilgrimage.However, Sima Qin is only 12 years old after all, and his mind and concentration are lacking.Just now, he spoke rashly and said too much, which aroused his uncle's vigilance.This sentence is not actually a reward, but a reconfirmation of whether he is obedient.But the little emperor's intelligence, how could he risk his life to win a courtier for himself?

The two asked and answered, and decided on the reward method.No one spoke about the appointment of the governor.

Standing on the court hall, Liang Feng felt a depression in his chest.He thought of many countermeasures, but he never imagined that he would become a tool of wrestling between the two Sima ethnic groups so easily.It's just to become a nobleman, why come here?But what can he say?No, this is the Chaotang, a place to survive with another game rule.And now, he has no position to speak.

Prostrating again, kneeling under the cold imperial steps, Liang Feng thanked the emperor for his reward, and returned to the train.

As if some kind of ceremony had been completed, Sima Yue settled a few things with ease, and the emperor announced his retirement.

Walked out of the gate of the court.The sky outside had already brightened, Liang Feng walked slowly in this magnificent palace, but his heart turned cold little by little.Is there any hope for Bingzhou?How will Sima Yue arrange it?The only opportunity turned into the biggest obstacle.Who can he blame?Blame the puppet on the throne?

On the other side, Wang Yan gently moved to Sima Yue's side: "Isn't the Taiwei still not using this son?"

Sima Yue sneered: "You can't use it rashly."

The emperor's performance today was too much, how could he tolerate this little guy escaping from control.This is not normal, if the emperor and this high position are lost, wouldn't Sima Ying have an opportunity to take advantage of it?Life and death are at stake, and there is no room for an inch!

However, what should be suppressed should be suppressed, and other considerations need to be considered.After thinking for a while, Sima Yue whispered a few words to the servant of the Huangmen beside him, who nodded repeatedly and stepped back quickly.

The big stick has already been struck, let's see how he will respond tomorrow.

Guarding outside the palace gate, Cui Ji felt hopeless.I don't know what's going on in the court?Whether the Fujun can be successfully promoted to the governor.However, when the sun rose and all the officials dispersed, he finally saw that figure.

"Your Majesty!" Cui Ji couldn't help but feel a shudder when he saw the expression on Liang Feng's face.

Liang Feng said lightly: "Your Majesty bestowed upon me a noble rank and a township."

Oops!Cui Ji wanted to grit his teeth, but that's it?Why is this so!

However, this is not the time to talk, he was about to help Liang Feng get into the car and leave the palace gate.A little Huangmen hurried over: "Prefect Liang stay!"

Liang Feng stood still.The little Huangmen quickly smiled and said: "Prefect Liang, the Taiwei ordered you to be invited to a banquet tomorrow."