The first year of Taihe, the ninth day of the first lunar month.

There were a few spring thunders in the second half of the night, and then it started to slight cold rain, making the weather even colder.

The dog was so cold that his neck was shrunk and his horse was spitting out. The waiter who was patrolling the night was even more snot-free and he was still alive.

But when the city tower was beaten at the fifth hour, the desolate and quiet capital suddenly became noisy.

There was a loud shout, a wardrobe, a sing of horses, and a sing of sings.

On the streets leading to the capital, officials of all kinds of various colors were carried by one after another, and the people in the sedan chairs were smiling all over their faces.

If it were normal, they wouldn't be willing to leave the hot kang after urinating. But today they actually woke up very early, and some people didn't even sleep at all and kept waiting for the fifth update.

There is no such thing as the regular court.

On the first day of the first year of Taihe, they were on duty. As long as they thought about double their salary and resting for six days... they were all excited as if they were injected with chicken blood.

Moreover, those who have the opportunity to wear official uniforms are those who have passed through the Dalang Taosha to survive the Beijing Chase. You can imagine their mood at this moment.

The big neil carved a leaked room and reported the Yin sign. I saw two thick red-lacquered doors in the southeast corner of the Wumen Gate of the Imperial City slowly pushed open by the Siying.

The chief minister of the cabinet, Shen Shixing, and two other cabinet ministers Wang Xijue, Wang Jiaping walked out of the door.

At this time, the freezing rain had just stopped when the melodious and majestic sound of bells and drums echoed among the red walls and green tiles, which was even more exciting.

The civil and military officials who participated in the court had already arrived outside the Huangji Hall under the leadership of the officials of the Honglu Temple, and stood in the order class with full spirit.

As soon as the three cabinet ministers left the gate, a cold wind blew towards him, blew on their faces like a knife cut. Fortunately, they were in a stir and no one felt that the wind was bad.

Walking out of Huiji Sect and then heading north, it will be the imperial road in front of Huangji Sect.

...

At this time, Zhu Yiliu had already sat on the imperial tent of Jintai. Feng Bao and Chen Ju stood alone, and the Jinyiwei Lishi who supported five huge golden umbrellas and four large fans to protect Danbao were all in their place.

Only the eunuch who was sent to the imperial eunuch shouted loudly outside the Huangji Gate: "There is an imperial edict, and all the officials will meet you--"

According to convention, only officials above the fourth rank are qualified, divided into civilians, military and western regions, and entered the Huangji Hall one after another, then climbed the steps and followed the corridor, stood in squads, and reported according to the department.

Those officials who were not of sufficient rank could only wait outside the Meridian Gate, and then under the guidance of the officials of the Honglu Temple, perform five bows and three bows, and then stand up to the north and wait for His Majesty's order.

As the leader of all civil and military officials, Shen Shixing was the first to enter the palace.

Other officials then followed up in an orderly manner.

Just as all the officials were headed by Shen Shixing to perform a kneeling ceremony to Zhu Yiliu, Feng Bao shouted in a sharp voice:

"Long live the imperial edict. From the first year of Taihe, all ministers and people don't have to kneel down when they see the emperor, just stand and report things."

Although all the officials knew that Feng Bao's words at this moment meant that the emperor was equivalent to an imperial edict, they still looked at Zhu Yiliu to confirm.

Seeing Zhu Yili sitting on the Jintai tent with a calm expression, everyone gave up the idea of ​​kneeling down. It seemed that there was no need to kneel down in the future.

Most officials still agree, but a small number of officials are also concerned.

Including the Prime Minister Shen Shixing.

Shen Shixing's ceremony of kneeling and worshipping, he had his own unique insights and understanding.

There is no doubt that this dynasty governs the world, etiquette plays a huge role.

In Shen Shixing's eyes, the emperor ruled the world with one person and had the highest authority, which was actually due to the will of heaven, and the will of heaven must be reflected through the beliefs of hundreds of millions of subjects.

The emperor and his ministers often held various etiquettes in solemn and beautiful forms, which was indispensable to consolidate this belief.

As a result, countless times of bowing and bowing strengthened the emperor's inviolability.

As the chief minister, he presided over various etiquettes, which further showed that he was also controlled by morality and etiquette.

The simpler and plainer the dogmas of Confucian classics, the more you need to strengthen your study, which is like kowtowing and kneeling down.

The colder the ground, the colder the summer heat will make people feel, and the morning court will also be more effective in physical and mental exercise.

What a powerful force if all those attending the ceremony believed in this symbol and determined to make its reality with actions!

Just like the lecture, although the lecture was too long and the ceremony was too rigid, the people who participated in the lecture were even more miserable. He didn't know how disgusting this traditional program that was so broken that it was.

On the granite in front of Wenhua Hall, he crawled countless times, and was familiar with the characteristics of each stone. He had more experience and unforgettable aspects of the imperial lecture than others.

He also knew that Zhu Yiliu didn't like it very much.

But why should we continue to hold the lectures?

Just like morning court, it is a kind of "ritual".

One purpose of this "ritual" is obvious, which is to strengthen the emperor's authority.

However, Zhu Yiliu's first decree on the first day of the court in Taihe was to announce the cancellation of the ceremony of kneeling and worship.

There is no need to kneel down when you go to court, let alone other occasions, which means that the kneeling ceremony will be permanently cancelled.

What else can he say as the prime minister?

It’s impossible that he would jump out to refute when the first decree was issued on the first day of the first year of Taihe?

Besides, when did the matter that Your Majesty decided successfully?

Shen Shixing was thinking about it himself, and then Feng Bao announced the second decree:

"Long live the imperial edict. Starting from the first year of Taihe, the regular court system will be abolished. Ministers can report on matters step by step. Cabinet ministers and officials of the 18th National Congress of the yamen can report directly to the audience and request a report if they have any matters."

The kneeling ceremony was cancelled, and the regular court was also cancelled. Shen Shixing couldn't help but feel excited. In this way, how should the emperor's majesty be reflected in the future?

Just like the cancellation of the kneeling ceremony, there will be people who agree with and oppose each decree. It only depends on the number and strength of the opposition parties, which side has the advantage.

Obviously, Zhu Yiliu represents absolute power, so he also has the advantage in terms of number of people.

At this time, the Chief Auxiliary and the Minister of Rites listened, and no one stood up to object, after all, most officials were still happy to see it.

"Long live the imperial edict. Starting from the first year of Taihe, all officials' salaries will be doubled. They will be closed for six days. During the rest period, all government offices only need to send people to serve on duty."

When the officials heard Feng Bao recited this decree, they smiled happily, as if they immediately forgot all the contents of the two decrees in the previous decrees.

Your Majesty is true to his words and do what he says!

"Next, please ask the department and court to report the matter—"

Shen Shixing habitually takes a step forward, and at this time he is usually the first person to report.

After the cabinet, there are only six ministries.

On duty on the first day of the first year of Taihe, everyone knows what they should do - plans and goals, and each department is responsible for the implementation and implementation of the project.

So this time the routine will last for a long time.

But I thought this was the last time, and no one would find it difficult.

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Chapter completed!