Zhu Houzhao was dressed neatly, his python belt was tied, and his dragon robe was draped over his body.
He walked to the mirror and examined the disguise carefully. He was very satisfied.
"Liu Jin, are there any urgent memorials recently…?”Zhu Houzhao asked Liu Jin calmly.
In the Ming Dynasty, the internal court set up twelve prisons to manage eunuchs and internal affairs. It was first set up in the 17th year of Hongwu, Taizu of the Ming Dynasty. There were eunuchs such as prefects, palm prints, pens, and courtiers.
The admiral eunuch was in charge of supervising all the etiquette, criminal names, and managing the duties and affairs of the imperial city.
And although Si Li Jian Su's rank was below the admiral eunuch, he was known as the first department.
Originally, the director of ceremonies was controlled by eunuchs. In the early Ming Dynasty, he did not have much power and was restricted.
In the middle and later stages, due to the emperor's laziness and disgust, the emperor often let the ceremonial supervisor approve the red on behalf of the emperor.
In this way, the Minister of Rites used this opportunity to expand his power and interfere with the central decision-making of the Ming Dynasty. He even went beyond the authority of the imperial court to correct memorials.
Although the Si Li Jian had such great power, it could not be like the Tang Dynasty eunuchs, who could depose the emperor at will. In the Ming Dynasty, the Si Li Jian was always restricted by the imperial power.
"Your Majesty, since Your Majesty ascended the throne, the world has been peaceful. The country is prosperous and the people are peaceful. The vassals from all over the world have been paying tribute to Your Majesty. Your Majesty's majesty has spread far and wide…"
Liu Jin replied respectfully, but his eyes were constantly carefully observing the changes in Zhu Houzhao's expression.
"Is that true?" Zhu Houzhao smiled coldly, and a cold expression flashed across his face.
" I dare not lie to the Emperor..." Liu Jin was so frightened that he trembled and quickly knelt down." Indeed... But recently, there have been a few small bandits in the Northern Territory..."
Before Liu Jin could finish, Zhu Houzhao turned around slowly and waved his hand impatiently.
"Go to the Xuan Dynasty!"
"This subject obeys the decree!"
Liu Jin was so scared that his face was covered in sweat. He got up and left in a hurry.
Zhu Houzhao turned around and ordered Thousand Housekeeper Zuo,""Let's go to court together!"
Zuo Qianhu bowed and followed closely behind Zhu Houzhao.
……
Outside the Wu Gate, the civil and military officials were already waiting for him, each of them dressed in formal attire!
Wuwuwu--
The sound of the horn resounded throughout the Forbidden City!
Pa!
Pa!
Pa!
Three whipping sounds!
The emperor was in court!
The civil and military officials lined up and entered the Golden Hall.
At this moment, the Emperor entered the hall in his dragon robe. At the same time, an unfamiliar guard with a cold gaze followed closely behind.
This time, when everyone looked at the Emperor, they could not help but be shocked. They felt the incomparable majesty of the Emperor and all trembled.
Then, he looked at the unfamiliar guard beside him. He was half-armored and carried five long sabers on his back. He was filled with killing intent!
"Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
The ministers hurriedly shouted in unison.
Zhu Houzhao sat high up on the dragon throne, looking down at the officials in the court. He could feel the supreme imperial power that controlled everything!
He could cover the sky with one hand and control the laws of heaven and earth!
Life and death were all in the hands of a single thought!
"Beloved ministers, rise!"
As soon as Zhu Houzhao finished speaking, the ministers returned to their seats.
At this moment, a mournful cry was heard. An official rushed out and knelt down in front of the court.
"Your Majesty! Datong Prefecture is in danger! Great Ming is in danger!"
Zhu Houzhao looked at him. Through the fusion of his memories, he recognized that this person was the Minister of War, Yu Jian, so he asked,"What happened in Da Tong?"
"Your Majesty, the little prince Batu Mengke of the Tartars led an army of 400,000 to the south. There are only 50,000 soldiers in Datong Prefecture.”
Yu Jian knelt on the ground and shouted loudly.
Whoosh!
Hearing this, Zhu Houzhao suddenly stood up, and the majesty of an emperor bloomed!
His Highness and the ministers trembled in fear!
Da Tong Prefecture was only a hundred li away from the capital. Once it was lost, the capital would be defenseless. The Tatars would be able to march straight into the city!
"Yu Jian, as the Minister of War, what crime do you deserve for not reporting the situation?”Zhu Houzhao asked sternly.
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Northern Territory is in an emergency. Half a month ago, I drafted ten urgent memorials to the Emperor…I haven't received a reply yet.”Yu Jian cried in pain.
"I, Li Dongyang, can testify!"
"This subject Liu Jian can testify!"
"I, Xie Qian, can testify!"
All of a sudden, the ministers prostrated themselves on the ground and witnessed for Yu Jian.
Since the memorial was submitted by the cabinet and then passed on to the emperor by the eunuch of the ceremonial supervisor, the emperor did not know…
In an instant, everyone's gaze fell on Liu Jin, who was at the side of the hall.
" Your Majesty…these ministers are exaggerating. I didn't verify it. I'm afraid it will delay Your Majesty's outing, so I put the memorial aside…"
Thud!
Knowing that the matter had been exposed, Liu Jin was so scared that he rolled out and knelt down.
"The Tatars have 400,000 cavalry invading the border, and you want me to go on an outing? Da Tong Prefecture is the capital's barrier, and it is in danger, yet you are hiding it?”
"Drag him out and cut him in half!"
Furious!
Furious!
Furious!
Zhu Houzhao waved his arm, and an emperor's domineering aura rushed out.
The entire Golden Palace Hall seemed to be suffocating under his Emperor Pressure.
The ministers trembled…
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