The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

The eunuch in the hall walked out of the hall and stood on the steps, facing the ministers waiting outside.

When the courtiers outside saw the eunuch coming out, they also hurriedly stood in their positions and lined up.

On the New Year's Day, the emperor received maps and books from all over the world and tributes from all countries.

Many officials gathered in the officialdom outside the Taiji Hall, including officials above the ninth rank in Chang'an City, envoys from various states, envoys from foreign countries, and royal relatives.

Everyone's position was arranged in advance.

After a while, the eunuch's high-pitched voice came.

"The New Year's Day court meeting, the beginning of the year, all things are new, all ministers and officials come to see the emperor~~"

At this time, the courtyard was on guard, and the eunuch in the palace went to invite His Majesty to come to the Taiji Palace, while outside, officials from the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of War, and the Honglu Temple led civil and military officials at all levels and envoys from vassal states into the hall.

The courtiers lined up outside the hall slowly walked into the Taiji Hall.

Since the morning, the imperial guards filled the entire Chang'an city, which was equivalent to a warning. The streets were full of fully armed soldiers wearing helmets and armor, and various flags and ceremonial guards were scattered throughout the palace.

On New Year's Eve, the Taiji Hall had been properly arranged, with a royal tent in the hall, and the positions of civil and military officials and guests were also arranged.

Civil officials above the third rank were on the right side facing the emperor, and now Li Fu, the prince's tutor, would be here.

Last year, he was just a casual official with the status of a royal relative, while royal relatives without real power were in the last row of the hall.

On the left side of the emperor sat some "face-saving" figures.

When the Northern Zhou Dynasty abdicated to the Sui Dynasty, and the Sui Dynasty abdicated to the Tang Dynasty, the descendants of these people would be properly settled by the court and given enough face. They could only enter the palace to attend the grand court meeting once a year, and military officials above the third rank sat on the outside of these people, slightly behind.

This time, Li Fu was in the front, and he also paid attention to the positions of other people in the hall.

The governors and governors above the third rank from various places were behind him, and behind the generals on the opposite side.

On the outer side, on both sides were envoys from foreign countries from the east and west, behind them were local officials below the fourth rank, and further back were officials below the sixth rank.

Near the hall door were members of the royal family, mostly royal family officials, and powerful officials in the royal family, who were arranged according to their official positions.

For example, Li Fu was a prince and also the prince's tutor. His position was arranged according to the official position of the prince's tutor from the first rank, and he was very close to the emperor's steps.

In addition, there were many others, but there was no place for them in the Taiji Hall.

They could only be arranged outside, which was called the gate outside, but it was also considered to be participating in the grand court meeting.

Li Shimin came in a royal robe on the imperial carriage and sat facing south on the throne.

Logically, at this time, the Sikong should stand up and speak, leading the ministers to kneel down and worship the emperor.

But obviously, the current Sikong could not be counted on, so this job fell on the right servant Changsun Wuji.

"The first year of Yuanzheng is the beginning of the reign, and the new Jingfu is the new. I humbly wish that the Emperor Zhenguan Shenwu will rest in peace with the heaven."

After saying this, he knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Li Shimin, who was sitting at the top.

After Changsun Wuji finished his work, the Shizhong on the side stood up and shouted loudly, "There is a rule!"

At this time, all officials could not sit and had to move.

The stage of group New Year greetings.

After the kowtow, Li Shimin slowly spoke.

"The celebration of taking office is the same as yours."

The ministers shouted: "Long live your majesty!"

Then they kowtowed again.

After that, Li Fu sat in his seat and watched the process begin in the hall.

The officials in charge of each state and county and the envoys from foreign countries sent auspicious signs and local specialties.

Li Fu had always wanted to see if anyone would stick gold foil on a pig to pretend to be a unicorn and send it to Li Shimin.

Unfortunately, in two years, he had not seen such a whimsical person.

The tributes sent by the states and counties belonged to the Ministry of Revenue, and the gifts sent by the envoys from foreign countries belonged to the Ministry of Rites.

Li Shimin could only sit at the top, smile, nod, and say, "The decree says yes."

Then the two departments carried away all the gifts sent to the emperor.

These were carried to the Taiji Hall for the emperor to take a look, and could not be returned to the inner court.

The more time went by, the more Li Fu told himself in his heart.

Endure!

Originally, it was very tiring on the night of New Year's Eve, and he had to participate in such a grand scene early the next morning. The scene lasted for a long time, singing praises until noon, and then the emperor would give a banquet.

On the first day of the first lunar month, there is a big meeting. On the second day, civil and military officials pay homage to the crown prince. The original seven-day holiday is gone in these two days.

For the rest, colleagues have to visit each other. The days before the New Year are for the gods, and the days after the New Year are for superiors and colleagues.

OrAnyway, tea shops were very busy before the New Year, with customers coming to buy New Year gift boxes to give as gifts.

After the whole banquet, Li Fu was exhausted, and now he couldn't show his fatigue even if he was sitting in a seat.

Li Fu looked up and stole a glance at Li Shimin, who was sitting at the top. The flowing beads in front of his crown blocked Li Fu's expression.

When it was almost noon, the banquet came to an end. After the emperor opened the door, other people in the hall left one after another.

At this time, the atmosphere was more relaxed. Even if some people drank too much, it would not be a problem. The palace would have eunuchs and imperial guards to send them home.

Li Fu left the Taiji Hall and yawned on the steps. The eunuch on the side hurried forward to ask if he needed a carriage.

"Well, arrange a carriage to take me back to the Jingyang King's house." Li Fu said.

"Yes." The eunuch responded and hurried to arrange it.

As a powerful royal relative, Li Fu didn't need to take the initiative to say some things. The palace had already arranged what needed to be arranged. Even if there was no arrangement, the people in the palace would take the initiative to ask if he needed help. This was all about personal relationships.

Not to mention Li Fu, a royal relative who was favored by the two majesties.

After returning home, the house was quiet and the servants had gone to rest, but at this time, Lao Zhao had already rested. He brought Xiao Tao with him. After hearing that Li Fu was back, several people went to the door to greet Li Fu.

"My dear, do you want to go back to the yard to rest first?" Lao Zhao asked.

Li Fu nodded.

"Well, I am indeed a little sleepy."

Originally, I didn't sleep for long last night. I was busy all morning, ate a lot at noon, and swayed in the carriage in the afternoon, and my eyelids couldn't open.

Now no matter what it is, put it aside and wait until you wake up.

Li Fu went back to his yard and slept peacefully.

He would have to go to the Eastern Palace on the second day of the New Year.

Although he was Li Chengqian's uncle, Li Chengqian was the crown prince and he was a minister, so he had to go to the Eastern Palace to pay respect to the crown prince with other officials.