In the early morning of the seventh day of August, the sky was just overcast. The square outside the Chongzheng Hall of the Ouchi Imperial Palace was already crowded. Today is the early dynasty again, and all the officials above the sixth grade in the capital are allowed to participate in the early dynasty. All the officials knew that there was a big announcement in the early morning. Many people inquired into each other about the cause of today's events, speculating about the content of the early dynasty.

But a small number of people actually already knew what the court was going to do this morning, because last night, Emperor Guo Chong had already invited the two chief officials of the two governments and three divisions and the regulations department to the palace. Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru circulated a new law to the important ministers in advance to solicit their opinions. Therefore, more than a dozen important ministers already knew what the content of today's morning dynasty was. That is to make a public announcement to the world and promulgate the first new law of reform.

Last night, almost none of the people present offered an opinion. When Guo Chong asked for his opinions, no one raised objections. Lu Zhongtian was silent, Vice Minister Qian was silent, the privy envoy Yang Jun was silent, and the two privy deputy envoys Feng Tang and Li Lishan were also silent. None of the middle-level officials who attended the meeting on behalf of the three divisions were even more talkative. In fact, everyone understands in their hearts that this solicitation of opinions is just a formality. The new law has never been consulted for the past month, and it is no joke to use it to solicit opinions at this moment. In fact, at this time, everyone saw that the rules had been set.

However, under Guo Chong's inquiry, Lu Zhongtian had to say a few words at the end of last night, but his words were very weighty: "Your Majesty." The Ordinance Department is in charge of changing the law, and it is difficult for ministers to express too many opinions. This change of law, as long as the emperor and the two adults of the regulations department nod their heads and think it is feasible, they can implement it, in fact, there is no need to ask the opinions of the ministers and others. The ministers knew the emperor's determination to change the law, and they also admired the courage and talent of the two adults. The old minister is incompetent and cannot help in this matter, but he will not cause you any trouble. The old minister only warned Lord Yan Fang Zhongcheng one sentence. The matter of changing the law is too important, and it must be considered through judgment, acted cautiously, and cannot be reckless and frivolous, so as to rejoice in the achievement, otherwise it may backfire. Although the old minister doesn't care about this matter, if someone messes up my Great Zhou, the old minister, as the head of the ruling power, will definitely not be able to sit idly by. ”

As a privy envoy, Yang Jun naturally has to take a stand. Yang Jun said: "I don't understand the law, you say that the law can enrich the country and strengthen the army, that is naturally the best." As a privy envoy, I would like to say that the army is the cornerstone of the stability of the Great Zhou. You can change whatever you want, but if it involves matters in my Great Zhou army, you must ask for my consent. Otherwise, I won't say yes. I don't care what kind of power you have to change the law, I only know that I, the privy envoy, are fully responsible for the affairs of the army. If I, as a privy envoy, have to be controlled by others, then what should I be as a privy envoy? Just do it for others. At that time, Your Majesty, I may be unkind to people. If the emperor doesn't support me, then I will return to my hometown. ”

Yang Jun's words are also words with guns and sticks, which are actually for Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru. Guo Chong felt that the atmosphere was wrong, so he smiled and said a few words haha, and appeased a few words. If Yang Jun resigns, Guo Chong will never agree. Although this person is a reckless man, in fact, Guo Chong knows that he is the most heartless, and he is also extremely loyal to himself. And how many people in the DPRK and China can fight and manage the army? Falling Yang Jun is tantamount to cutting off his arm.

At last night's meeting, Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru didn't say a word, because they didn't need to speak at all. That meeting was to take over the emperor's hand to announce it to the important ministers, in fact, this was proposed by Guo Chong. According to Yan Zhengsu's thoughts, there was no need to notify Lu Zhongtian and the others in advance. After saying that the regulations department is full-time to change the law, it is not necessary to go through the Chinese book to formulate and promulgate it, and what qualifications do the two governments and three departments have? Fang Dunru persuaded a few words, saying that this was the first new law to be promulgated, and he always had to give them some face and make some superficial articles. Why bother with saber-rattling. Only then did Yan Zhengsu agree to this matter.

The weather was a bit muggy, the clouds in the sky were gloomy and black, and the whole square gave people the feeling of fog and dark shadows. Every official waiting at the foot of the Chongzheng Hall was as unreal as a lonely ghost in the dark.

Two lanterns came slowly from the royal street at the south exit of the square, one after the other. The light was like a light in the fog, instantly attracting everyone's attention. As the lantern approached, the officials could see clearly that it was several officials who were striding in a line. At the front, with their heads held high, their faces solemn were Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru. The patterned ribbons on the crimson robes of the two of them shimmered in the light of the lanterns. Behind them, the four Ordinance Inspectors followed in a line, each holding a pile of documents and files in their hands, and followed behind Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru without squinting.

The officials silently watched the six people walk by, unconsciously getting out of the way. They all know that these six people are the main force in the Department of Regulations to write the new law. Their arrival also revealed a mystery, that is, today's early dynasty must be about changing the law.

Lin Jue walked at the back of the line, his gaze slid over the faces of the fat, thin and round officials around him, and when he walked up the steps of the main hall, Lin Jue saw a handsome face standing on the left side of the stone fence next to him. That's Wu Chunlai. Wu Chunlai held the stone steps in his hand, with a smile on his face, and his eyes locked on Lin Jue. When he made eye contact with Lin Jue, Wu Chunlai's gaze became cold and fierce, but it returned to normal in an instant, and he bowed his head slightly.

Lin Jue's heart was a little hairy, he felt that although all the officials around him showed a sense of restraint and respect, he could clearly sense that there was a sense of crisis in the air. Some eyes that look at it from afar are like the eyes of a wolf pack in the dark, giving people an extreme sense of insecurity. Especially at this moment, Lin Jue's feeling was extremely strong. If you have the slightest weakness or wound, you will immediately trigger bloodthirsty wolves to rush up and attack.

The door of the heavy Chongzheng Hall made a hoarse and piercing sound, and more than a dozen guards of the forbidden army in front of the hall slowly pushed the gate open. The people standing in the square and under the steps looked up, and their hearts were peaceful and warm. For, in the gray sky and dim light, the brilliant lights of the slowly opening hall shone out, like a temple full of light. The golden light slowly expanded, and the light emitted was like the light of the rising sun to drive away the darkness in front of the temple.

In the hearts of these officials and doctors, imperial power is their spiritual sustenance, the warmest place and the most protective thing in their hearts. Seeing the splendor and light of the main hall, everyone's hearts were actually steady. At any time, as long as the lights in this temple are not extinguished, as long as there are people in the temple sitting on the throne, everything is not a problem, and any difficulties are not a big deal.

"Ascension!" Loud shouts resounded through the square. The civil and military officials quickly lined up, and they were arranged in the order of the civil and military departments of the grade department.

"Get dressed!" A tall Praetorian guard in front of the temple let out a loud shout.

Hundreds of officials dressed one after another, and there was a sound of movement in the square.

"Crown!"

The civil and military officials shook their sleeves one after another, and some people even tidied up their beards and sideburns.

"Go to the temple!"

The black crowd walked into the main hall, and no one spoke, only the sound of clothes rubbing and footsteps falling to the ground. After a stick of incense, the civil and military officials were already standing quietly in their positions.

The huge candles on the main hall were burning high, and the hundreds of lamps beside the pillars on the top were as bright as day, so that there were no dark dead corners in the main hall.

Lin Jue stood quietly in the position behind Fang Dunru's side, it was the first time for him to participate in such an early dynasty, and after seeing the atmosphere and scene of this dynasty, Lin Jue also sighed a little in his heart. This is majesty and rules. The authority of imperial power is particularly sensitive at such times. Every seemingly meaningless ritual act is actually a hint that everyone is cautious and cautious. Because the master here is a man of supreme power, everyone must respect him and act according to his will.

In fact, Lin Jue's identity is not enough to have the qualifications to go to the palace in the early dynasty. However, today is the early dynasty, and officials above the sixth grade can go to the palace, not to mention, this time the early dynasty is the protagonist of the ordinance department, but the grade is not enough

Lin Jue's eyes looked at the golden dragon throne high in front of him, and thought: I don't know how many people dream of sitting in that position and dreaming of owning the world. But actually, that position is not easy to sit. Commanding such a huge territory and a diverse group of people, if you don't have a strong will and means, and if you don't have a strong ability, even if you sit in that position, it may be a kind of suffering. The tremendous sense of responsibility that comes with that position, the well-being and lives of all the people of the world are on their shoulders, and that pressure is unparalleled. Of course, if you don't care about these things at all, it's fine, but most of the people who are unwilling to be responsible and just want to enjoy the power brought by the imperial power will not die well.

"The Holy One has arrived!" Loud shouts echoed through the hall.

On the side curtain, there were chamberlains who lifted heavy curtains, and two tall palace lamps poked out first. Two tall and beautiful palace maids walked out with octagonal palace lanterns, and behind, Guo Chong, who was bright in yellow robes, strode in with a smile on his face.

"Plop, lock." There was a noisy sound in the hall, and hundreds of civil and military officials knelt on the ground one after another, shouting in their mouths: "Long live my emperor and long live my emperor!" ”

Guo Chong slowly ascended to the throne, glanced at the ministers who were prostrate on the ground all over the hall, opened his hands and shook his sleeves, and said with a smile: "Zhong Aiqing is flat." ”

"Your Majesty." Everyone got up one after another, and there was a chaotic sound of tidying up.

"Someone, give the prime minister a seat." Guo Chong waved his hand.

Since the founding of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the status of the prime minister has always been very lofty, which is not only manifested in official power, but also in form. The founding emperor set the rule that the prime minister could be allowed to sit in the early dynasty. This is of course out of respect, but in fact, it is also because the founding prime minister Shen Bangxian is too old. When he became the prime minister, he was already over 70 years old, and he would be unable to bear it if he stood for a long time, so he gave a seat to show his love. But since then, this throne has become an unwritten rule, and it has been perpetuated for a long time.

However, this is gradually just a formality, and the giving of the seat is respect, but the prime ministers since Shen Bangxian have never really sat in the palace. It's also become a rule.

Lu Zhongtian is not yet sixty years old, and it is difficult for him to stand before he is old, and because of the previous rules, he naturally has never really sat in the hall once.

"Thank you, old minister." Lu Zhongtian bowed and saluted, and the stool brought by the chamberlain was only placed aside, and he didn't even look at it.