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Zhao Zhi was woken up by Mu Gong while he was sleeping.

When he heard that Liu Jie was waiting for an audience at the gate of the imperial city, Zhao Zhi seemed very excited and laughed loudly and said: "This old guy, I thought I would never see him again in this life."

After that, Zhao Zhi said a little strangely: "The prime minister and the counselors can directly enter the imperial city. What is Liu Jie waiting for at the gate of the imperial city?"

Duke Mu said softly: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten that when Liu Jie took office, he insisted on returning the jade medal given by your Majesty and resigning from all the honors. Now he is just a white man. Without your Majesty's permission, naturally he cannot even enter the imperial city gate.

Come."

"I forgot."

Zhao Zhi patted his forehead, chuckled, pointed to Wang Anmao below and said, "Liu Xiangguo is old, carry the sedan into the palace."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

This was a great honor. Wang Anmao bowed, turned around and left quickly.

Zhao Zhi looked at Duke Mu: "Why do you think Liu Jie came here this time?"

Duke Mu said softly: "When a person is about to die, his words are good. This time I return to the capital, I may have the last words with your majesty."

Zhao Zhi chuckled and said, "It's not that simple."

Duke Mu said meaningfully: "Yang Daosi has passed away. He should come and see."

Zhao Zhi stretched out his hand and nodded to Duke Mu, and smiled without saying anything. The one who knows me is Duke Mu!

The sedan arrived at the entrance of the main hall. Liu Jie signaled to stop, then got off the sedan, holding his cane, and walked towards the main hall.

Liu Jie was over eighty years old, and he was in the year of the Zang Dynasty, which meant that he was allowed to enter the imperial court with a cane when he was over eighty years old.

In fact, when Liu Jie became an official, Zhao Zhi gave him a very high honor.

Praise and worship are unknown. When ministers want to see the emperor, they need to wait outside the palace gate first. The master of ceremonies reports to the emperor, "Prime Minister Liu Jie wants to see you!" After the emperor agrees, the master of ceremonies shouts: "Xuan Liu Jie comes to see you!" But enjoying "praise and worship is unknown"

"The privileges are different. The emperor does not need to call the minister by name directly, but only the official title, which shows that the emperor respects the minister very much.

Throughout the dynasties, etiquette has been extremely important. It is very impolite to call people by their names. Usually, they call people by official title or name, but the emperor can call anyone by name.

Entering court without tending. When ministers meet the emperor, they cannot straighten up and walk in a swagger. They can only bend and walk quickly. This movement is called "moving". After enjoying the privilege of "entering court without tending", you can straighten up and walk normally, but

It does not mean that he is allowed to be arrogant and arrogant.

Of course, there are also the highest-level swords and shoes to go to the temple.

When ministers enter the palace to pay homage to the emperor, they not only have to walk quickly, but also take off their shoes, and are not allowed to carry weapons. When they take off their shoes to pay homage, those with higher status wear socks, while those with lower status can only go barefoot.

But with this honor, he could enter the palace at will, without taking off his shoes, and with a sword hanging on his waist.

This is often a symbol of powerful ministers. Since the Zhenhe coup in the Anzong Dynasty, this honor has been completely abolished and is no longer so formal. However, it is still a supreme honor. Of course, many times, even if the emperor

No one dared to accept this honor for you, such as Li Zhong, Zhao Zhi and he were sworn brothers. Li Zhong returned to the capital and took over the post of left prime minister. Zhao Zhi gave him many honors, including not following the trend when he entered the court.

Li Zhong accepted the post of left prime minister, but Li Zhong refused to accept the subsequent honors.

Liu Jie walked into the hall. Zhao Zhi stood up and looked at him. The two looked at each other. After a long time, Liu Jie bowed and said: "Your Majesty's expression is not as energetic as before."

Zhao Zhi heard this and laughed loudly and said: "Liu Xiangguo is still as outspoken as before."

Zhao Zhi seemed very happy to meet Liu Jie again. This release of emotions represented more personal emotions. After all, the two had supported each other for decades. Although in the end, Liu Jie chose the family and gave in, Liu Jie

Jie's contribution to the Jin Dynasty cannot be ignored.

Later, Zhao Zhi sat down with Liu Jie, and the monarch and his ministers talked a lot, but they all talked about common things. In the end, Liu Jie and Zhao Zhi played a game of chess.

Zhao Zhi stared at the chessboard for a long time, and finally put down the chess pieces in his hands and said to Liu Jie: "You and I used to play chess, and we had mixed successes and losses. Today's game of chess is not even halfway through, and I have already lost. It seems that you used to

I have always had reservations.”

Liu Jie said quietly: "Your Majesty is the emperor, how can I pass this?"

Zhao Zhi smiled and suddenly said: "I am very pleased that Liu Guanghui has done good governance as the prime minister in the past two years."

Liu Jie said softly: "Your Majesty, political matters are unpredictable and change from time to time. Many people are good prime ministers, but they are limited to one place and one place, and they often cannot put them to good use."

Zhao Zhi's eyes flashed: "What does Liu Xiangguo mean by this?"

Liu Jie looked up at the sky with a look of reminiscence on his face: "I remember that in the third year of Mingde, the veteran defeated the Momeng Hu tribe. The late emperor granted me the position of Prime Minister and took charge of the place. At that time, the veteran was so excited. He went out and about.

Look, I have no regrets in this life."

Zhao Zhi's body trembled for a while and he fell into deep thought. After a long time, there was a smile on his face. He stretched out his hand to sweep away the chessboard and said softly: "You and I will play in the next game. I am a little unconvinced!"

Liu Jie said quietly: "Your Majesty has your intention, how dare I disobey you?"

Zhao Zhi raised his head and laughed loudly and said: "You and I, our monarchs and ministers, will stop making such false claims for decades."

Mu Gong looked at the two people, with deep thought in his eyes, while Wang Anmao, who was below, did not understand the meaning of the two people's words at all. He originally thought that Liu Jie's request for an audience would definitely lead to some earth-shattering words with the emperor.

, but... the two of them were just chatting about some household matters, and did not talk about any political matters, but... there were some words that not everyone could understand.

Zhao Zhi's eyes flashed: "What does Liu Xiangguo mean by this?"

Liu Jie looked up at the sky with a look of reminiscence on his face: "I remember that in the third year of Mingde, the veteran defeated the Momeng Hu tribe. The late emperor granted me the position of Prime Minister and took charge of the place. At that time, the veteran was so excited. He went out and about.

Look, I have no regrets in this life."

Zhao Zhi's body trembled for a while and he fell into deep thought. After a long time, there was a smile on his face. He stretched out his hand to sweep away the chessboard and said softly: "You and I will play in the next game. I am a little unconvinced!"

Liu Jie said quietly: "Your Majesty has your intention, how dare I disobey you?"

Zhao Zhi raised his head and laughed loudly and said: "You and I, our monarchs and ministers, will stop making such false claims for decades."

Mu Gong looked at the two people, with deep thought in his eyes, while Wang Anmao, who was below, did not understand the meaning of the two people's words at all. He originally thought that Liu Jie's request for an audience would definitely lead to some earth-shattering words with the emperor.

, but... the two of them were just chatting about some household matters, and did not talk about any political matters, but... there were some words that not everyone could understand.
Chapter completed!