"Here you go!"
A eunuch outside the hall responded loudly and then quickly ran out of the hall.
Soon, the officials who received the order also hurriedly put down their official duties and rushed to the Chongzheng Hall.
"Oh dear, this is really strange. His Majesty has been on the throne for so many years, and although he is very diligent in governing, he has never convened a court assembly at this time. What's going on today?"
"I don't know, could something have happened at the border?"
"That can't be right. If there's trouble at the border, shouldn't there be an urgent dispatch from 800 li away?"
"His Majesty is usually very composed. His sudden change of heart today must mean something important has happened!"
Before long, the officials arrived in the hall, and everyone whispered and discussed among themselves.
Cao Song, also looking curious, approached Grand Secretary Chen Fan and whispered, "Grand Secretary Chen, what happened? Why did His Majesty suddenly order a court session this afternoon?"
Chen Fan shook his head: "I don't quite understand either!"
Just then, Zhang Rang emerged from the rear hall and shouted to the officials, "His Majesty has arrived!"
As soon as Zhang Rang finished speaking, the hall fell silent.
Liu Hong, dressed in imperial robes, also came out from the back hall and came to the throne.
After the monarch paid his respects, Liu Hong glanced at all the officials and then said, "I have summoned you all here today because I have an important matter to announce to you!"
Upon hearing this, all the officials immediately became solemn and looked at the emperor with grave expressions.
"Now that the Han Dynasty is at peace and the country is prosperous, I would like to go out and take a look at the results of your hard work!"
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