The domineering aura that once shone down on the world instantly possessed him.
The emperor's imposing presence sent a chill down the spines of all the ministers below the steps.
At this moment, Liu Hong also saw Liu Wei, Liu Bian, and Liu Xie on the east side. His brows furrowed slightly, and a trace of sorrow appeared in his eyes.
He also knew that these ministers had come prepared today, to pressure him to establish an heir apparent.
They certainly won't give up until a decision is made today.
Liu Wei was already exhausted by the tedious formalities of the court assembly and was yawning repeatedly.
He was originally in Beiman Mountain, ten miles from Luoyang City.
This grand assembly had to begin before sunrise.
He struggled to get up from Zou Ling's hot and soft body around four in the morning and rode his horse over despite the cold wind.
This was earlier than when he took the first bus to work in his later life.
Arriving outside Jiade Gate, we were greeted by a cold wind and waited for quite some time before finally being able to enter the hall.
After that, snot was streaming down his face.
After finally sitting down and waiting for it to start, I was surprised to find that I had to kneel down, as if I were meditating.
Liu Wei was already feeling extremely uneasy.
Seeing that Liu Hong was ready, I thought we were about to begin.
Unexpectedly, Wang Chengen, who was standing next to Liu Hong, stepped forward, holding a small golden notebook, and read aloud some eloquent words for a long time.
Then two ministers stood up in the main hall, each holding a white jade tablet and loudly reciting something.
Liu Wei inquired with Liu Yu behind him and learned that it was an essay presented by the emperor and his civil and military officials for the new year.
It is flowing and continuous.
Apart from Liu Wei, Liu Hong and the other ministers listened with nodding in agreement, as if the article was very popular.
After the three of them finished reciting, they handed the book to Liu Hong and put it away, presumably to burn it as a sacrifice to heaven and earth.
"On the first day of the new year, a new beginning, all things are renewed. If there is anything to report, please speak; otherwise, the court is adjourned!"
Zhang Rang flicked his whisk, walked to the side of the imperial steps, faced the assembled officials, and loudly recited the verses.
"Your subject, Yuan Feng, has something to report!"
As soon as Zhang Rang finished speaking, an old minister stood up from his seat, walked to the center, and said loudly.
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