The tenth year of Orthodoxy, October 18th.
In the confinement of the imperial city, the emperor's throne has been arranged on the Danxi imperial steps of Fengtian Palace.
To the east of the throne, outside the east middle gate of Honglu Temple's table hall, the Host and Guest Department of the Ministry of Rites set up a tribute table for the Tibetan state on the left and right sides of Danbi Middle Road, and the Imperial Heavenly Supervisor set up...
Outside the main hall, the flag-bearer guard Chen Lu recorded the honor guard at Danbi and Danqi East and West, and the dragon imperial guards and the bodyguards' soldiers stood guard inside and outside the Fengtian hall. The scene was full of solemn and majestic atmosphere.
Golden drums, flags, horses, elephants... these ritual objects are neatly arranged inside and outside the Fengtian Temple Square.
At this moment, inside the Daming Gate, hundreds of civil and military officials and envoys from various countries have lined up to stand, looking extremely small against the palace walls on both sides.
Because officials from the Ministry of Etiquette were patrolling, everyone present remained silent, waiting for the summons to be sounded.
Boom...boom...boom...
The sound of dull drums means that the meeting has officially begun.
Under the command of officials from the Ministry of Rites, more than a thousand officials and envoys in Daming Gate began to walk towards Chengtian Gate in an orderly manner.
After passing Chengtian Gate and crossing Duanmen, everyone appeared outside the Meridian Gate, which is also the main entrance of the palace.
Through the left and right side doors of the Meridian Gate, everyone entered the palace. In front of them was the tall Fengtian Gate.
When passing through many palace gates, they felt the magnificence and splendor of the palace architecture and the bravery and eliteness of the guards. The envoys from various countries were all shocked and convinced.
After passing through the Fengtian Gate, there is a large square where officials and envoys will stand in line to formally celebrate the emperor's birthday.
More than a thousand officials walked from Daming Gate to Fengtian Hall, and had to stand in shifts to prepare for the audience. It took at least half an hour.
During this period, a group of high-ranking clan members and military honors, as well as high-ranking officials from the cabinet and the Six Ministries and Nine Ministers, had already lined up above the Dan Majesty outside the Fengtian Palace.
All the commanders and commanders of the Imperial Guard, the officials of Qin Tianjian, the Secretariat of Honglu Temple, the preface class of Honglu Temple, the chanters of Honglu Temple, the censor of Jiuyi, the officials of Guanglu Temple, etc. Already stationed in various places according to the regulations.
In the Chongzheng Hall, the Supreme Emperor Zhu Xinkan has changed into the imperial robe, which is the highest-level ceremonial dress worn by the emperor.
His son, Zhu Xianming, naturally also wore a crown uniform, and there were only slight differences in the clothing between father and son.
In addition to the two of them, the three legitimate sons of the emperor were also in the palace. They also wore their own royal robes. Only Zhu Jinghong was not canonized yet, so he only wore the prince's four-piece dragon robe.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, please take off!" The eunuch's reminder came from outside the palace.
"Let's go!" Zhu Xianming said.
There were two chariot sedans waiting outside. Zhu Xianming helped his father get on the sedan in front, while he took the initiative to move behind.
As for Zhu Jinghong and the other three, they have to go through it on their own.
Chongzheng Hall is behind Fengtian Hall, and they arrived in less than five minutes. At this moment, the musicians from Jiaoshifang started playing music.
Amidst the peaceful music, Zhu Xianming supported his father and let him sit on the emperor's throne.
Since he was forced to abdicate ten years ago, although the Holy Birthday Festival has been celebrated every year, this is the first time it has been located in Fengtian Hall.
Zhu Xinkan was in a daze for a moment, recalling the scene when he succeeded to the throne twenty-seven years ago.
This moment is just like that moment.
As Zhu Xinkan sat on the dragon chair, the sound of bells and drums stopped, and the ministers of Honglu Temple knelt down to bow.
After getting Zhu Xianming's nod and approval, the officials of Honglu Temple divided their heads to pass on the system.
The sound of live drumming resumed, conveying the signal of paying homage and congratulations, which the Ministry of Etiquette had already trained in advance.
When the music reached the corresponding beat, more than a thousand officials and envoys under the Danbi Stone knelt on the ground in perfect order.
"The ministers and others greet the Supreme Emperor and wish him good health and long life!"
On the side of the throne, looking at the surrendered officials and envoys in front of him, Zhu Jinghong thought of a poem.
"Nine heavens open the palace, and all nations worship their crowns..."
The majestic and solemn layout of the scene all demonstrates the nobility of the emperor. The cascading palace gates are like nine-layered heavenly gates, opening up to a deep and majestic space.
The prosperity of the Ming Dynasty and the powerful majesty of the empire made envoys from all over the world bow to His Majesty Dan, just like the Zhenguan Kaiyuan period thousands of years ago.
While Zhu Jinghong was deeply shocked, Zhu Xianming, who was also standing on the side of the throne, felt only complacency and satisfaction in his heart.
Because this phenomenon is all the result of his martial arts and martial arts, it is he who has re-established the hegemony established by his ancestors.
"Dad, with such a glorious scene, you can emulate the achievements of your ancestors, right?" Zhu Xianming said with high spirits.
Looking at the scene below, Zhu Xinkan sighed: "Yes... you are better at being an emperor than me!"
Thinking of the plan he had with his wife last night, Zhu Xianming said: "Back then, when you were on a personal expedition, you were unable to attack the Jurchens for a long time. Prince Li pretended to usurp the throne, but his son saw through the conspiracy, so he raised an army to put down the rebellion..."
"Prince Li and King Ying'e were defeated and died among the soldiers..."
This was the imperial court's official explanation of the "Donghuamen Incident", and the content naturally beautified Zhu Xianming and belittled the two men.
"Dad, I will give you a banquet tomorrow at Tianmen. Why don't you tell everyone the truth about that year and restore your son's innocence!"
This is what Yang Qingyin said, to test the Supreme Emperor.
From ten years ago to now, Zhu Xingkan has never expressed his attitude towards the "Donghuamen Incident". This alone is enough to arouse speculation from outsiders.
Therefore, if Zhu Xinkan recited Zhu Xianming's script when giving a banquet at Fengtianmen, it would greatly reduce the "misunderstanding" of the outside world.
If Zhu Xinkan agrees, it proves that he is indeed sincere in reconciling.
"Okay!" Zhu Xinkan replied calmly.
After saying this, he looked at Zhu Xianming again and said with a smile: "Fourth, you still can't believe me!"
Zhu Xianming was extremely calm and said: "My son doesn't believe anyone!"
"Okay...very good. If I had your character back then, I wouldn't be in this situation today!"
Seeing the father and son bickering, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help feeling that the royal family was ruthless.
At this moment, His Majesty Dan, after three bows and nine kowtows, the civil and military officials and envoys from various countries all stood up and stood respectfully facing the Fengtian Hall with their heads bowed.
Next came another complicated ceremony, with civil and military officials presenting forms of congratulations, and envoys from various countries presenting gifts to the Supreme Emperor.
Strange gadgets from all over the world were displayed in front of Zhu Jinghong one by one, which dazzled him.
The congratulatory ceremony took more than half an hour, and the weak Zhu Jingyuan could hardly hold on.
When the banquet edict was read out, the officials of Honglu Temple announced their withdrawal from the court, and the exhausted Emperor was able to withdraw.
Emperor Zhu Xianming also led his three legitimate sons, supported the Supreme Emperor, and left together, performing the drama of "a loving father and a filial son" in front of his courtiers.
After they left, under the guidance of Honglu Temple officials, the on-site officials also left, and everything seemed orderly.
"With so many envoys from various countries coming to visit, Ming Dynasty is really too powerful!"
"Yes... If our country suppresses the current world, our tribe and alliance can enjoy peace..."
"All nations are convinced. It's ridiculous that the Dzungars are extremely stupid. They don't know how high the sky is when they have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses..."
"In my opinion, they will be defeated in less than two years..."
"I went to Linyuan for a military parade in the afternoon, but I don't know what it was like!"
"It's a good time to see the elite soldiers of the Ming Dynasty today!"
Among the envoys from various countries who have withdrawn one after another, the voices of discussion are similar.
With the grand atmosphere of all nations coming to court, chieftains from various tribes and envoys from vassal states became more confident in the rule of the Ming Dynasty.
Even those who have different intentions like Junggar now have to re-evaluate whether resistance is a wise move given the huge gap between their own country and the Ming Dynasty.
(End of chapter)
