Of course Xiao Yu understood Fang Jun's intention. After all, the empire had been preparing for the Eastern Expedition for two years and spent countless money and food. Not to mention that this was His Majesty Li Er's lifelong wish. Once it failed, the consequences would be really Unbearable.
"But this matter is not over after all. If the thief succeeds in his murder today, there will definitely be another time. And the thief chose this sensitive time to kill suddenly, just to bet that Your Majesty will temporarily give up internal disputes for the sake of the great cause of the Eastern Expedition, and endure it again and again. Forbearance, they will not be severely punished. So even if His Majesty leads the expedition in person, they will still wait for an opportunity to strike again. When the time comes, the situation in Guanzhong will still be turbulent, how is it different from now?"
Fang Jun smiled, looked at Xiao Yu, and asked: "What does Song Guogong mean by asking this junior to bring this matter to His Majesty, forcing His Majesty to raid the entire city and severely punish the thieves?"
Xiao Yu laughed: "I am already old now and will be an official in a few years. How can I care about the affairs of you young people? In such matters, other people's opinions are not important. It is up to you to make your own decisions. "
Are you kidding? How could he say the words that made Fang Jun make a fuss? Not only could this not be said, but he could not even say the words that Fang Jun had to endure. Otherwise, once word spread, he would be displeased with both His Majesty and Guan Long, and would be a different person inside and outside.
Fang Jun snorted and complained in his heart: Old fox...
What's the use of using ambiguous words?
It is said that the reason why this person has his current status is because of his smooth character and handling skills. He has always been able to offend no one from all parties, and he has a noble blood status, so he can get better and better as he gets better and better. He has reached the status of one of the top bosses in the court. Now it seems that the rumors are true.
Even though they are related by marriage to him, and now they are both the pillars of the prince's side, and are considered close comrades in public and private affairs, they still refuse to take any risks...
Looking up at the sky, the clouds were still dark and dense, but the rain had stopped. Fang Jun said slowly: "It rained lightly all night, and it suddenly stopped when His Majesty was offering sacrifices to the sky. This is God's will. God's will. His Majesty is marching eastward to create a foundation that will last forever. How can we hold back his old man and create obstacles for him? Just be patient and consider the long term."
Xiao Yu also glanced at Fang Jun, nodded and said, "His Majesty is thinking about the Eastern Expedition, so it's great if you don't bother him with these things."
But in his heart, he disagreed with Fang Jun's words.
If it were anyone else, he might still be patient and considerate of the overall situation, but what's Fang Jun's temper? That was someone who dared to beat Changsun Wuji in front of the emperor. Looking across the court, no one could surpass him. How can such a person swallow his anger after suffering a loss?
Maybe he is holding back some tricks to take revenge...
The two of them were talking to each other with different looks but different intentions. After a moment, they heard the sound of a cannon. From the side of Mingde Gate, the mighty civil and military personnel of the Manchu Dynasty, led by His Majesty Li Er's chariot, quickly moved towards the circle. Coming here, there were guards in full helmets and armor, front, back, left and right, shouting and shouting in a menacing manner.
The original Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony, as the most important ceremony in the feudal empire, had an extremely complicated process, but it happened to rain today, and it just cleared up just as the auspicious time was approaching. Who knows if it will rain again later?
The right way to take advantage of this moment is to complete the ceremony quickly, otherwise it would not be a good sign if it started to rain in the middle of the ceremony.
Therefore, under the auspices of the Ministry of Etiquette, the process can be reduced or deleted, and efforts should be made to simplify it in order to speed up the process of the ceremony.
The various armies mobilized from various places to accompany His Majesty Li Er in the Eastern Expedition, and the various guards and horses originally guarding the capital, were gathered together in one place, with about 100,000 people. The lineup was strong and strong, and they were divided into arrays to guard around the circle. The number of soldiers increased more and more. Unparalleled majesty, solemn and killing momentum!
His Majesty Li Er stepped down from the royal chariot in front of the circular hill, wearing the highest-level fur crown among the emperor's robes. The crown has no hair, eight inches wide and one foot six inches long. It is decorated with gold and is guided by a jade hairpin. It is composed of a tassel and the color is like a ribbon. The fur is made of black lambskin, with a black collar and a red robe, a white gauze singlet, a soap collar, a green jacket, a lining, a leather belt, a jade hook, a large belt, a plain belt with vermilion on the inside, and a cyanotic outer band with vermilion on the top. , with green underneath, covered with paint and clothes.
This extremely gorgeous dress, coupled with His Majesty Li Er's erect figure, fully demonstrates the dignity of the emperor.
The officials and soldiers around him were all captured by his graceful appearance. The officials bowed, the soldiers saluted, and shouted in unison: "Long live! Long live! Long live!"
More than 100,000 people shouted in unison, and the sound was heard everywhere, and the heaven and earth shook. The people in Chang'an City not far away were even more excited. Many people ran around the city, shouting in harmony.
Under the guidance of officials from the Ministry of Rites, His Majesty Li Er climbed up the stairs from the Wubi, the widest of the Twelve Monarchs of the Circle Qiu, to the top of the mound step by step.
The civil and military personnel of the Manchu Dynasty followed closely on both sides.
Various facilities on the top of the circular mound have been inspected countless times by officials from the Ministry of Rites, and nothing has been missed. The curtains of various colors are solemn and solemn, and countless flags are fluttering in the wind. The palace musicians who have been waiting here play magnificent and solemn drum music. The music is centered on the circular mound and spreads in all directions.
His Majesty Li Er took the three sticks of incense handed over by the officials. After lighting them, he inserted them into the huge bronze incense burner with both hands. He looked up at the tablet of God Haotian on the shrine and arranged it. The clothes and hats are bowed to the ground to show piety.
Then, His Majesty Li Er turned around, faced the civil and military ministers around him, and the one hundred thousand soldiers under the ring, and said loudly: "In the eighteen years I have been in the imperial court, I have not dared to slack off for a single day, and I have worked hard and slept well night and day with my ministers. We work hard to govern, just to make our Tang Dynasty prosperous and prosperous for thousands of years! Now the whole world is surrendered, and everyone regards the Tang Dynasty as the suzerain. Only in the corner of Liaodong, there are still evil neighbors who harm me, encroaching on the territory of my empire and killing our people in China from time to time! As the emperor, I should overcome all obstacles and be undaunted by difficulties. I will personally lead you and others into Liaodong and defeat Goguryeo! Since ancient times, the land of Liaodong has never been under the rule. Today, I and you are here to pray to God and swear to fight. , Wherever the troops come, they will be invincible, creating a prosperous Tang Dynasty that unified the whole world, and creating unparalleled achievements that reached as far as the Qin and Han Dynasties!"
The morale of one hundred thousand soldiers was high and their blood was running high. They shouted in unison: "Long live! Long live! Long live!"
The clouds in the sky were rolling, the wind was blowing, and a warm and powerful air rushed straight into the sky!
His Majesty Li Er raised his chest and raised his head, and waved his hand: "Go to war!"
"Woo——"
Countless horns sounded, and their sound penetrated the clouds and cracked rocks, filling the entire countryside!
"Go to war!"
"Go to war!"
"Go to war!"
Groups of well-equipped soldiers with high morale turned and walked eastward, stepping on the ground with neat steps, and even the strong and towering hills could feel the tremors one by one.
The 100,000-strong army marched eastward in orderly formation and in good spirits, bypassing the Chang'an city wall along the official road, crossing Ba Bridge, following the official road from the foot of Lishan Mountain, and exiting through Tongguan.
On both sides of Baqiao, countless people from Guanzhong had gathered here, shouting the names of their children and bidding them farewell with tears.
Since ancient times, the people in Guanzhong have been fierce, and the bravery of their children has been famous all over the world. Almost every time the country is in turmoil and the world is in chaos, Guanzhong will be involved. Blood is spread all over China, and bones are covered in China, which has created the Guanzhong people who are not afraid of death. His character and character have also resulted in countless outstanding achievements.
"If Guanzhong is settled, the world will be at peace." The people of Guanzhong have always regarded the world as their own responsibility, and are not afraid of sacrifice and hard work. Now that the Holy King is on the throne, leading them to attack evil neighbors and achieve great achievements, he naturally makes a promise and stirs up the public sentiment.
The children of Guanzhong are born to sacrifice their lives to win meritorious deeds, make wives and children, and pass their names on to future generations. Why should they be afraid of sacrifice?
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On the circular hill, His Majesty Li Er stood silently, looking at the groups of soldiers heading east like turbulent waves, with high aspirations and blood in his heart.
This is his prosperous Tang Dynasty, this is his invincible tiger!
Wherever the man's sword points, countless tigers and tigers rush forward and fight bravely. What kind of achievement is this?
What more could I ask for!
He didn't believe it. Equipped with the best ordnance in the world, and having been baptized by countless wars, the Tigers of the Tang Dynasty would still repeat the same mistakes as the Sui Dynasty, abandoning their armor in the land of Liaodong and being completely defeated!
He took it upon himself to brave the arrows and climb to the front line. If he could not capture Goguryeo, he vowed not to return the throne!
Of course, as an emperor, there is no need to go out immediately after swearing an oath, because since the army has cleared the customs, 100,000 people cannot leave in a day, leaving him a day or two to stay in Chang'an.
During this period, he still had something to deal with that could affect the stability of Gyeonggi.
He looked around, his eyes paused for a moment on the face of Changsun Wuji beside him, and said, "Let's go back to the palace for now. I have some important matters to consult with you, my dear friends."
(End of chapter)
