The enthronement ceremony is an important ceremony for the people of Chu State, but for Sun Ce, Ji Shu and others, it is just a cumbersome procedure.
Every step of the ceremony was decided by the cabinet members after careful study of the old system and discussion of modifications, even down to what step Sun Ce should say. Among them, the most heated debate was that Sun Ce did not intend to pursue Sun Jian as emperor. According to the old etiquette, this was against the rule of filial piety. However, in the end, Sun Ce was not overturned, and the other arrangements went smoothly.
When civil servants and military generals all knelt down and went up to the hall to shout long live, and when Sun Ce shouted the words "Ping Shen", the ceremony came to an end.
Sun Ce sat on the dragon chair and took a breath. For him who usually has a more casual habit, maintaining dignity and solemnity is quite torture.
"Come on, let's have a banquet. I'll treat you all to a drink today."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The civil servants still bowed and saluted unhurriedly, but everyone on the general's side was already beaming with joy.
He finally sat in this position.
Looking at Sun Ce, who was wearing the emperor's attire and had a serious and unsmiling face, he suddenly changed back to the optimistic and open-minded Sun Ce he used to be. Ji Shu and Zhou Yu, who were sitting in the hall, looked at each other casually and showed a smile. For a moment, both of them felt that time was passing by and time was flying like an arrow.
The maids filed in, served delicious food and wine, the musicians began to play musical instruments, and the dancers began to dance.
The ministers toasted each other to celebrate this moment, and the drinking and chatting during the period were not enough.
After having enough wine and food, today's process should be over. Sun Ce looked at the red-faced ministers and said with a smile.
"That's all for today's wine. If you have something to report, please leave the court if you have nothing else to do."
Ji Shu looked outside the palace door and was about to make a gesture when a voice called out.
"Your Majesty, can you grant me a title?"
who?
what's the situation?
I didn't plan this!
Ji Shu looked at Zhou Yu doubtfully, and saw Zhou Yu looking over with doubt. The two were stunned for a moment, then turned to look at the sound source at the side and back. They saw a seven-foot tall man standing out from where the princes and civil servants were sitting.
Sun Ce was also slightly stunned, looking at the unfamiliar face and asked.
"Who are you?"
The big man patted his chest and said.
"I am Wu Tu Gu, the strongest warrior in the wilderness."
The people in Yunnan sitting next to him didn't seem to expect that Wu Tu Gu would suddenly ask for an official position.
Nanming Bo Mengdu said with a dark face.
"Wutugu, what are you doing? Sit down quickly!"
Wu Tu Gu was usually a little afraid of Meng Du, but today after drinking a few jars of wine, he suddenly became full of pride and looked down upon the world, and he opened his mouth to speak.
"Grandpa, although you are the leader of each tribe, my tribe does not have to listen to you. You dare not ask the Han emperor for a title. I, the Ugo tribe, no, I, the Ugo country, can do it. Your Majesty, I, the Ugo country, have Ten thousand elite soldiers, all of whom are equal to ten warriors, would it not be too much to ask Your Majesty to make me the King of the South to lead all the tribes in the wilderness?"
you!
Meng Du was so angry that he couldn't speak for a while.
You are indeed very brave.
Ji Shu was dumbfounded and felt happy, he touched his chin and thought. From this point of view, all ethnic groups on the border of Yunnan may not be united. If it is managed properly, the territory of Yizhou should be stable, which is conducive to Chu's Northern Expedition plan.
The courtiers figured out what was going on, and just thought it was a joke, and when they were thinking about how to end it, a serious voice suddenly said.
"Your Majesty, all the tribes in Yunnan are also our subjects of Dachu! The Wutu Bone Warrior is determined to serve the imperial court. Your Majesty should give him an opportunity to compete with the generals and demonstrate his strength. Your Majesty can also grant him official positions based on his strength. Title!"
It was Sikong Fazheng who spoke. When everyone saw this, the atmosphere couldn't help but change.
Ah this!
Ji Shu and Zhou Yu both slapped their foreheads in annoyance and reacted a step too slowly. This caused Fazheng to pick up the pace.
"Compare
Good martial arts! You scholar are right, competition! "
The Wutu bones are happy with their appearance.
For this reason, it was hard for Sun Ce to disagree.
"In that case, gentlemen, please follow me to the competition ground."
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The palace, the competition ground.
Everyone gathered around the viewing platform next to the competition arena, and Wu Tu Gu was already standing in the center of the arena, choosing weapons.
"Really? Does Your Majesty really want to confer an official title on this reckless man?"
"It depends on how capable he is. Don't worry about it. Just watch next year's martial arts competition in advance."
The civil servants were talking a lot, but the military attache showed little interest.
If you win, you only win against a border barbarian. You lost, hehe, you lost to a border barbarian!
Gan Ning, Tai Shi Ci, Zhao Yun, and Huang Zhong all couldn't help but focus on Wei Yan, who was usually the most aggressive. Wei Yan raised his eyebrows and said.
"What the hell are you looking at? I only fight against strong ones. A first-rate martial artist can be gone in just two or three sword blows. Why are we all the way here? Let the generals under my command fight."
That's what I say, but losing doesn't look good after all, especially on a day like today.
With various mentalities, Wu Tu Gu picked out a long-handled sledgehammer, but for a while no one came up.
"Hey, have you guys agreed? Who's going to fight me? If you don't dare, just bring in one more person!"
As soon as these words came out, the general's face suddenly darkened. Gan Ning was about to order the general to fight when suddenly a voice shouted.
"Arrogant! I'll fight you!"
