The auspicious day will arrive soon.
The streets were particularly empty on this day. The streets leading from the Imperial City to the Jingping Temple were completely cleared. The streets were cleaned and water was sprinkled on them. Then the roads were paved with loess and covered with red blankets. This was the completion of the imperial journey. etiquette.
Both sides of the street were lined with heavily armed soldiers of the emperor.
The luxurious sedan was carried by dozens of people. It walked out of the palace and came to the outside of the temple unimpeded.
A high platform has been built outside the temple, and Yan Ling's statue was brought out and placed on the top of the high platform. This time it was not as hasty as Jiajing's time. Of course, it had to be fully prepared and with the highest standards of etiquette.
The high platform was also surrounded by pro-army guards, and behind the pro-army troops there were many civilians.
In addition to praying for rain, Wanli's trip also had the purpose of showing off his holy face and calming the world. Naturally, he could not expel the people, but the necessary inspections had of course been carried out, and checkpoints were set up on the streets. Make sure they are not carrying any weapons before allowing entry and it is safe.
The royal procession slowly stopped.
Several teenagers stepped off their sedans one after another - it was Wanli's eldest son Zhu Changluo, third son Zhu Changxun, fifth son Zhu Changhao, sixth son Zhu Changrun, and seventh son Zhu Changying.
The younger generation of Lao Zhu's family are basically here.
However, everyone's attention was mainly focused on the two princes standing at the front - none other than Prince Rong Zhu Changluo and Prince Fu Zhu Changxun.
After all, except for Zhu Changxun, who was born to Concubine Zheng, who can compete with the eldest son Zhu Changluo, the other heirs are neither "eldest" nor "love". Naturally, they have no chance of ascending to the great treasure, so they are ignored gorgeously. .
Seeing them, the crowd suddenly became commotion.
"Is that His Royal Highness Prince Rong? What an outstanding person!"
"Although His Royal Highness Prince Fu is still a young man, he is still very majestic! Why do some people say that he has a big belly and a sinister face? Isn't he very handsome?"
Gu Boyang also heard these words, and his face looked slightly embarrassed.
King Rong's appearance is indeed impressive. After all, his mother was attracted by Wanli, so her appearance must be good, and Wanli himself has been genetically improved from generation to generation, and his appearance is also handsome, so Zhu Changluo's appearance is still very good, and it really suits him. describe.
But Prince Fu Zhu Changxun is a bit nonsense. Concubine Zheng is famous for her "voluptuous" appearance! His son is also very handsome. How can he have anything to do with that "Yin Vulture"?
Gu Boyang suddenly felt countless questioning glances thrown at him.
His face was a bit unbearable, so he could only forcefully divert his attention and said loudly:
"His Royal Highness Prince Rong is indeed an outstanding person! He looks like a wise king!"
Everyone followed his gaze and nodded involuntarily.
Just looking at his appearance, Zhu Changluo is indeed pretty good, so he was right.
The appearance of the two Royal Highnesses made the scene chaotic, and it looked like a star concert in later generations.
But with the appearance of a figure in a yellow robe, as if pressing the pause button, the whole world suddenly fell into silence.
Wanli is here.
Wanli was seen stepping down from the sedan chair slowly. Dressed in a dragon robe and with a few strands of beard, he looked extremely majestic. The moment he appeared, the whole place was silent.
That's the emperor!
The accompanying ministers were the first to kneel down and salute, and then everyone followed and prostrated themselves on the ground, shouting long live.
A faint smile appeared on the emperor's face, and he waved his sleeves:
"Flat body!"
The guards on both sides passed down his words, and the voice of gratitude also resounded throughout the capital.
Wanli took a deep breath, and overwhelming pride suddenly rose in his heart.
This is my country, my people!
I am the lord of the world, and no one can stop me from what I want to do!
He stepped towards the high platform, followed by the princes, followed by Yan Chenxin and Shen Shixing, leading the civil and military ministers respectively.
Although it was just a prayer for rain, the scale was almost the same as an emperor's sacrifice to heaven and earth. Wanli also put his heart into it.
Under this kind of arrogance, even the officials who had talked loudly before did not dare to speak too much.
Praying for rain soon began.
Wanli completed a series of complex processes, and behind him, the princes followed and performed corresponding sacrificial rituals.
And with the continuous movements of the emperor and the princes, the originally clear blue sky also underwent changes visible to the naked eye, slowly dimming, which aroused the surprise of all the officials. As for the people of the capital, it seemed that they had already As expected, his eyes were full of reverence.
Gu Boyang raised his head and murmured:
"It's really...is it a coincidence?"
But he quickly reacted and whispered:
"It must have been the rain that came only because His Majesty and His Royal Highness, father and son, prayed together and moved God..."
He looked at King Rong's ceremonial movements, his expression full of admiration, mixed with a trace of... greed and desire? He said to the man next to him:
"Prince Rong is humble and understands etiquette. He is respectful and not afraid of God. He already has the image of a wise king."
The people around him nodded in agreement.
From the current point of view, this is indeed the case. Every move of King Rong Zhu Changluo is extremely etiquette. When facing the etiquette of God, he is also thoughtful and respectful, but does not appear to be overly flattering.
Seeing that the people around him supported him, Gu Boyang cheered up again after being a little shocked.
Sure enough, King Rong is the true meaning!
As if he remembered something, the corners of his mouth raised slightly.
The sky became even gloomier.
The wind is gradually blowing in the capital, bringing with it a moist atmosphere.
Shining lightning flashed across the sky, reflecting everyone's face.
Emperor Wanli's face showed joy, which was a precursor to heavy rain.
Surprisingly, you can really ask for rain! Am I really the one loved by heaven and earth?
The surprised expressions on the faces of the princes behind him could not be concealed.
The emperor of the Ming Dynasty was actually blessed by God?
They originally thought that the so-called emperor was just a man who paid tribute to himself. Unexpectedly, today it was actually proved that the emperor was favored by luck and favored by immortals and gods!
As for the fact that they were worshiping the former ministers of their ancestors, they had automatically ignored this point - immortals and gods, can they be called ministers when it comes to immortals and gods?
Anyway, the current princes were completely shocked by the success of the rain.
King Fu stared at the sky, and suddenly glanced at his father above him calmly. In addition to surprise, there was also ambition in his eyes.
It turns out that becoming an emperor can not only be the master of people, but also give orders to heaven... What kind of power is this!
I must get it!
He couldn't help but straighten his back.
The other princes also had their own thoughts, but just when everyone was thinking differently, the thunder accompanied by lightning suddenly roared!
"Boom!"
This thunder shook the heaven and the earth, like thousands of gongs and drums ringing in unison, but it was even worse, making all the people lose their voices, the mountains and rivers were silent, and it seemed that only this thunder was left between the heaven and the earth!
It's like the world is annihilated.
Under the thunder, Wanli did not flinch at all. He stood majestic and majestic. That was the courage of the co-lord of the world! Even though he has lived in the palace for a long time, even though he is sometimes lazy, he can rule the world for decades without causing chaos. This is extraordinary!
Behind him, King Fu stood tall and straight, with endless ambition and the courage to fight against the world, standing proudly!
On the other side, King Rong also raised his head.
The difference is that his palms are trembling slightly.
Faced with the thunderous sound, he took half a step back.
Thanks for the tip from "The Dim Holy Spirit Stone"!
(End of chapter)
