Time is advancing day by day. This New Year has a strong smell of gunpowder and is destined to be different from usual.
Because both emperors will ascend the throne on the first day of the first lunar month, but there is no second day in the sky and no two kings in the country, there must be a battle between the two.
The entire Gale Country is striding towards the whirlpool of war.
Outside the gate of the Weihu County Sheriff's Mansion, a tall altar is being built. In a few days, the new king will be enthroned here.
Every common people passing by could see it clearly, and their hearts became more and more excited.
As ordinary people, they had the honor of being able to witness the emperor's enthronement ceremony. This was something they could brag about for a lifetime.
Many aristocratic businessmen, literati and common people from the surrounding counties rushed to Weihu County. Regardless of whether they would surrender to the new king or not, the important thing was to witness this historical moment.
Weihu County has reached unprecedented prosperity. The inns and restaurants are already overcrowded, and even the brothels are full of people. Many people have vacated their empty rooms, made new beddings, put them in, and invited guests to stay. .
In this wave, both businessmen and ordinary people are making a lot of money.
This is the charm of the emperor.
As for the people of Weihu County, their faces were shining brightly, and they walked with wind in their eyes. For no other reason than that, they were also subjects under the emperor's feet.
During this period, Qi Huan and Dazhuang were very busy.
Da Zhuang is responsible for the security of the county city, and he is responsible for the security of the entire county city. If an enemy assassin sneaks in, his responsibility will be huge.
Similarly, Qi Huan is also responsible for these. He knows that the enemy cannot allow the new king to ascend the throne peacefully and proclaim himself emperor, and will definitely assassinate him on the day he ascends the throne. Therefore, he conducts strict inspections every day, adhering to the principle of "better to kill by mistake than to kill by mistake". Following the principle of letting go, the Shadow Guards led by Qi Huan have captured many suspicious people during this period.
Of course, there must be many people who have been wronged, so the people in the county and city are a little panicked, but it does not affect their enthusiasm to watch the new king ascend the throne.
Nie Chen gave Qi Huan and Da Zhuang an idea, that is, on the day he ascended the throne, they would be responsible for the security check and arrange heavy troops to guard the entire street and intersection. Every citizen who came in would be searched and confirmed that they did not carry sharp weapons. , can be released, while the Shadow Guards occupy all the commanding heights and observe the situation at all times. If there are any abnormalities, they must be resolved in advance, and they can be killed first and reported later.
During this time, everyone was very busy, even Weng Qiuchan and Da Zhuang's wife Han Xiaoyu were also very busy. They needed to customize the emperor's ceremonial guard, dragon robe and crown. Normally, a dragon robe would be made. It took two months, but Weng Qiuchan found several women who were excellent at needlework, and then drew pictures of the dragon robe from memory, asking them to work overtime to embroider it.
The crown is also made very finely, and every pearl is carefully selected.
On New Year's Eve, the whole county was very lively, and the sound of firecrackers continued throughout the night.
People have braziers in their homes. They put green bamboos in the braziers to barbecue. The water evaporates and makes crackling firecracker sounds, which is very lively.
This was Nie Chen's first time celebrating the New Year in this world. Seeing that people were still using such primitive methods to make firecrackers strengthened Nie Chen's determination to make gunpowder.
Even if it is not used for war, even if it is used to make fireworks and firecrackers, it would be good for the people to be lively and happy.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the sound of firecrackers became even louder. Countless people rushed to the Sheriff's Mansion before dawn, all wanting to occupy the front row and catch a glimpse of Emperor Gale's heroic appearance.
The soldiers searched the body carefully and lined up around the altar to form a passage and a human wall, ready to stand ready.
In the morning, the guards lit the brazier on the altar, and the brazier burned everyone.
Under the gaze of everyone, an official wearing civilian robes walked out.
It was Li Ze.
At present, he is the only official in Weihu County, so the important task of master of ceremonies can only be given to him.
Li Ze strode up to the altar with big steps, holding the fold, then turned around and shouted loudly,
"The new king has ascended the throne, and all the people are silent!"
All the soldiers slammed their spears on the ground and shouted loudly.
The people immediately fell silent.
Li Ze shouted loudly,
"Dafeng founded our country five hundred years ago, and all the emperors of the past dynasties worked hard. Dafeng will always be in good health, and the royal family with the surname Ji will continue to be passed down.
Since ancient times, the legacy of fathers has been inherited by sons. Today, the late emperor passed away in the capital after a grand funeral.
The sixth prince, Ji Kun, is humble and respectful, benevolent and caring for the people, and has great military virtues. He is an unparalleled wise king!
I, the new king of Gale, will ascend the throne today and inherit the throne!
Congratulations on the new policy and long life; congratulations on the grand ceremony and the prosperity of the country.
The monarch and the people build a country and change customs. The foundation of governing a country lies in the monarch's grand vision and strategy. Only an emperor with great ambitions and achievements can ultimately benefit the people and protect the peace and prosperity of the world!
Please, new king, come to the altar to worship heaven and ancestors! "
As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of music came from the governor's mansion.
The Sixth Prince Ji Kun, wearing a dragon robe and a crown on his head, walked out with the strides of a dragon and a tiger.
Behind him was Eunuch Huang, holding a tray with three things he brought from the capital.
After that, there were Nie Chen, who was wearing the Qilin Marquis uniform, and Nie Chen's wife Weng Qiuchan, and then there were Ouyang Ming, Zhou Ping, Zhou An, Ning Wushuang and other civil servants and generals.
On both sides, there were escorts with bright armor and well-equipped equipment.
As soon as they appeared, the people immediately became excited and shouted long live the emperor.
Soon, they walked under the altar.
The Sixth Prince Ji Kun took Eunuch Huang to the altar, while Nie Chen and others stood respectfully below.
Li Ze bowed deeply to Ji Kun.
Then, Ji Kun turned around and faced Wanmin.
Li Ze shouted loudly,
"Read the imperial edict of Emperor Daxing!"
Eunuch Huang immediately walked up, holding the tray high. Li Ze picked up the imperial edict with both hands, bent down and walked behind Ji Kun.
Ji Kun turned around and knelt down towards Yi Zhao.
Everyone below, whether they were Nie Chen and others, soldiers, or civilians, all knelt down to listen to the reading of the late emperor's edict.
"Long live my emperor! Long live!"
This time, it was the late emperor who paid homage.
Li Ze opened the edict and read loudly,
"The emperor is destined to be transported by heaven, and the edict says:
The sixth prince, Ji Kun, was modest and respectful, sensitive and eager to learn, and had both ability and political integrity. He was established as the crown prince.
Heaven is virtuous, and the thick soil has life. Birth, old age, illness and death are all determined by God. I will go on a grand tour to meet my ancestors. I will be above the sky and in the sky to protect the strong wind.
I order Prince Ji Kun to inherit the throne, ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, becoming my new king, Dafeng.
After the new king comes to the throne, he should be diligent in government, love the people, be diligent and frugal, protect the people internally, and defend the enemy externally. He must not slack off, otherwise, I and my ancestors will not protect him!
Admire this! "
