Time flies so fast, and the day of the enthronement ceremony is approaching.
On this day, the imperial city of the Southern Dynasty was decorated with lights and colorful decorations. Even before the original white silk was completely replaced, it had already completely changed its appearance. Because the new emperor is about to ascend the throne!
For ordinary people in the Southern Dynasties, although they were sad about the passing of the old Barbarian Emperor, they had no other thoughts. The so-called birth, old age, illness and death are human nature. Even the barbarian emperor cannot escape this natural law.
As for whether the new Barbarian Emperor is the second prince Yang Guang or another prince, it does not make much difference to ordinary people. After all, life is still the same. Anyway, you have to worship the Barbarian Emperor, and it doesn’t matter who sits in that position.
The only people who really care are the dignitaries, because this is a matter related to their vital interests. The higher the official position, the greater the impact of this replacement of old and new.
People who were once highly valued in the hands of the old barbarian emperor may be jealous of the new emperor and become marginalized figures. In fact, this is considered a good thing. If you are unlucky, you may be dismissed from office due to some "unfounded" charges, or even lose your life, causing harm to your family and relatives.
Those who follow the new emperor may be entrusted with important tasks in the new dynasty. If one person becomes enlightened, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven.
As the saying goes, "One emperor and one courtier", the change of status was so unexpected. But if you think about it carefully, it makes sense. After all, your own people can use it with peace of mind.
Today's imperial city is heavily guarded. Not only that, even the entire Shengle is covered with Murong's soldiers and sentinels, both openly and covertly. This is all under Yang Guang's instruction, to prevent anyone from causing trouble.
Mingya and others' previous intrusion into the imperial city at night had already made De Yangguang quite unhappy, so no one dared to be lazy here. The enthronement ceremony is a top priority and must not be missed. If something goes wrong at that time, everyone will have to live with it!
In the imperial city, Yang Guang, who had already put on his dragon robe, was walking towards the palace surrounded by palace maids and eunuchs. Guards of honor were lined up, showing off the emperor's demeanor.
The dragon robes of the Southern Dynasties are different from those of the Eastern Tang Dynasty. Their clothing styles are full of heroism, which is also related to the customs of the Southern Dynasties. Even the golden dragons embroidered on the dragon robes have teeth and claws, as if they are about to take off from the dragon robes. It rises up and reaches the sky.
The ministers bowed their heads in front of the palace, waiting for the new emperor to ascend the throne. It's just that most of them look a little nervous, standing here so unnaturally, as if they are in some dangerous situation.
As the saying goes, "Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger." The barbarian emperor who is about to ascend the throne is a real fierce dragon. Even the tiger may be just a kitten in front of him.
On the night of bloodshed in the imperial city, all opposition voices disappeared. Except for the original supporters of the new emperor, those who are still standing here have chosen to surrender and compromise.
When the lives of themselves and their families are seriously threatened, when the blood-stained steel knife is placed on their necks, how many people can choose to die generously?
Even if they are not afraid of death, what do they have to do with their wives, children, and children?
Therefore, some people finally gave in. Whether they really cared about their families or were greedy for life and feared death, they chose to be loyal to the new emperor and stood here.
But no matter what, these people only temporarily saved their lives and official positions. It is unknown whether they will be liquidated later.
And those who were originally loyal to Yang Guang are now full of pride, and their arrogant demeanor is really arrogant to the extreme!
However, this is also normal. In this kind of competition for the throne, taking sides is an investment, a huge gamble with one's wealth and one's life.
If you win, you will gain both fame and wealth, and you will be prosperous from now on; if you lose, the worst outcome will be to lose your head, and if not, your family will be confiscated and your family will be exterminated.
The risks are high, but the benefits are also high, so since ancient times, dignitaries and dignitaries have been doing this kind of thing one after another, using all kinds of tactics and tactics, just to strive for a better future for themselves and their descendants!
Yangguang stepped on the red carpet step by step, heading towards the dragon chair he dreamed of, the position above ten thousand people.
After sitting down, without him having to signal, the eunuch on the side unfolded an edict and began to read it.
"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: 'The second prince, Yangguang, has outstanding abilities and is well-mannered, and he has won my heart. It is said that he will be located in Yangguang, and he will succeed the Man Emperor. I admire this!"
After the eunuch with a drake voice finished reading, the ministers below all fell to their knees and shouted "Long live"!
This is the last edict of the old Man Emperor. Judging from the content just now, it is indeed that the throne is passed on to Yang Guang. In this way, it does not mean that his character has been broken, but that he is complying with the old Man Emperor's last wish!
Some people think this way and find a reasonable excuse for their actions.
However, most people are not fools and know it very well. If this edict is true, then Yang Guang can openly ascend the throne through normal means, so how could there be that bloody night!
Therefore, no one believes that there is no ghost in it, and most of the so-called edict is also a forgery!
But so what, the truth of the matter is one thing, and whether anyone dares to say it is another matter. Today's Southern Dynasty is no longer the same one as before. With Yang Guang's accession to the throne, this Southern Dynasty will truly become his "one-voice hall" and will no longer tolerate other voices.
Now that everyone here has chosen to be loyal, they will naturally not question it.
Then, the voice of the male duck sounded again, saying: "The enthronement ceremony has officially begun. Now, pay homage to the new emperor!"
In fact, the enthronement ceremony should not be so simple. The series of sacrifices to heaven and ancestors are extremely complicated. Now Yang Guang deliberately simplifies it just to ascend to the throne as soon as possible. He is also worried about long nights and dreams.
The ministers knelt down and shouted long live. Yang Guang looked down with satisfaction, but out of the corner of his eye he caught sight of a discordant figure. He stood there with an upright figure and no intention of kneeling down.
A voice with a drake voice sounded: "Bold! The new emperor has ascended the throne, why don't you worship him!"
The other ministers also turned around and saw that the figure was none other than the Imperial Master - He Ruobi!
He is not only the teacher of the old Man Emperor, but also the current teacher of the eldest prince Yang Yong. His status is extremely respected. He is now over seventy years old and can be regarded as a veteran of the Southern Dynasties. Even when the old Man Emperor was alive Everyone must uphold the etiquette of a disciple. ,
Yangguang narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Mr. He, do you have anything to say?"
He Ruobi said: "Of course!"
Yang Guang said: "The enthronement ceremony is coming soon, can Mr. He postpone it for a while?"
He Ruobi said: "No!"
He didn't save any face for Yang Guang. This behavior made it clear that he was going to cause trouble.
Murong Ba came out and said: "Mr. He, if you have anything to do, it's better to discuss it later. I'm afraid you can't afford the punishment for delaying His Majesty's enthronement ceremony!"
These words contained a strong sense of threat. He was originally a military commander, and he was not interested in such powerless literati, especially such self-reliant elders. Now that the Southern Dynasty is no longer the Southern Dynasty it used to be, can this old guy still not see the situation clearly?
He Ruobi glanced at Murong Ba lightly and said, "When the old minister is talking to the new emperor, how can there be any room for others to interrupt?"
Murong Ba narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this, murderous intent appearing in his eyes. Against this bad old man who was buried up to his neck in dirt, he could kill him with one hand.
Just when Murong Ba couldn't help but take action, Yang Guang waved his hand and said: "Mr. He, since you insist on doing this, please speak up!"
He Ruobi cupped his hands and said: "I think I have little talent and knowledge, but thanks to the great love of the royal family, I respect you as the emperor's teacher. The old emperor has great respect for me and always treats me as a disciple. I am always ashamed, so I can only do my best." It is my duty to repay the emperor’s favor.”
"Later, I was lucky enough to become the eldest prince's teacher. I became increasingly diligent in teaching and educating people, and I never dared to slack off in the slightest."
"I have no ability in this life. I can't bring peace to the world with force, and I can't rule the country with literature. I'm just a useless scholar and a rotten scholar!"
Yang Guang frowned and said, "Mr. He is so humble!"
He knew that it was definitely not without reason that the old guy said such a long paragraph and made self-deprecating remarks. It is estimated that what he really wanted to say was still behind. These literati are like this, they always like to do things that are suppressed first and then promoted, which is very annoying!
He Ruobi continued: "I have taught the old barbarian emperor and the eldest prince successively, and there are also many other students who have some experience. Today, the veteran will say a few words."
He raised his head and looked at Yang Guang and said: "May I ask the new emperor? The old emperor's bones are still cold, and you are in a hurry to ascend the throne. Is this in line with etiquette? Is it in line with filial piety?"
Without waiting for Yangguang's reply, Murong Ba shouted sharply: "He Ruobi, you are so presumptuous!"
Looking at him like this, it seemed as if he was going to rush forward and tear the old man to pieces in the next moment. However, He Ruobi looked completely unconcerned, standing there upright and staring straight at Yang Guang.
Yang Guang said with a smile: "Mr. He, it's not that I don't know the etiquette. It's just that a country cannot be without a king for a day. If there is no one to take charge of the overall situation for a long time, then our Southern Dynasty will be in chaos. When the time comes, there will be internal and external troubles. I will really be sorry to my father." Your Majesty!"
He Ruobi heard the words and said: "In this way, the old minister's vision is short-sighted! There is no way, after all, the old minister is just a rotten scholar, who only knows how to read and study. However, he still knows a little about the principles in the book!"
Suddenly, he changed the topic and said: "In ancient times, it was important to establish elders rather than virtuous people. May I ask the new emperor if the eldest prince is still there?"
As soon as this statement came out, the expressions of the ministers changed drastically. This statement was true, but under the current situation, it was a big taboo. This was a sure way to die!
Who doesn't know this truth? But knowing it is one thing, saying it is another thing. Could it be that He Ruobi is suffering from mental illness? Is this the onset of the disease today?
You can die, but don't take us with you! We still have wives, children, and children to support, but with this life, we can’t afford to play with you!
Now the ministers are in a state of panic. They won't listen to what they say next, and they won't listen if they don't. Maybe they will hear something they shouldn't hear, and they won't be able to leave this hall today!
A cold light appeared in Yang Guang's eyes, and his voice was obviously unhappy, and he said: "I really don't know the whereabouts of the emperor brother, but the inheritance of the position of Barbarian Emperor is the legacy of the father. Don't you want to question it?"
He Ruobi laughed loudly and said, "What a surprise! Yangguang, look at what this is!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he took out a roll of yellow silk from his sleeve robe and shouted: "The late emperor's edict is here, why don't you kneel down to receive it!"
