December fifteenth.
Tomorrow is the day when Xiao Yuan will ascend the throne. It is an auspicious day selected by the ministers after many studies. However, until this time, the edict for his enthronement has not been finalized.
It's not that there are none, but there are too many. Every minister in the civil and military affairs of the DPRK presented his own memorial. It was simply a competition of literary talent.
Although the articles of great literati such as Shangguan Wenruo and Dong Shu were gorgeous, they contained many obscurities, which gave Xiao Yuan a headache when reading them.
Ministers such as Liu Yuzhi and Yao Tingyu presented a cohesive edict on the throne, which was very smooth to read, but it always felt like something was missing.
Jiang Yi, Ding Rong, etc. were all flattering and flattering like crazy, especially Ding Rong, who started to make fantasy stories, saying that when Xiao Yuan was born, he was surrounded by golden light, and the village was shocked, with dragons and phoenixes and so on.
In the study, Liu Yuzhi is still waiting. Everything is ready, including the emperor's clothes, jade seal, etc., and the only thing left is the imperial edict for enthronement.
He couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, judging from the edicts, the letter from Lord Shangguan is the best."
In terms of literary style, Shangguan Wenruo's article is indeed the best. It is no exaggeration to say that the writing style is magnificent and magnificent.
But Xiao Yuan objected: "The rhetoric is too gorgeous, it is better to be practical. This edict is for the world."
"Then, what does the king mean?"
Xiao Yuan picked up a petition and smiled: "Let's use Wang Su's. To be honest, Qi Guan Changhong."
"Yes." Liu Yuzhi had no objection.
The General Office of the Armed Forces.
On the field, a thousand officers and soldiers stood, all with bright armor and sabers hanging on their waists, looking straight ahead.
Ye Cheng stood directly in front, nodded with satisfaction at this military appearance, then walked back and forth a few steps, and said loudly: "Tomorrow! You will represent the entire Wuwei Mansion to participate in the ceremony! You must cheer me up, waist Keep the pole straight! We must not embarrass our Wuwei Mansion, do you hear me!"
"Yes!!" All the officers and soldiers shouted in unison.
After finishing the instructions, Ye Cheng called Qi Ying and said: "Tomorrow, I will attend the ceremony with all the civil and military officials. I will leave the matter of the phalanx to you."
"Don't worry, sir, nothing will go wrong!" Qi Ying said, cupping his fists.
"Well, I can rest assured that you are doing your job."
December sixteenth.
It is suitable for offering sacrifices, making alliances, starting a business, and getting married.
Everyone in the world knows that on this day, a new empire will be established and the era of war will be completely over.
Throughout Chang'an City, all the people spontaneously ran out and gathered on both sides of the streets. At a glance, there were crowds of people.
Not long after, the shocking sound of horse hooves sounded.
A large group of cavalry appeared in people's sight. The leader was Qin General Ning Zhan. He was wearing a general's armor and a cape behind him. His face was resolute and majestic.
Behind them is a neat cavalry formation.
The black horses are all strong and fat, and the knights on the horses are also tall and mighty. They all have Qin swords hanging on their waists. On one side of the horse, there are short crossbows, which can be reached, and they look murderous.
Such an elite cavalry, not to mention the sweeping speed, would definitely have no problem killing thousands of people with a hundred cavalry.
The people on both sides of the street had already burst into cheers, and there were countless whispers:
"Is this the cavalry of our country?"
"With this cavalry, who can stop it?"
As soon as the cavalry passed by, they were followed by the first formation of the Qin Army's infantry.
This is a force with outstanding military exploits. They have been here since the beginning of Xiao Yuan's army. They have attacked cities and villages and captured countless counties and counties in the world by them.
The leading general is Wei Qing, a general of hundreds of battles, with a murderous spirit.
Behind him were black armor and red tassels, with a line running horizontally and vertically, and the neat steps were deafening.
The cheers of the people became even louder. Everyone did not want their country to have a strong military. Looking at the appearance of this regular army, it was unavoidable to make people excited. There was even a girl sitting by the window on the second floor of some brothels who seemed to have fallen in love with a certain soldier, and shouted something boldly.
But all the soldiers had their backs straight and their eyes not squinting.
Then came the heavy vertical shields, neatly aligned, with the halberd behind.
Then came the weapons.
Then there are the crossbowmen.
Then there are the officers and soldiers of Wuwei Mansion.
The officers and soldiers did not have the momentum of the regular army. After all, they did not come out of bloodbath on the battlefield, but they were still neatly formed and full of energy. With the swords at their waists, they were extremely intimidating.
"These are the officers and soldiers of the Wuwei Mansion. I heard that the monthly salary is very high. If you can enter the Wuwei Mansion, you will not have to worry about food and clothing. Unfortunately, it is too difficult."
"Isn't this nonsense? How can it be so easy for a government official?"
"Hey, isn't that King Qi Yan?"
After Qi Ying came to Chang'an, his reputation quickly became famous.
The enthusiasm of the people grew higher and higher, boiling the entire city of Chang'an.
Morning, palace.
Outside the Chaoyi Hall, on the large square under a hundred steps, the soldiers of the Qin army were lined up in square formations, leaving a thoroughfare in the middle, paved with carpets.
The flags are flying and the halberds are like a forest, which is a spectacular sight.
At the front, there are a group of civil and military ministers, all looking forward to it.
A majestic horn sounded.
Xiao Yuan was wearing a black and red imperial uniform, a crown on his head, twelve strings of jade beads on his forehead, and a sword of the King of Qin hanging on his waist. He walked through the avenue in the middle of the military formation and stepped up the steps step by step.
Right above the steps, Wang Suzheng unfolded the edict and read aloud:
"Since Emperor Ping, the imperial court has been corrupted and treacherous ministers have manipulated power, resulting in the collapse of etiquette and the destruction of music, and unrest in the mountains and rivers."
"The princes are rioting, separatizing the local areas, and the heroes are fighting for hegemony."
"Countries have been fighting for years, and the wars are endless. The people are in dire straits, their lives are hanging upside down, and the world is in turmoil."
"At a time when the country was in danger, King Xiao Yuan of Qin worked hard to rule the country and fend off foreign enemies. He calmed the people's hearts and obeyed the will of heaven and conquered the rebellion. He successively defeated the Yan of Jin, recovered Huanliang, unified the north, conquered the south of the Yangtze River, and wiped out the bandits."
"The people of the world have been suffering from war and chaos for a long time, and they all hope for a cure."
"Today, Master Wang has put an end to the war, clarified the four seas, unified the world, and united the nation. King Xiao Yuan of Qin, in compliance with the wishes of all the people, declares to the emperor that he will be crowned emperor."
Wang Su's voice was very excited, almost vibrating. When he finished reading, Xiao Yuan happened to walk directly above him.
The attendant hurriedly bent down respectfully and raised his hands high. On it was the Imperial Seal.
Xiao Yuan picked it up, turned around, and said in a loud voice:
"Today, the world has been decided!"
"In the name of Emperor Qin, I declare to the world that I will found the country and call it Da Qin, and change the military ethics of the Yuan Dynasty!"
"Long live!"
"Long live!!"
"Long live!!!"
At that moment, loud shouts rang out.
First came the civil and military officials, then the Qin army officers and men, kneeling on the ground in rows.
Xiao Yuan has a jade seal in his left hand, the King of Qin sword at his waist, and twelve strings of jade beads trembling in front of his forehead.
This emperor who conquered the world had supreme majesty. Standing there, he seemed to be looking down on the entire world.
The roaring shouts from the palace spread to the entire imperial city. Not only the people in the palace, but also all the maids and imperial guards in the palace knelt down. When they reached Chang'an Street, the people on both sides also knelt down spontaneously.
This is a real emperor!
