The rise of the prince

Chapter 659

It has been a long time since there has been such a grand event in Jingguo. From the imperial court to the common people, everyone inside and outside is looking forward to this day.

I just didn't expect this day to come so soon. When Li Xingzhou sent troops, everyone shook their heads and sighed, and some people talked nonsense, saying that they must lose. , Weizhou, Anding, and Nanjing were destroyed, and the emperor of Liao was captured. Such a thing is something that many people would never dream of.

But unexpectedly, for most people, especially ordinary people, this is simply a big surprise.

The sky is clear, and white clouds are crowded together under the northern sky. The gray-brown shadows between the mountains spread from north to south. The majestic Kaiyuan city wall stands tall. What they are peaceful is the sound of gongs and drums.

The Triumph Pavilion outside the city, with heavy makeup and gorgeous beauty, is as beautiful as a peerless beauty. Many royal family members, nobles, generals and ministers have been waiting for a long time.

Scholars and common people, all kinds of people from various religions, scholars, farmers, businessmen, and all kinds of people gathered here, waiting on both sides of the road, bustling and crowded, only seeing heads, I don't know how many people, all waiting, looking at the road to the south.

The crowd was stopped by officers and sergeants of Wude on both sides, but soon the crowd also gathered, because a golden flag appeared faintly on the South Avenue.

A group of figures came at the head, a big yellow flag with the word "Li" in the middle, and the crowd became a sensation in an instant. Everyone wanted to get into the road, but was stopped by Wu Desi's sergeant.

Outside the Triumph Pavilion, the officials of the Ministry of Rituals began to play music, and then the emperor and the queen walked out of the pavilion, followed by all the officials. Many people had never seen the emperor, and they became more curious. Squeezed forward, someone in front bowed his head, and the people behind stood on tiptoe, wanting to see the true face of the emperor.

However, the curious eyes of more people are still looking at the southern road in the distance.

Soon, the brigade was getting closer and closer, and there were three people standing side by side under the banner. One of them was riding a tall horse, wearing a red and black mountain armor. Snow white, walking with his head held high, seems to be as proud as his master.

The cavalry behind him was dressed in a bright iron armor, and even his face was completely covered, as if completely wrapped in the boards, giving people an inexplicable sense of oppression and majesty. Dozens of knights like a torrent of steel held spears in their hands, At the top, the dog hangs a flag with the word "Li" and comes oncoming.

Behind them were hundreds of red and black cavalry who kept their eyes on each other. They were dressed strangely and had strange weapons.

Everyone was stunned, and behind them were the musketeers of the new army walking with their heads held high. Many people didn't know about their weird weapons and attire, but the killing spirit that rushed to their faces was undeniable. False, the army that has killed people is different.

The young man at the front was undoubtedly the Prince of Jin, Li Xingzhou, but it was the first time that many people saw such a legendary figure at such a close distance. He was younger and taller than expected.

The female general riding a white horse on the right side of him was also wearing red and black mountain armor. She was young, but no one underestimated her because of the fact that she was a woman.

The glorious deeds of King Jin had been widely circulated long before he returned to Beijing, and various legendary stories continued, and there were many stories about his warriors. Many of the past and present have been dug out and discussed. Embellishment and imagination expansion have become the favorite stories in the mouths of storytellers and singers, because people like to listen to them.

For example, Di Zhi, the black-faced general who defeated the main force of the Liao army, Yan Shen, the god general of the water army, Ji Chunsheng, the former subordinate of King Xiao, etc. The story about Di Zhi not only said that he led 3000 people to defeat tens of thousands of the main force of the Liao army, but also said that he had tens of thousands of troops. The courage of the husband is not due, one person blocked the gate of the city, blood flowed like a river, and more than ten thousand defeated troops were not allowed to enter the city, he was an enemy of ten thousand people
As for Ji Chunsheng, it was also said that when the southern rebellion was suppressed, the king of Jin gave an order, and Ji Chunsheng entered the city of Linyang one by one, as if he had entered the land of no one.
But the common people just love to hear these, but Wei Yubai's stories are the most favorite, because her stories are full of drama, especially for all kinds of girls in the boudoir and daughter's family.

At this time, there was no theory of "Sage Zhu", so the atmosphere was relatively free. Daughters' families could show their faces and do many things, so many girls were naturally unwilling to wait for marriage after birth. Wei Yubai said in folk stories It is no surprise that China is liked.

First of all, she is the queen of generals. In the Northern War, only Wei Chaoren was undefeated all the way, and had won several small victories, so naturally, people love his daughter.

Another point is that Wei Yubai participated in the battle when Li Xingzhou conquered the remnants of the Northern Han Dynasty in the Taihang Mountains. In the Northern War, she also captured thousands of Liao troops and captured the coach Yelu Dashi.

Li Xingzhou looked at the cheers of the crowd around him, and he felt emotional that the film and television dramas are really deceptive. In fact, judging from many paintings and historical materials, especially the Tang and Song dynasties (because there are more historical materials on paintings in these two dynasties), it is true that the people saw the emperor. There is no need to kneel, etiquette is just bowing, unless people kneel voluntarily and feel that the emperor deserves his kneeling.

For example, there is such a scene in the famous realistic paintings of the Tang Dynasty. When the emperor went out to inspect, people who respected the emperor would come forward and kneel in front of him.

It was even more so in the Song Dynasty. When the people saw the emperor's team passing by, they did not kneel down, but only let out the way. Only some well-educated people would bow. When the emperor walked the emperor, more people stood on the sidelines.

But many people in later generations thought that if they saw the emperor and didn't kneel, they would be beheaded, and if they looked at it more, they would be killed.

This is nothing short of fantasy, treating people's power as a trifling matter, human power is given by people, why should it belong to your royal family?Such questions are on everyone's mind.

Therefore, the three princes of the Western Han Dynasty were regents, and the emperor was actually just a seal without much real power.In order to protect Di Qing, Song Renzong even went to ask Wen Yanbo, a member of Zhongshumen, to make peace with him, and said directly, "Di Qing is a loyal minister!"

As a result, Wen Yanbo asked, "Isn't Taizu (Zhao Kuangyin) a loyal minister of Zhou Shizong?" Because Song Taizu Zhao Kuangyin took Zhou Shizong's power through a coup, which is very morally wicked, because Zhou Shizong regarded Zhao Kuangyin as a humerus and trusted him very much.

According to that naive theory of power, such a rebellion could destroy the nine clans, but Wen Yanbo is fine, it is Di Qing who has something to do, and Song Renzong, the emperor, is also speechless.

In fact, many paintings and historical materials in the Han, Tang, and Song Dynasties have shown that, let alone seeing the emperor, it’s fine not to kneel down. The bad habits that appear are either misleading by film and television dramas.

So when Li Xingzhou saw the crowds of common people, even if the emperor and queen were present, he looked at him curiously, the scene was very lively.

From a distance, Li Xingzhou saw the emperor and empress leading the civil and military officials behind them, waiting outside the Triumph Pavilion.

After more than 100 steps, Li Xingzhou took the lead in dismounting, and handed Meixue, who held his head high, to the soldiers behind him. He probably knew what was going on, but today he lost his composure.

He walked towards the emperor and his ministers in the distance. Thick felts had already been laid on the ground, officials from the Ministry of Rituals played music on both sides, and the soldiers of Wu De envoys yelled repeatedly, and the surrounding people also fell silent.

Li Xingzhou stepped forward and knelt down on one knee. There was a lot of etiquette. Last night, officials from the Ministry of Rituals came to him in a hurry. Wei Yubai even wrote a speech for him. Everything was prepared. He then followed the etiquette and said: "General Jing Zhenguo, Jingbei Transit Envoy, Xin The commander of the army, the minister of Honglu Temple, the young supervisor of military weapons, the prince of Jin, and the emperor's grandson Li Xingzhou paid homage to the emperor.

Blessed by the Holy Grace, the minister was able to break through Weizhou, Anding, and take over Yanshan Mansion, and captured Yeludun, the head of the royal family of the Liao Kingdom, with 320 royal family members, [-] six people from the Liao power ministers, nobles, and generals. The list is here, today Dedicated to God! "

As he spoke, he offered the roster that he had prepared in his hands with both hands. Here are all the members, names, etc. of the captives of the Liao Kingdom.

"Okay!" The emperor was very excited, he didn't collect the roster first, but pulled him up excitedly, "You don't have to kneel in military uniform, such a great achievement, the ancestors of Jingguo who died in the north for more than a hundred years Heroes can be comforted if they know about it, my heart is so comforted! My heart is so comforted!"

The queen also excitedly held his hand to ask about the health and wellness, and then the emperor took the roster he presented, and with an order, Mr. Fu'an, who had been prepared by the side, stepped forward and opened the imperial decree in front of all civil and military officials and many people, respectfully Respectfully read aloud: "

The emperor's edict said:

You are safe and far away.Futian has the heart of transformation.The way is the same.The righteousness of leading the soil to come to the court.

Only the wearer of the respected relatives, the world is loyal and loyal.Today, Li Xingzhou is the legitimate son of the second son born to me and Empress Wu.

Chun Jin has long said, Diligent and diligent, filial piety is formed by nature, and sons and daughters have no disadvantages;

Qing Cao is committed to life, and he will not slack in his work;
Think of the meticulousness of the cardinal, and the calmness of the ceremony.Thinking, writing and martial arts are complete, with illustrious military exploits, with the wisdom of Liuhou and the legacy of Weihuo.

He respected the rank of pets, awarded him a book of treasures, and named you the Prince of Jin.It is advisable to order a minister to choose a day, prepare a book of ceremonies, and the master will execute it.

This is it. "

As he spoke, he handed over the treasure book and the new jade prince seal in the tray to him.

The emperor looked at him, solemnly took his hand and said: "Don't let me down!"

Li Xingzhou felt the old emperor's hands trembling slightly, even for him, this was not an easy decision.

He nodded: "Your Majesty, don't worry."

The ministers bowed one after another and shouted for the emperor's sage, and the surrounding people also excitedly shouted "the emperor's sage"!
The people cheered because they were simply happy. In their minds, Li Xingzhou was a hero, and he was naturally happy when he got the treatment he deserved. They felt that Li Xingzhou would be a good official and a blessing to the world.

Some of the many ministers were really happy for him, and some were flattering him. As soon as he came back, the situation in the court changed.
Subsequently, the triumphal ceremony also reached its climax, which was to present the captives to the emperor.

This is the most exciting part, and this time is very different, because the captive has an emperor!He is also the emperor of the northern power.

This is a grand event that Jingguo has not had in a hundred years. Presenting the leader of another country to the emperor can be said to be the highest honor for a general. Jingguo is not like the Han and Tang Dynasties. This kind of event is so rare, it has not happened in more than 100 years.

During the Tang Dynasty, Su Lie sacrificed several of them by himself. The Khan of the Western Turks and the kings of the Western Regions were all captured by him and brought to Chang'an to sacrifice to Li Zhi. But for Jing Guo, this was simply a grand event. !The grandest event since the founding of the People's Republic of China!
Wei Yubai led people to press hundreds of nobles from the royal family of the Liao Kingdom headed by the young emperor Yelu Dun of the Liao Kingdom to kneel down to worship the emperor.

Then Yeludun, the last emperor of the Liao Kingdom, knelt in front of the emperor, presenting the surrender form and the jade seal of the Liao Kingdom in a treasure box with both hands.

At this time, even Degong and other veterans standing behind the emperor were so excited that they wiped the tears from the corners of their eyes with their sleeves. They were looking forward to this day for so many years and so many generations.
The emperor's arm trembled slightly, and he reached out to take the surrender form and the jade seal of the Liao Kingdom, and then handed it to the father-in-law of Fu'an who was beside him.

This list was also written by Wei Yubai instead of Yelu Dun, because he didn't know Chinese characters and didn't know how to write it, but the meaning was the same. After writing it, Xiao Hongqi translated it into Khitan for Yelu Dun to read and press the blood mark.

At this time, it was even more exciting. Everyone spontaneously kept quiet, without saying a word, waiting for Fu'an to finish reading.

After reading it, there was an uproar in the crowd, the crowd cheered excitedly, and all the officials laughed from ear to ear, congratulating each other, and the wave of excitement and joy continued to spread outward.

Slowly, some people chanted King Jin's name, and some people chanted the emperor's wisdom, wept with joy, and took the initiative to bow down. More and more people joined in. Many people knelt on the ground, and gradually it became a big trend.

Under the emotional infection, even the officials also knelt down, shouting that the emperor is wise.

Seeing this posture, Li Xingzhou couldn't stand still, so he knelt down on one knee. As soon as he knelt, the new army behind him also knelt down on one knee, shouting that the emperor is wise.

The emperor stepped forward happily: "Hahaha, flattened, flattened! Ladies and gentlemen, all my people, get up!" Finally, even with the support of the queen, he went to help the people on the side of the road in person, like a king and a citizen. Compatible scene.

Seeing him so happy, Li Xingzhou was also happy in his heart. What he feared most was that the people would deify him without thinking, but now the credit goes to the new army, but the people kneel down to the emperor, because the emperor is the symbol of national unity.

The people were excited, and it wasn't just the emperor who kneeled spontaneously, but also Jing Guo, and their recognition of Jing Guo. Once they were willing to be proud of their motherland, cohesion was quietly formed.

In this way, Li Xingzhou is more confident to face the challenge of Jin Guo in a few years.

After dedicating the royal family of the Liao Kingdom, there are ministers, generals, etc., and the triumphant ceremony is still very long.

Many people and officials were moved to tears. Before they knew it, many people had tied themselves and the country together in this grand ceremony that made them proud, and the cohesion of the empire was further improved.

And Li Xingzhou couldn't get away, but in fact, he had already seen the longing figure in the corner of the crowd, and he couldn't hold back in his heart.

(End of this chapter)