serious man in the red chamber

Chapter 474 The Enthronement Ceremony
The genius had just seen darkness, and the night sky outside the cabinet room was filled with stars. The lights inside the room were brightly lit, and all the cabinet ministers and the officials from the six ministries and nine ministers were gathered here.

Jia She glanced at all the officials: "Your Majesty offered sacrifices to Heaven and Earth, and the time chosen by Qin Tian Jian was Chen Shizheng. Is there any missing space at the Temple of Heaven?"

Li Shouzhong replied: "Back to the first assistant, everything is ready."

Jia She nodded and opened the official document again: "I will tell you the process of the enthronement ceremony again. Listen carefully and see if there is anything wrong: Please set out for the emperor to worship at the Temple of Heaven. Luan Yu will make an announcement from the China Gate. Ascend the throne, return to the palace, formally ascend the throne in Fengtian Hall, and accept the kneeling of all officials."

At this moment, the voice of the clerk on duty came from outside the door: "Chief Assistant, Commander Lin is here."

Jia She frowned and put down the official document: "Come in."

Lin San, the new commander of the Forbidden Army, strode in and hugged him with both hands: "Thank you for your hard work, sirs!" After saying that, he took out a piece of paper from his arms and presented it with both hands.

Jia She took the imperial note with both hands. When he saw the few lines on the paper, a look of surprise and doubt flashed across his face, and his eyes were full of shock and surprise!

Lin Ruhai, Wang Hetang, Li Shouzhong, as well as Jia Lian and other ministers all looked at Jia She in surprise.

Jia She closed his eyes, looked at the imperial note and said, "Tomorrow in the Fengtian Hall, the emperor, the queen and the prince will accept the kneeling of all officials!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was startled at first, and then all eyes turned to Lin Ruhai.

Lin Ruhai was shocked: "This, this is against the rules."

Lin San smiled: "Whatever is in compliance with the rules or not, the emperor's words are the rules!"

All eyes turned to Jia She again.

Jia She was silent for a moment and said, "Just accept the call."

Everyone answered in unison: "Yes."

Lin San smiled with satisfaction and nodded: "I know that all of you will be sitting here tonight to watch the court. The emperor told the imperial kitchen and asked them to prepare a midnight snack and deliver it at the second watch." After saying that, he bowed his hands and said, He turned around and strode out.

Jia She cleared his throat and continued: "It's not yet Xu time, so everyone is thinking about whether everything is ready."

Almost all the officials said: "Come back, we are all ready."

Jia She still found that one person didn't reply, so he looked at him: "Yang Jian, you didn't reply."

Yang Jian, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, quickly replied: "As for the chief minister, the empress is not prepared for the ceremony."

Jia She stood up: "Go in person, go now."

Yang Jian: "My subordinates will go right away." He quickly walked out of the cabinet duty room.

Jia She thought for a moment: "Let's go to Fengtian Temple and have another look." After that, he walked out.

Lin Ruhai and others, as well as the officials from the six departments and nine ministers, all followed him out.
The lights in Kunning Palace are bright.

Emperor Jianwu died in Qianqing Palace, and the young emperor Yongxing died in Yangxin Palace. After careful consideration, Jia Hu decided to live in Kunning Palace in the future. When he was happy, he went to Xue Baochai's Changchun Palace and Hu Hu's Yongshou Palace.

In the Nuan Pavilion, there are bookshelves along the wall, piled with Lin Daiyu's books.

Jia Hu is standing in front of the sand table at this moment. This is a sand table with thousands of miles of mountains and rivers in the Chinese Empire, occupying almost half of the Nuan Pavilion.

Staring at the sand table in front of him, a complex light flashed across Jia Hu's eyes. It has been eight years since his soul passed through here in the 38th year of Taikang. He has gone step by step from a bastard who was about to be beaten to death by Jia Zhen. Today, he has become the most powerful emperor in the world.This journey was bloody and bloody, and there were more than a hundred battles, large and small, just as the saying goes, every step of the imperial road is filled with withered bones.

Jia Hu stayed silent for a long time before sighing softly, turned around and walked to the imperial cabinet, picked up a stack of papers and walked towards the palace.

The door of the palace was ajar, Jia Hu heard the commotion in the palace, and a smile appeared on his face.

Jia Hu walked to the palace door step by step, listening to the joyful sound, and after a while, he gently pushed the ajar door open.

The door was pushed so lightly that no one in the palace noticed it for a while. Jia Hu stood by the door and looked inside.

The floor was covered with a thick new scarlet felt, on which Qingwen and the civil servants were playing around with Jia Jinxuan, and dolls were scattered everywhere.

Jia Song sat on the couch beside him and played with Jiu Lian.

Lin Daiyu was sitting on a recliner, holding a book in her hand and reading it half-heartedly.

Zijuan and Xueyan sat on the chairs beside her, doing needlework.

Jia Huqing coughed and walked over.

Jia Jinxuan's eyes immediately came over, and then she exclaimed: "Father!" Her little legs quickly crawled towards Jia Hu.

Jia Hu picked up her daughter in one hand and walked towards Lin Daiyu.

Lin Daiyu has stood up.

"Everyone's gone?" Jia Hu looked around.

"Yeah. I'm tired after a day of noisy work."

Lin Daiyu smiled and glanced at Zicuckoo.

Zijuan understood, and quickly came over and took Jia Jinxuan from Jia Hu's hand.

Lin Daiyu: "I have to get up early tomorrow, so go to bed early."

At this time, Qingwen and the civil servants had tidied up the ground, took their things and left.

The wet nurse also came and took away Jia Jinxuan and Jia Song.

Jia Hu handed the stack of papers to Lin Daiyu: "You should take a look at it too."

Lin Daiyu took it and looked at Jia Hu: "Why is there no Jia family?"

Jia Hu smiled: "Don't worry, wait until I finish this battle." As he said that, he looked at Xue Yan.

Xue Yan came over to change Jia Hu Zhangluo's clothes.

After changing into a loose brocade robe, Jia Hu walked to the Kang and sat down, took a sip of tea, and then said, "I thought about it, but I still can't give him a different surname."

Lin Daiyu was startled for a moment: "What about Xie Qiong? He held the title of Duke in the previous dynasty. There are also King Zhennan and King Ninghai."

"You also said that it was a title from the previous dynasty."

With that said, Jia Hu took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and handed it to Lin Daiyu, "Everyone is killing the enemy with blood on the battlefield just to have a wife and a shadow. Now, each of them has a lot of wives and sons, but there is only one title. I Now that I have solved their problem, they should be grateful to me."

Looking at the ink paper in her hand, Lin Daiyu smiled. Fortunately, Jia Hu came up with such an idea. This was a replica of the "Tweening Order", which divided the military merits of several generals who were qualified to be crowned kings. , giving an exceptional reward to their legitimate second son, or their designated bastard son.

Even if some people don't want to, they can't stop the commotion in the back house.

The most that can be done is to give some more compensation.

At this time, Zicuckoo came in with a basin of hot water, placed it at Jia Hu's feet, squatted down, and took off Jia Hu's shoes and socks. While washing his feet, she said, "Xiang Ling is not coming back. Yongshou Palace is accompanying Sister Amber."

Jia Hu smiled: "Then let her stay there."

While Zijuan picked up the handkerchief and wiped Jia Hu's feet, she said, "The palace here is so big that it takes half a day to walk."

"Just get used to it." Jia Hu put on his shoes, took a couple of steps on the ground comfortably, and then said, "You all go back to bed, we have to get up early tomorrow."

Zijuan: "Yes." She answered, picked up the copper basin and walked out.

Xue Yan put down the gauze curtain and followed him out.
The stars were shining brightly that night, and the lights inside and outside the palace were brilliant, reflecting each other and presenting an auspicious scene.

One hundred and eight lanterns in Kunning Palace illuminate the square as bright as day. 36 lanterns are in the front, which is the number of 36 Tiangang, and 72 lanterns are in the back, which are the number of 72 Earthly Evils.

There are 32 dragon carriages in the middle of the walkway in front of the stone steps of the main hall. The 32 eunuchs who carry the carriages are kneeling on one leg and waiting under their respective sedan poles.

Jia She led the cabinet and six officials from Jiuqing Hall to stand on the stone steps of the main hall, all eyes looking at the open door of Kunning Palace.

The main hall of Kunning Palace was brightly lit, and Ma Shun, dressed in a brand-new bright red dress, led the palace maids and eunuchs to kneel and wait outside the palace door.

In the bedroom, Lin Daiyu also got up and was having breakfast with Jia Hu.Jia Hu drank the remaining porridge in the bowl in one gulp. Xue Yan came over and went to get the bowl.

"That's enough, that's enough." Jia Hu reached out to cover the bowl and said to Lin Daiyu with a smile, "I've seen the process of offering sacrifices to heaven. It's estimated to take an hour. If you drink too much, you'll urinate more."

Lin Daiyu sprayed a mouthful of porridge on Xue Yan, and then laughed.

Zijuan, who was doing something silently at the side, couldn't help laughing, covering her mouth and laughing.

After laughing, Lin Daiyu took a small steamed bun for Jia Hu: "Then let's have another steamed bun, by the way! Now I have to ask the emperor to have a meal!"

Jia Hu ate the bun in two bites: "That's right. Be happy and don't look nervous."

The chiming bell suddenly rang when it shouldn't be ringing!
Everyone understands that the time is coming.

Jia Hu took the face towel handed by Qingwen and wiped the corners of his mouth, then stood up slowly.

Lin Daiyu also stood up, took the cloak from Zijuan and put it on Jia Hu, and straightened his robe for him.

At this time, Jia Hu was only wearing ordinary clothes, and the emperor's crown clothes had to be changed at the Temple of Sacrifice to Heaven.

Jia Hu held Lin Daiyu's hand and said, "Get ready with your son. We will accept the worship of hundreds of officials at Fengtian Hall together." After saying that, he turned around and strode out.

Looking at Jia Hu's back disappearing outside the door, Lin Daiyu's eyes were so bright
A trace of fish belly white has appeared on the horizon, and thousands of officials have gathered at the Temple of Heaven Square. Today is the day when the new emperor ascends the throne. All officials in Beijing must participate, including casual officials and officials who have become official. In the army, except for generals and above Generals who were not on duty also had to attend the ceremony, as well as the leaders and chiefs of the Mongolian tribes living in the capital, densely packed in the entire square.

In order to ensure that there would be no mistakes in the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony, Jia She personally led everyone to rehearse three times to ensure that there would be no problems.

While waiting, a dozen or so eunuchs came running up panting and clapping their hands. Everyone understood and understood that it was "coming, coming" and stood in their places.

Outside the Temple of Sacrifice to Heaven, a mighty parade of yellow umbrellas, flags, and spears gradually approached.

The process of the heaven-sacrifice ceremony was very cumbersome. Jia She led the cabinet and six officials of Jiuqing Hall to report and asked Jia Hu to set off to worship the heaven. Then Jia Hu took the dragon carriage out of the palace, changed to a chariot in front of the Jinshui Bridge and left the imperial city. Going out from the Zhonghua Gate, it was the Daming Gate before and the Dazhou Gate later.

The chariot stopped at Zhaohengmen, the door opened, Jia Hu got off the chariot and entered the left door to change clothes.

Mianfu is the dress worn by the emperor in ancient times when holding major ceremonies. It consists of crown, Xuanyi, Shang, Bailuo belt, yellow kneecap, plain gauze singlet, red jacket, etc.

The shoulders of Xuanyi are woven with sun, moon and dragon patterns; the back is woven with stars and mountain patterns; the sleeves are woven with fire, Huazhong and Zongyi patterns; the sash is woven with two patterns each of algae, pink rice, 黼 and 黼.It is the so-called "Twelve Chapter Pattern" pattern.

In addition, there are six-colored large and small ribbons of yellow, white, red, mysterious, ethereal and green, jade hooks, jade pendants, gold hooks, jade rings, etc., which are very solemn and gorgeous.

The golden sunshine broke through the clouds little by little, and at this moment, the bell rang, and the bell echoed in the sky above the Temple of Heaven.

The whole square was silent.

The sound of rustling footsteps came along with the vibration of the ground.

Four rows of dragon flags floated by, followed by rows of imperial soldiers carrying swords in neat and powerful steps, followed by ceremonial troops holding Yuzhan, Wuzhan, Li Gua, Wo Gua, Xing, Yue, etc., a group After the procession, the chief of Taichang Temple carefully guided Jia Hu towards the Temple of Sacrifice to Heaven.

The altar for worshiping heaven is divided into three floors, with nine steps on each side of each floor.Each floor is surrounded by finely carved white marble railings.The numbers of the railings are all multiples of nine, that is, 36 on the upper level, 72 on the middle level, and [-] on the lower level.

The upper layer is nine feet in diameter, the middle layer is fifteen feet in diameter, and the lower layer is 21 feet in diameter. They are all yang numbers in accordance with the saying that "heaven is yang".The sum of the three floors is 45 feet, which is not only a multiple of nine, but also means "the honor of nine and five".

The Tai Chi stone in the center of the altar is enshrined with the Emperor Tian God Tablet, and a bronze tripod is placed in front of the altar.

On the east and west sides of the altar on the second floor are tablets dedicated to Jia's ancestors, sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, wind and thunder. In front of the altar are jade, silk, whole cattle, whole sheep, whole hogs, wine, fruits, dishes, etc. Lots of tributes.

The emperor's place of worship is located directly south of the upper and middle platforms.

On the east and west sides of the steps to the south of the Temple of Sacrifice to Heaven, there are 60 types of Zhonghe Shao music composed of more than [-] musical instruments, including chimes, chimes, and bells, arranged neatly and solemnly.

Jia Hu, who was wearing the imperial robe, walked up the second step step by step. Since Jia Hu had not been enshrined in the clan, he was temporarily followed by Jia She and Lin Ruhai and stood on the third step. Hundreds of civil and military officials stood on both sides.

At this time, the first ray of morning glow shone on the altar of worship to heaven, making it appear sacred and solemn.

The ceremonial officer shouted: "Welcome~God~"

Start playing "Welcoming God Music".

The official Zan Yin shouted: "Sheng~Altar~" and guided Jia Hu to the front of the bronze cauldron.

The incense official knelt on Jia Hu's left side.

Zan Yinguan shouted: "Kneel down! Shang~xiang~"

Jia Hu knelt three times and bowed nine times to the god, and then offered incense.

Zan Yinguan shouted: "Restore your position~"

Jia Hu returned to the second level position where he started, and the rituals and music stopped.

The next step is to offer incense and bow to the ancestors and gods.

Jia She, Lin Ruhai and Baiguan also had to salute along with Jia Hu.

After the ceremony, the ceremonial officer shouted: "Present ~ jade ~ silk ~"

Then comes the masterpiece of Danbi’s music!
Zan Yinguan guided Jia Hu to the throne of God again.

The next step is to offer jade and silk, to present titles, and to read the blessing text. The blessing text was written by Lin Ruhai. The general meaning is that Jia Hu inherited the merits of his ancestors, wiped out tyranny, and saved the people from fire and water. Now they are united inside and outside, and the destiny of heaven cannot be violated. In compliance with the will of the people, he ascended the throne to Heaven and changed the country's name to the Chinese Empire, which was changed to Yuan Xuanwu.

Another thing is to pray to the gods and ancestors of heaven and earth to bless the country forever!

To invite the gods, you must send them off, and after sending them off, you must burn blessings, silks and other sacrifices.

At this point, the heaven-sacrifice ceremony is finally over.

He couldn't leave yet, he had to announce his accession to the throne in front of heaven and earth, and take over the jade seal that symbolized imperial power.

Change clothes, return to the palace, formally ascend the throne in Fengtian Hall, and accept the worship of hundreds of officials!
Jia Hu originally wanted to just offer a bowl of wine to God like Emperor Zhu in the TV series, but in the end, Jia She and Lin Ruhai were so frightened that they fell to the ground with their stools.

In the end, Jia Hu gave in. Jia She was right when he said that once a disaster occurs in the country or the military loses a battle, this will become an excuse for those who want to attack Jia Hu and the empire!

People's hearts are like water, and people's movements are like smoke.Jia Hu didn’t dare to bet!
Unlike when he left the palace, Jia Hu returned to the palace as an emperor, and the music of Danbi was played in front of the Zhonghua Gate.

The chariot arrived directly at Kunning Palace. Jia Hu took a breath, and with the respectful invitation of Jia She and others, he picked up Jia Song with one hand and helped Lin Daiyu out of Kunning Palace with the other hand. The family of three boarded the chariot. Go to Fengtian Hall to receive worship from hundreds of officials.

As for Jia Jinxuan, Lin Daiyu has sent her to Sister Sanchun. No matter how much Jia Hu loves and dotes on her, he cannot take her with him at this time.

"Dong~" The Jingyang bell rang, and the welcome music played.

All the officials have rushed to the Fengtian Palace Square at this moment, waiting solemnly for the new emperor.

The tall chariot that Jia Hu was riding in gradually approached.

The Minister of Rites shouted: "Kneel down!"

All the officials knelt down in darkness.

Danbi's joy stopped, and the chariot stopped in front of Fengtian Hall.

Jia Hu got off the chariot, carefully helped Lin Daiyu down, then picked up Jia Song, who was wearing the prince's dress, put her on the ground, and walked into the Fengtian Hall with their mother and son.

Minister of Rites: "Get up!"

Led by Jia She, the officials of third rank and above walked into Fengtian Hall, while the rest of the officials lined up outside the hall.

Jia Hu helped Lin Daiyu and Jia Song step by step onto the imperial platform and sat down on the dragon chair.

"All the officials bow to the new king!"

Jia She took a step forward, knelt down, and shouted loudly: "Kowtow to my emperor, long live, long live, long live!"

All the officials knelt down again and shouted in unison: "Long live, long live, long live, long live!"

(End of this chapter)