King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 260

Orthodox ten years, October eighteenth.

In the Forbidden City of the Imperial City, on the imperial steps of the Fengtian Palace, the throne of the emperor has been arranged.

To the east of the throne, outside the east middle gate of the Hall of Biao’an in Honglu Temple, the Ministry of Rites and the Department of Hosts and Guests set up Fan Guo’s Tribute Prescription Case Eight on the left and right of Danbi Middle Road, and the Qin Tianjian set up...

Outside the main hall, the standard guard Chen Lubo stood in honor of Danbi and Danchi East and West, and the Dragon Guards and bodyguards stood in front of Fengtian Hall.

Golden drums, flags, fighting horses, taming elephants... These objects full of ritual sense are neatly arranged inside and outside the square of Fengtian Temple.

At this moment, inside the Daming Gate, civil and military officials and envoys from various countries have already lined up, and they look very small against the backdrop of the palace walls on both sides.

Due to the inspection by officials from the Ministry of Rituals, everyone present was silent, waiting for the summoning order to sound.

Boom...boom...boom...

The sound of a dull drum meant that the meeting had officially begun.

Under the command of officials from the Ministry of Rites, more than 1000 officials and envoys in Daming Gate began to walk in the direction of Chengtian Gate in an orderly manner.

After passing through Chengtian Gate and passing through Duan Gate, everyone appeared outside Meridian Gate, which is also the main gate of the imperial palace.

Through the left and right side doors of the Meridian Gate, everyone entered the palace, and in front of them was the tall Fengtian Gate.

When passing through the palace gates, all the envoys from various countries were shocked and convinced by the magnificence and splendor of the palace buildings and the bravery of the guards.

After passing the Fengtian Gate, there is a large square where officials and envoys will stand in line to officially celebrate the emperor's birthday.

More than 1000 officials walked from the Daming Gate to the outside of the Fengtian Hall, and they had to line up to stand ready for the audience, which took at least half an hour.

During this period, a group of high-ranking clans and martial arts officers, as well as the cabinet and the six ministries and senior officials of the Nine Ministers, have been on duty outside the Fengtian Hall above Danbi.

The commanders and envoys of the Shangzhiqin army and guards, the commanders and the commanders, the officials of the Qintian Supervisor, the Spinning Office of Honglu Temple, the Preface Class of Honglu Temple, the praise of Honglu Temple, the Yushi of Correction, the officials of Guanglu Temple, etc. It has been stationed in various places according to the system.

In the Chongzheng Hall, the Supreme Emperor Zhu Xinkan had already changed into the crown dress, which was the highest-level dress for the emperor.

His son, Zhu Xianming, was naturally also wearing a mian suit, there was only a slight difference in the attire of the father and son.

In addition to the two of them, the three emperor's sons were also in the palace, and they also wore their own official uniforms. Only Zhu Jinghong was not canonized yet, so he only wore the prince's four-ball dragon dress.

"Please Your Majesty, the Supreme Emperor is driving!" The voice of the eunuch reminded from outside the palace.

"Let's go!" Zhu Xianming said.

There were already two chariot sedan chairs waiting outside, Zhu Xianming helped his father get on the front sedan chair, while he himself took the initiative to succumb to the rear.

As for the three of Zhu Jinghong, they had to walk over by themselves.

The Chongzheng Hall was behind the Fengtian Hall, and they had arrived in less than 5 minutes, and the musicians from Jiaosifang had already started playing.

Amidst the peaceful music, Zhu Xianming supported his father and let him sit on the throne of the emperor.

Since he was forced to abdicate ten years ago, although there are holy birthday celebrations every year, it is the first time to set up in Fengtian Temple.

Zhu Xinkan was in a daze for a while, recalling the situation when he succeeded to the throne 27 years ago.

At this moment, just as at that moment.

As Zhu Xinkan sat on the dragon chair, the sound of bells and drums stopped, and the minister of Honglu Temple knelt down and asked to salute.

After receiving Zhu Xianming's nod and approval, the officials of Honglu Temple split up the system.

The sound of drum music on the scene reappeared, conveying the signal of paying homage to the court, which has been trained in advance by the Ministry of Rites.

When the music came to the corresponding beat, more than 1000 officials and envoys under Danbi Stone knelt on the ground very neatly.

"The ministers ask the Supreme Emperor Shengan, and wish the Supreme Emperor a healthy body and a long life!"

On the side of the throne, looking at the officials and envoys lying in front of him, Zhu Jinghong thought of a poem in his heart.

"Nine heavens are closed and the palace is opened, and the clothes and crowns of all nations worship the crown..."

The majestic and solemn layout of the scene all showed the dignity of the emperor, and the layered palace gates were like nine heavenly gates, which were opened in a meandering manner to be profound and magnificent.

The heyday of the Ming Dynasty and the mighty majesty of the empire made the envoys of all nations bow down to His Majesty Dan, just like the Zhenguan Kaiyuan thousands of years ago.

When Zhu Jinghong was deeply shocked, Zhu Xianming, who was also standing on the side of the throne, felt only complacent and satisfied.

It's just because of such a situation, it is all made by his Wenzhiwugong, and it is he who re-established the hegemony established by the ancestors.

"Father, with such a splendid scene, you can follow the achievements of the ancestors, right?" Zhu Xianming said vigorously.

Looking at the scene below, Zhu Xinkan said with emotion: "Yes...you are better than me at being an emperor!"

Thinking of the discussion with his wife last night, Zhu Xianming said: "Back then, when you were the imperial conscript, you attacked the Jurchens for a long time, but Prince Li pretended to usurp the throne, but your son saw through the plot, so you raised troops to put down the rebellion..."

"Prince Li and King Yinger were defeated, among the dead..."

This is the imperial court's official explanation of the "Donghuamen Incident", and the content naturally beautifies Zhu Xianming and belittles those two.

"Father, tomorrow will be given a banquet at the Tianmen Gate, the truth back then... why don't you tell everyone in public, and return your son's innocence!"

This is what Yang Qingyin said, to use this to test the Supreme Emperor.

From ten years ago to the present, Zhu Xinkan has never expressed his attitude towards the "Donghuamen Incident", and this alone is enough to arouse outsiders' speculation.

Therefore, if Zhu Xinkan tells the script according to Zhu Xianming's script when giving a banquet at Fengtianmen, the "misunderstanding" from the outside world can be greatly reduced.

If Zhu Xinkan agrees, it proves that he really reconciled sincerely.

"Yes!" Zhu Xinkan replied calmly.

After saying this, he looked at Zhu Xianming again, and said with a smile: "Fourth, you still can't trust me!"

Zhu Xianming was extremely calm and said, "My son doesn't believe anyone!"

"Okay...very good, if I had your heart back then, I wouldn't be in the situation I am today!"

Seeing the father and son bickering, Zhu Jinghong couldn't help feeling that the royal family was ruthless.

But at this moment, His Majesty Dan, after three prostrations and nine kowtows, civil and military officials and envoys from various countries all stood up, bowed their heads and stood respectfully facing Fengtian Hall.

Then there were complicated ceremonies, civil and military officials presented congratulatory forms, and envoys from various countries presented gifts to the Supreme Emperor.

Fantastic gadgets from all over the world were displayed in front of Zhu Jinghong one by one, making him dazzled.

It took more than half an hour before and after the court ceremony, and Zhu Jingyuan, who was weak, could hardly hold on anymore.

When the banquet edict was read out, the officials of Honglu Temple announced their withdrawal from the court, and the exhausted emperor was able to leave.

Emperor Zhu Xianming also led the three sons, and left with the Supreme Emperor, and staged a scene of "father's kindness and son's filial piety" in front of his courtiers.

After they left, under the guidance of the Honglu Temple officials, the on-site officials also left, and everything seemed orderly.

"So many envoys from various countries have come to visit, Daming is really too powerful!"

"That's right...so the upper kingdom suppresses the current world, and our alliance can enjoy peace..."

"Wan Guo salty clothes, it's ridiculous that the Junggar tribe is extremely stupid, with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, they don't know how high the sky is and the earth is thick..."

"In my opinion, within two years, they will be defeated..."

"Going to Linyuan for a military parade in the afternoon, I don't know what's going on!"

"Da Ming's elite soldiers, today is just a chance to see them!"

Among the envoys from various countries who have withdrawn one after another, the voices of discussion are similar.

With the grand scene of all nations coming to the court, the chieftains of the various alliances and the envoys of the vassal states have more confidence in the rule of Ming Dynasty.

Even someone as dissident as Junggar, now has to re-evaluate whether it is a wise move to resist given the huge gap between his family and Daming.

(End of this chapter)