Northern Song Dynasty: Counterattack and became emperor after the Jingkang Revolution

Chapter 342 The grand enthronement ceremony

Zhao Yingluo stood in the magnificent palace, facing the bronze mirror with historical charm. She stared at herself in the mirror, wearing gorgeous uniforms, and her heart felt ripples.

The exquisite dragon and phoenix patterns on Gon's uniform shone brightly under the light, foreshadowing the emperor's throne she was about to ascend. She couldn't help but fell into deep thought, recalling every bit of time when she traveled to this era.

She was once an agronomy researcher, and if not for that unexpected time travel, she might still be working tirelessly in the laboratory to cultivate high-yielding crops.

However, a coincidence of fate brought her to the Song Dynasty, an era full of legend. Here, she relied on the knowledge and wisdom of later generations to write legends one after another.

Zhao Yingluo gently stroked the embroidery on Gong's clothes, feeling the atmosphere of this era.

She improved farm tools and introduced new crop cultivation methods, making the fields of the Song Dynasty full of vitality. The high-yielding crops she promoted helped people bid farewell to hunger and enjoy the joy of a bumper harvest.

In terms of military affairs, she reorganized armaments and improved the combat effectiveness of the army, allowing the Song Dynasty to achieve a brilliant victory in the war with the Jin Kingdom. Her wisdom and courage won the love and respect of the people.

Now, she is about to ascend the throne and become the empress of the Song Dynasty. This change made her sigh at the wonder of fate and the impermanence of life.

“If I hadn’t come to this era,” she whispered to herself again, “I might just be that unknown agricultural researcher.”

However, now she is no longer the simple researcher. She was the empress of the Song Dynasty and shouldered the important task of leading the country to prosperity.

Just when Zhao Yingluo was immersed in her own thoughts, a chamberlain came in respectfully and interrupted her memories: "Your Majesty, the ministers and members of the royal family are waiting in the Chui Gong Hall. The enthronement ceremony is about to begin. Please move forward. ”

Zhao Yingluo took a deep breath to calm down her excitement. She knew that this moment had finally come. Surrounded by everyone, she slowly walked out of the palace and walked towards Chui Gong Hall. She took a deep breath, calmed down her excitement, turned around and walked towards Chui Gong Hall.

Every step was firm and powerful, showing her majesty and temperament as the empress.

The sky is as blue as a wash, and the sun shines on the splendid palace, which seems to add a bit of solemnity and sacredness to this moment.

The ritual music of the ceremony sounded, the bells and drums rang together, and the atmosphere was majestic.

She looked up and saw that the sky was clear and cloudless, as if even God was cheering for her ascension to the throne.

Zhao Yingluo stepped on the red carpet and walked step by step towards the steps of Chui Gong Hall. Every step was heavy and powerful, as if telling the story of her hardship and dedication along the way.

Zhao Yingluo turned around and scanned the entire audience.

She saw left prime minister Lu Yihao, Privy Councilor Zhu Shengfei and other important officials of the court. Their faces were filled with excitement and expectation.

She also saw the generals Yue Fei, Wen Boyuan, Wang Zaixing and others, their eyes full of determination and loyalty.

There are also members of the royal family such as the Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji, the emperor's brothers Zhao Gou and Zhao Zhen.

When she stood still outside the Chui Gong Hall, the ministers at the foot of the stairs shouted in unison: "Long live!" Then they knelt three times and kowtowed nine times to express their great respect for the new queen.

"Today, I ascend the throne and feel the great responsibility." Zhao Yingluo's voice echoed in the hall, "I will do my best to continue to work hard for the prosperity and stability of the Song Dynasty and the well-being of the people. I am willing to work with you all Let’s encourage each other.”

Later, Zhao Yingluo led the officials to the Ancestral Temple to worship their ancestors. After the ancestor worship ceremony, there was a banquet for the officials.

It was already dark, but the palace was brightly lit and bustling with activity. "I am very pleased that the ancestor worship ceremony was successfully completed today. I hereby announce that the world's taxes will be exempted for one year, so that the people can also share this joy." Zhao Yingluo's voice echoed in the night, appearing extremely firm and powerful.

Upon hearing this, the ministers knelt down and thanked the emperor for his kindness. The whole palace was shaken by shouts. Later, Zhao Yingluo ordered a banquet to celebrate this moment with the ministers.

At the banquet, glasses were exchanged, and there was a dazzling array of wine and delicacies.

The dancers were dressed in gorgeous clothes and danced lightly on the table. Their graceful dance postures and moving melodies were intertwined to form a wonderful picture.

The ministers mingled with each other, talked and laughed, and the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.

Zhao Yingluo sat on the dragon chair and looked at this scene with a smile, her heart full of satisfaction. She picked up the wine glass and toasted to the ministers: "My dear friends, today is the golden age of our Song Dynasty. Thank you for your hard work. May we work together to create a more brilliant future!"

The ministers raised their glasses in response and shouted loudly: "Long live my emperor! Long live my emperor!" The voice resounded through the sky and shocked people's hearts.

The banquet lasted until Haishi, and Zhao Yingluo was also a little tipsy. exist
With the help of the palace maid, he slowly stood up and prepared to go back to the palace to rest.

Her face was filled with a satisfied smile, as if she had seen the future prosperity of the Song Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, it's late at night, please go back to the palace and rest." The maid beside him reminded softly.

Zhao Yingluo nodded and walked towards the palace with a slightly staggering step.

The next day, the morning light first appeared, and the main hall of the court meeting was already bustling with people. Zhao Yingluo sat on a tall dragon chair. Envoys from various countries came forward to pay homage one by one according to etiquette. The atmosphere was particularly warm.

The first person to step forward was Wanyan Zongmei, the special envoy of the new Emperor Wanyan Zongyi.

He was wearing a luxurious golden robe and holding a pair of mink fur. The fur was smooth and delicate, obviously made of the best mink fur.

Wanyan Zongmei respectfully presented the mink fur and said: "His Majesty Emperor Wanyan Zongyi of the Kingdom of Jin, in order to express his respect for the Song Dynasty and the friendship between the two countries, I have specially ordered you to send this exquisite pair of mink fur, and please accept it with your Majesty the Emperor of the Song Dynasty. ”

Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly and ordered the Minister of Rites to come forward to take the mink fur and express her gratitude. Later, the envoys of Li Chengqian, King Shun of Xixia, also came forward, bringing thousands of fat sheep.

These sheep are a unique breed of Xixia, with fur as white as snow and tender meat. They are Xixia’s sincere gift to the Song Dynasty.

The envoy from Dali State paid tribute with a batch of jade stones. These jade stones were crystal clear and colorful, and were the finest gemstones.

The Tubo tribes also sent their tributes, including precious medicinal materials, exquisite handicrafts, etc.

Zhao Yingluo accepted these tributes one by one and ordered the Ministry of Rites to carefully register them.

Later, Zhao Yingluo hosted a banquet in honor of the envoys from various countries.

At the banquet, Wanyan Zongmei sat on the right side of Zhao Yingluo. He raised a glass to toast Zhao Yingluo and said: "Since the Great Jin Kingdom and the Great Song Dynasty joined forces to defeat Wanyan Zonghan, the relationship between the two countries has become increasingly close. His Majesty the Emperor of our country has specially ordered me to convey this message. According to his wishes, the Kingdom of Jin is willing to have eternal friendship and common prosperity with the Song Dynasty.”

After hearing this, Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly and said, "As long as His Majesty Wanyan Zongyi no longer covets the Sixteen Yanyun States of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty will naturally support the development of the Kingdom of Jin as always. The friendship between our two countries has a long history and should be cherished and continued deepen."

After hearing this, Wanyan Zongmei beamed with joy and repeatedly echoed: "What your Majesty said is absolutely true. We will definitely follow this principle and jointly maintain the friendly relations between the two countries."