When Zhu Qizhen woke up, it was already dark night covering the earth, and there was no light at all.
In the entire camp, countless tents were dark, but only the one in Zhu Qizhen still had candles lit.
As soon as he opened his eyes, Ha Ming, who was guarding in front of the couch, noticed him immediately and said in surprise.
"Your Majesty, you are finally awake!"
However, Zhu Qizhen did not answer. He only stared blankly ahead, his pupils unfocused, and his whole person looked lifeless.
At this time, on the smaller bed next to the tent, Yuan Bin also stood up with a pale face and knelt in front of Zhu Qizhen.
"Your Majesty, it was my misbehavior that put Your Majesty in danger. Please forgive me."
However, he was already seriously injured, and with such a violent movement at this moment, the wound that had been covered with medicine suddenly oozed out with blood stains, causing Yuan Bin to break out in a cold sweat from the pain.
Yuan Bin knelt on the ground, blood seeping through the gauze and dripping wet the sand on the ground, but he still knelt down in a daze.
Only then did Zhu Qizhen come back to his senses, turned his gaze on Yuan Bin, and said.
"You are loyal and loyal. If you have done anything wrong, get up quickly. All I can do now is to protect your two lives..."
After saying this, a trace of sadness appeared on Zhu Qizhen's face and he said quietly.
"Maybe I can't even save the lives of you two. Hehe, the Supreme Emperor..."
Seeing that the emperor was in such a low mood, Yuan Bin's words were a huge blow to the emperor.
Holding back the excruciating pain, he took two steps forward on his knees, lay on Zhu Qizhen's body, and cried.
"Your Majesty, you must not be so arrogant. You are the emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Even if the Holy Mother has no choice but to establish a new king, it will definitely be to save you. No matter what, you must take care of the dragon body. Xu Tu has a big plan!"
Ha Ming also followed: "Yes, Your Majesty, if you think about it, first of all, you have to push your limits and keep an eye on the capital. The Queen Mother must have kept you in order to prevent him from being unscrupulous, and then she established the new king. You
Don’t be discouraged.”
He looked at the two people kneeling in front of him, crying with tears streaming down their faces.
Zhu Qizhen sighed and said.
"Why don't I understand what you are saying? The country is in danger and the country without a monarch is bound to be in turmoil. I don't blame the queen, but I blame myself for being trapped in this camp and losing all my dignity. The majestic emperor of the Ming Dynasty actually wanted to attack a captive chief.
Kneel down!"
Under the bright candlelight, Zhu Qizhen looked ferocious and gritted his teeth.
In fact, what happened outside the camp had an impact on Zhu Qizhen far beyond the last news that Ye Xian brought.
Even though he is arrogant and gullible, after all, he has been educated by the prince for so many years. Naturally, he understands that with the current general situation in the capital, the safest way is to establish another eldest prince.
When this news came, he was certainly surprised and a little angry, but he was not so angry that he fainted.
After all, he was not in the capital and could only rely on the Empress Dowager Sun to support him in the capital. He would definitely not be able to withstand the remonstrances of so many ministers.
What really made Zhu Qizhen extremely ashamed and angry was that he was humble enough to ask for help first.
The dignity of a human being is lost in one day!
Even though he already knew in his heart that people had to bow their heads when under the eaves, Zhu Qizhen still felt extremely humiliated every time he thought about Xian's arrogant look at that time.
Seeing Zhu Qizhen's ferocious expression, Yuan Bin felt relieved.
The most terrifying thing is to feel ashen as death!
As long as there is emotion, it means there is still hope, so he stopped crying and continued.
"Your Majesty, for the present plan, the most important thing is to take care of your safety. Our Ming Dynasty has millions of officers and soldiers. As long as you can return to the capital, it is just a wasteland. With just a wave of your hand, you will be able to avenge today's shame.
It’s just that the situation is difficult now, so you still need to be more patient, and you must not be impulsive!"
Zhu Qizhen closed his eyes, his cheeks twitched hard twice, and after a long time he opened his eyes and said.
"Yuan Bin, Ha Ming, don't worry, I will live well. When I return to the capital, I will definitely avenge my shame. I will reward you two generously so that I can live up to your love for me."
Ha Ming and Yuan Bin bowed down one after another, their hearts finally resting in their stomachs.
At this time, Yuan Bin's wound had completely opened and the blood stains were very frightening. He could no longer hold on and passed out from the pain.
Fortunately, the military doctor sent by Boyan Timur was waiting next door. Ha Ming hurriedly ran out to call for help. After struggling for a long time, it was not until the sky became slightly brighter that he finally re-bandaged the wound.
Zhu Qizhen looked at Yuan Bin who was still unconscious and couldn't help but feel a little guilty and said.
"Yuan Bin really tried his best for me, regardless of life and death. I was momentarily distracted, but I didn't expect that he was injured so seriously..."
Ha Ming sent the general doctor out, turned around, heard this emotion, and advised him.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, as long as you are well, both the minister and Colonel Yuan are willing to die. Having said that, Captain Yuan is able to escape tonight because of Boyan Timur's blessing, and the military doctor was specially left with you.
Beside the tent."
As he spoke, Ha Ming seemed to remember something, his heart moved, and he lowered his voice.
"Your Majesty, I dare to say that among all the Oara people, Boyan Timur seems to be much friendlier to the Emperor. You might as well..."
After hearing what Ha Ming said, a trace of hesitation flashed across Zhu Qizhen's eyebrows. After thinking about it, he said: "This cannot be done in one day. Let's wait until Yuan Bin wakes up and we can discuss it again."
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Whatever happens deep in the grassland, no one pays attention except the person involved.
On the first day of September, when the first ray of sunshine in the morning shines on the young and solemn Forbidden City, the tall palace gate of Fengtian Palace is slowly pushed open, and the high-pitched music of Zhongzheng resounds throughout the palace city.
The Ming Dynasty, this ill-fated empire, will usher in a new master today!
On the throne that had been covered in dust for a long time, Zhu Qiyu was dressed in a black dragon-patterned robe, with twelve crowns on his head, and holding a large gui in his hand. He looked beyond the crowns and looked at the ministers standing solemnly under the imperial steps.
The eunuch Jin Yingshi, the eunuch Jin Yingshi, the eunuch holding the pen, stood beside him. He slowly unfolded a volume of imperial edict in his hand and spoke loudly.
"The emperor is destined to be transported by heaven, and the imperial edict says that I will test Emperor Zhongzi of Xuanzongzhang as the emperor, and serve as the capital of the vassal state... There will be messengers who have returned from captivity to announce the edict of the emperor, my eldest brother, saying that the rituals of the ancestral temple cannot be left open for a long time. In the year of my brother King Xi
If he is long and virtuous, he will be able to hold a great position. I am in charge of the throne of the king of Yi in the palace of the captives, and order him to inherit the throne and offer sacrifices...On the first day of the ninth month, I will announce to heaven and earth, the ancestral temple, and the country, and I will ascend the throne of the emperor in the Fengtian Hall.
The honorary title is Supreme Emperor, Xu Tu Yingfu..."
The content is similar to what was agreed before. In the final analysis, the ministers of the foreign dynasties still have not messed with His Highness King Xi. Of course, it is time to call him His Majesty now.
The edict was very long, and it took Jin Ying nearly a stick of incense to read it out before he got to the end.
"...Only respect and benevolence can stabilize the clan; only respect, frugality and diligence can benefit all people. Thanks to the clan and princes for their cooperation and vassalage, during the war at home and abroad, the civil and military virtuous officials at home and abroad assisted with virtue and aided in the great hardships. The Yonglong and Yongxi reigns
, announce it to the world, and the envoys will hear about it."
Because of the difficult situation, the Ministry of Rites omitted a lot of red tape like the ceremony for the canonization of the East Palace.
After the edict was read out, the officials, under the guidance of the etiquette officer, performed three bows and nine kowtows. After the mountain shouted "Long Live the Mountain", the ceremony was completed.
Afterwards, the low-ranking officials below the third rank withdrew, and the remaining high-ranking officials followed the new monarch to the Fengxian Hall to pay homage to the ancestors of heaven and earth.
After that, go to Cining Palace to meet the Empress Dowager, and go to Jingyang Palace to meet Xinjun’s biological mother.
Although the Ministry of Rites has deleted and deleted the details of the ceremony, it is still the enthronement ceremony.
As the most important ceremony in the country, no matter how simple it is, it is still busy from dawn to dusk, and everyone in the court does not stop for the whole day.
But this kind of busyness is an orderly busyness. At least, the heaven has been determined. No matter how busy everyone is, their hearts are in their stomachs.
The officials below didn't mention it, but early the next morning, the officials had no time to have a good rest, so they came to the palace gate again.
The first morning court meeting of the new king after he ascends the throne is about to begin...
This chapter has been completed!