As groups of people came towards the imperial gate, Zhu Yuanzhang in the palace was also preparing nervously. After Zhang Ximeng's suggestion, Zhu Yuanzhang did not wear the emperor's official uniform, nor did he have a crown on his head. Instead, he wore a
The golden armor is covered with a bright yellow cloak, and there are dragon patterns embroidered with gold thread on the cuffs and collar.
On the bright yellow, golden dragon patterns are embroidered, which is elegant and reveals luxury. What is especially commendable is that this dress and all the embroidery were actually embroidered by Ma himself for Zhu Yuanzhang after several months of effort.
The friendship in this is extraordinary!
"It's quite suitable, but I'm afraid I'll embarrass you and become a laughing stock." Ma personally helped Zhu Yuanzhang put it on, and looked around carefully for a few more times. After confirming that it was correct, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Lao Zhu smiled calmly, stretched out his big hand, and grabbed Ma's wrist.
"Sister, from now on, you will be our queen, the mother of the world... You have also suffered in these years."
Ma was slightly startled and her face turned red. From now on, she will be Empress Ma, the emperor's most noble woman... "Chongba, after all, we are still husband and wife, nothing will change."
Queen Ma's voice was very low and she lowered her head so that only the couple could hear her.
Zhu Yuanzhang's heart moved and he nodded vigorously, "It will never change!" The strength in his hands increased by three points...
After a moment of silence, Queen Ma immediately realized that time was precious and quickly asked Lao Zhu to release his wrist. She also had to take care of the little guy Zhu Biao.
Today not only will Zhu Yuanzhang ascend the throne, but he will also be crowned queen and crown prince... That's right, little Zhu Biao will naturally take the position of crown prince without any intrigues.
He also has several brothers, but no one from top to bottom has ever doubted his status as prince.
It's as if that position was born to be his. It's not that no one is taking it for him, but it's that he doesn't even dare to think about it.
Empress Ma has an immeasurable influence whether in the military, the court, or even among the people. She has many adopted sons from the old army of Haozhou, fellow villagers from Huaixi, as well as the military industry, those female officers who passed the exam, Ma
Everything the queen possesses is enough to make her the queen with the most profound foundation in history.
In this regard, even Liu Bang's Empress Lu cannot compare. After all, compared to the more philanthropic Liu family, the Zhu family is relatively reliable when it comes to love.
However, historical experience also tells us that as long as the benefits are great enough, no matter how difficult it is, someone will try it. And it was not Empress Ma who discouraged people from trying, but Zhu Biao's teacher Zhang Xianggong.
Although Zhang Ximeng did not formally teach this boy anything, as the only official disciple recognized by the world-famous Xianggong Zhang, it speaks for itself.
Zhang Ximeng's strength does not lie in how much power he has. In fact, he doesn't think much of these things... What is really frightening is that Zhang Ximeng holds the power to interpret thousands of years of history and can explain the rise and fall, and analyze
National policy, redefine the general outline... As long as you don't want to become the second Shaozhengmao, then don't mess with Zhang Ximeng.
Not only was Prime Minister Zhang not to be messed with, but also Prime Minister Zhang’s disciples were not to be touched.
With the protection of these two people, this is not even the best.
Behind Zhu Biao, there was another person standing.
That's right, that's his biological father Zhu Yuanzhang!
Lao Zhu had an almost doting affection for his eldest son.
Zhu Biao came to him when he was most eager for an heir. Since the birth of this son, Zhu Yuanzhang has been on a smooth journey...capturing Yingtian, sweeping Jiangnan, defeating Zhang Shicheng, and defeating Chen Youliang in Hukou, so that he ascends to the throne today.
This kid is a unique lucky star!
Zhu Yuanzhang, bathed in the glow of the rays, came out of the palace and rode in the emperor's chariot. Queen Ma, with her phoenix crown and harem, pulled little Zhu Biao, who was also dressed in bright yellow, into the queen's chariot and followed Zhu Yuanzhang closely, and set off together.
It is worth mentioning that by organizing the emperor's coronation ceremony, Zhang Ximeng took the opportunity to issue a decree to completely abolish sedan chairs. Civil and military ministers, all citizens...except for wedding sedans, were not allowed to ride in sedan chairs for daily walks.
The reason is also very simple and straightforward. It is a bad habit to use a sedan chair to treat people and animals. In the new dynasty, it is forbidden to ride in a sedan chair. Violators will be severely punished!
This request went smoothly beyond expectations. Zhu Yuanzhang didn't like riding in a sedan at all. If allowed, he would rather ride on a horse.
As for Queen Ma, she felt that a carriage was enough, and it was spacious and comfortable. To be honest, it was much better than a sedan.
Perhaps the greatest enjoyment of riding in a sedan chair is that it always shows that we are the master!
In this case, the only option is to completely abolish it!
The three most distinguished family in the world came out of the palace and went straight to Fengtian Hall to take a rest.
Outside the Fengtian Hall, important ministers headed by Li Shanchang and Zhang Ximeng were already waiting here.
Compared to the glittering royal trio, this group of courtiers is relatively simple.
Zhang Ximeng and Li Shanchang both wore red robes, eight-beam crowns on their heads, jade belts around their waists, and black boots and white socks. As for the "animal" patches, they were only used on regular clothes, but not on crown clothes.
To distinguish the grade, one should mainly look at the crown on the head and the belt on the waist.
For example, the first-rank official has a seven-beam crown, the second-rank official has a six-beam crown, and the super-rank official above the duke has an eight-beam crown.
Both Zhang Ximeng and Li Shanchang were crowned eight beams, which shows their high status.
Of course, this is just like academic masters and academic gods. Some people get full marks after working hard, while others only have so many full marks.
Lao Zhu even said that he wanted to get the Nine Liang Crown, but Zhang Ximeng stopped him abruptly, which was good.
It doesn't matter what he wears or what he wears. I didn't see Li Shan's old face. People who are less than fifty have wrinkles all over them, deep nasolabial lines, and a face with criss-crossed ravines, just like the Loess Plateau.
Looking at Zhang Ximeng again, although he has been busy and tired these days, his face is as white as jade, his facial features are handsome, his complexion is gentle, his white face, red clothes, and jade belt... he is simply a fairy figure, the first person among the gentlemen.
Zhang Ximeng and Li Shanchang took the lead to welcome the emperor and queen. Lao Zhu, with a smile on his face, asked them to get up, and then asked others to get up as well.
"Mr. Zhang, do you have any other instructions?"
Zhang Ximeng grinned and said: "Not to mention instructions, but people from all over the country have arrived one after another. Next, my lord needs to go to Fengtian Gate and read out the imperial edict... My lord has already read this edict, just a little bit. Please remember it.
So I can call myself—me!”
Lao Zhu was startled for a moment, then nodded and said, "We understand."
Everyone who heard this lowered their heads, forget it, don't expect this person to change.
Talking about other things is useless.
The sun was rising outside. Zhang Ximeng took a deep breath and said, "My lord, it's time to climb up to Fengtian Gate!"
Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly cheered up, clenched his fists, and the next second, he took big steps and walked outside.
After Zhu Yuanzhang, Empress Ma led Zhu Biao forward quickly, followed closely by the two prime ministers... After that, the civil and military ranks were separated and dispatched together. Everyone's face was either happy, solemn, or excited.
, or curiosity...all kinds of expressions.
A new dynasty is about to be born.
Jia Lu, Zhu Sheng, Yang Yuangao, Li Xi, Ruan Hongdao, Song Lian, Liu Ji... Xu Da, Feng Guoyong, Peng Zaozhu, Hu Dahai, Chang Yuchun, Zhu Wenzheng, Li Wenzhong...
Along with the shining names one by one, all the officials of the new dynasty gathered at Fengtian Gate. Looking at Fengtian Gate, there was already a sea of people.
Big red flags fluttering in the wind... Han people, Mongolians, Miao people, Li people, Huaixi people, Yangzhou people, Luzhou people, Zhejiang people, Jiangxi people, Lingnan people, Pengdang old people, Haozhou people
The red scarf, the pirates along the coast, the water bandits in Taihu Lake...the forces that resisted the Yuan Dynasty in the past have actually come together.
Among this group of people, there was actually a flag that was made just last night, fluttering in the wind.
Northern Expedition Central Army!
The man who carried the flag only had one arm, and the other arm was lost in Yuanxanadu.
But even this arm could hold the flagpole firmly and not move at all.
Countless pairs of sharp eyes looked up at the man on the Fengtian Gate, waiting for his will.
"Respectfully invite the Emperor of Ming Dynasty to read out the imperial edict of enthronement!" Following Zhang Ximeng's clear voice, Zhu Yuanzhang took a step forward. He looked down at the soldiers and civilians below, his hands trembling slightly.
"We... I am the king of China, the lord of China. Since the Song Dynasty, the Central Plains has fallen, China has been covered in dust, and Chi County has been bloody... I am a commoner in Huaiyou. I started at the end of my life and have been fighting for ten years. Fortunately, the people have returned to their hearts and served me well in civil and military affairs.
, and thus have today's prosperity... As the Son of Heaven, I will definitely make great achievements in the world!"
"I will divide the acres of land equally so that the cultivators will have their own land, the people will have enough to eat, and the people will neither be hungry nor cold."
"I will expedition to the north to reverse the Yuan Dynasty, restore the country and the country, unify the nine states, and consolidate China forever."
"I will eat and drink at night, select talents and promote talents, work hard at night, and never dare to slack off even for a moment."
"I will greatly promote education so that people can read and not be ignorant."
"I will protect all industries, encourage labor, and make the country rich and the people strong."
"I will declare my power in foreign lands and spread the power of China to the world, making everyone in our people proud and standing proudly in the world."
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"In order to obey the people and obey the wishes of the common people, when I ascend the throne, I will put the people first, dedicate myself to the cause, and never change my mind."
"I have ascended to the throne of the emperor, my country will be named Ming Dynasty, and I will establish the Yuan Dynasty and Hongwu Period. I will announce it to the world, and the envoys will hear about it!"
Zhu Yuanzhang's deep and resonant voice echoed in the air... It was only after Lao Zhu finished speaking that all the civil and military officials present, including people from all over the country, suddenly realized.
This is not an imperial edict, it is clearly a heavy promise to the people.
In the past, emperors had always been coy and coy, making three requests and three concessions before reluctantly making sacrifices to heaven and earth and ascending to the throne of God. But this time, the emperor directly faced his subjects and announced the general outline of his policy.
These promises are by no means a whim, but a solemn promise made by the new king, a great undertaking that needs to be completed in the rest of his life.
"Long live my emperor!"
Before Zhang Ximeng could say anything, the crowd was already shouting long live.
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At the Fengtian Gate, Zhang Ximeng and Li Shanchang looked at each other, and they knelt down in perfect agreement.
"I congratulate my emperor! Long live long live!!"