Chapter 578: After all, he just wants to be the emperor
At that time, the war in Guanzhong had not yet been completely settled.
Moreover, the three towns in the north, namely Yulin, Ningxia, and Guyuan, have not yet surrendered.
No matter how ambitious Wu Sangui was, he would not be able to hold a coronation ceremony at this time.
But Zhu Hongyu's side was different. The military pressure he faced was not as great as imagined.
A natural barrier on the Yangtze River and a Jiujiang fortress in the upper reaches blocked almost all military threats to the Ming Dynasty regime now established in the southeast.
But even so, Zhu Hongyu was not prepared to hold a grand ceremony for his enthronement.
He looked around and gave instructions.
“Try to keep everything as simple as possible in the enthronement ceremony!”
"The external pressure that Ming Dynasty is facing has not yet been completely relieved. There is no need to spend a lot of manpower and material resources on this kind of thing!"
As if he remembered something, Zhu Hongyu spoke.
"Send an order to the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion to prepare a military parade. I want to inspect our Ming Dynasty soldiers at the enthronement ceremony!"
Compared to those fancy ceremonies, Zhu Hongyu would rather hold a massive military parade.
He used this to demonstrate his military power and intimidate the landlords and gentry in the south of the Yangtze River.
As the saying goes, the one with strong soldiers and horses is the emperor!
If he wants to be the emperor, how can he do it without a strong army?!
Zhu Hongyu wants to be emperor, not by ceremony, but by the army.
Hearing Zhu Hongyu's words, everyone in Fengtian Palace was shocked.
Parade... military parade?
Everyone is in disbelief!
The enthronement ceremony of other emperors is to pay homage to the ancestors of heaven and earth and tell heaven that they are going to be emperor!
As a result, it was my turn to be Ming Dynasty!
My great emperor is going to hold a military parade at the enthronement ceremony!
Unbelievable!
Liu Tongwen stood up and persuaded.
"No, Your Highness!"
"This is inconsistent with etiquette!"
"In all the dynasties throughout the ages, I have never heard of an emperor who did not pay tribute to the ancestors of heaven and earth at the enthronement ceremony, but held a military parade!"
"Your Highness, this is inconsistent with etiquette!"
Zhu Hongyu couldn't help but frowned and said.
"Who said Gu can't sacrifice to the ancestors of heaven and earth?"
"I just want to simplify the ceremony process as much as possible, reduce the consumption of money and food, and add a military parade ceremony to it, that's all!"
"Is there a problem?"
When Zhu Hongyu asked this question, his tone was not friendly.
He doesn't like to be questioned!
Especially being questioned on this kind of issue.
If there are doubts about the war that is related to the life and death of the Ming Dynasty, then Zhu Hongyu has nothing to say.
On major matters, Zhu Hongyu is very good at accepting advice and will not act arbitrarily.
However, Zhu Hongyu wanted to follow his own ideas when it came to such a trivial matter of etiquette.
He just wanted to add a military parade to his coronation ceremony. What happened?!
Is there a problem?
He really thought Zhu Hongyu had no temper.
Hearing the displeasure in Zhu Hongyu's words, Liu Tongwen did not dare to say anything more and said with his fists clasped.
"I know I was wrong. Your Highness must make the final decision on this matter!"
After saying this, he returned to court without saying a word.
Zhu Hongyu nodded slightly, stopped caring, and spoke.
"Preparations for the enthronement ceremony must be completed!"
"I want to use a military parade to tell the ancestors of heaven and earth that I, the Ming Dynasty, are back!"
"My Ming Dynasty King Master is still able to fight and dare to fight. I am still the invincible master who drove out the Tartars, restored China, and drove the Northern Yuan Dynasty out of the territory!"
Zhu Hongyu briefly explained why he wanted to hold a military parade.
After hearing the words, everyone agreed. Since Zhu Hongyu was tough at this time, they would naturally not cause trouble for Zhu Hongyu.
Qian Qianyi stood up and asked Ban.
"Your Highness, the new emperor should have a new year title when he ascends the throne to show the new atmosphere of the new dynasty. Please make your decision!"
Zhu Hongyu pondered for a while, but he really didn't have any good ideas, so he asked.
"Does the Qian Qing family have any advice for me?"
Qian Qianyi, who had received Zhu Hongyu's signal in advance, stood up and spoke.
"Reporting to Your Highness, Weichen has prepared several candidates for the reign names, namely Yongzheng, Qianlong, Jiaqing, Daoguang..."
Zhu Hongyu:?!
What the hell are you...
Wouldn't it be better to choose a few more auspicious year names?
Why the hell is it my Qing Dynasty title!
Zhu Hongyu's mentality was a bit broken, and he quickly waved his hands and said.
"No need to say it!"
"There's no need to talk about Qian Qing's family!"
"Just figure it out by yourself!"
Qian Qianyi blinked with a confused look on his face, and then returned to the class.
What's wrong?
What exactly is going on?!
Why did I change from Qian Aiqing to Qian Qing's family?
Is there anything wrong with these year numbers?
No?
All pretty good!
Zhu Hongyu touched his chin, pondered for a while and then spoke.
“Let’s use the word Guangfu as the title of the reign after Gu ascends the throne!”
"Starting next year, the year will be changed to the first year of liberation!"
There are two reasons why Zhu Hongyu chose the word "Guangfu" as his reign name.
One is to restore the Ming Dynasty and show that he is the king of the restoration of the Ming Dynasty and the master of the resurgence of the Ming Dynasty!
The second reason is because of the Liberation Army!
The Ming Dynasty Restoration Army was established by Zhu Hongyu, and he personally watched him expand it to its current size.
Zhu Hongyu has deep feelings for the Liberation Army!
Using the word "Guangfu" as the year name can be regarded as Zhu Hongyu paying tribute to the Liberation Army.
Hearing that Zhu Hongyu wanted to use Guangfu as the title of his reign, the generals of the Guangfu Army in the court couldn't help but be moved.
Because they are also members of the Liberation Army!
After hearing the word "Guangfu", they all understood what Zhu Hongyu meant.
Before the civil servants could speak, the military generals all responded!
"Your Highness, Holy Ming!"
"Your Highness, Holy Ming!"
"..."
Zhu Hongyu nodded slightly, and then asked.
"Let Qin Tianjian choose a good and auspicious day in advance to prepare for the enthronement ceremony!"
Although Zhu Hongyu resisted in words, he was also full of enthusiasm for ascending the throne and proclaiming himself emperor.
I hope that the enthronement ceremony will be held quickly so that he can become emperor in an upright and upright manner!
Okay, Zhu Hongyu admitted it!
He just wants to be emperor!
…
The first imperial meeting after the Ming Dynasty re-entered Nanjing ended like this!
Zhu Hongyu returned to Qian Mansion. As soon as he walked through the gate under the protection of the imperial guards, Zhou Tianxu came up to report.
"Your Highness, the brothers of Jinyiwei have found out the specific information from the north!"
Zhu Hongyu frowned subconsciously and asked.
"speak!"
Zhou Tianxu bowed slightly and then spoke.
"Your Highness, Jin Yiwei has sent back a detailed report from the north!"
"The Qing court's move this time is not aimed at the Ming Dynasty. Their target is Wu Sangui in Guanzhong."
"The Qing government mobilized troops from Shanxi and Henan to prepare for the invasion of Guanzhong. The imperial edict has been sent to Shanxi and Henan, and there are already signs of troop deployment!"
"This Qing imperial expedition to the west was led by Obai himself!"
"Now Obai has led his troops from the capital and headed west!"
Zhu Hongyu raised his eyebrows and asked subconsciously.
"Is this news confirmed?"
Zhou Tianxu said.
"It can't be wrong!"
"The Qing government may have made false statements in its imperial edicts for strategic deception, but the mobilization of grain and grass and the mobilization of troops and horses cannot be faked."