New Year's Eve in the Daming Palace is very lively.
Those troupes who were able to perform on stage in Fengtian Square also worked extremely hard.
For today's Ming Dynasty artists, being able to be on a stage like Fengtian Square, even as a small apprentice, moving some props backstage, is an honor worth bragging about for a lifetime.
Because no one knows whether there will be such arrangements for Zhengdan next year.
For this performance, these well-known troupes have been rehearsed countless times, and no mistakes will be allowed.
It is so strict that if you make any mistakes during the drill, you will be disqualified.
After all, this is the highest stage in the troupe industry.
Because there are too many candidates.
It's not just one troupe that can take over, but the integration of the entire troupe industry circle. All the roles are integrated together with the best handover.
Such a grand occasion must be the first in the industry.
There are many programs and they don’t end until twelve o’clock in the morning.
Every time there was a shift change, someone would announce auspicious words from a certain family to wish His Majesty long live the Ming Dynasty forever.
Every time he heard this, Zhu Yuanzhang, sitting in front, would laugh.
He knew that every congratulation was a stack of Ming Dynasty treasures put into the internal funds.
At this time, he would always look at Dasun subconsciously.
And almost at the finale, there was a story telling.
It tells about some situations when Japanese pirates invaded the coast.
It feels similar to a stand-up comedy, it sounds a little funny, but after laughing, it is easier for people to fall into deep thought.
Because the people who were invaded by Japanese pirates were so miserable that it is difficult to accept just imagining it.
This kind of program is not joyful. Although it is told in the form of a joke, it is full of sadness and does not fit the current atmosphere.
This program was decided by Zhu Ying and cannot be changed.
Why should we tell such things on such a day?
Because this is Nanjing.
The name of Nanjing was decided by the white-haired old man sitting next to Zhu Ying.
Today's Nanjing can be said to be the pinnacle of the entire history, the center of the world, and the capital of the world.
Under this stage, there are not only officials of the Ming Dynasty, but also envoys from all countries.
But only Zhu Ying's heart was filled with deep sadness.
Because it is this city that has experienced too much trauma in later generations when its prosperity has faded.
In Nanjing City, Fengtian Square of the Imperial Palace tells the story of the crimes of Japanese pirates.
This is what Zhu Ying wanted to do a long time ago.
While describing the crimes of coastal Japanese pirates on the stage, Zhu Ying's eyes reflected the scenes of heinous crimes he saw in the memorial hall of his previous life.
There are also the lamentations of hundreds of thousands of compatriots in Nanjing.
Teeth clenched, hatred filled the sky.
All violations should be nipped in the cradle in this life.
I want these Nanjing creatures to have no more lamentations.
Zhu Yuanzhang seemed surprised. When he was talking about the Japanese pirates, he clearly felt that Da Sun was in something wrong. He was full of evil spirits and seemed to want to choose people to devour.
However, I think of Da Sun’s hatred for Japanese pirates, although I don’t know the origin.
But as a grandfather, I naturally have to give my full support.
On New Year's Eve, Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that such a program was arranged to prepare for the spring expedition against Japan and to arouse the emotions of the officials.
So after the show ended, Zhu Yuanzhang called Liu He and gave him some gentle instructions.
Immediately Liu He came to the stage and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty has a decree to reward you with hundreds of treasures!!!"
The storyteller kept kowtowing and shouted long live.
Many officials also understood what His Majesty meant.
Zhu Ying's eyes showed a trace of gratitude.
In fact, this stand-up comedy is not as good as the previous show. The old man expressed his support for himself.
The finale program is a song, dance and musical performance.
Even after the atmosphere was restored, it was New Year's Eve after all, and Zhu Ying couldn't just think about her own emotions.
And the moment the song and dance ended, it happened to be twelve o'clock in the morning, that is, it turned night.
Suddenly, countless loud noises erupted throughout the palace. Most people did not react and trembled in fright.
The next moment, countless fireworks were seen shooting into the sky from all over the palace.
boom!!!
Countless thunderous sounds resounded in the sky across Nanjing, and millions of people raised their heads.
I saw that the originally dark sky was instantly lit up, and the colorful fireworks looked like a peacock opening its tail or a goddess scattering flowers.
Bright petals rained down in the sky.
The night is like day, lighting up the whole Nanjing.
The people in the house went out one after another to look at the most beautiful night sky in this life.
It was the most beautiful thing they had ever seen.
Countless people opened their lips. Even the most talented people were so shocked by the scene in front of them that their lips opened and their minds went blank.
Seriously:
The sky is in bloom for countless months, and auspicious clouds of five colors surround the Jiangtai.
Falling to the ground, the stars suddenly dispersed, and the sound of rain swirled in the sky.
It’s not that no one has ever seen fireworks. As early as the Tang Dynasty, fireworks and firecrackers had already become popular.
But no one has ever seen fireworks that enveloped a city.
Among the foreign ministers in Fengtian Square, Pi'erma Heima was shocked and showed deep fear that could not be concealed.
His grandfather Timur also attached great importance to gunpowder, so Pilma Heima had been exposed to it more since he was a child.
Being able to cover a city with fireworks means that the Ming Dynasty had enough ability to cover a city with gunpowder.
The power to destroy a city.
It only takes a moment.
Because the fireworks over Nanjing lasted for a full quarter of an hour.
Pierma Heima's guess was indeed correct. Zhu Ying had been preparing for this grand fireworks for a long time, and spent an astronomical amount of money.
Anyway, Zhu Ying had no intention of telling the old man, fearing that the old man would be too distressed if he knew the price.
More than half a month ago, the Gunpowder Department was working hard to prepare the fireworks.
And tonight, Zhu Ying mobilized more than 5,000 general cannons, large and small.
Rounding things off, this can also be called a salvo of ten thousand guns.
Currently, only the Ming Dynasty royal family has the strength to display such fireworks effects.
Among them, the treasure money really costs a lot, but it is quite enough to deter the envoys from all over the world.
Unconsciously, the waists of all the foreign ministers were slightly bent.
They knew very well that if the Ming Dynasty's army brought such fireworks and placed them in their own city, there would be no possibility of resisting them.
Surrendering obediently is the only royal way.
Especially those Mongolian nobles who were nominally ministers but secretly had evil intentions.
The fireworks also made Zhu Yuanzhang drink three cups in a row and feel comfortable.
But the consequence was that Zhu Ying helped him and lay down directly in the palace of Qianqing Palace.
"What beautiful fireworks."
"If you like it, every year from now on, the night sky in the capital will be in full bloom."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
The crowd dispersed, and Ye Yueqing stayed with Zhu Ying until the old man was settled. The two of them walked slowly in the palace, not knowing the direction.
The sensible Guo Zhong had long since disappeared from sight with the officials, following him from a distance.
The bright moonlight shone on Ye Yue's fair face, making Zhu Ying's heart agitate.
A throbbing that had not occurred for many years was now palpating in my heart.
Silently, the two figures got closer and closer.
Zhu Ying has always taken things between men and women very lightly.
Maybe it's because it's too easy to get, or maybe it's because of the hidden worries in the past life, and the door to my heart has never been opened.
Until today, that wonderful feeling suddenly appeared and caught Zhu Ying off guard.
In front of the side door of Kunning Palace, the two separated.
Guo Zhong also appeared at the right time.
This is the Ming Dynasty, not later generations.
Marrying without a matchmaker is both hurt and insulting to a woman.
Although Zhu Ying could force his request, he would not be so impatient.
Tonight is destined to be a tossing and turning between two people.
And Zhu Yuanzhang slept soundly
The first day of the first lunar month is the first day of the year.
For the royal palace, it is extremely important.
Especially the convening of the imperial meeting.
The main point of the Great Court Meeting lies in a big character.
This is the largest court ceremony of the imperial court, with as many as ten thousand officials participating, and those in remote locations have to leave months in advance.
More than 60 regions including Ryukyu, Annan, Chenla, Siam, Champa, Yibei, Oasi, Sichuan Yuanyiwang, Hami, Turpan, Huozhou, Uszang, etc. all came to pay New Year's greetings to Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty.
This grand ceremony must be fully prepared, and it must be powerful yet elegant, elegant yet majestic, high-end and classy, low-key, luxurious and connotative. At the same time, so many people must also do a good job in security.
All departments must be busy, safety comes first.
The people responsible for the honor guard and bodyguards at the Great Court are mainly the Jinwu Guards and the Jinyi Guards. The Jinyi Guards must first collect intelligence to nip the danger in the bud, and the Jinyi Guards have always been in charge of the emperor's honor guards and bodyguards.
The Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple cannot stay out of the matter.
"All major national ceremonies, suburban temples, sacrifices, court gatherings, banquets, banquets, book judgments, entering into the calendar, entering into the spring, passing on the system, and memorializing achievements are all for their own purposes."
There are regulations on where to kneel before going to court and which door to enter through. Just listen to the Ministry of Etiquette and they will make clear arrangements.
Guanglu Temple is responsible for the banquet. People traveled thousands of miles to pay New Year greetings to the emperor. The emperor would not be stingy and not leave anyone to have a meal, so after the "big court meeting" is the "big banquet ceremony".
This year's banquet is even more worth looking forward to. After all, yesterday's fireworks showed that everything is likely to be different this year.
Zhu Yuanzhang used to advocate frugality, and coupled with the financial embarrassment, it was naturally impossible to have too many expensive ingredients.
This year's banquet is almost equivalent to a national cooking competition in the Ming Dynasty.
It is impossible for Fengtian Hall to accommodate so many people, so from Fengtianmen to Fengtian Square, there are densely packed people. It can be said to be a real sea of people.
Those who can enter the Fengtian Gate can be said to be powerful or have a great reputation in this year.
Apart from some changes in food, this busy schedule is not much different from the previous arrangements.
There is no need for Zhu Ying to make any special changes.
Boring is boring, but this is a matter of royal majesty, and there is no room for negligence.
It was not over until the afternoon dinner was over.
Next it’s time to say New Year greetings.
Zhu Ying paid New Year's greetings to the old man and received a big red envelope.
Zhu Ying also prepared a lot of red envelopes for his brothers and sisters Zhu Yunxi, Zhu Mingyue, and Zhu Yunwen.
The banquet among the royal descendants was arranged on the second day of the first lunar month.
In the palace of Prince Yan.
Xu Yihua was pressing Zhu Di's shoulders.
"This year's Zhengdan, with Taisun's arrangement, is really different, especially the fireworks, they are so beautiful."
Xu Yihua said with a smile.
She is also a woman, and she also likes beautiful things very much.
I heard that many literati wrote poems about this fireworks scene.
When Zhu Di heard this, he snorted unhappily and said: "I don't know how much money was spent. Such a large amount of gunpowder is probably enough for several battles. Just watching it for a quarter of an hour is really extravagant."
However, Xu Yihua had a different idea and argued: "Showing fireworks is comparable to paying tribute ten times. It can frighten foreign ministers and avoid at least ten wars."
"It has been said in military books since ancient times that the best strategy is to defeat the enemy without fighting."
"Isn't this more effective than fighting on the battlefield and destroying all lives?"
Zhu Di was a little confused.
He didn't expect that his wife would refute him because of the fireworks, so he didn't say anything for a long time.
This is because he underestimated the beauty of fireworks and conquered a woman's heart.
Women simply cannot resist such beautiful things.
In desperation, Zhu Di had no choice but to stop worrying about this topic.
"Tomorrow is the big banquet. Did Concubine Ning say anything to you yesterday? I think you had a very happy chat."
Zhu Di changed the subject and asked.
Xu Yihua shook her head slightly and said, "Concubine Ning is very tight-lipped. At that juncture, I can't ask much. But since Concubine Ning has agreed, it shouldn't be a big problem. Just follow what was agreed before."
"The key to this, I think, still falls on Chi'er."
Zhu Di frowned and said, "Isn't Chi'er back yet?"
Xu Yihua replied: "There is no need to come back too early. It is probably the time for their brothers to congratulate His Highness the Grand Sun and cultivate feelings together."
"On Chi'er's side, if we can loosen up His Highness the Grand Sun, it will be more effective than Concubine Ning."
"Back in Peiping, it was Chi'er who had the best relationship with Taisun."
Zhu Di nodded, but felt unhappy in his heart.
He didn't expect that in the end he would have to rely on his son, whom he usually disliked the most, for help.
But as it stands now, this can only be the case.
The second and third eldest children, not to mention Zhu Ying, were not even liked by their father. Their earlier proposals for canonizing the crown prince were rejected and reprimanded.
Xu Yihua hesitated for a moment and then said: "The sweaty horse brought from Peking this time will be given to His Highness the Grand Sun when the time comes."
When Zhu Di heard this, he was a little reluctant to give up.
That bloody horse was the best of the best. He had managed to get it, but now he had to give it away.
But after thinking about it, he didn't have anything good to offer, so that was all he could do.
Zhu Di picked up the teacup and took a long sip.
As long as we can make a decision this time and ease the relationship, everything will be worth it.