Chapter 2105, things about the enthronement ceremony
Inside the study room of the Qianqing Palace.
Zhu Houzhao, who had just ascended the throne, sat on the dragon throne and looked at the ministers in front of him, Liu Jin, Yang Yiqing, and Yang Tinghe, Wang Shouren, Zhong Fan, Li Kun, Liang Chu, Yang Yun, and Tong Rui who came to court in excitement and illness. , Fang Yongliang.
Zhu Houzhao actually did not petition to become the emperor now. He actually preferred to be the prince, because that way he could have more time to do the things he liked.
Now that you have become the emperor, you have too many things to be busy with in all aspects. The Ming Empire was huge, with a large population and a vast territory. Many things happened every day, and there were also many things that eventually came to the hands of the emperor.
Compared with Zhu Houzhao's indifferent expression, Liu Jin beside him seemed much more excited. After many years of hard work, he finally got through it.
Emperor Hongzhi abdicated and Zhu Houzhao ascended the throne. Naturally, he followed suit and became the head eunuch in the palace, holding huge power in his hands.
But compared to history, it seems a little impossible for Liu Jin to become a powerful eunuch.
Historically, Zhu Houzhao became emperor at a very young age. He was a young emperor with an undecided temperament. He was very playful and eager to achieve success, so Liu Jin had many opportunities to take advantage of.
Zhu Houzhao is different now. He is about to enter his fourth year. He has matured in all aspects. He has also experienced the experience of county magistrate, prefect, and chief envoy. It can be said that he is mature and has rich experience in governing. It's not that easy to fool anymore.
Furthermore, there is Emperor Hongzhi above. Although he is invisible now, as long as he is here, he will not tolerate Liu Jin's mischief.
What's more, Liu Jin is already in his seventies at this moment, and his health is actually failing, so he simply can't survive for a few more years.
Even if you have great ambitions in your heart, at this age, you are basically thinking about how to enjoy your old age.
Zhu Houzhao is looking at everyone. In fact, everyone is also looking at Zhu Houzhao. The new boss doesn't know what will happen.
It is said that when a new official takes office, there are three fires. I wonder where Zhu Houzhao's three fires will burn.
Liu Jin and Wang Shouren naturally looked indifferent. Zhu Houzhao's becoming emperor did not seem to have much impact on them. Yang Tinghe seemed more excited by then.
He is Zhu Houzhao's teacher and has taught Zhu Houzhao for many years. According to the tradition of the Ming Dynasty, his teacher will definitely be valued and reused.
However, he was excited. After thinking about his illness, Yang Tinghe quickly calmed down.
He is too old and his health is not good. Even if he is allowed to be the chief minister of the cabinet now, how many years can he be able to do so?
Yang Yiqing and Yang Tinghe are similar. They are getting older and their health is failing. They are actually thinking about how to retire and enjoy their old age in peace.
"Your Majesty, the King of Korea, the King of Japan, the King of Siam, the King of Chenla, and King Lu Song have sent congratulatory messages to congratulate Your Majesty on your great success. At the same time, they declare that they respect you as the Son of Heaven and swear allegiance to the Emperor of Heaven!"
"A congratulatory message from Charles V, Emperor of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor!"
"Sultan Suleiman of the Ottoman Empire, Emperor Yinsmayi I of the Persian Empire, and the King of Egypt sent congratulatory messages!"
"King Ning of the overseas vassal state, King Chu of the state of Chu, King of Shu of the state of Shu, King Xingguo Xing... The Governor of South Africa, the Governor of Ceylon, the Governor of Myanmar, etc. sent congratulatory messages, and all the vassal kings and colonial governors all announced to
Your Majesty, you are loyal!"
“Pope Adrian VI sent a congratulatory message!”
"The King of the Aztec Kingdom and the King of the Inca Empire sent a congratulatory message and declared their allegiance to you!"
Fang Yongliang, the Minister of Rites, reported to Zhu Houzhao the latest congratulatory messages received by the Ming Empire from all over the world.
The current emperor of the Ming Empire is not only the emperor of the Ming Empire, but also the emperor of many vassal states, vassal states, and colonies.
The vassal states of Korea, Japan, Luzon, Siam, Aztec Kingdom, Inca Empire, etc. are all loyal to the Ming Empire. The Ming Empire is their suzerain state, and the emperor of the Ming Empire is naturally theirs.
As for the kings of these vassal states, they were all ministers of the Emperor of the Ming Empire.
The new emperor has ascended the throne, and his ministers will naturally come to swear allegiance, but now they are just sending congratulatory messages.
According to the arrangements of the Ming Empire, Zhu Houzhao simply ascended the throne today, and a grand enthronement ceremony will be arranged later. At that time, all the kings of these vassal states will come in person to send congratulatory gifts and declare their allegiance to the Emperor of the Ming Empire.
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The suzerain state is not just a suzerain state in name. According to the Ming vassal state agreement formulated by Liu Jin, becoming a vassal state of the Ming Empire has many benefits, but it will also be deeply kidnapped to the huge ship of the Ming Empire in all aspects.
All were controlled and influenced by the Ming Empire.
Of course, when the enthronement ceremony is actually held, it seems that not only these vassal states, but also overseas vassal states and colonies of the Ming Dynasty, as well as Spain, Ottoman, Persia, Egypt, France, etc., will also send people to participate.
Nowadays, the Ming Empire is related to almost every aspect of the entire world. When the emperor of the Ming Empire ascends the throne, it is naturally an extremely important event.
Everyone is sending congratulatory messages now. After receiving the official notification from Daming, everyone will immediately prepare congratulatory gifts and prepare to send people to attend the grand ceremony.
"Um!"
Zhu Houzhao nodded slightly. The vassal states were all fine. There were too many overseas vassal states and colonies. Fang Yongliang's mouth went dry and he became a little impatient when he heard it.
But Zhu Houzhao still listened patiently. Now that he is the emperor and no longer the prince, he can no longer mess around with many things.
Sometimes this is the case, you need to be patient, listen slowly, and see slowly.
"Your Majesty, according to Si Tianjian's calculations, the fifth day of February next year is the best day and the best time to hold the enthronement ceremony. It is the best day to choose this day for the enthronement ceremony."
Then Fang Yongliang began to report on the preparations for the enthronement ceremony.
Now the Ming Empire is no longer the Ming Empire it used to be. The emperor's enthronement ceremony must not only be very grand, but also take into account the congratulations coming from all over the world.
So after much selection, it was decided that it would be on the fifth day of February next year, and now it is November, so it will be three months later.
The reason why it is set three months later is to give all parties some time to prepare.
Like King Charles V of Spain in Europe, he will definitely send ministers to the Ming Dynasty to congratulate him. To come to the Ming Dynasty from Europe, even if it is the fastest speed, take the fastest route.
Depart from the Mediterranean port in Spain, take a boat to the Black Sea, arrive in Nanyun Province, and then take a train to the capital of the Ming Empire. This is the fastest route, and it takes almost 2 months.
In addition, the vassals and colonies of the Ming Dynasty in West Africa also sent people to congratulate them. From these places to the Ming capital, you had to take a boat.
Even if you take the fastest internal combustion engine ship now, it will take almost three months to reach the capital of the Ming Dynasty, and it will take three months to reach the Ming Dynasty without stopping, even if it is smooth sailing.
In addition, everyone has to prepare gifts and so on. After all, time is actually very tight. Even if the ceremony is held three months later, it is still very stressful for people around the world.
The Ministry of Rites of the Ming Dynasty also fully considered this point, so it set the time as much as three months later.
Of course, if you have enough time, the Ministry of Rites can be more prepared and not be too hasty.
"Well, you can just make the decision here."
Zhu Houzhao nodded after hearing this.
He is in a very bad mood now, and he does not feel happy or excited at all about becoming an emperor.
Now he is still worried about Emperor Hongzhi's health. Although Emperor Hongzhi has woken up, he can't see his eyesight and his health is much worse. He is very worried about it. How can he still have the time to care about these things now.
Fortunately, there is nothing in the Ming Dynasty that deserves discussion and discussion. After agreeing on the enthronement ceremony, everyone has nothing to report.
The morning ended like this.
"Liu Jin, you stay here first."
When everyone was about to leave, Zhu Houzhao left Liu Jin alone.
After everyone else had left, Zhu Houzhao also said to Liu Jin: "Old Liu, you are always resourceful. Please help me think of a way to see if I can cure my father's eyes."
"Your Majesty, the professors at the Emperor's Eye Hospital have also said that it should be caused by nerve compression when the fall occurred, or due to blood pressure and heart failure."
"So you need to rest. After a long period of rest, there is hope that you can slowly recover your eyesight and your body will become healthier."
"In my opinion, we might as well find a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters around the capital and build a royal garden for the Emperor to rest and rest. I believe that the Emperor's health will gradually get better. Your Majesty, you don't have to worry too much."
Liu Jin thought for a while and said.
"Build a royal garden?"
"That's a good idea."
When Zhu Houzhao heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up slightly. As a son, he must build a good garden for his father. The big garden can be used for peaceful rest, so that he can appear more filial, and Emperor Hongzhi
You really need a good rest.
Although this palace is very quiet, it is really not suitable for resting or retiring.