On Guichou Day in August, the agreed time finally arrived.
The emperor rode on a jade chariot and led a large sacrificial procession to the flat platform in a mighty manner. The ceremonial guard was neatly driven, the array was bright, the flags were flying, and the drums and drums were beating.
Shou asked about the allusions of various ceremonial guards.
In the Song Dynasty, according to the importance of the emperor's travel activities, the specifications of the Lubu were divided into different levels, including Dajia, Fajia, Xiaojia, and Huanghuizhan. The Dajia Lubu was used for the most important occasions-suburban sacrifices, Ji Tian and other ceremonies.
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Jiaosi is a great ceremony for the emperor to offer sacrifices to the heaven and earth, and is used to pray for the eternal stability of the country and the health of the country. In order to show his piety to the gods and ancestors, as well as to show the emperor's supreme authority and strict hierarchy, the scale of the ceremonial guard in Dajia Lubo is very large and
complex.
This honor guard is not only large in number, but also in order. The personnel in the honor guard must be arranged in strict accordance with the etiquette regulations. Who is in front, who is behind, who is on the left, and who is on the right are all clearly stated. Their clothes, hands, etc.
The various flags, formations, and weapons in charge must be carried out according to regulations. Even the breeds, coat colors, and attire of the horses they ride are regulated.
In addition to the imperial chariot, the entire honor guard also includes civil and military officials, various entourages, imperial guards, bands, etc. The animals include elephants, oxen, horses, etc. There are 61 chariots, 87 horses, 6 oxen, and 6 elephants.
Only, 1701 musical instruments.
The etiquette officer is responsible for these things. What Yunzheng needs to be responsible for is the life safety of the 5,681 people in this brigade.
"...The chariots and horses fly yellow, the halberds, shields and uniforms are embroidered in the wrong way. The dragons and tigers move in the sky, and the mandarin herons and egrets are in the guard. The hills and mountains are high, and the stars are shining. The soldiers are in auspicious teams, and the horses and horses are chosen. The eight gods are strict,
The joy and desire to control hundreds of beasts. It is inherited by the ancestors, and the universe is wrapped around it. The grandpa holds the bamboo flute respectfully, and the emperor personally presents the wine. There is a forest of auras and flags, and the ceremony and music are decorated. The majesty is unified, and all the trivial matters are taken care of..."
Su Shi, who followed Yun Zheng out to see the world, spoke plausibly, and obscure sentences spewed out of his mouth like a river.
Bo Bo was very envious and followed Su Shi closely without missing a word. For him, this was a rare knowledge.
He was fascinated by these gorgeous props. The lance was hung with a leopard's tail, the carriage was inlaid with pearls that he had to sacrifice his life to get, and all kinds of flags almost blocked the sun in the sky...
Yun Zheng took advantage of the opportunity that the emperor was going to join the alliance in Pingxingtai and widened the road in the mountains. The mountains on both sides of the road were filled with heavily armed Song troops. Every ten miles, horns would sound, demanding that the next
The first stage defenders take over.
Those who followed Zhao Zhen to Pingxingtai were all warriors from the army, especially the two hundred soldiers guarding the emperor's chariot. The first hundred were holding giant shields, and the last hundred were holding sabers.
All of them are giant men with majestic figures.
Their weapons were hung on their horses, and they insisted on walking. The foot soldiers and soldiers changed every three miles, and the entire chariot guard was blocked.
Behind the chariot was a modified sidecar. Whenever the heavy sidecar moved, the earth would shake.
Sixteen strong mules and horses moved their hooves hard, dragging this huge war fortress towards the flat platform with difficulty.
On the top of the carriage are two eight-niu crossbows that are ready to go. Remove the iron plate in front of the crossbows, and they are the most violent murder weapons.
As long as the second floor is opened, the ballista inside will reveal its sharp fangs. Six small soldiers will sit cross-legged on the floor. Once the war trumpet sounds, they will immediately use the most powerful phosphorus fire.
The bullets were thrown out in groups, immediately opening a flesh-and-blood path for the emperor to leave the battlefield.
Yun Zheng was sitting on the third floor of the side car. He was covered in armor, holding his knees with his hands, and the mask on his face had fallen off. Sitting under the tattered flying tiger flag, he looked like a ball of eternal darkness.
Zhao Zhen curiously looked left and right in the side car. He was very satisfied that this war fortress was deployed to protect him. He knocked the thick iron rivets on the side car with his knuckles and said with a smile: "It is really an indestructible battlefield weapon.
Han Qing, how many such fortresses are there in the Song Dynasty army?"
Han Qi, who accompanied the emperor, cupped his hands and said: "Reporting to your majesty, there are a total of 171 sidecars in the Song Army, all of which belong to the Huaihua Army in the army west of Beijing. This army is best at guarding. With sidecars, they can
The guards are tight, and most of the troops following His Majesty to Pingxingtai this time are Huaihua troops."
Zhao Zhen asked in confusion: "Can't such a majestic mobile war fortress be used for offense?"
Han Qi smiled and said: "Your Majesty, it is just because of its majesty that it is bulky. Today's battles require lightness and flexibility. The cavalry attacks from east to west, and it is difficult for a sidecar to catch up with the main force of the army. But this thing
Used defensively but foolproof.”
"One hundred and seventy-one cars, some are missing!" Zhao Zhen felt a little regretful.
Han Qi sighed: "It is not easy to make this thing. A side carriage requires 600 yuan to make, not counting the eight oxen crossbows and ballistas, hook guns, hammers and other mechanisms equipped for the side carriage.
There are advantages and disadvantages. Even General Yun is not willing to use sidecars too much. He said that unless this thing can develop to move on its own, oh, that is, like Zhuge Wuhou's wooden ox and flowing horse, otherwise he will not prepare it.
Used on a large scale in the military."
The emperor squinted at Yun Zheng who was giving orders and whispered: "A person who usually has such a bad temper and will take action even if he doesn't say a few words is cold and inhumane at this time. He is not like him at all."
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Han Qi smiled and said: "If the general had used what he did in the court to the two armies, he would have died a hundred times in battle.
As long as he enters the wartime state, he is the god of killing. All his thoughts are on how to defeat the enemy, regardless of the usual etiquette and favors.
Therefore, Your Majesty should not pursue his unreasonable behavior."
"Of course I won't blame him. There can't be rules without rules. This is how the army should be. He is worried about my safety. How can I blame him?
Let’s go, let’s get in the chariot and drive, it’s really uncomfortable here because of the bumps, we don’t want to hinder the general from giving orders.”
Han Qi helped the emperor walk along the lintel that had been built long ago to the carriage and said with a smile: "That carriage was originally meant for fighting, not for riding."
Returning to the chariot, Han Qi immediately hugged Wu Ban and sat on the soft platform of the chariot. Although the sun was scorching above his head, he still maintained his best appearance in a large dress.
Zhao Zhen sat on the main seat and saw that all the old ministers were under the bright sun, so he ordered Zou Tong to find crank umbrellas for the eunuchs to hold to provide shade for these old ministers.
Bao Zheng smiled and said: "This is the easiest time for me to deal with the Liao people. In the past, the Liao people always used force to speak. Now I want to see what else the Liao people have to say."
Song Shou laughed and said: "You have spent most of your official career in Kaifeng Mansion. How do you know the sufferings of our Honglu Temple? We are the main yamen that deal with the Liao people. The Liao people are domineering not only in our Song Dynasty."
, in Xixia, and the same is true in other places. If you carefully calculate it, the Liao people in Tokyo are still the most disciplined.'
"Yunhu is immune to all evil here! Even his wife dared to bring family generals and Liao envoys to a standstill. Strangely enough, his family members who were missing limbs, blind, or lame were able to bring Liao envoys to him.
He was beaten until he knelt down and begged for mercy.
I was doubtful about this before I came here, but when I got here, I wasn’t surprised at all. Those disabled family members of the Yun family must be warriors who have fought a hundred battles on the battlefield!"
Shi Zhongxin groaned and said: "Once those disabled warriors leave the army, they often end up miserable. They have no strength but cannot use swords to make a living. In the general's mansion in Beijing, there are no such old hands in the family.
, you can’t let the veterans who fought bloody battles with you live on the streets alone and helpless, right? Lao Li, it’s really heartbreaking for you to say this.”
Li Shu smiled and said: "I don't mean to blame the general. I just want to say that this is our negligence in governance. After the soldiers retired due to disability, we only gave them some money and food to send them away. This is not appropriate.
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In the early years of the Song Dynasty, there were so many thieves that three or two old soldiers gathered together. Whenever there was any injustice, they would rise up. In those years when the imperial court wiped out Wang Mazi, Li Heizi would appear, causing endless trouble. The states in the countryside
The administration of government officials is extremely weak. Often, as long as there are rebels, some ignorant people will follow. The weak ones will occupy the mountains and become kings, and the powerful ones will capture the state capitals, eventually causing catastrophe.
I think we should make use of these retired veterans. As long as their legs are not disabled and they are able to fight, they will all be brought under the control of the state government and let them serve as reserve government officials. With only a little money and food, I will have tens of thousands of people in the Song Dynasty.
Those who are capable of fighting, under such circumstances, who else can rebel? Putting out the flames at the very beginning is the most economical and trouble-free way.
And those disabled veterans will also be grateful for the emperor's great kindness and will definitely be loyal and diligent in the king's affairs."
Shi Zhongxin nodded and said: "It is a good idea. Even if each of our households replaces all the servants with veterans, how many can be used? If we want to deal with this matter, the court will need to take action, and we will not accept it.
People criticized him for accusing him of accumulating dead men.
Han Qi always said angrily with a dead look on his face: "Who said you have a private collection of dead soldiers? What use can the few generals in your family have besides being good at eating, drinking, prostitution and gambling?
Although the generals of the Yun Mansion are more capable, they were trained by themselves in the army. After being damaged in the battle, they were taken back to the mansion for use. This is in line with the practice of the Song Dynasty. This matter will be discussed again in Beijing, so I won’t say anything more at this time."
Shi Zhongxin was not afraid of Han Qi. He hugged his big belly and continued: "Everyone in the army will feel uncomfortable after seeing the majesty of the general and the strength of the soldiers. If you don't have it, you will be a pauper."
I understand your mood.
If you really need strong servants, just let me know and Lao Shi will give you some, but don’t use knives to hurt people behind their backs!” (To be continued)