Even though everything was kept simple during the holy war, Xuanyuan Zhu's succession ceremony lasted for three full days in Xuanyuan Hill, starting from the early morning of February 14th and ending on the night of February 16th.
On February 14, Xuanyuan Zhu, accompanied by a group of Taixia royal family members, offered sacrifices to heaven and earth in the circle of the emperor's palace.
On February 15th, when the memorial ceremony was completed, Sangong and Jiuqing led hundreds of civil and military officials from the DPRK and China to greet them in the circle. They said, "The sacrifice ceremony is completed, please take the throne as emperor." Welcome to the Tianxin Gate of the Great Emperor's Palace. The princes and nobles of Taixia were waiting at Tianxin Gate. At that time, there was a golden case at the door of Tianxin Gate. On the golden case was the crown of the Emperor's crown. Seeing Xuanyuan Zhu's arrival, the princes and nobles of Taixia invited him together. , "Please accept the emperor's crown." Xuanyuan Zhu walked to the golden chair, and the ceremony officer put on the crown for him. Then he bowed, and Zhang Tie put on the emperor's crown for him. Then Zhang Tie held Xuanyuan Zhu's hand, and in the Manchu Dynasty Surrounded by the civil and military dignitaries, he walked from the Tianxin Gate to the Jiuji Hall of the Imperial Palace. Xuanyuan Zhu took the Taixia Jade Seal handed over by the Taixia Royal Family’s Holy Step Enshrinement Officer and ascended to the throne. The civil and military officials bowed their heads three times and then rolled up their ranks.
Xuanyuan Zhu left the Jiuji Hall and went to the Imperial Ancestral Temple to present treasures in the book. He honored his mother's family, Jinwutang's fourth-generation Kao and heirs, and informed the ceremonial society.
On February 16th, hundreds of officials came to express their congratulations, and envoys from various countries in Xuanyuan Hill presented letters of credence to Xuanyuan Zhu. Until the evening, when the envoys from various countries had completed their interviews, Xuanyuan Zhu handed the Taixia Jade Seal to Zhang Tie and formally appointed Zhang Tie as regent. After overseeing the country, Xuanyuan Zhu left Jiuji Hall, and the entire succession ceremony was basically completed.
From then on, because Xuanyuan Zhu was still underage, learning and growth were his top priority, so he only went to court two mornings each month to listen to politics in silence. The rest of the time, he studied in the emperor's palace, waiting for Xuanyuan Zhu to After the formal crowning ceremony at the age of twenty, Zhang Tie returned to power and Xuanyuan Zhu officially came into power.
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On February 17, 933 in the black iron calendar, Zhang Tie, dressed in a prince's python suit, sat in the Jiuji Hall of the Great Emperor's Palace, looking at the three princes and nine ministers of Taixia and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty gathered in the hall. King Nan and others were thinking a lot.
Once upon a time, I could only come to Xuanyuan Hill anonymously and secretly, but now, I am standing at the top of the palace of power that represents Taixia and the highest level of the human race. Looking back on the past, it is like a big dream.
Zhang Tie's seat is just in front of Xuanyuan Zhu's throne. It is only one step lower than Xuanyuan Zhu's nine steps. This is the position of the regent. When Xuanyuan Zhu is gone, the place where Zhang Tie is is the nine steps. From the highest point of the palace, overlooking everything.
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty in Taixia were divided into left civil and right military officials. Under the royal steps of the main hall where Zhang Tie was, there were eight chairs, namely, Da Sima, Da Sikong, Da Situ, as well as King Guangnan, King Xuanwu, and King Jingtian. , King Dingxi, King Yi'an and other five princes sat among them.
On both sides of the main hall and above the royal steps, there are two rows of majestic and majestic palace guards wearing bright armor. The lowest among these guards are knights.
Meng Shidao also sat on the position of Da Situ and looked at Zhang Tie calmly, and Zhang Tie also looked at him calmly.
One day before Xuanyuan Zhu ascended the throne, Meng Shidao, who was "slightly ailing", finally recovered and participated in the ceremony for the next three days. During those three days, Zhang Tie had seen Meng Shidao more than once, but There has been little communication between the two parties. Today is the first official meeting between the two after Zhang Tie returned from the Sky World.
One sits high and one sits low.
This is the first day of Zhang Tie's regency. The atmosphere in the Jiuji Palace is extremely solemn. All the civil and military officials in Taixia are like Meng Shidao. No matter what everyone thinks in their hearts, there is a look on everyone's faces. With less than half an expression, many people have noticed that Zhang Tie and Meng Shidao are looking at each other. The aura between the two people is a bit subtle, but no one speaks. Everyone is waiting for Zhang Tie to speak. .
Looking at Meng Shidao with a calm face, Zhang Tie felt like he was looking into an unpredictable fog. Zhang Tie always felt that there was something in Meng Shidao's eyes that was difficult for him to see through, quietly , looking at and examining himself.
Meng Shidao was very calm. Even after knowing that he had arrived at Xuanyuan Hill, he did not show any fear or panic.
Meng Shidao was the chief disciple of Taixia and one of the three princes in the court. As the chief disciple, Meng Shidao wounded Yun Zhongzi who was wanted by the Tingwei Mansion after he went into seclusion and advanced to the holy level. This was completely legal and reasonable, even for Zhang Tie. , there is no way to find any mistakes or omissions on Meng Shidao's part in this matter. Even if he knew that Meng Shidao might have some private agreement with Patriarch Taiyi and Patriarch Shenkong, Taiyi Patriarch and Shenkong The Patriarch was dead, and he could not use this reason to accuse Meng Shidao.
The captured knights of the three major sects had no idea about the contacts and agreements between Meng Shidao and Patriarch Taiyi and others. Even the ninth prince Xuanyuan Lie could not find out anything because from the beginning to the end, Meng Shidao had no relationship with them. Xuanyuan Lie has had any contact with him. Judging from the above points, Meng Shidao is completely impeccable.
More than thirty years ago, Zhang Tie returned to Taixia for the first time. At that time, Tuntang was already a huge force in Taixia. Now, during the years when Meng Shidao served as Taixia's chief disciple, Tuntang has become a powerful force in Taixia. Taixia's power has expanded rapidly. There are countless disciples who worship Meng Shidao and people who are bewitched by Tuntang's specious theory of benevolence, righteousness and morality. Over the years, many of these people have become Taixia Officials at the grassroots level and even at the middle level have tentacles all over the world, and some have even reached the position of governor. They have huge influence in all states, counties and cities in Taixia. Tuntang has no influence on the people at the bottom of Taixia. It is no exaggeration to say that it has definitely surpassed the three major sects, and this is the reason why Zhang Tie has not touched Meng Shidao for the time being.
Zhang Tie can't stand Meng Shidao now, but that doesn't mean he can tolerate Meng Shidao continuing to sit in the position of Chief Situ and causing trouble for him.
In order to end Taixia's holy war as soon as possible, Meng Shidao must step down from the position of Sangong and leave Xuanyuan Hill.
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"When I arrived at Xuanyuan Hill a few days ago, I heard that Master Meng was in ill health. I wonder if Master Meng's health has been better these days?" Under the gaze of the civil and military officials of Taixia Manchu Dynasty, Zhang Tie stood down and calmly He opened his mouth to Meng Shidao.
Zhang Tie's first words made many civil servants in the court feel slightly nervous. Everyone in the court knew about the grudges between Jinwutang and Tuntang. Zhang Tie's first words today were about his concern for Master Meng. Whether Tao's body is "ill" is definitely not out of concern.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty!" Meng Shidao smiled slightly, "A few years ago, in order to strive for the holy level, I went crazy while in seclusion and left some root causes of the disease. It has not been completely cured yet. It is good and bad sometimes. It is inevitable that I have low energy sometimes. Now At the critical juncture of the Holy War, the position of Chief Situ is related to the overall situation of Taixia, and the affairs are complicated. I feel that I am no longer qualified for the position of Chief Situ, so I came today to ask the prince to resign from the position of Chief Situ. Afterwards, I plan to return to Tunzhou, open a college, study my knowledge intensively, and continue to understand the mysteries in the ancient moral monument!"
Meng Shidao's words made Zhang Tie slightly surprised. Zhang Tie originally planned to kick Meng Shidao away no matter what today. He had already prepared several methods and was about to attack Meng Shidao. Unexpectedly, Meng Shidao Dao actually took the initiative to resign and retreated bravely, which saved him more trouble.
"That's right!" Zhang Tie didn't even say a word of politeness or restraint. With just two words, he simply and smoothly stripped off Meng Shidao's position as a third official. Meng Shidao seemed to choke on Zhang Tie. But Zhang Tie did not continue to look at Meng Shidao, but directly said to several guards in the hall with a final tone, "Today's court meeting will discuss the current holy war situation between Taixia and the human race, and at the same time, we will discuss the situation of the holy war between Taixia and the human race. It will take a long time to come up with countermeasures. Since Mr. Meng is not feeling well and often lacks energy, then it is better to go to practice as early as possible, so as not to cause trouble and make people say that we do not know how to respect the elderly and love the young. Man, please send Master Meng back to his residence to rest first, and then send the imperial doctor to carefully diagnose and treat Master Meng. If Master Meng needs any pills, you can go to the palace treasury to get them!"
"The prince is interested!" Meng Shidao stood up directly and glanced at Zhang Tie with his faint eyes. He didn't seem to be angry. Before the guards in front of the palace came to "send" him off, he turned towards the door of the Jiuji Palace. Go.
"Master Meng, please keep the seal of Great Situ, so that I don't have to send someone to get it!" Zhang Tie said calmly again, "Master Meng can leave Xuanyuan Hill at any time, but Xuanyuan Hill cannot live without the Great Master for a day. Situ!"
There was silence in the main hall, and everyone in the civil and military court looked at Meng Shidao who stopped.
Even if Emperor Xuanyuan were to come in person, he would not deprive a man of his position with just a few words. Zhang Tie's strength made many people feel awe-inspiring at this time.
Meng Shidao turned around and glanced at Zhang Tie, with a smile on his face. He gently took off a space ring on his hand and handed it to a guard. He didn't say anything more. Under the "escort" of the guards, he left Jiuji Hall.
Seeing Meng Shidao leave peacefully like this, Zhang Tie didn't feel any relief in his heart. Instead, he tightened up instantly. The last two sentences just now were not actually Zhang Tie's willingness to pursue Meng Shidao here, but Zhang Tie deliberately pressed him step by step to test him. Zhang Tie originally thought that Meng Shidao would resist, but he never expected that Meng Shidao would calmly accept his arrangement. This is too abnormal.
Is this Meng Shidao swallowing his anger and understanding the current affairs, or is he a monster if something goes wrong
Zhang Tie's face gained an inexplicable solemnity...
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ps: I’m really ashamed. After a whole day of work, I just finished one chapter!