The next day!
Within Ying Tian City!
The bustling districts of both the inner and outer cities were exceptionally lively. The Ministry of Rites had sent the proclamation to the capital prefect's office, and once the news spread, it swiftly swept through the city.
As the capital, Yingtian was naturally the first place to learn of such a major event.
The place where the edict was to be announced had been packed solid since early morning.
Commoners came from every direction, cramming the area full. Everyone stretched their necks, their eyes brimming with anticipation. They knew that an edict proclaimed to the realm must concern a matter of great importance, and no one wished to miss this moment of witnessing history.
Even "a sea of voices" was not enough to describe the crowds gathered at the proclamation site.
Amid the expectant gazes of countless commoners, the proclamation ceremony finally began.
An official clad in court robes stepped onto the raised platform, holding the imperial edict with a solemn expression. He cleared his throat and loudly read, "By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees!"
The moment those words were spoken, the previously noisy crowd fell silent. Everyone held their breath, afraid of missing even a single word.
Their faces were filled with reverence.
"Today, the Northern Expedition has won a great victory, and its results are enough to inspire the hearts of the people of our Great Ming."
"The Ministry of Rites is hereby ordered to proclaim this to the realm and raise the morale of all the people of our Great Ming."
The official's voice was loud and clear, echoing through the surroundings.
"For hundreds of years, the Mongol cavalry of the Northern Yuan have claimed to be unrivaled in the world, invincible beneath heaven."
"In the past, relying