"Okay."
Liu Xie withdrew his gaze, smiled at Zhen Mi and several other Imperial Consortss, then got up and walked out of Bedchamber, led by Ritual Officials to Imperial Ancestral Temple for Heaven-Worship Rite.
"Your Majesty."
Kong Rong had been waiting for Imperial Ancestral Temple early. When he saw Liu Xie, he saluted him and then motioned Liu Xie to go forward and worship Ancestors.
Liu Xie knelt on the futon and looked at the dozens of Spirit Tablet placed in front of him, feeling somewhat uneasy in his heart.
It wasn't that he was worried about making any mistakes in etiquette. He made up for all the etiquette with Kong Rong on the grounds of review, and he remembered everything he had to do.
What he is really worried about is his own identity.
"Dear Liu Family old Ancestors, although I am just a fake Son of Heaven, I am still a descendant of old Liu Family. It is really helpless to pretend to be Son of Heaven. Ancestors people have spirits in heaven and remember to bless and protect me."
"It is better for us Liu Family to take this throne than to be stolen by Cao Thief, Yuan Thief and Grand Marshal Old Thief. I will definitely work hard to make us Great Han great again!"
Liu Xie said silently in his heart while praying.
I don't know if his prayers had an effect. During the whole Heaven-Worship Rite process, there was no accident like Spirit Tablet falling down, nor was there any sudden bad weather with dark clouds. The worship was completed smoothly, and then all kinds of Tribute Offerings were offered.
After doing all this, Liu Xie stood up and walked out Imperial Ancestral Temple.
And the moment he stepped out of Imperial Ancestral Temple, a breeze blew from behind, blowing up the lace at his temples, and fell on his head, as if caressing him gently.
Liu Xie couldn't help but look back.
In the smoke inside Imperial Ancestral Temple, he seemed to vaguely see many figures emerging and standing, but after rubbing his eyes, they all disappeared.
"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"
Kong Rong couldn't help but ask when he saw Liu Xie stopped.
"Nothing."
Liu Xie shook his head and continued to stride outside Imperial Ancestral Temple, followed closely by Kong Rong.
Inside Imperial Ancestral Temple, dozens of Spirit Tablet seemed to be watching this Son of Heaven of Great Han go away.
Today's Heaven-Worship Rite is divided into two steps.
The first step is to Heaven-Worship Rite Former Emperors of Every Era in Imperial Ancestral Temple, and the second step is to walk to Altar of Heaven Heaven-Worship Rite in Northern Suburbs to heaven - yes, walking.
In such an important time Heaven-Sacrifice Ceremony, even if you are as noble as an emperor, you must go there in person to show your respect to God. There is no room for laziness in this.
Of course, Liu Xie was not the only one who walked there.
Great Aristocratic Families has sent representatives to accompany him, and Guo Jia and Xun Chen will also follow. There are also Zhang He and Gao Lan with many Imperial Guards lined up neatly, all waiting for his arrival at the Imperial Palace East Gate.
Seeing Liu Xie wearing the Son of Heaven crown uniform and looking calm and powerful, they all couldn't help but their eyes lit up. This is the true Son of Heaven style!
"Let's set off."
Facing the crowd, Liu Xie put on Son of Heaven's airs and said calmly.
Everyone respectfully said yes.
Liu Xie took the first step, and under the heavy protection of the Imperial Guards Army led by Zhang He and Gao Lan, went to Northern Suburbs Altar of Heaven, while officials, generals and representatives of aristocratic families followed closely behind.
The group of people left Imperial Palace, and the vast Procession followed Ye City's Official Road out of the city. The roads they needed to pass had long been cleared by the Imperial Guards Army, and the streets were closed, and were guarded by many soldiers to prevent any accidents.
But even so, there were still many people watching.
There was unparalleled excitement on the faces of these people. Each of them looked at Liu Xie walking on Official Road with sincere enthusiasm and respect on their faces!
This is their Great Han most supreme emperor!
"Your Majesty! It's Your Majesty!"
"I am truly lucky to see the Holy Face. This trip Ye City is not in vain!"
"I heard that Your Majesty has the appearance of Emperor Gaozu, and today I saw him live up to his reputation."
"I really don't know how Pretender Emperor of Xu County compares to Your Majesty. This is the real Son of Heaven. It's really ridiculous that some people would believe that Xu County is real."
"True can't be fake, and fake can't be true. Your Majesty will definitely be able to lead his troops to kill Xu County one day and capture that Pretender Son of Heaven!"
"Your Majesty will last for generations to come!"
The people were very excited. Wherever Liu Xie went, many people bowed their heads and worshiped. They were so enthusiastic that Liu Xie couldn't help but feel Shock.
This is the centripetal force of Great Han for four hundred years. "Han" is no longer just a word or a title, but also a synonym for belief, the soul of a nation, and a spirit.
As Son of Heaven of Great Han, he has become the god in the hearts of all people!
Soon, a group of people walked out of Ye City, came out from North Gate, and came to Northern Suburbs Altar of Heaven.
Heaven-Sacrifice Ceremony, starting soon.
Chapter 172 Heaven-Sacrifice Ceremony, Purple Qi Comes from the East
The great affairs of the country lie in sacrifice and military affairs.
Heaven-Worship Rite is even more important than war.
When Liu Xie and a group of people arrived at the altar of Northern Suburbs, the surroundings were already buzzing with people.
At this time, a calf is burned in the southeast of the altar and a sky lantern hangs in the southwest, creating a sense of solemnity and solemnity.
When Liu Xie stepped into the altar, the drums sounded and the ceremony officially began.
Kong Rong stood next to Echo Wall and sang loudly. "The emperor established the yin and yang, created the world, and the gods gave birth to the seven political affairs. The essence of light is round and square, and it is a sign of good things. I dare to report to you. I recommend you to the emperor and call him the emperor. Welcome the emperor and the god!"
People watching the ceremony in the distance heard the voice of Kong Rong through Echo Wall.
Whether they were ordinary people, Great Aristocratic Clans or officials, they all remained silent and did not dare to do anything that exceeded the rules, waiting for Son of Heaven to board the altar to welcome August Heaven, the Supreme Deity.
Liu Xie walked towards the altar step by step with a solemn look on his face.
The altar has three floors, each with nine steps, shaped like a circle in the south and north, symbolizing a round sky and a round place.
When Liu Xie walked to the middle level of the altar to worship, Kong Rong's voice sounded.
"Bye!"
Liu Xie bowed respectfully towards the August Heaven, the Supreme Deity divine card on the upper level of the altar.
"Hymn of Beginning Peace!"
Kong Rong sang loudly, the ancient Rites and Music played at the right time, and the wood stove also lit up the fire to burn the burnt ox, and the smoke went straight into the sky.
After Liu Xie has finished worshiping, continue to walk up the stairs step by step, and stand on the Tianxin Stone of the Third Tier altar.
On the altar of Third Tier, Seat of Honor placed the god card of August Heaven, the Supreme Deity.
The divine cards placed on the left are Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, God of Night Brightness, God of Auspicious Clouds, Gods of Wind and Rain, God of Thunder, God of Mount Tai, the Eastern Peak, Bixia Yuanjun.
The divine cards placed on the right are Mysterious Mother of the Nine Heavens, God of Great Brightness, Beidou Seven Stars God, Gods of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water, Gods of the Twenty-Eight Lunar Mansions, Heavenly Stars.
"Bye!"
The voice of Kong Rong sounded again.
Liu Xie walked to Seat of Honor, August Heaven, the Supreme Deity's sacred card, offered incense and bowed three times and bowed nine times.
Then he kowtowed to the other gods who were assigned to him.
"Reset!"
After worshiping Seat of Honor and the coordinating gods, Liu Xie retreated to the middle level of the altar to worship.
"Lay the jade and silk! Music plays Hymn of Scenic Peace!"
Rites and Music's voice has changed.
Liu Xie once again ascends the altar of Third Tier.
"Bye!"
Liu Xie held jade silk and bowed to Seat of Honor, August Heaven, the Supreme Deity and the assigned gods respectively.
After praying, three more sticks of incense were burned.
"Presenting silk!"
Liu Xie took a cup of sacrificial wine, sprinkled half of it on the ground, and poured half of it on the thatch standing beside the altar to show the gods drinking.
Finally, he offered jade and silk and kowtowed.
Repeat this four times, praying four times, and then return to the middle level of the altar with a "reset" sound from Kong Rong.
"Come in! Play Hymn of Universal Peace!"
Along with Rites and Music, Liu Xie went to the altar again, knelt down in front of the August Heaven, the Supreme Deity sacred tablet, and offered the calf in the altar.
Kowtow, level your body, and return to the middle level to worship.
Heaven-Worship Rite The process of the gift is complicated and solemn, with a total of nine processes.
This was only the third course, and Liu Xie felt exhausted both mentally and physically.
Thanks to his youth and strength, if an old emperor had come here, he would have been tortured through the entire process.
"The first gift, the music is playing Hymn of Reverent Peace, and the dance is Shield-and-Axe Dance!"
Rites and Music played, and Liu Xie once again ascended to the upper level of the altar.
Below the altar, sixty-four people danced the Qianqi Dance.
In front of Echo Wall, Kong Rong held the sacrificial words in both hands and solemnly recited:
"Heaven and earth are in the same condition, but I have admiration for you, Yuanxi Purple Altar, and I want to find a way out.
Respectfully accept the sacrifices, pay attention to the confusion, embroider Zhou Zhang, and accept the supreme god.
Thousands of children dance together into eight overflows, and the result is good and joyful. Taiyi.
The nine-song finale was played brilliantly, and the harp and harp were played Xuanzhu.
The bells and golden drums bring joy to the spirit, and Court Officials helps everyone, everyone respects their respective affairs.