The Fengshan ceremony to worship Heaven!
On this day, the entire Yong'an City was under martial law, especially the eastern side of Heavenly Emperor Peak, which was covered by a dense array of troops, and the entire Heavenly Emperor Peak was filled with a solemn atmosphere.
Long live the Emperor!
Lin Yi, however, remained calm and composed in the palace. Dressed in a dragon robe and imperial crown, he appeared as if a celestial emperor had descended to earth, causing the people below to look him in the eye.
I will climb to the very top and look down upon all the mountains below!
With the added allure of this attire, and looking at the bowing officials below, Lin Yi felt as if he held the entire All Under Heaven in his hands—this was the pinnacle of power in the East.
Life and death, destiny and power, are decided with a single word.
When the emperor is enraged, rivers of blood flow.
From this day forward, a brand new era is about to begin—our own era.
"Your Majesty, the auspicious time is almost here, we should set off!" Zhang Jiao whispered a reminder.
Lin Yi nodded slightly, then looked at Prime Minister Xun Yu beside him and said in a deep voice, " Wenruo, today is the Fengshan Ceremony. Are the representatives from all regions ready?"
This Fengshan ceremony not only invited representatives from neighboring countries, but also representatives from all the counties and prefectures within the Great Liang territory to personally witness this great moment for Great Liang.
This will not only boost their national self-confidence and sense of honor, but also deter these local powers and let them know what true supremacy means.
However, mistakes are unacceptable in this situation, or it will be embarrassing.
Xun Yu's eyes shone with confidence as he smiled and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, apart from a few locals, the rest of these people are all ours. There's absolutely no problem with these representatives!"
He was well aware of the seriousness of the situation, and after multiple screenings, there was absolutely no problem.
"That's excellent!"
Lin Yi nodded in satisfaction. It was so convenient to have a professional helper. Xun Yu had easily taken care of everything, and he didn't have to worry about it at all.
After dealing with these people, all that's left are the envoys.
He glanced at Zhao Yun and Wang Yue, and said in a deep voice, " Wang Yue and Zhao Yun, you two are in charge of the Net and the Hundred Riders, two major forces, one in the shadows and one in the open. You must keep a close eye on the envoys from those countries."
No matter what country they're from, anyone who dares to cause trouble at this time will be killed on the spot!
This Fengshan ceremony was not just a simple act of bestowing blessings; it also concerned the formal establishment of the Great Liang and symbolized the beginning of a new year, so there could be no mistakes.
Anyone who dares to cause trouble will die a gruesome death.
"Rest assured, my lord, martial law has been imposed over a thousand miles around. The Hundred Riders and the Net have sealed off these areas, and with the assistance of the Divine Machine Battalion, several thousand archers are keeping an eye on Heavenly Emperor Peak. Anyone who dares to enter will surely die a horrible death!" Wang Yue said in a deep voice.
He and Zhao Yun joined forces, one openly and one covertly. Unless the enemy mobilized hundreds of thousands of troops, they would be unable to do anything and would be directly annihilated.
With the assistance of the strongest spear, the Divine Machine Battalion, hundreds of thousands of soldiers would suffer heavy casualties.
"Very good!"
Lin Yi nodded slightly and looked at Lin Rusong and Wang Ziwen, who both nodded in agreement.
Wang Ziwen, the Minister of Ministry of Rites, stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Play the music!"
Waaaaaah!
The court musicians immediately began a solemn prelude, and the courtiers slowly made their way to the outer perimeter, where a huge carriage, embroidered with golden five-clawed dragons, stood in the center.
The flags on both sides were replaced with golden Blue Pigeon flags, which were reserved for the emperor. Amidst the sounds of ceremonial music, the large contingent slowly made its way towards the Heavenly Emperor Peak.
Long live the Emperor!
Along the way, crowds of people had gathered on both sides of the road. Seeing the huge carriage and the majestic golden dragon flag, they couldn't help but cheer.
This scene was a rare sight for them; they had truly had their eyes opened today.
The emperor's carriage, in particular, left them all dumbfounded. What on earth was that thing pulling the carriage? How could it look so powerful?
"That's an elephant, a wondrous creature of nature. It's said to possess immense strength, capable of shaking mountains and trees; it can truly be called a divine beast."
"The Emperor has nine elephants pulling his carriage! That's incredibly extravagant!" someone in the crowd exclaimed.
Holy crap!
Everyone was stunned. This elephant was so powerful that it could shake mountains and trees. Wasn't that a god?
At this moment, a Daoist priest beside him shook his head and laughed, "Grasp the great image, and heaven and earth will follow. Following them without harm, peace and tranquility will prevail."
This is the way of the ancient immortals and gods. The elephant, which encompasses all things, represents the Great Dao, and the elephant before us is the embodiment of the Dao.
The Emperor is able to ride nine elephants; no wonder some say he is the reincarnation of the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He is truly extraordinary.
ah?
The already stunned people were even more bewildered after hearing this, feeling a sense of awe and wonder.
Is he a deity, a supreme being, or even the reincarnation of the Great Emperor Zhenwu?
This is actually citing classical texts; it sounds very scientific and well-founded.
The young apprentice was completely dumbfounded, looking at his master with a strange expression, and whispered, "Master, what scripture says this? I've never read it before?"
"That's right, Master Huaiyangzi, don't try to fool me. I also respect Daoism, but I've never heard of this scripture," a scholar beside him said with a look of suspicion.
Hearing their words, Huaiyangzi calmly took out a book from his robes and handed it to them, sighing, "The Dao cannot be easily transmitted. This is the Daoist sage's ' Tao Te Ching,' but ordinary people cannot comprehend it."
However, I possess a biography that can offer you a glimpse into the Great Dao.
Everyone looked at the book and frowned. What kind of lousy biography was this? It looked so low-class.
Journey to the West?
"Who would travel west for no reason? Could it be those merchants?" The scholar took the book, looking on with suspicion.
After reading its contents, I was amazed; the book was so profound, including matters of gods and immortals.
The Great Emperor Zhenwu is also featured here; could this be a biography of the emperor?
Has the old man gone on a journey to the West?
Everyone's eyes gleamed. They didn't know anything about the Great Emperor Zhenwu; as long as someone was a deity, that was enough—that meant an incredibly powerful being.
He also holds the title of Emperor, making him an absolutely formidable figure among the immortals. No wonder the emperor was able to unify the All Under Heaven.
Some of the other races looked at the surrounding flags with strange expressions, frowning and saying, "Isn't the Great Liang Nation the Blue Pigeon? Why has it turned into a golden dragon? Are you guys acting so recklessly?"
"That's right, aren't they the Blue Pigeon used exclusively by the Net)? Hunting them is now strictly prohibited, and anyone who disobeys will be executed without mercy!" A commoner from Great Liang exclaimed in surprise.
Upon hearing his words, someone nearby rolled their eyes and said irritably, "You guys don't know this, do you? This Golden Dragon Flag is for the Emperor's exclusive use; ordinary people are not allowed to use it."
So the Golden Dragon Flag isn't a national flag, but it's better than a national flag. Do you understand?
"So that's it! No wonder it's a five-clawed golden dragon!"
Everyone suddenly realized, "Oh, so that's how it is! No wonder it looks so imposing; it must be a pattern reserved for the Emperor."