In the first year of the Apocalypse, March 28th is the time for weddings and funerals, and it is forbidden to move or move.

Ever since the report of the battle in Liaodong came, the entire capital has been very lively, but the busiest day is today, because today the prisoners will be sacrificed at the Meridian Gate.

Although there is talk of early spring in March, the winter in the capital seems to have not passed yet. The cold wind is still blowing, and the village trunks on both sides of the road are bare. However, there are some differences. A little green can already be seen on some trees.

Surprisingly, there are some grasses growing on the ground. Perhaps in such weather, these weeds are the most vital.

Although the weather is still a little cold, the whole capital has been bustling with activity since the morning. The weather is cold, but people's hearts are warm! The whole city of Beijing is now bustling with activity, and every household, from the princes and nobles to the big merchants,

The common people at the bottom are very happy, even more excited than the Chinese New Year.

Everyone was waiting on the street to see today's Meridian Gate ceremony for the prisoners. The taverns and teahouses along the street were already full. The best storytellers were invited to the teahouses, and they also talked about the great victory in Liaodong.

The same goes for the guests in the tavern. Everyone is talking about one thing, that is, the "Great Victory of Liaodong" and "Prisoners Presented at the Meridian Gate".

The streets, alleys, and even small alleys in the capital are all decorated with lights and colorful decorations. You can see some of the officials from the Ministry of Rites busy coming and going. Countless people are busy and looking forward to that moment. Not only is this

A simple victory. This was another sacrifice of prisoners at the Meridian Gate since Emperor Wanli defeated the Japanese pirates. This gave many people hope that Emperor Tianqi would work harder to revive the Ming Dynasty.

"Prisoners presented at the Meridian Gate", the emperor personally greeted him. No one dared to be careless about such a thing. Since the time of Sarhu, the Ming Dynasty has been unable to raise its head outside. This time, it finally has a chance to be proud. This etiquette must be

Be meticulous. This is also a big thing to scare foreigners and make all nations surrender.

Jiannu, who was strong for a while, returned with a big defeat this time. This is to tell the surrounding small countries that the Kingdom of Heaven is not something you can invade. No one can provoke it. Once it is angered, the consequences will be very serious.

"Everyone! Do you know how powerful this battle in Shenyang is! Sun Chengzong, Governor Sun, is Zhuge Wuhou who has come to this world. He can watch the stars at night and can do calculations! Put tens of thousands of slaves into Shenyang City. This

Sun Shaobao did this in Shenyang City. That night, the sky suddenly changed.

It is said that the thunder of the God of General was heard in a hundred miles radius of Shenyang City. It was one sound after another, and every time the thunder struck, countless Jiannu were killed!" A storyteller seemed to have failed to find the teahouse, and set up a teahouse on the road.

He opened a table, knocked on the table lightly, and started talking.

"Jiannu was very brave, but he was nothing in front of Sun Shaobao. That night." Such storytellers are everywhere, but each version is different!

At the east end of the capital, in a teahouse with dozens of rooms, thousands of guests gathered, all listening to Mr. Shu talk about the Liaodong War.

Looking at the tall city in front of him, Sun Chengzong smiled calmly and said with emotion: "General He, I just left not long ago, and I'm back this time."

He Shixian, who was sitting on the horse, was now wearing a military uniform, a helmet and a sword, and a brand new blood-red cloak behind him. With a heroic look, he hugged Sun Chengzong and said loudly: "Commander is leaving the capital.

That time, it was in accordance with the decree, and this time it was also in accordance with the decree, but this time it is very different!"

Looking at the well-dressed He Shixian, Sun Chengzong said with a smile: "General He, I told you that if I were you, I would never dress like this. Where was the armor you wore when fighting? You were shot with several arrows.

That one."

"Commander, this is my first time meeting the emperor in this humble position, isn't this it?" Suddenly He Shixian suddenly slapped his head, gave a salute to Sun Chengzong, and said loudly: "Oh! I'm confused, thank you Marshal for your advice!

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"Here we come!" A fast horse ran quickly through the streets of the capital, and the people on the horse kept shouting. After hearing the shouts, everyone quickly gathered on both sides of the street.

In the cold wind, a pair of neat soldiers and horses, full of murderous intent, stretched for several miles, majestic and majestic, escorting countless prisoners at the same time, with a neat guard of honor, standing upright on the huge official road. On both sides of the official road, everyone stood

They were the Royal Guards, and they were all flawless. They seemed to be welcoming this army, and sounded the gong to clear the way.

On both sides of the official road, there were countless people and merchants standing, shouting like a landslide and a tsunami. Some people even picked up stones on the ground and threw them at the largest captives in the team, while constantly cursing in their mouths.

No one stopped such a thing, but someone knocked down a prisoner, and cheers suddenly came from the surroundings. Amidst the roars of thousands of people, the cold wind also became more intense.

Countless officials from the Ministry of Rites rushed back and forth on the official roads of the capital to deliver news, as busy as ants.

At this time, hundreds of civil and military officials were standing on both sides of the huge Meridian Gate. Six ministers, ministers, ministers, etc., etc., were lined up for several miles. At the same time, there were many tourists from various countries.

The envoys were also under the civil and military officials, separated by the Imperial Guards, allowing them to admire the triumphal military might of the Celestial Empire.

The Emperor of Tianqi wore a dragon robe and went out of the inner palace in a chariot. When he started driving, the bell at the Meridian Gate rang; when he arrived at the Gate of Taihe, the golden drum was played and cymbals were played. When the emperor arrived in front of the Meridian Gate, he walked along the horse path and ascended the imperial tower.

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I don’t know if it was rehearsed or what happened. As soon as Emperor Tianqi stepped out of the morning gate, a procession of prisoners appeared in the distance. At this time, Sun Chengzong, who was walking in the front, was wearing a python robe and riding a horse. He said to him from time to time.

People on both sides of the road smiled.

The person who was only one step away from Sun Chengzong was He Shixian, the commander-in-chief of Shenyang. At this time, he was wearing blood-stained armor, and the cape behind his back was also in tatters, and it seemed that only half of it was left. He had a big knife on his waist, and he had a ferocious look on his face.

, at first glance, he looked like a general who would fight a hundred battles. Many people quickly backed away when they saw his appearance, and some people sighed, this is the real battlefield general.

The entire team advanced slowly under the attention of everyone. After just one step, some of them stopped in place. In the end, only Sun Chengzong, He Shixian, and several generals followed them.

and guerrilla.

At this time, a man slowly walked out, came to the front of everyone, and stood next to Sun Chengzong. This man was Yao Zongwen, Minister of the Ministry of War. In fact, according to the rules, he should stand in front of Sun Chengzong, but whether he was an official or a member of the holy family, he walked out slowly.

, Sun Chengzong was always the same. Although Yao Zongwen was a member of the Donglin Party, he did not have the courage to stand in front of Sun Chengzong.

Under the leadership of Sun Chengzong and Yao Zongwen, all the people standing in front of the house knelt down. Yao Zongwen, the Minister of War, shouted loudly: "Present prisoners!"

As soon as Yao Zongwen finished speaking, the surrounding imperial guards shouted loudly: "Present prisoners!" At the same time, the spear in his hand squatted down to the ground three times in a row, and suddenly the whole square burst into harmony.

But the sound was soon suppressed, because as soon as Yao Zongwen finished speaking, the drum music that had been prepared began to sound. Then there was a salute from one side, and the roar of the salute made the entire Meridian Gate quiet.

After the salute was fired, the ceremonial official standing aside loudly said: "Salute!" The imperial guard standing not far away brought the prisoners over and asked them to kneel on the ground. In fact, there were only three hundred prisoners, and they had already said I was speechless.

Yao Zongwen, the Secretary of the Ministry of War, once again loudly reported: "I was ordered to go to Liaodong and captured prisoners. I would like to present them to the palace to request the order."

As soon as Yao Zongwen finished speaking, Sun Chengzong, who was kneeling on the side, said loudly: "Your Majesty, Sun Chengzong, was ordered to punish the thieves. Thanks to my emperor's grace, he united with the armies of Liaodong and fulfilled his mission. In the battle of Shenyang City, ten thousand and five thousand enemy heads were beheaded. , and captured more than 7,000 people. Now I present the enemy’s chieftain at the Meridian Gate to listen to my emperor’s decision!”

At this time, another person standing on the side walked out quickly. This person was Guan Yingzhen, the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice. When he came to the Meridian Gate, Guan Yingzhen knelt down on the ground and said loudly: "Let's go together." The mayor is executing the execution, please order!"

Standing on the Meridian Gate, Emperor Tianqi smiled and watched the performance below, because he had no idea what these people were talking about. When he saw Guan Yingzhen kneeling down, he suddenly remembered that he seemed to have his own affairs at this time, so he He waved his hand and said loudly: "Take it!"

The two ministers on the left and right of Emperor Tianqi repeatedly shouted: "Take it!" Then four people on the left and right shouted: "Take it!" In this way, one increased to two, two increased to four, four increased to eight, and eight increased to ten. Six, finally the Han general and 360 people shouted in unison: "Take it!" The sound was as loud as thunder.

Then the three hundred prisoners were taken away. There was only one ending waiting for them, and that was beheading. The execution time was after the prisoners were sacrificed, and the location was at Caishikou. This was what many people were looking forward to. Blood flowed out, and heads fell to the ground. , maybe what many people want to see.

At this time, everyone was waiting. Emperor Tianqi slowly walked out of the door, followed by Chen Hong, who was holding the imperial edict in his hand.

Slowly coming to Sun Chengzong's side, Emperor Tianqi said with a smile: "Sir, I went to Liaodong in person, and we achieved such a great victory in ten months. You worked hard and made great achievements. I came to welcome him personally, and drank a toast with all the soldiers to celebrate." Wine." After waving to the eunuch behind him, Emperor Tianqi said loudly: "Here comes the wine!"

The eunuch standing behind Emperor Tianqi immediately ran over and poured wine for the generals present. Emperor Tianqi picked up the wine pot and poured a glass of wine for Sun Chengzong himself.
Chapter completed!