Chapter 253: When the Heavenly Sacrifice is in Progress
Seven quarters before sunrise, as soon as the hour arrives, the palace rings the Taihe bell, the emperor drives to the altar, the bell stops, the drum music starts, and the ceremony officially begins.
After the previous procedure of kneeling to heaven and earth is completed, according to the procedure, the emperor should issue an edict against himself.
A little eunuch stepped forward and dragged a tray carrying the edict of guilt. The emperor's face was gloomy at first, and only after a moment did he stretch out his hand under the nervous gaze of the ministers.
When it was finally picked up, many officials breathed a sigh of relief. Only Master Pan's nose and eyes did not move at all, as if he was asleep.
However, just as everyone was waiting to hear what the emperor had written, the emperor threw the edict in his hand on the tray and said loudly, "I, there is nothing wrong! Since I ascended the throne and succeeded to the throne, I have reduced the burden of forced labor and light taxes, which has pacified the frontier and returned me to a peaceful state in Daxia. I don't like luxury, I reduced each meal from eighteen dishes to eight dishes and one soup in the rules of my ancestors, and I never squandered it at will, and I never built a palace during my reign! You tell me, where is my mistake? ”
The ministers below were quiet, the emperor's words were true, and they had no way to refute them.
"But ......" The waiter of the Ministry of Rites was a little entangled, since he didn't admit his mistake, what did he do and promise to come to worship the sky?
"I, the reason why I agreed to come to worship the heavens is to go to heaven to testify for me and see if I am worthy of heaven and earth!"
The emperor's words were impassioned, which made the ministers feel a little emotional. Pan Taishi was the first to kneel down and shouted, "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" His Majesty is not coerced by cults, and is the ruler of the world. ”
Where can the other ministers not have eyes at this time. They all knelt down and shouted 'Long live', which was bound to make the emperor's dragon fart comfortable.
A good ritual to worship the heavens, is this the rhythm that wants to end without a problem? Someone gritted his teeth. I really didn't expect the emperor to give him such a play! It's really hateful. But it's okay......
"Your Majesty, be careful!" Gu Mo didn't know where to come from, stood in front of the emperor, and knocked out one of the feathered arrows that shot at him. The arrows of the arrows were jet black, and at first glance they were smeared with poison.
"Don't mess around! Escort! Gu Mo responded calmly. Weapons are not allowed at the festival. Therefore, according to the rules, the Qilin Guard is on the periphery. But Gu Mo had already prepared, and lurked under the altar early with his own people.
The emperor looked at Gu Mo's subordinates, using a small and lightweight bow and crossbow to kill the killer. I just feel extremely happy in my heart. No matter how many killers there are, it is impossible to have more than the Royal Forest Army and more than the Qilin Guard! So victory. It's just a matter of time. The Emperor watched the situation on the field very patiently. On his side, except for Gu Mo, the high-level of Qilinwei were all there. These people, in addition to being their own henchmen. And all of them are one-of-a-kind masters!
There is no need to worry about my life. The Emperor was in a good mood to admire the situation under the altar. He did not know who his assassins were, or who instructed them. However, he knew that if there was no one to answer and cooperate, these people would definitely not be able to enter the altar. So among these people who either kill the enemy calmly, or dodge in a panic, there must be accomplices of these people.
"Your Majesty." Around the emperor, Gu Mo was not of high rank, so trivial matters were handled by him.
The Emperor came to his senses. "Is there a live mouth?"
Gu Mo shook his head, "It's all dead." Poisonous sacs in teeth. ”
"Commander! I command you Qilin Wei to thoroughly investigate the rebels with evil intentions. The Emperor looked at the commander of the Qilin Guard, Shi Bo.
Shi Bo seems to be born without expression, and he is calm and terrifying at all times. He knelt on one knee, clasped his hands into fists, and said in a hoarse voice, "Yes, Your Majesty." ”
The emperor nodded, and after exchanging his eyes with Gu Mo, he said loudly, "Chaotic ministers and thieves, it's really hateful. I am standing here now, please give me an account from the heavens. If it is really me who has done something wrong and affected all the people, then the drought will continue, and I will die to thank the world. But if it's not my fault, but a demon is causing trouble, please send nectar from heaven within three days to correct my name! ”
The emperor's head was squeezed by the door, right? The ministers' eyes widened and their mouths opened. Obviously, because of the appearance of the assassins, this matter can be logically returned to the cult. When the time comes, will it be said that it is because of the evil intentions of the cult that the drought is bad?
Okay now, why don't you die to thank the world? What if it really doesn't rain? Your Majesty, is this the rhythm of your own death?
Gu Mo's face is also very strange, there is obviously no such line in the negotiated script, Your Majesty is this a temporary play, has a new line been added?
Obviously, he just asked the emperor to tell the story of the rain in three days, so that the heavens could prove his innocence. Well, now it's a bet!
Taishi Pan looked at the emperor and was also a little puzzled. Before, he knew that the emperor was going to sacrifice to the heavens, so he guessed what means he had to use. I really didn't expect it, but I pushed myself to the tip of the knife. Why can't he see it? Can Your Majesty be sure that it will rain in three days?
Like Taishi Pan, the ministers all subconsciously looked at the sky. What a big sun, emitting a dazzling scorching light! It makes people can't open their eyes. Even the burnt skin was a little painful.
Where is it going to rain for half a minute?
Taishi Pan pondered for a while, and was very dissatisfied that the emperor had a plan but wanted to hide it from him, so he stepped forward and said, "Since Your Majesty has handed over your life to God, it is better to make a will before the three days are over." If there is a case, the kingdom will not be without a king for a day. ”
As soon as these words came out, the emperor's face was as ugly as swallowing a fly. This old guy is deliberately answering him! Isn't it just that I've done some drama? Didn't you just not say hello to him in advance? As for being so unrighteous and looking for trouble?
Taishi Pan's words made all the princes in the list nervous. Although they all lowered their heads, the emperor was sure that the eyes of his sons were shining with wolf light at this moment!
"Hmph, what the master said makes sense. When I returned to the palace, I wrote the decree and put it under the sign in the main hall. If it doesn't rain for three days, go and take it down. The emperor angrily shook his dragon robe and turned to leave. The Qilin Guard immediately surrounded the Emperor in the middle.
The ministers were silent and looked at each other. Which one is this singing? Could it be that the emperor really tested their loyalty? Whoever has made any changes in the past three days is afraid that he will be stripped of his official robes at the least, and the nine clans will be punished at the worst.
The emperor was happy to finish the play. Yun Xiang found the location he had surveyed when he received the signal sent by Chasing the Wind, and then silently prayed in his heart that he would succeed! (To be continued.) )