Chapter 1: Succession to the throne

Long live the hall, has been full of spiritual flags and plain tents, and the spiritual seat of Zigong is located in the hall. Liu Zhiyuan's body was picked up, bathed in fragrant soup and changed clothes, and after taking embalming measures, he was directly buried. At the beginning of the country, the etiquette system was incomplete, and Liu Zhiyuan had an edict before his death, and the funeral was treated later, everything was simple, don't spend money, don't disturb Li Shu. However, even if there is an edict, where is the emperor's funeral really simple to dispose of.

There is no secret, there is no doubt about the succession to the throne, Liu Chengyou has been in charge of the country as the crown prince for so long, and the overall situation in the court is quite stable.

However, the news of the emperor's death still spread out of the palace at a very fast speed and spread throughout the city. In response to this, the officials in Beijing, no matter what, squeezed out a few tears, howled a few times, let the neighbors hear, and put away all the festive utensils at home, and ordered people to prepare mourning.

In contrast, the reaction of ordinary people in Tokyo is much colder, although Liu Zhiyuan is the founder of the country, but he is not a Ming monarch known for his "benevolence and love for the people", it is really difficult for people to have any sympathy. Moreover, the emperor died and the emperor inherited the throne, which was a problem that the civil and military forces of the imperial court had to worry about.

Ordinary people, except for some idle people who eat melons, how many people will care about the life and death of the emperor? Of course, it is impossible to remain completely indifferent, and since the three generations, when the new lord has succeeded to the throne, there has always been a smooth transition.

Although the days are hard now, this winter has finally been stabilized, and I see that spring is beginning and the emperor is gone. They don't care who becomes the emperor, but after the emperor changes, how their livelihood will be affected, they can't help but worry.

In the Long Live Palace, it is very cold, there is a white mist breeding, next to the coffin, there are many ice cubes, which is a necessary means of embalming. There are many white candles around him, and Liu Chengyou is dressed in filial piety clothes, kneeling in front of Zi Palace, and has been keeping watch all night. The body is extremely tired, but the spirit is very high, and it can't be relieved at all. It's not that he's happy, it's just that he's under pressure, nervous, and even hesitating, and even he doesn't know what he's wandering about.

"Erlang, go and take a break." A slightly sad voice sounded softly in Liu Chengyou's ears.

Liu Chengyou shook his head: "It's okay. ”

The posture that should be done still has to be done, and it must be done sufficiently. Of course, Liu Zhiyuan has nothing to say to Liu Chengyou, although Liu Chengyou has a cold temperament, he is not ruthless in the end, but he is willing.

Li squatted in front of Liu Chengyou, stroked his tired face with his probing hand, and still said gently: "Day, there are still big things for you to work on." My mother knows that you are filial piety, but at this time, the greatest filial piety to your father is to succeed to the throne smoothly, take over the national politics, appease people's hearts, and stabilize the country! ”

Li is really a strong and virtuous woman, who knows the general situation and knows her duty.

Under the persuasion of the Li family, Liu Chengyou finally got up and moved. Out of the hall, a cool breeze hit, and he rubbed his face vigorously to relieve his fatigue a little. Leaning on the stone railing, looking at the hazy morning light, the palace is full of forests, immersed in a sad atmosphere.

"Your Majesty." Li Chongju carried the knife and went to Liu Chengyou's side, and he had already changed his name.

"Lone hasn't ascended the throne yet, so it's not appropriate to call it that!" Liu Chengyou said.

Li Chongju immediately changed back to his title: "Your Highness." ”

"How's it going?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Only then did Li Chongju reply: "Tokyo has been under martial law, all gates are closed, the Song Patrol Envoy is in charge of the Inspection Department, and the inspectors and officials of the Kaifeng Mansion are also all dispatched to ensure that there will be no turmoil. ”

At this most critical juncture, Liu Chengyou can't really stay in front of the coffin, in the troubled world, it is impossible to wait passively in order to avoid people's criticism, but to act actively, act resolutely, and completely control the situation.

After Liu Zhiyuan's death, Liu Chengyou issued several orders, martial law in the whole city and the whole army. With Xuanwu Gate guard Li Jian as the palace envoy, the forbidden army commander Xiang Xun as the imperial city envoy, cousin as the palace envoy, and the uncle Li Hongjian led the crane army to patrol the imperial city. The palace door is closed, and it is not allowed to enter or exit, like Yang Wei and other "orphan" ministers, who are all confined in the palace to put an end to all unstable factors.

"How's the situation with the Forbidden Army?" Liu Chengyou asked. Other actions are necessary, but the forbidden army is the most important, and when the more than 100,000 troops are stabilized, the situation will be settled.

"The military envoys have been ordered to return to the camp and restrain the soldiers, Shi Dushuai, Liu Dushuai and Guo Shumi have been inspecting the armies and battalions without interruption to comfort people's hearts!" Li Chongju said, and added: "Shi Dushuai, not out of sight, the two armies of Xiaodi and Wujie, there are generals such as Uncle Guo and Commander Sun!" ”

"Hmm......" Liu Chengyou responded, although his brows were not relaxed, but his expression seemed to be calmer: "What about the ministers?" ”

"On the side of the waiting hospital, Yang Shuxiang has not moved."

"I'm afraid there are some complaints!" Liu Chengyou said lightly. Taking a deep breath, Liu Chengyou said in a deep voice: "Get through this time, just settle the overall situation!" ”

Looking to the east, a subtle light has flashed in the sky, and dawn is approaching. To the east of the Long Live Palace, seize the last time and take a break.

"Liu Shuai, what have you been doing with me?" In the Guangrui Army garrison, Shi Hongzhao was impatient, and finally broke out, saying to Liu Xin with a cold face.

As the first and second leaders of the guard department, the two of them were ordered to appease the army, but since they left the palace gate, Liu Xin hung beside Shi Hongzhao like a fart, inseparable, and couldn't shake it off.

Hearing this, Liu Xin pointed to the white towel stretched out on his head, scratched it, and replied casually: "It's nothing, I just want to follow you." ”

This attitude immediately annoyed Shi Hongzhao and asked, "Are you trying to spy on Ben Shuai?" ”

"So what?" Liu Xin yawned, and glanced at Shi Hongzhao a little impatiently: "As for why, don't you know in your own heart?" ”

Liu Xin has always been arrogant and domineering, as if Liu Zhiyuan died, the reins on his body were loosened, and he was even more unscrupulous, and he dared to say anything straightforwardly. In terms of the city government, it is estimated that it is not as good as Shi Hongzhao.

Sure enough, as soon as these words fell, Shi Hongzhao's face turned black directly, and he stared at Liu Xin coldly: "What do you mean by this?" ”

Seeing his reaction, Liu Xin was not interested in being long-winded, and said directly: "Anyway, I'm with you today!" ”

Subconsciously clenched his fists and made a few crackling sounds. Now Liu Xin became energetic: "What, Shi Dushuai wants to compete with me?" ”

Taking a deep breath, Shi Hongzhao shook his head and walked in a different direction.

"Where?"

"Ben Shuai is going to the toilet, do you want to follow?"

"Go along! I don't think you stink of......"

Liu Xin may not be able to do other things, but this trick of playing a scoundrel is handy, and he insisted on pestering Shi Hongzhao until dawn, when news came from the palace.

In the courtyard, more than 100 court officials and ministers came into the palace, and there were many people, and there were inevitably sparse voices, and some complaints were complained about being restricted in their freedom. Yang Wei sat on the side, his expression gloomy and his expression numb, as if he still didn't react under the blow of Liu Zhiyuan's death.

Li Min has arrived, and the senior generals of the forbidden army, after pacifying the soldiers, have also entered the palace one after another. After looking at the time, Yang Wei got up and said to the civil and military forces present: "Everyone, go to the Long Live Palace!" ”

Everyone's spirits are lifted, and the meat drama will come.

In the Long Live Palace, hundreds of officials gathered, and the sad atmosphere was solemn and solemn, and Liu Chengyou knelt in the front line. Behind him, there was still a movement of "humming" and crying.

Liu Chengyou's image at this time was very poor, his face was haggard, his expression was tired, and his clothes were even a little untidy. However, at this time, the more embarrassed the better, too neat, the performance, pay attention to the details.

After letting the ministers "mourn" for a while, Li got up, walked slowly to Yang Wei, took out a yellow scroll from his sleeve, and stared at him: "Yang Qing, the legacy, you will read it!" ”

Yang Wei's face trembled, and he glanced at Liu Chengyou, only to see that he was as steady as Mount Tai and did not squint. His eyelids twitched a few times quickly, Yang Wei took a deep breath, and took the edict with both hands: "Yes!" ”

Immediately got up and stood at the bottom of the side of Zi Palace, Yang Wei held up the edict and said loudly: "Emperor Daxing's legacy is here, and the ministers listen to the announcement!" ”

The eyes of everyone present were attracted, except for Liu Chengyou, who was still immersed in endless mourning.

"The crown prince is Chengyou, talented and talented, virtuous and wise, popular, and the artifact is returned. can succeed to the emperor's throne in front of the coffin, serve the sun and the moon, and still be systematic! ”

Almost word by word, Yang Wei finished reading the testament, and then closed it and bowed directly to Liu Chengyou: "Minister, see Your Majesty!" ”

No matter how complicated his mind was, in this scene, Yang Wei had to bend his knees to Liu Chengyou.

"See Your Majesty!" Followed by a cadre of civil and military affairs, and bowed down around Liu Chengyou.

Although the voice of the new emperor is not neat and loud enough, from this moment on, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, Liu Chengyou, was officially launched.