Time chased back to the time when the good news from the southwest had just returned to Beijing, and since that day, the Beijing division has been busy inside and outside.

Han Ying, Liu Yixie, Wang Zaijin and other cabinet ministers, as well as Cui Chengxiu and other Shangshu and squires, had to visit each other, go through the motions, and also coordinate with various ministries and institutes to step up preparations for the triumphal ceremony.

Speaking of which, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty really didn't personally conquer a few times, and there is not much experience to learn from this triumphal ceremony.

This triumph is not small in symbolism, and it is natural to do everything perfectly.

The various ministries and yamen of the Beijing division also had their own division of labor, and they were like small parts of a big machine, which were quickly activated.

The supervisor is equivalent to the logistics department, in charge of the guard of honor, curtains, etc., while the Qin Tianjian is responsible for observing the celestial phenomena and telling the people of the world that we have calculated accurately on the day of the emperor's triumph, it is a good day and an auspicious day, and there will be the blessing of God.

A few days before the emperor returned to Beijing, Shang Baosi was in charge of the talismans and seals, and wanted to place flags and erect high platforms on the square outside Zhengyang Gate.

The Shuntianfu Yamen and the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses Division will dispatch officials and soldiers to guard both sides of the streets and alleys on the day of the triumph, so as not to disturb the holy car with any unsightly people.

There is also the Department of Teaching Workshop, which is in charge of music, dance and opera, and at the ceremony of sacrificing prisoners (pretending to be forced) held a few days after returning to Beijing triumphantly, they will present songs and dances to set off the lively atmosphere.

Today, when Zhu Youxiao set off from Tongzhou, Queen Zhang Yan was not idle, got up early in the morning, and went to Cining Palace to greet Concubine Liu.

Almost at the same time, outside the Zhengyang Gate, hundreds of officials gathered, as in the past, in Beijing to present a sacrifice first, thanking the heavens, earth, and the temple, and waiting for the triumphant return.

On the afternoon of October in the first year of the Apocalypse, the Yongwei Battalion marched neatly and slowly stepped into the city of Beijing from Yongding Gate.

In fact, this victorious army, which had returned triumphantly from the southwest, had arrived in Tongzhou, more than ten miles away, a few days earlier.

The reason why he stayed for a few days was to give Jingshi time to prepare for the ceremony, and second, Zhu Youxiao was sorting out his thoughts.

As for how the ceremonial department is preparing for this ceremony, it must be grander than Wuzong's triumph anyway...

With a grim expression, the emperor rode on a white warhorse, dressed in royal refined armor, and wore a big fashion behind him, and countless banners accompanied the north wind to hunt.

The seventeen-year-old emperor of the empire came from the deep palace, but the various measures since he succeeded to the throne in the last years of Wanli, as well as the blood stains on his clothes and armor, all showed his skills and abilities that did not match his age.

After only one year on the throne, the prestige of the emperor can reach such a high level among the people, and it is really rare to search through the history books.

Zhu Youxiao was greeted by the excited cheers of the people of Beijing, and many people spontaneously knelt on both sides of the road with joy and convincing, and shouts resounded through the sky.

"Daming Wansheng!"

"Emperor Ming is mighty!"

In such cheers that shook the heavens and the earth, the officials and soldiers who maintained order were all uncomfortable, and they did not dare to take it lightly, as if they were nervous about anything.

In the boiling of hundreds of people, they are like a flat boat, and they may be washed away and washed away at any time...

It has to be said that human emotions are the most elusive thing.

The moment they stepped into the streets of Jingshi, in the face of the ardent expectations of countless people, they all inadvertently straightened their waists, and at this moment, their eyes were even more blazing.

The well-trained soldiers of the Yongwei Battalion did not make drastic moves, and silently followed the emperor's horse, unable to see anything, but the pride and pride in their bones could not be concealed.

Zhu Youxiao slowly came to the square outside Zhengyangmen, and when he saw the civil and military officials who had been waiting here for a long time, there was a trace of mockery on his face that had not changed for a long time.

Accompanied by the triumphant song played by the boss orchestra in the square, Zhu Youxiao led the Yongwei battalion to Zhengyang Gate, changed to the imperial car, and entered by himself.

......

After going to the Fengxian Hall and several feast halls one by one, Zhu Youxiao came to Cining Palace, because there was no queen mother in this dynasty, so it was customary to see the concubine.

"The emperor hurry up, he has traveled thousands of miles back and forth, all on horseback?" Concubine Liu sat at the top, and as soon as her words landed, she smiled and said:

"It's hard work."

"It's not hard..."When Zhu Youxiao spoke, he recalled the injury on the inner thigh, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he asked:

"What about the queen, why didn't you come?"

"She..." Concubine Liu showed a kind smile, her eyes were bright, and she seemed to be speaking:

"When she heard that the emperor was back, she was happy at first, stumbled and almost lost her body, and now somehow, she suddenly sulked."

"It's strange, it's okay to ask the mourning family in the morning."

Zhu Youxiao was stunned for a moment, and then smiled.

Indeed, it was a bit reckless to go to the pro-levy as soon as she learned that she was pregnant, and it was not necessary to be pro-confront.

I want to stay in the palace for this period of time, and I have suffered a lot of rumors, but now that I am back, I will never let anyone make any more rumors.

This time, after winning and brushing up his prestige, he can show his strength.

It's just that the affairs in this palace must be dealt with first...

Zhu Youxiao was more respectful to Concubine Liu, what to say, he would not be deliberately pretentious, he spread his hands, and said with a smile:

"Then, I'll go see her——?"

"Go, go..."

Concubine Liu seemed to understand, and she didn't keep it, so she pretended to urge, and when she saw Zhu Youxiao leaving Cining Palace, she smiled slightly, and went to do her own business again.

As soon as I walked a few steps out of Cining Palace, I saw Wei Zhongxian from a distance.

Zhu Youxiao looked stunned, changed his indifferent appearance, and walked over with his hands in his hands, while Wei Zhongxian stepped forward with a smile and saluted:

"The emperor came back triumphantly, please forgive the slave maid for not going to Zhengyangmen to greet him."

Fang Cai Zhu Youxiao was wondering that such a major ceremony, with Wei Zhongxian's temperament, would not fail to come.

When I heard it at this time, I didn't make much expression, just slowed down and said as I walked:

"What's the matter?"

Wei Zhongxian glanced at it in surprise before he said:

"Your Majesty, a few days ago, a few assassins were arrested in the palace, and they were instructed to sneak into Kunning Palace and want to assassinate the queen."

Speaking of this, he looked at his face slightly, and when he saw that Zhu Youxiao's eyebrows really moved slightly, his heart was overjoyed, and he hit the railway while it was hot:

"But the slave servant was the first to hear the news and arrested all the assassins, and according to the confession, it was—"

Before the main topic was finished, Zhu Youxiao suddenly interrupted and asked:

"How's the Queen?"

"Niangniang is fine, it's just that this assassin confessed and said that it was Zhao Nan-" Wei Zhongxian's words were interrupted by Zhu Youxiao again.

"Okay, you have a meritorious escort, and I have a reward." Zhu Youxiao stood in front of the gate of Kunning Palace and said with a smile: "What, do you want to see me and the queen catch up?" ”

"No, no, no..."

Wei Zhongxian was excited, waved his hand again and again, and retreated, but he was secretly alert in his heart, was he in a hurry today.

Why don't you wait a few days to come back to the saint?

Thinking of this, he glanced at the closed door of Kunning Palace and turned to leave.

Entering the palace, Zhu Youxiao served in the palace and went down to the armor, threw Daxiao to the ground with a black face, and saw the dimly lit warm pavilion, so he personally took the lamp and came to the inner room.

At this time, Zhang Yan was lying on the couch, and Zhu Youxiao didn't twist it, but went up directly and hugged her behind.

The person in his arms trembled, but he didn't struggle too much.

Zhu Youxiao felt soft and comfortable in his arms, and was about to speak, but when he heard a crying voice, he immediately frowned, got up and asked:

"Is it the Assassins?"