As soon as he entered Huacheng, Sima Liang immediately felt the oppressive atmosphere.

This city was originally the old capital of the Li Kingdom, and it was also the place of Longxing of the Sima family.

However, when it was built, the conditions were not very good. In addition, at the beginning, there was no idea of winning the world. The city is small and has many facilities.

After several generations of operation, the country of Li is strong. This little Huacheng can't retaliate at all. Skilled craftsmen chose the current location of Zhongdu and built a new Xinhua City.

At first, Hwaseong was used as a companion to the capital of existence. But due to some problems, it was finally shelved. The current Hwaseong is the place where the emperor's guards are hoarded, plus the place where clan affairs are held.

Because of this, there are no ordinary people in the city. There are only a few clan elders who preside over clan affairs, and some elite soldiers.

These private armies, which belonged only to the royal family, learned that the crown prince was crowned. In order to show loyalty, there are arrangements to welcome Sima Liang's arrival.

Starting from the moat, the road is lined with soldiers in new armor.

These fierce and vicious guys are probably afraid of scaring Sima Liang, and they put on a smile. As everyone knows, they are like this, it is better not to laugh.

"Li Guo is really full of martial virtues, and there is such a guard army so close to Zhongdu."

Sima Liang was frightened by the momentum of the guards and retracted into the carriage.

With unease, he came to the door of the old palace.

"Your Highness, it's here." The coachman stopped the carriage.

"Okay."

Be mentally prepared and take a deep breath. Sima Liang stepped out of the carriage and prepared to face what was about to happen.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince." A group of officers in high-ranking armor shouted loudly.

"It's very energetic." Sima Liang smiled awkwardly and politely.

He really didn't know what to say in this kind of scene.

The clan elders quickly rescued him and led him into the old palace.

"Six princes, you should know the relevant etiquette. The rest of the road is for you to walk alone. Don't be afraid, you are surrounded by family. The gentle voice of the clan elder soothed him.

Being comforted like this, Sima Liang was a little relieved.

Then the two walked through the dimly lit gates and began the real crown salute.

Unlike the solemn scene outside the city, the people in the inner city are all dressed in gorgeous costumes and have different expressions, young and old. Before the two entered, they were still whispering. I think these people are members of the royal family who have their own relatives.

After seeing Sima Liang, some were envious, some were amazed, and some were disdainful, but in the end, they all turned into a sentence.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince."

"All the clansmen have come from afar to attend the crown ceremony of the younger generations, which is really hard. The gratitude of the younger generations is beyond words. He came to Yancheng one day, and the younger generation was determined to fulfill the friendship of the landlord. Sima Liang said the words that had been prepared in advance.

"His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince of Xie, please step on the country."

Hearing this, Sima Liang was a little nervous.

After a deep bow, he took a few steps forward, then knelt down and bowed. Then bow again, then take a few steps forward, kneel down again, and so on.

It seems to be an ordinary kneeling, but it is actually very particular. The place where he knelt was the central axis of the palace. Different from the ordinary stone slabs on the side, the stone slabs of this line have exquisite carvings.

The content of the carving corresponds to the region to which the Li country belongs, or the city.

Like the place where Sima Liang began to bow, it is the carving of Huacheng.

The purpose of this ceremony is also to let them, the descendants of the royal family. I remember how the ancestors laid down this country step by step.

The continuous bowing made Sima Liang a little brain deprivation. But he knew the importance of the ritual, and he could only endure the discomfort and continue.

The last piece. He thought silently to himself

After bowing, the stone slab symbolizing Yancheng, Sima Liang turned around and bowed again.

"Thank you to our ancestors for the legacy they left behind. I, the thirty-sixth generation descendant of the Sima family, Sima Liang. We must remember the teachings of our ancestors, fulfill our responsibilities, and protect the peace of one party. ”

"Sixth Emperor Brother, next, I will crown you on behalf of my father."

The young man wearing the crown of the Son of Heaven walked slowly to Sima Liang's side.

Under the guidance of the other party, he walked to the high platform.

It is worth pondering that on the central axis of Sima Liang to the high platform, there are still many uncarved stone slabs.

Not surprisingly, this should be the expectation left by the ancestors to their descendants. Of course, this is the responsibility of the crown prince and the emperor, and it has nothing to do with him, the prince or the future prince.

"Prince, Sima Liang, taste the world." The prince's loud voice can be transmitted under the high platform.

Standing on the high platform, being watched by so many people, Sima Liang was a little distracted.

After a moment's hesitation, he picked up the various liquors that symbolized the grains and poured them into a clay bowl.

After doing this, the prince brought a tray full of small plates. The small dish is filled with a variety of spices and seasonings.

The prince picked up some from the small dish in turn and sprinkled them into the clay bowl.

Finally, use wooden chopsticks to mix these spices with the drink.

Looking at the wine mixed with various spices in front of him, Sima Liang did not hesitate, and directly held his breath and poured it.

The wonderful taste of the wine spread in his mouth, and he almost vomited.

After calming down a little, Sima Liang turned to face the people under the high platform.

"Ancestors, all the flavors of the Li country, the descendants have tasted it. It stretches from the sea in the east, to the desert in the west, to the swamps in the south, and to the rugged mountains in the north. The territory is vast and unprecedented. The name of the country of Li is powerful in the world. ”

"The name of the country of Li is the world's might." The relatives in the audience began to repeat this sentence.

The prince waited until the bottom calmed down.

"The prince, Sima Liang, accept the gift of the ancestors."

Five different pieces of white meat were sandwiched into Sima Liang's pottery bowl.

Just cooked, unseasoned pieces of meat, taste and texture are terrible to think about.

Sima Liang still endured the nausea and ate it.

"Thank you, the ancestors' reward." After saying this, he quickly closed his mouth to avoid spitting it out himself.

At this point in the ceremony, the most difficult part is over, and the remaining part is the crowning part.

While waiting, the prince walked up to him in a good mood.

"Little Liu, you are doing well, when I ate that white meat, I turned my head and vomited it. Fortunately, there is only my father on the high platform, and no one else finds out, otherwise I will lose my adult. ”

The other party's gentle words made Sima Liang feel a little at ease. Now he and the crown prince don't have too many interests entangled. The relationship is not very good, but it can also talk about two sentences.

"The taste of this white meat is really hard to say, and I almost can't control it."

"Xiaoliu, you are lucky, Yancheng is a good place. When you get there, remember to help me bring a message to your imperial sister. said that my brother misses her very much, and hopes that she will have the opportunity to come to the palace to see me and my father. ”

"Foolish brother, when you arrive in Yancheng, you must visit the imperial sister first." Sima Liang heard the prince's voice, so he had to accept it.

"You are a smart man, and I won't say much about being a brother. Congratulations in advance. ”

Without waiting for Sima Liang to reply, the clan uncle who led the way before walked up with a few people holding crowns and hats.

Seeing that he didn't have to deal with the prince, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At the beginning of the ceremony, the clan uncle took off Sima Liang's python robe, revealing the Sushan in it.

The crown prince stood in front of him and straightened his posture.

"I, the prince of Li Guo, Sima Yu. On behalf of his father, he is the younger brother of the sixth emperor, Sima Liang, and he bows to the crown. ”

Hearing this, everyone in the audience fell to their knees.

Uncle Clan smiled and dressed him in a Xuan robe.

When he was done, the crown prince gently lifted the crown and hung it above his head.

"This crown is the meaning of the ancient. You have to remember that the ancestors worked hard to leave us with blessings. ”

"Sima Liang, a descendant, must be remembered."

After agreeing, the crown prince put on a cloth crown for him.

"From now on, you will inherit the Son of Heaven and the people."

"Sima Liang, I will fulfill it."

Then, the crown prince took off the cloth crown for him, and the clan uncle helped him put on plain clothes.

The crown prince raised his crown.

"This crown means soldiering. The land you have sealed is basically free of war. But don't forget that our ancestors were among the horses and laid down this country. Don't be corrupted by the sound of dogs and horses. ”

"Sima Liang, be vigilant."

Putting on a leather crown for him, the prince said: "From this moment on, you must guard the territory of the Li Kingdom and protect the people. ”

"Sima Liang, do your best."

After some changes, Sima Liang wore black silk cedar and waited for the next crown.

At this moment, there were some ripples in his heart, and he thought: Although I am a member of the second generation, I am also the royal family of the Li Kingdom. Can I really do a good job of this inheritance burden?

While he was struggling, the prince's familiar voice sounded again.

This crown means to respect heaven and earth. Don't forget, the wind and rain of the Li country are smooth, and the eternal years are all gifts from God. ”

"Sima Liang, don't dare to forget."

After placing the crown on him, the crown prince raised his arms and faced the sky.

"From now on, you must fulfill the duty of sacrifice, pray for good weather for the land, and pray for the future generations."

"Sima Liang, don't dare to slack off."

At this point, the ceremony is also nearing its end, and only the last crown remains.

"This crown represents your succession. Do not commit trespassing. When he said this, the prince deliberately looked at Sima Liang's eyes, making him furious.

"Sima Liang, you can't."

After putting on the crown, the prince nodded and did not speak. Instead, he picked up a long sword on the side and motioned for Sima Liang to catch it with both hands.

"This sword was given by my father. In thy land, if there is a wicked minister or a mob, if you dare to make a mistake, you may kill them with the sword, and there is no need for judgment. ”

"Sima Liang, thank you for the rights given by your father."

Taking the heavy sword, he took a cursory look at it. I found that the style of the sword was different from what I usually see. I thought: This sword doesn't feel like the sword of the Central Plains. You can go back and take a closer look.

After the ceremony, the prince led Sima Liang down the high platform.

"Everybody, get up. From today on, Sima Liang, the sixth prince of the younger brother, will be the king of Yan. I hope that all the clansmen will help me a lot as a royal brother. ”

"The ministers will do their best to help His Royal Highness King Yan." When the clan had said this, he stood up.

The coronation ceremony ended here, and the prince said goodbye to everyone and returned directly to the central capital.

Some relatives who are far away, or who don't want to be related. After a brief greeting, they also left the inner city one after another.

There are also some people who look down-and-out and have been observing Sima Liang. It is estimated that I want to climb the relationship, and I hope to go to Yancheng to mix up an official and a half-job.

After all, his fiefdom is really good. If it was a little bit of land, the crowning would not have come so many people at all.

Yancheng is located near the mouth of the river, with canals and wharves, through the river to the Central Plains, Jiangnan and Yanbei. Since ancient times, it has been the main road of Cao Yun. It is also the first choice for foreign countries to enter the court.

In addition to the advantages of transportation and trade, the neighboring territories are also the main production areas of strategic materials salt, as well as various types of silk, tea, refined sugar and other luxury goods. It can be said that it is the natural choice of wealth.

What's more advantageous here is the local culture. The state of Li is a country in the Central Plains, conquered by force. Now, he is trying his best to get rid of the barbarian temperament and advocate governing the country with culture.

Yancheng is known as the "capital of books", and several prime ministers of the current dynasty are from here. Scholars regard this as a holy place, and the powerful know the benefits of catering to their intentions, so they naturally hope to get involved in some connections and make their careers go further.

In the past, King Ning's oil and salt did not enter, and his seniority was high, so these relatives had no choice. Now that a new Yan King is on the throne, at least it can be tried.

After seeing the prince leave, a group of people pretending to chat rushed up and surrounded Sima Liang.

"His Royal Highness King Yan, the clan uncle has something to ask for."

"You ask for it later, let me ask for it first."

"Are you polite, you want to call me uncle in terms of seniority."

……

This scene caught Sima Liang off guard. I thought to myself: This etiquette has just been completed, and these people have come together to ask for benefits. That's too realistic, isn't it? How do you get rid of these people?

"Sixth brother, it seems that you are quite busy. I'll come back to you later. ”

The childish voice came into Sima Liang's ears. It made him feel like he was grasping at a life-saving straw.

"Seventh brother, I know you are in a hurry. I'll listen to you first, uncles, let me go. My seventh emperor brother, you have something to look for me. ”

Pushing through the layers of wrapped crowds, Sima Liang picked up the confused young man and ran towards the city wall.

"Xiao Qi, you can be regarded as saving my brother and me." Sima Liang looked at the young man with a grateful face.

This young man is his half-brother, Sima Lu.

"Sixth brother, I don't have anything urgent."

Sima Lu, who didn't know the truth, looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Sima Liang looked around, staring at their relatives. Some headaches.

"Brother, please beg you, just cooperate with something urgent. Otherwise, these relatives will torture me to death. ”

"Okay. Then I will complain to you. ”

Sima Lu reluctantly told the reason for finding him.

……

The content of the other party is basically that there is no one to chat and play with the other party when you are gone.

"Xiao Qi, you will also be a fan in a few years. At that time, you will be liberated. My father still favors you, and your fief will definitely be poor. Sima Liang comforted.

"I hope so. After you're gone, I'm alone again. In this deep palace, there is no second person like you. Sima Lu's face was full of sadness.

"Today is my happy day, so don't worry. Spend this day with my brother. In the future, it will be difficult to see each other. Before I leave, I hope to remember your smile. Sima Liang persuaded.

As he spoke, he took the other party's hand and walked into the prepared banquet on the side. I'm going to say goodbye to this brother.

Teenagers, how can they withstand a few glasses.

Soon, Sima Lu was lying on the table, unconscious.

Looking at the young man on the table, Sima Liang thought of his former self.

He patted the other man on the shoulder, regardless of whether the other person could hear him.

"Seventh brother, what you said is not up to us. Just ask him that you can have a good fiefdom. ”

"His Royal Highness King Yan, I ......"

……

A crowd gathered around again.

Sima Liang rolled his eyes directly, pretending to be drunk and fainted. This clumsy acting skills, how can you fool these elites.

In the end, he could only listen to these clansmen crying miserably, and then pretend to be very perfunctory to each other.

Even this can't stop the enthusiasm of these people, you say, I'll have a glass, Sima Liang was finally put down on the wine table.

By the time he woke up, it was late at night.

In the entire inner city, only drunk people remained.

"Xiao Qi, is it sobering up and leaving?" Looking at the empty side, Sima Liang was a little puzzled.

At this time, the clan uncle who had led the way and the coronation ceremony appeared in front of him.

"His Royal Highness King Yan, the carriage is ready, you should go back too."

Taking the sword that the clan kept for him, Sima Liang shook his head, trying to sober up. I didn't think about it, and my head hurt even more.

"Uncle clan, did you say that several brothers came over like this?"

"Most of them are pretty much the same. Your prince's brother went back on his stomach. When it came to the informal time, Uncle Clan's tone was very witty, and it seemed that he was also a dissolute teenager in the past.

"Really? In that case, I'm still more powerful. ”

"In some ways, yes."

……

Accompanied by the clan uncle, Sima Liang got into the carriage.

On the way back, there were more guards with me. The extra people are all the guards of the city. These people were the first wave of government soldiers sent to him by the emperor's father. They will also help drill in the future, with a sufficient number of soldiers to defend his palace.

The big stone in my heart fell to the ground, and the effect of the wine was added.

Sima Liang looked at the moon outside the window, his consciousness gradually blurred, and then fell asleep.