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Volume 1: Young Eagle Chapter 171: Offering Prisoners at the Meridian Gate

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    In the first year of the Apocalypse, March 28th is a good time for weddings and funerals, but it is forbidden to move or move.  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 officials on both sides of the road are bare.  But there are some differences. Some trees can already see a little greenery, and some grass has grown on the ground.  Perhaps in such weather, this weed is the most vital.  Although the weather is still a little cold, the entire 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 excitement. Every household, from the princes and nobles to the big businessmen and the common people at the bottom, are very happy, even more excited than during the Chinese New Year.  Everyone is waiting on the street to see today¡¯s Meridian Gate Prisoner Presentation. The taverns and teahouses along the street are already full.  The best storytellers were invited to the teahouse, and they also talked about the Liaodong victory.  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".  Every street, alley, and even alleyway in the capital is decorated with lanterns and streamers, and you can see some of the officials from the Ministry of Rites busy going back and forth.  Countless people are busy and looking forward to that moment. This is not just 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 are presented at the Meridian Gate", and the emperor personally welcomes it. No one dares to be careless about such a thing. Since the time of Saarhu, the Ming Dynasty has been unable to raise its head outside.  This time I finally have a chance to feel proud. This etiquette must be meticulous.  This is also a major event that scares foreign barbarians and makes all nations surrender.  The slaves, who were once strong for a while, returned with a huge defeat this time. This is to tell the surrounding small countries that the heavenly kingdom is not something you can invade.  No one can provoke him. Once he 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 comes to the world. He can watch the stars at night, and he can do calculations! Put tens of thousands of slaves into Shenyang City, this  Sun Shaobao did this in the city of Shenyang. That night, the sky suddenly changed, and the thunder of the gods was heard. It was said that loud noises were heard for hundreds of miles around Shenyang City, and each thunder would kill countless Jiannu.  Ah!" A storyteller didn't seem to find the teahouse, so he set up a table on the road, knocked on the table lightly, and started talking.  "Jiannu was very brave, but he was nothing in front of Sun Shaobao. That night." There are storytellers like this 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 wearing a military uniform.  He was wearing a helmet and armor meticulously, with a brand-new blood-red cloak behind him. With a heroic look, he clasped his fists in front of Sun Chengzong and said loudly: "When the commander left the capital, it was under orders, and this time it is also under orders."  It¡¯s true, but this time it¡¯s very different!¡± Looking at He Shixian who was dressed neatly, Sun Chengzong said with a smile: ¡°General He, I¡¯m telling you that if I were you, I would never dress like this.  Where was that armor during the battle? It was the one where you were shot with several arrows. "This is the first time for this commander to meet the emperor. Is this it?" Suddenly He Shixian slapped his head and pointed at Sun Chengzong.  He gave a salute and said loudly: "Oh! I'm a fool in my humble position. Thank you for the advice, Marshal!" "Here we come!" A fast horse ran through the streets of the capital at high speed, and the people on the horse kept shouting.  After hearing the shouting, 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, all standing were royal guardsmen, without any trace of shame.  It seems that they are welcoming this army and sounding 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 tsunami.  Some people also picked up stones on the ground and threw them at the larger captives in the team, while constantly cursing in their mouths.  No one stopped such a thing, but someone knocked down a prisoner, and cheers came from the surroundings.  Amidst the roars of thousands of people, Han?It also became heated.  Countless officials from the Ministry of Rites were running 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 Wumen Gate. Six ministers, ministers, ministers, etc., etc., were lined up for several miles.  At the same time, there were many visiting envoys from various countries who were under the civil and military officials and separated by the imperial guards, allowing them to admire the triumphal military might of the Celestial Empire.  Emperor Tianqi wore dragon robes and uniforms and went out of the inner palace in a chariot.  When starting the journey, the bells at the Meridian Gate rang; when arriving at the Taihe Gate, the golden drums sounded and cymbals were played.  The emperor arrived in front of the Meridian Gate, walked along the horse road, and ascended to the imperial tower.  I don¡¯t know if it was rehearsed or what happened. As soon as Emperor Tianqi stepped on the morning door, 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 smiled at the people on both sides of the road from time to time.  The person who was one horse head 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 him was also in tatters, and it seemed that only half of it was left.  With a big sword slung around his waist and a ferocious look on his face, he looked like a general capable of hundreds of battles.  Many people quickly backed away when they saw his appearance, and some people sighed that this was the real battlefield veteran.  The entire team moved forward 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 person walked out slowly, came to the front of everyone, and stood next to Sun Chengzong. This person was Yao Zongwen, the Minister of War.  In fact, according to the rules, he should stand in front of Sun Chengzong, but whether it was an official position or a holy family member, Sun Chengzong was always the same.  Although Yao Zongwen was from 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 suddenly 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 gun salute on one side, and the roar of the gun made the entire Meridian Gate fall silent.  After the salute was fired, the ceremonial official standing on one side loudly said: "Salute!" The imperial guard standing not far away brought the prisoner over and asked him to kneel on the ground.  In fact, there were only three hundred of these prisoners, and they were already speechless.  Yao Zongwen, the Minister of War, once again loudly said: "I was ordered to go to Liaodong, and the prisoners I captured, I would like to present to the palace to ask for the order." As soon as Yao Zongwen finished speaking, Sun Chengzong, who was kneeling aside, said loudly: "Your Majesty, Sun Chengzong, is here to ask for the order.  Thief, thanks to the kindness of our emperor, we have united with the armies of Liaodong and fulfilled our mission. In the battle of Shenyang City, we killed 10,000 enemy soldiers and captured more than 7,000 of them. I will present the enemy chiefs at the Meridian Gate and listen to my emperor's instructions."  Another person on the side walked out quickly. This person was Ying Zhen, the official of the Ministry of Punishment.  When he came to the Meridian Gate, Guan Yingzhen knelt down on the ground and said loudly: "Let's go to Shi Cao for execution and ask for the order!" Standing on the Meridian Gate, Emperor Tianqi looked at the performance below with a smile, because he  Have no idea what these people are talking about.  Just seeing Guan Yingzhen kneeling down, he suddenly remembered that he seemed to have his own affairs at this time, so he waved his hand and said loudly: "Take it!" The two ministers on the left and right of Emperor Tianqi repeatedly shouted: "Take it  !" 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, eight increased to sixteen, and finally the Han general and other 360 people shouted in unison:  "Take it!" The voice was as loud as thunder.  Then the three hundred prisoners were taken away, and there was only one ending waiting for them, and that was beheading.  The execution time was after the prisoners were presented, and the location was Caishikou. This was what many people were looking forward to.  Blood bursts out and heads fall to the ground, which may be 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 celebrated with all the soldiers by having a drink."  Wine." He waved to the eunuch behind him, and Emperor Tianqi said loudly: "Serve the wine!" The eunuch standing behind Emperor Tianqi immediately ran over and poured wine for the generals present, while Emperor Tianqi picked up the wine.  He took out the jug and poured a glass of wine for Sun Chengzong himself.  Gently raising the wine glass in his hand, Emperor Tianqi said loudly: "My dear friends, you are bathed in blood on the battlefield.??Heroes of the Ming Dynasty, this glass of wine is a celebration wine that I give you.  "After saying that, Emperor Tianqi drank the wine in one gulp (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!)
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