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Chapter 792 Bet
In fact, as far as Emperor Chongzhen himself was concerned, he did not attach much importance to Taimiao worship.Or other emperors would attach great importance to it and praise their merits, but Emperor Chongzhen's vision was different, or it was much higher than that of other emperors. The current victories in several battles did not make him happy enough.If I really want to talk about one thing, it is the battle to wipe out the bandits in Shanxi, which is worth mentioning.

But other people didn't pay much attention to this matter. After all, they didn't realize at this time that the rebellion of the bandits was the direct cause of Ming's demise.Or it can be said that on this plane, no one will realize this.

The worship of the Taimiao already had a mature process, and Emperor Chongzhen just pretended to pay attention. What he really worried about was the worship of the Daming Zhonglie Hall.Because it was unprecedented, Emperor Chongzhen focused on this area and asked Xu Guangqi, Minister of Rites, to take the lead to come up with a set of process plans as soon as possible.The ceremony should show that the imperial court attaches importance to it, be solemn and solemn, respect the martyrs, and let the people respect the martyrs.

After rejecting three proposals in a row, Emperor Chongzhen even changed them himself, and finally it was officially finalized.This formal process will continue in the future.

Soon, notices from the imperial court were posted all over the city.Unlike the Taimiao worship, the worship in the Daming Zhonglie Hall allows the common people to watch.The content of the notice is mainly to explain this point.All of a sudden, the entire capital became a sensation.

"Have you heard? The emperor really wants to personally lead all the civil and military officials to the Daming Loyalty Hall to worship!"

"What? Are you telling the truth? The emperor is going? Impossible?"

"Is there anything impossible? The emperor said before that at the end of the year, he will worship in person this time! Now even the notice is out, if you don't believe me, go and see for yourself!"

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Scenes like this appeared in the streets and alleys of the capital. After confirming the authenticity of the news, every household made an appointment to watch the ceremony.Such a big scene is rare to see. If you have a good seat, you can clearly see the scene of the emperor's worship. When you come back, you can talk to your relatives, friends, and future generations.

In the post house, Oqiertu and others who were waiting for the Ming emperor to summon them here also heard the news. They were also very surprised, and immediately confirmed it with the people in the post house, and finally made a decision by coincidence that they must go to the post house. Take a look.

The next day, before dawn, the capital was still under martial law at night.Officials, big and small, in the capital had already got up in a hurry, dressed in formal court clothes, looked dignified and solemn, braved the howling cold wind, and rushed to the Forbidden City to assemble.

The people in the capital also got up before dawn.It's just that there is martial law on the street, and you can't go to the street, and you just stay in your own home.

When the sky in the east showed a hint of fish belly, as soon as the curfew was lifted, people's heads appeared one after another in the large and small residential buildings in the capital city, gathering in the streets and alleys, and then like streams converging into rivers, swarming towards Fengtianmen Square .

But the two of them, Wucheng Bingma Si, had already had similar experience, and had already deployed troops on important streets, especially on Fengtianmen Square, where they had isolated blocks of places to watch the ceremony in advance.If it is full, no one will be allowed into Fengtianmen Square.

Liu Laosan's home was not very far from Fengtianmen Square, and he went out as soon as the curfew ended, so when he arrived at Fengtianmen Square, he finally occupied a pretty good spot.When he turned his head and looked around, he found that the best place to observe the ceremony was an open space isolated by the soldiers of the Five Cities Bingma Division.

He arrived early, and he looked at the place at this time, but there was no one in sight for the time being.He could probably guess that that place should be the honorable relatives of the emperor who don't have to worship with the emperor. Anyway, it's a place where the rich and powerful people watch it?

When the winter sun hangs in the eastern sky, Fengtianmen Square is already overcrowded.Liu Laosan turned his head and looked at the streets leading to Fengtianmen Square, and found that the soldiers of Wucheng Bingmasi had blocked the intersection, and many people were isolated, unable to witness this grand event with their own eyes.

"Fortunately, I came early, otherwise I would have gotten up for nothing!" Liu Laosan sighed with emotion.

A fat man standing next to him laughed and said, "It's no use getting up early, you have to live close to here, right?"

As soon as Liu Laosan heard someone talking, he turned his head and chatted with him.After only a while, the two got to know each other well. They knew that the fat man was called Wang Kun, a businessman from the south of the Yangtze River, and he was celebrating the New Year in the capital this year.

After chatting for a while, the open space with the best location was really eye-catching. Seeing soldiers moving stools there, Wang Kun couldn't help but said: "See, I suspect that the imperial court has sold all those locations. It will definitely not be sold." Less money! It’s a pity that I don’t know about this, if I do, I’ll always inquire about it. Even if there’s only one seat for twelve taels, I want one!”

When Liu Laosan heard this, he couldn't help but despise him a little. He is really a businessman, and he knows how to do business when he keeps his mouth shut.He immediately shook his head and said to Wang Kun with a hint of arrogance unique to the natives of the capital, "Wrong, wrong! Those seats must be occupied by princes, nobles and powerful people. It must be decent. Believe it or not?"

"Isn't the imperial court very poor in money?" Wang Kun shook his head and insisted on his opinion, "Such a good opportunity, if I were the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, I would never let this opportunity go. Look, there are so many positions, one counts. If it’s ten taels of silver, how much cash can you gather at once?”

You are the Minister of the Household Department, then Daming is over!Liu Laosan despised him very much, and he also insisted on his own opinion, thinking that those positions are positions of powerful people. After all, they have privileges and it is impossible to stand with ordinary people.

Neither of the two could convince the other, and finally Wang Kun said to Liu Laosan: "Well, how about we make a bet to see who will sit in that place?"

"Just bet!" How could Liu Laosan be overwhelmed by outsiders, and immediately challenged, "Whoever loses will go to the Red Moon Tower for a treat!"

Hongyuelou is a well-known restaurant in the capital. If you eat one meal, ordinary people may eat it for a month.

Wang Kun was on the capital's side and lacked everything except money, so he immediately agreed and said with a smile: "Brother Liu Xian, that's a good proposal, so it's settled!"

Just as he was finishing speaking, he saw the soldiers who had already blocked the road at the edge of Fengtianmen Square suddenly gave way, as if officials from the Ministry of Rituals were leading some people towards this side.

This movement was a bit loud, and it immediately attracted everyone's attention. When they saw those people walking towards the open space, they all became curious and looked closely, wanting to see who could sit in that space best. The place to watch the ceremony!

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