Chapter 1742 The Army Crosses the River
The arrests obviously didn't stop here. Many bookstore doors were kicked open late at night, and everyone was arrested and taken away.
Behind these bookstores, there are royal family backgrounds, and it is they who publish those critical articles and spread the words of troubled times.
At the same time, many people who were secretly colluding to control public opinion were arrested...
Guan Ning has already revealed his blade.
The night passed quickly.
Before dawn, many city residents came out of their homes.
Everyone knows that today is the day of mourning for the late emperor. Many people who were bewitched wore mourning clothes and took to the streets spontaneously to wait for the funeral procession to arrive.
There should be martial law today.
They were still worried, but after they went out, they found that the control was not that strict and they could be allowed to go out on their own. They just needed to ensure order.
Anyone can take to the streets!
This makes people very surprised. Although the martial law has been relaxed recently, it is still relative. Why is it relaxed on a day like today?
Everyone gathered together and talked a lot.
"Kaka!"
At this time, a group of soldiers came over. This was the posting area. One side of the wall had been specially painted and was still very smooth.
There are such posters in every block and street in the capital city. They usually post some information about fugitives, or notices about the new policies of the imperial court, recruitment of soldiers and horses, etc.
Now, a new article has been posted.
Everyone gathered around with curiosity.
Before posting, someone else read aloud.
"Sacrifice to Long Jingwen."
When he read out four words, it immediately caused a commotion!
It turned out to be a memorial essay!
Sacrifice articles are articles expressing condolences or prayers during sacrifices or memorials.
The content mainly includes condolences, prayers, remembrance of the deceased's main experiences during his lifetime, praise of his moral character and achievements, expression of grief, and encouragement to the living.
At the same time, sacrificial articles are also mourning articles written to pay homage to the deceased and are to be recited during sacrifices.
Everyone knows who the current person in power is and their relationship with Emperor Longjing, but now they are publishing a memorial.
Simply unbelievable.
People were talking a lot, could it be that King Zhenbei had changed his attitude.
Someone in the crowd sneered. This person was a member of the royal family. He came out early in the morning to inquire about information, because there was an important plan to be implemented today.
Now it seems that the previous preparations have paid off.
Releasing the memorial memorial means that Guan Ning has bowed his head.
He has paid homage to the late emperor, which is the best proof.
Do you really think it's that simple?
He did not leave, but waited to hear the content of the memorial service. He was very curious about how he would write about his life and how he would praise his achievements.
At this time, it was already being recited.
At first I thought it was normal, but the more I listened to it, the more it changed. People around me also noticed something was wrong and became quiet.
When describing the content of his life, he directly pointed out that Emperor Longjing had an unfair position in the throne, saying that he raised an army in the name of the King of Qin, rebelled against his brother, and seized the throne from his brother. Later, he detailed his various evil deeds after he succeeded to the throne, and used a lot of pen and ink to explain it.
How he colluded with Manhuang to murder Guan Zhongshan, the then king of Zhenbei, and how he allowed those one hundred thousand loyal soldiers to be ruined...
Excellent description and excellent writing.
It makes people immerse themselves in it unconsciously, as if they can empathize with it and feel angry.
This is just one of them, and there will be many more after that, including disregarding government affairs and practicing Taoism to seek immortality.
Anyway, after listening to it, I have the same feeling: this is a foolish king, and he is also a great foolish king!
He has been trying his best to exaggerate how wise and powerful he is, but in fact, he is just a man of wealth and beauty...
Even the deaths of Prince Xiao Zheng and King Qin Xiao Teng were explained. They died fighting for the throne and had nothing to do with Guan Ning...
Everyone around was silent.
In fact, the common people also know many things, and they know best whether they are living well or not.
Especially in the later period, Emperor Longjing demolished the originally built Hanshan Temple and rebuilt the Shangqing Taoist Temple, requisitioning nearly 100,000 civilians. This was a completely foolish move.
The Shangqing Taoist Temple has been built, but what is its use?
"This...this..."
The royal family members who had been hiding in the crowd were extremely frightened.
He thought too much before, thinking that he would praise the late emperor's achievements, but the result was all bad deeds. This is a sacrificial article, but it is also a dirty article!
He didn't bow his head at all, but became more determined!
After a long time, the chanting was completed.
I just posted it up, and there were soldiers guarding it to prevent anyone from tearing it apart.
Reading it once did not count, many people gathered around to read it carefully.
The same scene happened everywhere. This memorial message quickly spread throughout the city. Many people's minds changed, but some were shocked by it.
Many arrangements were quietly made, and they were waiting for the late Emperor's Zi Palace to come out...
At this moment, the ceremony also began in the palace.
The spirit is raised and the coffin is moved.
This ceremony is very important. According to the normal etiquette of the Daxing Emperor, all the officials will cry together.
Officials were originally restricted from attending, but Guan Ning relaxed it and many courtiers came.
At the front are the clan members headed by Prince He, and of course relatives are at the front.
When it was time to wake up, people were already preparing to cry.
At this time a sharp sound sounded.
"My lord, here we come!"
"Princess Yongning, here!"
"Princess Changle, here!"
Following this sound, everyone turned their heads and looked at the entrance of the compound.
Guan Ning, one on the left and one on the right, came with two girls.
Everyone was surprised and suspicious.
Since the mourning hall was built, Guan Ning has only been here once. At a glance, he didn't stay for less than a moment, and now he is here.
What is even more shocking is that Princess Yongning has never been to the mourning hall since it was built, and they have not even seen her.
As for Princess Changle, some people also know that it has been spread everywhere during this period. After all, she appeared directly on the day of the coup.
This former princess, the tomb of Emperor Long'an has been restored to her previous title of Changle.
Of course, it will be officially restored when the enthronement ceremony is held.
Some uninformed people were very confused. Originally they were not allowed to come to worship, but now they are all allowed to do so, and even Guan Ning himself came.
What are you doing? Are you going to worship?
Prince Xiao Chengshuo sneered inwardly. In his opinion, this was a sign of Guan Ning's surrender.
He couldn't bear the pressure of people's fearful words and heart-wrenching writings, so he compromised.
Otherwise, why would he allow hundreds of officials to worship?
I also brought Yongning here.
Everyone had different thoughts. Under everyone's gaze, Guan Ning came to the front.
His arrival also interrupted the rhythm, and the officials who were originally presiding over the proceedings were at a loss.
"You are the late emperor's consort. Since you are here, you should kowtow to the late emperor and pay homage to the emperor in order to comply with the etiquette."
Xiao Chengshuo spoke directly.
Today is not like yesterday.
With all the officials behind him, and nearly a hundred clan members, he was very confident, so he launched an attack directly!
The first step is to let Guan Ning kowtow!
"Worship?"
Guan Ning shook his head and said: "I will never worship such a foolish king, let alone the murderer who murdered my father."
Chapter completed!