The etiquette of crown prince canonization in the Ming Dynasty was the most complicated crown prince canonization ceremony in history.

When registering etiquette, everyone must meticulously complete the entire etiquette process under the supervision of the ceremonial officer. Otherwise, they will be corrected and impeached by the ceremonial officer. In serious cases, the whole process will be ruined and their heads will be moved.

Because in ancient times, etiquette was more important than anything else! It was higher than the law!

Zhu Changluo's crown prince canonization ceremony is scheduled to take place on the second day of the second lunar month in the 21st year of Wanli, when the dragon raises its head.

The day before the sealing ceremony, Chen Ju was ordered to go to the Huangji Hall to display the throne incense case, and placed the specially made edict cases, book cases, and treasure cases in the middle of the hall in front of the throne.

To the east of Danbi in the Huangji Palace, a temporary pavilion was set up. All the saluting officials, civil and military officials and all related personnel who participated in the ceremony of enthroning the crown prince must rehearse the etiquette of the enthronement the day before to ensure that the etiquette on the day of the enthronement is flawless.

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On that day, the official who conferred the title of treasure would stand to the east of the crown prince, facing west; the official who read the book would stand to the north of the official who conferred the title, standing west; the official who received the title of treasure would stand to the south of the official who read the book,

Stand facing west.

There are also two registered treasure officials on the crown prince's side. The certified treasure official stands to the west of the crown prince. Next to the CE treasure pavilion, there are eight internal officials, standing on the east side of the Danbi treasure pavilion. There are also contracting officials.

The official stands on the west side of the palace; the Xuanzhi officer stands on the northeast side outside the palace gate; and the two praising officers stand on the south side of Danbi.

In addition, there are two Zhiban, standing in the middle of His Majesty Dan. There are also two censors in charge of correcting rituals, standing on the north side of Zhiban. Both Zhiban and the censors, who are responsible for correcting rituals, stand facing east and west.

Hundreds of civil and military officials were arranged outside the Meridian Gate according to their rank, with civilian officials standing to the west, military attachés standing to the east, envoys, monks, and She Lao standing to the south of the civil officials. Civil servants responsible for palace affairs, and military attachés guarding the palace were arranged according to regulations.

The position is waiting. When the edicts, books, and treasures in the main hall are placed one by one, the emissary and supervisor will be responsible for guarding and protecting them.

After a set of etiquette, people can't help but feel a headache before they even move for half a minute. The complexity of this etiquette is really torture. Especially for Zhu Changluo, it is simply unreasonable! Just issue a certificate and seal, and then introduce it.

Isn’t it enough to just tell the identity and let the officials know each other? Why is it so complicated? It’s like playing with the dead!

Zhu Changluo had waited a thousand times for the day of canonization.

In the early morning of February 2nd, the cold in the Forbidden City has not gone away. It is still a bit cold in mid-spring. However, fortunately, the weather is very good. The sky is clear and there is no cloud in the blue sky. Wait until the sun rises quietly in the east.

Later, the slightest glimmer of dawn brought some warmth.

The Jinwu guards guarding the palace at the entrance are now lined up majestically on the east and west sides outside the Meridian Gate. Outside the Huangji Hall, sun and moon flags are placed to hunt in the wind, and the ceremony is strict.

The Arch Guards Department displayed guards of honor in the east and west of Danbi and the east and west of Danbu. The ceremonial carriages were placed in the south of Wenlou and Wulou.

The shepherd officer displayed the war horses south of the chariot, and the rigorously trained tigers and leopards were arranged in sequence outside the Huangji Hall, making it look like a beauty pageant in a zoo.

To the south of Danbi stands a band playing music, directed by Harmony Lang, drummers, and the Guard of Ceremony, who are welcoming the treasures to the Ciqing Palace to welcome the upcoming ceremonial protagonist, the future Crown Prince Zhu Changluo of the Ming Dynasty!

All civil and military officials, all wearing brand-new python robes and official uniforms, gathered outside the Meridian Gate according to different grades.

Shang Baoqing, accompanied by the guards, respectfully went to the Qianqing Palace to welcome Emperor Wanli's arrival.

Emperor Wanli dressed in the most solemn and luxurious dress, Gun Mian, appeared slowly in a wheelchair.

At this time, Zhu Changluo was also dressed in a royal robe and was standing outside the Huangji Hall, waiting for the arrival of Emperor Wanli.

Emperor Wanli left the Qianqing Palace surrounded by his attendants, and rode the dragon boat from the Qianqing Palace to the Huangji Palace.

Shang Baoqing held the imperial seal of Emperor Wanli and served as a ceremonial guide. A team of emperor's chariots with complete ceremonial guards arrived in front of the Huangji Palace.

The palace band in front of Huangji Palace played the music of elegant music.

Emperor Wanli ascended to the throne amidst this majestic and elegant music, and then looked far into the distance, overlooking the entire hall and all the ceremonies in front of the Huangji Hall.

At this time, four solemnly dressed guides led the prospective crown prince Zhu Changluo into the Huangji Palace!

Suddenly, the drums and music sounded! Zhu Changluo went to the Emperor Dan in the Huangji Hall, bowed to Emperor Wanli, and then stood aside.

The salute officers stood on the left and right of Zhu Changluo.

The praise officer shouted: "Bow!" Under the guidance of the praise officer, Zhu Changluo bowed again and again to Emperor Wanli on the throne.

After Zhu Changluo finished his worship, the controller immediately knelt down to Emperor Wanli and accepted the order. Then, the controller stood up, came to stand outside the gate of Huangji Hall, and shouted loudly: "There is a system."

The salute officer shouted in response: "Kneel down!"

Zhu Changluo knelt down again. Shen Shixing, the first assistant who served as the propaganda officer, began to announce: "Fengtian carries out the emperor's system and says: Since ancient times, emperors have succeeded to the heaven and set up their own poles to govern the Huan area. They must establish Yuan Chu, Maolong's country, and Mianzongshe without borders." I'm resting. I've been working hard day and night. I look up to my ancestor, Mollie, and entrusted me with the most important things. I'll carry on the celebration and live in Yuanliang. The eldest son of the emperor, Chang Luo, has a brilliant appearance, pure talent, and good character. Your Majesty is dear to me, and I bow to you deeply. I hereby abide by the empress dowager's benevolent order, carry out the ceremony, and obey the public opinion. I would like to inform the heaven and earth, the ancestral temple, and the country. On the second day of February in the twenty-first year of Wanli, Chang Luo was awarded a book treasure. The Crown Prince, who is currently in the East Palace, has a ten thousand-year-long lineage and binds the hearts of the four seas. He will announce it to the world, and the envoys of Xian will hear it! I admire this!"

When Shen Shixing finished reading the edict of canonization, Zhu Changluo was guided by the ceremonial officer to salute in front of the imperial edict of canonization, prostrate himself, and lay flat.

After Zhu Changluo finished, the official in charge knelt on the west side of Huangji Hall and played: "The system has been handed down."

Zhu Changluo wanted to pay his respects again at this time.

Only then did the salute officer announce: "The registration ceremony will take place."

Then, the ceremonial officer guided Zhu Changluo into the palace from the east gate of Huangji Palace.

The ceremony officials in the palace then led Zhu Changluo to the throne of Emperor Wanli to worship him.

The inner praise officer continued to sing: "Kneel down!"

Zhu Changluo knelt down as he was told.

The official who held the book knelt down before the case, held the book, and solemnly handed it to the official who read the book. The official who read the book announced: "Read the book."

The official who read the book knelt down and read out the book. After reading, he handed the book to the ceremonial officer, who solemnly handed the book to Zhu Changluo on his knees. Zhu Changluo took the book, and only then was the registration completed.

Then, Zhu Changluo handed the treasure book to the envoy beside him who was holding the book.

Then the ceremony began, which was the seal symbolizing the crown prince!

The etiquette procedure of conferring a treasure is the same as that of conferring a book. After Zhu Changluo received the treasure, he handed it over again to the envoy of the treasure conferring the book.

Then, Zhu Changluo knelt down, prostrated himself, and flattened himself out as the chanting officer sang the order.

Holding the book and the treasure in front of him, Zhu Changluo walked out of the hall. The messenger put the book and the treasure into the box in the pavilion.

Zhu Changluo went to His Majesty Dan again to pay homage four times solemnly. The envoys moved to the throne and went to the pavilion.

Zhu Changluo just walked out of Huangji Hall at this time.

The book and the pavilion were carried to Ciqing Palace amidst the sound of ceremonial drums and music and the welcome and farewell of hundreds of officials.

Then, Zhu Changluo went to Kunning Palace to thank the Queen. After completing these etiquettes, Zhu Changluo finally officially became the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty!

However, the ceremony continues!

Zhu Changluo then went to visit the ancestral temple non-stop to pay homage to his ancestors. Along the way to pay homage and sacrifice, people in the capital stood in the streets, vying to see the appearance of the future crown prince. The scene was very spectacular.

After this wave of operations, Zhu Changluo became numb, and he almost killed him just by kowtowing. He couldn't even remember how many times he kowtowed from head to tail and how many salutes he made.
Chapter completed!