The third day of July in the fourth year of Yuanfu.
It is Yin time.
Yinshi in ancient times was around three o'clock in the morning in later generations.
Generally speaking.
Even in dynasties like the Song Dynasty, where there was no curfew, every house would have already turned off the lights and closed their doors at Yinshi, and everyone would go back to their homes.
Except for a few drunkards and watchmen, there was basically no sound on the road.
But today's Bianjing is a special case.
Not only was it not as quiet as usual, but it was extremely noisy, and the air was filled with solemnity and solemnity.
As early as a few hours ago.
A large number of organized officers and soldiers poured in from outside the city and guarded all the key exits in the city. No one was allowed to enter or leave without authorization.
At the same time, they also conducted strict searches on the households near Zhuque Gate and confiscated a large number of privately owned swords and guns.
The Imperial Army infantry carried out martial law with such great fanfare, not because another incident occurred in the palace, but because
Today is the day when Xiao Zhao ascends the throne
Outside the Yamen of Kaifeng Prefecture.
The newly appointed governor Xie Wenguan was standing at the entrance of the government office, standing with his sleeves straight and looking in the direction of the palace with a solemn expression.
three years ago.
Lu Dafang, the original governor who had been in office for ten years, passed away due to illness.
Both Zhezong and the subsequent Emperor Huizong chose to leave the post of Fuyin vacant and did not formally appoint a new Fuyin.
Of course.
The 'formal appointment' here is actually just "knowledge", not the "knowledge" of other official positions.
Because the location of Kaifeng Fuyin is very special:
This is a training post specially set up for the clan and princes who may succeed to the throne.
In the history of the Northern Song Dynasty, there were only four people who could really "know Kaifeng Mansion":
Taizong Zhao Guangyi, Qin Wang Zhao Tingmei, Xu Wang Zhao Yuanxi, Zhenzong Zhao Yuankan.
These people were all heirs to the throne, but Zhao Tingmei died mysteriously, and Zhao Yuanxi died of illness while taking office.
Therefore, for officials, Kaifeng Prefecture Yin is at best the "right knowledge".
After Lu Dafang died of illness, the vacancy in Kaifeng Prefecture lasted until March this year.
At that time, Xie Wenguan was transferred back from Daming Prefecture by Xiao Zhao, who was in charge of the country. He was sent to Kaifeng Prefecture with the right to deal with the matter and tried the case of King Shen's "rape robbery of civilian girls".
Xie Wenguan was born in 1021 AD. He is only one year younger than Lao Su. He is a living fossil-level elder.
As a Yuanyou party member who was let go because he questioned the reform and wrote a letter to Lu Gongzhu.
Xie Wenguan never imagined that he, an old man with only a short time to live, could actually witness a coup at the end of his life and be reused by the new emperor again.
"King Jian"
In the dark night, looking at the rows of torches in front of him, Xie Wenguan couldn't help but sigh.
I'm afraid no one would have thought of it before.
In just one year, Zhezong and Empress Dowager Xiang died one after another, and the situation in Beijing suddenly changed.
King Duan, who had just ascended the throne, was pulled from the throne before his buttocks could get hot, and was replaced by a new, younger emperor.
It is a fact that most people know that King Duan is fatuous and frivolous.
Although King Jian is generally considered to be much better than Zhao Ji in terms of character, who can guarantee that he will be a wise king after he ascends the throne?
I can only pray that Zhezong's brother will not live up to his status and can guide this empire that is suffering from internal and external troubles to continue to move forward.
"Mingfu Mingfu"
Just as Xie Wenguan's thoughts were racing, a soft cry from beside him suddenly brought him back to reality.
Xie Wenguan turned around and found that the person coming was one of his promotion officials named Zhang Bangchang:
"Zi Neng, how is the gathering of the people going?"
Zhang Bangchang was a Jinshi who just passed the imperial examination last year. He is only 20 years old this year, so he should be tested for the post of Fu Baolang.
However, due to the early death of Empress Dowager Xiang and Xiao Zhao's coup, he was temporarily placed under Xie Wenguan.
Upon hearing his boss's question, Zhang Bangchang quickly raised his hands and replied:
"Back in the Ming Dynasty, all the 639 lanes and lanes in the capital have been notified. In half an hour, they will be led by Fang Zheng and greet the Holy Edict outside the lanes."
Xie Wenguan nodded slightly, stroked his beard and said:
"Zi Neng, thank you for your hard work."
"In order to be loyal to the emperor, I dare not lie about hard work."
Zhang Bangchang cupped his hands again, and at the same time glanced at Xie Wenguan through the firelight, and asked tentatively:
"Ming Mansion, His Royal Highness King Jian has come to Dabao this time. The country has its owner. Will the Jinshi from last year do the same?"
Xie Wenguan was slightly startled when he heard this. He immediately understood what the deputy wanted to ask and said:
"Zi Neng, don't worry. I estimate that His Highness will issue a decree in less than ten months. At that time, I will"
Before Xie Wenguan finished speaking, a group of soldiers and horses walked quickly from a distance, with solemn expressions on their faces.
The leader among them was a tall military man. This man came to Xie Wenguan, clasped his fists and said:
"Chen Ke, the Marquis of Yu, the capital in front of the General's Palace, has met Xie Fuyin."
"Secretary of the Palace?"
Xie Wenguan was a little surprised by the origin of the other party, but he still subconsciously returned the greeting and asked at the same time:
"I wonder if the general came out of the palace late at night to look for me, but is there something important that requires my cooperation?"
Wang Ke took out an imperial edict from his body, handed it to Xie Wenguan, and said:
"Xie Fuyin, this is a handwritten edict from the palace. His Highness specifically asked it when he came here. Xie Fuyin is old, so there is no need to kneel down and pray. You can just read it."
Xie Wenguan quickly bowed in the direction of the palace, then took the oracle and read it.
After a while.
Xie Wenguan raised his head with a complex expression and looked at Zhang Bangchang beside him:
"Zi Neng, His Highness has a decree for you to praise the people of the imperial palace in the suburbs, and your official rank will be from the seventh rank."
"Responsible for taking care of Zhao Ji's daily life. He is not allowed to leave the palace without permission. He will set off immediately without delay."
At the same time that Xie Wenguan received the order.
In addition to several mansions or government offices in Beijing, there are also several officials who have received the same appointments as Zhang Bangchang.
If you look further away,
Suzhou is quite far away from Bianjing.
At this time, a father and son named Zhu Chong and Zhu Men were also arrested late at night on charges of causing harm to the village.
An hour later.
In another heavily guarded manor outside Bianjing City.
Xiao Zhao was sitting in a secret room, his expression solemn and his lips moving slightly, like a later student who was still memorizing before the exam.
after awhile.
Suddenly there was a knock on the door outside the house. The person who came was Xiao Zhao's personal attendant, Deng Duo, who triggered the prison case in Prince Cai's Mansion:
"Your Highness, Duke Su and Prince Wang would like to see you."
Xiao Zhao quickly stopped reading and said in a deep voice:
"Invite them in."
"yes."
After a while.
The door of the house was pushed open, and Xu Yun followed Lao Su into the house.
At this time, Xiao Zhao had not officially ascended the throne, so Lao Su and Xu Yun only bowed slightly:
"Your Highness, there is only one hour left before the auspicious time. Please be prepared."
Xiao Zhao nodded slightly, looked at Xu Yun again, and said:
"Master Wang, how is the aircraft debugging going?"
Xu Yun saw the nervousness of the would-be emperor. After all, it was his first time to ascend the throne, so he said:
"Don't worry, Your Highness, there will be no wind or clouds today and the sky will be clear. I guarantee there won't be any problems!"
Actually.
According to the normal emperor's enthronement process, the emperor does not need to go so far outside the palace.
They only need to worship the Ancestral Temple and Sheji first, and then enter the palace through Donghua Gate.
After the first tom-drum is sounded, go along Dongxi Street to accept the kneeling of all officials, and then go all the way to the Taidian Hall.
The so-called "seeing all the people and ascending to the great treasure" is just a polite way of saying it.
Throughout the entire coronation ceremony.
Ordinary people could not see the emperor at all, they could only hear the sound of various musical instruments, gongs, drums and firecrackers.
But what Xiao Zhao is going to do this time is big news:
At that time, he will take a plane and circle around Bianjing City to be seen by thousands of people.
At the same time, the edict was read through a loudspeaker, and he ascended to the throne in a form of descending from the sky.
It can be said like this.
Including the first emperor Ying Zheng or all the kings before that.
Xiao Zhao's way of ascending to the throne can be said to be the first time in history!
This is destined to be a moment recorded in history books, and will definitely leave endless questions for future generations.
At the same time, according to Xu Yun's arrangement, the two manufactured Wave 2s will take off this time.
However, there is a time difference:
The first one to take off was the ‘Wanhu’ operated by Xu Yun and Xiao Zhao.
Their purpose was to circle the city, land at Donghua Gate, and complete the enthronement process in the palace.
After the ‘Suiren No. 1’ lands.
Only the "Never Air Force" that Lao Su and Wang Zhen were riding on would take off.
Lao Su and the others will continue to circle the city, allowing some people who missed the first performance around the city to witness the 'miracle' again and deepen their impression.
all in all.
At this point, there is only one word left.
"Xiao Wang."
After leaving the house, Lao Su looked at Xu Yun slightly strangely and asked:
"Today is a very happy day for Your Highness to visit Dabao. Why do I feel that you seem a little depressed?"
When Xu Yun heard this, he forced a smile on his lips and said nothing.
Just like no one in this era can understand the direction of history as clearly as he does.
Now, no one can truly understand his mood at this time.
Maybe an hour.
Maybe two hours.
In short, today, he will say goodbye to everyone in this era forever.
That's right.
Farewell.
Because it is different from the 1665 copy.
Copy 1665 clearly informed him:
What he was doing at the beginning was just a novice mission, but he would still have a chance to meet Mavericks again later.
But the Northern Song Dynasty copy is a formal task.
In other words, when he returns, the two sides will never meet again.
Everything will be sealed behind that door forever
Another hour passed.
News came from the Ministry of Rites that the auspicious time had arrived.
Xiao Zhao, who was already prepared, wore a crimson gauze robe that covered his knees, a square heart-shaped collar and a sky-high crown, and followed Xu Yun onto the plane.
Xu Yun debugged the dashboard for the last time and said to Xiao Zhao:
"Your Highness, are you ready?"
Xiao Zhao held the written edict in one hand and the iron loudspeaker microphone in the other, nodded and said:
"Ready."
"Have you forgotten the terminology of flying?"
Xiao Zhao was stunned when he heard this, and immediately remembered a word Xu Yun mentioned during the previous drill.
According to Xu Yun, this is a professional word indicating readiness.
So he put on a handsome smile again and said:
"Oooji Bake."
Hearing the last job he had completed in this era, Xu Yun took a deep breath and stepped on the pedal.
Yes, pedals.
After all, if an airplane wants to ignite, it can't be started manually by turning the propeller like the Wright brothers did, right?
That's too shameful.
A few minutes passed.
The engine was warmed up and the Wanhu started slowly.
I saw it sliding forward along the lawn, sliding farther and farther, faster and faster.
When speed and lift reach a certain critical value.
Wanhuhao
Flying into the sky.
It gets brighter in summer, and now it's only early six o'clock, and the light from the sun has dispelled all the darkness.
“So beautiful”
After the plane took off, Xiao Zhao sat in the back seat and looked out through the cockpit at the scenery on the ground.
The vastness as far as the eye can see made him feel excited.
This is the country of the Song Dynasty!
"Your Highness."
Looking at Xiao Zhao who was a little excited, Xu Yun kept his concentration on controlling the plane and said:
"There are no outsiders around now. If you want, you can shout a few times in the distance."
"Don't ask me how I know this. Everyone who flies on a plane for the first time has this idea."
"Our height is not high and our speed is slow, so there will be no problems at all."
Xiao Zhao was stunned when he heard this, and was about to refuse when he heard Xu Yundo say:
"If you don't shout this time, you may not have another chance in your life after you ascend the throne."
Xiao Zhao opened his mouth, but finally said nothing.
yes.
Just like Xu Yun said.
Now I am still King Jian, but when the plane lands, I will become Emperor Song.
By then, I will be under pressure from all kinds of auras, and I’m afraid I won’t be able to indulge and vent.
Moreover, compared to others, Xu Yun knew almost all of his secrets, and even his rise to the top was promoted by him.
It doesn't matter if you indulge once in front of him.
Think of this.
Xiao Zhao couldn't help but lift up his helmet, his chest bulged, and he shouted into the distance:
"Hey!"
at the same time.
Xu Yun in the cab also turned his head sideways and shouted in falsetto:
"Wuhu—!"
After a while.
Xu Yun gave a thumbs up to the rearview mirror, and the two laughed together.
Then the plane flew for a while.
After bypassing a mountain, Xu Yun suddenly said:
"Your Highness, the city of Bianjing is right in front of us."
"I, the king, have seen it."
Xu Yun was silent for a moment and then said:
"Your Highness, I have a low status as a commoner, but now I want to overstep my bounds with some of my words. Please accept your permission."
"If you have something to say, it doesn't hurt to say it."
"My master is old and has limited energy. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to assist in government affairs."
""The people privately believe that Zongze, Zhang Shuye can be a literary assistant, Wang Zhen, Liu Fa can be a military executive, and the chaos of party disputes should be cut with a quick knife."
"If necessary, you can use Guo Jing's words to call you Tianyi."
Xu Yun talked a lot. After Xiao Zhao listened quietly, he suddenly said:
"Young Master Wang, you plan to leave, don't you?"
Xu Yun was stunned for a moment, then sighed:
"Your Highness, the sect has rules. I hope your Highness will forgive me."
In the passenger compartment behind him, Xiao Zhao also sighed.
He was not a fool. He had already made a guess in his mind when Xu Yun asked him to hand over the book to Xiao Li.
A wise man who opened the door to science for himself, a black hand who pushed himself to the throne, and a treasure trove of countless magical skills.
If it were another emperor, he might rather kill him than let him go.
But Xiao Zhao is different.
He is someone who has been exposed to rain. He has experienced Zhao Ji's persecution and can completely understand a person's desire for freedom.
At least now, his heart is not so dark
that's all.
The biplane slowly headed eastward and finally arrived outside Bianjing City.
Follow the etiquette requirements.
When the emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty ascended the throne, only the people in the Zhuque Gate area had to kneel down for a long time.
Other than that, most people just need to stand in line, which is a bit like being a part of the crowd.
At this moment.
East of the city, Hongmao Lane.
Zhang Sanzheng and his family kept making their way to where they were in the crowd.
Perhaps because he had stood for too long, the younger brother beside Zhang San gently tugged on his sleeve:
"Brother, I'm hungry."
Hearing his brother's whisper, Zhang San first shushed and glanced around a few times.
After making sure that the inspector's gaze was no longer on her, he quickly broke off a few pieces of cake from the inner pocket of his chest:
"Eat quickly and remember to shut up!"
Brother Zhang San stuffed the broken cake into his mouth, swallowed a few times, and asked again:
"Brother, when will the auspiciousness that the gentlemen mentioned arrive?"
Hearing this, Zhang San shook his head slightly hesitantly.
He only knew that Xiangrui seemed to be related to his master, but he knew nothing about the specific details.
correct.
Speaking of the master, it seems that I haven’t seen Brother Wang for a long time. I only received a book from him a few days ago.
Just when Zhang San’s thoughts were spreading,
He suddenly felt that his originally weak brother suddenly stood up and kept shaking in public:
"Brother, look over there!"
Zhang San subconsciously turned his head to look.
I saw a huge behemoth suddenly flying in the sky in the distance, even a falcon was not worth mentioning in front of it.
See this situation.
This young man, who had seen some big scenes, couldn't help but let out a sigh, and suddenly a flash of understanding flashed through his mind, and he pointed at the way of heaven:
"Look, auspiciousness, auspiciousness is coming!!"
Actually.
Zhang San was not the only one who was excited at this time.
A slowly flying wave 2 appeared in the field of vision.
The entire people in the east part of the city almost fell into madness in just a few seconds!
After all, the patrolling soldiers had vaccinated them before this, telling them that there would be auspiciousness appearing in the sky today and not to be afraid after seeing it.
So in this case.
Naturally, the first reaction of the people when they see the plane is not panic, but surprise and awe accompanied by cognitive shattering.
In their experience, there is only one man-made object that can fly, and that is the paper kite released in early spring.
But comparing the paper kite with the flying auspiciousness, even a fool can see that they are completely different concepts:
The auspicious sign is so big and thick that it cannot be moved by the wind at all.
If an artifact of this size wants to go to heaven, they can think of only one explanation:
Divine power!
Swish
Hardly anyone needs to organize it.
Within a few seconds, a large area of the people fell down in worship, including many soldiers!
Another moment passed.
A huge and clear elegant language began to slowly reach the ears of everyone on the ground:
"The emperor and his ministers dared to use Xuan Mu to tell the emperor and the emperor that there were eight generations in the Song Dynasty, and they were one hundred and forty-one years old."
"The former Emperor Zhao Ji and Wang Guang did not establish the rules, the five wefts were wrong, and the spirits and auspiciousness were seen together. Those who speculated on the numbers, considered the ancient ways, thought that the calendar of heaven was the best, and the luck of this world ended."
"Guo Jing, the master of the group, told the barbarian ruler: 'The destiny of heaven cannot be rejected, the divine weapon cannot be left alone for a long time, the ministers cannot be without an owner, and all the machines cannot be without control.'"
"It seems that I only inherit the emperor's elephant, but I dare not to accept it."
"Later, Shixi used tortoise shells for divination, and Emperor Taizu, Yingwu, Shengwen, Shende, entrusted him with a dream and told him about the 'airplane' Shinto, which is called auspicious. Therefore, now Shishi is flying in the sky, and all people can see it."
that's all.
Xiao Zhao followed Bo 2's flight path while flying and talking. Everywhere he went, whether it was the people or the officials and scribes who had a negative attitude towards him, they all bowed down and bowed down.
joke.
Most of the magical powers of the monarchs of the past dynasties are just rumors in the market, and only a few can be seen in unofficial histories.
But what about Xiao Zhao today?
Walking in the air, spring thunder bursts from the tongue, how can I deny it with my head?
Two quarters of an hour later.
Wave 2 passed the mark on the ground and landed smoothly on the grassland arranged outside Donghua Gate. Xu Yun and Xiao Zhao stepped down from the cabin one after another.
Looking at the eunuchs and guards who were rushing towards us, Xiao Zhao turned to look at Xu Yun and asked:
"Young Master Wang, do you really not want to follow me into the palace?"
Xu Yun did not answer, but took a step back and saluted Xiao Zhao solemnly:
"Xu Yun, a grassroots citizen, congratulates His Highness on becoming a great treasure and congratulates the world!"
"Xu Yun"
Xiao Zhao was silent for a moment and nodded slowly:
"I understand."
Then he suddenly remembered something and said again:
"By the way, she has accepted the book you asked me to give to Miss Li, and she also asked me to say thank you to you."
After saying that, he turned around and closed his eyes.
He raised his hands and asked the eunuchs who rushed to his side to tidy up his appearance.
Another quarter of an hour passed.
Li Qingchen, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward quickly:
"Your Highness, your appearance is complete, please enter the palace."
Xiao Zhao nodded slightly, whispered to Li Qingchen, and motioned for him to lead the way.
After receiving Xiao Zhao's order, Li Qingchen glanced at the guards and motioned them to disperse from Xu Yun.
Then the sound of ritual music sounded, and the group began to march towards Donghua Gate.
"Your Highness!"
When Xiao Zhao was about to enter the palace gate, Xu Yun finally made a decision and shouted:
"In the book that Cao Min asked His Highness to pass to Miss Li, there are several formulas in the leather sandwich on the last page. I hope Your Highness will use it with caution!"
Xiao Zhao stopped, but in the end he did not look back.
Instead, like Xu Yun did on the plane, he gave a thumbs up to his back.
Xu Yun just stood there and watched Xiao Zhao go away.
After Xiao Zhao's figure disappeared, he sighed softly, turned around and walked towards the Zhuque Gate where civilians gathered.
Another hour passed.
Lao Su took the plane piloted by Wang Zhen and circled the city again. Once again, the city was filled with exclamations and genuflections.
Half an hour later.
The new emperor climbed onto the city wall to pray for the country.
At the beginning of time.
The ceremony is over.
Xiao Zhao holds the gift slip and stands on the city wall.
Amid cheers, he waved to the hundreds of thousands of people below the city.
There was a corner in the crowd that Xiao Zhao could not see.
Xu Yun also waved to Xiao Zhao on the stage.
It's like saying goodbye to each other.
"You must be a good emperor, Xiao Zhao!"
Xu Yun then walked to an uninhabited corner and clicked on a transparent dialogue bar.
I only see this moment.
A paragraph was clearly displayed on the dialogue bar:
[The mission has been completed, wall-facers please choose to return within 90 minutes]
[Countdown remaining: 115114113]
Xu Yun just waited and waited.
When the countdown came to the last second, I slowly said in my heart:
"Halo, Return"
After a while.
A halo of light enveloped Xu Yun, slowly turning into particles and dissipating in the sky.
Bye now.
Lao Su, Xiao Li, Xiao Zhao, Wang Zhen, Wang Yuezongze, Lao Zhong, Zhang San, Lao Li Xie, Lao Du Guan Yongzhu