Dalong's ancestor worship bell rang nine times in a row.
The powerful bells resounded throughout the capital, and countless officials and people looked in the direction of the palace clock tower in astonishment.
After a brief daze, everyone realized what had happened. Although most of the people were illiterate, it did not mean that they did not understand the rules passed down from generation to generation.
Their emperor died.
Many people put down what they were talking about and looked in the direction of the palace with sour eyes, tears welling up in their eyes.
Over the years, Li Zheng has been implementing benevolent policies not just in words, but in practice.
The people's increasingly prosperous lives are the best proof.
The appearance of stoves allowed poor people to stay warm in their homes during the cold winter.
The establishment of the mutual market allowed the people to have more or less money in their hands, and then the trade in the Western Regions and the Western Ocean trade changed the lives of the people day by day.
Although they are not the biggest beneficiaries compared to the wealthy businessmen and gentry, compared to the days when they have no food to eat, the common people already cherish these hard-won and never-before-seen days of prosperity.
The popularity of sweet potatoes has given people a surplus of food in their homes, and they no longer have to worry about eating one meal and the next.
I don’t know how many people are free from the pain of fasting.
According to a census conducted by the Ministry of Household Affairs, in just two years, the population of Dalong's state capitals increased by 20 million.
This is all due to sweet potatoes.
There is no need to worry about hunger, having children has become the most interesting thing for people.
After all, people nowadays believe that only when the population is prosperous can the family be prosperous.
And this kind of life was given to them by the emperor.
Therefore, all the people who heard the bells, without any organization, took their families and prepared the white silk and rushed towards the palace.
People from various states and counties outside the capital could be heard rushing towards the capital with their waists tied with white silk ribbons.
The emperor died, and they wanted to send their emperor a grand ceremony.
As Li Zheng taught the prince, the people have a strong balance in their hearts, and everything must be people-oriented.
They all know who is good to them.
If the people dare to be angry but dare not speak out, the dragon's world will soon be over.
Liu Mingzhi accompanied the returning queen, concubines, princes and princesses, who were taking care of Li Zheng's funeral affairs.
After all, the emperor has passed away. No matter how simple everything is, things are much more complicated than ordinary people.
Liu Mingzhi looked at the third princess who was crying and gently hugged the third princess to comfort her.
"Yan'er, my condolences, my father has not left us, he just came to the sky to look at us!"
"My father is alive in heaven, and I don't want to see you in such pain."
When the third princess heard her husband's comfort, she couldn't stop sobbing, and her tears directly wet the clothes on Liu Mingzhi's chest.
My father passed away, how could it be so easy to let go.
"Report, Your Highness, countless people are rushing towards the capital and towards the palace."
"More than 100,000 people!"
Li Baiyu, who was discussing with his mother Nangong Meng how to properly arrange Li Zheng's funeral, was stunned: "What's going on? Hundreds of thousands of people poured into the capital. Could it be that something big happened outside the city?"
Nangong Meng Yayun, who was already grieving, also had a look of panic on her face.
"Yu'er, what's going on, the people are rioting? But there is nothing that can cause them to riot!"
"Long live my emperor!"
"Long live my emperor!"
"Long live my emperor."
"Congratulations to my emperor for your great trip!"
"Congratulations to my emperor for your great trip!"
"Congratulations to my emperor for your great trip!"
Li Baiyu and others, who were panicked and confused, suddenly heard a loud shout outside the palace, and the continuous shouts soared into the sky and penetrated into the sky.
This cry is richer, more powerful, and more tragic than the nine bells.
Liu Mingzhi let go of the third princess and walked towards Li Baiyu.
"Mother, brother, from the sounds and words, it may be that the people of the capital came spontaneously outside the palace to see my father off."
"The guards guarding the city must have known their purpose, that's why they didn't beat drums to send messages!"
Sure enough, as soon as Young Master Liu finished speaking, Jia Zhengjing, one of the commanders of the imperial guards, came running over.
"To report to the Queen, to His Majesty the Crown Prince, hundreds of thousands of people have spontaneously come to the city with their waists tied to see off His Majesty."
Li Baiyu breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Liu Mingzhi who was standing aside: "Brother-in-law, follow me to the city gate quickly. With so many people gathered together, be sure not to cause a stampede!"
Liu Mingzhi also understood that this matter could not be taken carelessly. He nodded and confessed to Nangong Meng and hurriedly followed Li Baiyu towards the palace wall.
Li Bohong and his brothers hesitated for a moment, then spoke to Nangong Meng and rushed towards the city gate.
After half a stick of incense, Liu Mingzhi and Li Baiyu climbed onto the wall of the palace and looked out of the city.
I saw that the main road outside the palace, the auxiliary roads, and the folk alleys were all filled with people kneeling in crowds.
The common people tied white silk ribbons around their waists and looked towards the palace with sorrow.
Liu Mingzhi looked at the tens of thousands of people in shock. Perhaps this was what the history books called the world of peace.
Yan Guan, who was following him, was trembling as he described the scene outside the palace.
Your Majesty has done a great job, and all the people in the world are respectfully sending you off.
Liu Mingzhi looked up at the sky filled with snowflakes: "Father, have you seen it?"
"Whether you are a wise king or not, no one can say, only the people have the final say."
"They use real actions to comfort your soul in heaven."
"You are a rare and prosperous king in the world."
"You must be laughing so happily in heaven that you can't close your mouth from ear to ear."
Li Baihong and others who came after him also looked at the people outside the city in shock. At this moment, they realized that their father, who they had always thought was partial, turned out to be so loved by the people.
As a king, I should have no regrets for the rest of my life.
Liu Mingzhi breathed out slowly and touched Li Baiyu, who was still a little stunned, with his arm.
"Brother, don't be stunned, it's time to say something."
Li Baiyu came back to his senses and looked at Liu Mingzhi at a loss: "I...what should I say?"
"Let the people disperse, thank them for their love for my father!"
"Okay, okay, let me think about it!"
After a long time, Li Baiyu took a deep breath and bowed to the people outside the city.
"I, the Crown Prince Li Baiyu, would like to express my sincere thanks to all of you for coming from afar to see your father off on his grand trip."
"My father is doing great things, and there are many things going on."
"Please step aside for the time being and focus on national affairs."
"Li Baiyu begs my fellow villagers, my father will be aware of your thoughts in heaven, so go away!"
The dozen or so eunuchs who followed behind him repeated the words in sharp tones.
"Congratulations to my emperor for your great trip!"
After hundreds of thousands of people spread the word word of mouth, they finally shouted and dispersed in an orderly manner outside the city.
Liu Mingzhi breathed a sigh of relief and murmured: "To put it bluntly, the reason why our Great Dragon Dynasty remains standing is not just because of strong soldiers and horses, but also because of the unity of all the people."
"Brother-in-law, let's go back first and summon all the civil and military officials tomorrow morning."
"My father's temple name, the date of his funeral, and his burial must be very busy."
"You are one of the auxiliary ministers appointed by the emperor. You will discuss matters in the court with the other four ministers first. I will discuss matters in the inner palace with my mother, the queens, and the clan.
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"We will cooperate internally and externally and try to get things done as soon as possible."
Liu Mingzhi nodded silently: "Okay, I'll go right now, my eldest brother will express my condolences and acquiesce!"
Li Baiyu nodded slightly with a sad expression and walked towards the bottom of the city wall.
Liu Mingzhi went to the other side.
Li Yunlong and other brothers looked at the retreating figures of their eldest brother Liu Mingzhi, with different expressions and thoughts.
But the thoughts are basically the same.
The country is thousands of miles away, and there are people who can live there.
Li Zheng is right, these sons are still evil-minded.