On the first day of December in the twenty-fourth year of Tai'an, the sky was sunny.
Inside the palace and outside Yong'an Gate, a large number of officials gathered here.
Today's imperial meeting will be held in Yong'an Hall, so the officials are waiting outside Yong'an Gate.
As three drums sounded from the palace gate, the civil and military officials immediately stopped chatting and stood up in order.
After a while, the ceremony was underway. Ma Baokun walked out of the palace gate, stood on the steps, looked down, and said loudly: "Ascension to the court!"
It has to be said that Prince Yong's Mansion has made more and more mistakes, and it is an emperor's ritual to be promoted to the imperial court in this way.
But everyone didn't care about it.
Because Zhao Yanxun proved with facts that he was the one chosen by God, even if he proclaimed himself emperor, he would have extremely high legitimacy.
The Son of Heaven is the son of God.
Zhao Yanxun can prove that he is the son of God, can the emperor of the capital?
Of course, no one would think much about this now, as Yuanyang and Beijing are too far apart.
Following Ma Baokun's loud shout, the officials lined up and entered Yong'an Gate neatly. In front of them was the Yong'an Hall towering on the platform.
Outside the main hall, on both sides of Danbi were well-equipped palace guards. At this moment, they all stood solemnly with swords in their hands.
In the latest round of recruitment, the palace guard has also been expanded, and now the total number has reached more than one hundred.
Lin Dagui and Zhang Meng each led about fifty people and had five small banner officers, but they were still called the general banner.
At this moment, Lin Dagui and Zhang Meng were standing outside the Yong'an Palace with their hands on their arms, scanning the officials entering the palace with their eyes like torches.
The tall palace and the murderous guards gave great pressure to the civil and military officials.
The officials lowered their heads and quickly entered the hall, where they stood in separate places.
On both sides of the main hall, female musicians were placed this time, and it was obvious that they would be playing music soon.
This is also based on the setting of the imperial palace. During the great court meetings and other important seasons, there will be a lot of people in the Huangji Palace.
At this moment, the throne at the top of the hall was empty, and it was obvious that Zhao Yanxun had not arrived yet.
The civil and military officials were all solemn and silent, waiting for Zhao Yanxun to appear.
A few minutes later, when they heard footsteps coming from behind the hall, the officials suddenly became nervous.
Zhao Yanxun, dressed in a dragon robe and a Yishan crown, slowly walked up to the throne.
After he sat down, he heard Huo An shout loudly: "Ascending to the court!"
"I'm going to pay homage to Your Highness!"
"Excuse me, gentlemen!"
All the officials then stood up and lined up their trains to wait for Zhao Yanxun to speak.
"My lords, the twenty-fourth year of Tai'an has only one month left to pass..."
"A lot happened this year, and we encountered a lot of dangers and difficulties, but in the end we overcame the difficulties together!"
At this point, the officials below are already recalling what happened over the past year. As those who have experienced these difficult days, they deeply understand how difficult this year has been.
There have been more changes in the past year than they have experienced in their entire lives combined.
It can be said that the world is hanging upside down and all life is in ruins...
Fortunately, the palace is here and His Highness King Yong is here.
"In this extraordinary year, we have made great achievements, and many role models have emerged during this period!"
"My king has always made clear rewards and punishments. Those who have made meritorious deeds will be seriously injured to commend their meritorious deeds, so as to encourage those who come after me!"
Then Zhao Yanxun glanced at Huo An and said: "Announce the edict!"
I saw Huo An picking up a written edict from the tray held by the little eunuch on the side.
"The king's edict..."
Next, Huo An read the edict loudly, which mentioned the civil and military officials who had received awards.
First, there are the two chief historians of the palace. All affairs of the palace are handled by them. There have been basically no mistakes in the past six months. This is a great achievement.
In addition to the royal family chief, there are also officials responsible for production and transportation of supplies. Those with outstanding performance received awards.
After the rewards for these civil servants were completed, next came the military attachés.
The first to be rewarded were the four guards Baihu. They had fought all the tough battles for more than half a year, and they naturally contributed the most to the expansion of the territory.
Next came the two privy envoys.
Military officials should also be recognized for their contributions to the allocation of weapons and supplies, as well as intelligence analysis and campaign planning.
The person who came down next to receive the reward was Cui Xing'an, deputy Qianhu.
Cui Xing'an proved that soldiers and horses can also fight tough battles. Zhao Yanxun regarded him as a model for the entire army and called on the entire army to learn from him. Naturally, he was pushed out.
After being called upon, Cui Xing'an knelt down in the main hall, kowtowed and said, "I thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness!"
Cui Xing'an was the last one to be commended, and the other Qianhu and deputy Qianhu were not honored. The contrast is not bad.
Of course, Zhao Yanxun has absolute authority, and no one dares to show dissatisfaction at this moment.
In today's commendation meeting, the first agenda item is over, followed by the second agenda item.
Previously, Zhao Yanxun asked the Privy Council to select small flag officers with outstanding military exploits.
The quota given at that time was thirty people. Later, the remaining three counties were taken over and the system opened up more upgrade quotas, so Zhao Yanxun increased the upgrade quota to seventy-two people.
At this moment, there were forty-two flag officers and thirty soldiers waiting outside the main hall.
The flag officers and soldiers in this play are all the result of selecting the best among the best in the army. After being upgraded, they will definitely reach a higher level and play a better leading role.
In fact, upgrading the officers and soldiers of the Military and Horse Division is not only to reward their meritorious service, but also to show the importance they attach to them.
More soldiers will be needed in the future, but the upgrade quotas are very limited, so the construction of the Soldiers and Horses Department is particularly important.
His Majesty Dan, the small flag officers and soldiers who were lined up came up the steps one after another after hearing the eunuch's edict.
Standing outside the main hall, everyone was extremely excited, but they all maintained a strict military appearance.
Soon, Zhao Yanxun walked out of the hall.
All seventy-two officers and soldiers knelt on the ground, saluted and said: "I will pay homage to your Majesty!"
"You are all loyal and good, have made meritorious deeds many times, and are worthy of great responsibilities. Today, I will bestow upon you the power of divine martial arts. I hope you will do your best and follow me to bring peace to the troubled times!"
This sentence has become a cliché, and Zhao Yanxun will say it every time he gives people a promotion.
"Your Majesty's teachings, please remember them carefully!"
Immediately, Zhao Yanxun took the meteorite sword awarded to him by the system from Lin Quan and came to one of the small flag officers.
Picking up the scabbard and pointing it at the man's head, Zhao Yanxun silently recited the word "upgrade" in his mind.
"Give you the power of divine martial arts and help you bring peace to the troubled world!"
"Ding, the upgrade is completed and you have obtained the first-level sword and shield soldier!"
At this stage, Zhao Yanxun is upgrading to sword and shield soldiers, and fighting zombies is mostly close combat, so it is most suitable to upgrade to sword and shield soldiers.
After upgrading the first one, followed by the second and third...
A mysterious feeling, blending physically and mentally with the small flag officers and soldiers, giving them a feeling of being reborn.
At this moment, in the main hall, a group of civil and military ministers once again witnessed the sacredness of Zhao Yanxun. Such a person is the true destiny.
After the upgrade was completed, someone shouted: "Long live His Highness King Yong!"
Immediately afterwards, all the kneeling soldiers and flag officers on Danqi shouted loudly: "Long live His Highness King Yong!"