Chapter 202 Ascension to the Foundation and Establishment of the Nation (4)
The third stage of the emperor-proclaiming ceremony is the military parade. Generally speaking, although soldiers will participate in the emperor-proclaiming ceremony, a large-scale military parade will never be held. However, this was added at the request of Shang Yi. New content.
Since Shang Yi raised his army, he has been improving the social status of soldiers at all levels, correcting the environment in which Chinese society has valued civility over martial arts, and respected and suppressed martial arts since the Song Dynasty, and established a martial spirit for the whole society and the whole nation. On the one hand, it is Strengthen military discipline and the ideological education of soldiers within the army, and strive to create a good environment of military-civilian harmony. At the same time, we also strive to cultivate the military's sense of honor and responsibility, and create a sense of respect for the army, soldiers, and honorable service in society. .Of course, it also improves the benefits of military personnel, as well as various protections after being killed, injured, and retired.
Now, holding the ceremony to proclaim the emperor is the time to further improve the image of the army. Therefore, Shang Yi added a military parade to the ceremony, and it was also a very large-scale military parade.
Members of the cabinet also know that the establishment of the new dynasty was mostly based on the powerful force of the Chinese army. Moreover, the army is the pillar of the country. Having a strong army is also the guarantee of national stability, so it is important for There was no objection to Shang Yi's request, and it was carried out completely in accordance with Shang Yi's wishes. Moreover, after Shang Yi decided to proclaim himself emperor, he notified various military regions and sent troops back to Nanjing to participate in the military parade.
All the five major military regions of the Chinese Army sent troops to participate. Even the Jiangxi Military Region, which is far away in Yunnan, also sent back a battalion of troops and deputy commander Wang Xin, while the Huguang Military Region sent troops to participate in the parade. Deputy Commander Yang Wuchengli and a As for the troops of the regiment, the Shandong and Huainan military regions sent a brigade to participate because there was no fighting. The two military region commanders Zhou Shaohuan and Cheng Jin also rushed back to Nanjing to take command personally. Of course, they also congratulated Shang Yi in person. At the same time, These two people also have an important task, which is to accompany Shang Yi to review the army.
The Nanjing Military Region, which has local advantages, sent a division and a brigade to participate, and will also be responsible for the entire military parade's ceremonial guard, leading, formation formation, closing and other tasks. However, the Commander of the Military Region Duan Peng was still there at this time. In Sichuan, it could only be chaired by Deputy Commander He Chong and Chief of Staff Zhang Dajiang on behalf of others. Together with soldiers from the Navy Department, the total number of troops participating in this military parade reached more than 35,000. There were more than 7,000 war horses, and there were also There are a lot of weapons.
There is a large military parade ground outside Nanjing dedicated to military exercises, but Shang Yi decided to hold this military parade in front of the imperial palace, just outside Chengtian Gate and in the area to the left and right of the Chang'an Gate.
Therefore, after the second stage of the proclaiming emperor ceremony, the officials first exited the palace and came to the outside of Chengtian Gate. At this time, on both sides of Chengtian Gate, on the north bank of the Yuhe River, viewing platforms had been set up, and the officials were organized according to their rank. Everyone came to the stage and took their seats. At the same time, more than 20 painters set up their easels, preparing to record this historic moment with their brushes.
After a while, the Chengtian Gate opened, and Shang Yi and Ye Yaojia rode their horses together and came out of the palace. Moreover, they both changed into a set of uniforms specially designed for reviewing the army.
This set of clothing was designed by Shang Yi himself. It is actually based on the style of modern European military salute teams. It is roughly similar to the current uniforms of Chinese Army officers. He wears a cylindrical single-rim military salute crown, surrounded by two gold plates. The dragon and its heads are gathered on the edge of the crown, and the dragon robe is still made of bright yellow silk. It is tight-fitting, straight, with a double-breasted high collar, double rows of gold buttons, and a gold dragon head-shaped shoulder emblem. Embroidered with six five-clawed golden dragon patterns, a jade belt slung across the back, a short blunderbuss hanging on the lower right side, a sword across the lower left side, but the hem length is above the knee, high-legged dragon-head leather boots, and a long cape. .The entire cloak is decorated with a coiled dragon pattern. This set of clothing has a total of nine dragon patterns. Not only does it look very majestic, but it also implies that Shang Yi is now the most respected person in the Ninth Five-Year Plan.
Ye Yaoji's clothing is relatively classical. Although she still wears a long phoenix crown, she has a set of armor-style accessories made of gold on the shoulders, waist, back, skirt and other parts. Even the phoenix crown is made into a women's helmet style.
In fact, this is Shang Yi's design based on the style of the golden holy clothes in the anime from another time and space. It also looks heroic and adds a bit of heroic spirit to Ye Yaoqi.
The two dismounted in front of Chengtian Gate and boarded the viewing platform specially prepared for them. The entire military parade officially began.
The first is the entry of the army. The honor guard composed of the Nanjing Military Region took the lead. First, the cavalry composed of 300 cavalry entered the imperial city from the left gate of Chang'an and walked westward along the south bank of the Yuhe River. Everyone was in full order.
, riding astride a tall horse, in addition to normal
In addition to his military uniform, there is a silk turban hanging on the shoulder, a feather on the helmet, a silk ribbon under the epaulettes, a bridle in one hand, and a colorful flag in the other, walking past Chang'an Street. Horse hooves trampled on the bluestone pavement.
On the ground, there was a crisp "tap-tat" sound.
When they reached the Chengtian Gate, all the cavalrymen kept walking, but they all turned to look at the viewing platform where Shang Yi was sitting, and shouted in unison, "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor." The shouts did not stop until they passed the Chengtian Gate.
.Then he walked to the right gate of Chang'an, then turned around and stood in a row on the south side of Chang'an Street, riding horses and standing still with flags raised.
Behind the cavalry, there is an infantry square formation composed of 600 soldiers. They are also brightly armored. Each one holds a musket with a bayonet inserted. He holds it diagonally in front of his chest and walks in unison.
Walking in from the left gate of Chang'an. When passing through the Chengtian Gate, everyone changed to walking in a goose-step, with their muskets held diagonally forward, and they also shouted in unison, "Long live the emperor, long live the emperor."
Compared with the cavalry, the infantry's team is more orderly, and their movements are more uniform and consistent. They are almost the same in three directions: horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. Their footsteps are sonorous and powerful, and their shouts are loud and clear.
On the viewing platform, some people nodded and smiled, some looked embarrassed, and some even looked shocked, because those watching on the viewing platform were not only government officials, but also many foreign businessmen who had been invited to watch.
troops, civilians, including several emperors of the original Southern Ming Dynasty and some officials, as well as some old people and children of the original Ming Dynasty. Not everyone has seen the military appearance of the Chinese Army, so this military parade is also for
It was an opportunity for Nanjing’s society to demonstrate the power of the Chinese military.
After the infantry phalanx reached the right gate of Chang'an, they also turned around and inserted themselves among the cavalry, stationed with guns. Next came the troops from various military regions and the Navy Department sent to participate in the military parade.
Of course, these troops are not as neat and unified as the honor guard, but they have all gone through life-and-death battles on the battlefield, so they look even more murderous. When passing by the viewing platform, they also performed formation changes, assassinations, confrontations, and simulated shootings.
Equestrian and other events also appeared to be diverse in content and very exciting. The people watching on the viewing platform kept cheering.
After the troops from each military region and the Navy Department passed by, they all stood in their respective positions behind the leading honor guard, followed by teams with various weapons. The Chinese army used various repeating guns on the battlefield.
Artillery, Thunderbolt rockets, Tomahawk rockets and other weapons were either carried by people or loaded on vehicles and dragged by war horses, passing through Chang'an Street in sequence.
It has long been known that the Chinese army is good at using firearms. However, in this era, not everyone understands firearms, which has caused a lot of rumors, exaggerated claims, and myths. Even officials usually
There are not many opportunities to see these weapons.
, so when these scary-looking artillery and rockets passed in front of them, they also aroused great interest in many people. Some people stood up to watch. At the same time, there was a lot of discussion, and some people who knew something explained it to others.
, there are also people who don’t understand who are making random guesses.
After all the weapons were passed, they stood in their respective positions on the south side of Chang'an Street. Next came the highlight of the entire military parade, when Shang Yi personally inspected the troops.
Shang Yi came down from the viewing platform and first went to the left gate of Chang'an. At this time, Li Yan, Zhou Shaohuan and Cheng Jin, who were preparing to accompany Shang Yi to review the army, were also wearing brand new military uniforms and were ready.
The entire team was led by Li Yan with 12 soldiers as the front team, Zhou Shaohuan and Cheng Jin led 18 soldiers as the rear team, and 19 soldiers in the squadron protected Shang Yi, keeping a distance of about 15 steps from the two teams in front and behind.
Shang Yi rode a tall white purebred Andalusian horse, surrounded by soldiers, and advanced westward from the east side of Chang'an Street. When Li Yan's leading team reached a phalanx of soldiers,
Li Yan gave the order by giving a military salute to the soldiers. The soldiers began
They all shouted to Shang Yi, "Long live the emperor, long live, long live." Shang Yi immediately looked at the soldiers and waved to them. After Zhou Shaohuan and Cheng Jin's rear team arrived, they stopped shouting and Shang Yi
Yi saluted them in return, and then the next phalanx took place in sequence.
The entire process and form of the military parade is, of course, a copycat version that Shang Yi modified and formulated based on the military parade in another time and space. Since he became the emperor in this time and space, of course he has to experience the addiction of military parades.
It's just that there is no way to insert the two most familiar classic lines, which makes Shang Yi feel that there are some flaws. However, it can make tens of thousands of people cheer long live in unison. At other times, only Taizu Shuojing can enjoy it.
It feels really good to be treated like this.
During the entire military parade, although Shang Yi received the title of "Long Live the Soldiers", it was all done with military salutes, and there was no kneeling ceremony. This was a privilege enjoyed by the Chinese army in the new dynasty, except for a few important occasions.
After that, any soldier, regardless of rank, as long as he was wearing a military uniform, would only use a military salute instead of other etiquette. This was also formulated to improve the social status of soldiers and their sense of honor.
Of course, for officials of this era, it was certainly the first time they had seen this form of military parade, and they felt it was indeed novel. Although a few people had some slander in their hearts, thinking that this military parade was militaristic and disrespectful of etiquette.
, but the vast majority of people are still very happy.