Daming: I am the Crown Prince

Old Zhu and Zhu Yunhuan were chatting, and there seemed to be a harmonious and warm atmosphere. There was no tension at all about changing the emperor.

Suddenly, some footsteps were heard, and Zhang Fusheng came hurriedly, "Your Majesty, the young prince is here."

Old Zhu was immediately delighted and said, "Let them come in directly. There is no need to greet them outside the palace."

This is also some of the differential treatments given by Zhu Yuanzhang. How could ordinary people enter the palace directly? They had to ask for an audience first. It was Zhu Yuanzhang who decided whether to see them or not. Even if some people asked for an audience, the emperor might not even know.

Before Concubine Guo Ning carried Zhu Wenyao to Huagai Palace, Zhang Fusheng and others had already known the news and came to notify them in advance.

Concubine Guo Ning entered the palace holding a thick cloak, "Your Majesty, the little prince woke up and clamored to see you."

Old Zhu immediately reached out his hand, "Wen Yao, you're up so early?"

Zhu Wenyao's red face emerged from his cloak. Actually, the child was not really awake. It was just that this was an important moment, so he woke the child up in advance.

Looking at his listless great-grandson, Old Zhu said, "Okay, it's almost time. Have someone prepare the sedan chair and remember to add some charcoal."

Normally, Zhu didn't like to ride on foot, he liked walking just like Zhu Yunhuan. But now it was different, age was one thing, but the most important thing was that it was cold outside, and he didn't want his little great-grandson to get cold.

Old Zhu held Zhu Wenyao in his arms and sat on the sedan chair, while Zhu Yunhuan supported Concubine Guo Ning and followed beside him.

"Empress Ning, why haven't you seen Marquis Wuding?" Zhu Yunhuan asked in confusion, "I appointed him as the official in charge of supporting the emperor, so he should have arrived by now."

Concubine Guo Ning smiled kindly and said, "Your Highness, you are joking. After all, Marquis Wuding is an outsider. I am honored by Your Highness to appoint me as a minister to support the emperor, but now I should wait at the Meridian Gate."

Zhu Yunhuan thought about it and it made sense. He smiled and said, "Marquis Wuding has been very busy these days. I just wanted to save trouble and let him guard the imperial city all these days without thinking about his age. It's so cold in this weather, it must be uncomfortable."

"That's also because of your Highness's favor!" Concubine Guo Ning said with great certainty, "He is a military general. He is able to protect the imperial city for your Majesty and your Highness. That means you trust him. Besides, he doesn't need to be on duty in armor. He just needs to guard the stove and rest in the guard room. How can he really be tired?"

It seems that there is nothing wrong with this statement. Guo Ying has indeed been in charge of the guarding of the imperial city these days. It seems that he is working this veteran to death and does not take care of the old man at all.

However, such a job is also envied by countless nobles. When the brothers Guo Xing and Guo Ying were young, they were Zhu's confidants and had always been Zhu's guards. Even now that they are old, they are still his confidants.

The most important thing is Zhu Yunhuan's attitude. He still handed over the palace defense to the veteran generals, which was Guo Ying's honor.

It is definitely a little tiring, but fortunately Guo Ying doesn't need to do everything himself now, and he can still get relatively ample time for rest. It's just that it's not as comfortable and free as being in his own mansion.

Trust is the most important thing for many ministers, as it is a reflection of their status.

Zhu Wenyao was still a little drowsy. It was obvious that the child had no idea what would happen next, and there was no need to require the child to know these things.

When they arrived at the Fengtian Hall, Concubine Guo Ning naturally took Zhu Wenyao to a side hall first. Zhu Wenyao was not suitable to participate in the following occasions. After all, he was too young.

Bringing the children here was only because Old Zhu and Zhu Yunhuan had some selfish motives, and it was not really a request for Zhu Wenyao to really participate in it.

Old Zhu slowly sat on the dragon chair and patted the armrests. "I have sat on it for thirty years, which is long enough. I can't sit on it anymore after today. I still feel reluctant to leave."

Zhu Yunhuan joked, "Grandfather, you can sit on the throne whenever you want. Besides, even if you abdicate and become the emperor, you still have to sit on the throne, right?"

Old Zhu smiled and said to Zhu Yunhuan, "I have sat on the throne for thirty years, but your father never sat on it for a single day. Yunhuan, you are young, you should sit on the throne for fifty or sixty years, even your father's share!"

"That won't work. I think if I'm lucky enough, I can sit on the throne for fifty years." Zhu Yunhuan said with a smile, "If Wen Yao is more capable and I'm older, I'll retire at sixty."

Old Zhu glared in displeasure, "What? You're going to retire at 60? Then you won't do anything and expect Wen Yao to look after the country?"

"By then, Wen Yao will be 40, not young anymore." Zhu Yunhuan said, "I am afraid that there will be some disturbances. There are not many emperors like grandfather who can still be sober at an old age."

After hearing what Zhu Yunhuan said, Old Zhu thought for a while and felt that these words were very reasonable.

Zhu Yunhuan continued, "Emperor Wu of Han became confused in his sixties, which led to turmoil in the country. Although Emperor Wen of Tang did not reach this age, he also forced the crown prince to rebel in those years."

Old Zhu interrupted immediately and said jokingly, "Yun Hun, when you sit on the throne, you will know that it is not easy to step down. You are talking lightly now, but I am afraid you will be willing to give it up only when you die."

Zhu Yunhuan was speechless at this point. Some things are easy to say, but very difficult to do. Especially after tasting the power for so long, it is difficult to let go easily.

Old Zhu stopped teasing Zhu Yunhuan and said with a smile, "No matter what, after today, it will be our grandson who will be the emperor. We will retire peacefully and teach you Wen Yao well."

Seeing Zhu Yunhuan nod, Old Zhu said, "Okay, the time has come, it's time to go to the palace."

Zhu Yunhuan did not have to wait outside the palace as he did in the past. He just stood quietly on the steps, waiting for the important moment to come.

Outside the Fengtian Gate, soldiers lined up outside the Wumen Gate, and at this time, banners were waving.

Outside the Fengtian Gate, five carriages were parked: the Golden Chariot, the Elephant Chariot, the Leather Chariot, the Wooden Chariot and the Jade Chariot. These were the Five Chariots, also known as the 'Five Roads of the Son of Heaven'.

After receiving the imperial edict, Geng Xuan and Zhang Fu immediately began to convey it. They guarded Fu Youde and Guo Ying on the left and right as they carried the imperial edict to the Fengtian Hall.

After the sound of the whip was followed by the sound of solemn drums, under the leadership of Prince Shen Zhu Mo, all civil and military officials entered the Fengtian Hall with solemn expressions.

The royal family of the Ming Dynasty naturally wore a crown and robes, because they believed that the ancient system was too complicated. They were only allowed to wear the crown and robes according to the Han and Tang systems in special ceremonies such as sacrifices to heaven and earth and ancestral temples. They were not allowed to wear them in any other sacrifices, big or small.

As for the officials, they were basically all wearing official uniforms at this time. Even Chang Sheng, Lan Yu and others were wearing official uniforms. In the Ming Dynasty, only those with the surname Zhu could wear the crown uniform.

When the officials lined up, music started playing. This was the "Fei Long Yin", also known as the "Qi Lin Hao Zhi Qu".

A thousand years later, China gave birth to a holy ruler, whose royal spirit became like dragon and tiger. He raised his sword and rose up in Huaixi, with brave generals and mighty soldiers, and conquered the invaded in a hundred battles. He rode on horseback through the cold and heat, and the generals and soldiers shared the joys and sorrows. He gradually calmed the world, eliminated violence and brought peace to the people, and his achievements were like those of Tang and Wu.

To the sound of music and songs played by the Jiaofangsi and musicians, all officials began to perform the ceremony.

Everyone was very professional and worked together perfectly. As soon as "The Dragon's Invitation" ended, all the officials arrived to pay their respects.

Then the song "Song of Kaitaiping" was played, which is also called "Fengyunhui".

Jade fort overlooks Jiangcheng, wind and clouds surround the imperial camp. Driving the tower ship, dragons and tigers are flying, cannons are fired, and the six armors are driven, the enemy generals are subdued, and the Hu soldiers are defeated. Talking and laughing, the three armies are encouraged. Wearing military uniforms, the universe is peaceful. From then on, China and the barbarians are unified, the imperial cause is established, and peace is celebrated.

Zhu Yunhuan turned slightly and looked at all the officials, "Kneel."

After all the officials knelt down, Zhu Yunhuan spoke loudly, "Hurray!" "Long live the emperor!"

"Shanhu!"

"Long live!"

"Shanhu!"

"Long live!"

The cheers of "Long live the emperor" spread from the Fengtian Hall to the Fengtian Gate. The soldiers, guards and others along the way also shouted in unison. The sound of "Long live the emperor" three times also spread all the way to outside the Meridian Gate.

Old Zhu calmly accepted the congratulations from all the officials, which completed the process of ascending the throne.

"According to the meaning of the Spring and Autumn Annals, the crown prince should inherit the throne!" Old Zhu spoke directly, "Today I pass the throne to the crown prince, and he will follow the order of family and serve the ancestral family!"

Zhu Yunhuan and all the officials were naturally kneeling at this time. Now was the time for Zhu to show his abilities.

Old Zhu continued, "I present this memorial!"

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Fu Youde and Guo Ying immediately stepped forward, one holding a tray with the imperial edict, and the other preparing to read the imperial edict.

Old Zhu glanced at Fu Youde, then suddenly stood up and took out the imperial edict from the tray. "The Emperor of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, hereby declares: I hereby announce to Heaven and Earth that I will abdicate as the governor, and the Crown Prince will take the throne as the emperor, and the reign will be changed to Chengkang!"

Old Zhu directly snatched Fu Youde's job and read out the imperial edict himself, but no one else had any objection at all. This approach was also in line with the Hongwu Emperor's consistent preference for the crown prince.

Old Zhu continued to read, "If we want to establish good governance now, we must change the old ways and establish the new. All things should be done according to the old rules, and we should also respect and carry on the will of our ancestors. I think I am a kind person, and I still rely on the wise to work together to create a new governance."

"Next year will be the first year of Chengkang. A general amnesty will be granted to the people to start anew. All relevant matters are listed below."

Old Zhu looked around and then said, "Emperor, change your crown and robes!"

Zhu Yunhuan immediately accepted the order and thanked the emperor. In fact, the crown and robes were already prepared. He just retreated to the side hall, and immediately the eunuchs and maids quickly changed him into the emperor's crown with twelve emblems.

When Zhu Yunhuan appeared in the main hall of Fengtian Palace again, he was Emperor Chengkang wearing the robe "Carrying the Sun and the Moon on His Shoulders".

Seeing Zhu Yunhuan walking up to the throne, Old Zhu smiled and said, "I entrust the country to you!"

Zhu Yunhuan immediately kowtowed and said, "Sun Chen obeys the imperial edict!"

Old Zhu did not hesitate, raised the big jade tablet in his hand high, and then placed it on Zhu Yunhuan's raised hands.

Without any hesitation, Zhu Yuanzhang thought he had done what he should do. He personally read out the edict of succession and passed the throne to the crown prince in front of the royal family and officials. That was obviously enough.

Old Zhu passed on the throne so cleanly and neatly, and left the Fengtian Hall without any reluctance.

The Hongwu Emperor, who came from a humble background, joined the rebel army at the age of 25, and spent 17 years standing out in the turbulent times to establish the Ming Dynasty, left the court just like that, and his era seemed to have ended.

He rose up from the right side of the Huai River, raised his three-foot sword, and challenged the other heroes to victory; he took advantage of his victory to march north, drove the captives out of the desert. The heaven and earth were reborn, and the sun and moon were cleansed and bright again!
His unique background and achievements have added a strong legendary color to his life.

However, Zhu Yunhuan could not feel too much about all this at this time. Zhu Yunhuan now needed to further improve the coronation ceremony. A more accurate name for this is the coronation ceremony.

"The Flying Dragon" sounded again, and now it was Zhu Yunhuan's turn to ascend the throne.

Fu Youde was full of energy, "Kneel!"

After all the officials knelt down, Fu Youde continued to speak, "The mountains cheered!"

"Long live!"

The sound of three cheers of "Long live the Ming Dynasty" was extremely loud. The three cheers of "Long live the Ming Dynasty" also represented that the Ming Dynasty had a new emperor, from the Hongwu Emperor to the Chengkang Emperor in charge of the country.

After all the officials had performed the ceremony and determined the status of the monarch and his subjects, Zhu Yunhuan spoke, "My lords, now that I have ascended the throne, I shall go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple, honor the emperor, and offer sacrifices to the gods of the land."

The officials naturally had no objection to this, as this was what had to be done. Since the new emperor had ascended the throne, he would definitely offer sacrifices to heaven and earth, and would also posthumously confer the titles of empress on Zhu Biao and Chang.

"I have decided to posthumously confer the title of Emperor Xiaokang on my late father, with the temple name Xingzong." Zhu Yunhuan did not give the officials a chance and directly said, "I will posthumously confer the title of Empress Xiaokang on my late mother."

All the officials were dumbfounded for a moment, because no one had any objection to the posthumous title. But Emperor Chengkang did not give the officials any opportunity to express their opinions. The title should have been given after consultation among all the officials.

What's more, even if Zhu Biao had great prestige, he did not become emperor. This is directly related to the temple name, although after the Han Dynasty, the temple name became popular and every emperor had a temple name.

But he didn't become emperor after all, so why is he being given a temple name now?
But on second thought, he didn't dare to say anything. What would happen if the new emperor's first decree was refuted?

What's more, when Zhu Yuanzhang was the emperor, he posthumously conferred titles on his ancestors and gave them temple names.

Chengkang and Xiaokang, this is obviously something that Emperor Hongwu and Emperor Chengkang had discussed beforehand. Who dares to refute it?
Seeing that all the officials agreed, Zhu Yunhuan continued to issue an order, "I ascend the throne by order, and I shall establish a queen."

Zhu Yunhuan looked at all the officials and said slowly, "I have inherited the order of heaven and will continue the great cause. Xu is respectful, frugal, benevolent and filial, and she is calm and upright. She has been assisting me for a long time and has provided me with a lot of help. She has set a good example and should be the empress."

Zhu Yunhuan continued to give orders, "Send Duke of Liang Lan Yu, Minister of Rites Chen Di, and Left Censor-in-Chief Lian Zining to hold the imperial seal and ribbon."

Lan Yu, Chen Di and Lian Zining immediately came out of the class and knelt down to receive the order.

No one was surprised at all that Zhu Yunhuan appointed a queen right after he took the throne. Not to mention that this was the tradition of the Zhu family, or Xu Miaojin's background.

The fact that the position of the Queen of the Ming Dynasty has been vacant for fifteen years is worrying. It is time for the Ming Dynasty to have a queen mother.

Enthroning a queen was something everyone expected, and this was truly the style of the Zhu family.

On one hand, he was eager to posthumously confer the title of emperor on his ancestor, while on the other hand, he was busy making his wife the empress.

I just wonder if the new emperor intends to appoint his one-year-old son as the crown prince in his next decree! (End of this chapter)