When Long Yi heard this, he was a little dissatisfied and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for my disobedience. When the Mongolian Tartars broke through the Southern Song Dynasty and entered the pass, they massacred countless Han people."

"There are corpses everywhere, and lonely graves for thousands of miles. Why can they kill but we can't?"

Zhu Moye's expression was indifferent, and he said arrogantly, "They are beasts. Our Ming Dynasty is a country of etiquette. How can we be in the same boat with beasts?"

"Furthermore, the ancestors of the Japanese are closely related to China. It is not unreasonable to say that they are half Han Chinese. When the time is right, I will relocate all the Japanese to Ming."

"When the time comes, they will naturally become true citizens of the Ming Dynasty. There's no need to mention this matter again."

Hearing this, Long Yi was shocked. He never expected that the emperor would be so open-minded and use the most powerful assimilation force of the Chinese nation.

The entire Yamato nation was completely devoured and disappeared in the long river of history.

But it will not be stained with blood or sin at all.

You have to know that those foreign races who invaded China during the Five Barbarians era, after hundreds and thousands of years of intermarriage and integration, have now become purebred Han people, no different.

It is indeed the safest method.

Long Yi shook his head and sighed for a while, then said with a sense of shame, "Your Majesty's magnanimity makes me feel extremely ashamed."

Zhu Moye reached out his hand, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile: "Don't set your sights on the mere island nation of Japan. If you want to vent your anger towards the alien race, you will naturally have the opportunity in the future."

No matter how fierce the fight was with the yellow race, Zhu Moye was always tolerant.

But he was completely disgusted with those white-skinned pigs who were still determined to destroy China even in the future, and the black charcoal who was of the same mind as the white people.

Thinking of the Eight-Nation Alliance's invasion of China and the countless subsequent humiliations that made people grit their teeth, Zhu Moye's eyes flashed with a cold murderous aura. He sneered, "Just like distant England, the islands of Australia in the southwest, and so on. Those people have blond hair and blue eyes, or their bodies are as black as charcoal. They are truly not our kind! When the time comes, the iron hoofs of the Ming Dynasty will crush them to pieces and you can kill them to your heart's content!"

Upon hearing this, Long Yi's eyes suddenly lit up, and his depressed mood was instantly swept away. He said repeatedly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for trusting me! I will definitely conquer the world for you and let the Ming Dynasty stand at the top of the world!"

Zhu Moye stood with his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky, and a trace of gloom flashed across his face.

"Tomorrow morning, lead a thousand soldiers to follow me out of the palace and perform the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai!"

……

The next morning, just as the morning mist had dissipated, a long dragon-like team slowly emerged from the Forbidden City.

The team formed a thick straight line, with 500 personal soldiers on each side, firmly protecting a carriage with carvings of dragons and phoenixes in the center, making it airtight.

Dozens of fine horses followed the carriage slowly and steadily. The people sitting on the horses were all wearing black python robes. They were all high-ranking officials who were able to rule the country from behind the curtain and had great power in the court and the country.

The journey to Mount Tai for Fengshan takes about three days. If the government affairs are neglected for three days and the people's livelihood is affected, the Fengshan ceremony will become a disaster for the country.

Therefore, all civil and military officials followed closely, doing whatever was appropriate at their respective places of stay every day to complete the affairs of state.

"Full speed ahead!"

In the van, an indifferent yet majestic voice, as if descending from the nine heavens, suddenly came out. Although the voice was not loud, it was clearly heard by everyone.

After receiving the order, the large group of people rushed all the way to the western national highway.

Dozens of ministers looked at each other, then looked towards the running imperial army, a smile of confidence in victory appearing on their faces.

Chapter 99: Failed to offer sacrifice to heaven?

Three days later, early in the morning.

At the foot of the majestic Mount Tai, which soars into the sky, a huge team is moving slowly forward.

After passing through countless winding mountain roads, the destination is directly the Fengchan Terrace at Yuhuangding.

It was not until the sun was high in the sky and noon that the thousand-man team arrived in front of the Fengshan Terrace, panting.

Da da da……

Zhu Moye slowly got off the carriage, held his head high and chest puffed out, and strode with the gait of a dragon and a tiger, and came to the foot of the Fengshan platform.

Turning my head and glancing around, I saw clouds and mist all around, and birds circling above the summit, singing loudly, forming a magnificent song that spanned ancient and modern times.

It is like a paradise on earth, as if it is within reach.

What surprised Zhu Moye the most was that the entire Jade Emperor Peak seemed to have been chopped off by a giant sword out of thin air.

The ancient records of Mount Tai said that when you climbed Mount Tai, you would feel as if the world was small. It was 90,000 meters high and reached the sky.

The emperor was known as the son of heaven and the man of destiny, so whenever there was peace and prosperity, he would come to the Jade Emperor Peak of Mount Tai, the place closest to heaven, to worship heaven.

However, the current Mount Tai has an altitude of only about 1,600 meters, as if it had been cut off from the sky.

Zhu Moye suppressed his shock and let out a long sigh.

The ancient Chinese period, an era of numerous schools of thought and brilliant and bizarre events, is so mysterious and long-ago that future generations have no way of understanding it.

Immediately, Zhu Moye stopped thinking about it, his eyes became firm, and he looked up at the front, at the magnificent staircase that was dozens of feet wide and had no end in sight.

On the stairs, there is a carving of a five-clawed golden dragon circling gracefully, and on all sides are carved heavenly soldiers and generals, which come alive on the paper.

This magnificent platform, which embodies the meaning of stars surrounding the bright moon, is the Fengshan Terrace!

Zhu Moye took a deep breath, and then shouted, "Play the music and dance, and prepare to offer sacrifices to the heavens!"

"As ordered!"

All the soldiers shouted in unison, with full of energy and courage, so loud that the clouds above Mount Tai became a little erratic.

As soon as he finished speaking, 666 elite soldiers dressed in golden robes and silver armor, like chasing stars and the moon, turned into a stream of people and stepped onto the Fengshan Terrace together. The next second, they scattered like birds and beasts, dispersing in all directions of the Fengshan Terrace.

They strode with their heads held high, as if possessed by heavenly soldiers and generals, welcoming the arrival of the Emperor of Heaven!

Bang bang bang!

The sound of war drums, which are inspiring, penetrate into the heart and make the heart dance, explodes like thunder.

The rhythmic drumbeats of consistent frequency continuously shuttled across the Jade Emperor Peak. As the breeze blew, the sounds drifted in all directions. The entire Tai'an Prefecture at the foot of Mount Tai could hear the sound of war drums and thunder hammers that rose and fell one after another, shocking the hearts and minds of the people.

Countless people looked up at the peak of Mount Tai that pierced the sky. Their great martial emperor, the Fengshan ceremony on Mount Tai has begun!

Everyone stared at the Jade Emperor Peak with burning eyes, clasped their hands together, and prayed in their hearts that this Fengshan ceremony must be a complete success.

A hundred years have passed since the last Fengshan ceremony at Yuhuangding Peak and the strange phenomenon that occurred from the sky.

They believed that an emperor like Zhu Moye, who was so benevolent and righteous, loved his people like his own children, and was supported by the people, would surely be blessed by God.

……

The Jade Emperor Peak was filled with the sound of drums, and everyone looked solemn, as if they were on a battlefield with iron horses and golden swords.

After a moment, the drumbeat suddenly stopped.

Eighty-eight ladies in palace costumes walked gracefully, swaying gracefully with every three steps, and floated onto the stage like butterflies flying through flowers.

The next second, a pleasant and heart-stirring instrumental ensemble sounded above the Jade Emperor Peak and penetrated into everyone's ears.

Soon, the sound of drums rang out again, complementing the erhu, guzheng and other instruments.

It all came together into a hymn full of majesty and solemnity, yet filled with laughter and joy. The people present seemed to see a great emperor reigning over the nine heavens, leading a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals, looking down at all living beings with majesty and solemnity.

The people under his feet work hard, have enough food and clothing, the country is peaceful and the people are safe. There is a thriving scene everywhere. It is truly an unprecedented prosperous era.

At this moment, a sound like a huge bell, piercing through gold and breaking stones, came rolling in.

Long Yi stood on the left side of the Fengshan Terrace, his brows wide open, and shouted, "Welcome the Great Emperor Shangwu to the stage for Fengshan!"

Zhu Moye's eyelids, which were originally closed, suddenly opened, and a terrifying light flashed in his eyes. He raised his head high, held his head high and puffed out his chest, and strode up to the platform.

With one step forward, his figure was like a gust of wind, crossing a distance of ten feet, like an emperor of heaven with unparalleled magical powers who could make clouds and rain with a flip of his hand.

Listening to the thundering of war drums and the majestic singing, standing on a high platform where he could touch the sky, even Zhu Moye couldn't help but feel hot in his heart.

A feeling arises spontaneously in my heart: who else in this world can do this but me?

Zhu Moye stood on the high platform, with his hands behind his back, like an ancient green pine tree, towering like a mountain, standing tall and unshakable.

His expression was calm, his head held high as he gazed up at the boundless sky. He raised a breath of true energy to his throat and then roared to the heavens, "Zhu Youji, the ninth emperor of the Ming Dynasty, has come here today to pay homage to the heavens!"

"Please, gods of heaven, grant us blessings, protect our Ming Dynasty, and bring peace and prosperity to our people!"

The sound mixed with supreme inner strength was like a sharp sword that passed through the past, present, and future, penetrated the ancient and modern times, and lasted forever. It broke through the thick layer of clouds above the Jade Emperor Peak.

It penetrated the boundless blue sky, majestic and mighty, like a rolling river, and resounded throughout the entire Ming Dynasty.

The sunlight was unobstructed and shone straight down, and the entire Jade Emperor Peak seemed to be covered with a layer of golden clothes, making people feel warm and comfortable.

The majestic and solemn war drums and the melodious music are still resounding, and the echo of Zhu Moye is still lingering.

But there was no movement in the sky for half a day. The clouds that were scattered gathered together and blocked the sunlight. Jade Emperor Peak once again returned to its original clear appearance.

"Haha, how can a tyrant be blessed by God?"

All the civil and military officials who had ulterior motives were secretly laughing in their hearts and were gloating over the failure of the sacrifice to heaven.

The lack of response to the sacrifice to heaven was a devastating blow to the emperor and the people's hearts!

Zhu Moye's expression remained unchanged. He took something out of his arms and a sly smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Chapter 100: Sky-shaking Dragon Roar!

"I also ask the gods to bestow blessings upon our Ming Dynasty, so that the people may live in peace and prosperity, and our country may prosper forever!"

Like the roaring Yellow River, the sound was mighty and mighty, stretching across countless mountains and rivers. It took the top of Mount Tai as its origin and swept across thousands of miles of mountains and rivers.

Thousands of people who were praying at the foot of Mount Tai suddenly opened their eyes when they heard the voice and exclaimed in unison: "The Emperor has made a great wish. Will blessings be bestowed upon us?"

With a hint of anxiety, they all cast their eyes on the clouds on Mount Tai.

The clouds that were as thick as the ocean were torn open in an instant, leaving a hole. Warm sunlight shone down, illuminating the area within hundreds of miles like a stove.

The cloudy sky suddenly cleared up, and the people were overjoyed, shouting in surprise: "It worked! The emperor is indeed the destined son of heaven!"

"Long live the Ming Dynasty! Long live the Emperor!"

The endless cheers had just started to ring out, but the clouds gathered again, covering the golden sunlight in an instant and disappearing.

The laughter and joy stopped abruptly in an instant.

Tens of millions of people stared at the sky with lifeless eyes, as if they had lost their souls, and murmured in despair, "Did we fail?"

"That's impossible. The Emperor is a wise ruler throughout history. He even recaptured Japan a few days ago, completing the great feat of expanding the territory."

"Indeed, the Emperor is truly the Mandate of Heaven. The benefits he has brought to us ordinary people are substantial. It is no exaggeration to call him the greatest Emperor of all time."

"But...it seems that Heaven does not recognize the Emperor...I am afraid that this good time will not last long..."

For a moment, the crowd exploded with discussions.

Although there are still quite a number of people who are die-hard believers in Zhu Moye, they are still shaken after hearing those extremely superstitious words.

If the Fengshan ceremony fails this time, the impact will be disastrous.

"I, appointed by Heaven, shall live long and prosper!"

Just when people's hearts were scattered, a voice full of majesty, with a hint of anger, murderous intent, and domineering arrogance, suddenly exploded from the top of the Jade Emperor like thunder.

Compared with the previous ambition that spread throughout the land, it was even more deafening, making people think it was the roar of heaven coming down from the sky!

Rumble!

Suddenly, there was a loud noise like thousands of troops galloping, and the wind and clouds surged. The thick sea of ​​clouds rolled up layer by layer like huge waves.

But in the blink of an eye, it is like the Yangtze River flowing eastward, never to return.

Suddenly, the world became bright and clear, with nothing obstructing the view.

"Ow!"

Before the sun set, a huge roar that seemed to have been dormant for countless years spread throughout the world, piercing heaven and earth.

The next second, golden light flashed from the top of Jade Emperor Peak, illuminating the area within hundreds of miles like a golden world, making it impossible to open one's eyes.

……

Despite his first setback, Zhu Moye was not discouraged at all. It was as if he had eyes behind him, allowing him to see the expressions and looks of all the civil and military officials.

A playful and strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and then he took out a jade seal as green as a willow from his arms.

It is the imperial seal and the Heshi Bi!

The next second, Zhu Moye looked up at the sky, his brows furious, and raised the jade seal in his hand high above his head. The eight small seal characters below the seal were pointed at the sky, and he roared the loudest he had ever roared in his life:

"I, appointed by Heaven, shall live long and prosper!"

Suddenly, the sea of ​​clouds on the horizon seemed to be blown away by an inexplicable force. They were squeezed into a ball, layer upon layer, and were blown thousands of miles away in an instant.

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