Chapter 210 Outside Donghua Gate
In order to build momentum for today's ceremony, Wang Ning'an took great pains.
First of all, in the name of supervising the reception of Liao envoys, he asked all government offices in the capital to work together to carry out the ceremony well, to achieve the prestige of the Song Dynasty, and to achieve the national demeanor... Wang Ning'an's official position was too small, and not many people paid attention to him, not to mention that everyone knows what Wen Yanbo thought, and how could he get into trouble.
A group of people worked but did not work, but they forgot that there was one person who was not afraid of Wen Yanbo, that was the new Kaifeng prefect Ouyang Xiu. After the old master got the news, he mobilized all the officials and ran to various markets in Kaifeng to tell the people that they would demonstrate to the Liao Kingdom and to review the strongest legion of the Song Dynasty.
The people are all very lively, not to mention that this is double superimposed fun, so how can you miss it?
In addition to Ouyang Xiu's efforts, his uncle Cao Qi also took action, and he summoned all the generals in Beijing.
"You all listen. Civil officials have suppressed us for decades. They have used all the best. The common people have opened their mouths to a good man but not a soldier, and they are not a good man. They are all traits. They are all traits. They are all traits. They are all traits. They are all traits! They are intolerable! Our ancestors have shed blood and sweat for the Song Dynasty. What have those poor literati done? They can write a few poems and fool a few articles, and they ride on our necks to shit and piss, treating us not as human beings! Now they have made great chaos in the world, floods in Hebei, rebellions in Lingnan, and Liao bandits and Western thieves. Whenever the country is in danger, we always stand up and kill the enemy to serve the country. As a result, the credit is theirs, and the crimes are ours. Do you think, can we still stand it?"
Many people's eyes were red when they said this.
"Uncle Guo is right, Brother Cao is right! I can't bear it, I can't bear it!"
"Okay!" Cao Qi said confidently: "Since that's the case, you immediately mobilize everyone to teahouses, temple fairs, operas, lecture books, and specialize in choosing the plays of our military generals. We also want to talk about how Hebei fought this time and how to abolish the shame of annual monies. Let everyone in the world know that our military generals are the backbone of the Song Dynasty. What the Liao Kingdom is afraid of is the weapons in our hands, not the pens in the hands of literati!"
It has to be said that although the general sect has declined greatly, it is still a local snake in the capital for a hundred years. Its power in the imperial guards is extraordinary, and its financial resources are amazing.
When the big guys mobilized, the power rushed down like a mudslide.
Another thing that has to be said is that during the Northern Song Dynasty, many songs and stories had just begun to appear and were not perfect enough. Wang Ning'an wrote "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". In two or three years, he became the favorite book for artists. He compiled too many dramas based on the Three Kingdoms.
For example, serial plan, Fengyi Pavilion, Longfeng Chengxiang, Xu's mother scolded Cao, Zhuge Liang recruited brides, etc.
However, all the lingering jokes in the past few days were thrown aside, and they were replaced by the three heroes fighting Lu Bu, riding alone from thousands of miles, Changbanpo, Guan Huang, and the swords were all passionate dramas.
In addition, many storytellers brought the war that just happened in Hebei, such as crossing the river to attack Liao, fighting against Xiongzhou, and Wang Ning'an cursing Liu Liufu... These stories are even more popular.
Under this incitement, the entire capital was like a pot of boiling hot water. Everything reached its peak when the ceremony began.
Before dawn, thousands of people walked out of their homes, set up incense tables in front of them, and waited for the arrival of the army.
When the majestic knights galloped, the people burst into thunderous applause, cheers were endless.
Kill all the thieves in the West to show their loyalty and courage, and fight against the Northern Territory again to show their heroic heroes!
Di Qing commanded the Northwest Legion, and it was this group of troops who fought bloody battles with Li Yuanhao ten years ago. When their boss made repeated mistakes, they endured hunger and died endlessly, defended the Northwest, and repelled Li Yuanhao's attacks again and again. The loyal soul buried the bones on the battlefield, and the warriors tried their best to protect the country.
Majestic faces and sturdy men as strong as mountains came on horseback. The howling murderous aura and the jumping blood made people fascinated. Even the tattoos on their faces were no longer a sign of uglyness. Instead, they looked wild and fierce. Many women were excited and their faces were red. How many men clenched their fists, wishing they could become one of them, galloping on the battlefield, and killing the enemy for the country.
Following the Northwest Legion, the famous Zhe Family Army appeared.
The blood of a hundred years of war has not yet been cold, and he has driven thousands of miles to protect the court!
From the late Tang Dynasty to the Song Dynasty, the Zhe Family Army was like a high-ranking mountain. It was towering and unmoving, and the fierce and powerful Li Yuanhao broke into the sand in front of them, which was not worth mentioning. Now that he is heading south to Lingnan, it is no problem to be a mere Zhigao!
Behind these two teams, the banner of the Wang Family Army appeared. Relatively speaking, this is a young team, but no one dares to underestimate them.
For decades, the Wang family army has been the first team to launch an active counterattack against the Liao Kingdom, and this alone is enough to be proud.
Compared with the first two teams, the biggest feature of the Wang family army is that it is armed to the teeth.
Bright armor, exquisite weapons, horse lances, long swords, bows and arrows are all lacking. Behind the team, there are also improved bed crossbows, dragged by four horses and followed closely.
At the end of the team, there was a black carriage, which was covered with a carriage, and it was impossible to see what was inside. In fact, this was the local grenade that Wang Jiajun recently made.
Since he used gunpowder to explode the ice layer, Wang Liangjing has become obsessed with this power that can destroy the world, and he has been hiking into the gunpowder workshop all day long.
Wang Ning'an had to formulate the strictest regulations, which were so meticulous that it was outrageous, for fear that if you accidentally would make your father a test subject.
After several months of accumulation, the Wang family army not only hoarded enough gunpowder, but also created a batch of practical weapons, such as landmines installed in jars, burying them on important roads where the enemy passes. When the enemy's troops appear, they ignite the fuse and detonate the mines. Of course, they can also be used to defend the city, condescendingly, throw a few of them down, and kill a large area.
There are also fist-sized grenades, which are made of cast iron. After being exploded, shrapnel can also kill enemies, and the effect is very good...
From the latest battle report, when Nong Zhigao attacked the city, he frequently used a weapon that could emit black smoke and fire, which was very scary.
Wang Ning'an estimated that it should be the original grenade, but Nong Zhigao's technology is too poor, the gunpowder is not purified enough, and the formula is not necessarily correct. The only thing he makes is fireworks, which is not lethal.
Nong Zhigao is not good, Wang’s army is on the way. It won’t take long to let him taste what the authentic grenade feels like!
The emergence of these three teams completely broke people's stereotypes about Mr. Qiu Ba. They were dressed in distinctive clothes, neatly brimmed with courage and majesticity.
Di Qing is a recognized person. Wang Liangjing is not bad-looking. He is very tall, with a thin waist and wide waist, and thick arms and strong legs. In the past, Wang Liangjing was a little soft and cowardly, but after taking charge of the army, he had to say that power is the best cosmetic for men. Wang Liangjing became more and more taciturn and full of temperament. Just one look makes people frightened and his legs are weak.
People with good things even secretly compared who Wang Liangjing or Di Qing were from the Song Dynasty. After the heated discussions among the big guys, they always believed that Di Yong was the new generation of people!
The young man had a white horse and a silver spear, just like Zhao Zilong on the stage. He was responsible for shuttle back and forth and informing the situation.
"You are the one who has arrived, please ask Your Majesty to review it!"
Pang Ji's face was solemn. He felt very unhappy when things turned out like this. Although Pang Ji was not as afraid of military generals as Wen Yanbo, he was also heartbroken when he saw the people's fanatical appearance. Could it be that he would go back to the Five Dynasties, and the literati let martial men control life and death?
Sincerely, I am a sinner!
Pang Ji was mixed with all kinds of feelings, but he could not ignore the court's tribute. With a complicated mood, he turned around and entered Donghua Gate. Not long after, the drums and music were loud, and teams of royal families came out of the gate and stood on both sides.
Among the stars surround the moon, Emperor Zhao Zhen of the Song Dynasty appeared.
Today's Zhao Zhen is completely different from the past. He actually wore golden armor, rode a yellow horse, and wore a golden sword, from top to bottom, like a little golden man.
Which man has no passion in his heart? Zhao Zhen has been an emperor for decades, following the rules and being honest, which has made many people forget that he is also a normal man, and he wants to show his strong side.
The reason why Wang Ning'an dared to play this trick was that he had seen Zhao Zhen's thoughts and would naturally have everything he wanted.
Speaking of which, Zhao Zhen also got up early. He chose Empress Cao's palace to rest in peace last night. After all, the old couple doesn't have to care so much.
Just after the fourth update, Empress Cao got up in person, sorted out military uniforms for Zhao Zhen, put on dozens of kilograms of armor, and a helmet worth more than ten kilograms.
Zhao Zhen's body was not as good as when he was young. After wearing it for a while, his neck was about to break and he had to take it off first, but Zhao Zhen couldn't bear it and could only hold it in his arms. That look like a child who got a new toy and was unwilling to relax for a moment.
When he faced the Chaoyang and came out of Donghua Gate, hundreds of thousands of soldiers, civilians and people gathered together to shout long live.
Di Qing, Zhe Jimin and Wang Liangjing led their subordinates to jump off the horse's back and nodded on one knee.
"I wish Your Majesty a long life and prosperity, and I wish the Song Dynasty a prosperous country!"
Seeing this scene, Zhao Zhen's tears almost flowed out. He couldn't help but ride forward. Wang Ning'an hurriedly gave Di Yong a wink. The two of them escorted Zhao Zhen to the front of the three generals. Zhao Zhen had been brewing for a long time before saying, "Three dear ministers and all the soldiers, please get up!"
In an instant, everyone stood up and stood in front of Zhao Zhen. The uniform movements made Zhao Zhen's eyes lit up again.
"Okay, I am worthy of being my King of Song Dynasty, well-trained. Di Aiqing, I will give you military flags and swords today to quell the rebellion in Lingnan and not let down my expectations and the people of the world!"
"I obey the order!" Di Qing said loudly: "I am the sword in your hand. I swear to clear out the four barbarians for Your Majesty, kill all the northern and southern barbarians, and never return if you win!"
Di Qing said this loudly. The two Liao envoys who were playing the whole process, Yelu Huage and Zhang Xiaojie's expressions changed...
Chapter completed!