I am the prince of the Ming Dynasty, I don't give up

Chapter 367: Emperor Zhengde's March

The book Zhu Houzhao is holding in his hand was just released today and was sold out in just half a day.

However, the printing of pictures in this era still relied on wooden blocks carved bit by bit by craftsmen. The cost was relatively high, and the speed of carving was also relatively slow, so the output was relatively slow.

"Do we have to wait any longer?" Zhu Houzhao said somewhat dissatisfiedly, "How can I spend the days of waiting?"

"There's no other way. If you're bored, brother, why don't you go and take a look at the new plays and new novels released by the Royal Group?" Zhu Houxuan suggested.

Zhu Houzhao's military achievements were proven, but a series of propaganda was also needed to publicize it all. Zhu Houxuan understood the role and importance of propaganda too well, so he came up with this series of propaganda plans and methods.

Zhu Houxuan knew very well that the better the image and reputation of Emperor Zhengde, the less resistance the royal group would encounter in its development in various places under the name of royal, and the better its development would be. Therefore, Zhu Houxuan spared no effort in promoting Zhu Houzhao.

"New plays and new stories?"

"Yes, they are all about the Battle of Yingzhou, and the protagonist is my royal brother," Zhu Houxuan said lightly.

"Ah? How can I feel embarrassed about that?" Zhu Houzhao suddenly became a little embarrassed.

Zhu Houxuan looked at Zhu Houzhao in surprise. He didn't expect him to have such an expression.

"Brother, this is a real achievement. There will definitely be various interpretations among the people. The Royal Group carries out these forms of publicity just to set the tone and guide the direction of the interpretation among the people."

"Besides, my royal brother is going to become a sage ruler, so he should get used to these propaganda early on," Zhu Houxuan said.

"A great sage king." Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment, then he laughed out loud, "Right, right, right! That's great! Brother just didn't get the point for a moment."

"I will also go to read those new novels and new plays." Zhu Houzhao said, patting his chest.

Zhu Houxuan nodded and continued: "Brother, it's our turn to perform."

"Okay!" Zhu Houzhao stood up and used the full-length mirror on the side to adjust his clothes.

Then the two of them walked out of the lounge one after the other and headed towards the stage.

The band on the stage immediately began to play.

This song has a bright style, beautiful melody and powerful rhythm.
Although the people present were strangers, this did not prevent them from appreciating the song.

Ever since the Royal Theatre was built and various art teams under the Royal Group's Propaganda Department began regular performances, all kinds of novel music have emerged one after another and have become very popular in the capital, so the people present were not very surprised.

Today was supposed to be a happy day, and the people present were already in high spirits. In addition, many of them were regulars at the Royal Theatre, so some people started clapping to the rhythm of the music, and soon others followed suit, making the atmosphere in the theatre extremely lively.
"What song is this?" Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but stop and ask.

"March of Emperor Zhengde," Zhu Houxuan said quickly.

"What?!" Zhu Houzhao was stunned after hearing this. "I wrote this especially for my brother, to celebrate his triumphant return." Zhu Houxuan said shamelessly.

"Ah?!" Zhu Houzhao was even more surprised.

But he quickly responded, "Okay, very good! I like it! This is indeed a winning song."

"In ancient times, there was 'The Qin King's Battle Music', and now there is 'The March of Emperor Zhengde'. Very good! Very good! Hahaha!" Zhu Houzhao burst into laughter after he said this.

Then he strode towards the stage
Another person who also liked this song was the Prime Minister Liang Chu. He was so excited that he asked an attendant to find out all kinds of information about the song.

In fact, this piece of music is the famous "Radetzky March" in later generations. It is the most widely circulated march in later generations. The famous Vienna New Year's Concert always ends with this piece of music every year, and it has become a tradition.

This piece of music was written by an Austrian musician in the 19th century for the then Austrian Field Marshal General Radetzky to praise his victory.

Zhu Houxuan liked this song very much in his previous life and was very familiar with it.

It also felt like it was very suitable for praising Zhu Houzhao's victory. Plus, the newly formed military band also needed to practice new music, so they simply took out this song.

This piece of music is an orchestral piece, but there is also a version for a wind band, and the one being played now is the version for the wind band.

Zhu Houzhao walked onto the stage accompanied by this music, and the atmosphere in the Royal Theatre immediately reached its climax.

Zhu Houzhao skillfully delivered an inspiring speech, which made the atmosphere even more heated. The soldiers' enthusiastic applause almost blew off the roof of the Royal Theatre.

Zhu Houzhao enjoyed this atmosphere very much and also enjoyed the admiring looks from the officers.

Under the chairmanship of Zhu Houxuan, the medal awarding ceremony officially began. Although Zhu Houxuan did not touch any military affairs that were not related to logistics, he would seize this rare opportunity to show his face in front of the generals and officers of the Ming Dynasty.

As the highest commander of the Imperial Guards, which was the key to victory in this battle, Jiang Bin was awarded a Hongwu Medal.
Wang Xun, the general of Datong, led the main force of the Datong Town Border Army and fought the entire battle. He was awarded the Red Flag Medal for his meritorious service.
As the Chief of the General Staff, Jiang Jiangong made great contributions in planning and was awarded the Red Flag Medal.

As the commander of the pistol cavalry, He Song also received a Red Flag Medal;
As the chief logistics officer of the campaign, Wu Liangshan was also awarded the Red Flag Medal;
Wang Dayong captured Dayan Khan's eldest grandson alive and was awarded the Red Flag Medal;
Luo Erhu also received the First Class Combat Hero Medal, and his headquarters also received the First Class Combat Hero Collective Medal.

Zhu Houzhao was in high spirits and personally awarded medals to every meritorious official. There were many people who received medals, but he did not feel tired at all.
Liang Chu's entourage also found out about the music and informed Liang Chu who was watching the ceremony.

Liang Chu was stunned after hearing this, but soon he was relieved. This result was reasonable.
"No wonder Prince Jing enjoys such trust from His Majesty." Liang Chu said to Yang Yiqing beside him with great emotion.

"Although these methods of King Jing are unheard of, they are very novel and the effects are very good. In comparison, Jiang Bin's methods are too low-level," said Liang Chu, pointing to the booklet in front of him.

That booklet turned out to be a comic book that Royal Group had just published.
"Yes, the methods of Prince Jing are unpredictable. He is not like Jiang Bin who always leads Your Majesty into a bad direction. But I don't know whether such a Prince Jing is good or bad for the Ming Dynasty!" Yang Yiqing sighed.

(End of this chapter)