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

Chapter 374 The Happiness of Genghis Khan

In traditional Chinese philosophy, everything must be done with courtesy. When applied to the Ming Dynasty's state affairs, everything must be done in accordance with the kingly way. Therefore, the presentation of captives at the Meridian Gate basically demonstrated the kingly way. However, Zhu Houxuan believed that what this great empire lacked now was not the kingly way, but the hegemonic way.

Zhu Houxuan did not deny the role of the kingly way, but he believed that the kingly way of the Ming Dynasty was too strong at that time and it was very lacking in the hegemonic way of the Han and Tang Dynasties. He also believed that the next few decades or even hundreds of years would be an era for the Ming Dynasty to continue to expand and establish actual influence on a global scale. In such an era, the kingly way alone would not be enough and an equal amount of hegemonic way would be needed.

The kingly way is used against the people and allies of one's own country, while the hegemonic way is used against enemies.

Treat your enemies as coldly and ruthlessly as winter, and treat your own people as warmly as spring.

So he deliberately set up such a link to show the tyranny of the Ming Dynasty to the domestic and international audiences.

This overbearing behavior will undoubtedly consolidate and enhance national consciousness.

Yu Chengxun, who was standing on the viewing platform, stared blankly at the scene of the Mongolian flag being trampled. His heart was filled with joy. He had received a strict Confucian education and was familiar with Confucian classics. His education told him that this was a bit too much. He should educate these Mongolian barbarians more and let them understand the way of propriety and righteousness.
His Confucian education told him that this was wrong, but he was now completely unable to control his body and mind. As a well-read scholar, he was like this, let alone the others on the viewing platform around him.

The act of trampling the Mongolian flag continued to stir the audience's nerves, making the audience's emotions continue to rise. The atmosphere in the stands became more fanatical, and people waved their hands enthusiastically at the marching square.
In such a fanatical atmosphere, Yu Chengxun's joy finally reached its peak. He excitedly grabbed his friend beside him and said loudly: "Genghis Khan once said: The joy of life is to defeat the enemies who have oppressed, bullied, despised, and humiliated you but are much stronger than you. Then, rob their wives and daughters, possess their property, and watch them wash their faces with tears. This is the greatest happiness of a grassland hero."

"Today, I finally experienced the happiness of Genghis Khan! And it was from the Mongolians! Hahahaha!" After saying that, Yu Chengxun burst into laughter. The Confucian scarf on his head had fallen off at some point, but he didn't care about his manners at all at this moment.
His friend's performance was not much better, and Yu Chengxun's words made him feel even better.
Enthusiasm is contagious, especially in such a large-scale collective event. The enthusiasm on the viewing platform quickly spread to the tower. All the nobles stood up, and many civil officials also stood up, waving their arms.
"Hahaha, I love this so much!" Zhu Houzhao laughed out loud. He was a person who liked lively occasions, and this large-scale group activity brought him an extremely fresh experience.

At the previous Meridian Gate prisoner presentation ceremony, no matter how happy he was, he had to hold it in, because he was the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and he could only show his majesty as the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty according to the strict etiquette. He did not show any humanity at all. If he did something out of line, it would be considered disrespectful and not behaving like a king. The same was true for other civil and military officials who participated in the Meridian Gate prisoner presentation. Everyone could only do it according to the etiquette. This was why Zhu Houxuan thought the Meridian Gate prisoner presentation was boring.

In this military parade, there are not so many rules and regulations. The scene of the military parade is constantly stirring people's emotions, and people are also venting their emotions wantonly.
The flag guard formation soon reached the middle gate of Chengtian Gate Tower. Shi Wanshan, the commander of the formation, drew the sword from his waist and shouted, "Look to the right!"

The five hundred men simultaneously looked to the right, toward the tower. As they looked to the right, they all simultaneously raised the bird guns on their shoulders and fired at the same time.
This sudden action weakened the sound on the viewing platform for a moment. No one present had expected such a change.
The sound of five hundred pairs of leather boots hitting the ground was silent, and five hundred gleaming bayonets pointed obliquely at the sky. Everyone looked up at Zhu Houzhao on the city wall.
Zhu Houzhao was stunned for a moment, then saluted the square formation with great solemnity.
Zhu Houzhao's actions were seen by everyone in the square formation.
Luo Erhu saw it even more clearly and his eyes immediately became moist. He was an unknown miner two years ago, as humble as a blade of grass, and his life was extremely gloomy and painful. If he followed the normal process, he would die in a mining accident, or exhaust all his strength and health in the mine, and then spend the rest of his life with his meager savings.

The appearance of Zhu Houzhao changed his life, brought him out of the dark mine, gave him a new life, showed him a bigger world, gave him honor and pursuit, and his life became incomparably brighter from then on.
Luo Erhu forced himself to control his emotions and marched even harder. This was the only thing he could do now. He would always follow Emperor Zhengde.
"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!"

"Wan Sheng!"

The flag guards shouted three times in unison, reigniting everyone's emotions, and the viewing platform was once again plunged into a sea of ​​joy.
When five hundred people march at the same pace, speed, and posture, it will give people a shock from the heart.
Just as the flag guard phalanx passed the Chengtian Gate Tower, everyone suddenly realized that the second phalanx was almost at the bottom of the tower.
Still the extremely neat marching steps, still 500 people, still the overwhelming momentum.
The second phalanx was composed of fully armored sword and shield soldiers. Their bright armor reflected a shimmering light. The sound of the armor colliding and their footsteps made them walk more imposingly.

Because there was no explanation, there were three people in front of the square holding a flag, on which was written the number of the unit to which the square belonged, and the word "Guards" embroidered in gold thread was shining.
Fifty steps behind the second phalanx are the fully armored spearmen.
Ten infantry squares of different colors were followed by five cavalry squares. The cavalry wore various uniforms and armors, wielded various weapons, and galloped along Chang'an Avenue.
The cavalry square is composed of five equipment and artillery squares, displaying the chariots and various artillery pieces used by the Ming army to form the chariot formation.

(End of this chapter)