Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 114 Don’t call it unforeseen

Chapter 114 Don’t call it unforeseen
The ninth day of August.

At the beginning of the ugly time.

Li Chengqian got up from bed, washed and dressed.

Today, he has to wear the crown and robes of the crown prince, which must be solemn and formal.

At the same time, Crown Princess Su Qing, the eldest grandson of the emperor Li Xiang, and the legitimate grandson of the emperor Li Jue were also dressed formally.

Li Chengqian sipped the porridge in small sips, watching Li Xiang become drowsy and nearly fall into the bowl several times. Li Jue did not even open his eyes and his brain was still offline.

Su Qing was busy serving the little guy, while Li Chengqian repeatedly reminded Li Xiang to start eating.

After a lot of trouble, it was finally over.

It is already the end of the Chou hour.

Everything was ready, Li Chengqian boarded the sedan chair and left the palace, heading straight for Chengtian Gate.

After leaving the East Palace, there were imperial guards stationed on both sides of the avenue, holding torches. We followed the avenue to Chengtian Gate.

The Chengtian Gate was even brighter with lights, illuminating it like daylight.

"See His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Those who arrived earlier than Li Chengqian were civil and military officials, as well as envoys from various countries.

They were standing in groups of three or five, and when they saw Li Chengqian coming, they immediately stepped forward and saluted loudly.

Li Chengqian nodded, turned the sedan chair and headed towards Chengtian Gate.

At this time, it was not yet time for the palace gate to open, but the palace gate was wide open and one could go straight in.

"Your Highness, please go to the Taiji Hall and wait."

When they entered the Taiji Hall, Li Shimin had not arrived yet, but a group of princes and ministers were greeting each other in low voices. Xueyantuo Khan, the King of Goryeo, Tuyuhun Zhonglie and other kings closed their eyes to rest.

Everyone feels a little sleepy after getting up so early.

Not long after, Li Shimin came striding over wearing the emperor's crown and robes.

"Your Majesty, the time is almost up. Please lead all the officials to ascend the Chengtian Gate Tower."

The ceremonial officer said.

"Ah."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Everyone, please follow me."

"Yes!"

A group of people walked away.

Li Chengqian saw a team standing in neat numbers outside the Taiji Hall. The leader was carrying a flag on his shoulder. He knew what it was without having to think.

When I stood on the Chengtian Gate Tower, I looked into the distance and saw a huge crowd of people.

The people of Chang'an gathered outside Chengtianmen Square to watch the flag-raising ceremony.

In the middle of Chengtianmen Square, a flagpole had already been built by the Ministry of Works, and a flagpole also stood tall.

"Prince!"

Li Shimin called out, and Li Chengqian was standing beside him. He nodded slightly and said, "Your Majesty!"

"I will also leave a place for the Great Tang Heroes Monument."

He had not had a clear attitude before, whether to build it or not. Now that Li Shimin said this, it was equivalent to taking steps to organize the construction of the monument.

Li Shimin pointed to Chengtianmen Square and said solemnly: "I will build it there."

"Let the heroes of the Tang Dynasty enjoy the incense and worship of millions of people every day!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"Ok!"

Li Shimin nodded and his eyes fell on the people illuminated by the fire.

A broad smile spread across his face.

Time passes little by little.

As a bell rang.

An official shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, the time has come, the guard of honor is ready, shall we start the flag-raising ceremony? Your Majesty, please give your instructions!"

Li Shimin said solemnly, "Begin!"

"According to the order!"

The ceremonial officer immediately sang loudly: "Silence!"

Everyone fell silent, even the countless common people did not make a single sound.

"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has issued an order: The flag-raising ceremony has officially begun!"

"The procession of honor!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a national flag guard came out of Chengtian Gate. They were arranged in an orderly manner, tall and majestic, and moved in unison towards the flag stand.

Except for the occasional crackling of the bonfire, the whole place was almost silent.

Everyone was watching the march of the guard of honor intently.

When the guard of honor arrived at the flag stand, other guards of honor lined up in an orderly manner to guard the flag stand on all sides.

Three flag bearers came on stage and the main flag bearer began to tie the flag.

At this time, the sky had become much brighter, indicating that the sun was about to rise.

When everything was ready, the ceremonial officer sang again:

"Everyone be solemn!"

"The flag-raising ceremony has officially begun."

"Play the national anthem!"

As the first sound of the national anthem "Qin Wang Po Zhen Yue" sounded, the Tang Dynasty's Sun, Moon and Dragon Flag was raised vigorously by the main flag bearer, and slowly climbed upwards accompanied by music and singing.

Li Shimin was singing, and Li Chengqian was also singing.

Princes, ministers, civil and military officials, and countless common people were singing "The Qin King's Battle Music".

They looked at the rising national flag, solemn, sacred and glorious.

The military attachés sang the loudest; they were almost roaring with red faces and thick necks.

If there weren't so many people and their voices weren't so loud, they would have overwhelmed the entire place.

The Tang Dynasty's sun, moon and dragon flag is rising, and the sun in the east is also rising.

When the dragon flag reached the top of the flagpole, the sun in the east just appeared completely.

The music stopped in an instant.

The Tang Dynasty's sun, moon and dragon flag shone brightly under the rising sun, dazzling and gorgeous.

"The ceremony is over!"

The ceremonial officer spoke loudly.

This short flag-raising ceremony has taken who knows how many years from ancient times to the present.

at this time.

Li Daozong, the Minister of Rites, unfolded the imperial edict and read out: "Since the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors..."

He read out a lot of prelude before finally reading:

"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty decrees: From now on, the Tang Dynasty's Sun, Moon and Dragon Flag is the national flag of the Tang Dynasty. It is the banner of the Tang Dynasty and the symbol of the country. All the people of the Tang Dynasty should respect and love it." "The Chengtian Gate Flag Raising Ceremony will be held every day."

"All government offices and military camps in the Great Tang Dynasty have set up flag stands and raised the national flag."

"The Qin King's Battle Song is the national anthem of the Tang Dynasty. It embodies the spirit and will of the Tang Dynasty. All the people of the Tang Dynasty should be able to sing it."

"The ninth day of the eighth month is designated as the National Day of the Tang Dynasty. The whole country will have a three-day holiday to celebrate the National Day!"

The Ministry of Rites formulates the entire process of the flag-raising ceremony, and also formulates the systems and requirements regarding the national flag and national anthem.

These will be written into the relevant laws, and there will be requirements for all the people of the Tang Dynasty, whether they are princes, ministers, military officers, or ordinary people.

The historian is recording it.

Doctors of ritual studies such as Zhang Shiheng were also taking notes.

Historians write history, they write rituals.

The flag-raising ceremony, the national flag and the national anthem all fall under the category of "etiquette".

Gift is a big basket that can hold anything.

Once the "Tang Li" is drafted and completed, it can be foreseen that it will become the new guidance and behavioral system of the Tang Dynasty.

"I will obey your majesty's order!"

Civil and military officials took the lead in cheering, and the people also knelt down. The sound of mountains and seas was overwhelming.

The scholars were proud of it, and the people were also extremely excited.

Li Shimin gazed at the fluttering Tang Dynasty sun, moon and dragon flag with pride.

That was the embodiment of his will as the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

He looked at the people of Chang'an.

That is the people who love and respect him.

"My people!"

Li Shimin said loudly: "I will lead you to build an unprecedented prosperous era."

"Enjoy world peace and live and work in peace and contentment."

"No one dares to challenge the might of the Tang Dynasty, and no one dares to insult the people of the Tang Dynasty."

"All the people of the Great Tang should be treated as honored guests in any country they visit."

"If anyone dares to offend or bully us, the Tang Dynasty will definitely send troops to attack them..."

He pointed his finger fiercely and shouted, "Destroy the country!"

"Your Majesty, ten thousand years!"

"Ten thousand years of the Tang Dynasty!"

When these words were spoken, the people became excited, especially the young people, who roared with excitement.

The young scholar even drew his sword, raised it high, and roared at the top of his lungs.

The envoys from various countries all looked solemn.

Datang.

This giant creature standing beside them was suppressing and intimidating them all the time.

When they heard Li Shimin’s domineering declaration and saw the fierce response of the people of Chang'an.

They felt that this giant was even more terrifying and formidable.

Li Chengqian also followed suit and shouted, the smile gradually fading from his lips.

What is the purpose of inviting Gentile nations to come?
The purpose is to deter them in this way.

As long as they feel fear after witnessing the power and majesty of the Tang Dynasty, they will naturally be influenced subconsciously and become Tang fans.

When they were their own people, they shouted to kill the Tang people.

There will definitely be people who stand up and oppose it. We cannot kill them because they are Tang people. If we kill them, the Tang Dynasty will come to destroy our country and we cannot defeat them.

When someone wants to resist the majesty of the Tang Dynasty, there will inevitably be strong opponents.

These people can be called Tang Chui, and sometimes they can also be called the guide party.

Lu Dongzan looked serious. As the prime minister of Tubo, he came here on behalf of Tubo, but he didn't even climb the Chengtian Gate.

Together with a group of envoys from small countries, they stood under the city gate and watched the flag-raising ceremony.

He felt humiliated and isolated by the envoys from small countries.

But he couldn't think about these things now. He felt scared. Boundless fear enveloped him, as if it was going to swallow him up.

Because he suddenly realized that if this blockade was not handled properly, the Tang Dynasty would not relax.

The Tubo Dynasty might really be heading for destruction.

Tubo was not just surrounded by enemies on all sides, but enemies all over the world. All countries were trying to find ways to swallow up Tubo's wealth.

With the wealth of a country in front of us, who can resist the temptation?

The flag-raising ceremony is over.

Everyone went towards the Tai Chi Hall.

After everyone took their seats, Li Shimin said to all the countries: "I am a benevolent emperor."

"I will treat those who are friendly to the Tang Dynasty and obey the Tang Dynasty with sincerity."

"But if any of you disobey the rules, pretend to obey my orders, and refuse to follow my orders,

"I will never be lenient."

"Today I remind you once again to follow the rules and abide by the law. I, Li Shimin, will never resort to violence lightly."

"But if you break the rules..."

His eyes were dignified, his face was cold, and he said in a deep voice: "Don't say I didn't warn you!"

"Your Majesty is holy!"

All the ministers bowed.