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"At least I can understand official documents now."

"He is now a close attendant of the King of Liang,"

"Quick-witted and prudent in conduct,"

"He's no longer the country bumpkin he used to be."

"You really couldn't do that job,"

"Many people couldn't do it."

"What's so difficult about being a bodyguard?" Liu Wen said dismissively.

Liu Wu smiled and said, "Inside and out, civil officials and military generals,"

"Liu Erquan has to deal with it all."

"Not too close, not too far,"

"Don't talk nonsense,"

"We can't remain silent either."

"There are some things that the Prince of Liang cannot say outright,"

"Liu Er still needs to observe people's expressions and pass on messages at the right time."

"The ins and outs here,"

"That's what I've explained to you clearly,"

"You don't know what to do when something happens."

"But Liu Er has never made a mistake so far."

Do you know how difficult it is?

Liu Wen was speechless.

Liu Wu said, "The military officer most trusted by the King of Liang."

"It's not Zhang Guangdao or Li Bao,"

"It's not Zhang Tang or Yang Zhi either,"

"It's precisely Liu Er, whom you look down upon!"

"That guy's practically a demon,"

"He served by the side of Prince Liang for over ten years,"

"I haven't learned many other skills,"

"But it turned into a tapeworm in King Liang's stomach."

"Sometimes King Liang would casually utter a few words,"

"I've been thinking about it for days and I still can't figure it out,"

"You only need to ask Liu Er to find out."

Liu Wen also gave up his ambition for officialdom and found it difficult to speak.

"I've heard that many former officials in Tokyo have fallen on hard times,"

"Could we find a woman of noble birth?"

"I want to take her home as a concubine."

"A woman from the imperial family is best, but a widow will also be acceptable,"

"Regardless of beauty,"

"As long as they are not too old,"

"I only value that status."

"roll!"

Liu Wu cursed.

"Fine, you won't help, but why are you cursing at me?" Liu Wen muttered.

Liu Wu said irritably, "Both Tokyo and Luoyang,"

"There are plenty of women in the royal family everywhere, go find one yourself."

"What are you thinking about all day long?"

They really are everywhere.

Some of them were even commoners long ago.

They don't even qualify to be included in the family genealogy.

Liu Wen had no other thoughts.

He wanted to take a noblewoman from the previous dynasty as a concubine.

I can show off to people when I go back to my hometown.

That was the thing he felt most proud of.

...

There are three types of new emperors ascending the throne.

Founding a nation, succeeding to the throne, and usurping power.

The succession was due to the recent death of the old emperor.

The ceremony should not be too festive.

A ceremonial music troupe will usually be arranged.

However, they don't actually play the music according to the rules when the time comes.

Usurpation of power requires demonstrating legitimacy.

The process will be extremely complicated.

The more grand, magnificent, and imposing the better.

As for founding the country...

As long as you're happy, that's all that matters.

The main theme is universal celebration!

On the day of the ceremony, the troops split into two groups.

Zhao Yuan led a group of officials,

They went to the Circular Mound Altar in the southern suburbs to offer sacrifices to Heaven.

Then, he led another group of officials to the Temple of Earth in the northern suburbs to offer sacrifices to the earth.

We will then return to the city to reunite.

They went together to offer sacrifices at the ancestral temple and the altar of the land and grain.

The process of worshipping heaven and earth,

If it weren't for the founding of the country,

The new emperor doesn't even need to be present in person.

The task can be carried out by appointing a senior member of the royal family.

Old Master Liu felt extremely proud.

He accompanied the group as a special guest.

You can watch the sacrificial ceremony up close.

Of course, there were more than one or two special guests.

For example, Emperor Zhao Huan of the former Song Dynasty lived there.

They even made a special trip to nearby prefectures and counties.

We invited a centenarian over.

This centenarian underwent rigorous screening.

You must be in good health.

It would be hilarious if he died halfway through.

Furthermore, the centenarian was granted the title of baron.

Food delivery sealed off 100 households.

Including the salary for honorary titles,

How many strings of cash can I receive each month?

(This title is not hereditary; it will be terminated upon my death.)

Chapter 1684 Sacrificial Songs and Dances

Old Liu, a wealthy man, is paralyzed in both legs.

Together with that centenarian baron,

He followed in a sedan chair the entire time.

His eyes kept glancing diagonally forward.

Zhao Huan and Zhu Lian were there.

The emperor and empress of the previous dynasty were very close to him.

The procession set off, accompanied by grand ceremonial music.

The Imperial Street was lined with people.

Zhao Huan looked at the cheering crowd,

They all looked genuinely cheerful, he muttered to himself.

"Do the people truly resent the Zhao family's welcoming of the new ruler?"

Zhu Lian whispered a reminder: "Your Majesty, please be careful with your words."

The procession soon passed by Dasheng Mansion.

That was where Emperor Huizong of Song kept his sycophantic team.

It has now been converted into the Wucheng Military Command Office.

That is, the police headquarters in the capital.

Police officers from Shandong and Tokyo.

They were wearing linen canvas uniforms.

They are currently on duty on the two main north-south roads.

Zhao Huan craned his neck to look ahead.

There were officials and guards ahead.

Only the canopy of the imperial carriage could be faintly seen.

However, Zhao Yuan and Li Shishi, who were sitting on top, could not be seen.

A sense of sadness welled up within me.

He himself ascended the throne as emperor last year.

We've never had anything this grand before!

The honor guard at the front,

There was even an elephant adorned with red and green decorations.