Fish swimming around the world

Zhang Yi pointed out directly that Qin should withdraw its troops, and he would discuss with King Xia what conditions should be agreed.

Looking at the time, it was sent five days ago, which means that before he met the five elders, Zhang Yi had already guessed it in his mind, and it was very accurate. It further shows the horror of this contemporary strategist.

However, he should receive his secret letter in a few days, and there is no need to reply specially.

As for the last one, it came from Sima Ru, the national teacher of Wei. It was also sent five days ago, emphasizing that Wei had done its best. After this matter, both parties will take what they need, and let Jiang Fan remember not to involve Wei too much afterwards.

In response, Jiang Fan just smiled. Sima Ru was very smart, but unfortunately, not involving too much does not mean not involving. Since he is already in the game and has gained benefits, it is not so easy to get rid of it. At least the exchange of three cities, Wei has to participate.

However, his second half made Jiang Fan sigh that Sima Ru and King Wei are not simple after all.

Sima Ru pointed out obscurely that Qin and Jin had formed an alliance, which was in a position to attack Wei, and Qin and Chu were both raising troops against Xia. Once Xia fell, Wei would be sandwiched on three sides. Therefore, if Qin did not withdraw its troops, Wei would consider aiding Xia.

As expected, this development was not unexpected. King Wei and Sima Ru had a clear mind.

Indeed, it could stop here. This battle finally broke the strategic pattern of the Holy Land using the King of England as a puppet and secretly supporting Xia to dominate the five countries. It was successfully modified to an alliance between Qin and Jin, hostility between Chu and Xia, and neutrality of Wei, which was the most favorable situation for Qin.

The first step of the strategic plan was accomplished!

Of course, the struggle in the future will be more cruel, but what Jiang Fan has to do now is to help hold the ceremony of the crown prince's enthronement.

There are only three days, and the preparations are hasty. Fortunately, the crown prince and the emperor of peace have been prepared, and with the state of the imperial court, it is not complicated to say that it is complicated.

Therefore, on the third day, when the sun rose in the east, the coronation ceremony was held as scheduled. During this period, there was no obstruction.

On the first day of October in the 988th year of the Zhou calendar, the Great Zhou offered sacrifices to the gods of heaven and earth and announced to the world that Emperor Ping of Zhou, who had been in power for 58 years, abdicated, and the crown prince ascended the throne, changing the reign to Jikai, known as Mingzong.

On that day, people from the two major holy places still came. After all, the emperor ascended the throne, and this kind of face-saving work was not for the imperial court, but for himself.

However, this time it was also very face-saving. Only the third elder Bingyin came from Taihua, and Taiyue seemed to have discussed it and came with three worshippers.

In theory, the coronation of the emperor should be accompanied by the elders and saints of the two major holy places, and the two saints should personally crown the emperor, but not only did the supreme and the elders not show up, but even the great worshippers and elders did not come, which was really unreasonable.

Although the ministers felt uncomfortable, Emperor Ping and the Crown Prince seemed to be fine. They just followed the royal etiquette and carried out the ceremony step by step. As for the person who supported Emperor Ping after his coronation, it was replaced by Jiang Fan, the hidden prime minister of the state. It was simple but not without solemnity. After all, in the nearly thousand years of the Great Zhou Dynasty, only Taizu, Taizong and Mingzong could have the hidden prime minister to support their coronation.

Of course, Jiang Fan felt very strange. From ancient times to now, he had never heard of a son supporting his father.

After the coronation, Emperor Ping gave up his throne, and Mingzong sat on the throne.

The new emperor ascended the throne, whether useful or not, he always had to pretend.

So, the new emperor announced that he would confer titles on the ministers and grant amnesty to the world. Even many people affected by the King of England incident were pardoned. The ministers were grateful and cried out for the prince's kindness.

Of course, the so-called tax reduction and exemption was inevitable, but under the rule of the Five Kingdoms, it was useless and just for show.

Next, it was the most important link, the emperor of the world.

At this time, it is time to pay homage to the Emperor of Humanity, and this is the most embarrassing and frustrating part. Because according to the rules, the Emperor of Humanity is the common ruler of the world, and not only should there be congratulations from the Holy Land, but also worship by hundreds of officials and audiences from the princes.

It is a pity that the civil and military officials of the Great Zhou are all there, but none of the five monarchs, the real overlord of the world, are there. How embarrassing it is. You should know that Emperor Ping had at least five special envoys from the five countries present to congratulate him at that time.

First of all, the congratulations from the Holy Land were very perfunctory. Among the two mistresses, the third worshiper was okay. This old man was a stable and face-saving person after all, and he thought so more or less. But the third elder Bingyin was different. He was already angry because Taihua was sniped in this incident, and he was almost sarcastic.

However, neither Emperor Ping nor the prince responded to his attitude, but calmly continued to accept the next item, the congratulations from hundreds of officials.

But after the hundreds of officials were done, it was the turn of the princes to meet with him.

But no one received the news that any of the five vassal states had sent an envoy.

Bingyin looked at the hall: "Oh? It ends here? As far as I know, there should be a link for the vassal states to meet the emperor. Has the Zhou ritual been changed?"

This is very uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the civil and military officials have no way to intervene.

Bingyin showed a hint of sarcasm: "The edict was announced on the 27th, and the grand ceremony was held on the 10th month. The time is indeed too tight. Even the nearest Moling of Jin may not have time to organize the ceremonial guard. This is a good excuse."

His words were too heartbreaking. Obviously, he meant that your imperial court knew that no vassal states would come to pay tribute, so you simply set a time that was too late to explain it and save face.

All the officials smiled bitterly. In their opinion, although Bingyin's words were sarcastic, they were also telling the truth. I'm afraid the imperial court really thought so. It's a pity that this fig leaf was torn off by someone.

Seeing that no one answered, Bingyin sighed sympathetically: "It's a pity that the Great Zhou Dynasty is getting worse and worse. Prince, I should not say this. When the human emperor ascends the throne, according to regulations, there should be two holy gifts to congratulate him. Officials pay homage to the princes, but one of the three important rites and honors is missing. It seems to be inconsistent with the Zhou rites. Could it be said that the kings of the five countries are so bold and do not recognize the new emperor's position? "

Jiang Fan looked at the old guy's smiling face, and felt disgusted in his heart. He knew that the matter was not that simple. Although the big thing was decided and they could not stop it, the holy land that had suffered a big loss would definitely do something. These things are not just for disgusting reasons, but they are weakening the authority of the new emperor and even giving the world a chance to question the legitimacy of the throne.

The scene was silent for a moment, and all the officials secretly smiled bitterly, felt ashamed, or felt helpless.

It is true that the Zhou Dynasty implemented the enfeoffment system. In theory, the new emperor's succession must be met by more than half of the princes and kings to congratulate him, but now, indeed, none of them came, which is really embarrassing.

Emperor Ping sat cross-legged solemnly, his face expressionless, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking. The prince's eyes were indifferent, his expression was calm, and he didn't seem to care.

But Jiang Fan smiled slightly at this moment: "According to Zhou rites, when the human emperor succeeds to the throne, the Holy Lord and the elders will come, but they are not here today. Do I have to think that this is the Holy Land denying the new emperor?"