Three Kingdoms

The act of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors offering sacrifices to the gods was too far away after all, and the so-called historians at that time were not perfect, so there are not many written records left at all, and it is not clear what the situation was like in ancient times. In the Han Dynasty, the only early act of worshiping and offering sacrifices to Zen was held by Qin Shihuang in the pre-Qin Dynasty.

The talented Qin Shihuang destroyed the six kingdoms, unified the world, and established the Qin Dynasty, a unified empire. Qin Shihuang did not ignore the existence of God. He not only set up four altars in the capital to worship the gods of the five directions, but also went to Mount Tai in person to conduct Zen ceremonies.

Although the main purpose of Qin Shihuang was to flaunt his own great achievements and to intimidate the six kingdoms of Shandong, sincerity was indeed lacking, but from that time on, the title of Zen became an important way to emphasize the power of the king granted by heaven.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is a typical representative. He went to Mount Tai eight times in his life...

Of course, was Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty doing this to show how much he respected the gods of heaven and earth?

hehe.

Just like Liu Xie now, standing at the foot of Yinshan Mountain, his expression solemn, but how much are he thinking about the gods of heaven and earth in his heart?

Although the Zen ceremony has been simplified a lot, it still cannot be taken lightly.

The mountain roads in Yinshan Mountain had been tidied up by personnel a few days ago. Although it cannot be said to be extremely smooth, at least there are fewer muddy and rugged places. On the top of Yinshan Mountain, local materials were used to make the original platform cleaner and tidier, and then red and yellow silks were hung on the surrounding trees to decorate it.

As Liu Xie, he naturally burned incense, fasted and bathed before standing at the foot of Yinshan Mountain and preparing to start the entire ceremony of enshrining Zen. It's just that when Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty went to Mount Tai, he took a royal chariot to climb the mountain. But this time, Liu Xie had to climb up by himself. Fortunately, this mountain is not high.

Liu Xie looked serious, even a little nervous. He was more serious and cautious than he was in the academy or even in the Hall of Heroes in Pingyang. After all, there may be gods above the sky, or the ancestors of the Han family may be watching him. How could Liu Xie not be nervous?

In fact, the one in front of us is not the real Yinshan Mountain, but I don’t know whether it is because the real Juxu Mountain is far away, or because there were other changes at that time, but since the Han family had previously erected a stone tablet commemorating Wei Qing’s Feng Lang Juxu, If you come here, then this place will naturally become a place with a certain meaning...

"The auspicious moment has arrived! Raise the fire! Sacrifice to Zen!"

The ritual officer's long-trained voice is like a human amplifier, spreading the sound far away.

Burn is actually a huge bonfire. Perhaps people in the Han Dynasty were accustomed to the majestic atmosphere, or they felt that the gods were in the sky, and targets that were too small would not be noticed by the gods. Therefore, they piled firewood into a hill that was as high as two people, and then burned it on fire. The flames were raging, heat waves were rolling within a hundred meters, and smoke columns could be seen rising into the sky ten miles away.

Then after the burning ceremony, there are the congratulations for offering sacrifices to Zen.

Fei Qian was the one to read the congratulatory message. Of course, no one rushed to do it, but the problem was that Liu Xie designated Fei Qian to read it. Maybe it was Liu Xie's psychological compensation for his suspicious behavior in the past few days?

Fei Qian also dressed differently today. A white inner shirt, a red middle coat, a black outer robe, a purple ribbon tied around the waist, a pouch embroidered with a tiger head pattern, and a tall Jinxian crown, which was replaced by a civil servant After the decoration, the original bloody and brave spirit of the military uniform was slightly reduced by three points, but a bit of elegance was added.

Fei Qian took a step forward, turned his back to Huo Yao, untied the yellow fine silk tied to the blessing silk, unfolded it, looked around, and his powerful voice echoed under the Yinshan Mountain.

"...Husband started in ancient times, and the sky gave birth to people. The virtuous and prosperous, and the rebellion has no existence. The three emperors are far away, and they have lost their knowledge. The six classics have been passed down, and only one point can be seen. The book of books once said, the head of state is clear, and his legs and arms are clear. Good..."

"...The virtue of the great Han Dynasty is the peak of clear springs, the overflowing water, majestic in all directions. There are nine heavens above, and eight valleys below. The world is full of spiritual life, stained with moisture, washed with water, pure beauty cast by pottery, obscured and annihilated, suddenly born Huaguang..."

"...The kindness of the emperor is covered with long clouds. The auspicious rain of nectar makes the earth swimable. The rivers are beautiful and the rivers are wet, and the valleys are restrained. All things are bright and beautiful, and the thoughts are beautiful. The grace is mighty, and the soldiers are in armor. The Yinshan Mountains show their power, and the barbarians are in power. The first award..."

"... all kinds of beasts, please my emperor. They are white and black, and their manners are excellent. They are harmonious, and they are like horses and horses. I heard their voices, and now I am blessed by them. I have lost my traces on my way, and I have received the auspicious blessing from heaven. . Just like Shun, Yu Xing was virtuous..."

"...The yellow dragon is like a yellow dragon. It rises with virtue. It shows off its colors and shines brightly. When the sun is shining, it feels like it is Li Hao. It was passed down and passed down, and it was ordered to ride on it. There are rules for it, so there is no need to be honest. According to the category. I'm here to stay, and I'm going to seal it with Luan..."

Reciting a congratulatory message is not an easy task, not because it is recited, but this congratulatory message is not difficult. Anyway, as long as you know the characters, there is basically no problem in reciting the congratulatory message. The problem is that after reciting it, you have to invest a huge amount of time into the congratulatory message. Go into the burning fire and burn it for heaven and earth to know.

However, with such a large fire, the heat can be felt within a hundred meters, let alone closer. The key is not to borrow someone else's hand when throwing, nor to throw the blessing out of the burning fire and be contaminated with soil because of insufficient strength. This is tantamount to unclean, a very disrespectful behavior, and may even be held accountable.

The silk was very light, and there were only very thin sticks on both ends, as thick as a little finger. Although it was a little heavy, it was indeed too heavy compared with the steaming flames from a fire that was nearly two people high. Lighter. Therefore, in order to accurately throw the congratulations made of silk into the burning fire, those who used to do it often had to stand very close, even if their robes and beards were burned by the fire.

But for Fei Qian, this thing is not too difficult. In addition to requiring a little arm strength, you can also add some tips...

After reciting the congratulations, Fei Qian secretly pulled out a small iron rod from his sleeve and under his arm. Anyway, the color of the iron rod was almost the same as the color of the black robe, and his back was facing the extremely bright Burnt. The fire, covered by the sleeves, was caught in the fine silk of the congratulatory message without anyone noticing.

With the extra weight, Fei Qian then tied the congratulatory message with yellow fine silk, raised his hands flat, walked to the fire, and threw the congratulatory message into the firelight steadily and effortlessly.

"The ceremony is completed!" the ceremony official on the side said, "Your Majesty, please climb the mountain and seal it!"

The so-called Feng Chan refers to the two parts of Feng Chan and Chan. The emperor is the Son of Heaven, so there is naturally a mysterious connection with the gods, and this connection is naturally reflected not only in the written chapters, but also in these sacrificial rituals. The congratulations to the land can be replaced by the ministers, but the whispers with the sky cannot be done by anyone but the emperor Liu Xie himself.

Anyway, since the emperor and the gods are a family, they must say some private words of their own. It is not surprising that the emperors of the Han Dynasty, and even all the emperors before the Han Dynasty, did not find any prayers to worship Feng Chan in writing.

Fei Qian and the accompanying officials followed Liu Xie to the top of the mountain step by step, but they could not follow Liu Xie to the small altar on the top of the mountain. That place, today, belongs to Liu Xie alone.

Fei Qian stopped and watched with other officials as Liu Xie continued to move forward.

Among the hundreds of officials, everyone's expressions are also different.

Some people were so excited that their faces were full of emotion, some were so solemn that they didn't move at all, some had a calm face, some had eyes that kept wandering, and some were just staring at Fei Qian's figure, not knowing what they were thinking... …

This time, Fei Qian stole the show.

Throughout the dynasties, those who served as the forerunner of the emperor and recited the congratulations for the emperor in such large-scale sacrificial activities were basically either highly respected great sages or Confucian scholars, or already high-ranking nobles, and like Fei Qian. Young, it can be said to be an unprecedented first time, unique since the Han Dynasty.

In this way, in addition to showing Liu Xie's favor for Fei Qian, it seems that there is also a possibility that Fei Qian will become the prime minister in the future?

Such thoughts arise in the hearts of almost everyone, so the eyes cast on Fei Qian's figure are all very complex, ranging from envy, jealousy, appreciation, and viciousness.

Fu De's head has been buzzing ever since he learned about Liu Xie's enactment and Fei Qian's congratulatory message, and it hasn't stopped even now. Logically speaking, even if we don't choose someone like a great Confucian or a great sage, Fu De's father, Fu Wan, should be the one with noble status and high status, and it's not Fei Qian's turn...

But the reality is so cruel.

Maybe it's because Fu Wan has always been extremely low-key, or maybe Fei Qian's weight in Bingbei is really too high. Anyway, Fu Wan didn't do anything this time, well, nothing else except accompanying him.

In such a situation, even Fu De felt a little unable to raise his head, as if the eyes of the surrounding officials were focused on him, and those inaudible whispers seemed to be mocking the Fu family.

If this continues, when will the Fu family come forward?

Damn Feiqian!

His father, a dignified relative of the current dynasty, and a well-educated man, had to bear the humiliation brought by this arrogant man!

Fu De could only close his eyes, not even daring to take another look, for fear that after looking at it, he would be unable to control his emotions and do something that would destroy the sacrifice...

Fu De thought he had done a good job of concealing it, but in reality, his flushed face and slightly trembling body fell into Yang Xiu's eyes, almost as if it was written clearly.

Yang Xiu's eyes wandered, he looked at Fu De, then at Fei Qian in front of him, and then at Liu Xie who was walking towards the altar...

Liu Xie climbed up to the small altar on the top of the mountain step by step. His body looked thin and young, trying his best to show his composure that was not suitable for his age.

The fluttering flags on the altar, the wrapped silk cloth, and the burning sandalwood in the bronze incense burner also made the entire altar look mysterious. When Liu Xie knelt down in front of the sacrificial table where the three animals were placed, Everyone, including Fei Qian, also knelt down and worshiped on the ground.

The wind is gentle.

The clouds are light.

A half-grown child became the head of an empire. But at this moment, this half-grown child is kneeling down and praying sincerely for the sake of this empire and himself...

He didn't know how long it took, and Fei Qian didn't know what Liu Xie said to the god on the altar. Liu Xie stood up silently, and stayed quietly on the altar for a while. Just walked back.

At this point, a simple yet solemn ceremony of conferring Zen has come to an end. Originally, large-scale sacrificial and Zen ceremonies like this still included programs such as meeting with the people and summoning Hu chieftains. However, one is that there are not many people in Yinshan to engage in these gimmicks. The other is, after all, Yinshan is also part of the The extreme pain in the hearts of these barbarians, if they let people like Yu Fuluo come over again, it would be tantamount to trying to say hello to Yu Fuluo's face, which is not conducive to the stability of Bingbei, so Fei Qian should be If there is no such thing, everything is omitted.

At the foot of the mountain, Liu Xie stood silently, watching the flames gradually getting smaller, the light in his eyes dancing, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

After a long time, Liu Xie returned to the canopy car, but called Fei Qian to come forward.

"...Fei Aiqing," Liu Xie said in a low voice after sending the surrounding attendants away, "...I will be returning soon... Fei Aiqing, would you like to follow me back to Luoyang?"

"Your Majesty, I didn't treat you well?" Fei Qian was a little surprised.

Liu Xie shook his head slowly.

During these days, Liu Xie met a lot of people and listened to some people's suggestions, and then slowly discovered that although Feiqian's business here in Bingbei was good, it was a bit remote after all, and it belonged to Xianbei and other Hu people in the north. Under the military front, although Xianbei and the Xiongnu are now defeated and controlled by Fei Qian, no one dares to be sure about the future.

Binh Duong is prosperous, but what about the rest of the place?

Liu Xie came all the way and saw many refugee settlements, which were just beginning to look like. Naturally, they were unlikely to be prosperous. It was pretty good to be able to barely survive.

Therefore, the suggestions of returning to the original focus of the Han Dynasty and returning to Luoyang, where Liu Xie grew up, gradually became louder and clearer in Liu Xie's heart. After completing the Yinshan sacrifice, Liu Xie also felt that it might be better for him to go back earlier, at least in Luoyang City, return to a place he is familiar with, restore the imperial city of Luoyang, and restore the normal ruling order of the Han Dynasty. , this is what the emperor of Han Dynasty should do most.

"...I am the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, so I naturally have to return to the capital of the Han Dynasty... It has nothing to do with your love, so you don't have to worry too much..." Liu Xie stared at Fei Qian and said, "... Now near Luoyang, the troops and horses are weak, and the people I am uneasy, so I wonder if Fei Aiqing is willing to lead the army and return to the capital with me?"

Fei Qian couldn't help but frown. This Liu Xie was really unsettling. He suddenly made such a request. What should he say...