"Hey, hey..."
Ning Que swung the shovel vigorously.
Watching the mound getting higher and higher.
Finally, put up the pine branches.
Cao Du walked forward and tied on the jade belt.
The emperor held a long incense stick in his hand and kowtowed repeatedly.
Looking at the mound, his expression remained normal.
There are many things on my mind.
I am guilty of some crime, and I have no right to seek justice.
If all the people are guilty, the fault lies with me!
Fengshan...
I finally did it!
Since I ascended the throne, I have never done anything wrong.
I have no regrets in serving the country and the people.
Maybe some things will be criticized.
But after a few years, everyone will know.
Everything I did was right!
I want to surpass all the previous emperors of Dafeng!
Unprecedented in history, fulfilling the long-cherished wish of Dafeng!
If there really is a divine will, please let me see. No matter what obstacles lie ahead, I will move forward unwaveringly!
Looking at the mound, he bowed again.
"The ceremony is over—"
Cao Du recited aloud.
All the ministers bowed and stood up.
Emperor Feng was about to say something.
But suddenly a strong wind blew.
The wind was so strong that the pine trees were shaking.
The sky had been clear, but suddenly, a mass of dark clouds appeared in the distance. Thunder rumbled, and lightning snakes could be seen leaping through the clouds.
Bu Suanzi's face changed because of this.
He also knew all about these sacrificial rituals, especially the grand ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven. If there was a sudden downpour, it would mean that the heavens did not approve of the emperor.
If the emperor used the idea of divine connection to fool the people, he would suffer the consequences. As the saying goes, Heaven is too bright to be deceived. If a ruler without virtue performs a grand ceremony to offer sacrifices to Heaven, he will be punished by Heaven.
"It's going to rain..."
"I didn't expect it to be like this?"
"Oh, this shows that your majesty's virtue is not enough!"
"If we get caught in the rain, it will be so embarrassing!"
Tian Zhongxun was followed by many old Confucian scholars.
They looked at the clouds with sarcasm.
These old Confucian scholars were all his followers.
They all depend on him for their livelihood.
Tian Zhongxun had taken them up Mount Tai, intending to cause trouble, but unexpectedly, the sacrificial rituals were flawless throughout the journey. Just when they thought there was no hope, a sudden downpour arrived!
Fengshan and offering sacrifices to heaven are extremely important matters.
Therefore, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory began observing the celestial phenomena half a month ago, and at the same time, deduced whether it would rain based on the hexagrams. According to their estimation, Mount Tai will usher in a short dry season during this period, and there is absolutely no possibility of rain!
The Grand Historian looked at the dark clouds and trembled.
Because that was the time when he submitted the memorial for the sacrifice.
It's his fault that it's raining suddenly now!
If the emperor were to investigate, losing control would be the least of my worries!
Listening to the sarcasm of those old Confucian scholars.
Emperor Feng suddenly raised his head.
Suddenly there was a strong wind.
The newly planted pine trees kept shaking.
Ning Que hurried forward and steadied it with one hand.
"Royal brother..."
"No problem."
Emperor Feng clenched his fists tightly.
The atmosphere was murderous at the moment.
Looking at the dark clouds looming overhead, he refused to give in.
During the reign of Emperor Wu, a similar ceremony was attempted, but heavy rain struck. Furious, he ordered powerful bows to be brought. He shot arrows at the sky, expressing his displeasure with the heavens. Eventually, he declared that the so-called Heaven was dead. He was no longer the Son of Heaven, but the true Heaven!
Emperor Wu unified imperial power with divine authority, boldly employing new figures. He waged wars year after year, expanding the territory of Dafeng. It can be said that Emperor Wu played an indelible role in Dafeng's current expansion. Unfortunately, his excessive ambition led to the decline of national strength in his later years, accompanied by repeated defeats. Ultimately, he trusted slander and forced the death of the crown prince, whom he had painstakingly cultivated for decades.
When he realized his mistake, he issued an edict of repentance. In his final moments, he wanted to continue his Fengshan ritual, but unexpectedly, a heavy rain fell from the sky, and a thunderbolt struck him to death...
Drops of rain fell one after another.
Manager Hu quickly brought the emperor's canopy.
But Emperor Feng stood up stubbornly.
The twelve tassels trembled.
It was pouring rain.
He would not be as reckless as Emperor Wu.
There is no use shooting arrows into the sky.
The ministers behind him were all panicked.
Some people watched with a sneer.
They must be laughing at me in their hearts, right?
Emperor Feng felt the heavy rain.
His eyes grew colder.
"Your Majesty, please take shelter from the rain first!"
"Your Majesty, the dragon's body is the most important!"
"Thunder rolls in! Your Majesty, do not repeat the mistakes of Emperor Wu!"
"Are you saying that I am not virtuous enough?"
"I would rather die than do this!" The old scholar knelt and kowtowed. "I am simply worried about Your Majesty! As the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. I hope Your Majesty will quickly descend the mountain and conclude the Fengshan ceremony!"
Emperor Feng's eyes were cold.
With a strong murderous intent.
He now wishes he could kill this old scholar!
Finally, he looked at Ning Que.
"Congratulations, my royal brother! Congratulations, my royal brother!"
Ning Que understood and walked out.
Even though it was pouring rain, he was laughing heartily.
"Prince Ning, what do you mean?"
"Sacrificing to heaven for rain, and yet you dare to congratulate Your Majesty?"
"Are you indirectly mocking His Majesty?"
Tian Zhongxun jumped out in time.
He looked at Ning Que coldly.
This is a godsend!
Don't miss it!
He would love to be able to weaken Emperor Feng's influence!
Emperor Feng's eyes were cold.
At this moment, I felt sad and angry.
He doesn't understand.
Did he really do something wrong?
Why does it rain so heavily?
"Prince Qi, please don't throw dirty water on me." Ning Que raised his hand to catch the raindrops, saying calmly, "As the saying goes, after a long drought, rain comes. This is a great joy. I heard that there has been no rain in Jibei for two months, and there is already a risk of drought. The people are suffering, and the rice is almost dead. Now the rain has come from heaven, which is a great joy. It also shows that the heavens have recognized my brother. The rain just now is a supreme joy!"
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