Chapter 1797: Gloom and Joy in the Air
Whenever nothing major was happening, Ning Shu would record all the medical knowledge applicable to ancient armies. Once she possessed a body, these skills would remain in the body of the original host. The original hosts could use them as long as they practiced hard.
Although there had been no battles for a while, there was an atmosphere of both gloom and joy in the air.
Chen Li ran to Ning Shu, lowered his voice, and said, “Ermei, General Liu is really going to declare himself the emperor. I heard that General Liu has asked the embroiderers to make dragon robes and official uniforms.”
“As expected.” Ning Shu didn’t lift her head. She was dipping her brush in ink on the inkstone.
Sitting opposite Ning Shu, Chen Li said with some expectation, “Ermei, what kind of official position do you think General Liu will bestow on us?”
Ning Shu reluctantly put down the brush and said, “No matter what position, it is by the emperor’s grace. Big Brother should be more cautious in his words. It is better to be more silent rather than more talkative, keep your thoughts private.”
“Yes, imperial kindness is vast and mighty,” said Chen Li.
“Since he will declare himself emperor, if he wants to establish a country, there will definitely be civil officials. When dealing with these civil officials, you must pay attention to propriety,” said Ning Shu.
“Brother, you should read more when you’re free,” said Ning Shu.
Chen Li’s expression was rather helpless.
As long as those rigid civil servants were there, Ning Shu felt that she had no chance to enter the court. Her merits would only allow her to enjoy some privileges at best.
It wasn’t even easy to get this far.
It didn’t take long for General Liu to announce the date of his enthronement. He told everyone to get ready.
The whole camp was busy. They were trying to build an acceptable looking palace before the emperor ascended. During this time, General Liu also led everyone to attack another city.
Ning Shu also participated. Perhaps it would be the last battle before he became emperor. Everyone was in a frenzy. They did their best to achieve outstanding performance in hopes of winning high-ranking official positions.
Morale was high, and the siege was finished in less than half a day. On the one hand, there was the other party’s low morale, and on the other hand, the people here, stimulated by the prospect of wealth and status, made a huge clamor. Every single person wished they could kill all the enemies by themselves.
With the incentive of a reward, there would always be brave men who were willing to risk their lives.
On this day, the weather was clear, flags were fluttering in the wind, and drums were beating loudly. Countless soldiers stood neatly under a high platform.
A solemn and majestic atmosphere hung in the air.
Ning Shu and Chen Li sat on horsebacks, with Chen family troops behind them. Fang Yong was beside Chen Li, looking straight at the high platform.
“Boom, boom, boom…” The drum beats rang in the area. Accompanied by the rhythmic thundering booms, General Liu appeared, wearing an imperial crown and dressed in a black dragon robe. The dragon robe had flying golden dragons and auspicious clouds embroidered with gold thread. He stood atop of a war chariot like a child of the gods. Eight majestic horses pulled the chariot slowly towards the high platform.
General Liu ascended the red steps one by one. Step by step, he stately walked onto the high platform, looking down on everyone.
Sitting on horseback, Ning Shu quickly got off her horse. All the generals and soldiers dropped to one knee and shouted, “Long live the emperor, long live, long live. Long live the emperor, long live, long live…”
Their cheers resounded across the sky, louder even than the sound of the drums.
After the cries stopped, there was only the sound of the banners waving in the air. General Liu shouted, “Everyone may rise.”
“Thanking the emperor…”
Guard Zhou, who was standing next to General Liu, opened the imperial decree and started reading, “This emperor has experienced hardships and campaigned with his beloved subjects for several years. We have finally completed our grand undertaking. Among the people, this emperor’s beloved subjects have worked together to push this emperor to ascend, saying that this emperor is virtuous and prosperous and will be loved by the people with a pure and good reputation. Eternally fated by the heavens, this emperor accepts the heavenly mandate. Today, all my beloved subjects have joined forces to shake the world with their great meritorious achievements. This emperor is greatly honored to have such support. We have many lofty goals, but only one great desire. Following the heavenly will, on the tenth day of the ninth month of this year, this emperor prayed to the ancestral temple, ascended to the throne, and started a new era of prosperity. This dynasty shall be named Yan.
“This emperor promises to show sincerity, maintain honesty and righteousness, be lenient and benevolent, and promote peace and prosperity. Thus ends the edict…”
“Long live the emperor, long live, long live…”
Translator: Take
MTL Editor: Meraki
TLC: Kaho
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