Time Travel: After Seizing the Throne, I Lead the Ming Dynasty to Take Off

It seemed like centuries had passed.

It seemed like only a moment had passed.

Zhu Yunhuan climbed the last step and walked to the top of the altar.

On the altar were placed exquisite incense tables, incense burners, candlesticks, and sacrificial animals...

Looking down.

The royal family, dukes, earls, civil and military ministers all knelt on the ground and worshiped. The common people who were watching the ceremony from afar gathered in a crowd, their blank and clear eyes staring at him intently.

There was no one else on the high place. It seemed that he was the only one standing alone between heaven and earth, above all things and everyone.

The mountain breeze blew gently.

The robes fluttered and the white pearl tasseled crown made a crisp sound.

Zhu Yunhuan picked up three incense sticks that had been prepared long ago from the incense table, lit them on the candle flame, bowed and said: "Respectfully inform heaven and earth!!" Then he stepped forward and inserted them into the incense burner.

He picked up three more incense sticks, lit them, and bowed: "I respectfully inform our ancestors!"

He lit the incense for the third time and bowed: "To all the people of the world!"

The nine large incense sticks inserted in the incense burner emitted wisps of green smoke, which drifted between heaven and earth.

"The late emperor passed away suddenly, returning to the Five Elements. I, receiving the favor of Heaven and the great blessings of the sages, am entrusted with the order of rank and enshrinement to serve the ancestral family."

"The civil and military officials, both inside and outside the country, as well as the elders and civilians, have all urged me to ascend the throne. I have repeatedly refused, but I have no choice but to do my utmost and dare not neglect it."

"I now respectfully announce to Heaven and Earth that I have ascended the throne of Emperor!"

"The late emperor, as a commoner from the Huai River, drove out the barbarians, restored China, established laws and disciplines, helped the people, and founded the Ming Dynasty. His achievements will be remembered for thousands of years."

"I believe that the ruler of China should inherit the benevolence of the previous emperor, sympathize with the sufferings of the people, and understand the difficulties of farming. He should respect Heaven and follow the example of his ancestors, govern diligently and love the people, promote benevolence and righteousness, cultivate harmony and bring peace to the country. All four quarters should submit to him, and all should live in harmony and share the blessings of peace!"

"I hope that all my subjects will share my aspirations, so that together we can accomplish the great cause of our nation and usher in eternal peace!"

"Next year will be the first year of Kaiqian. A general amnesty will be granted to the entire nation, and a new beginning will be made for the people."

"Appreciate this!"

A gentle yet majestic voice came down from the altar and resounded throughout Zhongshan Mountain, like an oracle!

Open dry.

This was the reign title decided after discussions by the Ministry of Rites, with the intention of inheriting the Ming Dynasty that Zhu Yuanzhang had conquered through military campaigns, working hard to govern the country, and creating eternal peace.

Zhu Yunhuan also felt the same way.

Very good.

After taking over the Ming Dynasty, he was determined to create an unprecedented and lasting world!

When Zhu Yunhuan read out the edict of enthronement, his voice fell on Zhongshan.

All the officials, civil and military officials, and the common people bowed three times:

"Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! Long, long live the emperor!"

"Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! Long, long live the emperor!"

"Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! Long, long live the emperor!"

The sound of the mountains cheering shook the heavens and the earth and reached the sky!

Ren Hengtai, the Minister of Rites who presided over the coronation ceremony, stood a level below the altar and said in a loud voice, "The ceremony is over!"

"The new emperor has ascended the throne! He was appointed by Heaven, and he will live long and prosper!"

"Your Majesty, please return to the palace! Ascend the throne in Fengtian Hall!"

Yingtian Prefecture, side hall of the Eastern Palace.

"Mom... didn't you say..."

"Didn't my uncle say he had already arranged for someone to come and rescue us? The sound of bells and drums in Yingtian Prefecture has disappeared for so long, how come..."

Zhu Yunwen stretched his neck and stared at the door frame.

He was waiting...waiting in the side hall of the East Palace.

The excitement on his face gradually faded, replaced by hesitation, worry, and a frown of concern.

Lu's face was also filled with nervousness, and she had a vague feeling that something was wrong. The sound of the bells and drums had disappeared, indicating that the honor guard had gone far away. Now was the perfect time, but the people who were promised to rescue them had not appeared!

Why! ?

However, she still managed to remain calm, patting Zhu Yunwen's shoulder and saying, "Good boy, don't panic. Maybe we are too nervous and too anxious. When encountering something, don't lose your composure first."

All the furnishings in the side hall were moved away.

Only the most basic necessities for food and daily life were left, so they were not sure what time it was. They just thought that maybe they were too anxious and that was why they felt that time was passing too slowly.

Zhu Yunwen clenched his fists.