Zhu Youjian: Taizu has an order! kill!

"There are too many people."

"Chungyi Shrine, it would be worth my death if I could be engraved on it."

"Dream on it, unless you can join the army."

"I think so, he won't accept me in Jingying!"

"The admission standards of Beijing Camp are indeed high. Why don't you go to Liaodong? You can also get opportunities by joining the Dongjiang Army."

"Dongjiang Army...that's a good place to make money."

At this time, outside Zhongyi Temple.

Hearing that the Holy One was going to sacrifice his life for the country in the garden today, many people who wanted to watch the Holy One gathered here.

Since the construction of Zhongyi Temple began, it has attracted much attention from the people of the capital.

Especially after His Majesty carried out a massacre in Chunggi Shrine, his fame even surpassed that of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.

"Da da da da da..."

Just when the people gathered around Zhongyi Temple and talked about it.

On the avenue outside, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves.

Hundreds of cavalry arrived first, holding sharp swords and guarding the entrance.

Not far behind them, a large number of royal guards were guarding a luxurious bright yellow carriage that was slowly driving towards the gate.

His Majesty!

Arrived!

"Long Live Long Live Your Majesty!"

When the people around him saw this, they immediately knelt down and shouted.

His voice was loud and his expression was sincere, and it was clear that he loved His Majesty very much.

Although the carriage was very tight at this time and it was impossible to see His Majesty's face clearly, it was already a great honor to be able to come into contact with His Majesty at such a close distance.

It was not until the carriage slowly drove into the Zhongyi Temple that the people kneeling on the ground stood up with excitement in their eyes.

"Your Majesty has an order!"

"Today I will bring hundreds of officials to pay homage to the loyal and righteous martyrs."

"In the coming years, as long as the imperial court is still there, we will continue to do so, rain or shine!"

"May their heroic souls protect the Ming Dynasty!"

A father-in-law who was delivering the order came out at this time and shouted loudly at the door.

For the safety of His Majesty, these people are not allowed to enter Zhongyi Temple now.

But someone will come to the door to report everything His Majesty does inside!

After hearing these few words, the people immediately burst into cheers.

They naturally trust Zhu Youjian!

Ever since His Majesty ordered that no more gifts be given, they believed that His Majesty must love his people as his own children.

As for those civil servants who say that Your Majesty kills people like crazy...

It must be those scholars who have offended His Majesty by not doing other things.

Your Majesty is so kind, how could you kill innocent people indiscriminately!

At this time, inside the Zhongyi Temple.

As the carriage stopped, Zhu Youjian walked in from the side door with a group of guards.

The carriage outside was just a cover. He didn't dare to wander around the street so arrogantly.

The civil servants and princes who had been waiting here for a long time looked at Zhu Youjian coming from the other side. They couldn't help rolling their eyes and were speechless.

Okay, fishing, right?

I see you are becoming more and more shameless!

Zhu Youjian didn't know that he was scolded by civil servants again.

After walking over with a smile, he waved his hand and led everyone to the old crooked neck tree in the Zhongyi Temple Square.

When looking at this old crooked neck, Zhu Youjian couldn't help but touched his neck and let out a breath.

It was like crossing the river of time again and seeing his tragic situation in history.

"My companion, please read it out."

After standing in front of the old crooked tree for a while, Zhu Youjian waved his hand and gave instructions.

Wang Chengen, who had been prepared for a long time, immediately walked out.

An imperial edict was issued to the civil and military officials and the princes.

"Follow the heavens and carry the emperor's edict!"

"From now on, this tree will be named Ming Dynasty Auspicious!"

"Give me the name [Old Crooked Neck]!"

"Reward the ten eunuchs for their careful care, without any mistakes!"

"Kin this!"

What?

Zhu Youjian's reward caught everyone off guard.

Everyone, including the princes, was dumbfounded!

Good guy, is this how you play?

Especially those civil servants who basically blushed and dared not speak in anger.

Auspicious?

Damn Xiangrui!

Didn't you see that the tree trunks are slightly red?

Do you call this auspiciousness? !

Who else has Xiangrui with seven or eight corpses hanging on his body?

To ward off evil spirits?

If you want to warn me, just say so. Why bother?

However, although they were cursing in their hearts, they did not dare to get into trouble at this time.

He could only hold his nose and bow his hands towards the tree.

"The minister leads the order!"

“I’ve seen the Ming Dynasty’s auspiciousness!”

Zhu Youjian looked at the officials who bowed their heads and saluted, and sneered in his heart.

These people were talking the same thing, but in their hearts they probably wanted to cut down the tree and use it as a coffin for him.

But it doesn't matter, everyone has already shown their cards and is playing, so it depends on who is kicked out in the end.

"Incense!"

"worship!"

After all the officials finished their salutes, Zhu Youjian waved his hand and asked someone to bring a table. It was filled with fruits and snacks, and a cauldron was placed in front of the table.

Taking the three lit sticks of incense from Wang Chengen, Zhu Youjian was the first to step forward and bow down to the old crooked-neck tree.

"Old tree..."

"I'm afraid I won't be able to hang up with you since I have Taizu."

"But I promise to send a few up every once in a while."

"You have to work harder and grow older."

"As long as the Ming Dynasty's national destiny is still there, you will always enjoy my royal incense!"

Zhu Youjian prayed three times silently.

Then he inserted the cigarette into the cauldron.

Li Chen, who was floating in the air and watching silently, couldn't help but scratch his head when he saw this scene.

Big trees, corpses, cigarettes, offerings...

This seems a bit weird.

When a breeze blew by, the whole branch swayed slightly.

It seems to be in response to Zhu Youjian's words...

Well done!

There will always be a place for you here!

cough cough...

He quickly shook his head to get rid of the strange thoughts in his mind.

Only then did Li Chen look at the spiraling smoke again.

He could feel that his broken system, which seemed to be hanging up, seemed to be responding.

Just like when the Tatars were hit hard before, Li Chen could feel that the national destiny of the Ming Dynasty was getting stronger!

And...it seems...something is coming...

After half an hour.

As the last stick of incense was filled, Zhu Youjian led everyone to the back of the square.

Zhongyi Temple covers a large area.

In addition to the square in front, there is a huge open space in the back equivalent to ten football fields!

The open space is divided into four areas, divided by two ten-meter-wide bluestone roads, one horizontal and one vertical.

At this time, several huge stone tablets ten meters high have been erected in the two areas to the left and right of the entrance.

A personal name is engraved on it, including their place of origin and achievements.

These are all soldiers who died in previous battles with the Tatars.

There is also a small stove in front of each stone tablet for their descendants to use for worship.

And in the innermost part, at the end of the central road.

It is a palace that has just been built!

This palace does not enshrine any images of gods, only military flags!

This was a decision made by Li Chen after special discussions with Zhu Youjian.

After entering the first year of Chongzhen, each army will have its own flag.

Currently, there are only four armies with flags.

They are the Jingying Army, the Dongjiang Army, the Baigan Army and the Tianxiong Army!

When a new army is established later, its military flag will naturally be placed in the temple.