The Eastern Tour Team rested for a few days in Yecheng, and then continued their journey to Mount Tai.
Taishan County is in Yanzhou, Jizhou and Yanzhou are adjacent, and Yecheng is less than 300 miles away from Taishan County.
It took less than ten days for the team to reach the foot of Mount Tai and began to prepare for the Fengshan ceremony.
Many common people and scholars gathered in the area around Mount Tai early in the morning, all of whom came to witness the Fengshan Ceremony at Mount Tai with their own eyes.
Long before today's ceremony, the ceremonial officials had already ordered corvée labor to clear the mountain path and build an altar on the top of the mountain.
There are two steps in the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai.
That is, the ceremony of sealing the sky and the ceremony of Zen land.
The Zen Land Ceremony can be held on Liangfu Mountain, while the Sealing Heaven Ceremony must be held on the top of Mount Tai, which requires hiking.
Before dawn, Kong Rong, who was in charge of presiding over the Fengshan ceremony, came to Liu Xie's tent and said, "Your Majesty, it's almost time."
At this time, Liu Xie was being helped by palace maids to put on his clothes.
The Fengshan Ceremony was extraordinary, and the clothes worn had to be the most solemn imperial crown. Liu Xie had to wear this heavy clothing to climb the mountain today.
"Yes, I understand."
Liu Xie nodded, and after the palace maid had tidied up his appearance, he stood up and walked out of the dragon tent.
Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Lu Bu, Zhang He and others had already been waiting outside.
Crown Prince Liu Jue was also among them.
But because he got up too early, Liu Jue still looked sleepy and very sleepy.
But when he saw Liu Xie coming out, he immediately stood up straight and forced himself to cheer up.
Liu Xie noticed his little action, but just smiled slightly and didn't say much.
There are not many people who want to climb the mountain with him today, only Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Lu Bu and other trusted ministers.
He looked at Guo Jia and asked, "Fengxiao, can you hold on? If not, don't force it."
He is not worried about others, but mainly Guo Jia.
Guo Jia smiled confidently and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry about me. I will definitely follow you to the top of Mount Tai."
Liu Xie nodded when he heard this, and then looked at the stone steps in front of him that led directly to the top of the mountain. There were guards holding torches on both sides of the steps to illuminate the road. The road formed by the firelight meandered up the mountain road and stretched all the way to the top.
"Let's go."
Liu Xie withdrew his gaze, gently waved his sleeves, held the Emperor's Sword at his waist, and took the lead in stepping onto the stone steps to climb the mountain.
And a group of ministers followed closely behind.
The stone steps along the way have long been cleaned spotlessly. Don't underestimate mountain climbing, as it involves a lot of attention to detail.
It should not be too fast or too slow. It is best to reach the top of the mountain just after sunrise and then start the sacrifice, which means purple air is coming from the east and shining brightly.
Mount Tai is the most majestic mountain in the world, with a total of 6,293 stone steps leading to the mountain.
Liu Xie and his ministers started climbing the mountain before dawn in order to reach Jade Emperor Peak at sunrise.
Needless to say, he had great physical strength as he exercised regularly and he was in his prime, so climbing some stone steps was nothing to him.
Lu Bu, Zhang He, Zhang Liao, Yuan Xi and others were all in good physical condition, so climbing a mountain was not a problem for them.
But Guo Jia, Jia Xu and other civil officials felt uncomfortable.
Guo Jia was in poor health, Jia Xu was old, and Liu Jue was still young. They were already out of breath before they had even climbed one-third of the six thousand steps.
But no one would choose to give up halfway.
What a supreme honor it is to participate in the Fengshan ceremony? How could they give up such glory just because of such a little effort!
Guo Jia, in particular, even though he was sweating profusely and his eyes were black, he still gritted his teeth and persevered, slowly climbing the mountain with the support of Jia Xu and Lu Bu.
In this way, about an hour later, Liu Xie and his ministers climbed to the Jade Emperor Peak of Mount Tai.
At this moment, the sun just broke through the sea of clouds and showed its face, casting thousands of rays of light on the sky and the earth.
The altar was covered with five-colored soil collected from all over the place, as well as cattle, sheep and pigs. These animals were slaughtered cleanly and arranged neatly, exuding a solemn atmosphere.
Red, yellow, green, white and black, five colors complement each other, all kinds of delicacies are on display, and there are jade artifacts that symbolize the gods of heaven and earth, sparkling with warm light in the sun.
The five-colored soil placed on the altar represents the country, and the three animals, five birds and six domestic animals represent the people.
This is what is meant by the Emperor shepherding the people.
Liu Xie washed his hands and burned incense, his expression focused and pious. He carefully placed the jade book recording the great achievements of the Han Dynasty's revival into a specially made jade box.
The jade book is made of the finest silk, and the words on it are written by the best calligraphers, with every word so powerful that it can be seen through the paper.
Liu Xie walked forward and buried the jade box under the altar with his own hands to show his credit to heaven. Then, under the gaze of everyone, he slowly climbed onto the altar.
Facing the sky, he offered the Tailao gift and performed a ceremony to worship the sky!
The rising sun shone on Liu Xie's body, giving him a layer of golden glow. At this moment, he seemed to be the master of heaven and earth.
Liu Xie held the sandalwood in his hand and threw it into the burning bronze cauldron. He then said solemnly, "The heavens and the earth, witness my heart."
"I, Liu Xie, have the honor of inheriting the Han Dynasty. Today, I ascend to the top of Mount Tai to perform the Fengshan ceremony and announce it to the gods of heaven and earth.
Since I ascended the throne, the whole world has been in turmoil, rebels have risen up, the country has been torn apart, and the people are in dire straits. Whenever I think of this, I feel heartbroken, I can't eat or sleep well. Fortunately, with the protection of my ancestors and the mercy of Heaven, I have been able to obtain loyal ministers, lead brave soldiers, wear armor and hold weapons, and fight bravely. ”
"After years of fighting, the rebels were all defeated. Sometimes we fought hand-to-hand on the battlefield, destroyed their camps and killed their leaders; sometimes we used extraordinary strategies to divide and disintegrate them, causing them to kill each other and collapse. Now the nine provinces are united, the mountains and rivers are revived, the people are enjoying the blessing of peace again, and the fields are once again benefiting from farming.
I now seal the heavens and offer sacrifices to the earth, and express my sincere gratitude for their protection, which has enabled my great Han country to prosper and my people to be free from harm. ”
"I hope that the Heaven and Earth will always bless our Han Dynasty, with favorable weather and abundant harvests; I hope that all the people of our Han Dynasty can live and work in peace and contentment, and live long and healthy lives; I hope that our Han Dynasty will be forever strong and passed down for thousands of years.
I will always think about the world, work day and night to govern the country, and implement benevolent policies. I will not let down the love of Heaven and Earth, the trust of the people, and the foundation laid by our ancestors! ”
"I will manage the affairs of the people with a heart of respect for Heaven, uphold justice, and promote and demote the living and the dead. I hope that the gods of Heaven and Earth will monitor me and bring eternal prosperity to the Han Dynasty!"
Only Liu Xie's clear voice echoed on the top of Jade Emperor Peak.
The sandalwood fragrance rises straight into the sky.
Report to heaven above and communicate to earth below.
Under the sealed altar.
Guo Jia, Lu Bu and other ministers all knelt on the ground with their heads bowed deeply, but everyone's expression was full of respect and admiration.
Because it was performed on the altar.
He is the emperor of their Han Dynasty!
As Liu Xie finished speaking, the musicians played solemn and elegant music, and the melodious music echoed between the valleys, as if it was the immortal music from heaven.
The dancers around the altar, dressed in gorgeous costumes, began to perform the ancient sacrificial dance.
Their dancing is graceful and vigorous, and every movement is filled with awe for the gods of heaven and earth.
"Long live His Majesty! Long live the Han Dynasty!"
Everyone kowtowed and shouted in unison, their voices resounding through the sky, as if they were going to break through the clouds and reach the gods of heaven and earth.
During this solemn ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, Liu Xie stood on the altar, overlooking the magnificent mountains and rivers before him, his expression slightly dazed.
He grew up as a refugee and became the emperor of the Han Dynasty. He has created an unprecedented career, but is this his end?
Did he really reach the other side?
Liu Xie turned around and looked at the ministers behind him.
At this time, the sacrificial ceremony had ended, and all the ministers were looking at him expectantly, waiting for their emperor to give orders.
A breeze blew, gently ruffling Liu Xie's sleeves, as if it was the response and expectation of the gods of heaven and earth to him.
At this moment, Liu Xie seemed to have sensed something. He looked up at the sky and smiled slightly. Then he stepped down from the altar. His clothes fluttered like a black bird spreading its wings, and the mountains and rivers lay quietly at the feet of the emperor.
The other side is still far away.
(End of the book)
Taishan County is in Yanzhou, Jizhou and Yanzhou are adjacent, and Yecheng is less than 300 miles away from Taishan County.
It took less than ten days for the team to reach the foot of Mount Tai and began to prepare for the Fengshan ceremony.
Many common people and scholars gathered in the area around Mount Tai early in the morning, all of whom came to witness the Fengshan Ceremony at Mount Tai with their own eyes.
Long before today's ceremony, the ceremonial officials had already ordered corvée labor to clear the mountain path and build an altar on the top of the mountain.
There are two steps in the Fengshan ceremony at Mount Tai.
That is, the ceremony of sealing the sky and the ceremony of Zen land.
The Zen Land Ceremony can be held on Liangfu Mountain, while the Sealing Heaven Ceremony must be held on the top of Mount Tai, which requires hiking.
Before dawn, Kong Rong, who was in charge of presiding over the Fengshan ceremony, came to Liu Xie's tent and said, "Your Majesty, it's almost time."
At this time, Liu Xie was being helped by palace maids to put on his clothes.
The Fengshan Ceremony was extraordinary, and the clothes worn had to be the most solemn imperial crown. Liu Xie had to wear this heavy clothing to climb the mountain today.
"Yes, I understand."
Liu Xie nodded, and after the palace maid had tidied up his appearance, he stood up and walked out of the dragon tent.
Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Lu Bu, Zhang He and others had already been waiting outside.
Crown Prince Liu Jue was also among them.
But because he got up too early, Liu Jue still looked sleepy and very sleepy.
But when he saw Liu Xie coming out, he immediately stood up straight and forced himself to cheer up.
Liu Xie noticed his little action, but just smiled slightly and didn't say much.
There are not many people who want to climb the mountain with him today, only Guo Jia, Jia Xu, Lu Bu and other trusted ministers.
He looked at Guo Jia and asked, "Fengxiao, can you hold on? If not, don't force it."
He is not worried about others, but mainly Guo Jia.
Guo Jia smiled confidently and said, "Your Majesty, don't worry about me. I will definitely follow you to the top of Mount Tai."
Liu Xie nodded when he heard this, and then looked at the stone steps in front of him that led directly to the top of the mountain. There were guards holding torches on both sides of the steps to illuminate the road. The road formed by the firelight meandered up the mountain road and stretched all the way to the top.
"Let's go."
Liu Xie withdrew his gaze, gently waved his sleeves, held the Emperor's Sword at his waist, and took the lead in stepping onto the stone steps to climb the mountain.
And a group of ministers followed closely behind.
The stone steps along the way have long been cleaned spotlessly. Don't underestimate mountain climbing, as it involves a lot of attention to detail.
It should not be too fast or too slow. It is best to reach the top of the mountain just after sunrise and then start the sacrifice, which means purple air is coming from the east and shining brightly.
Mount Tai is the most majestic mountain in the world, with a total of 6,293 stone steps leading to the mountain.
Liu Xie and his ministers started climbing the mountain before dawn in order to reach Jade Emperor Peak at sunrise.
Needless to say, he had great physical strength as he exercised regularly and he was in his prime, so climbing some stone steps was nothing to him.
Lu Bu, Zhang He, Zhang Liao, Yuan Xi and others were all in good physical condition, so climbing a mountain was not a problem for them.
But Guo Jia, Jia Xu and other civil officials felt uncomfortable.
Guo Jia was in poor health, Jia Xu was old, and Liu Jue was still young. They were already out of breath before they had even climbed one-third of the six thousand steps.
But no one would choose to give up halfway.
What a supreme honor it is to participate in the Fengshan ceremony? How could they give up such glory just because of such a little effort!
Guo Jia, in particular, even though he was sweating profusely and his eyes were black, he still gritted his teeth and persevered, slowly climbing the mountain with the support of Jia Xu and Lu Bu.
In this way, about an hour later, Liu Xie and his ministers climbed to the Jade Emperor Peak of Mount Tai.
At this moment, the sun just broke through the sea of clouds and showed its face, casting thousands of rays of light on the sky and the earth.
The altar was covered with five-colored soil collected from all over the place, as well as cattle, sheep and pigs. These animals were slaughtered cleanly and arranged neatly, exuding a solemn atmosphere.
Red, yellow, green, white and black, five colors complement each other, all kinds of delicacies are on display, and there are jade artifacts that symbolize the gods of heaven and earth, sparkling with warm light in the sun.
The five-colored soil placed on the altar represents the country, and the three animals, five birds and six domestic animals represent the people.
This is what is meant by the Emperor shepherding the people.
Liu Xie washed his hands and burned incense, his expression focused and pious. He carefully placed the jade book recording the great achievements of the Han Dynasty's revival into a specially made jade box.
The jade book is made of the finest silk, and the words on it are written by the best calligraphers, with every word so powerful that it can be seen through the paper.
Liu Xie walked forward and buried the jade box under the altar with his own hands to show his credit to heaven. Then, under the gaze of everyone, he slowly climbed onto the altar.
Facing the sky, he offered the Tailao gift and performed a ceremony to worship the sky!
The rising sun shone on Liu Xie's body, giving him a layer of golden glow. At this moment, he seemed to be the master of heaven and earth.
Liu Xie held the sandalwood in his hand and threw it into the burning bronze cauldron. He then said solemnly, "The heavens and the earth, witness my heart."
"I, Liu Xie, have the honor of inheriting the Han Dynasty. Today, I ascend to the top of Mount Tai to perform the Fengshan ceremony and announce it to the gods of heaven and earth.
Since I ascended the throne, the whole world has been in turmoil, rebels have risen up, the country has been torn apart, and the people are in dire straits. Whenever I think of this, I feel heartbroken, I can't eat or sleep well. Fortunately, with the protection of my ancestors and the mercy of Heaven, I have been able to obtain loyal ministers, lead brave soldiers, wear armor and hold weapons, and fight bravely. ”
"After years of fighting, the rebels were all defeated. Sometimes we fought hand-to-hand on the battlefield, destroyed their camps and killed their leaders; sometimes we used extraordinary strategies to divide and disintegrate them, causing them to kill each other and collapse. Now the nine provinces are united, the mountains and rivers are revived, the people are enjoying the blessing of peace again, and the fields are once again benefiting from farming.
I now seal the heavens and offer sacrifices to the earth, and express my sincere gratitude for their protection, which has enabled my great Han country to prosper and my people to be free from harm. ”
"I hope that the Heaven and Earth will always bless our Han Dynasty, with favorable weather and abundant harvests; I hope that all the people of our Han Dynasty can live and work in peace and contentment, and live long and healthy lives; I hope that our Han Dynasty will be forever strong and passed down for thousands of years.
I will always think about the world, work day and night to govern the country, and implement benevolent policies. I will not let down the love of Heaven and Earth, the trust of the people, and the foundation laid by our ancestors! ”
"I will manage the affairs of the people with a heart of respect for Heaven, uphold justice, and promote and demote the living and the dead. I hope that the gods of Heaven and Earth will monitor me and bring eternal prosperity to the Han Dynasty!"
Only Liu Xie's clear voice echoed on the top of Jade Emperor Peak.
The sandalwood fragrance rises straight into the sky.
Report to heaven above and communicate to earth below.
Under the sealed altar.
Guo Jia, Lu Bu and other ministers all knelt on the ground with their heads bowed deeply, but everyone's expression was full of respect and admiration.
Because it was performed on the altar.
He is the emperor of their Han Dynasty!
As Liu Xie finished speaking, the musicians played solemn and elegant music, and the melodious music echoed between the valleys, as if it was the immortal music from heaven.
The dancers around the altar, dressed in gorgeous costumes, began to perform the ancient sacrificial dance.
Their dancing is graceful and vigorous, and every movement is filled with awe for the gods of heaven and earth.
"Long live His Majesty! Long live the Han Dynasty!"
Everyone kowtowed and shouted in unison, their voices resounding through the sky, as if they were going to break through the clouds and reach the gods of heaven and earth.
During this solemn ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven, Liu Xie stood on the altar, overlooking the magnificent mountains and rivers before him, his expression slightly dazed.
He grew up as a refugee and became the emperor of the Han Dynasty. He has created an unprecedented career, but is this his end?
Did he really reach the other side?
Liu Xie turned around and looked at the ministers behind him.
At this time, the sacrificial ceremony had ended, and all the ministers were looking at him expectantly, waiting for their emperor to give orders.
A breeze blew, gently ruffling Liu Xie's sleeves, as if it was the response and expectation of the gods of heaven and earth to him.
At this moment, Liu Xie seemed to have sensed something. He looked up at the sky and smiled slightly. Then he stepped down from the altar. His clothes fluttered like a black bird spreading its wings, and the mountains and rivers lay quietly at the feet of the emperor.
The other side is still far away.
(End of the book)
